Lew and I watched an episode of "Inspector Lewis" that has been on our DVR for a few weeks. (We really enjoy the Masterpiece Mystery programs on PBS.)
It was about 9:15 when I said, "I'm hungry."
Lew said that he was as well.
I continued, "What should we eat?"
"Fruit."
"Fruit?"
"Yes, fruit," Lew replied. "We have some grapes."
So we ate grapes. It wasn't quite what I had in mind. But I guess it really was too late for chocolate. (Too late for chocolate? Did I just say that?!)
Friday, September 7, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Holding On....
We are not quite ready to let go of summer just yet! Our friends Bill and Stacey came over tonight and we went out for Pie and Fry. That, of course, was followed up by ice cream from the Dairy Corner. (I had Red Velvet Cake ice cream.... YUM.)
There is one summer thing that we are ready to release: baseball. Mercifully, the Red Sox did not play today.... But then again, they haven't really played this entire season.
Go Patriots!
There is one summer thing that we are ready to release: baseball. Mercifully, the Red Sox did not play today.... But then again, they haven't really played this entire season.
Go Patriots!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Dad 113: Planes, Race Cars, and Motor Homes
(I remember the crash Dad mentions. That was still a fun day. Enjoy his post! -- Tracy)
Derf Here! Writing this while looking out at my weather vane pointing to the west. Usually a good sign. Hope the rain will stop a little later today. The experts say it will clear up in the afternoon hours. Will they be correct? Only "The Shadow" knows.
Was able to see a couple football games last weekend. Zack's team won 12-0. Josh's freshman team, along with the junior varsity team, alternated playing time against another school's J.V. team. Won 14-6. It was a good weekend for football. We'll see if this coming weekend works out as well. I'm back in football mode! Yes, I'm ready!
This weekend is supposed to be spent at the Sanford airport watching model planes and race cars perform. Plans were for taking motor home for this 4-day event. Glen, Josh, and Zack hope to race their cars. There is a fly in the ointment, however. The weather looks fairly good for Thursday with possible thunder showers on Friday and Saturday. Sunday has rain predicted. Sorry for the predicted weather as world champion performers will be on hand to show off their skills with their models. This is supposedly an international event. Looking forward to whatever performances we have. Hope the weather cooperates. Please!
We attended an air show with models a few years ago and were quite impressed with the skill of the remote operators. Planes, while flying, looked like real 747's. Saw one crash! Operator was not happy. I'm sure his wife wasn't either. You see, these model planes sell for the price of a "good" used car. That is what the owner of one said on T.V. promo. He did not want his wife to find out the cost, either. Hope she doesn't see promo. For his sake!
Started my motor home generator yesterday after a summer of non-use. Switched over to generator power and all seemed to be going well. Was inside and saw that refrigerator door was closed. The unit was off and I leave the doors open. As I opened the door a large "pop" went boom! I can't believe this had anything to do with opening the door of the "shut-off" refrigerator. I believe there was a short circuit somewhere in the electrical line. So we do not have a working generator. Probably wouldn't have used it anyway. Just run off battery and propane. I'll let you know how everything works out.
The rain has stopped and so will I! The sun is peeking out! Sooo....
Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
Derf Here! Writing this while looking out at my weather vane pointing to the west. Usually a good sign. Hope the rain will stop a little later today. The experts say it will clear up in the afternoon hours. Will they be correct? Only "The Shadow" knows.
Was able to see a couple football games last weekend. Zack's team won 12-0. Josh's freshman team, along with the junior varsity team, alternated playing time against another school's J.V. team. Won 14-6. It was a good weekend for football. We'll see if this coming weekend works out as well. I'm back in football mode! Yes, I'm ready!
This weekend is supposed to be spent at the Sanford airport watching model planes and race cars perform. Plans were for taking motor home for this 4-day event. Glen, Josh, and Zack hope to race their cars. There is a fly in the ointment, however. The weather looks fairly good for Thursday with possible thunder showers on Friday and Saturday. Sunday has rain predicted. Sorry for the predicted weather as world champion performers will be on hand to show off their skills with their models. This is supposedly an international event. Looking forward to whatever performances we have. Hope the weather cooperates. Please!
We attended an air show with models a few years ago and were quite impressed with the skill of the remote operators. Planes, while flying, looked like real 747's. Saw one crash! Operator was not happy. I'm sure his wife wasn't either. You see, these model planes sell for the price of a "good" used car. That is what the owner of one said on T.V. promo. He did not want his wife to find out the cost, either. Hope she doesn't see promo. For his sake!
Started my motor home generator yesterday after a summer of non-use. Switched over to generator power and all seemed to be going well. Was inside and saw that refrigerator door was closed. The unit was off and I leave the doors open. As I opened the door a large "pop" went boom! I can't believe this had anything to do with opening the door of the "shut-off" refrigerator. I believe there was a short circuit somewhere in the electrical line. So we do not have a working generator. Probably wouldn't have used it anyway. Just run off battery and propane. I'll let you know how everything works out.
The rain has stopped and so will I! The sun is peeking out! Sooo....
Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Rainy Days and Tuesdays
I had a "people-intensive" long weekend, so I slept quite late this morning. And the rain didn't exactly inspire me to jump out of bed.... Not to mention the cuddly kitty!
I did get a few projects done when I finally got up, although Jerry really lobbied hard for my undivided attention.
I changed out of my PJ's and bathrobe around 2:30. (Is that wrong?)
I'm not sure where the rest of the day went.... I do know that it's still raining!
I did get a few projects done when I finally got up, although Jerry really lobbied hard for my undivided attention.
I changed out of my PJ's and bathrobe around 2:30. (Is that wrong?)
I'm not sure where the rest of the day went.... I do know that it's still raining!
Monday, September 3, 2012
The Best Lasagna Ever
A dozen of us went to Romeo's Pizza (Scarborough, ME) for lunch after church yesterday.
With apologies to my mother -- who makes a pretty "mean" lasagna (!) -- I must say that the cheese lasagna that I ate at Romeo's was the best lasagna that I've ever had.
When I said as much to the waiter, Lew questioned whether I really meant "the best"... or if I was just using that phrase to express my great enjoyment.
I assured Lew that I really meant "the best."
Our friend Bob also had the lasagna, and he agreed with my assessment.
I can't wait to go back for more!
With apologies to my mother -- who makes a pretty "mean" lasagna (!) -- I must say that the cheese lasagna that I ate at Romeo's was the best lasagna that I've ever had.
When I said as much to the waiter, Lew questioned whether I really meant "the best"... or if I was just using that phrase to express my great enjoyment.
I assured Lew that I really meant "the best."
Our friend Bob also had the lasagna, and he agreed with my assessment.
I can't wait to go back for more!
Sunday, September 2, 2012
The Search for Fifi Mouse
Jerry has a bunch of cat toys that he carries all over the house, but there is one toy that usually stays right in our bedroom: Fifi Mouse.
We had not seen Fifi for a couple days, so last night I went on a flashlight search for Fifi throughout the entire house. Jerry was at my side during the search. Lew -- in disbelief that I would take the time to do this -- decided to read instead of assist us.
The first find of the night was two plastic balls (with bells inside) in back of the refrigerator. Jerry supervised as I used the yardstick to retrieve them.
The next item recovered was behind the couch -- a yellow mouse. (This mouse is one of the five that I wrote about in my June 3rd post, Five Small Mice.) The yellow mouse is missing his tail, and he is quite dirty. This means, of course, that he is Jerry's favorite.
Having failed in the search for Fifi, I returned to our bedroom. Lew was reading, still shaking his head at me. In a flash of inspiration, I lifted up the comforter at the foot of his side of the bed and then proudly announced, "I present to you.... Fifi Mouse!"
(I probably should have looked under the comforter in the first place, but where is the fun in that?!)
We had not seen Fifi for a couple days, so last night I went on a flashlight search for Fifi throughout the entire house. Jerry was at my side during the search. Lew -- in disbelief that I would take the time to do this -- decided to read instead of assist us.
The first find of the night was two plastic balls (with bells inside) in back of the refrigerator. Jerry supervised as I used the yardstick to retrieve them.
The next item recovered was behind the couch -- a yellow mouse. (This mouse is one of the five that I wrote about in my June 3rd post, Five Small Mice.) The yellow mouse is missing his tail, and he is quite dirty. This means, of course, that he is Jerry's favorite.
Having failed in the search for Fifi, I returned to our bedroom. Lew was reading, still shaking his head at me. In a flash of inspiration, I lifted up the comforter at the foot of his side of the bed and then proudly announced, "I present to you.... Fifi Mouse!"
(I probably should have looked under the comforter in the first place, but where is the fun in that?!)
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| Jerry and Fifi Mouse, reunited at last! |
Saturday, September 1, 2012
The Great Adventure
Last night Lew and I went with 18 of our closest friends (!) to see Steven Curtis Chapman in concert at the Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach.
The last time I saw S.C.C. in concert was over 20 years ago in Wichita, Kansas. I enjoyed seeing him then, and I enjoyed seeing him again last night.
I have some of his older CD's, but I think that I'm going to get some of his newer stuff through iTunes. I heard many songs last night that I really enjoyed.
Vacation update: Went out to breakfast with our breakfast buddies this morning, and then we went to see their new pool. Didn't swim in it, though... too cold! Went for a walk on the beach. Ate a pizza. Two more days, and then Lew has to go back to work. (Say it isn't so!)
The last time I saw S.C.C. in concert was over 20 years ago in Wichita, Kansas. I enjoyed seeing him then, and I enjoyed seeing him again last night.
I have some of his older CD's, but I think that I'm going to get some of his newer stuff through iTunes. I heard many songs last night that I really enjoyed.
Vacation update: Went out to breakfast with our breakfast buddies this morning, and then we went to see their new pool. Didn't swim in it, though... too cold! Went for a walk on the beach. Ate a pizza. Two more days, and then Lew has to go back to work. (Say it isn't so!)
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