Archive through September 13, 2003
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Archive through September 13, 2003
Egbok | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:41 pm     Hahahahahahaha!! That is just TOO cute!! And Half, thanks for teaching me a new trick...I learn something new on this site all the time!! |
Babyruth | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 02:51 pm     <Hey, those pics up there are the hard work of a talented photographer named Bob...they're not flukes at all!> Finally, a chance to sit at the computer and tell a bit more about last weekend: I was able to go along with Ms Sweetpea to Columbus last week, because of a last minute shift switcheroo at my workplace. Her conference was at a hotel, all day Friday and all day Saturday. We drove down there Thursday after work. I spent Friday by myself, exploring the Columbus Zoo and taking some pics with the digital camera for the first time since I've had it. It was peaceful and quiet (unlike mid-summer zoo visits), and a beautiful day. I especially enjoyed watching the antics of the gibbons, and talking with one of their keepers. Here is a youngster, hanging around with his much older Dad.
After shooting a giraffe butt shot for Halfunit,
and a penguin butt shot for Lori and Mware,
I decided I otternap
. So, I went back to the hotel. That night, we got together with one of our best pals, Gretchen, a woman with whom we both used to work, who moved to Columbus two years ago. We had dinner at the Original Max and Erma's, and closed the place down. We hadn't seen her since she moved, and it was great fun catching up! While Ms. Sweetpea whined about not being able to come with me, I spent Saturday in German Village with HalfUnit! I would like to thank HalfUnit, our TVCH meteorologist wannabe, for arranging such wonderful weather for our visit. I've already mentioned in my previous post what a fun person she is. We had a very nice afternoon, very fun and relaxing. I hope everyone at TVCH is lucky enough to to meet her someday. I'm already trying to figure out how and when to meet up with her again, and I'd love to meet Unit, too. Another TVCH butt shot:
Saturday evening, Ms Sweetpea and I drove to visit my Dad and his wife, two hours away, in Western Penn. We spent the night and all day Sunday with them. Went to an art exhibit in their town. It was a warm sunny day, and it was fun to browse the artwork. My Dad is my favorite person in the whole wide world, and I would be happy just watching the corn grow, if it was with him. We have great talks. The next day, Monday, Ms. Sweetpea and I got an early start and went to IKEA in Pittsburgh--- we love that store. LOL. Spent a few hours there (very easy to do), bought a few little things, and drove home. My new car is great for distance trips-- a little more comfy that the previous one. Ms. Puppitude met a new doggy boyfriend at the boarding home, but was eager to come back home to us, nonetheless. Since I got back, I've been flying around in all directions doing errands and chores, and working. Sorry for the late report, Half! |
Halfunit | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 03:38 pm     Pffftttt Babyruth! You're not late at all. (Well, not as late as some people I know!) Most excellent report! And thanks again for the 'raffe butt! (PS - A Shout Wipe on the car seat did the trick, lol.)  |
Babyruth | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 03:44 pm     <YAY! No more chocolate car seat! > |
Twinkie | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 03:52 pm     Do Half and I have a passion for giraffes in common? I collect everything giraffes. I don't have much of a collection yet but I'm working on it. |
Hippyt | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 03:55 pm     Wow,awesome pics Babyruth! I love all the animal shots! Great whale shots too Bob! |
Heyltslori | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 04:07 pm     Woohoo! Penguin butt shot!! Very cool Babyruth!  |
Abby7 | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 04:23 pm     To All Photo/Road Trip Posters: I just want to tell you how much I love and appreciate all the photo sharing/road stories. Every time I see your photos or read a story, it puts a smile on my face. THANKS TO ALL WHO SHARE YOUR GREAT TRIPS! |
Mware | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 06:32 pm     Babyruth! Thank you for thinking of me on your trip, and for sharing your adventures with us. I want a penguin. Bad. |
Urgrace | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 06:54 pm     <booohooo, no penguin for grace? did you save me any chocolate?> |
Babyruth | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 09:31 am     Gee, Gracie, I'm sorry! Somehow I missed that you like penguins, too. Here's a little guy just for you: (another cute penguin, but full frontal rather than butt)
And here is a giraffe for Twinkie:
While I'm at it, if there are any frog fans: Here's a frog who lives in/near the little pond in my Dad's backyard. His name is Ribbit.
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Egbok | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 12:37 pm     Babyruth, you put together a great Road Trip post to share with us! What a wonderful time you all had and I'm glad that you got to meet TVCHer's. I especially liked seeing the pictures you posted (and now that I learned the new trick from Half about holding my mouse over the pic, that makes it even more fun for me!) And being the animal/nature lover that I am, I really enjoyed all the pictures, even the one of Ribbit! |
Urgrace | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 01:22 pm     TY Babyruth! |
Pamy | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 01:55 pm     I met Weinermr, Lanzee, and Christy from Survivor today!!!! It was great!!! Will post pics later in Survivor area..(ps we got a Christy Butt shot!!!) |
Whoami | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 02:17 pm     Just for the record, I'd welcome a Wolf pic any time!  |
Bob2112 | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 02:33 pm      |
Whoami | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 02:34 pm     Uhhhh....thanks. Maybe I need to be a bit more specific next time.
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Bob2112 | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 02:43 pm     <...does not see much of a difference...> |
Babyruth | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 02:52 pm     Whoami, I thought of you first!! There was a Mexican wolf exhibit, but they were sleeping in their den, out of view. LOL, Bob! |
Whoami | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 02:56 pm     Awwww...well at least you thought of me!  |
Heyltslori | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 03:20 pm     ROFL Bob!!!  |
Twinkie | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 04:10 pm     Thanks for the raffe shot for me, Baby!!! Great photos! Bob, ROFL!! |
Urgrace | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 05:15 pm     Hehehehe Bob! |
Squaredsc | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 07:01 pm     kool pics babyruth. |
Juju2bigdog | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 08:11 pm     Quick road trip recap here. Bob and I and Bigdog took a somewhat impromptu trip over to Yellowstone to meet up with my sister who came out from the midwest in her RV to see the sights. We drove over from the Washington coast, took two days to get there, spent two and a half days there, spent two and a half days driving back. Bigdog, Sis and I saw the sights of Yellowstone. Bob seemed more interested in sybaritic pleasures. Here's a few pics. There were bison everywhere, lots just laying around at the side of the road, when they were not actually IN the road.
Yellowstone has a grand canyon that is almost more spectacular than the more famous grand canyon.
The Yellowstone River runs through it. This is the lower falls.
Mammoth Hot Springs is an area that has been built up over many years of hot water leaving deposits as it leaves the earth.
This is a view at the top of Mammoth Hot Springs, where the water comes out and flows downhill, leaving deposits along the way.
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