Lew had a big lunch today, so we decided to "eat light" tonight. By the words "eat light" we mean that we each figure out our own meal. He decided on cereal and toast. I decided on a Lean Cuisine.
After I put my meal in the microwave and started it up, I began jumping up and down in the kitchen like a hysterical teenage girl. Lew was standing in the kitchen as well and I not-so-calmly told him, "I'm using the microwave! I'm scared!"
It has been an entire week since the sweet potato incident. I had not operated a microwave since then.
Lew and I stood in the kitchen, hugging each other and watching the microwave do its thing. He asked me if there were any potatoes in my meal. Ha ha.
My dinner turned out just fine.
Baby steps....
(Postscript: The microwave still has a bit of a smoky smell, which we believe will be remedied by replacing the filter. That's on the "to do" list for next week.)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Dad: Unedited XXVII
(It was fun to have a little trip away for a few days, but it's especially nice to be home. Apparently we missed some excitement as Dad plowed the yard out. Enjoy his post....a day late! -- Tracy)
Derf here! From the Blizzard-bound Northeast!
The weathermen were correct. We received a good snowstorm. The wind blew. The snow was blowing and drifting in blizzard-like conditions.
If the storm was a day earlier we would have missed a seventh-grade band concert, which Josh was part of playing trumpet (a man after my own heart).
Tracy and Lew will be home from Avon, CT a day late due to the storm so I'm posting a day late. According to reports they received close to 30 inches of snow. We received about 12-14 inches with 'white out' conditions.
I did hear from sister Deb about our ride in the Studebaker to the top of the snowbank after passing through the snowdrift failed. She reminded me that she told me not to do it and, to this day, she doesn't like to ride in snow unless she is driving. I didn't realize I made that much of an impression on her.
I didn't need to call 'Bapa Bob' to plow me out today as I have my truck. I still haven't received the bill but I'm considering a bank loan to pay for it.
I got my yard (lawn) plowed today and also got stuck. I went a little too far on my lawn plowing and could not back up as I have no weight in the back of the truck. Luckily another plow truck pulled into my yard. He told me he thought he saw me shoveling (which did no good) and returned to help me out. I did not know him. He told me he lived across the street down the road. A chain (his) from his plow to my trailer hitch did the trick in short order. After this I was careful to not put myself in that position again. I thanked him but didn't offer a 'ten spot.' I should have! Not good on my part. He also told me he had been stuck in his yard before. A fine neighbor indeed!
Enough rambling so I'll close with "Go Pats." I do not like the Jets. Very close to hate!
Until next time.
Toodle Pip! Derf.
P.S. Perhaps you've seen the promo on TV that says one in three over age 65 will fall this year. Well, while shoveling to get my truck unstuck I became a 'one in three.' I got up quickly and proceeded to hook up the chain. Perhaps more embarrassed because a neighbor saw my miscue. No harm, no foul!
Derf here! From the Blizzard-bound Northeast!
The weathermen were correct. We received a good snowstorm. The wind blew. The snow was blowing and drifting in blizzard-like conditions.
If the storm was a day earlier we would have missed a seventh-grade band concert, which Josh was part of playing trumpet (a man after my own heart).
Tracy and Lew will be home from Avon, CT a day late due to the storm so I'm posting a day late. According to reports they received close to 30 inches of snow. We received about 12-14 inches with 'white out' conditions.
I did hear from sister Deb about our ride in the Studebaker to the top of the snowbank after passing through the snowdrift failed. She reminded me that she told me not to do it and, to this day, she doesn't like to ride in snow unless she is driving. I didn't realize I made that much of an impression on her.
I didn't need to call 'Bapa Bob' to plow me out today as I have my truck. I still haven't received the bill but I'm considering a bank loan to pay for it.
I got my yard (lawn) plowed today and also got stuck. I went a little too far on my lawn plowing and could not back up as I have no weight in the back of the truck. Luckily another plow truck pulled into my yard. He told me he thought he saw me shoveling (which did no good) and returned to help me out. I did not know him. He told me he lived across the street down the road. A chain (his) from his plow to my trailer hitch did the trick in short order. After this I was careful to not put myself in that position again. I thanked him but didn't offer a 'ten spot.' I should have! Not good on my part. He also told me he had been stuck in his yard before. A fine neighbor indeed!
Enough rambling so I'll close with "Go Pats." I do not like the Jets. Very close to hate!
Until next time.
Toodle Pip! Derf.
P.S. Perhaps you've seen the promo on TV that says one in three over age 65 will fall this year. Well, while shoveling to get my truck unstuck I became a 'one in three.' I got up quickly and proceeded to hook up the chain. Perhaps more embarrassed because a neighbor saw my miscue. No harm, no foul!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Snow, Snow, Snow
Oh, boy. Did it snow!!!
When Lew looked out the window of our hotel room this morning, he announced, "We're going to be here until April...."
That was a slight exaggeration, but we are here until tomorrow morning. We were scheduled to leave today, but the snow had other plans for us.
For those of you expecting a "Dad: Unedited" post tonight, please know that Derf has been postponed until tomorrow as well.
(Postscript: I hear that the local news folks are saying this is the worst snowstorm this area has seen in a century. That's what Lew heard at his training sessions, anyway!)
When Lew looked out the window of our hotel room this morning, he announced, "We're going to be here until April...."
That was a slight exaggeration, but we are here until tomorrow morning. We were scheduled to leave today, but the snow had other plans for us.
For those of you expecting a "Dad: Unedited" post tonight, please know that Derf has been postponed until tomorrow as well.
(Postscript: I hear that the local news folks are saying this is the worst snowstorm this area has seen in a century. That's what Lew heard at his training sessions, anyway!)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Instant Replay
Other than a few minor differences, today was just like yesterday!
We went out for dinner tonight, and then we stopped at a Big Y supermarket. It's looking more and more like tomorrow is going to be the worst snowstorm of the century (according to the locals). So we decided to get a few items in case we're still here tomorrow night and want to eat in our room.
And instead of college football, we are going to watch a movie tonight.
Relax, relax, relax.... :)
(Postscript: The date is 1/11/11. I love it!)
We went out for dinner tonight, and then we stopped at a Big Y supermarket. It's looking more and more like tomorrow is going to be the worst snowstorm of the century (according to the locals). So we decided to get a few items in case we're still here tomorrow night and want to eat in our room.
And instead of college football, we are going to watch a movie tonight.
Relax, relax, relax.... :)
(Postscript: The date is 1/11/11. I love it!)
Monday, January 10, 2011
Relax, Relax, Relax
I am enjoying my mini-vacation.
I had a very productive morning with breakfast, skimming a couple papers (and doing the puzzles), using the elliptical machine, showering, and completing some tasks on my laptop.
After lunch, I tried to do some reading. But for some reason my eyelids became very, very heavy. And I thought, "Why fight it?" So I took a nice nap. I have decided that naps are very good. I think I should take more naps.
I got up in time to do a little bit of reading before Lew got back from his class. On Monday nights, our hotel has a complimentary dinner. We like free food, so we were happy to participate in this weekly event.
This evening we are planning on watching the college football national championship, which will be starting in about an hour.
I've had a really tough day! :)
(Postscript: May get a snowstorm here tomorrow night through Wednesday. Won't that be fun?!)
I had a very productive morning with breakfast, skimming a couple papers (and doing the puzzles), using the elliptical machine, showering, and completing some tasks on my laptop.
After lunch, I tried to do some reading. But for some reason my eyelids became very, very heavy. And I thought, "Why fight it?" So I took a nice nap. I have decided that naps are very good. I think I should take more naps.
I got up in time to do a little bit of reading before Lew got back from his class. On Monday nights, our hotel has a complimentary dinner. We like free food, so we were happy to participate in this weekly event.
This evening we are planning on watching the college football national championship, which will be starting in about an hour.
I've had a really tough day! :)
(Postscript: May get a snowstorm here tomorrow night through Wednesday. Won't that be fun?!)
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Road Trip!
Lew and I are in Avon, Connecticut.
He has to attend a training session (for work) tomorrow through Wednesday. So I decided to come with him, because I can! Yet another advantage of my current unemployment status.
There is Internet access in our hotel room, so I am glad that I brought my laptop. It makes it much easier to keep all of my devoted readers informed.
I brought some workout clothes. I located the hotel's exercise room -- there is an elliptical machine, so I'm all set.
As for what else I will do to occupy my time while Lew is in class? I will do lots of reading. I may even take some naps.....
And I will keep you informed. :)
(Postscript: My parents are holding down the fort at home. A reminder to them to please remember to give Pepper her nite-nite goodies!)
He has to attend a training session (for work) tomorrow through Wednesday. So I decided to come with him, because I can! Yet another advantage of my current unemployment status.
There is Internet access in our hotel room, so I am glad that I brought my laptop. It makes it much easier to keep all of my devoted readers informed.
I brought some workout clothes. I located the hotel's exercise room -- there is an elliptical machine, so I'm all set.
As for what else I will do to occupy my time while Lew is in class? I will do lots of reading. I may even take some naps.....
And I will keep you informed. :)
(Postscript: My parents are holding down the fort at home. A reminder to them to please remember to give Pepper her nite-nite goodies!)
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Shopping With Emily
After yesterday's mishap, the microwave needed some cleaning. So....while Lew did that and the laundry, I went shopping with Emily. (That's fair, right??)
Emily and Matt gave me a gift card to the Dressbarn for Christmas. If I used the gift card today, then I got an additional 15% off of my purchase, so today seemed like the right day to go. Emily and I met there around 2:00 and spent only about an hour in the store. In that time I found what I was looking for (jeans and black dress slacks) plus a few more fun items (like socks and polka-dotted PJ's).
The real point of the shopping trip was represented by the other gift card I received from the newlyweds.....Friendly's Ice Cream! Emily and I topped off our successful Dressbarn outing with a late lunch. I am still thinking about the delicious Sundae that I had for dessert.
I really like shopping with Emily. She is good at helping me find just the right thing, and she believes that shopping must always involve ice cream. :)
Emily and Matt gave me a gift card to the Dressbarn for Christmas. If I used the gift card today, then I got an additional 15% off of my purchase, so today seemed like the right day to go. Emily and I met there around 2:00 and spent only about an hour in the store. In that time I found what I was looking for (jeans and black dress slacks) plus a few more fun items (like socks and polka-dotted PJ's).
The real point of the shopping trip was represented by the other gift card I received from the newlyweds.....Friendly's Ice Cream! Emily and I topped off our successful Dressbarn outing with a late lunch. I am still thinking about the delicious Sundae that I had for dessert.
I really like shopping with Emily. She is good at helping me find just the right thing, and she believes that shopping must always involve ice cream. :)
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