Team Pemba craftmanship of a recent vintage. Gordon the Gecko says,”Green is Good.”
For eight of the last ten years, Team Pemba has sent out hand-made cards to all of our colleagues, customers, and assorted FOP’s (Friends of Pemba…) All right, so we’ve missed two years in a row, including this one. We just didn’t get them out this year, so please accept our apologies.
When we’ve made cards, we choose 100% recycled card-stock, create a potato press out of an interesting graphic, and go to town on production line card manufacturing. (Often, there’s beer involved…) It takes a couple of days, and the cards are always a lot of fun to make. As we still see them here and there from time to time, apparently they are also fun to receive.
Last year, Christmas was almost perfect for me. By this, I mean that I only received a couple gifts. I’m hoping that some year I score a zero, but that’s a slim chance as Vera and the kids will always get or make me something. (And, the truth is, I love what they get me and especially what they make…) Meanwhile, I just don’t need much.
So far, this year is looking good. We only received two Christmas cards at PEMBAbase, and our only gift was a donation in our name to help protect the rain-forest. I guess we can thank the current economic environment for this downturn in gifts and cards, but I’m hoping that this is a trend that will continue in years to come. I’m no Scrooge, but – honestly – there are just better ways to contribute to the greater good than by sending us gifts or cards. We’ve received lots of eCards and thank-you notes via e-mail, and this is about as good as it gets. After all, less is more, except in the area of giving thanks.
So, in this vein, we do want to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues, customers, and friends for another great year. It’s a pleasure to work with you, to know you, and to be able to do what we do. We wish you joy in this season and peace and prosperity in the year ahead.
Thank you. Thank you very, very much.
All over this video.
Watch this clip of the Iditarod Trail Invitational from NY Times’ multimedia library, then post back here in the comments with your thoughts and an inventory of Pemba’s products. There might be a Sea to Summit eVENT Compression Dry Sack in it for the most complete list…
More on the Iditarod Trail Invitational at Alaska Ultra Sport.
There are certain dates that stick in your head. This is one of them.
Last saturday Katie and I went to the Vilas Zoo to walk around and play for a little bit. At the first exhibit, the buffalo, I asked her to marry me. She said yes, thankfully, and we had a fantastic day at the Zoo. One we’ll never forget.
I love her. More than I ever imagined I could. She complements me and makes me a better person when I’m around her. It’s perfect.
I feel very lucky that I get to spend the rest of my life with someone that makes me so happy and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We still smile and giggle when we call each other our fiance’. The whole thing has been very surreal for both of us and I hope that everyone gets to experience this feeling.
Needless to say, I’m very excited to have another “Schultz” in the family….
It’s always sad. Especially when you know that it’s the last one.
The last day of the season is a bittersweet experience. You ride the fine line of wanting to finish up your projects before the snow sets in and yet you still want to just sit back and enjoy the day.
While there will be other days and trips throughout the rest of winter, the Wisconsin rock season is all but over now. We’ve got anywhere from 6 inches to a foot and a half of snow on the ground now. There are more than likely going to be a couple of frigid outings full of tarps, brooms and space heaters. Chances are that if the snow sticks around until February I’ll get frustrated with the gym and try to do another Southern Illinois trip over a weekend. Maybe I’ll even camp in a Wal Mart parking lot again. Just to get the full experience.
Until then, memories and pictures of the last day will have to suffice. This fall season has been one of my most rewarding yet. Not because of any particular sends, in fact very few took place. In terms of numbers, Fall of 2007 was my best ever, but it wasn’t even close to being my favorite. This year stuck out because every single day that we went to the boulders we had fun. There wasn’t a single day that I didn’t have a good time. I spent time with friends and was able to let go of pressures that used to bog me down.
It was perfect. I really couldn’t have asked for a better fall. It’s been a long time since I’ve had this much fun climbing.
It’ll be a new year soon with new goals and dreams. More than anything I’m excited to see what next year has in store for me. Maybe I’ll finally step up to the plate and finish off Sandstone Violence. Maybe…
Team Pemba craftmanship of a recent vintage. Gordon the Gecko says,”Green is Good.”
