Post Mortem
“Did you watch the game?” Spence says.
“Yup,” says Admin.
“How would you characterize it?”
“Over.”
Tags: Super Bowl
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9:08 am on February 6th, 2012
Good morning, y’all! Hope everybody’s recovered from the party last night. Thanks to T&G for being such great hosts!
Poor Admin! We here were rooting for New England, since Mom and Dad used to live at Fort Devens (which was just outside of Boston until the budget slashers in Washington wiped it off the map!), but I don’t think we’re feeling the hurt nearly as much!
9:24 am on February 6th, 2012
Good morning Spencer and Admin and Kirby. Our aunt and uncle also were at Ft. Devens for awhile.
How about that Justin Tuck? YAY! As he was the only N.D. Player in the game, we had to go with the Giants. (whispering) sorry Admin.
9:44 am on February 6th, 2012
Bummer!… Nothing is worse than your team getting that far and then dropping the ball…grunt!… Poor Spencer and Admin. Remember there is always next year…sniff!
Check-list! …. Thanksgiving – done! Christmas – done! New Years Eve – done! Super Bowl – done!….snort!….Acadamy Awards – Soon!….sniff! ….This means that Spring Training is right around the corner!…Yipppeeeeee!
9:44 am on February 6th, 2012
OH: When were your aunt and uncle there? Mom and Dad were there from 1982-1986. They really liked it up there. When Mom was doing some genealogy for Dad’s family, she discovered some of his ancestors lived right near Fort Devens, in Acton. If only she had known that when they lived there! One of these days she’d like to go back so she can find records and tombstones.
9:54 am on February 6th, 2012
Admin is in fine form today.
Good morning all.
10:08 am on February 6th, 2012
Morning all. Sorry we didn’t get to see each one of you last night. Mama was in the kitchen cooking hot wings as fast as she could. She is wandering around saying things like “hot wings
, clam chowda. Boot rear floats …. never again. Dad asked her this morning if she would make spaghetti for dinner. Mama turned the most interesting shade of green and left the room ….quickly!
And today is the final ending chapter of “The Sofa that Wouldn’t Die”. The skinny little girl is coming to get it today. Hooray. We will have the garage back.
And now if you will forgive us, we are going to lay down with Mama. And WE didn’t even eat all that stuff that she did.
BBL
10:20 am on February 6th, 2012
Hi Everybody. I was home alone last night and the computer was turned off. I try and try to train my family but they are hopeless.
Dawson, next time you go to Goat Island, call me. I live just 10 miles away.
10:22 am on February 6th, 2012
Good morning. We had a great time last night. Sorry the hostess with the mostess is feeling over-indulged this morning.
We want to post a pic from this weekend, but we may need help again. This came in as Bitmap, not JPeg, and we don’t know how to change it. Yesterday Staff fixed our other photo. If this is the same, you have to click on the link. Sorry, but it is a cute one.
Rose, You asked about my possible motherhood. Another week or 2 before those OFA reports come in, then Barb will decide my future. Rats!
http://chetthedog.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gus and Lily.bmp
10:30 am on February 6th, 2012
I’m sorry the Patroits lost.
The IDITAROD is next!! WOO WOO
Then, Spring taining and BASEBALL season.
These thoughts cheer me up because it is a depressing morning:
Mike Ellis and his faithful team of Siberians had to scratch from the Quest. Musher injury…He was travling across a side glacier and his sled slipped out from under him and he fell onto his shoulder and dislocated it. He made it into the next checkpoint with one arm and took care of the dogs with one arm, but then he knew he shouldn’t continue. sob, sob, sob
10:30 am on February 6th, 2012
Kirby, our aunt and uncle were there in the 70s, way before our time. They were both in the army and that was the last station where Mom’s sister was posted before she was out of the army. She met her future husband while there. She lived in Sharon we think. When she got out of the army, she moved to Boston. Her husband stayed in the army. He was Green Beret, Special Forces and Lt. Colonel.
Maggie, that picture is too darn adorable.
10:32 am on February 6th, 2012
Good morning. Why I am feeling so well after 5 hours of sleep, I don’t know.
So Bernie hasn’t gambled in a while. I’ve lost track, is his watch still in hock so he had nothing to lose (not that that has stopped him in the past). Perhaps he has been going to Gamblers Anonymous meetings? Or maybe Chet has him my the pant leg and and growls when he gets near the phone.
10:57 am on February 6th, 2012
Sam: If I’d’ve known you were so close I would’ve called you and we could’ve rode together to the party.
C.Harris: It is unusual that no gambling went on before the Super Bowl.
Barb and Maggie: Very cute picture!
Siber H: Ouch! Poor Mike and very sad day for all your Siberian brothers and sisters who were in their glory running the Yukon Quest.
11:09 am on February 6th, 2012
OH: Way before my time, and even before my Mom and Dad’s time! Dad was Airborne Ranger, but never did the Special Forces thing. Mom and Dad had a friend who ended up a general in the Special Forces. He was a tough guy — when his son fell of a slide and hurt his arm, he told the 2-year-old to “suck it up.” Then they found out the arm was broken. Oops!
Time for Mom to turn off the computer and head off to work. Hope y’all have a great day!!!
11:10 am on February 6th, 2012
The kid didn’t fall “of” a slide, he fell “off” it. Can’t even blame the ipaw!
11:14 am on February 6th, 2012
Iditarod!….I forgot to put that on my list up above!…snort!…How could I forget that EVENT?…wooooo!
Update!…While we are talking about the Iditarod here is a Team Feed The Giant Update! So far we have pledged $1160.00 plus 6 Snickers bars, vacuum packed Jerkey, plus 14 Caramello bars, plus $40 worth of protein bars, plus homemade Brownie/peanut butter sammies, Pineapple Bars, Honey Granola Bites, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Molasses Sugar Cookies, and Bell Starr’s Pink Strawberry Cheesecake Puffs….wheeze!snort!
11:31 am on February 6th, 2012
Finally, I’m back with my ‘Internet Literary Group.’ It took me all morning to catch up because there was so much happening. Now I have to catch up on other things.
11:32 am on February 6th, 2012
Rio: Feed the Giant indeed! You guys are seriously dedicated to adding to AJ’s cache of snacks for the race.
Siber: I am so sorry to hear of Mike Ellis’ injury. We were all looking forward to seeing the Siberian team complete the Yukon Quest.
Great picture Maggie!
Hmm…I don’t see Bear around this morning. Did he ride home with any of youse?
11:33 am on February 6th, 2012
Bear!…He is probably hibernating somewhere at Golinka’s place…heh!
11:57 am on February 6th, 2012
Steps!….For the life of me I cannot hear AJ say “Here we go” on the video…sniff! …I’ve watched it several times too!…drat!
12:41 pm on February 6th, 2012
I would have never known AJ said anything in that video if Rebecca hadn’t told us. And, I wouldn’t have understood what he was saying if it weren’t for Rebeccca. It is there. I hear it.
He says it so calmly.
I wonder what the route around the Steps this year will be like.
12:52 pm on February 6th, 2012
OMD I just played that video three times and today I don’t hear AJ.
1:01 pm on February 6th, 2012
Maggie: Very cute picture. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!
1:11 pm on February 6th, 2012
((((sigh))))!
1:36 pm on February 6th, 2012
On the steps video I hear a faint “oh”. That’s all.
1:36 pm on February 6th, 2012
I’m sorry about Ellis SH.
Welcome back Mollypop’s Mom.
Where is Melanie?
1:56 pm on February 6th, 2012
Siber: It sounds like “whoa” to me, but now I can faintly hear something after that…..
Melanie: Did Bear accidentally go home with the Newfs last night?
Off to met DIL for lunch.
BBL
2:22 pm on February 6th, 2012
Where is Tyb?
2:24 pm on February 6th, 2012
Suds!… Dawson and Staff, I started reading Suds in Yer Eye and I love it….heh!… I’m at the part where Mrs. Freeleys nephew stops by with a bunch of gifts …chorkel! ….That wall o’ beer cans is very impressive indeed. Anyone who can get on the outside of that much beer is my kind of gal- and now she has help…heh!
2:36 pm on February 6th, 2012
Hi y’all, just quick check in. Mom is suffering from “stuffus tumus” today and Is sleeping and nibbling crackers, so I have to keep an eye (and a paw) on her.
2:36 pm on February 6th, 2012
Hi everyone – Mama is laying low today – still a little green about the gills as our Gramp likes to say. Better than this morning, but she won’t be eating anything more challenging than almond milk smoothies for the day.
Melanie is ok – she had a lot or errands to do for herself and Zoe – And she was doing some fun stuff too. She probably won’t be home til almost dinnertime, and we have a feeling she is going to be pretty exhausted by then.
We may be back later tonight too – for now, we are taking turns between the bedroom, the Mud Room and another room that is close by. BBL
2:46 pm on February 6th, 2012
From Kirby’s mom to Rebecca: I’m doing some research for my Iditarod storytime — it’s coming up real soon! — and I had a question for AJ. One of the sites I was looking at talks about mushers getting dressed in their sleeping bags during the race. Does AJ do that?
2:50 pm on February 6th, 2012
Siber, we are in mourning for Ellis and his Siberians.
3:20 pm on February 6th, 2012
SiberH!… I see by the Standings that Lance Mackey is in the Yukon Quest…sniff!…Does this mean he will not be running in the Iditarod this year?…grunt!
3:35 pm on February 6th, 2012
Amalia, Hope you feel better very soon.
MPM, Is there some way you can tell us what Mary did on Downton that would be such a big deal if it got out? Now hubby-to-be seems to be using the info against her, too. She really made her proverbial bed there didn’t she? Don’t want to spoil if for those who have not yet watched it.
3:55 pm on February 6th, 2012
MagPie – Check your SDD.
3:56 pm on February 6th, 2012
Rio, Lance Mackey is running the Iditarod this year, but it is with a different team of dogs that the ones that have won four times for him. Dogs get older and have to retire. A different team of dogs can make all the difference in the world.
Thanks guys for all your sympathy about Mike Ellis. I am spending part of the day in the corner sobbing, but mom says I will feel better tomorrow.
4:04 pm on February 6th, 2012
Royal’s Mum and Macy’s mom, Hope you both feel better soon. Continue taking it easy for now.
4:28 pm on February 6th, 2012
Iron!…Is that Lance Mackey guy an Iron-Man or what?…snort!… The Yukon Quest is a grueling race. He will spend over a week running it and then have a short little rest and then start running the Iditarod…grunt! ….Is this his full time job?…wheeze!
4:41 pm on February 6th, 2012
Lance Mackey is not an Iron Man, but he has a very strong will. He almost died of cancer and he says his dogs saved his life. He just hung out with them while he was undergoing treatment. He has other health problems, if I remember correctly.
One year he won both the Quest and the Iditarod back to back.
Yes, mushing is his full time job because of his success at long distance dog racing. When mushers get that famous they are paid to endorse products and give speeches.
All paws are crossed that AJ can become a full time musher. Not many can do this because long distance dog mushing is so expensive.
4:50 pm on February 6th, 2012
Lance Mackey’s dad won the Iditarod back in 1978 with the only nose to nose finish that has ever happened in the Iditarod. He won by one second.
5:25 pm on February 6th, 2012
My family has come home. Finally. Jeez. I do have that stupid kibble but I was looking for some real food.
5:56 pm on February 6th, 2012
BTW, I forgot to tell you that is me, me,moi in the Subaru dog camping commercial. Yeppers, that is moi.
6:12 pm on February 6th, 2012
SiberH: Very sorry to hear about the injury to Mike Ellis. If only I could be there to comfort you.
6:16 pm on February 6th, 2012
Thank you, Rose
6:36 pm on February 6th, 2012
And then so important, I now belong to those same fancy clubs that YSAS does – SAG, AKC, etc.
6:45 pm on February 6th, 2012
I’m back. First things, first. MagPie, Gus and that other one is a cutie. Grace and Katie who are coming into heat (yikes!) would like to know if he is single. Siber-H, so sorry to hear about the Sibes and musher. I am glad it wasn’t the dogs that were hurt. Sam, congratulations on the commercial! T&G, make your mum lie down! And hello to everyone else.
Today was a difficult day. The Rehab place put Dan’s release date down incorrectly AGAIN. So he got all excited. He had just talked to the doc on Friday and knew what was happening but that was Friday. Yesterday, he called and all h**l broke loose. He got mad because Zoe said he wasn’t ready yet. He said they were letting him go …
So I called the Manor and they told me he had this release date for three weeks. I said that was incorrect and made sure that they knew I was upset and coming there today.
So the Bulldozer went down. I was told by Dan that he had fixed it all and I said that was nice but I was still going to talk to them. He was not pleased.
I began the conversation by announcing that they had a communication problem at the facility and that I was not happy. I then had all the bosses in with me in a matter of minutes and we figured the whole thing out. PT said Dan is not ready to leave. He can barely walk with the walker without falling and they are just beginning to do stairs. Next week there will be a home visit, with Dan and the PT person so he can see what Dan needs to work on. Then there will be a all hands on deck meeting. THEN it will be decided when he can come home. Our main concern is to make sure he can get around so he doesn’t have to GO BACK!
I went to tell Dan and was yelled at, and told off and told to keep out of it. He had a life there and we needed to realize that, and he wasn’t talking to Zoe and I was to tell her …
A pause. Now for those of you who think that I’m a laid back sort of personality, you are right up to a point. I had reached that point.
I was very nice, but told him that if he had something to say to Zoe he was going to tell her himself, because I don’t play games like that. He was not pleased. I then changed the subject and we parted on good terms.
I then had to go to MY new doc and was told that my blood pressure was high. Imagine that! Now I’m on blood pressure meds. By the time I came home, Dan had called and told Zoe that he had changed the whole thing again. What he changed it to made no sense. I called the PT people and Gary asked me if I knew Dan had a memory problem. Nothing has been changed. They will not change anything without talking to me.
Very hard day. Most of the time Dan is okay, but he hit new heights this morning.
Sorry to vent. I miss my Dad.
6:58 pm on February 6th, 2012
I’m sorry Melanie. I hope things improve. You handled it well.
6:58 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie, Very sorry to hear about your bad day. Mom understands about the dad thing. It’s hard.
6:59 pm on February 6th, 2012
Sam: You were excellent in that commercial.
7:09 pm on February 6th, 2012
Sam is on her way to Stardom!!
7:14 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie: Quilt. Now.
7:20 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie: Dan does not know how blessed he is to have you (and Zoe) on his side. It is rough when you are trying to keep him safe and he is focused on an unsafe alternative plan. We don’t mind your venting…something’s gotta give!
7:22 pm on February 6th, 2012
Bella, Zoe and I are under the quilt. Thanks all.
7:28 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie: Sorry to hear about your day. Your dad sounds just like my dad used to before he passed on. He was the only one who knew best, and heaven forbid his children tried to do what was best. Stay snuggled under the quilt for a while.
7:29 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie, our hearts go out to you and Zoe and Dan. It is so hard to have your dad there, yet not. You are handling it like a champ. So is Zoe. Our love and prayers are coming your way. Stay in the middle of the quilt.
Sam, you are our favorite in the commercials.
7:31 pm on February 6th, 2012
Sam: Being a member of SAG, will we see you on the red carpet come Oscar night? And as a member of SAG you have voting rights. Please vote for “The Artist” as best picture!!!!
7:36 pm on February 6th, 2012
Bella, Snowhook’s 2012 calendar is wonderful.
7:44 pm on February 6th, 2012
Thinking of you dear Melanie, Dan and Zoe. Snuggles, licks and kisses.
7:57 pm on February 6th, 2012
Thanks again all. Sam, they are now thinking of margining SAG and AFTRA. This would be good for you. Especially if they merge with AKC!
7:58 pm on February 6th, 2012
I hate fixable spell check. That’s “merging” not “margining”!!!
8:10 pm on February 6th, 2012
Sammie, Sammie, Sammie.
8:19 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie – This was such a difficult day for you. You did it all and now it’s time to crash. Just rest now.
8:35 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie!… I want to give you a great big Slurpy Pug Kiss…snorkel!… I know it will make you feel better because my breath still smells like hot-wings…. sluuuuurrrrrppp!!
8:49 pm on February 6th, 2012
How lovely it is too be under the quilt! Even with the hot wing breath.
I’m headed to bed. Goodnight all! GGFN
9:07 pm on February 6th, 2012
Thank you all for tucking the quilt around our Auntie Melanie. She has been so strong, and hasn’t wanted to let you all know how tough this has been. We are really happy she finally let it all out.
Sometimes life just sucks.
sigh.
Sure am glad that we have all you bizzare Plunderers along with us.
9:23 pm on February 6th, 2012
If you must know what I’m doing, I’m taking the staples our of the quilt. It seem Belle Starr thought the best way to tuck the quilt around Melanie was to secure it with staples. At least she had the good sense to equip Melanie with a snorkel so she can get air. Sheesh…
Rose: I know it’s impolite, but can Belle Starr come stay with you?
9:24 pm on February 6th, 2012
Bizarre!….Well, at this here blog bizarre is the norm…heh!…Let the normal guys suck eggs…snort!
Damages!….We are finally seeing the second season of Damages.…wheeze!….Someone here was not aware that Timothy Olephant was in the second season of this show or we would have seen it all a long time ago…heh!
9:32 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie….I am so sorry for what you are going through. You are so strong (I miss my Dad too)
9:34 pm on February 6th, 2012
Tattling!….After a very long time of good behavior, Beau pissed on my friends good chair this morning and then big trouble broke out…heh!… I dove under the kawfee table and watched. Her mother went for the fly swatter and let Beau have it but he retaliated and ran back at her growling and acting ferocious…sniff!…That pissed her off even more and she chased him to the patio door and made him go outside…wheeze!….Well after he was out there a while she opened the sliding door to let him in and he pissed on the outside of the sliding door before he came in….snort!…This Outraged her mother and she has been very, very mad at Beau all day long now….heh!heh!…He is downstairs with us right now giving penance for his sins…chorkel!
9:34 pm on February 6th, 2012
Here is what the Fairbanks paper said about Ellis dislocating his shoulder during the Quest:
“Ellis managed to pop the shoulder back into place while on the trail. He slung his arm inside his coat, but was not able to get his parka back on. Maybe it helped, he said, since the cold numbed his arm and dulled the pain.”
An article with photos about the Quest is here:
http://www.newsminer.com/view/full_story/17413406/article-Deep-overflows–daunting-drop-at-Eagle-Summit-test-Yukon-Quest-mushers–dogs—equipment?instance=home_lead_story
9:44 pm on February 6th, 2012
Here is Barb’s picture and now I am going back to read today’s blog.
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9:50 pm on February 6th, 2012
Thanks C.Harris, sob, sob, sob
That is the only team of Siberians doing long distance racing that I consider competative. No, they wouldn’t have won the Quest, but they are capable of finishing in the top 10.
9:58 pm on February 6th, 2012
Melanie, what a day you had! So sorry about Dan, but you have to realize that it really isn’t him that is acting that way. You have to take charge and do what is safe for him and all concerned. Sometimes our parents can no longer be the decision makers, and it is hard to make that transition.
Tell your girls that was Gus and Lily in the picture, cuddling next to the fireplace. Gus is single, but I don’t think the girls would get too far with him. He is missing some of his vital parts.
10:00 pm on February 6th, 2012
Dear Melanie,
My heart goes out to you and Zoe during this difficult time. I hope you can find some comfort in the quilt.
10:11 pm on February 6th, 2012
Barb, That is a cute photo!
10:24 pm on February 6th, 2012
Amazing!….The amazing thing about that photo is there is no drool wrapped around that childs face….snort!
10:46 pm on February 6th, 2012
Hey!…Is everyone all tired out or bummed out or just out-out tonight?…grunt!… Mondays stink, but this is ridiculous…sniff!
11:03 pm on February 6th, 2012
I’m kinda tired and kinda bummed out, and it is Monday…sigh.
Tomorrow I have to go to the vet for a vaccination…sigh again.
Several of us aren’t feeling well (not me). Feel better, you guys.
We are calling it a night.
Night Everyone
11:11 pm on February 6th, 2012
Foiled!….Poor SiberH, he was looking forward to up to two weeks of following Ellis and his Sibers on the Yukon Quest….grunt!….What a disappointment for him and his gal…sniff!… Seems like this year is starting off with disappointments galore so far. Not good. Although, if we get all the major ones out of the way, maybe the rest of the year will go okay until the Solar Flares take away all of our power source …wuffle!
Goodnight!…SiberH! Sleep tight and don’t dig in yer sleep…heh!
11:14 pm on February 6th, 2012
Staff, We wrote you and thanked you for fixing our picture, but don’t know what happened to the post. Maybe we refreshed before hitting submit. Anyway, what we said was that we will contact you on your SDD to have you explain how to change the snap from Bitmap to JPeg, which is how we usually upload our photos.
Rio, Maybe Lily’s sweater was soaking up all the drool.
Sorry we are party poopers tonight, Rio. God night all.
11:21 pm on February 6th, 2012
Barb!….Every party needs a Pooper!…snort!
12:28 am on February 7th, 2012
I’m going to guess that I’m late to the party once again. I think I will wait until tomorrow to post a picture of a picture that I hope will brighten everyone’s day.
1:00 am on February 7th, 2012
Before I forget: I received pictures of a young Wookie in his first snow and the beautiful Magpie today as well as two additional lucky pennies (from heaven)!
Howlers: Glad you like the calendar! It seemed to take forever to get to you.
Somehow, and I’m not sure how, the keyboard of the laptop is covered in syrup. It wasn’t like that when I left for work this morning. There are 48 potential perps to choose from—I think I’ll start with the two-legged.
6:40 am on February 7th, 2012
Belle Starr:
Is your sparkly pink backpack packed? Is Luna with you??? I’m waiting for you both!
6:46 am on February 7th, 2012
Oh, SiberH, sorry you are feeling bummed. Sending you hugs, tummies, and rubs.
Sleep well. Everything will seem better in the light of the new day.
9:32 pm on May 15th, 2014
Euhh êtes vous certain de ce que vous nous dites ??
10:46 am on May 22nd, 2014
Je vais finir de regarder ça plus tard
1:32 pm on June 22nd, 2014
Bon, je n’ai guère fini de regarder toutefois je passerai ce soir
12:45 pm on June 27th, 2014
Magnifique post : je pense en parler dans
la journée avec certains de mes amis