I am not a fan of the weather as of late...I am melting in the Midwest in all this heat. I am going to be here for several more weeks so I might as well get used to it, as August is traditionally THE hottest month but I am not enjoying it at all and I really thought you know how I feel about this :P
That's all, goodbye and try to stay cool wherever you are!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Thursday Thoughts!
I am in my state's capitol this week for a few days...it is a nice little city and they have nearly everything most of the bigger cities have. You also pass through a great little town with an outlet mall. I have scored a few bargains this trip so I am pretty happy!
On our way home we are stopping at Whiteman and going through the 'Burg! What fun and a bunch of memories we will have.
Thursday Thoughts:
On our way home we are stopping at Whiteman and going through the 'Burg! What fun and a bunch of memories we will have.
Thursday Thoughts:
- I miss my MiB, 'nuf said!
- I will always say yes to pizza :)
- Papa Smurf's 'mators are awesome!!
- I think I could do OKC in retirement...
Monday, August 2, 2010
+3800 miles later...
I left FL on 15 June 2010 for destinations still to be determined...after traveling in, through and to AL, MS, TN, AR, MO, IA, NE, KS, OK and TX, and logging just over 3800 miles I think I am off to a good start with this vagabond lifestyle and my year as a nomad is agreeing with me.
I am doing fine with all the driving, which is a real answer to prayer since I am not the lover of driving type, thankyouverymuch, I would rather be the navigator! By far Birmingham, AL was the worst city I have had to drive through, and I love AL so this is just my honest opinion and experience speaking here. Really enjoyed the easy drive to Austin, TX, it was a piece of cake. However, I will add that I am ready, willing and able for MiB to be back in the driver's seat as soon as that time comes :)
Since I am back in the sticks again for a time, posts may be fewer; but know that I am soaking up hugs and kisses from "the littles" who have missed me, hanging with my family, getting a few of Papa Smurf's household chores done, scrapbooking and in general enjoying life!
Until I am connected again!
I am doing fine with all the driving, which is a real answer to prayer since I am not the lover of driving type, thankyouverymuch, I would rather be the navigator! By far Birmingham, AL was the worst city I have had to drive through, and I love AL so this is just my honest opinion and experience speaking here. Really enjoyed the easy drive to Austin, TX, it was a piece of cake. However, I will add that I am ready, willing and able for MiB to be back in the driver's seat as soon as that time comes :)
Since I am back in the sticks again for a time, posts may be fewer; but know that I am soaking up hugs and kisses from "the littles" who have missed me, hanging with my family, getting a few of Papa Smurf's household chores done, scrapbooking and in general enjoying life!
Until I am connected again!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Today...
It was HOT, I mean really, really, really HOT in OKC today. I mean hot as in 104* sooooo we went to Bricktown to the movie theater. Since we were a bit early we took in the new Chesapeake Boathouse. Talk about a pretty cool thing to see and oh my the plans they have for that place are just incredible, I mean super duper incredible. I am planning to be back in OKC this fall and I hope it coincides with the Regatta they have planned!
This is SEATTLE she is one of the rowers for OCU, she was just hanging out at the boathouse and gave us a personal tour!
SALT the movie
It was a good movie and MiB would have totally loved it. If you like action/adventure you will like it, if you enjoy spy stuff along with action/adventure you will really love it...so I enjoyed it w/o a doubt! I think the rest of the movie goers enjoyed it as well!
After grilling out steaks for dinner we are just chillaxin for the evening since we are heading back to MO tomorrow a.m.
This is SEATTLE she is one of the rowers for OCU, she was just hanging out at the boathouse and gave us a personal tour!
SALT the movie
It was a good movie and MiB would have totally loved it. If you like action/adventure you will like it, if you enjoy spy stuff along with action/adventure you will really love it...so I enjoyed it w/o a doubt! I think the rest of the movie goers enjoyed it as well!
After grilling out steaks for dinner we are just chillaxin for the evening since we are heading back to MO tomorrow a.m.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Mission Accomplished---New Wheels!
Well the search is over...for now. I am pleased to report we were successful in procuring a new to us HONDA for LilBlue. It was an up and down process, couple of leads, phone calls made, drives around the city, sold, still available, etc. So with a little haggling in the end we got the deal we wanted.
The newest set of wheels is a 2003 Honda Accord...
The newest set of wheels is a 2003 Honda Accord...
LilBlue is sooooo overjoyed, she wanted a blue car with gray interior, in case you can't tell this IS a blue car WITH gray interior. It is not the preferred model that she was hoping for, nor is it the one I was hunting for, but it is a Honda, with low mileage in our price range! Mission accomplished.
Can I just say thanks to this guy, Brian Clagg! He worked with us, was very professional and made what started out as a very interesting difficult situation into something that we all seemed to be satisfied with. While I may never be in the market in OKC for a vehicle again if I did I would definitely give this guy a shout out! He is here. Might I also add, that my whole "I hate used car salesman" was true for the first few minutes of our visit as we encountered a "chip on your shoulder" fellow. Thankfully, that ended well...but there certainly were a few tense moments until this guy realized we were done with him and moving on.
Drive safely! And be careful of road hazards...
Friday, July 30, 2010
An ADVENTURE
The family I married into is unique...it is always very much an adventure, especially when we are together, even more so when MiB is with us but tonight we had our own BIG adventure. It was definitely one of those M moments.
We had just had a SUPER fantabulous dinner at BJs where we happen to know the kitchen manager. We had stopped in downtown Norman for some OU garb and we were heading home for a quiet evening of some DVR watching. Did I mention I am getting spoiled by staying with people who have this DVR thing, it is pretty much the most awesome thing for TVs I have seen!
Anyway, let me tell you that before we headed down to Norman, which is, oh say, 21 miles away, that the low fuel light was on and the low fuel beep went off, but G assured us "we're fine". So after driving down to Norman, eating, driving around downtown Norman and then heading back to the house we....are you ready for this...out of fuel! Yes, us, a carload of 5 adults in 97 degree weather on a Friday night in heavy traffic on Sooner Rd at an intersection IN the turn lane ran completely out of gas. The truck died and we were going nowhere fast!
EMPTY
We were definitely causing a back up!
We turned on our hazard lights, started working three cell phones, calling Triple AAA, friends, family and pulling up the yellow pages looking for the closest gas station that sells diesel. Did I mention it's hot, we are backing up traffic, trying to stay good natured, joking and working through it when everything came together at once.
Calling Triple AAA
In a flash G spots a guy with a lawn mower on a trailer stopped at the light going east (we are heading north), and notices a yellow container, ah hah, diesel fuel...so he runs over and asks could he borrow it, sure thing, he brings it over and at most it is a gallon and a half, still no start, so we return the container to the Good Samaritan, who refuses our offer of monetary compensation saying "help me if I need it or someone else in need" and we continue to try and start the truck, still no go, family help is still on the way, and Triple AAA has called back, but another try of the engine and it catches, roaring to life, we run the red light to do a U-turn and head back south to the closest station that sells diesel fuel. WHEW, what a interesting situation, less then probably 30 minutes or so, that went from bad to worse to A okay! The family motto of "adapt and overcome" definitely ruled, we came through it and have another memorable moment to recall and laugh at in future years (or hours, since we have been joking about it ever since)
Gas from the Good Samaritan
Gas from the pump
We had just had a SUPER fantabulous dinner at BJs where we happen to know the kitchen manager. We had stopped in downtown Norman for some OU garb and we were heading home for a quiet evening of some DVR watching. Did I mention I am getting spoiled by staying with people who have this DVR thing, it is pretty much the most awesome thing for TVs I have seen!
Anyway, let me tell you that before we headed down to Norman, which is, oh say, 21 miles away, that the low fuel light was on and the low fuel beep went off, but G assured us "we're fine". So after driving down to Norman, eating, driving around downtown Norman and then heading back to the house we....are you ready for this...out of fuel! Yes, us, a carload of 5 adults in 97 degree weather on a Friday night in heavy traffic on Sooner Rd at an intersection IN the turn lane ran completely out of gas. The truck died and we were going nowhere fast!
EMPTY
We were definitely causing a back up!We turned on our hazard lights, started working three cell phones, calling Triple AAA, friends, family and pulling up the yellow pages looking for the closest gas station that sells diesel. Did I mention it's hot, we are backing up traffic, trying to stay good natured, joking and working through it when everything came together at once.
Calling Triple AAAIn a flash G spots a guy with a lawn mower on a trailer stopped at the light going east (we are heading north), and notices a yellow container, ah hah, diesel fuel...so he runs over and asks could he borrow it, sure thing, he brings it over and at most it is a gallon and a half, still no start, so we return the container to the Good Samaritan, who refuses our offer of monetary compensation saying "help me if I need it or someone else in need" and we continue to try and start the truck, still no go, family help is still on the way, and Triple AAA has called back, but another try of the engine and it catches, roaring to life, we run the red light to do a U-turn and head back south to the closest station that sells diesel fuel. WHEW, what a interesting situation, less then probably 30 minutes or so, that went from bad to worse to A okay! The family motto of "adapt and overcome" definitely ruled, we came through it and have another memorable moment to recall and laugh at in future years (or hours, since we have been joking about it ever since)
Gas from the Good Samaritan
Gas from the pumpI think that G will be gassing up before it gets to 1/8 of a tank from now on...no matter we love him!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Thursday Thoughts!
Back in the Sooner State for a couple days before making our way on up to MO. It has been a great trip so far and so fun to catch up with those from our past. It is amazing how wonderful everyone has been and how good they are all doing. It is fun to reminisce and we have made new memories to add to the ones we had, lots of laughs, good conversation and just plain fun!
Going to try out a local place tonight that I have heard soooo much about. This place is supposed to be yummy so I will let you know after we go tonight! I think I am having the veggie burrito with WoJo veggies, whatever that may be but it is subject to change after I get there :)
Laying low today, stayed up way to late last night, have a slight headache and my pants are too tight...yeah, I know, you didn't need to know that, but it is the truth. We are going to Aldi later today for some rain boots, I hope they have a funky cute pair, I think I need them and LilBlue got some last week which makes TWO pair for her, so they are $9.99 this week at Aldi and I am going to check them out and hopefully come home with a pair for me!
And other then eating at BTT tonight it's going to be an easy day. However there may be some assessment work later in the evening. There are interesting things that are happening around here and we need to assess it and possible take a proactive approach to some things, I love this sort of thing so it will be fun to engage! LOL
Thoughts:
Going to try out a local place tonight that I have heard soooo much about. This place is supposed to be yummy so I will let you know after we go tonight! I think I am having the veggie burrito with WoJo veggies, whatever that may be but it is subject to change after I get there :)
Laying low today, stayed up way to late last night, have a slight headache and my pants are too tight...yeah, I know, you didn't need to know that, but it is the truth. We are going to Aldi later today for some rain boots, I hope they have a funky cute pair, I think I need them and LilBlue got some last week which makes TWO pair for her, so they are $9.99 this week at Aldi and I am going to check them out and hopefully come home with a pair for me!
And other then eating at BTT tonight it's going to be an easy day. However there may be some assessment work later in the evening. There are interesting things that are happening around here and we need to assess it and possible take a proactive approach to some things, I love this sort of thing so it will be fun to engage! LOL
Thoughts:
- Loving the reunions
- Driving hasn't been so bad
- Still looking for that second car
- Wondering how "the littles" are doing??
- MiB is doing incredibly good and it is such a God thing!
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