You know, I really dislike winter, but I would actually have preferred snow to this. You don’t need an umbrella for snow.
Having said that, I think we can now expect snow fairly soon. I may not be good for much, but I’m flat out awesome at famous last words.
Morning all. It’s ridiculouasly warm today. April 1st kind of warm, certainly not December 1st. But the temps are supposed to drop 20-25 degrees tonight, and we can have a proper winter. Or something. Sweetums, my favorite part about living in Boston was always walking down Newbury Street in the snow. Of course, I went to Berklee, so I was probably stoned at the time, and one does not always notice how damn cold it is in that condition. 
I’m tired, dangit. I even went to bed early and stuff last night, but to no avail. It helped not.
But today on my way into the office the new AP lady told me I have great hair. So that made me feel good. The shine will rub off by 10:30, I’m sure. 
I want winter. It’s December, dammit. No rain. I want snow and ice and proper cold.
:sulks:
That reminds me, I have to go buy some new wallets. I wonder if they sell them at Home Depot?
It’s all sunny here now. Looks like maybe the front has gone through. That means cooler temps. Even in the high thirties tonight. Now that’s just down right cold for these parts.
Happy Bday to Grampus! Puggy any idea of how long it’ll take to get him in there? Prayers and good thoughts are still goin’ out from south Jawja.
I don’t like snow. So There! 
we tough guys here down south of Chicago-WE HAVE SCHOOL–those pansies on the west side-they can’t fight their way outta a paper bag. They melt in a summer shower…
We are in school and loving it.
I am working on my paper–I just came in here to say that I am done with my group project! woot!
[irrelevant aside] [sub] It’s a good thing that swampy is gay, 'cause he is one strict Dad[/sub] [/IA]
I love snow!
I understand B.C. has a surplus. I’m sure they could be persuaded to part with some on the cheap.
All it takes is the order from his doctor who was called this morning. Nurse Debbie says he had a bad night so we are also trying to get his pain med changed to maybe a patch or something long-lasting. (There’s a whole long Grrr story involving Gran here that I won’t get into.) Once he’s in the nursing facility, they will be controlling his meds. We are praying for a Monday move.
Thank you for thinking of him.
Puggy, here’s hoping for a Monday move.
I forgot I volunteered to give blood today. I need to slug back lots of water in the next 2 hours. Last time, it took me a while to recover afterwards, I think because I was dehydrated.
The bank sign said it was 3C this morning. That just makes it sound even colder than it is. Last night, it felt like snow, but no sign of that today. I hope it warms up soon. At least it’s sunny.
Tupug, I am so sorry that Grumpus is having such a rough time. I hope the move does come on Monday.
Well, here I am at work and I don’t want to be here. But…here I am anyway. Later today, I’ll be heading to our old facility to get together with an individual so I can learn a little about MapPoint. I was very happy and surprised at how gracious she was towards me when I asked for her help and expressed my sincere appreciation. She replied she couldn’t say no because of all the help I’d given her when we worked at the Command Finance and Accounting Office. This was 22 YEARS ago folks! It’s nice to be remembered that way, it really is.
The weather is actually pretty decent today. Temps will be in the 40s and we’ll have partly sunny skies. Tomorrow temps will be in the 40s and the skies will be mostly sunny! Yay! We are well and truly waterlogged here and I’m glad December is starting out so nicely. Between the torrential downpours, flooding, snow and ice, this November has been one of the worst on record for weather.
Well, back to the grind.
puggy here’s hoping whatever’s best happens. I guess that’s about the best thing I can say right now. Like I (and a bunch of others) have said, complain, bitch, moan, groan, and gripe all you want. We’ll listen.
Rigs didn’t I just see you goofin’ off in another thread? Get back to work young lady!
Oh, and as to the “dad” thing… well, some gay men like a stern “dad.” 
EW!
TMI. I’m off to bleach my brain. If I dont’ finish my paper today-I’m blaming you and the need for brain bleach. So there.
You started it. So There!
And, it does not excuse you from finishing that paper, young lady!
Good thoughts headed out for your whole family, puggy.
The snow missed us here, but it’s still really cold.
Back a couple pages, someone mentioned cat sitting. We were looking in to it for the wedding/honeymoon time period, and it was going to be $20 per visit, and we’re going to be gone for 10 days… yeah, that’s a bit expensive. Fortunately, one of my coworkers volunteered! I don’t even know her all that well, except that we started at the same time and she lives here in the same town as I do (and the same town where our company is located). So she can stop in really easily. I’m sooooo appreciative. Hiring someone’s just a pain. And a big expense.
Now we just need to get little Nikita to eat something consistently so we can tell the Volunteer Cat Sitter (VCS) what she needs to do. Little brat is refusing to eat most food. At the moment it’s looking like we’re going to have to ask the VCS to mix vitamins, canned (human) salmon, and some wheat germ (for fiber). Ugh. It’s a pain, and I’m certainly no proponent of raw/homemade diets for pets. But she flat out refuses to eat cat food, almost to the point of starving herself. She’s so thin and her bones are sticking out, and I just can’t watch her starve. So we’re trying to get all the required stuff into salmon for her. As I said, ugh.
Wouldn’t surprise me. We were there a couple nights ago, and saw that they’re branching out into selling clothing and big-screen TVs.
Yesterday’s baking escapade was banana bread as we had some bananas on the counter that were more brown than yellow.
Just a drive-by before I take my (SOLD) bracelet to the post office to mail to the lovely lady who purchased it. Hee hee hee - I made a sale! I know I shouldn’t be so silly and excited but I am!
A friend of mine came and sat beside me last night at the game - the two seats next to mine are the team doctor’s and no one ever sits there. She liked it so much at ice level she went in today and upgraded her season ticket to the seat on the other side of me! I’m really glad; even though she is ten years younger than I am we have become good friends. She made a friend for life last night when she told me she didn’t believe I’ll be 46 tomorrow; she thought I was in my mid thirties.
Off to the post office!
Goofing off??? Moi? :rolleyes:
I was outta here before 4 am, driving around some of the unpaved and unplowed rural roads. It was all still wet slushy stuff at that time, but around 5 it started to freeze and snow. So by 5:30, we had a layer of ice, covered by a couple inches of wet snow and a forecast of snow all morning, ending with about 6-8 inches altogether. I talked to Snowplow Chief from my town’s public works department who said it was a mess and he couldn’t promise to keep the streets clear in the morning.
It’s the first time in 7 years this school district has had a snow day, and it was ultimately my call. We may not be macho, bit I got 14,000 + kids to worry about keeping safe.
T’was a no-brainer keeping kiddies home today - as I pointed out to the people who make me make the call - I didn’t think they’d have too many teachers making it in today.
So, the call was made, I ran to my office to start the phone tree to tree-in’, changed the office voice mail to say “Look outside goofy, it’s snowing, we’re not here, see ya Monday” and came home to snuggle with the Wife, who decided not to catch the train downtown to work. By the time I made it home, it was so bad I almost couldn’t make it back up my driveway.
It works out having a day off, I have a lot to do here anyway. It took me and my snowblower an hour just to do my little driveway.
Tomorrow is Annual Make the Tamales Day at Casa Bus. I have 11 lbs of pork roast simmering in three different crock pots, all the masa and leaves ready to go, I now have all day to simmer the chile, and later tonight, shred the pork, dump it in the chile, and chill it. Tomorrow, about 6-8 friends come by to assemble and cook the things. It’s a ton of work, but knowing I have homemade tamales to eat the rest of the month makes it worthwhile…
Video games my eye…
I came home early today - go me!! We’ve been threatened with all kinds of bad wind and I didn’t want to take a chance on the Nice Bridge being closed, forcing me to go home via DC and the Wilson Bridge. So here I am. **FCD ** is on his way home, too. I’m thinking about baking a pie, just because. And maybe tossing some fixin’s in the bread maker for some fresh bread.
TGIF, I tell ya!
**SCL ** - nice stuff ya got there. Almost makes me wish I wore jewelry.
I forgot to say it yesterday, but YAY PapaTigs!!
And YAY everybody! Hugs and smooches all around, just 'cause I’m in a good mood. MWAH!
Heh… speaking of jewelry and the not wearing of… my mother will wear necklaces, bracelets, rings and pins but not earrings. She says the clamp on kind give her headaches and the thought of piercing her ears just gives her the willies. Thus I have never seen my mother in earrings. I get my weirdness genetically.
Our internet and email has been a little wonky here. Go figure. Nice, warm, sunny day and everything gets wonky. I’m also up to my hiney in mophead and mop handle orders. The Jawja state prison system is apparently tidying up for the holiday season, I guess. I got orders from prisons, detention centers, diversion centers, YDCs, and transitional centers. FedEx will make a mint off us on shipping next week.
MBG I’m droolin’ here! Homemade tamales… mmmmm… Glad you are using your snow day productively young man. Unlike a certain young lady we all know who is probably doing everything but finishing her paper.
FCM you should bake an apple pie, cause they smell good and I really like apple pie. Plus, you can tell FCD to stop at the store for ice cream so you can have apple pie alamode. Oh and order in pizza tonight. Pizza and apple pie alamode… mmmmmm…
Mr. SCL brought me one of those cheesecakes that has different flavors. I can’t decide which one to go for first…
The bracelet is mailed, as is the book for Paperback Swap. I need to go work on some jewelry; selling a piece has motivated me. I wish they would finish the neighbor’s yard - the leaf blowers are giving me a headache.