On Saturday, we celebrated Kendal's 3rd and Marnie's 30th birthdays at Mandy and Paul's house in Barberton, OH (near Akron). The party was held in their garage, which is very huge. Unlike past celebrations for Kendal, I knew all the guests and their connections to the birthday girls. (There was one exception. Mandy and Paul's neighbors made a cameo visit as the party was winding down.) The food consisted of pulled pork, spicy lemon chicken, sloppy Joes, cheesy potatoes, and fruit salad, among other things. Kendal was served hot dogs. We enjoyed two birthday cakes, cheesecake, cookies, and Rice Krispie Treats for dessert.
Before dessert, however, we watched Kendal and Marnie open up presents. The most memorable present for Kendal came from her Uncle Tim in the form of "legal" snake fireworks. Kendal insisted on having all of them lit before the party was over. (The neighbors brought over sparklers. Hopefully, they made it home to Michigan.) Due to the rainy weather, they didn't work as well as expected, but at least, no one was injured. (Kendal and Lilly (Mandy and Paul's Cocker Spaniel) approached the fireworks, but they avoided danger.) We enjoyed visiting with the party guests. In closing, this was a party to remember.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Hayden and Kendal in Ohio
As expected, Hayden and Kendal stayed with Gary and Ann (Mike Schmidt's parents) in Medina, OH. Kendal had a "small" celebration with Gary and Ann on June 3. The guest list was not known by my source, Maggie. On June 4, Maggie and Mandy celebrated Kendal's third birthday at Chuck E. Cheese in Fairlawn, OH (Near Akron). Hayden did not attend this party. Kendal appeared to have a fun time riding the rides.
Speaking of Kendal's birthday, I can now RSVP for Saturday's party in Barberton, OH. Mike (Schabel) and Maggie will be chauffeuring me. The bus from Brecksville's VA Hospital to Downtown Akron provided by Akron Metro RTA does not run on weekends. Also, the #35 and #77F buses from Cleveland's RTA do run on weekends, but coordination is a question mark. Fortunately, I am usually driven to any family event, which makes things less stressful as public transportation can be unreliable at times. The rides are also appreciated since I get insights on people's lives. This blog may benefit from the information someday.
Until next time, use my RSS/widgets to gain insight.
Speaking of Kendal's birthday, I can now RSVP for Saturday's party in Barberton, OH. Mike (Schabel) and Maggie will be chauffeuring me. The bus from Brecksville's VA Hospital to Downtown Akron provided by Akron Metro RTA does not run on weekends. Also, the #35 and #77F buses from Cleveland's RTA do run on weekends, but coordination is a question mark. Fortunately, I am usually driven to any family event, which makes things less stressful as public transportation can be unreliable at times. The rides are also appreciated since I get insights on people's lives. This blog may benefit from the information someday.
Until next time, use my RSS/widgets to gain insight.
Happy Birthday, Marnie
I would like to wish my niece Marnie a belated Happy 30th Birthday. Her birthday was on June 8. If I am able to make her daughter Kendal's third birthday party on Saturday, I will see her then. Of course, I will report on the party when I return on Saturday night (If I am not too tired).
I still don't have any details about the cliffhanger of where Kendal and Hayden really stayed while Mike and Marnie were on a cruise to the Bahamas last week. (I guess that the Detroit River wasn't good enough, ha-ha.) I have a theory or two, but you will hear about them only if I find it either on the Kendal-Hayden blog, or if I hear about it at the party or from other sources. You will be informed in my usual humorous style. Tune in to find out.
I still don't have any details about the cliffhanger of where Kendal and Hayden really stayed while Mike and Marnie were on a cruise to the Bahamas last week. (I guess that the Detroit River wasn't good enough, ha-ha.) I have a theory or two, but you will hear about them only if I find it either on the Kendal-Hayden blog, or if I hear about it at the party or from other sources. You will be informed in my usual humorous style. Tune in to find out.
Friday, June 5, 2009
It's Not Twitter, But It Works. (Well, Almost)
I didn't e-mail Marnie. I'll just have to deal with her and Mike at Kendal's party on June 13. I'm not too worried. I doubt that they have read any of my recent entries, anyways.
I bought some more peanuts, as well as trash bags, tissues, and two candy bars at Marc's at the Parmatown Plaza in Parma, OH. I then went to the nearby Giant Eagle and bought some cheap but enjoyable soda. It wasn't the store brand, but Wildwood soda only cost me 69 cents for a two-liter bottle. I could buy three-liter bottles at the nearby Dollar Tree for a dollar, but I would be taking a chance fitting them in our refrigerator. I'll talk to Bob about it someday. Finally, I took the #79A bus to the McDonald's at Pearl and Denison in Cleveland to get Bob his McDoubles for the week. I then took a short trip on the #79 bus (I don't know if it was the A or the B, but I think it was the B because the A buses crossed paths as I got off my original #79A.) to make connections with the #18 bus which takes me closer to home than the #35 bus would have. I then came home.
I'll be reporting again soon.
I bought some more peanuts, as well as trash bags, tissues, and two candy bars at Marc's at the Parmatown Plaza in Parma, OH. I then went to the nearby Giant Eagle and bought some cheap but enjoyable soda. It wasn't the store brand, but Wildwood soda only cost me 69 cents for a two-liter bottle. I could buy three-liter bottles at the nearby Dollar Tree for a dollar, but I would be taking a chance fitting them in our refrigerator. I'll talk to Bob about it someday. Finally, I took the #79A bus to the McDonald's at Pearl and Denison in Cleveland to get Bob his McDoubles for the week. I then took a short trip on the #79 bus (I don't know if it was the A or the B, but I think it was the B because the A buses crossed paths as I got off my original #79A.) to make connections with the #18 bus which takes me closer to home than the #35 bus would have. I then came home.
I'll be reporting again soon.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Happy Birthday, Kathleen (June 3)
I wrote this post yesterday from my alternate blog site at http://www.multiply.com/.
They offered to import the entry to this site, but it failed since I wasn't properly set up to do this. I have sent all my blog entries over to Multiply, but rest assured, you will still see them in their original location. Here is the post including the alternate blog address.
As most of my readers know, today is my sister's birthday. We have already celebrated it. You can read the post about the party, which was written on May 31, 2009, on this blog. This post is the first one written from my alternate blog service. Here's the address:
http://billmcdonnell.multiply.com/journal .
This version doesn't have the widgets or comments that the regular blog includes, but it is perfect for those who don't like clutter. I added this service a few months ago when one of my groups moved over to Multiply from the defunct MSN Groups. I decided to see what it was like. I was relieved when I learned that my Blogger/Blogspot blog still exists in all its glory. You all can rest assured that my standards have not decreased in this new format.
Keep enjoying this blog.
They offered to import the entry to this site, but it failed since I wasn't properly set up to do this. I have sent all my blog entries over to Multiply, but rest assured, you will still see them in their original location. Here is the post including the alternate blog address.
As most of my readers know, today is my sister's birthday. We have already celebrated it. You can read the post about the party, which was written on May 31, 2009, on this blog. This post is the first one written from my alternate blog service. Here's the address:
http://billmcdonnell.multiply.com/journal .
This version doesn't have the widgets or comments that the regular blog includes, but it is perfect for those who don't like clutter. I added this service a few months ago when one of my groups moved over to Multiply from the defunct MSN Groups. I decided to see what it was like. I was relieved when I learned that my Blogger/Blogspot blog still exists in all its glory. You all can rest assured that my standards have not decreased in this new format.
Keep enjoying this blog.
Happy Birthday, Kendal
Today is Kendal's third birthday. We will be celebrating it on June 13 at Mandy and Paul's house in Barberton, OH. By the way, Hayden and Kendal are not staying with us while their parents are on a short cruise. Fortunately, most of my readers know that we are not likely candidates to babysit since Bob and I don't drive. The blog should have said "Cleveland area". I am hoping that we have a conclusion to the "cliffhanger". You'll get an update from me if you don't go to the Kendal-Hayden blog first.
Speaking of cliffhangers, I went to Discount Drug Mart in North Olmsted as I said I would, but came home empty handed as far as candy bars go. I did pick up dry-roasted peanuts (Same price as Aldi's regular price) and cashews from the Walgreen's across the street, though.
I will report again soon!
Speaking of cliffhangers, I went to Discount Drug Mart in North Olmsted as I said I would, but came home empty handed as far as candy bars go. I did pick up dry-roasted peanuts (Same price as Aldi's regular price) and cashews from the Walgreen's across the street, though.
I will report again soon!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A Tribute to Danny McDonnell
On the third anniversary of my brother Danny's death, I visited the bridge over the Chippewa Creek in Brecksville, OH where most of his ashes were scattered. I visited the Brecksville Library (Sister Library to the Parma Snow and Parma South libraries mentioned previously) to enhance my pilgrimage experience. I picked up books on St. Louis and Religion in Ohio. I used the self check circulation system. It's different from the original self check system in Fairview Park and the one at the Main Branch of the Cleveland Public Library. I had used this particular version once before in Strongsville. My advice is to use the attached keypad instead of the touch screen when entering your PIN number. You should also use a gentler touch to prevent double-clicking. Once you know what you're doing, the system is very user-friendly. The old system was not too difficult as long as the laser beam and the bar codes were in alignment. Isn't technology wonderful?
I then walked down to the Brecksville Shopping Center. I bought some candy (Four Snickers Bars at thirty-nine cents apiece) at Great Freight, but I walked out empty handed at Giant Eagle and CVS. I then walked down to the bridge over Chippewa Creek and offered some sentiments to my brother. I threw some pebble-like fragments into the creek as I like to throw gentle things into the water. I then walked over to Heinen's to look for things to buy. I almost bought some laundry rust removal that was a very good price, but I decided that it was not desperately needed. I'll just have to wait to make my first purchase at Heinen's. It's funny that I have purchases from each of my Hannaford visits (I did not buy anything during my brief visit to the store's predecessor, Victory, in July 1993. It was a brief visit to the Fitchburg, MA store while my sister was looking for shoes at K Mart for her son, Patrick. At least I can say that I was there.).
I then took the #77F bus to visit the Discount Drug Mart in nearby Independence to pass the time as I waited for a #35 bus to take me home. I bought some more candy bars there. It was three Nestle brand bars for ninety-nine cents. They also had Nestle Crunch Crisp Candy Bars that were four for a buck, but they were out of them. Maybe I'll have better luck at the North Olmsted store if I go to the nearby Fairview Park Library on Thursday. I'll let you know. Even with the minor disappointment, it was a successful trip that ended smoothly.
By the way, I may have to edit my last post because I may have forgotten to mention that
Regina High School is in South Euclid, OH. I believe that place and location are important. The Kendal-Hayden blog would be much improved as you will see after I e-mail Marnie about this.
I then walked down to the Brecksville Shopping Center. I bought some candy (Four Snickers Bars at thirty-nine cents apiece) at Great Freight, but I walked out empty handed at Giant Eagle and CVS. I then walked down to the bridge over Chippewa Creek and offered some sentiments to my brother. I threw some pebble-like fragments into the creek as I like to throw gentle things into the water. I then walked over to Heinen's to look for things to buy. I almost bought some laundry rust removal that was a very good price, but I decided that it was not desperately needed. I'll just have to wait to make my first purchase at Heinen's. It's funny that I have purchases from each of my Hannaford visits (I did not buy anything during my brief visit to the store's predecessor, Victory, in July 1993. It was a brief visit to the Fitchburg, MA store while my sister was looking for shoes at K Mart for her son, Patrick. At least I can say that I was there.).
I then took the #77F bus to visit the Discount Drug Mart in nearby Independence to pass the time as I waited for a #35 bus to take me home. I bought some more candy bars there. It was three Nestle brand bars for ninety-nine cents. They also had Nestle Crunch Crisp Candy Bars that were four for a buck, but they were out of them. Maybe I'll have better luck at the North Olmsted store if I go to the nearby Fairview Park Library on Thursday. I'll let you know. Even with the minor disappointment, it was a successful trip that ended smoothly.
By the way, I may have to edit my last post because I may have forgotten to mention that
Regina High School is in South Euclid, OH. I believe that place and location are important. The Kendal-Hayden blog would be much improved as you will see after I e-mail Marnie about this.
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