xtcian

Ahhh. Sounds like the force is not with you, this time around. But welcome to my home! It was a crummy day today. Even if you weren't traveling. I was freezing. And to think I'm a New Yorker. Hope you have a nice stay. I love this picture of Lucy, by the way. If it makes you feel any better about your travel insanity, it could be worse: you could be studying for a licensing exam.....

Hey, if you are ever so inclined, I would LOVE to be able to hear Lucy in full Beavis mode. Could you put a link to your blog like you did that time a few months ago when she was on a table and you approached her with the camera and Lucy was all beaming and smiling for the camera as though she was destined for the theater? You know, that time? To hear that Cutie Cutiekins with a Beavis laugh would make my day.

Oh, and sorry about all the travel problems. That stinks.

I started laughing when Lucy did and didn't stop all the way through to the poster. Way to look on the bright side. And thanks for a fun start to the day!

Sometimes you just gotta say "fuck it!" Have fun wherever you end up.

You could always hop on a plane to Reno and join my husband and I for a weekend at Lake Tahoe of skiing, gambling and watching Carolina continue their long lived record over Clemson. I don't know the lines yet, but I will be putting my dollars on UNC and Seattle.

Are you still coming for the Duke game?

Yeah, Ian! why don't y'all just fly here now? That's at least six days worth of extra godparenting!!!

I will buy your tickets, rent the car, then take Lucy from you and not return her until you are about to board the plane back to LA. I might let Chip and Lee spend 15 minutes with her. Not apiece.

Signed,
The Greedy Godmother

that Star Wars inspirational poster is truly fantastic. where'd you get it?

I hate to say this, but what they say about boys and girls is true. I look at that picture and think...."We can never get a picture of my boy doing that. NEVER."

My daughter was a good little passenger like Lucy. She would play in her seat, flirt with the passengers behind us, and look out the window.

My son, however, would be crawling over the top of the seat, or lauching himself over my lap, head first, into the aisle.

We get on a plane next week. Those will be good times.

The SW rock band poster is AWESOME. Truly! I want, I want!

Glad you're busy making lemonade out of all those travel lemons. And that no one was hurt in the accident. Did the woman (driver) have any explanation for her genius move?

Once again, portable dvd player. Our son rarely watches tv, so plane rides are a treat. Last time we flew, one family had a 3 and 5 year old just running up and down the aisle the whole time. Are you kidding me? Luckily, our son has flown early and often and knows that you stay in your seat and keep yourself occupied.

Yes, the DVD players are ideal for plane rides. But, you never realize how friggin' loud it is on a plane. My son hates wearing hats and hates wearing earphones too. Hard to hear the DVD without earphones. Just an FYI for soon-to-be parents like Greg.

SFO reacts to rain, fog and any hint of bad weather the same way the cities of the South react to reports of snow: paralysis (but without the run on milk, bread and canned goods). I'm in Alameda across the bay, close to the Oakland airport, which I commend to you...when you aren't already neck-deep in travel snafus that make airport selection moot.

Good choice to stay. Mmm. Betelnut. Love those spicy green beans.

Ian,

Give me a ring next time you're in Frisco. (I know this was an impromptu visit.) I'd love to see you guys and meet Lucy.

Grib

i like betelnut (the restaurant, not the drug) but i wish it was in a better location. but right now i'm partial to ti couz in the mission most exquisite crepes and large drinks. plus, the kids love it when i let them get get those apple caramel ice cream crepes and call it a meal.

if you stay through friday night, playground is playing at the elbo room.

http://www.playgroundlive.com/people_player/people_player.swf

send me an email if you want to get on the list.

I'd like to publicly complain that you were an hour away from your little sister and didn't bother even CALLING, let alone inviting me to Betelnut, a fave of mine as well.

That's all.

Michelle, you have a very valid complaint and your brother should be ashamed. He obviously wasn't thinking clearly after his travel fiascos. Surely it wasn't personal!

So Ian, it's pilot season in LA and I hear the town is crazed. Bidding wars over Matthew Perry? Please, he's not that funny, or cute. Are they shooting your pilot or not? Can you give us a hint? You're back in LA for some reason, so what is it?

Sorry we didn't call everyone we knew once we got there - obviously Lucy needs to see her Aunt Michelle, and I would love to see the Gribster and wdball - also to meet the little Taggarts, xuxE, kmeelyon, and my dear sweet Summer. Maybe we should just take four or five days up there and get some writing/visiting done.

That "Awesome" poster is from this site:
http://www.ishkur.com/
and I don't think it exists as a poster, but it sure would be terrific if it did.

Oh, and Josie - Lucy did stare out the window for 90 seconds, but then it was back to flirting with and poking everybody in the ten seats around us.

>>>I saw a plane that goes to Medford, Oregon and they said it was pretty up there. Maybe we'll stay here in San Francisco...

And people warned you that you wouldn't be able to do stuff like that when you had a kid.

You do, and you will!!!!!

You guys rawk.

Next time....you should sit down in the middle of SF and have us all come to you. Hell, maybe we can make something out of it like WoolfCamp.

http://upcoming.org/event/54349/

Or lunch. Hey, I'm easy. I'd just like to meet the two family members I have not yet met (and seeing Tessa again would be lovely too).