Sunburned in the MMP

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Good job on the repairs Johnny.

Have fun mowing metal mouse.

sari, growing up, our neighbor across the street used to give two blasts of his horn every morning at 5:30 AM when he left the driveway, evidently to say goodbye to his wife. We dubbed him Toot-toot Fred. :smiley:

Up, caffeinating, breakfasted, towels and sheets in teh wash, puppy crate cleaned and fixing to purtify after KP so I can get Nelson to his 11:30 nail appointment. I need to procure commestibles this afternoon. Tomorrow is clean out the bedroom closet day so’s I can move a couple of totes from the laundry room there. Joy.

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**sari **- you reminded me of something my brother told me. He started as a CPA in '77, and over the years has worked his way up as CFO for several companies, and eventually CEO and currently President. He had LOTS of experience and education, and he knows business. He’s very good at what he does, as evidenced by the number of times he’s been head-hunted and having his demands met (like the current job - they wanted him to relocate to Boston. He said no. They fly him to Boston periodically for meetings and stuff. :smiley: )

Anyway, he had a young employee, about 2 years out of college, who asked my bro to mentor him. One of the first things my brother asked him was “What’s your 5-year plan” and Mr. 20-Something answered “I want your job.”

Yeah, 5 years of experience is an easy replacement for 40 years of working up the ladder and getting a Masters degree. :rolleyes: When my brother pointed this out, the young 'un was less than happy. He quit shortly thereafter.

Did his mommy tell him he could be whatever he wanted to be??? :smack:

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Threatened to beat her until she helped you? :eek:

I am shocked—shocked—to [del]find that gambling is going on in here[/del] learn that about you.
Drive from HELL last night; took double what it should have in drive time, so when I arrived, I upped that with a triple. Also needed to stop because my laig was sore & tired after 3+ hrs of stop-&-go driving, tailgating the guy in front of you so that no other car pulls in between you. so there was a stop at Carvel; their medium is HUGE. Also contemplated but ultimately didn’t get Fudgie.

Salmon & blue fishies are currently brining for later smoking. :slight_smile:

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Howdy Y’all! We cleanded the back porch. OK, it’s not covered in filth anymore at least. After that, in an inexplicable burst of energy, we cleanded ourselves up, donned appropriate bein’ in public attire, hit both the Dollah Tree and Family Dollah (nuttin’ but the high class places when we shop!) and then went and et at the GC. All that done before noon even. This afternoon shall be chillax at the cee-mint pond, but first, probably, nappage may be achieved.

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Sari you are going to college too.

I have been grocery shopping already and have a roast on the stove cooking very low and slow. I helped hubby load up his trailer with cardboard to take to the place that bundles it up and I suppose sells it. Otherwise it would be take it to the dump and pay to get rid of it.

We had lots of rain yesterday but today the heat is back. Tis been horribly hot. I can’t even let the dog go on his regular route. I had to tote him back the last time we went all the way. We have a doggie park but he is just too small or he will be alone in the little dog side. So until it cools a smidge he will have to make do in the yard and neighbors yard.

I have been up since early so a nap may be in order later.

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‘Threatened’? Yeah, ‘threatened’.

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We went to a new restaurant last night. It’s a sliders and Nicaraguan place. One side of the menu is all sliders, and the other side is Nicaraguan. I have no idea how he came up with the combo, but it was really good.

Today the big decision is whether to drive to Morgan Hill (about 60 miles) so my daughter can meet up with her friends or not. I am conflicted. It’ll work out to 3-4 hours of driving for a 1 hour lunch, which isn’t great. On the other hand, I love that she’s still in touch with them. Decisions, decisions.

Our older dog, Kona, just gave Akiko what-for. She’s bigger than he is now, and was bugging him to play. Usually he’s fine with it, but today he wasn’t having it. She came and curled up at my feet after. She’s not used to the world denying her anything. :smiley:

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Afternoon all. Mowage has been completed, and I talked to my nextdoor neighbor who will keep an eye on my house (and mow the yard) while I’m gone. He runs a lawn care company, so I imagine he’ll have his guys do the mowage. I’ll either leave him some cash or bring something back from mt trip for them.

Not much else planned, nappage may take place shortly.

Sunny, my brother’s male (neutered) Basset is the boss of his house. He’ll tolerate my nephews rather frisky bloodhound, but if he gets to rambunctious Riley lets him know who is the boss.

Spidey, know what you mean about the leg hurting; been there, hobbled that…

Sari, Mission Statement is such a buzzword these days–it just means “here’s what I plan on doing.” but uses important sounding words.

OK, need to put lunch dishes in the washer and seek nappage.

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Went to the dog park, ended up being there for over 3 hours.

Don’t know what was up today but every dog wanted to play with Ripple, at one point he had 4 dogs (a chihuahua mix, a lab puppy, a rottie, and a 100+ pound pitbull puppy) on him.
He kept hiding under the table. I wanted to leave sooner, but I knew it would be a pain getting him out of the park.
The chihuahua and the lab pup would not stop humping him. He tried to play a little with the rottie, but the other two wouldn’t leave him alone. The pitbull and Ripple have played before, so they are pretty good together even though the difference in sizes makes it awkward.
All the dogs left except the lab puppy and we had a hard time getting out because the puppy would not leave him alone, and Ripple was starting to get grumpy.

I got slammed into by a great dane, I’m surprised I was still on my feet. He wanted to play with Ripple too, but they couldn’t figure out how to make it work.
Ripple doesn’t like to run or play tag, he wants to wrestle all the time.
One day he was playing with a husky who liked to run. We were laughing at them because of the mismatch of styles, I said it was like putting a sprinter in the ring with a belly bucker.

FCM I have talked with several young people who are very upset that they have been at their jobs for 6 months and still haven’t received a raise or a promotion. They feel like they are not being appreciated. I actually had one woman complain to me that her boss didn’t care about her well-being because he wouldn’t fire the obnoxious co-worker. News Flash - all your boss cares about is that the work is getting done, your happiness or lack thereof is meaningless. I didn’t say it, but I thought she was very lucky that she still had a job.
I guess it takes some people longer than others to figure out that you are nothing more than a cog in the wheel and nobody gives a damn about your happiness.

**MetalMouse **- I hate buzz words about as much as I hate ass kissing. and, you can plan all you want, but life doesn’t always work according to plan, and I think it doesn’t do anybody any good to feed their delusion that they actually have some kind of control over their life.

Butters - yes I am and I cannot wait for classes to be over.

Then he has to find a job for reals.
He said to me, how much money do I need to make to help you out. I said the idea is not to help me out, it is to take care of yourself after I am gone.
I have no idea how he has no ambition.
Then again, he works really hard on his school irk, so maybe once he gets a job, ambition will kick in.

Making ham and broccoli for my dinner, tacos for my son.
I need to do some weeding.

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I just finished hemming 2 pairs of khakis and a pair of jeans. There are 2 more pairs of pants on the lines - I know one will need to be shortened, but not sure about the other. I need to see if they’re dry - probably are - and finish my sewing.

Another productive day - what the heck is wrong with me???

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**moom. ** something for sure. I must and do have my lazy.

Fast pot would not work so replacement is on the way. I started this roast on top of the stove and finally sliced it and put it into the oven. Just now I added the veggies. That and rice and sweet taters shall be the evening meal. Hope it bes good.

We have been having electrical storms and each time the power blips hubby’s phone goes crazy. He is out working now but promised he’d take at least part of the day off tomorrow. Company finally left this morning. Countdown to next visit. Driving me batty. Leave me alone. All of us are not here on vacation. I am grumpy.

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Gee, Butters, I guess that means I shouldn’t count on you as a free hotel…??

No, I’m not planning a trip to the Keys, and even if I had such plans, at most, I’d ask you for hotel recommendations. And I’d take you out to dinner. So don’t panic. :smiley:

Laundry is done, all hems are done. **FCD **is still futzing in the shop, but I’m hoping he’ll want to go out to eat, because I declared to all and sundry that I’m not cooking tonight. Worst case, I’ll order pizza.

Amazingly, the house is still open because it’s still comfortable in here. Tomorrow, tho, we’ll probably have to close up and crank up the air. Oh well…

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Temp is now 88F with a heat index of 111F. Hawt.

Mooommmm you would be welcome. These folks were just here followed by the daughter and then here they are again. Like I said there are so many other places to go and I know I am being a bitch about this. Just need a break.

We have an 80% chance of rain today and tomorrow and I hope it comes to fruition. Dry.

Roast with taters, carrots, onions and baby bellas is done. That with sweet taters and boiled okra shall be supper. I am tahred. I foresee an early bedtime. May even sleep with Mel. Or Ben.

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We drove the MGB to the nursery to buy two hanging baskets of begonias. My birthday was Wednesday, so why did I have to pay for them? After bringing the flowers home, we went to a new restaurant in Blaine. We each had a salmon-and-green bell pepper kebab. I had four grilled oysters, and Mrs. L.A. had two; plus some bread. (OME Carbs! :eek: ) We each had a Kulshan IPA. Very good, and citrusy. I was actually feeling it.

On the way home there was a Ford Model-something coming our way, and the driver waved. Classic cars gotta wave! On the cross street to our house we met a burgundy MG Midget. We waved at each other.

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sunny, my supper came from a Lebanese hamburger joint. :stuck_out_tongue: They do good gyros and kebobs, but great burgers.

Johnny, classic car folk waving at each other is kind of like pick up (not the fancy never-seen-a-backroad, full topper or SUV) drivers out in the country. :slight_smile:

Bought the groceries and took Nelson to the dog park. He got to play with some sweeties today. :slight_smile: I need to make the bed and fold the towels and sheets in a few, but the rest of the night will be going down the rabbit hole of the interwebs doing some family research.

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There was a good-sized daddy longlegs crawling on my lap this morning.

I grabbed it by the legs and took it outside.

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LA John, you are more good-hearted than me. I’ve gotten to the point that if spiders stay hidden I won’t seek them out, but crawling on my lap? Instant Goo.

Sari, red, glad the pups got their exercise in.

FCM, sounds like you had a budy enough day without cooking dinner.

Managed some nappage and watch golf/MAS*H on the TV. Ate at Logan’s tonight (had a 20% off coupon) and I am a sucker for their meatloaf. Would have written earlier but The Martian was on the TV and I had to watch it (never get tired of the movie).

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Worked, went to the VFW for chicken and beer. Came home, napped. I may be off tomorrow

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doggio, be real - you’re always a little bit off… :wink:

I woke at 3-something and couldn’t fall back to sleep. Dammit. That’s after taking forever to fall asleep in the first place. It’s gonna be a long day.

But I’ve loaded and started the dishwasher (forgot to do it last night) and I’ve breakfasted. Today shall include mowage, making a shopping list for the open house finger foods, cooking some chickie for the buffalo chickie dip, and, I hope, FINALLY getting the furniture moved up here from the basement. Something always seems to come up. But it’s not furniture.

Happy Sunday, all!!

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Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 71 Amurrkin out and clear (as opposed to fuzzy?) with a predicted high of 93 and partly cloudy (mostly N.O.S.?) for the day. Forecast also says light and variable winds. That’s fine by me. I like my wind all willy-nilly. :smiley: The big plan of the day is deheathenization (I shall be a pew warmer this mornin’), followed by N.O.L. We’re thinkin’ either WH or Three Squares Diner cause we’re feelin’ fancy today.

Now I need more caffeine and rumbly tummy wants to be fed. Then purtification for deheathenization must commence.

Happy Sunday Y’all!