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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Friday

1) Finished up a couple of reports - now to learn how to mark a project "complete" so it bills the client.

2) Big boss was on vacation this week.

3) Moved cubes and like the new space better.

4) Still want some pumpkin donuts or something similar.

5) Already put in my time off for when my sister's here.
 
1) WFH today, and I like not having to commute in.

2) Sister arrives next week!

3) No big plans for the weekend, but do need to remember to gas up while I'm running errands.

4) Cold front coming! Good thing I already broke out the long-sleeved shirt and some sweaters.

5) I'm hungry. What's for lunch? Probably leftovers.
 
1. I've been tired all week
2. I think 99% of the furniture is in the new building
3. Looks like I'll be at the new building this weekend still getting it sorted
4. A little worried about mom as she fell a couple weeks ago and is still sore, xrays were negative
5. An incompetent engineer & a very impatient developer does not make a good combination
 
1. Iron Maiden 2024 The Future Past Tour US shows just announced.
2.
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3. Taking the boys.
4. Wife does not want to go - don't understand such thought.
5. Tickets on sale next week!
 
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2. I think 99% of the furniture is in the new building
3. Looks like I'll be at the new building this weekend still getting it sorted
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Always nice to move to a new building. I have a corner office with two windows now after coming from a converted closet with a window in the door.
 
1. people are taking down their Halloween decorations
2. Sure don't see many outdoor Thanksgiving decorations.
3. Inflatable turkeys with pilgrim hats seem to be the extent of outdoor decorations
4. I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving. As I do every year
5. Comparative religion was probably the most fun class I ever took
 
1. There are still a few things on the punchlist that needs to be completed
2. We discovered the contractor cut corners on interior wall insulation, so we'll be seeing another credit
3. Moving continues - why do we have so much paper!!??!?
4. I do like my new office because one wall is windows
5. Mom is still hurting from her fall a couple weeks ago.
 
1. Weather decent this weekend to store patio furniture in shed.
2. Pheasant opener tomorrow.
3. Lower lumbar acting up.
4. 3-day work week next week!
5. Flying out to see parents for Thanksgiving - been years since.
 
1. We STILL have things to can and freeze from the garden. We froze some tomatoes we intended to can later. It's now officially later
2. a flying carpet would not be a cool way to fly. Too easy to fall off
3. Good thing I don't have any flying carpets, huh
4. Half day today
5. Leftover Godfathers pizza for lunch
 
1. Saw The Eagles in Raleigh last night. Doobie Brothers opened.
2. How does Henley still have that voice?!
3. Hitting the road home soon.
4. Probably gonna stop at Buc-ees.
5. Savannah Ghost Pirates game tonight.
 
We don't get Veterans Day holiday. Four people are here today.

My plans are close to home this weekend, and at my leisure.

I don't belong to any community web or Facebook pages. Too much complaining.

My family is very proud of its military service, dating back to Revolution and possibly French and Indian War.

I fell out of my car after I put the car seat in it. Thankfully the car was between me and my neighbor's CIA strength cameras.
 
1 - just met with 2 people, one was completely silent & the other wasn't quiet the whole time
2 - I'm getting my steps in walking between our new building & city hall
3 - time to unload boxes that were brought in & dropped in a corner
4 - can't get into the Christmas spirit as of yet, just not feelin' it
5 - it's gonna rain on Sunday so I'll do Christmas cards, maybe that will give me a boost.
 
1. Extended 3 week Family Christmas out of town due to some medical issues.
2. We have to look after two young boys for a week...pray for me.
3. Being able to work remotely in this situation is great.
4. I'll make sure to comb my hair and change out of my sweats before any meetings.
5. Business on top, party on the bottom.
 
1) We have a second Christmas thing going on tonight here in Town. I really don't want to go and likely won't.
2) My sister wants me to put in for a job just out side of downtown Chicago. I sent it to my wife and she kind of freaked out at the idea of moving back up north.
3) If it wasn't for a 4:00 PM meeting, I would have left early for the day.
4) I think I will have bacon and eggs for breakfast tomorrow.
5) My middle son is still having issues in school.
 
1. Untangling the gordian knot of joint airport and local ordinances
2. ...and I'm all out of gum
3. MS graduation this weekend - glad to have a few more evenings back
4. New plumbing project this weekend
5. Too late to start a private detective agency?
 
1. I didn't really savor my coffee this morning. That's bad.
2. It's important to savor the things we enjoy in life
3. It's a form of gratitude really, when you think about it
4. Plus it's all part of trying to live an examined life
5. Too bad they don't make those Meow Mix commercials with the singing cats anymore
 
1 - the breakfast place across the street has a line out the door, I count 10 waiting outside
2 - glad I'm not traveling over the holidays
3 - someone on the list serve asked if there is any place with standards for a cat cafe & is it classified as a restaurant or a pet store
4 - Sunday will be raining so I'll be wrapping presents
5 - some people just have to complain.
 
1. Almost through the week of shake and bake parenthood.
2. I totally understand all the jokes about parents surviving on coffee and wine.
3. Driving my SIL's Tesla - love the way it drives but hate that everything is controlled through the touchscreen. Gimme dials and knobs!
4. It's going to be +6c (low 40s for @MD Planner ) today - will be running outside in shorts and a T-shirt.
5. This time last year I was skating on the backyard rink here.
 
Every now and then, I search the state's unclaimed property. There still isn't anything for me.

I took a mental health day, which isn't working because I feel guilty about it.

It's about time to start wrapping gifts.

My sisters and I are meeting two of our cousins for lunch tomorrow.

I'd rather go for a hike.
 
1) At the office for a mandatory end-of-year meeting. Whee.

2) Tired. Always tired. :sleep:

3) Passed out Christmas cards today. I'm short 1 since we hired a new permit tech.

4) Rain. Rain. Rain.

5) Hubby's side of the family Holiday dinner tomorrow.
 
1. Vision has improved, back to 2019 prescription. I was pretty happy with that news but eye doc said it isn't uncommon.
2. C'mon Doc! Good news is good news and we get so little of it in our lives, especially at my advanced age. I think we should let people run with it ... what's the harm?
3. Last full day for this year. Need to pop in a few times between now and the new year, but nothing obnoxious.
4. Not using my full allotment of PTO, but I do have a list of all the unused days going back quite a while, should it ever be useful.
5. Christmas shopping complete. Need to mail some cards, though. Probably a warm and wet holiday. Blah, I want snow!
 
1) I have one more meeting, then I am going to RJ my way out of here for the year.
2) Wife and I are going to scope out some reuse or architectural salvage stores for a wooden door for our house.
3) Department went out to lunch to celebrate one of our staff's last day with us. Damn building inspections stole him.
4) I need to make sure that I water all my office plants before I leave.
5) This is the Charismas card that my sister and brother-in-law (and their Dog, Albie) sent out this year:

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1) Eye dr this morning. Went OK, new glasses should be ready before the end of the month.

2) Family in town this weekend!

3) Hockey game this weekend!

4) Didn't sleep well last night - need a nap.

5) I need a vacation to deal with the short work week.
 
1 - It's the first FRIDAY of the year!!!
2 - The Girl has worked in our office for 3 days for Main Street, it's been interesting (& enjoyable) to have her here
3 - mister architect, why are you giving me a rice for conceptual plans when the RFQ asks for construction plans
4 - was going to go to the grocery store to pick up one little thing, but the parking lot is full because everyone's scared of small snow potential
5 - Friday night is pizza night!
 
1 - was supposed to be in class all day, but the teacher let us out because there's a storm coming in
2 - The Girl is having a difficult time with her advisor, I told her to speak to the dept head but turns out, she's the dept head
3 - I need to replace four exterior light bulbs on the car this weekend & 3 should be 'easy'
4 - big project starts next week which makes me very happy
5 - 3 day weekend! Who else has Monday off?
 
1. Building a new house is excruciating.
2. Lucky for me I know the inspectors. Hehe
3. Strategic Retreat on Tuesday. How many pie in the sky goals can we come up with this year? :grimace:
4. At least it's being held in Margaritaville
5. I'm starting a Spanish class next week. Excited about it.
 
1. This has not been the start to 2024 I was hoping for.
2. My Dad passed away. He had been ill for quite a while so it was not a shock.
3. Picked up a nasty bug when travelling down to see family.
4. Finally feeling human again today.
5. Lots to catch up on this weekend.
 
I'm sorry about your loss, transplanner.

White Castle isn't as efficient as Chick FIL A.

It's been raining and visibility is low.

I'm in Kentucky now!

Time to get back on the road.
 
1) So sorry, Tranplanner. I lost my mom about this time last year - it's rough.

2) I think the worst of the flu is over, but I'm still not well.

3) Chinese for dinner!

4) Long weekend, and COLD for this part of the country.

5) Will see freezing temps! :snowflake: :snowflake: :snowflake:
 
1. I feel unsettled today
2. As per usual Friday is a half day
3. Mrs. Maister's 60th Birthday is being observed tomorrow
4. That means I will make the cake
5. I also need to get one more present
 
1 - found out a property I wish would get redeveloped was listed today & I wish I was the one redeveloping it
2 - there's about 5 or 6 things weighing on me right now, none of which are overly serious but do need to be addressed
3 - evidently our department is supposed to get a new vehicle next budget year
4 - there's a one way street in front of our building & surprised to see cars going the wrong way - almost daily
5 - had a house wren get stuck inside the garage overnight, he was very happy when I opened the door this morning.
 
1) It's cold again! :snowflake:

2) WFH today, and maybe Monday if there's ice on the roads.

3) Grocery list is already long, and we haven't put perishables on it yet.

4) MIL is coming next weekend. We'll spend this weekend doing some prep cleaning, etc.

5) I need to get my nails done.
 
1. Popeyes for lunch isn't really jiving with my goal to eat healthier.
2. Long week.
3. My introvert battery is worn down.
4. The lady at the pet crematorium asked if we had anymore pets. 😳
5. I could use some sunshine and warm temps.
 
A-in class all day today which is nice for a Friday
B-unfortunately it’s supposed to be in the 70s here today
C-rain all day tmrrw
D-next week will be very busy with big project really starting
E-Mrs P wants to run to Home Depot to “look at something” which kinda scares me
 
1. The weather is just plain gross
2. Friday night is pizza night. My son brought home a sourdough starter from a class project a few weeks ago and I have been transitioning the dough over to using it.
3. I made a German Chocolate Cake to go with it. I will struggle to not roll out the pedantic story about why it is called such to our guests.
4. I often use "knowing lots of things and telling people about the things I know" as a crutch for my anxiety and insecurity in social situations.
5. I cleaned my desk off yesterday and that made walking into my office this morning feel really good.
 
1. The weather is 'blah'. Guess that's not uncommon for late January, though
2. My Jimmies are pretty harmonious and not at all rustled at the moment
3. ground turkey may be healthier than ground beef but it sure doesn't taste as good in my opinion
4. Have to set up an HSA account with a bank downtown this afternoon. Wish me luck
5. I need to put pen to paper and commit to a veggie garden layout for 2024 this weekend and get all my seeds ordered
 
1) Hubby is off today. I'm jealous.

2) I have minimal plans for the weekend. Top of the list? Sleep In!

3) At the office because of an afternoon meeting. Who schedules Friday afternoon meetings?????

4) No idea what's for lunch today.

5) January is almost over. How did that happen??
 
1. Lately when I turn the TV on and Youtube comes up as the first choice I've been watching videos about the Amish
2. I really don't want ground turkey patty melts for dinner but there may be no choice
3. Have to set up an HSA at a bank this afternoon
4. I almost never just sit and listen to music these days. It just doesn't happen
5. Time to get serious about garden planning this weekend. Need to get seeds ordered soon.
 
1. Taking a Spanish class
2. I'm the youngest in the class!
3. Time to start thinking about the budget
4. Bill here in SC to require all municipalities to have odd-year elections. Why?
5. Fiber cement siding looks so much better than vinyl but damn it's adding tens of thousands in cost to my new house. Oh well.
 
1. I'm sick.
2. Two days off work.
3. Got to do some good budgeting at home.
4. And trip planning.
5. Now I am depressed that we don't have more money for traveling.
6. Ramen, anyone?
 
1 - other peoples plans are interfering with mine for the weekend
2 - I have to pick up a birthday cake for my brother, probably need a card too but I don't have to order that
3 - between family & friends there are 5 birthdays in February I need cards for
4 - I think my neighbor is waiting on the groundhog's prediction about winter before he takes down Christmas lights
5 - I've been voluntold to make dinner tonight
 
1) Leak in the sprinkler system getting fixed today. Messy!

2) No big plans for the weekend. Probably a good thing - the next two after this are full.

3) Chicken for dinner. Pasta? Rice? Potato? and a veggie.

4) I want a nap but have too much to do.

5) I need to do some laundry.
 
1. The county doesn't know how to deal with condos.
2. Big storm coming.
3. You guys get to hear it first (jk early-ish): baby #3 is on the way.
4. I hope I go bald instead of grey. My dad's classic roman senator cut has always looked good.
5. Jewelry hobby is going well - I did my first white gold repair on a buddy's wedding ring and didn't destroy it.
 
1. We've had, like, a good two weeks of winter weather so far this season.
2. Would be nice to have more cold and snow, but am happy to be able to run outside.
3. No real plans this weekend.
4. Tried the new ramen place last night - very good broth!
5. Think I'll have to make some stew this weekend.
 
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