To celebrate Father's Day and my birthday (because I love my dad so much I decided to come into this world to coincide with a day to celebrate him), my dad and I finally got in a game of golf.
Monday started out looking pretty bad weather wise. They were calling for rain. That would not have been good since we had already rescheduled this game. But, the weather did hold out and we had beautiful weather on the course.
Unfortunately, we did not have a beautiful game. Dad had a couple of great holes, but we also seemed to have some bad ones to go along with that. But, the beer girl was by numerous times and that made up for everything.
I had not had a good day at work, so I am hopeful that that is what caused my extremely bad performance.
We then had dinner at the Devil's Harp to cap off our great evening. Thanks for a great birthday Dad!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Happy Pride
I made it downtown today and caught up with my friends Heidi and Jen and Heidi's brother, George. They had staked out a great spot for the pride parade and it was just an absolutely gorgeous day.
Now, Heidi and Jen have been in Ottawa for a few years now and I have not had the pleasure of their company for Toronto Pride. So, it was very nice to hang out with them today. But, I did miss hanging out with Andi, Liz and Michelle and everyone from the gang. Of course, normally that is a Saturday Dyke March day and crazy dancing night.
Maybe next year I will get to hang out with both groups and Pride will be perfect :)
At one point as we were watching today, I looked up and saw all this yellow and a bunch of math symbols. University of Waterloo! Woo hoo. What other crazy group would have math symbols on their shirts?
Now, Heidi and Jen have been in Ottawa for a few years now and I have not had the pleasure of their company for Toronto Pride. So, it was very nice to hang out with them today. But, I did miss hanging out with Andi, Liz and Michelle and everyone from the gang. Of course, normally that is a Saturday Dyke March day and crazy dancing night.
Maybe next year I will get to hang out with both groups and Pride will be perfect :)
At one point as we were watching today, I looked up and saw all this yellow and a bunch of math symbols. University of Waterloo! Woo hoo. What other crazy group would have math symbols on their shirts?
I didn't take too many pics at pride, but here is another. When we saw the firetruck we were hoping that there would be some hot women along with the hot firemen. But, alas, only men.
Happy Pride Everyone!
Woodall Number
Did you know that there is a 'Woodall number'? How did this never come up in one of my math classes?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodall_prime
Woodall number is a natural number of the form n · 2n − 1 (written Wn).
Woodall numbers were first studied by A. J. C. Cunningham and H. J.
Woodall in 1917, inspired by James Cullen's earlier study of the
similarly-defined Cullen numbers. The first few Woodall numbers are 1,
7, 23, 63, 159, 383, 895, ... (sequence A003261 in OEIS). Woodall
numbers curiously arise in Goodstein's theorem.
Woodall numbers that are also prime numbers are called Woodall primes;
the first few exponents n for which the corresponding Woodall numbers Wn
are prime are 2, 3, 6, 30, 75, 81, 115, 123, 249, 362, 384, ...
(sequence A002234 in OEIS); the Woodall primes themselves begin with 7,
23, 383, 32212254719, ... (sequence A050918 in OEIS).
Like Cullen numbers, Woodall numbers have many divisibility properties.
For example, if p is a prime number, then p divides
W(p + 1) / 2 if the Jacobi symbol \left(\frac{2}{p}\right) is +1 and
W(3p − 1) / 2 if the Jacobi symbol \left(\frac{2}{p}\right) is −1.
It is conjectured that almost all Woodall numbers are composite; a proof
has been submitted by Suyama, but it has not been verified yet.
Nonetheless, it is also conjectured that there are infinitely many
Woodall primes.
A generalized Woodall number is defined to be a number of the form n ·
bn − 1, where n + 2 > b; if a prime can be written in this form, it is
then called a generalized Woodall prime.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodall_prime
Woodall number is a natural number of the form n · 2n − 1 (written Wn).
Woodall numbers were first studied by A. J. C. Cunningham and H. J.
Woodall in 1917, inspired by James Cullen's earlier study of the
similarly-defined Cullen numbers. The first few Woodall numbers are 1,
7, 23, 63, 159, 383, 895, ... (sequence A003261 in OEIS). Woodall
numbers curiously arise in Goodstein's theorem.
Woodall numbers that are also prime numbers are called Woodall primes;
the first few exponents n for which the corresponding Woodall numbers Wn
are prime are 2, 3, 6, 30, 75, 81, 115, 123, 249, 362, 384, ...
(sequence A002234 in OEIS); the Woodall primes themselves begin with 7,
23, 383, 32212254719, ... (sequence A050918 in OEIS).
Like Cullen numbers, Woodall numbers have many divisibility properties.
For example, if p is a prime number, then p divides
W(p + 1) / 2 if the Jacobi symbol \left(\frac{2}{p}\right) is +1 and
W(3p − 1) / 2 if the Jacobi symbol \left(\frac{2}{p}\right) is −1.
It is conjectured that almost all Woodall numbers are composite; a proof
has been submitted by Suyama, but it has not been verified yet.
Nonetheless, it is also conjectured that there are infinitely many
Woodall primes.
A generalized Woodall number is defined to be a number of the form n ·
bn − 1, where n + 2 > b; if a prime can be written in this form, it is
then called a generalized Woodall prime.
Wonderland
Christi and I had a great time at Wonderland. Beautiful weather and short lines. The longest line we had to stand in was about 30 mins. That was for White Water Canyon. I haven't been on that ride for a long time because the line is always too long.
Our first ride of the day was Top Gun. I don't know why I stand in line for this one. It's definitely not one of my favourites. But, it is the first ride when I get there so I can't seem to resist. We checked out the new Tomb Raider ride. It's kinda of cool going through the ride lying down, especially when flipping upside down. My favourite is still the Psychlone. Christi and I went on that ride twice. We also hit a number of water rides and were soaked for most of the day. A ton of fun!
My friend Karen had her last day at work this week before going on maternity leave. We went out for lunch at this Indian pancake place. Huge amounts of food! A whole year without Karen at work :( But, soon a new baby for me to spoil.
Friday night my friends Lisa, Mohsen and Anna came to Mississauga for dinner for my birthday (it just keeps going). We had an excellent dinner! After they dropped me off, I decided to head out to Crocodile Rock to go dancing. I was so in the mood to dance. It's odd going to a bar by yourself. But, I found some people to dance with and had a great time.
Saturday I was supposed to go on the Ride for Sight to Trenton. Unfortunately, my friend Tim was in a car accident and couldn't ride his motorcycle (concussion). Feel better soon Tim!
Today I am hoping to head down to Toronto for the Pride parade and to watch the Portugal / Netherlands soccer game at Mohsen and Anna's. Looks like it should be a great day for the parade.
Our first ride of the day was Top Gun. I don't know why I stand in line for this one. It's definitely not one of my favourites. But, it is the first ride when I get there so I can't seem to resist. We checked out the new Tomb Raider ride. It's kinda of cool going through the ride lying down, especially when flipping upside down. My favourite is still the Psychlone. Christi and I went on that ride twice. We also hit a number of water rides and were soaked for most of the day. A ton of fun!
My friend Karen had her last day at work this week before going on maternity leave. We went out for lunch at this Indian pancake place. Huge amounts of food! A whole year without Karen at work :( But, soon a new baby for me to spoil.
Friday night my friends Lisa, Mohsen and Anna came to Mississauga for dinner for my birthday (it just keeps going). We had an excellent dinner! After they dropped me off, I decided to head out to Crocodile Rock to go dancing. I was so in the mood to dance. It's odd going to a bar by yourself. But, I found some people to dance with and had a great time.
Saturday I was supposed to go on the Ride for Sight to Trenton. Unfortunately, my friend Tim was in a car accident and couldn't ride his motorcycle (concussion). Feel better soon Tim!
Today I am hoping to head down to Toronto for the Pride parade and to watch the Portugal / Netherlands soccer game at Mohsen and Anna's. Looks like it should be a great day for the parade.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Happy Birthday to Me!
Today is my birthday and so far I have had a great weekend leading up to it. On Friday I went out with some friends for a stagette / slash birthday party. Christi's friend Jen was getting married so Mr. Stud (see below) invited us out for night of dancing, drinking and naked men (they were not that naked).
Some of you have been out with Mr. Stud and some of you may never have heard of him. No one seems to be really sure on th origins of Mr. Stud, but my first encounter was with Lisa for some stagette and I have now become the keeper of Mr. Stud. He's been to Grand Bend, made out on a pool table, crowd surfed and had many dances with different bouncers. Mr. Stud tends to be the life of any party!
Two of my sisters were also able to join the festivities on Friday, which was so great. I hadn't seen my sister Jaime in two years and it had been almost a year since I had seen Lindsay. We had so much fun dancing. Then we all headed out to the strip club. Apparently we got there late as there were not very many acts left to dance. We still had fun, maybe too much. I was pretty hung over all day. No more champagne for me, it is never a good idea.
I was supposed to go to a pre-pride party on Saturday, but due to the above mentioned hangover and this stupid iron deficiency (diagnosed again, explaining my extreme lack of energy lately), I didn't make it to the party. Happy Pride everyone, sorry I missed the party!
Sunday was Father's Day and normally, since my birthday coincides with this day to celebrate dad, my father and I normally go golfing. But, I was ditched this year.
After learning my Father's Day was free, my friend Lisa (from hockey) and I were to go for a round of golf. But last week she broke her ankle in hockey. She's out for 6-8 weeks. How crappy is that?
Today Christi and I are heading to Wonderland for a day of rollercoasters and waterslides. I'm so excited. I love Wonderland. What an excellent way to spend a birthday! Can't wait for the funnel cakes.
Some of you have been out with Mr. Stud and some of you may never have heard of him. No one seems to be really sure on th origins of Mr. Stud, but my first encounter was with Lisa for some stagette and I have now become the keeper of Mr. Stud. He's been to Grand Bend, made out on a pool table, crowd surfed and had many dances with different bouncers. Mr. Stud tends to be the life of any party!
Two of my sisters were also able to join the festivities on Friday, which was so great. I hadn't seen my sister Jaime in two years and it had been almost a year since I had seen Lindsay. We had so much fun dancing. Then we all headed out to the strip club. Apparently we got there late as there were not very many acts left to dance. We still had fun, maybe too much. I was pretty hung over all day. No more champagne for me, it is never a good idea.
I was supposed to go to a pre-pride party on Saturday, but due to the above mentioned hangover and this stupid iron deficiency (diagnosed again, explaining my extreme lack of energy lately), I didn't make it to the party. Happy Pride everyone, sorry I missed the party!
Sunday was Father's Day and normally, since my birthday coincides with this day to celebrate dad, my father and I normally go golfing. But, I was ditched this year.
After learning my Father's Day was free, my friend Lisa (from hockey) and I were to go for a round of golf. But last week she broke her ankle in hockey. She's out for 6-8 weeks. How crappy is that?
Today Christi and I are heading to Wonderland for a day of rollercoasters and waterslides. I'm so excited. I love Wonderland. What an excellent way to spend a birthday! Can't wait for the funnel cakes.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Cottage and Poker
At the beginning of June Lisa and I headed to the cottage for a weekend with my dad. We left Toronto around noon, but didn't make it to the cottage until around 5pm. No, the traffic wasn't bad. Apparently, we shouldn't stop in Barrie on the way to the cottage. We stopped to get something to eat and didn't want to leave the patio (beer just tastes so much better on a patio) and then we had some running around to do. Finally we made it to the cottage and had a very relaxing weekend.
Dad was actually up at the cottage for a 'boys weekend' with the guys at the cottage down the road. Golf and poker. Lisa and I actually got invited over for the poker. (This after Lisa had been cheating at cards. Now, she says she just wasn't paying attention.) Lisa did really well and came in second in the tournament. I was fourth, so much better than I expected. It was fun.
Saturday was pretty miserable (except for the beautiful double rainbow - I couldn't get the entire thing in the picture) so we just stayed in the cottage and watched a really bad movie. Please stay away from the movie 'Casanova'. It just kept getting worse as it progressed. It's a good thing Heath also made 'Brokeback Mountain' last year it would be pretty bad if this was the only movie he made last year.
We were invited back for more poker on Saturday night. I actually went out in the first hand, but had fun dealing for the rest of the evening. Lisa ended up in third. So, a good Texas Hold 'Em weekend for her.
Sunday was much nicer and we were outside most of the day cleaning the boat. It was hard to leave the cottage with the weather being so nice. But, it is just the start of the summer.
Last weekend Lumina and I hosted a surprise baby shower for our friend Karen. We almost pulled off the surprise, but her husband driving up to the house at the exact same time kind of wrecked that element of surprise :) But, everyone had a great time (I believe) and I don't think Karen hates us too much.
Saturday, my friend Christi and I headed to Guelph for her friend Jen's stag and doe. It was in the cutest little church / schoolhouse. We had so much fun. I was in charge of the poker table as the dealer. Another weekend of Texas Hold 'Em! The first game I was out pretty early, but made up for it in the next two games where I came in second and first. My poker playing seems to be improving (I hope). I think it is time for another trip to Vegas.
That's about it for me. The sports are going okay. My lacrosse team is definitely doing well (no thanks to me), hockey we keep improving and baseball is definitely alot of fun.
This weekend is super packed again. Stagette and a pre-pride party, a possible golf game and then a trip to Wonderland. I hope I find the time for some rest.
I almost forgot to mention the book I just finished. I am highly recommending this one to everyone: 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'. It definitely makes you think, not a happy book by any stretch of the imagination, but definitely worth the effort.
After that, though, I needed to go for something a little less intense and I'm now reading book 3 of Anne of Green Gables (Anne of the Island).
Dad was actually up at the cottage for a 'boys weekend' with the guys at the cottage down the road. Golf and poker. Lisa and I actually got invited over for the poker. (This after Lisa had been cheating at cards. Now, she says she just wasn't paying attention.) Lisa did really well and came in second in the tournament. I was fourth, so much better than I expected. It was fun.
Saturday was pretty miserable (except for the beautiful double rainbow - I couldn't get the entire thing in the picture) so we just stayed in the cottage and watched a really bad movie. Please stay away from the movie 'Casanova'. It just kept getting worse as it progressed. It's a good thing Heath also made 'Brokeback Mountain' last year it would be pretty bad if this was the only movie he made last year.
We were invited back for more poker on Saturday night. I actually went out in the first hand, but had fun dealing for the rest of the evening. Lisa ended up in third. So, a good Texas Hold 'Em weekend for her.
Sunday was much nicer and we were outside most of the day cleaning the boat. It was hard to leave the cottage with the weather being so nice. But, it is just the start of the summer.
Last weekend Lumina and I hosted a surprise baby shower for our friend Karen. We almost pulled off the surprise, but her husband driving up to the house at the exact same time kind of wrecked that element of surprise :) But, everyone had a great time (I believe) and I don't think Karen hates us too much.
Saturday, my friend Christi and I headed to Guelph for her friend Jen's stag and doe. It was in the cutest little church / schoolhouse. We had so much fun. I was in charge of the poker table as the dealer. Another weekend of Texas Hold 'Em! The first game I was out pretty early, but made up for it in the next two games where I came in second and first. My poker playing seems to be improving (I hope). I think it is time for another trip to Vegas.
That's about it for me. The sports are going okay. My lacrosse team is definitely doing well (no thanks to me), hockey we keep improving and baseball is definitely alot of fun.
This weekend is super packed again. Stagette and a pre-pride party, a possible golf game and then a trip to Wonderland. I hope I find the time for some rest.
I almost forgot to mention the book I just finished. I am highly recommending this one to everyone: 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'. It definitely makes you think, not a happy book by any stretch of the imagination, but definitely worth the effort.
After that, though, I needed to go for something a little less intense and I'm now reading book 3 of Anne of Green Gables (Anne of the Island).
Monday, June 05, 2006
Happy Birthday Lindsay
It is yet another sister's birthday. This time it is my sister Lindsay's birthday. Actually, her birthday was yesterday, but I had no access to a computer to blog it.
From what I hear she had a very exciting birthday, full of drunken escapades! I haven't seen two of my sisters in forever. I saw Lindsay last July and I don't remember the last time I saw Jaime :(. I miss them. I'm hoping they will join me for my birthday and that all three of my sisters will be there.
Have a great birthday girlie!
From what I hear she had a very exciting birthday, full of drunken escapades! I haven't seen two of my sisters in forever. I saw Lindsay last July and I don't remember the last time I saw Jaime :(. I miss them. I'm hoping they will join me for my birthday and that all three of my sisters will be there.
Have a great birthday girlie!
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