Comments on: A New Addition (not THAT kind– get a grip, people!) Public Bath Houses and ‘Angels in the Attic’! **edited to add** http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/ raising kids and eyebrows since 1992 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:36:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.26 By: meb http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7079 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:46:20 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7079 I’ll be in town early February. We can arrange the blind date for then. :-)

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7072 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:34:04 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7072 Well, most of the changes happened before the trip. The line, “Embrace warmth” again was confirmed during Derri and Skinny’s mini set. I had three or four ideas for it, then settled on that one at the time. “Lean back my arms” stemmed out of that as well, but was worked in later. The whole thing involves various things I experienced living at a home for troubled youth a year and a half in Grass Valley. Walking bare foot on frosted grass, a man made lake they had there, at various times of the year the only way to find warmth when outside was to be in direct sunlight, etc. I was reminded about the direct sunlight thing though when at my brother’s in Placerville.

I’ve not a big Choir fan, but really like the acoustic duo set they did. They now have a whole album of songs they re-did acoustically entitled ‘De-plumed.’ I told them that if the two of them ever make it to Finland, I would gladly arrange a gig for them = ) Oh, and they did a truly fresh, wonderful version of 15 Doors; one of their oldest songs.

]]> By: delightedabroad http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7071 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:48:47 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7071 Not the song, I’d like to know which one is said at services. I want to learn it by heart and so I’d prefer to join in the most common version.

Btw, I’m so happy for you and Russ that you invest special time for each other :-)

]]> By: tori http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7070 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:52:58 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7070 meb: The kitchen rocked– mix and match antique dishes in the cupboard, are you KIDDING ME?! Perfect. Enjoy your new Air, maybe we can set up our new lappys up on a blind date or something.

phwd737: Hot Springs is still so great– it’s changed, and yet not changed, ya know? City is growing and spreading southward towards the lakes, and the downtown is finally getting kind of revitalized with all of the galleries, etc., but it still feels like the good ol’ Spa City of our youth!

auburn60: The mental image of you doffing your do-rag will cause me untold amounts of spontaneous bursts of laughter for years to come. Thank you for that.

jonny: LOVE that new version– you must have had a great trip, it’s reflected in your lyric! And when you and your future trophy wife DO have a bouncing baby rockstar? I volunteer to babysit for free. I can be Auntee Tori. (Also love the Choir– they opened for Russ on several tours back in the day, and Derry is a long-time friend.)

chillybean: ‘Nell’ may be the winner… Hey everybody– chillybean is actually Colleen, my (not quite yet but I’m betting will totally be one day) niece-in-law! She and my nephew Nathan (yet ANOTHER family Computer Genius) just spent Christmas in Arkansas with us all. You guys would love her. And she and I were the best Nertz team EVER!

jd2008: Love the alliteration, but I can foresee potential problems with “Tori 2″– mostly because I know at some point I will be yelling things at my computer because it’s not cooperating and I might hurt my own feelings. (You gotta come over soon and see Char in her panda hat.)

queenofeverything: WELCOME!!!! Yay, thanks for commenting, please come back all the time! I told Russ of your former infatuation, he sends his thanks– and please feel free to continue with it, in spite of his current mullet-free status. (‘Mactoria’ has definite possibilities…)

Pearl: I’m with you. Hey, Russ was 43 when Charlotte was born– and I was 40!!

Momma Lloyd: Looks like ‘Nell’ is winning! It might be too confusing to call it Angel, because that’s what we call YOU around here!

Gramma Jac: Yeah, just think of the LOADS of unsolicited advice we could all heap on poor unsuspecting small-j-jonny!

rachelbaker: I agree! (And the bathtub WAS great…)

delightedabroad: Are hyou asking about the Lord’s Prayer SONG, or about which biblical translation version of the Lord’s Prayer is more common?

]]> By: delightedabroad http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7069 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:04:22 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7069 Talking of great lyrics… could anyone please tell me which version of the Father’s Prayer is most common??? (I do have an English Bible, it’s “GNB” edition.)

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7068 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:50:43 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7068 Thanks for the feed-back on the words, Rachel. I don’t know why this set of lyrics has been so challenging. I can’t thank you and the others enough who threw in their two cents earlier and were responsible for helping me go further with them. I’m afraid one line may be changed, but I hope it helps add a greater sense of, respects more the reality of making a commitment towards life again after being lost in some very cold, dark places. Anyway, it’s at the end of the 2nd verse…

Well then just before the dawn
Thought “How could it last” ?
No matter what’s been tried
Never changed the past
But something’s goin’ on
No, it’s not the same
Stripped off this weight
Ignored the pain, again

Cuz I’ve seen things…

]]> By: rachelbaker http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7067 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:27:13 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7067 I love that bath!

jonny – I’m really enjoying how those lyrics have progressed. The concept is great and they now somehow feel a little ‘fresher’, maybe more hope-full. I would love to hear the song one day.

Also, seeing as you asked, I’m with Pearl and Momma Lloyd on this one. Firstly, you are right, waiting on the Lord is always the best thing to do. We’re supposed to seek the Kingdom of God first … and the rest will be added. If God gives you the opportunity to get married and have kids then don’t let worldly arguments bother you. I can imagine there are many benefits of being an older Dad, just as there are of being a younger one.

]]> By: Gramma Jac http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7066 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:27:08 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7066 I agree Barbara!!

“A New Addition (not THAT kind– get a grip,people)” and what do we end up talking about–jonny’s potential new addition! Just think, if you became a parent, there’s a LOT of Gramma-knowledge on this blog!

Maybe we should be asking if there are any other single readers!! :-)

]]> By: Barbara M. Lloyd http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7065 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:34:31 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7065 Well, Jonny dear, I’m voting for you to marry the love of your life and have that baby. If most people put having money first, the world would be a much, much smaller place. Be happy and keep that cup at least half full with another pot brewing.

Nell or Nellie does sound like a good name, Tori…….or Angel.

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7064 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:33:35 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7064 I am encouraged ! Thanks, Pearl = )

]]> By: Pearl http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7063 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:17:25 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7063 Just a word of encouragement to jonny. I know two gentlemen in our area in their early fifties who have recently had children. While their wives are a good bit younger, neither man is rich, powerful or famous. They are, however, incredibly blessed and wealthy beyond measure.
And I vote for chillybean’s Nellie.

]]> By: queenofeverything http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7062 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:44:04 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7062 So I’m like new and all so be nice to me, after all I’m the queen, or at least it sounds good. I think you should name your new laptop, Mactoria. After reading about your trip, it’s obvious to me. Love the post and pics. Oh…and tell Russ I have a major infatuation with him since I was about 12. I think he was sporting a mullet back then. So glad you straightened him out. Lol.

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7061 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:48:23 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7061 I 2nd all that chillybean stuff !!

]]> By: jd2008 http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7060 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:19:01 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7060 As soon as I read that you needed a name for it, I KNEW.

Ready for this?

Tori 2.

Alliteration rocks…

Aside from the name,

Oh my gosh! What has my family been doing in Gatlinburg all these years?!?!?

WERE GOING TO HOT SPRINGS!

Say hi to the family for me?

-Jess

]]> By: chillybean http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7059 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:02:21 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7059 If you are still taking name suggestions. I choose Nellie. (after LaNelle, the guru who helped you out!) Then, when the laptop starts going crazy with cool things it can do..you can say things like “whoa Nellie” or if you are stuck…”what the Nell?” or when her hair is all ratty and speech intelligible, you can shout “Nelllll…”

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7058 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:39:10 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7058 Well, last weekend I was in So Cal at a reunion concert for some believer bands that opened a lot of doors for Christian bands and artists today. During a wonderful little duo set by The Choir, an idea came for a song I started working on again here on this blog some time ago. For what it’s worth; and for those interested, here’s where it’s at now. As usual, please feel free to throw in your two, or in LB’s case three or four, cents = )

small ‘j’ jonny

Jordan:

Plunged in the water
An’ felt like new
Stepped out on the grass
(The) frosted dew
Hey, my problems they might be the same
But I lift up my face
Embrace gentle rain

Well then just before the dawn
thought “how could it last”
No matter what’s tried
Never changed the past
But somethin’s goin’ on
No, it’s not the same
Stripped off this weight
Faced the day again

Cuz I’ve seen things of another world
And I’ve heard things through a different light
Oh, there’ve been things taken from me
But I’m gonna make it through the night
Yes, I’m gonna make it through the night

I plunged in the water
And I felt like new
Yes, I breathed in tomorrow
And felt like new
All these problems they just might be the same
But I lean back my arms
Embrace warmth again

Cuz …

I’m gonna make it through the night (x3)

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7056 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:43:49 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7056 OK, my head-cocking-like-a-dog blog world friend; I stayed with my brother, or at his place, during the three weeks. Or, it was my base camp. Neither of us are married, or have kids. He’s less than a year younger than me. We discussed the last time we met, three years ago, that the reason we don’t have any kids yet is cause we didn’t want the mother to be like our’s, or worse. We’ve never discussed this before that moment, and were surprised that we ended up the same on that one at some point early in our lives. I also didn’t want some garabge passed on through me, so have been working on the person I am to be the best husband, father I could be. I mentioned to my brother that I still hope to marry one day and have kids; Lord willing. He let me know, in many ways, that it was basically too late. There was a real risk of any kids I had at 47, or after, having lots of problems. This came up a few other times during the trip as well and had me concerned. Basically, before the trip, I felt good, or OK with moving on in that direction for the first time in a long time. But, with all things, it’s probably best to wait on the Lord. Especially when one does not have a c**p load of money, fame and/or power. The younger trophy wife may not be out of the question, though = )

]]> By: tori http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7054 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:22:10 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7054 Well, OK Mr. small-j-jonny, that tantalizingly cryptic question has me cocking my head sideways like a big ol’ RCA dog! And I immediately thought of Mark Lowry’s great line about “if you wait too long to have kids, you’ll both be in diapers at the same time!”

Here’s a list of some well-known older dads: David Bowie (at 53), Mick Jagger (at 57), Michael Douglas (at 58), Rod Stewart (at 60), Paul McCartney (at 61), Eric Clapton (at 59), Pierre Trudeau (72), Charlie Chaplin (at 73), Saul Bellow (at 84), Pablo Picasso (at 68), David Letterman (at 56), Larry King (at 65 and 66), Woody Allen (at 51), Warren Beatty (at 62), Dennis Quaid (50) and Jack Nicholson (at 53)

So if I interpret that list correctly, all you need is A) an embarrassingly younger trophy wife and B) a crapload of money, fame and power!

(Actually, I’m sure that under the right blessed circumstances, things could work out beautifully… Or you could just get a puppy. Or a new computer. Either way, mazel tov!!!))

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7051 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:50:37 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7051 OK, one thing that came up during my trip has been haunting me like Marley’s ghost. At age 47 through to 49 or 50, is a guy too old to have kids ?? Since this is a mommy blog, of sorts, I thought I’d go off topic and throw that one out there = /

]]> By: auburn60 http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7050 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:39:17 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7050 I’m sure this post is a wonderful story with great pictures but I couldn’t get past ‘pours one out for my homie’. You are so freakin’ Brentwood ghetto! I take my do-rag off to you.

]]> By: phwd737 http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7049 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:26:50 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7049 You had me at “Eureka Springs”, which I love as well, but then you went even further in my heart with “Hot Springs!”….how I miss Hot Springs! Wished we lived closer so we, too, could ‘get away’ to such a wonderful, just ‘my kind of cozy’ place like the one you found! Love the decor! (And Joseph would love the big TV screen):) Next time we’re in Arkansas, I’m going to have to check that out!
~Tricia Appler

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7048 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:24:53 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7048 I just feel for poor Russ, the only guy in town; so to speak. Right now I’m just really wiped out. If something comes to mind, blog worthy, you’ll be the first to know.

]]> By: meb http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7047 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:17:28 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7047 I love that kitchen!! And the tub, my goodness, even I could take a bath in that. I have such a difficult time finding tubs long enough to stretch out in. And while I have no idea what your front entry way looks like, I must agree that chandelier would look fantastic. :-)

As to the name… “suh-weetie” maybe? I received it’s cousin, an “Air” for Christmas, after my big honking iMac almost bit the dust. Thankfully we had wonder techs at our Mac Store that brought her back to life. Enjoy your new lappy, whatever you may name it.

]]> By: tori http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7046 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:11:10 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7046 small-j-jonny!!!
I’ll just settle for a laptop, gender unknown.
How in the world are you? How was your trip– we want to hear all about it, interested in doing a guest post for Babybloomr…?!)

]]> By: jonny http://www.babybloomr.com/2011/01/15/a-new-addition-not-that-kind-get-a-grip-people-public-bath-houses-and-angels-in-the-attic/comment-page-1/#comment-7045 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:40:57 +0000 http://babybloomr.com/?p=4628#comment-7045 Well, since you already have two girls, I guess the new addition could be a boy. Because of your admiration for Mark Lowry, he could be a Mark. People may start talking, though = / Russ, Jr. ??

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