tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post2932343848248774754..comments2023-09-22T06:56:46.508-05:00Comments on Adoro te Devote: What I did on My Summer VacationAdorohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-48839875196421714332008-07-31T13:10:00.000-05:002008-07-31T13:10:00.000-05:00Now, Uncle Jim, why would I go to Ohio to do somet...Now, Uncle Jim, why would I go to Ohio to do something I COULD do here, but don't? <BR/><BR/>And Ray, I'm NOT from Iowa...I was born in Illinois. Which is just as flat but maybe a little less boring. They at least have the Cubs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-76080483398049116582008-07-31T13:01:00.000-05:002008-07-31T13:01:00.000-05:00No, Jim, I think she's an Iowegian, thus making a ...No, Jim, I think she's an Iowegian, thus making a lot of her loyalties (except the Church, of course) suspect.<BR/><BR/>Of course most of us native-born Minnesotans have lost so many times (don't ask me about the Vikes, I haven't watched a game since the fourth Super Bowl loss) that we have a well deserved reputation as fair weather fans.<BR/><BR/>But the Twins came through twice for us, so they do hold a special place in our hearts. There's always hope, even with a small budget and a cheapskate owner who's 92 and whose Mom died at 105 or so maybe ten years ago.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332138030182107580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-81641781382428258052008-07-31T11:25:00.000-05:002008-07-31T11:25:00.000-05:00Ray,The Twins WERE THERE the whole weekend ......Ray,<BR/>The Twins WERE THERE the whole weekend ... and she didn't want to take the time from all the other activities. i doubt she's really a 'gopher' either.uncle jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879341171634900790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-86610292056500852612008-07-31T09:17:00.000-05:002008-07-31T09:17:00.000-05:00Ray - lol...it wasn't exactly a secret that I was ...Ray - lol...it wasn't exactly a secret that I was going to Cleveland! <BR/><BR/>Here's a tip for the LOH...go get a directory that gives the readings for the day. That helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-17573388623840425712008-07-31T08:40:00.000-05:002008-07-31T08:40:00.000-05:00Jeepers, sounds like you had a wonderful time.Had ...Jeepers, sounds like you had a wonderful time.<BR/><BR/>Had you lot your pals know, we could have chartered a bus or a Winnebago and taken a whole crew of Gophers to Cleveland. <BR/><BR/>Maybe to coincide with a Twins game, too.<BR/><BR/>But glad you're back, safe and sound, and familiar with how to say the breviary. I have one, with the ribbons, but don't know how. Teach me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332138030182107580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-21324793129843290532008-07-30T07:33:00.000-05:002008-07-30T07:33:00.000-05:00Fr. V ~ Yes, you DO need to come to MN to fix your...Fr. V ~ Yes, you DO need to come to MN to fix your accent! I can call you and give you lessons, but 'twould be better if you were here and immersed in the culture...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Fr. S. ~ Welll...Jeremiah IS a prophet...really! Apparently he's ALSO a bullfrog. Who knew?Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-71666107325395858912008-07-30T06:44:00.000-05:002008-07-30T06:44:00.000-05:00Me: "Jeremiah was a ________"Adoro: "Prophet?"Too ...Me: "Jeremiah was a ________"<BR/><BR/>Adoro: "Prophet?"<BR/><BR/><BR/>Too much Catholic School for you, get back in touch with reality!<BR/><BR/>Great times!<BR/><BR/>My review will be posted this evening.Father Schnippelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731842661336037433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-4657873805932423742008-07-30T06:33:00.000-05:002008-07-30T06:33:00.000-05:00Yes CKWow - We did all that? How much of it I'd a...Yes CK<BR/><BR/>Wow - We did all that? How much of it I'd almost forgotten!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming up and visiting! I'm starting to lose my accent = it is sounding more and more Irish - need to come to MN to regain it.Fr. Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-20086179730910951732008-07-29T21:34:00.000-05:002008-07-29T21:34:00.000-05:00Balinca(sp?) ball is the other name for bocci.CKBalinca(sp?) ball is the other name for bocci.<BR/><BR/>CKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-44464214314568332302008-07-29T21:29:00.000-05:002008-07-29T21:29:00.000-05:00CK, forgot to say that I wrote this post with you ...CK, forgot to say that I wrote this post with you in mind...you said you wanted a recap, so I figured this would be better than email....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-4308315442118810912008-07-29T21:26:00.000-05:002008-07-29T21:26:00.000-05:00Oh, my goodness, Ck, you're commenting! I know Fr...Oh, my goodness, Ck, you're commenting! I know Fr. V. had a Slavic name for Bocci and I remember repeating it in my head...I think the Syrah I was drinking erased the memory....<BR/><BR/>I have been told by many friends, here and there, that the Only way to play Bocci, in any language, is with a drink in your hand....guess I learned correctly...<BR/><BR/><BR/>MJ, you're welcome to watch Princess Bride at my house any time..I promise to do all I can to teach you the script...which is online, actually....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-82888191444291646942008-07-29T21:21:00.000-05:002008-07-29T21:21:00.000-05:00What a let down Mon was! I was so exhausted but it...What a let down Mon was! I was so exhausted but it just made me think about the weekend. I want to get "Princess Bride" and see it again. It was hilarious, especially with the added commentary. Would love to play Catch Phrase again too but somehow it just wouldn't be the same!! It was such a fantastic weekend. Like you said just like a family reunion. I miss everyone so much!!<BR/><BR/>MJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-10517092183434994722008-07-29T21:01:00.000-05:002008-07-29T21:01:00.000-05:00I'm glad you recapped all the fun. I can't believe...I'm glad you recapped all the fun. I can't believe I forgot about the beer blessing! <BR/><BR/>The game is called Catch Phrase. Isn't it hilarious! The last time we played it, the phrase was "Kelsey Grammar" and my niece shouts out that he's on that show "Everyone Knows Frasier"<BR/><BR/>By the way, playing with a drink in your hand is what makes Bocci Slavic. :-)<BR/><BR/>CKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-40477977642674427162008-07-29T20:42:00.000-05:002008-07-29T20:42:00.000-05:00ROFL! LM, remember at the art fair when I sang ...ROFL! LM, remember at the art fair when I sang the parody for "Gather us in" (we are the young, our morals a mystery, we are the old, who couldn't care less....) and got COMPLIMENTED by the woman at the next table!? ROFL! <BR/><BR/>Even THAT horrid tune didn't knock the "mee me me me meeee me me me meee memememe me...." out of Fr. S's head...how awful is THAT!? <BR/><BR/>Our Word ~ Awww...so ...you don't want me to move to Ohio????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-41769861666636390942008-07-29T20:36:00.000-05:002008-07-29T20:36:00.000-05:00I STILL can't get that song out of my mind.... 'me...I STILL can't get that song out of my mind.... <BR/><BR/>'me me me me, me me me me...' And then Fr. S. had to FIND it and put it up on his blog! That's just wrong! <BR/><BR/>(and I had Faith of our Fathers in my mind in the morning....until the blog!)<BR/>lolLillian Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649542879780055108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-17002839270869844642008-07-29T20:34:00.000-05:002008-07-29T20:34:00.000-05:00Ah, what a great trip it must have been! But it's...Ah, what a great trip it must have been! But it's nice to have you back where you belong!<BR/><BR/>MitchellOur Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188506164399989250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-63065580213384317102008-07-29T20:32:00.000-05:002008-07-29T20:32:00.000-05:00Next time, I'll make the pancakes for everyone.......Next time, I'll make the pancakes for everyone....how's that. (my nephew loves the way I make pancakes, and yes, they are thick!) Adoro, you can bring the syrup. *grin*<BR/><BR/>It was a great time...almost like a mini-retreat. When you HAVE to go back home it seems like a let-down because it was SO MUCH FUN with everyone.Lillian Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649542879780055108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-83124363177644089742008-07-29T19:54:00.000-05:002008-07-29T19:54:00.000-05:00Uncle Jim ~ LOL...yeah, we were at the same event,...Uncle Jim ~ LOL...yeah, we were at the same event, and yeah, I had a GREAT time! <BR/><BR/>I'd LOVE to have you all in MN. I have limited space, but what I have is yours...and Ihope you like dogs...lol<BR/><BR/>My Shepherd was confused when I got home last night. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-51760849654777764682008-07-29T19:37:00.000-05:002008-07-29T19:37:00.000-05:00were we at the same event?i really had a GREAT tim...were we at the same event?<BR/><BR/>i really had a GREAT time and so did Aunt Rozann ... sorry yours wasn't all you hope for.<BR/><BR/>and now you're wondering "what in the heck is he saying? i had a GREAT time, too!"<BR/><BR/>i'm just trying to keep you off-balance a little ... we agree - it was like a family reunion ... the kind that happens with family members who really like each other [which is not always the case].<BR/><BR/>LM and her parents were our hosts and they were wonderfully kind and hospitable. and, if you ever get the chance [before she enters the convent next may, ask LM to make you some of her light and fluffy 3 inch thick pancakes ... to die for...<BR/><BR/>next time, bring all your locals with you.<BR/><BR/>and have them ready for our invasion [yet to be scheduled].uncle jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879341171634900790noreply@blogger.com