We are safely back from Indiana. The drive was uneventful but long (10+ hours). It was a great time and in many ways I wished it would never end. Lady's surprise of her brother on his birthday was complete. He was speechless as was her sister who walked by Lady before realizing who it was. Lew loved the pool and AJ even managed to splash his feet in the pool too. My neice, the fish, showed me all her swimming skills and filled my ears with tales of her swim meets. I really did enjoy that time and even the wrestling matches with her next day. Lady's parent's house and property are somewhere I could retire and really enjoy life. The town is so laid back and quiet. Life is so fast there ... they drive golf carts around town and there isn't a golf course in miles. #1 and peanut are still working. Though Peanut really missed AJ. It is amazing how those lil beggars get too you. AJ learned one new word very well and used it every possible second that he could speak. He wore out the word "Bye." #2 is still suffering from noworkitis. I believe the disease isn't fatal but it sure saps your energy away. Star celebrated her birthday (?? years) in Hilton Head and Monday finally returned to reality in Georgia. Princess is still working like a mule and occasionally stops to say hi or is it "hee haw?" Now we can start looking forward to the next weekend adventure in August ... Williamsburg Va. Work is the same. I am very happy that it is the one constant pain in my life. That helps me maintain a foot in reality. More to come later!!!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Summer Heat - I
Well, I guess I had better get this updated ... I have been asleep at the wheel. This weekend we head to Indiana so see Lady's Mother and attend a suprise party. That should prove to be interesting. Wild Mom is doing fine but cabin fever is rampant. Hopefully, I will be able to rescue her for a few weeks and then visit the Heisner Reunion on the way home. Star gets older today! Though she did go to Hilton Head SC without me. Sniff! Believe it or not .... #1 got a job as Inventory Specialist with Verizon. Miracles do happen. Now, what will it take for #2 to get one ... an act of God? Lew, Lil Princess and AJ are growing like weeds and getting good use out of the pool. I swear sometimes they are more fish than Human. We had a nice evening with Princess and I even managed to spend less than $50 during the short shopping trip we made. I wouldn't even try that with Lady or Wild Mom.
Future Plans:
Indiana
Williamsburg (Aug)
Virginia Beach (Sept)
Pigeon Forge TN (Oct)
Caribbean (Jan)
Work is the same ... just a little slow as we tend to fix things once and for all. Maybe "Fixing Stupid" is on summer vacation.
Future Plans:
Indiana
Williamsburg (Aug)
Virginia Beach (Sept)
Pigeon Forge TN (Oct)
Caribbean (Jan)
Work is the same ... just a little slow as we tend to fix things once and for all. Maybe "Fixing Stupid" is on summer vacation.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Cool Summer
Another week starts. The best part is Cheng is back. Not that the work is that hard ... but we get to share the idiocy that permeates this place. The weekend was quiet and slow. The highlights included Rita's Ice from Potomac Mills. Saturday's El Agave trip was nice and the food was all we expected. Of course AJ, Lew, and Lil Princess devoured the guacamole (2 bowls worth). Wild Mom is doing fine (healing) but cabin fever is in full force as she still hasn't been cleared to drive. Any one can feel free to call her and chat a bit, I know she will enjoy that a lot. Also there is a discussion started about bringing her up here for a few weeks. But nothing final was decided. Lady is doing well and for the most part this weekend rested, if that is possible with three kids hanging around. The three kids (AJ, Lew and Lil Princess) spent the weekend eating Popsicles, hot dogs and swimming in their new pool. They had a blast and now our summer routine consists of just that. #1 and #2 still can't wrestle down those elusive jobs. It is all in the approach. Don't focus on that 9% don't have a job but realize that 91% do have jobs. Peanut is fine and working away at her job. She and AJ did manage to go to the National Zoo and have a great time. Princess has been spending some time with us this weekend and that really made this weekend special. We hope this is the start of something fantastic. We capped our weekend off with Klines Ice Cream after youth bowling. The Bowling is doing fine. I even managed to get hooked up last night and roll a 184-202-275=661. That should bounce my average a bit.
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I love it when Derrick Mason wants us to not judge McNair and forget his cheating. What you do on the football field doesn't dismiss or cancel what you do off the field. You are a member of society first and a little bit of honesty and integrity, not to mention fidelity and honesty comes first.
Lance continues to stay close ... feels like the viper is about to strike.
The Nationals Coach got the hook last night. I love it when the players play like junior college players and the Coach gets the axe. He didn't drop the fly ball. I don't have much respect for the players who don't play up to their level or even play to the level of their compensation. I would rather see the Potomac Nationals (Carolina League) play for they are trying to the BEST of their ability to try and make this sorry national League team. What irony ... trying hard to make a losing team.
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I love it when Derrick Mason wants us to not judge McNair and forget his cheating. What you do on the football field doesn't dismiss or cancel what you do off the field. You are a member of society first and a little bit of honesty and integrity, not to mention fidelity and honesty comes first.
Lance continues to stay close ... feels like the viper is about to strike.
The Nationals Coach got the hook last night. I love it when the players play like junior college players and the Coach gets the axe. He didn't drop the fly ball. I don't have much respect for the players who don't play up to their level or even play to the level of their compensation. I would rather see the Potomac Nationals (Carolina League) play for they are trying to the BEST of their ability to try and make this sorry national League team. What irony ... trying hard to make a losing team.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
I Love You
Someone who loves me a lot sent this ... and I now sent it to you
One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, old morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore." No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute."
Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."
So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage ... and old cars, and children with bad report cards,
and dogs with bad hips, family and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it ... because we are worth it.
Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce ... There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.
Life is important. We only have one. We only have one mom, one dad, one unique brother or sister or friend.
Suppose one morning you never wake up. Do all your friends know you love them?
I was thinking .. I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.
Let every one of your friends and family know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do.
And just in case GOD calls me home ... I LOVE You ! :-)
Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised!
One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, old morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore." No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute."
Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."
So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage ... and old cars, and children with bad report cards,
and dogs with bad hips, family and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it ... because we are worth it.
Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce ... There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.
Life is important. We only have one. We only have one mom, one dad, one unique brother or sister or friend.
Suppose one morning you never wake up. Do all your friends know you love them?
I was thinking .. I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.
Let every one of your friends and family know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do.
And just in case GOD calls me home ... I LOVE You ! :-)
Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised!
Monday, July 06, 2009
More Fun in the Sun
I hope everyone had a safe and happy July 4th. We did. Lots of grilling outside and the cranking up of homemade Ice Cream were the tops. Friday included a Potomac Nationals Baseball game with fireworks at the end. Yes, they won 6-5 more than could be said about the Nationals. We skipped the large crowds Saturday by staying home and relaxing with a bowl of Ice Cream. Thursday started my long weekend with one of my teeth being pulled out. I was only in the chair over 2 1/2 hours. It was not fun but I have managed to dodge all the pain and problems following the surgery. Lew and Lil Princess spent the holidays with their parents. Peanut, #1 and #2 were their normal selves. Star is in Pennsylvania visiting. Sunday Bowling was ok as we managed to win (7-0) and move up from our middle of the pack position. Lady is now on Facebook, that took a bunch of talking. Wild Mom is doing well and having a blast while she waits for the next trip.
Looks like a July trip to Indiana is in the works. More to come.
Reservations are confirmed for September in Virginia Beach.
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Tour De France is almost here.
"Dating Relationship" is what they call it between McNair and some 20 year old. He is married with kids and I call it ... Adultry, Affair, and wrong.
I lucked out and didn't get a ticket to see them plant Wacko Jacko. The Doctors had a real quandry with what to do with his body at the Morgue on Tuesday. You see, recycle pickup wasn't until Friday.
Looks like a July trip to Indiana is in the works. More to come.
Reservations are confirmed for September in Virginia Beach.
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Tour De France is almost here.
"Dating Relationship" is what they call it between McNair and some 20 year old. He is married with kids and I call it ... Adultry, Affair, and wrong.
I lucked out and didn't get a ticket to see them plant Wacko Jacko. The Doctors had a real quandry with what to do with his body at the Morgue on Tuesday. You see, recycle pickup wasn't until Friday.
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