Hey everyone – just getting caught up on the thread. I had a decent weekend. Frustrating entertaining w/ bf because he springs last minute changes on me, but everyone had a good time at our dinner party on Sat. night. We need to do more entertaining since it keeps the house cleaner, LOL. I didn't do much of anything yesterday, but it was relaxing. I forgot my sandwich and my pedometer today. Grrr. Speaking of my pedometer – Bf and I took doggy for a walk on Sat. and I took another dogwalk yesterday and even though each walk's route was different, the steps for each were only different by 2 steps! Both were 1.09 miles, according to my pedometer. I think I'm going to name my pedometer instead of typing "pedometer". Any ideas?
Shad – Yay for affordable internet access! I do agree with you about butter. I don't use butter much, but when I do, I prefer the real thing. Especially for baking. Your latest assignment must be something else if they even have you labeling inventory!! But if that's what you had to do to get to root of the issue, so be it. I wonder if the tongue lashing witnessed by that Canadian will moderate the temps in your office space… I happen to agree that there's still not nearly enough awareness of ID fraud. I was a guest at another office building last week for a seminar and the security desk scanned my drivers' license. I was hoping that the security folks have enough controls in place when they collect that info.
Mel – Thanks for starting our February thread! I hope you enjoyed the good-looking construction guys, and will enjoy the new community kitchen! As far as unplanned things…one couple for dinner turned into two couples, and guess what time bf told me? 3 PM, about 3 -4 hours before our guests were due to arrive! Grrrr. At that point, I said, this is your baby - do what you want. I did a good amount of prep – baked brownies for dessert, cleaned house, etc. I have to admit, entertaining is a good opportunity to do really good clean-ups!
Ceejay – Hope you're making your way alright in this snow – be safe! We're supposedly getting a dusting/coating tonight.
Michelle – You really got a workout w/ that supersized Zumba class! Good job. I took doggy for walks on Saturday and Sunday but didn't go to the gym on Sunday. I did enjoy our little soiree, in spite of bf's last minute changes. Nope, didn't go to bf's mom's place on Sunday. Bf had decided after looking at the ugly recliner slipcover for a week that he didn't want it, so we returned it on Sunday– yay. I totally agree w/ you about standing and taking sitting breaks – I had to stand on the train last week for my entire ride (40-45 min), and my back was getting tired. Another good reason for me to get back into Pilates! Definitely take those breaks!
Happy – Sounds like you got a doozy of an ice storm. Good thing you could catch a ride from DH. Hope all that ice melts soon and that your landscaping didn't suffer permanent damage. That mango salsa sounds yummy.
Annie – I'm so glad you had a great weekend w/ DS and the family and got DS all set to go. Sending strength and encouragement!!! Congrats on kicking the caffeine! I guess things w/ Mike are all for the best – you're both moving on. Let's see who E-CVS finds for you now, LOL. I think I need a rolling pin bop. My weekends tend to be no P, and this weekend was definitely off track – bf made ribs, mac n cheese & green beans for our dinner party, and someone brought read beans and rice, and we also made sangria. Yum.
Happy Monday/Tuesday all!