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Four of our grandchildren spent most of it with us. We picked them up Thursday afternoon in Columbus and returned them to their much closer new home Sunday morning. Since all of them are aged six and under, they can consume every ounce of our attention and energy. But the joy and love their presence brings into our home make it all worthwhile.
We also (finally) found good homes for Lucky's and Lady's last two puppies - one of them with our grandchildren. And with no more puppy yelping at 3 a.m., I've gotten my best two nights of sleep since I don't know when.
Finally, Geri, Elena and I had the honor and pleasure of finally meeting our awesome MySpace friend Chris, a.k.a. Rune Warrior, in person. The four of us spent much of Sunday at Cleveland's very cool Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum (incredibly, our first visit ever) and had supper together at Oberlin's eclectic and excellent Weia Teia restaurant.
Here are a few photos I took this weekend.
Cevon, puppy, and Jada
Puppies' papa Lucky
Me, Marcus, and Dorian
Puppy love
Jada, Marcus and Dorian
Dorian says hi
Hamming it up
One of Elena's famous pussies
Self-portrait on the Lake Erie shore
Three lovely ladies approach Rock and Roll heaven
Geri, Elena, and Chris on a beautiful day in Oberlin
Unfortunately, photography was not permitted in the museum. If you want to take a glimpse inside, you'll visit the Rock Hall's official website at http://www.rockhall.com - or better yet, come to Cleveland.
Highlights for me included Janis Joplin's groovy psychedelic Porsche (why did I expect her to drive a Mercedes Benz?), the actual bass guitar Paul Simonon destroyed on the cover of the Clash's London Calling, and a spectacular Doors exhibit that filled level 6.
But the coolest part of my weekend was having the opportunity to spend it with some very special people.
Thank you! 
Categories: Cleveland, Music, Miscellaneous, Pets and Animals
Puppies, babies, rock-n-roll and friends...it just don't gitno better!
Loved the Pics.
Hugs,
Suzette
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Ain't that the truth!?! Thanks, Suzette!
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in cleveland 29 years, i went to the rock hall once. i was amazed at how cheap and tacky some of the great costumes were up close, at how high the platform shoes were for sly & the family stone. saw a great b&w rock documentary too
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I agree about the costumes - was especially surprised how tiny the outfits seemed for "larger than life" figures like Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon. "And though the clothes were rather small, they surely wore them all. Now we know how many clothes it takes to fill the Rock and Roll hall."
Unfortunately, since we went on Sunday, we didn't have time to watch most of many of the seemingly cool video documentaries showing. Will have to go back....
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cuteness all around! good for the soul.
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True dat! A few oases in the midst of a couple of desert-feeling weeks.
Thanks, Pugzz!
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LOVE IT!
sounds like a splendid time for all involved
it's fun seeing how much bigger the g-kids are getting, and how big the puppies are now.
i did not know that i.m. pei designed the hall of fame. interesting.
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Thanks, mb!
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I had a very full weekend meeting and enjoying everyone. And had two very different museum experiences that I shared with some really cool friends.
I have my own blog in the works and willl post it hope fully by tomorrow. So look for it ...
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Thanks, Chris! We were all three thrilled to meet you.
I'm looking forward to your blog.
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....kids and puppies!! HOW FUN!!!! ...and three beautiful ladies...what else can ya ask for?? *smiles*
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Not a bad combination at all - and rock and roll only makes it better.
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Beautiful Kids and sleep dogs. Sounds like you have nice time.. Thanks for sharing.
Namaste'
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For the most part we did.
Thanks, Shyloh!
Namaste....
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perhaps kris kristofferrson kept the mercedes for himself?
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Great googly moogly, I think you've gotten to the heart of the matter.
I thought that was a Mercedes convertible Kris drove at the end of A Star is Born - but now that I'm watching the video, I don't think it is (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3t_FcRCZu4). He must have wrecked the Mercedes before they filmed the movie.
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fantastigroovy and Great googly moogly? did they lace the brownies with something at the hall of fame? *grins*
interesting, i just bought a copy of a "star is born" the other day.
i love this video. i have it stored away in my favorites.
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I love it too - although I admit I like the duet version (Barbra and Kris) which appears on the soundtrack album even better than the Barbra solo version in this video. Can't find a video of it, however....
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well, the video itself isn't a fit, but i found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fakx_x_ynyI
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I loved the photos and I'm glad that you had a good weekend. You certainly needed to have some happy time with your loved ones. The puppies are very cute, but those children are gorgeous! What a bunch of cuties. BTW my favorite pic was the one of Geri, Chris and Elena in front of the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. I think we need to add talented photographer to your list of accomplishments.
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All I can add is that it was a wonderful weekend with Chris, John and Geri and an unforgettable reunion. I loved every minute of it.
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Thanks, Tara! You're too kind.
It was nice to have some happy moments - there sometimes seem to be far too few of those in the world. Nice, too, to spy some beauty in an otherwise somewhat ugly week or two....
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