Where Have We Been?
Wednesday 30th January 2008
at 03:12am
Ok. Where do I start? It’s Tuesday morning and I haven’t posted since last Friday. We’ve done a ton of things since, I know we have. With the speed our lives are running at the moment though, I’m having trouble recalling it all. Thank goodness for our digital diary, I mean camera and its ability to freeze moments in time. We’d have been totally lost without it.
We spent most of Saturday and Sunday sorting our apartment out. It’s amazing the things you can accumulate in such a short period of time. Going through what needs to stay here, be returned to their rightful owners and gifted to charity is a whole lot tougher than you might think. We even did things like keep envelopes that were sent to us with our “Green Bay” address on it. How cool will it be to look back on that one day?
Even Ben got in on the action when it came time to do the dishes.
We made what may just be my last trip to Copps and enjoyed lunch at Jimmy Johns, proud sponsor of the Green Bay Packers. It was as delicious as it was big. Why did we wait until now to try this place for the first time? That was Saturday. On Sunday we tried Buffalo Wild Wings. I know, we’re eating alot of different things lately. Primarily we’re doing it just to say we’ve given it a go. Plus, Kelly cooks the most amazing, health conscious dinners 6 nights out of seven so we figure we’re allowed to splurge a little in our final week here.
On Sunday night I spoke with Bill and his crew from 95.9 in Boston. Talk about accents, theirs is totally cool! We spoke for ages, it was great fun.
Yesterday (Monday) started with a couple of hours in the studio with Rick and Len of Wisconsin’s Rock Station WAPL. That was kind of sad in the end. I’ve spoken to those guys every Monday morning since we arrived. Signing off and saying goodbye was the end to the only other constant we have had since being here. Regardless of what happened there was always another Packer game only 7 days away. Even with the football over there was always another Monday just around the corner. Our leaving hit home a little harder as I drove back to Green Bay from Appleton as a result.
On the way I took something like 60 photos. I don’t know when I’ll get to drive the 41 again. At least I’ll have the pictures to remind me of the times that I did.
We also did a story with the Gazette that will print tomorrow, Wednesday the 30th January. I hope you all get a chance to see it. It has very little to do with football but everything to do with the good times and experiences we have had here thanks to the people we have (and haven’t) met.
To give the boys a break from the anarchy that has become our home, we went down to the mall for a little yesterday afternoon and they totally loved it. They ran like crazies and climbed like monkeys. I have become Ben’s personal jungle gym which Kel isn’t too keen on. To me though, it’s a sign that spending all of this time with him, and Luc, has been the ultimate pay off. Having them both run over the top of me and giggle till they hiccup, is something that no corporate ladder, fancy promotion or overtime filled pay packet could ever buy.
Last night we had dinner at Fratello’s, thanks to a Christmas gift we had received (thanks Kathy) and stared in amazement of the plane, boat and train hanging from the ceiling. Ben thought it was totally incredible. He kept commenting “but that plane should be outside Mummy”. Once done there we retired home so that Ben could hit the hay and Kelly and I could retire to our sofa and armchair. I’ll explain that later.
As for this morning, it’s suitcase, laundry and “have we got everything” time. Kel has already taken a dozen boxes down to The House of Hope and I’m about to get stuck into what’s left. For some reason, despite our progress, it feels like we’ve barely even started.
I’ll get another update in as soon as I can!
(By the way, Ben is stinging to get on and play at noggin.com and Kel is about ready to throw me out the window if I don’t start helping her with the household jobs. If there are errors here that I didn’t pick up thanks to not proof reading it, pleeze acept mi aplogiese.)
Update, 8pm, Tues the 29th - Wow, there were alot of mistakes. I’m hoping I have just cleared them all up.
Comments
Wed 30th Jan 08
at 05:22am
This is the first time I’ve posted but I have been following all season. What an experience that you have had. What a great family you must have to let you follow your dream. For the first time this year I was able to see the Packers outside the surrounding states, I traveled out New York to visit my brother and see the Packers and Giants play. Definatly no Lambeau there but plenty of Packer fans to go around. Can’t wait for the book, any idea when it will be coming out? Please keep us posted! GO PACK!!!
Wed 30th Jan 08
at 08:50am
GEEZ Wayne, you made me cry again. All of us Packer Backers are sure going to miss you guys. Please keep us posted and have a safe trip back!
Wed 30th Jan 08
at 11:15am
I just realized that next season isn’t going to be nearly as interesting for those of us who don’t go to the game. We won’t have your color commentary to read the following day. If you don’t take up writing, at least occasionally, you’ve missed your calling. Always very interesting and entertaining. Thanks for a great season and againg Good Luck and Godspeed. (What’s Kelly’s Dream of a Lifetime??)
Wed 30th Jan 08
at 12:50pm
Wayne: I live in Madison, Wiscon and have lived vicariously through your posts. Your writing style is completely winsome and it has been a breath of fresh air. I have an idea for a kid’s book you could do also . . . email me and we can chat!!!
Wed 30th Jan 08
at 02:09pm
Wayne & Kelly,
I have been following your story since you arrived in Green Bay. As a native of Green Bay, it was so interesting to hear your stories of everyday life in Wisconsin. Your first time experiences with the snow and cold were very amusing. Even though we didn’t get to the Super Bowl, it was an amazing season from start to finish. I am glad you were able to experience it. I give you so much credit for “Living Your Dream”. Have a safe trip home. Next year won’t be the same without you.
Thu 31st Jan 08
at 04:30am
Wayne I wish we could have met up in Minnesota to do a little tailgating. I think after a season like this though, this has to become yearly for you....or after a couple dark years so we have you to one day guide us to the Super Bowl. May you and your family have a safe trip back.
Thu 31st Jan 08
at 05:01am
Two great articles in the Green Bay Gazette today.
Thu 31st Jan 08
at 06:57am
Have enjoyed reading every entry this season ... as already said, it won’t be the same next year without your entertaining blogs. You’ll be missed by many. Have a safe trip back home and hope you can return soon. The Pack needs you! You definitely have been a good luck charm this year!
Thu 31st Jan 08
at 08:24am
I have followed your story only for the past few months when I heard an interview that you did on a Milwaukee radio station.
I think it is wonderful that you and your family had the chance to come and fulfill your dream.
God bless you on your travels home.
Please keep us updated on the book that you are writing, I can’t wait to read it.
I am sorry that for you the Packers didn’t make it to the Super Bowl. But what a ride it was through this season. None of which we can complain.
Thu 31st Jan 08
at 12:49pm
We were really glad to be able to follow your experience in Green Bay over this season.
You’ve learned the reason why most of us that were born in Green Bay end up staying here when we grow up. There’s just something about Green Bay!
Don’t forget the great things that you’ve got back home “Down Under”, and thanks for being such great ambassadors!
Thu 31st Jan 08
at 01:29pm
You are an inspiration to all of us. I’m looking forward to buying your book. Best wishes!
Mouse Pointers
Thu 31st Jan 08
at 03:12pm
I’m surprised that the packers haven’t offered you a full time job and a residency visa yet 