We’re all good. I’m rushing to get my work projects wrapped up this week, get my plants in (big sale at the garden center this weekend), and get everything in order to leave for the beach this weekend.
The guys are learning to entertain themselves without a computer or video games this week…we’ve seen a resurgence in playing basketball, ladder golf, and juggling devil sticks so far. 🙂
The weather here is amazing this week! What are you all doing? B2boy having a nice summer? Are you going to Chicago next week?
Everybody is good, the b2boy is enjoying summer camp. He will hopefully pass his swimming test soon. I’m not going to Chicago, it just fell too close to our vacation in August. Are you going?
No, they moved it from June to my sacred August beach week, so the big orange crowd will just have to make do without my presence…I’m sure they’ll survive.
And why are they entertaining themselves without electronics? Did you smash the TV and computer? I feel like doing that sometimes around here…mostly because of Mr. Nature though, not the boys.
Ladder golf is a game we saw at the beach one year and came home and made for ourselves with PVC. Although our version is taller than most because we used 21″ pipe sections (that’s the way the beach people had theirs set up).
Why no teevee? People were being rude and obnoxious, so they lost their electronic privileges. Plus, it’s summer, they need to go outside and play or read a book or ride a biike or something.
I could live without the teevee if not for Sunday night HBO.
He leaves Friday morning and will fly to Butte, (changing planes once…eek) and then stay overnight by himself in a hotel and come back to the airport to be picked up by the OB people. That’s the most adventurous part of his journey in my mind.
Ladder golf looks cool! Have fun on your vacation and hope the weather is good. At least there are no looming tropical storms out there. In fact it’s been so quiet…too quiet…
Hey everyone! I’m in Florida – not on vacation. My dad had a quadruple by-pass yesterday. He’s okay – not great – but he is sitting up and slowly gaining his appetite back.
It has cooled off down here and we’re supposed to only get up to 92 F. today. I would say such good weather makes me feel like going out mowing the lawn. However, I know that’s a lie. 😉
Yeah I guess I’ll have to start the day pretty soon too. I’ve got a lot of decisions to make today. Do I take a lot of short naps, or just a couple of big naps. Life does become complicated when you retire. 🙂
The thing that encourages them to come out is when they see me stepping on the lawn. They’ll be all coiled up laughing their rattlers off at me running. 😉
Today I’m trying to reduce the size of a video so I can upload it to youtube. I’ve just got to figure out how to do it.
Sounds like a productive day then. Did you see the story about the little teeny dog that got in between a baby and a rattlesnake? I think George would save you.
Good morning all. Late for the party because b2boy’s bus to camp was very late. It’s a bit warmer here in the Valley today. I’ll have to see how hot it is when I’m ready to walk.
I’m late to the party too. Had my car serviced yesterday, and they forgot to re-connect the electrical for the air conditioning before they gave it back to me, so I was back there early this morning.
I think it’s gonna be a little warmer than we’ve gotten used to this week.
Hay, CG. No a/c at this time of year can make for tough driving. I usually walk at lunchtime, about noon. Unfortunately the hottest time of the day is the most convenient. Hopefully it will make the hiking easier in Bryce Canyon come August.
Not too much. My youngest flew across the country by himself today for the first time. I have the whole house to myself now, for like, the next 3 hours until my husband comes back from San Francisco.
SN it’s past my bedtime and I’ve got to go, but don’t worry so much. He’s a young boy enjoying his freedom. He’ll come back with many stories to tell ya.
Of course I know you’re going to worry, but don’t let it get the best of you.
CBtE didn’t call me till he was hours away from the airport either. Us moms are so dispensable, aren’t we?
He’ll be fine…and it will be good for everyone. He’ll have his own stories to tell, and believe me , you’ll be hearing them for months. 🙂
When I was his age, I was trotting around the country with all my pals on Dead tour, and I lived to tell the tales…
I’m going to have a very busy day packing up tomorrow. I am up for the drive though. It’s kind of fun, because we have all these ritual stops (breakfast at McDonald’s in Smyrna, bathroom on the Bay Bridge, etc.) that have evlved over the years.
How is everyone today?
Good, how are you? Beautiful day here in the Valley. How are the boyz?
We’re all good. I’m rushing to get my work projects wrapped up this week, get my plants in (big sale at the garden center this weekend), and get everything in order to leave for the beach this weekend.
The guys are learning to entertain themselves without a computer or video games this week…we’ve seen a resurgence in playing basketball, ladder golf, and juggling devil sticks so far. 🙂
The weather here is amazing this week! What are you all doing? B2boy having a nice summer? Are you going to Chicago next week?
Everybody is good, the b2boy is enjoying summer camp. He will hopefully pass his swimming test soon. I’m not going to Chicago, it just fell too close to our vacation in August. Are you going?
No, they moved it from June to my sacred August beach week, so the big orange crowd will just have to make do without my presence…I’m sure they’ll survive.
Good luck on the b2boy swim test!
What is ladder golf?
And why are they entertaining themselves without electronics? Did you smash the TV and computer? I feel like doing that sometimes around here…mostly because of Mr. Nature though, not the boys.
Ladder golf is a game we saw at the beach one year and came home and made for ourselves with PVC. Although our version is taller than most because we used 21″ pipe sections (that’s the way the beach people had theirs set up).
Why no teevee? People were being rude and obnoxious, so they lost their electronic privileges. Plus, it’s summer, they need to go outside and play or read a book or ride a biike or something.
I could live without the teevee if not for Sunday night HBO.
Is the Nature Boy off on his adventure yet?
He leaves Friday morning and will fly to Butte, (changing planes once…eek) and then stay overnight by himself in a hotel and come back to the airport to be picked up by the OB people. That’s the most adventurous part of his journey in my mind.
Ladder golf looks cool! Have fun on your vacation and hope the weather is good. At least there are no looming tropical storms out there. In fact it’s been so quiet…too quiet…
Is he nervous about traveling alone, or looking forward to it?
I’m glad that it’s been quiet. Sitting out Hurricane Alex while on the island was enough for me.
He’s not nervous because he doesn’t know how many things can go wrong. 🙂
Moms should be so lucky, huh?
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Spend a few days with friends near Chimay on the border with France in the Ardennes.
Trappist beer"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."So beautiful!
I knew there was a reason I liked Chimay Ale…
Good morning everyone.
Did some heavy oversleeping this morning. Looks like a nice day is coming here.
If we could all live the good life and get up at 10…
Good morning SN.
Yep slept until 10:00, but I was up at 1:00 am, so I’m actually started my day again.
How’re you doing this am?
Good morning, FM!
How’s your day going so far?
Hey everyone! I’m in Florida – not on vacation. My dad had a quadruple by-pass yesterday. He’s okay – not great – but he is sitting up and slowly gaining his appetite back.
I’ll check in a little later.
Hi Toni.
Sorry to hear about your Dad’s surgery. Having had a bypass myself, I know they’re no fun. It’s good though he’s already sitting up.
Sending some good thoughts down to FL.
Thanks FM. I appreciate the good thoughts.
joining FM in sending good vibes in your direction
((Teacher Toni))
Thanks Manee!
I’m sending some (late) good thoughts too- How’s he doing now?
Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone.
It has cooled off down here and we’re supposed to only get up to 92 F. today. I would say such good weather makes me feel like going out mowing the lawn. However, I know that’s a lie. 😉
Good morning, FM!
What a relief, only 92! 😉
Still in bed, with laptop and coffee. Guess it is soon time to get going…
Yeah I guess I’ll have to start the day pretty soon too. I’ve got a lot of decisions to make today. Do I take a lot of short naps, or just a couple of big naps. Life does become complicated when you retire. 🙂
I see you have a tough day ahead.
Decided to take it easy this morning – I’ll head in late. Appreciate the inspiration.
I wish I had a laptop that made coffee, too….you’re so lucky.
Morning SN.
I’d rather have a laptop with a beer dispenser in it. 🙂
My dream laptop would dispense popcorn and grape Vitamin water.
What’s up for today now that it’s cooled off? Do you think the cool weather will encourage snakes to come out of hiding?
The thing that encourages them to come out is when they see me stepping on the lawn. They’ll be all coiled up laughing their rattlers off at me running. 😉
Today I’m trying to reduce the size of a video so I can upload it to youtube. I’ve just got to figure out how to do it.
Sounds like a productive day then. Did you see the story about the little teeny dog that got in between a baby and a rattlesnake? I think George would save you.
We’re talking George here. He more lazy than me, so he would probably look up and think it’s too much trouble.
What plans do you have for today?
Plans?…..hmmm, let me think. I might take a shower. Possibly call my mother if I feel strong enough.
Taking a shower and calling your mother is a good thing. Just shows how considerate you are with other people. Taking a shower that is. 😛
It’s just me and the boys….who do I have to impress?
My mother is such a bummer to talk to these days…nothing but guilt guilt guilt. I’d rather talk to your mother, actually. She’s way funner.
Just as long as you remember to tell her who you are when she answers. 🙂
I don’t sound that much like Elly Mae, do I?
No I always thought more like Jethrine. 😛
Oh, go soak your head in a bucket of sweet tea.
One of the CBs tried that last year on our way to the beach. As we northerners say, ick.
Good morning all. Late for the party because b2boy’s bus to camp was very late. It’s a bit warmer here in the Valley today. I’ll have to see how hot it is when I’m ready to walk.
I’m late to the party too. Had my car serviced yesterday, and they forgot to re-connect the electrical for the air conditioning before they gave it back to me, so I was back there early this morning.
I think it’s gonna be a little warmer than we’ve gotten used to this week.
When are you walking?
Hay, CG. No a/c at this time of year can make for tough driving. I usually walk at lunchtime, about noon. Unfortunately the hottest time of the day is the most convenient. Hopefully it will make the hiking easier in Bryce Canyon come August.
I’ve always wanted to go to Bryce.
It is really sticky here now. Did you go for your walk?
Good morning all. No walking yesterday, I’ll try again today.
Morning everyone!!!! I am still job hunting and keeping busy. LOL
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Keep your fingers crossed for me. LOL Who knows maybe I will win the lottery this weekend.
Good morning, RF. Good luck with the job search.
Thanks!!!!
You’ve been missed…and I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Thank you!! I will try and not be such a stranger. LOL Things have been so hectic and seem to be going nowhere. LOL
Is anyone still here?
just the two of us. 🙂
What’s going on SN?
Not too much. My youngest flew across the country by himself today for the first time. I have the whole house to myself now, for like, the next 3 hours until my husband comes back from San Francisco.
How’s the summer going?
How was his flight?
House to yourself? What to do, what to do…
His flight was cool but he walked around butte with his phone off for 3 hours instead of calling me to tell me he’d arrived. Argh!
Are you up for the long drive?
his mom shows up there what is he going to thing.
Give the boy some space, but just enough so he can’t see you. 🙂
should have been going to think.
Give me a break, FM….he’s my baby!
‘Sup with you and FMom?
The same going on here. Not much as usual.
He’ll be back before you know it and all will be fine.
SN it’s past my bedtime and I’ve got to go, but don’t worry so much. He’s a young boy enjoying his freedom. He’ll come back with many stories to tell ya.
Of course I know you’re going to worry, but don’t let it get the best of you.
Take care.
CBtE didn’t call me till he was hours away from the airport either. Us moms are so dispensable, aren’t we?
He’ll be fine…and it will be good for everyone. He’ll have his own stories to tell, and believe me , you’ll be hearing them for months. 🙂
When I was his age, I was trotting around the country with all my pals on Dead tour, and I lived to tell the tales…
I’m going to have a very busy day packing up tomorrow. I am up for the drive though. It’s kind of fun, because we have all these ritual stops (breakfast at McDonald’s in Smyrna, bathroom on the Bay Bridge, etc.) that have evlved over the years.
do you stand on the bay bridge and just pee off the side of it? 😉
Heh. Maybe we’ll try that this year.
I’m here too-how’s your dad?
I’m here too. But just barely. I don’t know when the computer will give out again.
How’s everybody?
I wondered where you’ve been…it’s been quiet without you.
What’s wrong with the computer?