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Egbok

Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 08:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wowza Bobbie!! Love the pictures!! The one of the stingray coming out of the water is truly amazing! My dd saw your stingray picture and she immediately said "ohhh, the stringray is smiling..". I am so glad that you had a great time in paradise...Woo Hoo!!

Egbok

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 10:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Eggie's Road Trip to Fresno and Yosemite for Thanksgiving.

Let's start on Interstate 5 with the other million cars:
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After 4 hours with all our close and personal traveling friends, here's the exit towards Fresno at last!
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Here's a picture of me with my (sshhhh), favorite sister...I love her dearly! She cooked a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for all of us....bless her heart!
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This picture is especially for Rabbit. I wanted the furball to know that I was ready for the biker's bar with my borrowed Raiders jacket...I could snap up and hide the "Raiders Suck" t-shirt that I was wearing underneath...hee-hee!
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Now on to Yosemite!! We are driving through this long tunnel toward the overlook of the Yosemite Valley.
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We are almost out of the tunnel...
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Yosemite Valley from the overlook. It was a cool and cloudy day but the view was gorgeous just the same!
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Here's Eggie with her family. (DS#2, Me, DH & DD)
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This is a landslide area that occurred a few years ago near a campground. You might remember hearing about this event.
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This is Half Dome taken from the valley floor. It's a spectacular sight from this area...so big!!
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DD is saying good-bye to our favorite dog. I called him "Moo Moo Boy" because he looked like a Dairy cow with those black and white bloches!! His name is Buddy and he's fav sisters Springer Spaniel.
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And I leave you with the sun setting in the west as we headed home on Interstate 5 (I love sunset pictures!!)

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Lucy

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 01:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh Eggie, Thanks for posting those great pictures (except the freeway traffic ones!) The Yosemite pics brought back great memories of our trip in August. You have a beautiful family and you are a doll!!

Bobbie, What wonderful pictures of you swimming with the fishies!! You are much braver than I am!!

Reader234

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 01:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"WOW" Dd looking over my shoulder!! She would like "a dog just like that one mom!" Too cute, thank you so much for sharing, your love and humor are just shining thru!! :)

Halfunit

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 01:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Eg - did you resize these beautiful pictures yourself??

Grannyg

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 01:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Eggie, beautiful pictures. You and your sis could pass for twins. very cute twins!! your family is adorable. DH very nice!! and DD has a smile as beautiful as yours!! DS is a cutie pie. what a wonderful family picture!!

Secretsmile

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 02:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Eggie, wow, great pics, now why don't I ever think to post pictures of traffic? LOL! Your family is beautiful, I can see why you are so proud!

Pamy

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Eggie..great pics, thanks for sharing. You have the prettiest smile!!

Schoolmarm

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 04:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just got back from Central Illinois and spending the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in St. Louis. Went on a riverboat ride with my parents, my brother, his wife and two 4-year olds and a 6-year old. We ate a yummy lunch on a different riverboat, and then went to the ARCH! The view is awesome from the top, and they have a nice museum about the Lewis and Clark exploration and an IMAX movie about the Western Expansion. We had a very enjoyable time.

My flights were cancelled and then very delayed going out of Peoria. Changing in Chicago was also delayed because of high winds. Next time I'm going to make Dad drive to St. Louis and I'm taking a non-stop! Got home at 2:30 am!!

Naptime!

Tntitanfan

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 06:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the road trip reports. Eggie and Marm! I just knew the Thanksgiving weekend was going to bring in some good ones!

Excellent pictures too, Eggie!!

Babyruth

Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 07:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Great pics, Bobbie and Eggie! Thanks for posting them for all to enjoy!

Meme9

Monday, December 01, 2003 - 07:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
*OMG!!!!!! I'm home........OMG!!! It was soooo fun...... to much of everything.... oh my gosh!

Now I have to figure out how much I can tell of our trip. hehehe

Can't wait to go back again...hehehe


Loved the pictures Eggie!

Meme9

Monday, December 01, 2003 - 07:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
We left for Vegas about 3:30am Friday morning. Our trip began as another couple arrived in our driveway. The couple riding with us to the airport had never be on a plane(fear keep them from flying)...I was happy for them to ride with us, because I've had success helping other first time flyers(this time it was a success too).

Arrived in Vegas and drop our luggage off at the Paris hotel(right next door to Bally's for those planning your trip to Vegas), finally had something to eat at the Paris buffet(this not your typical buffet, absolutely wonderful)while we waited for check-in time we gambled, chatted, and had drinks with friends...I knew this was going to be one hell of a weekend. Room was great, clean and comfortable. (Although, I like the Aladdins bathtubs better)

Ok, I know you all just want the good stuff, but some of the stuff is "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" But I'll try to cover some of it. Yes, we knew M Jackson was in the area, and one of our drivers told us where he was hiding...oh, I mean staying.

Friday night we were up to no good...many limo rides to lots of places. One of our stops was at the Rio, top floor, lounge called the Voodoo Lounge. To get in, we had to pass this linebacker of a guard, lucky for us he must have thought we were cool. Then up the 54 or 55 floors in a glass elevator, which looked out over the city. The decor was kinda creepy, I started thinking what are we getting ourselves into. But once in the lounge it was ok. Great view from the balcony deck, helicopters flying by at our height. We were watching to see if anyone was dangling out of the choppers...glad to report no dangling. So MJ must not have been in any of them. Lots of drinks and laughter. Finished our visit there with a huge drink, called "What the Witchdoctor Ordered" it tasted great. This was a drink with about 6 different rums in it, and 10 straws that were two feet long(group drink). It must have had dry ice in it, because foggy smoke was rolling out of the top of the glass. First it was the guys and the gals all drinking, then just the guys, next the gals. It was decided the gals were the better suckers...LOL Well, we made our way back down the elevator, and stop in the restroom...at the sink one of my friends look at me and was giggling so hard, which made me giggle because I had no clue why she was laughing so hard. When we could find our breath, I ask her why she was laughing so hard...she didn't know...this only made us laugh harder. I think the last drink was what send her over the edge...she was a good sucker. LOL and we still hadn't had dinner yet.

Then we all headed back to the limo, it's a good thing the drivers basically tell us how many people they can take, and then ask how many we have and we act like we don't know how many of us are there, most say all they see it the number they can haul. LOL, lots of fun people packed tightly on the seats, floor and in laps.

Received a call that our next stop was a penthouse at the Mirage. Soooo, we're off the the Mirage.

More later.

Reader234

Monday, December 01, 2003 - 07:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey, Granny, Squared, Pamy, can we have try that drink in Vegas when we gather?

Meme, waiting your next installment. However,this all seems rather... innocent!!

Meme9

Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 11:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Late Friday night, we arrived at the Mirage penthouse. The man, that booked the penthouse was not there, he was out looking for a couple ladies he had met on the plane...but, that didn't stop the party. He had snacking food...wings...relish trays...cheeses and other things. Other groups had already arrived there, they were in the same position as we were, they had not taken the time to eat dinner...they had already ordered food, and had ordered more than they wanted. Sooooo, we're partying in a penthouse with Subway Sandwiches! Not the best dinner, but it was soooooo much appreicated and needed.

Wonderful view over looking the strip. I didn't check out the whole suite, LOL I didn't get much farther than the bar. The groom-to-be(this was going to be his 4th time down the isle)talked to me most of the time. I had teased him that if we didn't make the trip, we would just catch the next wedding. LOL. I was always(for years)telling him not to get married to quickly, so he was using this time to tell me all the reasons he was marrying this time. Bless his heart, by the time I left the penthouse I was thinking, finally he is marrying for the right reasons.

Ok, this is where I have to definitely insert 'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas' or some of my friends would kick butt. LOL

Before we left the party, food was flying...need I say more

Left for limo ride back to Paris...lots of laughs!
Friday was a very full day!

Weinermr

Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 12:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Meme!!!!! Tell the good parts!!!!!!!!! (please)

Meme9

Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 01:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Weinermr! They would kill me....LOL

ok,ok, I tell a little more. Some of it, has something to do with a gal,(she said she was looking for something in the bar frig)behind the bar, she was on her knees and the men behind the bar(there were quite a few behind the bar that night) but they all were smiling when they left the bar area

Meme9

Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 01:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Saturday morning, DH and I were up early and decided to have an early breakfast alone. We needed the quietness that morning. Gambled some, lost some It wasn't to much longer before some of the others were down from their rooms. Everytime I mentioned spa treatments my DH would say ,but, but, but. He was afraid we might miss something fun, I on the other hand thought the spa would be fun! Sooooo, what I did was to wait until 4 or 5 couples were in a group and told them the situation. Then I asked "Is anyone going to do anything fun this morning." Bless the ladies, they answered with a strong "Nooooo, we're not going to do anything fun until you have your spa treatments!" I have some of the best friends! I then looked at DH and said "Since I won't be missing anything fun, I'm going to the spa." He just smiled. As I walked away, I looked back and all the ladies were smiling. I smile just thinking of it.

I got right in at the spa. Started with the 'Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow', dry brushing of my skin(who knew brushing your skin would feel so good), then warm oil was dripped luxuriously all over my body before a salt exfoliation was done, and then more warm oil was done. Rinsed that off, and on to the the 'Deep Tissue Massage'. I felt so sorry for that lady, she had her work cut out for her. She said, do you know you have knots the size of golf balls, and scare tissue around a very thick muscle mass in your back. I just said "yes, that is why I'm here". Poor thing, she didn't realize that I've improved from where I was before.(I left her a generous tip besides the one they tack on your credit card, she did work hard for the money) ok,ok, enough about the massage. Then went in for a brow shaping and a facial. I told them not to make me to red, I had a wedding to go to in a couple of hours. Luckily I wasn't to red. Total spa time 3hrs of much needed pampering. Awwwwwwwwwww

I had less than two hours to get ready for the wedding, and DH was in the room hurrying me along. Doesn't he know after 32yrs.(Dec3)that I get ready much faster by myself....sheeesh! Anyway, mission was accomplished. Headed downstairs for a stretch SUV....who knew SUV could be stretched that much!!!!

Next the wedding.

Weinermr

Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 02:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Meme! You made my day! (pathetic, ain't it?)

Mygetaway

Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 01:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just wanted to thank everyone for sharing their trip stories and pictures. I don't get in here every day, but when I do I really enjoy it!

Meme9

Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 11:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
We arrived at the little chapel, where the wedding was to take place. All the pews were filled. We didn't know what to expect...you have to know this couple to know why I say this. The bride looks very similar to Eggie, but acts like Pamy(just from what I know of Pamy here on the board)! The groom, well I'm not sure who he looks like...but anyway, he acts like some here on the board(Advent comes to mind)! The grooms sons are standing as bestman and groomsman...someone does a small clap for them(someone smack that head)and one of his sons raises his arm and gives out a big HOO HOO HOO. At this point, I'm thinking most of those in attentance had many prewedding drinks(not I, I was at the spa remember)and this is a fun loving couple, I thought how are we all going to act civilized! It turned out to be a very touching wedding, especially when they said their vows that they had written. Many eyes were wet. Ok, maybe the ps added at the end of the grooms vows was unexpected, but really it was his personality and we all expected something. LOL.

Wedding over. While they had some professional photo taken we were escorted to a lounge/bar about 5 blocks away. It was call 'The Icehouse' it had a very bad smell to it and I thought ewwwww, but really after the first few drinks, I didn't notice the smell anymore...hehe. This was the first place where the drinks were really Cold. There was a small buffet of finger foods...at this point I remember, I haven't ate anything since early early morning with DH. The bride and groom join us, and they were touched that so many of us had showed up for they wedding. After a few toast, speeches, and more drinks we loaded into a couple of hired shuttle buses to make our way to dinner at the 'Harley Davidson Cafe'. Yes, I said Harley Davidson Cafe..........hehehe. It was so funny!

More later.

Urgrace

Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 01:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Fun trip Meme! Congratulations on your anniversary, too.

Mocha

Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 05:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Meme, great update. I've always wanted to go to Vegas and now I want to visit that Voodoo Lounge. So Pamy and Adven got married? That's scary, lol.

Meme9

Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 07:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weinermr, it's not pathetic, I know your sick. Hope your feeling better.

Thanks Urgrace, it was a very fun trip.

Thanks Mocha, you'd love Vegas. It's funny, but I found myself trying to describe some of my friend so you all could see their personalities. But yes, it was fun more than scary. With this group, it's kinda like expect the unexpected...hehehe


At dinner we could order whatever we wanted, some had t-bones, seafood, and some even ordered burgers. Everyone said their food was great...who knew. Lots of drinks and good laughter. They had a Harley there that you could sit on(you could even dressup like a Harley dude and babe)and a lady there could take your picture. OHHHHHHHHH, and yes, we had many that did just that. We laughed and laughed. The three gay guys with us, waited til last and they were a riot(I didn't believe them when they said what they were going to do, and I still can't believe they all got on the bike together, yes the three of them)OMG they cracked me up.

After dinner, the couple, took those that want to see a show, out to a show. Ok, I went with another group and we went to the Palm's hotel/casino.
We had to pay a cover charge of $20 each, to get in the Ghost Bar. I think it was 51 floors up to the lounge with a balcony deck. They have a section of the balcony that is glass, and when you stand on it you can see all the way down to the parking lot. Weird feeling, but I did it. Oh, we tried the green drink 'Ghostini'.....all I can say is DON'T....!!!!

More fun riding in another limo. And back to the hotel for some sleep.

Sunday, we were all draging our butts around...and most of us had to prepare to leave the hotel. Gambled some and visited with others and said our good-bye. A really great trip!!!

If the TVCH Vegas gathering is this much fun, everyone will love it....I'm hoping to be there!

Oh Tess, thanks for the welcome home This is the final installment

Azriel

Monday, December 08, 2003 - 06:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm headed out to the States in just 6 hours from now. Woohoo!!! Home for the holidays :)