Mr & Mrs Woody under the Dome

Well we left the Mountain ! Last Friday we ventured off Moose Mtn. & headed west for the weekend; our trip started Friday morning at 9:00am as we got in the car & headed south on 91 . Less than 2 hrs later we were having breakfeast at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks Conn. & after my traditional scrambled eggs ( Mrs Woody went for the bagel ) we boarded the " Big Bird ' ( better known as the SWA 747 ) and headed towards the Windy City. And we did hit some turbulance ( Mrs Woody handled it like a trooper ). soon we landed & got our rental in a snap ( Dollar Express Member); it pays to be a high roller!
Got in and headed out on 55 street - all was going smoothly.   They had asked if we needed a map at the Dollar Window; Mrs Woody said ,"yes please"  Big Woody sd.  " No Need - know the Rte by Heart"
So off we started. I asked Mrs Woody if she would send one of the kids a text & she said as soon as we got on 90 east she would ( one takes that 86 miles to South Bend )  Woody again stated something to the effect that,   I could do this in my sleep!               You guessed it after Mrs Woody sent text she looked up & we were indeed on the Indiana Turnpike but Rt 94 not 90.    Woody being Woody -   Wrong Again !!!
But Mrs Woody ( who had gotten that previousley mentioned map) simply and calmly - explained how we would connect to our rt a few miles ahead.   So we got back on course & preceded along our way.
Woody was not going to let anything get in our way of a god time in South Bend. We were making great time - actaully all but erasing time lost for missed turn when Mrs Woody politely suggested that we were in no hurry & perhaps we should slow down a bit. But Big Woody was antsy so we kept on trucking. About 1 hour later sure enough lights were flashing and it was not cuz of construction -  You guessed it  The Woody Mobile was being pulled over ! Hard to believe but Big BuBBa was at my window    " Do you know why I am pulling you over ?"  Well Woody not the sharpest tool in the toolbox but  sd.  "Yes Sir - going too fast" he said what do you have to say - I sd. " Well usually I am a safe driver (a little white lie) but We are from NH & we are trying to get to ND to take a son out to dinner.     He sd. wait here please & he went to get the scoop on Big Woody -      He came back & sd.       " Warning "     Boy was I releaved as I was not doing so well on the 1st hour of this trip. Mrs Woody was again very calme with no " I told you so s or anything"

At this point Big Woody would have been a little flustered had the shoe been on the other foot! But on we went. We went over to Irish Row & saw the Sons new place & low & behold his appartment was in perfect order. We were pretty inpressed , we had a good evening & things were going pretty good untill Mr & Mrs Woody decided to walk from T Blacks to the Stadium for tailgatting before game. During lunch Big Woody realized mistake #3   tickets were back at the Blacks. (2 miles away) Fortunitley T. Black sd. take the Golf cart. While I won't even try and tell the story about the ride; I will leave that to Mrs Woody &/or Jason to translate how Woody navigated the sea of humanity to get us thru but  let me just say that it was Big Woody at his best!!!

As we gave our ticket to the usher and he showed us our seats the picture you see above, we are actaully standing on our seats.  The very LAST row at the top of the stadium; but NOTHING could dampen the spirits of Mr. and Mrs. Woody as they were sharing time alone under the big dome!

As always Mr & Mrs Woody enjoyed their trip away from the Rat Race & Mrs Woody was truely a trooper to put up with Woodys  Foolishness again  !!!  Till next time so goes the life of Mr. and Mrs. Woody.

"Deer Lillie Takes a Bike Ride"

Lillie's first bike ride with Mr. and Mrs. Woody

Lillie had apparently heard to many stories about Papas driving ability as you can see; she was holding on for dear life! Well that was how we started but low and behold as she gained the much needed confidence that each & every-one of Papa's passengers get (on bike or in a vehicle driven by Big Woody ) she relaxed & the fun started! I had ben given special riding instructons by Mrs. Woody for this particular trip; such as stopping at all red lights & stop signs etc. This is the start of the Keene Bike Path. Well within minutes Lillie had gotten completely comfortable with Big Woody Talents not only as a professional bike driver but also as a certified tour guide. She was all smiles within minutes & started kicking ; which might have bothered 99% of drivers but not the "New Woody" we just referred back to chapter #1 in the "Woody Learning To Be Nice Book" and took it in stride! This also toke Mr & Mrs Woody back in time - kinda like a time machine. Back to a time many moons ago when Big Woody parted his hair in the middle & wore a bandana and the Woodys would put the little one on the back of the bike & brings snacks & head out for the afternoon along with Kelly on a long bike ride. So long that we had to bring bungie cords so that when "The Penster fell asleep we could tie her more upright in the seat so as her neck wouldn't snap to much on the bumps! One time we went so far &it was so hot that Kelly finally collaped ( heat exustion ) that we had to stop & find her water & then walk after she recovered enough! Well Lillie's trip was not as long but it was sure enjoyable as she loved being out & about and she seemed fasinated by the experience - as a matter of fact I do believe that she probably has inherited the I luv bike gene along with some others as she seemed to enjoy it just like we were riding to the store at Fork Md or the Penny Candy  Store in Emerald Island or Maine! As a matter of fact we decided in honor of the kids we would stop at the Ye Goodie Shop & get a large non-parrel. And yes Lillie did enjoy that part also. The only part she didn't seem to really like was when it ended! But I told her that because of the Bike Gene she would be doing a lot more of this.  we got to see several dogs & birds and runners & many people going about their daily lives & Lillie seemed to like the exillerating feeling of buzzing along and actually going faster than most animals & people were going! All in all I am not sure if Lillie liked it more or Mr & Mrs Woody liked the experiance or the memories it brought back but in any case it was surely an enjoyable experience for all !  Take a look at her face after she got used to it!

"Black Beauty visits Moose Mtn."

Well it happened oh so suddenly; as most great momments do. Let me explain, I was up in the bedroom, changing for my annual Kurn Hattin business meeting ( deciding on which of my huge selection of dress pants to wear) & handling a real estate call , when I turned to go back to my closet when out the window I saw it just stepping out from the woods unto the lawn ( far corner back yard) between the well cap & the last bird house. Yes you have guessed it;  It was "Black Beauty" no not the horse but in fact an Unbelivable big black bear ! AS soon as I saw it he must have sensed "Big Woody" ; and who knows maybe the woodchucks have been a talkin as there has not been a woody sighting in 6 weeks on the Mtn. but back to the "Main Event" For whatever reason he decided to show off & show Big Woody that there would be no shooting of any kind ( camera or gun ). Big Woody yelled to Mrs Woody ( in school room) & she was able to enjoy the event as well!
A couple of things really stick out vividly from this incounter with " Black Beauty "
1) This bear was the most gorgeous shade of black that you can imagine black as black could be & its coat was shiny, almost alluminating.   and
2) This bear was taking no chances that Big Woody was in a foul mood ( obviously hasn't been keeping up with the blog - Woody trying to be nice )!  or maybe it thought that I was sitting with gun loaded & waiting in the wings!      But back to point #2 - This bear could run - he decided to book it & put on a show. He certainly did as he looked like he was shot from a canon!  Reminded me of the line from - Sugarlands  " Twice The Speed of Life " CD  you know the one about         'all you see is   arses & elbows' ( enough of the racy stuff Lillie might be reading this.   
Horse Racing has a saying " The fastest 2 min in sports  "  while " Black Beauty " certainly reflected that & then some. Well needless to say the heart was a pumpen & Mr & Mrs Woody were treated to something special on the Mtn.     

Closing Thoughts on "The Event"  Just like that day in Sept 1967 when Rico caught the little pop up & the Red Sox     won the pennant     I will remember Sept 22, 2010 when Black Beauty decided to put on a private show for Mr & Mrs Woody in the Thearter known as Moose Mtn.
Who knows what today will bring!
                                                              Ta Ta 4 now,
                                                                                     Big Woody
                                              

"Big Woody - Has Been Wicked Busy"

Just a quick shout out to all the Woody Groupies out there ! I have been hearing some rumblings that some think maybe Mr & Mrs Woody are of vacationing on the coast, or just kicking back on  "The Mountain" but NOT TRUE - things have been going double time on 2 fronts.
#1) The Health Care portion of Woody's life has ramped up to the    AUTO BOND LEVEL (  Which 4 the non car fanatics - means  SUPER FAST ! Could not even begin to explain but lets just say  Woody is on a 1st name basis with ALL personel at  the Keene Medical Emergeny Unit & I do mean all employees. As a matter of fact I received a phone call from a security cop late yesterday afternoon : wandering if everything was alright cuz he hadn't seen me since 10:00 am .
                                                 And Remember Woody the Real Estate Guru  
#2) R. E.    while somehow we managed to put 2 things under contract yesterday & get 2 listings and still find time for a social function at Locust Lane last night! 2 say that Big Woody has been on the "Fast Track" would be an understatement!

                                               But All Is NOt Lost
#3) Mrs. Woody has been there to keep everthing comming up rosses! Even though she has been on the same track   ( differant circumstances ) - BUT ALAS  -  IT IS DATE NIGHT  ON THE MOUNTAIN !!!

               ALL IS WELL             ta ta 4 now !                                 Woody :)

                                            Heard the Sun might come out later today!

Jamie Lou - Better known as "The Winner"

Yes it is offical Jamie has been declared winner of the "Turkey Day Menu" contest.
After much time & deliberation she choose 42 TD passes & the final results were 39.
Jamie easily claimed the title
; some have said she that they feel it was not a fair contest as Jamie had a vested interest in this particular contest ( cuz of her eating habits)  But I say "All is fair in love & war & diet ".
Concrats go out to Jamie & her husband Joshua ( he won't have to hear how close she came to winning)
And dont worry Jams I will be preparring the Vegan Menu myself on those steril countertops!!!


        Big Woody    :)

"Final Choices 4 Menu"

Things are happening on Moose Mountain;  Acorns are afallen fast & furiuos,leaves are changing colors, temperatures are adroppen! Big Woody thinks we are going to have an early winter ( so much for global warming ) ! This means that Turkey Day will be here before 1 knows it. So we will be posting the last of the Dinner Menu items today. Some of the Coniferous Quest have raised the issue that they believe Mr & Mrs Woody are playing favorites with the Vegan side of the menu; so in all fairness we have decided to be flexible ( a traight that has been standard opperating procedure for "Big Woody" ) thus we have added a couple other choices to the main dish . In the spirit of Fairness here we go

                                                                         #3)

                                                                        #4)

                                                                           #5)

Remember only 3 picks to the eventual winner!            Below final 3 Vegan Choices.

                                                                        #4)

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                                                                                 #6)                                                                          

                                                                             

"Contest 4 Turkey Day Menu"

I have decided   ( after much mental deliberation ) 2 go with my 1st instincts and go with a contest using the 1st week of the   " NFL Season "  as our vocal point!  Yes thats correct  " The Season" kicks off   Thursday Night. So take a few minutes & think NFL .  OK that is probably long enough. Here is how we will run it.

   1)  how many TDs will be gotten in               Week #1 - Thru the Air

in other words  the total number of touchdown passes completed by all the teams in the 1st week of the season!
  And even thou this is highly unlikely    in the event of a tie        #2)  the tiebreaker will be how many rushing TDs will be scored by all the teams in week #1

The Winner will be      " Crowned a week from Tuesday "   so break out those calculaters & slide rulers & email  me  asap    
Remember because kickoff is Thursday  Night           get your picks in early !

Ground Rules 4 Picks      #1)  All picks must be sent in Marked  Attention  " Big Woody "
                                      #2) Picks must come into the  moosemountain13@myfairpoint.net address
                                      # 3 All fans of  " the Woody Files" are elligable
                                      #4) One guess per contestant.
                                      #5) picks must be e-mailed before toe makes contact with football on inugerable opening Kickoff  this Thursday Night
                                      #6) All picks are final
                                      #7) You may get help from anyone or anything you would like!
                                      #8) Closest to the correct total wins.

Big Woody says good luck !       Above  one can see how long & serious I  deliberated  over the sellection process of    " The Contest " !!!