Margi did you get your taxes to the CPA? I took mine a long time ago, but then she needed some additional information and it took me forever to get that to her. I finally picked up the taxes yesterday. Now to pay the IRS! How are Gavin's ears now? Has he ever had tubes? I think Elijah is going to get tubes.
Donna, Richard is not the father of the new baby. That was never a doubt in anyone's mind but perhaps mine until they signed the paperwork that said so! Richard denied it from day one as did Misty. When our sink faucet needed to be replaced we ended up putting in one of those under the sink filters as well. Our new refrigerator also has a filter.
Amanda, how scary how about the fire in the neighborhood. I can't imagine it was legal to have that many people living there. Did they get the blood?
I was feeling guilty about not getting here, and it seems everyone has been busy. Mary, I bet Lauren is glad to have you sewing for her. She gets originals that no one else has!
Hope everyone had a great Easter. Richard and I went to see Mary Poppings yesterday. If you ever have the chance to see it spend the money...you won't be disappointed!
Sandi
READERS UNITED
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CADY, 3/30/2013...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CADY,
The flower is especially for you today. I hope you have a wonderful day with family & friends.
Hi to Everyone,
First of all, I can't believe how much I have missed here. I did read all the posts I've missed but not sure what I will remember. If I skip anything it is just my brain not recalling everything I read!!!
This picture is from a venture of mine out to Ferrari-Carano Winery the other day. It is a cloudy day with some rain & sprinkles off & on. The beautiful part was the tasting room at the winery was closed for maintence, upkeep & due to the weather there was hardly anyone around. That was great for picture taking as no one was in my way & I was not in theirs!! Great conditions. The gardens there are so spectacular right now I was glad I drove out there. However, I went mostly to see the arbor all covered with Wisteria but it was just starting to bloom so not real pretty yet. Maybe I will try to go again this coming week.
DonnaH & anyone else in regards to Nora Roberts book Rebellion. It is the only historical in the whole MacGregor series. That series is one of my favorites of hers. The MacGregor is just such an interesting scoundrel! By the way, my mold problem is because it is up so high & I'm short. I've tried several ways to reach it with my mop, which is a sponge mop, several other ways but nothing has worked so far. It needs to be scrubbed & anything at the end of a mop handle, window washer (like you use on a car) hasn't worked because I can't get enough oomph on it!! I don't know if all that make sense but there it is!! I probably need to have maintence take care of it! I personally think that the fan in the bathroom isn't strong enough to prevent the mold from happening. Because of the way this apartment complex is built there is no outside window in the bathroom it is a totally inside room. I hate bathrooms like that as they are much more likely to develop mold. I say that due to personal experience!!
Margie, so sorry to hear Gavin had an earache. They are so miserable for kids. My youngest daughter had a tendency toward ear problems. Never fun! Good luck with your taxes. Is your family having a get together tomorrow for Easter?
Mary, are your dental appointments behind you? Have fun with the family for Easter. I'm sure the grand kids will have a good time. It is suppose to be a rainy day here or at least showery. Pretty much for the bay area. Morning may be ok but today is showery, brief showers so it may be wet or kind of damp on people's lawns. We need any moisture we can get!
Sandi, an email from Fresh Fiction was about an author signing in Dallas (I think!). Not sure my brain is remembering the right city. Are you attending that? Now that so many authors are doing only ebooks I was wondering just how long authors will sign books!! I still like my print books. Have yet to think I'm going to like reading off an electronic device. It might help my eyes though. I have to pace my reading now which is why I don't get more done! Hard to believe Elijah is 2. Fun age though despite the "terrible two's"!! Bye the way, I'm glad that your review went okay. I was always glad to have that behind me.
Trudy, sorry! But I laugh at your complaining about the "cold" in Florida!! I think 80 is to hot unless you just want to stay inside. Of course, that is just me. I did not see your "boys" on PBS. Don't know if I just missed seeing when it was on, if it was not on here yet or if I had a program to watch on another channel that I don't like to miss! Any of those choices are possible!!
Amanda, so glad that was not your mobile home that burned! That was scary to look at. That was a lot of people in a small space! Nice to know they all got out except the one gentleman, so sad he did not make it. Are you taking lots of pictures? I seem to recall that you were going to try to take one everyday. When I get started I just keep going!! I thought about you when I was out at the gardens the other day. Wish all of you could have been there with me. It was just absolutely gorgeous! I'll have more pictures to share of that!
Yes! I have been reading just slower than I like!! I'm not going to try to go into a lot of detail but here is what I've read most recently. The last one I remember posting was Horse Soldiers! Here we go: Hell On Wheels by Julie Ann Walker, a new to me (I think) author, it is a suspense with the wheels being motorcycles. It is actually a group of men that use a custom motorcycle shop as a cover for their activities on catching the bad guys. Chance of a Lifetime by Jodi Thomas, part of the Harmony, Texas series, very good, Did You Miss Me? by Karen Rose, excellent if somewhat chilling at times, Running Wild by Linda Howard & Linda Jones, a collaborative effort by those two, it was good. I needed something on the lighter side after the Karen Rose book! Running Wild was also a suspense but nothing like Did You Miss Me? Now I am reading a non fiction. The other day I picked up Robyn Carr's newest, the start of her new series & a new Catherine Anderson. Both are authors I love reading, a lot!
This is enough from me for now. I miss Cady. Hopefully she will see the birthday wishes at some point. I think between her job & family she just has a lot of her plate right now. She lost an assistant, I think due to budget issues so Cady had to take that over. I will leave you with this picture of a portion of the gardens at the winery.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
HAPPY EASTER TO EACH ONE OF YOU.
Donna M
Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday evening
Hi everyone!
It has been a few days since I came here to even read posts! Shame on me. I have been busy sewing. I made skirt for Lauren for Easter. It just needs the waistband done and it is finished. I have been catching up on house stuff that got put aside because of the teeth issues and stomach flu. I am still not done but will get there. I have been reading. I finished the second Night Tales book--Night Shadow. It was a good read but not as good as Night Shift. I read A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander over the last week. It was very good--part of her Lady Ashton historical mystery series. I am now reading Hotshot by Catherine Mann. It is ok so far, not as good as her books usually are but might get better. We got some snow today--about 3 inches. It is supposed to get a little warmer so it should melt soon. I am so ready for spring to really be here!
Amanda--that is a shame about that mobile home. I hope our weather warms up before the Phils first home game. Not sure when it is. Hershey is about 1&1/2 hours from my place. I love Hershey. When we were first married we lived in the Harrisburg area and my first teaching job was in the Hershey schools. Karen was born at Hershey Medical Center. We had planned to buy a home in Hershey but Don got transferred soon after and we moved out to western PA. It is a great place to visit. Good luck with the blood. I have hard to find veins myself so I feel your frustration.
Sandi--happy belated 2nd birthday to Elijah. That would be awkward but of course you do what you must for your grandson.
Donna M--I love your latest picture. Come back again soon.
Donna H--I hear you about TSTL heroines. I feel that often the author has the h do stupid things to up the danger but I feel that is a cop-out. I try to stay away from those authors.
Margie--Hi! Hope all is well with you and your family.
Cady--you haven't been here for a while. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Trudy--I loved Rebellion! I didn't even know Nora had written any historicals until I found this book by accident. I have not read any of the MacGregor books but I have some in my tbr piles.
Well, I hope everyone is having a good week!
Mary
It has been a few days since I came here to even read posts! Shame on me. I have been busy sewing. I made skirt for Lauren for Easter. It just needs the waistband done and it is finished. I have been catching up on house stuff that got put aside because of the teeth issues and stomach flu. I am still not done but will get there. I have been reading. I finished the second Night Tales book--Night Shadow. It was a good read but not as good as Night Shift. I read A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander over the last week. It was very good--part of her Lady Ashton historical mystery series. I am now reading Hotshot by Catherine Mann. It is ok so far, not as good as her books usually are but might get better. We got some snow today--about 3 inches. It is supposed to get a little warmer so it should melt soon. I am so ready for spring to really be here!
Amanda--that is a shame about that mobile home. I hope our weather warms up before the Phils first home game. Not sure when it is. Hershey is about 1&1/2 hours from my place. I love Hershey. When we were first married we lived in the Harrisburg area and my first teaching job was in the Hershey schools. Karen was born at Hershey Medical Center. We had planned to buy a home in Hershey but Don got transferred soon after and we moved out to western PA. It is a great place to visit. Good luck with the blood. I have hard to find veins myself so I feel your frustration.
Sandi--happy belated 2nd birthday to Elijah. That would be awkward but of course you do what you must for your grandson.
Donna M--I love your latest picture. Come back again soon.
Donna H--I hear you about TSTL heroines. I feel that often the author has the h do stupid things to up the danger but I feel that is a cop-out. I try to stay away from those authors.
Margie--Hi! Hope all is well with you and your family.
Cady--you haven't been here for a while. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Trudy--I loved Rebellion! I didn't even know Nora had written any historicals until I found this book by accident. I have not read any of the MacGregor books but I have some in my tbr piles.
Well, I hope everyone is having a good week!
Mary
Friday, March 22, 2013
Hi Ladies,
No, the above is not my place. It is on the first street in my section (there are only 5 streets - like a ladder, 2 sides and 3 rungs). Ironically, I came home from the food store no more than 10 minutes before it went up. Heard this literally happened in a five minute span (gas leak). The guy who owned it died, but his 2 daughters and 8 grandkids made it out. I couldn't believe that many were living there! This is an old (as in made in the 70's) single mobile. Its smaller than mine. I'm glad the others made it out (the one granddaughter goes to school with Amelia). I always knew these went up quickly, but its scary to actually see it. This happened on Sunday night - I took pictures on Monday.
DonnaH & Margie -- I am reading Three Cowboys by Julie Miller, Dana Marton & Paula Graves (Dec 2012). I haven't read this week, so I am still only done the first story. Hoping to get some reading in this weekend.
Sandi -- Sorry the tournament didn't go so well, but glad you don't have to go back! Sound like the job, and the review, are going ok. Always good to hear. No doubt Elijah's party felt akward for you. Its always tough when the parents are split, but has to be worse when there is nothing in common. I can't believe she already has another baby. For bookclub, we do try to pick cheaper books, esp since almost everyone has an ereader, but Jen must not have realized this one wasn't in paperback yet. Since I already have the book, it didn't matter. And I let our newcomer (a friend of mine) borrow it, so she doesn't have to pick it up. I will definitely let you know what I think of it.
Trudy -- I will take your weather at the moment. Its darn cold up here! Only 28 when I left for work this morning. I say where the heck is Spring? It needs to show up pronto!
DonnaM --- How is the pet/house sitting going? Love the pic, as always. Wish I could see that here, preferably right now - lol!
Mary -- The weather is crazy, isn't it? I can't believe we have at least another full week of cooler temps. This weather is for the birds! I haven't seen the Phillies schedule, but if they are starting here, people will be bundling up at the games, for sure. How far is Hershey from you? We will be taking a 3 day vacation there in July, along with my gf Jen and her dd Alex. Rented what looks like a really great house (it had all 5 star reviews). Hoping it won't be a million degrees while we are there.
Ok, off to bed since it is now 1 am. The nurse is coming at 9:15 to try drawing blood - again. I'm buying life insurance, so have to give blood. She was here last Saturday, and 3 sticks later, had no blood. I have learned I am not the easiest to get from (and occasionally will pass out - but I haven't done that since I was pregnant with Amelia). We shall see how it goes.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Amanda
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Hi Everyone,
Just a really quick stop to say "Hi" and that I have not flown the coop, been sick or anything other than busy! Right now I am home for a bit but am pet/house sitting all this week. Hopefully next week I will find time to catch up here. I see a lot of posts that I will have to read. Just don't have the time at the moment to do so. See you all soon.
Happy reading,
Donna M
Monday, March 18, 2013
LOL
Well, I kind of like this new font. I'm laughing because of the title I gave my last post, and then I forgot to explain.
Each year our local bands -- public school and high school -- get together and do a fundraiser by selling oranges. You buy them by the case (very small cases, maybe 12 - 15 oranges/case), and you can get apples, pears, or several different kinds of cookie dough as well. Somehow these oranges always taste better than any you can buy in the stores, so we get at least 2 cases, and this year I bought 2 containers of white chocolate macadamia nut cookie dough also. Had to buy 2 of each because 2 of my kids have kids in band. I'm sure you know what it's like. You can't just buy from one, you have to divide it evenly between them all.
Anyhow, that's the explanation of the title. . . {:-D
Each year our local bands -- public school and high school -- get together and do a fundraiser by selling oranges. You buy them by the case (very small cases, maybe 12 - 15 oranges/case), and you can get apples, pears, or several different kinds of cookie dough as well. Somehow these oranges always taste better than any you can buy in the stores, so we get at least 2 cases, and this year I bought 2 containers of white chocolate macadamia nut cookie dough also. Had to buy 2 of each because 2 of my kids have kids in band. I'm sure you know what it's like. You can't just buy from one, you have to divide it evenly between them all.
Anyhow, that's the explanation of the title. . . {:-D
Ah! Band Oranges!!!
Tried a new font. Seems very similar to the one I usually use, but maybe a little smaller. I don't know if that's good or bad.
Trudy, I wouldn't dump you just because we think differently politically. My policy is if they're no good they'll eventually shoot themselves in the foot.
Remind me not to pick up Nora's Rebellion. As I'm sure I've said before, I don't care for historicals. Is Stormy Weather a non-fiction book? I'm usually looking for light and fun in a book. Even the suspense books I read are not real dark.
Sandi, we've still got hard water. *Sigh* The guy said he was coming back Fri evening. Haven't seen him yet, nor had a phone call. . .
I'm guessing you like historicals? If we all liked/disliked the same things this world would be a very boring place.
Um, would Richard by chance be Misty's new baby's father? Just because they're apart. . . you know, and all that. . .
Oh my gosh! Over 100,000 miles on one set of brakes! I'd say they sure don't owe you any money. . . {;-)
It warmed up to -12 here today. I am SO sick of cold!!! Trudy, I'll trade you your +60 any day of the week! Your +60 degrees F is approximately equal to our +15 degrees C. 0 degrees F = -18 degrees C. Ticks me off that they got rid of the little "o" that we used to have on our old typewriters. . .
Sandi, I might have read more books than you, but don't forget, I can read while Hardy drives -- I can read when we spend the day in town babysitting -- I can read when. . . and I don't have a full-time job, either, so I can read all day if I choose to. Yes, I've been getting in some painting and quilting lately, but I can only do those things a couple hours/day and then my hands or my back gives out and I need to stop for a while (to read, of course) {:-)
Margie, no soft water yet, and we don't drink our tap water either -- well, sort of -- we have a filter system besides the softener. Sort of like a Brita, but under the sink with it's own tap.
I thought I had read Nora's MacGregor series, but if it's an historical, I guess I didn't. Ah! Just went and looked. The series I was thinking of was the McKades. Just loved those boys, er, men. . .
I do not envy you guys your taxes. Ours, thank goodness, are simple enough that I can do them myself, plus I purchased a program that I can get updates for every year that pretty much does everything I need it to do -- tells me where to put my numbers, etc. And when I'm done I just email them in, and a week or so later any $$ they owe me is in my account. (It's been over 15 years since I owed them any).
Well, my clock chimed midnight quite a while ago, and it's getting rather chilly in here, so I'd better head off to bed. {:-) Somehow, this seems to be about my regular time here.
Trudy, I wouldn't dump you just because we think differently politically. My policy is if they're no good they'll eventually shoot themselves in the foot.
Remind me not to pick up Nora's Rebellion. As I'm sure I've said before, I don't care for historicals. Is Stormy Weather a non-fiction book? I'm usually looking for light and fun in a book. Even the suspense books I read are not real dark.
Sandi, we've still got hard water. *Sigh* The guy said he was coming back Fri evening. Haven't seen him yet, nor had a phone call. . .
I'm guessing you like historicals? If we all liked/disliked the same things this world would be a very boring place.
Um, would Richard by chance be Misty's new baby's father? Just because they're apart. . . you know, and all that. . .
Oh my gosh! Over 100,000 miles on one set of brakes! I'd say they sure don't owe you any money. . . {;-)
It warmed up to -12 here today. I am SO sick of cold!!! Trudy, I'll trade you your +60 any day of the week! Your +60 degrees F is approximately equal to our +15 degrees C. 0 degrees F = -18 degrees C. Ticks me off that they got rid of the little "o" that we used to have on our old typewriters. . .
Sandi, I might have read more books than you, but don't forget, I can read while Hardy drives -- I can read when we spend the day in town babysitting -- I can read when. . . and I don't have a full-time job, either, so I can read all day if I choose to. Yes, I've been getting in some painting and quilting lately, but I can only do those things a couple hours/day and then my hands or my back gives out and I need to stop for a while (to read, of course) {:-)
Margie, no soft water yet, and we don't drink our tap water either -- well, sort of -- we have a filter system besides the softener. Sort of like a Brita, but under the sink with it's own tap.
I thought I had read Nora's MacGregor series, but if it's an historical, I guess I didn't. Ah! Just went and looked. The series I was thinking of was the McKades. Just loved those boys, er, men. . .
I do not envy you guys your taxes. Ours, thank goodness, are simple enough that I can do them myself, plus I purchased a program that I can get updates for every year that pretty much does everything I need it to do -- tells me where to put my numbers, etc. And when I'm done I just email them in, and a week or so later any $$ they owe me is in my account. (It's been over 15 years since I owed them any).
Well, my clock chimed midnight quite a while ago, and it's getting rather chilly in here, so I'd better head off to bed. {:-) Somehow, this seems to be about my regular time here.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Hi Ladies
I tried posting the other day but I got interrupted when Gavin walked in (about midnight) crying due to an ear infection. My sister was getting some pain reliever and he was not too happy about it. Took him to the doctor the next day and he was given antibiotics. He's doing really well now.
Cady, Mary & DonnaM, I hope you both are doing well.
DonnaH, How nice to have your water softener back. We have hard water here and no softener. I just can't afford to put one in. Still the water is ok...or we are used to it...I just don't want to drink it so I fill jugs at the supermarket. I totally get it about being up and just about falling asleep on the computer or with my books....just go to bed! LOL
Amanda, It's been a while since I've read an Intrigue. Last one was Julie Miller who I know you like too. What Intrigue are you reading?
Trudy, Nora is one of the first romance authors I ever read and I still love her books. Glad you enjoyed Rebellion. I loved the entire MacGregor series.
Sandi, Happy Belated Birthday to Elijah. Wow, two already. It goes by so fast. I can understand how that could be uncomfortable with the other side of Elijah's family there. I was just talking to my sister today because we have to figure out how we want to do our taxes regarding the house. We need to get to the tax person soon to just get it over with. Hope you get yours back without issues. Glad your review was as you hoped.
I read a Diana Palmer ebook from the library. I hadn't read one by her in quite a while. I was frustrated by the H. Which I often am in her books. He wants her but doesn't want her. I really like her older ones better but I still keep picking one up every now and then.
I also read a free Kindle book by a new to me author, EC Sheedy. The h became a mom at the young age of 14 so she pretty much grew up with her son. The H is a single dad with a very young daughter. The h/H have a huge attraction but she doesn't want a relationship. She is ready to finally follow some dreams now that her son is off to college. She is torn by her feelings but she is afraid to miss out on her dreams and she doesn't want to be a mom again right now. It was a very sweet story and I enjoyed it a lot. I checked this author out and it looks like she writes a lot of romantic suspense so I will have to check one of those out.
I just started the new J.D. Robb, Calculated in Death. Good so far.
Have a good week.
Margie
I tried posting the other day but I got interrupted when Gavin walked in (about midnight) crying due to an ear infection. My sister was getting some pain reliever and he was not too happy about it. Took him to the doctor the next day and he was given antibiotics. He's doing really well now.
Cady, Mary & DonnaM, I hope you both are doing well.
DonnaH, How nice to have your water softener back. We have hard water here and no softener. I just can't afford to put one in. Still the water is ok...or we are used to it...I just don't want to drink it so I fill jugs at the supermarket. I totally get it about being up and just about falling asleep on the computer or with my books....just go to bed! LOL
Amanda, It's been a while since I've read an Intrigue. Last one was Julie Miller who I know you like too. What Intrigue are you reading?
Trudy, Nora is one of the first romance authors I ever read and I still love her books. Glad you enjoyed Rebellion. I loved the entire MacGregor series.
Sandi, Happy Belated Birthday to Elijah. Wow, two already. It goes by so fast. I can understand how that could be uncomfortable with the other side of Elijah's family there. I was just talking to my sister today because we have to figure out how we want to do our taxes regarding the house. We need to get to the tax person soon to just get it over with. Hope you get yours back without issues. Glad your review was as you hoped.
I read a Diana Palmer ebook from the library. I hadn't read one by her in quite a while. I was frustrated by the H. Which I often am in her books. He wants her but doesn't want her. I really like her older ones better but I still keep picking one up every now and then.
I also read a free Kindle book by a new to me author, EC Sheedy. The h became a mom at the young age of 14 so she pretty much grew up with her son. The H is a single dad with a very young daughter. The h/H have a huge attraction but she doesn't want a relationship. She is ready to finally follow some dreams now that her son is off to college. She is torn by her feelings but she is afraid to miss out on her dreams and she doesn't want to be a mom again right now. It was a very sweet story and I enjoyed it a lot. I checked this author out and it looks like she writes a lot of romantic suspense so I will have to check one of those out.
I just started the new J.D. Robb, Calculated in Death. Good so far.
Have a good week.
Margie
Sunday
Margie, the work review went the way I hoped it would. I did get it into trouble twice after the review, but I think things are smoothing out. I have been feeling a bit stressed over these issues, and my back has been working and I don't know if it's stress or something else. I think every kid likes DUPLOS, of course some more than others, but it's totally a toy that I can't think of any kid I know not having owned!
Mary, this was the second time I've had a tooth pulled. The first one was many years ago, and they didn't do a bridge because it was a back tooth, and it would have bridged to a wisdom tooth, and they don't do that. This one was a wisdom tooth. I think it took about 2 weeks before I felt like I wasn't sore and hurting. Still not really eating on that side, but getting closer! Glad you enjoyed JAK. I'm totally behind on her! I just finished listening to the second book in the Fifty Shades series.
Donna, you're right the sorrell looks just like shamrocks! That's what I thought they were until I started reading your post. Glad to hear your cholosterol is going the right way, and YAY to celebrating with a sticky bun! If you like books with special ops, and things of that nature, I have a recommendation. I read Night Is Mine by ML Buchman. I really enjoyed it, and it's part of a series. I don't normally like this type of story, but this one I really enjoyed, and the twist was one I never really saw coming! It's an interesting book because the heroine is an elite helicopter pilot, and the author is male.
Trudy, I hope you had fun at the festival. I took my taxes in about a month ago, and there have been some issues in getting them done. I finally found the one thing that she needs, and Mike is supposed to work on the other this weekend, so I hope to have her all her info this week. A friend who uses the same CPA that I do has hers back already, and I usually beat her! Oh well.
Donna, 50 books and it's only March! I can't imagine. Especially with all the other things you do! I'm jealous! I thought I was doing good at about 23 combined read and audio! www.goodreads.com It's a site you can do a lot of different things at. I primarily use it to track my books that I've read for the year. It only seems fair to me that the Culligan Man only charged one service trip fee...afterall it's not your fault he didn't have the part to fix it.
Amanda, the tournament in Houston went as poorly as I expected. I don't know what it is about this particular tournament, but my boys never seemed to do well at it. The good thing is that since this is Brian's last year as a youth I never have to go again! I got to meet one coworker, but not the other as she ended up having to help a friend with a business thing. Turns out the friend has some sort of boutique, and it was a slow day, and Bevererly I don't think will be jumping to the front to help again any time soon! I can't believe your book club is reading Low Pressure. Isn't it still in hardcover? All of my book clubs will only read paperbacks. It's a stretch to even read a trade. We try to make it an inexpsenive book, so if people want to buy it they aren't hurting their budgets. I did like Low Pressure. I listened to it. Can't wait to see what you think of it.
Mary, I know when I get a filling sometimes it hurts a bit after, and the dentist tells me it's quite normal. I'm not sure how long it hurts, but maybe the next time I'll track it!
Donna and Amanda, glad you guys like the Intrigue Line. I read a couple a long time ago and didn't really like eithe,r so I haven't read any more. I should check a couple out sometime as I know there are a lot of different authors writing them than there used to be.
Donna sorry you got a Carr book you weren't interested in. I don't know if I have that one in my Kindle or not. I'm going to have to check! I bought a bunch of them because they were Carr, and cheap! Ok..just checked, and this title isn't availabe for the Kindle yet, so I've added it to my wishlist. I have a friend who loves to go "trashing" for old books. I might have to tell her about this one and see if she can find it for me.
Yesterday we went to Elijah's second birthday party. It was a bit uncomfortable because we really have nothing in common with Misty's family and friends. Got to see her new baby in person, and he looks quite a bit like Elijah, but with a head that somewhat reminds me of an owl head in its shape. I know that isn't really nice but it's totally true! After the party we went to a new outlet mall that was on the way home.
I liked the way the mall was shaped, but there weren't really any stores there that I would make a special trip there for. We have another outlet mall about the same distance away that I like much better, and if I can I would like to go today, but a nap also sounds good!
This week one of the book clubs meets, and I'm in charge of dessert. I have ordered a cake from the local bakery. I hope it's as good as the last one I got! I have to Easter eggs for Elijah for the daycare. I forgot to get them at the grocery this morning.
Yesterday along with attending the party for Elijah, I also played the role of adoring wife, and got new tires and brakes on Mike's car. He thought it was front brakes he needed, and that bothered me as the front brakes I know aren't that old, but it turned out he needed new back brakes, and those are original and at 117300 miles, so can't complain too much!
Hope everyone has a great week!
Sandi
Mary, this was the second time I've had a tooth pulled. The first one was many years ago, and they didn't do a bridge because it was a back tooth, and it would have bridged to a wisdom tooth, and they don't do that. This one was a wisdom tooth. I think it took about 2 weeks before I felt like I wasn't sore and hurting. Still not really eating on that side, but getting closer! Glad you enjoyed JAK. I'm totally behind on her! I just finished listening to the second book in the Fifty Shades series.
Donna, you're right the sorrell looks just like shamrocks! That's what I thought they were until I started reading your post. Glad to hear your cholosterol is going the right way, and YAY to celebrating with a sticky bun! If you like books with special ops, and things of that nature, I have a recommendation. I read Night Is Mine by ML Buchman. I really enjoyed it, and it's part of a series. I don't normally like this type of story, but this one I really enjoyed, and the twist was one I never really saw coming! It's an interesting book because the heroine is an elite helicopter pilot, and the author is male.
Trudy, I hope you had fun at the festival. I took my taxes in about a month ago, and there have been some issues in getting them done. I finally found the one thing that she needs, and Mike is supposed to work on the other this weekend, so I hope to have her all her info this week. A friend who uses the same CPA that I do has hers back already, and I usually beat her! Oh well.
Donna, 50 books and it's only March! I can't imagine. Especially with all the other things you do! I'm jealous! I thought I was doing good at about 23 combined read and audio! www.goodreads.com It's a site you can do a lot of different things at. I primarily use it to track my books that I've read for the year. It only seems fair to me that the Culligan Man only charged one service trip fee...afterall it's not your fault he didn't have the part to fix it.
Amanda, the tournament in Houston went as poorly as I expected. I don't know what it is about this particular tournament, but my boys never seemed to do well at it. The good thing is that since this is Brian's last year as a youth I never have to go again! I got to meet one coworker, but not the other as she ended up having to help a friend with a business thing. Turns out the friend has some sort of boutique, and it was a slow day, and Bevererly I don't think will be jumping to the front to help again any time soon! I can't believe your book club is reading Low Pressure. Isn't it still in hardcover? All of my book clubs will only read paperbacks. It's a stretch to even read a trade. We try to make it an inexpsenive book, so if people want to buy it they aren't hurting their budgets. I did like Low Pressure. I listened to it. Can't wait to see what you think of it.
Mary, I know when I get a filling sometimes it hurts a bit after, and the dentist tells me it's quite normal. I'm not sure how long it hurts, but maybe the next time I'll track it!
Donna and Amanda, glad you guys like the Intrigue Line. I read a couple a long time ago and didn't really like eithe,r so I haven't read any more. I should check a couple out sometime as I know there are a lot of different authors writing them than there used to be.
Donna sorry you got a Carr book you weren't interested in. I don't know if I have that one in my Kindle or not. I'm going to have to check! I bought a bunch of them because they were Carr, and cheap! Ok..just checked, and this title isn't availabe for the Kindle yet, so I've added it to my wishlist. I have a friend who loves to go "trashing" for old books. I might have to tell her about this one and see if she can find it for me.
Yesterday we went to Elijah's second birthday party. It was a bit uncomfortable because we really have nothing in common with Misty's family and friends. Got to see her new baby in person, and he looks quite a bit like Elijah, but with a head that somewhat reminds me of an owl head in its shape. I know that isn't really nice but it's totally true! After the party we went to a new outlet mall that was on the way home.
I liked the way the mall was shaped, but there weren't really any stores there that I would make a special trip there for. We have another outlet mall about the same distance away that I like much better, and if I can I would like to go today, but a nap also sounds good!
This week one of the book clubs meets, and I'm in charge of dessert. I have ordered a cake from the local bakery. I hope it's as good as the last one I got! I have to Easter eggs for Elijah for the daycare. I forgot to get them at the grocery this morning.
Yesterday along with attending the party for Elijah, I also played the role of adoring wife, and got new tires and brakes on Mike's car. He thought it was front brakes he needed, and that bothered me as the front brakes I know aren't that old, but it turned out he needed new back brakes, and those are original and at 117300 miles, so can't complain too much!
Hope everyone has a great week!
Sandi
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Saturday night already
Wow, lots of you posting this week! Great for all of us!
Mary and Amanda~~Saw snow tonight in Reading, accumulation even but no snow in West Chester or York. My dil commented on the snow too and how lazy it made her. Better you than me, although there were frost warnings several nights here for counties north of me. It's been really cold all week; I'm so tired of been cold although, at this point, all of you would probably kill for my temps this week. But, ask any of the Spring Breakers who were here this week if it was warm and see what they say; temps. in the 60's just won't cut it for mid-March in FL (normal high near 80).
I've been on the Great Comet Chase all week too, trying to see this comet that's been "visible to the naked eye." I've made three attempts at dashing to the beach to see it, the last one the day after the latest cold front came through. I nearly froze to death!!! I thought I was dressed appropriately. Well, I waited twenty minutes after sunset. Thirty minutes. Forty minutes. The sky was completely clear. Fifty minutes. People with binoculars could see it then. They gave me theirs. Could I see it? No how, no way! :( I finally warmed up today! ;)
Tonight I went to Dunedin for the first day of a two-day St. Patrick's Day street festival sponsored by an Irish Pub. I had to go by myself as I couldn't find anyone willing to go with me. By the time the Dunedin Pipe and Drum Band came on, it was dark and cold so I left b/c I plan on going back again tomorrow and can see them in the daylight. Got to wear my Celtic Thunder tee shirt!
Amanda~~If you had gone to the Philly Flower Show, you would have seen Keith Harkin of CT. He was one of the people there at The Gathering exhibit which is the Tourism Ireland year-long all things Irish goings on in Ireland. The other five lads rode their float today in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade. Paul Byrom, formerly of CT, is contributing his rendition of "My Land" as their theme song. Oh, btw, Paul is taping his PBS special in Natwick on the 20th, a very big deal; I can hardly wait to see it and Damian McGinty is his special guest star.
I just finished reading a Nora Roberts book myself, Rebellion. It's about Prince Charles' attempt to put his father on the throne of Scotland which led, of course, to the Battle of Culloden. The heroine is Serena MacGregor who witnessed her mother's rape and near murder at the hands of a brutal English soldier when she was a child and now she hates ALL the English. Naturally, she falls in love with Brigham Langston, Earl of Asburn, her brother's best friend. The two of them have a merry dance to accomplish true love and it's set against the lead up to Culloden. I really enjoyed this book; it's rich in authentic detail as well as the love story. I keep saying that I don't like Nora Roberts but every book of hers that I have listed as read, I have marked as good; I think I may have to revise this opinion. Btw, this book is the prequel to The MacGregors.
DonnaH~~Sorry you don't like our president but you have plenty of company! My family has dumped me b/c of my support of him but I don't think everything he does is right either. Only history will really tell if he was the right choice or not.
I also just finished reading Carl Hiassen's Stormy Weather. Carl Hiassen is/was a reporter for The Miami Herald newspaper. He's been an advocate for all this Floridian for many years and his books reflect that. They are all about the crooked deals that go on in this state. Most of the books I've read have been funny in a weird sort of way. However, I didn't like this book. It's about Hurricane Andrew although the hurricane is never named and it's aftermath. Usually, there's at least a couple characters who are straight and legit but I couldn't find any likable characters in this book, except for maybe two State Troopers who had minor parts. I wanted to take a shower! The crazy ex-governor is a re-occurring character again but he's really out of it in this story.
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
Trudy
Mary and Amanda~~Saw snow tonight in Reading, accumulation even but no snow in West Chester or York. My dil commented on the snow too and how lazy it made her. Better you than me, although there were frost warnings several nights here for counties north of me. It's been really cold all week; I'm so tired of been cold although, at this point, all of you would probably kill for my temps this week. But, ask any of the Spring Breakers who were here this week if it was warm and see what they say; temps. in the 60's just won't cut it for mid-March in FL (normal high near 80).
I've been on the Great Comet Chase all week too, trying to see this comet that's been "visible to the naked eye." I've made three attempts at dashing to the beach to see it, the last one the day after the latest cold front came through. I nearly froze to death!!! I thought I was dressed appropriately. Well, I waited twenty minutes after sunset. Thirty minutes. Forty minutes. The sky was completely clear. Fifty minutes. People with binoculars could see it then. They gave me theirs. Could I see it? No how, no way! :( I finally warmed up today! ;)
Tonight I went to Dunedin for the first day of a two-day St. Patrick's Day street festival sponsored by an Irish Pub. I had to go by myself as I couldn't find anyone willing to go with me. By the time the Dunedin Pipe and Drum Band came on, it was dark and cold so I left b/c I plan on going back again tomorrow and can see them in the daylight. Got to wear my Celtic Thunder tee shirt!
Amanda~~If you had gone to the Philly Flower Show, you would have seen Keith Harkin of CT. He was one of the people there at The Gathering exhibit which is the Tourism Ireland year-long all things Irish goings on in Ireland. The other five lads rode their float today in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade. Paul Byrom, formerly of CT, is contributing his rendition of "My Land" as their theme song. Oh, btw, Paul is taping his PBS special in Natwick on the 20th, a very big deal; I can hardly wait to see it and Damian McGinty is his special guest star.
I just finished reading a Nora Roberts book myself, Rebellion. It's about Prince Charles' attempt to put his father on the throne of Scotland which led, of course, to the Battle of Culloden. The heroine is Serena MacGregor who witnessed her mother's rape and near murder at the hands of a brutal English soldier when she was a child and now she hates ALL the English. Naturally, she falls in love with Brigham Langston, Earl of Asburn, her brother's best friend. The two of them have a merry dance to accomplish true love and it's set against the lead up to Culloden. I really enjoyed this book; it's rich in authentic detail as well as the love story. I keep saying that I don't like Nora Roberts but every book of hers that I have listed as read, I have marked as good; I think I may have to revise this opinion. Btw, this book is the prequel to The MacGregors.
DonnaH~~Sorry you don't like our president but you have plenty of company! My family has dumped me b/c of my support of him but I don't think everything he does is right either. Only history will really tell if he was the right choice or not.
I also just finished reading Carl Hiassen's Stormy Weather. Carl Hiassen is/was a reporter for The Miami Herald newspaper. He's been an advocate for all this Floridian for many years and his books reflect that. They are all about the crooked deals that go on in this state. Most of the books I've read have been funny in a weird sort of way. However, I didn't like this book. It's about Hurricane Andrew although the hurricane is never named and it's aftermath. Usually, there's at least a couple characters who are straight and legit but I couldn't find any likable characters in this book, except for maybe two State Troopers who had minor parts. I wanted to take a shower! The crazy ex-governor is a re-occurring character again but he's really out of it in this story.
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
Trudy
Friday, March 15, 2013
Friday evening, March 15/13
Hardy and I went to our dil's place tonight for haircuts. I got my "spring" cut -- very short! I just couldn't stand the hair hanging in my neck any more. She cut around my ears instead of over my ears, so now all my earrings show. {:-D I babysit for free when she needs a babysitter, and in exchange she cuts my hair, etc for free. Even though she works in a nursing home, she is a licensed hairdresser, so it's not like she doesn't know what she's doing.
Amanda, I love Intrigues. What were those called that you just read about the brothers and half-sister?
Warm weather? What is that? It's supposed to be -23 here tomorrow, and about 4 inches of snow on Sun. I am SO ready for spring!!! This wasn't the coldest winter on record, nor the one with the most snow, but I'm very sure we're long past the record for longest winter!
Mary, I've got the whole Nora series of Night Tales on my keeper shelf, alongside the Donovan series. Love them both!
Thanks for the instructions on how to get to Goodreads. I also see down the side of our page is a box with Goodreads in it. I'll have to check it out one of these days soon.
I reserved a Robyn Carr book from the library called Women's Own. I do wish there was some way you could know what type of book you're reserving. It came in the other day. Turns out it's an historical that she wrote way back when. I know some of you love historicals, but I dislike them intensely, though I have been known to read one occasionally when the story-line caught my attention. This one, however, when I read the backblurb did nothing for me. So I put it back into my "library" bag to be returned on our next trip to town. I'm now reading book #3 in my Love Inspired Suspense K-9 series, called Guard Duty by Sharon Dunn. It's not as good as the first 2 in the series were (they're all by different authors) This h is a cop, but she's on the verge of being TSTL. Her life has been threatened, so what does she do? She goes running out into the street just because she sees a car pulling up to her house and she thinks it's her brother whom she's waiting for. Just lucky her FBI friend goes rushing out after her because it turns out to be the person who's been following her for the last couple of weeks, and when he sees the H, he jumps back into his car and takes off. That's the 3rd or 4th stupid thing she's done already, and I'm only on the first 1/4 of the book.
I'm still waiting for a couple of my reserved books to come in. Meantime, I guess I'll attack my TBR pile -- more like mountain. . .
Ugg, it's after midnight. No wonder I'm sitting here half asleep. More later, er, earlier? {;-)
Amanda, I love Intrigues. What were those called that you just read about the brothers and half-sister?
Warm weather? What is that? It's supposed to be -23 here tomorrow, and about 4 inches of snow on Sun. I am SO ready for spring!!! This wasn't the coldest winter on record, nor the one with the most snow, but I'm very sure we're long past the record for longest winter!
Mary, I've got the whole Nora series of Night Tales on my keeper shelf, alongside the Donovan series. Love them both!
Thanks for the instructions on how to get to Goodreads. I also see down the side of our page is a box with Goodreads in it. I'll have to check it out one of these days soon.
I reserved a Robyn Carr book from the library called Women's Own. I do wish there was some way you could know what type of book you're reserving. It came in the other day. Turns out it's an historical that she wrote way back when. I know some of you love historicals, but I dislike them intensely, though I have been known to read one occasionally when the story-line caught my attention. This one, however, when I read the backblurb did nothing for me. So I put it back into my "library" bag to be returned on our next trip to town. I'm now reading book #3 in my Love Inspired Suspense K-9 series, called Guard Duty by Sharon Dunn. It's not as good as the first 2 in the series were (they're all by different authors) This h is a cop, but she's on the verge of being TSTL. Her life has been threatened, so what does she do? She goes running out into the street just because she sees a car pulling up to her house and she thinks it's her brother whom she's waiting for. Just lucky her FBI friend goes rushing out after her because it turns out to be the person who's been following her for the last couple of weeks, and when he sees the H, he jumps back into his car and takes off. That's the 3rd or 4th stupid thing she's done already, and I'm only on the first 1/4 of the book.
I'm still waiting for a couple of my reserved books to come in. Meantime, I guess I'll attack my TBR pile -- more like mountain. . .
Ugg, it's after midnight. No wonder I'm sitting here half asleep. More later, er, earlier? {;-)
Friday afternoon
Hi everyone!
It got a little busier in here the past several days. Glad to see it. I have been enjoying my time off from dental work. Last Friday Don, Karen and I took the kids to the Reading Public Museum to see the Legos exhibit. It was pretty cool. The kids liked the hands on stuff the most. They had three Legos tables set up and billions of legos to build whatever you wanted. They also had a computer program set up for building a castle. Jake really liked that. Afterwards we went to Olive Garden one of the fam's favorite restaurants. I have spent this week catching up with some things I had put off doing. I did get some reading done as well. I finished Buried in a Bog and enjoyed it. Then I read The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter. It was really a good read. I can't say whether I have ever read any of her historicals but I will probably read more. I am now reading an older Nora book from the 1990s--Night Shift. This is one of the Night Tales books she wrote for Silhouette. You can tell it is early Nora but is still good. I have been going to the library for my volunteering and it has been busy which is a good thing.
Donna H--good to see you here. When I first joined Goodreads I just typed in goodreads.com and signed up. I know you can sign-in through Facebook and Google. I now go through Google Chrome which makes it easier for me. You can just list your books and/or rate them or rate them and write a review. You can friend people on there. It is fun and there are groups you can join and other activites. I am still learning what all there is to do on there.
Donna M--enjoyed the flower pictures. Ours should be blooming soon here.
Margie--I like Dream Eyes as well. Cindy Gerard books are fast reads and very good.
Trudy--no we have not had a lot of snow this year but we have had more cold days than last winter. It is cold again today after some nicer weather a few days ago.
Amanda--good to see you here too. The weather has been crazy. Now it is cold again. I agree with you about the dental work. When I was younger I don't remember fillings hurting so much. I am still eating mostly on one side because I have a temp. cap that covers four teeth.
Sandi and Cady--I hope you guys are doing well. I am getting your updates on Goodreads so I know you have been reading.
I hope everyone has a good weekend and happy St. Patty's Day!
Mary
It got a little busier in here the past several days. Glad to see it. I have been enjoying my time off from dental work. Last Friday Don, Karen and I took the kids to the Reading Public Museum to see the Legos exhibit. It was pretty cool. The kids liked the hands on stuff the most. They had three Legos tables set up and billions of legos to build whatever you wanted. They also had a computer program set up for building a castle. Jake really liked that. Afterwards we went to Olive Garden one of the fam's favorite restaurants. I have spent this week catching up with some things I had put off doing. I did get some reading done as well. I finished Buried in a Bog and enjoyed it. Then I read The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter. It was really a good read. I can't say whether I have ever read any of her historicals but I will probably read more. I am now reading an older Nora book from the 1990s--Night Shift. This is one of the Night Tales books she wrote for Silhouette. You can tell it is early Nora but is still good. I have been going to the library for my volunteering and it has been busy which is a good thing.
Donna H--good to see you here. When I first joined Goodreads I just typed in goodreads.com and signed up. I know you can sign-in through Facebook and Google. I now go through Google Chrome which makes it easier for me. You can just list your books and/or rate them or rate them and write a review. You can friend people on there. It is fun and there are groups you can join and other activites. I am still learning what all there is to do on there.
Donna M--enjoyed the flower pictures. Ours should be blooming soon here.
Margie--I like Dream Eyes as well. Cindy Gerard books are fast reads and very good.
Trudy--no we have not had a lot of snow this year but we have had more cold days than last winter. It is cold again today after some nicer weather a few days ago.
Amanda--good to see you here too. The weather has been crazy. Now it is cold again. I agree with you about the dental work. When I was younger I don't remember fillings hurting so much. I am still eating mostly on one side because I have a temp. cap that covers four teeth.
Sandi and Cady--I hope you guys are doing well. I am getting your updates on Goodreads so I know you have been reading.
I hope everyone has a good weekend and happy St. Patty's Day!
Mary
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Thursday night
Hi Ladies!
Been a couple weeks since I've popped in - how time flies!
Trudy -- How is the new phone/internet going? I see Verizon hasn't changed. I had an issue years ago that they refused to help with, so I told them they could take their company and shove it. This was my landline. Haven't had a landline since.
DonnaH -- I love to get family pictures done. Unfortunately, no one else in the family agrees. Love your description of your niece's hubby. Its always nice to receive them. Sorry gas prices suck for you. I realized we put out $350 in less than a month for gas (price today is $3.60/gal). UGH.
Mary -- Hasn't the weather been crazy? Snow last week, which I was surprised to see by the way, that my girls didn't think I should be told. I open the door to a couple inches on the car that I was totally not expecting. And David wiped it off when he left a couple hours earlier. The weekend was beautiful. Too bad it won't be as nice this weekend. Glad you are feeling better. The girls and I were at the dentist two weeks ago. Aurora might have gum disease. This is because she doesn't believe in brushing, so now I have to stand and watch her. Really? She is almost 16. I don't know why I can't get the personal hygiene message thru to her. I had what I thought was one cavity, but ended up being two, filled (this was a second filling, as it was filled a million years ago). Finally doesn't hurt to eat on that side. I just don't remember filled teeth hurting for a week afterward (and I've had them all filled).
Donna -- Love the pictures. I would love to see some flowers blooming, but still too cold. And leaves on the trees would be nice. The flower show was in town last week, but I didn't go. Had a coworker who did, so I'm waiting for her to bring pics in. Will be interested to see if you buy a laptop or tablet.
Sandi -- So how did your review go? Hopefully great. And the bowling tournament in Houston? Were you able to meet with your coworkers? How did Brian do?
Margie -- Glad you enjoyed 50 Shades of Gray. My book club read was nothing like that, for sure. Erotica was definitely the term for it. Enjoy your warm weather for me. I would love to see some of it:)
Haven't read much, just the two books for book club, which was last night. Had a great time. Next months read is Low Pressure by Sandra Brown. Love her stuff, so figuring this should be good. Anybody already read this yet? I am reading an Intrigue. Its a 3-in-1 about 3 brothers and their missing half-sister. Finished the first story, which was good. My kind of Hero:-)
Ok, need to get ready and go to bed. Thank god it is Friday! It never gets here soon enough - lol!
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Amanda
Been a couple weeks since I've popped in - how time flies!
Trudy -- How is the new phone/internet going? I see Verizon hasn't changed. I had an issue years ago that they refused to help with, so I told them they could take their company and shove it. This was my landline. Haven't had a landline since.
DonnaH -- I love to get family pictures done. Unfortunately, no one else in the family agrees. Love your description of your niece's hubby. Its always nice to receive them. Sorry gas prices suck for you. I realized we put out $350 in less than a month for gas (price today is $3.60/gal). UGH.
Mary -- Hasn't the weather been crazy? Snow last week, which I was surprised to see by the way, that my girls didn't think I should be told. I open the door to a couple inches on the car that I was totally not expecting. And David wiped it off when he left a couple hours earlier. The weekend was beautiful. Too bad it won't be as nice this weekend. Glad you are feeling better. The girls and I were at the dentist two weeks ago. Aurora might have gum disease. This is because she doesn't believe in brushing, so now I have to stand and watch her. Really? She is almost 16. I don't know why I can't get the personal hygiene message thru to her. I had what I thought was one cavity, but ended up being two, filled (this was a second filling, as it was filled a million years ago). Finally doesn't hurt to eat on that side. I just don't remember filled teeth hurting for a week afterward (and I've had them all filled).
Donna -- Love the pictures. I would love to see some flowers blooming, but still too cold. And leaves on the trees would be nice. The flower show was in town last week, but I didn't go. Had a coworker who did, so I'm waiting for her to bring pics in. Will be interested to see if you buy a laptop or tablet.
Sandi -- So how did your review go? Hopefully great. And the bowling tournament in Houston? Were you able to meet with your coworkers? How did Brian do?
Margie -- Glad you enjoyed 50 Shades of Gray. My book club read was nothing like that, for sure. Erotica was definitely the term for it. Enjoy your warm weather for me. I would love to see some of it:)
Haven't read much, just the two books for book club, which was last night. Had a great time. Next months read is Low Pressure by Sandra Brown. Love her stuff, so figuring this should be good. Anybody already read this yet? I am reading an Intrigue. Its a 3-in-1 about 3 brothers and their missing half-sister. Finished the first story, which was good. My kind of Hero:-)
Ok, need to get ready and go to bed. Thank god it is Friday! It never gets here soon enough - lol!
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Amanda
Now that I'm back on track. . .
Wow, now that I'm back on track, everyone else is busy. . . {;-)
I know I was going to ask a whole bunch of questions, but can't remember what they are.
We just had the Culligan Man here to fix our water softener. It's going to cost us $150. $30 for the part, and $120 for labor. Oh man, will it be worth it to get soft water again!!!!! And the guy lives in our town, so he's only going to charge us for one service call even though he has to make 2 trips -- he didn't have the right part with him. Oh the bliss of shampooing with soft water again! {:-)
I just got a family picture from my niece. Her, her husband (who looks like a hoodlum in my opinion, but is the nicest person you'd ever want to meet) her son and daughter, AND. . . two dogs. A chocolate lab called Tucker, and a black lab called Disney. They live in Calgary. I cannot even begin to imagine what it's like to have two large dogs living in your house. Enough said, before I get myself into trouble. . .
Gotta go pick up grandkids, it's early dismissal today.
I know I was going to ask a whole bunch of questions, but can't remember what they are.
We just had the Culligan Man here to fix our water softener. It's going to cost us $150. $30 for the part, and $120 for labor. Oh man, will it be worth it to get soft water again!!!!! And the guy lives in our town, so he's only going to charge us for one service call even though he has to make 2 trips -- he didn't have the right part with him. Oh the bliss of shampooing with soft water again! {:-)
I just got a family picture from my niece. Her, her husband (who looks like a hoodlum in my opinion, but is the nicest person you'd ever want to meet) her son and daughter, AND. . . two dogs. A chocolate lab called Tucker, and a black lab called Disney. They live in Calgary. I cannot even begin to imagine what it's like to have two large dogs living in your house. Enough said, before I get myself into trouble. . .
Gotta go pick up grandkids, it's early dismissal today.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Guess Who's Back. . .
Hi everyone! I can't believe how long it's been since I was here. I don't think I read all the posts, but I did go back about 3 pages. I had come here once before, read all the posts, took some notes, but didn't get to posting my comments. I'll post them now, but they'll make no sense. . .
I'll probably be jumping all over the place, so please forgive my jumpiness. (is that a word?) {:-)
Trudy, we're in Canada, and the inauguration is just about all we could find on every news channel we get (that's how long it's been since I was here. . .) I'm sorry if you like him but it's my belief that he is not what America (the USA) needs at this point, but the other guy is just as bad or worse. We pray for your country (and our own) every single morning!
I'm very sorry that you've lost your Sharon. I was 66 on the day she turned 61, 5 years older than her, and that was Mary's birthday, too. God could have done a miracle and healed her, but I've been taught that the greatest blessing of all is when He takes us home to be with Him -- no more sickness, no pain. . . {{{{HUGS}}}}
What happened with your eye appointment? Is everything okay? Somehow if you told us, I missed it.
Mary, where do you find this Goodreads that you talk about? I'm not sure I have time to find another site to blog the books I read, but I'd give it a look or 2. . .
Sandi, {{{{HUGS}}}} My niece is dealing with ADHD in her oldest son (he's 12), plus her middle son is autistic. When my bil told us of all the stuff she's going through I just about cried. (Actually, I did, just not when he told us) Two of my grandsons had to have tubes in their ears because of infections and hearing problems. They're fine now, but making sure they got no water in their ears for the years the tubes were in there was awful.
Trudy, mold is dangerous! You think it's not bothering you, but it's sneaking in the back door, and will give you grief with lung problems in the years to come. If you're finding it on the surface, guaranteed there's more of it underneath, feeding on the wood. I'm sorry your manager doesn't seem inclined to do anything about it -- I'd lean on him some more.
Sandi, I feel for you on your wisdom tooth extraction! My son-in-law had 2 teeth pulled several weeks ago and the roots of one were twined into the bone, so they had to chisel away some of his jawbone. He was off work for 2 weeks! I've still got a piece of bone sticking out of the hole where I had the tooth extracted in early Jan. It doesn't hurt or anything, and I think it will eventually be covered over. I've tried to pull it out, but it's still attached.
Margie, that jump house sounds like fun! Kids these days don't get nearly enough exercise.
Donna, if you can't reach the mold, put a rag on a long stick and clean it off that way. We are so lucky!! Our house may be old -- built in 1935 or thereabouts -- but it has no mold! Although we sometimes have to use a dehumidifier in the basement for a few weeks each summer. Maybe that was just when our water heater was leaking. Guess I'll find out soon enough.
$40 to fill your car gas tank????? I wish!!! At our prices $40 barely gets us half a tank -- and we don't drive a great big car either! We're paying $1.22/litre (about a quart) which brings us to within a few cents of $5/gal. . .
That rose picture might have been big, but it sure was beautiful! As was the one with moss on bricks. You are very talented with your camera.
Trudy, does all that hassle with the phone mean that you now have a new email address? We likely won't do anything other than the usual for St. Patrick's Day, except maybe eat some green bread or something like that.
I didn't watch the Oscars. I'm just not into things like that. I don't watch sports on TV either. I've been a fair bit of reading. My book list says 35 for the year, but I know there are quite a few I forgot to write down. I'd say I'm closer to 50. Read the other 2 "Stiff" ones by Annelise Ryan, and have my name down for when the next one comes out. They're written very differently than the books I usually read, but are very enjoyable. I'm going to look for more books by her, but she's not a Harlequin author, so she's not as easy to find.
I know I missed stuff, hope I got all the names straight. Greetings to you if I didn't mention you. . . and I hope it won't be so long between visits next time! {:-)
DonnaH
I'll probably be jumping all over the place, so please forgive my jumpiness. (is that a word?) {:-)
Trudy, we're in Canada, and the inauguration is just about all we could find on every news channel we get (that's how long it's been since I was here. . .) I'm sorry if you like him but it's my belief that he is not what America (the USA) needs at this point, but the other guy is just as bad or worse. We pray for your country (and our own) every single morning!
I'm very sorry that you've lost your Sharon. I was 66 on the day she turned 61, 5 years older than her, and that was Mary's birthday, too. God could have done a miracle and healed her, but I've been taught that the greatest blessing of all is when He takes us home to be with Him -- no more sickness, no pain. . . {{{{HUGS}}}}
What happened with your eye appointment? Is everything okay? Somehow if you told us, I missed it.
Mary, where do you find this Goodreads that you talk about? I'm not sure I have time to find another site to blog the books I read, but I'd give it a look or 2. . .
Sandi, {{{{HUGS}}}} My niece is dealing with ADHD in her oldest son (he's 12), plus her middle son is autistic. When my bil told us of all the stuff she's going through I just about cried. (Actually, I did, just not when he told us) Two of my grandsons had to have tubes in their ears because of infections and hearing problems. They're fine now, but making sure they got no water in their ears for the years the tubes were in there was awful.
Trudy, mold is dangerous! You think it's not bothering you, but it's sneaking in the back door, and will give you grief with lung problems in the years to come. If you're finding it on the surface, guaranteed there's more of it underneath, feeding on the wood. I'm sorry your manager doesn't seem inclined to do anything about it -- I'd lean on him some more.
Sandi, I feel for you on your wisdom tooth extraction! My son-in-law had 2 teeth pulled several weeks ago and the roots of one were twined into the bone, so they had to chisel away some of his jawbone. He was off work for 2 weeks! I've still got a piece of bone sticking out of the hole where I had the tooth extracted in early Jan. It doesn't hurt or anything, and I think it will eventually be covered over. I've tried to pull it out, but it's still attached.
Margie, that jump house sounds like fun! Kids these days don't get nearly enough exercise.
Donna, if you can't reach the mold, put a rag on a long stick and clean it off that way. We are so lucky!! Our house may be old -- built in 1935 or thereabouts -- but it has no mold! Although we sometimes have to use a dehumidifier in the basement for a few weeks each summer. Maybe that was just when our water heater was leaking. Guess I'll find out soon enough.
$40 to fill your car gas tank????? I wish!!! At our prices $40 barely gets us half a tank -- and we don't drive a great big car either! We're paying $1.22/litre (about a quart) which brings us to within a few cents of $5/gal. . .
That rose picture might have been big, but it sure was beautiful! As was the one with moss on bricks. You are very talented with your camera.
Trudy, does all that hassle with the phone mean that you now have a new email address? We likely won't do anything other than the usual for St. Patrick's Day, except maybe eat some green bread or something like that.
I didn't watch the Oscars. I'm just not into things like that. I don't watch sports on TV either. I've been a fair bit of reading. My book list says 35 for the year, but I know there are quite a few I forgot to write down. I'd say I'm closer to 50. Read the other 2 "Stiff" ones by Annelise Ryan, and have my name down for when the next one comes out. They're written very differently than the books I usually read, but are very enjoyable. I'm going to look for more books by her, but she's not a Harlequin author, so she's not as easy to find.
I know I missed stuff, hope I got all the names straight. Greetings to you if I didn't mention you. . . and I hope it won't be so long between visits next time! {:-)
DonnaH
Friday, March 8, 2013
Friday night already!
Greetings from sunny, and cold, Florida! March has been colder than January! We had 80 degree temps in Jan. and 50 degree temps this month! Go figure! :( I'm so ready for warm weather! Tomorrow I have to help with the Armadillo Run, a race; I signed up for the late shift, 9-11 a.m. I don't know what to wear: sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers or tee shirt, shorts and sandals; maybe a combination of both. The high will be 74 and to my FL blood, that's not warm.
Taxes are done; I owe the IRS again. :( He says it's b/c my mortgage interest is shrinking. I also submitted the paperwork to get my Senior discount and got it. I called MOHELA, my student loan people, and submitted paperwork to have it discharged due to my disability; it's at the Dept. of Ed but apparently, not everybody knows that as I just got another email asking for $500+ in May. :(
I've been reading and posting a lot in Goodreads as some of you may know since you're on it too. I just finished Sabrina Jeffries' reissue By Love Unveiled which just came out. It takes place in King Charles court and is very good although it's a little slow getting started. It would help if you know a some history of Cromwell and the Roundheads too.
Mary~~I feel for you with your teeth! I had all mine done at one time many years ago and it was no fun, I'll tell you especially when one became a dry socket. Glad that the antibiotics are working. I was watching Whitfield ES on Weatherbug and I could see that the storm essentially missed you which is good. Reading hasn't had much snow this year, right?
Donna~~Thank you for the pic of the daffodils tonight! Can't grow them here. Even after 23 years, I still miss the Spring flowers!
Anyone catch Celtic Thunder on PBS this month? What did you think of their new show Mythology? Everyone I've talked to is raving about it, even people who aren't familiar with them. I, of course, bought the Deluxe version which has some of the best songs included like House of the Rising Sun and Sound of Silence. I'm really bummed that they didn't come here this year to do a promo so if you get to see any of them live on PBS, tell them I said Hi.
I intend to go to a 2-day street festival next weekend for St. Patrick's Day at an Irish Pub. What are all of you doing?
Trudy
Taxes are done; I owe the IRS again. :( He says it's b/c my mortgage interest is shrinking. I also submitted the paperwork to get my Senior discount and got it. I called MOHELA, my student loan people, and submitted paperwork to have it discharged due to my disability; it's at the Dept. of Ed but apparently, not everybody knows that as I just got another email asking for $500+ in May. :(
I've been reading and posting a lot in Goodreads as some of you may know since you're on it too. I just finished Sabrina Jeffries' reissue By Love Unveiled which just came out. It takes place in King Charles court and is very good although it's a little slow getting started. It would help if you know a some history of Cromwell and the Roundheads too.
Mary~~I feel for you with your teeth! I had all mine done at one time many years ago and it was no fun, I'll tell you especially when one became a dry socket. Glad that the antibiotics are working. I was watching Whitfield ES on Weatherbug and I could see that the storm essentially missed you which is good. Reading hasn't had much snow this year, right?
Donna~~Thank you for the pic of the daffodils tonight! Can't grow them here. Even after 23 years, I still miss the Spring flowers!
Anyone catch Celtic Thunder on PBS this month? What did you think of their new show Mythology? Everyone I've talked to is raving about it, even people who aren't familiar with them. I, of course, bought the Deluxe version which has some of the best songs included like House of the Rising Sun and Sound of Silence. I'm really bummed that they didn't come here this year to do a promo so if you get to see any of them live on PBS, tell them I said Hi.
I intend to go to a 2-day street festival next weekend for St. Patrick's Day at an Irish Pub. What are all of you doing?
Trudy
It's Friday...Yay! It's been along week so I'm glad for the weekend. There were a few showers and it is windy and cloudy but I think tomorrow it suppose to be clear. I saw the news and was shocked to see that next week we will have several days in the 80's. Let's see if that really happens. Gavin will love it. His favorite thing isto get wet.
Mary, Good new that your your dental work is going well. I think I've read a Cindy Gerard Silhouette or Desire...not sure. I've seen her military books and have been tempted to try them. Good to know you really liked her book.
Donna, Yum, I loved that bread. Sticky buns are a good way to celebrate! Too bad you missed Tony Bennett. I love his voice.
I finished Dream Eyes and I liked it. Now I am reading an anthology with different authors. The first story is by Lori Foster and I'm liking it.
Well, time to go. Have a great weekend!
Margie
Mary, Good new that your your dental work is going well. I think I've read a Cindy Gerard Silhouette or Desire...not sure. I've seen her military books and have been tempted to try them. Good to know you really liked her book.
Donna, Yum, I loved that bread. Sticky buns are a good way to celebrate! Too bad you missed Tony Bennett. I love his voice.
I finished Dream Eyes and I liked it. Now I am reading an anthology with different authors. The first story is by Lori Foster and I'm liking it.
Well, time to go. Have a great weekend!
Margie
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Hello my Friends,
I had no idea it had been so long since I've stopped to visit. No wonder I was missing all of you.
The picture above is Sorrel that grows in the forest under the Redwoods. It seemed a good choice though since they look something like Irish Shamrocks.
Mary, I'm happy to hear that your are healing okay from your dental work. You have had a rough time with the flu then the tooth extraction. Neither is much fun. Now you are getting nasty weather! At least you were able to get some reading done while you were down. It sounds like your trip to Maryland was good. Glad it went well. Are you gettting hit with this latest storm?
Margie, the bakery your friend got that bread at is Costeaux's. They have been written up in magazines like Sunset. Tony Bennett has been there, liked it so much he went again. I was sorry to hear he was in town & I missed seeing him! I think he was in the area for a concert. By the way, I think that bread is scrumptious!! I can eat three pieces of toast from it as it is so yummy & the bread is not a large slice. I don't buy it to often. We have another bakery in town that is equally as good. They both make wonderful breads, but different from each other. Downtown Bakery has also been written up in publications. The thing I like best there are the Sticky Buns as they are fantastic!! After I had my blood work done for my yearly cholesterol test & other tests I treated myself to a Sticky Bun. I'm happy to say that my cholesterol is doing good. Still not under a 100 but my doctor was pleased in general with everything including kidneys, lungs, liver all good. In fact he said my kidneys are like a much younger persons. Boy did I feel good coming out of his office! I'm still holding out not reading any of the Fifty Shade books!! I downloaded & printed a free ebook today by Amber Lin as I wanted to try one of her books. I believe it is an erotic or erotica!! It sounds like Gavin had a good birthday. I think Duplos & Legos are the best, can't go wrong with those as gifts for kids. All of my grand kids loved them.
Trudy, sounds like you are having some problems with your phone/Internet switch over. Did it all get solved? Mine was all done without having to wait for a service man. Loved that!! Also, I had to call the last two days as I got my first billing from the new company. Actually I got two! The first time I called with a question, should have asked another but didn't. Guess my brain was not in full function!! Anyway, I called about the two billing emails but I am only being charged once!! Thank heavens. I was going to be in trouble if for some reason I had to pay that amount twice. I love my new company because a live person answers the phone then they transfer you to another live person depending on what you need or want. The person I talked to about the billing was very nice. I won't be getting two emails anymore, it was just some kind of glitch in sending it to the same email address twice.
Sandi, I hope by now you are doing better with your dental issue. Sounds like it was better. I read so many posts I don't remember everything. I'm looking forward to seeing what Susan Wiggs new book is like. I enjoyed her Lakeshore series. Let us know how your review at work went. I imagine your co-worker that moved to San Diego was in somewhat of a shock $$ wise if she didn't do some research. My daughter & son in law can't afford to move back to California because it is so expensive here. I did not care for San Diego as it is just to big, to many people, to much traffic. That said there are some areas that are nice. Coronado Island is beautiful. I could get use to it but could only afford it if I won big on the Lottery or something!!
Amanda, I like the picture of your kitty! Cute! Are you getting hit with this latest nasty eastern storm? I use to read Tori Carrington's books but I hardly read any of the Harlequin lines anymore. I always liked their books because I knew it was a team of a man & wife so you were getting a different perspective in the story.
We finally are getting some more rain which is much needed. We aren't getting much but anything will help. At least it didn't rain while I was in Santa Rosa for my doctor appointment or running the errands I did while there. One of the things I did was go to Best Buy to look at laptops. I want a tablet but at this point I'm thinking I might be better off buying a new computer as this one I'm using is ancient in the tech world! The man that talked with me was very helpful & I learned a lot. If I get a laptop I can take it with me when I want. Not sure I want to read books on a laptop!
I have managed to read a couple of books since I was last here. One was Horse Soldiers which is non fiction & kind of a tough read. It is about a small group of Special Forces men that went into Afghanistan after 9/11. Some of it was hard to read, despite that it was good & interesting. The other book I read was Hell On Wheels by Julie Ann Walker. I liked it! It was book #1 in a series. She is a new to me author.
I had a short pet sitting job, just 3 days. I will be going back to the same place for a week on the 17th. They have a time share & will be going to Hawaii. Lucky them!! That said, our weather has been mostly good warm & nice until the last couple of days.
I'm yawning so I think it is time to say good night. I'll try to get here again before to much time goes by! The picture below is a wild Iris that grows over at the coast. Our wild flowers should be starting to bloom. I'm hoping to get some good pictures this year.
Good night all, may life treat you well.
Happy reading,
Donna M
Wednesday evening
Hi everyone!
It has been pretty quiet in here. I hope everyone is ok and just busy. I am doing better this week. This second round of antibiotics has really knocked me out. I take the last two doses tomorrow. My mouth is feeling ok. I got a good post-op report. I have to wait now until my gum is completely healed and he can do a mold for my bridge. So I have to be extra careful and not eat much on that side of my mouth. Due to the flu and the teeth I have been doing a lot of reading ( and not much else) the past couple of weeks. I finished Dream Eyes and really enjoyed it. I read Street of the Five Moons by Elizabeth Peters and it was a good read. Then I read Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard and loved it. I can't believe it took me so long to discover her books! I am now reading a new to me author Sheila Connally. The book is called Buried in a Bog and is the start of a new series. It is pretty good--a cozy mystery.
Margie--glad to hear you liked the 50 Shades books. I still have to read the last one but I liked the other two. I really liked Dream Eyes. Her books are light reads but enjoyable.
Sandi--I hope your mouth is better by now. I am getting a bridge. I really didn't need painkillers after two doses of Advil which was a good thing.
We are getting some ugly weather right now. It has rained and snowed today and is very windy. No accumulation yet but we might get some overnight.
I hope everyone is having a good week and you all check in when you get a chance.
Mary
It has been pretty quiet in here. I hope everyone is ok and just busy. I am doing better this week. This second round of antibiotics has really knocked me out. I take the last two doses tomorrow. My mouth is feeling ok. I got a good post-op report. I have to wait now until my gum is completely healed and he can do a mold for my bridge. So I have to be extra careful and not eat much on that side of my mouth. Due to the flu and the teeth I have been doing a lot of reading ( and not much else) the past couple of weeks. I finished Dream Eyes and really enjoyed it. I read Street of the Five Moons by Elizabeth Peters and it was a good read. Then I read Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard and loved it. I can't believe it took me so long to discover her books! I am now reading a new to me author Sheila Connally. The book is called Buried in a Bog and is the start of a new series. It is pretty good--a cozy mystery.
Margie--glad to hear you liked the 50 Shades books. I still have to read the last one but I liked the other two. I really liked Dream Eyes. Her books are light reads but enjoyable.
Sandi--I hope your mouth is better by now. I am getting a bridge. I really didn't need painkillers after two doses of Advil which was a good thing.
We are getting some ugly weather right now. It has rained and snowed today and is very windy. No accumulation yet but we might get some overnight.
I hope everyone is having a good week and you all check in when you get a chance.
Mary
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Tuesday
I hope everyone is doing okay. Seems we have all been a bit busy.
Mary, I hope you are feeling better from the flu. It revisited my sister but I didn't get it again. I'm reading Dream Eyes now and I'm enjoying it.
Sandi, I hope the work review went well. This is my first time reading FS. I finished them the other day. Books one and two end in a way that makes you need to read the next story so I am glad I had them all to read so that I didn't have to stop. G did get a box of the Duplos for his b-day. He likes them too. There wasn't really a gift he liked more then another but he really liked his football. No favorites for me for the Oscars but I liked that Ben and George won Oscars. Both so handsome but I hate those beards. Then age them.
So, I finished the Fifty Shades books and I have to say that I was really surprised. They are not about the kinky sex. They have some scenes but the h is not into that so they are "tame". I liked that the H/h really loved each other. I enjoyed that there was a happy ending. I love books with epilogue that show me the future. I guess I was in the mood for a book with a H who really wanted the h.
I started the new JAK and I'm liking it.
Have a great Wednesday!
Margie
Mary, I hope you are feeling better from the flu. It revisited my sister but I didn't get it again. I'm reading Dream Eyes now and I'm enjoying it.
Sandi, I hope the work review went well. This is my first time reading FS. I finished them the other day. Books one and two end in a way that makes you need to read the next story so I am glad I had them all to read so that I didn't have to stop. G did get a box of the Duplos for his b-day. He likes them too. There wasn't really a gift he liked more then another but he really liked his football. No favorites for me for the Oscars but I liked that Ben and George won Oscars. Both so handsome but I hate those beards. Then age them.
So, I finished the Fifty Shades books and I have to say that I was really surprised. They are not about the kinky sex. They have some scenes but the h is not into that so they are "tame". I liked that the H/h really loved each other. I enjoyed that there was a happy ending. I love books with epilogue that show me the future. I guess I was in the mood for a book with a H who really wanted the h.
I started the new JAK and I'm liking it.
Have a great Wednesday!
Margie
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Saturday
Trudy, I'm sorry you're still trying to deal with mold issues. While mold is never good, I don't know that it's as bad as they were claiming years ago. We had mold in our laundry room from the washer backing up, and hadn't a clue until we got the new flooring and they had to pull the washer and baseboards in order to do that. Fortunately the mold wasn't bad and they were able to replace the rotten boards and drywall in a day. Have you gotten the new washer? Are you getting an Energy Star one? I have eto say I love mine! Front loader or top?
Margie, Maya Banks was here to do a signing for her book Rush. She did an interview with Gwen Reyes and then had a Q and A. It was really fun. Afterwards we were able to go to dinner with her. It was at an Irish Pub near the venue where the signing was held. THere was a parking garage and while we could get out of the garage to get to the venue, we had issues getting back the same way! It was a lot of stair climbing and walking and with me still feeling the after effects of the extraction I was really glad to be home! As much as I didn't want to I took a pain pill and went to bed.
Margie, those jump places are cool! They pretty much only allow 2 hours at a time I think. Is there one present that Gavin got that hes' drawn more to than another? Elijah's birthday is coming and I think I'm going to get him some CARS Duplos. I got him a set or two for Christmas and he loves them, so going to add more to it I think is a great idea. Did you ever manage to get to the library for the Krentz?
Donna, my mouth is still a little tender, and it's been two weeks! I think it just takes some time to heal. I can't really chew on that side yet, and it feels a bit swollen, but yes, for the most part I'm doing good. Brian had his all out at once, and Richard needs to have some removed. I don't know if he'll do it all at once or not, but I know one needs to come out for sure.
My coworker who took a transfer to San Deigo said gas was over $4.50 when I talked to her a week or so ago. She has a large SUV and is seriously considering something smaller. I think she might be regretting the move as her house costs more, and now gas and everything else!
Donna, my mom used to tell me she was young enough to have a baby but too old to have a teenager! I think my oldest nephew might have just recently turned 40. I lose track of how old he actually is. I only know how old the youngest nephew is because my sister was pregnant with him the summer Mike and I got married, and he was born a couple of months later. Were you able to celebrate with your daughter? I can't remember if she lives near you or not.
Amanda, I'm so impressed you can keep up with the book club reads. I attempt to with mine, but I never make it! My book club has branched out into several branches, and that also makes it challenging to keep it up because each branch reads different books!
Trudy, I thought I had everything I needed for my CPA, but she called me and said I forgot a bunch of stuff. Attempting to find it all is going to be a challenge I think. Good luck with yours! Have you ever heard anything from Verizon about the mixup? Glad you're able to distract yourself with some entertaining reads.
Margie have you ever read 50 Shades before? I downloaded the audio, and just recently was finally able to get the second in audio. I'm listening to that now. Were you happy with the winners of the Oscars? I didn't watch the show, and now that I think about it I need to see if I can find the in memoriam. That's the only part I like.
Mary, how is your mouth now? They didn't give you any painkillers? They gave me an antibotic and painkillers. I took the painkillers the first day, and the second night, but than switched to Advil. Hope you're doing well now. Are you getting a bridge?
Richard and I went to San Antonio last weekend for a bowling tournament. He didn't want me to attend the acutal tournament so I bought some spring clothes for work. Then went back to the hotel and did some Fresh Ficiton work. This next weekend Brian and I are going to Houston for a tournament. I'm hoping to meet some of my coworkers in Houston.
I have been listening to audios and doing a bit of reading. At the moment I can't really think of what! I did read the new Kristin Hannah that will release in April. It was ok, but not as good as some of the others I've read. I also read the upcoming Susan Wiggs which was different than what I was expecting, but interesting. I'm currently reading a book called Death, Taxes, and A French Manicure by Diane Kelly. The heroine is a special agent for the IRS. What a timely read!
Monday I have my first work review since I started. We'll see how that goes.
Time to fold some more laundry and get back to cleaning. It seems like forever since I was home to do any of that, and I need to get to it!
Sandi
Margie, Maya Banks was here to do a signing for her book Rush. She did an interview with Gwen Reyes and then had a Q and A. It was really fun. Afterwards we were able to go to dinner with her. It was at an Irish Pub near the venue where the signing was held. THere was a parking garage and while we could get out of the garage to get to the venue, we had issues getting back the same way! It was a lot of stair climbing and walking and with me still feeling the after effects of the extraction I was really glad to be home! As much as I didn't want to I took a pain pill and went to bed.
Margie, those jump places are cool! They pretty much only allow 2 hours at a time I think. Is there one present that Gavin got that hes' drawn more to than another? Elijah's birthday is coming and I think I'm going to get him some CARS Duplos. I got him a set or two for Christmas and he loves them, so going to add more to it I think is a great idea. Did you ever manage to get to the library for the Krentz?
Donna, my mouth is still a little tender, and it's been two weeks! I think it just takes some time to heal. I can't really chew on that side yet, and it feels a bit swollen, but yes, for the most part I'm doing good. Brian had his all out at once, and Richard needs to have some removed. I don't know if he'll do it all at once or not, but I know one needs to come out for sure.
My coworker who took a transfer to San Deigo said gas was over $4.50 when I talked to her a week or so ago. She has a large SUV and is seriously considering something smaller. I think she might be regretting the move as her house costs more, and now gas and everything else!
Donna, my mom used to tell me she was young enough to have a baby but too old to have a teenager! I think my oldest nephew might have just recently turned 40. I lose track of how old he actually is. I only know how old the youngest nephew is because my sister was pregnant with him the summer Mike and I got married, and he was born a couple of months later. Were you able to celebrate with your daughter? I can't remember if she lives near you or not.
Amanda, I'm so impressed you can keep up with the book club reads. I attempt to with mine, but I never make it! My book club has branched out into several branches, and that also makes it challenging to keep it up because each branch reads different books!
Trudy, I thought I had everything I needed for my CPA, but she called me and said I forgot a bunch of stuff. Attempting to find it all is going to be a challenge I think. Good luck with yours! Have you ever heard anything from Verizon about the mixup? Glad you're able to distract yourself with some entertaining reads.
Margie have you ever read 50 Shades before? I downloaded the audio, and just recently was finally able to get the second in audio. I'm listening to that now. Were you happy with the winners of the Oscars? I didn't watch the show, and now that I think about it I need to see if I can find the in memoriam. That's the only part I like.
Mary, how is your mouth now? They didn't give you any painkillers? They gave me an antibotic and painkillers. I took the painkillers the first day, and the second night, but than switched to Advil. Hope you're doing well now. Are you getting a bridge?
Richard and I went to San Antonio last weekend for a bowling tournament. He didn't want me to attend the acutal tournament so I bought some spring clothes for work. Then went back to the hotel and did some Fresh Ficiton work. This next weekend Brian and I are going to Houston for a tournament. I'm hoping to meet some of my coworkers in Houston.
I have been listening to audios and doing a bit of reading. At the moment I can't really think of what! I did read the new Kristin Hannah that will release in April. It was ok, but not as good as some of the others I've read. I also read the upcoming Susan Wiggs which was different than what I was expecting, but interesting. I'm currently reading a book called Death, Taxes, and A French Manicure by Diane Kelly. The heroine is a special agent for the IRS. What a timely read!
Monday I have my first work review since I started. We'll see how that goes.
Time to fold some more laundry and get back to cleaning. It seems like forever since I was home to do any of that, and I need to get to it!
Sandi
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