Up from naptime, watching hockey and having a margarita. Dinner is Italian Chicken with potato rounds with rosemary and cheese and asparagus with tomatoes and Calabrian chilies.
Psst. You have rats.
but hope you feel better quick.
The sign on the in room coffee maker at the one hotel in Atlanta was “Sometimes you need a cup of coffee before you have a cup of coffee.”
We went down the beach for dinner. The Missus paid. We both had the parmesan-encrusted rockfish with asparagus. After we ate, the owner (?) pulled up a chair and we chatted. He’s Korean, and my wife was stationed in Korea, so they had a nice convo.
Same here. And you’re welcome on the signs! I hope that the cousin isn’t badly hurt and recovers quickly.
I’m glad that they caught the cancer early enough to be able to get it all with surgery, pavo.
I was waiting for today’s news before commenting. The boy is seriously fucked up. He will live but his live is changed forever. It wasn’t his fault, but he could have maybe avoided the accident if he had been doing the speed limit. AND…he ended up rolling down the side of the mountain without a seat belt.
Do I sound disapproving? Well, I guess that’s because I am. If he had been wearing his seat belt, his truck would have protected him instead of spitting him out through the windshield and then rolling over him.
Will I say any of that to the family? No I will not. I’m pretty sure everyone is thinking the same thing, but ain’t a one of us going to be the first to say it.
I have a nicely calm dog this evening, except for the occasional “wrumph” at a passing sound. Is good, cuz I was able to get a swab for her embark sample, soon I’ll know what all she is.
JtC I think that the bringing of papergoods to a pot luck is a great idea! Never would have occurred to me. And nice snag on the vase.
I feel like I didn’t do a damn thing at work today, what with all the meetings. But, I did finally get a successful piece off the 3D printer. After 2 days of fighting with the damn thing. Now on to making proper nose hairs and boogers. (long story)
And a good late evening to you all. Finally made it to the gym post-dinner and didn’t get home until about 8:30pm, so will be heading off to bed here shortly. Need to do my Firday shopping list, it’ll be a short one since I’ll do my major shopping next Friday for the March-April stuff. Then gas up car, should be right at 500 miles since my last fill-up about 32 days ago, will be interested in seeing how many gallons it takes. Been rainy off and on all evening, but the serious storming stayed just a county or two away.
Cookie, sounds like you have a practical outlook, I’m sure it will work out…
JtC, sorry to hear about cousin, I never go anywhere without my seat belt on. And being practical when everyone else does the same thing…genius, if you ask me. And a fascinating piece of history there, thanks for sharing and I concur the flyer should go back in. And putting heaters in a concrete driveway…I don’t think I have ever heard of that.
VanGo, how long will it take them to analyze the sample? And…
Sometime when you have the chance I’d love to hear the long story (shortened as much as possible, of course).
And it’s 10:10pm and I think I will head off to bed to read for a bit before going lights out. Catch y’all tomorrow.
Nose hairs and boogers. I am building an exhibit about immunity, which consists of a ping pong ball machine which blows them around, kinda like a lotto thing, (it’s surprisingly difficult to get 150+ ping pong balls to fly around) with some scoops that the kids grab the balls and eject them out of the body. Whether that is vaccines, or active immunity, or lymph nodes is still in discussion. Then, once ejected from the body, the balls roll down a ramp to where I built an Archimedes screw device to lift them back up onto a ramp (the nose) and send them back into the system. On the ramp will be nose hairs and boogers as sort of plinko pins that send some of the germs into rejection holes, i.e. the innate immunity works to keep germs out before they even get into the body.
Basically big wheel that kids can spin to lift balls, and a chamber where they fly around and get caught. Plus boogers and nose hairs. The science is iffy, but I make fun games for kids to play. First prototype had an hour dwell time, which is unheard of.
What materials are you using for the nose hair and boogers?
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to heave. Wondering what fresh hell TVCTPMO has in store today. It’s currently 50 degrees Ferret Height(10 Centipedes)
If they get enough pre-teen boys, natural sources. 
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 9c/47f with a predicted high of 10c/50f and cloudy. Weather app says “Do we talk about the fucking weather because we have nothing else in fucking common?” No, don’t think so, we talk about the weather because it fits the MMP 
That’s a lot of working around a meeting, sounds like you got a lot done though.
That’s disappointing, and a long time to wait. Does he think it’s worth it if the guy is as good as he reckons? Or would he take an earlier date or cancellation? I have a friend who has been waiting ages for a hernia operation, he was offered 22nd March as a date but he is away (inside the country) until 23rd March so he turned it down and is back on the interminable waiting list. If it was me, I’d have cut my trip short by a couple of days instead!
Good news about her surgery and that it caught all the nasty stuff. She is a tough woman, she did a good job getting herself a better doc and the right decision.
Not good for her health but hopefully good for her future. One of my friends is very much a “live in the moment” kind of person, then she married an accountant and has developed a sense of responsibility!
Call work, tell them you can’t come in because you have consumption. Sorry you’re feeling so rough, I hope you do feel a bit better soon.
I am sorry to hear about the cousin, I hope things aren’t too bad. I agree that paper and disposable cutlery etc is always useful at these kind of gatherings, cuts down on the dishwashing too. I don’t see why you can’t include a small bunch of flowers too, if it makes Hubs feel better about things
How about a pic of what you’ve currently got so Moooom can find you something appropriate in her stash of stuff?
I am so sorry to hear this, but you’re right, the common sense of a seatbelt would have saved him a lot of trauma. I would not be at all surprised if everyone is thinking the same thing, but nobody will say the words. I never drive anywhere without a seatbelt on, it’s a legal requirement here so I don’t want to get stopped by the police for it. Plus Keith beeps at me if the car’s moving and seatbelts aren’t worn. I don’t want to upset Keith!
Yesterday turned out to be quite interesting. I’d had a discussion with Troublesome Minion about personnel files as she was asking what info was held about her, where it was kept, who saw it etc. I have no paper file for her, everything is digital and/or with HR. One of my colleagues mentioned (out of TM’s hearing) that we may have paper files in the office in a locked cabinet. Well, I found the key and had a look at the two very large folders that have TM’s info going back to 2016. Very interesting reading, and it brought to light some things I didn’t know about her, specifically about her behaviour in previous roles, and the circumstances around her move into her current dept, and also her move from one role in that dept to another one. Totally contradicts everything she’s told me about the situation and paints things in a very different light.
Went home, went to the gym, had dinner, watched telly stuff and went to bed. Thus ended my excitipating day.
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 63 Amurrkin out with heavy rain and a predicted high of 68 and rain all day. Good day to stay inside and dry. RDOS inactivities shall be the rule of the day. Sup will be fried salmon patties, peas, smashed N.O.T. and bizkits. It fits our don’t eat meat on Firdays durin’ Lent personal rule, plus it’s comfort food on an ick day.
Thanks for all the suggestions about findin’ a cord for my Cross. I know I am no doubt makin’ this more of a problem than it really is. I shall look at thrift stores and look at boot laces as a possibility. I really don’t know if there’s a boat stuff place around here, but there probably is. I shall find a solution.
VanGo that sounds cool. Any display that involves boogers and nose hair is sure to be a hit!
JtC I am sure everyone is thinkin’ that, but it’s no use to say it out loud now. However, someone will eventually because there is at least one person always who says out loud anything that pops into the brain. Every family must have at least one member like that.
BooFae hope the info you read at least gives you insight and ideas about how to deal best with troublesome minion.
Now I need more caffeine and to feed rumbly tummy. Then, onward into the soggy day! Rah.
Happy Firday Y’all!
And, really, what would saying it accomplish? Not being snarky here, but does any version of “I told you so” do any good? Maybe one day it might be an object lesson for the upcoming young 'uns, or maybe not. I do understand the urge to say it aloud, tho. BTDT. Poor, dumb kid.
Wanna hear a variation on it? The paint shed where our boat was worked on has heating in the floor - I’m pretty sure it’s hot water circulated thru a pattern of pipes. Anyway, no matter how cold it is outside, the shed stays comfy, at a temp appropriate for applying paint.
Really? I thought it was a very British thing to make polite conversation about the weather. Because no one else in the world relies on such a lame conversational gambit. 
My favorite chat filler is “A lot of weather we’ve been having lately…”
Speaking of which, did I mention that we’re promised more stoopit snow on Moanday?? Dammit.
Same here. When I took driver’s ed, lo these many decades ago, it wasn’t the law, but we were still taught to buckle up. It feels weird if I’m not strapped in, even if it’s just to back the car a few feet out of the garage.
We’ve never had issues with Daughter or the grands getting strapped into their seats - it was part of their lives from infancy. Which is good.
Counting the minutes till I have to leave for my eye appt. I’m kinda sorry that I booked the first slot of the day - I would have liked time before to look at frames. I always feel rushed, even tho no one rushes me. Plus I do hate picking out frames. Oh well.
When I get back home, it’ll be laundry time. That’s as far as I’ve planned.
So, Happy Firday!!!
My daughter went through men like (insert metaphor), including two husbands and a third guy she had a second child with. She’s has pretty much given up on men for the last number of years, or perhaps she’s been through all the eligible ones in her town. I’m pretty sure she’s high maintenance. Anyway, I’m glad of it, as she spent a lot of time in bars back in the day.
It’s a good way to start but there are far more interesting things to be talking about. Like whether you should snap your spaghetti in half…
Touche!
jtc, from your description of the accident…he has a very long recovery path. the family must be in stunned shock.
paintcharge, that sounds like a seriously fun exhibit.
scareyfaerie, sounds like troublesome minion had a good idea of what was in those files and perhaps hoping for a bit of destruction. if she hadn’t asked would anyone or you look through them?
is snapping spaghetti a thing??
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I snap mine in thirds!
45ºF this morning. Chloé and I walked. There were a few puddles that I carried her over. I don’t mind. I hate having wet feet, too. I’m thinking of getting fish & chips from the English Pub up the street for lunch. That leaves dinner to plan. I’m thinking Mac’n’Cheese, as Squeaky does not like seafood.
Lent is when I miss North Carolina the most. I need my Calabash style seafood. My arteries are entirely too healthy and unclogged. Do you know how long its been since I 've had a devilled crab?
Mornin’ everyone.
It’s 44F and cloudy at the moment. The forecast calls for morning clouds, a partly cloudy afternoon, and a daytime high of 52F.
Pavo, I’m glad your wife advocated so strongly for herself, and they got everything. Wishing her the speediest of recoveries.
JtC, that is very sad news, indeed. You’re right, lots of people are thinking those thoughts, but it doesn’t change what happened. Wishing the family and the young man strength as they wade through what will be a very difficult time.
VanGo, that sounds like an exhibit every child will love.
Swampy, the suggestion for a leather bootstring is the simplest. They are tough and often found in the grocery store aisle with shoe polish and “regular” shoestrings.
Chef, I have no suggestions for your daughter. I hope she finds a path that works. Two jobs are a strain when you’re young, but it’s quite a lot more when you’re older.
I went and got my hair done yesterday, and after that, I drove over to Costco. The two items I was looking for are no longer there, but I still managed spend a good sum of money on other things. The pups were delirious with joy when I returned home. Then again, they always are.
Oh, and I received my first FULL retirement annuity. Now I feel like it’s a little more official. Also, I was stressed because they said I would receive a check in the mail for the five months’ back pay, but I hadn’t received it yet. I couldn’t understand why the back pay wasn’t just deposited directly, like my annuity. Well, this morning I checked my bank account as I am wont to do when I pay bills, and there was the back pay. It was deposited 10 days ago. At least now I don’t have to worry about a check sitting in my mailbox. So, that’s good news. I know it probably sounds silly to those of you who have been retired a long while, but it still doesn’t quite feel real, and I can’t help but feel nervous about finances and taxes. I know we’ll probably be okay, but it’s just weird not seeing a good paycheck deposited every two weeks. These are all thoughts I keep to myself because my husband just glosses over my concerns, and it’s not worth the extra stress of even bringing them up.
I think I’ll probably just hang out here today. The pups would probably really love it if I stayed home all day.
Alrighty, time to finish the last bits of coffee and get on with my day. You all take care.
EDIT: As to the surgery, he wants it done sooner for a variety of reasons. And, if I’m honest, so do I. Because, now, he’s putting off plans for “after the surgery”. For instance, I need to get new shelving in the garage, and I showed some to my husband yesterday. He said to wait until “after the surgery” to do the big garage clean-up. But we may have to wait for the other surgeon’s availability, too. We never did call the schedulers, but it’ll get done today.
I snap mine in half so’s it fits in the pot.
Up, caffeinating, breakfasted and fixing to do KP. Other than that, the day is complete RDOS.
Stay safe and healthy y’all!