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Dance Like Nobody's WatchingAugust 06 Vacation in Paradise......well to ME anyway. I spent 6 glorious days in Northwestern NY and Ontario Canada(read: Niagara Falls). The weather was phenominal(sp?). Highs in the high 70's and no humidity, that's right NONE! I walked outside the Atlanta airport on Sunday and whined, Can I go back to New York??? Hot, humid, sticky! Yuck!
What can I say about Niagara Falls. Awesome. I have to admit, I wasn't the least bit excited by the thought of visiting the falls. It's water over a cliff afterall. Well, I was awestruck. Absolutely. I didn't expect it to be s spectacular, especially once it got dark. If you ever get the chance to go, don't pass on the chance. We ate at the home of the original "Buffalo" wings, the Anchor Bar. The wings were good, but nothing special. We went to a great little town in Canada called Niagara-on-the-Lake. Small, quaint, a harbor full of sailboats and a main street that was full of great little shops. Homemade baked goods and candies, specialty shops and nice little eateries. Very nice, we had a great day there. We also ate(and drank) at a small micro-brewery in Buffalo, Pearl St Grill and Brewery. They brewed their own beer. We decided to brave a sampler, 6 5-oz beers of various styles. Well, you were supposed to get 6, we got 10. It was a slow night and the waitress was being nice. So we got to try all 9 "flavors" that they had, plus a Candadian draft beer called Alexander Keats. My favorite was called Trainwreck., a medium bodied beer that was great. They also had a blueberry blonde beer. Not as good as Sweetwaters Blueberry, but allright. A lighter colored beer called Lighthouse wan't too bad either.
Back to the grindstone, working overtime trying to make up for being gone! Planning a camping trip next weekend and a stopover from an old friend from Texas early next week. Also made our Thanksgiving reservations. Back to Nashville for us! We had such a great time, can't wait to go back!
I'll add photo's when I get a chance, the falls were truly magical!
I'll get around to see everyone eventually! July 17 Semi-bi-weekly updateOk, my promises to be more present have turned out to be empty. Well, at least we've been busy.
Our June camping trip turned out better than I expected. I took a 1/2 day off and we were at the campsite by 2pm. It's only about 20 minutes from us! The site, while pricey, was nice. It was big and level, with a nice deck that had a picnic table and a gas grill on each site! Very nice. We had the shadiest spot of the four families that went. Our progressive dinner did not progress. Since there were 11 of us, a picnic table would have had to have been "progressed" each time we did, and the men were not too happy about that! We did do Italian, but stayed at one site. I made an Antipasto Pasta Salad, and everyone loved it.
I'm going to brag on my babies a bit. They were so good. They didn't bark or growl at anyone. Mocha did a little when they were in the camper alone, but over all I was impressed with them. Bree barked a little during the storm we had on Saturday, but she ALWAYS barks at the thunder. Ok, speaking of the storm. It blew up really quickly about 4pm. It blew in so quick, alot of people didn't have time to get their awnings in. We talked to about 5 or 6 families who had awnings damaged or destroyed. One camper, Brand new off the lot, got 4 holes in the roof when a branch fell on it. They had just picked it up at noon and driven straight to the campground. They hadn't even gotten fully set up. What a shame. Our group was lucky. One camper did get some damage, but luckily it was to the skylight over the shower. If you have to have a leak, over the shower is the best place. Didn't stop us from having a good time. Saturday morning is usually breakfast cooked by the men, but one of our friends daughter had an event early on Saturday so breakfast was put off until Sunday(hard as two of us were trying to pack up!). Dinner was chicken grilled, and all kinds of sides and salads. A smorgasbord as usual and too much food, but fun anyway.
Off to mom's in Florida for the 4th. 4 days, 800 miles rnd trip, $200 in gas! Not bad. Very uneventful, for the most part. My favorite part was sitting outside in the evening. My mom's house is on a pond and canal. They feed the fish bread everynight, as well as a couple of fairly small alligators! The funniest thing happened on Friday night. We were sitting there just enjoying the evening. I kept my dogs on their leashes as they were on unfamiliar territory. One of the alligators swam up fairly close after a piece of bread. Mocha, who up until then hadn't been paying any attention, suddenly noticed the alligator. At the same time the alligator noticed Mocha. They just stared at each other for about 2 minutes. Neither moving. Finally Mocha figured it wasn't coming after her and she moved away. It was so cute, the dog on the edge of the pond, and the alligator, in the water, A good 6-8 feet away, just watching each other.
Now off to Buffalo in a few weeks. I'm going to glamour up this weekend. Haircut, mani/pedi, etc. I need it. Been working lots of overtime, which will help with the spending $$. Trying to not get too far behind. But boy is it hard. 5pm gets here and I want to bolt!
Ok, I'm going to try to get around to see everyone
Later! June 20 Catching up, or Miscellaneous Mumbo JumboI'll try to keep from rambling, but well...I've been lax lately and missing in action so to speak!
I managed two trips to our Shakespeare tavern this month. That will make up for missing next month! First trip was for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, a behind the scenes at Hamlet kinda thing. Kept me going, Huh? It was hard to follow, and well, I was as perplexed as the lead characters. Then, this past weekend, we were treated to "Much Ado About Nothing", featuring two of our favorite actors from this troup. Wonderful! They did a great job. Next up is "Midsummers Night Dream", a great play, but we've seen it at least 3 times in the last couple of years. So we are skipping it.
Getting ready to go camping next weekend. Just a short jaunt 30 minutes away. Barely out of the city. I sent an email to our buddies asking about menu suggestions and rec'd one back suggesting a "progressive" dinner on Friday night. If you are not familiar with this, it goes like this: Appetizer at one house, next course, next house, entree, different house, dessert and coffee last house, etc. Only we would go from campsite to campsite. Sounds like fun to me! Still working on the theme, but Italian has been suggested, as has a pasta course for me. I'm thinking of doing a cold pasta course, with another friend doing the hot course. I found a great pasta/chicken/fruit salad recipe and am trying to pair a good wine. I'll gladly take suggestions! LOL!
Hubby is getting everything else ready. I'm in charge of "decor and food" LOL. I'm looking for some cute citronella candles to use on the tables. I already have a nice table cloth we can use. All other activities to be planned later.
Gas prices be darned, we are going to Florida for the 4th. Down to see my mom for the weekend. It's been a whole year since we've seen her! Seems even longer. Told her I expected great fireworks!
We have a few other trips planned, but our Salem trip in the fall is off. Just not practical for us all to try and go together. I told hubby, maybe next year we can go ourselves.
This past Wednesday would have been my brother Jimmy's 40th birthday. It kinda snuck up on me, but I spent a good part of the day remembering him. He died suddenly 2 months before his 5th birthday. A short life to be sure, but important all the same. I decided my nephews definately got a bit of his charm.
By the same token, I'd like to mention the passing of Tim Russert. I always enjoyed his seeming impartiality when giving his insight on the political arena. I'll definately miss his wisdom in the next few months as this election heats up. God Bless Tim!
I'm going to have to get serious with my stepmom about my dad. I called on Fathers Day and he sounded really disoriented to me. I think he may have the beginnings of Alzheimers. It may have just been me, but all the more reason for me to get over there this weekend. I split Father's Day and his birthday next weekend. We will run over on Saturday, take him to lunch, pass out cards and gifts and run back Saturday evening. We will probably leave the dogs at home this time.
A busy next few weeks to be sure, topped off by a trip to Buffalo with my BFF, BJ. Something we both need. I'm asking for one thing, a stop at the Anchor Bar, the home of the ORIGINAL Buffalo wing! LOL, that and a cold beer and I'll be happy!
Hope your plans for the summer are "heating" up, maybe not literally, but none the less, have a great summer. Hope to stop back more often.
*Why does it seem whenever I try to post a new blog, I get the message that the site is unavailable. Yet if I open the page up in another window, copy and paste, it posts right away????* June 01 Graduation frustrationsThe county I live in is in scholastic turmoil. The Board of Education is basically corrupt and the state has threatened to revoke accreditation in September if they don't get their act straight. First they hired a new superintendant who basically asked for the moon in order to be hired. All kinds of ridiculous demands like a driver on call 24-7! Now the utter ridiculousness. The new superintendant refused to pass out the diplomas to the graduating seniors for every high school in the county because they had the old supers and BOE president's names and not his! Cost of re-printing the diplomas(to the county, I might add) $80,000! Thank goodness for the goodness of the printing company who has stepped up and offered to print the new diplomas for free. However, it will be several weeks before the graduates can have that special piece of paper in their hands. Of all the egotistical moves! The new super says it's not about him, but the fact that "HE" is afraid the diplomas will not be valid. Who even pays attention to who's name is on it except the graduates name?
Oh, well, it will come out alright, but goodness!
Ok, off my soapbox. Off the the Tavern tonight so I have to run!
Later May 24 I got tagged!Frana tagged me, so I'll do my best to get this right!
What are four jobs you've had?:
1. Medical Coder 2. Waitress 3. Glove maker 4. Aid in a home for mentally challenged adults
What are four ways you know you are living your life's purpose? OR What have you accomplished that five years ago looked impossible?: 1. Financial stability 2. living life day to day is more important than what's going to happen tomorrow 3. Realizing I can't control how other people think about me, that what I think matters most 4. Believing in myself What are four things you do to take really good care of yourself?: 1. Cooking at home more 2. Try to get some kind of exercise
3. Me time 4. Try to listen to the doctors What are four events that have most formed how you live your life today?: 1. The death of my brother 2. My parents divorce 3. My first real relationship 4. The birth of my nephew Hunter What are four things you do to keep your motivation up to work out and eat healthy OR What are four other careers you considered?: 1. teacher 2. librarian 3. Gourmet chef 4. writer
Name four people who have been the most influential in motivating you to change your life OR What are four things you haven't blogged about but want to?: Not change my life, but influenced my life in a positive way: 1. Sharon Montgomery, a teacher 2. my husband 3. my maternal grandma 4. BJ What are your top reasons for staying off refined sugar and white flour OR What are four foods you will NOT eat?: 1. Okra 2. Certain kinds of fish
3. Bologna 4. Can't think of anything else! List four reasons that you blog: 1. Writing down memories 2. Random rants 3. connections 4. for me I'm not connected enough to tag four more people, so, if you read this blog and would like to share your thoughts, leave a comment, and I'll come check it out. Thanks Frana, this one was really hard. I'm not really good at looking at myself in this kind of way, so thanks again. Thanks for visiting! Drop in anytime!
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