tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post8599522884061194106..comments2007-11-05T22:25:01.595-06:00Rob Rummel-Hudsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15462451435441751837noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-2392146350741644612007-11-05T22:02:00.000-06:002007-11-05T22:02:00.000-06:00Wonderful shot. Apparently there was a Director who thought so too a long time ago. You could not have staged a better shot if you had told Schuyler exactly what to do. Schuyler was a little more excited than Fay Wray but close<BR/><BR/>C<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/2wcc78<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/38g8u8Happy Mama to Threehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01541404878686544476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-84381526361600704082007-11-04T13:20:00.000-06:002007-11-04T13:20:00.000-06:00I agree that picture is awesome, captured the amazement perfectly, glad you had a great trip.<BR/><BR/>I do have to order me a book too.Michaelhttp://slightlymordant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-75532844791285417262007-11-03T00:27:00.000-05:002007-11-03T00:27:00.000-05:00You're not failing miserably. I've been reading you for a long time, and your writing is getting better and better. I'd say you succeeded wonderfully in showing us how wonderful your trip was. Thank you for sharing with us.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08954004825041083313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-75748562744110083222007-10-31T12:34:00.000-05:002007-10-31T12:34:00.000-05:00Mercy Rob<BR/><BR/>That's an amazing picture. Coupled with your writing I can't but tear up. You manipulative guy, you!<BR/><BR/>It sounds like a trip that Schuyler will remember for a long time. Thanks so much for telling us about it.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait for the book to arrive on my doorstep.Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-63478927239123570732007-10-31T09:06:00.000-05:002007-10-31T09:06:00.000-05:00It sounds like you both had a GREAT time. I absolutely love the picture. Amazing!<BR/><BR/>Father/Daughter bonding moments are the BEST! <BR/><BR/>Love the countdown on your sidebar. I'm looking forward to the booka nd can't wait!Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05307060909260097730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-37972919703577284972007-10-30T20:26:00.000-05:002007-10-30T20:26:00.000-05:00The picture said it all. You are raising a traveler.<BR/><BR/>Rob, she is beautiful. I can't believe how grown up she has begun to look.Kathy of the HavinsNesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210693271532303925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-15075021404613106742007-10-30T18:39:00.000-05:002007-10-30T18:39:00.000-05:00That photo of Schuyler is amazing, absolutely alive and real. Good job, no great job!Velma Bolyardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-47928951093067272032007-10-30T14:33:00.000-05:002007-10-30T14:33:00.000-05:00So glad you all had a wonderful trip. As a small-town kid, I frequently react the same way to skyscrapers. I hope Schuyler find things that make her shriek with delight for the whole long rest of her life.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I'm sure your Fancy Pants have already let you know about this (you DO listen to your pants, don't you...?) but the Texas Book Festival is this weekend in Austin. Short trip, nifty city...can you book a gig there on short notice?Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058722514482075560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-54443861304052760862007-10-29T21:39:00.000-05:002007-10-29T21:39:00.000-05:00I don't typically comment here, however I have thought about this post all day - and it was so well written, so eloquent - that I cannot get it out of my head. <BR/><BR/><BR/>The best part about this trip - about all of your time with Schuyler is that you realize how lucky you are to have it - how blessed you are to have such an amazing daughter. I like that about you.Amnesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17676070063021694885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-38646717332236858992007-10-29T15:17:00.000-05:002007-10-29T15:17:00.000-05:00Rob, in words and photos, you have done a stunning job of capturing the significance of this trip--for you, for your girl and for the relationship you share. Unsurprisingly, it seems that Schuyler captured Manhattan as much as Manhattan captured Schuyler. She'll remember this trip forever, Rob. If you need any more proof of that, go back to those moments where Schuyler asked about you and your life. She's caught on very early that you are a person outside of "dad" and that you had a life, a story and a journey before she got here. What a gift to share that with her.<BR/><BR/>And that photo really is the greatest thing ever. What I wouldn't give to have been standing on that streetcorner for that moment.krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03000832911239038894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-75466353685194468852007-10-29T13:54:00.000-05:002007-10-29T13:54:00.000-05:00"I'm trying to explain what this trip meant to me, and to Schuyler, but I'm failing miserably." Uh, no, Rob, you're NOT. I got all choked up reading this. And that picture of Schuyler seeing the ESB? Breathtaking!<BR/><BR/>What a special, special trip. One you both will treasure always.Niksmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-25726779575785937202007-10-29T09:01:00.000-05:002007-10-29T09:01:00.000-05:00"I'm trying to explain what this trip meant to me, and to Schuyler, but I'm failing miserably. And perhaps that's okay. The best parts, the ones I can't explain very well, they belong to us anyway."<BR/><BR/>The best parts don't require an explanation. They just are.<BR/><BR/>Your family is on an incredible journey and we, the readers, are the fortunate ones here to have you share the story with us.Ceedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01425049173398657187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-56926060184718777722007-10-29T08:53:00.000-05:002007-10-29T08:53:00.000-05:00It's my first time to the site. You really are a talented writer (she said, wiping away tears.) I'm looking forward to the books release.Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043030845047809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-39850343910050381762007-10-28T15:54:00.000-05:002007-10-28T15:54:00.000-05:00The best things are the ones that are hard to describe. I think it's our way of keeping them for ourselves. I think that's the way it's supposed to be.Sandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11470479310687358680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-59130773267258109402007-10-28T15:48:00.000-05:002007-10-28T15:48:00.000-05:00This was great. Seeing a city thru a kid's eyes is always fascinating, but you've really captured it. <BR/><BR/>I can't wait for the book to come out.Major Bedheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-76640550320369951532007-10-28T14:41:00.000-05:002007-10-28T14:41:00.000-05:00We are so incredibly fortunate that you share so much of Schuyler with us. This was a beautiful report.Bev Sykeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16794928133704720689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-72105712958509763442007-10-28T14:22:00.000-05:002007-10-28T14:22:00.000-05:00Sometimes, when we don't even know how we can compile the words to do the experience justice..when there really aren't letters and sounds to express the emotions..sometimes then is our best writing. This was a fantastic description, and you not knowing that is truly the reason I read you.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00293144856124041861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-686753199333075402007-10-28T14:18:00.000-05:002007-10-28T14:18:00.000-05:00I totally get how exciting that must have been - for both of you.<BR/><BR/>Travelling with kids offers up a much more interesting perspective of the ordinary.jason_broek@hotmail.comhttp://www.mysontom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-81315172113084308062007-10-28T13:24:00.000-05:002007-10-28T13:24:00.000-05:00You explained everything perfectly.<BR/><BR/>There is no better feeling than seeing life through the eyes of others.<BR/><BR/>Especially when we learn something in the process.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad that you had such a wonderful experience. BOTH of you.rennratthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08258514296905380163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-82371126699989814432007-10-28T11:06:00.000-05:002007-10-28T11:06:00.000-05:00That's a great photo, but then when you get down to the part in the entry that explains its significance, it becomes a masterpiece. <BR/><BR/>So glad you had fun in New York. It does not surprise me at all that you two charmed the pants off the city.Omarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10168076394020215228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-7261058080679075992007-10-28T10:15:00.000-05:002007-10-28T10:15:00.000-05:00Lovely writing, as always, capturing so many great moments. You and Schuyler deserved such a fantastic trip!<BR/><BR/>The Wondertime thing is a great gig! We get that magazine in the mail, so I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled. Congratulations!staceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02095874137455304306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-63541788730346701952007-10-28T09:20:00.000-05:002007-10-28T09:20:00.000-05:00As I read this, all I could do was smile a big, broad, happy smile for you and Schuyler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-20302787423984830792007-10-28T08:15:00.000-05:002007-10-28T08:15:00.000-05:00I think you've set her up to be a traveler.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on a great trip. I love NYC.<BR/><BR/>And it sounded like a memorable bonding experience. That's pretty rare for a father and daughter.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11082031887238694358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22878815.post-28320536889387899522007-10-28T03:27:00.000-05:002007-10-28T03:27:00.000-05:00That picture is awesome. Awesome. <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad to hear the trip went so well.<BR/><BR/>"if I thought this trip was going to be about what Schuyler got out of it, about what she stood to learn from the experience, I was as wrong as I've ever been in my life."<BR/>I only "know" you two through what you write here and I saw that coming a mile away :) Kids...especially ones as cool as Schuyler....are life's best teachers.mel from freak paradehttp://ourfreakparade.comnoreply@blogger.com