<p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOON!!!</p>
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<p><strong>Amy</strong> - oooOOOOOoh. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif" title=""> and there will be pics, <em>right?!?</em></p>
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<p><em>Oh the ache -</em> my stupid hips have been aching for a couple weeks. I thought it was from needing new running shoes, but I got new ones and it's not going away yet. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/huh.gif" title=""> And I just have this paranoia that I have my mom's stupid joints. Prolly ought to call Doc. :sigh:</p>
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<p>And speaking of Momoleenie, the surgery to repair her ankle is at 1:30 today. So any healing vibes you can send to Cleveland would be much appreciated. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif" title=""></p>
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<p>FUN: my SIL called and said a few of my pieces sold at the gallery this weekend.<img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif" title=""> And I have pics from Friday night at the gallery...</p>
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<p>First, we stopped by my BIL's cottage and got to see nephew Jack.</p>
<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/56587/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="e-BabyJack.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="13884" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/13884/width/252/height/360" style="; width: 252px; height: 360px"></a></p>
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<p>This is the gallery. </p>
<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/56593/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="e-gallery.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="13886" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/13886/width/288/height/360" style="; width: 288px; height: 360px"></a></p>
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<p>It's really a cool building; it was originally a post office. I didn't get pics of the other buildings on the property; the previous owner moved all the buildings to the 10-or-something acre plot. There are 2 different barns (one of which is an antique shop), a grain mill (in which more art is displayed), another building which I think is a reception hall, and a giant farm house with a covered porch that wraps around 3 sides. The barns, mill and reception hall have been meticulously restored and have stained glass panel ceilings and old old chandeliers and several full baths each. The gallery building has hardwood floors and tin ceilings and lots of neat architectural features.</p>
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<p>There is a guy who does all kinds of metal fish. Like the one on the side of the building above, and this one, and smaller wall hangings.</p>
<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/56595/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="e-MetalFish.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="13887" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/13887/width/360/height/216" style="; width: 360px; height: 216px"></a></p>
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<p>And a couple of you were asking about my SIL's bird baths - here are a few examples. They're more decorative than anything, and each one is different. She tries to put something fun in each one. (I think the one in front of her cottage has a flip-flop in it.) One lady was giving her crap because the bowl she used as the bath part was too deep, and no bird would ever bathe in it. <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/roll_eyes.gif" title=""></p>
<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/56597/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="e-FishBath.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="13888" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/13888/width/288/height/360" style="; width: 288px; height: 360px"></a></p>
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<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/56599/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="e-WhiteBowlBath.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="13889" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/13889/width/252/height/360" style="; width: 252px; height: 360px"></a></p>
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<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/56601/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="e-ColorFishBath.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="13890" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/13890/width/252/height/360" style="; width: 252px; height: 360px"></a></p>