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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Friday

1. I like caladiums a lot. Going to plant a bunch this year of different varieties. And the deer don't eat them!
2. Booked a trip to the Dominican Republic. Why does it bug me so much that I have to fly north to get the connecting flight?
3. Need to decide to build on the lot I own or not. I could sell it today and probably clear 100K at least. That's ridiculous.
4. Someone posted they pay cash most of the time. I'm the opposite. I like the rewards and then just paying off the bill every month. It's kind of an obsession.
5. Got to met Judy Blume at her bookstore in Key West 2 weeks ago. She signed a copy of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. She's 84 now.
 
1. Did not get into my 11:00 budget meeting until 11:30 & finished @ 12:20. My budget ain't that big. Finance Director deserves full blame.
2. A caller argued with me about the difference between a barn & a shelter for animals. Same thing according to the ordinance.
3. School doing a fundraiser BBQ today & I got Cheetos & Oreos with it. Things might be getting better.
4. Insurance company wants mom discharged, doctor does not agree. Thank goodness my brother is dealing with all that.
5. Caladiums might look nice in our planting areas.
 
  • Working on a downtown business survey
  • Groove Is In The Heart by Dee-Lite is de-lightful...and 32 years old now.
  • Gross weather here today
  • Probably pizza for dinner today...I hope.
  • I try to not leave active messes for those after me as I've had to deal with active messes from my predecessors.
 
1) Dog's surgery postponed due to multiple items out of our/her control. New meds should help.

2) At the office today. I already want a nap.

3) Leftover pizza for lunch. Yum!

4) Did some HR-mandated training today since I didn't have anything else scheduled. Fun.

5) Since dog didn't have surgery, my weekend plans to stay home can change.
 
  • Had the final "make sure" interviews today with the preferred final candidate for both Public Works Director and Project Manager
  • Magic 8 Ball says "signs point to yes"
  • Looking at a 5.9% COLA in the budget
  • Looking forward to The Heritage golf tourney next week. Always fun to visit with everyone there at their tents and rented houses
  • Was supposed to see Jimmy Buffett show tonight in Augusta but they cancelled the concert series at the old ballpark due to "geo-technical issues". You'd think they would have discovered that more than 10 days before the events.
 
Not working in the office today
Worked in yard for 3 hours & I’m done
Taking Mrs. P’s car in for an inspection this afternoon
The Girl is in her room working on a paper right now but going to see friends this afternoon
Someone needs to go the the grocery store
 
1) Jesse Cook concert tonight!! It's a Date Night thing!

2) A meeting that I thought was going to vary between sullen/reluctant up to contentious, turned out to be neutral to fine at the end.

3) Hockey Game tomorrow night! :hockey:

4) It's a Good Friday all around - quiet at the office, good coffee :coffee:, and a good meeting.

5) Oh wait - just jinxed it. The Big Boss is emailing.
 
1. Is it 5:00 yet
2. I'm spiritually having great difficulties today getting into a staff report for a sign variance
3. And yet if must be completed in the next 3.5 hours. Hey, that's when I do my best work
4. supposed to be a rainy weekend. That's good news for the garden
5. yesterday's wind storm blew out and broke one of the plexiglass panels over a rear porch window. Gonna hurt to replace it $$$$$$
 
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1. Leg cramp woke me up this morning & still feeling a little residual tightness
2. Info for grant 1 done & submitted. Info for grant 2 done on my section sent. Info for grant 3 continue to gather and send
3. My brothers and I think mom is realizing she will probably be moving to NC sometime this year
4. Discussing building a detached 2-car garage with some hardscaping at the house
5. Beer festival tomorrow!!!:beer::beer::beer:!!!
 
1) Ready for the weekend!

2) Someone in our department turned in their notice. I'm bummed.

3) I'm thinking I'll get more containers and soil for the patio and plant some more flowers.

4) No big plans this weekend.

5) Thinking about looking into the possibility of a different position.
 
1. I would describe my sleep last night as only slightly inadequate
2. I can't remember the last time I woke up feeling recharged
3. Need to get some soil materials for potatoes and other container plants
4. We may not have enough in the checking account for soil costs, maybe have to take it out of savings
5. When's the next holiday, Mother's Day?
 
1. The first thing Mrs. P said to me this morning was "will you turn on my coffee" - the second was ILY
2. Grant application is summitted & been accepted by state
3. Normally Friday is pizza night, but asian has been requested today
4. Debating about applying for a continued education class but not sure due to 'future endeavors'
5. Budget meetings start next week - looks like it's gonna be lean & mean.
 
  • Mahon
  • Buying coins to make mad profitz, yo
  • Planning for intense house viewing tomorrow
  • Need to spend more one-on-one time with my 12 yr old
  • Coin collecting is fun and profitable; and so can you!
 
1. TGIF
2. Looking forward to some gardening activity this weekend
3. grilled pork chops last night
4. frozen Jacks Pizza for lunch. Meh.
5. Don't really have a next holiday very soon to look forward to
 
1. Our budget has been pretty painless this year. Looks like only one workshop and we're getting a 5.09% COLA. I'm shocked.
2. Headed to Charlotte to see Buffett tomorrow night.
3. Last week at a tailgate I was told I'm an artisan with my Jell-O shooters.
4. I'm clearly growing older but not up.
5. Work hard, play hard. Seems to be a practice that works well for me.
 
1) Our budget is more or less prepared... now the Council gets to dig into it.
2) Took a day off from the gym. It was very needed. I still don't feel all that good.
3) I listened to a very interesting podcast by a professional nutritionist who posted things on social media about COVID back in December and was called out as 'misinformation'. But now the scientific community is saying the exact same thing as he did. It will be interesting to see what the lens of history says about all of this.
4) Going out to dinner tonight, but I am not sure where.
5) Local business owner is trying to find a way to get me to break the rules for them. Won't happen.
 
1. Today is going by relatively fast. At least the morning did.
2. Jacks frozen pizza for lunch. meh
3. Mothers Day this weekend. I'm morally certain Junior has gotten absolutely nothing for his mother.
4. Gotta make some serious headway on the spring garden this weekend. At a minimum, get the potatoes planted.
5. Sesame Street. Yes.
 
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1. It's the new guy's first day - so far so good.
2. Big storm getting ready to hit - I had to make sure the dog was in the house.
3. It has seemed like a long week & I'm tired - I think its more the sleep issues than anything else maybe.
4. LinkedIn just told I have appeared in 8 searches - I better not be getting solicitations soon.
5. We'll be going to the in-laws on Sunday - I think my MIL is baking desserts too.
 
1) Started the day with a fast and blood draw.

2) Lunch was leftovers, and they tasted better than the first time!

3) Mom's Day brunch tomorrow.

4) I want a nap. So does the dog. Too bad I have to work . . .

5) I need to reply to an email, but I really don't want to.
 
1. This is the first week for the new CM - so far so good
2. Our big spring festival is tomorrow after a 2-year hiatus - please let the rain hold off
3. The dog is still acting weird
4. If a department (not planning) hasn't used their vehicle in well over 4 months, do they really need a vehicle?
5. I don't like to see the message light on the phone lit up - I dread the thought of what I have to deal with although its usually nothing big.
 
1. Tomorrow is slated for major gardening activity
2. I intend to do better than usual at maintaining said garden this season
3. I have even purchased additional pint mason jars and lids in anticipation of increased harvest
4. Beer consumption dropped dramatically the last couple months. It's back up there again
5. I have no plans for a vacation this year, yet I need to go on one.
 
1. Juneteenth counts as a holiday for us this year. Yay!
2. Pizza for dinner.
3. Our couch is COVERED with fur.
4. Tempted to foster a kitty but know we would probably end up keeping it.
5. No more pets.
 
1) Really quiet in the office today. There are 3 of us here, and we are spread out.

2) Updating my white board, calendar, and Notes. Listening to a podcast while working to keep the silence at bay.

3) No big plans this weekend. Might get some new coffee to try.

4) Vacation planned for next month. I sure could use it now.

5) The library is holding some books for me. I may leave here early to pick them up, rather than waiting for the weekend.
 
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1) New AV equipment going into council chambers today. It is sad that we are this excited about having a projector that would allow slides to be legible.
2) I need to water my office plants.
3) We are discussing an office painting party. The walls need it.
4) For dinner tonight, I am cooking a brisket (instapot) and will be roasting a combination of carrots, potatoes, brussels sprouts, and broccoli (light drizzle of olive oil with salt, pepper, and garlic)
5) Oldest has become really talented with his drawings.
 
1. No cooking at my house on Friday nights.
2. Caladiums are sprouting up nicely.
3. First time in 6 weekends no travel or big event involved.
4. That means garage cleaning time has arrived.
5. Glad that JNA is back among the fold and on the mend.
 
1. Mrs. P is trying a new technique for growing her tomatoes this year. The former planting spot hasn't worked well.
2. I want brisket for lunch, but the place I want it from is 30 minutes away.
3. Record high predicted for today. It was already hot yesterday.
4. Drama in Finance with the director resigning and general apathy with the rest.
5. Maybe noottamevas will post again...
 
1.) Some stuff moved. Doing the main stuff this weekend. Tonight will be the first night I stay at the new house.
2.) Big night Monday as I pitch a regional trail connector for our town to the Great American Trail.
3.) I ordered a 3 in 1 cordless mower, trimmer and edger
4.) Some of the drama of our Chamber/Dev Corp merger has died down.
5.) 3 weeks until the 2.4 mile open water swim
 
1) Annual physical was today. The lab work should be back sometime next week. I anticipate it being a better than last year and a lot better than two years ago.
2) It is nice and warm outside. When I mean warm, I am talking about this:
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3) I would love to find an old school mock orange shrub for my yard. The smell of the flowers in the spring is just unreal. I do worry though that we are on the high end of the USDA Zone for it though.
4) I am going to make grilled salmon for dinner tonight.
5) My dog and I did 3.5 miles this morning. Towards the end we came up upon a rouge sprinkler spray. It felt really good given it was already in the low 70's, was crazy humid, and we were on the tail end of a decent run.
 
1) Spent the morning giving the "final exam" for a regional leadership group. Lunch included!

2) Dog getting her stitches out this weekend!

3) Stocked up at the liquor store yesterday.

4) Dr. Stange movie tickets for Sunday!

5) Man I want a nap!
 
1) The Canes looked a lot better last night. Let's see if they can close out the series in NY
2) We have 100 full-size American flags on the front lawn of City Hall.... and we are in a Tornado watch for today. This might be bad.
3) Mexican for lunch, Ribeye's for dinner tonight.
4) Gym session was good this morning despite not getting a great night's sleep. My fitness tracker is already saying that I over did it.
5) Learning more about how the school was unlocked and how long the shooter was in the classroom is very concerning. He could have done the same horrific act with almost any weapon with that much time. It makes me thankful for the security protocols at my kids' schools.
 
1. First true beach day tomorrow. I like to get there by 9 and head home a little after 2.
2. Going to use my trombone and participate in Taps Across American on Monday at 3PM
3. Council wants to keep cutting the millage rate. Revenues are strong but we're growing with needs and not using funds to invest in needed projects and positions is not worth it in order to save the average homeowner less than $40 on their tax bill.
4. Vacation in just a few weeks. Long weekends and short trips are nice but nothing like being able to totally unplug for a week or more.
5. Also surprised about response in Texas. Former relative is a US Marshal and he said ever since Columbine the protocol is to move in immediately and not wait around outside.
 
1. Our friends daughter graduated last night. Graduation was postponed an hour due to tornado warnings.
2. Plans have not been settled for this weekend.
3. The Girl leaves today for her summer camp counselor job. She'll be back again in late July.
4. Mom is still being stubborn about moving.
5. Having to scramble for a downtown event since someone pulled out just a week before.
 
1. It's Memorial Day weekend, which means that...
2. Mrs. Bubba is already irritated with me because she knows from experience that...
3. I will completely ignore her on Sunday. But, that's only because Sunday is...
4. The Greatest Day in Racing, and I'll be parked (no pun intended) in front of the TV and drinking beer all day.
5. I'm also sure that some sort of penance will follow on Monday. :grimace:
 
1) Found out one of the Uvalde victims is my MIL's cousin's daughter.

2) Uvalde is my MIL's hometown.

3) Plans for the weekend include one thing each day. One requires driving to the Big Town Next Door (Doohickie's neck of the woods).

4) My caladiums are showing off their colors. The all-green variety is called Frog in a Blender!

5) Dog has not been eating as much. I think she's getting finicky in her old age.
 
1. I stocked up on beer last night
2. I've got a few remaining gardening tasks to complete and the garden will be completely planted out by Monday
3. Running a skeleton crew at work but sadly malcontents are coming out of the woodwork to file complaints today before the long weekend
4. I get the impression many of them believe we're going to airdrop teams of enforcement officers to address complaints before the weekend starts
5. I know what it's like to be wrong. Not a good feeling.
 
1.) Today I am finishing my move. Just have the garage left to do, Moving is not a fun experience.
2.) I am all out of my workout routine. My workouts have been lifting and moving stuff.
3.) I have 2 weeks until the 2.4 mile open water swim
4.) We had like 4 inches of rain the last 2 days. We might finally be out of drought status.
5.) The council approved going forward with the trail connector which would be huge for our town. Now if I can just get the County on board. We can get it over half funded by the State and TAP funds.
 
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1.) Today I am finishing my move. Just have the garage left to do, Moving is not a fun experience.
2.) I am all out of my workout routine. My workouts have been lifting and moving stuff.
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I am mid-move and I'll tell you -- I'm about dead I'm so exhausted.
I believe that wrapping large artwork in plastic wrap constitutes a GREAT arm workout!
The small moving truck needs to be unpacked and put away before the large moving truck arrives.
But the large moving truck has all the furniture where all the small moving truck items will be stored.
Writing this out has doubled my exhaustion...
 
1. Short week with this week here, on top of that week before was vacation.
2. First real vacation in three years done - Vancouver and the Island were amazing.
3. Flew in a seaplane for the first time while away, and got to sit shotgun for the return leg. Flying into Vancouver Harbour is exciting!
4. Running my first formal in-person half marathon on Sunday. Training tailed off due to family/vacation issues this month but pretty sure I'll be okay...
5. Maybe I can convince my wife to order pizza tonight while we watch the new Obi Wan show - gotta carb load :halo:
 
1. Street concert got rained out after the band played 3.6 songs
2. Good crowd & good band until the downpour
3. Doggo is at the vet, hopefully nothing serious
4. Woke up @ 4:45 this morning for no apparent reason & couldn't go back to sleep
5. Rumor of new business coming to downtown was confirmed this morning (& its a good thing).
 
  • end of school year
  • beautiful weather today
  • management jobs abound in my metro
  • expanded my HW/MB car collection by 2 more cars
  • Michigan brand cottage cheese with raw red onions and italian dressing and an apple for lunch
 
1. It's 75 out today. That's maybe 2 degrees above perfect but I'll happily accept it.
2. had a leftover calzone for lunch
3. ordering the calzone last night I tried to place a pickup order on the phone and inadvertently called a restaurant with the same name located in a different state!
4. One effect of the profusion of cell phones is the loss of area code geographic significance.
5. We have more than a 100 strawberries forming in the berry patch now.
 
1. I can now afford to take on a toy car again. So Im looking at a Metallic Blue 1993 Volvo 245 Wagon tomorrow in Connecticut. It is a 5 speed and being offered at significantly lower than market value by an owner who has had it since 1997. Only has 178k on the clock and no mechanical issues, just some missing creature comforts I can live without (No AC, non functioning heated seats). But the catch is, its got rusty rockers, I'll see how bad it is in person and have to make a judgement call from there. If it's too rusty, I'll have to pass, because my budget is not vast.

2. If its a winner, I would keep the Volvo stored in The Bronx for weekend enjoyment and continue to daily drive my 5 Speed Canadian Camry. This means I would have two stick cars.

3. I had been saying to myself that now that I am old, should I become a multi-vehicle person again, I would compromise and let one of the vehicles be an Automatic. This was mostly because I was looking for 92-99 Buick Lesabre's as my next purchase, and those were never offered with sticks. Volvo takes priority over LeSabre, so I am fine staying in the 3 Pedal Mafia for the next few years. I dont have bad knees (yet) and the enjoyment I get out of having a clutch still outweighs that it can get slightly annoying in the heaviest of 5 Borough traffic.

4. If this '93 Wagon works out, that would be it for car purchases for the foreseeable future. As Volvo's are my favorite thing ever, I would put the LeSabre quest on hold.

5. UNLESS, the rare occasion should arise where I found a clean Lesabre that someone wanted to trade for a Canadian Camry.
 
1. The past 2 nights I have had dreams involving various Cyburbians. :think:
2. I've had a piece of something stuck in my eye all day.
3. I am feeling a bit crazy and might stay up until 10:30 tonight.
4. The dog destroyed Mr. Pickles.
5. A friend from Oz called me today. I have been friends with him for 20 years and this is the first time I ever talked to him in person.
 
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