It's my grandma's b-day today.. Talk about lots of b-days huh?!
GRATTIS PÅ 71-ÅRSDAGEN, MORMOR!
Time to get ready, I'm gonna meet Karro & Ellen in 30 min. :)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Financial Crisis?
Hm, not everyone suffers from the financial crisis apparently. Ever heard of Warren Buffet? He's an American investor, businessman and philanthropist... and also one of the world's most successful investors and the largest shareholder & CEO of Berkshire Hatahway. Still doesn't ring a bell? - how about the richest man in the US!!??!!
While most people have lost big money, maybe even millions, or maybe even billions if your name happens to be Bill Gates for example..Mr. Buffet made $8 billion instead. :)
Read the below article published by Calcutta News.Net, Saturday 11th October, 2008:
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has once again become the richest American, only weeks after Bill Gates was given the title.
Forbes magazine has recalculated the fortunes of some of the 400 wealthiest Americans and has deposed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, after assessing the effect of the current financial crisis.
Seventeen billionaires on Forbes list have lost more than $1 billion in the past month.
But, Buffett has managed to boost his wealth by $8 billion to $58 billion, pushing Gates down to second place after his fortune fell to $55.5 billion from $57 billion.
Gates had been ranked No. 1 on the Forbes 400 list for the past 15 years with his Microsoft fortune.
Buffett made his money by building his company Berkshire Hathaway into an investment firm with strong management.
Talk about a good portfolio investment!!! :) I think it's safe to say he really is one of the world's best investors. However, it doesn't really seem like any of the other "Forbes fellows" will have to worry about living on the street, even after losing a few billions here and there... now, does it?
While most people have lost big money, maybe even millions, or maybe even billions if your name happens to be Bill Gates for example..Mr. Buffet made $8 billion instead. :)
Read the below article published by Calcutta News.Net, Saturday 11th October, 2008:
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has once again become the richest American, only weeks after Bill Gates was given the title.
Forbes magazine has recalculated the fortunes of some of the 400 wealthiest Americans and has deposed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, after assessing the effect of the current financial crisis.
Seventeen billionaires on Forbes list have lost more than $1 billion in the past month.
But, Buffett has managed to boost his wealth by $8 billion to $58 billion, pushing Gates down to second place after his fortune fell to $55.5 billion from $57 billion.
Gates had been ranked No. 1 on the Forbes 400 list for the past 15 years with his Microsoft fortune.
Buffett made his money by building his company Berkshire Hathaway into an investment firm with strong management.
Talk about a good portfolio investment!!! :) I think it's safe to say he really is one of the world's best investors. However, it doesn't really seem like any of the other "Forbes fellows" will have to worry about living on the street, even after losing a few billions here and there... now, does it?
Happy Birthday, Ellen!
Today is Ellen's birthday, she's turning 4!!!! Cannot believe it - time flies! Ellen is my cousin's daughter. We have as a little tradition to meet the day after her b-day at a "special place".. only the 3 of us... hihi...So tomorrow it is! :)
GRATTIS PÅ 4-ÅRSDAGEN, ELLEN!!!!
Ses imorgon...
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Stacked
Took the opportunity to practice some stacking as well... the baby is looking good. :) The Gorgeous Old Man is in the country this weekend again, thus no pics of him. :(
"A Fall Blast"
Of course we were out this morning enjoying the beautiful weather... having a blast! Taking lots of pics..
Above: "I'm gonna learn how to fly - high!"
Above: "I'm gonna learn how to fly - high!"
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Here he is...
...Atlas. James' beautiful brother who did so well at the show today... He's a handsome young man. :)
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Results from Strängnäs
1a Kv, 3a Kk
Jay did alright at the Dog Show today. He came 3rd with HP (Honor Prize). The reason why I'm not super happy with the show today is because he did not behave in the ring. However, he was not the only dog who wasn't feeling it. I think it could be because it got too crowded inside, dogs and people everywhere in an area that was just too small... It was hard for James to relax, and unfortunately he did not show his best side. But for some reason I didn't think he looked that good no matter what..hmm, he looked small (as in skinny) compared to the other dogs. I think he will need a little break and time to develop more. He still eats poorly, so if he only could eat like a normal dog he would put on some needed weight.
Someone who did great and looked fabulous today though, was James brother Atlas. He was sooooo pretty. His 2nd place finish with HP was well deserved. Congratulations, Sofia & Atlas (and family)!!!!!
We had a Finish judge by the name of Pirjo Hjelm and the show was put on by Östsvenska Terrierklubben in Strängnäs.
Here's James' critic (in Swedish):
En junior hane som behöver mera tid. Trevligt huvud, bra bett, tendens till tunga öron. Hals ok samt överlinje. Bröstkorgen behöver utvecklas, benstomme ok, tillräckligt utvecklad bak, rör sig ok.
The critic in English:
A junior male who needs more time. Nice head, good bite, inclined to have heavy ears. Neck ok and top line. The chest needs to develop, bone structure ok, enough developed behind, moves ok.
As always - a big THANK YOU to Marina who showed James.
Jay did alright at the Dog Show today. He came 3rd with HP (Honor Prize). The reason why I'm not super happy with the show today is because he did not behave in the ring. However, he was not the only dog who wasn't feeling it. I think it could be because it got too crowded inside, dogs and people everywhere in an area that was just too small... It was hard for James to relax, and unfortunately he did not show his best side. But for some reason I didn't think he looked that good no matter what..hmm, he looked small (as in skinny) compared to the other dogs. I think he will need a little break and time to develop more. He still eats poorly, so if he only could eat like a normal dog he would put on some needed weight.
Someone who did great and looked fabulous today though, was James brother Atlas. He was sooooo pretty. His 2nd place finish with HP was well deserved. Congratulations, Sofia & Atlas (and family)!!!!!
We had a Finish judge by the name of Pirjo Hjelm and the show was put on by Östsvenska Terrierklubben in Strängnäs.
Here's James' critic (in Swedish):
En junior hane som behöver mera tid. Trevligt huvud, bra bett, tendens till tunga öron. Hals ok samt överlinje. Bröstkorgen behöver utvecklas, benstomme ok, tillräckligt utvecklad bak, rör sig ok.
The critic in English:
A junior male who needs more time. Nice head, good bite, inclined to have heavy ears. Neck ok and top line. The chest needs to develop, bone structure ok, enough developed behind, moves ok.
As always - a big THANK YOU to Marina who showed James.
Friday, October 10, 2008
An extension
Got some great news when I logged in to one of my classes last night, the deadline for the research paper that was due on Tuesday has been extended to Thursday! :) Wow, sounds like music to my ears. That means I only have to worry about one paper this weekend ...fabulous!
We are packed up for tomorrow's Dog Show. I will be getting up around 5 am so I have time to take Jay for about an hour's walk and get myself ready before leaving at around 6:45 am. We should be at the show grounds around 8 am (so we have time for the vet check-in and for James to calm down:)) and at 9 am the show starts and Jayness is first up. Eeeeeeeiiiii, so exciting!
Cross your fingers!!! :)
We are packed up for tomorrow's Dog Show. I will be getting up around 5 am so I have time to take Jay for about an hour's walk and get myself ready before leaving at around 6:45 am. We should be at the show grounds around 8 am (so we have time for the vet check-in and for James to calm down:)) and at 9 am the show starts and Jayness is first up. Eeeeeeeiiiii, so exciting!
Cross your fingers!!! :)
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