The Maelstromers... a FASTPASS! Part 2

[Loubon]

Where is she going? My DD starts in the fall also.

 

[hooP]

ZUBB

You probably do not know who I am. After our trip in October, I will be writing a TR with my better half paslea_pooh.

I just needed to say that I was very touched by the post you made explaining your views on the nature of some of the posts and how they would affect your wife even though she may not read them. It is a testimony to the fact that you truly get the meaning of the unity of marriage and the miraculous bonding of spirit and soul that should occur between a husband and wife. I am blessed to have a wife that has a pure heart and a severe dedication to her husband and family and I can tell that you and your wife have the same blessing!

Always remember, that the ultimate trip report is the live one that is read by others as they watch you live your life!

 

[hooP]

Where is she going? My DD starts in the fall also.

I am a little slow on following some of these threads. I think you are talking to me so in case you are....She is going to Kutztown University.

 

[Master Gracie]

Master Gracie -- Welcome to you and your silky smooth legs and fish breath!

This guy is my favorite.

I don't know if I ever finished reading your TR. I'll have to check it out. Gotta get going on mine, too, before I get yelled at by that south guy. oooh, I'm scared.

Well, what is your problem woman? I even put pictures at the end.

The fragrence of fish breath may even rival "Puke...by Chase."

Well, it is official. We have let the proverbial cat out of it's bag and we will not be returning alone in September.

It will be me, Jen, Carl, Louise, Charles, Janice, Bryan, Kristie, Deston, Chase, and Trent. Check the TR to find out who's who.

But that only gives me more fodder for the next TR.

 

[hooP]

Max...This one's for you!

 

[Grammyof2]

Thanks for saying Thanks. It was a tough job sleeping on a couch next to a beautiful women!

I must admit that I did have some dream's of Grammy's feet. Sorry!

hooP - I want you to have a good nights sleep.

I just took this shot. Had my legs waxed and a pedicure this afternoon.

Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite.

 

[kpk89]

Max...This one's for you!

He's so cute!!! His little eyes are pleading with the camera. "Why, why are you doing this to me??" Poor little caped crusader!

 

[2infinity&B-ond]

Thought these might come in handy...for the next time you read one of LaLa's posts....

And don't worry...they're GREASE proof. (That is actually one of the selling points!)

Now you can surf this thread and have a clean keyboard...

 

[hooP]

hooP - I want you to have a good nights sleep.

I just took this shot. Had my legs waxed and a pedicure this afternoon.

Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite.

Thanks Grammy! You have exorcised the demons! I am cured!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[GeorgiaAristocat]

Hmmm, slow tonight. Everyone on dates again?

I'm back from the political fundraiser. Our fine governor is ahead in the polls, but it is obviously very early. I needed to go for a number of reasons:
1. I really like this governor and want him re-elected.
2. My good friend and co-worker is being considered for a judgeship, and can't give money to the governor's campaign b/c of the potential judgeship, but wanted to go to the shindig, so I treated for some barbeque.
3. I am a trooper for my party and like to show up at all the rallies.

We saw all the local bigwigs (again, many of the same that I saw yesterday in our luncheon) and there was a huge turnout from the community. The governor is from our community, after all, so you sort of expect it. We mingled, we drank sweet tea (since the governor is a Southern Baptist), and we patted each other on the back. The governor arrived with moderate fanfare and shook hands, kissed babies, and danced with children. Did I say that I love this governor? I do.

My friend and I were inadvertently between the governor and the shade, so were privileged with a handshake. (Truth be told, he saw us, passed, figured out who my friend was, turned around and came back upon recognizing my friend. I was a bystander that also got a handshake. Either that or he thought it would be impolite to mow us down on the way to the shade. It was a titch warm here today.)

A little later he gave a fine, and unexpectedly long, speech. I love this governor. I do. He is honest, and fair, and honorable, and REAL. And his wife is a peach, through and through.

That was my day. I came home to two screaming kids in the bathtub, crying for me, which would be heartwarming if it wasn't so heartbreaking. Apparently they didn't want to leave the playdate, fell asleep about 10 minutes from home, and had to be awakened for baths b/c they were filthy from digging in the dirt. Poor kids, neither got a nap today, but are both out hard now.

Anyone else around?

 

[Master Gracie]

I'm here for a bit. Just got off the phone with CRO. Having them hold the reservations for the rest of the Crew.

 

[Grammyof2]

Haley - Your mini trip report is astounding. I love a cliff hanger. Just don't keep me waiting till September and the new season to find out what happens. I am ready for the test. I memorized the whole thing while taking a bath.

Hi everybody.

 

[sunny04]

Maelstrom

 

[2infinity&B-ond]

Is a

 

[HaleyB]

Part two

The Sillies go to Sea World, the San Antonio Zoo, and the Methodist Hospital E.R., not exactly in that order.


So here is a quiz question: What was in my backpack that I dumped into a drawer?

Steven is driving, because that is what he does, I am the copilot. So before we make it across the intersection Steve makes a strange sound. Like someone punched him in the gut, hard. And then he goes ridged and his eyes roll back and, in short, he has a Grand-Mal seizure. Two actually, and it seems that matters.

I am not a panic prone person, equanimity is one of my goals in life, so I managed to pull the car to the side of the road and stop it. Emergency breaks actually work. Brand new tires, bet that shortens their useful life, oh well. I tend to forget to take the EB off sometimes, so I was a little surprised it worked so well. And yes, I firmly believe I have a guardian angel, he is a middle aged balding man, tall and thin. I met him the first time I almost died. That is another story, but I am 100% serious, I am very sure an angel ws sent to me that day and that he was watching over me and my family again on this day. Steve might have slammed down on the gas when the seizure hit, but he didn’t. I was able to get the car stopped and it had drifted over to the side of the road out of harms way. Anyway, enough talk about me.

Except for one more thing, apparently I left my cell phone back in the hotel room. I have had a cell for about 6 years. First emergency in that time and I don't have it on me. Brilliant. It must have been in the tangle of cords I dumped into a drawer back at the hotel. (did you get the quiz question right?)

But some very nice kids (about Pongo Jen's age) stopped to help us and called 911 for me. Good thing really, because I had no idea where we were. I never got to thank those guys properly. They looked to be about 20 and I am still impressed that they stopped and checked to see if I needed help. Someone raised those boys up right.

So all you Momma’s and Fathers out there taking the time to teach your kids to stop and offer help by doing it yourself, because I really think that is the only way anyone learns this, thank-you. I really do think that how we act in front of our children forms them much more so than what we say or tell them. They mimic us, take their cues from us. That is why I am so glad I held it together.

End Part 2- next up "Really, you guys didn't want to see Shamu anyhow, right?"

 

[jamal]

Yikes Haley! You must have had a guardian angel with you. That is so scary! I am eager to hear what happened at the hospital. I assume you were able to go on with the trip...whew.

I am glad those children stopped to help you. Yes, pongoper, you are a child to some of us I am trying to raise my boys so they might be those helpers to someone someday. My goal in life is to raise good husbands!!!!!!!!!!!!
One down, two to go

 

[jamal]

hooP, please alert Paslea Pooh. I need an intervention. Lil Grumpy posted on my trip report and I think I understood it! I just wanted her to know he's getting used to our native script and may not need a translator much longer. She may want to get her resume ready; I'll be happy to help her with it or be a reference.

 

[Chapter 11]

Hey all, just checking in. Is everyone else's spouse/signficant other traveling, so you're left alone on the DIS on a Saturday night? I thought as much (but I'll bet mine is farther away than yours). A few shout-outs:

Bad Kitty -- so would you say it was a sunny, sonny kinda day? No, actually you wouldn't, because you're not warped like I am.

Master Gracie -- welcome. We need more men on this thread. But look out for LaLa. She hits. Really, really hard.

LaLa -- Don't hit me. Please.

Haley -- Enjoying the Texas-styled TR to the ER. Sorry. Just couldn't help myself there.

Horseyponypoodlechick -- Nice pics. Glad you were able to capture my good side. I'm very photogenic, don't you think?

hooP -- nice Batpooch. This thread has now officially gone to the dogs.

Everyone else -- "hi". I'd put a smilie in here, but my computer hates me right now, and is pouting. I'm off to get it a drink -- maybe if I get it good and liquored up, it will love me again. Never worked with women, though, so I'm a wee bit doubtful.

 

[Master Gracie]

LaLa doesn't scare me!

*Looks around*

I'm fearless.

Did you hear that? It sounded like someone was behind me.

Like I said, I'm not scared.

Did you know it's very hard to type while shaking?

 

[kpk89]

Wow, Haley, I think I agree with you about the guardian angel.