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Fall At belagio

Meet Bob

Pumpkins

Here's a pumpkin with my pumpkins. They are all getting big. Fall is upon us. It's in the upper 50's today but at least it is sunny. I'm ready for the Fall but not as ready for the cold. 

Napa

Grapes

Lombard St

"Dad, I can do more skip-its than you." Last week she couldn't do more than three in a row. Today it's 50 plus. "How did you learn?" I asked. "I practiced everyday."
Check out the video clip on video.google and search madis dad.

Wildhorse Saloon

The Wildhorse Saloon is one of the stops you go to when you are in Nashville. It's a hugh 3-level bar with a big dance floor and a stage for the occasional concert. Big burgers.

Johnny Rockets

While "working" in Nashville at the annual CPCU conferment, we took a break to shop and have lunch at the mall. Apparently one of the requirements to work at Johnny Rockets is the ability to dance when a Janet Jackson song comes on. Big burgers.

Meeting An Astronaut

Do you remember the astronaut that stayed on the Russian Spacestation for 5 months. Here's a clip from Amazon about him:

Dr. Jerry Linenger's 132 days aboard the decaying Russian space station Mir were beset by power outages that left the crew in total darkness and tumbling out of control, poisonous chemical leaks, and near collisions with space debris. Most terrifying of all was a raging fire that, in a matter of minutes, nearly destroyed the station and all on board.

It was an inspiring speech. I may go out and buy his book. I will certainly be better about keeping a journal of my thoughts for the girls.

Gaylord Hotels Atrium

This is a scene from one of the many walkways in the atrium-covered gardens covering 9 acres.

Waterfall at the hotel.

It was a beautiful day for a parade...and unlike the Memorial Day Parade, this one's got candy. Lots of candy. Actually, I think the candy purchase is subsidized by the local dentist association. I think we have finally figured it out. We were able to arrive in the middle of the route just before the flags came by and we stayed almost up to the end. It was long enough since both girls had bags full enough to choke a horse.
"Mom...chomp, chomp...can I have another piece of candy?" 

Menu Selection

How can you be sure you don't get the worms (see bait for $2.50 right side) instead of the fries?

Not the best picture, but we were at Starved Rock yesterday and decided to get something cool and refreshing after our long walk. Thankfully we go icecream instead of any of the fried foods.