MNRX Ela

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nice weekend for all.

SPA

Yup, there's a game on Sunday and Monday -- Sunday is best for me though. I'll have to leave a little early in the morning -- Hope the weather clears up though...


Thanx for the new thread, Ela -- good title -- right before the holidays!!!

MNRX Ela

That's what I wanted to say.

I'm so happy tonight. 4th game - 4th win in succession, and my favorite player with a new career record.

Tarty History

Ela, congrats on your team's win. Hey, how is Lilly Sue doing?


Enjoy the game tomorrow, SPA. Go Dodgers!

MNRX Ela

Lilly is really sweet. She smiles and tells the whole day, even if one still understands nothing. And I am very proud of my small sister how she makes all that.

SPA

Look at those BLUE eyes!!! She's a heartbreaker -- the the joy to her Aunt Daniela!!! Great photo!!!

It was raining when I woke up this morning and found that the entire trip to Pittsburgh would be the same way -- so I opted to roll over and go back to sleep and watch the game at home. I'm seeing a flight to L.A. in my near future though!!!

MNRX Ela

I'm sorry to hear that.
From the next week I can have a look at the remaining games at least in the TV. And of course football without end. Unfortunately, I can't look at the game of the Steelers in one hour yet.

Tarty History

Aw, Lilly is sooo cute, Ela. Thanks for sharing that picture.

MNRX Ela

I'll make from tuesday till friday a trip to my birthplace. I was not already for three years any more there. I hope that you can renounce me in this time without problems.

SPA

Going home always leaves one with a warm and fuzzy feeling. Have fun, Ela. We'll make do until you return. Be safe -- enjoy your family!!

MNRX Ela

Thanks.

I have sometimes quite an other question. Do you know, what is with Big Ben and the Steelers? I hope so, that the boys on the weekend win again.

SPA

Not really sure, Ela. He's had an awful lot happen to him right before the season began. He's young(ish); and you are only as good as your offensive line. Would help if his receivers catch a pass or two. He's throwing at 71% and that's very high -- but the season just began -- they've got time to work out the kinks.

Tarty History

Such beautiful weather today. Autumn is on its way!!

SPA

I love it, Tarty. May I make a copy for myself??? I have to spread the joy!!

Lua3622

Hello my FF friends!!

I am back from my trip to New England and....... oh my goodness, what an amazing experience!!!

The trip was amazing, the weather was just gorgeous..... bloody freezing in the morning, but by lunchtime it was always very hot and sunny!!!

What an amazing country you guys live in....... I was completely captivated! Apart from New York, I had never been anywhere else in the US before, and it was just unforgettable. Everything and everywhere was so clean, neat and tidy...... and I don't mean just really posh areas like Newport, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, but even in the less affluent areas I saw such a sense of civic pride with even the more modest homes with perfectly manicured lawns and gardens..... and those wonderful New England houses with the wooden shingles and those lovely balconies on top of the roof (I think they are called widow's watch). It was like being in a fairytale!!!!!

The food was incredible and the lobster in Cape Cod was to die for..... even though because of my gastric band I couldn't swallow very much of it, nevertheless what I did manage to eat was amazing!! And your cookies....... gosh don't get me started on your cookies........ had no trouble swallowing those, let me tell you!!

The only disappointment was the Whale Watching Cruise....... which was cancelled at the very last minutes because even though it was sunny, the see was very choppy so we couldn't go. The funny thing was....... only seconds before being told that the cruise was cancelled, I had swallowed 2 of the strongest anti-seasickness tablets known to man, so I was stoned out of my mind for the rest of the afternoon, but strangely I fitted right in with the cool people of Provincetown which was just a gorgeous place. Very nearly got myself a second tattoo..... but realized I did not have enough time before the departure of my coach - shame though, they had some great tattoo shops there.

Loved the visit to Plymouth, The Plantation and the Mayflower, and even though I enjoyed the historical background very much, I came away thoroughly ashamed for what the Pilgrims did to the Native People. Somehow a "turkey" to say thank you does not seem to cut it very much..... nevertheless it was a tremendously eye opening experience.

New Hampshire and Vermont were just marvellous and absolutely picture perfect. Nearly died of hypothermia when one very early morning we went up Cannon Mountain with the Tramway with only 2 Degrees Celsius outside, and we were all dressed in kaki shorts and flip flops...... goodness I was cold, but the views were well worth it.

We also visited the Rock of Ages quarry and came away with enough granite pieces to resurface my kitchen top .... just kidding!

Anyway.... it was just a sensational trip and the humongus cold I caught the moment I landed back in London was well worth it.

I am now planning my next trip to the US - this time I am going to do the West coast. Gosh I can't wait!

Anyway, I hope you are well!

Ciao