I think I may treat myself to a cocktail (or two) when I get to our family event.
Last night I got all of my TCM recorded movies watched, except for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Charles Laughton version).Believe it or not, I have never seen a version of this film! Don't know why. But now I must, as I have a 1960s Pakistani version to watch, and it has no subtitles...I figure if I watch an English language version of it beforehand, I will be able to follow the Pakistani version easily enough.
I really don't want to go to Paul's party tonight, but it's Paul, so I will go. I'm not going to stay long though. Last night when I came home I had two puking cats and they all seemed pretty freaked out. There were lots of firecrackers and fireworks displays last night. There will be a fireworks show at the country club about 2 blocks from here tonight. Sometimes the booms shake my windows. So I really want to be here when it happens.
My son usually comes over on Fridays. It used to be for breakfast, then it turned into lunch. Last week he came at 4 p.m. We had a really big expense hit us this week, so I decided that rather than spend $30 going for lunch, we'd just finish up the pork loin sandwiches. I boiled up the potatoes (since DR Sandra hadn't needed them for mashed potatoes after her wisdom tooth extraction and they need to be used) and made some potato salad. I found -- (don't read this part, John) -- a cake mix and tub of frosting, -- (OK - you can read again, John) -- and sent my DH to the store for corn on the cob and ice cream.
I saw one episode of one of those scary things, Vixmom. Never again.
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DR Cilla I like the photo in the truck and your close up as your new avatar.
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 04:11:29 PMQuote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:10:02 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 04:09:01 PMQuote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:08:02 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 12:42:59 PMQuote from: Laura on July 04, 2014, 12:36:18 PMYou always have so much fun, Cillaliz.I try. Since I've quit traveling it's been easier to say yes to things like the piccolo band. Once you start saying yes people ask you more often. And I decided a while back I'm going to do whatever I want to do and just not worry about it. My sister is at the lake and is now realizing how much mom and dad have changed. She and her husband are doing a lot of the work I normally do. It's nice to not feel guilty for not being there. More than not feeling guilty, it is good you didn't go. Your sister needed to know the situation. Yeah, she has issues when it comes to my mom. I'm hoping this will give her a chance to work through them while she still canIf she does maybe it will help her be kinder to you.Right now she's in a nice to me phase, I'm sure it will end soonVibes it doesn't end and knowing how much work you do makes her appreciate you more.
Quote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:10:02 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 04:09:01 PMQuote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:08:02 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 12:42:59 PMQuote from: Laura on July 04, 2014, 12:36:18 PMYou always have so much fun, Cillaliz.I try. Since I've quit traveling it's been easier to say yes to things like the piccolo band. Once you start saying yes people ask you more often. And I decided a while back I'm going to do whatever I want to do and just not worry about it. My sister is at the lake and is now realizing how much mom and dad have changed. She and her husband are doing a lot of the work I normally do. It's nice to not feel guilty for not being there. More than not feeling guilty, it is good you didn't go. Your sister needed to know the situation. Yeah, she has issues when it comes to my mom. I'm hoping this will give her a chance to work through them while she still canIf she does maybe it will help her be kinder to you.Right now she's in a nice to me phase, I'm sure it will end soon
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 04:09:01 PMQuote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:08:02 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 12:42:59 PMQuote from: Laura on July 04, 2014, 12:36:18 PMYou always have so much fun, Cillaliz.I try. Since I've quit traveling it's been easier to say yes to things like the piccolo band. Once you start saying yes people ask you more often. And I decided a while back I'm going to do whatever I want to do and just not worry about it. My sister is at the lake and is now realizing how much mom and dad have changed. She and her husband are doing a lot of the work I normally do. It's nice to not feel guilty for not being there. More than not feeling guilty, it is good you didn't go. Your sister needed to know the situation. Yeah, she has issues when it comes to my mom. I'm hoping this will give her a chance to work through them while she still canIf she does maybe it will help her be kinder to you.
Quote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:08:02 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 12:42:59 PMQuote from: Laura on July 04, 2014, 12:36:18 PMYou always have so much fun, Cillaliz.I try. Since I've quit traveling it's been easier to say yes to things like the piccolo band. Once you start saying yes people ask you more often. And I decided a while back I'm going to do whatever I want to do and just not worry about it. My sister is at the lake and is now realizing how much mom and dad have changed. She and her husband are doing a lot of the work I normally do. It's nice to not feel guilty for not being there. More than not feeling guilty, it is good you didn't go. Your sister needed to know the situation. Yeah, she has issues when it comes to my mom. I'm hoping this will give her a chance to work through them while she still can
Quote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 12:42:59 PMQuote from: Laura on July 04, 2014, 12:36:18 PMYou always have so much fun, Cillaliz.I try. Since I've quit traveling it's been easier to say yes to things like the piccolo band. Once you start saying yes people ask you more often. And I decided a while back I'm going to do whatever I want to do and just not worry about it. My sister is at the lake and is now realizing how much mom and dad have changed. She and her husband are doing a lot of the work I normally do. It's nice to not feel guilty for not being there. More than not feeling guilty, it is good you didn't go. Your sister needed to know the situation.
Quote from: Laura on July 04, 2014, 12:36:18 PMYou always have so much fun, Cillaliz.I try. Since I've quit traveling it's been easier to say yes to things like the piccolo band. Once you start saying yes people ask you more often. And I decided a while back I'm going to do whatever I want to do and just not worry about it. My sister is at the lake and is now realizing how much mom and dad have changed. She and her husband are doing a lot of the work I normally do. It's nice to not feel guilty for not being there.
You always have so much fun, Cillaliz.
Quote from: Jrand63 on July 04, 2014, 07:59:43 AMI repeat VIXDAD's sentiments on this July 4th!Yes, but Vixdad was/is Brittish Enjoy the view from your porch.
I repeat VIXDAD's sentiments on this July 4th!
DR vixmom--thanks for the laugh. It reminded me of the time I arrived at JFK airport for my flight home. My flight was at about 10 am, or so I thought. I went through security and I thought at the time that the agent looked at my ticket kind of funny. Anyway, I was puzzled that my flight wasn't listed on the tv screens and went to the counter. The agent informed me that my flight was at 10 pm. Luckily, she took mercy and let me go standby on the next flight.
Quote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:22:37 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 04:11:29 PMQuote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:10:02 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 04:09:01 PMQuote from: Jane on July 04, 2014, 04:08:02 PMQuote from: Cillaliz on July 04, 2014, 12:42:59 PMQuote from: Laura on July 04, 2014, 12:36:18 PMYou always have so much fun, Cillaliz.I try. Since I've quit traveling it's been easier to say yes to things like the piccolo band. Once you start saying yes people ask you more often. And I decided a while back I'm going to do whatever I want to do and just not worry about it. My sister is at the lake and is now realizing how much mom and dad have changed. She and her husband are doing a lot of the work I normally do. It's nice to not feel guilty for not being there. More than not feeling guilty, it is good you didn't go. Your sister needed to know the situation. Yeah, she has issues when it comes to my mom. I'm hoping this will give her a chance to work through them while she still canIf she does maybe it will help her be kinder to you.Right now she's in a nice to me phase, I'm sure it will end soonVibes it doesn't end and knowing how much work you do makes her appreciate you more.LOL I quit kidding myself about that a long time ago. I don't care if she appreciates me, it isn't about that.
Congrats to DR cillaliz on your appointment!
And BTW I also learned that not all countries have July 4th. We follow the Gregorian calendar. The following countries do not: Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Nepal, Iran and Afghanistan
There are too many people in this building who need a life. My neighbor, who's generally pretty normal. has got herself involved with a fight on the fifth floor, rumors are flying mostly about someone having cancer, she's fighting with her husband who's friends with one of the fifth floor folk whose wife has been going through cancer treatments, and she's trying to drag me into it with "who the fuck said what" - ridiculous!
I'm becoming obsessed with this story out of Georgia about the father who left his 2-year-old son in the car. It gets sleazier by the second and I am riveted to the updates.
Last evening was suprisingly free of fireworks, but I doubt we shall be so lucky tonight. I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th and eats lots and lots of great picnic food.
