Thank you smonster. I'm so scattered, I posted the link from my wordpress account.
The post is the first you see at www.thedoggylama.com.
I will go fix the link.
(additional apologies from me for messing it up)
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me
Birth, death, illness, new job, vacation...if it's happening to you and you want us to know about it, post it here. These threads are intended for announcements only. Want to offer sympathy or congratulations, or talk about anything? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.
beekaytee - Dec 23, 2011 2:06:45 pm PST #4651 of 5671
Compassionately intolerant
Lee - Dec 28, 2011 5:47:31 pm PST #4652 of 5671
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
It's been kind of an excruciating process, involving serious WTF is wrong with you moments from everyone but the mortgage broker, but as of about 4:40 this afternoon, I own a house.
WHEEEE
Gris - Dec 29, 2011 5:21:59 pm PST #4653 of 5671
Hey. New board.
Yay Perkins!
As of 3:19 this afternoon, I own a baby.
His name is Calvin James, and pictures of him are here: [link]
8 lbs, 7 oz. He was a surprise!breach baby (we think he was head down until this morning, the cheeky boy), so was delivered by surprise!c-section. But everything is good.
JenP - Dec 29, 2011 5:51:25 pm PST #4654 of 5671
billytea - Jan 01, 2012 5:16:45 am PST #4655 of 5671
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
It's a new year, and Ryan's ready for his close-up, so I'm starting it off with the latest set of photos of our little boy. It covers the last couple of months, including our holiday to Phillip Island (home of the Penguin Parade and Faunapalooza).
At the playground: [link]
In his sleeping bag and smock: [link]
At soccer training: [link]
Fun with blocks: [link]
Spending time with Mummy and Daddy: [link]
His childcare centre's Christmas party: [link]
Christmas holiday! Time for pressies: [link]
On Phillip Island (the rainbow appeared on Christmas Day): [link]
Visit to Amaze'n'Things ( [link] ). I don't think I've ever seen as much joy in this little boy as when he was confronted with multiple Ryans in the mirror maze: [link]
Faunapalooza! Ryan meets one of the residents: [link]
Back home, and Ryan does his best Freddy Krueger: [link]
Faunapalooza generated more photos than that, of course. However, most of them are in my animal collection. They start here: [link]
Aaand the echidnas start here: [link] (Ryan loved them.)
Here endeth the photos. Please note that the number of Ryan photos still exceeds the number of echidna photos. (Though admittedly, the number of Ryan photos at Faunapalooza does not. Ahem.)
Dana - Jan 01, 2012 7:57:38 am PST #4656 of 5671
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
My grandmother passed away this morning, 14 months after my grandfather.
Pix - Jan 05, 2012 1:12:18 pm PST #4657 of 5671
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Two years ago today, I married my best friend. I met him because of this place and these people. He even proposed here! So I want to say thanks to all of you for your love and support and for being the kind of people Drew and I both wanted to hang out with. You rock.
Volans - Jan 06, 2012 7:43:36 am PST #4658 of 5671
move out and draw fire
I've been dark for a bit, due to duck nibbles...but in case you are planning your travel to South American countries with high crime rates that hate Americans, I'm moving to Venezuela this summer.
(with the DH and Mal and the cats).
Cashmere - Jan 06, 2012 7:53:38 am PST #4659 of 5671
Now tagless for your comfort.
Asking for some baby~ma for my twin sister. She's 30 weeks but the baby is measuring 3 weeks behind. They're hospitalizing her for observation. This has been a tough road and I just want everything to be ok for them.
Pix - Jan 06, 2012 1:24:57 pm PST #4660 of 5671
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
ND and I are the proud new pet parents of two 4 month old gray kittens: Simon and Wilson. Pictures to follow!