Veterans Day and Phone Nerds

Well I was tied up with a bunch of things and didn’t get to Thank all of the veterans who have fought and served for us here in the United States and abroad.  Thanks to all of you. My dad was a veteran of the Korean War.

Technology break:  Isn’t if funny how we get new things, (in my case a new cell phone) and we are unhappy with it until we figure it out.  I’m doing this now. I got a “smart” phone and am slowly getting used to the way it does things versus the way I was used to. My friends are also going through this with me as I send messages like ” Hpw aRe uu?”   Some on screen keypads are designed for folks with small fingers I guess.  I suggest someone invent a finger sharpener…  Bear with me.   Oh I can read all of your blogs with it, so that’s cool.  Right?   Now I can comment more..right?   All of this information on a small screen.  We’ll all be blind from squinting in time.   But I gotta have it….    I am a sheep of technology.    I was with my buddy Chip at the phone store trying it out, calling him, studying the phone. I looked at us both and said, ” Are we phone nerds?” I felt like the guys on “The Big Bang Theory“.

Oh!  Go wish our friend Terri a Happy Birthday!  

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Back to Hell

Time DOES fly when you’re having fun.   12 days away went like  blur.  I had a great time with my Oldest daughter and her family. Lot’s of fishing, sunning, beach, hiking, swimming, relaxing, wine, beer, sight seeing… all good. A welcomed break for sure – Will post some pictures soon.

Today I’m back at work.  Unfortunately there have been some “reductions” while I was away and I’m learning about them now.  Some are my friends. It’s sad.

Lot’s to do here and catch up. Will try to do a real post as soon as I can.

Still in Florida…..

Fly back Monday – Every day has been perfect!

 

Where’s my bait…

Halloween Getaway

Well I’m actually taking a trip that I want to take.

Visiting my daughter and family in Florida for the next 10 days.

Will try to post, if i don’t , I’m too busy having fun, (or drunk, LOL)  If I get a chance I’ll post some pictures!

Love you all!

Thanks for stopping by!

See you in November!!

Home Again

The dogs barked and jumped up to greet me…”Down!  Ok, Ok…down!….OOOh(paw in groin)  GET DOWN!

Petting proceeds, each of 3 insisting I pet THEM.

The cat braves this mayhem and circles my feet, Meowing.  So thats 3 dogs and a cat making noise. Meanwhile my daughter has the stereo on 11.  Singing out loud. 

The landscaper just begins blowing the colorful leaves that litter my lawn for a week into a pile by the street. The Whir of the blowers….

Someone left clothes in the dryer and it constantly buzzes, alerting us to empty it. Actually amazed someone is using it.

I carry my bags upstairs to my room and sit for a minute. The smoke alarm sounds.  My daughter is burning a grilled cheese sandwich on the stove.

I’ve been up since 4:00am.   Slept for about an hour on the plane from San Juan to Newark.

Crazy noisy - its good to be home.  All I need right now are the items shown above…   a kiss would be nice.

 

I’m going to Florida next Wednesday to see my oldest and her family.   Can’t wait!!!!

I’m tired.  Travel weary, miss my sweetie.    I’m takin’ a nap…well’  I’ll try to.

Have a great weekend!  GO YANKEES!!!!!!

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I’m a Cold Case

So I was talking to a friend from the Midwest today about the weather.  She said it was warmer than it is here in the east.  We get thier sloppy seconds a day or two later.  It wil be warmer here soon.

Then I explained how I will be in Puerto Rico tomorrow. She  replies ” Well at least you’ll be warm”.

No.

Here’s how it goes…..

I will get up early tomorrow morning, head out into the cold to the airport. Get on the cold plane, till it warms up.  Fly to Puerto Rico,  get off the plane into the cold air conditioned airport, ride the rental car shuttle bus (cold) to the car (which is running, with the A/C on high, ready for me). Drive to the hotel, which is A/C cold.

I will go to the site where I need to work.  Its air conditioned there.  VERY cold.  I wear long sleves.  I really don’t get any time to enjoy the warm weather…

This is what I see out my window……pure punishment!!!!!

In a nutshell, I go to Puerto Rico to freeze.  There’s just NO happy medium….

Well…. I DO get a friendly hello and greeting kiss from Jessica, the barmaid (not shown here) at the hotel bar.  That’s the warmth I’ll get.  Which….. ain’t all that bad.  

 

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Congratulations to our friend “The Girl“.  She became a grandmother this weekend!  The poor little guys got pneumonia, so say a prayer for him, please!

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Meme Fali

Howdy!!  I’m lazy today. So I took the “meme” that my friend “The Girl” (whom I met personally yesterday, very sweet woman, don’t let her fool ya..) and answered it myself…

Here goes….

1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
2. Your hair? On my chin
3. Your mother?   I miss her
4. Your father?  Him too.
5. Your favorite food?   Stuffed cabbage.
6. Your dream last night?  I was in a house with a new friend.
7. Your favorite drink?   Smithwicks Ale.
8. Your dream/goal?   Being Happy.
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby?  Music
11. Your fear? lonliness.
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Somewhere warm with my sweetie.
14. Something that you aren’t?  Handsome
15. Muffins? English, wiping up egg yolk.
16. Wish list item?  Love
17. Where did you grow up? Jersey Shore

18. Last thing you did?  What?
19. What are you wearing?  Black and grey sweater, black slacks.
20. Your TV?   Hardly used
21. Your pets?   2
22. Friends?  Yes. and i love them all.
23. Your life? Miserable
24. Your mood? Bluesy,  needy….(LOL)
25. Missing someone? Oh Yes
26. Vehicle? Lincoln MKX
27. Something you’re not wearing? undershirt
28. Your favorite store? Home Depot
29. Your favorite color? Blue
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Last Thursday
32. Your best friend?  Isabel
33. One place that I go to over and over? Work
34. One person who emails me regularly? A few

35. Favorite place to eat?  Outside with a sweet woman and drinks…. can be anywhere….warm…

Hope you enjoyed my thoughts. Thanks Girl! 

The title – same reason as at Oscars…

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Go Yankees!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Again I shamelessly steal from Mrs. 4444’s for our theme today.

ABC Gum….    When a friend was throwing her gum away, I asked if it lost its flavor. She said not really.  I challenged that by taking it and chewing it to see….   It still had some flavor… not much though. I can see why she threw it away.

What is a Dell?

I drove from Chicago to St. Paul yesterday.  It was about 6 hours, took 7 as I stopped in a town named “Eau Claire” for a bit. 

What a beautiful state Wisconsin is.   The route I took was mostly farm land and nothing.  NOTHING!!  But very nice.  It was pretty flat for a while, then it got hilly.  The trees in some areas were turning, there were some beautiful hills.  I actually saw a cranberry bog!!!  I’ve always wanted to see one!  (no really I did!)  I was zipping along with the car on cruise at 70 mph.  I saw the bogs and slammed on the brakes and pulled over to take this picture.

A bit later there was a place where you could do Cranberry things.  I may return!   When I stopped in Eau Claire, I realized that 94 goes through the rural area. When you go off 94 and in a bit, there’s life there.  I was thirsty and my cell phone charge cord was not working so I thought I’d find a place to have a snack and a beer, then get a new charger.  I got off and set my GPS for resturants and it found an Applebees.  Ok, that will do.  But the path took me to a very populated area with a mall that had a Verizon Wireless store, and a Fridays.  That worked.  I got my new charge cord and went to Fridays.  I looked at the bar menu and the appetizers were too big.  I didn’t want anything real filling.. so I just had 2 beers.  (driving ya know)

Headed out of Eau Claire and started seeing St Paul signs.  Ahhhh!

Overall Wisconsin looks real nice. Gonna have to come again and go to some of the cities.  Milwaukee, Green Bay, Osh Kosh…  next time.

and hey…   What’s a Dell?   Lots of signs for Wisconsin Dells….  I know the farmer in the dell….   Maybe Mrs.4444’s knows.

OH!   Got to meet a fellow blogger when I was in Chicago.  I met her for breakfast in downtown Chicago.  I walked there from my hotel.   She is a real sweet person!  We had a fun conversation.  I’ll remember to put some time aside next time I come to Chicago!    And thanks to her hubby for letting me steal the suprise for a bit!

In St. Paul now….  More later!

My Kind of Town…

Hi, I’m in Chicago!  Actually have been since Monday.  I’ve always enjoyed Chicago.

One great thing about here is that there are a lot of great resturants! Monday night we ate at a place called Gibson’s.  A great steakhouse!   Watched Monday Night Football there.  2 inch thick prime rib!!!  It was bigger than me!  This place is located on Rush street, a very nice area!

This is a view from my hotel parking lot!   $36 bucks for valet parking!!!!!!

We had dinner here Tuesday night. Very good $eafood!  (no typo)

Watched the Twins win.

More later, its  3:43am, I have a “date” for breakfast and need to sleep.

Off to Minneapolis tomorrow – Look out Wisconsin, I’m drivin through!

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