<p>Thanks for the great recaps. We are on the road so hard to keep up.</p>
<p>somewhere - So sorry to hear about Kiki, but so wonderful that she got to spend that last night at home with your D1 there beside her.</p>
<p>Staying 
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<p>Somewhereinga Sorry to hear about Kiki DW would be a wreck!</p>
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Doesnt every house have someone who is constantly losing stuff because someone else hides it? Just a guess on my part. ;)</p>
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Lets let this be our little secret, OK? ;)</p>
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It is, thats what makes them so good! 
It is the one thing about Memphis that I miss the most… Ah, Corky’s, Rendezvous, Germantown Commissary, etc. :)</p>
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DW may want to trade with you. Her next step is usually why D2s hamper has four days of clothes in it after ½ day. ;)</p>
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As I drive to NoVa to bring D1 her stuff this weekend, Ill be sure to feel the love and need. As best as I can tell, it never totally goes away. LAF D1 is 23.</p>
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Choosing to be invisible now ;)</p>
<p>somewhere, Sorry to hear about Kiki - pets are such an important part of a family…</p>
<p>Hello folks, </p>
<p>Block Party was a success. Weather held, attendance was great. Way too much food. Dunk tank was a big hit. The mechanism needed some adjusting, so S2 and I ‘tested’ it on each other Saturday morning. Other than that I watched – helped little kids and stuff. S2 and friends cut cards to see who had to climb in, S1 and his friends were too cool to partake.</p>
<p>The bad news is that the Suburban went down while DW and I were on our way to pick up the dunk tank. 108K miles, so by G# standards, just getting broken in. Still waiting on the diagnosis from our mechanic.</p>
<p>Good to see Psych, R6L and writestuff 54</p>
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<p>LOL – S1 likes to bake a tray of chocolate chip cookies about three times a week and then eats 3-4 while they are still hot. Which leaves way too many for the rest of us! I’m in you camp on the sense of relief. </p>
<p>Mdemvisi – The composition of our block party has changed over the years as well. Some of our older ‘kids’ are now bringing food to the picnic– such an adult thing! Time passes, people change and grow, or not. We sense that S1 is also sorting out the friends who are ‘keepers’ from those destined to be memories. </p>
<p>12rmh18 – sorry, dunking time was at a premium so the kids go to go first. But all the Dads spent plenty of time throwing the softballs. As DW predicted, we all had sore arms the next day :rolleyes: </p>
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<p>Absolutely. Mentally twiddling my thumbs. S1 and mom will sort through his stuff – dorm mountain is more of a hillock this year, but still needs the SUV to haul it, otherwise he would be on his way without us. And so we hover….</p>
<p>Happy 25th Anniversary to the Lilmom/Lildad, and 30th for SLUmom/dad</p>
<p>P56 – Cheers to our kids!</p>
<p>ACM – Sounds like the party was a resounding success. Especially when CrazyDad broke open the Magic Elixir of Everlasting Youth aka A good single malt. As my DW is fond of saying “those stories just never get old, do they?”</p>
<p>G# - In one aspect I did manage to stay dry, yet was quite delightfully soaked in another
Glad to hear your D is in her new place. My first bookshelves were concrete blocks and boards. They’re still around here somewhere. </p>
<p>Land of the Lost – the three men in this household are convinced that the one woman hides things (often in plain sight) so that she can come to the rescue, thereby increasing her stature and importance. It’s a plot!</p>
<p>Somewhereinga, I’m sorry for the loss of kiki. Sixteen years sounds like a life well lived, but it’s never easy. </p>
<p>Good luck to the launched and launching. Safe travels to all. Stay 
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<p>Sorry to hear about the kitty - it’s nice the family could say goodbye.</p>
<p>“For smart kids, my children can be remarkably dumb!” - I have 2 of them. That trait comes in both genders, as does the habit of losing things (worse for DD than DS).</p>
<p>Pugmadkate - Yes, it would be nice for our boys to need us a little bit (beyond paying for college and chasing lost paperwork). But it is great that our 2014-beyond kids are going back a to college this year being even more independent. If they have the ability to ask for help in the rare occasion needed…even better.</p>
<p>2girls4me- so jealous - major heat and drought here in Texas with a high in the 100s most days and one memorable 111…</p>
<p>Waving back to all :)</p>
<p>I am going to ditto all of our wonderful recappers.</p>
<p>I am currently struggling to pack for my 8 day trip to London. Packing is one of my least favorite activities and I suck at it. My cousin and I have already checked-in so we can drop off our luggage and hopefully go smoothly through security tomorrow afternoon. Out flight isn’t until 6PM but I think we are planning to leave for the airport around 2:30PM. She is being very strict with the ‘be there 2 hours before rule.’</p>
<p>Have a lovely launch for all those leaving in the next week or so! Hope you all stay healthy and enjoy the time with your kids. I’ll try to check in but I don’t know what the internet situation/electronic situation is over there. See you all on the other side!</p>
<p>mdemzi:</p>
<p>Be glad you aren’t traveling with me - as someone who goes internationally a lot (e.g. 10+ times a year) I have a 3 hour policy - and I have the advantage of having all the short lines!!!</p>
<p>It is a long hard walk to London - get there early and bring a book.</p>
<p>^^^ scualum, I agree with you. No less that 3 hours ahead for International!</p>
<p>Somewhere~So sorry about Kikki.Unfortunately, I think a lot of us are going to go through this as our pets are aging 
My boys will hug our 17 year old Lady, knowing very well it may be the last time. I recently took a wonderful shot of the three of them walking… so very wonderful! I may frame it and give to them at Christmas time :)</p>
<p>~Waving to all ~</p>
<p>Thanks for all the launching well-wishes, but the launch date got moved back. She has her apartment and she finished her job, but school doesn’t start for another 2 weeks and th only girls that have moved in so far are already 21 (and she doesn’t turn 21 for another month) so she decided to wait until Sunday. Of course that could change at any time. The boys and I had a great time at our family reunion in Lake Tahoe. But the post-vacation laundry is a big bummer. </p>
<p>JC40’s D; prayinglady’s D – 8/6
Parent56’s S; SWTCAT’s D – 8/10
somewhereinga D…8/11
CheckersMidwest’ S – 8/14</p>
<p>)xoxoxoxox>
BUandBC’s S, austinmtmom’s D - 8/17
Lafalum84’s D – 8/18
2education’s S1 --8/19
MaineLonghorn’s S, Twinmama D2, Shillyshally’s D, Brooklynborndad’s D – 8/20
RobD’s D; AL34’s S Tx5’s D-- 8/21
Limabeans’s BB3 – 8/22
Twinmama D1-- 8/23
LIMOMOF2’s D – 8/24
BonnieNewJersey D- 8/25
CaliforniaDancer, writestuff54’s D – 8/26
Coskat’s D-- 8/27
mdemvizi, PinotNoir’s S, coloradomom’s S – 8/27
DougBetsy’s S – 8/28
SLUMOM’s S – 8/28
zoosermom’s D2 – 8/28
jbehlend’s S , donnagal’s S-- 8/29
psychmom’s D – 8/30
showmom858 D --8/31
sewemma’s S – 9/3
Yds’ ds – 9/4 (we leave the day before)
CountingDown’s S2, Mathmom’s S2, momof2inma’s D – 9/4
jackief’s D – 9/6
pugmadkate’s S – 9/7
aliceinw’s S – 9/9
ProudNJMoms S; G#s D2 – 9/10
Tx5’s S – 9/14
limabeans BB2; FindAPlace’s S – 9/18
2leashes’ D --9/19
psychmomma’s S – 9/20
mommusic’s S – 9/21
esobay’s S – 9/22</p>
<p>Good Morning!</p>
<p>Yesterday went really well. My class is very sweet. </p>
<p>somewhere - Sorry about Kiki. I’m glad your D made it home to be with her.</p>
<p>Welcome writestuff!</p>
<p>Wishing everyone a terrific Tuesday!</p>
<p>Good morning all,
Coffee and croissants are ready :)</p>
<p>Another rainy day here…Happy Tuesday…Waving to all :D</p>
<p>2education–Thanks for the coffee and croissants. What a great way to start my birthday.</p>
<p>woohoo happy birthday donnagal!!!</p>
<p>good morning all…merci 2ed!!</p>
<p>JC40’s D; prayinglady’s D – 8/6
Parent56’s S; SWTCAT’s D – 8/10
somewhereinga D…8/11
CheckersMidwest’ S – 8/14</p>
<p>)xoxoxoxox> BUandBC’s S, austinmtmom’s D - 8/17
Lafalum84’s D – 8/18
2education’s S1 --8/19
MaineLonghorn’s S, Twinmama D2, Shillyshally’s D, Brooklynborndad’s D – 8/20
RobD’s D; AL34’s S Tx5’s D-- 8/21
Limabeans’s BB3 – 8/22
Twinmama D1-- 8/23
LIMOMOF2’s D – 8/24
BonnieNewJersey D- 8/25
CaliforniaDancer, writestuff54’s D – 8/26
Coskat’s D-- 8/27
mdemvizi, PinotNoir’s S, coloradomom’s S – 8/27
DougBetsy’s S – 8/28
SLUMOM’s S – 8/28
zoosermom’s D2 – 8/28
jbehlend’s S , donnagal’s S-- 8/29
psychmom’s D – 8/30
showmom858 D --8/31
sewemma’s S – 9/3
Yds’ ds – 9/4 (we leave the day before)
CountingDown’s S2, Mathmom’s S2, momof2inma’s D – 9/4
jackief’s D – 9/6
pugmadkate’s S – 9/7
aliceinw’s S – 9/9
ProudNJMom’s S; G#’s D2 – 9/10
Tx5’s S – 9/14
limabeans BB2; FindAPlace’s S – 9/18
2leashes’ D --9/19
psychmomma’s S – 9/20
mommusic’s S – 9/21
esobay’s S – 9/22</p>
<p>Donna~Warm wishes on your Birthday :)</p>
<p>Morning all!</p>
<p>Thanks for the morning treats 2ed! And thanks to all the great recappers!</p>
<p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNAGAL!! Wishing you a wonderful day and best wishes for a smooth and fabulous year. :)</p>
<p>austin: ~~~Waving to you on the road. Safe travels and continued good wishes for your wonderful D.</p>
<p>BUandBC: YAY for sweet kids. Wishing you continued good days.</p>
<p>mdem: Enjoy your trip to London!</p>
<p>showmom: All the best to your D2 in her horse shows!</p>
<p>writestuff: Adding my welcome back wishes, and wishes for continued happiness and success for your D at NYU.</p>
<p>2girls: Nice to “see” you. :)</p>
<p>p56: just waving~~~~</p>
<p>We are still having rainy weather around here. Hoping for some sunshine tomorrow for my trip to The Big Apple with D.</p>
<p>Wishing all a wonderful Tuesday.</p>
<p>Good morning. :)</p>
<p>somewhere - I’m so sorry about Kiki. </p>
<p>mdem - have a great trip! </p>
<p>I feel kinda out of the loop here after being away for only 1.5 days. Thanks to the great recappers. </p>
<p>D liked Juniata, didn’t love it. She’s still going to apply, though.</p>
<p>DougBetsy, my son really liked Juniata (very close to the top for him). DH and I had some reservations. What does your D want to major in? BTW, my son did get an excellent package from Juniata. My son actually came very close to attending.</p>
<p>Hi, everyone! Just got back from vacation – headed north to Montreal, Quebec City and Boothbay Harbor, ME. Wonderful weather and fabulous food. Took me a couple of hours last night to get through the 40+ pages I missed!</p>
<p>Happy birthday & anniversary to all who have been celebrating, get-well wishes to those with family members (of the two and four-legged variety) who have been struggling, and a welcome to the 200 lb. TV Club to YDS! At least you don’t have to carry the thing to a 4th floor dorm room…(no elevator)</p>
<p>G#, when we took our Odyssey to Carmax earlier this spring (the transmission was on its very last leg), I got all sniffly. The clerk brought me tissues. Clearly she had seen this before. “My kids grew up in this car!” I sobbed. Heard lots of stories there, loaded it for many camping trips and family adventures… And serious congrats to your D1 on landing an apartment with a walkable commute.</p>
<p>mathmom, glad the suitcase arrived home and that DH is OK. Is there a place where folks can get feedback on various study abroad programs at Tufts? S2 is looking to go next summer to get more Russian under his belt. S2 also was kind of sorry he didn’t do the North Korea trip, too, but he had lunch last week with one of the folks who did. Sounded fascinating.</p>
<p>I am relieved to hear that others’ kids have not tackled Dorm Mountain yet. S2’s bedroom is a disaster and he has added electrical equipment (the infamous TV and a xbox he bought on Craigslist) to the pile in the living room.</p>
<p>I have now driven over 7,000 miles this summer between hauling kids to summer jobs, heading to Georgia to deal with parental health issues and vacation – and it ain’t over yet!</p>