BkE - Fine Arts Gallery

We will be displaying works of visual arts in the living area of our home. We're sending out early warning so you can begin creating one or two things to display.

Get creative!

You must submit your artwork by November 4th, 2009.

Then, come for the opening on November 6th from 6 to 9pm.

We will keep the exhibit up the entire following week (in the evenings) for those who cannot make the opening party. Artists may put their works up for sale if desired.

If you are too far away to come, we'd still love to represent you via your artwork. Please send it to Butterknife Estates.

A New Hero

Please give a warm welcome to the newest addition to Butterknife Estates denizens, Ben Spicer!

When Ben came to look at the house, we interviewed him, specifically looking for his qualifications as a hero. When we discovered that he hadn't actually beaten Contra, red flags popped up in our minds. Still, with his high recommendations from Sam, we gave him a chance and invited him to move into the room formerly occupied by Harrison / Matt / Michael / Thad / Toni.

On the appointed day, he pulled his car up, walked resolutely to the front door, his suitcase and golfclubs in tow. His proud first words were, "I stayed up late last night playing Contra. I beat the game."

We know that Ben Spicer, a qualified hero, will be a welcome asset to Butterknife Estates.

BkE Heroes in the News

Butterknife Estates denizen Bret made great strides in his academic career Tuesday when he took the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Taking the test is a vital step toward being accepted into the concurrent master's program at Utah State University, his current medium-term goal.

He finished the exam with an impressive 800 on the quantitative section, a perfect score. He also scored higher than average on the verbal exam. "I studied my vocabulary flashcards about 1.1 times," said the elated BkE hero.

Ostensibly, this accomplishment represents only the beginning of a healthy life and vibrant career for Bret. And it's one more example of the caliber of acheivement that Butterknife Estates has come to be notorious for.

Happenings and Goings On

There has been much ablaze about at the BkE these past months and I feel that all friends of the BkE that cannot visit regularly should be in the know concerning the life and times of the current heroes here. Or, more specifically, what they have been doing to the residence.

As Harrison wrote some time ago, we have a garden. What wasn't reported was the result of that decision to have a garden. Housemaster Bus came up to Logan a few times to orchestrate and help the tearing down of a fence and tearing out of grass followed by a rototilling of dirt and building up of a new fence. The new fence is smart looking, and not rotting away as the old one. The newly uncovered earth has proved to be a great garden. So far, our garden holds radishes (harvested already), zucchinis, bell peppers, squash, watermelon, pumpkin, tomatoes, beans, corn and potatoes.

In the interior, the BkE wall of fame is coming along rather nicely, only lacking a few several pictures. In the exquisite BkE theater, another couch tier has been added, increasing comfort and visibility (although that claim has been contested). Sanora Adele, our media center computer, is also trying the Windows 7 beta on for size and so far, likes it muchly as it allows much improved use of the DVR capabilities which haven't been used for months. Old Molly, Sanora's predecessor, was dragged out of storage for potential use as a BkE Internet server. Her progress has been slow as of yet.

Last in the news, we have been sorrowful to lose so many heroes from the BkE. But where there is loss, there is room for growth and we are now accepting applications to join our ranks.

And now, one more item of business. Butterknife Estates is in need of a logo and we need your help in making one. Whether you know a graphic designer, are one, or fancy yourself as proficient in the field at the very least, then we submit this petition to you: help us create a sign for ourselves! Who knows, maybe we could put BkE on the maps with this endeavor. Send your logo design to mrmcplad@gmail.com.

Wall of Fame Part 3

Dear diary,

You should say dear blog. Thad and Amanda held me up by my feet, not upside-down, but that would have been cool too. Check out ALL the pictures on the wall, you too could have your place on the wall; real estate is going quickly, however. Get your stake-out-your-place on. Is it hot yet?

That's enough group collaboration. Harrison will type whatever anyone says. Sheesh!

This is an opportunity for all former Butterknife Estates residents to submit an 8x10 inch black and white photo. Please follow the examples of those who have gone before. We have four photographs out of a possible twelve. Space is limited, so ACT NOW!

Here is our layout.And here is a closeup. Widdershins from top: Willie Gillespie, Matt Gillespie, Steve Gillespie...those Gillespies (except one).This is Coach's picture and his witticism: "There's no can't in TEAM!"And this is how we nailed them all up.For a virtual tour of our stairwell, open this link in Internet Explorer. Also, see Part 1 and Part 2.

Who is Nancy?

BkE Jeopardy!

Category: Rhymes

Answer:

Little Nancy Etticoat

in a white petticoat

and a red nose.

The longer she stands,

the shorter she grows.

Jennie answered it after a glance. Nobody else figured it out. See if you can guess. Remember to phrase it in the form of a question. Don't respond if you resort to Googling.

We Will Be Self Sustaining

I have been destroying the back yard for two days now. Why? Because I'm starting what I hope will be one of the better things to happen to this house: a garden! Thanks to lack of maintenance in the past, these "garden beds" have proven to be quite some adversaries. However, it's hot, so I'm taking a break now, and I've managed to whip up this fancy little picture of what should be expected from now on. It's...mostly to scale. I also have planting boxes with parsley and oregano growing. Let's hope everything turns out decently.