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So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:11 pm
by eddieq
Sorry I've been hit and miss for a while. Lots of stuff going on. I still lurk occasionally, but after my latest check in, I was told I needed to give an update. So here it goes:

The family is growing strong. My oldest is 17 and she has been accepted to her first choice of University. She had an interview with them for her chosen field of study this week as well. If she makes it into the program as a freshman, it's "guaranteed seat" throughout the run through school. She graduates high school this coming spring. This is the child for which we built the catapult.

My youngest is 12 going on 40. Smart as a whip and as eccentric as her old man. Loves movies and cats on the internet. "If she'd only apply herself" she'd be an honors student. Something I heard growing up all of the time :roll:

Mrs. Q is still working at the restaurant and keeping us sane (or insane as the occasion may require).

I'm still working as a sysadmin/dba/consultant for the same company (through a few different name changes/mergers). Knock on wood. I also started umpiring softball this year as a side gig. The money is decent plus I get to be out on the field as well. I don't play much anymore so any time I can still be involved in the game, especially in the fast pitch game, I'm glad. My overall health is good, but I still struggle with my weight (mostly because I eat like crap and don't exercise like I should).

And, of course, Xena is five now. She's still energetic and fit. Loves to play and loves to lie around the house, so there is something for everyone. We lost Spook (the cat) a few years ago at the age of 18 1/2.

We're all still very active in our local church, both in leadership and in youth programs.

Did I miss anything?

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:16 pm
by oldr_n_wsr
Good on you and your family eddieq.
especially in the fast pitch game
I was a catcher in fast pitch for about 10 years (also played slow pitch for 30 years). Loved the fast pitch game, but the knees did not.

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:24 pm
by Lord Jim
"Q" ?

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Sounds like things are going well for you Eddie... :ok
(mostly because I eat like crap and don't exercise like I should).
I feel you pain.... ;)

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:26 pm
by Gob
Man, what a brilliant update, good on you Mr Q!!
eddieq wrote: My oldest is 17 and she has been accepted to her first choice of University. She had an interview with them for her chosen field of study this week as well. If she makes it into the program as a freshman, it's "guaranteed seat" throughout the run through school. She graduates high school this coming spring. This is the child for which we built the catapult.
Fingers crossed Hatch is going the same way, she's in the middle of her IB exams as we speak!!

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:04 pm
by TPFKA@W
Q ball?

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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:05 pm
by Gob
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:56 pm
by eddieq
No, Q Bald
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I'm detecting a theme

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Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:56 am
by dales
We call that a hill. :lol:

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:31 am
by eddieq
dales wrote:We call that a hill. :lol:
Yeah, we use the term "mountains" in PA, but our highest point in the state is something just over 3,200 feet. It was a nice view from that spot, though.

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Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:05 am
by rubato
The Santa Cruz mountains top out at just over 3700 feet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Cruz_Mountains

yrs,
rubato

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:14 am
by Gob
So they are something just over 3,200 feet then.

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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:29 am
by rubato
Gob wrote:So they are something just over 3,200 feet then.
To be more precise they top out at 3786 feet which is in fact over 3,200 feet and is also over 3,000 feet just as it is over 3,700 feet. It is a small geological feature of no real importance. The highest point in the state is Mount Whitney at 1,4505 feet.



yrs,
rubato

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:37 am
by Gob
So they are something just over 3,200 feet then.

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:18 am
by MajGenl.Meade
rubato wrote:
Gob wrote:So they are something just over 3,200 feet then.
To be more precise they top out at 3786 feet which is in fact over 3,200 feet and is also over 3,000 feet just as it is over 3,700 feet. It is a small geological feature of no real importance. The highest point in the state is Mount Whitney at 1,4505 feet.
yrs,
rubato
Now in South Africa they'd read that as 1.4505 feet, using the comma instead of the full stop in numbers. Pretty small for a Mountie.

Competition time: name another geological feature of no real importance.

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 12:44 pm
by dales
:lol:

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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 12:49 pm
by Guinevere
Hello Eddie - welcome back!!

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:42 pm
by Big RR
Meade--wouldn S Africa measure the height of mountains in meters, not feet?

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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:58 pm
by Joe Guy
Is this how they prepare to measure the height of mountains?

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Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:52 pm
by MajGenl.Meade
Big RR wrote:Meade--wouldn S Africa measure the height of mountains in meters, not feet?
Yes they would but when someone types "feet" they are able to read it. Most of them.

Re: So what's up in the "Q" household?

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:03 pm
by The Hen
Hiya eddie!

It's exciting watching your offspring take steps towards their adult life. I have been enjoying every moment of the Hatch's progress. We purchased her formal/prom gown yesterday. She looks magnificent in it.

:D