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Yow, can you imagine what must've gone through that driver's head as he heard the cracking sounds and felt the vehicle shifting? I wonder how long he sat there before someone plucked him from his cab & took him to solid ground! Must've been interesting getting the rig back to land, too.

I always suspected that the landscape of your soul had a certain Dr. Seuss quality to it.

I know! And now I can't stop thinking how much I need to defrost my big freezer. But even it doesn't look this bad!

What a happy life that must have been, to be able to bring happiness to so many other people! Who knows what differences he made, in so many lives. Heaven must have swung the gates wide to welcome him.

Happy Birthday, Daniel. You're one of the charms which first drew me to Via Chicago.

This is what cold really looks like. It'll take a moment to load, but these pictures are amazing....like something out of Dr. Seuss! You have to click to advance from picture to picture. Wow. Honey, get the hairdryer....and a chisel....

I can only echo what others have already said, Charles. Your talents amaze me. Your photos have captured Jeff, personality and all. The African shots are breathtaking! Thanks so much for sharing these.

Well, hell's bells, in the interest of keeping that New Year's resolution about telling the unvarnished truth and not embellishing things because they are more fun that way...... ......There was no plying anyone with alcohol done by the lovely miz Dunja. She did try to lure him into her candy and gingerbread house in the forest, using a cherry lollipop dragged along on a string..... Ok that was just a varnished lie.

I just heard about the huge avalance 60 miles west of Denver, and you guys are on my mind. Please, stay safe in these crazy blizzard conditions. We love ya.

Who is that, Bridget?

UNCA MART!!! Can it possibly be that you are extolling the pleasures of the hops and the grape to my impressionable young son??? Why you naughty uncle! Although it's probably too late already, after Dunja plied him with champagne at her wedding in September.....plus he may have tasted other forbidden fruit, due to the lower English drinking age....(see photo).... Well, I guess as long as he understands the moderation thing.........and doesn't go out and drive like a Cornish taxi driver........ My dear sweet boys, let me just say, as your birthdays wrap up, you are both a joy to me,

Tualla dearest, thank you so much for including the album covers like you've done with the last two! Nice touch; I hope you start a trend.

I thought we had sent you the Venice Beach pics already......but I know Brennan hasn't done the video yet. I'll get him to work on it.

Aw, that photo is too cute! What memories it brings back!!! It's Brennan's birthday too, of course...he is 16, and Tom is 20! One wants to drive, and luckily, the other doesn't particularly want to drink!

No, GPARSUNDA is a longtime member.

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Thanks, Kyle.

It's pure dreaming, but I'd love to have a laptop. Never have had one. Or peace on earth, that's a good one too.

She's right....there have been a ton of them today! M. Chris handled a bunch of them earlier, and I just got rid of another just now.

That face seems too breathtakingly porcelain-perfect to be real! What an angel. Wow, we have some really beautiful children.

Happy Happy birthday, dear Mike!!!! May this be a year of beautiful surprises and perfect moments! Here, you need cake....we all need cake! May your year be magical! xo, Donna

It is my honor to announce the arrival on earth of Via Chicago's newest Wilco fan! He arrived on November 16th, although he wasn't actually due until December 22nd! Happily, Oceanman's little boy is in great shape, as these photos will attest! His name is Parker Townes. Isn't he beautiful? Here are some more photos: One Two Three Four Here are Parker's vital stats: Born: 11-16-06 @ 1:53 p.m. and the rest you'll have to get from Oceanman because I don't know his height or weight! Hugs and congratulations, Ryan and Amy! Welcome to the world, Parker!

Warmest wishes to the Stirratts! May the birth be easy and beautiful, as the child will surely be.