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Monthly Archives: August 2008
More biking
I swear, I have not been bitten by any biking bug, regardless of what it says in the foreword to the book on biking that I bought yesterday. Buying a book does not equal being addicted; it just means that … Continue reading
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Runners: Open Thread
Little over 17 miles today – biking. Boy, I hope I get cleared to run soon, but this wasn’t bad. I haven’t been bitten by the bicycle bug, but it will tide me over for a little while, I guess, … Continue reading
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Home, and pictures
We’re back! I’ve posted a bunch of pictures from the trip, starting here. It’s not all, since some are on my phone and some are on a waterproof disposable camera I got to use at the waterpark, but it’s a … Continue reading
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In the category of “I’m raising a small version of Eric”
Gabe nearly punched Sam tonight and then angrily insisted he wasn’t leaving the hotel with us…because Sam folded a map incorrectly. Seriously. And Eric, while trying to mediate, murmured that it would have bothered him, too. I told Sam that … Continue reading
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Day #6
This will be our last full day here in the Dells, and although we’re feeling the end-of-vacation let-down, there’s still some frustration in coming up with what to do. Gabe is opposed to hanging out in the waterpark, where Sam … Continue reading
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Day #5
Okay, some of the stress returned yesterday. We never do learn our lesson, but you’d think we’d make some headway toward figuring it out: every time we try to add in some structured event to the vacation, we run the … Continue reading
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Day #4
Oh, Alysia, this would crack you up. We’re at the Great Wolf Lodge, and Eric’s polite chat with the desk clerk netted us an unasked-for, completely free upgrade from a regular room into a King Suite. We have our own … Continue reading
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Day #3
Heading out to the Dells this morning. Truthfully, this is probably the most stressful trip I’ve ever taken in my life. Gabe is being SO VERY THREE, which entails throwing tantrums at random moments and a complete inability to tolerate … Continue reading
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Day #2
We’re in Madison! Walked around downtown quite a bit yesterday – or perhaps it just felt like that because of the crutches. I now have huge blisters on both my palms. I’m not sure which appeals less to me: using … Continue reading
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Checklist
Most of the clothes packed? Check. Swimsuits? Check. (Ooh, don’t forget Sam’s goggles!) Camera and batteries? Check. Kids already acting like total maniacs? Oh, heck, check. Nosy-ish neighbor watching the house and watering plants? Check. Little toiletries, looking cute? Awww, … Continue reading
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