Crystal

Nice (and evil) milestone there

Anyone else enjoying the drop in gas prices? Living in American = driving a lot, so I was pleased to see this yesterday: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/Misc/Petrol.jpg

Sadly, I didn't see much on that list that I could really help with , but I would like to volunteer to help once I'm there with things like cooking, running errands, tabling, or other tasks that need done

I just voted for it doesn't matter to me! Summer semester ends July 20th . Although I would sort of prefer August, its really for no particular reason so I can go with any of the above.

We should organize our own get-together in Austin. I would really like to go there and visit, I've heard great things about it, and its only a short plane ride away for me!

Seriously? Fort Huachuca? That is middle-of-nowhere Arizona! Although, I just mapped it and its only a 4.5 hour drive away from me. That's pretty close by this region's standards! Are you in the military? How long will you be there?

God love El Paso . There is a possibility of 3 - 6 inches of snow (in the higher elevations no less) and all the schools and many businesses are closed. It hasn't even started snowing yet (is supposed to in a few hours), its just been raining a bit . Oh, and I went grocery shopping last night and all the stores were packed! Everyone was stocking up for this "big storm". Good times!

Hope you are feeling better in the morning!

But I LOVE avocados Last week it was hitting 75 F in the day, today it topped out at ~39 F. Brrrrr

Wow, the park bench one is my vote. Its sweet and you have a nice soft smile in it , but the 3rd one where you are flexing is pretty good, too (and the sponge bob undies cinch the deal ). The bw one looks great, but not something I'd use for a "sexiest vegan" photo. Good that you are taking more, like I said, the park bench one is a good, I'd go from there. If you are going to do any "shirt off" shots, I'd say make sure you are doing some activity that would require a shirt to be taken off (construction work, firefighter, etc ). Black & white suits you, too, not a bad way to go. Oh, and the facial hair is totally sexy, maybe its time to grow it out again?

Happy Birthday! Hope it was a great party

Count me in! I don't have a job right this moment, but it really shouldn't be a problem by then. Just need to know that date and location It was SO great last year, and this year sounds bigger. It will be fantastic to see some familiar faces, and meet some new ones .

Yay! Good going to deadlift more even after cardio AND staying out the night before

Right Here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1030.jpg Yes! You should have, it would have been fun!

Welcome Danny, good to have you here . How much do you weigh right now (and how tall are you)?? Good luck with the boxing P.S. Love the avatar, I can totally see the family resemblance.

Wahoo! Nice one Jono

I think you are mistaken, the one missing before frosting was me , then I had two more AND the extra ganache, Daywalker only had two total

Inspired by VeganMadre, Daywalker and I made a batch of cupcakes as well: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1249.jpg Making the batter: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1250.jpg All done (almost): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1251.jpg Strange, there were 12 when they came out of the oven . . . Making the Ganache frosting: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1253.jpg Its not as easy as it would seem: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1255.jpg Putting the icing on the cake - literally: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1257.jpg So lucious! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1263.jpg Putting them to the test: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1275.jpg They DO make people happy! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1276.jpg Daywalker really likes his new cookbook and will try more soon! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF1267.jpg

Sounds fun, but how would we coordinate a time?!

Sounds tempting, but my spring break is March 12-17

I love Diablo II , I'm playing two different characters right now: Druid named Night Shadow, all I can say is that Molten Boulder is the coolest skill EVER! Necromancer named Dr. Orpheous. Now this name has a little history, I stole it from the character of the same name from Venture Bros. Here's a clip from said cartoon featuring said character : A Venture Bros Chirstmas

Why? You look much better than they do already!

Ah yes, I thought I was being nice not posting them, but since you asked! Here are some of the crew trying on the shirts: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF0994.jpg We have Jono´s feminine side, Bodybuilder Buzz, and Daywalker as Popeye the Sailor. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF0995.jpg Looking good mates!

Robert, just wanted to say thank you for the T-shirts and all the Vega You are awesome! Edi Cult in new VBB gear: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/XmasEdinburgh/DSCF0993.jpg from left to right: Daywalker, Jonathan, Crystal, Buzz, Kathryn (not the forum Kathryn, Jono´s wife)

Well, I'm gonna take this time to say goodbye for now! I have no internet this weekend and leave Monday. Thanks for all the tips everyone!