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| Al's Sol Revolution #2*3*3*3
Video Memories from Santa Cruz Hot Spots, Open Studios Tour, & Al's Birthday Party & MORE
     
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| MORE VIDEOS: Birthday Song Smorgas-bord, Bday Poem from the Traubster, & Yeva's Tiramisu |
Contrary to popular belief, 42 is not the only secret to the Universe.
54, for example, is triple chai. (chai as in L'chai'im, not the drink).
Chai is the Hebrew word that means Life, as in L'chai'im, “To life!”
The two letters that spell chai are chet and yud. If you transpose
them and write 'yud, chet', you have the number 18, the power number; and why charity is given in multiples of 18. (tnx, Eva!)
54 is Triple Chai Power! Life Life LIFE!
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| AL's Birthday: October 14...and perfect weather for the festivities. |
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Exerpt from Captain's Log 10.14.06 PDT
The day began, innocently enough, with a chance encounter of the Rintoul tribe, while on our morning romp in BC..Contact was pleasant, and we were quite charmed by Baby Daniel's bemused gaze towards us.
Sun and I then charted a course touring the OPEN STUDIOS of Boulder Creek and Capitola. Baskets by Sandy Wilkes-Rintoul, Animal Tarot by August at Avalon Visions in Capitola, and Beautiful Edible Sculptures from the elegant Thai artist, Petcharee.
At sunset, we went for organic delights at the new downtown Santa Cruz restaurant, La VIE. That's the owner, Yeaya, from Bali. We booked the private room in the back for our cozy and scrumptious dinner party, including Michael, Jia, Nada, and John Z.
Then we made a speedy getaway to the big party at Nada and Matt's house, where we played all night long. Lots of happy birthday songs. Homemade and unbelievably tasty TiraMisu from Yeva Traub. And an assortment of gadgets, gear, and magic gifts.
The backyard area was particularly fun - a cozy fire, a hot spa, couches for the musicians, a table for food, and a screen for movies. What else do we really need?
Great Birthday! Thanks to all you wonderful friends for making it so special. We're cherishing the memories forever. |
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 Food As Art
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| When is a fruit not a fruit? When it's a flower! Check out this watermelon flower. |
Pet learned the ancient Royal art of food sculpture from her Thailand master artist. |
So beautiful, and it only takes an hour or two.l |
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| "Mmm, what was this?" |
"That's a hicama rose." |
"I just work a little ancient magic." |
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| "and poof, a transformation." |
"This is for your birthday." |
"I am greatly honored, Pet." |
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| "It will bring you blessings." |
"Thank you sooooo much." |
"Thank you" never tasted so good!
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| Welcome to dinner at LaVIE. |
Please enjoy this raw organic appetizer. |
Even the most discerning pallets say YES to LaVIE! YUM. |
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| Nada and Sun blissin out behind the scene as usual. |
Peter, Marti, and Deva are one sweet family in BC. |
Da boyz pose at the party for Al's Desktop. |
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| David Traub scans for connections, finding "Peter's Concoction..." getting ready to uplink a live party clip. In the background, Matt and Jahn sychronize their internal blueteeth, with a little help from the 650... |
"Great party food revelation! " exclaims the Traubster. Deva concurs...In the background, Matt and Jahn practice telepathic resonance. |
"mmm..this little surprise is almost ready for primetime," declares Yeva.
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Wishers, singers, poets, painters, and cake |
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| And now, the cake--It's the Ultimate Chocolate-to-die-for creation |
topped by a few symbolic candles, delivered by the Sun at 9:52pm, Al's birth time. |
Bday Song Smorgas-bord
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| Sun, Gloria and Robert sing "and many more!" |
"Jahn's Song" |
Galen's sings a lively birthday tune. |
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| "I got a birthday song for you, Al.", exclaims Eva |
Ready to hear it?" she asks, with a devilish grin. "It's straight from school. |
OK...Happy Birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. You look like a monkey, and you smell like 102." |
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| Mr. Moore to the rescue |
with a rendition of "God danced on the Day you were born!" |
"thankful for the gift of you!" |
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| "Ever since I knew you," croons Lady Michal. |
"Your birthdays have been sweet to me" |
"You and I will... will love that Tiramisu.." |
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| Al gets ready for the big moment. |
Inhaling, he prepares his wish. |
and releases it to the world! |
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Presents for the Future |
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"Gee, I want my birthday to be as much fun as yours!" says Cody. "Well, invite a few of your favorite grownups," suggests Al. |
Wow, a Gift Certificate from Fry's! "There's something I'll actually use.," thinks Al. Thanks, Norm and Amy!! |
The Present Watchers... tuning in to the opening of the next birthday bundle... |
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| It's, it's.... |
a tye-died alien tee-shirt! |
"Hey, it looks like we are from neighboring planets!" |
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| "Yep, that's it!," says Bruce. "Welcome back to the neighborhood, Al!" |
"Galen and I thought you'd appreciate some real beyond space age fashion.." |
"Fantastic!" exclaims Al. "Perfect garb for the stockholder's meeting at Moller SkyCar Int'l next Saturday! " |
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| "Two fingers, kid, like a tweezer. That all it takes," explains JohnZ. |
Meanwhile, Al opens the Violet Orb, a gift from JohnZ. |
"I know just what to do with this exquisite device...." |
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| Ha, a present from Sun! |
Waa?? A robot? |
No, a robot construction kit! |
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| Hey Jim, check this out. "They see, they hear, walk, talk, and feel. Program them to what you want them to do!" |
"Well, Al, I can only imagine what you might want your robot minions to do." |
"Inflict massive fun and some pleasure, Jim." suggests Al. "Robots must understand that this is what we truly need.. and carry my camcorder!" |
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| "I'm so glad you love your robot kit," squeezes Sun. |
Thank you dearest Sun, love of my life, for a very special day! My robot minions will keep you around. |
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