Things are getting really busy here. Of course that is why I decided to do some yard work. LOL Which leads me to a random thought. I’ve often told you that the heat in Texas is different than back in Michigan. Case in point….I have been out the last couple of days cutting the grass, weed whacking, and weeding the flower beds. I also planted 5 flats of flowers. I did all of this in 100 degree heat. I never would have planted nor cut grass back in Michigan if it was over 85. 85 in Michigan can be oppressive with the humididty. The people in Texas think they have humidity but they haven’t felt anything like a muggy, wet day in Detroit. Monday I cleaned and decorated the back patio. It sounds completely crazy but 100 degrees isn’t really that bad. It is warm but very tolerable.
On to another random thought…..I hate that news reports on that guy/girl who is pregnant. They call him/her the first pregnant man. He is NOT a man. He is a she baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was born a she and has kept her female reporductive organs. THe pictures quite frankly gross me out. I was eating breakfast when they were showing them and I had to pause the TV til I was done. GMA also said that he/she is a real whore too. I guess they have been selling their story and pictures to anyone who will buy them. Enough!
We are super busy with the Jungle Java now. I have to go run a bunch of errands and shouldn’t even be here right now. Today they are blow painting the ceiling and the putting the remaining coats of paint. The cabinets are going in now and the muralist expects to start this weekend. SUnday is also the big day the playscape people come too. The construction said they would be done by the 22nd but there was a delay in geting one AC part(i’ts installed now) so I am wondering if they thing they can still get it done in time. OK off to IKEA and Target to shop for the store. Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
Noah turns 5 tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big guy!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally! I was hoping they would win it in HockeyTown. Again the Wings have to win the cup in foreign territory. Now I had fun when they won it in DC. But it is better when everyone is around. There was only a large crowd of us in the stadium and in the streets in DC. I have some great pics of Gregg and I on the ice in DC. We were partying in the lockerroom til so late and all of us had to go out on the ice to smoke. Yea a lot of the guys have a cig or cigar and we all went out on the ice to smoke. It just looks funny to see us in an empty rink smoking on the ice. I digress, it is fun to see them skating around. It was nice to see Dallas Drake get the cup after Lidstrom. I still can’t believe Dallas came back to win his cup in Detroit. Seems like sweet justice. Don’t even get me started on Chris Osgood. I’m so happy he got to come back and win it again! We have been fortunate enough to be around the cup a lot. Aaron was kind enough to invite us to his cup party after he won it both times in Detroit and in Carolina too. Actually Noah, Cooper, Gregg, Julie and my mom got to go the the wonderful party 2 years ago as I had to stay behind to move from Austin to Philly):
Enjoy the win Detroit. I’m sure the bars will be hopping in Royal Oak tonight. Keep your eye out for the cup. It will be all around town!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OH am I procrastinating. I have a bunch of work to do but I haven’t posted in a while. I even watched some Wiggles with Cooper to get out of doing this(balancing the books). I will get right on it as soon as I am done here.
Well it is a hot one here today. Suppose to get up to 100 degrees. I love it love it love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s not to say that it isn’t hot but it feels good. It’s still spring so we get nice cooler nights. The kids have been having fun in the pool that Aunt Jan bought them. I think we are going to be playing in it again today!
While in Michigan we traded in our minivan early. We were already over on miles and weren’t due to turn it in til November. Well they had some great deals and we got a new car for the same price. I didn’t really get to drive it much til we got back here. What a great car. It is much better than the last model. WE got the same Walter P Town and Country but it has so many more options. I like the layout and Gregg loves the touch screen radio. He loved being able to plug his Ipod into the stereo and download his stuff into the car. It was nice for him when he had to drive home. I LOVE the autostart. I knew it would pay off. Yesterday we went grocery shopping and we were able to cool down the car before we got to it and put in the kids and groceries. Perfect!
I have a bunch to say aobut Lost. I finally watched all 4-5 episodes in one sitting. I have some thoughts but will share them later. I still have thoughts on Aaron but we will share those later.
OK well I should get back to work. I can find nothing to say all day here. The JJ is moving right along. I bet they are sanding the drywall as we speak. We need to get up there. We go once in the am and once in the pm.
I have always wanted to sit on a jury. Alas, I never make it. Once I was summoned but I had moved from Oakland to Wayne county so I was disqualified. A few years later I was sent info on becoming a juror. I knew once I read the questionaire that I wouldn’t be accepted. It had asked if I had ever sued someone. The problem was not only did I sue someone but I sued a drunk driver who ran me over while I was walking. Yea, not going to get into a jury with that history.
Then it happened. I got a summons here in Texas. There was no silly questionaire asking about lawsuits and drunk driving. The only thing that would trip me up on this jury summon would be the fact that I have a masters. I have a theory on the intelligence they look for(or lack of). OH I was sooooo excited and then I looked at the date. They wanted me Monday, May 5th. UUGGHH I knew I would be in Michigan. Foiled again! I wrote a nice letter to the explaining that I would be out of town but would love to join them when I come back. Yea, still no comment from them. I’m sure I will hear something in a few more years. ack.
Yesterday Gregg and I took the boys to U of M. Gregg wanted to get pics of the stadium. Wow the new press box and suites are totally going to change the look of the stadium. We took the boys past one of the houses I spent most of my college life in and my dorm. We also took them to one of my favorite eating spots, Red Hot Lovers. They had no BBQ Tofu like I used to eat but it was all still good. I even walked the boys under West Engineering and they loved it. Of course it was a beautiful day. It was 76 and all the college kids were in shorts and t-shirts. I didn’t bring enough warm clothes because it doesn’t normally get this warm here now. WE have been blessed this trip.
OK well ony two more days for the boys and i and Gregg leaves tomorrow. It’s been fun but boy I am ready to go home and sleep in my own bed and not leave my 5 mile radius. I am sooooo sick of driving. poor Gregg.
Thanks again to everyone who showed up. We had lots of fun as everyone at Duggans could tell. A big thank you to Tom for giving Gregg the tapes of all the old shows. He can’t wait to get a tape player and listen to those on his way home.
So we only have a few more days left a still a lot to do. Wednesday night I am finally getting to go tothe Tiger game. It has been a long time since I have seen downtown. I really want to see the new buildings and stuff.
OK I don’t listen to music on the radio but I heard this song and fell in love with it. Sorry if this is an old song but I thought I would share it with you. It is such a fun and cool song. That is the best but simplest way to describe it. Enjoy
Woohoo did it get chilly. When we first got to Michigan it was kind of nice. WE arrived withe the mid 70’s. Now it has gone back to the typical lower 60’s upper 50’s. Today was the big downturn. I have been freezing since the sun went down. I guess my blood has thinned out cuz I was kind of chilly before and now I am freezing.
Our training is coming along quite nicely. WE only have a few more days. It is nice to be comfortable with everything. It is so worth buying into a franchise and having their experience and help to fall back on. They have already made the mistakes and are there to help you and make sure you don’t fall. I think we are pretty close to knowing everything but it sure will be nice to have them there for the week before we open and the week of the opening.
AHHH I forgot how beautiful the sunsets and sunrises are from our house. I would love to try and take a picture but I know it won’t do it justice. We are on top of a hill and really get the best of both. Out our family room we have an eleven window wall. It is 20 feet or so of glass top to bottom. I was on the floor with the boys while the sun was setting and had to stop to view the orange, yellow and pink hues surrounding the trees. These views used to take my breath away every night.
Oh and we bought a new Ghetto Sled. Oh yeah we turned in the mini van for another minivan. Nobody can match the Motor City’s selection and prices so we had to turn in our lease early(plus we were over mileage already) and get a new one. With all the deals they were having I am only paying $1 more than last time. I figure this is my last “tour of duty” with the minivan until I can get a real car. I’m liking that Charger and Challenger more and more everyday. Perhaps they will offer one in a convertible by the time I am ready(27 months).
OK time to go to bed. I can’t believe it is only Monday. My mom doesn’t have TIVO so I am not watching much tv nor am I caught up on my shows. I’m losing track of what day it is. I’ll have a lot to make up when I get home. ahhhhhh my sweet soft bed!!!!!!
Thanks to everyone who showed up. It was great finally getting to put faces with names. I hope everyone had fun. I can’t believe how far some you drove!!
Jules, my hand is so sore from that Big Buck Hunting game.
We are planning another get together at Duggans on Saturday. The time is still to be determined but my guess would be 7 again. Oh and if you haven’t eaten there fast until you get there. The burgers, mussels, reubens and all of their appetizers(spicy shrimp) are the best!
Going back to the Jungle Java. I’ll write more when I get a chance or half a brain to type anything. I haven’t watched any TV so I am behind in Lost and everything.
Ok we are back on at 7:00 PM. Our people were nice enough to work our training schedule around our get together. So let’s plan on getting together for some food, fun, and drinks starting at 7:00. We will be in the bar area(look for me and Jules at the video game) for most of the night. Victor, Wojo, and others will be there as well.
Today was day 2 of our training. We learned how to make the various salads and wraps and numerous other things. One woman actually asked Gregg if he was Gregg Henson. That was too funny. He gets recognized and by a female client. LOL.
We are eating well at Chez Hellens. My parents love to cook and our waist lines are suffering. But Hey I am loving the Prosecco. Nice change from the Andre Extra Dry(not that I am dissing it).
