Friday, August 29, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Michael Phelps father....
The mystery of Michael Phelps' missing father
By Chris Chase
During Michael Phelps' races, camera shots of his mother Debbie were a fixture on NBC. The network showed endless replays of her falling to her seat after that memorable 100 butterfly finish. She even watched one race on camera with Cris Collinsworth, squeezing his knee the entire time. And after her son won his eighth gold medal, Debbie was all over NBC getting interviewed by Bob Costas, Matt Lauer and Meredith Viera. Michael's sisters, Hilary and Whitney were also in Beijing cheering on their little brother. All this coverage of the Phelps family led to one obvious question from our readers: Where was Dad?
It's been well-documented that Debbie and Fred Phelps divorced when Michael was 9. Beyond that, little else has been publicized about Michael Phelps' father. Enter: Fourth-Place Medal's Investigative Unit. Today the FPMIU looks into the mystery of the whereabouts of Michael Phelps' father.
Fred Phelps is a retired Maryland State Trooper, lives in a suburb of Baltimore and has remarried since divorcing Debbie Phelps in 1993. According to the Baltimore Sun, he watched the Olympics from his home, saying he was "on pins and needles" every time Michael dove into the pool. But, the New York Post reported that Fred has yet to call his son to congratulate him on his Olympic accomplishments.
Following the divorce, Fred Phelps had little contact with his son. Prior to the 2004 Olympics, Michael told a reporter that his father hadn't even called to congratulate him when he set his first world record. However, the two reconciled prior to the Athens Games and Fred even made the trip to watch his son win six golds and two bronzes. Since then, however, the relationship has reportedly fractured.
Fred Phelps declines most interview requests, citing a desire to have the focus remain on his son.
Mystery: solved.
The FPMIU doesn't usually delve into such serious subjects, but when help is requested, we fly to the rescue like Batman. Send us a bat signal by leaving your unsolved Olympic mysteries in the comment section. Thanks to The New York Post and Baltimore Sun for assisting in our investigation.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Kelsey was "SPOTTED" at XFEST (lubbock online)
Kelsey and her friend Brantley and her dad went to see Seether and Stained, they had a great time even in the rain!!
Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
My" HAPPY "Post--Pics that make me laugh out loud!!
LOVE IT!!!
Good lordy Kendra "Cherry Bombs" will get ya every time!!!
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Random pics from Mexico - I know!!! just have to post
The photographer Valerie Tharp's picture
My husband had on linen pants OMG!!! and a linen shirt, he looked so handsome!!! It's nice to see him in something other than work clothes.
Val's Pic
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Things I do NOT like!
People that owe me money
"The check is in the mail" yeah right (liars)
People that steal my money while on vacation-
(yes it does happen)
Beans
Smell of trash
Politics~ Media's one-sided spin
Bills
Unsightly veins(on my legs)
Dirty house
Smell of dirty feet
X-long second toe! ewww
"Feet "in general
Weeds
Snobs
Bad drivers
Overcooked steak(what a waste)
Mean teachers and mean coaches(not you Amy luv ya)
Smart mouth kids
New pens that do not work
Lawn mower that will not start (causes me to have a complete meltdown)
Not having a 2wk vacation
Dirty fingernails (on adults ) OMG!
Git er dun! (or however rednecks spell it)
Ok I'm gonna stop there
Ok, Robin--Things I DO LIKE!!!!
Clean house
Rain
My kids laughing, just knowing they are happy
Going on vacation
Coffee in the AM
Quiet house in the AM
Clothes out of the dryer
New car smell
Clean sheets
Being by the water
Kelton calling me in the AM with his sleepy voice
Kelsey's drama faces
Happy hr. w/ friends
Riding around w/ my kids w/ the windows down and the radio blasting
singing as loud as we can!
Getting a check in the mail
Summer
Fresh cut lawn
Ruidoso in Sept.
Riding the Harley
Cagel's steaks
Good salad
Friday, July 18, 2008
Continued~
Ashely has the father daughter dance with BUZZ!!! So cute
Tammy and Nancy I love these girls
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