It's a boy!

Subject: It's a boy!
From: Max
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 01:55 PM

It's a Boy!

Bodhi Sky Spiegel-Zink was born Nov. 8, 2006 at 12:07pm at 8lbs, 15oz & 21 inches. Our family is now complete. Everyone is healthy and happy and the delivery went off without a hitch. Emily is doing great, Lily and Alexis are thrilled, and Papa is proud.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: mg
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 01:57 PM

Hooray. Congratulations to all. mg

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Cllr
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 01:57 PM

grats cllr

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 01:58 PM

Congratulations Max. So glad everything went well. Will we get pictures soon? (please!)

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: MMario
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:00 PM

Congratulations to all! Can he do an F-chord yet?

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: alanabit
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:00 PM

Congratulations Max. It's the best news a man (or woman) can have when a healthy child arrives.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:02 PM

Congratulations, Max! Is there anything you need from some of us local folks? Food?

Dan Schatz

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:03 PM

Well done and congrats Max!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Max
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:03 PM

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: MMario
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:06 PM

Thanks for the pictures, Max!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: SylviaN
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:08 PM

Look like he's got musician's hands to me, and he's started singing already, well, he will be, once he uses the same vocal mechanisms in a more controlled way!!

Congratulations Max.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Wesley S
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:10 PM

Great news.

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From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:11 PM

He's gorgeous!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:13 PM

So which model banjo are you getting him Max ??

Congrats to you all .

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: catspaw49
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:15 PM

Ah well damn! I was about to get a pool going..........You realize this has undoubtedly cost me money don't you? Say.....Any chance you could just shove him back in there for a day or two?.......... No....I guess maybe that would be asking too much. But maybe you could think about it huh?........ No.....that's okay......I'll write it off as a loss.................

I imagine the lad is in need of some Ohio State gear isn't he? How about I send him some Buckeyes? Make ya' proud it would Max! You could brag all around that, "My newborn boy has got some really big nuts!" Then again, maybe just a T-Shirt..........

Congrats from Karen and I to the both of you and I'm sure you know your kids have more Gramps and Grannies and Aunts and Uncles then you could shake a stick at...if that's your idea of a good time.

Ol' Spaw sends big hugs to both the lucky parents........uh, you are one of the parents aren't you? Yeah.....Sure.....Of course.......So BIG HUGS and the warmest of good wishes from Karen and I.

Spaw

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: ClaireBear
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:19 PM

This is splendid news that makes an already wonderful morning complete. Hearty congratulations coming your way -- and wishes of much blissful rest, because from the size of Bodhi's vocal cavity, it looks like you might not otherwise be sleeping much for awhile.

Claire

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:26 PM

Bodhi Spiegel-Zink!!!!!! I can't wait to see that name on a CD cover! Welcome to the family, young lad. You will find you have many Auntie's and Uncle's. None so special as big ole Uncle Mick. I fully expect you and Goober Schatz to form a band and invite me to sing with you sometime. Just remember, buddy, no one snuggles like Uncle Mick. I will be by in a week or so to change a diaper, and do a little spoilin'. Watch out for MMario!! He is a big man, but his hugs are definitely those of an amateur. For the real deal, hold out for an Uncle Mick hug.

Great job, guys!! It just keeps getting better and better around here.

Love to all,

Mick

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: catspaw49
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:33 PM

Uncle Mick is full of diaper debris!   His "manhood" has fizzled and shriveled like a 7 year old spud. Trust Ol' Spaw on this. Matter of fact I'll put the whole sad and pathetic tale into a thread for your future reference. His hugs just ain't what they used to be, and neither are some of his other functions.

Ol' Spaw give "Good Hug, you betcha'"

Spaw

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: MMario
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:37 PM

!!!! *sputter* !!!!

Bodhi - so as not to mar your natal day with discord, I shall just say your aged and decrepit Uncle Mick obviously wouldn't know good hug even *if* he was still capable of it!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Maryrrf
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:37 PM

Congratulations!!!!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Carly
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:39 PM

I am so happy for you! What a cutie... Thanks for the pictures! Now repeat the parental mantra "sleep when the baby sleeps, sleep when the baby sleeps, sleep....."

Love from
Carly

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Barry Finn
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:46 PM

Congrats Emily & Max, you're finally getting the hang of it & doing a good job of it too. Keep up the good work. HaHaHaHa. Laugh now & enjoy later. Best wishes

Barry

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: MMario
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:46 PM

Tho' I gotta ask - How did you get Emily to agree to the initial BS?

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:47 PM

Wow, what offers of hugs etc. I'm feeling quite jealous.

Seriously, congratulations to all concerned and very well done to Emily - nearly 9lbs, the girl deserves a medal.

Luv

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: jeffp
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:54 PM

Major congratulations!!!!!!!!!

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From: Janie
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:56 PM

Blessings on all of you!

Janie

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Dave'sWife
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 02:57 PM

Congrats! Bodhi managed not to be born on Guy Fawke's day which would have been bad luck or so I've heard. 8 pounds 14.8 ounces! All I can say is OUCH.

Great Pix!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 03:09 PM

Gad! The control of Congress changes hands, Rumsfeld "resigns" and now this!

We shall always remember
The 8th of November.....

Congratulations to the mom and, yeah, you too Max.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: karen k
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 03:12 PM

What a wonderful day! A baby, and a boy to boot, was born to wonderful folks and a most disliked 24 year Congresswoman was clobbered by an almost unknown in CT! How could there be a better day. Aunt Karen sends a hug and a cuddle to you Bodhi via Uncle Mick. Hey Lily, there's one for you also.

Max and Emily, congratulations and many years of joy ahead. He's a lucky little boy. Thanks for the pictures and can't wait to see more.

love to you all,
karen

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: nutty
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 03:18 PM

Wonderful news - wonderful pictures. Congratulations to everybody in the Speigel-Zink family

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Sorcha
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 03:23 PM

Bodhi Sky? Kid is already mad!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Morticia
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 03:57 PM

Wonderful news and he looks like a little darling already.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Tig
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 04:39 PM

Congrats to all of you.

Lots of love and hugs
Tig xxxxx

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 04:47 PM

Happy Birthday Bodhi Sky!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Tinker
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 04:53 PM

Congrats Max and Emily !!! Now don't let all the posturing by the old galoots confuse you Bodhi, as one with a little experience might tell you, try them all out like fine wine and savor the contentment of the good ones. There are a few good vintages to be found, your Dad has created a fine cellar here.

Misses you at Getaway Max but this makes a fine fine ending

Blessings and Light

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 04:56 PM

Oh congratulations! Wishing you all Health & Happiness!
Hil

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 05:28 PM

Wonderful news! Congratulations!

SRS

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Amos
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 05:44 PM

Max:

Tell that brave lady "Well done!" for me. Congrats to you too. I know your part was by far the easier one, though!! :D And hugs to both those tykes of yours.


A

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Nancy King
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 06:17 PM

How wonderful! And a cute little guy he is, too. Congratulations to the whole family!

Nancy

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Tootler
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 06:19 PM

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

Geoff

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Jeri
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 06:20 PM

You posted 12 minutes after he pooted out?!!!!   ...!!!
Whaddayou - nuts? Dont answer that.

Congratulations, Max, Emily, Alexis and Lily.

Li'l bugger looks strong!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 06:20 PM

Conga Rats to Mom, Dad, and lad! 8-)

-- Gary

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Roughyed
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 06:29 PM

I acquired a new grandson recently too so I know just how you feel. Congratulations, isn't it wonderful to have all that hope and joy in one little parcel. Celebrating with you...

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 06:45 PM

Welcome to the world, Bodhi Sky- we're all counting on you to make it better! Max-he IS a democrat (at least a Liberal), isn't he?    Love and blessings, Jean

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 07:29 PM

He's got to be with that birthdate, Jean!*smile*

Welcome to your world, Bodhi Sky. You picked the right parents and sisters, now meet the rest of your family!

COngratulations, Max, Emily, Alexis, and Lily. Good to know so soon that all is well and what a solid little guy he looks...powerful lungs, I can tell just from the pictures.:-)

Are you pronouncing it Bow-deye of Bow-dee?

luvyakat

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 07:48 PM

Yay to all! Congratulations and good JOB, everyone!

Dani

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 08:36 PM

Awwww.
Congratulations, Max.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: black walnut
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 09:02 PM

Perfect!!!
~black walnut

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 09:45 PM

Way cool, Maxster!
Is this Bodhi's namesake?
Bodhi: The Psychedelic Tourist

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 09:48 PM

Bodhi Sky Spiegel-Zink! Now there's a name to be reckoned with!

My compatriots in Oz don't seem to have caught up with the news yet, so from the "bottom" end of the world:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Max
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 10:23 PM

Bodhi is pronounced Bo-Dee. It is a budhist thing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 10:26 PM

Congratulations!
And, Little Bodhi,keep in mind that those bloated beer bellies are no where near as comfortable as the variety of ample bosoms waiting to enfold you.
Much love,
Auntie SINS

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 10:33 PM

Congratulations!

~S~

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: catspaw49
Date: 08 Nov 06 - 10:33 PM

LMAO.......Y' know Max, this kid is gonna' kill you in your sleep one day...........LOL......I love it! Great video of this "awakening".........Lily looks so damn cute.

Forget all my ribbing.....You are a blessed young man. We love you. Give them all a hug for me.........

Spaw

.....I think I need to go tell Shambles that you're posting pics and videos on a thread. He's already pissed he doesn't have enough letters in thread titles and the clones have more. This may put him over the edge!!!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Little Robyn
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 12:13 AM

Wonderful'
Well done Emily.
From Robyn in NZ

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Big Mick
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 12:31 AM

That video is absolutely priceless!!! Lil is so adorable, did you see her face while she was holding the lad?

Love,

Mick

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: GUEST,KT
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 12:35 AM

WOW!! Heartiest congratulations, Max!! You've a very sweet family! Thanks for sharing them with us! GREAT video!!! Best to all oif you~
KT

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 12:40 AM

Its a brilliant name for a perfect little soul. Much love and congratulations from he other side of the puddle.

Pat xxxxx

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 01:04 AM

magic! Max & Emily, thanks for sharing this moment with us.

sandra

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: JennieG
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 01:38 AM

Congratulations to you all! I'm sure Lily will enjoy being a Big Sister. Love the video, unfortunately the sound on my puter is buggered so will have to watch it again tomorrow at work.

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Chris Amos
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 01:50 AM

Well done, he is a beauty.

Cbris

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: The Barden of England
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 02:29 AM

All the very best for your new addition, and the rest of the family too. I hope the next few months aren't too sleepless.
John Barden

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 02:52 AM

And all the very best from me, too. Congratulations.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Lin in Kansas
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 03:30 AM

Max,

What a beautiful family you have! Congratulations from the Heartland.

Lin and John
In Kansas

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 03:51 AM

Max and family,

Congratulations, what a corker you have and thank you for sharing your wonderful photos and video. Great news. Well done to you all (most of all mom though :-).

He's a right cracker!

All the very best

Ella who is Sooze

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 07:15 AM

Thanks for the clarification, Max. I knew it was a Buddhist thing, but i've heard it pronounced both ways. Either way, I think it is a GRAND name!!

Thanks for the video and for sharing. You have a very wonderful wife. Not sure I would have ever allowed a video so soon after!**bg**

luvyakat

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: ranger1
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 09:51 AM

Congrats, Max.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 10:01 AM

Max:

Congrats! The video is great. Bohdi is a fine young man, and both he and Emily or healthy. Have a CIGAR!

JAB

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: JennyO
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 10:04 AM

Wow again - now that I've seen the video. It is great, and Lily is a gorgeous little kid. I felt like I was watching my family - well, it's my Mudcat family. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Well done all! You are truly blessed!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 11:03 AM

What a wonderful video - I got the warm and fuzzies as well!

Emily is such a pretty little girl and she's got off to a good start with her baby brother.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 11:14 AM

Wow. Congratulations to Dad, knowing smile and embrace to Mom (a kid that big brings a new focus to the word "labor") and hugs to the Big Sisters! Looks like a good set of pipes on that lad. He looks like he could handle Gilbert and Sullivan with no trouble, much less blues&folk. Aunt Mary (on break at work; what a treat to have such good news!)

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Flash Company
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 11:16 AM

That makes two weddings A 90th Birthday and a birth I've been in on this year. He looks as if he has a healthy set of lungs!
Congratulations from Sheila & I

FC

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 02:39 PM

The video didn't play al the way through the first time. I've now seen the rest with Miss Lil singing to her brother. How priceless and beautiful Plus, my Morgan, who will be three next week and has an eye for the ladies, is talking about Lil and wanting to know all about her. He says she is *pretty*. The Kid's got taste!:-)

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: treewind
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 03:23 PM

Congratulations, love and blessings.

Anahata

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: SharonA
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 05:30 PM

Hmmm... According to Wikipedia (see Max's link), "Bodhi is always present and perfect"... Max, remember this when he's a rebellious teenager staying out past his curfew and driving you crazy.

;^)

Congratulations!!!

Sharon

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: skipy
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 05:56 PM

Magic!
Skipy

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: gnu
Date: 09 Nov 06 - 08:17 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwww

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From: fat B****rd
Date: 10 Nov 06 - 05:02 AM

All the very best and congratulations to you.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Hawker
Date: 10 Nov 06 - 06:33 AM

Congrats to you all, love the piccies!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Nov 06 - 02:43 PM

What a wonderful little family you have there, Max. Congratulations again!

I wonder if the Secret Santas are going to run amok this year. . .?

SRS

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: skarpi
Date: 11 Nov 06 - 02:52 PM

Dear Max and Emily and lily, to congratulations I hope you all
are with good health, and may god keep an eye on you .

All the best from Skarpi Iceland.

P.S I hope to see this proud family next year at the Getaway.

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: jaze
Date: 11 Nov 06 - 09:29 PM

Congratulations Max!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: Dave'sWife
Date: 11 Nov 06 - 09:57 PM

Max - I can't get the vid to play properly - can ya maybe post a link to all the photos, vids and so on that's offsite where they run better? You know how much we all like to go OOOH Kyoooooot over new babies!

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 11 Nov 06 - 10:17 PM

Congrads - pink pup and mother so grey.

The Mohel did his thing ... and kid now has a handle on his name.

Well, done. May your family prosper and grow ten-fold.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: It's a boy!
From: vectis
Date: 12 Nov 06 - 06:24 PM

That looks like a sauncy lad you've both got there. Congratulations Max and Mrs Max.