Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Friday

[RandomPlanner]

1. NO ONE is in the office today; the parking lot is less than half full and there's literally only one Exec in the building today.
2. I'd planned on RJ-ing it out around lunch time.
3. On the Friday before a National holiday, it's typical (though certainly not required) for admin staff to be granted a half day.
4. A coworker just dropped by to complain that apparently the half-day was requested and denied for today.
5. I'm still planning on RJing it out... I may just wait a little longer to do it.

 

[Salmissra]

1) Another lunchtime call, another quick-stuff-your-face lunch.

2) ^^I won't eat on camera.

3) Sunny but breezy this weekend. Should be a nice one.

4) Crockpot stuffed with Hubby's favorites for tonight. He's had a rough week and I'm being nice.

5) No early release/RJ for us.

 

[Planit]

1- its been a busy busy day
2- first of four phases on big project finished today
3- grant funding spreadsheet had to be totally redone before 1:00 om today, which we found out about at 8:00 this morning
4- issues with a new development has placed it on pause time being
5- budget season & its going to be difficult

 

[joscoffee]

1. Fielded a zoning complaint and found no issues, but the person who complained had several violations to fix.
2. Off on Monday for the eclipse.
3. No early out for me today
4. Sonic told me they had half price drinks for lunch and then charged me full price
5. Too many these days

 

[Salmissra]

1) I want a nap.

2) No desire to work this afternoon. Good thing I had a busy morning.

3) No big plans for the weekend, just errands and family.

4) Pork for dinner. Maybe. I could be persuaded to do burgers.

5) I think I'm going RJ and snooze a bit.

 

[mendelman]

1. Fielded a zoning complaint and found no issues, but the person who complained had several violations to fix.

Classic ‘get what you give’ badge for you. 😊

 

[Salmissra]

1) Sister broke her wrist in a fall this morning. Good thing it's her non-dominant hand!

2) Helping dad with his taxes this weekend.

3) Grocery shopping this weekend. Need to get the list ready!

4) I am late weeding the front flower beds. Good thing they're small!

5) Taco plate for lunch from the deli. Yum!

 

[michaelskis]

1) I never thought I would be assembling a pro/con list about the idea of relocating to Houston, but here I am. If anyone knows anything about the city, let me know. I don't want to toss my hat in unless I know the area will be a good fit.
2) Middle son got to go on a field trip to the Aquarium and Medieval Times in Myrtle Beach today. Being that it is only a day trip, that is more than 8 hours on a bus.
3) Our Planning Tech brought in home-made sticky buns this morning. I so wanted one, but I am trying to eat healthier (gluten free).
4) We had some wild weather here yesterday. Several big trees came down on power lines. City Hall has a generator so we were good.
5) This morning I booked the plane tickets for my grandfather's funeral in late May. The Town that he lives in in the the U.P. does not do burials in the winter because of the frost line.

 

[Planit]

1- been a busy 2-day week
2- The Girl has a couple good options for the summer and year, now we're waiting to hear back. There are 3 very good scenarios that could work out. Fingers crossed.
3- received word we got another $1/2m grant today for our downtown revitalization project that brings total to $6.5m in grants of $8m project
4- I did the stop mail service while we were out of town with all accumulated mail to be delivered on Wednesday, which was only 3 pieces. Kinda freaked me out it was so little until a stack of mail came yesterday
5- mom said she really wants to go to The Girl's graduation, but her 92yo body is saying "what are you thinking?!"

 

[Salmissra]

1) Interesting morning, but the afternoon looks dull.

2) No big plans this weekend, but the following weekend is already full.

3) Not looking forward to Monday morning. We have a BigWig in the office and he's a morning person. I can't handle enthusiasm and happiness at 8:00 on a Monday morning.

4) Sister's surgery went well. One plate and a couple pins, and she's off work for 6 weeks (minimum).

5) Strange weather pattern lately. But it's not yet 110 with no wind, so I'll take this version for now.

 

[jumbach]

1) I never thought I would be assembling a pro/con list about the idea of relocating to Houston, but here I am. If anyone knows anything about the city, let me know. I don't want to toss my hat in unless I know the area will be a good fit.
2) Middle son got to go on a field trip to the Aquarium and Medieval Times in Myrtle Beach today. Being that it is only a day trip, that is more than 8 hours on a bus.
3) Our Planning Tech brought in home-made sticky buns this morning. I so wanted one, but I am trying to eat healthier (gluten free).
4) We had some wild weather here yesterday. Several big trees came down on power lines. City Hall has a generator so we were good.
5) This morning I booked the plane tickets for my grandfather's funeral in late May. The Town that he lives in in the the U.P. does not do burials in the winter because of the frost line.

I am personally not a fan of Houston. I love Texas, Texas culture, Texas food, Texas highways . . . but not Houston.

Nearby Galveston isn't bad.

 

[Whose Yur Planner]

I am personally not a fan of Houston. I love Texas, Texas culture, Texas food, Texas highways . . . but not Houston.

Nearby Galveston isn't bad.

Texas is a state that you either really like or really don't.

 

[Gedunker]

It's been many, many years since I've been there, but Houston just seemed like the most massive sprawl blob in the entire country. There seemed to be no there, there, and only a bunch of highways called "FM -this" and "FM - that" for mile after mile.

Hard pass for me.

(And that's not even mentioning the heat and humidity.)

 

[Planit]

1-contractors hit an electric line (that was marked) about 10:45 this morning - both the bakery & restaurant freaked out but had power (although they may lose it in an hour or so when the line is spliced
2-it's a good thing this city is a public power city, response time was immediate
3-the good beer selection @ the local grocery store has dwindled
4-looking ahead, the month of May will be busy, busy, busy in both personal & professional lives
5-this weekend should include some curvy mountain roads.

 

[mendelman]

• car shopping this weekend
• work stacking on a Friday....yay.
• need to chill this evening
• must stay calm
• cloudy day

 

[Salmissra]

1) Drove back from a City meeting in the rain while under a tornado watch.

2) Pizza for dinner!

3) I really want a nap. And since I have a work-related community meeting tomorrow, I may flex some time and snooze.

4) Sometimes, avoidance is best. Other times, just deal with it. I've done both today.

5) I need to get my nails done.

 

[michaelskis]

1) Round Trip Air-Fare and Rental Car as a package on PriceLine.com apparently does not cover the "Fees" for the rental car from Dollar. Chalk it up as a learning experience to never use them again.
2) There is a 'staff & family' outing tonight for all the departments. I found out that only 10 percent of the city staff will be attending, most who will not be going indicated that they are worried about the elected officials crashing the party. Most who are attending stated they will walk out of the venue with their families if that does occur.
3) My desk is normally clean and organized. Not this week.
4) Last week I submitted my documentation of acheivements over the past year for my annual review. After reading it, I realized that yes, I am a badass.
5) I really need to repot my office plants.

 

[SlaveToTheGrind]

1. Only planning staff member in the office today...and the foreseeable Fridays.
2. First turkey hunt starts tomorrow - going with my oldest.
3. Wife is away with her mom and visiting her sister in Oregon - what to have for a solo dinner?
4. Need to take out a large fat albert blue spruce - was not a dwarf as was tagged 20 years ago.
5. Hummingbirds made their return this last week.

 

[MD Planner]

1. Tonight is Battle of the Badges, Police vs. Fire. Charity game and this year raising funds for one of our own going through cancer treatment.
2. The PD never have enough players so I get to play with them.
3. How I have ended up the one spearheading all of our transportation improvement efforts is beyond me but yet here we are.
4. Ditto for all of our attainable housing efforts.
5. I really miss Jimmy Buffett and planning to go to shows and seeing all my Parrothead friends

 

[Planit]

1-had to go to the bank in the town next door for mom since I was going that way anyway - I forgot & made a special trip (d@mn it)
2-there is a possibility of a trip out west this summer but its dependent on a couple of outcomes yet to be known
3-the downtown volunteers appreciation reception only had 10 people show up of the 80 invites sent out
4-talked to a guy for an hour last night about work stuff, afterwards he apologized - I told him I didn't really mind these talks, but he had complained about something I would've excused myself & left quickly
5-it's supposed to rain tonight & tomorrow, so while the ground is wet I might pull up 5 raggedy azaleas in the yard.

 

[Gedunker]

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5-it's supposed to rain tonight & tomorrow, so while the ground is wet I might pull up 5 raggedy azaleas in the yard.

My three azaleas refused to bloom last year, so I resolved to take them out since they do look a little raggedy and are virtual magnets for fallen pin oak leaves, for which my neighborhood is overgrown. Don't you know: the azaleas bloomed with a passion this year - right now, in fact. I may try to transplant them now, rather than ditch them. Damn flowering shrubs making things difficult ...

 

[MD Planner]

My three azaleas refused to bloom last year, so I resolved to take them out since they do look a little raggedy and are virtual magnets for fallen pin oak leaves, for which my neighborhood is overgrown. Don't you know: the azaleas bloomed with a passion this year - right now, in fact. I may try to transplant them now, rather than ditch them. Damn flowering shrubs making things difficult ...

I had some azaleas that looked terrible and bought some azaleas food and it made a ton of difference. Even two that I thought for sure would die bounced back big time and now they look like they should be at Augusta National!

 

[Planit]

I had some azaleas that looked terrible and bought some azaleas food and it made a ton of difference. Even two that I thought for sure would die bounced back big time and now they look like they should be at Augusta National!

I might try that on a couple of them, but there are others that are basically sticks with a few leaves & no buds.

 

[Salmissra]

1) It's a quiet day in the office. I'm one slow blink away from a nap.

2) No exciting plans this weekend, but there will be margaritas on Sunday!

3) I am determined to finish this mystery I'm reading this weekend. I keep getting interrupted, but Hubby's going to be out for a while this weekend and I will read!

4) Sister who broke her wrist got her stitches out this week. Longer than I expected, but minimal bruising and she starts physical therapy next week.

5) What's for dinner tonight? Something more fun/exciting than tuna casserole.

 

[Maister]

1. So this is the weekend I MUST get the peppers and tomatoes transplanted and the beans sowed.
2. Not a good night's sleep last night. Woke up at 3:58 a.m. and couldnt get back to sleep
3. I had a delicious Jersey Giant sub for dinner last night and saved the other half for lunch today
4. It's important to have something good to look forward to. So says the guy who suffers from depression
5. I replaced the battery in my Google Pixel 3 phone. Hopefully, that'll get me several more years out of it.

 

[btrage]

1. It's my daughter's last choir concert tonight.
2. They always do Friday night concerts and I don't like it.
3. We have reservations for Mother's Day brunch just us and the girls.
4. It's pretty rare at this point when it's just the 4 of us together for a meal.
5. Hoping to get the mulch down on Sunday after brunch.

 

[Planit]

1-The Girl graduates from college tomorrow!
2-Now she has to decide between grad school #1 vs. grad school #2
3-Big annual downtown festival tomorrow & first time that I'm not working or attending (see#1)
4-Budget workshops next week should be 'interesting'
5-'Interesting' is a nice word for what I really want to say.

 

[MD Planner]

1. I've been here so long I feel like I've watched "The Girl" grow up. Congrats on her graduation @Planit
2. First reading for our budget ordinance is Thursday. The process wasn't that bad. Fortunately we're in a good position financially.
3. @Maister 's post has me inspired to get a Pub Sub for lunch. That's a sub from Publix for the uninformed.
4. The big boss is in Europe so I'm fully in charge. Or as the employees call it: The Reign of Terror
5. I want to sleep in tomorrow morning but I can't seem to stay in bed past 7:30 anymore

 

[michaelskis]

1) 31 Minutes until I RJ for the day.
2) Had a great random water cooler conversation with someone in our parks department about when Town Planning was an Olympic sport. They didn't believe me until I told them to go to google.
3) Our neighborhood pool opens today at 4... we are expecting bad weather around that same time.
4) I rented a bucket lift and painted most my house in a day. Neighbor hired a contractor with ladders to do his. They are going on 3 weeks now. I am sure my neighbor's paint job will last longer, but so far it does not look any better.
5) City provides a "Wellness" basket in the breakroom. It is full of fruit and healthy stuff. We have an unwellness backet in our office that has things like twinkies, peanut butter crackers, and brownies.

 

[michaelskis]

1) I am so looking forward to the weekend. It has been a frustrating past couple of weeks and it is only going to get worse in the next few. Later today one of our electeds will yell at me because I answered the media's questions regarding a staff report.
2) Wife had the day off (She does 4/10) so I took a couple of hours off this morning so we could go to breakfast. Ihop Coffee Sucks.
3) I have been thinking about getting a new laptop case. I like the messenger bag style, but I want it to look both classy and timeless as well as being fully functional.
4) It has been very wet the past few weeks and grass is looking amazing. Which reminds me that I need to sharpen or replace my lawnmower blade.
5) I need to head back home for a funeral next week. Wife and younger two will be staying home but the oldest and I will be flying up mid-week. There is a sandwich shop that I will absolutely be hitting up.

 

[btrage]

1. Had new windows installed last year. Finally got around to having the nail holes filled and moulding/sills painted this morning.
2. Dealing with contracted trade inspectors can be a pain in the ass.
3. Senior prom is tonight. Who does prom on a Friday? I called my daughter off from school so she actually has time for hair appointment, pictures, etc. Apparently all of the teachers were expecting no seniors to show up to school today.
4. Ready to put the down payment on a new white cedar privacy fence.
5. It's starting to sink in that in less than a week I will no longer have kids in school. Just paying for two kids in college

 

[Planit]

1-it's been a crazy week for each of us individually & as a family - nothing bad just lots
2-The Girl is off visiting a uni this weekend where she was offered a funded masters program
3-a councilman has once again done something stupid, which creates more work & doesn't result in any improvement
4-got the grass mowed yesterday evening before the rain hits this evening
5-Villa in the CL!!!

 

[Salmissra]

1) WFH today and took a nap at lunch. Ever sleep so hard it takes 3 tries to wake up?

2) Strange email from a client. I had to ask them what they were looking for/asking about, and the reply I got wasn't any better. It reas like they had a liquid lunch.

3) No big plans for the weekend. Luggage shopping and lunch with a friend.

4) Next week looks busy.

5) I don't know what's for dinner. Maybe I can convince hubby to go out . . .

 

[kms]

1) WFH today and took a nap at lunch. Ever sleep so hard it takes 3 tries to wake up?

2) Strange email from a client. I had to ask them what they were looking for/asking about, and the reply I got wasn't any better. It reas like they had a liquid lunch.

3) No big plans for the weekend. Luggage shopping and lunch with a friend.

4) Next week looks busy.

5) I don't know what's for dinner. Maybe I can convince hubby to go out . . .

#1 happened to me. I set an alarm for 30 min. When it went off, I thought I overslept and was late for work.

 

[Planit]

1-theres been a line outside of the breakfast/lunch place across the street all morning
2-not going anywhere this weekend, but there are several things around here including sports & a birthday party
3-I personally don't know anyone named Thurston or Gilligan
4-7 in a row might be a new record for them
5-looks like our budget is set, but I know there will be 5 or 6 that show up & try to derail the process as they usually do.

 

[Maister]

1. I really want to be in Chicago right now
2. I'm less than thrilled about the coming weekend
3. More about chores than fun
4. Especially 'fun' that isn't - like cookouts with inlaws
5. Calgon take me away!

 

[kms]

1. I like colorful shoes.
2. Pink huaraches.
3. Blue suede bucks.
4. Spring green sneakers.
5. Floral fabric ballet style slippers.

 

[btrage]

1. RJing today; picking up the wife from the airport.
2. Daughter's choir is singing the national anthem at minor league baseball game tonight.
3. Spending Saturday doing stuff around the house - slowly getting ready for daughter's grad party in a couple of weeks.
4. Family is coming over on Sunday. Smoking some ribs. Also smoking a Dearborn ham; this will be my first time smoking a ham.
5. Not sure about Monday plans. Probably fitting in the Murph. This will be my 6th year doing it.

 

[Salmissra]

1) Get to log off early today! There's a nap in my future!

2) New floors scheduled for next weekend. It's going to look so much better than this tired carpet!

3) Evidently I banged my foot at some point yesterday. I have a bruise but don't remember how I got it.

4) Holiday weekend = get your weekly stuff done today and not Monday. Fine. Gives me something to do this afternoon.

5) Is there a neat way to eat hard-shell tacos? Mine always fall apart before I get to the end.

 

[Planit]

1. I don't drink coffee or wear espadrilles & especially at the same time while walking
2. I tried a newish chicken place for lunch today & won't be back anytime soon
3. tomorrow should be a good day with a couple planned activities with the family
4. is it possible to be disappointed in the way something is turning out, but also be relieved
5. Siris XM sure wants my business after I let the free trail expire.

 

[dandy_warhol]

1. I don't drink coffee or wear espadrilles & especially at the same time while walking

1. Samesies.
2. Tomorrow is Itty Bitty's last soccer game.
3. Their record is 1-6.
4. Craving Chipotle.
5. I got to nap after work today! Yay!

 

[btrage]

1. Got a lunch workout in.
2. RJing because it's beautiful outside.
3. Need to install the new patio poles and string the lights.
4. That can wait until tomorrow.
5. I need dinner outside on a patio with some good drinks.

 

[kms]

1. I wear espadrilles.
2. I wear huaraches.
3. I wear loafers.
4. I wear warm wool house shoes.
5. I don't drink coffee.

 

[Salmissra]

1) New floors installed tomorrow!

2) Wish I could also do the bedrooms, but at least the "company" areas are going to look great!

3) My foot hurts along the bottom, like I stepped on a stone. Or a Lego!

4) Had to give up on one of the backyard pots, and reseed it with something else. Hopefully, it's not too late to get something growing.

5) I want a nap, but have work to do. Fridays come with such conflicts - nap, or work?

 

[Planit]

1- It's Biscuit Day today!
2- plans keep changing & we won't be traveling across country this summer
3- we got a good price on our plane tickets for August trip, but the rental car prices are up
4- I'd like to have the living room carpet replaced; Mrs. P wants all carpeting done
5- budget was passed & it's very lean.

 

[dandy_warhol]

1. Not a fan of the "fresh scent" on the Swiffer floor mop thingys.
2. Am a fan of clean floors.
3. Dreaming of all the summer vacations I will never be able to complete or afford.
4. All summer vacations now have to include a ton of shade due to some precancerous cells on my skin.
5. And giant floppy hats.

 

[MD Planner]

1. Our budget was passed as well last night.
2. Revenues for this FY going to be up a lot more than anticipated.
3. I won 5 bucks on a random scratch off. Once in a while I say "what the heck" and play.
4. All 8 EV charging stations were in use at the Parker's when I drove by a few minutes ago.
5. It's cute when people email me and demand that I do something immediately. Yes, let me install a signal on a roadway we don't own. And I'll have it done by lunch.

 

[SlaveToTheGrind]

1. Only two in the office today
2. Trying to decide on where to have lunch
3. A/C in the house has been on the last few days - always try to hold out until June 1
4. Parade of Homes has started - always nice to walk through homes a government worker cannot afford
5. Still some snow visible on the mountains

 

[Salmissra]

1) Not even a handful of people in the office today.

2) I love it when a plan comes together! (I got approval on a parking deal).

3) Birthday celebrations continue - I have a coupon to CAVA so I know what's for lunch tomorrow!

4) I'm cold without my office sweater, but too warm when I put my office sweater on.

5) Someone brought specialty flavored fudge to the office today. My tastebuds are in heaven!

 

[btrage]

1. Wife is leaving for a work trip tonight.
2. That means I'm going to city employee night at the semi-pro baseball game by myself. I'm okay with that as there's a few people I don't mind hanging out with from work.
3. There's a heat wave coming and I'm looking forward to it.
4. No plans for Father's Day, so I'll be able to watch as much of the final round of the US Open as I want.
5. I'm in a fantasy golf league.