Thursday, November 02, 2006

Natasha's Birthday

Molly and I hosted a birthday party and general get-together last night with some members of her group and some of our Russian counterparts. The birthday girl was Natasha. She works in the Math Modeling Group in the Russian Mission Control Center - she's on the left in this picture. Also in the picture is Molly, Moose, and Lera. It was a fun night. The wine and beer was flowing, and the night ended with an impromptu singing around a circle.
Here is Alexander (Math Modeling Group) jamming out on his guitar. He is self-taught, and I don't think he even reads music. He's really good! Other people in this shot are Yuri (Russian Flight Director) in the back, Lera, and Galina (Power Specialist) on the left.
Tatiana, Moose, Melissa, and Lisa (with Ginger getting WAY too much attention). They are all in Molly's group. Oh, and that's Vaska's butt on the right...
This is Christina and Paul. Christina is in Molly's group, and Paul is a THOR (Thermal Control System) on Space Station. I just couldn't resist posting this one with that look Christina is giving.