I want this turtle!

We are going to visit Thomas at Wartburg this Saturday. It should be a good time.

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Dreams unwind, love's a state of mind.

Fleetwood Mac, Rhiannon

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German Word of the Day

die Tasse (-n) cup

Er möchte eine Tasse Kaffee.
He'd like a cup of coffee.

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All that we got here is American made. It's a little bit cheesy, but it's nicely displayed.

Frank Zappa, Flakes

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hoch (adj) high, tall

Die Zugspitze ist der höchste Berg Deutschlands.
The Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain.

Monday Update

The Super Bowl is over. We had lots of munchies to gorge on. The game was boring except for a couple of exciting moments. The commercials were mostly boring as well. Lots of advertising for movies that are coming out. Fed-Ex and Bud Light had the best commercials.

Random Song Quote of the Day

For those about to rock, we salute you.

ACDC, For Those About To Rock We Salute

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German Word of the Day

versuchen (v.t.) to attempt, try

Wir versuchen Karten zu bekommen.
We're trying to get tickets.

Superbowl Sunday Update

Yesterday was busy. Doug and I went shopping in the AM for a tire at Sam's. While we waited for the tire to be put on we had 45 minutes to kill inside the store. We picked up a few things including chips for today. We then went to Best Buy to purchase Corpse Bride with some of our gift card money. We went home and had lunch and then I went shopping with Ashley. We went to Half Price Books and found a book by Shel Silverstein called "Who wants a cheap Rhinoceros?". It is great and I am sure Nick will like it for his birthday this weekend. Then we went into David's Bridal, Ashley wanted to look at dresses for prom. I thought all the dresses were way overpriced and kind of ugly too. Way too many brides and such in that place on Saturday. It made me uncomfortable. Then we went to Michael's, Ashley need to get a photo album for a school project, we also found luggage tags for $1. (Let me know if you want a couple Thomas.) We went home and then at 3 I took Chloe to work and finished my shopping at Hy Vee, Fareway and Walmart. I only bought rechargeable batteries at Walmart. I am trying to stay loyal to my usual grocery stores.

Last night we ate yummy pork chop sandwiches with salad and corn chips. Doug Chloe and I watched Corpse Bride. I recommend it if you have not seen it yet. After the movie I made a cheese ball for today and washed dishes. Ashley decided not to go to the WPA dance. Instead her and Sam went to eat at the Golden Palace, Ashley out ate Sam by a mile. They then went to see the movie "Munich", they say it was very good, but very graphic. They came here after the movie and watched Corpse Bride.

This has become a rather long post and I still have a birthday cake to make and cleaning to do. so this is the end. Have a good Superbowl XL.

Random Song Quote of the Day

Don't start me talking, I could talk all night. My mind goes sleepwalking while I'm putting the world right.

Elvis Costello, Oliver's Army

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German Word of the Day

um (acc. prep.) at (time), around (location)

Wir treffen uns um neun Uhr.
We're meeting at nine o'clock.
Gehen Sie um die Ecke.
Go around the corner.

Random Song Quote of the Day

Her mind seemed so neurotic, her posture was erotic, and her voice was exotic, I acted so neurotic, I thought it idiotic.

Devo, Soft Things

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leider (adv) unfortunately

Leider geht das nicht.
Unfortunately, that won't work

Ashley bought us a nice Hyacinth on Sunday. This isn't a picture of the actual one she bought, but it looks very close.

Random Song Quote of the Day

He's watching me watching you watching him watching me watching him watching.

Jethro Tull, Watching Me Watching You

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German Word of the Day

einkaufen (v.i.) to shop

Heute gehen wir einkaufen.
Today we're going shopping.

Wednesday Update

Another non-exciting day at work yesterday. At least today we get free bagels. I like the honey-walnut spread on my bagel. Last night we watched Overhaulin. They overhauled a Chevy van this guy bought in 1976 (the year I graduated High School). They painted it a nice blue with a dragon and ghost flames on the outside. Inside it had a wide screen TV and of course speakers to blast the van. The guy dropped to his knees when he saw it and it was also his birthday. So Thomas, next time your finger turns color from a sliver, heat a needle to sterilize it and dig the splinter out. You can also get tweezers at Walmart for cheap.

Random Song Quote of the Day

Nobody loves me, everybody hates me,
Think I'll go and eat worms

Unknown, The Worm Song

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German Word of the Day

der Grad (-e) degree; rank

Wasser kocht bei 100 Grad.
Water boils at 100 degrees.