Our day in Spencer, NC at the Disney Train

Disney’s A Christmas Carol Train Tour came to Spencer, NC on October 9th and 10th and we got a chance to see it. My boys and I arrived in Spencer on rainy Saturday morning around 11:00 am. The train was parks in front of the North Carolina Transportation Museum in downtown Spencer.

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Ruby’s Funny Reaction

Ruby, our 6-month-old Corgi mix, has the most expressive face and comical reactions. The head turning thing is hilarious!

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Patrick Michael Gallagher

When I talked with mom at the hospital, I asked her about flowers.  She agreed that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Livestrong Foundation.
The following information about my dad’s funeral arrangements is from the L. Harold Poole Funeral Home in Knightdale, NC.
Visitation:
Friday, August 21, 2009
4:00 [...]

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My dad, the fighter

It’s 3:47 am and I just got home.  My dad, Patrick Michael Gallagher, passed away Tuesday night at 11:35 pm at Duke hospital.  He was only 65-years-old.  Dad was admitted this morning after his left lung had collapsed.  From what I understand, this was caused by a growing tumor in the lung which caused the [...]

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Update on my dad

I just got a phone call this morning from my sister that my dad has been admitted to Duke because his back had been hurting him the past few days. I just now got another phone call that dad’s left lung has collapsed on account of fluid building up from possiblepneumonia. The cancer treatment makes his immune system really weak.

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The boys, the dog and I

I had a great day today.  Even though I am tired, all is good.  The Greensboro Gallaghers got a dog.  She’s a 6 month old Corgi mix and her name is Ruby.  The boys call her Ruby Tuesday.  As a result, the Rolling Stones song is always in my head. [...]

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Nintendo DS Lite (Polar White) I’m Selling On eBay

The auction has ended.  I sold the DS Lite!  The buyer chose the Buy It Now option.  Nice!
I am offering up for bid a gently used Nintendo DS Lite on eBay. The color is polar white.  The system is about 1 year old.  I have the original manuals, charger, and the box.  My son is [...]

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The Crazy Father And Unruly Children

Wow. I just got an interesting visit from a neighbor concerning his kids. In order to clear my head, I wanted to make a record of what happened. I have also changed the names where needed, but everything is true. If you live in Reedy Fork Ranch, you probably know these people. Besides the father being a lunatic, another member of the family is missing lots of teeth and the youngest kids are always dirty. I mean they literally look as if they do not bath a regular basis. Here’s the back story. Liam, my 9-year-old, has been having issues with an 11-year-old girl (who we will call Kara) in the neighborhood and her 5-year-old brother (who we will call Anthony). Evidently, Anthony has been picking on Liam, basically being a pest, by calling him names and swinging his coat and book bag at Liam. Liam gets so aggravated at this little 5-year-old brat that he pushes back sometimes, yells, or chases the kid when he gets off the bus. I’ve told Liam to ignore him or tell the bus driver. Liam says he doesn’t want to tell the bus driver because she wouldn’t do anything, but more on that later.

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Ivy Monster!

I’ve got to trim this ivy plant growing on our frontporch! It will be knocking on our door soon!

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My 42nd Birthday

I had a good day.  This morning I enjoyed Eggo Buttermilk Waffles with my two boys.  After taking the boys to school around 7:20 am, I came home and read the newspaper and then read the news on the internet.  At the same time, I enjoyed my prerequisite two cups of coffee with 2 tablespoons [...]

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