Kimpton Hotels and Us
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8:41 am on November 14th, 2013
Sounds like fun!
Good morning all.
8:43 am on November 14th, 2013
Good morning, everyone!
Welcome to Thursday. Have a trusting one. We trust that Nana and Rebecca get home safely.
8:49 am on November 14th, 2013
Good morning! I’m back at the airport for another day of travel. Yawn…
Head bumps to all youse.
9:02 am on November 14th, 2013
Rebecca: I hope that travel is better for you today.
9:05 am on November 14th, 2013
Good morning all. Today Barb is preparing for her day of travel tomorrow. Lots to do, since Barb is not a pro at this travel thing.
9:15 am on November 14th, 2013
B&M: If you’re not a pro at traveling, here are some helpful hints: Go to the bathroom before you board, keep the wiggling to a minimum especially if you’re in a middle seat, and bring snacks—the pretzel and croutons provided by the airline only go so far. Those seem a lot like Luna’s rules for blurring—Mama knows best.
9:29 am on November 14th, 2013
Thank you SnowBella for the good advice. Barb is sort of a white knuckle flyer so she got a vanax from our neighbor to take before the flight. She has never taken one before, so she isn’t sure she should take it or not. It is a small dose, so it will probably be OK. Has anyone taken it?
9:46 am on November 14th, 2013
Barb and Karen, you have our number, right? What time is good for you two? We were thinking 10 or 10:30. I am going to look again at the selection of eating establishments that offer brunch. It is supposed to be warm on Saturday. I will get back with you in a bit.
Good morning to all.
9:47 am on November 14th, 2013
Barb, is it a xanax? I take one every night to relax my brain for sleep. If you haven’t taken it before, it might make you a little drowsy, but that is a good thing on the plane.
9:51 am on November 14th, 2013
grrrrrr, comment in moderation. Take 2
Barb, is it a x-anax? I take one every night to relax my brain for sleep. If you haven’t taken it before, it might make you a little drowsy, but that is a good thing on the plane.
10:02 am on November 14th, 2013
Macy’s Mom, Yes that is what it is. Didn’t know how to spell it.
And yes, we have the number you emailed. 10-10:30 is good. Doesn’t have to be anywhere fancy – Barb will be eating a big meal Friday night and then again at the reception, so just a nice coffee shop type place is fine. Are there places close enough to walk to?
10:31 am on November 14th, 2013
barb check your sdd
10:40 am on November 14th, 2013
Good morning all. We are so envious of the Texas Plunder Party. Isn’t this so cool that a series of books and a blog have created such friendships and bonds? We love it, and are looking forward to our own Plunder Party in the spring.
We talked to Melanie last night – of course she and Zoe were sad, but they knew they were doing the right thing for their girl, and they were at peace with their decision. We hope she will feel up to being back here today, but its ok if she needs more time.
Barb – if you have flying concerns, by all means take the pill. With the adrenalin rush you have going on, it may not even make you drowsy, but there really is no down side to it.
(tomorrow night on the national news – “Airplane traffic to Texas was delayed today while flight attendants tried to slow down a woman who was dancing in the aisles and singing ‘Dog On It, I knew too much, and fetched a thief carrying a fistful of collars, and there hangs the tail of sound and furry’. Film at 11)
tee hee
10:43 am on November 14th, 2013
Greetings!
How exciting, another Plunderer Meet and Greet. Take lots of pictures!
Barb, I would take some ear plugs if you can. I am very sorry I did not take them on my travels last year. Grizz and I use a brand by Flents called Quiet Please. It will help muffle the sounds of all the rude people who are texting and talking when the shouldn’t be. Have a great time. Oh, and Mama Luna and the Pixie’s advice is spot on.
10:48 am on November 14th, 2013
Safe travels to all going to the Texas Plunderer party.
Rebecca, you are about to give this woman of a certain a major heart attack!!! Please, Please travel safely. Are you sure you couldn’t mush yourself there with the team?
10:49 am on November 14th, 2013
Love the picture of Spence and the fan.
11:02 am on November 14th, 2013
More advice for the two of you flying commercially today (Barb may be flying even higher) take Airborn as soon as you get off the plane. Have Fun! gah I wish I could go with Rebecca.
Very good article about the hotel and e-books and a nice photo of Spence, OFA.
11:06 am on November 14th, 2013
Good morning! We did not yet check outChet’s link.
Barb! None of us take a pill before flying. Mom just does the white knuckle thing.
We can’t wait to hear about the Great Texas Plunderer Two-step!
T&G! You’re killing us!!!!! We will be watching the news for that story!!!
11:30 am on November 14th, 2013
White knuckle or not, flying is an adrenaline rush.
T&G’s Mama: You are cracking us up!
12:41 pm on November 14th, 2013
With apologies to CHobbit, (who doesn’t know good singing when she hears it)
Sung to the tune of “She’ll Be Comin Round The Mountain”
Nana’s coming home from rehab, here she comes-purr purr
Nana’s coming home from rehab, here she comes – meow meow
Masquers playing a jazzy tune
Bear is leaping o’re the moon
Nana’s coming home from rehab, here she comes – purr purr
Second verse anyone?
12:47 pm on November 14th, 2013
NO heh-heh
1:03 pm on November 14th, 2013
This will be an exciting weekend. I look forward to hearing from the lucky Plunderer’s who get to meet each other.
Basil&Sage: Great song. Being tone deaf, I’m sure the kats won’t mind if I sing along.
1:08 pm on November 14th, 2013
Oh we’ll greet her on the blog when she comes arf, arf.
Oh we’ll greet her on the blog when she comes roof roof.
Kitties with a silver spoon.
Doggies leaping far as June.
Oh we’ll greet her on the blog when she comes arf arf.
1:11 pm on November 14th, 2013
T&G, Nana’s breakout is still set for Monday?
1:12 pm on November 14th, 2013
Woo Hoo HOH ! That’s the spirit
1:17 pm on November 14th, 2013
Oh we’ll be skipping and a’twirling when she comes cha cha,
We’ll be skipping and a’twirling when she comes scat scat!
We’ll be eating and toasting
We’ll be drinking and roasting
We’ll be skipping and a’twirling when she comes Bebop!
1:20 pm on November 14th, 2013
I’m the one who sent the Hobbit Hotel sign to the Hobbit Hotel. I wasn’t keeping this a secret. I have to give credit to Tyb and Jay for their excellent help in picking out the sign. It came from the shop in Ellicottville where Tyb works called A Touch of Ellicottville. They have signs galore. It’s quite an interesting place.
1:26 pm on November 14th, 2013
Mollypop’s Mom: That sign could not be more perfect. It is a real “score”.
1:27 pm on November 14th, 2013
Love the songs. Such talent on this here blog. Also love the Hobbit sign, MPM. We did not know that you were the gift giver.
Now a little down time. BBL
1:37 pm on November 14th, 2013
Dima’s done with all his treatments, yes he is – yark yark
Dima’s done with all his treatments, yes he is – yark yark
He’s been eating all his dinner
That Howler is a winner
Dima’s done with all his treatments, yes he is – yark yark!
1:39 pm on November 14th, 2013
YARK!!!
1:41 pm on November 14th, 2013
Barb and Maggie! Wait! We forgot to tell you about The Girls!
This week, Helen, the Welsummer, does not want to come out of the coop when we open the door in the morning. We figured that was because of the frigid cold that has arrived here. But this morning, when Pop opened the mandoor to see what she was doing, there was an egg on the floor in the middle of the coop!!!!!
Turns out it was a wooden egg. We had one fake egg in each of their 6 nest boxes for quite a few weeks. Mom’s theory is that someone removed one today, in order to prepare that nest for an imminent egg!!!!! Hope she is right.
1:43 pm on November 14th, 2013
🙂
1:48 pm on November 14th, 2013
Momma just received an email from NANA !!!!
She specifically asked for me me me to join her and the Herbcats and The Outlaws P&L for the Big Breakout next Monday!!!!! She said to invite any of youse who wants to join us.
She also said the balloons and silk flowers and cards lifted her spirits through her long recovery period. YAY PLUNDERERS !!!!!!
I’m proud to know youse!
1:57 pm on November 14th, 2013
Hooray for the end of Dima’s treatments and for his healthy appetite.
Hooray for O’Howler’s imminent egg.
Hip hip Hooray for Barb’s Big Breakout come Monday.
Life is good.
4:05 pm on November 14th, 2013
Twirling, spinning, steppin’, and skipping here!
NANA IS BUSTING OUT OF REHAB ON MONDAY! I am so thrilled , I may splort!
AND DIMA! WooooooooHooooooo
4:06 pm on November 14th, 2013
Yay for Nana. We are so proud of her!
And Dima, you go Dude! Keep eating that chow. It will keep you staying strong.
Oleys, I think your theory on the egg laying is correct. They are definitely checking out the nests. You will probably find that the girls will pick a favorite nest and lay in there most of the time. They also like to lay their egg in a nest that has other eggs in it. Sometimes two will pile into a nest at the same time rather than having their own spot.
5:22 pm on November 14th, 2013
Staff went to see her regular (not kidney) doctor today for her yearly checkup. He came in and said “Who gave blood in your name?” Evidently her bloodwork is so good he thought it was a fake.
YAY!
And she doesn’t have to do her blood sugar test everyday from now on. She can do it once a month “or so”.
YAY!
We are due a happy day on the blog after our troubles lately and I am happy happy happy to contribute to the cheerfulness.
Congrats to Dima, Nana and the Plunderers who are meeting and greeting soon. You reminded me to bring my Passport and stamp and ink to Minneapolis so I will have it ready to go to Alaska in February!
Melanie, Barb and Maggie and Beau. Seed packages went out to you today. Keep them in a dry place till spring.
6:00 pm on November 14th, 2013
Hurray for Staff!!!!! What a great day on the blog! I’m doing my part, too, Alice.
6:11 pm on November 14th, 2013
Yes you are Dima. Good job! Being healthy is sometimes hard work. Ask Nana.
7:45 pm on November 14th, 2013
AliceMJohnson: Tell Staff that her bloodwork news is wonderful.
Been getting my rear end kicked at cribbage all afternoon so my losing streak continues. Then went outside and it was pouring rain on top of the 4 inches of snow we got the other day. Very, very carefully walked home.
7:47 pm on November 14th, 2013
Dawson, mom plays cribbage. It about the pnly card game she has ever learned. Not many folks down here play it.
8:04 pm on November 14th, 2013
Staff!….That is really good news!….snort!…Beau cannot remember asking for seed packages unless it is a little seed-money to get his Beaus-Mobile out of hock…sniff!….So what kind of seeds are you sending again?…grunt!…You do have my correct address,right? No one on this blog seems to remember where I live when it comes to postage…gruffle!
8:05 pm on November 14th, 2013
Airport!….Do you think Rebecca is still at the airport?…snort!
8:06 pm on November 14th, 2013
Nana!…That card we sent her the day she was moved out if CCU has returned home to us…sniff!…So Nana never got it…grump!
8:09 pm on November 14th, 2013
HOH: Darah up top and just before I refreshed I saw Teddy Rough Rider with Rose (couldn’t see Rose’s face but I know it was her).
I have some studying I have to do so will be gone for the evening.
8:17 pm on November 14th, 2013
Rio: We think she said something about zinnia seeds.
8:19 pm on November 14th, 2013
Nana!…I got an SDD from Nana that says, “This is our official notification to youse that Dawson, BSD and Masquers will be sponsoring Twig in the upcoming Iditarod. Go Snowhook!!!.”…..Wooooo!….Thank you Nana and Dawson!….Wooooo!!
8:27 pm on November 14th, 2013
Staff: Woooooooohooooo to you!
9:14 pm on November 14th, 2013
I am going to try to upload a pic from Mom’s desk at work. There’s something special to all of us in it.
http://chetthedog.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/desk.jpg
9:14 pm on November 14th, 2013
Homecoming!….So Nana will be home on Monday night for sure…snort!…Are we going to have a Welcome Home Nana Partee?…sniff!….Sounds like a good idea to me. Maskers and Bear will let us know when she gets home (hopefully) if they are not too over-come with joy and forget to post…heh!heh!
9:17 pm on November 14th, 2013
Why, oh why is it upside down! Mom rotated it on the big computer. Any why are my pics now showing up as a link?? Y’all see the something special? Time to start thinking about the big race!!
9:18 pm on November 14th, 2013
BooBear!….What a great idea….snort!…My friend says she is going to take her Whitey Lance mouse pad in to her new busy place…chuffle!….At her old office she did not need a mouse pad, but at the new one she does. What a great reason to look at Whitey all day long…chorkel!
9:18 pm on November 14th, 2013
Rio: what a lovely idea, to welcome Nana home but, are you sure she will be up for it?
9:21 pm on November 14th, 2013
HOHO!…sniff!…I’m sure she will probably not be up for all of it, but we can all express our thoughts and thankfulness at her coming home…grunt!….Once she is stronger she can read all about the party to Welcome Her Home…chuffle!
9:22 pm on November 14th, 2013
Besides!….I’m hungry for Hot-Wings and Beer…snort!
9:35 pm on November 14th, 2013
You are silly, Rio, but we need to say adieu. But before we do, today was a great day, don’t y’all think? Nighty night.
9:36 pm on November 14th, 2013
Fight!…Fight!…wheeze!….A bonified fight during the hockey game just now…gasp!…Helmet off and punches thrown. The refs were smart enough not to get in the middle till they went down on the ice. Those hockey players are feisty…heh!heh!….Beau is starting to like hockey now…grunt!
9:37 pm on November 14th, 2013
And some salmon bon-bons!
9:38 pm on November 14th, 2013
BooBear! We have a Whitey-Lance mousepad here in our home office! We love that guy!
Time for beddy bye here! Good night everybody. Love you, Nana, Bear, and Masquers.
Sleep, Melanie and Zoe.
9:39 pm on November 14th, 2013
Alice!….sniff!…If you must. Just keep them away from my hot-wings…grunt!….Last party I found one of those salmon bon-bons floating in my beer…gruffle!
9:44 pm on November 14th, 2013
Holy!…Crap!…St Louis is beating up the Aves in more ways than one…gasp!…Another big blow-out fight ending with two refs tackling the two player and everyone in a tangle…wheeze!
9:49 pm on November 14th, 2013
Macy I placed an order at Rick’s knife shop but please do not send it until next week. I want it sent to Minneapolis after we return. (I specified that in the order too)
9:57 pm on November 14th, 2013
Macy!…Staff reminded me that I am supposed to ask if there is a way around paying by PayPal if we here order stuff from Rick’s Knife Shop?…snort!…Such as sending a check instead of giving someone’s credit card info…grunt!
10:24 pm on November 14th, 2013
We too use the Whitey Lance mouse pad all the time.
Night all. Parenthood and then bed. Tomorrow is the big trip south.
10:35 pm on November 14th, 2013
Night everyone. Have fun at your Plunder meeting youse guys.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
10:43 pm on November 14th, 2013
Ok – last chorus for today:
Staff had normal bloodwork, yes she did – boof boof
Staff had normal bloodwork, yes she did – ruff ruff
She no longer pricks her finger
And the germs no longer linger
Staff had normal bloodwork, yes she did – boof twirl.
Yup, it’s been a good day around here.
There was a dinner at the University tonight as a gathering of the Native American students. Mama was invited as an alum, and the Stortlyteller was doing grace. Dinner was excellent, and then there was entertainment by a group called 1491s. They do Indian humor videos and sketch comedy. There was a lot of laughter – some bittersweet – but it was a fun night. 1491s have a LOT of videos on YouTube if you want to check it out.
And now – yaaaaaawwwwnnn- oh, excuse us, but it has been a long day.
G’night everyone
10:49 pm on November 14th, 2013
CHobbit!…How is Sadie, Krazy Lady, doing tonight?…sniff!…Is she taking her pills…gah!…I hate pills unless they are well disguised and I do not smell them or taste them…grump!
10:55 pm on November 14th, 2013
Rio: Sadie’s urinalysis showed a lot of bacteria. Pills are always a challenge but cut in half and wrapped in chicken seems to do the trick. She has been sleeping a lot today but we did go for one long walk.
I went to the ear doctor today. My ear infection is cleared up but I have fluid behind one ear drum which is still affecting my hearing. Also he commented that both ear drums were scarred. I am to continue my medicine and will have a hearing test on Dec 9th.
10:59 pm on November 14th, 2013
CHOBBIT!….I ASSUMED YOU COULD HEAR AGAIN AS I NEVER READ ANY UPDATES…sniff!…I might have missed her updates…grunt!…I wonder how she scarred both eardrums?…wheeze!
11:09 pm on November 14th, 2013
CHobbit – last check in and we wanted to tell you the Storytelker had exactly the same problem a couple of years ago. Even after the infection was gone, it took a couple of months for all the fluid to be gone. At least it didn’t hurt anymore. So fear not, all will be well in a little while.
Glad to know Sadie is on the right meds. Good call.
And now good night. Really.
11:18 pm on November 14th, 2013
Deaf!…My friend said she works with a young gal who is deaf and reads lips….snort!…She is a beautiful, happy, very smart lady who is a joy to be around…grunt!…My friend says she has to be mindful of looking her in the face when she talks to her though…heh!heh!… Someone says she finds herself using her hands more when she talks to this gal, and she hates that she does that…grunt!
11:26 pm on November 14th, 2013
Rio, Mom works with several guys who don’t speak English very well. She finds herself talking louder to them than normal. Does she think they will understand her English if it is louder than normal? No, but she still finds herself doing that. How embarrassing for her. No telling what those poor guys are thinking.
11:30 pm on November 14th, 2013
Mom has her plunderer passport ready to go! She put my picture in it (picture is a little larger than it should be, but it fit on the page)and a picture of Gus is in there too. It just wouldn’t feel right not to include him. She has my stamp, too so I guess she is a ready-Freddy!
11:35 pm on November 14th, 2013
Texas!…Where Plunderers go to Meet n’ Greet!….Woooo!…We do want photos, you know…heh!…And a complete menu of what you ‘all had to eat for Brunch…snort!…And of course if you say anything about me I want to know about it…sniff!…Oh and please convince Barb to go Up North To Alaska!….wooooo!