Great Weekend

We had a great weekend in Illinois. On Friday night we got together with Sean and Meg, and many friends at the Rochelle Country Club. Its not really a country club anymore, it has been sold and gone public, but they still call it that and probably always will. Anyway, we had a nice visit with lots of friends we haven't been able to see in quite awhile. We got to meet Ms. Ellie Fitzgerald, what a cutie!

Saturday we played golf with Sean, the Johnsons(boys) and us. It was raining and not really all that pleasant but it was a chance to spend some time with SEan. That afternoon we went to Kishwaukee Forest Preserve for a picnic with former Rockford Products employees. The sheriff came early on to tell us to watch the river as he thought it was rising. Since death by drowning is not my preferred method I took his advice and watched the river rise. When it was about 8 inches deep over the drive into the picnic area I hustled us out of there. Some of the others didn't seem to be in a hurry to leave but I hope they got out.

Rest of the weekend was kind of laid back and lazy but enjoyable. Had to work yesterday and here it is noon on Thursday and haven't accomplished much more than laundry this week so I'd better get moving. TTFN(ta ta for now)

Still Alive

As you can tell, I have been busy. School was late getting out and I started my summer job at the golf course the next day. Sean and Meg got married on the 26th of June and we had a great time. They will be visiting in the Chicago-Rochelle area this weekend so we are looking forward to seeing them there. Now---yard work is waiting UGH!

Butt Crack Blues

Do you ever get tired of seeing butt crack? Let me rephrase that. Do you ever get tired of seeing unsolicited butt crack? I do. Saturday I was sitting in the waiting area of Community Hospital when I looked up from my book and guess what I saw? That's right, butt crack. Some woman was squatting in front of a vending machine with a half moon hanging out. Not just for a moment either, I was beginning to think she was in some kind of ritual worship pose to the vending machine. After a couple of minutes she finally stood and took her crack somewhere else.

Hope you all had a fine Easter. Ta

Great Weekend

We had a great weekend in Rochelle attending Baby Fitz's shower and seeing lots of people I don't get to see very often. Dave played golf while I was at the shower and then Saturday evening we went to our favorite Mexican restaurant,Rosita's in DeKalb. Wow took three tries to type DeKalb, reminded me of my early days at the phone company typing addresses on envelopes. Can't remember how long I had been working there before someone told me that the k was capitalized. DUH!

We also had a great day with Ali today. We went to pick up the dogs and take her out to lunch and ended up shopping the afternoon away. She was determined to find jeans for her dad that made him look like he has a butt. No easy task I might add. But we managed and BONUS they were on sale. It was a bang-up day.

When we got home I watched the video of Garth's memorial service. My heart is kind of heavy now but I am glad that today's technology allowed me to watch it. They tried to zoom in on the casket at the beginning but the honor guard was in the way and I'm glad because I want to remember my last conversation with Garth in the hallway a few days after the last sectional game. I will miss talking basketball with him.

More basketball

After last weekend it will be interesting to see who is left when the weekend is over. I'm rooting for Northern Iowa and hopefully they will be up to the task.

I have a lot of things to do tonight so I'd better get at. I would like to be able to sit down and watch Grey's tonight. Ta

Final Timeout

It was a sad day in Alexandria, IN today. Longtime basketball coach, teacher, friend, neighbor and all around great guy, Garth Cone died suddenly early today. My first year of working at the middle school in Alex I had lunch with Garth every day. He was kind of quiet at first but as we got to know each other he became a source of humor and entertainment. I will never forget him as I'm sure no one else who has ever had the pleasure of knowing him will either. Thanks for the memories Coach.

On a happier note, I have to go put a baby blanket together to take to a shower this weekend. We haven't been to Illinois since last July so we are excited to be making the trip.

As always, Dave is very much looking forward to eating at Rosita's in DeKalb. Ta

The Missing Caboose

Don't you think trains look unfinished and kind of naked without a caboose? Since I no longer live in Rochelle, IL(train capital of the world), I don't see that many trains; I did have to wait on one today and there was no caboose. There haven't been cabooses on trains for a long time but it just reminded me of how silly they look without them.
When I was a little kid I used to imagine all kinds of things going on in the caboose. You would actually see a guy sitting in the window sometimes and he would often wave back if you waved at him. I always thought they had bunk beds and a place to eat back there. I guess I thought those trains just kept rolling all the time.
My NCAA brackets are a mess!! That Northern Iowa win over Kansas last night was the coup de gras. It was so cool to see puny UNI as we called them growing up, beat the big school. AWESOME!!!! I'm sure all the cousins who still live in Northeast Iowa were excited too. Now that they screwed up many of the brackets in the country, I hope they make it to the Final Four.

OK I'm done now, guess what time it is kids? That's right, time to work on the blanket. Ta

Golf----I played today.

It was wonderful. I was able to play in a long sleeve t-shirt, no sweatshirt, no coat. I didn't keep score, was just for fun. Short chat tonight, Flash Forward is on. Ta

Lovely Spring Afternoon

Wow, what a great day today. I went to Kohl's after school and got a set of luggage for Eric to take to Florida. I was going to stop at Frazier's for a St. Paddy's Day treat but when I got there the lines were 8 deep at both windows so I passed. I shouldn't do that anyway. I wouldn't have eaten anything green anyway so what would be the point?

I wore these rockin four leaf clover glitter glasses to school today. They were a big hit. If I weren't so lazy I would get my USB cable and post it, but I am, so its not gonna happen tonight.

Seniors had a government test today. In the middle of it, we had a tornado drill. We were in the library so the kids had to get under the tables. We had some good chuckles about that.

I'm excited about the fund raiser we are going to Friday night in Cicero. Its for Scott Baldwin, who is running for sheriff of Hamilton County. We don't live in Hamilton County but his dad was my high school history teacher and his aunt is one of my best friends from high school.

Hey kids, guess what time it is? Time to work on the blanket! I'm such a slave driver. Snow in the forecast? Wish I hadn't heard that.

Great Start for the Week

Don't you just love it when you oversleep? It seems that yesterday when I reset my alarm clock to daylight savings time, I forgot to actually set the alarm. Imagine my surprise, panic, and overall iratability when Dave tapped my shoulder this morning and said, "Its 7:15 shouldn't you be up?" Of course my classic response was "Oh shit!". I just love my week starting like that. Amazingly, I was not late for work. Needless to say, I didn't have one of my best hair days ever. I ate my breakfast while driving to work. As far as I know I am not missing any essential articles of clothing. It was a good day. Ta

Daylight Savings Time

Is it just me or is it kind of early? It was just getting light out when I went to work and now it will be back to the dark for another what? 3 weeks, 4 weeks? It seems kind of early in the spring for it to be warm enough to stay outside until 8 at night. I think we could have waited another couple of weeks at least.

Did a little shopping today. Mostly made some returns but also looked briefly for shoes that I could wear for the wedding.

Also watched the bracket program. I know Purdue has a right to be there but what a waste of a slot. They are going to be embarrassed by a number 13.

I'm watching Til Death with Brad Garrett, pretty funny. Better get busy. Ta

Rainy Days

Raining out today, makes me very lazy. Let's face it, I'm lazy most of the time.

Right now I'm watching UK and Tenn battle it out in Nashville. UK is starting to pull away with 7 left in the first half after Tenn hanging right with them for most of the first half. Since Dave is a HUGE UK fan I am not telling him that I secretly pull for Tenn since they are the underdog.

My massage last night was wonderful as usual. I lost 2.8 pounds when I got on Big Ben this morning. Life is good for the moment.

Time for me to work on the blanket again. Ta

Not Negative Nancy

I mentioned in a class today that I had my own blog and a student said that people only complain on blogs. Therefore, I am determined not to complain. I really enjoy Keepin Up With the Fitz's and I haven't seen any complaints there. I'm sure I would enjoy Heidi's blog if I could find it.
I would like to become a fan of Meadowbrook Golf Course on facebook but I can't figure out how to do it. I do get a little frustrated sometimes.
It is time for me to get stitching on that blanket though.
I have a massage tomorrow, looking forward to that.
I bowled two games of 200 each on the Wii. I really should be doing the Wii Fit but I'm pretty comfortable in this chair. Ta!

Got the Flight

Finally booked our flight for Sean's wedding over the last two nights. I booked once then checked the next night and it was $88 cheaper so I rebooked at the lower fare. Gotta love Southwest. On the web only fares you can cancel within 24 hours with no charges. And they are the only airline that doesn't charge for bags. That is especially important when you are taking golf clubs.

On another note, I could not figure out how to add a photo to a previous post so will try it now. If you remember about Beach Day last week and the get up that one of the kids had on, that's what I'm going to attempt to post.

Still trying to finish the blanket so will try the photo and then get busy. Ta

Oscars

Who is Jeremy Renner and why is his mom his date? I don't think I've ever seen an actor take Mom as a date to the Oscars.

I finally went back to Weight Watchers yesterday. I hope it helps because I surely do need help. I think it is because I've lost 4.4 lbs. since Friday according to the Wii Fit.

Ali and I went shopping for her birthday today; her birthday is tomorrow. My baby will be 26 in less than 24 hours. She is twice as old as she was when her Grandpa Moore died the day before her birthday. Another Happy Birthday today for sis Kathy. Won't say how old she is today. You can only give the ages of people younger than you because it isn't polite to tell on your elders! I called her to wish her a Happy Birthday but of course she wasn't home. It is difficult catching the sibs who live 3 time zones away.

Hope everyone has a great week. Ta!

More Tech Problems

I put my sim card into my new phone tonight thinking that all my old pics were on there, WRONG. Nothing there. So now I want to know where all the pictures on my old phone went.

Today was beach day. I was lame, lame, LAME. I had a new warm-up that is yellow that I wore with my Special Shoes. I was going to do flip flops but just couldn't do it. Everyone that did said their feet were freezing all day.

I do have to tell about one kid who really got into it. He had on a bright red swim cap, goggles, snorkel, and fins, over his bike shorts(spandex)he had on some tiny girls speedo racing suit, then his own speedos, then some butt floss! It was hysterical. I had to take a picture. I may ask him if its ok to post.

I need to get back at those blankets.

Dogs Licking

Does anyone know how to stop them? Mine lick everything and anything all the time!!! Enough to drive me nuts, and we all know what a short trip that is.

Just kept up with the Fitz's, sounds like they had a great weekend. I really need to get done with both blankets.

I was checking flights for Sean's wedding but still didn't book anything. While he was here last weekend we had a mini-fashion show so he could see the options for me to wear to the big event. His first choice was the fabric that I have cut out for a dress. Second choice was a dress that I bought at Von Maur. I'm ok with either because I can wear either without having to don the body armour(Spanx). Not that I wouldn't for such an occassion but I just think in the Florida mid-summer heat I might be more comfy without it.

I need to find something to wear for beach day at school tomorrow so... Ta.

Back to Same Old Stuff

I went to bed early last night because I didn't really feel all that great and I was really tired. Tonight, its back to the regular schedule of TV. For tonight it is NCIS and NCIS Los Angeles and The Good Wife. Feels like forever since I've watched a new episode of any of them. I also have a few different episodes of various shows that I DVR'd while Olympics were on that I will have to watch at some point.

Does anyone else remember back in the stone age when you just had to wait for a re-run when you missed a favorite show? I'm not really sure when we watched them since we played outside every night all summer until 10 at night. But then, there were no mini-series thrown into the middle of the regular seasons. There weren't any short seasons of different shows thrown into the middle of the season either.

I bowled on the Wii today, I think I will have a sore butt tomorrow.
Spirit day tomorrow, get to wear the Tiger-wear and jeans. Thursday is beach day and I don't gave a clue what to wear for that. Then another school t-shirt day on Friday, what an awesome week. Gotta go.

USA Hockey Gold or Silver

As I sit in front of the tube with my family, we are all(except Ali)are awaiting the overtime to decide the fate of Olympic hockey teams. Do you believe in Miracles? It would be so cool but I will cry like a baby. If we have to lose, I would rather lose to Canada than the Russians. I guess you can tell I'm a child of the Cold War. I still think of the Russians as the Commies. The Chinese are taking the place of the Russians that way.

Time for me to go. I have to watch hockey. Go USA.

Winding Down the Olympics

Just watching the bobsledders and saw ad for closing ceremonies. Avril Lavigne is going to screech. You heard me, the woman can not sing. If it weren't for her lyrics she would be in the forest with the screech owls. That voice is like nails on a chalk board for me.

Have you noticed the cameras on rails alongside the finish lines of many Olympic events? So cool. Technology is so amazing. I think I would like to ride in one of those bobsleds...once. I might pee my pants but that has to be a rush. I think Depends might be in order for that one.

Can't wait for hockey tomorrow, hope we can beat them again but not holding my breath. Will be so awesome if we do. Go USA!!!

We had a nice dinner with the kids tonight. I can't remember the last time we sat down to a meal with just the four of us. The steaks were excellent. Way to go Dad, didn't cinderfy them. Don't know if that is a word but if not I just made it up.

It will be interesting to see how many athletes show up for closing ceremonies. Although I won't know because I will be watching Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters. I am ready for the tv seasons to move on now. Time for some speedskating. Later. mkm

Spring Break is coming

It dawned on me the other day that the calendar was about to flip another page to March. Glorious March. The month that after we struggle through what seems like an eternity of it, we are rewarded with a week off from school. Granted we had several snow days this month but so what? What can you do trapped in the house? If you are pathetic like me, you can sit in a chair in front of the tube and work on a cross stitch baby blanket for hours on end.

I am happy to announce that the kitty is done on the blanket. All that is left now is the rest of the quilt and dust ruffle, the border, and put it together. Yeah!!!!
I have been waiting to put Baby Fitz's together until I get this one done so I only have to drag out the sewing machine once. I have until early May, I think I'll make it.

No exciting plans for spring break but it will be good to be off. I just hope the weather might be nice enough to play golf outside with real balls and clubs. TGIF Ta

Pro Athletes...are they worth it?

Derek Jeter wants to stay with the Yankees but they won't sign a new contract yet. Who cares? I'm sure a a large portion of the male free world. Isn't it sad that the athletes can command so much money when there are so many ways that money could be better spent? Like how about a raise for Paraprofessionals that work in Special Education? Or how about helping people adopt children that would like to but can't afford all the fees?

Do they really need all that money? Just how much do jocks cost these days? I haven't had to purchase one in quite some time. I don't remember ever buying one for my son, maybe when he was in 4th or 5th grade. I think my husband quit wearing them when the spandex stuff came out. Even those are only about 20 bucks a pair aren't they? I can't do that math in my head but I think one million would buy at least one in every color ever made and then some. So how much money do they really need? Have a great Thursday.

Blog Naming Error

I wasn't really thinking clearly when I gave this thing a name. If I had been I would have come up with Still Sitting in the Same Chair Every Night. I never really go anywhere, unless you count work and Wal-Mart.
I am going to Florida in June. Sean and Meg are getting married on the 26th. I was just checking airfares. Is it just me or is that whole travel thing on line just a major frustration? Life was so much easier when you just called the travel agent and paid whatever you were told to pay. Does anyone still do that anymore?

Some chick just bit it big time in Ski Cross. That looks like a wicked sport. Crazy.
On another Olympic note... I am happy to announce that none of the US women bobsledders look anywhere nearly as bad as the guy with the big belly (and the pb south of there) in their spandex suits. I'm so glad of that because that guy looked really bad.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday, remember, its hump day! Only half the week left after lunch! Later.mkm

Oh Canada

Almost forgot, Ali sang her version of Oh Canada for me while she was here today. Score team USA 4-2! Sorry for the interruption, back to the song. Here is her version from her childhood.

Oh Canada you take away the sins of the world. Somehow she got church and national anthems a little confused! What a hoot!

Just had to add that before I forgot about it. It was too good to keep to myself. Until tomorrow.

Ugly in Spandex...not just women anymore.

I couldn't let this one go by without commenting. I always thought that we women were the only ones who had to be concerned about how our bodies look in tight clothing, not true. Last night while watching the bobsledders I saw a male poured into that spandex suit that really shouldn't have been allowed out of the house much less on tv shown around the world. It was truly ugly. I don't know what looked worse...the breat big belly stuffed into the suit or the pb tucked south of there. Maybe they should invent some male version of Spanx for the male bobsledders.

We enjoyed a nice dinner with Ali and Eric this evening. I actually cooked a roast, potatoes, green beans and SIAS(salad in a sack). Eric has taken my massage boots to try and fix them(God Bless him), I hope he is successful as I really miss them.

Two seconds of ice dancing was enough to send me back to hockey. USA is up 3-2 over the Canadians, hope they can holod on for a win. Awesome helmut on the goalie! Go USA!

I missed posting last night because we went to the basketball game at school. The Tigers won ugly. Hope they play better on Monday for the conference title.
Back to the Olympics... so glad the Russian didn't win just because he can do a quad! I NEVER thought I would say this but God Bless Dick Button! He agreed with my thought that jumps are only part of it. Congrats to the American! Go USA!

I am having a very lazy Saturday. Didn't get out of bed until 11, had a bite of breakfast and then worked out on the Wii Fit for about an hour. I managed to get up to professional on the slalom ski course. AND...I finished the Island Cycling course. I still haven't figured out how to do that without backtracking and getting lost.

Almost five o'clock and don't know what to do about dinner. I'm getting kind of hungry so I guess I should get on it. Looks like it will be yet another exciting evening in front of the tube watching sporting events. Enjoy your Saturday night.

Men's Figure Skating

Okay, the men's competition is not my favorite. I like the ladies the best, then the pairs, men are last. During the short program the other night I was surprised to see a Swiss skater. I guess I am just used to the Swiss being bobsledders and skiers, but figure skaters? The next thing you know they'll be making Gobstoppers instead of chocolate!
I really hope the American kid can kick out the Russian. The Russian just looked like a train waiting to crash. All over the place except for his jumps. I do have to give the Swiss guy credit, he had amazing foot work.

Just needed to get that out before the finals tonight. Go USA!

Help I am Techno-Challenged

I have finally got through the set-up but couldn't put a picture on because I can't figure out how to get pictures from my phone to my laptop. I know I've done it before but can't remember. This may be complicated by the fact that I am also watching the Olympics. How about that Linday Vonn? Gets a gold, way to go. Some awesome agony of defeat footage. Fortunately no serious injuries. I haven't skied in a long time but I still can't imagine in my wildest dreams flying down an ice-packed slope at 80-90 mph. No good reason for me do that...or jump out of a perfectly good airplane. I think I can safely say you will never see me do either of those. Getting late and dogs are anxious to go out and go to bed, me too. Just the bed part, I still pee indoors. Go USA!