My evil Fairy blogfather, Rob Smith, also known as Acidman of Gut Rumbles, passed away this morning.

Not many details are available.

My thoughts and prayers are with his daughter Sam and son Quinton, who I know will miss him very much.

I'll miss you, you lousy cracker son-of-a-bitch.  And I regret that I never was able to meet you and buy you a drink (back in the day when you actually partook).

If Rob was a part of your life, let Sam know, and leave her a comment here.

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Since she announced it, I can post it, I guess.

Jen (and Beau) are pregnant! YAY! Due date some time near Valentine's Day.


Congratulations are also in order for Brandon of Brandon's Puppy. His mom Amanda is going to give him a baby brother or sister sometime towards the end of February!

What is this with bloggers and winter babies?  Drake, Babylove, and Valerie are all snowflake babies.  Huh.  In fact, the boys even have the same birthday, just a year apart.

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My darling blog-child celebrates (real life) birthday number 50 today!

Happy Birthday, Paul, and many many more!

Drop by and leave him a note, would you?

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To the coolest dude I know:

The one who taught me to swing a hammer, drive, hit a baseball, barbecue,  properly prune a rosebush, mow the lawn, diagnose a troublesome noise in the car, always use Yellow Power Bait, and vote Republican.

And also the one who taught me to be considerate of others, gracious in accepting gifts, respectful of my elders, to love my God and my country, see the best in other people, love my family and friends fiercely, and always do my best.

Not to mention to have fun, be careful and ALWAYS hold on tight.

Happy Birthday, Dad!

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1 Happy Birthday to the man who gave us Caltechgirl! Many many happy returns!

Posted by: LindaSoG at June 14, 2006 12:49 PM (j8/91)

2 Wonderful, loving, and strong dads are too few and far between these days - I am so glad that my friend is blessed with one, too! Happy Birthday, CalTech Dad - may God richly bless you this day, and may He bring many happy returns of the day as well. -- R'cat www.CatHouseChat.com

Posted by: Romeocat at June 14, 2006 12:49 PM (mG2WN)

3 Happy Birthday, CalTechDad!!! You sure are a good dad, because your daughter is so smart and funny and just an all around great person! Cheers, Beth

Posted by: Beth at June 14, 2006 12:52 PM (W67QT)

4 Happy Birthday! Thats a great lady you've raised and I'm proud to call her my friend. Good job. Best Wishes and Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Jane at June 14, 2006 12:57 PM (wZLWV)

5 Happy Birthday CTGDad!! A father is the most important man in a girls life. He has more influence and offers more inspiration than any other man. Thank you for doing such a GREAT job with your wonderful daughter! She is a great blog sister. Raven

Posted by: Raven at June 14, 2006 12:57 PM (4cuJf)

6 Happy Birthday, CalTechDad Thanks for raising such a wonderful lady. Hope your birthday brings you everything you could ask for.

Posted by: Cassandra at June 14, 2006 12:59 PM (eKdAq)

7 Happy Birthday to you... Happy Birthday to you... Happy Birthday, Dear CalTechDad.... My hat's off to you! Thanks for giving the world a great daughter and I hope your day is extra spectacular!!!

Posted by: Merri at June 14, 2006 01:28 PM (/qy9A)

8 Happy birthday wishes from me as well!

Posted by: Richmond at June 14, 2006 02:24 PM (e8QFP)

9 Happy birthday CTD! You done good. (Talk about a typo. The d is right beside the f... Luckily I caught it.)

Posted by: Jay at June 14, 2006 03:11 PM (WPti7)

10 Happy Birthday and many, many more. Tons more in fact. CalTech is the greatest so of course her Dad has to be too. Have a wonderful Birthday.

Posted by: Wild Thing at June 14, 2006 03:59 PM (tj1zH)

11 Happy Birthday, CTG's dad

Posted by: Ith at June 14, 2006 04:02 PM (nzoL6)

12 Happy Birthday to CalTechDad. Hope you have lots of fun and great presents on your birthday.

Posted by: vw bug at June 14, 2006 05:16 PM (WuOFL)

13 Happy Birthday to your dad, and may he have many more happy and healthy years ahead of him.

Posted by: Amanda at June 14, 2006 05:31 PM (Ztxw3)

14 Happy birthday dad!

Posted by: wRitErsbLock at June 14, 2006 06:05 PM (0Pi1o)

15 Happy CalTechDad!! You done good!!! ;-)

Posted by: Marie at June 15, 2006 05:31 AM (dswo0)

16 Ack! I'm late! Happy Birthday CaltechDad! Did he have one of those bumper stickers on his car that read, "My daughter and my money go to Cal Tech"? ;-)

Posted by: Bou at June 15, 2006 08:52 AM (iHxT3)

17 Oops! I'm late as usual, what did you expect from a bombshell blogger??? Happy Birthday to you blogger Dad! You have to have lived an awesome life because you raised one awesome kid. Be proud of her - she rocks!!!!

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For this week's Cotillion, some of your favorite conservative ladies will tell you a little about themselves:

1. What time did you get up this morning?  8:30 AM
2. Diamonds or pearls?  Both, dahlink.  Diamond ring and bracelet, pearl necklace and earrings
3. What was the last film you saw at the movie house? The Chronicles of Narnia
4. What is your favorite TV show?
Currently on? House, Ever? The Pretender
5. What did you have for breakfast? Nothing yet.  Probably will have some cold pizza, though.
6. What is your middle name?  Bitch
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Armenian
8. What foods do you dislike? Brussel Sprouts, Olives, Canned Tuna, Sweet Pickles, Anchovies
9. What kind of car do you drive? a Ford Escape
10. Favorite Sandwich? Monte Cristo, no powdered sugar
11. What characteristic do you despise? Arrogance
12. Favorite item of clothing? My jeans!
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a holiday where would you go? New Zealand
14. What color is your bathroom? White and blue, with Winnie the Pooh accents
15. Favorite brand of clothing? Any brand that fits.
16. Where would you like to retire? California's Central Coast
17. Favorite time of the day? Evening
18. What was your most memorable birthday? My 17th.  My friends threw me a surprise party.
19. Where were you born? Fresno, CA
20. Favorite sport to watch? Hockey and Football
21. What are you wearing right now? Jammies
22. What star sign are you? Scorpio
23. What fabric detergent do you use? Tide with Bleach
24. Pepsi or Coke? Dr. Pepper
25. Are you a morning person or a night owl? NIGHT OWL. What is this morning of which you speak?
26. What is your shoe size? 9.5 wide
27. Do you have any pets? The Princess
28. Any new exciting news you\'d like to share with your readers? I have a cold.
29. What did you want to be when you were little? a Radiologist.
30. What are you meant to be doing today? Working. I took a sick day.

For more about me, see my Eleventy-One things about me page here.

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1 Hope you're feeling better soon, CTgirl...I'm taking a couple days next week; my back is in rough shape!

Posted by: Lisa W. at June 09, 2006 11:13 AM (4fWxq)

2 feel better

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3 Dr Pepper?! You're dead to me. ;-) (Seriously, though, get well soon.)

Posted by: Dave J at June 10, 2006 09:29 AM (dR46A)

4 And I loooooove your middle name... heh.

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Exgaucho Ben celebrates his SECOND 30th birthday

What are you waiting for?  Head over there, quick!

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The lovely Christina has been one of the biggest casualties of the DDoS attack on MuNuvia.  Her blog is still down, but being the resourceful gal that she is, she's opened up shop in her old digs and has resumed her former Feisty-ness.  If you've been looking for her, she'll be there until further notice.

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Both grants out.  YAY!

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Finished up a draft of the grant and sent it off to the PTBs and was waiting for my DH to get home so we can pack it off to the 'Rents for the weekend when I discovered a voice mail on my phone from this lovely and fabulous lady. I called her back and we chatted for about 30 minutes.

Isn't it funny how sometimes you just click with people, and then when you hear their voice it's almost like you know them already?

Looking forward to many more afternoon chats!

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1 Oh, my dear friend, there will be many, many more chats! Thank you for calling me back. ; )

Posted by: Chrissy at May 26, 2006 04:25 PM (zJsUT)

2 Awww. Her personality (and yours) just shine through the pixelated words, hon. Truly.

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Well, ok, no film, but I did have a nice breakfast with Dean this morning.

I can report that not only he is he kind and amusing, he is as entertaining in real life as he is in the blogworld.

And thanks for breakfast. The next one's on me!

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1 Yipeee!!!!

Posted by: vw bug at May 20, 2006 06:24 PM (ayDUh)

2 Next you'll tell us you have pie and punch, and then not have any.

Posted by: Bill at May 20, 2006 09:25 PM (N31q2)

3 or even the old cookies and milk tease

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To all-around fabulous chickie, amazing photographer, and kick-ass blogger, and my friend: Joanie!

MWAH! Love Ya!

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Inspired by Teresa's comment on this post....

It's actually somewhat appropriate, no?

Helen could use some encouragement and positive thoughts. Drop by and give her a virtual hug, ok?

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April 24 is Armenian Martyr's Day.

Read my post from last year.

Millions of people died because of their Christian faith in a well-planned and mercilessly executed attack. Never forget.

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If you have never read the sometimes insane, always insightful blog of my one and only blog-child, Let The Finder Beware, you could do worse than to start reading it today.

Paul some interesting musings on the decades of our lives, and the moral and cultural changes that define them to us.  Part I is here, and Part II here.  Drop by and share your thoughts!

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One year ago today I hung up the Blogger training wheels and jumped full time to the MuNuvian intergalactic star cruiser.

In honor of that, a new look around here.

Between the blogrolls, buttons and pics, it was just getting too damn long to scroll down, so now we have 3 columns....

At the top, rotating banners are back, so refresh for your favorites.

Also, there's a new random scrolling quote for your amusement. Taking suggestions for new additions!

In the Left sidebar:                                   In the Right sidebar:
About Me                                                      My Blog Family
SuDoku                                                         Bloggers I've met
Hockey Whoopass Jamboree                    My Blogroll
Lots'a buttons                                               BFL Blogroll
(be sure to click the black/red flag)          Tartan Blogs Blogroll
Clock                                                             Code Red Blogroll
Calendar                                                           MedBlogs Blogroll
More info
Search
Recent Entries
More buttons
SiteMeter etc.
Munuvian Blogroll
Cotillion Blogroll
Categories
Archives
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RP and his Viking Bride have welcomed a new Boy Child into the family. Mom and Babe are both well.

Hooray!

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1 Isn't it wondermous?

Posted by: Margi at April 06, 2006 06:42 AM (BRtaN)

2 Thanks, honey!

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Fellow Munuvian and all around great guy RP and his Viking Bride are in the process of having their third babe today, after much stress and the preeclampsia carousel.  Sending best wishes and prayers in their direction!

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To Blogdad Jay and his Mom!

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The Top 10 Best Alarm Clocks, guaranteed to WAKE YOUR ASS UP!!!

(our roommate senior year, the aforementioned Joe, was and is a notoriously heavy sleeper. Even kicking him didn't work at times....)

h/t McGehee

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You know who you are. I hope with all my heart you aren't reading this. That you haven't found my little corner of the net.

The things you did and the monstrous betrayal of our trust have scarred my life forever, regardless of how you justify these things to yourself.

Despite the past, all I have in my heart for you is pity and concern. I wish that I had been able to solve your problems. I wish that I had made you see the self destructive bent you were pursuing. But I know I never could have on my own.

I have learned in the time since then that I am strong, and you can't take that away from me, no matter how much it made you feel better. I have learned that I can't do everything. I can't be mother, sister, friend, therapist. Especially to someone who can not (for whatever reason) face their demons except through a bottle or the barrel of a gun.

But I still love you. You were my oldest friend, the one who knew me inside out for almost 20 years. We used to joke that we were two halves of the same coin, thinking alike and complementing each other's weaknesses. It's hard to let go of that. Some part of me will always miss that. And you, the real you. The sweet one who fed me pudding from a spoon and talked baby talk to the puppy.

Today is your 30th birthday, and I can't help but wish it finds you better than the last I knew of. I wish you love and health and peace.

And if you are reading this, please don't tell me. And don't come back. I'm not ready for you to be in my life.

But you will always be in my heart.

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