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- went to the Lakefront Festival of the Arts.
- counted 9 County sheriffs with people pulled over while riding down Lincoln Memorial Drive (they were on bicycles, motorcycles, in cars, and suburbans - geez talk about overkill).
- people watched in front of Kopp's while scarfing down a burger and nearly wetting my pants over a mocha coconut frappe shake (this thing is to die for!).
- took a motorcycle ride to the Farmer's Market in Madison.
- shopped State Street in Madison.
- installed a rabbit fence to keep them little buggers from eating all my bean plants.
- sunbathed all of Saturday afternoon.
- relaxed in the backyard Saturday evening.
- went to Sunday brunch for Father's Day.
- made windsocks on Sunday afternoon.
- actually watched golf on television and liked it.
- ended the day the usual Sunday way, watching Deadwood and Entourage.
Today is Father's Day, the day to honor Jeff and what a great dad he is. Bailee's gift to him is brunch at The Packing House, our favorite restaurant. The brunch is great there, but a little expensive for Bailee if you ask me. And Bailee invites her boyfriend and her grandma as well as her brother and I as we take her dad out for a great meal.
The breakfast is great. We all stuff ourselves and when we're done we watch Bailee continue to eat and eat. No one knows where she puts it all. But we sure wish we had her metabolism. I felt bad leaving her with the bill, and I will probably offer her some cash before the day is done.
BJ got him the usual, a bottle of Ketel One, Jen and Matt came over with some new Harley duds, and he spent the day doing whatever he wanted. Today was dedicated to relaxing while watching the US Open on tv. I used to think watching golf was boring but after really watching, I've discovered that they cut away everything so all you have left is the shots of those golfers in the top 10. So it moves along pretty fast.
Today was especially entertaining as I watched one of the world's best golfers hit a ball less than a foot. Then later in the game, he hit another one 25 yards. I can do that! There were some really amazing putts made and some incredible shots from the tee. It made me want to go over to the range and hit a bucket of balls. So we're watching the top 10 of the day and it was incredible to see how quickly the leader board would change, the names swiftly moving up or down after each hole was complete. And at the end it got really exciting. I always thought that if you put together the words exciting and golf you would have an oxymoron. Not today. One golfer was on a steady path to success. Two others could have easily beat him. The first one just whittled away his chances with each stroke. The second guy did the same thing. It was like watching pinball as this top golfer hit the ball around. Crazy. And yes, exciting. Who would have thunk?
So the day ended as most Sundays do but this one was much more special, as special as the dad we honored today.
The breakfast is great. We all stuff ourselves and when we're done we watch Bailee continue to eat and eat. No one knows where she puts it all. But we sure wish we had her metabolism. I felt bad leaving her with the bill, and I will probably offer her some cash before the day is done.
BJ got him the usual, a bottle of Ketel One, Jen and Matt came over with some new Harley duds, and he spent the day doing whatever he wanted. Today was dedicated to relaxing while watching the US Open on tv. I used to think watching golf was boring but after really watching, I've discovered that they cut away everything so all you have left is the shots of those golfers in the top 10. So it moves along pretty fast.
Today was especially entertaining as I watched one of the world's best golfers hit a ball less than a foot. Then later in the game, he hit another one 25 yards. I can do that! There were some really amazing putts made and some incredible shots from the tee. It made me want to go over to the range and hit a bucket of balls. So we're watching the top 10 of the day and it was incredible to see how quickly the leader board would change, the names swiftly moving up or down after each hole was complete. And at the end it got really exciting. I always thought that if you put together the words exciting and golf you would have an oxymoron. Not today. One golfer was on a steady path to success. Two others could have easily beat him. The first one just whittled away his chances with each stroke. The second guy did the same thing. It was like watching pinball as this top golfer hit the ball around. Crazy. And yes, exciting. Who would have thunk?
So the day ended as most Sundays do but this one was much more special, as special as the dad we honored today.
Last night I dropped Jeff off at the Harley dealership so he could pick up his bike. They've had it pretty much since June 2. The conversation with the repair clerk went something like this:
Repair Guy: "We think we have it fixed this time. Let me get the bill."
Jeff: "Bill?"
Repair Guy: "Yes, you owe the $50 deductible for the warranty work."
Jeff: "But I paid you $47 the first time I had the bike in. "
Repair Guy: "Yes, but the first time we cleaned the sensor and the speedometer cables which was not covered under the warranty so that was different. This time we did warranty work."
Jeff: "But you didn't fix it. I paid $47 for nothing."
Repair Guy: "You paid $47 for the cleaning."
Jeff: "But you didn't fix the problem. So why do I have to pay twice?"
Repair guy: "Harley is very strict about what is and isn't covered. The cleaning wasn't covered. But the replacement of the speedometer, which we did the second time was covered so you owe the $50 deductible."
Jeff: "Fine. So can you guarantee that you fixed it this time so I don't have to pay you again?"
Repair Guy: "No. We could not re-create your problem. We did every diagnostic test possible. My guys have 6 hours logged in trying to figure out what the problem is. And since they didn't figure it out, we don't get paid."
Jeff: (Thinking how is that my problem whether you get paid or not?) "Did you take it for a ride?"
Repair Guy: "No, we don't have enough time or man hours to do that."
Jeff: "I rode the bike to work which is 28 miles and rode it the 28 miles back home. On the ride home the speedometer started acting up again. So it would have taken you less than an hour to find the problem if you took it for a ride."
Repair Guy: " We don't have the manpower to do that."
Jeff: (Thinking you just said you spent 6 hours doing diagnostic work.) "So what is my recourse if this happens again? You know it's not safe to ride when this happens."
Repair Guy: "You can ride without the speedometer and it is perfectly safe."
Jeff: "First of all you can't use the cruise control with the speedometer needle bouncing all over the place. It makes the bike jerk into different speeds to compensate for the reading. Plus the bike won't idle like this, plus the intercom system and the radio doesn't work. These things are all tied to that sensor you supposedly cleaned. Anyway, it is not safe!"
Repair Guy: "Hopefully this will work."
Jeff: "I certainly hope so."
Repair Guy: "We think we have it fixed this time. Let me get the bill."
Jeff: "Bill?"
Repair Guy: "Yes, you owe the $50 deductible for the warranty work."
Jeff: "But I paid you $47 the first time I had the bike in. "
Repair Guy: "Yes, but the first time we cleaned the sensor and the speedometer cables which was not covered under the warranty so that was different. This time we did warranty work."
Jeff: "But you didn't fix it. I paid $47 for nothing."
Repair Guy: "You paid $47 for the cleaning."
Jeff: "But you didn't fix the problem. So why do I have to pay twice?"
Repair guy: "Harley is very strict about what is and isn't covered. The cleaning wasn't covered. But the replacement of the speedometer, which we did the second time was covered so you owe the $50 deductible."
Jeff: "Fine. So can you guarantee that you fixed it this time so I don't have to pay you again?"
Repair Guy: "No. We could not re-create your problem. We did every diagnostic test possible. My guys have 6 hours logged in trying to figure out what the problem is. And since they didn't figure it out, we don't get paid."
Jeff: (Thinking how is that my problem whether you get paid or not?) "Did you take it for a ride?"
Repair Guy: "No, we don't have enough time or man hours to do that."
Jeff: "I rode the bike to work which is 28 miles and rode it the 28 miles back home. On the ride home the speedometer started acting up again. So it would have taken you less than an hour to find the problem if you took it for a ride."
Repair Guy: " We don't have the manpower to do that."
Jeff: (Thinking you just said you spent 6 hours doing diagnostic work.) "So what is my recourse if this happens again? You know it's not safe to ride when this happens."
Repair Guy: "You can ride without the speedometer and it is perfectly safe."
Jeff: "First of all you can't use the cruise control with the speedometer needle bouncing all over the place. It makes the bike jerk into different speeds to compensate for the reading. Plus the bike won't idle like this, plus the intercom system and the radio doesn't work. These things are all tied to that sensor you supposedly cleaned. Anyway, it is not safe!"
Repair Guy: "Hopefully this will work."
Jeff: "I certainly hope so."
1. Where were you 3 hours ago?
Getting out of the shower.
2. Who are you in love with?
Jeff, my kids, my kitty…there are so many I could go on and on.
3. Have you ever eaten a crayon?
No.
4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
Yes, a highlighter.
5. When is the last time you went to the mall?
About a month and a half ago.
6. Are you wearing socks right now?
No.
7. Do you have anything over $2,000?
Yes, my bank account, my retirement account, my car, and my house.
8. When was the last time you drove out of town?
I was in DC a little over a week ago.
9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
No.
10. Are you hot?
Some would say yes.
11. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Starbucks coffee.
12. What are you wearing right now?
Dress pants and a blouse.
13. Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it?
Jeff does it.
14. Last food that you ate?
A pop tart.
15. Where were you last week at this time?
At work.
16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
No.
17. When is the last time you ran?
About 13 hours ago.
18. What's the last sporting event you watched?
NBA Basketball game last night.
19. What is your favorite animal?
My kitty. The giraffes at the zoo. Flamingoes cuz they're pink.
20. Your dream vacation?
Tahiti.
21. Last person's house you were in?
My sister’s.
23. Have you been in love?
Yes.
24. Do you miss anyone right now?
My dad.
25. Last play you saw?
Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway.
27.What are your plans for tonight?
Get a Father’s Day card.
28. Who is the last person you sent an instant message or comment?
Chad.
29. Next trip you are going to take?
Madison Farmers Market or Door County, not sure yet.
30. Ever go to camp?
Nope.
31. Were you an honor roll student in school?
Yes.
32. What do you want to know about the future?
Will I ever win the lottery?
33. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
Ralph
34. Are you due sometime this year for a doctor's visit?
Yes, overdue.
36. What happened to 35?
It fell asleep from the boredom of these stupid questions.
37. Do you have a tan?
Yes.
38. What are you listening to right now?
A coworker complain.
39. Do you collect anything?
Boyd’s Bears and coffee mugs.
40. Who is the biggest gossiper you know?
Dawn.
41. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over?
August, 2005.
42. Have you ever drunk your soda from a straw?
Yes, but not often.
44. Do you like hot sauce?
Yes, the hotter the better.
45. Last time you took a shower?
This morning.
46. Do you need to do laundry?
No.
47. What is your heritage?
Norwegian, Polish.
48. Are you someone's best friend?
Yes.
49. Are you rich?
That depends on your interpretation of the word ‘rich’.
50. What do you think of the person who took this survey before you?
Nothing, just took it off her stupid blog.
Getting out of the shower.
2. Who are you in love with?
Jeff, my kids, my kitty…there are so many I could go on and on.
3. Have you ever eaten a crayon?
No.
4. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
Yes, a highlighter.
5. When is the last time you went to the mall?
About a month and a half ago.
6. Are you wearing socks right now?
No.
7. Do you have anything over $2,000?
Yes, my bank account, my retirement account, my car, and my house.
8. When was the last time you drove out of town?
I was in DC a little over a week ago.
9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
No.
10. Are you hot?
Some would say yes.
11. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Starbucks coffee.
12. What are you wearing right now?
Dress pants and a blouse.
13. Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it?
Jeff does it.
14. Last food that you ate?
A pop tart.
15. Where were you last week at this time?
At work.
16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
No.
17. When is the last time you ran?
About 13 hours ago.
18. What's the last sporting event you watched?
NBA Basketball game last night.
19. What is your favorite animal?
My kitty. The giraffes at the zoo. Flamingoes cuz they're pink.
20. Your dream vacation?
Tahiti.
21. Last person's house you were in?
My sister’s.
23. Have you been in love?
Yes.
24. Do you miss anyone right now?
My dad.
25. Last play you saw?
Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway.
27.What are your plans for tonight?
Get a Father’s Day card.
28. Who is the last person you sent an instant message or comment?
Chad.
29. Next trip you are going to take?
Madison Farmers Market or Door County, not sure yet.
30. Ever go to camp?
Nope.
31. Were you an honor roll student in school?
Yes.
32. What do you want to know about the future?
Will I ever win the lottery?
33. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
Ralph
34. Are you due sometime this year for a doctor's visit?
Yes, overdue.
36. What happened to 35?
It fell asleep from the boredom of these stupid questions.
37. Do you have a tan?
Yes.
38. What are you listening to right now?
A coworker complain.
39. Do you collect anything?
Boyd’s Bears and coffee mugs.
40. Who is the biggest gossiper you know?
Dawn.
41. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over?
August, 2005.
42. Have you ever drunk your soda from a straw?
Yes, but not often.
44. Do you like hot sauce?
Yes, the hotter the better.
45. Last time you took a shower?
This morning.
46. Do you need to do laundry?
No.
47. What is your heritage?
Norwegian, Polish.
48. Are you someone's best friend?
Yes.
49. Are you rich?
That depends on your interpretation of the word ‘rich’.
50. What do you think of the person who took this survey before you?
Nothing, just took it off her stupid blog.
I've wanted to spend a summer making Christmas yard decorations. I've always put it off. Kids, work, school, I let it all get in the way. But I vowed that once I finished school, I would get this done. So school is done and I am out of excuses. Usually Jeff wants to spend our spare time on a motorcycle ride, but his health and the health of the motorcycle are in question leaving me with plenty of free time. Take that off the list of excuses too.
I know exactly what I want. I want the final scene from A Charlie Brown Christmas where the gang is in a semi-circle around the little Christmas tree singing Hark the Herald. I'd like to make all the characters 4-feet high out of marine plywood. That stuff with look good for years in our nasty winter weather. All I need is a pattern. I know I have the book somewhere and if I could find it, that would be a good start. Even better, I'd like to purchase a pattern. With all the information on the internet you might think this would be easy. It's not.
I've found commercialized (how ironic) holographic versions of the characters. I've found the video, the book, blogs, and other Charlie Brown Christmas items but not the yard art patterns I'm looking for. I did come across an e-Bay listing where someone actually made the yard art and has it for sale. It's really cool but I want to make it myself. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get such a thing? Maybe I should contact the person selling the stuff on e-Bay. In the meantime, I will keep looking.
I know exactly what I want. I want the final scene from A Charlie Brown Christmas where the gang is in a semi-circle around the little Christmas tree singing Hark the Herald. I'd like to make all the characters 4-feet high out of marine plywood. That stuff with look good for years in our nasty winter weather. All I need is a pattern. I know I have the book somewhere and if I could find it, that would be a good start. Even better, I'd like to purchase a pattern. With all the information on the internet you might think this would be easy. It's not.
I've found commercialized (how ironic) holographic versions of the characters. I've found the video, the book, blogs, and other Charlie Brown Christmas items but not the yard art patterns I'm looking for. I did come across an e-Bay listing where someone actually made the yard art and has it for sale. It's really cool but I want to make it myself. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get such a thing? Maybe I should contact the person selling the stuff on e-Bay. In the meantime, I will keep looking.
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