tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post5253133489785050149..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Sunday Salon: Another Mission AccomplishedSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-81976786405805943522011-11-08T11:29:52.491-05:002011-11-08T11:29:52.491-05:00Newseum is great! I also adore the spy museum! T...Newseum is great! I also adore the spy museum! Those are two of the newer ones. I'm glad you all had a great time...and Mt. Vernon...I love that place. Did you (not the kids) get to try some of their "brews?" <br /><br />I hope you enjoy Boston when you go. That will be a very busy trip...I hope you get to "bunker" hill that is really Breeds hill and climb the monument...that is an exercise...getting up the hill to the monument (if you walk it) and up to the top of the monument (no elevators here).<br /><br />ROME would be fantastic...I never had any cool school trips like that! Jealous of those kids...and you who gets to tag along!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-88080739119945438912011-11-07T23:04:29.031-05:002011-11-07T23:04:29.031-05:00I'm considering a trip to DC next year...if I ...I'm considering a trip to DC next year...if I do go, I'm definitely going to the Newseum!<br /><br />And Rome! How come I never had a teacher who planned such cool field trips!?! ;-) What a fabulous opportunity for the kids (and the chaperones).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-6097995049376053532011-11-07T20:58:29.552-05:002011-11-07T20:58:29.552-05:00What a fun trip! You're brave to be a chapero...What a fun trip! You're brave to be a chaperone - I used to volunteer Carl for all the overnight field trips, although I did get stuck with one to, get this, Orlando! I did volunteer for the Hawaii trip, but Vance nixed that one.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-11387285193419285662011-11-07T20:18:05.673-05:002011-11-07T20:18:05.673-05:00You weren't too far from me! We just got back ...You weren't too far from me! We just got back from DC a few hours ago!Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-68945173306726226392011-11-07T12:25:09.138-05:002011-11-07T12:25:09.138-05:00I would love to see that exhibit! My book club pic...I would love to see that exhibit! My book club picked Middlesex to read next year and I'm excited. I'm the only one who has already read it. I also talked them into Clara and Mr. Tiffany at your suggestion.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-54817414866918584142011-11-07T11:20:42.199-05:002011-11-07T11:20:42.199-05:00The Boy goes to DC this June with some of his grad...The Boy goes to DC this June with some of his graduating classmates but I am no going with him. I know I will be a nervous wreck the entire time. He is going with a reputable tour company and is very responsible (for the most part) but still. <br /><br />I can't believe you posted about the trip given how busy you are, but I'm glad you did. I love reading your re-cap travel posts.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-78199262249066108832011-11-07T10:44:35.970-05:002011-11-07T10:44:35.970-05:00I love the sound of Newseum too. It sounds as thou...I love the sound of Newseum too. It sounds as though you had a fantastic trip! I hope you get everything sorted and back to normal soon. Although normal for you always seems packed! Have a wonderful week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39567127395022267162011-11-07T10:00:37.126-05:002011-11-07T10:00:37.126-05:00Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the Newseum -- that'...Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the Newseum -- that's definitely one of my favorite local spots. I always tell people not to discount it just because you must pay to get in (most everything else on/near the Mall is free). Though it's not cheap, it's such a moving experience to walk through and see those newspaper headlines and the portion of the Berlin Wall.Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-34757910654878076242011-11-07T06:46:52.700-05:002011-11-07T06:46:52.700-05:00What an exhausting but really fun trip! Rome? Cool...What an exhausting but really fun trip! Rome? Cool.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-74540060177740536032011-11-06T23:34:35.420-05:002011-11-06T23:34:35.420-05:00Sounds like a wonderful trip! Glad you are home s...Sounds like a wonderful trip! Glad you are home safe and sound.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-57107234178843987012011-11-06T23:27:42.783-05:002011-11-06T23:27:42.783-05:00Reading your weekly recaps always make me want to ...Reading your weekly recaps always make me want to take a nap! LOL Glad you're back home. I hope you get some time to relax. :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-23680927962016783942011-11-06T21:33:55.958-05:002011-11-06T21:33:55.958-05:00Two of my favorite cities - DC & Philly. Such...Two of my favorite cities - DC & Philly. Such treasure troves of history and knowledge. Lucky ducks that you are to have the opportunity to soak them in. I hope Boston serves you well next year - although sharing the history of Fenway with you was fun and may be hard to top ;0)The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-44431980475370962232011-11-06T19:54:49.968-05:002011-11-06T19:54:49.968-05:00What amazing trips you guys take! And I'm just...What amazing trips you guys take! And I'm just 30 minutes from Philly!! If I'd known, maybe we could have met up!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-11925095471696716352011-11-06T19:17:18.769-05:002011-11-06T19:17:18.769-05:001. I'm impressed that you posted today, after ...1. I'm impressed that you posted today, after returning so late last night (even with the 'extra' hour)!<br /><br />2. the class trip to DC (etc.) sounds wonderful - nice that you can chaperone and enjoy the trip, too.<br /><br />3. Boston in 2012?! OK, give me your itinerary and I'll tail you :)Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-8058776801534185682011-11-06T18:02:20.703-05:002011-11-06T18:02:20.703-05:00Your trip sounds wonderful especially the Newseum ...Your trip sounds wonderful especially the Newseum and the automaton! Those sound like some great trips your children's school plans!<br /><br />I'm amazed at the energy you have!<br /><br />It was sweet of your kids to give the Halloween candy they collected away. A scary movie is a great idea if they're not into trick-or-treating next year.<br /><br />I hope there is some relaxation in your near future!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-22079552718517136162011-11-06T17:47:39.139-05:002011-11-06T17:47:39.139-05:00Those are some really great field trips! My husban...Those are some really great field trips! My husband said you guys must have a great PTA to get such fantastic trips. :)<br /><br />Very neat that you got to see the automaton. I told my husband about the newseum because we hadn't heard of it and he has a business trip to DC soon.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-54892590246257429012011-11-06T14:47:16.673-05:002011-11-06T14:47:16.673-05:00My school was nowhere near as awesome as your kids...My school was nowhere near as awesome as your kids' school. Seriously, those are some wicked field trips. We like went to Six Flags or something.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42412742837556588982011-11-06T14:44:11.045-05:002011-11-06T14:44:11.045-05:00I wish you could bottle me up some of your energy ...I wish you could bottle me up some of your energy pills! Even just reading what you're doing today, I'm exhausted!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-81437785331030825492011-11-06T13:20:54.877-05:002011-11-06T13:20:54.877-05:00I suggested Middlesex to my book club for this mon...I suggested Middlesex to my book club for this month but I was shot down pretty quickly. Oh well, their loss! I am glad you had a good trip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-28460032007802269852011-11-06T12:29:37.563-05:002011-11-06T12:29:37.563-05:00You've been in my part of the world again! New...You've been in my part of the world again! Newseum (along with The Spy Museum) are big field trip favorites in this area so I can definitely see why it is hard to get the kids out of there. I once had a really special day there with students - the morning after Obama was elected. I work with a largely African American population, and to see that wall od newspapers with his face and victory on each was an overwhelmingly emotional experience for many.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed Williamsburg as well - my undergraduate haunting grounds.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39587388077029867202011-11-06T11:07:37.933-05:002011-11-06T11:07:37.933-05:00Dit you get to see the automaton run? I've se...Dit you get to see the automaton run? I've seen the video on Youtube. It's amazing. I saw a preview for the movie version, Hugo. I'm not sure. I loved the book too much to really enjoy a movie about it. It does look like a visual stunner and Martin Scorsese still hasn't got a tripod to keep his camera still, but I loke the old fasioned bookish nature of the story on paper.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-76371123327369465572011-11-06T10:28:38.176-05:002011-11-06T10:28:38.176-05:00It sounds like you had a very busy week! I am so t...It sounds like you had a very busy week! I am so thrilled that you got the chance to see the automaton! I bet it was very exciting to see the invention that inspired such an amazing book! It sounds like you need a week to relax and recoup. My busy week is just beginning though. I am watching a friend's elderly mother and organizing my church's Fall Festival this week, so I hope that I have a little time to read. But if not, I always have audios! Have a great week!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-49075731797066139182011-11-06T10:27:08.942-05:002011-11-06T10:27:08.942-05:00I am so jealous, the Newseum sounds wonderful. I&...I am so jealous, the Newseum sounds wonderful. I'm such a history museum nerd. I would have been in heaven! <br />Your school's trips sounds wonderful. Is is required that parents attend with their student? <br />Your Sunday plans are so active...you deserve some down time.<br />I'm sure Room will be a wonderful discussion with your group. It was a wonderful listen for me this year. <br />Welcome home!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.com