5/31/11 Post-holiday fun

Ailarie · May 31, 2011

Not fun: Being back at work. I feel like I need a vacation day to recover from the weekend. Most of it was hurry-up-and-get-errands-done, and outside yard work, but I did end up going to a neighbor's birthday party Saturday. Ended up staying until midnight. I. Am. Too. Old. To. Do. That. When. I've. Been. Up. Since. 5:30am!
 
Had fun though, met some cool peeps... so it's all good. I just need a LONG nap.

Hope everyone else had a great weekend and holiday!

gatorbob · May 31, 2011

Glad you had a fun time at the party. I had a pretty good long weekend too, when I wasn't knocked on my ass by my allergies. But still, I'd rather be lying in bed at home with scratchy eyes and throat than sitting at my desk at work.

amichel · May 31, 2011

Wickedly fast weekend here. And this week is jam packed with pre-vacation to-dos and kid activities. We're leaving Friday to drive to Myrtle Beach for a week with Dh's family. Hopefully 14 hours in the car will be long enough for me to decompress and prepare to enjoy the beach

Auntie Moe · May 31, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Ailarie <a href="/forum/thread/74031/5-31-11-post-holiday-fun#post_2001352"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> Not fun: Being back at work. I feel like I need a vacation day to recover from the weekend. Most of it was hurry-up-and-get-errands-done, and outside yard work, but I did end up going to a neighbor's birthday party Saturday. Ended up staying until midnight. I. Am. Too. Old. To. Do. That. When. I've. Been. Up. Since. 5:30am!
 
Had fun though, met some cool peeps... so it's all good. I just need a LONG nap.

Hope everyone else had a great weekend and holiday!
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No.you.are.not.
 
And welcome to my world. Up til 3:30 Fri night, up at 7:30 Sat morning (although I snuck in a little more sleep after I took Penny out), out til midnight Sat night, up at 8 Sun morning, up til midnight Sun night, up at 8 yday morning...actually started falling asleep on the couch at 9:30, so I roused myself, took a shower and was asleep by 10:30. However, I woke up 4 times overnight. GRRRRRRRRR.....
 
 
I had a really nice weekend, went to see my parents at the house the rented at the beach in New Hampshire. Got in my first ocean swim of the season! Yey!!!!! I love the beach in NH, because there are awesome waves and tons of beach and cool tidal pools. Yes, the water is very cold, but I'm used to it and I'm tough.

My mom wasn't having a great day and it hit me again that she's losing her battle, but I was happy to spend some time with her.
 
My friend and I stopped for fried clams and lobster rolls on the way home. Yum! (I also got some last night, at a place near my house...shared them with another friend, who could.not.stop.eating.them. Too funny.)
 
Also, hung out with my sister yesterday!!!! yay!!!! I missed her and the kids so much while she's been in Cali. My BiL is still there but will be back in Mass in a few weeks.
 
Took Miss P up to the ball field this morning to play fetch. She was funny, running after the ball, then dropping down and rolling on the grass because it was cool. Goofy dog.
 
Feel better boB!

Ailarie · May 31, 2011

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by GatorBob <a href="/forum/thread/74031/5-31-11-post-holiday-fun#post_2001358"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> Glad you had a fun time at the party. I had a pretty good long weekend too, when I wasn't knocked on my ass by my allergies. But still, I'd rather be lying in bed at home with scratchy eyes and throat than sitting at my desk at work.

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Claratin is your friend! (go for generic brand, of course - same active ingredient, not even 1/2 the price) 

 
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Hopefully 14 hours in the car will be long enough for me to decompress and prepare to enjoy the beach

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14 hours? Good gravy. I'm ready to strangle people after 14 hours in a car!

Good luck!!!
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My mom wasn't having a great day and it hit me again that she's losing her battle, but I was happy to spend some time with her.
 Also, hung out with my sister yesterday!!!! yay!!!! I missed her and the kids so much while she's been in Cali. My BiL is still there but will be back in Mass in a few weeks.
 
Took Miss P up to the ball field this morning to play fetch. She was funny, running after the ball, then dropping down and rolling on the grass because it was cool. Goofy dog.
 
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1. I'm sorry to hear that your mom wasn't having the best day, but happy you were able to spend some quality time, regardless. 

2. Yah for seeing sis and the kidlets. 

3. Sometimes dogs have the best ideas. As humans, we wouldn't dare drop and roll on the grass because it feels good Others would probably threaten to put us in a mental hospital! Dogs enjoy and live in the moment. Sometimes I think they're actually a smarter species than we give them credit for!

praecipua · May 31, 2011

Morning, all. I relaxed a little too much over the weekend, and I'm having trouble motivating myself out the door this morning. But I will. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen for meh results, but I'll get better at it. I'm just going to have to get used to the fact that the food I need to eat from here on out will not taste like fat and sugar because there is less fat and sugar in it. I also need to learn how to cook rice better. It was underdone and a little crunchy. Still, not bad. Unfortunately, I have a sink full of dishes which will require my attention this evening.
 
Have a great day, everyone!

Auntie Moe · May 31, 2011

Prae, I always boil the water, add the rice, cover it, let it come back to a boil...and turn it off. I leave it for about 30 mins.

BigGahoona · May 31, 2011

Good morning! <img alt="hello.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_8_130685032104014" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/hello.gif" style="width:25px;height:29px;">
 
I hope everyone had a fun and fantastic holiday weekend!
 
Just an FYI, Trader Joe's has a bagged frozen rice in jasmine and brown - microwave for 3 minutes Done!
 
I was wiped out and falling asleep in the chair at 8:30 last night, in bed before 9. Nice!

clare · May 31, 2011

Not Fun: I'm still sick. I've had a cold for over 2 weeks now. Gunky head and chest, plugged ears, sore throat. How long do I let this go on before I head to see my doc, anyway? Ugh. So tired of it.

runningINnyc · May 31, 2011

Morning all! Spent a ridiculous amount of time, all pure enjoyment, playing with the new kittens up at J's brother & sis-in-laws. They are about 7 weeks old or so and are named Bronx (the boy, more orange in color) and Brooklyn (the girl, a mini-Dillon!). A few pictures that I also posted on FB
 
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/86885/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="Both.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="16985" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/16985/width/668/height/430" style="; width: 668px; height: 430px"></a>
 
Brother and sister spending some time on the first floor, for the first time. They're still mostly in quarantine in an upstairs bathroom while they complete their meds.
 
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/86887/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="Brooklyn.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="16986" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/16986/width/375/height/463" style="; width: 375px; height: 463px"></a>
 
Brooklyn coming in for a close-up shot
 
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/86889/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="Bronx.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="16987" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/16987/width/668/height/495" style="; width: 668px; height: 495px"></a>
 
Bronx relaxing in a patch of sunshine
 

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I buy this a lot, so convenient and very tasty!

kjboston · May 31, 2011

I need to detox. Got back from Napa yesterday afternoon- between Fri afternoon when we landed and Sun evening we had 69 different wines (mostly just tastes, but still). Good to be away from the kiddos even though I missed them. Had dinner Sun night at French Laundry which was amazing but outrageous.
Amichel- have fun in Myrtle! I haven't been there in ages...fun place! Moe- yea for your sis returning and spending QT with your mom.

praecipua · May 31, 2011

The closest Trader Joe's is 2 hours away. Thus, I must learn to make rice the old fashioned way. I think my downfall was not having a lid that fit the pot. Too much steam escaped and didn't cook the rice.
 
I want a kitten!

phdatc · May 31, 2011

Good morning!
 
Currently sitting on the couch deciding how much to do with my day. After the longt weekend of traveling, I need to buy some groceries and pic up the clothes etc. but right now I just want to veg.
 
We traveled to Traverse City which has lot of wineries. Much like KJ we sampled. a. lot. of. wine. Purchased quite a bit too. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> It was too cold to get into the water, but we did a fair amount of walking and shopping and eating. Back to reality today.

Auntie Moe · May 31, 2011

QOD because it came up over the weekend:
 
Couch? Sofa? Divan? Davenport? 
 
what do you call the long thing in your living room, that seats a number of people?

NCRG71 · May 31, 2011

Couch or sofa

Ailarie · May 31, 2011

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Couch, definitely.

praecipua · May 31, 2011

Couch.
 
I'm working, but I'm bored.

Auntie Moe · May 31, 2011

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me too.
 
 
I forgot tonight is our first softball game. I have sneakers in my desk, but I'm going to have to drum up shorts and a shirt. Looks like I'll be heading to goodwill at lunch.

phdatc · May 31, 2011

couch

bard73 · May 31, 2011

couch
 
Prae- I have a microwave rice cooker from Pampered Chef that I like but I suppose a regular one is good as well. I didn't like cooking rice on the stove because I couldn't get it to come out either.
 
Two weeks ago, the weather was cold and miserable as early March. Today, it is hot and muggy like late July. The only sign of spring was the series of t-storms in the interim. Blah.

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