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Morning chicks,
I sure am tired this morning. Would have given anything to be able to go back to sleep for an extra hour or two but it's not to be. Don't know why - got to bed at a decent hour and the rain hasn't hit here yet. Perhaps I danced the night away in my dreams just like that old fairy tale.
So I don't have much to say other than I need more coffee Have a good one.
Dragging my butt a bit today too, Happy, so pass over the coffee.
My BGL was way too low when I woke up. It's back to normal now but I'm still feeling crappy. Part of it is worry of my little Lucy who was sick last night and is very lethargic today. I wish animals could talk! Shad will tell you that she is very vocal but only speaks canine - and Portuguese canine at that!
Today is predicted to be hot and humid with 104ºF predicted when you factor in the humidex! I'm going out now to set up the garden watering and plan to spend the rest of the day inside.
Morning all,
This is Shad masquerading as Carla once more. We are in sunny California. Yesterday Carla drove the Big Sur road with me yelling stop, stop ever couple of minutes. It was very beautiful down there. Similar to the Great Ocean Road in Victoria and the coastline of Ireland, but different - if you know what I mean. We had lunch at a place called Nepenthe which was nice and overlooking a stupendous view.
Now we are back in Monterey sitting up in bed and drinking some foul coffee. Carla says her's is not bad - maybe milk helps. Today we are off to the Aquarium and then slowly making our way back up the coast. Oh yes I think we are going to do a little window gazing in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Maybe Clint will invite us to lunch? Or maybe not.
Tonight we are back in SF and I have a few days to see the city before going home. This holiday has gone fast. Then I am off to Groote - minus the twit of course. I had an assurance from Tracey at Groote that he would not be there while I was. She is offering to fly me from Groote straight to Perth which would mean that I would have a few days of leisure between the two jobs. I think I might need that. I'll have to have a chat with DS2 before that and see how he is faring.
Happy - sorry that you didn't sleep well. Life loves to throw these curved balls our way from time to time. Say hello to Mum for me please.
Ruth - tell Lucy that I'll be back to see her if she doesn't buck up. She's probably pinched something from the table or fruitbowl or maybe someone gave her some of my awful coffee!
Ceejay - Hope the sinus' disappear quickly. Have a good day
Madcat - Hope that things are going okay for you and your sister and friend. It's a tough time for you so take it easy and look after yourself d'ya hear.
Holly - have fun with the kids and the job etc. How did the DH do with his job offer?
This time it's really me. Don't listen to Shad - it's not sunny and the coffee isn't all that bad...
Well, you've heard it all from the joyous one, not much to add from the peanut gallery. Our hotel is what one might charitably refer to as a budget choice. But it does have free wireless, and complimentary entertainment from the room upstairs. Not yet sure if it's a team of bowlers practicing for the club championship or clumsy weightlifters dropping their dumbbells on the floor every few minutes...
Shad did her weather magic again yesterday, a good thing as the coast drive would be decidedly dreary in rainy or grey weather, and even scarier in the fog We're hoping the magic will kick in around the time we leave for the aquarium. to all the worldlies.
Location: A beautiful and peaceful place in the woods
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OMG, I can't even imagine the magnificent shades of blue and turquoise of Big Sur obliterated by gray and cloudy skies. I thought as the song goes - It never rains in California ... And even scarier than that is the idea of doing that ride in the SF fog. Glad the weather held for you. Enjoy the Aquarium. Do they still have some of those overgrown weeded lots on Cannery Row? Think you two should rent one of those 2 person pedal bikes with the foofy canopy and do the strip right. Carmel is nice but pricy. Why didn't you do 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach?
I've seen some of those budget hotels. I forced DH (and boy did he yell) to stay at the pricy hotels along the waterfront as I just love the sound of the surf. Didn't plan on listening to squawking sea gulls keeping us up all night either. The Monterey Plaza Hotel was just FABULOUS. Had my last cigarette listening to the surf at the Monterey Bay Inn 3 years ago. As you leave the hotel, turn away from the water and to the left slightly and give a wave to DH's Aunt Jean, will you? She's a sweetie.
Afraid you'll be home before you know it Shad. Hope you can squeeze a few days in before you have to jump into the caldron of work again. Just enough time to change gears. Hope Carla is a good tour guide and if she isn't, well at least I hope you guys have fun.
I am still sleepy and it appears that I have set the tone for the thread today. Sorry Guess it's something in the air. Just finished a tossed greens & veggie salad for lunch and even that's sitting heavy. I hope there's at least a lot of arguing in my next meeting so we all stay awake.
Shad--You'll love the aquarium. I can understand about the drive also. I asked my nephew to go back and pick up my stomach several times. SF is a beautiful place.
The genuine article here - Carla reporting in person. The package has been delivered safely to her San Fran hotel, and yours truly is at her airport hotel ready for bed and the joy of trying to get home a day early on standby tomorrow.
Today was exhausting. Started with an early awakening after a night listening to someone snore. No names, no pack drill... but shoulda packed the ear plugs! Then the aquarium from top to bottom, very nice, otters galore, then a particularly tasty lunch at the aquarium restaurant. Yum. Into the car, and off to ritzy, pricey Carmel. Changing gears (downwards), a short visit to Gilroy and the oulet stores... Then traffic, traffic, traffic all the way to Shad's hotel. Then more lefts and rights to go pick up my local friend before the move to my hotel... Gloomy weather in San Fran, like today in Monterey and much of the way back to the city. Hoping Shad will have good weather and sunshine for the time she has left here.
When my ex and I did the Big Sur trip it was slightly foggy and grey - he was not impressed. Glad I could arrange for perfect weather this time for Shad!
Ceejay, you're right about the drive and ther aquarium. I'm a wuss about winding mountain roads, but sucked it up and did okay. (Shad will be too kind to contrdict..._)
Anyway, I'll be a bit short again tonight - my friend is glaring at me - wants the lights out to get to sleep and/or chat. Hoping to make a quick run to Trader Joe's before it's time to try for the flight tomorrow... love that store.
Good night all.
Hmmm. I'm a little concerned - left Shad in the parking lot of her hotel, but am now wondering if she made it in to her room since she hasn't posted. Probably just a lack of internet, but I'm having a guilty moment here. I'll have a dozen worldly chicks out for my hide if I've been careless with the parcel.
Quick and as I launch myself into another Ruthie RoadrunnerDay! One of these days I'm going to retire! I'm seriously thinking of taking a mini-vacance during the chaos of Delta Fair! All my stuff will be done before it opens so.....
Sorry I can't spend more time in here but South Beach is a hopping board and taking too much of my time.
Hugs to all the "Worldlies"!
WE'LL HAVE TO SEND THE MOUNTIES OUT TO LOOK FOR SHAD....LOST IN THE PARKING LOT!
CARLA~ PROBABLY NO INTERNET IS RIGHT. HOPE YOU HAVE A SAFE TRIP AS WELL WITH YOUR FRIEND. I NEVER HEARD THE SNORING....MY ROOM HAD THE A/C RUNNING AND YOU CAN'T HEAR A THING! NO WONDER MY GRANDSON SLEPT FOR A WEEK AFTER SHE LEFT! HAVE FUN!!
RUTH~ I'LL SIT WITH YOU AND HAPPY THIS MORNING WITH THE COFFEE! SMART DOGS YOU HAVE....I CAN'T SPEAK PORTUGUESE ANYTHING!
CEEJAY~ I THINK I AM JOINING YOU WITH THE SINUS HEADACHE!! I USED TO COUNT THE DAYS I HAD ONE....NOW I PRAY FOR A DAY WITHOUT ONE!
HAPPY~ NOW I AM VERY SLEEPY THIS MORNING....MUST BE ALL THIS CRAZY WEATHER WE'RE HAVING. THE WEEKEND WILL SOON BE HERE MY FRIEND AND YOU CAN ENTERTAIN MOM WITH FEET UP BY THE POOL!
MADCAT
SHAD~ I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S GROOTE TIME SO SOON. JUST UNREAL HOW THE DAYS ARE FLYING BY. GLAD THE SUN WAS OUT IN SF AND YOU STOPPED CARLA FOR PICS!! THIS TRIP WILL REALLY BE SOMETHING TO SEE.
HAVE A GOOD TIME IN CALI!
YESTERDAY WAS ONE CANCELLATION AFTER ANOTHER....BUT IT ENDED UP A GREAT DAY. I GOT MORE DONE IN THE LIVINGROOM. EMPTIED SOME DRAWERS AND PUT MORE STUFF AWAY AND TOSSED THE REST. MY COMPUTER NOW SITS ON AN ENDTABLE AND I CAN REACH ALL THE PLUGS NOW.....JUST I CASE IT SHOULD CRASH AGAIN TODAY IS A LAZY DAY AND I DESERVE IT AFTER MOVING FURNITURE AROUND.
HAPPY WEDNESDAY!
Hubby called back on the specified date and they were still doing internal, lateral changes. He needs to call again. He scored 10/12 on math skills and 8/12 on language skills. Not terrible scores. He did better on language than I thought he would. He is still hopeful.
We really need rain. Crops are dying. Hot and humid again. Last day of school for the kidlets. Mad dash to make gifts this morning. "Cookies In a Jar".
I worked til 7pm last night and then went to a townhall meeting. I am all fired up about the community organizing to take a stand against the township!!!!
Work from 12-8 today. I have 2.5 hours to do " something". New sitter starts tommorrow. I am thinking I will try and clean so we have a fresh start. I have Avon to do as well. I really must shower too.
Hey Darlings! Just a quickie to let you know things are going ok here. I've been enjoying reading the continuing adventures of the worldly chicks and I will try to come back and comment later. Things are going well with my sis. She's on week two of the chemo/radiation and seems to be ok now that she has the timing of the anti-nausea drugs down. We managed a roadtrip to Stratford to see To Kill a Mockingbird (highly recommended!!!) on the weekend and she still sounds cheerful on the phone. Doing the treatments has turned into a full time job, since the treatments are at noonish and the Cancer society ride generally picks her up by 10. My friend is also doing well though she has an infection and they have postponed her next chemo round until it clears up. She is very upbeat. I really do appreciate the concern. This thread has taken me away everywhere from the wilds of the west and the beautiful coastline to Ruthie's backyard, and that's a good thing.
I'm having some wicked allergies and I think I need some more water. I'll come back this evening if it isn't too hot in the office at home. We're in the midst of a stinkin' heatwave.
Morning all,
I did come in last night but didn't post due to a round of e-mail from the agent fella. Sign this, fax that, do the other. Here's some accommodation in Perth. Get cracking.
So sorry I kept you awake Carla. You should have thrown something at me. The sinus' are coming down with another bout of whatever again and are quite painful this morning. I'm doing fine in a rather strange hotel. Personality hotel is what they call it and indeed it has a quirk or two. (Do you want a quiet room or one at the front?) Braved the streets of San Fran last night for a bite to eat and a whip around the block. I'm now about to take to the streets and see if I can get lost looking for the information kiosk. Supposed to be around here somewhere. You can't miss it??? Bet you life I can.
Good to see all the others posting. Take it easy all of you. You'll be complaining of cold before too long.
Have a good one.
Carla has gone back for another cup of coffee. 
We're hoping the magic will kick in around the time we leave for the aquarium.
to all the worldlies.
Carmel is nice but pricy. Why didn't you do 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach? 
Guess it's something in the air. Just finished a tossed greens & veggie salad for lunch and even that's sitting heavy. I hope there's at least a lot of arguing in my next meeting so we all stay awake.
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NO WONDER MY GRANDSON SLEPT FOR A WEEK AFTER SHE LEFT! 
I'LL SIT WITH YOU AND HAPPY THIS MORNING WITH THE COFFEE! SMART DOGS YOU HAVE....I CAN'T SPEAK PORTUGUESE ANYTHING! 
, and that's a good thing.
