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Autodesk Revit is one of the most popular building information modeling (BIM), solutions today. This course covers the differences between the various editions of Revit and shows architects and engineers who are new to the software how to use them. Learn how to choose a template; set up the basic levels, grids, and dimensions; and start adding walls, doors, and windows to your model. Author Paul F. Aubin also shows how to create views and documentation that clearly communicate your plans, import files from other CAD programs, and produce construction documents.
Note: The techniques shown in this course will work with any version of Revit, but due to backwards compatibility issues, the exercise files for this course will only work with Revit 2014. Unfortunately, we cannot downsave the files. Please see a Revit 2013 course for usable files.
Another way you might want to output data from your other projects is to export it to other file formats. So, rather than printing out on paper or in some sort of digital plot format, you can actually export a model in DWG or DGN format. Whatever view is active when you run the Export command will determine what kind of data you're going to get. In other words, if you're in a floor plan, when you export to a DWG format for example, you're going to get a flattened two dimensional floor plan on the recipient side. If you're in the 3D view, you're going to get an actual 3D model on the recipient side, so depending on what your recipient needs from you, from your Revit model, you can choose accordingly.
So, I'm just in a file called Plotting, and what we're going to do is scroll up here on the project browser and find a view that we want to export. So, let me select the level one floor plan, open that up, and I'll zoom in slightly, and maybe I just want to export this floor plan as I see it right here. So I'm going to go up to the application menu, the big R menu. Highlight export. And then you'll see lots of choices for export formats we can choose. I'm going to come up here to CAD formats, and then you can see there's four different formats that i can export to.
I'm going to choose DWG, that's probably the most popular CAD format. So I'll choose that. And then it will show me a preview of of the view that I have opened. And if I'm perfectly happy I could go right to next. But you might want to look at a few of the other settings that are here. Let's take a look. Up here it say's Export setup. Now you might have saved export setups in this list here. There's a small browse button right next to it. And I'm just going to show you the dialogue but we're not going to change anything. Because it's quite a bit of stuff in here. All of these settings are things that are meaningful on the CAD side. For example, CAD files use layers to organize the information. Revit uses categories.
So what you've got here is a list of all the Revit categories. And what layer they're going to get mapped to on the CAD side. Now the layers that you see listed here are coming from the American Institute of Architects standards. Well I'm perfectly fine with that and I'm going to accept all of that without making any changes. Blind styles. If it's a dash line in Revit, which blind style do you want it to become in CAD. Couple ways you could deal with that here. You could let Revit create automatic line types or you could map them to specific line types from an AutoCAD line type file. This is really in the realm of your office standards. So again I'm going to just accept the settings here and you could talk it over with your CAD or BIM manager.
The same is true for hatch patterns. The same is true for text and fonts. The same is true for how you want to treat colors. If you're exporting a 3D view, now we're doing a 2D view right now. But if you're exporting a 3-D view, you can change from poly mesh to ACIS solids. So it depends on what kind of 3-D geometry you want it to have, how should it interpret units and coordinates and then there's even some general settings at the very end. So I'm not going to change any of these settings. I'm just going to cancel out of this dialogue. But, the point is that you have lots and lots of settings that you can configure that control exactly how the Revit data will get interpreted when it comes out on the AutoCAD side.
So, I'm just going to click Next here, and it will suggest a name for me, and I'll accept that and click "okay". So if you have AutoCAD, you can go ahead an open up the file that was created an take a look. So let me go to open. An I'll select the file right here. It also exported the MEP model as a separate linked-in file, but I'm just going to open up the default file. And as you can see, there is the file right there, exported over to CAD. Notice that these are just individual lines now. AutoCAD doesn't have walls.
The tables and chairs are just circles. They're on the correct layers. If you go to 3D in this file. I just want to stress that it's a flattened 3D view. Whatever view you export from Revit, that's what you're going to get. So, if we switch back over to Revit. If you wanted to give your recipient a 3D model. Then, what you would do, is, go first to a 3D view. Like, maybe this axonometric view here. Go up to export. Repeat the process. I'm going to accept all the default settings. Go to next.
Click Okay. An then back here in CAD, open that up. An this time you'll see that I get a 3D model. However, I should stress that what it created here was poly-faced meshes. They're not walls. These are not Windows. So autoCAD doesn't understand the architectural objects. Instead what you get is more generic three D geometry. Now depending on what your recipient needs to do with it, that might be perfectly fine. So if you need to export your Revit model.
Out to other formats, such as Autocad. It's a very easy process. There are quite a few settings, but fortunately, most firms have poured over those settings pretty extensively and created standards to go along with that. So you can usually rely on somebody else in the company to help you through getting the correct settings, but once you make the export. The recipient on the other end will have a CAD file that's properly layered base on the geometry that you created in your Revit model.
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(AP) NEW YORK - The New York Times Co. said on Thursday that it had net income of $20.1 million for the second quarter, helped by a jump in paid digital subscriptions that largely offset lower advertising revenue.
The profit reversed a year-ago loss that stemmed from costs related to the sales of businesses. The results were in line with analysts' expectations, but the company warned that it expects continued "volatility" in advertising revenue for the current quarter.
Times Co. shares rose as much as 3 percent in morning trading, before falling to $11.77 to close down 3 percent for the day. The company's stock has climbed nearly 40 percent percent since the beginning of 2013, compared with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index's 20 percent.
"The increase in operating profit reflects the ongoing evolution of our digital subscription initiatives on the circulation side, the moderation of revenue declines on the advertising side and the continued focus on managing costs," Times Co. President and CEO Mark Thompson, who joined the company in November, said in a statement.
The New York-based company, which operates The Boston Globe and International Herald Tribune in addition to its flagship paper, said net income of $20.1 million amounted to 13 cents per share. That compared with a loss of $87.6 million, or 58 cents per share, a year ago. The 2012 period's results included $125.7 million in losses from discontinued operations related to the sales of the company's Regional Media Group and About Group.
The recent quarter's results included a charge of $1.6 million, or 1 cent per share, related to severance costs. Excluding that, the company earned an adjusted 14 cents per share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected 13 cents per share.
Excluding the losses related to Regional Media Group and About Group, along with $1.8 million, or 1 cent per share, in severance costs and a gain of $22 million, or 15 cents per share, related to the sale of the company's remaining stake in Fenway Sports Group, Times Co. earned an adjusted 11 cents per share for the year-ago period.
Revenue slipped about 1 percent to $485.4 million from $489.8 million.
Like other newspaper companies, Times Co. has faced declines in print advertising and subscription revenue. The company has tried to offset those drops by increasing the number of digital subscribers. Times Co. said digital subscriptions at the end of the recent quarter totaled 738,000, representing a nearly 40 percent increase from the end of the same quarter a year ago. Revenue from digital subscriptions rose 44 percent to $38.3 million.
While still a small fraction of the overall total, the jump in digital subscription revenue helped boost overall circulation revenue 5 percent over the second quarter of 2012 to $245.1 million. That amount includes revenue from both print and digital sales.
Circulation revenue also was helped by increases in print circulation prices at the company's flagship paper and The Boston Globe.
For the current quarter, Times Co. said it expects total circulation revenue to increase in the "low- to mid-single digits."
Total advertising revenue fell 6 percent to $207.5 million, as print advertising revenue dropped 7 percent and digital advertising revenue fell 3 percent.
The company noted that advertising revenue improved from first-quarter levels but also warned that it expects advertising revenue to remain volatile in the third quarter.
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- Created: January 22, 2011, 7:28 pm
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If you answered yes, you may be eligible for the important liability protections provided by the SAFETY Act. The SAFETY Act liability protections apply to a vast range of technologies, including Products, Services, Software and other forms of intellectual property.
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joe128 | Window Shopper | 5/3/2012 - 3:06 am
very nice information
markknowles | Window Shopper | 2/14/2012 - 10:32 pm
Thanks for the information.
Melda | Window Shopper | 2/14/2012 - 2:42 am
I agree that one of the best way to be safe is installation modern security equipments such as CTTV cameras in common areas of our premises with that we are assured that your place at safe and can be monitored with your modern gadget compatibility.
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DavidP | Performer | 3/22/2010 - 4:00 pm
when it will be next time?
GoodFTA | Contributor | 3/22/2010 - 4:00 pm
Anti-Terroism and Robots seem to be the vogue niches to make tons of money, so easy to get grants and start up captial from the U.S.A to do this and there is such a huge market, israel is a huge proponent to this industry too.
Mr_4738 | Performer | 3/22/2010 - 4:00 pm
Thanks for the heads up! This could be just one of the things I am looking for.
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Thanks for the heads up! This could be just one of the things I am looking for.
Anti-Terroism and Robots seem to be the vogue niches to make tons of money, so easy to get grants and start up captial from the U.S.A to do this and there is such a huge market, israel is a huge proponent to this industry too.
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Ofcourse! I always use my anti-terroist technology when I make my monthly trip to Pakastain to hunt down Bid Laden! :P
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Iran Marks Obama's Inauguration By Starting Death Penalty Trial For American Pastor, State Department Refuse To Help Him
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Excerpted from Beltway Confidential:Today, an American citizen imprisoned in Iran went to trial on charges of starting house churches in that country. Iranian human rights abuses are not unusual — what is strange, though, is the State Department's unwillingness to speak out on this American's behalf, and the odd reasons they provide for refusing to do so.
"As our president is inaugurated today and Americans remember the many freedoms they enjoy as citizens of this great country, one American citizen will be forced to stand trial in Iran and could even face the death penalty under the Iranian judicial system," Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said in a statement to The Washington Examiner. "To this day, however, State Department still refuses to issue any kind of statement on this U.S. citizen's behalf."
Abedini wrote from prison earlier this month. "This is the process in my life today: one day I am told I will be freed and allowed to see my family and kids on Christmas (which was a lie) and the next day I am told I will hang for my faith in Jesus," he wrote in a letter released by the American Center or Law and Justice (ACLJ), which represents his wife, Naghmeh, who lives in Idaho with their children. "One day there are intense pains after beatings in interrogations, the next day they are nice to you and offer you candy."
In court today, the Iranian prosecutor "charged Pastor Saeed with attempting to undermine the Iranian government by creating a network of Christian house churches," the ACLJ reported. Abedini was born in Iran and converted to Christianity in 2000.
The State Department refuses to discuss Abedini's case, even to call for his release. A Republican aide told The Examiner that the State Department privately claims that it cannot speak publicly about Abedini because he has not signed a privacy release form delivered by a U.S. consular officer — "which is not possible due to the fact that the U.S. does not have diplomatic relations with Iran," the aide notes. Another congressional source said that Abedini's wife has submitted the necessary form through a power of attorney.
"If our own State Department fails to advocate for a U.S. citizen who faces injustice in a country that is widely regarded as one of the most egregious human rights abusers, then I believe they have failed in one of their most fundamental responsibilities to American citizens," Franks said.
Following the trial, Iranian media reported that Abedini had been granted bail, but his wife says this is not true. "This is a game to silence the international media," Naghmeh Abedini said in a statement. "The lawyer in Iran was asked to make a statement, but that was before the family's attempts today and before the regime again rejected bail. [His attorney in Iran] told me today that the regime is not dropping the charges against Saeed – this is the only act that would allow Saeed to leave Iran and return to the U.S."


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In light of Nick Saban's fourth BCS title, the second in a row and third in the last four seasons, there is no disputing that he is king of the college ranks. But if you wanted to line up everyone else where do they all belong? We'll answer that here as we rank then top 10 current coaches in the college game.
First, here are some excellent coaches who just missed the cut, yet deserved a mention: Bret Bielema of Arkansas, Mack Brown of Texas, Dave Doeren of N.C. State, and Gary Patterson of Texas Christian.
10. Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech: 216-104-2 record, 20 Bowl appearances: Beamer had a streak of eight straight 10-plus win seasons snapped this year with a 7-6 record though he led the Hokies to their 20th straight bowl appearance anyway. Included in those 20 bowl trips are four trips apiece to the Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl.
9. Les Miles, LSU: 113-42 record, 1 National Title, 11 Bowl appearances: Miles' Tigers went 1-1 last year against Alabama and were a top team again this past season, and Miles himself has finally stepped out of the enormous shadow left at LSU by predecessor Nick Saban. His teams have gone 34-6 the past three seasons in the incredibly tough SEC.
8. Brian Kelly, Notre Dame: 81-33 record, 6 Bowl appearances: Kelly wasted no time in turning Cincinnati into a national power, compiling a 34-6 record there, before coming to Notre Dame and leading them to a title-game shot this past season—his third at the school. With the looks of his team this year, combined with top recruiting classes with the Irish, and a great record at previous stops, it would appear that Notre Dame will be at the top of the rankings for many years to come.
7. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina: 208-77-2 record, 1 National Title, 19 Bowl appearances: Spurrier has now compiled back-to-back 11-win seasons at once-lowly South Carolina, of all places, while coaching in the ever-difficult SEC. That in itself is an accomplishment. Of course, what he did at Florida (122-27-1 in 12 seasons) speaks for itself.
6. Bill Snyder, Kansas State: 170-85-1 record, 14 Bowl appearances: Snyder's numbers don't look as impressive until you consider how awful Kansas State was before his arrival in 1989. Prior to '89 the Wildcats had a grand total of one bowl appearance since their inception in 1912. And Since World War II, he is the only Kansas State coach with a winning record. Currently he has the program rolling again with a 21-5 record over the past two seasons.
5. Chris Peterson, Boise State: 84-8 record, 7 Bowl appearances: If Peterson ever decides to leave Boise he would probably have his pick of nearly any school out there. The innovative coach made a name for himself with a 13-0 inaugural season in 2006 that included a thrilling Fiesta Bowl overtime win over Oklahoma that's considered one of the best of all time. He's added a second perfect campaign (14-0 in 2009) since then and has yet to win fewer than 10 games in any season.
4. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma: 149-37 record, 1 National Title, 14 Bowl appearances: "Big Game" Bob keeps churning out great teams in the ever-competitive Big 12. Only three times in his 14 seasons has he failed to win 10 games and his well-documented dominance over Texas has completely endeared him to Sooner fans. Stoops has made it to the title game an amazing four times in his career.
3. Chip Kelly, Oregon: 46-7 record, 4 Bowl appearances: Although Kelly has only been a head coach for four seasons at Oregon he's led the Ducks to four BCS appearances including a title shot two years ago against Auburn. Now that he's staying in the college ranks it would appear the no-huddle, high-octane offense that he brings will continue to terrify defensive coordinators all across the country for years to come.2. Urban Meyer, Ohio State: 116-23 record, 2 National Titles, 8 Bowl appearances: Meyer re-established himself as one of the best coaches out there this season leading the probationed-Buckeyes, who thought they had little to play for after being banned from the postseason, to a 12-0 season. This is after his Florida run which included a pair of national titles and a 65-15 record.
1. Nick Saban, Alabama: 159-55-1 record, 4 National Titles, 14 Bowl appearances: With three titles in the last four seasons at Alabama, Nick Saban is simply the best. His teams are now 61-7 over the last five seasons and his amazing five-season revival at LSU from 2000-04 is still going strong under a different head coach. Even more scary is the fact that the Crimson Tide, with continued top recruiting classes, look like they'll stay at the top of the ranks for years to come. Who knows how many more titles he'll win?


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Anthony Acres Resort
Anthony Acres Resort has picturesque views of Lake Sara. The resort is only five minutes from Effingham, so you can come into town and enjoy some food or shop.
Ballard Nature Center
Just minutes away from the city but a world away, Ballard Nature Center is home to dozens of species of birds and wildlife. Natural prairie, wetlands, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ponds and creeks round out the outdoor experience.
Camp Lakewood
Come out to Camp Lakewood and enjoy the views of Lake Pauline plus all the creature comforts. Camp Lakewood is an RV campground. The sites include cable, WiFi, 30/50 AMP. They also offer a one and two bedroom cabin that is fully furnished and self contained. The newest cabin sleeps five and includes Cable TV. They do offer tent sites as well for those who want to be a little closer to nature.
Celebration River Cruises
Hop aboard the family-owned Celebration Belle riverboat that cruises the mighty Mississippi River. Operating April through October, the 800-passenger riverboat offers a variety of cruises, ranging from sightseeing tours to theme cruises such as Big Band and fall foliage, captain's dinner and dance cruises, and overnight excursions.
Cheif Keokuk Campground
The Chief Keokuk Campground features 70 pads with electrical hook-ups for trailers, plus 25 tent sites (All camping Class B/E). There is a shower building on site. A sanitary dump station is near the camping area. A primitive cabin, Chief Tecumseh, is also available. The cabin is located on a slope overlooking Johnson Lake. A fire grill, table and BBQ grill are provided outside. A full size bed, two sets of bunk beds, a table and benches are provided inside. The cabin has heat and air conditioning as well as two ceiling fans. Reservations can be made, for dates between May 1st and November 1st, at ReserveAmerica.com for the campgrounds and cabin.
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Ski along scenic slopes at Galena's Chestnut Mountain Resort, perched high above the Mississippi River. Rated by Ski Magazine as one of the top ski resorts in the Midwest, Chestnut Mountain goes all out with a snowboarding park and night skiing. Stay at the rustic 120-room lodge, which has three restaurants, including the fine-dining Sunset Grille. There are fun non-skiing activities in the summer as well, including boat cruises on the Mississippi Explorer and the exhilarating Alpine Slide, which speeds 2,000 feet down a hillside. Or try the new Segway Mountain Adventure Tours, a three-mile guided ride through rolling terrain.
Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Chicago River Architecture Tour is a 60-minute journey through the heart of the city. Led by an architectural expert, this in-depth tour traces the history and innovations of urban architecture in Chicago.
Combined Lake and River Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Combined Lake and River Tour offers a comprehensive overview of Chicago, with breathtaking views of the magnificent skyline and an up-close perspective from the Chicago River.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is located primarily in Williamson County, with small extensions into eastern Jackson and northeastern Union counties of southern Illinois. At almost 44,000 acres and with three lakes, Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, and Devils Kitchen, endless opportunities abound for watching wildlife, hiking nature trails, photography, swimming, fishing from the bank or by boat, and hunting. Four seasonally operational campgrounds are open from April-October and offer full hook-up, water, electric, or non-electric sites. Refuge staff and volunteers at the visitor center welcome visitors and sightseers 7 days a week from 8am-4:30pm. Visitor activities such as guided hikes, bald eagle tours, and monthly F.U.N. programs help connect families with the diversity of flora and fauna that southern Illinois has to offer. The Refuge provides many opportunities for wildlife-dependent outdoor recreation for the nature lover in us all.
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary
Tour Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary. Animal lovers can learn about, pet, hold and feel some of the 350 rescued animals, comprised of 30 different species. All income supports the rescued animals. Critter Camp is a non-profit, tax exempt, charitable, volunteer operated, no-kill facility that does not buy, breed, sell or exploit any animal.Personally guided tours are available seven days a week year round for up to six people per tour, but all tours are by appointment.
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Curtis Orchard
Curtis Orchard is an 80-acre apple orchard, pumpkin patch and entertainment farm offers activities for the whole family. Open July 20–December 20, the orchard country store and bakery offer a wide variety of gift and food items, including pies, fritters, apple crisp donuts and award-winning cider. Outdoor activities include seasonal apple and pumpkin picking, kids play structures, a giant slide, several mazes including the corn maze, petting zoo, toddler area, birthday parties and corporate picnics. Weekend activities include outdoor meals, live entertainment, seasonal pony rides, and an orchard wagon.
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
Taste soft reds, crisp whites and luscious fruit wines all make at the winery using the best of Illinois grapes. Watch wine being made and then relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the tasting room or on the deck overlooking the vineyard. The Sweet & Savory Plate of meats, cheeses, fruits and chocolate is available daily for a light lunch or snack. Special events are held throughout the year including vineyard tours, festivals and wine & food pairings and a small private room is available for showers, parties & meetings. To learn more about Famous Fossil wines or upcoming events, visit our website. Open: June thru December: daily: 11 am - 6 pm; January thru May: Wednesday thru Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm; Sunday: Noon - 5 pm.
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
The Hennepin Canal State Park, a 104-mile linear park, is a rustic, historic, educational, and recreational jewel spanning five counties and includes the entire width of Henry County with access points in Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo, and Colona. It offers an up-close look at a fascinating piece of transportation history. It is popular with bicyclists who ride from town to town exploring the history, dining, lodging, and entertainment possibilities as they travel. The canal multi-purpose recreational trail is a portion of the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast trail devoted to non-motorized use. It is also part of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 535-mile loop through northern Illinois. The tree-lined park is a refuge with prairie restorations and wetlands slicing through corn and soybean farmland. Home to diverse flora and fauna, it has become a favorite for bird watchers and prairie enthusiasts. It offers numerous year-round opportunities to boat, hike, bike, fish, ride horseback, snowmobile, ice skate, and cross-country ski. Explore Henry County's jewel – the Hennepin Canal. In wintertime experience the longest snowmobile trail in the state -- 91 miles on the tow path. You can use the ice at your own risk, but pay heed to the locks, bridges and culverts where the ice likely is thinner than the rest of the canal. Bring your blades, skating along the canal is free! Keep in mind the rule is there must be 4" of snow and 6" of frost on canal for route to be open. Call the Visitor Center for automated message.
Jane Addams Recreation Trail
This multi-use 17 mile recreational trail offers beautiful scenery and 21 decked bridges, including a covered bridge in Orangeville, passing wetlands, creeks, woods, prairies, geologic formations and farmland. The trail, named after Jane Addams, is part of the Grand Illinois Trail which traverses northern Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Its crushed limestone surface may be used by hikers, bicyclists, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers. The The tow miles of trail between the Wes Block Trail Access and Illinois 26 is an asphalt paved surface. The final two mile asphalt paved segment from Highway 26 to the Tutty's Crossing Trailhead on the riverfront in historic downtown Freeport will open in summer 2015. This segment crosses the 1885 Van Buren Street Bridge to the Old River School Historic District, the original north entryway into the City, and through historic downtown Freeport offering specialty shops, restaurants, a bicycle shop offering repairs, and more. At Tutty's Crossing, the Jane Addams Trail connects with the Pecatonica Prairie Trail currently under development between Freeport and Rockford. The Jane Addams Trail connects the Wisconsin state line to the Badger Trail which extends to Madison. Access to the trail is available at the West Block Access, 2636 W. Fairview Road, Freeport, at the Richland Creek Trailhead, 101 N. Ewing Street, Orangeville, at Cedarville Road, at Red Oak off of Beaver Road, and by mid-summer at Turry's Crossing in downtown Freeport. Trail Maps are available.
Kanan Cruises
Chicago's newest and largest cruise ship located at Navy Pier. Cruises are available for group and private charters along Chicago's lakefront for groups of 50 to 400 passengers.
Kayak Chicago
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Nov 01 2012
The Wrong Pickup
In our small town, it's customary to trick-or-treat a night or two before Halloween. I'm not sure when this practice began, but it often helps avoid a conflict with Wednesday night church or Friday night football, and it's actually kind of nice to get to do it early.
Every year since Marlboro Man and I began procreating, we've gone trick-or-treating in town. Through the years, we've met up with Tim, Missy, and their kids as well as Hyacinth, her husband and their kids, and we've walked the grid of streets with babies on our hips and toddlers in wagons and supervised the kids hitting up our fellow residents for as much candy as they can get.
For the first time ever, Marlboro Man and I actually turned our kids loose this year and let them trick-or-treat unsupervised. This greatly pained me, and I told him that we had to have another baby immediately for one reason and one reason only: I simply can not bear the thought of not struggling to haul a child (or keep track of a child) on Halloween. I can not bear the thought of not having a little pookie bear three-year-old dressed up as an elephant or a little girl dressed up as Jeff Gordon and riding around in a red wagon or feeling utterly exhausted at the end of the night because I've done everything I can to keep track of four children traipsing around the neighborhood while also periodically stealing their Twix bars and Milky Ways. Waaaaaaah!
It's as good a reason to have a baby as any other I've heard.
Anyway, what Marlboro Man and I did was, we went to Hyacinth's house, got all the kids together…then sent them all on their merry way. I told them all to be nice and polite and to stick together, then I waved goodbye as the goblins took off down the street. Then I started crying and clutching my womb. Oh, it hurt. It hurt so acutely.
Marlboro Man and I then wound up sitting at Hyacinth's kitchen island and the four of us ate chili and tortilla chips and talked about everything under the sun, and eventually the kids made their way back in one piece and it was time for us to go. The kids and Marlboro Man said goodbye and exited Hyacinth's house and were a few paces ahead of me because I was still cutting up with Hyacinth, so when I walked out of the house and headed toward the side street where Marlboro Man's pickup was parked, I was alone. As I walked along, I was thinking about lots of different things, among them that I couldn't wait to dive into the kids' candy, that I needed to pace myself so that it took awhile before any one kid realized I was tapping into their supply, and that I hoped it had been a good year for Twizzlers. Deep in thought, I finally reached the passenger door of the pickup, opened it, and almost began to get in.
"Um…ma'am?" a male voice called out from the other side of the pickup.
Turns out, there were a few pickups parked on the side street that night. I'd simply picked the wrong one.
The thing is, I had a disproportionate reaction. Where most people would have said, "Well, ha! How funny—wrong pickup. Sorry!" and gone on to get into the correct vehicle, I shrieked, shouted, "Oh my gosh!" and took off running. I ran and ran and ran until I couldn't run anymore, and when I stopped running approximately eight yards later, I saw Marlboro Man's pickup. He and the kids were sitting inside, waiting for me.
I jumped in the car breathless and panting and cried, "I almost got in the wrong pickup!"
Marlboro Man just sort of looked at me, the usual puzzled expression on his face.
I relayed to him what had just happened, ending with "…And I was almost kidnapped!"
"Actually…you almost kidnapped yourself," Marlboro Man pointed out, which made a lot more sense.
"Yeah, well…either way, it was a close call," I said, wiping the sweat off my brow.
We drove away in silence.
What I think I'm trying to say is, I think I'll wait awhile before having another baby.
257 Comments and 16 Replies
Lora Lee On Thursday, November 1 at 2:57 pm
Too funny! I can bet your kids rolled their eyes at that one, too! (Mine always do…)
CArolyn On Friday, November 2 at 10:44 am
I wish I was back in the eye rolling stage with my sons. I blinked my eyes and they are grown men.
Ree, your niece looks just like her Mama!
Mary Jane On Thursday, November 1 at 2:58 pm
Sounds like you had a VeRy interesting Halloween Ree! :o)
Mary On Thursday, November 1 at 2:58 pm
You're a hoot girl!
Cheryl On Thursday, November 1 at 2:58 pm
Completely understandable…..the baby that is.
Renae Glennon On Thursday, November 1 at 3:00 pm
My Mom has done that in a pharmacy parking lot. But we weren't 8 yards away. We were right in the next spot and all laughing till we wet ourselves. My Mom just looked over and waved at us. Then had to apologise profusely to the poor older gentleman who thought he was being kidnapped while waiting for his wife. Thanks for the memories.
txtigi On Friday, November 2 at 8:25 am
That's hilarious!!!!…..I may be your mother!
Annie (MD) On Thursday, November 1 at 3:03 pm
You are so funny Ree. You always make me smile. LOL
Maratha MOM On Thursday, November 1 at 3:03 pm
Ree… I love you! You are so hilarious!!! Seriously Funny! and very entertaining!
Thank you!!!
Martha MOM On Thursday, November 1 at 3:05 pm
Yes.. I misspelled my own name!
Sonya On Thursday, November 1 at 4:06 pm
Too funny. I would have acted like I did it on purpose. Thanks for the laugh.
Kim of The Made Thing On Thursday, November 1 at 3:04 pm
I never know what to do when little kids do this same thing except with my hand or leg, thinking I'm their mom instead of their actual mom! They always look so upset, like I'm some crazy scary lady and am about to kidnap them from the safety of their family net. And then I feel bad! But it's what your husband says, they're doing it to themselves.
Leah H. On Friday, November 2 at 1:32 pm
Oh, I simultaneously love/hate when little kids think I'm their Mom!
I taught this little boy in Bible class, and he liked me enough, I guess.
One day, he just ran up to me and threw his arms around my legs and looked up at me, beaming, and my heart swelled up with warmth and joy (he misses me!) only to see his countance fall, his arms release their cute little grip and look upward and elsewhere for his actual Mom.
I can't wait to be an actual Mom!
Christina @ Homemade Ocean On Thursday, November 1 at 3:05 pm
I know I tell you this every day….but you really do crack me up!
Simple Girl On Thursday, November 1 at 3:08 pm
I'm glad I'm not the only one losing my mind!
Cheryl Barker On Thursday, November 1 at 3:09 pm
So glad you weren't kidnapped, Ree!
Amy On Thursday, November 1 at 3:10 pm
Now, that is hysterical. Right up there with the doughnut case. Love the Halloween pictures. My kids have to wait until Monday here in NJ. The Governor postponed the holiday while we recover from Sandy. Unfortunately, this means I'm looking at this Halloween candy for another four days.
Arnebya On Thursday, November 1 at 3:10 pm
You almost kidnapped yourself. I JUST SCREAMED LAUGHING!
An older gentleman, about 80 or so, climbed into our truck years ago and he was hard of hearing so my husband saying, "Sir, Sir, um, Sir?" was falling on semi-deaf ears. Once the man realized it though (and halfway into the seat), he just smiled and said, "You have a gorgeous family, young man." I was behind him and climbed on in as he walked across the parking lot to an identical Explorer.
I am NOT saying you have near-deaf old man nonpayingattention tendencies, though. Nope. Not saying that at all.
Toni E On Thursday, November 1 at 8:01 pm
Same reaction for me! Good golly!
Bob's Wife On Thursday, November 1 at 3:11 pm
….No…have another baby!…First of all you make cute ones!…and second, I just started following you because of your cooking show…and I would love to see you with a big tummy…and your beautiful glow…not that you don't glow already..but a baby…ohh!!…I could come out to the ranch..and help you..like the housekeepers on the Real Housewifes!….yay!…a baby!…Bravo!!
Bob's Wife On Thursday, November 1 at 3:23 pm
I mean Real Housewives…with a V…!!..You get in the wrong truck…and I can't spell…and I even came in early last night from riding my broom!! I see a new show for T.V.!!
Kris On Thursday, November 1 at 3:11 pm
I did the same thing at a garage sale a few months ago when we were out of town on vacation. We drove in our friend's car and it's a generic shape and color so I kind of forgot what it looked like. The guys got bored so they went to sit in the car while my friend and I kept poking through things. Turns out the guys MOVED the car on top of me forgettting what it looked like – so I opened the back door of a car that I thought was the right one…but it wasn't!! The guy waiting inside the car said "I think you have the wrong car"….and I replied "oh my gosh, I do!" My husband and his friend watched the entire thing and they thought it was very funny!! Thankfully I am blonde, so I get to blame alot of my dorkiness on my hair color. Comes in handy sometimes…..
Jabber Jaws On Thursday, November 1 at 3:14 pm
This happened to me! I WAS PREGNANT and went to what I thought was my car in a Kinko's parking lot. I opened the driving door and sat down but hadn't closed the door when I hear a man say ma'am? I screamed so loud and sort of fell out of the seat that he jumped out of the car — he was sitting in his friend's car while his friend ran in the store. My shrill was so bad he bailed on the car and just went inside the store. I was super ashamed of myself.
dan's wife On Thursday, November 1 at 3:14 pm
So did survival instinct kick in, i.e. were you able to grab a handful of candy from the stranger's truck under cover of your confusion?
Works for me.
Julie Luek On Thursday, November 1 at 3:14 pm
My mom tells a story of walking down the city streets of Pittsburgh with my dad, years and years ago. Apparently he stopped to look at something she kept going and reached for the hand of the man she was walking next to, which was NOT my father. She was so embarrassed and let go very quickly. He looked at her, smiled and said, "That's all right ma'am. I didn't mind."
And that's their story of how my dad almost lost my mom to another man.
Leah H. On Friday, November 2 at 1:38 pm
"And that's their story of how my dad almost lost my mom to another man."
oh dear, I read that as,
"And that's THE story of how my dad LOST my mom to another man."
and I was thinking,
"Oh my goodness that is so messed up? Kind of sweet? Really sad? Bittersweet?"
I'm glad it's an almost…;)
Terry in Divide On Thursday, November 1 at 3:16 pm
I'd had my new burgundy Civic for under a week and I couldn't understand why the key to unlock the door wasn't working. Of course, it was another burgundy Civic I was trying to get into. My next car was mint green, and my current one is orange. But up here, I've often headed for the wrong blue pickup when Hubster was driving. Everyone but me has a pickup up here, and 87.3% of them are blue. Doesn't matter a lot, because 99.9% of them are covered in decomposed granite (the 0.1% is someone who's not from around here)
caroline On Thursday, November 1 at 3:51 pm
Too funny- in college I had a light blue mustang and one day in the commuter lot I walk up and put the key in and it doesn't open, after jiggling it it opened, I sat inside and then realized it was NOT my car! Embarassed and horrified!
LoriB On Thursday, November 1 at 3:17 pm
Great time of outreach to our church neighborhood. Can't beat Frito pie on a beautiful fall evening
SK On Thursday, November 1 at 3:18 pm
Haha… That's funny!!
Tina K On Thursday, November 1 at 3:21 pm
1) I am pregnant right now and the thought of my children being old enough to go alone to trick or treat makes me feel as miserable as you described. *HUGS*
2) The whole wrong truck thing–totally something I would do.
3) Your husband's response sounds like what my husband's response would've been. Darn sensical men.
Nicole Glover On Thursday, November 1 at 3:21 pm
I can so relate to this. Once I dropped my daughter off at gymnastics class and brought her inside to watch for a few minutes. When I left, I walked up to my Suburban, opened the door and hauled myself right on in. Just as I was about to put the key in the ignition, something felt "wrong". I turned my head as two little girls in the backseat asked what I was doing. Oops. My Suburban was parked right alongside this one.
Funny thing is, I felt so hot all of a sudden, and bolted to my car (3 feet away), started that baby up and went home. I never even thought to explain myself. I just muttered "sorry" and went. Those poor babies must have thought I was crazy.
Jacqueline On Thursday, November 1 at 3:23 pm
I did almost the exact same thing when we were at a gas station once. My husband watched me do it and knew I didn't realize I was getting in the wrong van. All I could do was laugh at myself! Now I get to laugh at someone else. It is a little scary though.
Kristin On Thursday, November 1 at 3:26 pm
Oh my gosh! I did the exact same thing many years ago. Except in my case my entire family watched as I hopped into the back seat of the wrong Chevy Tahoe and startled the poor man sitting in the drivers seat! I stared at him for a few seconds before hopping back out like the seat was on fire…..only to be nearly bowled over by the shrieks of laughter from my family. I blamed it on the cold medicine I had taken that morning….
AliciaC On Thursday, November 1 at 3:26 pm
Sounds like a nice new tradition was started!
The chips and talking part, not the almost kidnapped part….
Alice On Thursday, November 1 at 3:29 pm
SHeila On Thursday, November 1 at 3:31 pm
BAWAHAHAHAHAHA Too funny!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh On Thursday, November 1 at 3:31 pm
OMG, I thought I was the only one that did that. Sometime the Mr will actually wait to see if I try to get into the wrong car that's the same color near our car. Clearly I'm observant.
J. Conner On Thursday, November 1 at 3:32 pm
Oh my goodness! I would have been mortified…but thanks for making me laugh out loud on a otherwise boring Thursday afternoon. Also, I feel your pain on letting the kids go….waahhh…wish I had the option of having another baby…my littlest is now six.
Haley @ The Saucy Apple On Thursday, November 1 at 3:35 pm
Hi Ree! I recently started following your blog, and I just gotta say: I love the way you tell stories. Keep it up, Girl!
Lora On Thursday, November 1 at 3:36 pm
Something similar just happened to me a couple weeks ago…except it was someone else trying to get into my car. I wish someone could have captured the look on both our faces when we realized what was happening. The gentleman was mortified and once I got my heart rate back down I thought it was funny. Turns out, he had a rental car that day and couldn't remember what it looked like so he guessed it was my car. Wrong!
Susan in Colorado On Thursday, November 1 at 3:38 pm
You are crazy and as a mom of a 16 and 17 year old PLUS a four year old.. you don't want to start over… really!! LOL Although I DID get to go Trick or Treating.. and had a blast!
Susan Gabriel On Thursday, November 1 at 3:38 pm
I haven't stopped by for a couple of years and it seems a lot has happened. Congratulations on all this.
Just so you'll know, I'm a writer and I may use that clutching my womb line someday. It is priceless. I hope you're still around when you go through menopause. I'm already laughing just thinking about the comic potential!
Nicki M. On Thursday, November 1 at 3:50 pm
Thank you thank you thank you for giving me a darn good belly laugh!! I sure needed it today. ALMOST as funny as your donut story.
Lauren in Washington On Thursday, November 1 at 3:52 pm
Too funny!!!! Guess that's what happens when almost everyone in town drives a pick-up
Amber C On Thursday, November 1 at 3:52 pm
Thank you so much for the hearty laugh! I needed it! The funniest part to me though was the holding of the womb part – SO FUNNY (and relateble)!!
Mrs. Y On Thursday, November 1 at 3:58 pm
That happened to me at the local co-op store during the spring! Opened the door of the wrong white truck and a little eighty year old man was laughing at me. So was my husband. I made both of their days!
Gayle E On Thursday, November 1 at 3:59 pm
Hehe! You crack me up! Your kids and hub were probably cracking up too :). Thanks for the chuckle.
Glynda On Thursday, November 1 at 4:05 pm
HA! A few weeks ago, at a different Sam's than I usually shop at, I walked into the men's bathroom by mistake (at my regular store the women's is on the left, men's on right…this store was the opposite) and there was a man at a urinal. Instead of quietly sneaking back out, I burst into giggles and sprinted out. To make it worse, a few minutes later when I exited the correct bathroom the man was right outside pushing a basket. I walked by fast thinking I hope he didn't turn around in the bathroom when I started giggling and doesn't see me now!
AshleyW On Thursday, November 1 at 4:07 pm
One Easter, my large family sat down to eat a delicious lunch before hunting Easter eggs when we heard the doorbell ring. We all looked at eachother as if to say "Did you invite someone else?" (which isnt completely out of the realm for our family. There's always someone else popping in!). Then all of a sudden, the door opened and this older lady barged in, took a chair from the kitchen, moved it to the dining room, scooted up to the table, and started talking really loudly. We were all stunned and looked around. Again thinking "hmmm do *you* know her?!?!" About 5 minutes of her gabbing along and dishing up food for herself she finally stopped talking and looked around and said "Oh my! I'm in the wrong house!" She quickly ran out of the house, embarrassed for sure! We all got a good laugh. Turns out, she needed to be down one block Best. Easter. Ever.
Monie On Saturday, November 3 at 2:52 pm
This made me laugh out loud…so funny! Bless her heart…she probably never got over that embarrassment. Poor thing!
Diane On Thursday, November 1 at 4:10 pm
Ree, you crack me up!!!
Patricia C On Thursday, November 1 at 4:10 pm
I used to own a blue camaro (it was the 70s what can I say). My friends and I left a club and was walking to my car. A young man (cute, too!) was trying to get in my car. I yelled at him, Hey, that's my car. He laughed like hell and then said, no your car's in front. This is mine and I just spent 1/2 hour trying to get into yours. We both had identical cars and he had parked behind me but apparently made the same mistake and tried to get into mine.
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang On Thursday, November 1 at 4:20 pm
I love that I come by your blog and actually laugh out loud! Thank you.
cottage bound On Thursday, November 1 at 4:24 pm
I love you for sharing these silly anecdotes with us. We all do the same crazy things, it's nice to know that we're not alone. It is always great to laugh at oneself. I appreciate your wit, your ability to tell a story we all feel a part of, and the smile your stories bring out. May God bless you and yours!
Emily On Thursday, November 1 at 4:29 pm
That's hilarious! I almost peed in my pants I was laughing so hard!
IndyLindy On Thursday, November 1 at 4:33 pm
Oh, Ree…I so relate. One time my husband dropped me off to pick up carryout at a local restaurant, while he waited in the car in the carryout pickup lane. When I came out with our food, I opened the door of the car IN FRONT of the one my husband was in and was beginning to load the food into the vehicle before I realized that I'd never seen the driver before in my life. And Hubby was sitting in our car, watching the whole fiasco.
Terri Simmons On Friday, November 2 at 3:33 pm
Oh, yeah….Krispy Kreme, arms loaded with doughnuts, husband and kids watching and laughing at me the whole time. Been there, done that.
Amanda M On Thursday, November 1 at 4:35 pm
Omg I have thought for years that it was only me that has done this. I was in high school and a bunch of us were getting picked up from an after school activity, it was dark and I swear it looked just like my dad's car but it was not. The worst part was as I starting sitting down (I may have even closed the door too) I started talking to the woman as though she were my dad before realizing. I'm pretty sure I just jumped out and ran away without saying anything..
billie On Thursday, November 1 at 4:36 pm
Nooooo, HAVE ANOTHER BABY! PLEASE.
Sarah B. On Thursday, November 1 at 4:40 pm
I did that once at my hairdresser's! I had taken DH's car, which is white, and I was texting him as I came out of the salon. I had hit the unlock button on my keychain, so when I got to the car, I opened the door and climbed in. I finished my text, looked around at me and realized that there was stuff on the passenger seat that hadn't been there before. However, it *STILL* didn't kick in until the key wouldn't fit into the ignition that I was in SOMEONE ELSE'S CAR! I was so grateful that they didn't come out screaming at me. *embarassed face*
Janice C-NC On Thursday, November 1 at 4:43 pm
I am sooo glad I'm not the only one that has done that, in my case it was a woman in the passenger seat, I guess she thought I was trying to "kidnap" her! Thanks for the laugh!
Ameliabedilia On Thursday, November 1 at 4:44 pm
It is always hard that first year when your child wants to go trick or treating alone or doesn't want to go at all. However, having another child might not be a good idea ( or maybe you were joking) as I think you are about my age (43)….so, I think both of us are closer to grandkids than more kids ourselves. Lol!
Pamala On Thursday, November 1 at 4:49 pm
I totally can relate……I'm not a car person. I drive a gray one and I know it's a Nissan. A couple of times at the grocery store, I've hit the trunk button remote, only to see a trunk open a few cars down. So humiliating!
Kelly-Anne On Thursday, November 1 at 4:54 pm
I have attempted to get into someone else's vehicle by mistake more than once. My husband just says. "Would you like to get in our car sweetheart?" I just laugh.
Amy On Thursday, November 1 at 5:03 pm
My coworker did this. She's walking with her daughter across the parking lot having just left dance class, she walks up to an SUV, opens the back and tells her daughter to climb in. The daughter climbs in, but is saying "Ummm, mom?" suddenly she realizes and panics "Get out! Get out! Get out!!!!"
Good times.
Favor F On Thursday, November 1 at 5:10 pm
HaHa! That was funny, only because I've done something similar!. Enjoy Houston tomorrow, you'll miss the rain. I can't make it but I'll be wishing I could!
Boo On Thursday, November 1 at 5:11 pm
I laughed at this because, apparently your town is safe enough for the kids to go out trick or treating alone in, but then you ran screaming from an innocent, unsuspecting man in a truck who politely called you "Mam!" That's my kind of town…unlike the big city we're in! Thanks for being your beautiful, humble but funny self!
Sam On Thursday, November 1 at 5:15 pm
Oh the memories this brings back – my MOST embarrassing moment — when I was in high school and dating this guy – we went to the drive-in, and both went to the restroom about the same time but didn't think to wait for each other to go back to the car…So I returned to his car and got in the front seat … only to find a couple in the BACK seat um….quite occupied! Yikes — and I was an innocent little parochial high schooler back in the day…got quite an eyeful that night for sure!
Mary Lou Kemp On Thursday, November 1 at 5:17 pm
Kinda like my husband walking into the ladies room by mistake and coming out quickly with a few woman behind him laughing. He was so embarrassed.
Iris On Thursday, November 1 at 5:20 pm
Great Halloween story! Need more pictures of the "lil' Goblins". Thank you.
Bamanan On Thursday, November 1 at 5:27 pm
I was eating and reading this:…."I ran and ran and ran until I couldn't run anymore, and when I stopped running approximately eight yards later"….and almost choked on my peanuts! I gave you ten yards…! HAHAHAHAA!
Jules On Thursday, November 1 at 5:36 pm
This reminds me of a time when I was at the movies and was so entranced with what was on the screen that I reached into what I thought was my purse, only it wasn't. The poor lady next to me snatched her purse back and gave me the most violated look, poor thing. This kind of stuff happens to me all.the.time!
kathy (yaya) On Thursday, November 1 at 5:40 pm
Sounds like someone needed more supervision…and it wasn't the kiddos! We always do trick or treat the Thursday before Halloween in our town and this year it was good because the weather…thanks to Sandy…made it awful on Wednesday!
Theresa in Alberta On Thursday, November 1 at 5:40 pm
GO ahead and have another baby Good thing you live in a small town and the driver in the 1/2 ton probably recognized you and thought "oh its just PW" .
Amy D. On Thursday, November 1 at 5:58 pm
Don't feel bad, I don't even have to be getting into a car to do this. I was shopping with my husband and I put a few items in "my cart" and snuggled in next to "my husband" and said "honey, I couldn't find such and such" when I heard, "Not that I mind, but I think you have the wrong honey." It pays to look up once and awhile.
Lisa On Thursday, November 1 at 6:05 pm
Oh my goodness, that is a funny telling. I almost goosed the wrong guy once…thought it was my husband and realized before I did it…but I most certainly invaded strange man's personal space.
Darcey H On Thursday, November 1 at 6:27 pm
OMG!! Thank you for the great story, you made me laugh and I needed the good chuckle after working all day!!!
Diana On Thursday, November 1 at 6:39 pm
I needed a good laugh today!!!!! Thank you for being you.
dobes On Thursday, November 1 at 6:43 pm
Never fear, you will haul babies on your hip at Halloween and admire the costumes of 3-year-olds again — when you have grandchildren. For the next however many years, your job is to sit back and drink wine with Hyacinth et al while the kids go out, then, when they are in college or are young adults, to have an adult Halloween party with Hyacinth et al. Then, the grandchildren arrive and everything starts all over again, before you even have time to miss it. Really!
Amy On Thursday, November 1 at 6:45 pm
So, how was the Twizzler selection? My kids didn't get any. Mama ain't happy!
debtgirl On Thursday, November 1 at 6:49 pm
good idea!
Laura On Thursday, November 1 at 6:58 pm
When I was a little girl I hugged the wrong legs. I was in the mall and got distracted (a habit I still have) then realized my mother wasn't anywhere to be seen. I looked around frantically, then recognizing her pant legs, sprinted to her and hugged them, exclaiming "mommy!" in a voice that I remember being full of relief and happiness.
The emotions were directly related to the knowledge that with my arms around her legs I wouln't have to live in the mall…alone…forever. Then I heard an unfamiliar voice say, "Well, yes. But not, your mommy." I looked up and realized in horror that I was hugging the wrong legs. I felt betrayed. These were not the pant legs I was looking for. Then I burst into tears. (Sure that the living-alone-in-the-mall scenario was still a risk.)
So basically what I'm saying is, I hear you, and just be glad you didn't cry. Running was a perfectly logical reaction.
Diane On Thursday, November 1 at 7:01 pm
Ok, that is so funny! Once, when we were retrieving our car from a very busy valet service and our son, then 16 I think, walked over to a silver, Honda Odyssey, just like our and casually got in. He didn't hear us saying…"wait, not ours". So, he got in and started buckling up…that was until he saw toys on the floor that didn't belong to us. And then he saw a very shocked Chinese family looking up at him. We all just watched in shock…the smiles forming as he got out and laughed…he couldn't believe what he had just done! So, like you, we will have a fun story to smile over for years to come! Blessings to you! Thank you for sharing your life!
Susan On Thursday, November 1 at 7:21 pm
LOL Pretty soon, your kids won't want to be seen with you in public!
Or one of them will have to watch you at all times!
Joanne J. On Thursday, November 1 at 7:29 pm
CarolHS On Thursday, November 1 at 7:29 pm
Ree, you certainly find more adventure in your small town than I ever did in mine.
Brenda M. On Thursday, November 1 at 7:31 pm
Ree, you seriously crack me up. We've never met, but I love ya girl.
Beth Ezidro On Thursday, November 1 at 7:36 pm
That is an awesome store it made me laugh hahaha thank you
Denise in VA On Thursday, November 1 at 7:36 pm
Ummmmm…..yeah. I think another baby should not be in your future…..
You are a hoot and a half!
Janet On Thursday, November 1 at 7:37 pm
Oh, my heavens, I've been laughing like crazy at your story and then everybody else's. Not that this ever happened to me. No, it just struck me as funny somehow. Like I could imagine being in the same situation.
Barb D On Thursday, November 1 at 7:51 pm
Easy to do and sounds like what I would have said to my husband — the almost
being kidnapped part. I always say to him…you fogot to lock the door last night and someone could have stole me.
Monie On Thursday, November 1 at 8:03 pm
This story falls on sympathetic ears. My friend and I like to look at new construction. We had our eyes on a house that was in the process of being built. We wanted to see it close to completion. The first attempt to see it was a drive-by, as the stone masons were working that day, and had roped off the entrance. We waited a week…not wanting to be in the way or mess up any work. The day came and we drove out to the house. No rope/tape…but it still looked like a work in progress. We carefully made our way up to the front door…DARN, if it wasn't all locked up! We decided to just look through the windows since we couldn't get inside. I went one way, my friend went the other…and lo, if the owners had not already moved in!!!!! OH NO!!!!. I found myself peering into the 'study' window at a man in his shorts unpacking books…my friend found herself peering into the kitchen only to find the woman in her house-dress, unpacking boxes. We simultaneously gasped, sort of squealed like pigs, and turned on our heels and ran to the car. We were both horrified of course, but more than that, just eternally grateful for not being arrested for trespassing! I haven't gone to look at new houses since. The End.
Steph On Thursday, November 1 at 8:07 pm
Ree, you make me laugh out loud, which, admittedly, isn't easy to do these days.
Thanks for your site and for making me laugh.
Diane in Dallas On Thursday, November 1 at 8:13 pm
You remind me so much of my sister. Don't feel bad about the truck . My sister once was going to some people's house to practice for a church program at Christmas. She wasn't paying attention to the house when she pulled up and actually "walked into the wrong house". There were all sorts of people in there. They all looked at her and she looked at them and to cover her mistake she just said "Merry Christmas" and hauled out of there. So much for keeping your doors locked!
Linda P On Thursday, November 1 at 8:36 pm
So glad you didn't kidnap yourself . . . I wouldn't have had anything to laugh about before I go to bed. I never thought that Halloween would make me melancholy thinking about my 14 years getting older. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. Although, I never thought I should have another baby to fill the void. . . I'll get over it.
Deelight On Thursday, November 1 at 8:37 pm
Just think, Ree…what you've really done is maximized your strategic advantage in the deadly game of candy-piracy. By the time the kids are done gasping for air due to shrieking in laughter, you'll have had time to scarf down multitudes of Butterfingers, Twizzlers, and anything else that makes your skirt fly up…
staci On Thursday, November 1 at 8:45 pm
what i love … is your ability to make me laugh when nothing in the world feels funny at all. thank you so much for that. oh, and please stay safe from now on. we don't need you going and kidnapping yourself.
Becky C On Thursday, November 1 at 8:47 pm
I think we're missing the point here…CLEARLY this means he needs to go get that slick blue truck you found the other day! Problem solved…you're welcome!
funnyhaha On Thursday, November 1 at 8:47 pm
Too funny! You didn't mention what you were drinking … a little too much wine perhaps?
Sandy On Thursday, November 1 at 8:57 pm
Ree – I am so proud of you. You "ran and ran and ran"… I can't even run 50 yards. It sounds like all that working out you have been doing with MM is paying off. Good for you!
Diane On Thursday, November 1 at 9:02 pm
I am crying laughing at this!!!
Erin On Thursday, November 1 at 9:25 pm
Best laugh all week — thanks!
Jane B. On Thursday, November 1 at 9:25 pm
Oh, Ree. You reminded me of one of my favorite stories about a friend who is no longer with us but used to make me laugh just like you do. She went into a mall during the daylight and then returned to the parking lot at night, with the fluorescent lights on in the parking lot. When she got to her car she was shocked to find her key wouldn't work and thought she must have dropped her correct car key somewhere in the mall, so she called her AAA car service and had them come out to the parking lot and "break into" her car. Once she got inside, she was mortified to find out that it wasn't her car. The lights had changed the color to look like the color of her car. She beat it out of that car as soon as the AAA service car was out of sight and found her car, also changed color under the lights, and took off, hoping the other car owner never found out about that forced entry!
Deanna Foreman On Friday, November 2 at 12:18 pm
LOL that is awesome.
CJ On Saturday, November 3 at 9:35 pm
Jane, I returned to hometown after 20 yr absence and took 80 yr old mom to the movies. Only now it was a huge multiplex. Came out to parking lot after movie and couldn't find my brand new orange car. Of course it's snowing like crazy. Found a guard and he says, "you do know there are 4 entrances to this theater?" He drove us to the other said and there was the car! He said it happens all the time. But I still felt pretty dumb.
MaryJo On Thursday, November 1 at 9:50 pm
Great story, Ree!! I so appreciate your willingness to share your adventures with us, makes me feel better about the silly things I do. =0)
Ann Price On Thursday, November 1 at 9:55 pm
OMGosh…ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hahahahaaaaaaa….that's a good one. I would have done exactly that and your family responded as would mine….as if these types of thngs happen to me all the time…we are SPECIAL…you and I …not in the short bus kind of way…by the way…very big good kind of special way…you know what I mean. I get ya!
Nana On Thursday, November 1 at 10:08 pm
Well, except for the idea of having a fifth child to satisfy your materal & confectionary consumption urges, your story was hilarious. Sounds like something I would do. The getting-into-the-wrong-pickup part, not procreate again.
SharonFaye On Thursday, November 1 at 10:16 pm
I HAVE to stop reading your blog right before bed. especially when I bring the laptop to bed with me to read before I go to sleep. I inevitably wake up my husband because I can't keep from laughing so hard that I shake the bed. Donut case, don't text and walk into concrete staircases, self-kidnapping… you're going to have to write another book !
Ana On Thursday, November 1 at 10:24 pm
Wow, scary and funny at the same time.
Captain Micah On Thursday, November 1 at 10:58 pm
Eight yards….man, that made me laugh! You're so awesome, Ree!
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TACOMA, WASH. -- The Pacific Lutheran University Lutes scored a goal with 7:47 remaining in the match and held off the Willamette University Bearcats to earn a 1-0 victory on Friday, Nov. 5 in Northwest Conference women's soccer action. Willamette fell to 6-11-2 overall and 5-8-2 in the NWC. Pacific Lutheran moved to 4-13-1 overall and 4-10-1 in the NWC.
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Senior Kelli Gano (GK, Portland, OR/Cleveland HS) made three saves for WU in goal but earned the loss.
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Copenhagen, Berlin & Prague - leaving Friday 7/22
Heading to Copenhagen, Berlin & Prague, starting this Friday 7/22. I have done research and think the itinerary is coming together. Obviously things change as you travel, but I like to have a base plan in place even if we deviate from it.
Would love to get opinions/recommendations based on what I have outlined below. Main focus is best food for the best price. Not looking for any fine dining experiences. Want a range of restaurants, cafes, street food to keep things interesting. Although I want to try the local cuisine, it doesn't have to be every meal in each city. Let me know; thanks!
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Lunch - Bio Mio
Dinner - Nørrebro Bryghus
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Morning Coffe - Estate Coffee
Brunch -Nyhavns Faergekro
Snacks - Kafferiet & Poslevogn hot dogs
Dinner - FIAT
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Lunch - Riz Raz or Food Shop no. 55, depending on where we are
Dinner - ? Madklubben Bistro
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Flying in the am
Quick bite - Looking for reliable Doner near Postdamer Platz?!?
Coffee & Cake - Cafe Einstein
Late dinner - Dos Palillos
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Breakfast - Bonanza Coffee Heroes
Lunch - Schoenbrunn (pizza & beer on outdoor terrace
Dinner - ? (Shneeweiss or Nota or...)
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Lunch - Jan Paukert
Dinner - Sick of czech food at this point? so..Artisan Restaurant & Cafe or Aromi?
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Breakfast - wherever we want to go again before we leave!
re: iatethebean
There are no places that do 'the same' thing... what is your budget, and are you fixated on Asian-style tapas?
Instead of Schneeweiss or Noto (if that's what you meant), I'd head to Renger-Patzsch or Weinbar Rutz.
Not sure if you're staying in Xberg or near Potsdamer Platz, but Döner will be hard to come by at PP.
Noi Quattro is a fantastic modern Italian restaurant near Südstern.
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Asian-style tapas is not a must. Was going for the experience and quality. We were planning to spend 45€-5o€ a person and that was for the tasting menu so definitely looking at that as the ceiling.
I did mean Noto and think that is out because it is a set menu without a choice, correct? And I think my husband (athough adventurous) needs at least an option of what he wants to eat.
Staying near Postdamer Platz. Will look up your three recs now (Renger-Patzsch, Weinbar Rutz and Noi Quattro).
So no Doner in PP...where is one to go for something fast and good? Really only place to go are chains? Any not half-bad?
Thanks for the Berlin advice!
Would love others to chime in for Prague/Copenhagen advice as well.
re: iatethebean
Weinbar Rutz has a 3 & 4 course surprise menu for 39/49 Euro, respectively. I'm still trying to decide whether to celebrate my wedding anniversary there or at Noi Quattro....
I think you might be confusing Noto with Them Roc. Noto has a menu of various appetizers, mains, and one dessert (I think) to choose from.
Their spare ribs are nice, but probably not up to par for any red-blooded American, and the food is a bit overpriced; also, the service is pretty lame.
Them Roc -- good luck getting a reservation. I left several msgs on their voice mail & never heard back. Plenty of other places to choose from.
If you're heading over to Schöneberg (not sure how long you're staying, but the Saturday market on Winterfeldtplatz is the BEST market in town) or Kreuzberg, Hasir would be the way to go. I'm partial to dürüm döner, which is more of a lavash kinda bread, all neatly wrapped around the goodness.
Also, nearby is Berkis, a Greek place that serves excellent gyros pita. Last but not least, Habibi on Winterfeldtplatz is THE best falafel in town.
On PP, you could check out weiland's wellfood - decent salads & stir fries for not much money, and healthy '-)
We were in Copenhagen in May. I'm not familiar with your lunch or dinner choices, but for breakfast near Tivoli, we stayed at the Radisson SAS and found a couple of places we liked near the gardens. There is a branch of Lakagehuset (sp?) directly across the street from the main entrance to Tivoli. They have locations all over town and seem popular. Wide variety of pastries and good coffee. Around the corner from the main entrance, in the Nimb hotel, is Andersen Bakery - similar. We grabbed pastries and coffee at one of these every morning before starting our day.
Other lunch thoughts - we fell in love with danish sandwiches and really liked Canal Kafeen, Schonneman's, and Pilikaelderen. Aamman's also seems to be very popular, but we didn't make it.
You mention Norrebro Bryghus - we didn't make it there. If you like beer, though, you might look for a small place called Mikeller, off Vesterboro, a little west of Tivoli - maybe a 5 or 10 minute walk.
I didn't eat at U Medvidku but I have to say it seemed very very touristy when I poked my head in. The first thing they hit you with is a gift shop. I can respect their history but I found that annoying, plus the main dining room was very bright and full of tourists. I'm not shy about my love, however, of U Zlateho Tygra, but then I am a masochist. If you want both a meal AND a challenge, go there and try to get a seat. Also their beer is amazing.
I have a very long recap of our recent trip here: http://www.chow.com/topics/779519 that includes links to many many pictures.
(And I also highly recommend Strahov Pivovar and Lokal, both awesome, and each visited twice by us during our visit)
In Prague both locations of Lokal are good but neither has any outdoor seating that I remember seeing anywhere, but it is definately low key and with outstanding food. The one in Josef is far bigger than the location just off the Charles bridge and would give it my nod.
For outdoor Les Moules (obviously not Czech) is great for people watching in the Josef district and has a very good selection of moules and other seafood, which is not terribly common in CZ.


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Eduard Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban have reopened Seäsonal Restaurant & Weinbar, which closed for the month of August for renovations. (It's not the only restaurant sprucing up its digs.) Brooklyn-based Florian Altenburg redesigned the space, adding warmer elements like wooden tables, brass light fixtures, and green leather banquettes. Frauneder and Ban have also introduced new food and beverage programs, drawing inspiration from their downtown establishments. Seäsonal's Austrian dishes are now more rustic and similar to those found at Edi & the Wolf, and the cocktail program is a partnership with the Third Man. Take a look at the space, menus, and new dishes, straight ahead.
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