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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Friday

1) I went out to look at the house last night. It has a roof, but they have not installed steps to the 2nd floor yet. I imagine they will do that soon being I should be going in next week to finalize the location of outlets and similar features. It is times like this that I wish I had a copy of the NC building code on hand. I might have to head over to permits to ask a few questions.
2) I found out that my step-brother is going through a divorce. It is the best decision he has made since I met him and I am surprised that he didn't wise up a long time ago. My dad and stepmom are excited because they get to see the kids more often. She would made accusations of my stepmom being abusive to the kids before because my stepmom gave one of them a spanking for mouthing off and throwing something at her.
3) Last night, I realized I was doing something right as a parent when my 4 year old was coloring and started to sing Barbara-Ann from the Beach Boys. :yoda:
4) I don't understand fashion in today's youth. Our nanny wears stuff that is right out of the 70's hippy generation. Oh, and mom-jean-shorts. WTF?
5) I just saw a conceptual landscape design that a coworker is putting together for our house. It is awesome and can be done in phases. My biggest fear is that my neighbors won't do much if any landscape design in their yard and mine will look like a freaking botanical garden.
 
1. Slow day at the office with occasional bouts of flood map questions.
2. Got to get propane today, but there aren't a lot of refill places around.
3. Doing the burgers and hot dogs tonight!
4. Putting together facts about septic systems that the commission will ignore.
5. Means I get to start a presentation saying you already know what I think, but here are some more reasons.
 
1. I've called The Girl "monkey" since she was a baby
2. We talked about heading to the coast for the weekend about a month ago. Glad we nixed that idea because it's gonna rain
3. The Girl knows a lot of 'classic rock' songs because she's heard them in the car her whole life (good parenting)
4. Everything went well yesterday with the procedure, get to go another 5 years
5. Everybody take Monday off, you have permission from RJ not me
 
1. I think we'll skip the Memorial Day parade this year.
2. I don't, however, intend to skip the back yard cookout.
3. Vulnerability can be a good thing, but not too much
4. I have a craving for ice cold Vernor's ginger ale. Gonna have to stop at the store on the way home
5. Most hand sanitizer scents are worse than just plain ol' rubbing alcohol IMHO
 
1. I've been watching my post count for several weeks now, waiting for the big day.
2. I was secretly hoping I could write the big 1-0-0-0 on my birthday on Tuesday but I didn't work so I didn't talk to y'all.
3. I've also thought of posting the tp story for several weeks. But I didn't have a good enough reason to pull it off ... Until today!
4. My mother's nickname for me as a child was George - with no basis whatsoever as far as I can tell. It didn't scar me, even as an emotional girl.
5. I used the contraction "y'all" the other day in the north. No one commented on it but I was very aware. It was weird, I'm not gonna lie.
 
1. I beat traffic home.
2. I have a pretty quiet weekend.
3. I like watching movies from the 30's just to see the art deco interiors and the women's clothing.
4. I avoid hand sanitizer. I have friends who regularly take little bottles of it out of their purses and use it for the silliest reasons.
5. It's good to be home.
 
Round 2:

1) I should not be posting, using an iPhone, given the amout of alcohol I have consumed.
2) My FIL deserves Saint status for staying married to that Psyco for that many years.
3) We got a compliment at dinner about how well mannered my oldest is (Parent Win)
4) Ginger ale, lime juice, and whisky over ice is the beverage of choice this weekend. Wife might be driving....
5) Evey week, I feel blessed to work with such a great group of people. I have been here a full year now, and from day 1, they have made me feel at home.
 
1) There is something awesome about driving to work and it being sunny at 80 at 8am. It will be warmer tomorrow with storms on Sunday.
2) Some friends of mine went to San Antonio for their honeymoon. After being evacuated at 4:30 am because of rising water in the hotel lobby, they realized they would have awesome stories to tell their grandchildren someday.
3) I listened to the "School of Greatness" Podcast where Lewis Howes interviewed Amy Purdy. Talk about an awesome story.
4) I am surprised that a one day U-Haul trailer is not more expensive... I might keep it for two days and make a couple trips.
5) I am so ready for it to be Friday... it is also National Donut Day and I think participation this afternoon is a must!
 
1) It's my Birthday!! And it's Donut Day - coincidence??
2) Department had Happy Hour last night.:girlydrink::girlydrink: Yummy drinks but the bar food was only OK.
3) Servers went down yesterday late afternoon. A couple of us got an early start on Happy Hour.
4) Writing staff reports and reviewing a PUD today - whee.
5) Rain this evening possible - hope hubby has an umbrella in the car!
 
1. Junior has only one more week of school before summer break. I'm jealous
2. Nothing great planned for our vacation this year.
3. If you were abducted by aliens, why would your life be different afterwards?
4. Probably head to the farmer's market Saturday
5. Need to finish planting veggies this weekend
 
1. Sitting in Row 19D on the airplane right now heading to Fla.
2. We had 4.5" of rain yesterday evening from 5:30 to 8:00 - 3.5" fell in the first 45 mins.
3. The Girl is supposed to mow the grass before I get home on Sunday
4. Doughnut Day you say - yum
5. Seating dispute about 10 rows in front of me & this plane is full.
 
1. I'll be stopping at Peace, Love and Mini Donuts on my way back to the office.
2. The Price is Right Drew Carey is creepy and I feel kind of sorry for him. I hope he's laughing his way to the bank.
3. I'm at lunch, and there's an autographed and framed Sidney Crosby jersey on the wall.
4. I knocked a little wasp nest off the porch ceiling last night.
5. An old guy with a ponytail and pants pulled to his armpits just walked by.
 
1) Finally saw Captain America/Civil War
2) For what is it, it's a good movie
3) Interesting that they chose the theme of having to live with the results of the law of unintended consequences.
4) Nice to see the Cubbies are still doing good
5) We've officially entered into the steamy part of the year.
 
1. I'm bored
2. Donut day would be more exciting if someone brought donuts
3. Or if we had a decent donut shop.
4. The donut shop owner tried to run over the competition that had a donut truck from Wichita.
5. Damn 5 oclock. Hurry up.
 
1. It's going to be 118 in Phoenix tomorrow.
2. Luckily, I'm leaving for a cabin near Sedona in about an hour. Just me and the wifey. :h:
3. The A/C better not break while we're gone!
4. Not sure what to do first: wine tasting or hiking in Oak Creek Canyon?
5. After this past month of busyness and travel, the R&R is much needed.
 
1. I have no plans for this weekend. Generally, that means others will make plans for me.:(
2. I definitely plan to do some grilling, though, this weekend. There's currently a sale on two big bags of Kingsford charcoal for $9.99 at the Home Depot
3. I've managed to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise three times so far this week
4. Vacation starts in a week
5. We still do not have formalized plans for vacation.
6. It's Junior's last day of school today. A half day, really.
 
1) Today is going to be busy, some good, some not so good.
2) This morning a developer said "But when we rezoned the property two years ago, you specifically told me that it was ok." I waited for a few seconds, then said that while I have only been here a year, I cannot find documentation from anyone in the department saying that.
3) Someone backed into the stop sign at my apartment complex this morning. Much rather someone hit the stop sign than hit my truck.
4) I think the wife's vehicle (crossover thing...) needs new tires. :r:
5) I hope that the NHL finals goes to game 7.
 
1. Going to a funeral of a former colleague and friend in a few minutes. Going to be tough.
2. Plans for tmrrw are busy. They include golf, pool, grilling and a UEFA/Copa double-header: England @ 3:00 & US @ 6:00
3. How can I file the grant application when the property owner has not given me the information required? Yes I called & emailed him.
4. Notice to Architects: Please visit the site before you submit even sketch plans. You can't design a site plan off Google maps.
5. Very proud of The Girl and her 7th grade accomplishments
 
1) No plans today after work - so maybe a walk on the nature trail will be possible.
2) Hubby had a craptacular day Weds - and I don't think he's fully over it yet.
3) Lots of small projects to work on, and cleaning up/out the ol' email inbox.
4) Sunshine! Sunshine! Sunshine!
5) Wish I could leave early, but didn't make a request and now have to sit here all day.
 
1. Planit, sorry for your loss.
2. The pretzel shop down the street sells form the storefront, and from the bake-oven building in the alley. I like buying from the bake-oven building in the alley.
3. I'm carrying my bike across the state to ride it on a trail the night before a meeting.
4. My 82 year-old cancer survivor mom sneaks and mows her own grass. 8-! :h:
5. The office had a cookout yesterday, and there's lots of food left over.
 
1. Vacation starts after today
2. There's no way I'm going to get everything done that needs to get done before I go which means I'll probably end up working tomorrow
3. Flowers are cool
4. Garden got scaled way back this year, apart from the usual fruit and asparagus we only planted herbs, tomatoes and peppers
5. Noodles & Co. last night tasted okay, but I ended up feeling hungry an hour later
 
1) Not feeling it today.
2) Looks like I am going to have to do some work on my vacation next month.
3) I have a stack of stuff I need to finish today.
4) 60 Days until close... and I learned that the mortgage company is in the process of merging with another company but it is not expected to hold anything up.
5) I did not sleep well last night.
 
1) Last day before vacation! Expect something will go wrong today . . .
2) Am already planning on having to stay a bit late, but I draw the line at after dark.
3) Am 95% packed and ready to walk out the door tomorrow.
4) Our intern came by yesterday, but doesn't start actual work until Monday.
5) Friday morning, fresh coffee, sunshine - all that's missing is a donut!
 
1. Staff of 14 and only 5 are in today. Ah, Summertime
2. I just wish people would be honest and say "hey, I like guns" instead of having a million other reasons they want to own all manner of firepower.
3. The Orioles have won more games than any other team in the American League since 2012. Interesting stat.
4. Had my first taste of steamed crabs of the season the other evening. Nothing better than a fat crab steamed with Old Bay.
5. It's getting to the point I think the administration here views employees simply as a necessary evil. :(
 
1. I have a floater in my eye. I keep thinking of the Simpsons piece where the floater & Homer held a conversation
2. The Girl is here at the office for the next hour or so until we leave.
3. Even though its Fathers Day weekend, my Saturday plans are on hold until Mrs. P finalizes plans with her father (& family)
4. Making some end of year purchases this week since I still had $ in the budget - banners, a laptop & rezoning signs
5. Have a good weekend y'all :beers: Cheers to all the Dads out there.
 
1. Ive decided not to pursue girl I kinda have feelings for who happens to be my friend's Bae. I think its best we just be friends, especially since I just met her like a few months ago. I dont think it is meant to be and I respect her BF (who has been nothing but GREAT to me since I got here) too much to make that dick move.
2. I am getting the BIKE up and running!! yay! 1985 Fuji roadbike, its sick!
3. Just submitted a big grant application that if we get, would ensure I have a job until 2019. Pray for me lol!
4. I have zero desire to ever go to Brazil. Screw the 2016 Olympics.
5. Bernie keeps fighting on. gotta respect that.
 
The Terminator said:
1. Ive decided not to pursue girl I kinda have feelings for who happens to be my friend's Bae. I think its best we just be friends, especially since I just met her like a few months ago. I dont think it is meant to be and I respect her BF (who has been nothing but GREAT to me since I got here) too much to make that dick move.
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I wouldn't pursue my friend's poop, either. That's just gross and weird. +o:)v:;)
 
1. I forgot to post to Five Things Tuesday a couple of days ago.
2. A protest letter a resident submitted against a funeral home stated the "ick factor" as a viable reason to deny the request.
3. Someone needs to help me determine if "ick" is arbitrary and capricious
4. The Girl told me her first 2 weeks of summer have been great & that's coming from a 13 y.o.
5. A colleague of mine won $5k in the lottery. Missed several millions by one number. He did offer to pay for lunch.
 
1) I was outside for a little bit at lunch... I think I lost 10 pounds from sweating.
2) I am fascinated with this EU stuff.
3) Wife is on call from 3 pm today until 7am on Monday... we are eating dinner near the hospital tonight.
4) I think I might do the 'wear one thing only' thing like steve jobs... but it will be a pair of khakis and a blue dress shirt.
5) Everything's better with Tabasco Sauce.
 
1. I have now been in the profession 28 years
2. Man that's a long time.
3. it's interesting seeing how mskiis and his family adapts to life in the South.
4. After the first year, the new wears off.
5. After watching The Great Gatsby, it's interesting seeing how each generation has dealt with post war life.
 
1. I've been a professional planner since the 1980's also.
2. I've learned that the more I know, the more I know that I don't know.
3. Dang, it is HOT out there today!
4. I'm dog sitting dogs at my house this weekend - that is a LOT of dogs (don't tell the CEO (Code Enforcement Officer)!).
5. I'm the only one in the office today. Is it 5:00 yet?
 
1. Outside in the summer in the south -- it's like walking into a bowl of soup.
2. Being a northerner in the south is no joke; it's rough out there.
3. I like the "ick factor" as a reason against a Variance request. I'm not sure it will fly as an argument against an allowed use though.
4. I'm about ready to call it a day.
5. I've been about ready for ... 9 or so hours now.
 
1. Someone left a bike on our porch last night. I'll have to examine it more closely today.
2. I'm in the mood for a hot dog. With mustard, ketchup, onions, and dill relish.
3. I have to listen to the Rocky Horror soundtrack soon or I will explode. Thanks Terminator :-{
4. Not really looking forward to the fireworks display this weekend for some reason
5. Uh oh, I just realized I'm starting to slip into depression again.
 
1) Tired today, and not sure why. I went to bed early (for me) last night.
2) While on vacation I thought I simply stubbed my toe while walking. Turns out I did something more than that - my entire big toe is bruised under the nail, and the base of the nail/nail bed is so tender I can't wear closed toed shoes.
3) Going to be quiet here this afternoon!
4) Going to see an early showing of the ID sequel tomorrow - I'm not expecting it to be as good as the first, but I do want to see it on the big screen. Then we're off to visit with family (his) and friends (ours) for the long weekend.
5) My coworker just bought a house yesterday - and leaves on vacation today.
 
  1. Will 'work' today.
  2. Heading to Northeast Lower Michigan (hometown) for the holiday vacation.
  3. Going to get a big lunch today.
  4. Leaving right after work this afternoon.
  5. Had a great breakfast sandwich from a downtown cafe this morning - I love having City Hall in a traditional, walkable downtown.
 
1) Friday before a 3 day weekend is long... 1/2 day Friday before a 11 1/2 day vacation is brutal.
2) I am eager to get on the road.
3) Should I contact a couple of friends in Detroit to see if they want to have brunch tomorrow?
4) There is an engineer who is dragging his feet in getting me the documentation that I need. Looks like I will be working on my vacation. :-{ :-@
5) I am always amazed by the amount of last minute stuff that happens before leaving town.
 
The location map for a group bike ride is wrong, and I'm the only one here.
My daughter drove home from NC over night. I was not pleased.
Tomorrow is wrecked.
I'm trying to come with a place to go for a long weekend late this month.
It's pleasantly cool this morning.
 
1. Mrs. P still wants a landline, so we still have a landline
2. Looks like the random thread for 2016 is on a pace ahead of every year except 2013 & 2011 (by 1 day)
3. I was awake from 3 am to 5 am this morning for no apparent reason
4. giff57 pointed out that 3rd shift workers at Walmart are apparently bored
5. Everyone take Monday off, Tell 'em Planit said to.
 
1. This has been a weird week partly due to the long weekend, but no day has felt like the day it normally should be this week if you know what I mean. For instance today really doesn't feel like a Friday
2. Junior enjoyed his birthday party cookout in the park yesterday
3. Family visiting from out of town.
4. My wife's uncle seems to be engaging in a lot of bucket list activities. Thinks the end is nigh
5. I would like some pizza for dinner soon
 
1) We live in difficult times where people are too eager to jump to conclusions.
2) Coffee in the country this morning at the inlaws house. So far it has been tolerable.
3) Stopped into my old work yesterday and talked with the new Planning director who I have talked to a ton of times but never met. So I pretended to be interested in opening a restaurant in downtown. Part petting zoo part restaurant, you pet the animal then we grill it. The assessor lost it laughing and I told her who I was. She thought it was funny.
4) Some friends are having s pot luck for us on Sunday evening since we will be in town.
5) All Lives Matter. If that offends you, please explain to me who's life doesn't.
 
1) The dead animal smell in the office is getting worse.
2) No set plans this weekend. I wonder if I can run away to my bestie's house for a night?
3) Quiet day today - literally half the office is out.
4) Early signs of boredom setting in.
5) Can I get a re-do on my vacation? My bruised toe still hurts.
 
michaelskis said:
5) All Lives Matter. If that offends you, please explain to me who's life doesn't.
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There are only two things I can't stand in this world: People who are intolerant of other people's cultures, and the Dutch.
 
Maister said:
There are only two things I can't stand in this world: People who are intolerant of other people's cultures, and the Dutch.
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I don't mind the Dutch, but I agree with the other. I also would like you to explain how All Lives Matter is ignorant to any culture.
 
1. I won't get to see an Iceland v. Wales Euro Final like I had hoped. Portugal v. France - meh.
2. Grilled pork chops last night and they were delicious
3. I want to grill lamb, but Mrs. P not sure she'd like it. Maybe if I let her pet it before I grilled...........
4. Flurry of activity this morning and now all is quiet
5. Can't we all just get along?
 
1. RIP Alton and Philando also RIP the 5 Dallas Officers. Senseless violence is never the answer.
2. I am pretty shook up about recent events, even though Im not in the U.S. right now.
3. Is it ironic that that recent events happened as I've been marathon watching the 2nd season of Hill Street Blues
4. Promotion is in the works for me, yay!!
5. Meow. I miss my cat.
 
1. Planit, let's talk about grilled pork chops please. How do you do it that makes it so good?
2. Did I mention that it's a billion degrees today? I'm not cut out for being a southerner.
3. The repair guy tells us the door that we ordered (that took 6 weeks to arrive) is too big...
4. I don't want to do anything this weekend. I want to stay under the covers, watch tv, and snack for 2 and a half days.
5. Two coworkers have been flirty for two or three months now. Now one has moved their office closer to the other.
** Is it 5 o'clock yet??
 
1. I'm screwed. My one preservation planner is out on maternity leave within the month and the other just got a job offer.*
2. We're also losing two other planners.*
3. You can really dress up a fairly dry study with Illustrator and InDesign.
4. I love that my part-time gig pays on the off Fridays from my regular payday.
5. Before people start throwing the word "takings" around they should probably find out what it really means.

*PM me if you're interested
 
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