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Samson's version of the pool story

I told Sam about the pool story on the blog from Beth. He asked that I give his version of the story--he can type, he just didn't want to hog my computer.

Sam seems to remember that Rob fell into the pool when he was chasing a squirel. Sam then remembers that he jumped in the pool which had a cover on it at the time and pushed Rob out, saving him from exhaustion and eventual drowning under the cover.

Thanks to Sam, Rob is with us today.

last minute additions

thought of some other useful things:

9v, and aa batteries

socks-any color, or type.

stereo headphones-for guitar amp

phone cards

sappy story

my fave christmas story was last year when my little brother came to visit, and i was able to hang out with him after being out of contact for three years. hope i can see both of my brothers this year.

Beth's First Story

One of my favorite Christmas stories happened when Glen, Cindi, Samson, Dick, and Jane came to P'Ville for Christmas. We were all around the table making merry when Rob appeared, much like Santa Claus, to annonce that Sam had gone for a dip in the swimming pool. We all laughed and went back to our merry making, confident that Rob was just joking (Rob? Joke?! Who'd 'a' thunk?) A few minutes later Rob and Sam both appeared soaking wet at the door...and we all felt a little guilty for not having believed Rob. But we got over it. Thanks to Rob and Sam for a great Christmas memory.

Love,
Mom or Auntie Beth

Beth's List

Hello,

I believe I have already told the person who is an official gift giver to me, but just in case, here is the Official List:

Beth only wants things that can be use up like candles or coffee (check her closets and the rest of her house to know why...)

OR

things that are beautiful and useful like dishes, plates, etc. in shades of blue, gold, or yellow...

ALSO

Donations to worthy causes such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association, churches, or the Society for the Prevention of Reproduction in the Poor White Trash Community (SPRPWTC). Yes, I made the last one up, but I couldn't help it after another day as a public school teacher in El Dorado County.

ACTUALLY

I am most looking forward to Christmas with all, or close to all, of my family.

Feliz Navidad,
Beth

Note from Santa

It would be a good idea for everyone to check and see what other people are getting other people to avoid duplicate gifts. For example: Rob has already recieved a clock radio CD player device. He in fact already has it so this won't spoil to surprise.

Chicago is the city de jour

And, here are some images from tonight:



Dinner at the Chicago famous Berghoffs.



The street near my hotel.



The lobby of the famous Palmer House Hilton--brought to you by priceline.com for $74 a night! WOW!

Timothy's List

Hi,

I'm hoping that Timothy's REAL wish is for a vise, not vice. Makes a big difference...I'm just bringing it up because I have not come up with my own list yet and I'm stalling for time. Congratulations to Audrey for starting us out!

Beth

Steve's future Christmas wish

It involves all of us meeting at a home on a warm ocean, with plenty of room and activities for all the different ages. It would help if a maid and cook were part of the deal. More importantly, it would be away from the daily routines and distractions of everyday life. Now if it was a home I owned and lived at that might be even better, but I don't buy a Lottery Ticket any more. I am sure Glen could find a link for this one.

Santa note: Glen might like this link--Mayan Palace.

December in Miami

These images are from Miami from the window of my hotel overlooking Biscayne Bay. [I'll check on that spelling later.] The forcast high today was 80.

Tomorrow I am back up to Chicagoland. When I was there on yesterday, it was 26.

Kyle Curtin adds

Indiana Jones DVD Set
James Bond DVD Set One or Three