Zappa Song Quote of the Day
What ya say, fellows, nice set of jugs? Now Mary, how's about shaking it around a little? - Frank Zappa, The Wet T-Shirt Contest
Long and Winding
16 years ago
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Tuesday Update
Yesterday was fairly busy at work. But this was only because four people were gone. When we got there Doug said he would probably leave early, because he had cut his thumb the day before and it would not stop bleeding. One of the ladies in Schools Customer Service put a butterfly bandaid on his thumb and it finally stopped bleeding, so he did not leave to the doctors.
In the afternoon I had my training in marketing. It was very easy, but there are a lot of steps to remember for just one promotion code. Once I do it a few times I'm sure it will be no problem.
When I got home John and Elaine were gone to spend time at Curt's house. This meant we all had our own beds back. What a relief. It was a pretty quiet evening. Except at supper when Doug and the kids started to talk about the movie Team America, World Police. I guess it is very funny and gross. Brian stopped by to pick up his recycle bin and chatted for awhile.
In the afternoon I had my training in marketing. It was very easy, but there are a lot of steps to remember for just one promotion code. Once I do it a few times I'm sure it will be no problem.
When I got home John and Elaine were gone to spend time at Curt's house. This meant we all had our own beds back. What a relief. It was a pretty quiet evening. Except at supper when Doug and the kids started to talk about the movie Team America, World Police. I guess it is very funny and gross. Brian stopped by to pick up his recycle bin and chatted for awhile.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Monday, July 04, 2005
Monday Update
Happy 4th of July everyone.
Yesterday had to be the best Sunday gathering we have ever had. If only Deb could have been here.I believe we had over 20 people over the course of the evening. The food was delicious, as usual. The stories and fireworks were very entertaining as well. And Wanda was worried because all she had to bring was s'mores fixin's. That worked out beautifully, because Ilya had never had them I believe she ended up having two or three. Wanda and Amber were the last ones to leave around 12:45, and they weren't even originally going to show up.
Today will probably be a little more quiet around here. Ashley works 9-5 and Thomas works til 8:30 and then will be joining Diedre's family for fireworks. John, Elaine and Ilya will be going with Curt and family to see the fireworks. Doug and I will be staying home as our tradition has become.
Yesterday had to be the best Sunday gathering we have ever had. If only Deb could have been here.I believe we had over 20 people over the course of the evening. The food was delicious, as usual. The stories and fireworks were very entertaining as well. And Wanda was worried because all she had to bring was s'mores fixin's. That worked out beautifully, because Ilya had never had them I believe she ended up having two or three. Wanda and Amber were the last ones to leave around 12:45, and they weren't even originally going to show up.
Today will probably be a little more quiet around here. Ashley works 9-5 and Thomas works til 8:30 and then will be joining Diedre's family for fireworks. John, Elaine and Ilya will be going with Curt and family to see the fireworks. Doug and I will be staying home as our tradition has become.
Sunday, July 03, 2005
Sunday Update
Yesterday was busy for everyone. We had a list of things that still needed to be accomplished before John and Elaine arrived. We got most everything finished. Ashley and Thomas had gone to work and I was grocery shopping when I got a call from Doug. He said, "They did it to us.' John and Elaine just called and they were at Curt's house. Needless to say, they were one day early. It was nice to see them.
We made little home made pizzas. Ellia (spelling?) watched a movie, colored, played War with grandma, caught fireflies and played games on the computer. Ashley and Chloe left for a bonfire at 9:30, so Ashley really did not see much of Grandma and Grandpa yet. She also works all day today. Well I ned to go get ready for the day, because I have to drive her to work pretty soon.
One more thing, I found Mao sleeping on the day-kitchen counter this morning.
We made little home made pizzas. Ellia (spelling?) watched a movie, colored, played War with grandma, caught fireflies and played games on the computer. Ashley and Chloe left for a bonfire at 9:30, so Ashley really did not see much of Grandma and Grandpa yet. She also works all day today. Well I ned to go get ready for the day, because I have to drive her to work pretty soon.
One more thing, I found Mao sleeping on the day-kitchen counter this morning.
Saturday, July 02, 2005
Saturday Update
I left work around 2:30 yesterday. It was nice getting off early before a three day weekend. We did not get our annual bomp pops, instead we got bagels from Brueggers.
When I got home Ashley and Doug were cleaning and Chloe was washing dishes. Thomas had finally strightened up his room. I joined in the cleaning after dropping Ashley off at drivers ed. She did not have one of her best drives because the instructor did not think that she was breaking in time.
Doug cleaned up most of the bedroom, with a little help from me. Today we will move the bed so we can vacuum entirely under the bed. We still have a whole list of cleaning and stuff to do before tomorrow. I think I will go scrub the shower now.
It was pretty quiet at home last night. Ashley and Thomas were at work and Chloe went to spend the night with Anna. mao was pretty much ignoring me until bedtime.
Oh, one more thing before I go. At about 2:30 this morning, I jumped up in bed and said, "Doug did you see those flames, sparks." There had been a loud pop sound and then when I jumped up and opened my eyes, I saw sparks falling from the ceiling. I don't know why I said flames. I guess because for a while I expected to see the house start on fire. Doug got up and went to the bathroom to check it out. Someone had turned the fan switch on and left it on. The fan overheated and that was when the pop sound happened and the sparks flew. When I went to unplug it the cord just fell off. I had a little trouble falling back to sleep because when I was up on the chair to unplug the fan, I touched the fan and it was very hot. I was still afraid that there was a fire happening in the attic. mao was a bit concerned for awhile as well. He came in and circled around while looking in the bathroom. Needless to say there was no fire, as we are are still safe and sound in our home.
When I got home Ashley and Doug were cleaning and Chloe was washing dishes. Thomas had finally strightened up his room. I joined in the cleaning after dropping Ashley off at drivers ed. She did not have one of her best drives because the instructor did not think that she was breaking in time.
Doug cleaned up most of the bedroom, with a little help from me. Today we will move the bed so we can vacuum entirely under the bed. We still have a whole list of cleaning and stuff to do before tomorrow. I think I will go scrub the shower now.
It was pretty quiet at home last night. Ashley and Thomas were at work and Chloe went to spend the night with Anna. mao was pretty much ignoring me until bedtime.
Oh, one more thing before I go. At about 2:30 this morning, I jumped up in bed and said, "Doug did you see those flames, sparks." There had been a loud pop sound and then when I jumped up and opened my eyes, I saw sparks falling from the ceiling. I don't know why I said flames. I guess because for a while I expected to see the house start on fire. Doug got up and went to the bathroom to check it out. Someone had turned the fan switch on and left it on. The fan overheated and that was when the pop sound happened and the sparks flew. When I went to unplug it the cord just fell off. I had a little trouble falling back to sleep because when I was up on the chair to unplug the fan, I touched the fan and it was very hot. I was still afraid that there was a fire happening in the attic. mao was a bit concerned for awhile as well. He came in and circled around while looking in the bathroom. Needless to say there was no fire, as we are are still safe and sound in our home.
Google Video (Beta), this kind of fun to find a video about anything. I typed in snot.
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Friday, July 01, 2005
Friday Update
Yesterday was extremely boring at work. We were finished with most of the emails by 10:00. After that it was a race to see who could answer the one or two emails that trickled in every ten minutes. The supervisor (Diane) had us taking turns going in groups of two to the computer lab to play games like Dr Seuss ABC, Monsters Inc Bowling for Screams, Where in the World is Carmen San Diego.
When I first got to work, I had an email from Diane that I was to see her first thing. She had a project for me, if I was up to it. I found out she wanted me to go to the marketing department at 2:00 to learn what they do to make promotion codes for Oracle (our customer/ordering data base). There are three people in the marketing department that are quiting to go work at Go Daddy. She told me I would be one of three people who were going to help in marketing until the positions were filled. And if I like what I learn I will be able to apply for one of the positions. Humm, new opportunity? Unfortunately, as usual, a message did not get back to Diane from our department manager Pam, that I was not supposed to go to marketing until Tuesday. They had decide to start the training on Tuesday instead. So I went back to my boring department and did nothing for the rest of the day.
I hope someone updates their blog today. It doesn't matter who updates. It's just that it is very boring to go to everyones blog in the morning to find out they haven't updated. Although the girls are pretty good at it.
Today we can wear shorts and tennis shoes to work if we want to. I am passing on shorts, but I will be wearing tennis shoes. My feet will be so happy! Because the day before a holiday weekend is usually even slower than a normal day we will be cleaning our areas, we are supposed to get a treat today, probably red, white & blue bomb pops. We get them every year before the 4th. We will also get early out if business is slow. Diane randomly drew names to see who she would send home first. I am number one on the list.
This is getting rather lengthy and I have to get ready for work now. I will probably see everyone early this afternoon.
When I first got to work, I had an email from Diane that I was to see her first thing. She had a project for me, if I was up to it. I found out she wanted me to go to the marketing department at 2:00 to learn what they do to make promotion codes for Oracle (our customer/ordering data base). There are three people in the marketing department that are quiting to go work at Go Daddy. She told me I would be one of three people who were going to help in marketing until the positions were filled. And if I like what I learn I will be able to apply for one of the positions. Humm, new opportunity? Unfortunately, as usual, a message did not get back to Diane from our department manager Pam, that I was not supposed to go to marketing until Tuesday. They had decide to start the training on Tuesday instead. So I went back to my boring department and did nothing for the rest of the day.
I hope someone updates their blog today. It doesn't matter who updates. It's just that it is very boring to go to everyones blog in the morning to find out they haven't updated. Although the girls are pretty good at it.
Today we can wear shorts and tennis shoes to work if we want to. I am passing on shorts, but I will be wearing tennis shoes. My feet will be so happy! Because the day before a holiday weekend is usually even slower than a normal day we will be cleaning our areas, we are supposed to get a treat today, probably red, white & blue bomb pops. We get them every year before the 4th. We will also get early out if business is slow. Diane randomly drew names to see who she would send home first. I am number one on the list.
This is getting rather lengthy and I have to get ready for work now. I will probably see everyone early this afternoon.
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