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Eckleburg and Grumblecake replied to sophie's discussion 'Dad at Carlisle Smiths'

Awesome! We were at 66 Diner last night and we ended up talking to a nice gentleman who told us this joke: What did the daddy Buffalo say as his son went out to play? "Bye-son"

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Eckleburg and Grumblecake replied to Lynda's discussion 'New to ABQ'

Newcomers who don't spam would be, Jessica.

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Eckleburg and Grumblecake replied to sophie's discussion '60 year old Ridgecrest plumbing: BS or for reals?' in the group Fringecresters

Hey! My $.02 is thatMuskrat SD is right. the trap is designed to keep sewer gases from coming up your pipes and into your house. Nowadays everything is pretty much standardized to a p trap (which is just a pipe that is in the shape of a "P" without…

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Fringecresters

For all those living on the Fringe .. but even if you live In Ridgecrest proper, join us, we won't tell. Thanks to Chantal for our Fringecrest image.

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Eckleburg and Grumblecake replied to Herbie's discussion 'Transplant resentment'

I work with quite a few hiring managers (and the executives they report to), and I have extremely rarely found them intimidated by any of their applicants. In fact, I've generally found the opposite - that hiring managers are proud of the jewels the…

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Eckleburg and Grumblecake commented on pepeye's blog post 'The Morning Fix'

Lewis University was actually partially broght in by Kirtland to fill the void left when the College of Santa Fe left - in fact quite a few of the Staff and faculty at Lewis just transferred over from CoSF.

February 3

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Where I Live:

Near the Bosque in the South Valley

About Me:

Eckleburg and Grumblecake are a dynamic duo of Duke City natives. They attended Eldorado and Highland (respectively), and then UNM, where they met and married.

After spending some time in the Washington D.C. vortex, they returned to ABQ, and have found that they love it more than ever.

Eck and Grumble make their home in an adobe in Albuquerque's South Valley with their two tiny daughters, the Grumbeckle and Ecklecake.

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:

Our friendly and kooky vecinos, green chile, and the Rio Grande.

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Married

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http://www.dukecityfix.com

What I'm Reading:

Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, A Field Guide to Western Birds, In a Mexican Garden, The Baby Book, The Complete Sherlock Holmes (which Eck started BEFORE the recent movie was announced), Dubliners, Twitter Means Business, Discipline the T. Barry Brazelton Way

What I'm Listening To:

Edith Grove, The Rivet Gang, The Handsome Family, Jana Pochop, Fiona Apple,

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Spring is Already Springing in Albuquerque

Over on twitter,@jfleck is musing about signs of Spring in ABQ. He notes that "wintering birds are heading north," and "Bulby things coming up in my yard."

I'm noticing Spring all around, and last night I dreamed that I saw a hummingbird. (That's wishful thinking).

Here's what I've actually seen:

My forsythia is blooming. Started over a week ago, actually.

My mom's mini iris

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Posted on February 24, 2009 at 12:07pm — 13 Comments

Pro's Ranch Market Grand Opening Line is Too Long

Since I had the day off anyway, I went to the grand opening of Pro's Ranch Market. I got there 15 minutes before the opening and it was already insane! There were essentially no parking spots anywhere (and it is a HUGE parking lot). Then the line went all the way from… Continue

Posted on June 25, 2008 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

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At 11:39pm on September 1, 2009, be well also said…: Greetings Don Schrader Fans and Friends!

Have you noticed that for the last few days we have been a "featured group"? See: http://www.dukecityfix.com/groups

I do not know how long it will last, but now would be a fitting time to share your Don Schrader stories by starting a new thread or responding to one that I got going.

I for one am hungry for Schrader stories.

Be Well.

At 2:32pm on February 23, 2009, Debbie O'Malley said…: Under development and coming soon. I'll let you know.

At 12:57pm on February 23, 2009, Debbie O'Malley said…: Thanks! I'm enjoying keeping my ear to the ground as this Mayor's race gains momentum.

At 9:21am on January 16, 2009, Michael Bernstein said…: It was a success! Glad I got to meet you.

At 11:34am on January 15, 2009, chantal said…: Thanks for hosting last night, darlin'! Sounds like the eve was a success.

At 4:30pm on December 24, 2008, Adelita said…: Happy Holidays to you!

At 9:33pm on November 18, 2008, Jennifer said…: Hi! We just got a very nice card from you about little Rose - thanks!

At 8:23am on September 24, 2008, clem said…: Is it Wednesday already? I just wanted to say it was lovely to meet you and your beautiful family on Sunday. Hope you are having a good week.

At 10:37am on September 13, 2008, Benny the Icepick said…: You people are awesome!

At 12:47pm on September 9, 2008, clem said…: This Sunday is getting crowded, but could work...next weekend I am single mama...so that could be good to get us out of the house as well. Will just have to see. Where are you thinking?