it took quite a bit of effort to get out of bed. Though once out of bed I felt pretty organised. I went through my normal morning routine and felt good about the day. After kissing Pat farewell I checked my oil and off I went.
About 1/2 way to the office I realised that my purse was still sitting on the little couch. It had been forgotten. Thankfully I had packed lunch and had plenty of gas in my car. It should not cause any more problems (other then not having my cell phone).
Anyway after arriving at work Pat called to let me know that I had left it at home. He realised it a few minutes after I left. Nothing could be done as my phone is left in my purse. Hopefully that will be the only excitment in my day.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Fog
Today was a bit of a fog. I woke up feeling a little stuffy but otherwise ok. As the day wore on I got sicker. And though I was a little disappointed that i was unable to go to the picnic this year, It was probably a good thing. By the time I got home I was in a giant fog. Needless to say I didn't do much at all.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Leg Two
The second part of my vacation started today with a 6-7 Hour drive to Longwood Gardens (well a town near there anyway). Lucky for me Dad did all of the driving. I listened to Harry Potter and relaxed as Dad drove.
We had a great dinner at On The Border, which Mom was not as fond of as she does not do spicy food. Apparently all of the food was way too spicy. I thought the salsa was hot but thought everything else would be good, I guess I have been with Pat too long. Sorry Mom.
We had a great dinner at On The Border, which Mom was not as fond of as she does not do spicy food. Apparently all of the food was way too spicy. I thought the salsa was hot but thought everything else would be good, I guess I have been with Pat too long. Sorry Mom.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Baking with Dad
Today I got a big treat. I got to bake with my father. He makes great bread and today we made my favorite today. Rustic country wheat bread. It turned out great and he will e-mail the recipe to me so I can try it on my own.
I had a fairly quiet day but got to see lots of people as Lillie and Evelyn came over for dinner and after dinner I went to see Mom R and Dylan. I did not get lots of time with Dylan but did get to spend time with Mom R, which was nice.
And of course I did have to finish packing for the 2nd leg of my vacation.
I had a fairly quiet day but got to see lots of people as Lillie and Evelyn came over for dinner and after dinner I went to see Mom R and Dylan. I did not get lots of time with Dylan but did get to spend time with Mom R, which was nice.
And of course I did have to finish packing for the 2nd leg of my vacation.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Birthday Party Part 2
I am not a Party person. but this year I had 2 parties for my birthday.
I awake to birthday wishes from Pat and set off on my birthday run with the dog. She gave me some issues, the heat wasn't around to help wear her out! but in all it was a good run. 2 miles in about 18 minuets 15 seconds. I have no idea if she helps or hinders my running process as she pulls and stops so often it is hard to tell.
Pat got on the road early. I had breakfast with Mom R (leftover PF Changs)! Then set off to mom and dad's house wondering if I was relatively early. (Dad told me to come over nice and early to which I replied, 'who are you talking to?' then he revised his statement, 'please come over relatively early'). I made it with time to help them pack up and visit my facebook pet! I even started a bracelet I'm going to make.
Stony brook was chilly, cold really. I had on my winter jacket. once I wormed up walking the workout jacket was enough but it was so cold to start I couldn't leave it behind.
The hike was beautiful as always, lots of great photo's were taken. I will post some when I get home in a few days.
I awake to birthday wishes from Pat and set off on my birthday run with the dog. She gave me some issues, the heat wasn't around to help wear her out! but in all it was a good run. 2 miles in about 18 minuets 15 seconds. I have no idea if she helps or hinders my running process as she pulls and stops so often it is hard to tell.
Pat got on the road early. I had breakfast with Mom R (leftover PF Changs)! Then set off to mom and dad's house wondering if I was relatively early. (Dad told me to come over nice and early to which I replied, 'who are you talking to?' then he revised his statement, 'please come over relatively early'). I made it with time to help them pack up and visit my facebook pet! I even started a bracelet I'm going to make.
Stony brook was chilly, cold really. I had on my winter jacket. once I wormed up walking the workout jacket was enough but it was so cold to start I couldn't leave it behind.
The hike was beautiful as always, lots of great photo's were taken. I will post some when I get home in a few days.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day
Today, after breakfast I headed out for the Rodman's. Pat and I ended up driving separately which allowed me a few distractions, er, Errands. I was happy that it was still chilly out when I got there as I was planning on taking Lexus for a run.
She enjoyed the run and behaved fairly well. She did get caught up in staring at a person as we ran past. Normally she would let it go after a fairly short while looking for a bird or squirrel, today she kept looking back. Nothing I did could dissuade her from this person. Finally after enough distance she went back to the task at hand.
At the one mile mark we ran by a house with a strange dog (she had never met it before). It took a while for it to see us but came out barking and carrying on, the most miraculous thing happened. She didn't even look at the other dog!
Another 1/4 to 1/2 mile later she made like she was going to go for some lady gardening and I corrected her, this time she let it go. I guess she was very tired.
Now if I could only figure out how to keep her from pulling.
After the run I went out to Becky's (yes, smelly and all). I had some plants that mom gave me to plant in Becky's garden, she approved the watched me do the planting. I'm lucky she didn't mind though she probably thinks she is lucky because her sister in law planted most of her garden for her (I left her one row).
Then I ran back to the Rodman's house for a shower apparently missing Sarah as she was driving to Becky's house. Mom R thought it was strange that i didn't stay to hang out with them until I explained that after running and playing in the dirt I was in dire need of a shower. She is very understanding.
After the shower I had time to relax and read. The rest of my day involves food which is just the way I like it.
Pat came home and we ran out to PF Changs for lunch. The car needed Gas, a fact we would have been better off noticing as we were leaving Palmyra Instead we were a good way towards the mall and because we have to take back roads we have nowhere to stop for gas. Pat wanted to turn back to Palmyra. I would not let him (brave of me considering I had no Idea where gas stations were near the mall). We made it to the mall and I wanted to go Right, Pat left.
I let him win in case we actually ran out of gas. his wrong turn was the last thus negating my refusal to turn around. It would be his fault.
The gas station was further down then he remembered. I spotted it first and let him know their was one on the right. He almost took a right hand turn off of the road. You can imagine how loud my scream was, 'NO! WHERE ARE YOU GOING?'
he stopped in the right hand lane (instead of the turn lane) and awaited my explanation. He laughed when I restated clearer, 'it is on the right hand side of THIS street.'
We did make it to the gas station then to lunch. The lunch was pretty strait forward. The only thing worth mentioning is the fact that the waiter was very impressed with my dish. I actually ordered off of the menu but added carrots to the sweet and sour chicken. He said it made it look even better with the extra color.
We got back to lunch and I put my leftovers in the Fridge at the Rodman's only to be greeted by their dog. This is unusual because the dog does not get full run of the house. she stays in the back room unless she is outside or on a leash. I escorted her out of the house after noting cupcake tins on the floor of the house and many cupcakes missing from the molds.
I went out to let her outside and I heard the rest of them talking. I let them know what happened. The let Mom R know what happened and she was not happy! I felt bad, but that didn't stop me from agreeing with those who thought the whole thing humorous. I am a horrible daughter in law! I'll have to do something extra nice to make up for it.
Besides the rest of dinner was great and we all had the brownies that the dog had not helped herself to (though she should have they were Yummy!).
She enjoyed the run and behaved fairly well. She did get caught up in staring at a person as we ran past. Normally she would let it go after a fairly short while looking for a bird or squirrel, today she kept looking back. Nothing I did could dissuade her from this person. Finally after enough distance she went back to the task at hand.
At the one mile mark we ran by a house with a strange dog (she had never met it before). It took a while for it to see us but came out barking and carrying on, the most miraculous thing happened. She didn't even look at the other dog!
Another 1/4 to 1/2 mile later she made like she was going to go for some lady gardening and I corrected her, this time she let it go. I guess she was very tired.
Now if I could only figure out how to keep her from pulling.
After the run I went out to Becky's (yes, smelly and all). I had some plants that mom gave me to plant in Becky's garden, she approved the watched me do the planting. I'm lucky she didn't mind though she probably thinks she is lucky because her sister in law planted most of her garden for her (I left her one row).
Then I ran back to the Rodman's house for a shower apparently missing Sarah as she was driving to Becky's house. Mom R thought it was strange that i didn't stay to hang out with them until I explained that after running and playing in the dirt I was in dire need of a shower. She is very understanding.
After the shower I had time to relax and read. The rest of my day involves food which is just the way I like it.
Pat came home and we ran out to PF Changs for lunch. The car needed Gas, a fact we would have been better off noticing as we were leaving Palmyra Instead we were a good way towards the mall and because we have to take back roads we have nowhere to stop for gas. Pat wanted to turn back to Palmyra. I would not let him (brave of me considering I had no Idea where gas stations were near the mall). We made it to the mall and I wanted to go Right, Pat left.
I let him win in case we actually ran out of gas. his wrong turn was the last thus negating my refusal to turn around. It would be his fault.
The gas station was further down then he remembered. I spotted it first and let him know their was one on the right. He almost took a right hand turn off of the road. You can imagine how loud my scream was, 'NO! WHERE ARE YOU GOING?'
he stopped in the right hand lane (instead of the turn lane) and awaited my explanation. He laughed when I restated clearer, 'it is on the right hand side of THIS street.'
We did make it to the gas station then to lunch. The lunch was pretty strait forward. The only thing worth mentioning is the fact that the waiter was very impressed with my dish. I actually ordered off of the menu but added carrots to the sweet and sour chicken. He said it made it look even better with the extra color.
We got back to lunch and I put my leftovers in the Fridge at the Rodman's only to be greeted by their dog. This is unusual because the dog does not get full run of the house. she stays in the back room unless she is outside or on a leash. I escorted her out of the house after noting cupcake tins on the floor of the house and many cupcakes missing from the molds.
I went out to let her outside and I heard the rest of them talking. I let them know what happened. The let Mom R know what happened and she was not happy! I felt bad, but that didn't stop me from agreeing with those who thought the whole thing humorous. I am a horrible daughter in law! I'll have to do something extra nice to make up for it.
Besides the rest of dinner was great and we all had the brownies that the dog had not helped herself to (though she should have they were Yummy!).
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Celebration
Today was the official celebration of my birthday. (Lillie's too!). We started out with a quick shopping trip followed by some gardening. Ok Lots of gardening.
We mulched part of the back Garden. Just enough to get the many inpatients in. I love taking this week off and gardening with Mom. Last year she finished all of the mulching and left the fun task of planting the flowers to me (with her) while I visited. Unfortunately this year the weather has not been nearly as friendly. the mulching process has just started. Though we did get some planting in to offset the mulching. The weather though Sunny is particularly chilly, but once you get working you warm right up.
I spent a little time with the neighbors that just purchased the Kulps house. They are very nice, I followed the tour my mother was taking them on of the gardens at their new house. She was telling them what was planted where and giving some suggestions. They seemed to like the help and will likely be back for more gardening advise from their retired neighbors (my parents).
Anyway after a shower and quick lunch Pat came by and picked me up for a visit with his Grandpa (which had nothing to do with my Birthday). We got a little lost on the way over but I think it was worth it as his grandpa has not seen Pat in a while. it was a short visit though as we needed to get back to my birthday celebration!
Unfortunitly the baby got sunburn at some point and to add to the trouble she missed a nap. Needless to say she was a very unhappy baby. Waking her up ever so often as Dad was cooking nd everyone else seemed to be unable to sit still didn't help either.
We had a delishous dinner cooked by my father. Birthday cake for desert of course.
The parents made a b line for the door as soon as desert was over trying to get evelyn home and hopefully to bed for a good nights sleep. Every one but Pat was sleepy and went to bed fairly early. Pat went to his sisters house, he still had some party left in him.
We mulched part of the back Garden. Just enough to get the many inpatients in. I love taking this week off and gardening with Mom. Last year she finished all of the mulching and left the fun task of planting the flowers to me (with her) while I visited. Unfortunately this year the weather has not been nearly as friendly. the mulching process has just started. Though we did get some planting in to offset the mulching. The weather though Sunny is particularly chilly, but once you get working you warm right up.
I spent a little time with the neighbors that just purchased the Kulps house. They are very nice, I followed the tour my mother was taking them on of the gardens at their new house. She was telling them what was planted where and giving some suggestions. They seemed to like the help and will likely be back for more gardening advise from their retired neighbors (my parents).
Anyway after a shower and quick lunch Pat came by and picked me up for a visit with his Grandpa (which had nothing to do with my Birthday). We got a little lost on the way over but I think it was worth it as his grandpa has not seen Pat in a while. it was a short visit though as we needed to get back to my birthday celebration!
Unfortunitly the baby got sunburn at some point and to add to the trouble she missed a nap. Needless to say she was a very unhappy baby. Waking her up ever so often as Dad was cooking nd everyone else seemed to be unable to sit still didn't help either.
We had a delishous dinner cooked by my father. Birthday cake for desert of course.
The parents made a b line for the door as soon as desert was over trying to get evelyn home and hopefully to bed for a good nights sleep. Every one but Pat was sleepy and went to bed fairly early. Pat went to his sisters house, he still had some party left in him.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Vacation
It is officially the first day of my relaxing week off. Unfortunately for Pat the promise of a long drive woke me up at 3am and would not allow me to go back to sleep. I first spent the time playing with my facebook pet. Then I moved onto Harry Potter. Around 4:45 I figured I'd pack as Pat said we could leave early but no earlier then 5, I wanted to be ready!
I had many trips to do. 3 cases of wine, 2 dufflebags, 2 smaller miscellanious bags and 2 donation boxes (I like to offer the stuff to family first if I can). This ment 8 trips up and down the ver loud stairs in the apartment. I tried to be quiet and still think it was much quieter then if pat had tried to accomplish the same task. People (my mom) has said that I walk like an elephant, I married a man that surpasses any noise I make while walking.
Anyway I had one trip left when a very grumpy Pat came out to let me know my attempt to be quiet was not working. He tried to go back to sleep with no success.
This was good for me as we left for Rochester by 5:30!!!
We got in and off the bat went to Becky & Doug's, I got a very cute photo of Dylan on the motorcycle. Apparently he normally wouldn't sit still but I got lucky and he even waited for me to get the camera out.
I also got to spend time with Mom, Dad, Lillie and Ms. Evelyn. It was a packed day!
I had many trips to do. 3 cases of wine, 2 dufflebags, 2 smaller miscellanious bags and 2 donation boxes (I like to offer the stuff to family first if I can). This ment 8 trips up and down the ver loud stairs in the apartment. I tried to be quiet and still think it was much quieter then if pat had tried to accomplish the same task. People (my mom) has said that I walk like an elephant, I married a man that surpasses any noise I make while walking.
Anyway I had one trip left when a very grumpy Pat came out to let me know my attempt to be quiet was not working. He tried to go back to sleep with no success.
This was good for me as we left for Rochester by 5:30!!!
We got in and off the bat went to Becky & Doug's, I got a very cute photo of Dylan on the motorcycle. Apparently he normally wouldn't sit still but I got lucky and he even waited for me to get the camera out.
I also got to spend time with Mom, Dad, Lillie and Ms. Evelyn. It was a packed day!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Friday is here
After what seems like an eternal wait, Friday has arrived. It went fairly quickly until the Palisades employees (whom have a half day) started leaving. Then time slowed significantly. At least we are not leaving today as I would start pacing. I do not look forward to long drives weather I am driving or not.
Pat Finished packing today (a minor miracle). He would normally wait until the day we left.
Pat Finished packing today (a minor miracle). He would normally wait until the day we left.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Finally!
Up to this point I was not sure when we would leave for vacation. When I asked Pat yesterday he said Friday. Then i had to ask him if he was sure because the traffic would be awful. To this he replies 'oh ya, I'll have to think about that'
We are leaving Saturday. To add to the traffic mess 81 always seems to have a few spots where the road is closed down to one lane. This makes holiday travel messy at best. I think the correct call was made.
I Packed anyway in case our plans changed. Pat on the other hand will try to pack at the last possible second.
We are leaving Saturday. To add to the traffic mess 81 always seems to have a few spots where the road is closed down to one lane. This makes holiday travel messy at best. I think the correct call was made.
I Packed anyway in case our plans changed. Pat on the other hand will try to pack at the last possible second.
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