My apologies to those of you still in the grip of winter but this is how my daughter spent this past Monday afternoon.

The photos are courtesy of Hans Hedemann Surf School for whom she did a photo shoot for an upcoming brochure. They are responsible for turning Cyd into a surf chick.

Say she’s cute. Go ahead. You can do it!

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From: Babs
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 1:55 PM
To: Tracy
Subject: Hrm..

Either Amazon seriously screwed up my birthday gift to you, or I just got way kewl beans treats from you!!!

Me

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From: Tracy
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 2:10 PM
To: Babs
Subject: RE: Hrm..

Did you open up your beans to find out?

My beans shouldn’t reach you until next week, if that makes you feel better, but I wanted them to be a surprise. So you might have sent yourself my gift and then next week you’ll get mine to you.

Ironic, isn’t it?

Tracy

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From: Tracy
To: Babs
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:15 PM
Subject: RE: Hrm..

My beans are still en route to you and are scheduled to arrive sometime after 2/22.

Help! help! My sister stole my birthday gift! Help!

Tracy

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From: Babs
To: Tracy
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: Hrm..

well i’m listening to your beans, sister dear, and they are entirely awesome. you rock.

did you get my beans yet!?

Love,
Me

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From: Babs
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 2:28 PM
To: Tracy
Subject: Fw: Hrm..

I just checked the website and your beans aren’t scheduled to arrive until after the 22nd, which steams me (do you like steamed beans?) because when I ordered them it was 5-7 business days, which means it should be there tomorrowish. I wish they’d make up their minds!!

Me

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From: Tracy
To: Babs
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:43 PM
Subject: RE: Hrm..

I have no beans. Where are they going, to the office? So you have Anonymous 4 already yet? I knew you’d like them.

Amazon tracking says my shipment to you is in Pennsylvania right now. When did you move to the east coast?

Tracy

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From: Babs
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:52 PM
To: Tracy
Subject: RE: Hrm..

They are going to your house because I didn’t think to send them to your office. Yes, I have Anonymous 4 already…so I guess I’m living in Pittsburg (gooooo Steelers!) and am in a time zone about one week ahead of yours!!

Hee!