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Update on Vacation...trip was the best, spent lots of time with both daughter and amazing boyfriend who I love as if he were my own. They spent every minute with me, we ate in fabulous places owned by James Beard award winners (no chains) and no reports, walking, music festival, shopping at their 7 floor Macy's, use to be Marshall Fields. Pushed it to the end and I missed my flight and waited at airport for 4 hours for a non stop.....thanks all for the B-day wishes, nice to come home to.....
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So glad it was all you expected and more!!!
I'm just thrilled to see how happy the two of them are, and how well they mesh...makes a Mothers heart soar. Thanks Jas and everyone, your support is welcomed.
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Well, instead of taking a nap I have booked my birthday present to myself. It will be over a month after the actual date, but it was tough getting everything arranged using only rewards points earned mostly through MS work.
So here goes:
Fly non-stop to Seattle.
Two hotel nights, one at the airport and one a luxury place with early check-in on the waterfront, next to Pke Place Market. Both hotels have restaurants. I plan to eat fresh seafood at least 2 times a day, if not more.
Then board the train to Minneapolis, with a full bedroom (with bathroom), and all meals.
Once in Minneapolis I will probably stay at an Airbnb run by a long-time MS friend. Then I have enough more points to fly home.
Yes, you have to be a train nut to do this and think that it is fun. I am a train nut.
So here goes:
Fly non-stop to Seattle.
Two hotel nights, one at the airport and one a luxury place with early check-in on the waterfront, next to Pke Place Market. Both hotels have restaurants. I plan to eat fresh seafood at least 2 times a day, if not more.
Then board the train to Minneapolis, with a full bedroom (with bathroom), and all meals.
Once in Minneapolis I will probably stay at an Airbnb run by a long-time MS friend. Then I have enough more points to fly home.
Yes, you have to be a train nut to do this and think that it is fun. I am a train nut.
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Irene, welcome back! I'm glad your vacation was awesome!
wales, your vacation sounds amazing, and a lot of coordination! When do you trek?
wales, your vacation sounds amazing, and a lot of coordination! When do you trek?
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
My ex told me that his mother passed away a few days ago. I am not sure how to feel about that. I am not sure IF I should feel about that.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
Felling a bit sad is o.k. I had the same thing happen, and did feel passing at 90 she had a long life. I didn't go to the funeral although she loved me.@HonnyBrown wrote:
My ex told me that his mother passed away a few days ago. I am not sure how to feel about that. I am not sure IF I should feel about that.
Live consciously....
I know he was a piece of work, but was she nice? Even if she was not, you can feel sorry for her.
@HonnyBrown wrote:
My ex told me that his mother passed away a few days ago. I am not sure how to feel about that. I am not sure IF I should feel about that.
She loved me, but I didn't...like?...respect? her. She was a loser and she made my ex one as well.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
I offer my condolences to you. She was, to some extent, a part of your life for awhile. Now, she has passed on and that is a significant event. Perhaps her life was a tragedy that never was eased.
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@HonnyBrown wrote:
My ex told me that his mother passed away a few days ago. I am not sure how to feel about that. I am not sure IF I should feel about that.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao-Tzu
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I have an interview an Amazon distribution facility tomorrow. It's a seasonal Safety Specialist position.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
Two interviews so close together! This is a good thing! Good luck! 
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao-Tzu
I never did get to Macy's sale yesterday. So, that is on the list for today, along with lots of laundry, a quick stop at Aldi (not a shop) and, perhaps, a pedicure. This week will be filled with non-MS chores: dropping off alterations (and getting them fitted), a trip to the county dump where they can deal with things like old batteries, lap top, light bulbs, space heater, and a dead computer screen; a large donation run to the local charity supporting PP (1 block from an MS lunch); taking a screen door to be "re-screened;" another big grocery trip; and a long mentoring session with a friend who is going to be a gang-buster MSer. That will probably also stretch into an orientation to video equipment.
I intentionally took far fewer MS assignments this month because I need to catch up with 3 months of deferred errands and tasks supporting the household. That will also give me some slack at the end of the month to hunt down EOQ bonus shops.
I intentionally took far fewer MS assignments this month because I need to catch up with 3 months of deferred errands and tasks supporting the household. That will also give me some slack at the end of the month to hunt down EOQ bonus shops.
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Major car trouble, so who knows, but our town has a transport for folks over 55, make a days appt., and for two bucks they pick you up and take you within ten miles, so if car is in shop for a few days, that will be it for me.
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Watching on TV the battering of Grand Bahama island. After being through Irma two years ago, I really worry for those under Dorian. I see video from inside the eye and after only one eye wall, all leaves are off the trees and roofs are gone. These folks still have to go through the other eye wall and the storm surges. Irma moved by us quickly--Dorian is now moving at only 1 mph. The devastation will be more than extensive. Spare some prayers for these folks both for now and during their attempts to recover.
We took a new membership for an amusement park. We got bored of Six Flags and decided not to renew the membership. This new park is called Santa's Village Azoosement park since it has a petting zoo too. It was fun feeding the sheep and llama at the zoo. Lots of rides. Had lunch at a Mediterranean place called Pita Inn. I am positively buggered today. Tomorrow will be loads of work.
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I'm the new Environmental Engineer for NASA's Space Communications Network!
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
Congratulations, Honny, that is spectacular news!
Thank you! I'm excited about it. I get the details today. I'm still going on the Amazon interview.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
Oh! How wonderful!! Will you be at the or near the Greenbelt site?
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Last week I sold a rather large, bulky, item on Ebay. This afternoon, my long-time housemate and I will laod all of its parts into my car and take it to FedEx to be professionally packed and shipped. This morning, I will take the screen insert from my storm door to a place that can replace the screen. Then I will assemble the batch of chicken enchiladas that did not happen over the weekend. This week's calendar is filled with household tasks, like making a big deposit of electronics at the county reclamation center (aka, annex to the county dump), donating stuff, etc.
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Errands. Welcome new bed. Complete significant project and rejoice!
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao-Tzu
honny....you did it, good for you...feel like a proud Mama...
today is washing from trip, cleaning, buying plants, mine all crocked in this heat,
and a nice job lunch (salad) from ChopShop. Stopping by homeowners to pick up pool key which I lost. Computer hunting for jobs, going to Vegas Sunday, got two jobs, want two more.
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today is washing from trip, cleaning, buying plants, mine all crocked in this heat,
and a nice job lunch (salad) from ChopShop. Stopping by homeowners to pick up pool key which I lost. Computer hunting for jobs, going to Vegas Sunday, got two jobs, want two more.
Live consciously....
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@HonnyBrown wrote:
I'm the new Environmental Engineer for NASA's Space Communications Network!
WOO-HOO!!! So glad for you, Honny!!!
The office is a mile away from the NASA Greenbelt center. It's across from a national park, so I will have my chance to exercise daily.
I got my offer letter today. I start on September 23!
I got my offer letter today. I start on September 23!
@walesmaven wrote:
Oh! How wonderful!! Will you be at the or near the Greenbelt site?
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
WONDERFUL yes, i am shouting.
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Thanks wales and everyone! I'm super excited!
I take my drug test today. I everything goes like clockwork, I'll be able to start on 9/16.
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I take my drug test today. I everything goes like clockwork, I'll be able to start on 9/16.
"I told myself to quit you; but I don't listen to drunks." -Chris Stapleton
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Honny, I know the national park that you will be near. I visited it when I got my Golden Age NP pass. Just be aware that not all of the human "residents" are registered guests. I would avoid being alone there around dawn and dusk.
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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