Jul 04 2008 Pirates

Weekend In Review

THURSDAY NIGHT - Shelton Family Gang

FRIDAY DAY/NIGHT - THE BIG BOOM!

(I took this picture RUNNING away from the lit fireworks - that I did not realize were being lit!)

SATURDAY / NIGHT:

Hung out with the parents and chilled! We had to make a trip to Bellingham to feed a cat, and made a stop at Trader Joe's! :) We got our favorite oatmeal! Then we invited a few family members over to have a "left-over" BBQ (ended up running out of propane...) but thankfully they don't live that far and went and got a spare tank! THANKS SHAUN! :) Here's a family picture we took:

SUNDAY:

We took my dad to the Seattle Airport at 5:20am this morning is when we left. I had a hard time not falling asleep on the way home, thanks to my dear wife for driving! We came home, crawled back in bed and woke up at 11am! IT WAS DELIGHTFUL! We took showers, went to town to find more yarn....... (which we decided I'd be done since I wasn't going to find any yarn that was going to even come somewhat close to this somewhat "specialty" yarn.......and now I have just got to figure out how to do something different.........like a hat, place mat or something?!) and then we mowed the yard (which looks beautiful!), picked raspberries.....not QUITE a full freezer container full with lots more soon to be ripe (YUM!) and then we did this:

and as I type - K is cutting up the other flat of strawberries! A friend from work called on Saturday and her brother owns a local berry farm and they'd picked way too many berries for the 4th and didn't sell them - so they had tons of berries to get rid of for cheap! :) So, we did a bit of running around, but got us 2 flats!

We got a lot accomplished today!!

K's grandma is in the hospital (went in today at the age of 95) with fluid around her heart and lungs. Think good thoughts for her. She's a fighter.....and is feeling good (other than out of breath). They'll be keeping her a few nights to get her blood sugar back under control and we'll stop by and see her tomorrow.

Work this week will be interesting! :) We have 2 people gone and so we'll see how the work flow goes......... it is just one week. :)

That is it for now.......I'm going to post a few videos for you to watch of the awesome fireworks display and the parade! :)

Important Notice

I ran out of yarn tonight for knitting......with about 5 inches to go.........and the scarf isn't done. Now I need to go find different yarn to match this...........that is a for sure on my list of things to do.........and then figure out how to get it attached!

Secondly, weekend in review..........exciting stuff. Look for it tomorrow.

We're taking dad to the airport leaving at 5:45 butt crack A.M. :) to bed I go.

Thinking of each and every one of you!

In Loving Memory of Coco

Dog heaven is a special place

My tail is wagging fast

With all the things we dogs enjoy

I'm having such a blast.

Each night when I look in my dish

I get filet mignon for dinner

Never that dry stuff or stale meat

No cereal or filler.

So many other dogs are here I never get dog lonely

It never takes me long at all

To find that night's "one and only."

We have so many balls to chase I'm getting so much fitter

With water flowing everywhere

Always sweet and never bitter.

Sometimes it looks like Star Wars

When I stare into the sky

It isn't UFO's I see

But countless frisbees passing by.

The firemen here all love the place

A perfect spot they can retire

With one hundred hydrants for each dog

They'll never have a fire!

Cars with windows lowered

Pass by me on the street

With dog ears flapping from each one

It makes me feel complete.

Yet in this perfect playground

Doing all I love to doI find I'm often thinking back

Of all the times I spent with you.

There could be no kinder owner

We always had so much fun

Don't forget that I had seven years

Every time that you had one.

You always gave me so much love

Such kindness and attention

You deserve an owner's blue ribbon

Not just an honorable mention.

So please keep my memory active

In the morning when you eat

As you're chewing on your bagel

I'll be sitting at your feet.Arf!

Love,Coco

Rumblings!

I'm sitting here typing and don't want to turn the computer off - as lightening and thunder are going on around me! Weird colors of the night sky are pretty! :) We have a tint of purple, pinks, black and some orange.......

Today work was do-able. I've had some overloading issues lately (where I get all the work in the afternoon but in the morning am trying to *find* work to do) Sometimes the flow of work can't be helped - but I get quite overwhelmed. I'm supposed to get all my work done and out the door, but sometimes it just isn't going to happen and I need to learn to start accepting it! I really focused on that today.......

Money had me a little stressed out this morning! We're trying to save for the baby, but even with our incentive this month - we still won't make enough to cover all the bills! (so we'll have to take some from savings) WHERE is this money going to come from for the baby stuff if we can't even save for it?! (I guess it is kind of a catch 22 - we put money INTO savings - but we're having to take it out to cover the bills?!) AND don't get me wrong, we have money....we can pretty much do what we want to......... just sometimes are more tight than others, especially when we have the goal of wanting to try for the baby! :) In the end it'll be worth it!!

Tomorrow is our FRIDAY! :) I am very excited! We made our 4 loaves of Amish Friendship bread tonight for the 4th and we bought some drinks...... I think we're set. I need to remember to bring my drums! :)

That's it for now!

Hump DAY!

We've made it to Wednesday! ONLY ONE MORE DAY!!!!! :)

We got haircuts last night and both got a little different of a style - not too much, sure feels good.

I had knitting group and enjoyed a visit with only one lady :) but sure enjoy her! and then came home and ate some dinner and then hung with K when she returned from her Gma's house.

Tonight we'll clean up a bit, make some Amish Friendship Bread to take to the 4th and hang out in celebration of tomorrow being FRIDAY!!!!!!! (or our Friday).

I'm really missing my unschooling friends from LIG. :(

Randi

Monday Madness

It was a pretty crazy day at work today - entertaining in some ways - but month end usually is crazy!

Tomorrow night we have haircuts and then my knitting class again! I love it! I've been thinking of how I can get more people together to knit........a knitting retreat? :o) where people sit around, chat, eat, and hang out and enjoy each others company?

I need to go get some ice cream to have some sugar'd strawberries, chocolate and vanilla ice cream...... YUM!!!!

Happy Sunday!

We haven't done much this weekend, which has kind of been nice. I sometimes get torn between wanting to do something and wanting to do nothing.

Yesterday I spent most of the day trying to upload videos to my website....which took forever - only - in the end for me to say screw it and ended up loading them overnight last night so the computer could take as long as it wanted! (now for me to get them on to my website......... :o)

K got home early afternoon and we went out for dinner and then had to run a few errands then went over and saw Shaun and Jenae and kids! (we missed Shaun's b-day!) so we had to take him a card, some tropical dots, and to-be-made strawberry jam! :) We always enjoy visiting with them, greatly! We got home around 9pm and K piddled with the sprinklers and I crashed out!

This morning....K got up at 7:30am and I slept for another hour and didn't even wake up until she got back in bed and snuggled me! :) I love sleeping in and having the whole bed!! :) We drank our coffee, ate some breakfast, cleaned the bathrooms, did some laundry, and then ran to JoAnn Fabrics and got some knitting stuff (THANKS JENAE!) and then went to the store and got us some watermelon.....(mmmmmmmmmm) and then laid in the sun a little bit.....now we're both veggin' doing our own things.

Latley I've been on a kick of being a hippie. LOL I wear my birkenstocks, t-shirts, and let my hair hang.....and I ask K "do I look like a hippy!?" Well.....she says first of all, I'm too uptight. LOL

BUT as we were out in the sun today.......I was knitting...... and she goes "Ok, now you look like a hippy!" ROFL (in the sun, tank top on, shorts, indian style, knitting!) Here's the picture:

funny huh? :)

That's it for now.........

Egg Donor Ad

So I need some help with writing up a donor ad and I was thinking it'd be fun to see what everyone could come up with?

I'll post the one I choose as an actual post.

If you need some ideas of what others are saying - let me know.

So far I'm thinking..... Tall, Compassionate......but heckuva I know what people look for?! Any help would be appreciated!!

Randi

It's Friday!

The sun shown so bright and beautiful today - it made all the customers stay away and play! AND made for a wonderful day! :) Our boss bought us coffee's this morning in celebration of his last week as Rotary President (and in celebration of me not having to help him with this bulletin!)

We had plans to possibly go on a hike, go to dinner, do something fun.....and we came home, stripped off our bras, got in comfy clothes and went al natural to the store and got a chocolate cake to bake!! LOL K is now watching something on TV (last she said Brokeback Mountain was on) and I'm piddlin' on here.

We've decided Sunday will be OUR day to do something fun.......

As for today, we made incentive for last month - so that rocks. :) AND Monday is pay day......so that is a great way to start the week. Friday is the 4th of July, so we'll get to hang out with some pretty COOL people....... and that just sounds FUN! :)

Stay Tuned!

Friday Fill-In

1. Birthdays are inevitable.
2. Winter is my favorite season because you can cozy up with a fireplace, candles and get toasty warm! (Summer is close second - for the sun!)
3. I feel my best when....I've had a massage, had my morning coffee, when I was spending time at Life Is Good......
4. Pork roast and canned baby potatoes is my favorite food (made by my mom)!
5. First impressions are just a starting point!
6. The best piece of advice I ever received was You Are Worth It!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to doing something with Kauleen (possibly a hike...maybe a picnic) , tomorrow my plans include working on my website and writing and Sunday, I want to hang out with the rest of the crazies in Seattle in celebration of Gay Pride and possibly a Baby Expo :)

Oh Relaxation.....

Our courier was back today.....not feeling 100% but looking good and able to work a full day (way to go Donna!) and so I was able to stay caught up on my of my work and not have too bad of a day.

I've been dealing with bouts of nausea lately....and some dizziness. I'm wondering if it has to do with my ears.....(my tube fell out) or if it could have something to do with my period? (possibly iron?) I'll have to pay attention. K and I were going to go eat at Olive Garden tonight....(on a gift card) but I wasn't too sure I'd be making it......we got there, sat down, and then we left.....I just couldn't do it. We came home and I had chicken noodle soup, 1 1/2 rolls, and some apple sauce. I feel OK now.....maybe even a little hungry again. I think I maybe haven't been eating enough?........I'm going to test some stuff out tomorrow and see what happens.

Also, did I mention I get a massage tomorrow?...............................I cannot wait.

Do you ever plan lots of things you want to do, but then get overwhelmed by the list of the FUN things to do - that none of them happen? I'm starting my list for Saturday (K is helping a friends Grandpa move) and so I'm going to have the whole day to myself! *gasp!* I'm wanting to update my website, write a few letters, possibly bake some, and enjoy the sun. I'd love to scrub the fence but that is least on my list....... but I'd enjoy being out in the beauty. *shrug* I've also thought of doing a hike......but K doesn't like the idea of me hiking by myself.......oh and I could go see a cousin in a play in Seattle......but looks like we're headed to Seattle on Sunday to take part in the Gay Pride Festivities! :)

I'm needing to be outdoors I've decided - not just any outdoor - but near water, a waterfall perhaps......in the woods?....near a lake?......somewhere calming and peaceful, and quiet.......to contemplate and relax!......*aaaaaaahhhhh*

For now I'll just go settle in the tub and relax that way! :)

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!

Going On's...

We had a very relaxing weekend in Grand Coulee and didn't do a lot. The weather wasn't as beautiful sunny as we had hoped - but it was warm enough to be in shorts and flip flops! :)

We got to use our tankless water heater for the first time! It's HOT! :) The not so hot part about it......1) the shower head is REALLY REALLY low (for me!) about perfect height for K and 2) the tub is a bit squeaky......possible rottage/bug eaten joists or something......(we will have to look into it).

K and I had another discussion as to how much money we put into it. We've put quite a bit into it to make it livable, and have a few more things to do (inside walls, sink, etc.) but probably not more than $5,000 worth. There has been talk (as there as been for quite some time) of possibly annexing into the City of Grand Coulee. (The arsenic level of the Coulee water has been a high levels - high enough they have to send notices to all homeowners) and the health department is not liking it. So, they are going to have to do something, soon. So, with that in mind, if we get new water, we hope to get sewer lines........AND if that is the case (really, no matter what the price tag be) we can tear down and re-build. (Right now we are stuck with what we have because our septic is not to "code" but we are grandfathered in) so we can live in what we have and be fine - but we cannot tear down (we can only remodel). This is great news for us........so we hope it plays out!

Work has been treacherous the past few days with the courier out for a surgery, I've been having to do her job, and my job........and thank you to so many in the office that have helped (JUSTYNE!!!!!!!!!!) to be able to make my in office job a little bit more do-able. (As I type I have 5 things to type first thing in the morning........with usually nothing to start out with!) YIKES. :) *please be there tomorrow courier......please be there tomorrow* AND quick healing to that neck! :)

I had my knit and chat tonight - same people showed up, which was fun! I'm getting to know both ladies and really enjoy it. Guess what I did? I screwed up......got frustrated......and took it all apart - all like 12 rows!! YAH!!! so, I'm not starting over.........which I'm excited about!! :) I've learned so much from so many people lately........I think it is a good thing. It took me the whole knit session to untangle my undoings!

Thursday I get a massage...........and I cannot wait. I'm needing something to calm my body and my mind, and possibly spirit too. :) I think this will do it!

K and I have been talking some about Christmas lights and what our plan is for this year. I am very excited! I think we may buy some LED's....(which take up less amps) but we may still need another box......(which is on sale until June 30th) so we have to decide here soon what the real plan is. I plan on updating my website this weekend with the videos from last year and stuff! I have to get it ready for people to be able to log on when I put my window cling on! :)

I am very excited for the nice weather that seems to be headed our direction! The last 2 nights have been beautiful! RIPEN BERRIES RIPEN! and grow garden grow!!

We're discussing heading to the Seattle Gay Pride Parade on Sunday! :) I have always wanted to go.......the weather is going to be 80 degrees, and it's gonna be a beautiful day. I'm really torn between that and a hike...........the Seattle Gay Pride Parade sounds like *fun* the hike sounds like *peace*........ Hmmmmmmm.....

I am very excited for the 4th of July at Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary's and that some unschooling friends will be joining in on the party! CANNOT WAIT!!! :)

Soon..

I'll be back to regularly scheduled programming........

for tonight - I'm tired.......and want a fruitcicle.......and then bed.

Randi

Happenings...

So today is Saturday :) We're hanging out in Grand Coulee - I'm blogging, K is playing Wii golf (we just got through playing a round of tennis and baseball - both of which she won :) and we're baking some Amish friendship bread......and waiting for my mom to get off work at 12pm - then we may head out to a few garage sales and tonight my mom and I are going to go to a stamp party! :)

Yesterday, our computers were down at work all day......from 8:18 until 4:00pm. I think it is stressful sometimes at work with the overload feeling - but this was a bit more stressful - just not knowing when the computers would come back up for one, and 2 - knowing that we would have quite a bit of work to get done when they did. Unfortunately, some of the people in the office could still give me work (and could do work without the use of the computer) so I'll probably go in tomorrow night upon our return and clean up. Our courier is gone on Monday from work, so I'll need to fill in a bit doing her job.........making it even a bit more stressful. It is only one day and I'm being able to relax this weekend! :)

Our place when we got here was so clean (Thanks Aunt Mary!) and K and I both said "it is feeling more like home!"

Remember that birthday present I've been waiting for? Well I got it last night! It was 2 three prong connectors for my Christmas display - AND....vinyl clings for my car that say "WWW.SKAGITCHRISTMAS.COM (with my logo!) TOTALLY ROCKS!!!!! I now need to update my website with last years video's....get a guestbook put on there...... and K and Mom (and Dad I'm sure has told me) that I could make some money on my website from businesses that want to donate and/or help.

My dad bought my mom a special present, of which I am jealous........it is today Woot deal (http://www.woot.com ) (a laptop). I've made the decision that I'd really, really like it.......BUT I really would like a baby soon.......and all money needs to go towards that for now.

That's it for now..........
Randi

Friday Fill-In

1. A smile is contagious.
2.Scattergories is my favorite board or card game.
3. I would love to have more patience, pure kindness, more positive thinking in my life and less worries.
4. When I think of the Summer Solstice, I think of the hike K and I wanted to go on tonight (on behalf of it...champagne and cheese at the end... but just couldn't).
5. I just remembered I need to go to bed?.... and that I'm hungry!
6. One of my favorite song lyrics goes like this: I am exactly where I need to be.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to a beautiful drive across Hwy 20 to Grand Coulee with the sun shining, tomorrow my plans include hanging with the Mother - knitting, relaxing, and hanging out (AND getting a long awaited Birthday present!!) and Sunday, I want to enjoy the drive home and possibly stop for an ice cream in Winthrop on the way home!! :)

Happy Full Moon

The weather has been been here the past few days! Sure makes it enjoyable (even if a little cold). Just seeing the sun makes one feel better.

My sister ended up in the hospital today (she's been in and/out a few times lately) but they finally admitted her today. She has ulcers in her esophagus and thrush (from having taken antibiotics for an infected tooth) ugh. Send her good thoughts...............she needs them.

I've been a bit more crabby lately......and just haven't had the patience I've needed for some people.

My Knit and Chat that I did last night (a group of people I was interested in hanging out with) turned out great! There were 3 of us that showed up......and we got to chat a bit, knit and bit, and enjoy each others company. I'm looking forward to many more chats! :)

We're headed to Coulee this weekend to hang with Mom and get a long awaited Birthday present.......................................... *hrumph* Everyone seems to find it quite entertaining to keep it from me.............hopefully the weather will be nice enough for shorts and maybe even a swim in the lake! :) We don't have any work planned, just hanging out, watching Juno possibly, playing some Wii, and knitting! :) The drive over (5 hours) shouldn't be too bad either......with the sun shining it makes day light last that much longer..........and we prefer to get there before dark........the deer tend to come out a lot so it can be a stressful trip, but the beauty of the snow, sun, and our first trip over since winter........ :) we're looking forward to it!!

Love to all!

Sleep

We went to bed at 8:30pm last night (I actually fell asleep in my chair between 6:30-7:oopm) I was exhausted.......wasn't an awful day at work - sometimes I just think my body needs it.

It wasn't a very restful night ...... cats and all. Sometimes that is a nice thing with going away, you get a full nights sleep with NO CATS! (don't get me wrong, I love them........... but one wonders what their sleep really is like.....

Maybe someone is preparing me for a child? ;o) If so, BRING IT ON!

Tonight is my *first* knitting group get together.......I'm pretty excited. Not that we'll help each other much......but in the fact that these are all natural mama's and have the same "feelings" as I do! THAT in itself is awesome!

Off to coffee!

Sometimes.....

I just want a baby......and wish I didn't need over $10,000 dollars to accomplish it. We'd start today if we could..........

I've been told to be patient - but I think 5 years of waiting is patient enough.

Would someone please choose me as a donor (with the economy people aren't doing this type of thing - so it has slowed wayyyyyy down)? and/or could I just win the lottery?......

I was figuring this morning if I got pregnant this month (which won't happen) I'd have a baby possibly in April :) that'd be great!! I'd choose June too :) but then again, I'd take a baby even on Christmas day!

Randi

My Favorite Song Right Now - Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah