Long and Winding
16 years ago
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday Update
They delivered our new mattress yesterday. I wasn't sure how I felt about the firmness. Today I woke up with my back feeling better than it has in years, I guess I like the firm bed after all. Not much else is going on. Thomas told me has completed a few more applications to schools. I'm sure he won't have a problem finding a job once he graduates. The hardest part will probably be choosing which job offer he wants. It sounds like Chloe is lining up a new job for when she starts at UNI. I'm not sure where it is, I will have to get more details from her.
That is all. Have a wonderful day.
That is all. Have a wonderful day.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Monday Update
Supper was very good last night. Pork & Noodles and Chicken & Noodles. Not exactly soup as they were thick, but very, very yummy. The Dreamsicle cake was a real hit. Wanda and Diedre both asked for the recipe. And Diedre wasn't even here to try it. As usual Johnny's cheese cake was superb. Matt and Rachel even showed up, which was a nice suprise.
We watched the Oscars after supper. That was not too exciting. It was funny watching Wanda get upset when Doug started talking about todays weather. She said "No, I'm tired." I think she is tired of shoveling snow. I think we are all a bit tired of this weather.
We watched the Oscars after supper. That was not too exciting. It was funny watching Wanda get upset when Doug started talking about todays weather. She said "No, I'm tired." I think she is tired of shoveling snow. I think we are all a bit tired of this weather.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Sunday Update
Yesterday was a good day. Ilse was not feeling well and not up to going out, so we decided to eat out anyway. Doug and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings. I had never eaten there, although he has. We both had the Buffalo Ranch Chicken sandwich. I ordered potato wedges with chili and cheese and he ordered onion rings, with boneless wings to go. I think those were for a midnight snack.
After eating we went to Lebeba Mattress Factory and picked out a new mattress for our bed. It has a 15 year warranty, so should just about out last us. They will be delivering it on Tuesday. Thomas' bed in the basement will get our old mattress and the old droopy one will be going. His bed is also getting a new frame, which Doug so cleverly had thrown into the deal at no charge.
I had a good grocery shopping day as well. I had free coupons for 15 bottles of water from Hy-Vee, a free box of Nabisco 100 calorie candy bites and Fareway had frozen rolled pie crust, 2 boxes for $1.00. The boxes had a $1.00 off coupon if you bought 2 boxes. So they were free also. Now I think Doug will make me an apple pie sometime soon. Yummy!!!
That is all, I have a Dreamsicle Cake to bake this morning.
After eating we went to Lebeba Mattress Factory and picked out a new mattress for our bed. It has a 15 year warranty, so should just about out last us. They will be delivering it on Tuesday. Thomas' bed in the basement will get our old mattress and the old droopy one will be going. His bed is also getting a new frame, which Doug so cleverly had thrown into the deal at no charge.
I had a good grocery shopping day as well. I had free coupons for 15 bottles of water from Hy-Vee, a free box of Nabisco 100 calorie candy bites and Fareway had frozen rolled pie crust, 2 boxes for $1.00. The boxes had a $1.00 off coupon if you bought 2 boxes. So they were free also. Now I think Doug will make me an apple pie sometime soon. Yummy!!!
That is all, I have a Dreamsicle Cake to bake this morning.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Saturday Update
Yesterday was a long day at work. We had two people missing, that means non-stop phone calls. I had to stay late to find time to work on the PO's. We have been getting a lot of them in lately and with someone always missing at work there is hardly any down time to process them. It gets frustrating at times.
Last night we watched The Mighty Boosh Live. It is so random and crazy, at times you wonder why you are laughing, but you just can't help it. I wish they would come to the US with the show. We would travel to go see them.
Not much going on here today. We will probably try to get Ilse and my Dad to go out for lunch to finally celebrate Ilse's birthday. Not sure where we will go. Other than that I have no plans. Well that is all I have for now. Have a wonderful weekend!
Last night we watched The Mighty Boosh Live. It is so random and crazy, at times you wonder why you are laughing, but you just can't help it. I wish they would come to the US with the show. We would travel to go see them.
Not much going on here today. We will probably try to get Ilse and my Dad to go out for lunch to finally celebrate Ilse's birthday. Not sure where we will go. Other than that I have no plans. Well that is all I have for now. Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday Update
On Wednesday morning Puck reached a milestone, 111,111 miles. That same day driving home the water pump broke. Puck is all fixed now and I am happy to have my wheels back.
Thomas had his last day at Denver Schools yesterday and will have a week before starting at Waverly. At least he will not have to travel as far now and if the weather ever gets nice enough, he will be able to walk to school.
As you can tell by this update, I don't have much to say. Hopefully the weather will be nice enough this weekend so we can finally take Ilse out for her birthday.
Thomas had his last day at Denver Schools yesterday and will have a week before starting at Waverly. At least he will not have to travel as far now and if the weather ever gets nice enough, he will be able to walk to school.
As you can tell by this update, I don't have much to say. Hopefully the weather will be nice enough this weekend so we can finally take Ilse out for her birthday.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday Update
I am glad that Thomas and Diedre made it back to Waterloo and Waverly. Their trip was delayed by a semi that had jack-knifed on I-380. It sounds like it was quite a drive. Lots of ice and Thomas counted 54 cars in the ditch. One car lost control right in front of him as he was pulling off the highway to Waverly. I never trust those SUV drivers. It looks like quite a few schools are still closed today, including Denver and Kirkwood.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday Update
I hope the roads are cleared enough for Thomas and Diedre to have a safe trip back to Waterloo/Waverly this morning. Thomas also has to travel to Denver this morning. At least Denver has a two hour delay. The Waterloo schools have no delay for Diedre. Chloe and Ross can sleep in, Kirkwood is canceled.
New update Denver and Waterloo are now closed. This makes me feel better.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Saturday Update
It turned out the bag I made for Thomas' TomTom is too big. Doug is going to keep this bag and I am going to redesign the pattern for a smaller bag. I hope it turns out.
Last night Thomas went to Outback with Diedre and her parents. This evening Thomas is taking Diedre out for her birthday which was yesterday. They are going to Vino's of course. On Sunday Diedre is going to come here to visit for awhile. And of course we will be making her favorite, French Onion Soup.
Yesterday was a good day off. I shopped for Diedre's B-day gift, ran some errands and baked mint brownies. In the evening we watched 'Little Big Man', finished watching a silly movie that Doug had started watching called 'Hot Rod' and then watched 'Ocean's 13'. Needless to say by 1:00 I was very tired and of course I had dozed off several times during 'Ocean's 13', so I really only watched part of it and was confused part of the time.
I'm not sure what I will do today. I will need to go to the grocery store some time today. Other than that, it will probably be laundry and house cleaning. Okay, this is getting very boring, so that is all.
Last night Thomas went to Outback with Diedre and her parents. This evening Thomas is taking Diedre out for her birthday which was yesterday. They are going to Vino's of course. On Sunday Diedre is going to come here to visit for awhile. And of course we will be making her favorite, French Onion Soup.
Yesterday was a good day off. I shopped for Diedre's B-day gift, ran some errands and baked mint brownies. In the evening we watched 'Little Big Man', finished watching a silly movie that Doug had started watching called 'Hot Rod' and then watched 'Ocean's 13'. Needless to say by 1:00 I was very tired and of course I had dozed off several times during 'Ocean's 13', so I really only watched part of it and was confused part of the time.
I'm not sure what I will do today. I will need to go to the grocery store some time today. Other than that, it will probably be laundry and house cleaning. Okay, this is getting very boring, so that is all.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday Update
Monday was the same as usual. Two people were gone again, which caused none stop ringing phones. I wish we could have a Monday where everyone showed up. Only three more work days this week. I guess I will be one of those missing people on Friday. Although, Fridays are never as busy as Mondays.
I am anxious to see Diedre and Thomas this weekend. Although something tells me I will not see a lot of them. If the weather cooperates, Chloe will be going to Cedar Falls this evening for a show. She is excited because if she does go, Laura is also going to show her the house they will be living in this fall.
Well I don't have anything else right now. Have a great day everyone!
I am anxious to see Diedre and Thomas this weekend. Although something tells me I will not see a lot of them. If the weather cooperates, Chloe will be going to Cedar Falls this evening for a show. She is excited because if she does go, Laura is also going to show her the house they will be living in this fall.
Well I don't have anything else right now. Have a great day everyone!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Monday Update
Here it is Monday and snowing again. I will be very happy when Spring arrives. I love all of the beautiful snow, I am just getting a little tired of shoveling it. I hope this week goes by quickly. This coming weekend is a four day weekend for me. Friday I took a vacation day and Monday is Presidents Day. It's nice to work for a company that takes all of the little holidays off.
Both soups were very delicious yesterday. And for those of you who were not here, you missed out on Wanda's yummy sugar cookies. They disappeared quickly.
Both soups were very delicious yesterday. And for those of you who were not here, you missed out on Wanda's yummy sugar cookies. They disappeared quickly.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Sunday Update
Yesterday I finished the bag I was making for Thomas. It was difficult because; the instructions were not always very clear and the material was very thick when you had to sew through several layers. I even bent my needle. I am glad the machine came with three spares. I ended up using velcro instead of a zipper. Doug says it turned out very nice. He can't wait for me to make one for him.
Thomas has been feeling under the weather. I am glad he has Diedre to take care of him. Yesterday morning when I talked to him he sounded horrible. When I talked to him later in the day he sounded much better. He said he felt 100% better because Diedre had given him something with Tylenol for colds.
Chloe and Ross have been planning their Spring break trip to Arizona. Last night Chloe said, "I can't believe some people are working and doing stuff like calculus on Spring break. Not me, I will be lying by a pool all week!" She cracks me up.
I did my house cleaning last night and will have to go grocery shopping today. I didn't feel like going out yesterday. It is so cold today, maybe I should have gone yesterday. Well, that's all I have for now.
Thomas has been feeling under the weather. I am glad he has Diedre to take care of him. Yesterday morning when I talked to him he sounded horrible. When I talked to him later in the day he sounded much better. He said he felt 100% better because Diedre had given him something with Tylenol for colds.
Chloe and Ross have been planning their Spring break trip to Arizona. Last night Chloe said, "I can't believe some people are working and doing stuff like calculus on Spring break. Not me, I will be lying by a pool all week!" She cracks me up.
I did my house cleaning last night and will have to go grocery shopping today. I didn't feel like going out yesterday. It is so cold today, maybe I should have gone yesterday. Well, that's all I have for now.
Here is a recipe for Diedre.
French Onion Soup with Cider: (pg. 1 of Soups - Freebie Fix forum)
5 1/3 ounces unsalted butter, chopped
4 1/3 ounces onions, halved, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 1/2 cups alcoholic dry cider
6 1/3 cups beef stock
1 baguette, cut into 12 slices
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 1/3 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sea salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until onions are deep golden.
Add cider and simmer until reduced by half, then add stock and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with pepper.
Meanwhile, place bread on a foil-lined tray and cook both sides under a hot grill until dried but not browned. Spread with mustard and top with cheese, then grill until cheese bubbles and browns.
Serve soup topped with the croûtons
French Onion Soup with Cider: (pg. 1 of Soups - Freebie Fix forum)
5 1/3 ounces unsalted butter, chopped
4 1/3 ounces onions, halved, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 1/2 cups alcoholic dry cider
6 1/3 cups beef stock
1 baguette, cut into 12 slices
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 1/3 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sea salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until onions are deep golden.
Add cider and simmer until reduced by half, then add stock and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with pepper.
Meanwhile, place bread on a foil-lined tray and cook both sides under a hot grill until dried but not browned. Spread with mustard and top with cheese, then grill until cheese bubbles and browns.
Serve soup topped with the croûtons
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Tuesday Update
The Super Bowl party was a big hit. Way too much food as usual, but very tasty! I don't think any of the commercials were very outstanding. But, Doug's Super Bowl Trivia Quiz was a big hit. I think Matt really liked the prize he won. I was also very happy that Thomas and Diedre could make it.
Yesterday was very busy at work, as usual. We are always missing at least two people on Mondays.
Chloe stayed home last night! That doesn't happen too often. Robin came over and they watched movies and ate popcorn. At about 9:30 they made an ice cream run to Walgreens. Silly girls.
Yesterday was very busy at work, as usual. We are always missing at least two people on Mondays.
Chloe stayed home last night! That doesn't happen too often. Robin came over and they watched movies and ate popcorn. At about 9:30 they made an ice cream run to Walgreens. Silly girls.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Saturday Update
Okay, I lied. That was not my last update. I received requests to continue updating. So here I am. To the rest of you, I guess you are just missing out.
Yesterday after work I stopped to see Ilse and Dad. That wasn't too exciting. She showed me pictures of Kolleen's black cat. Kolleen is Isle's daughter. It is a beautiful cat. Of course my Dad had to complain about being cold, even though he said the thermostat was set at 75. He also complained that car washes recycle the water, so they just spray the salt back onto your car. He also thinks the scrubbers scratch the paint.
Today I am going to try to work on the bag I am making for Thomas. I hope it works out because it looks like I may have enough extra material to make a bag for all of us; Doug, Chloe and myself. My next project will be Hello Kitty PJ bottoms for Chloe. I will have to think of something I can make for Diedre. (Any suggestions Diedre? Make it simple:)
Mao is a cat nip treat addict. He thinks he can have them any time of the day, even if he has already had them. He will trick someone else into giving them to him while I am at work. Even though that is the first thing he begs for in the morning. He won't be quiet until he gets some.
Today is Super Bowl prep day. That means shopping and lots of munchies to prepare. You all know what the menu is so far and I'm sure all of the regulars will bring lots of goodies as well. See everyone tomorrow!
Yesterday after work I stopped to see Ilse and Dad. That wasn't too exciting. She showed me pictures of Kolleen's black cat. Kolleen is Isle's daughter. It is a beautiful cat. Of course my Dad had to complain about being cold, even though he said the thermostat was set at 75. He also complained that car washes recycle the water, so they just spray the salt back onto your car. He also thinks the scrubbers scratch the paint.
Today I am going to try to work on the bag I am making for Thomas. I hope it works out because it looks like I may have enough extra material to make a bag for all of us; Doug, Chloe and myself. My next project will be Hello Kitty PJ bottoms for Chloe. I will have to think of something I can make for Diedre. (Any suggestions Diedre? Make it simple:)
Mao is a cat nip treat addict. He thinks he can have them any time of the day, even if he has already had them. He will trick someone else into giving them to him while I am at work. Even though that is the first thing he begs for in the morning. He won't be quiet until he gets some.
Today is Super Bowl prep day. That means shopping and lots of munchies to prepare. You all know what the menu is so far and I'm sure all of the regulars will bring lots of goodies as well. See everyone tomorrow!
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