Close Enough

An impromptu chat before an ice storm is supposed to hit the area. We talk about what we think of our podcats, Abby's prepping for the storm and how we want to be good parents despite our instincts. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abigail is recovering from her illness and as always Gary remains a beacon of health. We talk about our experience with Covid in the house, the challenges of raising a 13 year old daughter and some things we truly believed that were actually all lies. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we detail our disappointment in missing out on Tom Segura in Nashville because Seth got Covid. Not really but what about this weather? Are we boomers? We love you all and hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed recording it! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are a week into the New Year so congratulate yourself for making it. We recap a little of 2021 before talking about the new year including a fun little cult documentary we watched. Enjoy! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas!!! We love you all and hope everyone is celebrating the holidays living their best life. We watched the new Beanie Manie documentary, went to visit friends and talked about how Airbnb in Nashville is sus. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a couple weeks since we sat down together and why not catch up. 'Tis the busy season and man it's kicking our ass. Kids are busy, life is busy but we hope everyone is finding their way through the Holiday season. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanksgiving is upon us and we prepare for a little boy and Christmas. Gary had a little fun tailgating and we checked out the new movie with The Rock and Ryan Reynolds. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we dive into some scholarly topics on a crisp fall morning as well as hunting and the mystery that is Subway tuna. We had a couple outings last week so again, we are a week late. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We missed a week so we play catch up on all the things. Gary opens up about not being very empathetic which should shock everyone. Learn how we adult in our 40's as well as get caught up on our Halloween and more. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are getting in the fall mood this week as we talk about some of our past traditions and the festivals we grew up week. Abby gets some feedback from the podcast and we preview some upcoming reboots and re-dos in the entertainment world. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jason Ellis and Abby collude to point out Gary's flaws as well as recap a trip to Dyersville, IA and generally a solid chat among friends. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are creeping into the fall season with haunted houses and we talk about the stabbing at a haunted house in Ohio. Harlan has found his costume for the season but won't take it off and tragedy strikes an attraction Abby visited a few months ago. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby takes Charley shopping for her big dance this week and it went splendid. We take a deep dive into the documentary LuLaRich and more. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a fun week. Abby's colleague Willy Carver wins Teacher of the Year and Harlan tries to crash the party. Abby has to get a root canal and she seems super excited. We remember 9/11/01. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If someone you know is celebrating Halloween already you may be entitled to compensation. If you need hacks on saving money on dryer sheets Gary has some advice. We also analyze the historic musical showdown between Kanye West and Drake. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hope you had an amazing week. Harlan spoke his truth about school lunch. We played the "what if" game to see what would be different in our lives. We threw in some old 2000's things that we all have or wish we had forgotten. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you shower everyday. Should you? Who's to say but famous people seem to be taking the Gary Thomas approach. We talk about education, some parenting adjustments and more this week. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh we go deep this week and a little long. Life hits us in the mouth as school starts up and the end of summer routine starts. We co-founded an accountability group and had a really fun conversation about updating our daughter's tech. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We decided to have a little production meeting before this episode and jotted a few notes down so hopefully it's smooth. Abby was proud of her recent agricultural advancement and we did three open houses in one week. Oh, we also kinda missed out on something big for Charley. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary! What better time of year for celebration than right before all hell breaks loose as summer comes to a close and we start so many new things. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/closeenough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.