Today, the E-mail
Today is quite possibly the first day you’re reading our blog, and that is quite possibly because today is the first day we have told any of you about it. So, welcome! One additional note - if you look in the top, right-hand corner, above the picture, there is a link to some photos, so check that out if you’re interested. Moving on. . .
I want to tell you about our weekend. First of all, the weather was perfect. Low 80’s and sunny as could be. Saturday we went to the British Museum, or as Andy calls it, the British Museum (. . . of stolen artifacts). I have to say I think it’s my new favorite museum. First of all, it’s huge. In the center, there is an enormous, round atrium with a gorgeous glass ceiling. The gallaries surround the atrium, and they are filled to the brim with some of the most impressive historical objects I have seen . . . many of which, as Andy noted, were taken from countries all over the world after England conquered them. I like to ignore that bit.
I have been there twice now, and so far I am most impressed with the ancient Greek and Roman statues and the Mummies. These statues are insane. They are enormous, some of them are intricately decorated, and since they are stone (and therefore VERY hard to move and relatively hard to damage), they are not behind glass or even behind velvet ropes. They are right there in the gallery, ready to be gazed upon. As for the mummies, I have to say - a little freaky. That’s a case where I did feel bad for the Egyptian people. Thousands of years ago, people went to great lengths to preserve and bury their relatives in a manner consistent with their religious beliefs, etc., and now, these bodies and their beautifully decorated and preserved sarcophogi are in the British Museum in London, with labels like, “mummy of an unidentified, middle aged female.” Geeze.
The other thing about the British Museum is that they have the Rosetta stone. That’s pretty amazing, as well.
The rest of the weekend was wonderful, too, but the only real highlight is I got a bit of sunburn on my shoulders and arms. The good thing about being in England is that I bet I’m not the most sunburned girl around today!
OK, too long already. I hope you like the blog, and go check out the British Museum when you get a chance. Best part? It’s FREE!
First off, I would like to say how happy I am that T-bone and A-rod did this little website. Such a great idea, and in fact one of these days when I do something cool with my life I may consider doing one too.
I’m really glad you guys like the British Museum, that’s probably the ONE place I didn’t hit up when I was in London, and I’m a little annoyed now that you tell me it’s FREE. Glad I paid 8 million pounds to do everything else there, but the ONE place I didn’t go was a free-be. Well, when we come in November, I’ll know where to go. Miss you guys!
Comment by Brooke — June 20, 2005 @ 1:05 pm
Goddammit Brooke! I hate that you got here first. Whatever, this isn’t about you.
Tiffany and Andy: This is pretty awesome. Maybe we could go to the British Museum when we visit. Since there will be four of us, I propose stealing one of the greek or roman statues. While heavy, Brooke and I have been lifting five lb weights so it should be no trouble.
In case you want to know what I’ve been up to (you don’t but oh well)… Brooke and I had a magical journey all around union square on saturday and then toby came in sat. night. On sunday, Brooke, tobes, and I went to brunch on hudson st. and to the washington square small dog park (toby brought her doggie). I also bought the new Coldplay CD. You probably live right next door to Chris Martin(since you’re in london together), so make sure to tell Chris and his band Great Job.
I really miss you guys and I can’t wait until our visit!!!
Comment by Melinda the Awesome — June 20, 2005 @ 1:35 pm
To Melinda The Awesome,
Brooke beat you to the post because you spend your time thinking about margaritas and leaving work early.
Now, if you would focus on your daily tasks, you would have beaten Brooke to the blog.
But these comments should not be about us, so I’m signing off.
Hi Tiffany — Your office is still available…
Comment by Whitey — June 20, 2005 @ 4:00 pm
One more thing…
Papa Mac is quite a stud, I’m sure he was a handsome young chap in his day.
Comment by Brooke the coolest girl in the world! — June 20, 2005 @ 4:06 pm
The only reason I have not yet posted something on your blog is because I have been hard at work. Unlike Whitey, Brooke OR Melinda!!! We all know who Roge’s fave is!!! I love the blog and will not take up space talking about myself! I miss you both! come back soon please!!! im hungryyyyyy!!!
xoxox
Jennifer Lauren Bernstein
Comment by J.Lo — June 20, 2005 @ 4:41 pm