March 2, 2009
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So Long Pepsi Ted!
Chicago, IL- 19°F -7°CCurrent: Light Snow
Wind: NE at 6 mph
Humidity: 62%Mon
16°F It was 84° F (29° C) here today which is a far cry from the weather back home in the Midwest. My Dad is on his way to Michigan via Chicago, weather permitting, to attend a funeral. Sadly, 2 days ago his twin sister’s boyfriend Ted was plowing several neighbor’s driveways out from a huge winter storm and dropped dead of a heart attack. Ted was a very kind man and treated my aunt so nicely. He worked for the Pepsi company for most of his life. They called him Pepsi Ted. He died doing what he did best, helping other people. He will be missed. Here’s a photo of him from 4 years ago when he visited me in Hollywood. He had never been out of Michigan, and they came the day before the Oscars. We walked the red carpet and they even got to see some celebrities. (Joan Rivers was one of them if I remember correctly, LOL.)
In MemoriamWhen Dad gets to the Iron Mountain, he’ll have this to contend with. This is the front of Steve & MaryLou’s house today!!
Our weather on the other hand was so beautiful that Andy and I took a “nature hike”. Here’s a photo Lisa took of us “on the trail” from up above at the house:
That’s me and Andy in the center with the dogs!
Roxy, Buster, Andy & me on our “nature hike”!
Andy & Mommy
Grandpa @ the grill
Andy & his Great Grandma
My Dad may be in the U.P. but I’m eating pasties in 80 degree weather!
My aunt made us a delicious pasty dinner…one of my all time favorite meals!
And finally, even Democrats can be cool behind the Orange Curtain apparently! I saw this on Jennifer’s Facebook page and it made me laugh out loud:
Comments (14)
I have to admit, California does have an awesome weather! I would trade any day for it. LOL.
my sympathies to your family – hope your dad has a safe trip.
while i whine about my weather, the UP always is worse off then us down here in the tropics. that is a great looking pasty – i envy you that! – along with that weather, of course. peace, Al
Sorry to read about Ted. Looks like you’re having beautiful weather out there though!
That is one awesome looking family. Everyone is smiling in every picture! No wonder you turned out to be such a fantastic person.
Aww im sorry about Ted :(
But omigosh, look at the food. I’d totally pig out on that and like throw up, just to fit more food inside. Gross. But that shows how hungry i am right now after 3 fruit loaf slices lol!
Epic eyes carey EPIC!
I’m sorry for your loss.
I love these photographs, especially the last one- too adorable!
P.S.: Have not had a pasty dinner in YEARS. Made me kind of homesick, in a nice way
I’m sorry to hear about the sad news.
The meal looks filling (not just the size). I’ve never tried pasties before.
@Dezinerdreams - But not so nice earthquakes!
Thanks Jin.
@pukemeister - Thanks I appreciate that.
@wherethefishlives - Spring is right around the corner, don’t worry Sam.
@fickleboy - What a nice thing to say. Thank you!
@Loltothepower - Eyes? Whose? Buster’s one eye?? LOL
@SamsPeeps - Thanks for stopping by…and for the flowers and kind words. Are you from the U.P.?
@CareyGLY - No. I’m a New England girl.
My condolences to your aunt on losing her boyfriend Ted. I didn’t know your dad has a twin sister.
U hv a lovely family, Carey. U look so muchlike ur dad =) Wait a min, did I just spot a Yorkie?!?!?! Omg, its soo so so cute !!!
What a nice post. I’m sorry to hear about Pepsi Ted. I’m glad he had your aunt in his final days. It almost gives me hope that I could still have a special someone in my life, though I’m not sure I have much to offer anymore.
I love the facebook page.
@reckless_eagle - Thanks buddy. Yep, my Dad has a fraternal twin. Are you a twin?
Thanks!!
@Ratinha - Yep, that’s Roxie!
@fratmom - I highly doubt that….and I suspect your family would disagree! Thanks!!