The Click Trilogy
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Don’t make those chocolate treats too cozy in our bed. I am coming back and I expect you to make some space for me. ;)
From: PBCupLover – December 8, 2012 – 5:38 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: That’s My Girl!
Don’t you worry. By the time you return, those PB Cups will be long gone and I will be needing some exercise to work off those calories. Can’t wait to talk with you tonight.
From: Renee Greene – December 8, 2012 – 6:32 PM
To: PBCupLover, Mark Finlay, Ashley Gordon, cassidy
Subject: Daily Digest – Installment 3
Happiness is…the Charles Schulz Museum and lots of vino.
Had an AMAZING day today in Santa Rosa. Don’t know if it was the fact we hit three different wineries beforehand, but our visit to the Charles Schulz Museum was AWESOME. There are all sorts of old comic strips, a re-creation of his office where he drew the funnies and some cool Peanuts-inspired artwork.
They also had a hands-on area where kids and make their own comics. Shelley drew an eight-panel masterpiece about Pig Pen worthy of Penthouse.
Off to dinner and some more wine. Cheers!
From: Ashley Gordon – December 8, 2012 – 6:45 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 3
Wine and Peanuts. Sounds yummy. Again, two more things I’m being denied right now due to breastfeeding. Argh! Continue to enjoy.
From: Renee Greene – December 8, 2012 – 6:49 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 3
I get the wine. But why can’t you have peanuts?
From: PBCupLover – December 8, 2012 – 7:39 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 3
I’ve always loved the Peanuts and thought they were a microcosm of society with all of the archetypes you find today. You know. Charlie is the everyman, Lucy is the power bitch, Schroeder is the tortured artist, Franklin is the token minority, Linus is co-dependent (always dragging that blankie around), etc.
From: Ashley Gordon – December 8, 2012 – 8:02 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 3
Some overzealous mom in our Mommy & Me class said that you shouldn’t have peanuts while you are breastfeeding because you could be contributing to peanut allergies in your children.
From: Renee Greene – December 8, 2012 – 10:15 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 3
Oooh. You are such an intellectual. You even make the funnies more interesting. I guess it was appropriate we hit the museum on our way to Seattle. We learned a bit more about Pig Pen, who was the ultimate grunge. Hopefully that will help Shelley fit into her new Seattle home.
Got to get to bed. Tomorrow is going to be R-O-U-G-H. Driving to Calistoga so Shelley can see Old Faithful. The dirty mind on this young woman is about to get filthy.
Then, we have a full day of driving to Portland. UGH!
From: PBCupLover – December 8, 2012 – 10:15 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 3
Anticipation! Pressure! Eruptions! Hot Magma! Oh my!
From: Renee Greene – December 8, 2012 – 10:18 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 3
LOL!
From: Renee Greene – December 8, 2012 – 10:22 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 3
Oh, Ashley. Overzealous moms? Sounds dreadful. Hang in there! Once you stop breastfeeding, I will take you out for sushi, sake, wine, peanuts and anything else you want.
From: PBCupLover – December 9, 2012 – 8:25 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Inquiring minds want to know…
Okay, here are today’s five questions.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
If you could have chosen your own first name, what would it be?
If you had to lose one of your five senses, which would you give up?
If you could be the current world champion in any sport, what would it be?
If you had to cast an actress to play you in the film version of your life, who would it be? (Like I don’t already know the answer to this one, right?)
Safe driving! I miss you.
From: Ashley Gordon – December 9, 2012 – 11:32 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Funny Story
I know you gals are on the road, but figured you would both totally appreciate this story. Greg and I went to a wedding last night and my parents came over to watch Siobhan. The wedding was at the Fairmont in Santa Monica. We pulled in and I turned to him and said, “What do you say we skip the wedding, get a room…”
His eyes popped wide open. He could hardly believe it. He thought he was going to get lucky. Then I finished “…and take a nap.” Oh, the disappointment on his face! Then, the thought of getting 5-6 hours of uninterrupted sleep occurred to him and the smile returned. Eventually, we realized we couldn’t do it, tempting as it was.
From: Renee Greene – December 9, 2012 – 12:02 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Funny Story
Shelley is driving, so I’m typing in a response for her…“Oh Ashley. You’ve got to give the guy some action. Really!”
And from me…That’s hilarious. Poor guy. And, poor you. Sleep must be in really short supply. As offered, I’m happy to come sleep over and wake up with my sweet angel for her night feeding whenever you want. You know how my sweet angel loves me. Actually, babies and old men always seem to love me. Not sure why, but I’ll take it!
From: Ashley Gordon – December 9, 2012 – 1:32 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Funny Story
Night feeding? You mean night feedingS – with a big, fat “S” at the end. Baby girl does not want to sleep. She just eats and eats. I will definitely take you up on your offer soon.
Greg’s mom slept over a few days ago and took the night feedings. I was able to sleep. But not just any sleep. Drool sleep.
Keep driving safely and talk soon.
From: Renee Greene – December 9, 2012 – 1:45 PM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Funny Story
Drool sleep is the best!
From: Renee Greene – December 9, 2012 – 4:45 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Payin’ at the Pump!
We’re getting punchy. We just wrote a rap song about paying for our gasoline at the pump. It’s called, “Payin’ at the Pump.” I know. Real original. I think this road trip is starting to get to me.
I think Shelley is way “over” this road trip as well. When I posed one of your questions of the day to her – what would she do if she won the lottery – she replied angrily, “Ditch this effing car and fly to Seattle.”
From: PBCupLover – December 9, 2012 – 4:53 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Payin’ at the Pump!
Rap song? When will the video be hitting You Tube? This I HAVE to see.
From: Renee Greene – December 9, 2012 – 4:54 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Payin’ at the Pump!
No video. Trust me. No one wants to see this homegirl belting out her horrific rap tune.
From: PBCupLover – December 9, 2012 – 4:55 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Payin’ at the Pump!
Yeah, I’ve heard you sing. And I can’t imagine what your beat boxing sounds like on top of that!
From: Renee Greene – December 9, 2012 – 4:58 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Payin’ at the Pump!
Ouch! That stings! I thought you liked hearing me sing.
From: PBCupLover – De
cember 9, 2012 – 4:59 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Payin’ at the Pump!
What about “Who sings this song? Well, then let them!” do you not get?
From: Renee Greene – December 9, 2012 – 5:00 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Payin’ at the Pump!
I thought you were joking. Hrmpf! ;) Well, I gotta go. We’re switching drivers and it’s my turn behind the wheel. Call you later. XOXO
From: Renee Greene – December 9, 2012 – 10:52 PM
To: PBCupLover, Mark Finlay, Ashley Gordon, cassidy
Subject: Daily Digest – Installment 4
Exhausted! Drove too long, too far, too late. But we’re in Portland and ready for a fun day tomorrow. Will detail it all. Night night!
From: PBCupLover – December 10, 2012 – 8:28 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Not feeling clever
Exhausted here, too. Up all night trying to balance some spreadsheets that weren’t computing properly. ARGH! Not feeling all that clever today, so here are a few quickie questions for you girls. Have fun today in Portland.
If you could eliminate one thing you do each day in the bathroom, what would it be?
If you were to perform in the circus, what would you do?
If you could be a contestant on any game show, what would it be?
If you could cure any disease, what would it be?
If you had to eliminate one odor from the earth, what would you get rid of?
Not sure I want to know the answers to any of these, especially #5.
From: Renee Greene – December 10, 2012 – 9:52 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: This IS love!
I know it's really love for Shelly. She just got pulled over for speeding outside of Portland and didn't even try to flirt her way out of a ticket.
From: PBCupLover – December 10, 2012 – 9:58 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: This IS love!
That sounds big.
From: Renee Greene – December 10, 2012 – 10:07 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: This IS love!
Enormous! One time, right after college, we were living in West LA. She got pulled over on Mulholland around midnight going some insane speed around the canyon. The officer walked up alongside her car. She rolled down the window, cranked up the music and rocked out to the song while he stood there and waited. When the song was over, she turned the radio down and calmly said, "Well, if you aren't going to ask me out, I figured my night was ruined. I might as well enjoy one last song."
From: PBCupLover – December 10, 2012 – 10:09 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: This IS love!
And that worked?
From: Renee Greene – December 10, 2012 – 10:10 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: This IS love!
Like a charm.
From: PBCupLover – December 10, 2012 – 10:11 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: This IS love!
She is charming.
From: Renee Greene – December 10, 2012 – 10:12 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: This IS love!
The charmingest.
From: PBCupLover – December 10, 2012 – 10:13 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: This IS love!
Charmingest?
From: Renee Greene – December 10, 2012 – 10:15 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: This IS love!
I know. My grammar is not what is should be. I'm tired of being in the car.
From: PBCupLover – December 10, 2012 – 10:17 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: This IS love!
Well, I'm tired of you being in the car, too. Miss you, Babe.
From: Renee Greene – December 10, 2012 – 10:18 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: This IS love!
Miss you, too. XOXO
From: Renee Greene – December 10, 2012 – 6:49 PM
To: PBCupLover, Mark Finlay, Ashley Gordon, cassidy
Subject: Daily Digest – Installment 5
Today we made camp in Portland, Oregon. Topping the list of hilarious attractions on the agenda was America’s largest hat museum with more than 1,000 hats. The place was “brimming” with information. Love the pun? I dare you to top (hat) it.
Second stop of the day was the Bathtub Art Museum which shows all sorts of art in which bathtubs are depicted. Sadly, there were many people on site who were super serious about bathtub art. So much so, it was kind of creepy and made me want to take a shower (not a bath!) upon our return to the hotel.
Finally, we ended up at the Freaky but True Peculiarium and Museum, which is a mixture of all things bizarre. Can’t wait to show you the photos of us posing with disemboweled aliens and a life-size Bigfoot, both of which reminded Shelley of past male conquests. Don’t ask!
All in all, a GREAT day. Tomorrow is our final destination – Seattle.
From: PBCupLover – December 10, 2012 – 7:02 PM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Mark Finlay, Ashley Gordon, cassidy
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 5
I think you’re letting your pun prowess go straight to your head. But it’s beanie a long time since we’ve had a pun off, and you know I find them simply cap-tivating.
From: Mark Finlay – December 10, 2012 – 8:27 PM
To: PBCupLover
Cc: Renee Greene, Ashley Gordon, cassidy
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 5
I’m bowl(er)ed over by your cleverness.
From: Ashley Gordon – December 11, 2012 – 2:25 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Cc: Renee Greene, PBCupLover, cassidy
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 5
I’m not very good at puns, and I’m in the midst of a middle of the night feeding, but here’s a hat joke…One hat says to the other, “You stay here, I’ll go on a head.”
From: PBCupLover – December 11, 2012 – 8:02 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Final questions
Here’s the last set. I bet I know the answers to them all! Enjoy your trip into Seattle. Can’t wait to see you soon, Babe.
If you had to have a personal friend redecorate your house, who would you pick to do it?
If you could do any job in the world for one day, what would it be?
If you had to get a tattoo, where on your body would you get it and what would it be of?
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
If time and effort wasn’t a consideration, what would you eat for breakfast?
From: Renee Greene – December 11, 2012 – 9:12 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Final questions
These are fantastic. You are fantastic. I miss you tons. Thanks for helping to make this week so much fun. And in case you wanted to check your answers against mine…
Ashley! Otherwise, I’d have to hear her criticize why it looks crappy.
Sesame Street puppeteer!
The tiniest dot imaginable on the most hidden spot possible. You know I have a strong aversion to pain.
Compel people to tell the truth, so I would know for certain whether you really think I can’t sing or are just teasing me.
A goat cheese and mushroom omelet, egg bread French toast with an avalanche of powdered sugar and fresh cantaloupe and honeydew melon.
Oooh. I’m hungry! We’re gonna run and get some breakfast now. Call you later.
From: Renee Greene – December 11, 2012 – 9:15 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Cc: PBCupLover, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Daily Digest – Installment 5
@ Ashley: then a shoe said to the hat, “You go on ahead and I’ll follow on foot.” HA! I love t
he silliness. And as for the rest of you, well done! I tip my hat to you all.
From: PBCupLover – December 11, 2012 – 9:20 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Final questions
None of those answers remotely surprised me. In fact, I got all but one right. I figured you would want the ability to fly, due to your irrational fear of planes. Considering you’re flying home tomorrow, I’m confident you are already freaking out. But glad to know I know you well. To set the official record straight, you can’t sing. ;)
From: Renee Greene – December 11, 2012 – 9:21 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Final questions
Can’t sing, huh? Do you want me to move to Seattle, too?
From: PBCupLover – December 11, 2012 – 9:21 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Final questions
Love ya, Babe!
From: Renee Greene – December 11, 2012 – 9:22 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Final questions
I know. Call you later. XOXO
From: Renee Greene – December 11, 2012 – 5:28 PM
To: PBCupLover, Mark Finlay, Ashley Gordon, cassidy
Subject: Final Daily Digest – Shoes, shoes and more shoes
We’ve arrived safely in Seattle and ended the KT3 at Pike Place Market where we saw the mother of all kitsch – the Giant Shoe Museum.
Contrary to my interpretation of “Giant Show Museum,” it’s not a huge collection of shoes. It is a collection of really BIG shoes. Yes, you read correctly. It’s the world’s largest collection of BIG shoes – some of them size 37.