After spending $100 at a store I rarely buy from, I got a free shipping code and a $10 off code. Heck yeah I'll find something worth getting.
I'm debating a weekend trip to Portland, Oregon this month. DH and I prefer nature to city and we don't care about food. We'd have a car and 2.5 days. Happy for any suggestions people want to share.
I'm heading to Lowes with my sister this morning. She needs to return an area rug and I'm going to buy a fan light for DS' bedroom. Every summer since we moved in I tell H we should get one and now in our third summer here it's happening. His room window is west facing and gets so damn hot especially when temps get over 90/95+. Yes we have AC. Yes he has blackout curtains & shades. Yes it has the heat resistant film on the window. Yes we use a box fan to blow cool air in. No we aren't allowed to put an awning over his window outside. Long term a tree will shade his window but it needs a few more years of growth. Hopefully in 2 more years it'll be pulling it's weight.
There's a big dog dock diving festival this weekend, so we're planning to check that out. We're also back to school shopping before people get nuts.
Other than that, no real plans. All of older kid's friends are leaving for a month of sleepover camp this week, so she's trying to soak up time with them before they go.
It's supposed to be nice and cool-ish this weekend. I might make some sangria and read on the patio later.
After spending $100 at a store I rarely buy from, I got a free shipping code and a $10 off code. Heck yeah I'll find something worth getting.
I'm debating a weekend trip to Portland, Oregon this month. DH and I prefer nature to city and we don't care about food. We'd have a car and 2.5 days. Happy for any suggestions people want to share.
Not sure if it’s further from Portland than you’d like but Cannon Beach is fantastic.
Post by maudefindlay on Jul 6, 2024 10:57:10 GMT -5
We are on the way home from a week at our family vacation home. I drove the first 5.5 hours, now it's DH's turn, 9.5 hours left!
It was a fun week. I love the ages of our kids for traveling (11,13, and 15). DH and I went on a couple dates and some walks and swims just the 2 of us. We did a good amount together as a group and I even went on walks and swims alone too. They also can go over 5 hours in the car before they need food/a restroom break.
Here's a photo of DH and DS1 launching DS2 off a blob. In the video you can hear the captain of the boat who took us out to this structure (diving platforms, trampolines, a waterside, and this blob) yell "Holy shit!" DS2 weighs 67 lbs while DS1 is 120 and DH is 180, so DS2 went flying higher than most.
Post by killercupcake on Jul 6, 2024 11:32:58 GMT -5
So, the trainer we’ve been working with has a board and train option where she’ll take the dog for a week and train. We opted to do that.
She was supposed to take Steve yesterday. I texted her Wednesday to figure things out. Nothing. She texted me yesterday morning that she was running a rescue up to Utah on Thursday so that’s why she never got back to me but that one of her dogs might be sick. It had a cough so she wanted to make sure that it wasn’t contagious and she thought that it was likely not because the dog is 16; it’s probably something with her heart. Told me she would keep me updated after the appointment. I said no problem, let me know. The appointment was at 3 yesterday. By 7:30, I hadn’t heard anything so I texted asking how the pup was. Nothing.
I texted her this morning about 2.5 hours ago asking how the dog was and what was going on because I’m trying to plan our day. Still nothing.
I’m starting to get annoyed. But I’m trying to chill because I’ll feel like an ass if something is really wrong with her dog. She was recommended by the rescue because she’s worked with them for years and I can’t imagine they would keep sending people to her if she was always like this but man. Just text me back.
I am not doing well dealing with US politics right now. Yes, it's truly a fucking disaster, but I'm ruminating in a totally nonproductive, paralyzing, inactive, "major depression and anxiety" way. I need to find better ways to deal. I can't control the outcome of the election alone and it isn't until November, so I'm trying to create mental space to get ahold of myself so I can be productive and focused.
Today, that means ignoring politics. I have colored in my coloring book, spent several hours by the pool, and am now watching Wimbledon. Which is in the UK. Where they recently ousted conservative bastards.
Ignoring works a little, and strong away from news and Twitter helps my mental state. frankly I’m expecting a loss in November so I’m strategizing how to help people more vulnerable than I am in the wake of that.
There is so much turmoil in the world, and in our country, and we can only do what we can do. So I’m going to do more, in the ways that I am able.
It's that time of year where the news of fireworks injuries start piling up. We've had all the typical stuff- "accidental" launches into crowds and windows, fires set, many (MANY) mangled hands.
But this year has been a little different, because 2024 was the year multiple far flung unrelated grown men decided to celebrate their independence by attempting to launch mortars off their stupid heads.
It's that time of year where the news of fireworks injuries start piling up. We've had all the typical stuff- "accidental" launches into crowds and windows, fires set, many (MANY) mangled hands.
But this year has been a little different, because 2024 was the year multiple far flung unrelated grown men decided to celebrate their independence by attempting to launch mortars off their stupid heads.
Oh my. I only read about one guy in SC. I was hoping he was the only one 🤦♀️
Post by Patsy Baloney on Jul 6, 2024 14:11:42 GMT -5
I’m still really tired from Covid and I’m running out of tv. I tried watching Daisy Jones and The Six. I got to episode 5 and just skipped to the last episode because I’m tired of the lost soul trope. Should have listened to Rumours by Fleetwood Mac to save myself some time.
It's that time of year where the news of fireworks injuries start piling up. We've had all the typical stuff- "accidental" launches into crowds and windows, fires set, many (MANY) mangled hands.
But this year has been a little different, because 2024 was the year multiple far flung unrelated grown men decided to celebrate their independence by attempting to launch mortars off their stupid heads.
Oh my. I only read about one guy in SC. I was hoping he was the only one 🤦♀️
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Jul 6, 2024 14:45:47 GMT -5
The Taylor Swift concert was unreal. Wow. She’s an amazing performer. 3.5 hours straight. Idk how she does it and has the energy. Our seats were so great. I’m just in awe.
Post by SusanBAnthony on Jul 6, 2024 14:50:23 GMT -5
Today I did 5 hours of gardening! My veg garden is now weed free, my alley garden is 70% weed free, and I weed whacked. Too bad that is only about 20% of the total gardening needed lololol. The dow side of all pur glorious rain is that the weeds are also growing like weeds.
12 hour work day turned into a bit less than 6. Yeah! But of course, it was raining and I was going to toodle around outside on my new e-bike and work on the fit. Ugh.
It's that time of year where the news of fireworks injuries start piling up. We've had all the typical stuff- "accidental" launches into crowds and windows, fires set, many (MANY) mangled hands.
But this year has been a little different, because 2024 was the year multiple far flung unrelated grown men decided to celebrate their independence by attempting to launch mortars off their stupid heads.
It’s actually not that unusual. If you’ve ever watched the fireworks demo the CPSC does on the national mall, they usually have a mannequin with a mortar on their head as an example. Because it happens. (Edit video from 4 years ago youtu.be/7pktqBtuJ7Y?si=rogtaG5LqxGZKKmE. Here is a second one 7 years ago. It’s at the end about 6:28 youtu.be/CtdrVjwz1oU?si=7NoXbr2t0tPdH2qZ)
In other news I just renews my drivers license online. I got a letter that said I had to come in for an eye exam or have my eye doctor send in something. I had just had an eye exam, so I went with option B. And they put a new restriction on my license that, from my googling, is associated with the low vision drivers program. I don’t have low vision. I can function reasonably well un corrected. It’s Saturday. I can’t call anyone to see what this means.
The restriction is I have to have an outside mirror on each side of the car. You know, side mirrors. Which are required by NHTSA. So it isn’t a real restriction. But I need to find out if I have been tagged a low vision driver and this will follow me forever.
We have officially handed my dad’s dog off to her new owners for the final time! They were on vacation the last two weeks so my husband had been living at my dad’s house with her. I’m excited to have us all under one roof again!
We have a party to go to tonight but I’m a little people’d out and am trying to rally.
We took A to NYC for Pokémon GoFest. It was super fun but OMG the weather has been so gross in the city. I had a layer of dried sweat on my body that made me look like I was covered in chalk.
My kid ordered a $40 breakfast this morning. Croissant, a tartine, a $10 juice (??) and a granola parfait.
We went to the Yankee game today and I'm tired of being sweaty outside 🥵😥 (But they spanked the Sox so it was worth it, I guess).
My car started acting up again for the 450th time this year (on the Major Deegan 🥲) so I texted my sales associate at the dealership and bought a new car online before the 1st inning was over 😂 Keep your fingies crossed that this stupid car gets us back to Connecticut!
We’ve had a low key holiday. It was raining on the 4th so most places cancelled fireworks. We have just done some hikes and are getting used to the new dog - we added a second lab to our first lab earlier this week. They have been a little crazy together but I think they’ll settle down in a few days. I’ve been able to catch up on sleep by both sleeping in and napping!
It's that time of year where the news of fireworks injuries start piling up. We've had all the typical stuff- "accidental" launches into crowds and windows, fires set, many (MANY) mangled hands.
But this year has been a little different, because 2024 was the year multiple far flung unrelated grown men decided to celebrate their independence by attempting to launch mortars off their stupid heads.
It’s actually not that unusual. If you’ve ever watched the fireworks demo the CPSC does on the national mall, they usually have a mannequin with a mortar on their head as an example. Because it happens. (Edit video from 4 years ago youtu.be/7pktqBtuJ7Y?si=rogtaG5LqxGZKKmE. Here is a second one 7 years ago. It’s at the end about 6:28 youtu.be/CtdrVjwz1oU?si=7NoXbr2t0tPdH2qZ)
I think we're up to FOUR (or 3 or more- it's murky) just this year (if you count the RI guy in late May, his family seems to think someone PUT the mortar on his head, though). It's happened before, just not in these numbers!
Post by mrsukyankee on Jul 6, 2024 17:09:47 GMT -5
Watched England win their game in the Euros at a local pub, which was fabulous (it was packed and there was a lot of cheering, holding breath, etc). Then went out to eat with friends and had too much Turkish food. Yum!
Do people competing in the Olympics have regular jobs? I mean, I know some of them are young and still in college but those that are out of college? Or do you just take the year of the Olympics off to train intensively? I know Simone is married to a professional athlete so she may not have to work….deep thoughts for a Saturday, lol
Watched England win their game in the Euros at a local pub, which was fabulous (it was packed and there was a lot of cheering, holding breath, etc). Then went out to eat with friends and had too much Turkish food. Yum!
That was our big event for the day, too. We watched at a local restaurant that is British themed but otherwise not all that authentic. It's funny how many Brits come out of the woodwork when we watch games there, though - many more accents than we normally hear! It's never crowded like a European pub would be but there was a good amount of cheering at least.
I really haven't done anything else today but somehow it's almost 7 anyway. My 4 day weekend is dwindling! Tomorrow I have a yoga class scheduled but otherwise I want to just do some stuff around the house like hanging the shelves I bought yesterday. I am not good at that kind of thing so hopefully my H has time to help (he usually does stuff for work on Sundays).