This woman belongs to my Sorority chapter from South Carolina and is currently in the hospital following a surprising attack by her husband.
http://www.erinprince.com
One of our alum was kind enough to start a website in her name and set it up to accept donations to help her family with travel and medical expenses for Erin. On this page you can also find more information about Erin and the story. I know it is the holidays, but if you can, please donate to help Erin and her family get throught this very tragic situation.
More information:
Erin Prince-Gould is known by her friends and family as a bright and cheerful person. Fun to be around and easy to talk to, Erin can lighten a mood with her witty sense of humor. In 2005, she became President of Sigma Sigma Sigma, of Coastal Carolina University, a role in which she shined as a mentor and leader. No one has a spirit quite like Erin's - it's a blend of joy, kindness, quiet confidence, dependability, and a yoda-like intelligence.
On December 20th, 2008 Erin Prince-Gould was sleeping in her home in Jacksonville, NC. The events that took place in those early hours of the morning, are still difficult to grasp. Jon Gould, Erin's husband, struck her in the head with a hammer multiple times, before staging a break-in for the police. Erin was airlifted in critical condition to New Hanover Regional Medical Center where she still continues to fight for her life and the life of her unborn child.. She is currently in critical but stable condition but has not been responsive. The full story can be viewed by clicking on one of the links below.
Click here or here.
You can help by giving a Donation to the Prince family. A fund has been established to assist the medical bills, travel expenses, and future financial hardships the family has this holiday season and beyond. All donations will be given directly to the Prince Family.
Erin's family currently resides in Whitehouse, OH and are continuing to stay by her side in New Hanover, NC.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Happy Holidays!!
For those of you who didn't know what a quirky sense of humor Ryan and I have, I give you Dominick the Donkey, a Christmas staple for us. Enjoy! :)
Visit from the PA Goldmans
We had a wonderful visit from the PA Goldmans from December 5th - 13th! The time went fast, but we really enjoyed our time together with Eric, Julie, Jack, and Sydney.
Family Christmas Picture
Parent Boot Camp
Which way to the beach?
Uncle Ryan!
I think this is fish #5 for Jack!
Aunt Jaime!
Chillin' in the Adirondack Chairs
Brotherly bonding
More fun in the backyard- coconuts!
Jack's first trumpet lesson on Ryan's old trumpet
Sydney the beach baby
Jack outfished us all!
Fun at our local playground
Looks like a good place to color to me! What is it about big windows, sunshine, and a good view that attracts kids?
Jack the Pirate!
Sydney loved being outside. "My duck!!"
The girls- J&J
The boys night fishing- yup, another one of Jack's keepers.
Family Christmas Picture
Parent Boot Camp
Which way to the beach?
Uncle Ryan!
I think this is fish #5 for Jack!
Aunt Jaime!
Chillin' in the Adirondack Chairs
Brotherly bonding
More fun in the backyard- coconuts!
Jack's first trumpet lesson on Ryan's old trumpet
Sydney the beach baby
Jack outfished us all!
Fun at our local playground
Looks like a good place to color to me! What is it about big windows, sunshine, and a good view that attracts kids?
Jack the Pirate!
Sydney loved being outside. "My duck!!"
The girls- J&J
The boys night fishing- yup, another one of Jack's keepers.
Just another day at the office...
Ryan was out on the water yesterday looking for an injured manatee and her calf. For the story, click here.
Here is a video of the port where I did my thesis research and where Ryan was looking for the manatees yesterday.
Here is a video of the port where I did my thesis research and where Ryan was looking for the manatees yesterday.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Up, up and away...
Ryan went up in his first helicopter aerial survey on Friday for his new job. Here are some great pictures of his flight! :) Looks like he will be going up every week during manatee season (Nov-Mar).
Here's a good perspective of the size of the helicopter
Ryan's view, skid and all
Some great views of the Ft. Lauderdale Area
Buildings may be closer than they appear...
Manatees!!
Hillsboro Lighthouse
Artificial Reef project
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!!! :)
As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly...
Enjoy! :)
Happy Thanksgiving!!
A THANKSGIVING POEM FOR YOU
'Twas the night of Thanksgiving, But I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned - The dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation With all of my might.
Tossing and turning With anticipation
The thought of a snack Became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, Flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge, Full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey And buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots, Beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling So plump and so round,
'Til all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling, Floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding And a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell As I soared past the trees....
Happy eating to all - Pass the cranberries, please.
May your stuffing be tasty, May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off of your thighs.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL.
Enjoy! :)
Happy Thanksgiving!!
A THANKSGIVING POEM FOR YOU
'Twas the night of Thanksgiving, But I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned - The dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation With all of my might.
Tossing and turning With anticipation
The thought of a snack Became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, Flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge, Full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey And buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots, Beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling So plump and so round,
'Til all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling, Floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding And a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell As I soared past the trees....
Happy eating to all - Pass the cranberries, please.
May your stuffing be tasty, May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off of your thighs.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
R & J in Florida
Since we have been scolded for not enough pictures of us on here, we put together some pictures of us doing fun Florida things during our down time...enjoy!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Amazing Picture
My Dad took this amazing picture this week that I really enjoyed- I hope you do too!
Friday, October 3, 2008
I survived Faculty Reception 2008!
Well, I survived the annual Faculty Reception. This will be the third one I have put together. Here are a few pictures I have from the event. More to come...I am waiting to receive the shot of me with the University President!
View of the gallery:
Caterer having fun with the Salvador Dali theme:
Melting oranges...like the melting time/clocks painting...
Some of the private collection on display:
I am exhausted today and am finishing the final clean up and breakdown, but it was a successful event and fun had by all! Well, except maybe me... :)
One perk- the beautiful flowers Ryan sent me at work to get me through this week!
Not the best pic, taken with my cell phone at work. Notice the cart with lines of brochures rolled up in 1 GB Memory Bands...the gifts for the faculty! My office is going to take as long to recover as I am.
View of the gallery:
Caterer having fun with the Salvador Dali theme:
Melting oranges...like the melting time/clocks painting...
Some of the private collection on display:
I am exhausted today and am finishing the final clean up and breakdown, but it was a successful event and fun had by all! Well, except maybe me... :)
One perk- the beautiful flowers Ryan sent me at work to get me through this week!
Not the best pic, taken with my cell phone at work. Notice the cart with lines of brochures rolled up in 1 GB Memory Bands...the gifts for the faculty! My office is going to take as long to recover as I am.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Why I respect the awesome power of nature- Hurricane IKE- the storm that almost was in Florida
Hurricane IKE Slideshow
Higher resolution slide show:
We were in the dead center of the "cone of error" or "cone of uncertainty" for almost 1 week and then we were spared when Hurricane Ike skirted around the bottom of Florida and headed to Texas. (See the graphic to the right above or click here to watch loop of how IKE's cone of error changed over time).
I can't believe this could have happened here...and I thought our Hurricane Wilma in 2005 was bad...
Youtube movie version:
Trust me when I say that Ryan and I have a healthy respect for the awesome power of nature...
Higher resolution slide show:
We were in the dead center of the "cone of error" or "cone of uncertainty" for almost 1 week and then we were spared when Hurricane Ike skirted around the bottom of Florida and headed to Texas. (See the graphic to the right above or click here to watch loop of how IKE's cone of error changed over time).
I can't believe this could have happened here...and I thought our Hurricane Wilma in 2005 was bad...
Youtube movie version:
Trust me when I say that Ryan and I have a healthy respect for the awesome power of nature...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The current bane of my existence…
Little did you know that “party planner extraordinaire” is in my curriculum vitae!
The annual Faculty Reception- an event I have to plan as part of my job description...an all consuming entity until it is over.
The irony here is that Salvador Dali is Ryan’s all time favorite artist and there will be never before seen, private collection works at this event. Hey, my job does have its perks sometimes! :-)
I think his work here is very apropos for my current frame of mind...
Salvador Dalí. (Spanish, 1904-1989). The Persistence of Memory. 1931. Oil on canvas, 9 1/2 x 13" (24.1 x 33 cm). © 2007 Salvador Dalí, Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
The annual Faculty Reception- an event I have to plan as part of my job description...an all consuming entity until it is over.
The irony here is that Salvador Dali is Ryan’s all time favorite artist and there will be never before seen, private collection works at this event. Hey, my job does have its perks sometimes! :-)
I think his work here is very apropos for my current frame of mind...
Salvador Dalí. (Spanish, 1904-1989). The Persistence of Memory. 1931. Oil on canvas, 9 1/2 x 13" (24.1 x 33 cm). © 2007 Salvador Dalí, Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Water vs. Coke
As Ryan and I are avid Diet Coke drinkers, I found this disturbing. I think I'll stick to water today! :)
Water or Coke?
(Author Unknown)
Is your habit leading you to the health you desire?
FACTS ABOUT WATER
1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzz short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
(For a listing of the sources of the information about water, see Truth or Fiction)
FACTS ABOUT COKE:
1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after a car accident. (Unproven, however, it is reasonable to assume that it's true since phosphoric acid can dissolve rust and grease and was used by the steel industry to clean products.)
2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days. (Unproven, but fun to consider.)
3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. (Source: www.howtocleananything.com, the popular household hint guru Mary Ellen says some coke in the toilet for an hour can do the trick.)
4. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China. (Source: Columnist Heloise)
5. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola. (Source: According to Joey Greene's www.wackyuses.com)
6. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion. (This is true of a lot of carbonated beverages.)
7. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes. (Source: www.howtocleananything.com, the popular household hint guru Mary Ellen)
8. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
9. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. (Source: www.howtocleananything.com, the popular household hint guru Mary Ellen)
10. Coke will also clean road haze from your windshield. (Unproven, however, it is reasonable to assume that it's true since phosphoric acid can dissolve rust and grease and was used by the steel industry to clean products.)
11. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days (Unproven). Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis (Source: UC Davis Health System).
12. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials. (Source: Truth or Fiction web site - "My husband and I drive the big rigs and often carried Pepsi products...and it is true of all soda in the concentrated form...YES we did have to put the hazardous placards up for the load. Also the driver has to have passed the hazardous material test and have that on his CDL's (Commercial Driver's License)"
13. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years! (Unproven, but according to the Science is Fun site sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chemistry Professor, Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, the steel industry has used phosphoric acid to clean and rust-proof products.)
Now the question is, would you like a coke or a glass of water?
Water or Coke?
(Author Unknown)
Is your habit leading you to the health you desire?
FACTS ABOUT WATER
1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzz short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
(For a listing of the sources of the information about water, see Truth or Fiction)
FACTS ABOUT COKE:
1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after a car accident. (Unproven, however, it is reasonable to assume that it's true since phosphoric acid can dissolve rust and grease and was used by the steel industry to clean products.)
2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days. (Unproven, but fun to consider.)
3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. (Source: www.howtocleananything.com, the popular household hint guru Mary Ellen says some coke in the toilet for an hour can do the trick.)
4. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China. (Source: Columnist Heloise)
5. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola. (Source: According to Joey Greene's www.wackyuses.com)
6. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion. (This is true of a lot of carbonated beverages.)
7. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes. (Source: www.howtocleananything.com, the popular household hint guru Mary Ellen)
8. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
9. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. (Source: www.howtocleananything.com, the popular household hint guru Mary Ellen)
10. Coke will also clean road haze from your windshield. (Unproven, however, it is reasonable to assume that it's true since phosphoric acid can dissolve rust and grease and was used by the steel industry to clean products.)
11. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days (Unproven). Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis (Source: UC Davis Health System).
12. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials. (Source: Truth or Fiction web site - "My husband and I drive the big rigs and often carried Pepsi products...and it is true of all soda in the concentrated form...YES we did have to put the hazardous placards up for the load. Also the driver has to have passed the hazardous material test and have that on his CDL's (Commercial Driver's License)"
13. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years! (Unproven, but according to the Science is Fun site sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chemistry Professor, Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, the steel industry has used phosphoric acid to clean and rust-proof products.)
Now the question is, would you like a coke or a glass of water?
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Off-roading down memory lane...
I know I'm supposed to post new information and updates, but I came across this picture last night and it brought back good memories...
This is when I first moved to Florida and met Ryan (I still have the NY plates on my Jeep). We were on our way to meet some of his friends, when we passed this amazing muddy, mucky soon to be construction site and couldn't resist some off-roading fun! He was impressed and scared by my skills...err, maybe not skills, but gusto and daring? Lol...anyway, we had a great time- almost flipped twice, and Ryan had to give me a little push at the end, as you can see by the mud on his feet!
Little did you know I was an adventurous off-roading Jeep girl! :)
This is when I first moved to Florida and met Ryan (I still have the NY plates on my Jeep). We were on our way to meet some of his friends, when we passed this amazing muddy, mucky soon to be construction site and couldn't resist some off-roading fun! He was impressed and scared by my skills...err, maybe not skills, but gusto and daring? Lol...anyway, we had a great time- almost flipped twice, and Ryan had to give me a little push at the end, as you can see by the mud on his feet!
Little did you know I was an adventurous off-roading Jeep girl! :)
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is a 43-minute musical film produced exclusively for Internet distribution. It tells the story of Dr. Horrible, the aspiring supervillain alter ego of Billy; Captain Hammer, his nemesis; and Penny, their mutual love interest. The movie was written by writer/director Joss Whedon, his brothers Zack Whedon (a television writer) and Jed Whedon (a composer), and Jed's fiancée, actress Maurissa Tancharoen. The writing team penned the musical during the WGA writers' strike. The idea was to create something small and inexpensive, yet professionally done, in a way that would circumvent the issues that were being protested during the strike.
ENJOY!!! :)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is a 43-minute musical film produced exclusively for Internet distribution. It tells the story of Dr. Horrible, the aspiring supervillain alter ego of Billy; Captain Hammer, his nemesis; and Penny, their mutual love interest. The movie was written by writer/director Joss Whedon, his brothers Zack Whedon (a television writer) and Jed Whedon (a composer), and Jed's fiancée, actress Maurissa Tancharoen. The writing team penned the musical during the WGA writers' strike. The idea was to create something small and inexpensive, yet professionally done, in a way that would circumvent the issues that were being protested during the strike.
ENJOY!!! :)
Thursday, August 28, 2008
FL Hurricane Season: Storms to the Left...Storms to the Right...here's a glimpse of what's to come...
The NHC had this lovely picture up today...nice. 5 areas of concern at once! It's going to be one of those hurricane seasons, isn't it?
Post theme song...
It hasn't been like this since 2005- the year of Katrina and Wilma. Fun!
Updates on the 2008 hurricane season here.
Post theme song...
It hasn't been like this since 2005- the year of Katrina and Wilma. Fun!
Updates on the 2008 hurricane season here.
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