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Posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 15:46:28
In reply to Re: Hello from Home » Toph, posted by rainbowbrite on June 6, 2005, at 15:18:09
> I didnt make it rain, I promise.....everywhere I go I see or hear, 'rain go away' or 'lets hope rain doesnt come', or if we are lucky we wont have rain' :-( i promise that huge gust of rain wasnt my doing...
You think you had problems with "rain"? Ha.
"All Done"
Posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 15:50:44
In reply to Re: Hello from Home » rainbowbrite, posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 15:46:28
> You think you had problems with "rain"? Ha.
>
> "All Done"Although I must admit it was pretty cute when my son was eating ice cream with falls at the zoo and he handed it to me and said, "all done".
:)
Posted by Tamar on June 6, 2005, at 17:10:51
In reply to Question for all., posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 12:37:57
> So let me know if you want to hear my Chicago trip story, and I'll be happy to post.Yeah! I wanna hear all about it!
Posted by Spoc on June 6, 2005, at 17:54:01
In reply to Re: Hello from Home » Toph, posted by rainbowbrite on June 6, 2005, at 13:43:35
> HAHAHA Ok so spoc spilled and Toph I had suspected it was you who messed with the chicken....yah sure it wasnt you?
...you KNOW I'm not allowed off that one Admin party thread anymore but my unpointy ears were burning!! Fine, so you caught me, and I made it rain too! (Actually, no one should have been surprised by that, anything I help pick is prone to natural and unnatural disasters! But the hurricane did add a little something if I do say so myself. ;-)
Posted by Spoc on June 6, 2005, at 18:00:23
In reply to Re: Hello from Chicago. » Toph, posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 14:01:04
> But my true love is the teensy weensy little toys bred for centuries to snuggle.
Hmmm, your way sounds a wee bit better, even though many of them were actually bred for things like chasing rats out of mines ahead of the coal miners... And matter of fact, I had a four pound toy poochie myself, who I am pretty sure was bred to be an eyeshadow applicator...
Posted by Susan47 on June 6, 2005, at 18:21:09
In reply to Re: Hello from Home, posted by Toph on June 6, 2005, at 15:06:04
I wonder where it was, that you ate, because, having chicken mixed in accidentally, with seafood, is very bad. Very very bad indeed, for a restaurant.
I don't eat out very much. Really.
Posted by Susan47 on June 6, 2005, at 18:24:07
In reply to Re: Hello from Home, posted by Susan47 on June 6, 2005, at 18:21:09
And as usual, most of everything you're saying is going, whoosh ............right over my head.
Posted by fallsfall on June 6, 2005, at 18:26:07
In reply to Re: Hello from Chicago. » Dinah, posted by Toph on June 6, 2005, at 12:55:07
So librarians are "scholarly, dour and serious"? Do I look like a librarian?
Posted by Susan47 on June 6, 2005, at 18:30:34
In reply to Re: Hello from Home » Toph, posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 15:45:28
entendre for? Please tell, because I'm thinking coconut might also refer to someone who's nuts, and I'm thinking that maybe there were two orders of the coconut shrimp, one at each end of the table, and by referring to the coconuts he meant the dish itself but could've also been talking about you? I'm wondering if that's what it is. Because if it is, it wasn't that hard, actually, for me to get there, but man I shouldn't have had to spend all this time thinking about it, to get there. It should be automatic for me to get that, and I still don't know if I got it. I've always been the ditz, you know, the one who couldn't think on her feet. Never could, maybe never will.
Posted by fallsfall on June 6, 2005, at 18:32:53
In reply to Re: Hello from Home, posted by Toph on June 6, 2005, at 15:06:04
You know I had the "Shrimp Cobb Salad", and *IT* had chicken in it, too. Which surprised me because there was a Chicken Cobb Salad, and the one I got was "With shrimp instead of chicken". But there was absolutely lots of chicken in it.
Funny, since it was a shrimp place, that they have too much chicken around.
In the East, where I live, the rain tends to be different from what we saw there. Our rain is fairly consistent. The person 3 feet away from you will get equally wet as you do. But during that downpour it was more like every once in a while someone took a bucket of water and just dumped it. My umbrella wasn't much help (but my black shirt helped Poet win).
Maybe next time when they say that a big storm is coming we'll be smart enough to get out of the rain... It's just that they seemed so confident that the umbrellas would protect us. Duh, not when the rain is travelling sideways!!
Posted by fallsfall on June 6, 2005, at 18:40:58
In reply to Re: Hello from Home, posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 15:50:44
That whole zoo thing was great. AllDone Jr. is adorable - and he agreed to be my Ice Cream King. He has perfected the technique of licking the ice cream with absolute joy. I am not too old to learn from a 2 year old!
And I felt so loved (literally) because AllDone drove me to the airport - but first we had to drive past her therapist's office. It is such a thrill to me to show people my therapist's building (why???), so it was great to see hers! And then we were getting close to the airport and she asked what airline I was on, and I looked up and saw that she was taking me to the wrong airport! Obviously, she just wanted to spend more time with me. My flight wasn't for hours still, so we had a nice time driving around in Chicago. Her car was comfortable, the company was great, and we had live entertainment in the back seat!
Posted by gardenergirl on June 6, 2005, at 19:41:02
In reply to What did he mean? Okay, what's a coconut a double, posted by Susan47 on June 6, 2005, at 18:30:34
That's okay, Susan. I was there, and I didn't get it. (shrugs)
gg
Posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 19:52:10
In reply to Re: Question for all. » Dinah, posted by Tamar on June 6, 2005, at 17:10:51
Well, I got over my fear of flying. That was big for me. I think it was the Risperdal and Klonopin. But the flight was uneventful. The taxi ride into town took a heck of a long time. I am never going to complain about traffic here again. We don't know the meaning of the word.
After checking in at the hotel, and dragging my bedraggled self into the elevator, who should greet me by name but Auntie Mel! I had sent her my photo, and also described what I was going to wear. But it was nice to be recognized. After a much needed bath (for me of course, not saying Auntie Mel needed a bath), Auntie Mel and I joined together to walk to the restaurant. That was great because I didn't have to worry about getting lost or finding the place and walking in alone. And since I'd already met a Babbler I was surprisingly unafraid.
We met up with PartlyCloudy outside the restaurant. Thank heavens for pink and yellow! Since everyone knows I'm a two hundred pound woman in pink and yellow, I think it made it easy for me to be spotted. :)
Annierose was already there. Unbeknownst to any of us she had arranged to decorate the table and have a special Babble birthday occasion. What a wonderful surprise! You're terrific Annierose.
We sat at one of those tall tables to wait for the others. Naturally I almost fell over on my head while trying to put my cell phone back in my purse. I recognized Dr. Bob right away, of course - since I've been seeing his picture for years. He looked rather surprised to see us, and even expressed surprise. I wasn't sure if he meant he was touched or he meant he thought we were all touched (in the head). I also recognized Falls right away, because I'd seen her photo as well. Spoc and Rainbowbrite I don't think realized who we were at first, and were sitting together for a while, but eventually we all met up. I was so happy to meet All Done. Gardenergirl, poor thing, got a bit lost on the way, but arrived safe and sound. And Poet got a bit lost as well, but similarly arrived safe and sound.
Dinner was delicious. We played the projective test game Annierose had set up, along with the delightful gift bags. I ate rather more than I should have, I expect. But every bite was worth it. I sat near the middle and was craning my head in both directions trying to hear all conversations at once, and consequently only hearing bits of all of them.
After dinner, not wanting the night to end, we went up to the top of one of the buildings, darned if I remember which one, and had a drink up there. Poor Annierose wasn't feeling well, and had to leave us. :( I, of course, being the klutz I am, spilled my drink all over everyone while gesturing as I spoke. Boy, was my face red! And I was only drinking diet coke too! Ah well, at least they know the real me.
Very very late (for me at least), we called it a night and Auntie Mel and I walked back. Chicago is a lively town at night.
Everyone felt like an old friend. It was like we just took up speaking where we left off on the board.
Posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 20:04:47
In reply to Re: What did he mean? Okay, what's a coconut a double » Susan47, posted by gardenergirl on June 6, 2005, at 19:41:02
Okay...I'm not entirely sure what the server was talking about myself, but I got the sense he was calling me and Toph each a coconut. We were at opposite ends of the table and we both ordered the coconut shrimp. When he served them (surprisingly with shrimp and not chicken), he made a point of telling me there was "one coconut (with emphasis on nut) at each end of the table". And he laughed. I'm pretty sure I'm insulted, but I also believe he needs to brush up on his trash talking skills.
If you still don't understand, I think that might be okay.
P.S. "Run Forrest Run" was the sign we had to display at our table if we wanted the server to return. We were at Bubba Gump Shrimp.
Posted by TamaraJ on June 6, 2005, at 20:14:12
In reply to Re: Run Forrest Run!, posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 20:04:47
Posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 20:20:59
In reply to Re: Hello from Home » All Done, posted by fallsfall on June 6, 2005, at 18:40:58
> Obviously, she just wanted to spend more time with me.
You're quite perceptive, falls :).
But don't let her kid you guys. I actually had falls trapped in my car against her will. She's the only person I know who has the patience to answer my son's questions over and over and over again. His favorite word is why and she had some fantastic answers for him. And everytime she answered him, he would reward her with yet another question. Even today he asked me about 20 times where falls went and why she went on the plane.
Seriously, falls, sorry for my brain far..oops, I mean, momentary lapse in memory. It really was very nice to have the extra time with you, though :).
Posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 20:25:08
In reply to LOL! I think he'd better not give up his day job! (nm) » All Done, posted by TamaraJ on June 6, 2005, at 20:14:12
But I'm not so sure his day job is very secure if he keeps serving chicken to everyone.
Posted by TamaraJ on June 6, 2005, at 20:26:10
In reply to Re: LOL! I think he'd better not give up his day job! » TamaraJ, posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 20:25:08
> But I'm not so sure his day job is very secure if he keeps serving chicken to everyone.
-- Maybe he's related to Jessica Simpson, and he thinks it is chicken of the sea!!
Posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 20:33:14
In reply to The epic saga, posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 19:52:10
We had arranged to meet early for a boat tour. Auntie Mel and I decided to work. The person at our hotel who gave me the instructions said it was about a twenty minute walk. Apparently he managed to look at me and not realize my probable walking speed because it actually took at least twice that. :)
But it was a lovely walk. Chicago was really putting on its best face for us.
When we eventually made it to the meeting place, many people were already there. Dr. Bob showed up, looking very casual. And Toph joined us in time for the boat ride. Again, Chicago is just gorgeous. And I learned more about architecture than I knew there was to know! I thought it would be dull, to tell you the truth, but it wasn't. I came home and regaled my family with all sorts of information that I'm not sure they found as fascinating as I did, because my delivery wasn't as good I'm sure.My favorite part of the day came after that. Very relaxed sitting at a picnic table waiting for those who were joining us after the boat trip. Just chatting. Nice and quiet. All Done joined us after therapy. (She didn't let us join her as we suggested. lol.) And Spoc and Rainbowbrite showed up at the same time. We decided to eat lunch after that.
Things were a bit crowded at the table because they couldn't move the tables together. And the food service left something to be desired, especially for Rainbowbrite, who missed her appetizer and got chicken in her vegetarian salad. I wasn't in eye range, but I think either Spoc or Rainbowbrite or a joint effort of the two led to a spilled drink. I thought it was very kind of her or them to do that so that I wouldn't be alone in spilling a drink. :)
A pirate walked by. We later saw him in the children's play. He apparently looked a lot like Lar, at least beardwise, and we waved enthusiastically. He waved right back!
I missed the coconut shrimp incident.
Dr. Bob left in a big hurry, but very politely, for a prior engagement. And right after he left, the storm clouds rolled up, the temperature dropped, and the waiters told us to huddle under the umbrellas. We figured either Dr. Bob was wise to Chicago weather or his absence was enough to bring down the wrath of the weather. Fortunately lunch was mainly over and we were settling up when the skies opened. We ran for cover indoors. But even in that dash, we all got soaked.
Toph had to leave then. We headed off to the stained glass museum, which was wonderful for me. I love stained glass, and hadn't seen it so close up. We also ran across a place to snack, play an original game by Falls, and post to you guys - and talk to Racer. We had been thinking of everyone all weekend of course. People left one or two at a time, and those of us who remained crashed at someone's hotel room (Thanks for the much appreciated hospitality!) and ordered pizza. It was just us girls by then, and it reminded me of the get togethers I used to have with my girlfriends in days long ago. That was my other favorite part of the day.
Which I guess says a lot about me. I liked the quiet sitting and talking times the best out of an overall wonderful and best weekend.
And that was all of it, from my point of view of course. We went back to the hotel, I packed to leave and crashed.
Maybe others could fill in what I missed or somehow forgot to recount and correct me where I'm wrong.
But that's the entire saga from Dinah.
Posted by fallsfall on June 6, 2005, at 21:01:43
In reply to Re: The epic saga continues Day 2, posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 20:33:14
Good job!!!
My favorite parts of the day were the same as yours...
Posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 21:12:01
In reply to Re: The epic saga continues Day 2, posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 20:33:14
> Auntie Mel and I decided to work.
I of course meant "walk" not "work".
Posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 21:13:07
In reply to Re: The epic saga continues Day 2 » Dinah, posted by fallsfall on June 6, 2005, at 21:01:43
Posted by littleone on June 6, 2005, at 21:15:56
In reply to Re: The epic saga continues Day 2, posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 20:33:14
Thank you for sharing. It sounded so nice. I wish I could have been there.
I'm so glad you guys were able to take time out of daily lives to get together like that. It must be nice to strengthen your connection to babble and each other like that.
Posted by TamaraJ on June 6, 2005, at 21:24:07
In reply to Re: The epic saga continues Day 2, posted by Dinah on June 6, 2005, at 20:33:14
Dinah,
Thanks so much for sharing the experience. It sounds like a good time was had by all, and I am enjoying reading about the adventure. I am so happy for those who were able to make the trip.
Tamara
Posted by rainbowbrite on June 6, 2005, at 21:56:52
In reply to Re: Hello from Home, posted by All Done on June 6, 2005, at 15:50:44
aww thats so cute!
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