Happy Anniversary to Dr. Cardiologist, King DD. Ten years ago today, he left his large firm and created his own independent, now successful practice. To make this scary move took guts and courage and I have always admired him for that. To keep it going and successful has required hard work, long hou...

I've developed a lovely case of carpal tunnel over the last few weeks, I blame my new chair at work. I'm going to have to go to the doctor soon. It's excruciating...but I hate doctors. (No offense DD). It's way worse in my right wrist/arm than my left, so I move my mouse more left handed now. I kno...

At last, we have a group shot of the Blue Squad (varsity) for this year. DD's youngest daughter Claire is first one on the left, second row. I can't wait to see her on the field and on the court. Be sure to look for her!!

ILJ

Dear King DD,
I noticed this Friday morning at 8:34 that you were on CTN. Soooo, how you are able to do your work and be online with CrazieTalk at the same time?!! ;)

I posted my congrats to King DD's youngest daughter on Facebook, but when I saw this thread today, I wanted to reply here as well. Claire is the most fantastic cheerleader you could ever want to represent Duke or any team. If you haven't seen her cheer yet, I hope you will get the chance this year. ...

devildeac wrote:...and the beer...?

Sadly, no beer tonight for Lavabe. I don't think he would have stayed awake long enough for LL to come home (from a school event) had he had one. I'm sure he will have a brewski tomorrow evening!

The second best part of him coming home (the very best should be obvious!) was watching him reunite with Georgia. He kept silent walking in the door and walked around to where her crate is. He then rounded the corner and said hello to her. She went absolutely berserk in the crate, turning circles m...

Rumor has it also that they have a nice buffet set out on the counters for their dog to consume just to show him what she learned while he was gone. :)) :)) =)) =)) We did have a leftovers buffet out for dinner but I have to say that though she tried, Georgia wasn't able to exhibit her infamous cou...

We all had a wonderful reunion with Lavabe! He is off in la-la land (ie sleep) for probably the next 12+ hours. As he said, it was a 37 hour series of flights and layovers. He deserves a little or a lot of sleep! He looks terrific if I do say so myself. The second best part of him coming home (the v...

I just received a very welcome call from Dulles Airport. Lavabe is back safely in the States! He's stuck at the moment waiting for United to locate his bag. It was put on the plane in Paris, but can't be found at the moment. He can't go through customs without it of course. As for being bumped, he o...

Lavabe wrote: I think if you use the kiss smilie another time you would get banned over yonder.

LL and I do not know what you mean by "over yonder". The kiss is a double entendre.

Wait until you see your dog eat off the counters when you return... :oops: :roll: :)) =)) Maybe she needs me back more than I have been led to believe. :o3 :o3 :o3 x_x x_x x_x Well, I'm not sure if the "she" in your sentence above is referring to me or to Georgia, but today your adorable puppy took...

I don't know when I'll make romazava, but it won't be in the first few days. You see, it's something about having RICE that isn't appealing to me just yet. Rice cheers, Lavabe LegacyLady is very unhappy about this. "I've gone without romazava all summer AND he missed my 13th birthday. Now he's not ...

You should come back down and thank them personally. Then we'll go to the Varsity Jr. Umm, some place even closer to Showcase than that... The Original Pancake House. Cheers, Lavabe LL and I will go down with you!! How about Labor Day weekend? I want to go to The Original Pancake House. I've never ...

Note to ILJ: The first of the season mangoes are in the market. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!! ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ Let me cut the mango, let it cut it now, Wheeee!! Let me cut the mango, let it cut it now, Wheeee!! I am JEALOUS!! But here's one fo...

2) I would love to bring home some semi-dried vanilla beans (they'll stink up my luggage, but it'll be worth it). Am I allowed to bring them in the country, or are they verbotten as an agricultural product? Thanks, Lavabe Be sure to double/triple wrap them in a ziplock bag (or equivalent since I th...

Two silly questions before flying home to the US: 1) What are you supposed to do when they ask you if you have anything to declare? What are you actually saying? What's the point? Seriously, a simple explanation would be helpful. 2) I would love to bring home some semi-dried vanilla beans (they'll ...

Lavabe called me this morning while standing in the ocean. He was on the edge of a sacred forest where there are both crowned and Sanford's lemurs, but no potable water. He said his group passed several areas where forests had been in 2004 and are no more. They have been decimated by loggers. But he...

Indeed a beautiful tribute, Lavabe. I hope you're feeling better! Severe dehydration sounds severely unpleasant. :( Perhaps an odd question, but how tall, on average, are the malagasy men? I understand that a tall, white guy would really stand out there, I'm just trying to get a mental picture of h...

Tea: I have been consuming quantities of lemongrass tea, a local green tea from a plant called rambafotsy (ILJ: I just had some today from the tree in front of where the camp is), and like 4 other herbal teas. I remember the tree well. However, I recall that you enjoyed the tea from it more than I ...