<p>fencersmother–traveling Europe would also be an education and definitely justifiable, in my book. And maybe she’d find a university she’d like to attend. </p>
<p>My youngest is in London now–actually on the way to Paris–and the tour site finally posted some photos so we have proof the kids are ok! So I’m happy. :)</p>
<p>Let’s raise a toast to all our offspring having a wonderous time (without us)…for all of us who thought we were indispensible!!! …I always tell myself that, YES, they are having a good time, but boy, how much better it would be for them if Mommy were there with them, too. Yeah, right!!! ;)</p>
<p>Hey, I may not actually be able to carry on a conversation in French or Italian, but I can sure pronounce street signs and read menus well enough to ask questions! And not embarrass myself as an ignorant Amurrikan. :D</p>
<p>Hey, I’ve proven to my kids over the years that I am as capable of embarrassing them in a foreign country as I can at home. It’s this knowledge (and threat) that usually kept them in line!!!</p>
<p>Well we managed to embarrass our son again. What faux pas did we commit this time? He was at an AP World History review session, we didn’t know the address and had called to ask where he was. His answer, “Wellington Street”. So we asked, “Oh, Wellington as in Waterloo?” Apparently actually knowing history is a no-no. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Oh Mathmom!!! Horrors! </p>
<p>When we had the (thought he was flippin’ genius material) 10-day visitor, he actually asked if the spumoni we were having was “Napoleon” ice cream. My poor eldest son, always so proud - almost collapsed. He’s 6’5", 240# and NEVER skips dessert. I’m betting he’ll not be able to chow down on that Napoleon ice cream without blushing for his friend.</p>
<p>We have done a homeschool year many years ago traveling the US and it was great. We saw SO much, met so many people, etc. I am sure I would embarrass the heck out of DD. Heck, I embarrass her by asking if my hair looks ok!</p>
<p>Entrance requirements?</p>
<p>Do lurkers need to learn a password or secret handshake before they can enter? (I tip really well.)</p>
<p>Come on in! You are the owner of lucky post number 10,308 and for that you are awarded a special mixed beverage of your choice! Take a seat at the bar or over on that orange naugahyde booth seat over there, put your feet up on the chicken bucket, and toss a quarter to one of the marmots, he’ll drop it in the jukebox and play something snappy.</p>
<p>Glad you could make it, mafool. :)</p>
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<p>Is that one of those paradoxical type of questions?</p>
<p>Cool! Thank you.</p>
<p>May I have an umbrella in my martini?</p>
<p>Mafool tips! She’ll get all the best umbrellas!</p>
<p>You bet…you can have as many umbrellas as you want. Just save them so you can put them in your hair when you jump up and dance on the bar.</p>
<p>Sure have a couple of umbrellas, if you like.</p>
<p>I just noticed that I’m a <em>senior member</em>. Yikes. When did that happen?</p>
<p>But I share, too. (assuming you flatter me shamelessly)</p>
<p>mstee, does that mean that you belong to CC-RP?</p>
<p>Dare I ask what CC-RP is? Oh, I get it . . . DUHHHHHHH . . . Yeah, well, maybe. Not saying . . .</p>
<p>^^^^Here. I think you need an umbrella. There. Better? No? OK, a martini to go with that umbrella?</p>
<p>Isn’t the secret password “marmots?”</p>
<p>Our favorite snack foods are peanuts and cheez doodles (the orange matches the naugahyde.)</p>
<p>And our favorite drinks are…whatever your heart desires. It’s the best bar in the world!</p>
<p>I have a whole collection of Girl Scout Thin Mints with umbrellas in them.</p>
<p>Yes, it’s probably a good idea to wait until after the sun is over the yardarm (or the marmot’s arm? is that how you tell in here?) before I get into the Thin Mints.</p>
<p>I discovered recently that Thin Mints and coffee is not the best way to start the day.</p>
<p>But I can stop any time I want to, really!</p>