That's horrible, Cash. I hope he's going to be okay.

Tep, you made the right choice and that's all that matters, no? I think it's useful to have friends whose advice is going to be consistent. It's like knowing a newspaper's bias, and it's easier to get an angle on it.

I'm loading Emmett's birthday present - the iPod shuffle. It's got Animaniacs, Smash Mouth, Prince, Fountains of Wayne, Ramones, and "Gooby Goober Rock."

Cash, I'm so sorry.

Hec, can I offer anything off "Saturday Morning Cartoons" or do you already have it or, alternately, have everything you need?

Hec, I'm sorry I missed wishing Emmett happy--I remember when seeing and hearing all the Buffista and Bitch birthday wishes was cool for him. I hope it was a great birthday.

Perkins, should be okay now.

Happies to Emmett! He'll love that Shuffle I'm sure.

Oh, Cash. Recovery~ma to your nephew and strength to you and your family.

Well the BiL is back home and out of treatment.

According to my sister, he is at a meeting right now, taking whatever the medication is that makes you sick with alcohol (I am totally blanking on the name), realizes that he can't drink at all, doesn't want anyone to know about all of this, and this is his last chance.

My step-mom already got into it with her that he's back without completing the thirty days, so I just made it clear that this has to be his last chance for nephew's sake.

sigh

This is going to be a fun day with the family.

Hec, can I offer anything off "Saturday Morning Cartoons" or do you already have it or, alternately, have everything you need?

Thanks Emily, but I do already have it. If you need the Schoolhouse Rocks covers, though, I can hook you up. JZ is a huge fan of Skeee-Lo's rap cover of "The Tale Of Mr. Morton." "Whassup, cat?"

Hec, I'm sorry I missed wishing Emmett happy--I remember when seeing and hearing all the Buffista and Bitch birthday wishes was cool for him. I hope it was a great birthday.

The A's lost, which is par for the course for Emmett. He's been to about 10 games there and the only time they won was after he left in the 8th inning and they made comeback. He heard it on the radio.

However, we tracked down maidengurl at the game (very cute in her green wig, which is not an afro style wig, but rather a glittery green bob) and he was totally beaming when she gave him his Bobby Crosby signed baseball. Then he got a Mountain Dew and Cotton Candy (usually verboten) and saw fireworks so he was plenty happy.

The actual party is at 11am. JZ's off to get the cake. After running around with a bunch of 9 year old boys, we've got to go to a christening at 5. If there's time in between I think we'll see The Corpse Bride.

{{{{Cash and family}}}}

{{{{Cass and family}}}}

{{Cash}} What a rotten thing to happen. Much recovery~ma, strength~ma and anything else the family needs coming at ya.

Hec, your schedule makes me feel old. I have no idea how people do all that stuff with kids, anymore. I mean, I did it with my daughter all the time and when my son would come to visit, with both of them. It didn't seem that hard at the time. Now, I want a nap just thinking about it. It's the only aspect of being a grandma I'm starting to dread. At least, with grandkids, you can set limits on the length of the visit. But, still.

IOmemeN, I'm doing laundry and avoiding packing. I have too many clothes. Why didn't someone tell me to quit shopping! Four hours until I have to be at my dad's house for a ride to the airport. Wheee! And, oops, I still have to go to the store. No knee high nylons for under dress pants.