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August 26 Tuesday, TuesdayA few plans fell through for tonight which is ok because I need to get a few things done around here before the holiday weekend rolls around.
Last night, an impromtu 'block party' had me visiting down the road for a few hours... the event? Road construction, lol. Some people can make a party out of just about anything! I was actually hoping (gasp, do I dare say it?) for the road work to be done near my place just so I could watch the men hard at work. It happened to be down the road, where the road is closed to through traffic...so with a baracade at the 4way, we gathered just down from there for some drinks and grilling... in the street! About a dozen showed up to sit and enjoy a beautiful evening. Only problem was this morning... slight headache and a bit tired.
Tomorrow league bowling starts once again for the year. I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of the game...but I need to find my team shirt. I haven't needed it since April so as I sit here in front of my computer I'm thinking about where in the closet it could be. My ball and shoes are already in my locker at the lanes, so that's one thing I don't need to remember to grab...
A weekend road trip is in the works.... we'll just leave it at that for now.
Even with summer's final hurrah this weekend, the road construction season is still in full swing.... one project was just started this week which will affect my travel time to and from work... gotta love Minnesota's seasons~~ winter and road construction! It shouldn't be too much of a bother until the weekend's start on Fridays, which means I'll be finding my backroads once again.
Hmmmm.... I need to come up with a good blog one day. I just might have to pull out my writing project folder and get some ideas. August 23 The Evil Twin and the State FairAs tradition has it, the State Fair is once again taking place...so for me and some friends its time to find interesting items, food on a stick and watch people. The last few years some of us from work have headed to the fair in the early afternoon to do our annual wanderings...this year though it was the 'original two' of us, one couldn't get off of work for the afternoon...and well, the other... we needed a break from her, besides, lol...she wandered on her own more than enjoyed our company the last couple times making us wonder where she had dissapppeared to this time....and she didn't carry her cell phone so we had to wait until she found us. It was fun just the two of us again... but then again, its always fun no matter how many folks you have with you.
Something interesting always happens.... the first year we got our handwriting analyized (mine mentioned trouble a few times, sheesh), flirting with the salesmen is always fun, lol... and they flirt sooo well, I mean if it means a sale they do it well! There is always the 'uniform alerts'... men in uniform are just soooo yummy! There is nothing better than an officier or an Armed Forces man wearing a uniform well that doesn't deserve a second look and an admiring stare, lol....I am sooo bad
 , hey if the guys can watch why can't I? This year's fun though happened to be the tshirt I was wearing... 'I am the evil twin'. I do have a twin sister and when we go out, she has fun asking people if they think we're twins... she wants to bet them for a drink, I just laugh and enjoy it... we are sooo much the same and yet sooo much different! It didn't take long to get responses to my shirt... first stop of course was the lady's room so that we could wander comfortably. I think most people start and finish there, lol, so there was a line...not a long one or anything but a line. A chuckle from one of the fellow 'line waiters' ...
"Evil twin, lol"
"Yep, my sister and I go back and forth.... she won, I got the shirt!"
Most people think its just a line, but the funny thing is.... she actually got me the shirt, lol...well, her hubby saw it and said, 'we have to get it'. It was the gag gift at Christmas a few years back... it does come in handy at times!
Enjoy the pics.... of course most are animals, its what the fairs around here are all about... and the food on a stick. August 19 What is normal?After being on vacation for a week, ok it was more like R&R than vacation but it wasn't work, I've gotten back into the swing of 'normal'. Which leads to the question.... just what is normal?
The boy(my son... the boy is my blog name for him) and his girlfriend are always giving me a bad time. First its my spuratic visits to the casino... the boy is worried about his inheritance, lol. I've told him he's not inheriting anything but the cats so he may as well get a good paying job. (of course this is all in teasing, but isn't some teasing a bit of a reality check?) Well, my life is a bit more quiet for now, a few computer generated games and projects around the house occupy a bit more of my time...to which the boy teases now... you need to get out more!!! GGRRRRRR.... make up your mind grasshopper! lol
The kids, being in their twenties and making their way up in the world have a different kind of normal than myself. Yes, I do get out and socialize but I also have my home duties in which I need to spend some time as well. Some people may think that one person's life is sooo different than their own but it is that what makes us all soo original and interesting. I know of people who are scared of the internet...worried about all the 'strange' people on the other side of the screen. Honestly, there are a mix of all people online and in the bars and casinos and concerts....in all of life. It all depends on what you are comfortable with.... normal is normal.... just a different normal for us all.
August 17 August's mid month SundaySo I had to come up with a title, (something that is mind boggling at times) it was supposed to be a morning coffee thoughts category but a phone call and a trip to the store has changed a few things. The week has gone by fast...funny how at the beginning of the week there was sooo many days until I had to go back to work and now its the end of the week off and I'm wishing I still had more time. Its not like I have anything that absolutely needs taking care of but I enjoyed the days of visiting, being somewhat occupied and yet relaxing.
Yesterday I did manage to wander off to a neighboring town for their 'music festival'..... a classic car show, some crafters selling their items and sitting back enjoying some Bluegrass music. I did make a purchase from one of the craft booths... I had told my daughter that I was going to find a wooden rocking horse for the baby's Christmas present back before he was born, so I had time to look for one... We do have a variety of craft shows throughout the year...a summer one, many more during the month of November, filling up the Saturdays with things to do. As my sister and I looked amongst the many items, we saw one which had many handmade wooden items... there was sitting in the back, a rocking 'dalmation'. He was adorable and unique.... I know, somewhat of an impulse buy yet an item I was somewhat looking for! He'll be living in my closet now for a couple months....
Another day was spent with my mother... she has been asking me to take some pictures of the stained glass windows in her church and it worked that one day I fit it in. Coffee and a sandwich at one of the newer 'chic' coffee places followed...the conversation was pretty nice...catching up on a few things, then the inevitable subject came up, asking about me going to services. Now I don't have to justify anything...I mean, I am grown up and all, lol. But my response still had her trying to dig more...
"You know mom, just because I don't go to your church doesn't mean I don't go"
"Well, I don't hear you talking about it"
"Um, mom.... I'm not one to 'preach' about being at church.... I believe that if you live a good life, people will want to know you. I live my life without 'forcing' my thoughts or beliefs on anyone'
One Bible passage that has always stuck with me from my growing up days, is the way I live.... "Don't stand on the corner, announcing your faith, but pray to me in silence' I know...its not the exact verse or put in the same words...but it is me. I believe in a higher entity and that is between me and that entity. Anyways.... just something that bothers me from time to time.
Now back to watching the Olympics....and enjoying the rest of my 'vacation' and yes... there will be more baby pics(a 5 generation one to be exact.... great, great gramma and her pride and joy) soon.
Have a great week!
August 14 Some things I should never say....I have taken all week off, wasn't really planning on it but it works... my problem is I have mentioned to a few people that I took the week off. Since I wasn't planning it, I don't have any big plans...well, the grandbaby... spent a little time over there but basically just getting things done around the place that have been neglected lately.
So today I've been roped into watching my nephew... the Mitsubishi kidlet, ( he called me Mitsubishi only because he could say that better than Bridget...
 , don't ask...somethings are better left a mistery!) Anyways...he's been busy looking for frogs in my backyard, making spiderwebs with leftover yarn in the living room, playing with Micromachine cars... I've been cleaning the kitchen cupboards, hmmmm..... I like his idea of the day better, lol.I've got to do a bit of running this afternoon.... stop at the grandbaby's place for a 5 generation pic, so its time for a quick shower and grab the kidlet, camera and shopping list. So much for a quiet week off of work....guess the benefit is the oh so needed mental break from the zoo in which work can occationally become. August 12 The new grandbaby...I am getting around to postingWell, the long awaited grandbaby is here!!! I guess it seems like such a long wait because my daughter informed me of the baby wayyyyyyyyyyyy back when she was 2 weeks late.
 Lol...I know, the kids were excited but they still had 9 months and I worry just a little because there is always the chance of that dissappointment if something would have gone wrong too early...The little guy decided to make his presence known at 2 am Monday morning...and all day long! Early in the afternoon, he scared everyone when his heart rate dropped and an emergency c-section was talked about. The baby was 'sunny side up' according to the nurses, making each hard contraction put pressure on him..pressing his face against the birth canal. And stubborn just like his folks, every time they had gotten him turned, he would move back into his comfy position before the turn.. So it was almost 20 hours of labor... a long day of waiting... and then the wonder of it all!
August 10 Somethings never change...reliving high schoolWell....I survived the reunion. There weren't alot of folks who showed up but of course the ones who did were the right people... we had a blast!
The start of the evening was of course a bit slow... the casual visiting, catching up... The slide show was pretty cool, a few of my gfs and I sat watching it, laughing about...yep, I went out with him... he was soo hot back then. We all got to do the introductions, remember me....I'm so and so, this is my spouse(or I'm single, seeing someone special.... I'm just single). We kind of laughed about that later... why do you have to announce that you're single? Guess its somewhat like back in college...what's your major? Or when first introduced to someone...so what do you do for work?
It was interesting that about half the folks still lived in or around town while the others have moved to 'the big city' and about half were married, the other half single... just a good mix of people. I did bring my camera but was too busy visting to get alot of pictures... good thing one of my gfs husbands was pretty interested in the quality of my camera...he had fun sneaking up on people and just getting a shot. I'll have to go through some of them to decide if they'll be posted( I have this thing about privacy, if I post a pic, the person/people in that pic must be aware of it being online... I deal with alot of privacy issues with work and it tends to carry over into my online morality). The blasts from the past pics will be coming soon... I need to get the dvd from last night and a few from my sister to scan and post...
The tales of skinny dipping, drive in movie dollar nights, drinking and most innocent high school antics made the majority of us remember just how much fun we had...and a few people thought about what they were headed for with their kids now becoming teens. Oh the life we led back then... how times have changed and yet stayed the same.
My sis, the evil twin... ended up coming over to my place after the reunion. Omg, I sooo love giving her crap... she was just a bit more toasted than myself, so the 4 block walk was pretty entertaining... I was laughing soo hard. This morning was a bit rough... the boy called me early, he and his gf were stopping over...ummm, yeah..they managed to show up before I was out of bed...ringing that danged doorbell one too many times for me to ignore! Time for some coffee...a bit of visiting...maybe a nap soon. Tonight I'll be out for a bit with a gf... hopefully its not a late night, it might be a long week if I don't catch up on my sleep one of these days. August 08 conversations with my brother....onlineYes, I do have a few 'sites' online.... so here is a conversation with my brother... it pretty much explains the innocent trouble I get into~
From: ~Bridget~
Date: Aug 8, 2008 dork boy...aren't you supposed to be working? ----------------- Original Message ----------------- From: Paul Date: Aug 8, 2008 Arn't you supposed to be Mobbing people? Miss Mobster!! I'm up dating my myspace. I've been at work since 9:00am. I'm about ready to leave and go home. ----------------- Original Message ----------------- From: ~Bridget~ Date: Aug 8, 2008 I am mobbing people.... its my entertainment for tonight. Tomorrow's the class reunion so I gotta get my fix tonight, lol.Just sittin here watching the viks and waiting for my mob to do its thing ----------------- Original Message ----------------- From: Paul Date: Aug 8, 2008 you better wash that grey right out of your hair, before you go to your reunion tomorrow. LOL That should get your blood boiling to do some harm to the Godfather. ----------------- Original Message ----------------- From: ~Bridget~ Date: Aug 8, 2008 LMFAO... you do remember what sister you're talking to? I don't have the grey, Brenda does :D ----------------- Original Message ----------------- From: Paul Date: Aug 8, 2008 LMFAO? Is that Legal & Medical question Frequentlly Asked from OLD people? LOL Your myspace picture looks like you have a grey streak on your right side and yes brenda has more grey than you. ----------------- Original Message ----------------- From: ~Bridget~ Date: Aug 8, 2008 that is NOT grey...its carmel highlights!! Get it right next time ;) and umm...just remember...I am older and have more insurance...besides...I'm still the favorite child :D August 05 Can it really be?There are just some days when a person seems overwhelmed... 'specially after a busy weekend and Monday posts can be somewhat scatter brained... yeah, yeah....I've got enough energy to go around so I'll post today, lol. Those days when one too many people expect something from you...or maybe you read something into something...anyways, blog on....
This weekend I'll be attending my 25th high school class reunion... geez, I'm not THAT old, lol. Although my twin sis is having a bit of a time dealing with those milestone birthdays..yes, she has mentioned a few times... in 7 years I'll be 50. Its a number...not a dang thing you can do to stop it, so don't make such a big deal out of it....
Back to the reunion... a few weeks ago, my sis and one of our friends met for a few minutes to exchange some pictures which will be included in a cd of those dreaded hairdos and youthful faces that were us. My sis had been going through pictures, preparing for her daughter's graduation party and ran across a few dozen that had been taken at parties or school events... there were a couple people who they couldn't remember, but they're biggest laugh was at my hair.... one of those fun perms that just exploded with frizzes. If only I were thinking... sabatoge, snatch the pic and burn, bury, destroy it!! Good lord... Saturday could be interesting! August 04 Just a quickieWell, I managed to put a few parade pics up.... It was a nice afternoon but I know remember why I haven't been to a parade in a few years, lol.... unless you have small children or adult beverages with you to help with the entertainment, you don't really miss much. It could just be that its the same thing every year... or I'm just getting older and a bit more cynical. Although the 'boys in blue' drummers are a bunch of characters. They are very good at what they do and they enjoy playing to the crowds... the shriners thrilled the crowds once again with their go carts and motorcycles...weaving in and out and other syncranized driving skills. The three old prop planes that did the fly over really were pretty cool.
Sunday ended up being an all out rain day, which was ok...my brother stopped over and visiting with him in the garage watching the rain and enjoying some Captain Private Stock and cokes really were the best way to enjoy the afternoon.
I've got some things going on this week which may or may not be blog worthy, lol....but I will enjoy it
Until something exciting happens or I find some interesting topics, the blog may be a bit of few and far between... I will be around, just redirecting my energies at the moment... August 02 August already? GeezJust where does the time go? Its already August, the heat and humidity of this last week has proven that fact... of course its fair time so that adds to the fun. I did manage to sneak down to the fairgrounds on Thursday night and will probably wander the exhibits and entries this afternoon...but then again, like my son's girlfriend said....its just not the same as when you were a kid, lol....this is coming from a 'kid', she just turned 21 this summer!!
I didn't do alot of wandering around on Thursday but met a friend who I haven't visited in a bit.... a wonderful lady who I've had the pleasure of knowing for many years now. Lol... she's in her 60's, we laugh now about how I 'dated' her son back in high school. While I never actually dated him, we hung out a few times...back then their family was what we locals would call, 'cabin folks'. They lived in the metro area and had a cabin on the lake for weekends and vacations. There are quite a few families in the area who can lay claim to being 'locals' but have 'cabin folk' bloodlines, mine included.
Hmmm...I'm getting another blog weaved into this... back to the fair story and then more on locals and cabin folks....
Visiting Thursday included 'manning' one of the exhibit booths... my friend being retired and widowed, is very active with her volunteering....but then, that is how we actually met. We both did volunteer work with scouts and church activities, she took me under her wing so to speak. I may have been talked into helping out once again at one of the booths....am I up for staying at the fairgrounds late tonight? lol... guess its going to depend on just what I get accomplished this morning!
Back to Thursday....never fails, I'm out and everyone seems to be wanting to get ahold of me, I missed a half dozen calls...but my son did find me. Guess I can't hide from everyone, lol. So all of us managed to grab a burger at the 4H stand...the only 'air-condtioned' building on the grounds... but it was still pretty warm! While 'food on a stick' is the tradtional fair food, I passed on it that night...it seems the state fair food on a stick is more interesting, lol.... I was somewhat craving the roasted corn on the cob, but seeing a few folks enjoying it...the corn didn't look as good as other years. A late planting season made the ears look just a bit immature and not as plump or juicy as in the past...guess I'll have to wait on that, make it myself when the ears are looking a little better.
This afternoon the fair parade takes place... I haven't seen a fair parade in years!! The last dozen or so I've done some other things this first weekend of August... I had chaperoned a few youth trips and camps, had a blast doing that... spent a couple years at an annual music fest, camping out and enjoying meeting new friends. Seeing what the world had to offer, lol... now its back to a bit of the past. Funny how life changes but pulls you back into your youthful days. I'll bring my camera of course... dang...I was going to say I'll post the pics on Sunday but sheesh... what am I thinking? That's tomorrow! MORE COFFEE PLEASE!!
Ok, time to get a few things done before I go sit on the curb... July 28 Its muggy...and I'm tiredArrrghhhh.... its going to be a nice warm, muggy week...and working outside, it makes me tired. So its just a bit of wasting time online while I debate just what tonight's plans are going to be...most likely~ watering those new flowers that were planted yesterday( just what was I thinking? lol... dang hottest week of the year and I put in new plants, sheesh
) Other than that its going to be a simple, quiet night..... we've got the county fair coming up this weekend, so I need to reserve my energy for that....ok, plain and simple truth....I'm just going to be lazy tonight!! July 27 Sunday morning coffeeYes, its Sunday morning and I'm up at a decent hour...ok, maybe too early for a Sunday but I've got some things to do and I couldn't sleep so I may as well get moving...after some coffee and internet time.
Its been a fairly good week...got a few things done, went out a couple times with some friends...just enjoying summer before the dreaded snow flies again! Sheesh, a person even hates to think of that stuff on such a beautiful morning but just like most of life lately, the time just flies by! I mean, wasn't it just spring yesterday?
I happened upon some wildlife again this week...and the doe must have wanted to be famous or spend a few quality minutes with me because she stood perfectly still while I took a couple pictures...
Today I've got a few landscaping projects to accomplish...and maybe a bit of visiting later in the day.
I've had a few discussions lately about friendships and what people expect of others.... its got me thinking once again just what it is that humans value in each other and how 'high matinence' some people are, especiall when it comes to the few minutes they spend visiting with new friends online. I guess it comes down to just what people are 'looking for' when they spend their online time. Everyone has their own reasons for using the net to develop friendships and aquaintances...I've learnt that over the years that I've been online... sometimes its just a need to not be alone, other times its the shared laughs and stories. This funny little world that's been created by the click of a mouse can be interesting to say the least. It seems that lots of people share their thoughts and strange encounters with me from time to time... many times I shake my head and wonder. But a person can't force their beliefs and ideals on you... and you have to enjoy the differences in each other or cut your losses and sign off from time to time. I guess, as I've told a few folks lately once again... be true to yourself when it comes to being online...
I hope everyone is enjoying summer....I'm off to get dirty, lol. July 23 There are just somedays....There are just some days that make a person want to scream or lock themselves inside and tell folks just to go away...yes, I know, I'm a woman and those dang hormones (NO comments from the peanut gallery.... just shake your head and read on, lol)
Its just been a couple weeks of what seems everything that could go wrong has gone wrong and the headache from hell yesterday topped it off.... Its these times when I know that a few good friends can always cheer a person up. I had to stop at the shop for a little regular matinence on my car and plug the leak in the tire.... so after the work was done, there was the normal bs and chit chat... I mentioned something about my chiropractor and needing a massage, when of course he had to mention 'those massage places' that were just down the road from him when he was growing up.... omg, ummm..yes, way different here buddy
 lmao, goof!! Then today I get an email from my daughter.... today is my 'saint's day'. It is a Catholic tradition, but sometimes its fun to look at people with your name and see their history fits your life..... so is it fate or something? Here are some interesting little tidbits about 'my saint'...
Despite the hardships of life and wayward children (not all became saints), Margery Kempe of Lynn says Bridget was “kind and meek to every creature” and “she had a laughing face.” Ok, so today I'm in a better mood...the evil headache has passed and I've got an appointment with my chiropractor for Saturday  although I'm going to have to wait on the massage...and that was the part I was looking forward to the most, dang it.July 20 Arts, crafts and the wrong way to start a morningSaturday was a full day that started off somewhat unexpectedly... I was up and moving, getting ready for the day when I went out to the garage thinking I was off to see what items were at the craft fair in town when I noticed it.... yep, flat tire! Dang it... change it or call for a ride.
Changing it would mean 20 minutes and probably a quick clean-up job before I would make it to the park.... with the skies somewhat gray the ride was a better option for starting the day. So a quick call to the folks I was meeting there and it was off for the morning, changing the problem tire would have to wait until the afternoon.
Once down at the craft fair, we made our usual 'first trip' around all the crafters to check out all the different items and make a few decisions about if any purchased just had to be made.... here are some of the items, all pretty cool stuff...but the big questions was, 'Do I really need any of this?' Of course there are times when you have to put need aside and 'treat' yourself to something within reason.
so many interesting things to see and of course a few interesting people to visit with. Ran into a few friends along the way as well... I did make a purchase or two, lol, a gift for the shower today and one for my patio. The patio being recently installed, I need to do a bit of landscaping...but for now its just nice to sit outside and enjoy the fresh
and for now.... its time for a shower for me, before the baby shower this afternoon!! July 17 A Multi-blog, blogWell, there's going to be a few things in this blog... got a bit of catching up to do and a 'tag'. So tag first, then some rants, raves and basic blah, blah, blah....
Tag....
If you've been tagged. Post the rules at your Space. List eight things about yourself to share with all of your friends. After the list, choose eight other people to tag, list their names, and link to their Space. Then go to their space and tag them by leaving them a comment under one of their blogs telling them they've been tagged. Tell them to visit your Space to see the rules and what you wrote about yourself. You can copy/paste my blog, make the changes, and then post it at your Space.
Ok, I can go either way on tags... I probably won't tag anyone back, not that I want to quit the 'chain' of tags, but its just not something I normally do. So here goes, a few 'basic 8's'....
1. I love music...most types~and yes, even some rap! It all depends on my mood...which songs fit that mood. There are alot of songs that bring back memories, some just let my brain relax, others play and I have to turn up the volume to rattle the cobwebs from the corners of my mind.
2. I'm a bit of a news junkie... I like to keep up on things~ politics, weather, events and such.
3. I hate gossip!! There is a difference between genuine concern about a person and the idle chatter of people tooo bored in their lives who have to create drama in someone else's life. ( like I tell them at work....if only I had as much fun as some of the people talking about me think I have....)
4. I love to drive....there is a certain freedom and peacefulness in being on the open road.
5. I have two tattoos, an eagle and a rose~ the eagle is on my ankle, the rose on my shoulder blade. I would like another one I just haven't decided what and where.
6. I love to laugh and enjoy life.... if you can't laugh at yourself and some of the silly things that go on, you might need to loosen up just a bit.... there are a few things in life that shouldn't be taken seriously.
7. I'm a Libra, so I do believe in some balance in life.... work hard, play hard, but make sure there is both work and play in your life.
8. I know alot of people, but have only a few 'good' friends that I count on. There are millions of folks out there, each with their own story of life which is interesting, but people come and go... there are some that hang in there for the long haul, those are the ones who are worth the title of 'friend'.
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Its going to be a busy weekend around here, hmmm...what am I talking about, this week has had its share of things going on! I am looking forward to Saturday though, my little town has actually been pretty good about supporting and assisting the arts and this Saturday is one of the things that has been going on for a few years now. I know, there are lots of 'art fairs' all over the place but when its just down the road from you, you just gotta be involved. It is more of a social event but there are a few things I have in mind to check out if I should happen to see them. I will get some pics to share... then there is a surprise birthday party just down the road Saturday night...and a baby shower Sunday. Its just one of those 'busy, everything happening at the same time' weekends... I will be complaining of nothing to do next weekend, lol.
I have my 25 year high school reunion coming up next month.... I am most likely going to attend since once again...its just down the road and crawling home is an option, lol. That's another blog in itself one of these Saturday mornings with my coffee.
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Hmmmm..enough for right now, I have another topic but it will wait...the timing just isn't right to bring it up. I need a bit more research and logic in my brain to do it right.
July 15 Distractions, distractions....Ok, so I'm only here for a few minutes because I've got a ton of things to do and turning on the computer usually leads to a few more minutes....(hours) more than I have to spare at the moment. I've been working on finishing the baby blanket I'm making for the grandbaby who is supposed to arrive in August but at the dr appoinment this morning, my daughter found out that the baby's already getting ready to make its appearance...ummmm, wait a minute, lol...I'm supposed to have another month to finish this blanket.. looks like its down to 2 weeks!!! I've got some work to do.... back to the grind here, more later! July 12 A Stormy NightIt's been a pretty decent week weatherwize.... not too hot, not too windy... just an enjoyable week. It seemed like most of the big storms passed around here, we got a bit of rain a couple evenings but nothing too exciting...until last night. The sky got dark, the wind picked up and then the lightning and noise! I love watching storms as long as they aren't real dangerous...the lightning fascinates me, the clouds attract me with their size and color, the winds amaze me as it pushes the clouds and tress around. Last night you could see the storm coming in... before it got too wild, I headed outside and moved a few things to safety (I mean, I just got my patio set and I wasn't about to chase anything down the street!) I know I'm supposed to stay away from windows but I stood in the door and watched... wondering if the trees would bend enough or if they would break. They withstood the winds, although some power lines didn't.... a firetruck past by with sirens on to secure the site and do what they do best.... help.
This morning as I write this I remember growing up, we would bring the lawn chairs out to the front and sit under the eaves, watching the color of the sky during storms. We learned to accept and enjoy the power and beauty in what was happening.... listening for the thunder after a lightning strike and counting to see how far off the lightning was. Of course if the lightning struck too close we all would jump! There was one time when a tree was struck behind our house... it ended up ON the house!
Even though the power would go off from time to time during storms, we seemed to find our own entertainment during that time...maybe because we didn't rely on all the technological toys we have today. Candles would be lit and the fun would begin.... a silly little hide and seek game with my dad. My sister and one brother would lock ourselves behind the bathroom door, waiting for the game to start. Dad would find a hiding place somewhere and we were off.... pushing little brother ahead of us, my sister and I would 'couragously' go looking for our monster dad. He would jump from his hiding place, growling and we would scream, running back to the security of the closed bathroom door! Of course, we were such daredevils.... going back out from behind to search again. Such a silly little game of amusement back then, but a million memories today.
Seems like another time of storms were the weekend I would go camping at a music fest... 2 of the 3 years that I went had rains and winds! The first time I happened to be at the concerts with friends, with the on coming rains, they postponed the music but we waited it out. A big field, the dust which usually covered the ground became a mud fest.... it was fun watching the antics of some, slipping and slidding down a mudslide, body surfing through the mud. It was bad enough going back to the tent wet and misserably cold...I can't imagine covered in mud as well, lol...but those folks...yeah, a few adult beverages included! The other year...I missed being outside in the rain because the storm started during the night. That year it wasn't the rain actually but the wind! Inside the tent it was safe and dry, but as the wind picked up I thought the tent might be as well.... laying on my airmattress, the tent would flex and move with the wind.... bending so much that it would touch my nose and then move back repeating this for an hour or more. The next morning, a few of the less secure tents did end up a few feet away from their original spots.
One year, my son and I did take the National Weather Services class on storm spotters... it was very interesting to learn more about what the weather service looks for in the sky. We were on their list for information about storms that hit our area... calling in to them about hail size and cloud colors. Once you learn about the wonders of storms, its more enjoyable to watch...
Oh the wonders of Mother Nature!!! July 08 A Break at Work and TaxesYou never really know just what will happen at work for me at least...some days are fun and joking, others we can get into some pretty serious discussions..and then laugh afterwards just because we can. Today while on break though, the discussion did get a little heavy. Like most people these days, we all have our times of pinching pennies and wondering just where our money does go. Heaven knows a dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to... going to the grocery store can take a week's worth of pay it seems and the cupboard's are still bare!
I know the price of gas has added insult to the injury, but what about the taxes we all pay? So of course we did the little 'history lesson' talk of 'wasn't the whole tax issue why we declared our independance from England?' I mean, don't you remember that tea party of yesteryear? Another commented... 'taxes are what lead to the fall of the Roman Empire'. Do we see a pattern here? I've always said, 'when are our politicians going to realize that there is only so much money in MY pocket before all you have left is pocket lint' Pocket lint is only good for so much... it won't get me to work, doesn't look good as a tip, can't buy me much....and honestly it doesn't impress too many folks. I know we need taxes for essentials... but its time to tighten everyone's belts, even the government's spendings.
Enough of the serious talk.... back to work and of course the nonsense does start.... and its a result from the sun and this weekend, lol. Tanlines!!! What is it that makes them so intersting? The perv of the office of course had to put his two cents in... telling me he doesn't have any tan lines, lmao.... ummm, 'I've seen you outside working on your yard and you weren't nekkie and no, you don't have to prove it or show me....'
I'm not sure what the boss is thinking some days... this morning he came up to me and told me about the company offering an 'early out'.... ummm, I'm hoping to at least double my age before even thinking about 6 feet under...my blood lines are good even if I'm not exactly the healthiest acting person around, so retirement is not in the near future...even though he loves reminding me how long I have left at work while he's down to his 'last 4th holiday'.... he's gonna miss me
lol.A bit of a project bug has been biting me once again.... My front patio is finished!!! Now its just the landscaping and the furnature.... while my sister would rather sit on her back deck to enjoy her coffee...I'm looking forward to family and friends in the front yard enjoying a few adult beverages, stories and fun. Years ago the front porch was a place to gather... neighbors and friends seeing you outside would stop by for an ice tea, a little conversation.... I may be living in this time and place, but there are a few things of days gone by that I believe in bringing back, this just happens to be one of them....
Have a great hump day tomorrow...after a few sleepless nights, I think tonight might be an early one... or a few hours of sleep and wide awake at 1am, lol...
July 06 Floating a paradeWell...I'm a bit sunburnt, but the weekend was a well needed break from the norm and pretty relaxing all in all. Friday's activities were an all day affair... starting around noon and ending about midnight, and yes...I slept in my tent
although my hip reminded me most of the day Saturday why I should have brought along my air mattress... dang, I think I"m getting old lol. The boat parade this morning was pretty small and I'm not sure if it was the price of gas or just the fact that most people had been busy all weekend and were probably thinking of taking it easy or heading back home today...but there were a few hardy souls.Friday was the big day... there were about 30 some at the cabin, enjoying the day and the water... especially the kids!! I'm not that old that I didn't enjoy it that day... the little ones had the most fun, the foster kids my daughter has at the moment probably enjoyed it the most... life jackets on, running to the end of the dock and waiting for me to catch them as they jumped in, lol.... she told my daughter the other day... "I like being a kid". What a little sweetie... and at the street dance, she had the moves...all smiles! Definately what summertime is all about....
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