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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Friday

1) Been tired all week. Partly being woken up at night a couple of nights, but I don't think that covers it all.
2) Tried a new sauce last night, and Hubby approved. Now I just need to remember what I put in the sauce . . .
3) Easter weekend. No plans for Saturday, but going out for a nice lunch on Sunday.
4) Had to pull the higer-ups into an already-scheduled meeting. My applicant and I both didn't want to, but her boss forced the issue.
5) Am hoping for plenty of chances of catching up on sleep - no alarms, naps, and maybe going to bed early over the weekend.
 
1. you cant get blood from a stone
2. my cat is soooo cute
3. I've got a six pack and nothing to do
4. gonna have a TV Party tonight
5. Mondale/Ferraro '84!!
 
1. I have gotten NO sleep this week. Salmissra, I also am looking forward to naps this weekend!
2. The starter went on my car; SO glad I have the truck!
3. The SO has watched a video on youtube and is confident he can fix the car.
4. I think he can do it. I love that this is how he learns!
5. What would we do without youtube?
 
1. I learned how to use a toilet auger on YouTube.
2. I've managed to waste half my day off.
3. This has been a week of bad sleep and surprising friend updates.
4. I wish my house had a few more windows.
5. I also wish I had taken a road trip this weekend.
 
1. Pizza day at work!
2. I also get to yell at another employee (not mine) for trying to go behind my back to get a friend grant approval
3. The grant to fix her radon system would have been approved with no problem, but now I have the appearance of using the grant to help county employees.
4. She's mad because I wouldn't guarantee grant approval. You have to apply before I can say yes, duh!
5. I say yes to a lot of things.
 
1. I don't want to know what a toilet auger is or what it's used for. Not my job, man.
2. I wish I had fewer windows so I could hang more crap on the walls.
3. The weather for this weekend stinks. But at least it's not cold.
4. The dogs hate the thunder.
5. I need a vacation.

dvdneal said:
5. I say yes to a lot of things.
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Did you say "yes" to the dress?
 
1. I owe Uncle Sam money. At least I can pay it so there's that.
2. I worked The Who concert yesterday. They don't sound quite like they used to but still put on an excellent show. Gotta love old Brit roadies.
3. Got a letter in our paycheck telling us that contrary to the salary study results, they don't believe them so nothing will be changing.
4. I'm definitely ready to move on but it will be a signifcant one, not just a move for the sake of it.
5. Next week at this time I will be winging it to Phoenix.
 
1. I got to pick my my dad's brain about a land use issue
2. It relates to a job he once had.
3. Always nice to be able to do that
4. Plus, it helps him understand what I do
5. For those who celebrate, have a blessed Good Friday and Easter.
 
1. April Fools Day has been a bit of a dud today.
2. Our Fridays at work are starting to get busy.
3. It's been a stormy spring this year.
4. The more I read of The Big Short, the more appalled I get
5. Some say the world will end by fire, others by ice. I thinking it's going to be greed.
 
1. I never used to call dachshunds 'wiener dogs' until I read that Gary Larson thought he was the only person in the world to call them that. Now it's standard.
2. I wish Mission Impossible was on Netflix
3. Junior is enjoying "MacGuyver" a lot now. What are some other cool classic shows I can turn him on to?
4. I wish I could plausibly use a sentence that incorporates the phrase "...You're referring of course to the wealthy moustache wax magnate...."
5. One of my hearing aids is not working well today and it's starting to drive me nuts. Darn Harrier jets.
 
1. I thought about posting an april fool's joke on our facebook page. Probably best not too with all things considered ;)
2. Spent the last few nights with the GF, going back and forth between houses. It's been great.
3. Watching Bats versus Supes tonight with little girl and her besty. Trying to determine how much low brow my buddy and I should be to get through what will probably be a disappointment.
4. Where the heck is metropolis? Like I seriously want to know.
5.What's there not to like about Harley Quinn?
 
I like the smell of new clothes, even though those chemicals have a sharp odor.
I found a good restaurant in one of the last towns I'd ever expect to find one.
Change in the weather.....
Some contractors are working hard next door, and it's gotten pretty dark outside.
My back porch is the best room in the house.
 
1. Got a nostalgia convention I'm attending tomorrow. I'll likely end up working the registration table
2. My favorite literary character in childhood was probably Winnie the Pooh
3. This is one of the few times in life where I wished I had more money
4. We'll likely be getting a hamster for a pet in a few weeks
5. I honestly don't know where we'll go or what we'll do for vacation this year.
 
1) I love the smell of Friday in the morning!
2) I have no idea what I'm doing for lunch or dinner today.
3) No big plans for the weekend.
4) Want some new jeans, but hate shopping for jeans.
5) Did I mention how happy I am that it's Friday??
 
1. Tacocat's new album only got a 6 on pitchfork
2. Thank god for mental illness
3. Why are they calling what NYC and everywhere else would call an "R" zone an "S" zone in Yonkers??
4. MEOW
5. I plan on NOT drinking this weekend
 
1. The Girl got injured last night in her soccer match. She got studded on the knee and no foul was called. I hate middle school soccer.
2. Finance is making the budget process worse than it should be. I am not going to justify a breakdown of office supplies I plan to purchase.
3. Still waiting on a new computer, but at least the infamous blue screen of death hasn't showed up since I've been back.
4. Errands today include going to the bank, post office & beer store.
5. We have 2 b-day parties to go to this Saturday evening. Don't know which yet.
 
!. Is it 5 o'clock yet? Seriously.
@. I must must must get some painting done at the house this weekend.
#. My mom is coming next week! Wahoo!!
$. She will say that she doesn't care if the house is clean and freshly painted...but she does care a little.
%. Working on Census analysis today. Well that's new! :-|
 
1. Quiet week at work although I've been working on getting this land deal feasibility package done.
2. Aunt and Uncle are coming into town tomorrow. They'll be staying with us two nights.
3. Finally get to break in the guest room at the new house!
4. On the downside, guess who has two thumbs and will be cleaning tonight? This guy.
5. NO idea what we're gonna do with them yet, and forecast is calling for rain. :(
 
1) I have an afternoon meeting that should be interesting. The developer won't talk to me because I am not telling him what he wants to hear. Guess what, the director says the exact same thing but she won't be as nice as I am about it.
2) Scale said that I lost 3 pounds this week. Let's hope it's a trend. Although based on the place I am going to for lunch, it will likely be an increase this week.
3) I am going to read the full text (english translation) of the Pope's document that was released this morning. I have already heard conflicting thoughts on what it says.
4) I am thinking about signing up for one of those weekly produce box delivery things.
5) So let me get this right, the new Star Wars movie coming out in 2017 is actually set in between episode III and IV, but the one that just came out was episode VII?
 
1. trying to suffer through work with a sore throat sucks
2. I get to go to the school play day thing tonight
3. Too much to do this weekend, wash car, paint, and more
4. I'll be lucky to get one thing done this weekend
5. Come on 5 o'clock!
 
The Terminator said:
3. Why are they calling what NYC and everywhere else would call an "R" zone an "S" zone in Yonkers??
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The "S-zones" in Yonkers are districts that only have detached Single-family residential dwellings of specific lot sizes (in feet). There's S-50, S-60, S-75, S-100 & S-200.

There are many other types of residential districts in Yonkers that don't start with an "S"--or an "R". They start with another letter, or letters, to represent them. For example, Yonkers' "UR" = "Urban Residential".

Terminator, if you find Yonkers' zoning system to be intriguing, feel free to start a topic in the Zoning Forum.:)
 
A. Need to submit a grant application this afternoon.
B. My boss sat 3 rows behind me at the baseball game last night. I don't think I did anything too embarrassing.
C. We finally sold our old house (after 2.5 years)
D. Waiting for the pollen to stop so I can pressure wash and repaint the deck.
E. Tomorrow is our local beer & brewers festival. I volunteered to work the gate for the first hour which gets me in free.
 
5) Several people are out of the office today, so it's pretty quiet
4) Trying to get all the back-office/admin stuff done on several cases, so I can close them out
3) Have an appointment over lunch, and am already trying to decide if I will come back to the office afterwards
2) Friday is a great day to go RJing!
1) Quiet weekend planned, going to enjoy some nature on Saturday, Netflix on rainy Sunday
 
1. Had the first radio interview in my long career
2. It was for a worthy cause
3. Busy couple of weekends in store
4. If i get the time this weekend, I'm going to try to see Batman VS Superman
5. Enjoying the cool for here temps.
 
1. I'm working part of tomorrow. :-@
2. That kind of negates an early quitting time today.
3. I think I'll have dinner at the little sandwich place in front of my house.
4. I lost a field day today to work on something that's going to take longer than I expected. See item 1.
5. I'm sure I'll salvage the rest of the weekend.
 
1) Problem project/applicant cycled back to active late yesterday in a not good way. Now I'm more upset than the last time.
2) Sun is shining for the first time in days, and I'm stuck indoors.
3) Haven't been to the gym since Sunday due to lack of car and other issues, and am feeling it.
4) Made the mistake of calling my mother yesterday. Now I have to deal with her wanting to visit.
5) Is it beer:b: o'clock yet? Happy Hour:beers:? Liquid Lunch:girlydrink:?
 
1) Security system ordered. Someone's apartment on the other side of the complex was broken into the other night. I bought one that I can take with me.
2) We are going out to the construction site on Sunday to see the progress. I pray that they footings are complete otherwise my wife will put her foot up the contractors backside.
3) One of my coworkers was or is an LA and is drawing up some plans for my lot!
4) Well, the Red Wings and a crap season. It is time to fire Kenny Holland and hire Steve Yzerman as the new GM.
5) Today is earth day.
 
101. Middle school drama was in full force yesterday evening
102. The reattachment of my nephew's finger did not take. He now has a nub.
103. Went for BBQ today for lunch and the place was "closed due to illness" so I settled for BoJangles instead - not the same
104. The local [STRIKEOUT]fishwrapper [/STRIKEOUT]paper just copies large sections of staff memos for their articles
105. We have a very good code enforcement guy & that's a blessing for our department
 
1. The skies are grey and it is cold and rainy outside; perfect day to be home watching Longmire, eating Planters cocktail peanuts, and drinking Bell's Porter instead of absorbing abuse from applicants
2. One of my grandmothers was a lousy cook; the other was excellent
3. I feel today is also an auspicious day for eating pretzels.
4. Just finished reading a holistic health newsletter. Seems I'm pretty much human refuse.
5. I think we can put away the winter boots, coats, and hats now.
 
1) Our skies are bright and sunny and it is warm and calm outside today. It is a perfect day to be sipping a Founders All Day IPA on the back patio while planning out house details instead of sitting in my office explaining to a developer that they can't do what they want to do because it was not included in the earlier approval.
2) Miniskis was the first boy in his Den to complete all the requirements for his Tiger Badge in Cub Scouts.
3) I fear my 'allergies' are much more than just 'allergies' and have become an actual cold. Not pleased about it. Time for soup.
4) I am going to read the instruction manual for how to set up our new home security system at lunch today.
5) I e-mailed Ilitch Holdings this morning to express my anger over the name of the area.
 
1. Just 350 some-odd posts to go before my next clubbing
2. Found out about a grant program at 7:30 last night. CM wants to know if I have a project ready and the application completed
3. I have to mow the [STRIKEOUT]grass [/STRIKEOUT]weeds today when I get home.
4. Next week is gonna be busy
5. I'll be relaxing this evening on the deck with a Sierra Nevada Torpedo or BooJum King IPA or a specialty beer I've been saving (or maybe all of them)
 
1. I could screw up a one car parade. I swear I am tech savvy.
2. Our front desk bell gets abused. I swear people, just say hello.
3. I cannot find piano jazz as a station on any of these internet radios...
4. My desk is full of junk to do. Most isn't pressing, but I am getting lots done.
5. Weekend checklist is long. I like it when my weekend checklists get left at work....hmmm.
 
1. Half day at school today
2. I may take a half day as well
3. Time to get back to work on the finances. Did okay for a while but are slowly slipping back into wasteful habits
4. You don't truly appreciate what you've got until you don't have it.
5. I appreciate Cyburbia
 
1. Field day! (Which may turn our pretty bad for one guy.)
2. I wish the rain could be moved to the overnight hours; I miss being outside.
3. I kind of hate Mother's Day.
4. At least twice a day, I cross the fourth-most dangerous railroad crossing in the country.
5. I've noticed that wearing headphones gives some people superpowers. :-c
 
1. I won a $25 gift card to Applebees
2. Dance recital tonight & Band concert tomorrow night - The Girl, not me, but I'll be in the audience
3. Our preacher is leaving and I'm not thrilled about that (his wife's job was transferred)
4. I like the CVS brand cashews better than the Planters brand
5. Get ready for it - BENGHAZI
 
1. Because I did an image search of german food for the potato salad thread, I now have a craving for german food for dinner.
2. The garage refrigerator died. We're thinking about getting a smaller, more energy efficient fridge to replace the 22 year old behemoth
3. I will be so relieved when radio season is over, and it'll be over in just a few weeks.
4. I'm eager to get on with summer activities, but we keep getting cool/rainy weather whenever I have time off
5. This new office chair is killing my back. Hard to say exactly why, because it's got all sorts of ergonomic adjustment controls.
 
1. How could one of us approve an incomplete set of plans?
2. I, too, am ready for summer activities, but the weather isn't.
3. Today is going to be non-stop busy.
4. I've been craving comfort food, but it requires more prep and time than I'm willing to spend.
5. #4 sounds funny, considering that I made one serving of pasta from scratch for my dinner last night.
 
1. Friday 13th
2. Payday
3. Comp Plan passed at Plan Commission
4. Brought in donut ball for everyone
5. did I say the Comp Plan was approved
 
1) Nick Offerman is on Ask This Old House this weekend! Apparently he is also a woodworker too. http://offermanwoodshop.com/
2) Beach Bum's thread has me thinking... I need to man cave my office since all the other planners that I work with are women. At least the GIS person and a Planning Tech are guys.
3) NHL payoffs are getting interesting. The northernmost team still in it is Pittsburgh and I can't bring myself to cheer for Sid the Kid. I might cheer on TB since Yzerman is the GM there.
4) the NC Plan listserve has gone crazy with planning issues referenced in songs
5) We have to pay our Nanny today.... I hate days like this because she is overpaid.
 
13. Today is Friday the 13th and I wore a black shirt.
13. My dad was born on a Friday the 13th. We always joked "That explains a lot"
13. I'm looking into buying a AUKEY Bluetooth Car Kit ($20) but haven't been able to pull the trigger for some reason
13. Drawing developments plans is much better than drafting code amendments
13. Weekend is gonna be busy, but nice weather is anticipated
 
1) Did not sleep well last night - was that in awareness of today being Friday the 13th??^o)
2) The yogurt I had for breakfast has already worn off.
3) Cleaned out closets, now need to actually get the stuff to the donation center.
4) Had some rain yesterday - just enough to leave spots on my car, but not enough to wash off the bird poop.:-{
5) Already worrying about next week's P&Z meeting - need to get my mind off the upcoming hassle.
 
13. Did somebody it was Friday the 13th?
12. Note to all the younger planners, learn to read legal descriptions
11. Don't rely on the computers to plot them out.
10. A/C season is upon us.
9. We should start a thread about basic skills for beginning planners.
 
Maister said:
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2. The garage refrigerator died. We're thinking about getting a smaller, more energy efficient fridge to replace the 22 year old behemoth
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1. We inherited a freezer for the garage. Now if only we had a clean garage...
Maister said:
3. I will be so relieved when radio season is over, and it'll be over in just a few weeks...
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2. WHAT is radio season??

Planit said:
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13. I'm looking into buying a AUKEY Bluetooth Car Kit ($20) but haven't been able to pull the trigger for some reason...
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3. Dude, it's $20; just buy it.

Whose Yur Planner said:
...10. A/C season is upon us...
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4. Now that I'm a southerner, I use a/c almost all the time in the car. My blood is just not ready for summer yet though. Ugh.

Maister said:
...5. This new office chair is killing my back. Hard to say exactly why, because it's got all sorts of ergonomic adjustment controls.
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5. My office chair is also awful. Or maybe it's my back. Either way, I'm looking forward to the heated seat (and the a/c) on the way home. Is it 5 o'clock yet?
 
1. Weekend plans have been washed out
2. It's nice to have a private meeting with the NCDOT Division Head (& he offers to pay for a street improvement)
3. The Girl had a sleepover scheduled which has now been cancelled due to the mother needing gall bladder surgery
4. Minor league team is in town all next week - I'm hoping to make a game
5. This seems to have been a long week
 
1. I'm getting an annoying repeat phone call that just beeps when I pick up.
2. Pizza tonight!
3. Flood comments are done.
4. Just had to question why a BFE went up 10'
5. My assistant is going to DC for vacation. It'll be a lonely week next week.
 
1) Woke up late but still made it to work a few minutes early!
2) Sunshine is nice - where have you been all week?
3) Weekend will be spent getting ready for parental invasion over the holiday.
4) Need to get the oil changed in my car - the car is quite insistent about telling me this every time I turn it on.
5) Just visited the old building we worked in. The changes inside were extreme, but I could still find the (retirement) party room.
 
5) The Friday before a holiday weekend, and it's raining/storming. Must be Memorial Weekend in Texas! :tx:

4) The office is quiet - lots of staff out. Time to get some work done!

3) Leaving at noon to be sure I'm home for the [STRIKEOUT]invasion [/STRIKEOUT] arrival of my parents.

2) Had a problem client send a thank you for my help with the case to the Big Boss. This is why it's always best to treat all clients with professionalism and calm, no matter how angry/confused/frustrated said client makes you feel.

1) Hope everyone has a safe, fun, and happy Memorial Weekend! :unitedstates::beers::balloon:
 
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