This and That, Friday

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This and That, Friday
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Fri, 06-06-2003 - 7:40pm
Another Friday at home, but I didn't spend this one in the yard. I probably should have for we are getting flooding rains starting tomorrow. I figure that in a few days, people won't be able to tell whether I got it mowed or not. It can stand to grow another day or so, but it will be several before I can get to it. BTW, Lanie, I put arrows pointing your way just so the storm will know which way to go. Seriously, I think we have all had enough for a while. I am feeling for you, Francine.

The phone crew was here today to run the line underground from the street to my house. I told them it was just too wet, to come back when the ground is parched. I didn't feel like dealing with that just now.

After the phone crew, I got really irritated at the post office. There was a card to come into the office to pick up a package. When I went into the office, they couldn't find the package. I was expecting a piece of jewelry and wanted to take it with me shopping out of town. They were not very concerned and said to come back at 1;30 to ask the lady who wrote it down because they couldn't read her writing. Long story short, I came back at 4;30 and had to get ugly. They had written the wrong number on it, put it in the wrong place. I want to report them to the next supervisor up because they lost my paycheck (which someone cashed) at this post office several years ago. I will probably pay if I do complain for it is such a small town. (Yes, I reported it when my check was lost. Bank had to refund my money for they let it through.)

I stopped half way to the city for a manicure which made me feel better. Then I was able to find a dress which will work, dressy but not too, for my office is giving a retirement reception for me. That made me feel even better.

BB, I hope the toffee does well. It was so easy to make and so good. You droolers are right. I found the recipe and it called to me. Had to make it and then had to take a lot of it to work to keep from pigging out. Everybody loved it and hated me for bringing it.

Hope, wonderful show at WW. Good for you.

Janet, I wondered what you were doing with that camper. Glad it is done.

I need to stop, whined too much above. HAGE

Bren
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Fri, 06-06-2003 - 8:17pm
Oh, Bren, I don't think you were whining! Can't blame you for being perturbed about your package, but the rest of the day seemed to go well: a manicure and a new dress!

Do wish you hadn't mentioned that toffee, though...uuummmmm....>>craving toffee<<...LOL

Hope you have a peaceful weekend. Stay dry. Seren

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Fri, 06-06-2003 - 9:22pm
OMG, I can't believe that is a post from Brenner129! You had to get ugly, indeed! All that grumping and telling the telephone guys to return when the ground is parched!! Bet you will wait a good long time for them to return! lol

Thank you for the rain (when it gets here), as long as it waits until in the late afternoon tomorrow. If it rains early, DH will not go to work and I need to get him out of this house!!!!!!!!! We are driving each other crazy.

Lanie

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Fri, 06-06-2003 - 10:39pm
Hmmmm, lets see....

Told the phone company to "shove off!"

Told the post office to "give it up!"

Got a manicure.

Bought a lovely new dress.

Talked about that blasted Toffee again!

Sounds like a full day to me!!!

Hugzzzzzzz, sweet ladybug....

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Sat, 06-07-2003 - 8:55am
OMgoodness. I missed that part about the reception you are getting until I read BB's post referring to your dress. How nice. Wish I could be there with you.

Lanie

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Sat, 06-07-2003 - 9:52am
I thought about inviting some Bugs, but then I knew it would turn into a bugfest and I would end up mostly ignoring my hosts to talk with Bugs. : )

This one will be fun, I think.
Bren
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Sat, 06-07-2003 - 10:01am
Good morning, Katie. I get a newsletter from Dr. Mercola. He had many of the hints for avoiding mosquito bites that you had. He didn't have the lemon Joy idea, but he added to not eat bananas, said they love the oils from bananas. He did have the Bounce idea on his list. That sounds the easiest.

Sounds like the manicure turned around the nasty attitude, doesn't it? L

Bren
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Sat, 06-07-2003 - 10:11am
Hi, Miss Lanie. I am in better spirits this morning. I will take down the signs pointing north. I think they have washed away anyway. We got over an inch and a half last night. Serves me right don't you think? L
Bren
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Sat, 06-07-2003 - 10:15am
Seren, we were almost washed away last night. I know you must be tired of all that business, too.

Yes, finding a dress that you like can cure most ugly moods. It worked for me. : )

Enjoy the weekend.

Bren
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Sat, 06-07-2003 - 3:56pm
Hi Brenner. I don't think you're whining at all. Just very frustrated as you should be. Glad you found something for the reception. Now are you done for the summer? I hope so. It's raining like crazy here again today. I'm so tired of this. Take care. Hugs Lynda