tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post5263262557872319466..comments2023-06-14T08:45:51.351-04:00Comments on My Superfluities: My Adventures as a Pack Mule, Part One.dinagideonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892195449655319256noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-53838845868615733232010-02-14T18:12:27.096-05:002010-02-14T18:12:27.096-05:00Hi, everyone:
First I want to thank everyone for ...Hi, everyone:<br /><br />First I want to thank everyone for their well wishes. It was such an incredible week on so many fronts. On a very positive note, I was able to see what my neighborhood looks like from 18 stories up (there are A LOT of trees in my 'hood), I was able to see my aunt, and I was able to (for the first time in almost 9 years) sleep in my childhood bedroom (so sweet)!<br /><br />I have so little time before the kids wake up from their naps...I am only able to respond to questions, etc. I know you all understand, but I like to put it out there!<br /><br />Kristin: Based on Rex's personality, if he doesn't end up on the air as a politician or newscaster, I will be shocked. He definitely embodies the term "big personality!" :)<br /><br />Ema: I think years and years of swimming has made my back really strong. I can lift things that people would think I couldn't based on my upper-body size. I always find it kind of amusing when people freak out over how much I can carry... ;) Thank you for the compliment, btw, I felt good, but definitely no makeup, etc. <br /><br />S.: Based on the responses I received from my absence, I will DEFINITELY make sure to update next time I have to be away for a while. Even a few sentences is all I need to post...I could have done that during the storm (from my dad's at least)! :)<br /><br />C.: I actually thought that I could have used a sled...it would have very much made the ordeal a bit easier!!!<br /><br />TOOTD: I want your weather SO DESPERATELY. I am not a winter person. I like coats and tights...but for about five days. I could very much live with HOT over COLD... :)<br /><br />lucegirl: I want my neon danis so bad!!! I now have 6 packages (total from multiple weeks) at UPS. If I don't see the UPS guy by Tuesday, I might just have to give them a visit. Some of my packages are outstanding from almost a month ago! :P Definitely let me know how you like them!dinagideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892195449655319256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-84146656101787168122010-02-11T13:34:37.322-05:002010-02-11T13:34:37.322-05:00O.M.G.! That is an adventure of a lifetime. The ...O.M.G.! That is an adventure of a lifetime. The pictures are increadible. You cannot even see your house. The one of you with the Bjorn and the one of your Hub with both kids are so cool -- mommy and daddy to the rescue big time! <br /><br />And just think of the mileage, literally, you will get out of this. "I carried you for a mile through 30 inches of snow, at least you could TRY the brocoli..."<br /><br />Glad you guys are safe.<br /><br />PS - I just ordered the Neon Danis yesterday and am having them fed'xed! LOL. I'll let you know how they are IRL. I assume you will be doing a review when you get yours! I am currently planning my life around those shoes, so they better be good!lucegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573584857269558894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-36462394669132104992010-02-11T06:55:35.128-05:002010-02-11T06:55:35.128-05:00That is unbelievable!
...and I am here complaining...That is unbelievable!<br />...and I am here complaining that the weather in Okinawa is too hot (on 70s) right now....no more complains for while!Modahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05342418692283340995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-44339648114178296392010-02-11T04:16:25.319-05:002010-02-11T04:16:25.319-05:00power got very shaky here tonight and I was not ha...power got very shaky here tonight and I was not happy because no one is plowing anything.... sigh. I think they will stop mocking people who do buy bread and milk before a storm because, hey, sometimes you get stuck without anything and you really get snowed in. Nice work carrying your kids... maybe you need a sled?Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823118794294237278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-40307219348048499242010-02-11T02:44:44.354-05:002010-02-11T02:44:44.354-05:00What a story! I hope you are safe and warm tonight...What a story! I hope you are safe and warm tonight! I do miss the snow ever since I moved from East Coast to West Coast, but I just can't deal with the power outage. Please take care and let us know that you are doing OK.<br /><br />- SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-21602140599373057132010-02-11T00:00:40.345-05:002010-02-11T00:00:40.345-05:00I'm so glad you're safe and sound and back...I'm so glad you're safe and sound and back in your home! And hopefully your power is on right now after this day of monstrous snow and howling winds. You're such a trooper! I love your rendition of your "pack mule" tales. On the bright side, just think of the muscles you're toning for summer... Which is good because J.Crew's hemlines are clearly not getting lower. <br /><br />Anyway, stay safe and stay away from those trees! I hope to see you again next week.3-Penny Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00579349047540517734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-84259215835558995832010-02-10T23:33:14.094-05:002010-02-10T23:33:14.094-05:00On the positive side, when you were a pack mule, a...On the positive side, when you were a pack mule, at least you were balanced front & back - that doesn't happen when prego!<br /><br />So glad your dad was able to get you all and ferry you to warmth & safety. Good luck with the power! I'm sitting here doing a little reading and watching the news before bed. They just said that Germantown (closest to us) got 18" in this last storm, and I think you all got 12" more. But this wind is just killer - and it's supposed to be bad through tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed...Good luck!!HeidiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335791412412897005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-89442158005673886562010-02-10T21:46:05.720-05:002010-02-10T21:46:05.720-05:00WOW, that's quite an adventure! I can't ev...WOW, that's quite an adventure! I can't even imagine how you could carry CW and your backpack for almost a mile, my daughter is so heavy that I can't even carry her for more than a block (and I don't even have a backpack most of the times!)<br /><br />Looking at the positive side, these are memories that will stay with you and you have pictures to show your little ones when they are older and you will commemorate the time when you lost power due to the snowstorm (ehm, I meant, thundersnow)!<br /><br />Also, I must add, you look glowing in the last picture, all that exercise and wind suits you!Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-79946704958035561762010-02-10T20:34:30.555-05:002010-02-10T20:34:30.555-05:00Dina -
I feared you had a power outage when you w...Dina - <br />I feared you had a power outage when you weren't posting - UGH!<br />So glad you are safe and warm (And posting again)<br />Hope this storm wasn't as bad for you. <br />We are going a bit stir crazy around here. <br />Talk to you soonRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190597838209752114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-22249064218329294542010-02-10T19:36:49.435-05:002010-02-10T19:36:49.435-05:00glad your power is back on and you are safe!glad your power is back on and you are safe!Carihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980479733894344565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-82573080593836318032010-02-10T19:27:44.928-05:002010-02-10T19:27:44.928-05:00So glad to hear you're back at home! Nothing b...So glad to hear you're back at home! Nothing beats being at home, granted the home has electricity. :p<br /><br />I'm just glad that you all were together when things happened and went south and that your dad was there to be you all's knight in shining armor! :) Praying that we all don't lose power! Be safe!<br /><br />Oh, and congratulations to Mr. Dina for the Saints win!Drewablankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055175676984815558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-45042418842265434412010-02-10T19:10:07.890-05:002010-02-10T19:10:07.890-05:00Dina, I'm so glad you're all ok. Your las...Dina, I'm so glad you're all ok. Your last post mentioned a sick little one, and I was very concerned that you guys were dealing with that. The mom in me can't help but worry about little ones when they're not feeling well. I check daily to see what you're up to and I'm glad you're back. As a Calif native, I can't imagine living with all that snow. I am impressed that you've all made the best of it and that you even took pictures. Good luck and stay well!JulieStyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250867698565961431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-29442150094441399932010-02-10T18:54:15.960-05:002010-02-10T18:54:15.960-05:00What an adventure! So glad you are all home safel...What an adventure! So glad you are all home safely and no frozen pipes!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402127593274759760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-49501330821809890082010-02-10T18:40:54.829-05:002010-02-10T18:40:54.829-05:00The CNN weatherman just used the term "thunde...The CNN weatherman just used the term "thundersnow". Rex should be on the air!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286383554331792209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-14287991330609303222010-02-10T18:23:28.618-05:002010-02-10T18:23:28.618-05:00Man and I thought the snow sucked in Richmond! Wo...Man and I thought the snow sucked in Richmond! Wowza.Cloggsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017614350224451146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-14057774116400476152010-02-10T18:17:28.602-05:002010-02-10T18:17:28.602-05:00So happy you were able to get to a warm place! Tha...So happy you were able to get to a warm place! That mile walk must have felt like it took forever. Luckily CW and Rex looked like they handled it like pro's! I'm happy to see you are posting, which means you didn't lose power again in this storm. <br /><br />Stay warm! XOXOSummerillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103974633867486026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-83674972246164035122010-02-10T18:12:34.325-05:002010-02-10T18:12:34.325-05:00Wow is all I can say! Gorgeous pictures but not g...Wow is all I can say! Gorgeous pictures but not gorgeous to live through. Stay warm and stay safe. Your followers will still be here!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286383554331792209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-71231367561433136122010-02-10T18:12:09.019-05:002010-02-10T18:12:09.019-05:00Sunday, January 7, 2010?
can't help but notic...Sunday, January 7, 2010?<br /><br />can't help but notice it. :) What a story - your timeline offers such a vivid narrative of adventures in snowpocalyse 1.0 (is it 2.0 as we speak?)!<br /><br />The kids look good in their snow gear, after a one mile trek in the snow!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705705318964467536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-47691334709068568992010-02-10T17:54:17.835-05:002010-02-10T17:54:17.835-05:00Oh my lord. That story is too much. I cannot bel...Oh my lord. That story is too much. I cannot believe the FREAKING SNOW YOU ARE GETTING!!! The picture of the down tree was too much. Wow. And your major interstate snow covered. Wow. Be safe with the new round of snow coming your way. When will it end?!?! Hopefully in a few months, when it's warm and sunny, you can look back and chuckle. Probably not so much now. Take care guys!!!!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08491792967070723752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-32857323202426996942010-02-10T17:39:01.024-05:002010-02-10T17:39:01.024-05:00Hi, Melissa: Oh, thank you!!! She did a have a rou...Hi, Melissa: Oh, thank you!!! She did a have a rough week last week, but by the time she got better, we had to hightail it out of dodge! :) So I couldn't even really do an update...dinagideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892195449655319256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1680003314201998085.post-18182042815145749922010-02-10T17:37:32.285-05:002010-02-10T17:37:32.285-05:00So glad you are all okay. Your last posted mentio...So glad you are all okay. Your last posted mentioned a sick CW, so my mommy worry brain was afraid something terrible had happened. Not that snow and cold aren't bad. Glad your home and pray your power stays on.<br /><br />MelissaMelissa T.noreply@blogger.com