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Tess

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 07:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No driving for us today. Instead, my child and her equally adorable cousin, Matthew, managed to completely demolish a partially finished wing in Charlie's brother's new house.

Anyone know what the price of several rolls of R-13 insulation is?? Miss Sarah will using her savings account to purchase some for her uncle to replace all that they ripped out from between the framing. Usually they make their forts out of pillows and blankets instead of fiberglass insulation. But hey, I guess you go with what you have. Interesting day today to say the least.

Tomorrow we go see Marm where Miss Sarah will NOT be leaving my sight for a minute. If she gets in any more trouble I'll send her to the frat boys. I'm not sure who will be getting the worst of that deal.

Soeur

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 07:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Someone should please explain why they make that insulation such a pretty pink? It must have been irresistible. Did you take any pics?

Tess

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 07:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yup!! You better believe I took pictures. All of us adults are still so stunned that neither child got yelled at. Both kids said they didn't have any fun and my sister in law says it's a shame that they did that much destruction without having any fun at all. <still shaking head>

Twiggyish

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 07:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Kids! I am so glad you all met Kep. Thanks for the updates, too!

Tksoard

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 08:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess, isn't that stuff itchy? Or do they make non-itchy insulation now. It used to be just touching the stuff drove a person crazy!!

Egbok

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 08:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh-oh, I hope Miss Sarah stays out of trouble at Marm's house or it could definitely be trouble for those Frat Boys - LOL!!

Wargod

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 08:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
HAHAHA, Sarah has outdone my sweet terror! Way to go, Sarah!

Hi Tess!

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 11:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hahahahahaha, somebody is in BIG trouble.

Say Hi to Marm for all of us tomorrow, Tess. Drive safe.

Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 11:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess, rest well tonight and have a safe journey tomorrow. Have a great time with Marm.

<waves at Tess, Charlie and Sarah as they drive off tomorrow>

Schoolmarm

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 09:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just got off the phone with Tess!

She sounds like she could be my sister (if I HAD a sister....must be the accent!)

They are eating lunch down in Cranberry, and will be heading up to Clarion soon. I expect them by 3 eastern time.

Sarah had to soak in the tub to get the insulation off, and has orders to be on her best behavior.

<Marm does a happy dance! Only two more hours!>

This is going to be fun!

Car54

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 10:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just read about Sarah's escapade! Sounds like Tess has been letting Sarah watch Hildi on Trading Spaces.....hmmm a room done in pink insulation....that would be beautiful!

Schoolmarm

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SHE'S HEEEEEERE!!!!

Tess and family just got here and are settling in! They are great!

BIG NEWS!! Tess finally went to a Super Walmart (and in Clarion, even!) Spy, you would be so proud.

Well, we are getting settled in, and will give you a report later!

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 02:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yay!!! Oh, I just realized, she is spending the night, so y'all will be watching Survivor together tonight. Maybe you can do that cute thing Buttercup and Merlin did and both come to chat on your own computers at the same time. I seem to recall that Merlin's deal involved a phone line running out of the house and to the neighbor's house, though. LOL.

Firebird05

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 02:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yippee Schoolmarm!! I bet y'all are having a great time. Wish I was there. Anxiously awaiting the next update. Hope to see you later in chat.

Soeur

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 02:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Enjoy your visit. Keep us posted :)

Car54

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 04:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SUPER WAL-MART.... hey, you guys are takin a walk on the wild side... take it easy! pic

Twiggyish

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 04:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love Super Wal-Mart!!

You guys sound like you're having fun!

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 05:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess AND Marm are both in chat NOW!!! Yippee!

Tess

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 06:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Car, that's it. Sarah is the new Hildi and Matthew is definitely Ty!!! aaaaaaaaaak.

Car54

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 06:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, no!!!!! Tess, do not let her wear high heels until she is 16! And keep her away from the spray paint!

Schoolmarm

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 06:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Too late, Sarah has already found my orange high heels, and the yellow ones and is trudging around the house.!!!!!

Tess

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 07:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
And I have photos!!

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 10:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Marm has orange high heels?

And yellow ones?

Schoolmarm

Friday, April 05, 2002 - 04:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
And purple, green, pink, etc. etc. Jujushoedog, how else do you get 100 pair of shoes without duplicates. (I buy on SALE and rarely pay more than $20 for a pair, so DON'T call me Carrie Bradshaw!) The scary thing is that I have business suits that go with most all the shoes. I'm just a little ray of sunshine with that orange and yellow!

Schoolmarm

Friday, April 05, 2002 - 05:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess and family are still upstairs sleeping. Sarah has had fun playing "Dinosaurs" and drawing pictures.

They arrived shortly after 3, following a stop at the SuperWalmart on our Interstate exit. This was Tess's first trip to a SuperWalmart. After settling in here, we went up to my university. I had to listen to a recital audition and Tess went along. We left Sarah and Charlie in my office with the grand pianos and the toys that I use for my workshops. They were happy and we were happy.

Then a short walk up a hill to see our new library. I must say that I was very impressed. It is HUGE, spacious and has elegant wooden bookcases. LOTS of technology with more to come. The art gallery in the first floor had it's grand opening, and we went to that (and got stuck listening to some speeches) and grabbed some snacks.

Then off to our "good" family restaurant. The chef is a neighbor of mine and gave us extras on our meals. Tess and I had the biggest platter of baby back ribs I've ever seen. We decided to practice for next week when TnTitanFan brings us BBQ in Nashville. Charlie had Ravioli Monsignior (apparently created for the new Monsignior in town) and Sarah picked at her cheese ravioli, but was very happy with her pop that came in a dinosaur cup.

Then back to my house for survivor! It was strange for me to watch with another person...we were both in chat and transcribing. What fun.

Tess has given her seal of approval on my redecorating, and Sarah had fun looking for all of the pianos....only she kept counting extra and came up with 8 instead of three (plus one organ).

It was a great visit to my sleepy little town. The frat boys kept it down last night and nobody rang the doorbell at 2am. (WHEW) By the way, JUJU you won't get anly phone email for a while because there is either NO reception or WEAK reception. Welcome to scenic, rural and hilly western Pennsylvania!