"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

Morning crew and a special hello to our FlavourQueen, my schatzi, good to see you. Seems you're running full speed again, Germany, renovating house. Congratulations on daughters achievement, taking after Mum eh.

Mismi stop reading more into my posts than is good for you, there are lots of oceans between me and the rest of the gang.

Izzie what are you and your hospitable host upto today? Made it to the top of the Sears Tower? Hope you kept a diary of the places you have been to so we can Google them and share some of your experiences. JPD make sure Izzie gets enough sleep!

Friday shopping to be done, so I'm off for a while. Be back later.

We arranged to meet joefromchicago at K's workplace (a full 4 blocks from the train station). He waited patiently as Iz and M's b-friend found an occasional need to stop and snap a pic or two (or two hundred).

We hugged and yabbered a bit and decided we'd better all move back towards the train station and hang out there for our trip back north. It appears there were a couple hundred shots not taken the first time that just HAD to be snapped on the way back (who knew?)

I imagine you will see an example or two of our adventure.


Rock's headed back now. Safe journeys, hun. I'm glad you were here.

hhahahahahahah - just a few pics - I will post prolly when I get back to the UK. Thanku JPB, kids, Rock and JPB for a lovely afternoon - thinking about Rock now on his long looooooooooooooooooooooooong journey back to Kansas - let us know as soon as you are in. Take care darlin. x

FQ - can't wait to see you sis - didn't our girl do well - so proud of her - she will make a fantastic photographer. So so proud. Bet y'all are beaming. Please tell the kids I love them and miss them, hug my bro and see you next weekend. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

BEAgle - yep, got a photo diary going on but just too distracted to post right now. Should be sleeping - big day ahead (for me) tomorrow - struggling with my food a little at the moment. Nothing major - just nuisance value. Walk limp walk limp ack - bahookies. Hoping to do the river ride tomorrow - little chilly when the sun goes in so gonna take a fleece. Very happy to be here.

MaMaVerby , Missy (hope the can was OK - euw), Bazza et al the crew - will keep you posted - lovin' y'all. Smooches. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Izzie just saw your post come in, Bosun on watch and keeping track of you. Hope you feel ok. when you wake up in the morning, probably a few stomach nerves, different food, excited about meeting new people etc. Glad you kept a photo diary, don't worry about posting now, do it at your leisure when you're home again. "walk limp" worries me, take care. (((Izzie)))

Hi guys.

Sounds like fun Izzie...I know all that walking must be hard for you. Can't wait to see your pictures. I LOVE the steamboat pics. It does appear the crew were smitten...so not surprising. Enjoy your weekend...give Dev a hug from me.

Gots a lots to do today. Will not curse myself by saying I am going to get it all done either. We. Shall. See.


hugs

Hey FQ

Good going J girl, you must very proud of herX give her my congratulations

Hey Izzie and crew,

We are back, getting over the terrible jet lag and boy was the journey boring, tedious etc.

S girl is still getting her dressings done at docs but they are healing. She had to have antibiotics in Oz which helped I reckon. Mean while I have torn my achilles tendon and my ankle is strapped and supported and boy does it hurt, don't ask how I did it!

Well have loads of pics to show but just still cann't work how to put them on must be dumb in this area! Will wait for Iz to show me, I'm sure it is simple.

Weather here is rain, rain and more rain yuk! Well wishing you all well and must have a party when the Captain is back! X

I had the most exciting afternoon in a long time. I met the beautiful, charming Izzie IN PERSON! It was like meeting a movie star. Her son is also very cute. I can see why Shewolf's daughter was always trying to kiss him. Somewhere in Texas, a little girl's heart is pining for that boy from England.

Cicerone Imposter and Joefromchicago were with us. Everything was arranged by the amazing JPB. Izzie will have more details. I think the photos will wait until she returns home.

I bet you did Wandel. Sounds wonderful.

Good day - accomplished very little though - in the middle of a book. I should have never picked it up at lunch.

The Prof's going to think all I do is sit around and eat chocolate and read books. He's be right - at least about today. I gotta quit getting these books at the library. I can't do anything else once I get started.

Hope all you dear Yabberers are doing well. I will see you all tomorrow.
hugs!

Good morning crew, sounds like the Captain had a wonderful afternoon with her a2k friends, no doubt we'll see the result in pictures.

mismi I think the Prof. is right, you're full of bright ideas first thing in the morning, then accomplish very little during the day, no wonder you're 'behind' in everything and piling it up, right there.

Weekend has started here, so best wishes to all.

Listen to you - once again - berating me about my behind. My tush is alright. Of course if I keep it up - well...I have been struggling lately though I must say...I am looking forward to when the pendulum swings to my "busy" side. Should happen....any day now.

Cheeky aren't you?

ahhhhhhhhhhhh.... you are a sweetheart! How lovely to meet you and hugging you for real - you make the best Keanu (can I have permission to post a picture up please ) Made me smile big. (you are way too kind - thanku)!

Also thanku soooooooo much for the book - the architectural river tour was amazing - I had so much image overload from looking at all the patterns and symmetry of the buildings - it was brilliant - exhausted now and just been looking at the pics. It got so hot on the water - really truly was a lovely afternoon. We'll see you on Monday... if not before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Sitting here now in the family room and the kids are playing games and have been taking photos all evening. Ssssssssshhh - S-boy has a crush on Beautiful Daughter No.2. Ssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh


Ohhhhhh - been such a good day.

http://able2know.org/topic/60581-90#post-3739237

Thanku Chi-town and the people we met today and especially JPB who has organised all of this. Fascinating talking to folk one to one as you potter around the city - this forum is a special place to meet folk. Tomorrow we are going to the Art Institute and staying the weekend DownTown. QueenDev is coming on into the city - girls nite .... pooooooooooor S-boy!



Just wanna say that we are so glad that Rockhead got home safely - we were worried about him driving back - he drove back thru the nite after a long roadtrip and must be so tired - thanku for everything you did Rock and putting us up... or putting up with us - ha! Thanku so much for all you did xx

you're welcome.

weren't nothin' but a thing...

you kids have loads of fun in the big city.

TULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP - you are back. So glad to see you. What on earth did you do to your foot girl ... no no no... will be home on Tuesday and we will catch up. Please take care OK. Can't wait to see you. We'll upload your pics when I get back - so looking forward to seeing them. Glad S-girl is doing a little better - bless her - such a shame for that to have happened. She's a tough gal tho - takes after her Mom a? Hugs to you all and lots of love. Tell those kids we love 'em. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hey Mis and BEAgle... so wishing you were with us too - one day!

Been a busy day and tired now - but good tired.

Mis - when I get home will be having non-accomplishing days too - glad you did some reading - take time for you sweet Dixie. We'll call you tomorrow xx

Ha - BEAgle - you are being cheeky again - ya know, our Mis is gonna tan your bahookie one of these days a?


Lovin' y'all crew. Y'all xx

Izzie, you can post any photo of me that you want to. It was a coincidence that we were near the location where my older daughter took part in the filming of "The Lake House". I remembered chatting about that movie with you.

S-boy has a crush on an older woman (JPB's daughter)? Your son is a sharp boy. Sometimes he speaks very "American" and will probably leave behind many girl fans in the U.S.

Looking forward to it-of course! So happy you had a great day. Such great memories for you and sweet S. One day I hope to do the same thing...whether it be me coming over there - or you back here again. It has been a request in my prayers And I keep dropping hints to you know who

SO glad RH made it home safe. Wouldn't mind hearing that voice again either! I have been "tippling" - I think that is what dear RH calls it...I need to go sit on the couch - or lay down on the bed...it was just two glasses but sheesh....

hugs sweet friend - looking forward to tomorrow!
Nitey nite!

Hey Mis...

well our Special Agent Wandel showed me the Lake House Restaurant - so he was Keanu and I was Sandra Bullock...







reckon that we left someone two years behind... he's in time warp that Blue Fella...



founrd his chair



a very happy toned blue fella



a dawg on the boat



a cutie petootie at the station making a call (who knew)



so, to help the Special Agent find him I put out some messages...



and for (((((((((((((((-Blue-)))))))))))))))))




Bruhahahahahawwwah - laughs!

hugs blue - MIDNITE a Sear Tower (will-ee or will-eeee wont?

Dear Izzie, I would walk a thousand miles to see one of your smiles; however, I may be a Wall Street dirt farmer but my Maybach Exelero Concours d'Elegance is a strict mistress and her allure is too strong.

The trouble is: Chicago only has 2 seasons " winter and road work. Um, it’s not a joke and I have calculated that temperatures can vary as much as 200°. I have seen -80° wind chills in winter and 120° heat indices in summer. Often it is colder there than in Alaska.

Therefore, should you ever find yourself near Léta de la Lwizyàn you just come on in and make yourself at home. XxX

Oh Missy, turn away from the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune rendered to your badonkadonk by a rampant Dutchy…

To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them?

Remember; procrastination is the art of placing tremendous importance on useless and mundane actions, to avoid doing required tasks. While there is no formula for successful procrastination, don't worry. If you spend all your time worrying about the work you haven't done, then you aren't enjoying your procrastination. Just let your mind rest, knowing that there is an excellent chance you are saving the planet by reducing energy loss.

Access your favorite forum at least once in a half hour, and while checking out the posts, refresh the page every two seconds to check for new replies. This should pretty much keep you busy throughout the day and keep you from doing real work…

Sorry about the mix-up…Dutchy said you had three kids " I assumed you liked goats. If only he had said ‘children’. Say Hi to the Professor for me…and tell him I still say he is too short to slam dunk!

From Brookie and I…Have a good weekend everybody.

Ps, Good to see you safely back at home Tulip, look forward to your suntanned pictures!

Pps. Hug Wandel for me!

Hey Darlin' - ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - big smiles to see your Blue Face!

C'mere, hug me quick - gotta dash off into Chi-town shortly and find our QueenDev. Off to a Blues Bar tonite - see ya there - HA! Smooches Blue xox