Tag Archives: Victoria

Someone’s Got a Screw Loose…

Posted on October 15, 2011 by polloplayer

I promised you a less-than-perfect-day and we certainly had one this week. I’ll return to the travelogue soon, but first, a real-time update on the Saga of The Foot. Faithful readers will recall that just a little over a year … Continue reading →

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Betting on Casino

Posted on August 17, 2011 by polloplayer

Here’s a photo of Casino, the Hula Hen who is contending with the same “plumbing” issues as Autumn. Casino has clearly already hit the jackpot in that she has Emily as a guardian angel to watch over her. We’ll hope … Continue reading →

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…And they’re off!

Posted on August 7, 2011 by polloplayer

We gathered Wednesday night for two big good-byes: Victoria leaves tonight to start a Masters program at USC. And Daniel and his long-time friend, Hannah (they met when they were 3!) left Thursday morning on a two-week trip across the … Continue reading →

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So much to celebrate!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by polloplayer

Alexandra may be the only person who can claim her birthday was upstaged by chickens. Her birthday was last week and we celebrated with a lovely lunch: Alexandra drove south to celebrate her birthday with a hot-air balloon ride, but … Continue reading →

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Is there a doctor in the house?

Posted on June 4, 2011 by polloplayer

Congrats on your MCAT scores, Victoria!

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Re-wind Pt 3 of 3: They say it’s your birthday!

Posted on June 4, 2011 by polloplayer

Just a run-of-the-mill birthday, or so I thought. As they stack up, they seem less like a collection and more like, well, old age, I guess. I was planning to be happy with the gift of tyrannical tv remote appropriation (anyone up … Continue reading →

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Yes, there will be no Tarty Party

Posted on April 16, 2011 by polloplayer

Poor Soho. For her, it’s just another day. Hey, at least she’s not stressing over a tax deadline, right? As many Polloplayer readers know, we celebrate Soho’s birthday with an every-other-year party. On the alternate years, we make a donation … Continue reading →

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Happy happy!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by polloplayer

Yes, it’s the dead of winter, the East coast is buried beneath snow, Egypt is erupting in worrisome unrest and that pesky hawk continues to swirl overhead in hopes of a taste of chicken tartare. But for the moment, let’s put … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the Arctic!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by polloplayer

It’s that time of year again – cold, cold, cold! Wait a second – that would be EVERY time of the year here in coastal southern CA, wouldn’t it? Winter, high temps in the 60’s; summer, high temps in the 60’s. Summer … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wrap-up

Posted on July 26, 2010 by polloplayer

Just to prove there IS life with two less-than-abled folks running the show, here are some pix from our weekend: We’re starting the “Cloho Club” for anyone who is interested in taking the dogs for a walk. Colleen from Santa … Continue reading →

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