Monday, May 21, 2007
Warm Fuzzy's
Wild Mom called from the island of Hilo, Hawaii to say she was having a blast. Now we will find out how much when she gives us souvenirs. I wonder if she will turn down the next cruise, she is offered.
Friday, we (princess, peanut, #2, friend of princess, and me) had dinner at Ruby Tuesday’s. After eating, we had to drag princess out after the Shirley Temple’s kicked in. We managed to get her home without incident. Do you realize that princess snores at 7-db level? She fell asleep while we were watching the movie and had to increase the volume 7-db to overcome that symphony. Everyone else had a great time devouring dips and chips during the movie.
Saturday, Peanut was treated to a manicure and nails followed buy a brief but financially intense shopping spree. She does look great in colors. My favorite is the pink and roses top. We (Peanut, Kritty, #2) had lunch at El Agave and loved it. Peanut liberally covered her food with habanera sauce and then paid the price with tears and sweat. Next time I think she will decrease the sauce level. However, it was fun to see her eyes bug out (like on the cartoons) and gasp for air. We (Kritty, #2 and Lew) watched “Facing the Giants” at our church’s Family Movie Night. I recommend that movie but bring some Kleenex. Princess was gone spending most of the day with her not so called boy friend. I had hoped to spend most of the day with both my girls but I would not trade what I did experience. Peanut did stop the conversation once when she asked for a snake as a pet. That will be a tough decision.
Sunday, included church but with Lew sick and being nauseated most of the day it was quiet. Peanut offered help but I just sent her to be with friends. Princess was pretty much the same as Saturday but this time in her room. Sunday night the Summer Youth Bowling started. I eeked out a 202 starting average. Oh well, that gives me something to chase. I finished the weekend and the day with a quiet dinner with Lady.
Booger for the most part made the time irritable and he pushed the boundaries to the limit. I am a bit concerned that he might hurt Lew as he likes to push Lew around or stand over him. As far as I am concerned, any choice between Lew or Booger means Booger is a memory on some picture. I hope Booger grows up or is trained soon or he will be the main dish at our first summer barbeque.
For the most part the weekend and my Class “B” status was fun. However, having the family events was much more enjoyable. Thanks to those that made it that way.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Brain in Neutral
We might head for Indiana for the Memorial Day Weekend. Not sure since we are still planning this one.
Still trying to figure out a Birthday present for Lady. Hmmm, good or gag?
Work is still the same but a bit slower since the Transmitter moves are mostly done. Cheng is even considering taking some time off. Oh boy, I get to be king for a while. I will have to practice saying “No.”
The cruise is getting closer. I, Lady, #2, Peanut and Princess are all going along with our best friends and their son, and another friend from South Carolina. This should prove to be an interesting crowd. It should provide lots of laughs and pics. Now just to pay for it.
Shreck III comes out this weekend. Do I dare get Lew and go to it?
+ Neptune + heads for Ft Campbell KY to start his new career. I wish him luck and a quick rise to the top. I love to see friends succeed and have new adventures even if they are in the Army.
Little over a month until cutiebug comes to visit Wild Mom in Florida. She has left London to sample the wild and crazy beaches of Florida.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Daily Growl
The cruise is on! Our cancellation for the Mediterranean cruise came through. Can you spell P A R T Y? Of course, the kids will be there so we will subdue it some. I will miss flying panties and bras I have collected from the ships mast.
Wild Mom is cruising in the Pacific and having fun. I hope she brings back some good pictures and if they are around the pool, then that much better.
Lady is getting ready to head for a Sandy Cove retreat for the Weekend. She must be grinning, as I will have to deal with “kids” this weekend. Next week someone gets another year older. I wonder what that feels like. It is tough being forever young.
Peanut is working and loves it or at least that is what she tells me. We went car looking and she has settled on a Hyundai Sonata. Now comes the tough part, getting the down payment and all the paper work.
Princess has been sick so far this week. However, Friday (station night) is approaching and I would expect a rapid healing in the next 36 hours. Amazing how we have not seen hide or hair of Davis. Booger is being himself. Sometimes he pushes the limits of human tolerance.
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Monday, May 14, 2007
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Damn the Torpedos -- Full Speed Ahead
This weekend was enlightening as to just how different my generation and those of the kids differ. I was disappointed and pondered quite a bit on why have things derail. Where did we give up what seemed so right? Were we wrong and therefore we are the odd exception? I believe in respect but what I see is a disregard for privacy and respect. Pride alone should kick in but pride appears to be squashed in favor of friendship and companionship. My dad always pointed it out to me to let my word be my bond. Now days it seems to be lost in translation. Oh well, I know in my heart I am right about what I believe.
Wild Mom is off to Hawaii for a couple of weeks. We all envy her and wished we could tag a long. I cannot wait to see her in a grass skirt and coconuts. Paradise Lost? It must be nice to get a free cruise and do your most favorite hobby at the same time. Perhaps we will get a short note from her that is if she is not sunburned too much.
Lady had her weekend just as she liked it. Lunch and flowers on Friday. Missy, Peanut, Princess, and Critty all went with her to the Sisters in Christ banquet. They ate, played games and generally goofed off. Afterwards, we had ice cream in which Lew made a mess. It was ok until he started blowing ice cream through a straw and turning the ground white. Sunday was the Bowling pay-off and then dinner at Ruby Tuesday with Carl, Lynne, Paul and Connie. Lunch had been fixed for her so she napped the afternoon away.
#1 is getting ready for another inventory check. The plans are forming to search for a smaller apartment and naturally a lower price. I guess he has not convinced a snow-bunnie to move in yet and pay half.
#2 is beating the brain cells together as he figures out how to make some spending money for the cruise in December. Job comes to my mind very quickly. But then again, all parents are on a different wavelength when it comes to kids.
Peanut continued her move in with the addition of a chest of drawers and her computer. Essential things for all young Ladies. Her first week of her job was a success and now we get to look forward to her first paycheck next Friday. Everyone get your hands out. We also went car shopping and as usual, she found one on each lot that she just had to have. Now we have to knock that list down a bit.
Princess was cleared back to the station, which she promptly did on Friday night. Sunday she fixed lasagna for dinner. My next goal will be to have her meet my aunt and learn the secrets of making Lasagna. I would drive to Florida just to eat some. Booger spent the bulk of the weekend on my bad side. How did I get so lucky to spend so much quality time with him? Let’s bury him next week and see if he likes being a mole.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Ooh La La
Cruise plans are proceeding nicely. The only stress will come when we have to choose an excursion that everyone likes.
Wild Mom is plugging on and should be safely behind her new fence. She should be planning for my niece from London who will be spending the summer with her. That should be fun to watch.
Lady is looking forward to this weekend. Her daughters, Missy, Peanut, and Princess will be going with her to the Mother-Daughter dinner at church. That should provide impetus for some laughs. I wonder if they are going to suspend the diet contest for the date.
Peanut is working hard and likes the job so far. Lady is supposed to be watching her since there are quite a few guys working there. Four days and she already has a cold. With Peanut at the house now, it seems #2 and Critty are hanging out there more. That is good in my opinion though Carrot-Top is there more too.
Princess sports a current line on Princess finding her Prince on the boat at 6:1. We are buying sun tan lotion each time we go to Costco. By December, we should have several cases put away. Do not need her looking like a lobster.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Clear Sailing
The Sunday Night league has ended and we finished in 2nd Place. Yes, first would have been great but considering how many good teams were behind us … I would take this. The best part is that next Sunday is the Payout of the prize money. The youth league starts on the 20th on Sunday Night. Does it ever end? Nope.
Work continues to consume all free time. We are winding down on the Transmitters but now all the stuff that was delayed during the move is due. Preferably yesterday.
A contest was started to see who could lose 20 pounds first. However, from what I see it will be tough. Ice cream with sprinkles for breakfast and supper does not appear a sure fire way to win. In addition, the increase of empty pizza boxes shows another weakness to someone’s plans. In addition, a bin full of empty soda cans is another telling sign. Odds of anyone making it are about 10:1.
Wild Mom is fencing the yard in this weekend. Trouble is the termites are now trapped and the exterminator will have to kill the caged beggars. She is trying to decide if she wants to cruise in December. Can you imagine her zip lining through the jungle in a bright pink bikini?
Lady starts a new week with some new help. She bowled good last night. I guess she is finally getting use to that new ball. Her weekends will be action packed the new few weeks with Mother’s Day this weekend, the following weekend is a retreat at Sandy Cove and then in two weeks someone gets older. Hmmm, I will pass on that one. Lew spent an extra day with us this weekend and it was about a day too long. We love having him but we are getting too slow to keep up.
#1 is alive and well. Perhaps one day he will get rich and I can retire.
#2 has no change to his status. Looking is the key word. Actually, “laptop” is his favorite word now.
Starr showed up and moved out the last of her stuff. Her life enters its next phase. Good Luck.
Princess is her usual self. As normal Davis and Booger are there too. One poops all over the place and the other follows Princess all around. You decide whom! “Laptop” is also her word of the day. Yesterday she started the weekly process of cleaning her room. Therefore, construction signs will be up in the hallway for several days. School is almost over and that means report cards. Is it fair to ground someone all summer if the grades are too low? Interesting concept but then again do, we want her in the house all day long to listen to the chant of “I am bored.”
Peanut moved in and started the process of settling in to the routine. The air freshener she put in her room is in stark contrast to #2’s dirty socks. I wonder who will prevail. Today she starts her new job and the road to her new life. I am proud of her for making the sacrifices and efforts to improve herself.
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Sorry Paris, your whining about your jail time is ignored. “It isn’t fair” and “the punishment isn’t fair” is just that it is fair because you broke the law. Money and fame should never give you the right to break the law. You made the mistake and lost your license, then compounded it by being caught again. Suck it up and quit being a spoiled brat.
Congrats, Nats … you are well on the way to your predicted goal this year – 100 losses. I love seeing a team with such lofty goals and the skill to accomplish it.
Every time Juicer Bonds hits a home run, I lose respect for MLB. I vote for Pete Rose to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. If one cheater makes it in then let them all in.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Makes My Fingers Wiggle
I feel loved when...
The Five Love Languages
My Primary Love Language is Physical Touch
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| Physical Touch: | 10 |
| Quality Time: | 8 |
| Words of Affirmation: | 6 |
| Acts of Service: | 4 |
| Receiving Gifts: | 2 |
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Thursday, May 03, 2007
Dreams -- A short take.
Dreams of letting the dirt sift through my hands.
Dreams of smelling the new earth so fertile and receptive.
Dreams of planting and caring for the tender young plants.
Dreams of new life and a hope of a bright future.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Ho Hum ... Yawn
Wild Mom is quiet. Actually, I need to call her and be updated.
Lady works and tries to stay caught up. She is looking forward to some help.
#1 is doing well based on the concept of “No news is good news.”
#2 is doing well and still job hunting. He is already planning his days in December.
Princess cannot wait for school to end. It cramps her playtime. She is already trying on the bikinis for December. Booger, well, the piles keep coming and we all hope the chewing phase is almost over.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Blink Blink
One more Sunday left in the Bowling season. At stake are 1st place and a few extra dollars of prize money. One bright spot is the Youth league starts back up on May 20th.
It looks like a Western Caribbean cruise is on the horizon for December 2007. Of course, that means dragging princess and #2 along. I hope that they will not act out and we are forever banned from our seafaring life.
Wild Mom is doing fine and today they should start fencing her in. Actually, it is to fence the kids out more than keep her in. However, the thought is an intriguing one.
Lady is tired of her long hours too. Perhaps my suggestion for help will pan out and take some of the load off. She is looking forward to the weekend trip to sandy Cove Resort with some of her friends. Naturally, I have to stay home with the “kids.”
#1 has not had much t say as he settles in to the routine of work and life. We are proud of what he has done.
#2 still looking and is pursuing things a little harder.
Starr has moved on with her life. This has provided the impetus for quite an emotional weekend. We still love her and will miss her more than words can say right now.
Princess is still here. Of course that means Booger is here too. Her therapy is on going as we try to get her healed up provided she quits hurting her self. Learning to walk would help greatly. Oh, besides Booger, Davis is there too and we are still unsure of the sex of the vampire that bit his neck! Guess I need to read up on telling the difference between male and female vampires. Next week we start eating lessons in an attempt to save a few shirt fronts if not the whole shirt. I wonder if we could get away from wearing a shirt during dinner? Then we could just hose her off after she eats. Oh well!
Time to work so I will be back shortly.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Grins!!!
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Arrgh
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Chirp Chirp
Sunday was a good day. The Sunday Night bowling team went 10-4 to get into 2nd place. We will roll for the title on May 6. Lady got down on herself for a bad game in Game #2 but she came through at the end and we made up a 27-pin deficit to win by 125 pins.
Next week, April 28, I will be bowling in a Pro-Am Tournament. I have not done that in a long time. Let me see, the last time was in California and that was 1989.
Wild Mom has been silent lately. She may have fenced in the whole neighborhood by now. It is that or she has resodded the whole neighborhood once she found out how fun can be had laying sod.
Lady was happy after the first six games as we went to Toni’s Pizza and she ate her favorite sandwich, steak and cheese. Good thing she had some extra points saved up. Sitting there George and Pete were talking about golf and the urge was kindled. I must find some time to play again. I do miss the relaxation and being outside.
A new young woman spent the weekend with us. It is sad to see how many problems someone so young can have. Gee, someone must have lost the master to the “Parenting Handbook” and all the spare copies destroyed. Now the tough part is finding a good and appropriate name for her. Hee Hee Hee
Sunday ended on a great note. I sat in the glider swing on the back deck and listened to the night sounds. The sky was clear and the starts almost put me to sleep. Many memories went through my mind such as Boy Scout campouts, camping trips in the High Sierras, fishing on Mallard Lake for catfish and sleeping on my boat in the harbor at Alpena Michigan. I enjoyed that brief walk through my memories and then the porch light came on and reality jumped out … Welcome back.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Bitter Wine?
Last night Critty came by with a friend and she will be staying with us a few days. I wish the house had four more rooms. We talked to almost 4 am and the potential and passion was evident. Her life highlights out how a dysfunctional set of parents and drugs will screw up such a potential-laden life. Hang in there young woman and perhaps the sun will shine on you now.
#1 should have received his box of cookies by now. Hope he gets something good when he barters because I have ate quite a few raisin oatmeal cookies and they are good. I have not started on the M&M Chocolate chip cookies yet.
#2 is still looking. It was amazing that last night we were all talking ad the number of places he has not considered to look at for a job. I almost believe he wants to be a professional job seeker the rest of his life.
Starr received two sets of flowers yesterday along with her husband’s intent of filing for divorce. Now I can quit trying to save it. It hurts and feels like a failure to me as they join a growing statistic of failed marriages. I do not blame each other individually but it takes two to marry just as it takes two to call it quits. It is easier to quit and walk out of it than to fight for what you want. I am thankful my mom and dad fought through all the problems and showed me the better side of marriage when it counted the most.
Princess was back at the station after a brief hiatus. She did not train or work but just provided company to Davis. It was nice having her home while he could not work but now everything shifts back to the station. Perhaps it was too good to be true and I best face reality. Booger continues to grind on a few nerves. Perhaps it is just the puppy phase but why does it have to last so long.
All in the entire circus continues and someday the merry-go-round will stop and let us off. The ride is past being fun.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Pain Pain Pain
Wild Mom is building fences. Her camping experience was a success but I have seen the pics of the beauty show.
Lady is pushing on. She has been slowed down by an ear infection and long hours as she catches up. Getting up at 4 am gets tiring very quickly. Frustration for her runs high and I expect her to deal with that soon. Glad I am on her good side. She is looking forward to a girl’s weekend retreat in May.
#1 is doing fine. Life has settled into a routine for him. He is looking forward to the goodies box that has been sent to him. It gives him a chance to barter for things he needs and wants.
#2 reports no change. Jobs avoid him like the plague.
Star is still dealing with getting her ID card and medical care. She still works but slowed down by a few aches and pains as events of the recent past accumulate. Unbelievably but she has a pink dress. Normal?
Princess has started therapy for her arm injury. Of course, it hurts and I am furiously trying to find some special cheese for her whine. Her bedroom was rearranged and after 4 days, it was clean. Booger keeps stirring everyone up. Between chewing pictures up, fighting over toys with Lil Bit, populating the floor with piles, chewing on anything not stored higher than 3 feet high, he too whines a lot when placed in his cage. This weekend she gets to use her new title … Super Duper Pooper Scooper. After several weeks of dog piles, she gets to gather these honey pots before I cut the grass this weekend for the first time this season. Davis!!!
Mormonville has sent two pictures of the new bundle and she is growing like a weed.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Beep -- Beep
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