tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post7945313278292009802..comments2024-03-15T07:36:42.852-04:00Comments on Maxminimus: Holiday FunADGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-55203845253268586292010-01-06T14:08:32.388-05:002010-01-06T14:08:32.388-05:00The westies in the parade of so cute!The westies in the parade of so cute!Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562352584417194891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-86063819682064906572009-12-10T08:20:27.182-05:002009-12-10T08:20:27.182-05:00Cecilia…very kind of you…thanks!
ELS ...Glad we w...Cecilia…very kind of you…thanks!<br /><br />ELS ...Glad we were able to transport you to a state of Christmas grace. Now send money!<br /><br />Red Ticking...Thanks Pam!<br /><br />Oler...Thanks man. I’ve already saved the website.<br /><br />Chris the Elegant... The Scottish Walk is one of my all time faves. Thanks for whatever is on the way!ADGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-47598602506012423722009-12-09T14:49:44.642-05:002009-12-09T14:49:44.642-05:00Man, does that take me back! My father-in-law pipe...Man, does that take me back! My father-in-law piped at the first Scottish Walk and continued to do so until he moved down here five years ago! My traditional meal after was a schooner and clam chowder...<br /><br />It's about gumbo time, thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />And you've got something coming in the mail. Sorry I couldn't get them to wrap it. --CEasy and Elegant Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-16440141801608512032009-12-08T17:29:42.489-05:002009-12-08T17:29:42.489-05:00I should have mentioned this with my last note - t...I should have mentioned this with my last note - this is right up your alley. I read that you had an MG in your past and judging by the photograph of the shifter knob living in the top drawer of your chiffonier - I bet it holds a fond memory. That being said; on the next Saturday that offers suitable weather - you need to visit www.sportscarrentals.com. They offer a 1974 MGB and/or a 1960 TR3 (among other vehicles) for an afternoon of motoring around Charlottesville - I mean does that sound fantastic or what. My wife got me the MG for my last birthday. My only caveat; plan on walking away from that car bawling out like a new born - all the memories will come back. But give it a try - I know you'll have a blast.Oler in Baltimorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931241623646660688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-18195227167710002242009-12-08T13:10:36.630-05:002009-12-08T13:10:36.630-05:00love this post.... and your blog... filled with lo...love this post.... and your blog... filled with love... x pamred tickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400289072356876224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-58952907871227904342009-12-08T04:58:18.089-05:002009-12-08T04:58:18.089-05:00Well reading this has put me BANG in the mood for ...Well reading this has put me BANG in the mood for Christmas, which given the dreary bah humbug weather we are enduring is quite a feat. Your artyfarty photos are enchanting, your little girl, as they all are, a dream!<br />EELShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736614879046626605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-30363821639765218782009-12-07T22:10:46.525-05:002009-12-07T22:10:46.525-05:00Your little girl is a Botticelli, and you looked g...Your little girl is a Botticelli, and you looked good in that hat.CeceliaMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16017255006204800193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-84063323803065057832009-12-07T21:14:49.730-05:002009-12-07T21:14:49.730-05:00Toad...I think it would be better if we work out s...Toad...I think it would be better if we work out some kind of time share-joint custody thing with Mrs. T. but I'm open to reviewing options.<br /><br />TintinATL...thanks very much.ADGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-62945446160839386062009-12-07T21:04:17.563-05:002009-12-07T21:04:17.563-05:00I can't tell you how much I enjoy your blog. A...I can't tell you how much I enjoy your blog. At first, it was your irreverent approach to trad style. Then I got hooked on your creative way with words and send of humor. Now I realize the greatest pleasure is in the vicarious enjoyment of your time with LFG. <br /><br />I don't have children myself and no likelihood of doing so, but damn through your writing I can feel the combination of love, pride and wonder that she evokes in you. She is a wonderful young lady with a clearly exceptional father; you both are very fortunate, and very deserving of each moment together. <br /><br />And please, keep writing. You crack me up. Shut up.TintinATLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-59040849267957377532009-12-07T19:10:29.120-05:002009-12-07T19:10:29.120-05:00Oler...thanks man. I'm humbled but ain't g...Oler...thanks man. I'm humbled but ain't gonna quit my day job anytime soon. Amazing-my first car was an MG Midget so I know what you speak regarding that delightfully under-performing little buggy. Alex Brown...quintessentially old Baltimore no?<br /><br />Brian...be careful in South Philly. Darth Cracker has lots of buddies down there.ADGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-77255852678101034362009-12-07T19:07:34.897-05:002009-12-07T19:07:34.897-05:00Will you adopt me?Will you adopt me?Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320342028348619490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-56471348560451766062009-12-07T18:15:43.895-05:002009-12-07T18:15:43.895-05:00Sounds like your Holiday season is off to a great ...Sounds like your Holiday season is off to a great start, and I think I saw darth cracker in South Philly hanging out on the corner the other day.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16271787252339572679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-55162556124949338732009-12-07T18:06:19.450-05:002009-12-07T18:06:19.450-05:00Mr. M....I don't know how I came across your w...Mr. M....I don't know how I came across your website - but glad I did. I sat and read the entire thing. Why are you wasting your time with that drug thing - you need to write and right now - you're very talented. I swear you stole that "first job interview" story from me - replace the bug with an MG,the pharma company with Alex Brown and many a shoe and pant was ruined. I mean really - who goes to a job interview with the top down - well done. Well, keep up the good work - the stories made my day and now I can show my wife I'm not the only guy that stresses over a wardrobe (if you can call it that). Good day to you!<br />-Oler from BaltimoreOler in Baltimorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931241623646660688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-17543469732275274582009-12-07T16:42:25.736-05:002009-12-07T16:42:25.736-05:00DAM….we had a big time indeed. I’ll see you for Ch...DAM….we had a big time indeed. I’ll see you for Christmas lunch in a couple of weeks.<br /><br />Anonymous -Hallie...Thanks for the kind words and thanks for the tips on cleaning the Uggs. They smelled like hell. I sent them home to LFG’s mom-in a plastic bag.<br /><br />MegTown-The gumbo thang was just tragic but we survived. I actually liked the gnarly weather on Saturday…been waiting for some real “seasonal” weather. I’m sure I’ll be crying the blues in February.<br /><br />Barima...You are always too kind. Come on over and we’ll hook you up with some Gumbo.<br /><br />Patsy ...We’ll see if LFG is proud. Right now-she seems to mostly be embarrassed by me!<br /><br />Alan...Thanks. Yes, we spend a fair amount of time at Why Not? It’s a great little store. Not sure about the house on Prince Street but I’m thinking about walking over right now and taking a peek. Come see us.<br /><br />Anon-English...LFG just keeps me in stitches. When selecting a tree yesterday she insisted that she would be best to make the final decision because ….”I am a good choice picker daddy”. LFG the Choice Picker. But today my heart is a little broken but that’s the norm on every other Monday around here. Funny you should mention spats. LFG asked me how they washed them…I said Woolite. Hell I don’t know.<br /><br />Kathie-T...Enjoy those basketball games. LFG and I will head to SC on the 26th.ADGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-83754952586015318822009-12-07T16:27:00.847-05:002009-12-07T16:27:00.847-05:00Wish I could have gone to the Scottish Walk (I'...Wish I could have gone to the Scottish Walk (I'm part of the McLemore Clan), however I am living basketball this season. William in on the West Potomac freshman team this year.<br /><br />If I don't talk to you before Christmas, I hope you and LFG have a Merry One. Safe travels if you head to Carolina!Kathie Truitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112414357583203795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-62194603017142471212009-12-07T12:24:42.910-05:002009-12-07T12:24:42.910-05:00ADG - LFG looks like a little movie star in her Co...ADG - LFG looks like a little movie star in her Cotillion dress, along with those cupcake pyjamas and insisting on a train to run around the Christmas tree she has has clearly inherited your style and elegance genes. <br />Love those Scottish dudes red and white socks with ribbons and spats! In my view spats are long overdue a revival; if you ask him nicely maybe Toad will send you some for Christmas??Anonymous English Femalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-41741326744965393882009-12-07T12:15:24.854-05:002009-12-07T12:15:24.854-05:00I miss Old Town a lot. Surprised she didn't co...I miss Old Town a lot. Surprised she didn't convince you to swing by Why Not? I know my daughter would have. Does that house, I think it is on the north side of Prince between Royal and Union, still hang all of the old ornaments in the individual window panes? Loved that look.<br /><br />Enjoying the blog much!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />AWUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059992161869197329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-52979947217512604022009-12-07T11:37:28.024-05:002009-12-07T11:37:28.024-05:00I think Darth Cracker would look fabulous sporting...I think Darth Cracker would look fabulous sporting the unicuff!<br /><br />So sweet of you to dress up for Cotillion. I'll bet Miss LFG was very proud of her handsome Daddy.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840629057159581688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-6718459914276160632009-12-07T10:49:27.668-05:002009-12-07T10:49:27.668-05:00You two are so darned adorable together it's a...You two are so darned adorable together it's almost inconceivable. She always seems so well raised and lively<br /><br />I impatiently await the day when I can experience true gumbo<br /><br />BBarimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387094956196586964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-36342874834084919152009-12-07T10:13:20.611-05:002009-12-07T10:13:20.611-05:00So sorry that the parade on Saturday turned out to...So sorry that the parade on Saturday turned out to be on such a ghastly day. We stumbled across a little St. Andrew's Day gathering last weekend and watched the procession of pipers walking to the church in Baltimore. It was another reason I love living in a city.<br /><br />Sucks about your gumbo.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-84187376069441646362009-12-07T10:04:53.393-05:002009-12-07T10:04:53.393-05:00What lovely memories you are making for your daugh...What lovely memories you are making for your daughter! She is a fortunate child.<br /><br />By the way, soaked and dirty Uggs can be resurrected easily with a good hand washing with Woolite and warm water. Rinse well, soak up as much moisture as possible using paper towels (the dyes will run a bit when washed). Then, stuff with paper towels to maintain the shape and dry slowly on top of a radiator. When nearly dry, remove paper stuffing and fluff the inside lining. Good as new.<br /><br />Uggs are ugly and are best worn at home by adults, though the colorful ones are cute as the dickens on kids, but on the practical side, they enable me to turn down the thermostat and keep my toes toasty. Just don't allow them to wander past the mailbox.<br /><br />I find your blog curious, well written, and sweet.<br /><br />HallieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-86990970768602793462009-12-07T09:57:49.423-05:002009-12-07T09:57:49.423-05:00ADG: An I thought I had a lot packed into our week...ADG: An I thought I had a lot packed into our weekend. <br /><br />As you probably noted, we did not march with the Westies in the parade due to the inclement weather. Braver sole than we are to venture out into that mess.<br /><br />Between a party at Town Hall in GP on Friday, getting the tree on Saturday, a party that evening and the Saints/Redskins game yesterday, I was whopped. AND you have a 9 year old in tow to boot.<br /><br />Well Done.DAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242691304393481987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-55340442353754628652009-12-07T09:18:38.673-05:002009-12-07T09:18:38.673-05:00James....the gumbo ended up a tragedy-worthy of it...James....the gumbo ended up a tragedy-worthy of it's own post. I patiently built the pot of gumbo with all the ingredients that I've come to appreciate-not before I made a superb roux. It was heavenly until I dumped a pound of backfin crabmeat into the pot without verifying its freshness. It was spoiled and thus the entire pot of gumbo had to be thrown out. Tragic.ADGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-62945469585404693332009-12-07T09:12:52.136-05:002009-12-07T09:12:52.136-05:00You're doing such a wonderful job with your da...You're doing such a wonderful job with your daughter!The fantastic memories she'll have as an adult.You never said how your gumbo turned out last week.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005152935241167959noreply@blogger.com