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By Mike, November 17, 2009 3:04 am

I was lucky enough to hea the 5th ranked Villanova Basketball Game on Monday night as they took on Penn.

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By Mike, November 15, 2009 12:45 pm

Well… it  is my last free weekend being unemployed. I landed a contract position (with a good opportunity to go full-time) with a large company based here in Seattle. I’m very excited to get back to work, I think. I start on Wednesday.

Yesterday, Kirst, Sidira, Dave, & I competed in the Winter Pineapple Classic at Magnussen Park- it was a 5K Obstacle Course that was a ton of fun. It was just a blast and our team beat Ben, Lisa, Brina, and Rene’s team and Jon, Andy, Beth, & Nick’s team. Good times.

So the fun before the start of work isn’t over- I’m off to Philly tonight and heading to Villanova for some alumni meetings and to the Villanova vs. Penn basketball game at The Pavilion. This quick trip will actually ensure that I qualify for 1k on United this year. I don’t know how I did it, but I’ll notch over 100,000 miles this year (but some promo bonuses helped out a bunch) *smile*

That’s it.

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By Mike, November 8, 2009 6:22 pm

Seattle Sounders FC lost today to the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Playoffs. Thank you Sounders for an excellent 2009 Inaugural Season. I loved every moment of the year and I am looking forward to 2010 already. And I think you converted Kirsten into a diehard sports fan!

Perfect timing to move on to Villanova Basketball!

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By Mike, November 3, 2009 3:48 pm

Hello loyal MIKETOWN reader. In less than 2 weeks I will be on a team participating in the Winter Pineapple Classic to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I’m going to be on a 4 person team with Kirsten, Sidira, and Dave.

We’re tasked with raising $200 as a team and would love your support. If you donate more than $10 I will write your name on my shirt and add any additional message you may have.

Just go here and donate!

Thanks so much.

My Team…

Here are our Press Photos…

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By Mike, November 3, 2009 12:35 pm

Kirsten was post-call and I was… off. It was a beautiful November day so we went for a walk around Discovery Park- then the clouds came.

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By Mike, November 1, 2009 5:56 pm

What do you think?

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By Mike, October 25, 2009 7:42 am

I was invited as a “randomly selected” Season Ticketholder for the Sounders to go on the field for a post game celebration after last night’s Seattle- FC Dallas game. During the ceremony, former national team goalkeeper and Sounders Captain, Kasey Keller, took off his goalkeeper jersey and gave it to me… AWESOME!

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By Mike, October 22, 2009 1:06 pm

From Steve & Todd!

2009-10_WeddingPreview

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By Mike, October 19, 2009 5:01 pm

For those who were asking…

Eat & Drink

Nibble…
Spanish Olives and Toasted Almonds
marinated olives and spiced almonds

Madrid Meats and Cheeses
cured meats, cheeses, caper berries, port mustard

Feast….
Ensalada Verde
mixed greens, tomato, grilled hearts of palm, lemon-pumpkinseed vinaigrette

‘Cheap Dates’
Medjoohl dates wrapped in bacon

Queso Azul
Valdeon blue cheese soufflé, seasonal fruit compote, port wine syrup

Paella

Quench…
White: Parejas Cellars – Dos Pinots 2007
Red: Domaine des Lauribert – Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2008
Bubbly: Montelliana – Vino Spumante
Georgetown Brewing Company’s Manny’s Pale Ale and Roger’s Pilsner

Indulge…
Trophy Cupcakes
Haribo

vanilla-vanilla
vanilla butter cake with pure Madagascar-bourbon-vanilla buttercream

triple chocolate
Valrhona chocolate cake with bittersweet Belgium chocolate buttercream topped with French chocolate sprinkles

snickerdoodle
cinnamon and sugar swirled butter cake with cinnamon buttercream

lemon
fresh lemon butter cake with tangy lemon buttercream

carrot-walnut
old-fashioned carrot-walnut cake with cream cheese frosting

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By Mike, October 19, 2009 7:50 am

We got married at the Georgetown Studios.

Here are the first pictures we have, these are of the venue where we had our ceremony & reception.

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By Mike, October 18, 2009 1:15 pm

Kirsten and I got married on Saturday!