Wednesday, November 30, 2005
oo.
NOW it's official!
History Lives!
Well, it isn't official ...
... but we were the highest bidders!
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
teehee.
Passing On
Helen Zytkus
1915-2005
Helen Zytkus is my step-mother-in-law's mother, and she passed away yesterday. I, unfortunately, never really had an opportunity to know Helen, but I have been told she was a lovely lady. Although I never knew her, I grieve for the people she left behind - her husband Chester, her two children, and her only grandchild, my brother-in-law Chris. I cannot imagine losing my mother or grandmothers or how difficult it must be. I pray that Brian and I take this time to share God and all of His wondrous blessings to our family.
1915-2005
Helen Zytkus is my step-mother-in-law's mother, and she passed away yesterday. I, unfortunately, never really had an opportunity to know Helen, but I have been told she was a lovely lady. Although I never knew her, I grieve for the people she left behind - her husband Chester, her two children, and her only grandchild, my brother-in-law Chris. I cannot imagine losing my mother or grandmothers or how difficult it must be. I pray that Brian and I take this time to share God and all of His wondrous blessings to our family.
Another book ...
Following Austen
I stumbled upon this blog today ... or as the author, Lori Smith, calls it, a "blook." It's well written, fun and interesting.
House
We haven't heard anything back on our offer yet - should hear something after noon today. Turns out after having no interest in the house the entire time it's been on the market (since September), they received another offer on it yesterday as well. With it being a Fannie Mae house and with dual offers, we only get to counter twice. Our second offer was the full price of the house ... but it's possible the other people offered the same thing, or even higher than asking price. As upsetting as it is, it's nice to know that if this really isn't the house, God has something even better for us. Also, my boss got me in touch with a good friend of his at a mortgage company and they are able to give us a way better deal than the lender we were planning on using ... so at least if we don't get this house, we'll have another pre-approval letter in our back pockets when we find something else.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Time well spent
I was very fortunate to have 5 days off last week, and I certainly enjoyed them! I already posted what happened most of Wednesday, although that night Brian took me to see P&P, which we both loved.
Thursday was Thanksgiving, and there is so much to be thankful for this year. Our health - last year at this time I was gearing up for a most painful surgery from which I completely recovered. Family - three new babies (Joey, Aine & Sophie), plus a 6 yr old girl from Haiti that M&B are sponsering through Compassion International. Work - after being let go from the Museum in May after 4 years of diligent work, Brian was crushed. My boss immediately gave him a temporary job that kept him busy over the Summer and after that, Brian was able to get back in at Dillin Engineered Systems. Home - we moved into our 2 bedroom apt in April, and with Brian not working steadily, struggled through the Summer to pay our rent. Now we're back on our feet and we're putting an offer on a house today!
Friday we hung out at Levis Commons, and Saturday we ran around and went to Olive Garden for lunch ... that night Brian and I saw Elizabethtown, which neither of us liked too well. Yesterday morning we had breakfast at Mar & Dad's and sent Mindy and Brandon on their way! Then B & I drove out to Gram & Papa's for the afternoon and ran errands ... Lowe's, Monnette's and then we came home and put up our Christmas tree. The lights are up and our lovely red mirrored garlands, but we are finishing it tonight while we watch Elf again.
"Bye Buddy, hope you find your Dad."
Thursday was Thanksgiving, and there is so much to be thankful for this year. Our health - last year at this time I was gearing up for a most painful surgery from which I completely recovered. Family - three new babies (Joey, Aine & Sophie), plus a 6 yr old girl from Haiti that M&B are sponsering through Compassion International. Work - after being let go from the Museum in May after 4 years of diligent work, Brian was crushed. My boss immediately gave him a temporary job that kept him busy over the Summer and after that, Brian was able to get back in at Dillin Engineered Systems. Home - we moved into our 2 bedroom apt in April, and with Brian not working steadily, struggled through the Summer to pay our rent. Now we're back on our feet and we're putting an offer on a house today!
Friday we hung out at Levis Commons, and Saturday we ran around and went to Olive Garden for lunch ... that night Brian and I saw Elizabethtown, which neither of us liked too well. Yesterday morning we had breakfast at Mar & Dad's and sent Mindy and Brandon on their way! Then B & I drove out to Gram & Papa's for the afternoon and ran errands ... Lowe's, Monnette's and then we came home and put up our Christmas tree. The lights are up and our lovely red mirrored garlands, but we are finishing it tonight while we watch Elf again.
"Bye Buddy, hope you find your Dad."
Saturday, November 26, 2005
time off.
i'm having a lovely mini-vay-k.... i'll update on monday.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Spending time with Seester
Mindy and I went to lunch today - Golden Jade of course! We ate and talked and now we're at Mar's for a while, since she is ill - poor Marmee. We're leaving soon to go to the mall and look for fancy dresses.
It is snowing! Oh how I love snow. I certainly wasn't prepared this morning when I left the house, because I thought it was going to snow tonight instead ... so I have to find my car-brusher-offer. Anyways, I actually do like driving in the snow, except for fish-tailing, which I did once on my way to Withrow's to pick up Mindy. And I do get nervous when Brian drives his car in the snow ... Camaros aren't really snow cars ... but he should be getting his Dad's old truck soon (for free!).
Okay, time for the trying on of fancy dresses!
It is snowing! Oh how I love snow. I certainly wasn't prepared this morning when I left the house, because I thought it was going to snow tonight instead ... so I have to find my car-brusher-offer. Anyways, I actually do like driving in the snow, except for fish-tailing, which I did once on my way to Withrow's to pick up Mindy. And I do get nervous when Brian drives his car in the snow ... Camaros aren't really snow cars ... but he should be getting his Dad's old truck soon (for free!).
Okay, time for the trying on of fancy dresses!
Monday, November 21, 2005
Restful
This weekend was fairly uneventful, which is a good thing nowadays in my book. Friday night we ended up going over to the house and showing it to Fred & Vicki ... again, we were there for about 1 1/2 hours. We were shocked when we opened the door ... the entire place was painted a nice creamy white, even the basement. It looked a 1000x better! They even fixed a hole in the floor in the 2nd bedroom upstairs - it's perfect. My in-laws loved the house, especially Vicki, who kept talking about the gorgeous woodwork and cove ceilings (which happen to be my 2 favorite features about the house). Anyway, hopefully we can get moving on our offer this week. I'm just waiting to hear from the mortgage people to get our pre-approval letter faxed over here and then we can get the purchase agreement and make our offer! Good times.
Okay ... time to work.
Okay ... time to work.
Friday, November 18, 2005
YAY!
Brian just called ... effective Monday, he is an employee at Dillin! But the best part ... our insurance is effective on Monday also! Now we can go to the dentist, and I can get new contacts, and get all the bloodwork and ultrasounds and medication that I've been needing. HOO-RAY!
Oh yeah ... and we can buy our house!
Oh yeah ... and we can buy our house!
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Thursday, November 17, 2005
Snow
Yesterday afternoon we enjoyed the first snow of the season!
Well, at the time it was more like, "We're not ready for snow!" and "It's so freaking cold!" and "I need more coffee! Coffee, coffee, coffee!" (I'm not sure if that last one was really about the snow at all). As cold as it is, I do love snow, and trudging around in boots. I guess I just wasn't prepared to have snow before Thanksgiving! But it's all good.
Cutest thing ... last night, Brian took the dogs out for a walk, and came back in dancing and saying, "Oh it's the first snow of the season, oh it's so magical, oh it's so wonderful!" and I just stared at him. He looked at me and said, "Well it's fun with Lorelai does it!! Why can't I!" My 32 yr old mechanically-inclined, car-loving, beer-drinking, rough-and-tumble husband even RECALLING something that happens once in every season of Gilmore Girls about killed me. I was still laughing when I went to bed last night.
Well, at the time it was more like, "We're not ready for snow!" and "It's so freaking cold!" and "I need more coffee! Coffee, coffee, coffee!" (I'm not sure if that last one was really about the snow at all). As cold as it is, I do love snow, and trudging around in boots. I guess I just wasn't prepared to have snow before Thanksgiving! But it's all good.
Cutest thing ... last night, Brian took the dogs out for a walk, and came back in dancing and saying, "Oh it's the first snow of the season, oh it's so magical, oh it's so wonderful!" and I just stared at him. He looked at me and said, "Well it's fun with Lorelai does it!! Why can't I!" My 32 yr old mechanically-inclined, car-loving, beer-drinking, rough-and-tumble husband even RECALLING something that happens once in every season of Gilmore Girls about killed me. I was still laughing when I went to bed last night.
amazon.com
I created an amazon.com wishlist ... if anybody's interested, just enter my email address and it'll pop up. Feel free to buy me anything you'd like :o)
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Nothing new...
Nothing of any significance to post. I'm getting my own desk here tomorrow, we're going to the UT game on Wednesday, and hopefully Brian will be on Dillin's payroll by next week (that's what's keeping us from making an offer on the house).
It's slow here this morning, so I'm going to post a few things on my recipe blog.
It's slow here this morning, so I'm going to post a few things on my recipe blog.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Thanksgiving with Friends
I'm preparing my first Thanksgiving feast this Saturday for Brian, Kelly & Craig. I'll be making roasted turkey breasts with carrots & shallots w/gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh cranberry-pear relish, some type of stuffing and apple pie. YUM!
hockey.
The Storm won last night! 4-1! The cutest kids were sitting behind us ... one of them, his name was Justin, he looked to be about 8 or 9, he was so freaking cute. "GO MARTIN! ... oh man ... I just get so emotional about hockey.... GO SCOOTER SMITH, GO!" It was too cute.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
WHMS
"It's really amazing ... you look like a normal person, but actually you're the Angel of Death." - Sally Albright
Friday, November 11, 2005
Movies
Released movies we want to see:
Jarhead
Elizabethtown
Legend of Zorro
Unreleased movies we want to see:
Pride & Predjudice
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
Walk the Line
Rent
Fun With Dick & Jane
First Descent
Memoirs of a Geisha
Jarhead
Elizabethtown
Legend of Zorro
Unreleased movies we want to see:
Pride & Predjudice
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
Walk the Line
Rent
Fun With Dick & Jane
First Descent
Memoirs of a Geisha
Yay!
Tia is coming today!
1035pm Edit: My MOTHER mislead me ... Tia got in yesterday, not today! Brian and I went to G&G's for supper and celebratory cake & ice cream for her birthday. Happy 39th (here's to the first of many!) birthday, Tia!
1035pm Edit: My MOTHER mislead me ... Tia got in yesterday, not today! Brian and I went to G&G's for supper and celebratory cake & ice cream for her birthday. Happy 39th (here's to the first of many!) birthday, Tia!
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Long story short...
... when Brian was at Sunday's race, he wandered over to the XM Satellite Radio booth, struck up a conversation with the woman running the booth, who ended up being from Detroit. They talked, and long story short, she gave him a free XM Satellite receiver, 2 free months of service & only 8.99/mo after that. How cool is that!
s5
"... you're like Willy Wonka, only hotter."
"I am NOT hotter than Willy Wonka!"
"I am NOT hotter than Willy Wonka!"
Everyone's Gone.
My parents are gone to Philly for the weekend (perhaps they will meet the now infamous Mike & Rachel Vendsel), Lynda and her significant other are gone to Chicago, and KD and her folks are also gone to Chicago for the weekend.
Anyway, we tried new The Claddagh Irish Pub last night. The ambiance was lovely, but the food was nothing to write home about (I'm guessing only because it's typical Irish food ;o), but Brian enjoyed his Guinness and our date night was still fun.
Anyway, we tried new The Claddagh Irish Pub last night. The ambiance was lovely, but the food was nothing to write home about (I'm guessing only because it's typical Irish food ;o), but Brian enjoyed his Guinness and our date night was still fun.
Congratulations to ME...
... on my 200th post.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Mini-Vay-Ks
Today I requested the 23rd off - and apparently since my boss is so kind, he'll most likely be giving us the day after Thanksgiving off, SO .... that means I'll have a lovely 5 day mini-vacation!! Mindy and I are going to be girls on the 23rd! (I can't say doing what, cos it's a surprise for her!)
I've been thinking of starting some Christmas shopping, but I'm holding back. If we end up buying the house, we'll probably just get gifts for kids - sorry to all the grown ups! We'll have a ton of stuff to get for the house, so money with be extra-extra tight for us. But who knows what'll happen!
I've been thinking of starting some Christmas shopping, but I'm holding back. If we end up buying the house, we'll probably just get gifts for kids - sorry to all the grown ups! We'll have a ton of stuff to get for the house, so money with be extra-extra tight for us. But who knows what'll happen!
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Sary's Dish
My new recipe blog is up - Sary's Dish
Just a way to share some of the recipes I've collected - I'll post a new one every so often.
Just a way to share some of the recipes I've collected - I'll post a new one every so often.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Approval
We were approved for a mortgage!
We still have to find out all the details, and meet with the mortgage guy about rates, payments, etc, but I'm very happy to know we are able to get the financing when we need it. Now I just hope we can get things taken care of in an orderly fashion and that the house will still be available! It seems like just the right house for us, but I guess time will tell.
We still have to find out all the details, and meet with the mortgage guy about rates, payments, etc, but I'm very happy to know we are able to get the financing when we need it. Now I just hope we can get things taken care of in an orderly fashion and that the house will still be available! It seems like just the right house for us, but I guess time will tell.
Yay for Half-Days
I'm only working 'til 1 today, so's I can go take care of my sick Marmee - and also so I can stop at jjill.
I finally ordered Mudhouse Sabbath, and also Sex and the Supremacy of Christ. (TMI?) They should be arriving soon! I'm all about new bookage.
Speaking of reading, Seester has her blog up now - mindywithrow.blogspot.com. Read only if you want to become brighter and more enlightened.
Brian called earlier... looks like they're not getting home until tomorrow morning. Wah.
Edit: On my way to Mar's, I stopped @ BAM and picked up Taste & See, another John Piper book. I also bought a new Bible ... a much smaller, lightweight Bible. My other Bible weighs about 8 lbs.
I finally ordered Mudhouse Sabbath, and also Sex and the Supremacy of Christ. (TMI?) They should be arriving soon! I'm all about new bookage.
Speaking of reading, Seester has her blog up now - mindywithrow.blogspot.com. Read only if you want to become brighter and more enlightened.
Brian called earlier... looks like they're not getting home until tomorrow morning. Wah.
Edit: On my way to Mar's, I stopped @ BAM and picked up Taste & See, another John Piper book. I also bought a new Bible ... a much smaller, lightweight Bible. My other Bible weighs about 8 lbs.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Good things:
Friday night @ Bravo (yay for martinis)
Saturday afternoon @ beauty bar (yay for mani/pedis)
Saturday night @ Texas Roadhouse (yay for red meat)
Sunday afternoon Pineapple-Rum Chicken (yay for new recipes)
Bad things:
Me being sick
Mar being sick, sick
Hubby not being home
Working on Sunday
Friday night @ Bravo (yay for martinis)
Saturday afternoon @ beauty bar (yay for mani/pedis)
Saturday night @ Texas Roadhouse (yay for red meat)
Sunday afternoon Pineapple-Rum Chicken (yay for new recipes)
Bad things:
Me being sick
Mar being sick, sick
Hubby not being home
Working on Sunday
Friday, November 04, 2005
Revision
I know I said I was going to use Kate from now on ... but I just can't do it. She will always be KD. I will call her Kate to her face, but I cannot write Kate. It's just too difficult. I cannot just change something overnite that I've done for 8 years. It's UMPOSSIBLE.
Waaahh.
I'm still sick.
And miserable.
And did I mention my hubby's not around to take care of me?
And everyone's ignoring me.
And I had to eat yucky Arby's for lunch.
And I have to clean a yucky apartment this weekend.
And our stupid Family Video didn't have Emma on DVD.
But Kate's coming today! Yay!
And miserable.
And did I mention my hubby's not around to take care of me?
And everyone's ignoring me.
And I had to eat yucky Arby's for lunch.
And I have to clean a yucky apartment this weekend.
And our stupid Family Video didn't have Emma on DVD.
But Kate's coming today! Yay!
Hehehe.
"So what'd you do over the summer, Marty?"
"I met Nicole Ritchie.... and spent the next 6 weeks showering."
"I met Nicole Ritchie.... and spent the next 6 weeks showering."
:o(
Me no likey not having hubby around.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
A Bit O' Pampering
So Kate (she is KD no longer!) and I are going to the beauty-bar this weekend for some much-needed pampering. They have these delicious chocolate manicures and pedicures - mmm. They even come with a chocolate drink! Anyway, I'm going to try to talk Mar into going with us, even though she hates spending money and being pampered, but it's fun! So hopefully she'll come with us :o)
I'm off to say goodbye to my hubby now!
I'm off to say goodbye to my hubby now!
Crispy Turkey Cutlets w/ Bacon-Cranberry Brussels Sprouts
Rachael Ray's Crispy Turkey Cutlets w/ Bacon-Cranberry Brussels Sprouts
(serves 4)
2 tb. vegetable oil, plus some for shallow frying
5 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tb. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs. turkey breast cutlets
1/2 ts. poultry seasoning
3 to 4 tb. all purpose flour
2 c. plain bread crumbs
1 lemon, zested, then cut into wedges
2 eggs
2 10 oz boxes frozen Brussels sprouts, defrosted
1/2 c. dried cranberries
3/4 c. chicken stock or broth
1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Start the bacon-cranberry Brussels sprouts by pre-heating a nonstick skillet over med-high heat w/ the 2 tb of vegetable oil. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions and thyme, season w/ salt & pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes.
While the onions are cooking w/ the bacon, season the cutlets with the poultry seasoning, salt & pepper on both sides, and dredge in flour. Combine the bread crumbs and lemon zest in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish with a splash of water.
Heat 1/2 inch of veg oil in a large skillet over med to med-high heat. Coat the cutlets in eggs, then in breading, and add to the hot oil. Cook the cutlets in a single layer, in 2 batches if necessary, for about 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until their juices run clear and the breading is evenly browned.
While the first batch of cutlets is cooking, add the defrosted Brussels sprouts to the bacon and onions, toss, and stir to combine. Add the dried cranberries and the chicken stock to the pan and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the Brussels Sprouts are heated through and the cranberries have plumped. Finish the sprouts with the chopped parsley.
Serve the turkey cutlets alongside the bacon-cranberry Brussels sprouts. Pass the lemon-wedges; squeeze the juice over the cutlets at the table.
(serves 4)
2 tb. vegetable oil, plus some for shallow frying
5 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tb. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs. turkey breast cutlets
1/2 ts. poultry seasoning
3 to 4 tb. all purpose flour
2 c. plain bread crumbs
1 lemon, zested, then cut into wedges
2 eggs
2 10 oz boxes frozen Brussels sprouts, defrosted
1/2 c. dried cranberries
3/4 c. chicken stock or broth
1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Start the bacon-cranberry Brussels sprouts by pre-heating a nonstick skillet over med-high heat w/ the 2 tb of vegetable oil. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions and thyme, season w/ salt & pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes.
While the onions are cooking w/ the bacon, season the cutlets with the poultry seasoning, salt & pepper on both sides, and dredge in flour. Combine the bread crumbs and lemon zest in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish with a splash of water.
Heat 1/2 inch of veg oil in a large skillet over med to med-high heat. Coat the cutlets in eggs, then in breading, and add to the hot oil. Cook the cutlets in a single layer, in 2 batches if necessary, for about 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until their juices run clear and the breading is evenly browned.
While the first batch of cutlets is cooking, add the defrosted Brussels sprouts to the bacon and onions, toss, and stir to combine. Add the dried cranberries and the chicken stock to the pan and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the Brussels Sprouts are heated through and the cranberries have plumped. Finish the sprouts with the chopped parsley.
Serve the turkey cutlets alongside the bacon-cranberry Brussels sprouts. Pass the lemon-wedges; squeeze the juice over the cutlets at the table.
Pineapple-Rum Chicken
This is one recipe I'll be trying out this weekend.
Rachael Ray's Pineapple-Rum Chicken
(serves 4)
1 1/2 c. jasmine rice
1 whole pineapple, cored & peeled
3 tb. vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
coarse salt
1/2 ts. crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 c. (a 2 oz nip) spiced rum, such as Captain Morgan's
2 c. chicken stock or broth
4 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
coarse black pepper
1/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 tb. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Cook rice according to package directions. While it cooks, make chicken & sauce.
Cut pineapple into bite-sized chunks. Heat a medium saucepan over med-high heat. Add 1 tb of vegetable oil, once around the pan. Add the onions, garlic, salt & crushed red-pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the pineapple chunks and the juice from the container (if you buy a whole pineapple already peeled and cored), no more than 1/2 cup, and stir to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and add the spiced rum. Return pan to the heat, keeping a little distance in case the pot flames up. Let the alcohol cook away, 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a simmer, then cook until it reduces by half and has thickened slightly.
While the sauce is simmering, preheat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat w/ the remaining 2 tb of vegetable oil. Season the chicken w/ salt & pepper and add to the hot skillet. Cook the chicken for 6 minutes on each side. For a smoky taste, grill the chicken on a grill pan or on an outdoor grill.
Slice the breasts and return to the large skillet. Pour in the pineapple and sauce and combine with a good shake of the pan. Add the parsley & cilantro to the pan and turn off the heat. Let stand for a minute or two. Serve up the jasmine rice and top with chicken.
Rachael Ray's Pineapple-Rum Chicken
(serves 4)
1 1/2 c. jasmine rice
1 whole pineapple, cored & peeled
3 tb. vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
coarse salt
1/2 ts. crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 c. (a 2 oz nip) spiced rum, such as Captain Morgan's
2 c. chicken stock or broth
4 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
coarse black pepper
1/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 tb. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Cook rice according to package directions. While it cooks, make chicken & sauce.
Cut pineapple into bite-sized chunks. Heat a medium saucepan over med-high heat. Add 1 tb of vegetable oil, once around the pan. Add the onions, garlic, salt & crushed red-pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the pineapple chunks and the juice from the container (if you buy a whole pineapple already peeled and cored), no more than 1/2 cup, and stir to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and add the spiced rum. Return pan to the heat, keeping a little distance in case the pot flames up. Let the alcohol cook away, 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a simmer, then cook until it reduces by half and has thickened slightly.
While the sauce is simmering, preheat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat w/ the remaining 2 tb of vegetable oil. Season the chicken w/ salt & pepper and add to the hot skillet. Cook the chicken for 6 minutes on each side. For a smoky taste, grill the chicken on a grill pan or on an outdoor grill.
Slice the breasts and return to the large skillet. Pour in the pineapple and sauce and combine with a good shake of the pan. Add the parsley & cilantro to the pan and turn off the heat. Let stand for a minute or two. Serve up the jasmine rice and top with chicken.
yes, i'm alive.
we're alive, just busy. last night we met with a guy from primerica and filled out paperwork to get pre-approved for a mortgage. we went over all our finances with him and he seemed to think everything was okay. i think he was shocked that we don't have all the debt he was expecting (and we have quite a bit, in my opinion, although not NEARLY as much as we used to have). anyway, he said we'd maybe hear from him by the weekend.
my hubbin's leaving tonight with his daddy for oklahoma & texas :o( i don't want him to go! i hate that he will be away from me for 4 1/2 days. it makes me crabby. but i work a full day tomorrow, and then kd's supposed to come into town, and i don't care what she says - we're each getting a mani on saturday - maybe a pedi, too! plus i gotta clean another apt and i really want to try a few new recipes (from 365: no repeats), so i'll have plenty to keep me busy. i just don't like sleeping alone.
brian hasn't gotten sick yet, but i'm still fighting a sinus infection. i think mindy's still sick, too. it sucks!
my hubbin's leaving tonight with his daddy for oklahoma & texas :o( i don't want him to go! i hate that he will be away from me for 4 1/2 days. it makes me crabby. but i work a full day tomorrow, and then kd's supposed to come into town, and i don't care what she says - we're each getting a mani on saturday - maybe a pedi, too! plus i gotta clean another apt and i really want to try a few new recipes (from 365: no repeats), so i'll have plenty to keep me busy. i just don't like sleeping alone.
brian hasn't gotten sick yet, but i'm still fighting a sinus infection. i think mindy's still sick, too. it sucks!
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Scarecrow! Scarecrow!
The soldiers of the King feared his name.
Scarecrow!
On the southern coast of England,
there's a legend people tell,
Of days long ago when the great Scarecrow would ride from the jaws of Hell
And laugh (Ahhh! Ha-ha! Ha-ha! Haaa!) with a fiendish yell!
With his clothes all torn and tattered,
Through the black of night he'd ride,
From the marsh to the coast like a demon ghost
He'd show his face then hide (He'd rob the rich then hide)
And he'd laugh (Ahhh! Ha-ha! Ha-ha! Haaa!) till he split his side!
Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!) Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!)
The soldiers of the King feared his name.
Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!) Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!)
The country folk all loved him just the same.
Scarecrow!
He would always help the farmer,
when there was no gold to bring,
He'd find a way for the poor to pay the taxes of the King
"Scarecrow!" - every man would sing! (With gold from a smuggler's ring!)
So the King told all his soldiers,
"Hang him high or hang him low,
But never return till the day I learn He's gone in flames below (He rides in flames below)
Or you'll hang - with the great Scarecrow!
"Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!) Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!)
The soldiers of the King feared his name.
Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!) Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!)
The country folk all loved him just the same.
Scarecrow! Scarecrow! Scarecrow! (Ahhh! Ha-ha! Ha-ha! Ha-ha! Ha-haaa!)
The soldiers of the King feared his name.
Scarecrow!
On the southern coast of England,
there's a legend people tell,
Of days long ago when the great Scarecrow would ride from the jaws of Hell
And laugh (Ahhh! Ha-ha! Ha-ha! Haaa!) with a fiendish yell!
With his clothes all torn and tattered,
Through the black of night he'd ride,
From the marsh to the coast like a demon ghost
He'd show his face then hide (He'd rob the rich then hide)
And he'd laugh (Ahhh! Ha-ha! Ha-ha! Haaa!) till he split his side!
Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!) Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!)
The soldiers of the King feared his name.
Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!) Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!)
The country folk all loved him just the same.
Scarecrow!
He would always help the farmer,
when there was no gold to bring,
He'd find a way for the poor to pay the taxes of the King
"Scarecrow!" - every man would sing! (With gold from a smuggler's ring!)
So the King told all his soldiers,
"Hang him high or hang him low,
But never return till the day I learn He's gone in flames below (He rides in flames below)
Or you'll hang - with the great Scarecrow!
"Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!) Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!)
The soldiers of the King feared his name.
Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!) Scarecrow! (Scarecrow!)
The country folk all loved him just the same.
Scarecrow! Scarecrow! Scarecrow! (Ahhh! Ha-ha! Ha-ha! Ha-ha! Ha-haaa!)
Jed's
I love Jed's food, but the service sucks.
We took Kate there on Sunday night and our waitress was incredibly s-l-o-w & stupid.
How irritating.
We took Kate there on Sunday night and our waitress was incredibly s-l-o-w & stupid.
How irritating.
Happy November
3-7 - Brian & Dad to OK/TX
4-6 - KD here
8 - Gramma's birthday
8 - Amber W's birthday
9 - Katie's birthday
9 - Blakey's birthday
11 - Wendy's birthday
11-14 - Wendy home
11-13 - Trip to Philly?
18 - Eric's birthday
24 - Thanksgiving!
4-6 - KD here
8 - Gramma's birthday
8 - Amber W's birthday
9 - Katie's birthday
9 - Blakey's birthday
11 - Wendy's birthday
11-14 - Wendy home
11-13 - Trip to Philly?
18 - Eric's birthday
24 - Thanksgiving!
