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Dec 31

Latest Lifestream (December 31 2010)

	David @csborg @KarenMKeller Younger girls hanging upstairs in Lodge. 6yoF would join you if it works for you [dhkeller].
	David Ways in which @SugarBowl1939 does not want our money: Espresso Bar closed at 2pm, Tune Shop closed at 4:30 (before last lift) [dhkeller].
	@csborg the truck in front of us has only 1 letter in it’s plate. [KarenMKeller].
	@csborg are you getting much variety? Are you seeing more than just the car in front of you? [KarenMKeller].
	@csborg mango rainbow sherbert [KarenMKeller].
	David Stanford Women and #sjSharks playing big games at the same time? For shame! Go Stanford! and Go Sharks! [dhkeller].
	David Why is ESPN interviewing Geno first? He just lost! [dhkeller].
	David @zoe Oh, I’ve said it many times over the past three years. ;-P Now Stanford needs to beat them in the Final Four [dhkeller].
	David As if Penguins-Caps wasn’t overplayed enough, #NHL wants me to watch rescheduled #WinterClassic instead of Sharks-Kings at same time? Nope [dhkeller].

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Dec 30

Latest Lifestream (December 30 2010)

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	David why wouldn’t the #sjSharks mobile website give me a link to the K-FOX broadcast? [dhkeller].
	David About to head down the hill for a reverse rescue. Mr @csborg needs a ride up to the Summit. Wait until he sees what I charge for cab fare! [dhkeller].
	David @csborg Denny’s Auburn with Mr. Borg. … What to have for dinner? [dhkeller].
	@dhkeller you up for teaching super K to snowboard tomorrow? [KarenMKeller].
	@dhkeller or should we try to get F and K in a lesson together? Try to convince them about the age thing? [KarenMKeller].
	David @KarenMKeller Lift ticket for me versus lesson cost for them. Maybe I can ride White Pine w/o getting scanned? [dhkeller].
	@dhkeller have you left auburn? [KarenMKeller].
	David Full Team Keller Borg and Martin clan snowboard outing today, including SuperK’s first day on a single plank. Oh, and it’s 9°F. Layer-up! [dhkeller].
	David Things that cannot handle big crowds: Magic Carpet at @SugarBowl1939 and @ATT Wireless [dhkeller].
	David @csborg The Snowboard Coach and Food Sherpa (also yours truly) is holding court upstairs [dhkeller].

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Dec 29

Latest Lifestream (December 29 2010)

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	David @SanJoseSharks How about the Sharks give a free copy to all of the original continuous 20-year season ticket holders? #JustSayin [dhkeller].
	David Huge props to @SugarBowl1939 for promoting their @Palm App in their marketing email today. I think maybe I’ll ride there tomorrow ;-P [dhkeller].
	David @KarenMKeller @csborg Shall we trade? Or is she close? [dhkeller].
	@dhkeller just got her. We are about to turn at yellow light [KarenMKeller].
	@dhkeller do we send her in driveway or do you want to pullit in for her? [KarenMKeller].
	David @KarenMKeller her choice [dhkeller].
	David @ikessler If I recall correctly, this is a retro move. Wasn’t this your original Twitter ID? @fcgoldpridegm [dhkeller].
	David @lfletche Don’t worry. we were guiding Jenni up to the cabin through the snow storm; and no earthquake here, either [dhkeller].
	David @lfletche We are about 9 miles West of Truckee, so that Earthquake was too small to be felt here. OTOH, BIG gusty wind expected tonight [dhkeller].
	David Hope the Cardinal hasn’t peaked to early. Beat UCONN! … RT @CSNAuthentic No9 #Stanford overpowers No4 #Xavier 89-52 http://bit.ly/hyEqNb [dhkeller].
	David It’s 80°F or more in the Cabin right now. (28° outside). Now that’s a fire! http://twitpic.com/3krruk [dhkeller].
	David Early report from @SugarBowl1939: heavy powder, not crowded, no precip, but very windy. Lincoln on hold until 11am. [dhkeller].
	David Coffee Break. Now pretty crowded @SugarBowl1939 with Lincoln still closed. Snowing now and windy-er. Long lines at Disney, modest at Judah [dhkeller].
	David Break: Lines gone, but still windy atop Lincoln. Enjoying Disney and return of my beloved tomato-basil soup at Mid Mtn, which redeems itself [dhkeller].

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Dec 28

Latest Lifestream (December 28 2010)

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	David A Holiday Surprise – Stop-Motion photography starring Mr. Potato Head and Santa Potato Head (created by Jocelyn). a … http://ow.ly/1aCVna [dhkeller].
	David Cabin: 28°F outside, 37° inside. About a foot of snow while we were gone. [dhkeller].
	David Kings broadcasters say 15 shots is most in period by Kings this year; fewest allowed is 3 … RT @fearthefin Shots 15-1 LA with 4 min left [dhkeller].
	David Damn. Cabin Internet is in-and-out all night. Fortunately, #sjSharks are mostly ‘out’ so far [dhkeller].
	David I reset my modem and refresh. And each time the Kings have scored again. Shoulda skipped the whole thing, just like the Sharks did [dhkeller].
	David @hockeydarling I always feel badly when I take friends to a loss, so now I feel terrible that our swap was a shutout ;-( … Enjoy France! [dhkeller].
	David RT @JoshMalina: The earth’s rainforests would regenerate within 5 years if Bed Bath & Beyond would pull its coupons and admit that every … [dhkeller].
	David In Truckee introducing @csborg to the wonder that is Mountain Hardware @AceHardware. If we can find parking, that is [dhkeller].
	David OH @Safeway Truckee: "This is crazy" … Actually, this is nothing. Trust me. Although being out of non-fat milk is unfortunate [dhkeller].

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Dec 27

Latest Lifestream (December 27 2010)

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	David Even though we aren’t returning to Donner Summit until tomorrow, I pretended I was shoveling snow off my deck while turning my compost pile [dhkeller].
	David No, but I did it anyway … RT @snopes: Does Boxing Day come from need to rid house of empty boxes after Christmas? http://bit.ly/gDAWdD [dhkeller].
	David Tonight’s family activities include a split-squad with movies (Tangled 2D and HP 7.1 in IMAX) and SJ’s Christmas In The Park [dhkeller].
	David Sit down. ‘Tangled’ was really, really good. I don’t praise Disney lightly. Villains still got best songs, but Repunzel was her own heroine [dhkeller].
	David Prepping for a two-car trip up the mountain for the week, including buying chains for the Prius (an exciting prospect) [dhkeller].

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Dec 26

Latest Lifestream (December 26 2010)

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	David O Tannenbaum (TMBG Style) – Merry Christmas, everyone! Of course the "Christmas Carol" Tradition continues this year… http://ow.ly/1aBD2d [dhkeller].
	David Holiday Feast has ended. Now the dishes … And then back to finish the Martin Family gift opening. We never finish! [dhkeller].
	David @hes_a_rebel I switched to Comcast Triple Play, got ‘starter package’ on a very good deal, with no contract. $30 less/mo than Dish + ATT [dhkeller].
	David Family slept until 9:30 … Do you believe in Christmas miracles? [dhkeller].
	David Friend selling 2 tix to "Christmas Memory" at PA TheatreWorks http://t.co/9DxroRT … 7:00 pm TONIGHT. $100/pair OBO. DM/@ me [dhkeller].
	David @CouchTarts Yes. But my kids don’t, which is a travesty that renders them ineligible for menus at my house. #tinyviolin [dhkeller].
	David @CouchTarts ABSOLUTELY saw that right away when they "changed" their logo years ago, and then back-tracked. And I’m from here [dhkeller].
	David RT @renotahoe: AH-MAZING ! Milky Way time lapse over Lake Tahoe: http://ow.ly/3tQsB [dhkeller].

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Dec 26

A Holiday Surprise

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Stop-Motion photography starring Mr. Potato Head and Santa Potato Head (created by Jocelyn).

a holiday surprise

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Dec 25

Latest Lifestream (December 25 2010)

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	David Woo-hoo, Radio Shack on Christmas Eve. Guess it could be worse? [dhkeller].
	David Our family tradition: a Xmas Eve gift that is a family game or activity. This Year: Mr. Potato Head game (and a special Santa Potato Head) [dhkeller].
	David shared Mr. Potato Ead and Santa Potato Head (w/ 12yoJ, 6yoF, and Super-K). Mr. Potato Ead and Santa Potato Head (w/ 12yoJ, 6yoF, and Super-K)
	David Mr. Potato Ead and Santa Potato Head (w/ 12yoJ, 6yoF, and Super-K) http://flic.kr/p/94qBh5 [dhkeller].
	David Girls compiling ‘Santa Snacks’ like true believers, especially 12yoJ. #DADT [dhkeller].
	David RT @noradsanta: It’s the reindeers’ favorite stop of the trip, Reindeer Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada!! Watch here: http://goo.gl/qSwk #Santa [dhkeller].
	David Companies shipping in original packaging risk ruining element of surprise. Plus, shipping label jeopardizes Santa’s credibility #BahHumbug [dhkeller].
	David @cricketliu @Dellman87 Nobody seems to know on WG Backfence eList either. Lots of curiosity, but no news outlets covering [dhkeller].
	David Favorite Xmas Eve Tradition: the frantic search for that gift you know you bought, and put in solid hiding spot. Or, did I wrap it already? [dhkeller].
	David @klyushka But are they standing and waving when the camera moves to their end of the Basillica? [dhkeller].
	David Best Christmas Eve Ever? … Best Christmas Eve Evar! [dhkeller].
	David Wouldn’t dare sleep until he was finished … RT @noradsanta: Lihue, Kauai, then back to the North Pole! What a trip! – #Santa [dhkeller].
	David Scene: Girls interviewing Santa Potato Head and Mr. Potato Head with their new wireless microphones. Ignore the sister behind the curtain [dhkeller].
	David Scene: Girls singing along with karaoke microphones to The Muppets 12 Days of Christmas. From inside huge inflatable gigaball. Thx, Santa [dhkeller].
	David Gave my nephews Portland @TimbersFC soccer jerseys. Handsome young men, but I’m still cheering for @sjearthquakes [dhkeller].
	David 12yoJ’s gift to me was an actual bowling ball (a long-running family gift-guessing gag). 6yoF gave me the @TMBG ‘Here Comes Science’ CD [dhkeller].
	David Over the river and through the wood … To Nana & Papa’s house. Where the power went out 20 minutes ago. May be going back through the woods [dhkeller].
	admin published O Tannenbaum (TMBG Style).
	David @timpmartin Is wet Christmas in Saratoga, but at least the power is back on. Shipping that brick was a real pleasure … Jerseys fit? [dhkeller].
	David @timpmartin Was concerned Aspen’s was too big. She can wear it for 2015 too? [dhkeller].
	David @ussoccer What a stupid question, since your website doesn’t even sell #uswnt jerseys. I had to modify a knock-off jersey [dhkeller].

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Dec 25

O Tannenbaum (TMBG Style)

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Merry Christmas, everyone!

Of course the “Christmas Carol” Tradition continues this year, with another installment gift of holiday cheer … in the from of a famous song under the Christmas tree for Mommy (with commemorative ornament)! And this, year, it’s not just under the tree … it is the tree (sort of)!

O Tannenbaum

Or of course: “O Christmas Tree,” the timeless ode to the holiday spruce (or noble fir).

According to Wikipedia, the best known version was written in 1824 by the Leipzig organist, teacher and composer Ernst Anschütz. The melody is an old folk tune. The first known “Tannenbaum” song lyrics date back to 1550.

But this year, we have chosen a specific version of O Tannenbaum: Specifically, the version released in 1993 by They Might Be Giants.

“Why TMBG?” you ask. … Because this year included another TMBG milestone for our family! Two actually! We ventured up to San Francisco to see a free concert in Stern Grove in August, and then we found ourselves in Washington DC in October, at the same time that the band was performing a free show at the Kennedy Center. Who could resist that?! Especially since we didn’t actually “see” much of the free show in San Francisco, because we were sitting on a hill among eucalyptus trees that effectively obstructed our view of the stage. For the Washington DC show, we were sure to get a good view, and ended up about 30 feet from the stage. Awesome!

For the ornament, the girls and I each decorated one panel of a triangular-shaped photo ornament, and Jocelyn added the tree hanger extending from the top. The pictures were taken at the two TMBG concerts, and the Christmas Trees have been added for effect (and to obscure your view, too).