Snow to 80 in 8 days–A spoonful of Holiday Cheer (2/5 update Ch 36 - Final Thoughts)

[glennbo123]

After capturing a few of the animals, I took the opportunity to get a few more of the Kidani decorations.

Man, you're quite the klepto, aren't you?

Good to see an update from you Marv.

 

[Poolrat]

Man, you're quite the klepto, aren't you?

Good to see an update from you Marv.

Good one.

 

[marvali]

What do you mean con Kathy into buying the tickets? Although maybe that would be a better idea because you both probably eat/drink too much and it will be cheaper to buy the tickets for the game.

You'd probably come out cheaper just on Dan's beer tab.

I've been on all day waiting for this!!!

AHA!! So it WAS all of you who went together! The quiz was so long ago, I can't remember exactly, but I think that was one of hte questions and I think I got it right!

Not quite all, just the four "boys."

Nice update, Marv. Great animal pictures -- especially my favorite giraffes.

I knew you like those!

Great animal pictures. I am not normally a morning person like Ally but there is something in the Disney air that makes me get up and go at the crack of dawn.

She will get up and go on a lot of occasions, but this trip was a little different, and once she got that first taste of sleeping in it got a little easier.

Off to a great Start! Looks like I missed some great recipes. I will have to go back and look I have been so busy to. And. I am trying to get ready for a trip and a certain DIiSmeet coming up next Week! I am with Allison on the morning thing, except at Disney! Looking forward to your day

Hope you have a great trip and meet!

Man, you're quite the klepto, aren't you?

Good to see an update from you Marv.

Sadly Disney insists everyone be on the catch and release program. That giraffe would look really cool in my backyard though!

Thanks, most of the next chapter is written. Getting ready to head out and get some stuff done and go out for DW's birthday dinner. If we get back in early enough I might be able to finish it up and get it posted tonight.

Good one.

Oh like he needs encouragement.

 

[KatMark]

Happy Birthday Marv's wife!!! May it be a most magical one for you...and special (especially since you have to put up with Marv every day ).

 

[Flossbolna]

Happy Birthday to Ali!

I can understand why she wanted to sleep in, but I wish one of the boys would have wanted to do that as well... My guess was that it was only you and two sons going to the park...

But I think it's great that your sons were really into going to the parks early with you!

 

[YukiPhnx]

I think I got the first question half right. I said you went out with one of your sons and Alison stayed back to rest.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

happy birthday ali.

Good thing Glenn isn't coming too. I doubt Candi will feel like being the entertainment that soon......

well she said tonight she doesnt think she would go since it would be close to the birth...but she said maybe i could.

What do you mean con Kathy into buying the tickets? Although maybe that would be a better idea because you both probably eat/drink too much and it will be cheaper to buy the tickets for the game.

well this could be true as the bleacher tickets for that game are only 20 bucks

but dont worry, beer cost to much there, usually just get a foot long brat and a coke.





enjoyed the update marv, nothing like a picture of a giraffe running in stride...at least it looked like that is what the back one was doing.

now i guess it is my turn to do an update.

 

[marvali]

Posting from phone so long story short.

Problem getting home computer to boot yesterday morning. Kept cycling power but played with it until it booted. Got home late last night, severe storms in area so shut down electronics. Storm settled down and Matt tried to start computer and got similar but worse power up problems. Let it sit all night tried again this morning but computer is dead. Power button turns all indicator LEDs on then one second later just shuts back down. :-(

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Posting from phone so long story short.

Problem getting home computer to boot yesterday morning. Kept cycling power but played with it until it booted. Got home late last night, severe storms in area so shut down electronics. Storm settled down and Matt tried to start computer and got similar but worse power up problems. Let it sit all night tried again this morning but computer is dead. Power button turns all indicator LEDs on then one second later just shuts back down. :-(

That happened to me a few months ago, I had to get a new power thingamiger put into the computer. Luckily it wasn't too expensive.

 

[mom3sonstt]

Happy belated birthday to Ali!

My condolences on your computer issues!

But since you will be delayed a little longer I thought I would contribute to the baseball theme. I have several Wrigley Field pics.......somewhere. But since I can't put my fingers on them right now....here is the picture my youngest son is using for his Sr. picture in the yearbook

This is Mark (named for Mark Grace).....and if I haven't mentioned it before, my older two sons are Sean (for Shawon Dunston) and Ryne Nicklaus (for Ryne Sandberg and Jack Nickluas). The other 2 middle names aren't sports related - Sean's is Daniel (for Danny) and Mark's is Quentin (for the number 5 - he's the 5th son.....and if you say it fast enough it sounds like "quittin'"....which we did!)

 

[KatMark]

Happy belated birthday to Ali!

My condolences on your computer issues!

But since you will be delayed a little longer I thought I would contribute to the baseball theme. I have several Wrigley Field pics.......somewhere. But since I can't put my fingers on them right now....here is the picture my youngest son is using for his Sr. picture in the yearbook

This is Mark (named for Mark Grace).....and if I haven't mentioned it before, my older two sons are Sean (for Shawon Dunston) and Ryne Nicklaus (for Ryne Sandberg and Jack Nickluas). The other 2 middle names aren't sports related - Sean's is Daniel (for Danny) and Mark's is Quentin (for the number 5 - he's the 5th son.....and if you say it fast enough it sounds like "quittin'"....which we did!)

Great picture of Mark!

And as for Quentin five times and quittin'

 

[englishrose47]

Great Update Marv !! The Giraffes are just inspiring animals !! I can't wait to see one of thpse buses again !! Only 113 days for us !!!

 

[Flossbolna]

So sorry about your continued computer troubles!!

I hope you will get something in the mail soon that should cheer you up!

 

[englishrose47]

Marv I hope when your computor is fixed it only allows you to say NICE things to Rosie !!!

 

[KatMark]

Marv I hope when your computor is fixed it only allows you to say NICE things to Rosie !!!

Maybe it went kaput because he picks on the girls.

 

[All7OfUs]

Oh, you didn't believe me! I really was waiting all day for your update. Honest.

And I loved it! The animal pictures never get old.

Hmmm... I"ll have to go back and find my answer.... not sure what I said now.

I'm so sorry about your computer, Marv. That really stinks! I hope it can be fixed soon and all your data is completely recoverable!

 

[PirateKate]

Just wanted to let you all know that I just made the choco frosting for a party we're having at our house right now, and it's FABULOUS!!!! Perfect consistency, not too sweet, and it made more than enough to frost a double layer 8 in. round. with some in the middle. THANKS, PAT!

Landon would agree with you about the chocolate frosting. I put it on his birthday cake and he ate all his frosting first.

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Great update! Man, you got some really nice animal pics - where were you viewing them from? I've never been over to Kidani, so I'm not actually sure how it's set up there.

 

[mom3sonstt]

Here's some more pics to keep your thread going while you battle the computer gremlins!

Mark's favorite

Mr. Cub

The start of the first 2008 play off game - as seen from the rooftops

Theback of the scoreboard....and a bleachers shot

Cubbies at the top of the flagpole!

Mark - cold and about to have his heart broken yet again by the Cubbies...

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

sweet rooftop pics only section i have not watched a game from yet.

have you done the wrigley field tour?