Hey, pals. I'm home and done with the pool, just sitting in the recliner now wondering what I'm doing this evening. The Mavericks play at 7:30 so I have nearly three hours before I have to stop and watch.

I'm trying to decide how to get another little goody bag over to the PG lady without being discovered, especially since her DH will be home for the next three days. It probably better be something that can sit on the porch for a while just in case they aren't home -- maybe tomorrow is a good day for the plant. And there's no way she'll suspect it's me because we aren't exactly regular friends, just work friends who get along. You know that type of work relationship, I'm sure. The only possible way is if she recognizes my handwriting but I tried to disguise it. This is a lot of fun and I can't wait until she finds out. Her DH also works with us (we are the only two married couples on the program) and he is one of Judd's golf buddies from way back. Anyway, it's fun. She'll probably think it's a neighbor of hers. And I can't tell Judd because he stinks at keeping secrets sometimes.

My foot hurts. Sandra, I'm glad you didn't bowl. It was making me cringe just to think about you going. Saundra, I hope Niagara didn't do further damage but with the rain, maybe you didn't do too much walking.

I have to work tomorrow to get my carryover hours since the first week of the pay period, we have to have 44 hours due to the 9/80 schedule. I only have 40 for this week, so I'll get the extra 4 that will go on next week. At least I'll be off next Monday AND Friday, which is great!

Hey Chicks! Here I am for another break. Jim is cleaning the downstairs floors and I had to get out of the way. Tee Hee.....so I volunteered to come into the Den with the computer. Some sacrifice! My Chocolate Eclair Cake is made and looking very yummy. With my TOM looming large, that chocolate glaze frosting on top looks delightful even though it is just the thinest layer.

I finished cleaning the bathroom and still have a couple of small counters to do and the outside of the refrigerator. I think I'll do the outside of the refrigerator tomorrow. I'm just TOO pooped.

Sandra, you don't want me to clean for you. I'm outstanding but I'm slow and grumpy while I'm doing it! I'm kinda glad you didn't bowl either. Feet up in a recliner sounds like heaven to me right now.

Frouf, congratulations on finishing your assignment! Now I'll just keep my fingers crossed for you to win. What do you win if your program is picked? It would be nice if you got a cash award to take yourself on a lovely cruise or other type of vacation. I've never gone to Red Lobster. What's great there (besides the bisquits!). I like shrimp but haven't tried much other seafood, except salmon.

Kath, wow....is there really still basketball? I've SO moved on to baseball! It's sweet that you're enjoying your pool. It sounds like a great size. How often do you have to dump it? Or does it have a little filter? It's too bad you have to work tomorrow. I thought you were just part time. Did you go back full time after just one week? Sheesh....I am SUCH a baby compared to you. Did you do something weird to make your foot hurt?

We still haven't decided what to have for dinner. I guess we'll discuss it when Jim gets off the phone. Actually, Subway tuna on wheat sounds good to me too. Actually, all of a sudden I'm VERY hungry. I hope he finishes soon.

Oh heck yeah, there's basketball! This is the Western Conference finals -- we beat the S.A. Spurs in the semi-finals and are now playing Phoenix. Every night we have either Rangers or Mavericks. It's like this every spring because even when the Mavs aren't in the playoffs, it's usually the Spurs and I watch them too (second fav NBA team).

Subway sounds great! I have no idea what we're having because Judd played another 18 holes after finishing up with his friend. That's four rounds in three days and I hope he appreciates the fact that I'm NOT saying anything about it!

I was PT for a week and this week worked every day. I didn't get all the hours in but most of them. Next week it's really back to a normal schedule plus probably some OT too so that we can get things finished up. I didn't hurt it, it's just from being stood on more than it's used to. It's swollen very big right now and I'm hoping that by morning it'll be back down. I'm only working 4-6 hours anyway so that's not too bad.

I was just kidding. We always say that here now that we are so bad. You are a good woman to let Judd golf. I'm sure I'd be all over him about it, especially with your recent Vet bill. I'm so glad we have the air on. I couldn't have worked as hard as I did today without it.

You sure didn't ease back in very slowl, did you. I couldn't keep you pace. How's Kate? Is the job situation getting any easier? Is Shaun fully recovered?

I won't be back until Morning. I hope you all have a great Friday night. I'm going to eat and then go in for a LONG bubble bath.

Hi everybody, just dropped by to congratulate Melissa on her anniversary and to say to Kathy that I think what she`s doing for her friend is so very thoughtful and extra nice....
I did tried the oatmeal pancake recipe this morning and it was very good (I just loved the cinnamon touch!!), I think if I don`t use the banana and splenda, and add a little bit of ff milk, it would make an excellent crepe batter for salty crepes (mmm, I have some leftover chicken breast, and can add onions, peppers, mushrooms, arctichoke hearts... I`ll try it for tomorrow and let you know how it works)... Have a great weekend.

Maggie

Ohhhh, Maggie, I forgot about the oatmeal pancake! I haven't had it in so long. Did you do the one with FF cottage cheese? Hmmmmmm.....maybe I'll have it for lunch tomorrow. Thanks!

Woooo, Maggie, that sounds great! Let us know how the experiment is!

We decided on biscuits, gravy and turkey sausage for dinner so that's what I'm making. I wish we were going out somewhere but nah ... I'm at the stove. What's new?

I already have the weekend menus planned though so there will be more "what shall we have" dilemmas. I don't like that feeling.

Alright, off to watch TV now. We're flipping between big ball and little ball.

Maggie - sounds very yummy - would love to do crepes - let us know how it turns out!

Kathy - what fun - I love sneaking around and doing surprise things like that! Let us know how it goes. Enjoy your game watching but I am concerned about the swollen foot - is that normal? Are you still supposed to keep it elevated at all?

Vickie - red lobster has all sorts of fish (salmon, rainbow trout, tilapia, halibut) and of course seafood as well - I had the snow crab legs - not a lot of food to eat - but a lot of work cracking (little ds helped). Comes w/ a salad and side dish - I had a baked potato but they also threw some veggies on the plate (carrots, yellow zucchini, broccoli). Also had a glass of white wine which is doing me in (I'm such cheap drunk) - can barely keep my eyes open! (and dh went to pick up dd from friend's house just now cuz I sure don't feel like driving). Dh had the 30 shrimp dinner and little ds did not want the ice cream that came w/kid's meal - but dh told waiter he would have it (chocolate and could he please add some chocolate sauce too?). So waiter comes back with huge bowl of chocolate ice cream, covered w/chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry (all no charge of course). Dh was in seventh heaven - and did leave him a very nice tip! lol

So vickie - what did you end up eating for dinner? And how can you even keep your hands off of that cake? I would have inhaled it by now.

Caught some Dr. Phil prime time show on addiction - which was pretty scary with these 2 drunk parents - who barely admitted they had a problem. And to make matter worse they have a child on a ventilator who can stop breathing at any moment so they have to be extra alert as parents and instead they are falling down drunk and even drive drunk with their kids in the car! WOW. (see http://www.drphil.com/shows/show/738/ )

May watch a bit more tv or read before going to bed! Have window open for fresh air - but sure hope we can sleep better tonight (at least no alarm clock to worry about in the morning).

Oh ya must remember to don my tooth fairy costume and pay a visit to ds' room - as there is a teeny tiny tooth under his pillow right now - he now looks extra cute with a tooth missing!

Good Morning Chicks! Here I am with my delicious morning cup of made for me by Honey Lamb. I slept for 9 hours but had very busy dreams. Last night, Judd and I could have filmed an action movie! My muscles are very, very sore. Tomorrow I shall lay on my couch and eat baby carrots (it was more fun when it was bon bons!)

Almost everything is done. I just have two counters to wipe off and the outside of the refrigerator. I wanted to clean the inside too but that's not going to happen until after the party. It also needs to be vacuumed and pulled out but that's not happening either until after the party.

I'm going to start a menu thread and go see what you were all up to last evening.

Morning chicks!
Just dropping in to say that we had a fabulous evening. The steak was unbelievable. I do have to admit that we had an appetizer of fried zucchini and artichoke hearts---amazing. And a little ice cream afterwards! But it was really fun and excellent food!
Some friends are coming over for lunch today and to see the house so I have to get some things done around here. It's such a pig-sty.

Vickie, I hope that you have a really great time today and enjoy yourself immensely!!

Hi Vickie and Melissa,

It's a grey morning, with the promise of sun later on. I always have gobs of dreams, so I just accept it. The window was open, and the cool air felt cottagy???

Forgot to mention, when we were away we saw High Society which is a musical based on the Philadelphia Story with Katherine Hepburn and Carry Grant. We really enjoyed it, but the critics panned it. There was a nasty review in the Ottawa Citizen, and I decided to write a letter to the editor to give my opinion. Well, I got a call to tell me that my letter is being considered for publication and asking my permission. I was quite surprised and now I'll have to see if it makes the cut. See what happens when you have all this spare time!

Okay, better go make the bed and whatever else. Vickie, I get tired just thinking of what you accomplished yesterday. Oh, I need some help around here....

Kathy, I desperately need to plan my meals for this weekend. Honestly, though, we are SO tired that I can't think beyond tonight. I did take some chicken out of the freezer. I'll figure something out tomorrow morning and I'll send Jim to the store for sides. We don't have any BBQ's to go to so maybe we'll grill our own stuff.

Frouf, maybe your DH is just a kid at heart! I guess maybe we will try Red Lobster some day. The only fish Jim eats is fried shrimp. I know they have that. Do you think any of that other stuff could be cooked without oil? I know salmon can. I'd love to have some garlicky grilled shrimp. It was easy to keep my hands off of the cake because I have to have it to serve tonight. You know, I'll have the little one here and they expect me to put candles in and let them sing to Auntie. I'd love to see the precocious 5 year old if I pulled out an already sliced Eclair Cake. She probably cry until I made something else! We ended up eating pizza. The only thing I can say for myself was that it was paper thin, crunchy crust and we had fresh garlic and mushroom on it. It had hardly any cheese (how could you with that thin crust) and I was starving this morning. So I know I did ok.

Melissa, I'm so glad you had a few treats and that you guys enjoyed yourselves. Have fun with your friends this afternoon!

Saundra, I never saw High Society. Jim does that stuff with the newspapers all the time. Send us the link if you get published! Jim just called the paper last week because someone misquoted some White Sox information (it was pretty obscure trivia). They printed a correction but did not give him credit. I say....thank God for the retired people of the world!

We are going to be in the high 80's for the next three days with humidity and rain. Our air is on and will be staying on!

Gotta go eat breakfast and get busy. Jim has already gone to run errands. I'm sure I'll have time to stop in later.

Good morning! I'm sitting at work making my list of places I need to go afterwards. It's a slow day here; I hope everybody has a good Saturday.

I'll be back on later.

Good morning ladies, I am alive & kicking, Just been real busy. Going into Queens to visit with my mom & brothers & sils, I have three brothers and no sisters, needless to say I was such a tomboy growing up. I will be home late tonight so I will catch up tomorrow. Everyone have a great weekend!!!