Last day at the beach - BBBBBOOOO!!!!!!
We went to Sonic on Milford for lunch. Neither one of us had ever been to Sonic - seriously!
We then got 2 geocaches. One two shopping centers over and then one on a path. Just as I was heading back to the Jeep (Dan was still putting the geocache back), this guy walked by. I said hi and got to the truck. Then I watched as Dan walked back towards me and the guy started talking to him. When he got back, I asked what was said & he said the guy asked if that was his truck and he said his kids called him & was trying to go get his kids. Then he asked Dan if he had a cell phone & Dan said not on me (which was true - it was in the Jeep).
Both of us were a little freaked out about that and it had started raining when I was walking back to the jeep, so we headed back to the house. It's downpouring now. At least it waited until the end of our vacation to start raining during the day!
Now it's time to pick up a little and pack. :( Not looking forward to going back to work. I need to figure out a way to pay off the house - FAST! : P
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Catching up - Weekend activities
Dan had to work this weekend (Sunday) for someone (which means overtime!), but Saturday was a good fun and productive day.
Saturday morning we went geocaching in Leesburg to try out his new GPS. We found 4 out of 5 with the 5th one being a multicache. By that time, it was so humid, so we just headed back home. It wore everyone out. We all took about a 2 hour nap that afternoon.
That evening, we just hung out watching tv, did the laundry, and I went though all of my coupons (cut and sorted, but not put away).
Sunday was Chipotle for lunch and groceries, then Dan had to go to work. I felt like I had a productive afternoon. I put away the majority of my coupons (I was probably over a month behind on cutting and putting away), pulled weeds, powerwashed the patio, cleaned/organized the office and walked the dogs a little.
Saturday morning we went geocaching in Leesburg to try out his new GPS. We found 4 out of 5 with the 5th one being a multicache. By that time, it was so humid, so we just headed back home. It wore everyone out. We all took about a 2 hour nap that afternoon.
That evening, we just hung out watching tv, did the laundry, and I went though all of my coupons (cut and sorted, but not put away).
Sunday was Chipotle for lunch and groceries, then Dan had to go to work. I felt like I had a productive afternoon. I put away the majority of my coupons (I was probably over a month behind on cutting and putting away), pulled weeds, powerwashed the patio, cleaned/organized the office and walked the dogs a little.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
A weekend full of fun
What a weekend - full of activity!
Saturday morning, hubby and I dropped off the jeep for a new airbag sensor and then went to the movies and saw "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". Great movie! I enjoyed it. We had our large popcorn gone before the trailers even started! Then about 1/2 way through the movie, it got REALLY cold in the theater. I had a sweater, but had on shorts - I was freezing!
We then did some GPS shopping for Dan. Dick's Sporting Goods had nothing so we ended up at Eastern Mountain. Dan got to check out a couple of different GPSs that he had been looking at online. Who knows, he might just buy one there.
Then it was waiting for nephew to arrive. VJ was driving back from visiting his girlfriend in NC.
Right before we headed out the door, I decided to change into jeans and pull out my Winger t-shirt from 1990. I've never done that before - worn a t-shirt of the person I was going to go see on concert. I figured, what the hell - I doubted anyone else would have that t-shirt on!
At 6:30pm, me, hubby, nephew VJ & neighbor DS all headed to Recher Theatre to see Kip Winger, ZO2 and Bang Tango - well, not really Bang Tango, they were headlining, but none of us were really interested in seeing them. So we get up to Towson and drive right by the place and then go around the block and actually scored an AWESOME parking spot - half a block from the theatre and the very first spot from the corner.
There was hardly anyone there - maybe 50 people. The 1st band was on and Dan made the comment "I guess we could have left at 7:30" (ie to skip the opening bands). We were just standing there (towards the back), and who walks by - KIP WINGER! Of course, I'm not brave enough to go right up to him!
So before Kip went on stage, we all went towards the stage. Then this young guy, made the comment to me "I like your shirt" and we started talking - He was asking if I had seen Winger before (of course) and where I was from. Where was he from? ROCHESTER, NY! WHAT????!!!!! I'm like, "no way, I'm originally from Hornell" He's like "you're not going to believe this - I go to Alfred University" How freaking crazy is that!!
So my new friend, Joe, and I continued our conversation and stood by each other during the show. Come to find out, Joe has been to several of Kip Winger's shows and was up on stage with Kip! Joe was actually in town for a Friday the 13th convention (didn't know they had that).
It's weird how fate is - if I didn't change my outfit at the last minute, I wouldn't have meet Joe.
ZO2 was after Kip and when they were setting up, they had a microphone in the middle of the stage and I thought that was weird - they've never done that before. Well, after the 1st song, they had Kip come out and play a Led Zepplin song with them. The funny thing, Kip didn't know the words, so he had them pulled up on his phone! They also did the classic "spin and down to your knees" rock move. I was laughing so hard. They were just having so much fun.
We left after ZO2. Dan made a u-turn right at the parking spot since we were in the first from the corner - come to find out, it was a one-way street. Luckily, no cops and he quickly made a right.
The drive home was long and Dan said that the last couple of miles were rough, but we made it.
Sunday morning, I woke up about 8:30 and couldn't believe I was the first one up. Esa was passed out. That's one good thing - when we are up late, she usually sleeps in the next day. About 9 am, Dan up because we had mentioned about going to the pancake breakfast at the firehouse. We didn't quite make it up there the time we wanted to (10 am), but got there between 10:30 and 11. The Segalls picked us up and were lucky we actually got a table together. Another family said to us that the chairs at their table were empty and they were getting ready to leave anyway.
After brunch, VJ headed out and we picked up the jeep. The rest of the afternoon was lazy - we took naps and then my tummy wasn't feeling well (I need to remember - no greasy breakfast foods!). Dan did mow the lawn about 7 pm and we did get some laundry done, so I guess we weren't too lazy.
Saturday morning, hubby and I dropped off the jeep for a new airbag sensor and then went to the movies and saw "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". Great movie! I enjoyed it. We had our large popcorn gone before the trailers even started! Then about 1/2 way through the movie, it got REALLY cold in the theater. I had a sweater, but had on shorts - I was freezing!
We then did some GPS shopping for Dan. Dick's Sporting Goods had nothing so we ended up at Eastern Mountain. Dan got to check out a couple of different GPSs that he had been looking at online. Who knows, he might just buy one there.
Then it was waiting for nephew to arrive. VJ was driving back from visiting his girlfriend in NC.
Right before we headed out the door, I decided to change into jeans and pull out my Winger t-shirt from 1990. I've never done that before - worn a t-shirt of the person I was going to go see on concert. I figured, what the hell - I doubted anyone else would have that t-shirt on!
At 6:30pm, me, hubby, nephew VJ & neighbor DS all headed to Recher Theatre to see Kip Winger, ZO2 and Bang Tango - well, not really Bang Tango, they were headlining, but none of us were really interested in seeing them. So we get up to Towson and drive right by the place and then go around the block and actually scored an AWESOME parking spot - half a block from the theatre and the very first spot from the corner.
There was hardly anyone there - maybe 50 people. The 1st band was on and Dan made the comment "I guess we could have left at 7:30" (ie to skip the opening bands). We were just standing there (towards the back), and who walks by - KIP WINGER! Of course, I'm not brave enough to go right up to him!
So before Kip went on stage, we all went towards the stage. Then this young guy, made the comment to me "I like your shirt" and we started talking - He was asking if I had seen Winger before (of course) and where I was from. Where was he from? ROCHESTER, NY! WHAT????!!!!! I'm like, "no way, I'm originally from Hornell" He's like "you're not going to believe this - I go to Alfred University" How freaking crazy is that!!
So my new friend, Joe, and I continued our conversation and stood by each other during the show. Come to find out, Joe has been to several of Kip Winger's shows and was up on stage with Kip! Joe was actually in town for a Friday the 13th convention (didn't know they had that).
It's weird how fate is - if I didn't change my outfit at the last minute, I wouldn't have meet Joe.
ZO2 was after Kip and when they were setting up, they had a microphone in the middle of the stage and I thought that was weird - they've never done that before. Well, after the 1st song, they had Kip come out and play a Led Zepplin song with them. The funny thing, Kip didn't know the words, so he had them pulled up on his phone! They also did the classic "spin and down to your knees" rock move. I was laughing so hard. They were just having so much fun.
We left after ZO2. Dan made a u-turn right at the parking spot since we were in the first from the corner - come to find out, it was a one-way street. Luckily, no cops and he quickly made a right.
The drive home was long and Dan said that the last couple of miles were rough, but we made it.
Sunday morning, I woke up about 8:30 and couldn't believe I was the first one up. Esa was passed out. That's one good thing - when we are up late, she usually sleeps in the next day. About 9 am, Dan up because we had mentioned about going to the pancake breakfast at the firehouse. We didn't quite make it up there the time we wanted to (10 am), but got there between 10:30 and 11. The Segalls picked us up and were lucky we actually got a table together. Another family said to us that the chairs at their table were empty and they were getting ready to leave anyway.
After brunch, VJ headed out and we picked up the jeep. The rest of the afternoon was lazy - we took naps and then my tummy wasn't feeling well (I need to remember - no greasy breakfast foods!). Dan did mow the lawn about 7 pm and we did get some laundry done, so I guess we weren't too lazy.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Day 2 of Geocaching
We had a great day today. We got up kind of early because the hikers next door were outside and Zed was barking/growling at them, then Esa wanted to go out to see them. Dan took the kids for their morning walk and I got ready. While Dan was taking his shower, I went over to the office and checked out their continental breakfast. Not what either one of us were expecting:
Seriously? Little Debbie snack cakes? You can't go to Food Lion and get bagels? So we stopped at Exxon across the street and got some prepackaged muffins - definitely better than the Little Debbie snacks.
We then headed to Lexington to the Visitor's Center. They had a travel bug hotel in the center, so Dan signed the log. We then went to Woods Creek Trail.
We didn't have any luck with the first cache, but found 5 other ones. Dan even went back to the first one to see if he could find it again. Woods Creek was a great trail. As the name suggests, there's a creek and obviously, it was hot because Esa got in the water! She shocked both of us.
We walked a good 2.5 miles. At the end, we headed towards the car and both of us had a mini-heart attack - we couldn't see the car. Seriously, we were probably 500 feet away and couldn't see the car. I didn't see it until I got to the edge of the parking lot. It was pulled in so far that the 2 cars beside it, hid it.
Then it was back to the hotel where me and the kids hung out while Daddy-o continued with the geocaching. We took a little nap (ok, I took the littl nap and the kids took a big nap and are still tired).
Dan came back after his 500th find (his goal by his birthday) and then we ordered dinner for delivery. YUMMY! We got food from Original Italian Restaurant. Dan got the sausage and peppers dinner (spaghetti, salad and bread) and I got a side salad and a small stromboli which wasn't that small! OMG - it was wonderful!
We are going to go get ice cream at the trailer that is next to the hotel in a few. Tomorrow, we'll just be heading home and maybe stopping along the way to get a cache or two, but since Dan got his 500th find, he's cool with just heading home.
Seriously? Little Debbie snack cakes? You can't go to Food Lion and get bagels? So we stopped at Exxon across the street and got some prepackaged muffins - definitely better than the Little Debbie snacks.
We then headed to Lexington to the Visitor's Center. They had a travel bug hotel in the center, so Dan signed the log. We then went to Woods Creek Trail.
We didn't have any luck with the first cache, but found 5 other ones. Dan even went back to the first one to see if he could find it again. Woods Creek was a great trail. As the name suggests, there's a creek and obviously, it was hot because Esa got in the water! She shocked both of us.
We walked a good 2.5 miles. At the end, we headed towards the car and both of us had a mini-heart attack - we couldn't see the car. Seriously, we were probably 500 feet away and couldn't see the car. I didn't see it until I got to the edge of the parking lot. It was pulled in so far that the 2 cars beside it, hid it.
Then it was back to the hotel where me and the kids hung out while Daddy-o continued with the geocaching. We took a little nap (ok, I took the littl nap and the kids took a big nap and are still tired).
Dan came back after his 500th find (his goal by his birthday) and then we ordered dinner for delivery. YUMMY! We got food from Original Italian Restaurant. Dan got the sausage and peppers dinner (spaghetti, salad and bread) and I got a side salad and a small stromboli which wasn't that small! OMG - it was wonderful!
We are going to go get ice cream at the trailer that is next to the hotel in a few. Tomorrow, we'll just be heading home and maybe stopping along the way to get a cache or two, but since Dan got his 500th find, he's cool with just heading home.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Yard Sale and Great Strides Walk
What a busy weekend!
Yesterday was the community yard sale. Tons of stuff to get rid of, but only made $51.75. Better than nothing - I never expect to make much on yard sales. I just want to make something and then donate everything else. I am starting my online sales again. We'll see how that goes. I kept whatever I think I can sell online (books, music, video, "old" stuff).
Today was the Great Strides walk. We went to the Leesburg, VA walk instead of the Elliott City, MD since the Ehrie's are now in California. Fundraising went well. Dan raised $325 and I raised $400.
I am very sore right now and was tired on the walk, but it is so worth it. I kept thinking about Grace and everything she goes through everyday to stay healthy. Esa and Zed did great on the walk. It was a little humid so Esa was panting alot. We had to stop several times for water. This was her first long walk since being diagnosed with Lyme disease, so I'm sure she was tired because of that too. On the way back, we tired to find 3 geocaches, but Dan only found one. When we stopped, Esa laid down and was so tired, I was able to let go of her leash without fear of her taking off. She even saw a squirrel and didn't move!
We stopped at Roy Rogers and grabbed lunch to bring home and then Dan went to work. The pups and I took about a 2 hour nap (and the pups have been napping more too). So much for the other things I wanted to do today (grocery store, drop off recycling, drop off donations)! I've spend the rest of the day updating my online sales on Amazon.
I did talk to my nephew - he's coming down the first weekend in June on his way back from NC. Woohoo! Perfect timing too - there's a concert I want to go to that weekend!
Yesterday was the community yard sale. Tons of stuff to get rid of, but only made $51.75. Better than nothing - I never expect to make much on yard sales. I just want to make something and then donate everything else. I am starting my online sales again. We'll see how that goes. I kept whatever I think I can sell online (books, music, video, "old" stuff).
Today was the Great Strides walk. We went to the Leesburg, VA walk instead of the Elliott City, MD since the Ehrie's are now in California. Fundraising went well. Dan raised $325 and I raised $400.
I am very sore right now and was tired on the walk, but it is so worth it. I kept thinking about Grace and everything she goes through everyday to stay healthy. Esa and Zed did great on the walk. It was a little humid so Esa was panting alot. We had to stop several times for water. This was her first long walk since being diagnosed with Lyme disease, so I'm sure she was tired because of that too. On the way back, we tired to find 3 geocaches, but Dan only found one. When we stopped, Esa laid down and was so tired, I was able to let go of her leash without fear of her taking off. She even saw a squirrel and didn't move!
We stopped at Roy Rogers and grabbed lunch to bring home and then Dan went to work. The pups and I took about a 2 hour nap (and the pups have been napping more too). So much for the other things I wanted to do today (grocery store, drop off recycling, drop off donations)! I've spend the rest of the day updating my online sales on Amazon.
I did talk to my nephew - he's coming down the first weekend in June on his way back from NC. Woohoo! Perfect timing too - there's a concert I want to go to that weekend!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Catching up
Caps Game - March 11Friday, March 11 was our last Caps game in our 5 pack. Dan picked me up and we got to Verizon Center a little early. Looked around in the store and got in line. Within a few minutes, they started to let people in. I went into my purse and only pulled out 1 (one) ticket - OH NO!!!!! I always feared this would happen!
I figured it MUST be in the car where I switched purses. So Hubby headed back to the car (3 blocks away). I got a text from him - "Did you get in your purse when you were waiting for me?" I couldn't remember. Next thing you know, he's walking in with the ticket and said that he found it on the ground - where he dropped me off. Whoopsies!
The Jeep is back in action
Saturday morning (like 9:30 am), I called the dealership to see if the Jeep was ready. Nope - what the????!!!! Supposedly the part didn't get in until late Friday. Whatever - probably just because they didn't make any money on it. By 1 pm, they call and say that it's ready. We picked it up when Dan was heading out to work then I went to AC Moore. Dan followed me and of course I had to test the Jeep - he said when I stepped on the gas, all he saw was a puff a smoke behind me. LOL! Anyway, we are back in action. No issues.
Out of the Office
Tuesday, I got to go up to our offices in Wheaton to visit my co-workers there - and to do some work. : ) I picked the right day, because I was able to see 2 former co-workers who were meeting others for lunch.
Birthday Weekend Celebration
Friday, the oldest nephew came down from NY. Can't believe he'll be 25 this year, but it's also cool because he can drive down anytime and go out with us whenever. This is the 2nd year in a row he's come for my birthday weekend. There always seems to be a concert that I want to go to around my birthday! He got to the house around 6 pm so we went out to dinner and then came back to the house to watch hockey. Our neighbor DS came down and hung out with us - finished watching the 3rd period of the game and then we all went outside to sit around the firepit and eat smores. I finally went to bed about 12:30 while the guys waited for Dan to get home.
Saturday, we went to Red Robin for a late lunch/early dinner and I got my free birthday burger. We also got a free appetizer since I just signed up for the frequent customer card. About 7:30 pm we headed up to Baltimore to Rams Head Live to see Charm City Devils and Halestorm. We got to see a little bit of Madame Adam (they sounded pretty good). It was nice to see CCD since it's been awhile. John threw a CD single out into the crowd. Next thing I know, it's at my feet! So I grabbed it! WOOHOO! What is it with seeing them play live and getting a free CD? John gave me the demo when I saw them as Forty Acres way back when.
Halestorm was AWESOME! Lzzy has as strong a voice in concert as she does on the CD. They played the whole CD along with 2 covers and 1 new song.
Sunday was Chipotle for lunch and by the time we got back VJ needed to head out. : ( Then DH and I went to Home Depot to get yard stuff and spend the rest of the day in the yard. The neighbors/Esa's best friend came over for about 30 minutes. The pups hadn't played together all winter. The rest of the evening was TV time.
Today I walked into the kitchen to presents!!!!! WOOHOO! Dan got me Season 4 of The 4400
and a replacement neck wrap
. He said that another present is on it's way.....Coming up this week is Janet Jackson on Thursday with my friend, NW. Then Junkfood posted that they will be in Herndon at Ned Devine's on Saturday. The celebration keeps going!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Capitals viewing party
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11/23 -
I have been planning to go to this Washington Capitals Viewing Party as soon as I heard about it. Glory Days is close to our house and I've been wanting to go to a viewing party.
It was ALOT of fun. Hubby, myself and our neighbors-Dan, Stephanie & Jax- met up there, had dinner and hung out for the game. When we walked in, we said 4 people as the Red Rockers gave us 4 glasses. There were raffle tickets and a players name and number. If the player scored, you would get a prize. When Dan & Stephanie came in, they got glasses too! So, we got 2 extra - which is fine with me. More chances right? WRONG! We (all four of us; 7 if you count Jax and the two phantom people that we got glasses for) won NOTHING!
That made the night - the Capitals lost big time 5-0. Come to find out half way through the game, the backup goalie (Neuvy) was injured so they didn't pull Holtby and they were waiting for Varly's equipment to arrive to officially announce that he was brought up from Hershey. By that time, it was too late, Caps were losing BIG TIME. Crazy stuff. Neuvy was injured in the morning skate, yet they didn't have time to get Varly to NJ in time. Varly had played 2 nights in a row, so it was unlikely they would have let him play.
Oh Caps - let's get back on the winning train......
Sunday, May 3, 2009
A Busy Saturday (but all good!)
May 3, 2009
A Busy Saturday (but all good!)
Yesterday was a busy day for us – unfortunately, Dan wasn’t feeling too good, but stuck it out. We all (including Esa) had fun. And luckily, the rain held off for us.
First up was the Pet Fiesta at Reston Town Center. We had never been before. Boy, was it crowded! I didn’t expect it to be so crowded. Esa did great though – she all about meeting all of the other dogs.
We saw our neighbor, Lisa, with their dogs, Mela & Moose, at the Pug Rescue. Mela and Esa have been friends since the beginning; we just don’t see her too often. The surprise was to see Tatiana, who was Esa’s trainer for a couple of weeks at Petsmart when Leslie (her usual trainer) wasn’t there.
Tatiana asked if we were going to get Esa certified for the Good Canine Citizen. We’ve thought about it. It’s nice to hear a trainer say she’d be good for it!
Dog Day Afternoon (Esa’s daycare) was there. It’s always nice to see those ladies! We found out that Esa’s daycare friend, Marley, has a picture in NOVADOG. Supposedly, the two of them play rough together and just keep going all day.
Finally, we caught up with Laura (works at Dogtopia/Stephanie’s best friend). I haven’t seen her in awhile since I missed her bday party. L That was the first time Laura got to meet Esa.
We did buy a Frisbee for Esa at the Fiesta – SUPPOSEDLY, it’s indestructible and if the dog does ruin it, they will replace it. I tell you – Esa has some skills when it comes to “testing” toys. So far, there are 2 bite holes in it. Dan folded it and Esa bit through it. I blame Daddy-o.
We had to rush back for the game at 1 p.m. – GREAT GAME! Down to the last minute. We’ll see how long the Caps can keep it up – one game at a time…..
After the game, it was time for the obstacle course -
A little background - My (big) "dream" has been to have Esa as a frisbee or agility dog. Well, the frisbee dog doesn't really work since she just likes to chew the frisbees, but the agility - she seems to get.
When we went to VA Beach to the dog park there (in Sept), she seemed to pick up the agility items there (tunnel, jump, ramp). The next big idea - get an agility course for the backyard!
Good thing for Ebay - got a beginner one for $32 - has everything. We got it on Friday, so, of course, Friday night Esa & I were outside playing. I’m just so amazed how fast she picks it up. She knows when the clicker comes out, it’s training time! We still need to try the weave poles, but I think she'll get it. BTW - Esa will do anything for a treat - somehow, I think that's the key...... LOL!
The rest of the day was just chilling (I actually did come cleaning/organizing in our linen & office closets – hate to say it, but I enjoy organizing!) – except for the trip to Dairy Queen! I’ve been craving a Blizzard for the last week!
A Busy Saturday (but all good!)
Yesterday was a busy day for us – unfortunately, Dan wasn’t feeling too good, but stuck it out. We all (including Esa) had fun. And luckily, the rain held off for us.
First up was the Pet Fiesta at Reston Town Center. We had never been before. Boy, was it crowded! I didn’t expect it to be so crowded. Esa did great though – she all about meeting all of the other dogs.
We saw our neighbor, Lisa, with their dogs, Mela & Moose, at the Pug Rescue. Mela and Esa have been friends since the beginning; we just don’t see her too often. The surprise was to see Tatiana, who was Esa’s trainer for a couple of weeks at Petsmart when Leslie (her usual trainer) wasn’t there.
Tatiana asked if we were going to get Esa certified for the Good Canine Citizen. We’ve thought about it. It’s nice to hear a trainer say she’d be good for it!
Dog Day Afternoon (Esa’s daycare) was there. It’s always nice to see those ladies! We found out that Esa’s daycare friend, Marley, has a picture in NOVADOG. Supposedly, the two of them play rough together and just keep going all day.
Finally, we caught up with Laura (works at Dogtopia/Stephanie’s best friend). I haven’t seen her in awhile since I missed her bday party. L That was the first time Laura got to meet Esa.
We did buy a Frisbee for Esa at the Fiesta – SUPPOSEDLY, it’s indestructible and if the dog does ruin it, they will replace it. I tell you – Esa has some skills when it comes to “testing” toys. So far, there are 2 bite holes in it. Dan folded it and Esa bit through it. I blame Daddy-o.
We had to rush back for the game at 1 p.m. – GREAT GAME! Down to the last minute. We’ll see how long the Caps can keep it up – one game at a time…..
After the game, it was time for the obstacle course -
A little background - My (big) "dream" has been to have Esa as a frisbee or agility dog. Well, the frisbee dog doesn't really work since she just likes to chew the frisbees, but the agility - she seems to get.
When we went to VA Beach to the dog park there (in Sept), she seemed to pick up the agility items there (tunnel, jump, ramp). The next big idea - get an agility course for the backyard!
Good thing for Ebay - got a beginner one for $32 - has everything. We got it on Friday, so, of course, Friday night Esa & I were outside playing. I’m just so amazed how fast she picks it up. She knows when the clicker comes out, it’s training time! We still need to try the weave poles, but I think she'll get it. BTW - Esa will do anything for a treat - somehow, I think that's the key...... LOL!
The rest of the day was just chilling (I actually did come cleaning/organizing in our linen & office closets – hate to say it, but I enjoy organizing!) – except for the trip to Dairy Queen! I’ve been craving a Blizzard for the last week!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Catching up from the weekend
Nov 19, 2008
catching up from the weekend
Current mood:blank
What a great weekend.
Friday was Furry Friday at the Sterling Community Center with the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. There brought 5 cats and 2 dogs. The dogs were really cute – Mitzi and Zoey. Mitzi is a year old terrier mix and has been returned to the shelter 3 times. She just went home to the wrong people. Zoey was at the shelter when she was a pup (now 10 months) and was returned for chasing the cat. Zoey is a german shepherd/Shar Pei mix. What a different looking dog! She has the larger body of a german shepherd, but has the Shar Pei fur (really short) and face – just not as many wrinkles. She thinks she's a lap dog. I was on the floor and she would come right up and sit on my lap.
Saturday was hanging out at home until time to go to Baltimore. Our neighbor, Dan, went with us. When we got up to Baltimore, Evick was already on. I was really surprised – there was about 50 people and that was it – it is a small club (Sonar). ZO2 put on a great show. Got to meet the guys afterwards. Dan took pictures with his phone – they came out really weird. It looks like I'm disappearing in the picture – like in Final Destination 3. It's actually the reflection on my shirt. It's weird though. I never saw something like that.
Anyway, I asked about more episodes and the answer is YES!
We had a little bit of excitement when we were driving home – we almost ran out of gas (or at least the gas light came on). We stopped and got gas and Dan (S) kept saying I'm hungry, so we were also trying to find a place to eat. Anyway we head back to Ashburn and when we were on Waxpool – sobriety checkpoint! Man, were we ever going to get home (or at least to a place to eat?). No biggie going through the checkpoint since I didn't drink. I wasn't expecting to be asked to see my driver's license – which I had just thrown in the bottom of my purse when we were at the club. Luckily, I found it fast. The policeman just asked have you been drinking, where we were and to see my license.
So back in Ashburn, 2 in the morning, the only thing that is opened is McDonald's (drive-thru). I have not had Mickey D's in FOREVER – probably 5 years if not longer. Anyway – it tasted so good! Maybe because at that time in the morning, everything is made to order.
Sunday, it was up with Esa at 6:30, while Dan slept in to about 10 a.m. Then it was my turn to go back to sleep. I finally got up about 1 or so. Then Dan said Dan S. had texted him to see if we wanted to have dinner with them. We did a little running around – Petsmart and then DQ (for "lunch"). I didn't want to eat too much since we were going to Stephanie & Dan's for dinner, PLUS we had "lunch" at 2:30 in the morning – a blizzard to hold us over would be ok. He bought it. LOL.
Petsmart was with Esa. When we got there, Lost Dog (where we got Esa) was there. Dan walked Esa around while I browsed. Then next thing I see him talking to someone. He mentioned to me later that he noticed that the girl kept staring at him and Esa and following him around, then finally came up to him to ask him about Esa (what type and where we got her). Come to find out, she fostered Esa's mom! We got to find out that Esa's mom "talks" just like Esa and brings toys to you to tell you she wants to play (like Esa). I gave her my e-mail address and Monday, I had pictures of "Bambi" (pictures in Esa's family photo album). Man, I was surprised that Esa doesn't look a thing like her mom! I remember someone mentioning that her mom was a black shepherd, but I didn't expect no tan coloring at all!
Dinner was great – Lasagna, pasta, breadsticks, apple pie, brownies, cookies! YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY! Then the football game came on – Neither Stephanie or I were interested in watching it – so I hung out with Stephanie while she made holiday gifts for co-workers and then headed home around 9 p.m.
This (work) week has been on the so-so side – I haven't felt that great the last two days. Today it's my neck – which will be fixed when I go to the chiropractor's after work! Dan's off today, so it'll be good to spend some time with him tonight.
catching up from the weekend
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What a great weekend.
Friday was Furry Friday at the Sterling Community Center with the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. There brought 5 cats and 2 dogs. The dogs were really cute – Mitzi and Zoey. Mitzi is a year old terrier mix and has been returned to the shelter 3 times. She just went home to the wrong people. Zoey was at the shelter when she was a pup (now 10 months) and was returned for chasing the cat. Zoey is a german shepherd/Shar Pei mix. What a different looking dog! She has the larger body of a german shepherd, but has the Shar Pei fur (really short) and face – just not as many wrinkles. She thinks she's a lap dog. I was on the floor and she would come right up and sit on my lap.
Saturday was hanging out at home until time to go to Baltimore. Our neighbor, Dan, went with us. When we got up to Baltimore, Evick was already on. I was really surprised – there was about 50 people and that was it – it is a small club (Sonar). ZO2 put on a great show. Got to meet the guys afterwards. Dan took pictures with his phone – they came out really weird. It looks like I'm disappearing in the picture – like in Final Destination 3. It's actually the reflection on my shirt. It's weird though. I never saw something like that.
Anyway, I asked about more episodes and the answer is YES!
We had a little bit of excitement when we were driving home – we almost ran out of gas (or at least the gas light came on). We stopped and got gas and Dan (S) kept saying I'm hungry, so we were also trying to find a place to eat. Anyway we head back to Ashburn and when we were on Waxpool – sobriety checkpoint! Man, were we ever going to get home (or at least to a place to eat?). No biggie going through the checkpoint since I didn't drink. I wasn't expecting to be asked to see my driver's license – which I had just thrown in the bottom of my purse when we were at the club. Luckily, I found it fast. The policeman just asked have you been drinking, where we were and to see my license.
So back in Ashburn, 2 in the morning, the only thing that is opened is McDonald's (drive-thru). I have not had Mickey D's in FOREVER – probably 5 years if not longer. Anyway – it tasted so good! Maybe because at that time in the morning, everything is made to order.
Sunday, it was up with Esa at 6:30, while Dan slept in to about 10 a.m. Then it was my turn to go back to sleep. I finally got up about 1 or so. Then Dan said Dan S. had texted him to see if we wanted to have dinner with them. We did a little running around – Petsmart and then DQ (for "lunch"). I didn't want to eat too much since we were going to Stephanie & Dan's for dinner, PLUS we had "lunch" at 2:30 in the morning – a blizzard to hold us over would be ok. He bought it. LOL.
Petsmart was with Esa. When we got there, Lost Dog (where we got Esa) was there. Dan walked Esa around while I browsed. Then next thing I see him talking to someone. He mentioned to me later that he noticed that the girl kept staring at him and Esa and following him around, then finally came up to him to ask him about Esa (what type and where we got her). Come to find out, she fostered Esa's mom! We got to find out that Esa's mom "talks" just like Esa and brings toys to you to tell you she wants to play (like Esa). I gave her my e-mail address and Monday, I had pictures of "Bambi" (pictures in Esa's family photo album). Man, I was surprised that Esa doesn't look a thing like her mom! I remember someone mentioning that her mom was a black shepherd, but I didn't expect no tan coloring at all!
Dinner was great – Lasagna, pasta, breadsticks, apple pie, brownies, cookies! YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY! Then the football game came on – Neither Stephanie or I were interested in watching it – so I hung out with Stephanie while she made holiday gifts for co-workers and then headed home around 9 p.m.
This (work) week has been on the so-so side – I haven't felt that great the last two days. Today it's my neck – which will be fixed when I go to the chiropractor's after work! Dan's off today, so it'll be good to spend some time with him tonight.
Monday, November 3, 2008
The long weekend......
Nov 3, 2008
the long weekend......
Oh, I was so ready for a long weekend.
Thursday night, we went to Tesla. We figured that they would come on stage about 10:30 or 11 - if even that early. Well, we were wrong! As we were at the ticket counter at 9:45 p.m. - Tesla was already on the stage! I think it was their first song (from the sound of the crowd).
They put on an awesome show. Obviously, no over produced CDs for them. They sound just like they do on the CD. They played a couple of new songs and they were good. Suzanne had said that she liked the CD.
Friday, was just hanging out carving pumpkins. We had fun handing out candy. Esa stayed out with us almost the whole time. Towards the end, she was getting tired.
Yesterday, we headed out for lunch and then hit Party City for Halloween sales. We finally tried Blue Ridge Grill in Leesburg. It was really good. We hit it big at Party City and should be set for a haunted house next year. We spent like $100!
Then last night we headed out to WiseAcres to see Jon Miller - we hadn't seen him since before we got married. I didn't even know he was a comedian until I found him on Myspace. He was really funny. Dan and Stephanie went with us. Dan called Dan to see what we were doing last night, so we went out to dinner at Silver Dinner and then headed over to WiseAcres.
Today, the four of us went out for brunch at Cheesecake Factory and then went to the corn maize at Temple Hall in Leesburg. I hate the time change. Here it is, only 5:30 and it's getting dark out! I hate this.
the long weekend......
Oh, I was so ready for a long weekend.
Thursday night, we went to Tesla. We figured that they would come on stage about 10:30 or 11 - if even that early. Well, we were wrong! As we were at the ticket counter at 9:45 p.m. - Tesla was already on the stage! I think it was their first song (from the sound of the crowd).
They put on an awesome show. Obviously, no over produced CDs for them. They sound just like they do on the CD. They played a couple of new songs and they were good. Suzanne had said that she liked the CD.
Friday, was just hanging out carving pumpkins. We had fun handing out candy. Esa stayed out with us almost the whole time. Towards the end, she was getting tired.
Yesterday, we headed out for lunch and then hit Party City for Halloween sales. We finally tried Blue Ridge Grill in Leesburg. It was really good. We hit it big at Party City and should be set for a haunted house next year. We spent like $100!
Then last night we headed out to WiseAcres to see Jon Miller - we hadn't seen him since before we got married. I didn't even know he was a comedian until I found him on Myspace. He was really funny. Dan and Stephanie went with us. Dan called Dan to see what we were doing last night, so we went out to dinner at Silver Dinner and then headed over to WiseAcres.
Today, the four of us went out for brunch at Cheesecake Factory and then went to the corn maize at Temple Hall in Leesburg. I hate the time change. Here it is, only 5:30 and it's getting dark out! I hate this.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
It’s been over a week?
Oct 29, 2008
it’s been over a week?
Dang, it's been over a week since I posted!
Let's see, where to begin –
Last week (Monday through Thursday), VJ came down and spent some time with us – just hanging out. It was an eat-out fest. Every night we went somewhere. The best place was Otani Japanese Steakhouse. It's very much like Kobe's, but there were a couple of things different. I sent VJ out to see The Getaway Car at Jammin' Java (see Todd, I'm still supportive!). He loved it.
This last weekend was the Halloween Party at our neighbors (Stephanie & Dan). We had a blast (as always).
Today was our yearly tenant appreciation luncheon, but instead of at a hotel, it was at Maggiano's! I LOVE MAGGIANO'S! Needless to say, I am full.
Tomorrow is Telsa at Ram's Head Live in Baltimore. Unfortunately, Suzanne won't be going as she has surgery scheduled the next day. Dan and I will be going in her honor (since it's her favorite band)!
Friday, just hanging out at home and carving pumpkins waiting for trick-or-treaters.
Saturday off to Wiseacres to see Jon Miller. We haven't see Jon since the good old Fairfax Ice Rink days!
it’s been over a week?
Dang, it's been over a week since I posted!
Let's see, where to begin –
Last week (Monday through Thursday), VJ came down and spent some time with us – just hanging out. It was an eat-out fest. Every night we went somewhere. The best place was Otani Japanese Steakhouse. It's very much like Kobe's, but there were a couple of things different. I sent VJ out to see The Getaway Car at Jammin' Java (see Todd, I'm still supportive!). He loved it.
This last weekend was the Halloween Party at our neighbors (Stephanie & Dan). We had a blast (as always).
Today was our yearly tenant appreciation luncheon, but instead of at a hotel, it was at Maggiano's! I LOVE MAGGIANO'S! Needless to say, I am full.
Tomorrow is Telsa at Ram's Head Live in Baltimore. Unfortunately, Suzanne won't be going as she has surgery scheduled the next day. Dan and I will be going in her honor (since it's her favorite band)!
Friday, just hanging out at home and carving pumpkins waiting for trick-or-treaters.
Saturday off to Wiseacres to see Jon Miller. We haven't see Jon since the good old Fairfax Ice Rink days!
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