Getting To Know Him… Getting To Know All About A Wonderful Blogger.
Friends | Posted by Jannie on 1 December 2009 @ 6:47 AM 132 Comments
hey peeps. blue bunny bloging manigir heer wit a big treet!! my jannie intervued lanse of jungle of life 2 monts ago and iz finaly posting him todae. hoo-woo.
Thanks bb, nice intro!
yoo iz wellkom, my jannie.
now, on wit the shows.
Lance, I’ve admitted I’m not really a songwriting bra-flinging beer-swilling blogger, but actually a former champion Russian mig welder living in a Mongolian hut with 14 cats and this laptop. And YOU? You seem like the nicest super-upbeat guy on the web, but ARE you? WHO are you, really? And, if you’ve been living a double life, here’s your chance to fess up for forgiveness.
Yikes, Jannie — our one cat, Rufus, wouldn’t stand a chance against your 14 feline friends and mig welding equipment!
Am I always upbeat? Hmmm…NO! There was that year the rascally rabbits ate all the veggies out of our garden. And the winter our snowblower quit working. “Upbeat”…well…”upbeat” up and beat it! I stand before you today, and ask for forgiveness. Jannie, I cannot tell a lie (see, there I go, lying!) – I have lived this double life too long. Please, please, Jannie – forgive me…
lanse, my jannie forgivs all yor many many sins. and i sorry i eeted yor veggies and put karrits in your sno blower gas tank wen i was not so mature as now. yes, i konfessing. can you forgiv me? i wil giv you two hours free bloging konsultashins to pay my det to you — a $.40 retale valu!
that’s nice of you bb.
thanks you. i am turnign a new leaf.
So… Lance, if you really are who we all think you are — the wildly successful blogger we all have come to love, devoted father, good husband, hard-working IT guy, basketball coach, triathlete, etc… how do you keep it all together?
Do you know Elmer? He has some glue he makes. Yep, that’s what I use. Once I tried super glue, it’s just too permanent though. That trip to the emergency room was downright scary! Anyway, Elmer and I are now good friends. His glue does wonders, I tell ya, Jannie! Except when it doesn’t. Then…well, it’s all about trying to find some harmony in all of it. Some days, that can be hard. Other days, not so bad. And such is the journey, and one that is so good to be on.
I’m thinking of having the cat start to write some of the posts at “the Jungle”…seems like a fitting place for him, anyway – jungle theme and all. Should free up some of my time so I can swim a little and bike a little.
And, I must come clean…I don’t coach basketball. I think I may have misled you, Jannie. I do coach soccer, though… My kids tell me I’m too nice on the soccer field. I’ll have to work on that…
(i see my jannie had annother blond momint wit thinking yoo in baskitball.)
wow, lanse, yoo are so nise. and i hop roofus will maek a big bloging salliry liek my jannie pays me – i gets 2 dollirs a weeke.
bb, as of today I’m raising you to $2.05!
hoo-woo, now i kan gets my newe icing skates. and a cabbige.
Good for you, bb. Now… back to our esteemed guest!
Speaking of your wildly successful blog, Lance, to what do you attribute its raging success?
I can’t help but read this question, Jannie, and be drawn to the word “raging”. Which makes me think of our summer vacation last year to Idaho, where we went whitewater rafting. And that’s a good place to go in search of this answer too. Life, and blogging, they are like a river. Sometimes we float along, sometimes we get hung up on a rock near the surface, and sometimes we have rapids that take us on a wild ride. So, I’m enjoying the ride – all parts of it – the good and the challenging. Success, I would say, is in the eye of the beholder. For me, success right now is in deeply meaningful conversation. And I attribute any success I have had at reaching this, to the wonderful and caring readers I have. They make all the difference in the world! And I’m so honored to have them visiting me. Like you, Jannie – you’re one of those making a difference in my world!
i liek deep konversashins too! and lettis.
(he is extra-extra nise, this lanse persin. no wunder so many peeps is lieking him so mutch.) And look – a nother picshur… wow!
Thanks so much for your inspiring words, Lance. Speaking of fatherhood, you have 3 beautiful bouncing kids. What’s your parenting philosophy?
Have fun. If I can leave one thing with my kids, it’s that life is what you make it. And having a good amount of fun mixed into each day is a great philosophy for living healthy (in all forms that healthy comes in)
fun is goods! my jannie iz mor sticking in the mud than me, but i teeching she to liten up.
Ahem…
Lance, remember when you camped out at your mailbox with your sleeping bag, some candy bars and a big bag of Cheetos to await the arrival of my 2 CDs you won in that 4-Leaf-Clover Contest? Well, when I tell you I’ve finally mailed those mis-matched socks, Dixie cups and Cheetos I owe you, what will you take out to the mailbox with you this time?
Fall is in the air here in Wisconsin. I’ll still need that sleeping bag (and probably an extra sweatshirt). After that whole baby food fiasco (what was I thinking??) I can tell you unequivicolly (that’s a mighty big word for me!) there will be none of that. I’ll have apples, the kind without worms. Oh, and coffee (I’ll need a long extension cord to keep that machine a brewing). Oh, and maybe an organic Snicker bar or two. And probably some wine. I’ve discovered a wonderful blackberry wine, made right here in the land of cheese. And I suppose it wouldn’t be proper for me not to include some beer and donuts. That should keep me happy for quite a while (should mail delivery be slow)…
lanse, now that my jannie final posting this, yoo mite need a snowing suit and mor than one bottel of wine. my jannie lieks wine a lot too. and beer. and margreetas. and everything.
Okayyyee…
Lance, of all your physical possessions, which one do you prize most? And why?
My wedding ring. It’s a bond to someone very special in my life – my wife Lora. It’s more than that, though. It also reminds me that I’m not alone in this world. Like the wedding ring around my finger, my life is surrounded by people who matter (they become the ring around “me”.). And that’s a pretty great reminder that life isn’t lived in a bubble, that each of us have connections to others, and have those who are connected to us. People who care and matter deeply. I very much feel that ring here, Jannie. And that’s you creating a very special place in this world. And, well…it all beats ring around the collar (that ring’s not quite so good…)
now i iz all verklemps. i needs a momint. i be rite back.
okae. i back.
I’m with bb on the verklemptitude, Lance. How sweet you are.
Okay! Moving right along…
Lance, what are 3 things you really want to do in life before you kick the proverbial bucket and go to your eternal reward?
I kicked a real bucket the other day – now my toe hurts! Hey, I can cross that one off my list now, though. Three more, eh?
- Climb a mountain. What a journey that would be! And I think there’s so much clarity that would come from being “out there”, and having to work with just what you have with you.
- Visit the world. This planet we live on is filled with so many amazing people (take a look in the mirror, Jannie), and getting the first-hand experience of really being in another place is such a powerful thought.
- Write a book. A real, hold-in-your-hands kind of book. If there’s a story I have inside of me, maybe just maybe that’s a story that others want to hear, as well. Hmmm…I’m working on this one as we speak, Jannie. And guess what? It takes discipline! And time! And creativity! And sometimes days turn into weeks – where I put it aside. So – thank you, my friend, for reminding me about what’s really important.
awesim lanse, except for hirting yor toe. i hops you gets all yor dreems. i writting a book too! called “karrits of the werld!”
Yes, just awesome, Lance! Count me in for buying and reviewing your book. We all know it’ll be a super one, since it’ll come from you — an extra wonderful person.
Lance, do you have any challenges in your life right now, and if so, what?
Challenges…we all probably have some we’re dealing with. I’m thinking I should attempt the 100 pushup challenge again. That would be fun and challenging. Hey, there’s that word “challenge”!
i kan do 500 pushing-ups!! and the splitz.
Yes, bb really kan! I mean can.
but moving on again…
Lance, who do you think wrote the book of love? And why?
The book of love, Jannie, is one that I believe is very personal for each of us. So, I happen to think we all write our own “book of love”. It can be so many things, and when we connect with what we deeply love and cherish – in very real ways – that’s us living from our true colors. And what’s in my book, may not be the same as what’s in your book. And that’s more than okay – I think that’s great! Because we’re all our own person, and while I believe very much that love is at our core – what that love means is different. And that’s what makes our world so amazing and wonderful!
heer i go all verklemps agin. annother momints, please.
okae, okae. (i iz a very emoshunul bunny, you iz lerning.)
Lance, you are amazing. And bb, I wouldn’t trade you for any other blogging manager in the world! You do know that, right?
i can gets $2.10 dollirs a weeke???
Work on your spelling and we’ll talk.
And finally, Dear Lance… Kelly, our 8-year-old who says the darnedest things, finds you wonderful too and she has a few questions she wants to ask you, so here goes…
What’s your favorite color?
Blue (maybe you know a bunny that color…)
I have heard of blue bunny. He is nice. But weird.
Do you like llamas?
I DO like llamas, although I’ve never ridden one. I llike that the lletter “L” appears twice to start this word. I don’t know why it does, but it’s kind of fun, don’t you think?
Lles, lli llo llike llat lla llot, Llance! (Translation: Yes, I do like that a lot, Lance.)
Could you live without a computer?
I’ve just had a computer built into my big toe on my right foot. I hope I never lose that toe. Does that answer you question, young Kelly?
I hope it’s not the toe you hit the bucket with?
What would you do if the Internet was down?
Hmmm…by the Internet being down, you mean sad, right? So, if the Internet were sad one day, I’d say we all give it a great big hug! How do we do that, you ask? (you did ask, didn’t you, Kelly?) Hug whatever net you can find! A hairnet. A fishing net. A net used to catch the bad guys in the cartoons. Any kind of net you can find. All the nets in the world, well…I’m pretty sure they are all related to the Inter-net. Yep, that’s it!
So, you mean you would hug your big toe?
Could you live without Cheetos?
I CAN live without Cheetos. I can’t live without all natural peanut butter. The stuff is like candy (messy sticky candy that’s good for me!). Have you ever had a peanut butter fight, Kelly? Ask your Mom! It’s where you get to smear it on each others faces! Fun!!
I sure hope you take a bath after that!
Could you live without coffee?
No, I cannot live without coffee. Some people drink Gatorade for energy. What are THEY thinking?? It’s in the coffee!!
Hey, what if they put the Gatorade in the coffee??!
Do you punch pillows when you’re mad?
No, I actually don’t, Kelly. I pull my hair out. It’s getting thin up there, so I guess I can’t get mad much more!
Well, I think your hair is quite nice, actually.
Do you turn the lamp on when you read?
Lamps have not yet arrived to our part of the world, here in Wisconsin. We use candles. My favorite books to read are picture books – I’m really good at reading picture books!
Well, does the book ever catch on fire?
If you kicked a bucket why would you do it?
Definitely to tip the bucket over, and set the frogs free! We catch frogs and put them in buckets. Then sometimes we each pick a frog and race them across the lawn, cheering them on. Good fun, Kelly. You should tell you Mom you want to do this!
Well, make sure you don’t kick it with your Internet Toe!!!
Does a light bulb appear over your head every time you think of a good idea?
No, it’s more like the flicker from a match. My kids try to blow it out. They know that if I’m having an idea, it might mean change for them. I guess enough change might buy them a candy bar. So, maybe they wouldn’t blow it out, after all!
Well, make sure the flame doesn’t burn your head!
And there we have them — all questions for Lance asked and answered. Unless any reading peeps have additional ones??
Lance you’re a gem, a shining light in the blogosphere. I’m sure we all agree. Thanks so much for being here today. And I hope you will feel free to speak to any comments that come in below.
Blue Bunny… any final words?
my onlee werds iz i am tired and going to bedd. this bloging iz not as eazie as it looks. ober and out.
Ober and out! 
On 1 December 2009 at 7:57 am Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord said,
I had tears in my eyes – first from laughing, and then from Lance’s “ring” comment. My gosh… That was so well conducted (the interview) and full of insight, inspiration and love.
You guys make my heart sing! (And how funny is this: just this morning I woke up remembering the interview Lance conducted with YOU, Jannie. Just this morning. And then I turned on my laptop and found THIS! Can you say “score”?!!!)
Megan “JoyGirl!” Bord´s last blog ..7 Steps for Climbing the Staircase to Joy
On 1 December 2009 at 8:12 am Cheetos, Llamas, and Wine…Oh My! said,
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On 1 December 2009 at 8:23 am Joanna Sutter said,
Fun, fun, fun! Did I mention, what a fun read this was? It was, it was, it was!
On 1 December 2009 at 9:22 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Someone wake blue bunny up! Hey, Lance, you rock all the way up there in Wisconsin. Terrific interview; full of insights, terrific levity, parenting tips, physical therapy, and love and joy and just plain fun. Your family looks wonderful! Yes, that wedding ring gleaming on my left hand reminds me a hundred times a day that
family comes first, that I am so lucky to have a terrific
wife and three lovely daughters. I have not really taken the time to check out your site, Lance-alot, but I am getting closer thanks to this zany and heartfelt interview.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..An Evening In Ljubjlana, Yugoslavia
On 1 December 2009 at 9:39 am Erin Prais-Hintz said,
Lanse (oopes, i mean Lance) is a terrific person. I am so lucky to have become his cyber friend. He has blessed so many lives with his amazing words and his kind and gentle spirit. I always look forward to his posts for inspiration. I am not surprised about his ring comment…he loves Lora very, very much and I can tell even through cyber space that they are a wonderful match made in heaven. Corny but true. You had me laughing and smiling the whole way through Blue Bunny (and Jannie, too!). Enjoy the day! Erin
Erin Prais-Hintz´s last blog ..Inspired by…Hardware Stores
On 1 December 2009 at 10:28 am Chris said,
What a fun interview! Loved BB’s running commentary too. [You're so creative, Jannie! Your mind must operate at Mach 5!] Lance, I like your parenting philosophy and how you view your wedding ring. Wonderful!
Chris´s last blog ..Gus
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On 1 December 2009 at 10:42 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie and Lance .. oh oh Lance .. I am so sorry to see you’ve gone grey after such a cruel gruelling interview .. gosh it must have been so tough. On top of that your banner has gone from the jungle to the snow line and dizzy heights .. I’m seriously worried for you.
Great interview .. and the Afrikaans was almost correct!!
Now comes the anthem .. “Getting to know you …” fortunately you can’t hear my singing .. I’ll leave that to the two of you ..
Love it .. bye for now – Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories
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On 1 December 2009 at 11:15 am Davina said,
Entertainment at it’s best here today – woo hoo! “I kicked a real bucket the other day.” Heh, heh. Funster and the Jungle of Life make a good combo.
Davina´s last blog ..Where Did that Crummy Paddle Go?
On 1 December 2009 at 11:18 am Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie and Lance,
What a combo! I loved the photos and the wedding ring comment is over the top Lance. It’s the best thing you’ve ever written and I’m telling Lora!
Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..7 Steps for Climbing the Staircase to Joy
On 1 December 2009 at 11:28 am Talon said,
What a fun interview and in the midst of the giggles, lots of beauty!
Talon´s last blog ..Averted
On 1 December 2009 at 12:23 pm Jannie said,
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Hi!! Great party, wot!?!?
MEGAN!! Oh, what a super-wonderful cooincidence about you thinking of our first interview, and just moments before you read this. Awesome great energy in the air today.
JOANNA!! yay! One satisfied customer at our humor, whoo-hoo!!
GLENN!! Just tried waking bb, but he’s (she’s?) dead to the world. And a loud snorer, have my earplugs in. Always great to see you here Glenn. Blessings!
ERIN!! Yep, what a friendly find is our lanse, I mean Lance!! How did we all get so lucky?? Thanks so much for popping by.
CHRIS!! You sweetie, yourself, as I have come to know and love you over this past year. My mind — yes, a strange yet harmless place. (Hopefully harmless?)
TRATHLON T-SHIRTS!! yay!!!! Who are you, anyway?? Another of Lance’s 1,000,000 fans, I suppose?!
HILARY!! Such a deep treat and pleasure to have your visit and comment today. Maybe lance will hit the box of L’Oreal as I have? But I doubt it — he’s too much of an all-natural guy. (Love your singing btw, beautiful voice!!)
DAVINA!! I am always so happy to see your shining soul here, you fellow 1964 chick, you! Whoo-hoo. I think Lance and I will have to keep exchanging interviews a few times a year or so, wot??
TESS!! I wonder if Lora has her own blog? Lance has never mentioned. What a guy, eh? (Except for when he beats me as Top Talker over at your place.)
Speaking of which, I want to get over to Bold Land, asap!!
TALON!! Beauty, to which YOU are no stranger. A great beauty that flows from your every comment and post in this cyber land of joy. Thank you for being you, and for letting me crash your blog over a year ago.
WHOO-HOO!!!!!
xoxo
On 1 December 2009 at 12:42 pm Hayden Tompkins said,
Wow, ya’ll are QUICK. Well, either that or a little sauced.
I absolutely love your reference to the book of love. Are you familiar with the song by Peter Gabriel? It’s beautiful, like a musical color blue. (See what I did there?!)
Hayden Tompkins´s last blog ..Defender
On 1 December 2009 at 12:58 pm Patricia said,
I loved this interview and wedding rings must be on the mind Eric Hamm just found his and tweeted about it, my husband found his in the bottom of a potted geranium!
Jannie and Lance plus the team – what an entertaining post with great smiles…
I am left with a question….There are 4 great looking kids and Dad in the River Raft picture….but you only mention 3….is one not bouncy?
Patricia´s last blog ..Believe!
On 1 December 2009 at 1:02 pm Lynn said,
The three of you are so fun! Thanks for the lunchtime smiles.
Lynn´s last blog ..Old friends, the Braves and the White House
On 1 December 2009 at 1:11 pm Karl Staib - Work Happy Now said,
Love the set-up of this blog. Keeps everything moving right along. Great interview with Lance. He is such an eclectic guy that I’m always learning something new.
I never knew Lance was into wine. Blackberry too. That’s cool. Interviews are a great way to shine light on others. I think I need to do more of that on my blog.
On 1 December 2009 at 1:36 pm Lance said,
@MEGAN – Wow, what a coincedence…I’d say this was meant to be today then! Way cool!! Megan, thank YOU! For all of this, and for bringing a big smile to my heart today. Hearts rule!!
@JOANNA – Cool, cool, cool!! Hey, that’s you – and you are making my day spectacular today, Joanna!
@GLENN – It’s those off-the-wall questions from Kelly (oh, and Jannie too!) that bring out the levity. You know, really – I think just being on this site generates more levity and fun! And hey, you are always welcome over at “the jungle”, you are welcome-alot! Zany! I like that word!! In fact, I’m thinking that will be my word for the week (I’ve never had a word for the week before, but now seems like a great time to start!). Keep on loving and enjoying your amazing wife and three beautiful daughters!!
@ERIN – I see you’re taking spelling lessens (ha!) from Blue Bunny! Erin, seeing you here is wonderful! And really – thank YOU for your beautiful words (I’m so lucky to know you!). And don’t Blue Bunny, Jannie, and Kelly all work so well together!
@CHRIS – I’m looking at my ring right now, as I read your comment. Love is a pretty amazing thing, and I’m realizing that more and more every day. The thing I already know: just how creative Jannie is! Thanks much, Chris, for your wonderful comment!
@TRIATHLON T’S – Hey, now that’s just what I need…I bet one of those could make me swim way faster! (I can hope, anyway!!)
@HILARY – Hi Hilary! This was quite the crew I had to *endure*! Aww…the truth is, Jannie and her bunch are all awesome and loved by me! And about the singing – how about if we leave that to the very talented Jannie…I would just scare you away!
@DAVINA – This was so much fun, “playing” with the questions Jannie and Kelly provided! Woohoo!!
TESS – Hey Tess! Kind of like a combo meal from your favorite fast food hangout. Wait! If I’m the french fries, does that mean I’m kind of greasy and live inside a little box??? Okay, skip that whole combo thought I was having… Okay, and if you tell Lora, I wonder…will that earn me some brownie points (if it does, then tell her!!). On the other hand, if she’s hearing it not firsthand, do I lose brownie points (in that case, don’t tell her!!). Okay, I’m so confused. HELP!!!
@TALON – Jannie and her bunch here do well at bringing out the giggle, don’t they! Thanks so much for your comment, Talon!
@PATRICIA – Okay, since wedding rings are on the mind, I tried to set mine on my head (closer to the mind, you know…). It fell off, rolled down the floor and fell into the heating vent. One hour later, and I’ve got it back (whew!). I tell you what, though…I’m sticking with wedding rings on the finger (the RING finger!!). And your husband planted his? And it grew into geraniums? Wow!! Maybe I should try that! Wait…its staying on my finger!! Oh…and that 4th kid, the one in the back left…that’s my wife. She’s only two years younger than me. Why doesn’t anyone call me a kid (hey, can’t you tell I’m the shortest in the picture!!). Although…I’m sure Lora will very much be okay be called a great looking kid!
Lance´s last blog ..Cheetos, Llamas, and Wine…Oh My!
On 1 December 2009 at 1:46 pm Angelia (Texas) said,
Awhh! Jannie, very cute! I loved the interview.
Lance, your words of wisdom resonate, as always. Such a joy to read your spirit. Makes me smile.
Blue Bunny- Your commentary waz koolz.
Kelly-Great questions!
Thanks for a great time!
Angelia (Texas)´s last blog ..Timeless Memories
On 1 December 2009 at 2:25 pm Jannie said,
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HAYDEN!! Sorry, you were in moderation there for a while. See what happens when my blogging manager is sleeping?? All blog hell breaks loose. I’ll be sure to tell Lance you commented. And I am not sure if I know that Peter Gabriel song. I do like his music a lot.
PATRICIA!! My hubby does not wear a wedding ring, but I know he’ is totally mine and vice versa!! As Lance says, Lora is a sweet young kid too. I wonder if she has ever “bounced” — as in working in a bar as a bouncer?
LYNN!! It’s the least we could do for you, with you bringing us such joy every day through your good things happening over there!! Wanna help us with our next round of interview questions??
KARL!! Pick me! Pick me!! I love being asked questions about myself. Would you please? It would be my fun honor to be on your blog. I am totally serious — fire some questions at me!
LANCE!! Our man of the week! You shiny thang, you. See the love you inspire??? Shoot, why did I not nominate you for Best Blog or something?? Next Year!!
ANGELIA!! So great to see you, thanks for poppping in! Yes, Lance is so amazing. And Blue Bunny Is still sleeping but when he wakes up I’ll be sure to tell him how much you enjoyed his kommintarry.
xo
On 1 December 2009 at 3:11 pm Sami - Life, Laughs & Lemmings said,
Now THAT was an interview with a difference! I learnt things about Lance that no other interview yet has uncovered. Like, he’s a bluberry wine drunk who has peanut butter fights and races frogs (when he’s not getting flashed at).
Too much fun Lance, Jannie, Kelly & Blue Bunny! Thanks!
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On 1 December 2009 at 3:23 pm vered | blogger for hire said,
I’ll join the others in saying how much fun (and smiles and laughs) I had reading this. Thanks!
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On 1 December 2009 at 4:19 pm Audra Krell said,
Lance, the ring comment got me too. Wonderful. I love that you love your wife. And I’m guessing that she loves that I love that you love her. Even though she hasn’t met me yet, what woman can’t use a little more love! : ) Thanks Jannie – very fun interview!
On 1 December 2009 at 4:41 pm Paige said,
Wow, what a great interview with a great guy. Jannie you are so lucky to have not one (bb) but two (lil’ Kelly) as back up.
all I can say is wow, what a good show.
Paige´s last blog ..On the homefront
On 1 December 2009 at 6:32 pm Julie said,
Wonderful arrangement, Jannie!
I must say, bb’s terrific and you had great questions, but I admit to liking Kelly’s interviewing accumen the best. She’s a natural! …quick, to the point, with bulls-eye accuracy …letting rip the questions that really pin-point the REAL Lance-man. See, he tries to be all serious-like with the adult questions, but the penetrating kid questions get to the heart of the man, that kid place that doesn’t always have too tight a lid on it. Way to go, Kelly! 
And, Lance? I just LOVE how you encouraged Kelly in a peanut butter fight! Way to go, LANCE! Kids should always remain kids, even if we’re disguised as adults.
Julie´s last blog ..A Different Thanksgiving
On 1 December 2009 at 6:36 pm Evita said,
What do you get when you put Lance and Jannie together? One amazing interview – WOW you guys are both too much!
That was fantastic!
And Lance just for the record I am glad you cleared everyone on the no lamps in your area, and having to use candles. It helps them understand better why here in Canada, we just go to sleep when it is dark, hence my 8pm bedtime. Candles are still hard to come by, never mind lamps
Evita´s last blog ..Evolving Being In Action: Tess Marshall
On 1 December 2009 at 6:43 pm G said,
Wow, that was the most riotous interview I’ve read in quite sometime.
Thanks for the pick me-up.
Oh and the reason why you don’t see the usual schtuff attached to my comment is that I’m doing this from the public library.
On 1 December 2009 at 6:54 pm Thomma Lyn said,
What a delightful interview! You and Lance and Blue Bunny were all fabulous, and you’ve put a huge smile on my face.
And I love Lance’s answer about his wedding ring.
xoxoxo
Thomma Lyn´s last blog ..Veni, Vidi, Vici
On 1 December 2009 at 9:10 pm joaquin said,
i generally would find it hard to trust someone who could live without cheetos – but you present a strong case – i like this guy anyway.
joaquin´s last blog ..Friends,
On 1 December 2009 at 9:21 pm Jannie said,
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SAMI!! Who knew, eh, about Lance and his wine!! What shoule we ask him next?? This WAS so fun! maybe I’ll interview you next — get to know you better too.
VERED!! I am so glad we all got to tickle your funny bone today. I just read the post again and laffed more too. Silly, silly. But sweet too.
AUDRA!! How sweet of you to drop by — Lance has so many fans — as he well should. I love what you say about us women all needing more love. Hope you are getting lots of love too!
PAIGE!! I still think he’s too good to be true! And yeah, what would I do without my in-house blog support system of bb and Kelly?? I think my blog might just fold up and wither away. SO GREAT TO SEE YOU, GIRL!!
JULIE!! Yeah, top arrangement, eh! I think it was all the bells and whistles from both sides of the orchestra that brought out the best in the song. I too thought Lance was stellar in the kid interview. You just gotta know he’s the favorite uncle everywhere he goes! Sweet comment of yours, thanks so much.
EVITA!! Why did I NOT know you are in Canada?! Duh, Jannie. My fellow home and native lander, eh? Cool. Yes, this was a hoot. Fun, fun, fun with blogging and all you sweet wonderful peeps.
G!! Riotous – great description! A jaunty romp. Ai8nt’ bb something?? And what’s going on at that library? They don’t let you sign in under your Google account? What?
THOMMA LYN!! You are about the 10th person (at least,) to comment on Lance’s ring comment. Wasn’t that something!! Ah, getting all verklemps heer agin. Ahhh, what a fun day here today. xoxo to you too!
JOAQUIN!! As usual you crack me up with your wit of brevity yet astounding depth. Gotta love them Cheetos. hmm, hungry again.
xoxo everybody!
On 1 December 2009 at 10:09 pm Lance said,
@HAYDEN – I’m a little sauced…maybe that’s the wine!! The book of love…thanks much Hayden…and your book of love…everything I’ve witnessed, is beautiful… That makes me want to sing, maybe some Peter Gabriel…okay I’m off to the shower. It’s the only place I’m allowed to sing (unlike Jannie who even does it publicly!). {pause for shower} That was fun and refreshing!
@LYNN – Whoa…I think I’m the fourth her. Let’s see – there’s Jannie (1), Blue Bunny (2), and Kelly (3). Shoot, I was this close (can you see how close together my fingers are right now?) to funny. Hey, I’ll take that, though. Lynn, you’ve challenged me to work on my funny side (for the record, my wife says that’s my left side…)…
@KARL – Jannie is one smart Internet maven (I think I’ve now used the word “maven” twice in the last week – wow!). This wine is from the famous Door County in Wisconsin. If you hold up your right hand with palm facing you, to represent Wisconsin, Door county is your thumb. Wow, I think I just gave a geography lesson on Wisconsin! My other favorite wine is a good white wine (I’m rather fond of wines from Washington state). And Karl, I say “go for it”! on the interviews – tons of fun!!
@ANGELIA – I like smiles, and yours is wonderful! I remember seeing it on that video you did – laughter all around! And Jannie and her group of interview specialists made this such a blast! And, shoot…if there was a little wisdom mixed in here that you saw, that makes me even happier. And YOU make me smile!
@SAMI – daf 434dna ffyd. Oh, sorry about that Sami. I had a bunch of peanut butter in my eyes, and couldn’t see what I was typing. Know that those first three words were really sweet and wonderful words about YOU! Even if you can’t read them, you know, right, that I do think you are an amazing “Future Girl”! After all, your already onto Wednesday, and I’m still working through…no…playing through Tuesday. I skipped the wine today, and chose another Wisconsin favorite – milk! The blackberry wine is all gone (who drank it all!!)… And that whole flashing thing…for some reason reminds me of you…oh, that’s right – it’s because of your superb dancing skills! Flashdance!!! Are we still on for a little competition when we meet???
@VERED – Hi Vered! Jannie sure has a way of making smiles appear, doesn’t she! And with her reinforcements today – Blue Bunny and Kelly – this place was filled with fun!!
Lance´s last blog ..Cheetos, Llamas, and Wine…Oh My!
On 1 December 2009 at 11:01 pm Lance said,
@AUDRA – It touches my heart at the meaning so many have seen in the ring comment. I think it really shows the deep connection we all have to love. And speaking of love – I’m positive you have the record for the comment with the most mentions of the word “love”! So, I would say that’s because love is just part of your language, part of your soul. It is, and I know it!
@PAIGE – I like you, Paige!!! (she called me a great guy – woohoo!!) Should our paths ever cross in the offline world, I want you to be my “peanut butter wars” partner. I hope you’re not allergic. Yikes, that wouldn’t be good. If that were the case, then maybe we could race frogs together. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it!! I assure you…it is!
@JULIE – Julie, would you believe that Kelly’s questions really had me sweating. (maybe it was because I was a little too close to the lit match…hmmm…) You are good, Julie! Kelly really had no problem getting that “adult lid” off of me! She IS a natural! Kelly, are you reading this? Take note…everyone loves you around here! Getting back on track, though (sorry, I kind of veered off track a bit, Julie) – here’s to all of us being more kid-like! And a peanut butter fight is a great way to do that!! Messy, but also tasty!! Would you play that game, Julie??
@EVITA – Evita, how do you always manage to do that? Make me feel soooo good!! I think all my Canadian friends are so sweet! Did you know that Jannie is originally from Canada? And I think she’s all sorts of sweet too! I think you all must be sprinkled with sweetness (maybe it’s in the rain!). Okay, now onto this whole lighting “situation”. All of the candle truck come through Wisconsin (where we secretly take most of them!) before getting on boats in Lake Michigan…on their way to Sault Sainte Marie, where they then get distributed into Canada. (I sometimes surprise myself with all sorts of knowledge I never knew I had…or for that matter, that anyone in the world had) So, I guess I’m partly to blame for your lack of candles, being I call Wisconsin home. As I sit here typing this, I have a candle glowing. And I suppose you are already fast asleep, Evita. Sleep is a good thing, though…it keeps you healthy! That’s one I have to work on. I get up way too early, trying to invent my own lamp…
@G – G, that’s a short name. I suppose when you have to fill out those medical forms, the ones with little spaces for all the letters in your name, you never run out of little spaces! Jannie is definitely a riotous one!! And I think that’s very cool that you use the public library. There is so much information in those buildings!
@THOMMA LYN – YOU put a smile on my face! Even your picture here is smiling back at me! And I’m so happy you loved the “wedding ring” answer. It touches on love, don’t you think! And that’s something we all deeply want. Speaking of love…that’s something I’m really feeling here today. And you are a big part of that! Thank YOU!!
@JOAQUIN – I’m now wondering if I can trust myself or not. I didn’t know about the “Cheeto Rule”. I wonder if I would have lied, had I known. See, this is why I can’t trust myself. Wow! I bet you are now really wondering if that “strong case” isn’t so strong after all. Hey, it’s great to meet you, though! That I am sure of!
Lance´s last blog ..Cheetos, Llamas, and Wine…Oh My!
On 1 December 2009 at 11:02 pm Lance said,
BLUE BUNNY,
I’m camped out by the mailbox, and as soon as I receive those mis-matched socks from that someone we both know as “Jannie”…well, I’m sending you some very fine lettis and carrits (and $2.54). Don’t go too crazy the next time Jannie takes you to the grocery store! Really, though, it’s great to converse with you today! I should probably be off now to pick up that snow suit… YOU are the most awesome Blue Bunny I know!
KELLY,
I want you to know (so you don’t worry) that I protect that computerized big toe with a special sock all of it own. And maybe I’ll try the coffee and Gatorade mix. If I start bouncing off the walls, though, I’ll tell ‘em “Kelly made me do it!!”. Of course, the only one listening will be Rufus the cat, and he won’t really care (unless I step on his tail). Oh, and I’ve never lit a book on fire. To be safe, I always soak them in water before reading them. Works like a charm, although the pages get a little wrinkly. I’ve never burned my head, either. Safety first! I wear a flame-retardant swimmers cap (for safety!). Kelly, you are a wonderful kid! Make sure you tell your Mom that I said it was okay to have some extra ice cream tonight! And that you could eat it from a bowl without a spoon! Your Mom is pretty wonderful…I’m sure she’ll go for it!
JANNIE,
It’s an honor to be here today. When we get together, though, I can tell already that we will eat AND drink way too much! That’s okay, though…it will be loads of fun. And “fun” is the theme I LOVE about being here! Jannie, you sure have a way of bringing fun and joy to everything you touch. How do you do that? It really is so, so amazing and wonderful! Like YOU! I have had so much fun with this interview, and with all the comments! And do you know why you see shining light? It’s because of all the light and love you give out – it shines from you and touches others in pretty amazing ways. Like me…I’ve been touched by your love and light – and it’s sweet goodness! Ober and out…
Lance´s last blog ..Cheetos, Llamas, and Wine…Oh My!
On 2 December 2009 at 12:43 am Rose said,
I have one question. who is Lance again? Just joking! Great interview guys.
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On 2 December 2009 at 2:44 am Jeanne said,
Jannie,
You, Lance, Kelly, and BB are totally hilarious and this interview was worth the wait. Your creativity and humor never fail to amaze me. Hysterical!!
Jeanne
Jeanne´s last blog ..Sore But Almost Rosey
On 2 December 2009 at 3:29 am Jewel/Pink Ink said,
Love it! bb, Jannie, Lance what a hoot you are apart and together absolutely hilarious.
I am now hungry for Cheetos!!!
Jewel/Pink Ink´s last blog ..Why Being A Flake Is Good
On 2 December 2009 at 3:49 am Barbara Swafford said,
Hi Jannie, Lance, Kelly and BB,
What a fun and fabulous interview. It was great to see another side of Lance. The questions you asked him Jannie, brought that out.
Great job and kudos to you all.
This was an uplifting and joyous read.
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On 2 December 2009 at 3:51 am Tripping and Reading the Light Fantastic – patriciaswisdom.com said,
[...] Jannie and Lance are making folks chuckle and maybe eat donuts and drink beer? [...]
On 2 December 2009 at 4:52 am SnaggleTooth said,
Very wonderful interview article, Jannie, BB (WAKE-UP!), n Kelly. I especially like the mini-gravitar usage in your text QA dialogue, so we don’t get confusald. Another great post!
Certainly snow is in the air in WI by now. Lance, so very popular with a wonderful Jungle blog- Now a good answerer interviewee, comment answerer, n sentimental ring-wearer too! Such charmed life- reading by candle light n hugging nets.
The keyboard on the Toe-Puter (with the special sock) must be teeny!
Even the comments here are quackin me up today…
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On 2 December 2009 at 5:33 am Zeenat{Positive Provocations} said,
Janni and lance, All this fun…I couldnt stop giggling all through this… Your mr. BB is too much Jannie
Lance LOved the ring answer…so touches a womans heart…
And the best part of this whole interview was your lovely answers to Jannies little Girl. So full of love llamas and coffee. I cant live without coffee either….;)
Loved getting to know you Lance…youre such an amazing person inside out….that is the reason youre the raging success you are.
You positive life energy is infectious.
Lots of love to Jannie and Lance….may you both keep blogging, loving and living with this much enthusiasm always.
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On 2 December 2009 at 6:31 am Jannie said,
..
Good morning!
Good morning!
Such wonderful new kommints — I mean comments!! I’ll be back here later to answer each and every one!
xoxo
Unless Lance is furiously typing at this minute and beating me to these??
Lance
LANSE??
On 2 December 2009 at 8:56 am debbie said,
This was great, as always. You can bring a smile to my face every time.
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On 2 December 2009 at 10:14 am suzen said,
Hi Lance and Jannie!
Well what a HOOT of an interview! Got me laughing first thing this morning! Lance, you don’t need lamps to read – your light shines so brightly already! And Jannie, what can I say? You teach ALL of us about FUN in every post!
Thank you both for a delightful read!
On 2 December 2009 at 10:43 am Heather Kephart said,
Jannie, you and that bunny are so flipping hilarious! I was dying! You truly are one of a kind. And thank GOODNESS. Wonderful interview! Always nice to read about another cat fiend.
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On 2 December 2009 at 11:18 am Jan said,
Stellar interview! Fun, thought-provoking, touching and outright silly. What an all round great guy you are, Lance. Thanks for the great questions, Jannie. I was touched by your wedding ring “story,” Lance. We are kindred this way. I’d say my wedding ring was the most important possession in my life. In fact, I often have dreams that I lose it. I wake up in the night and feel for it. I did lose it once, temporarily, and I broke down and sobbed. Thank God, I found it. Of course, now that I have admitted this, a therapist would probably have a field day with me. Oh, well! I know you know what I mean….Hey, I will see you next week on your blog and the week after that Jannie is at mine. Looking forward to monkey shines and heart melts.
On 2 December 2009 at 11:48 am Jannie said,
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LANCE!! Thanks from bb — when he finally wakes up he’ll be sooooo excited about the $2.54, I’m sure. Probably buy some soks to go wit his icing skates.
LANCE!! Kelly went to bed with peanut butter and ice cream in her hair!!
LANCE!! Dottoes. I mean dittoes, dittotes, dittoes!!
ROSE!! Lance, no longer such an enigma. Exposed for his many wonderful traits and wacky wanderings of wit.
JEANNE!! And your wonderfulness never fails to amaze and astound ME. Dang, I owe you some e-mails too. Can you forgive me???
JEWEL!! Wasn’t this a hoot?? I wish we could do these interviews every day. Maybe we can! Well, at least once a week with different bloggers.
BARBARA!! Uplifting and joyous, yes! That blue bunny just cracks me up. WONDERFUL to “see” you as always!
PATRICIA FANTASTIC LIGHT TRIPPER!! Now, just what are you up to over there in wisdomland?? Myst skip over and see.
SNAG!! Would you believe bb woke up only to go to the john this a.m., then straight back to bed with his stuffed karrit. That bb! This was a riot for me too, so glad we all could share some laffs here.
ZEENAT!! You little sweet pea! You say it all — love, laughter, light and llamas. May you keep blogging too, from that special heart that beats in you to lift us all up.
JANNIE!! Whoo-hoo!!
DEBBIE!! Always so great to see your shining avatar here. And feel your wonderful words in my heart. So glad you got a few smiles!
SUZEN!! I guess bb teeched me goods wit lerning fun. And exactly on Lance — he’s so shiny could read in the pitch darkness of a coal mine.
HEATHER!! You’re a cat fiend too?? Whoo-hoo. Me too. I thought for 42 years maybe I did not like cats but silly moi — how wrong I was. Fun, eh!!?
JAN!! Yes, the week after next I’m at yours, whoo-hoo. Better get a-cracking on those questions you sent. Actually, could you send them again? I think bb lost them. And you’re at Lance’s next week?? COOL beans. Oh, I have never taken my wedding ring off, even when I was all pudgy and swollen with pregnancy and such. So glad you found yours!!! And any therapist who would have a “field day” with you over that ought to get a shrink for him (or her) self.
ober and out.
xoxoxooxoxo
On 2 December 2009 at 12:17 pm Stacey / Create a Balance said,
Very fun interview! Lanse – I’m hearing you say writing your book takes “discipline”. There is that word again. Cheers to stick-to-it-tive-ness and the power of building a system or structure to get us to where we want to be.
On 2 December 2009 at 12:22 pm Dot said,
This really cracked me up! Lance, you’re such a positive, mindful, supportive person that it’s hard to believe. Your answers to Kelly demonstrated what you wrote about bringing fun into your own kids’ lives.
“My wedding ring. It’s a bond to someone very special in my life – my wife Lora. It’s more than that, though. It also reminds me that I’m not alone in this world. Like the wedding ring around my finger, my life is surrounded by people who matter (they become the ring around “me”.).” I was touched and verklempt, too.
Jannie, the interview questions were great, and I LOVE BB! Kelly, your questions were terrific!
Dot´s last blog ..Comment on Full Disclosure by Dot
On 2 December 2009 at 1:53 pm J.D. Meier said,
Beautiful interview Jannie and Lance.
I really like river analogy … sometimes we float, sometimes we get stuck, sometimes we rage
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On 2 December 2009 at 2:21 pm Lance said,
@ROSE – Rose, would you believe I ask myself that very same question…daily!!! Yikes!
@JEANNE – I first planned to hold my breath as we prepared for this interview. Of course, being the slacker that I am, the ball was in my court to answer these very challenging questions. Anyway, I’m glad I didn’t continue to hold my breath, I’m sure I’d be much blue-er that Blue Bunny is by now!
@JEWEL – Hey Jewel! Jannie, Blue Bunny, and Kelly really bring out that the laughs! And speaking of laughs, have you ever laughed while eating cheetos! Whoa! I’m thinking Jimi Hendrix (Purple Haze)…except the haze would be more “Yellow/Orange Haze”. I think Jimi chose the better song title here, don’t you!
@BARBARA – Hi Barbara. As I think I eluded to someplace up above…that “other side” is my left side. And if that’s just being seen here for the first time, I wonder where I’ve been hiding it? Or maybe it’s just been napping. Or maybe it means that I’m now a complete person, after having been here to visit Jannie and her awesome group. In that case, thanks Jannie!!! You’ve made me whole!
@SNAGGLETOOTH – Aren’t those mini gravatars cool? Blue Bunny and Jannie did well! We did have snow on Thanksgiving day…only a little bit though. Wow! That’s not much at all! And that Toe-Puter (what a cool name you’ve invented!) is a prototype. I’m the first ever to have one! The keyboard plugs into my toe to make it work – that’s a little painful. Worth it, though…all in the name of going toward the new frontier. I wonder if I could get a candle implanted into my finger next. Wouldn’t that be cool (or maybe hot!?!?).
@ZEENAT – I could not stop giggling when Jannie sent this to me. She’s pretty silly, isn’t she…well, her and everyone in her family! I really think Kelly should have that peanut butter fight with her Mom (or maybe even with Blue Bunny – although he might become Brown Bunny after that!). And it’s good to touch your heart, wonderful friend…you are part of that ring of my life…and that makes me a very lucky guy!
@DEBBIE – Smiles are pretty great, aren’t they! In fact, I’m looking at the rubber duckie I have sitting by my computer, and even he is smiling back at me! And that makes me smile!
@SUZEN – Hi Suzen! My light shines brightly already! Yikes, Kelly WAS right!! Is my hair on fire??? Is there any hair left??? Okay, I’ll be right back… {pause while I go to put out the flames} Whew! I only lost half of my hair. I’m using magic markese (now I know why it’s called ‘magic’!) to fill in the bare spots…alas I have to use both brown AND grey markers… It’s all good, though…I’m just glad I read this when I did – otherwise it would have all burned off!
@HEATHER – Shucks…I was hoping I could be “flipping hilarious”…no cigar, I guess! Speaking of cigars, do you smoke them? I haven’t in years. I wonder if Jannie does? Maybe on those evenings when she’s having beers and donuts?? Our cat doesn’t smoke them either. We’re a pretty smoke-free house. Well…except for that little fiasco in the oven last week….
@JAN – Stellar comment! Stellar word, really – that word “stellar”! We are kindred spirits, Jan. I sometimes don’t wear my wedding ring, because I don’t want to lose it – my fingers seem to shrink in the winter. Even if I’m not wearing it, though, I know that in my heart…it is still there. And in the end, that’s what really counts. Hey, I’ll join you for the field day – they can have a field day with both of us…or maybe we’ll just drive them crazy…then who’ll need the therapist??? Do you see me waving to you…I’m waving bye for now…and I will see you real soon!!! I can’t wait! And Jannie is visiting you? How cool!!!
@STACEY/CREATE A BALANCE – Stasey! (ha!!) Discipline! Yikes, didn’t we decide we’d avoid that word last time we were together?? I’m not doing too well, am I? Great catch on your part! “Stick-to-it-tive-ness”…now there’s a cool word. Can I do it? I’ll try…and maybe you should check in on me every once in a while, just to make sure I am. Stacey!! (I’m getting excited, here, huh!) The new year is almost here! Are you ready?? I KNOW YOU ARE!!!!
@DOT – I just pinched myself, and it hurt! I believe that I’m at least real! Some days…well, I’m not so sure how positive I am. Like the day the garage door broke and I thought I was locked in the garage. Oops…I forgot about the small walk in door. For many moments, though…positive I was NOT! I do *try*, though, to be fun! And that ring comment has brought a lot of verklempt-edness. I’m happy about that. And I’m happy you are here!
@J.D. MEIER – Thanks much! That trip down the Snake River proved to be very life-affirming. Luckily, we didn’t see any snakes. Hmm…not sure where that name comes from? What I do know, though, is that my time on that river was good for my soul – and good for my life!
Lance´s last blog ..Cheetos, Llamas, and Wine…Oh My!
On 2 December 2009 at 2:34 pm karyn and barks said,
We love the bucket question kelly asked best.
On 2 December 2009 at 2:43 pm Mama Zen said,
Lance has such a beautiful family! Great picture!
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On 2 December 2009 at 5:15 pm G said,
Jannie: I wasn’t sure if things were transferable between two completely different computers and servers, but after I posted, the usual stuff did pop up a-ok, so no harm no foul.
I do the library computer only when I’m really bored or aggravated at home, thus the library is my little sanctuary from the stress of the day.
Lance: Well, it does make things much easier, yes. Atually, I originally started out calling myself “Georgie B” (you might remember that one), but around the spring of ‘09, I switched over to the singular letter. I use it in my e-mails at work, and some of my friends use it in private correspondence with me, so I figured, why not?
G´s last blog ..K-Tel Makes The Best Cheesiest Music Ever!
On 2 December 2009 at 7:22 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie, you just keep raising the bar with your creative genius! You not only entertain in a most unique and lovable way, you inject your Funsterness into even serious stuff.
This “expose” of Lance as a deep, endearing, lovable and funny person is quite the testament to your genius, and the way you embellish the entertainment with the help of Blue Bunny and Kelly is a huge WOW factor — girl, you really rock!
Lance, your responses to all the questions are SO in keeping with the Jannie spirit! Y’all just harmonized beautifully here — how about y’all do a radio talk show? It could change the world
Jeanne´s last blog ..Quiet Time, To Be
On 2 December 2009 at 9:56 pm Jannie said,
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PEEPS!!
STACEY!! I am very curious as to the book Lance is working on. He really has many talents and facets to him. I bet he wins every peanut butter smearing contest.
DOT!! Your words on lance “It’s hard to believe…” echo mine (and all of ours,) exactly as to how great he is. And didn’t he shine with the kid! Glad you had fun with us too.
J.D.!! The river analogy is one I know you could relate to, you of wisdom and deep waters, reminds me a lot of what you insightfully in spire us with on your blog.
LANCE!! You got me all “Ah, shucks,” with your ever kind words and spirit. And your answers to others are so cracking me up to no end. NO END, I tell ya!!!
KARYN AND BARKS!! Why, thanks! I’ll be sure to Kelly that. I laughed so much at the questions that just popped out of her.
MAMA Z!! Aren’t they all as beautiful a bunch of beaming bouncing buddies one can imagine! Great family photo.
G!! We spend a LOT of time at our gorgeous new local library, it’s really more like a home away from home. Free coffee. Cushy chairs. WiFi. Friendly faces.
JEANNE!! Why thank you so kindly for such super-nice words. “Genius” if probably going a little too far, but thanks! It was a hooty-hoot. Is, I mean! Thanks so much for all.
On 2 December 2009 at 10:13 pm Lance said,
@KARYN AND BARKS – One bucket I’m not ready to kick is THE bucket! And I have to protect my toes and all, so I kick lightly… Kelly is quite the question asker isn’t she!
@MAMA ZEN – Why thank you very much!! You should see us when we’ve just rolled out of bed – now there’s a picture! One for the ages! I’ll have to post that sometime (…or maybe not!).
@G – Maybe I should go by L. I betcha Blue Bunny couldn’t misspell that! He (she?) is cute, though! It’s been fun talking to you G!
@JEANNE – If this were the Olympics, Jannie would get the GOLD for bar raising! See…Jannie brings out this side of light-heartedness, it’s really so fun! Radio talk show? What do you think Jannie? You could even play your guitar! I could play…dominoes. I guess that’s hard to see on the radio, though. Hmmm….I’d need something to play…maybe pots and pans. Do you think that would be a hit? I bet it would be in Bulgaria…
Lance´s last blog ..Cheetos, Llamas, and Wine…Oh My!
On 3 December 2009 at 6:18 am Laura Hegfield said,
This was so much fun to read…a good way to start my day! I am mushy and sentimental, and must admit I to became verklempt when the wedding ring and book of love comments came into the interview.
so glad I stopped by this morning!
Laura
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On 3 December 2009 at 9:29 am Glenn Buttkus said,
You find this hilarious, Lance, but when I finally got around to clicking on your name, or putting your URL into Google, the U.S. Government, yes Big Brother hisself, BLOCKED IT! There is something “controversial”, “obscene”, “off-color”, “inappropriate” about JUNGLE OF LIFE. This both pisses me off and makes me giggle. Ignorance reigns supreme yet again. If I have time at home one of these days or nights, I will check out your site, sir.
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On 3 December 2009 at 10:34 am Jeanne said,
JANNIE,
Like the other Jeanne said, you really are a genius! I don’t think she was just saying that to butter you up or something. Of course, I can’t speak for any other Jeannes. This is all conjecture on my part. But you are a genius. So I believe her statement was sincere.
Your wonderfulness never fails to amaze and astound ME either!
Now, on to your begging my forgiveness at owing me emails. I forgive you. See? That was easy! No worries.
OK. I just checked my schedule and I AM available for an interview IF we fit it in between me listening to your CD while blogging and simultaneously writing a letter of recommendation for a friend who is applying to grad school AND me taking turns washing laundry loads, emptying the dishwasher, vacuuming, and fielding phone calls I don’t feel like answering.
I’m sure we could squeeze an interview in somewhere if you like. You just let me know because if there is anyone I’ll spill the beans to, it’s you.
So if you’re looking for someone else to interview, I’m available – because I could use a laugh right now and it’s true what they say… “laughter is the best medicine”.
An interview with you would probably induce rib-pain-belly laughs but the rib pain would be worth it to get the belly laughs. I could use some laughs right now.
You know where to find me!
Jeanne
Jeanne´s last blog ..Shopping from home?
On 3 December 2009 at 11:59 am Jannie said,
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LANCE!! You funny guy, I think we could host other bloggers on our radio show, one a day. And play Monopoly, give the listening audience a play-by-play on our exciting game. ???
LAURA!! I’m so glad you dropped by too!! Yayy. What a great party that just won’t quit. I too am sentimental (not just “mental” as popular opinion suggests) and Lance’s heart touches so many of us.
GLENN!! That is the hootiest hoot because Lance’s blog is one of the sanest kindest gentlest places to be. but I suppose, due to the comments I leave over there, it’s now banned!
JEANNE!! JEANNE!! JEANNE!!
And you are a JEANNE-ee-ous — my Jeanne-ie in a bottle bring light and life and making wishes come true. Hey, we could exchange interview questions!! But not until January 7th, as I have taken on a lot. Well, maybe Jan. 6th at 10:00 I’ll be available. Okay??
now, gotta wake that BB up!
xo
On 3 December 2009 at 1:10 pm Nadia - Happy Lotus said,
Hi Lance and Jannie,
What a fun interview! I am fortunate to be able to call Lance as a friend and it is evident by his answers that he is a genuine dude of dudes.
And Jannie, your wonderful sense of humor shines through as always in this interview.
You both rock!
Nadia – Happy Lotus´s last blog ..When in Doubt: To Be Like John or Jesus? Part One
On 3 December 2009 at 2:16 pm Lance said,
@LAURA – Aww, Laura, thank you! I’m so glad you stopped here today too. I have a funny story about the word “mushy”. When Lora and I were engaged to be married, we were getting invitations to send out for our wedding. Lora gave me one job – to buy “mushy stamps” for the invites. I thought she said “musky stamps”…. (somehow we still got married…she must have been hooked from the get-go!!).
@GLENN – I do have a pretty raucous site. You know, Jannie is a regular visitor…and then I’m there quite a bit too. And there was that time I posted a picture of a naked dog…
@JEANNE – Jannie is loads of wonderful…you pegged her well!
@NADIA – Hi Nadia. You know I am the fortunate one, don’t you? There’s this vast world full of people, and we cross paths…and you like me! Of course, I like you too (big time!). If I’m a dude, would that make you a dudette? I think it has a nice ring to it. Nadia, you are one super wonderful and caring dudette. And it’s so good to see you here today! You rock too!
Lance´s last blog ..RAOKA: Beauty
On 3 December 2009 at 5:43 pm sheila said,
Interesting interview Jannie! I liked when Kelly jumped in. Very cute. Nice job to the both of you! And of course to Lance! Nice to meet him.
sheila´s last blog ..Miscellaneous Musings
On 3 December 2009 at 11:03 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie Bannie Bo Bannie Banana Fanna Fo Fannie,
January it is! I am swamped beyond belief myself. That sounds like a plan, Stan… I mean Jan.
JEANNE-ee-ous
P.S Your visit to my blog where you brought Blue Bunny along was priceless! Especially the alcohol denial. It was BB’s developing spelling that gave it away. Your intermittent singing threw me off a little. You two make quite a team.
Jeanne´s last blog ..Shopping from home?
On 4 December 2009 at 12:03 am Katie West/The Levity Coach said,
Sooooooo…..Okay. It is late Jannie. And of course, cause I have ye old Blogging Addiction, I am on your site at 1155pm AGAIN.
And who do I see at the top of the post! Lance-O-Rama …taking a swig. Looking all George Clooney on us.
FABULOUS interview.I LOVE YOU TWO! And When I have a FLOGGER(fun blogger) conference someday- you are going to be keynote speakers!
Ahem…in all seriousness. You all rock. and my world is better because of you both. To know that there are people like you out there—-just makes my day.
And btw is bb for hire as a virtual assistant?
Word up.
Katie
Katie West/The Levity Coach´s last blog ..Monday Goodness: Daily Levity Video
On 4 December 2009 at 6:44 am ghabuntu said,
Phew! Glad the interview is over for Lance. I could see how he was sweating being grilled by blue bunny. Lol. Thanks Jannie, you always make my day.
On 4 December 2009 at 9:27 am Lance said,
@SHEILA – I would say that Jannie makes life interesting…not just interviews! And when Kelly jumped in, and you didn’t see it here – but she said “boo” when she did. Well…let’s just say that a change of clothes was necessary. Sheesh! My wife does that to me too! (is there a sign on my back that says “scare me”???). And it is very nice to meet you too, Sheila. What a fun place to be, here in Jannie-land!! And Kelly-land! And BB-Land!
@JEANNE – Hi again Jeanne!
@KATIE – Captain Katie Roo! George Clooney?? I’m taking that as a compliment! In fact, as soon as I finish typing this comment – I’m packing my bags and moving to Beverly (Hills, that is). The next time you see me, I’ll be starring in the next great action movie! (or in jail because I was stalking Mr. Clooney!?!?) Wait! I’m not moving after all. I get to do a keynote at the premiere FLOGGER event (and with Jannie!!). Jannie – I’ve got a new song for you – it will start like this: “Come FLOG away, come FLOG away, come FLOG away with me…”. It’s all in the interpretation right?? Whoa! Okay, we all know what it means! In fact – Ms. Katie – if I’m not mistaken, you made sure the world knows by adding it to Wikipedia! So there, world! Love right back at you Katie! And to you too, Jannie – to you and your whole posse! Happy sleeping in there somewhere…Katie!
@GHABUNTU – Hi there Ghabuntu. You have a very unique name! Yes, Blue Bunny was challenging – and I was sweating. I suppose a shower would be good. I’ll be right back. {pause for shower} Do I smell better now? Yellow rubber duckies says I do! Woohoo!!
Lance´s last blog ..RAOKA: Beauty
On 4 December 2009 at 9:27 am Lance said,
JANNIE,
We had our first snowfall of the season last night. I made a snow angel…and then I named her Jannie…
Lance´s last blog ..RAOKA: Beauty
On 4 December 2009 at 12:31 pm Jannie said,
…
Well, I should know to get up with the first rooster to beat that Lance character here (or to any blog.)
NADIA!! The dude of dudes, that’s him! Seriously, I still dont’ know how he manages to keep so much on the go and do it so well. You’re in NY, right? Maybe we can all meet in Central park for a Levity laffing session next summer??
LANCE!! There you are shining again!
SHEILA!! I was working on the question list, Kelly asked me what I was doing, and voila! She jumped right in to add her own flair and fun. Glad you enjoyed it too!!
JEANNE!! BB wants to get his own Wordpress blog but his salliry wouldn’t quite cover the monthly fee and his cabbage quests. So, he’s probably going to go with a Blogger blog, maybe funnybluebunny.blogspot.com
KATIE!! Ye Olde Blogging Addiction gets so much easier to deal with in time, actually becomes more of a Blogging Super-Hobby after a while, very easy to speed read blogs and handle all the fun it entails. Key note flogging speaker?? You bet!! Yes, BB hires himself out for just twenty cents an hour!
Ghbuntu!! Did you see a thin line of perspiration break on Lance’s dewy forehead??
Yet, he persevered and ended up cool as a cucumber while maintaining his informative and dashing tone.
LANCE!! Did you guys seriously add that to Wikipedia? Tess mentioned something at the end of the summer but I thought it was all a big joke. And how did you know I’m a huge huge Sinatra fan?? And another shower, wow, you Mr Kleen!
LANCE AGAIN!!!!!!! Ahhh, a snow angel named Jannie, mine are usually all little devils in disguise. And guess what??? A dusting to an inch of snow if forecast for here today!!! Whoo-hoo. Kelly will be thrilled if it happens, we last had the white wonder here 2 or 3 years ago.
ober and out.
Now to see if Davina has a new poem up!
xo
On 4 December 2009 at 1:04 pm Sara said,
Jannie — This interview was fun. You cajoled a side of Lance out that was entertaining as well informative. You always ask interesting questions. I liked the one about physical possessions and liked Lance’s response:~)
I alsoloved the opening picture, bb’s comments and Kelly’s questions!
To Lance — You did a great job with this interview. It’s not easy keeping up with Jannie, bb, and Kelly all in one interview…but you held your own very well:~)
Sara´s last blog ..Sitting Empty on the Beach
On 4 December 2009 at 2:18 pm Lance said,
@JANNIE – Yes! Katie is officially part of Wikipedia…you know, just to set the definition straight…wouldn’t want to confuse this with any other definitions… (so that puts us with greatness, Jannie – we’re hanging out with one of those amazing people who define words)(would that make Katie a definerer…which of course, there is no one finerer that her to be a definerer)
@JANNIE AGAIN – What? Oh…you answered before you let me guess! Now my turn. Guess what? We could each make atomic snow ball launchers and have a snowball fight all the way across the country! I’ve been working on mine all night, and I think I’ve perfected it. Fire! {oops…it hit the cat!} Back to the drawing board…
@SARA – Hi Sara! I didn’t know I could be entertaining and informative all at the same time – look what Jannie has discovered in me! And yes, Jannie and her staff of questioneers kept me on my toes. And now my toes hurt (especially that one with the computer built into it!). So, I’m coming off my toes…I’ll probably never keep up with Jannie again… (Jannie, wait for me!!!)
Lance´s last blog ..RAOKA: Beauty
On 4 December 2009 at 3:37 pm Cookie said,
Great interview. LOL @ Elmer! I’m going to check out Lance’s blow next.
On 5 December 2009 at 7:47 am Jannie said,
…
SARA!! Yes, it took a lot of cajoling but Lance came through as I hoped he would.
What?? It’s
not easy keeping up with ME?? It’s not easy keeping up with all YOU WONDERFUL PEEPS!!! So there.
LANCE!!! I sure hope you’re having a super-dooper great snow day? We only got a few flakes yesterday, quite disappointing, but maybe we’ll get to see a bit of the white stuff here yet this season. THANK you from the bottom of my tippy-top heart for the most fabulous interview and post EVER! And triple those sentiments, ad infinitum.
COOKIE!! I love cookies, of course, in case I forgot to tel you that. You’ll love Lance’s “Sunday Thought For The Day” posts, the quotes over there just keep getting better and better. And of course, his other posts are filled with inspiration and Cheetos too. Have a great day!!!
On 5 December 2009 at 11:40 am Lance said,
@COOKIE – I laughed at Elmer too. He didn’t laugh back. It hurt my feelings at first…until I thought…hmmm….pictures on glue bottles can not laugh. Maybe I should stay away from the glue??
@JANNIE – Wow, you are here a lot! Almost as much as me. It’s like you think you own this place or something! Oh, you do own it!! We just had a little snow – it’s still white out, and my Jannie snow angel is still there! Pretty sweet!! Just like the real Jannie! This has been so fun, hanging out here with you! Happy December 5th Day! A most wonderful day…because I am here with YOU!
Lance´s last blog ..RAOKA: Beauty
On 5 December 2009 at 1:43 pm Jannie said,
…
LANCE!! I must say this joint project post has kept me on my toes with answering kommints in a much more timely manner than my usual beer-soaked lackadaisical fashion. Thanks for the motivation! Ahhh again, on the snow angel’s name. But Kelly is wondering if you did one in her name?? And is there one called BB too??
Thanks for ALL, Lance!!
On 5 December 2009 at 6:27 pm Lance said,
JANNIE,
How did I forget to mention that? Maybe I was so busy getting that extra Elmer’s out of my right ear. And why did I put it in there in the first place?? Hmmm…I think it was because I thought I saw a brain cell trying to sneak out of that ear (and I really can’t afford to lose any more). Anyway…I’m getting sidetracked.
Here’s the news for Kelly: I had my son wear a dress (to look more like a girl) (I probably failed to mention that I did this too when I made the Jannie angel…) and we have a little angel right beside the Jannie angel. And we named her…KELLY!! (with the exclamation marks!). Rufus the cat played along too (much to his chagrin) and made a cat-ish looking angel bunny (named BB for short because the cat had a hard time writing in the snow). So there you have it – a whole set of angels right outside our back door!
I’m thinking a beer-soaked donut is sounding pretty tasty right about now…
(…and those THANKS…I’m sending them right back to you, awesome friend!)
Lance´s last blog ..RAOKA: Beauty
On 6 December 2009 at 2:16 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Please let me know when BB gets his/her Blogger blog. I checked the domain name you mentioned and it is available.
Perhaps blogging will improve BB’s spelling. Does he/she have a dictionary yet? I told him/her to get one from you. Did you deliver the goods?
Jeanne
Jeanne´s last blog ..Scam Busters
On 7 December 2009 at 6:54 pm Jannie said,
…
jannie iz here komminting, even tho it may seem liek this is blue bunny.
LANCE!! Just as long as you’re not sniffing that glue, you feel free to do with it what you may. Did you know Jimmy Buffet had a water bed filled up with Elmer’s Glue, or so one of his songs said.
evvrybuttee heer thankings yoo. sooo mutch!!
Beer-soaked donuts sound not too bad. Kinda.
toodle-oo.
On 10 December 2009 at 2:13 pm Jason of Kim & Jason said,
Ok, so I’ve met Lance, and he IS as nice in person as he seems online.
I think he might be a cyborg of some sort.
Jason of Kim & Jason´s last blog ..What I Thought About While Shoveling Snow
On 10 December 2009 at 3:11 pm Jannie said,
…
OOOO YOU MET HIM!?!?!? Ahh, did you get his autograph? And his fingerprints?? Or his borg imprint??
Too much sillifun, guys.
xoxoxo
On 10 December 2009 at 7:37 pm Lance said,
JASON – We’ve met??? Oh, that’s right – you laughed at me! No, no – it was with me, wasn’t it! That’s right! And mighty fun!! Just like the rest of your awesome family! And…a cyborg? I’m gonna check it out – there must be a cyborg lab around here someplace where I can be tested, right? I thought I heard there was a testing facility near Bong Recreation Area… Okay, I’m packing me a bag and headed down there… See you around, Jason! And…watch out for wombats…
JANNIE – That Jason character probably did get my fingerprints…from that cup of chocolate milk. We were together supporting the CCAW (Chocolate Cows Across Wisconsin) Organization. Really a great group, and both Jason and I are proud to be associated with them (well…at least I am)…
Lance´s last blog ..Frank and Me: A Legacy of Mentoring (Giveaway Post)
On 11 December 2009 at 7:27 pm Liara Covert said,
The spiritual reality that is you cannot be seen by physical eyes. The real you is felt and experienced. This funny interview reminds everyone that labels are not what they are. You may identify with your animals and food preferences or dream of living in a remote place, and you are doing this every moment as well as doing nothing at all. This is your holodeck of life. Beam yourself wherever and however it feels right.
Liara Covert´s last blog ..What do you reject?
On 12 December 2009 at 12:00 am Jannie said,
…
LANCE!! I have an alien testing lab in my oven. Jump right in!
LIARA!! Holodeck, ooo, I like that! Maybe they could add that to Twitter, you know like Tweetdeck, there could be the holodeck part, we float around and in and out of our buddies’ realms. Heaven knows, they’ve got everything under the sun and moon invented for Twitter. Now, hollow deck is something entirely different. If you’re on a ship you might fall through a hollow deck – so watch out for that.
xoxoxo
On 17 December 2009 at 4:50 pm kelly said,
mum i love you so much yur awesome!!!
i luv this post!!!
<—
On 17 December 2009 at 4:56 pm kelly said,
little things
On 17 December 2009 at 5:04 pm kelly said,
On 17 December 2009 at 5:05 pm kelly said,
On 17 December 2009 at 5:07 pm kelly said,
<— giant monsterD:
On 17 December 2009 at 5:08 pm kelly said,
<— i got a gravatar!
On 17 December 2009 at 5:09 pm kelly said,
i im kelly as you can see..
On 17 December 2009 at 5:10 pm kelly said,
…i know a hidin icon it is
On 17 December 2009 at 5:12 pm kelly said,
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On 17 December 2009 at 5:12 pm kelly said,
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On 17 December 2009 at 5:14 pm Jannie said,
…
KELLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are you doing??? Wanna go home and eat a candy cane?
(We are a the library, for the information of those wondering.)
On 17 December 2009 at 5:17 pm kelly said,
rawr!i not kelly i a spikey dued!
On 17 December 2009 at 5:17 pm kelly said,
(and devil)
On 17 December 2009 at 5:19 pm kelly said,
rawr!rawr!rawr!!!>:(
On 17 December 2009 at 5:23 pm kelly said,
rawr!is iNVadInG Yur BlOG
On 17 December 2009 at 5:25 pm kelly said,
hehe.
On 17 December 2009 at 5:31 pm kelly said,
im back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 17 December 2009 at 5:31 pm kelly said,
preteh cool huh?
On 17 December 2009 at 5:46 pm kelly said,
so santa for chrismas i made up a song cald wat i want for chrismas(p.s. this is really wat i want for chrismas) “on the first day of chismas my true luv gave to me a beebee gun with beebees on the second day of chrismas 2 sords and a beebee gun with beebees on the 3rd day of chrismas my true love gave to me 3 devil staffs 2sords and a beebee gun with beebees”sorry couldent finish singing throut hurts bye!
On 17 December 2009 at 5:47 pm kelly said,
do you like it?
On 17 December 2009 at 5:50 pm kelly said,
i like unyuns
On 17 December 2009 at 7:52 pm kelly said,
rawr rawr rawr!!!!!!!!!!!!! i back !!!!!!!!
hey doods i know a secret i wont tell you cuz its a secret
thats the secret part about it!
On 17 December 2009 at 7:54 pm kelly said,
ok iwil show you teh secret to morrroh!!!
On 17 December 2009 at 8:04 pm kelly said,
is dued who smelss like a glump of cottege csheeese
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RAWR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!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On 17 December 2009 at 8:06 pm kelly said,
(p.s. evry this i say is just the spikey dued)
this is kelly
On 17 December 2009 at 8:07 pm kelly said,
yo yo yo yo yo yo
On 17 December 2009 at 8:09 pm kelly said,
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( _____ )
On 17 December 2009 at 8:10 pm kelly said,
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On 17 December 2009 at 8:14 pm kelly said,
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On 17 December 2009 at 8:18 pm Jannie said,
…
My my, Kelly…
You certainly are having fun with your new spikey dude gravatar,aren’t you??
Great having you here!!!!!!
On 17 December 2009 at 8:18 pm kelly said,
Y
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On 17 December 2009 at 8:21 pm kelly said,
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On 17 December 2009 at 8:22 pm kelly said,
hi im kelly sup my dood is werid but cool in his own ways…
On 17 December 2009 at 8:24 pm kelly said,
these are things you dont usealally find…
On 17 December 2009 at 9:11 pm Jannie said,
Oh boy — does Kelly love her new commenting status!
But that’s great. It’s a wonderful age to live in, with this technology.
On 17 December 2009 at 9:37 pm Lance said,
KELLY,
You are scaring me!! {pause while I run away} Okay, I’m back, I ran outside and into a big pile of snow. No shoes…my feet are freezing now! Thanks Kelly! Thanks a lot!! I still luv your questions and “chiming in” in this post… Your spikey dude monster gravatar is … well … frightening! Somehow, I’ll stick around, though. Perhaps it’s because of the cottage cheese. Be well, Kelly, and keep your Mom hoppin’!!
JANNIE,
What a brilliant new commenter you have working at the blue bunny resort (where all blue bunny’s can rest and drink tea all day).
Lance´s last blog ..The Upside of Life (And Holiday Celebration!)
On 18 December 2009 at 8:16 am Jannie said,
…
LANCE!!!
Ain’t she something!!! Wants to get her own blog too, I said okay as long as it’s for invitation only readers.
I’ll tell her you commented and I’m sure she’ll respond to you!!
xo
On 18 December 2009 at 8:36 am kelly said,
hey lance spikeh dood speaking i know a secret icon!
like
and 
but cooler!!!its 
!!!
hey do you like burgers? i do! and unyuns!!!
On 18 December 2009 at 8:38 am kelly said,
lance i also know an arrow its <—!!!
do you know how? i tells you later!!!!!!!!!
On 18 December 2009 at 12:11 pm Lance said,
KELLY,
You! Are funny!!
And I do like burgers and onion. Guess what, though? My daughter…she doesn’t like onions at all! Weird, huh?
Nice arrow…I may have to use that some day!
And what a sweet poem you shared with your parents.
Lance´s last blog ..The Upside of Life (And Holiday Celebration!)
On 18 December 2009 at 12:23 pm kelly said,
lance,ican try to make a bow for the arroh lance!watch
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didnt turn out as i hoped…
On 18 December 2009 at 12:25 pm kelly said,
and lance do you want to know how i make
and <—-?
On 18 December 2009 at 12:33 pm kelly said,
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|| O O ||
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On 18 December 2009 at 1:55 pm Kelly said,
Heyis spicheh dooed lalalalalalalalalalalalala hi
On 18 December 2009 at 1:57 pm Kelly said,
On 18 December 2009 at 4:07 pm Lance said,
Kelly,
Say “hi” to spikey dude for me!
And I like your bow. It kind of looks like a backwards B. Big B little b, what begins with b? Backwards Billy’s big ol’ bow…that begins with B!
Lance´s last blog ..The Upside of Life (And Holiday Celebration!)
On 19 December 2009 at 11:29 am kelly said,
hi i just got a new blog!mom i love this post it was fun to be in it xo kelly
On 19 December 2009 at 11:31 am kelly said,
by the way you nose is pretty!
/ \
(O O)
kelly´s last blog ..GRAND OPENING!!
On 19 December 2009 at 11:32 am kelly said,
happy chubby hug fun noodle time to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kelly´s last blog ..GRAND OPENING!!
On 19 December 2009 at 9:39 pm Lance said,
Hey Kelly,
It was bunches of fun to have your questions and fun remarks!
You like my nose?? I may paint it red this week, to support Rudolph (you know, so he doesn’t feel bad at all about his nose – which I think he has the coolest nose of all!)
Catch! (I just threw a snowball your way) Of course, when it gets to you, it will probably be water (like a mini rain shower!)
Lance´s last blog ..The Upside of Life (And Holiday Celebration!)