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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Tuesday

1) Moving went well this weekend, finally staying at the house overnight and working on the great unpackening.
2) My partner is out of town all week for business, followed by a trip. Just the cats and I for several days.
3) Manager is out again today.
4) Parking in the street has left what I am guessing is some sort of sticky mosquito control spray all over my car. That or it's the strangest uniform tree sap/dusting I've ever seen. A car wash is in order.
5) Another trip to the home improvement warehouse after work.
 
Planit said:
4. The Girl dropped a class because the professor came in total disarray, couldn't work technology, dropped a stack of papers & said there would be pop quizzes throughout the semester. She said she couldn't shake that image and picked up another class.
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I had a prof walk in to a sociology class the first day and announce "I can see all your auras ... ". I didn't stick around for the rest of it and immediately went to the Registrar to drop it. The Registrar lady said "You are like the eleventyhundredth person to drop his class in the first day since I've been here."
 
Gedunker said:
I had a prof walk in to a sociology class the first day and announce "I can see all your auras ... ". I didn't stick around for the rest of it and immediately went to the Registrar to drop it. The Registrar lady said "You are like the eleventyhundredth person to drop his class in the first day since I've been here."
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I dropped one class in grad school before the quarter started - I'd taken whatever 501 the previous quarter, and signed up for whatever 502. The professor for both actually called me to let me know that 502 was going to be basically the same as 501, and that I shouldn't waste my time.

Um, yeah - how many other folks do you need to call about this...?
 
1. Got stopped in downtown this morning by a former councilman asking about a project. He's one of the good ones. Afterwards he said "Don't you loved being harassed by old councilmen?" I replied "Just like every other citizen." We both laughed.
2. I get to design our new offices we plan on moving into next year.
3. Saw the owner of one of our local car repair shops riding a bike towards his business this morning - next time I see him I'm going to ask if his car broke down.
4. Mom is cleaning out her clothes and says she's finding some relics.
5. Not doing anything for this holiday weekend, but will be the following weekend.
 
1) Headed to the dentist this afternoon.

2) Cleaning house so my Hubby's perfectionist cousin won't have too much to say when she drops by later this week.

3) Still dealing with the last fight of the allergy issue from the last two weeks.

4) Is it nap time yet?

5) I'm looking forward to the long weekend!
 
1. Therapy tonight.
2. Running 5 miles afterward.
3. Tacos for dinner when I get home.
4. Maybe I need to make some coffee!
5. Mobbing the Roadblock tomorrow to help businesses that are affected with a big road reconstruction project.
 
1. I rented a cabin for the long weekend. I don’t get phone service up there. I'll be by myself resting and recharging.

2. I'm going back to the same cabin the following weekend with a too-big group of friends.

3. I can always tell when my kids are up to no good. Not that they're bad people, but sometimes make bad decisions.

4. Its a gloomy, rainy day here.

5. I'm trying so hard to squeeze in summer fun that I've worn myself out.
 
1. The calendar says Tuesday, but it seriously seems like a Monday
2. Applicant withdrew rezoning from agenda (not the application, just tonight's meeting). We posted it on city's facebook page around noon to inform public. I've received 5 calls now about why & if the city is trying to pull a fast one.
3. I'll have to buy a new car battery this week, I've noticed mine is struggling to start the car. It's 6 years old so not too bad I reckon.
4. I cooked a one skillet Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe I found & it turned out to be good. It did however require 3 more bowls/plates to get dirty, which wasn't the point of a ONE skillet recipe.
5. RFP released for our comp plan today - I'll have something (else) to do for the next year or so, but excited.
 
1) Did not sleep well last night - really dragging today.

2) Can't find my notes from a conversation with someone that used to work here.

3) I need those notes!

4) Need to get my nails done.

5) Seriously - how do you lose notes?
 
1) had to get up quite early to do a blood draw at 6 am
2) I woke up at 4, though
3) I suffer from what is called 'terminal insomnia' - where you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep
4) tomorrow I plan to can tomatoes and make sauerkraut
5) Yeah, Imma take the day off
 
1. Killed 2 projects on my desk this morning. Those that you have to concentrate on, which blows up if the phone rings or someone comes in to talk
2. This week's temps are great - low 60s to low 80s
3. My CM & I had a debate on whether another city was north or south of ours - I won & pulled out an old school state highway map to prove it
4. Had to replace the battery in my car this weekend - damn - batteries have got expensive
5.
 
Planit said:
1. Killed 2 projects on my desk this morning. Those that you have to concentrate on, which blows up if the phone rings or someone comes in to talk
2. This week's temps are great - low 60s to low 80s
3. My CM & I had a debate on whether another city was north or south of ours - I won & pulled out an old school state highway map to prove it
4. Had to replace the battery in my car this weekend - damn - batteries have got expensive
5.
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My last two I've gone with Interstate at Costco at $80 each.
 
1) Last night I was at my wits-end during a meeting. My sleep quality and duration was low, and my wife commented this morning that she hasn't seen me this angry about work in a really long time. Had a good conversation with the CM this afternoon, and I feel better now, but still angry.
2) It is roasting in my office. Earlier this year, we had to buy new box fans because the old ones did not have a 3-prong plug and OSHA got upset.
3) Why do some consumables like honey and salt have expiration dates?
4) I need to mow my lawn tonight. I might also spray for weeds too.
5) I have been pondering the possibility of taking up meditation. However I want to think about it more before I decide.
 
michaelskis said:
5) I have been pondering the possibility of taking up meditation. However I want to think about it more before I decide.
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1) Had tickets to the Presidents Cup today, but I got "meetinged" at work and had to give them up
2) My friend, who is there, has been sending me pictures - I don't like him anymore (right now)
3) The meetings have been with the CM & have turned out to be pretty good
4) Grass does need to be mowed & car needs to be washed
5) I have no idea what good sleep quality is at this point in time
 
1. Day one of no chocolate.
2. The husband is still alive.
3. Took a nap after work.
4. Hubby got great news tonight.
5. Itty Bitty made a good connection with a teacher.
5a. Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons.
 
1) End of fiscal year chores . . .

2) Paxlovid has some side effects, which are very different than the symptoms of Covid.

3) I have a hair-trigger temper right now, mostly due to lack of sleep which is itself caused by coughing.

4) I want the ability to concentrate to come back.

5) Wait - what was I looking for?
 
1. Iron Maiden was a great concert last night
2. Setlist was short (15 songs but 1:42 playing time)
3. Took my three kids
4. Genre brings out interesting people
5. $50 is too much for a flimsy concert t-shirt...so I bought one.
 
1) Feeling nervous/antsy about my CT scan tomorrow. I've never had a CT scan, and it's my head!

2) I've had MRIs, and those aren't fun but I least I know what to expect.

3) Mom's about to start Chemo #3. First one worked but caused serious side effects (quality of life sucked), second didn't work but the side effects weren't as bad.

4) Nice weather here. Actually cool in the mornings for the dog walk.

5) Part of me wants to get drunk, but a larger, more rational part of me says no, you won't like the consequences.
 
1) My 11:00 meeting with a developer was cancelled - thank goodness. Their proposed product is shitte.
2) I got an earful from the lady at the classified desk from our local fish wrapper - she doesn't like what's going on in town & wants it to remain a "sleepy little place that outside people don't need to know about"
3) I can't wait for the midterms to be over
4) Went to a Humane Society fundraiser last Sunday & got to hold puppies
5) We'll be thinking about you this week Sal!
 
1. Woke up at 4:07 am & never fell back to sleep this morning - couldn't shut down my head
2. I have 2 meetings scheduled for 10:30 am - wonder which one I'll choose
3. Between friends & family, there are 10 birthdays this month - most within a 2-week window
4. Cooked a chicken recipe last night I've been wanting to try - it needs a little improvement but was tasty
5. Hurry up & wait seems to be a trend right now with some developers we're working with.
 
1. I'm looking forward to the holidays
2. I need something positive to look forward to
3. Just looking at Christmas lights is enjoyable
4. Three defaults in court yesterday. Yay me.
5. Had to postpone the Oktoberfest dinner last weekend again.
 
1. Christmas lights are fun to see, but I drove past a row of houses that had colorful, elaborate Halloween lights. Those are fun to see.
2. My neighbor has a paving crew working today. I hope someone thought about runoff. I'm in the line of flow.
3. I'm always a bit relieved when, after suffering in silence, I find that other people feel the same way about something.
4. I've pretty much stopped cooking. That makes me a little sad.
5. I stopped going to the store as much since Covid, which is causing a slow weight loss.
 
kms said:
1. Christmas lights are fun to see, but I drove past a row of houses that had colorful, elaborate Halloween lights. Those are fun to see.
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Noticed last night that one of my neighbors has a gigantic spider on their roof for Halloween (it's at least six feet long from the tip of the front legs to the end of the back legs). I'm hoping they bring it back out for Christmas with a Santa hat and some lights.
 
Bubba said:
Noticed last night that one of my neighbors has a gigantic spider on their roof for Halloween (it's at least six feet long from the tip of the front legs to the end of the back legs). I'm hoping they bring it back out for Christmas with a Santa hat and some lights.
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The could go a little darker and have the spider pull Krampus in a sleigh or just put Santa's hat in the middle of its spider web. Make all the kiddies happy.
 
1. F@ck me.
2. Blergh.
3. Fratzin.
4. Snarl.
5. We are planning on attending at least 8 Christmas markets this year. Yay! Can't wait. Though there is talk that some of the Christmas light displays will be smaller due to energy costs.
 
1) Saw a semitruck from my hometown today. For many that is not a big deal, but my home town is 1100 miles from here.
2) My to-do list is long enough, but there will be some process changes coming down the road that will add to it.
3) I am going to take the dog for a walk after dinner tonight.
4) There is a super NIMBY that we are dealing with. He is opposed to a project that hasn't even submitted yet and is already e-mailing the City Council and staff threatening a lawsuit of this sees the light of day.
5) Wife has a milestone birthday next week and I still have no idea what to get her.
 
1. Working with brother & mom on her move to NC next month - he’s taking care of getting her here & I’m coordinating everything here.
2. Arrival dates for various items of furniture is a moving target.
3. Saw a good evolution/change in The Girl this past weekend since she’s been in college.
4. Got through consultant interviews for our RFP yesterday - they were complete opposites & panel decision was unanimous (& right one).
5. Not quite 5:00 yet is it
 
1) It is 71 in my office at the moment. I am good with that temp.
2) We are not thrilled with the recent gang activity at the public school my oldest will go to next year.
3) I am so ready for Christmas.
4) I am not sure how I got roped into being the point of contact to figure out how to live-stream off campus meetings, but here we are.
5) I have a dinner meeting and get to see my old boss tonight.
 
1. I gotta bunch of year end stuff I need to get going on quite soon
2. Cocktail peanuts are better than dry roasted in my opinion
3. I gotta keep going forward with the whole being hungry for long periods thing
4. I very seldom just sit and listen to albums. This was once a major pastime of mine
5. Leftover breaded chicken for dinner doesn't sound very appealing at the moment
 
1. I've been feeling restless.
2. It's springtime warm here, which is good for some outdoor plans I have on Saturday.
3. I'd like to find some different bikes trails within a couple of hour's drive from here.
4. I've run out of ideas for meals.
5. My instructor says that I'm making progress with my mandolin playing.
 
1. Battle of the Badges is tonight; Police v. Fire
2. I am playing for the PD since they don't have enough to field a team
3. Last night parents took kids on their golf carts trick or treating. Ridiculous. If they arrived via that mode they received less candy. Much less.
4. We need more people. Really starting to worry about our staff burning out.
5. I am responsible for tracking progress on our adopted City goals quarterly and generating a report. See above for where we are with many of them.
 
1. Haven’t been looking forward to today & it has nothing to do with tonight’s presentation to Council.
2. Working with a local design firm on project. Architect has been great, interior design person not so much as she doesn’t listen & talks to people like they’re 5 years old.
3. Mom moves to NC in 1.5 weeks.
4. I still enjoy watching The Simpsons.
5. Decent crowd @ friends house for Halloween but less than expected so there’s candy left.
 
1) Surgery in 2 weeks - already have limits on what I can take/eat, etc.

2) We are Halloween hermits - stay inside, no lights in the front half of the house, and no interaction with the hordes.

3) Still not sleeping through the night. Don't know if it's my CSF leak, anxiety, general insomnia, or what. Heck, could be a combo of them all!

4) I don't think Hubby realizes how much help I'm going to need after surgery. I might just stay at my aunt's place until the weekend.

5) Thanksgiving may be affected - don't know how I'll be feeling then.
 
1 -The Capital Christmas Tree is making a stop in our little downtown this evening. The HS band is marching it to the Square & there's a whole event going on for it.
2 -The Girl is running in a half marathon this weekend & we'll be meeting her at the finish line.
3 -Had a bird get caught inside the garage. It actually let me grab it & take it outside.
4 -The automatic clock at work is going bonkers. I think it got freaked out between needing a new battery & the time change.
5 - Looks like our day off Friday will be a wash out so I think I'll put furniture together for mom.
 
1. I remember several years where the Capitol Christmas tree was from Michigan
2. We're getting a new digital camera at work
3. We're also getting new cell phones
4. I had pretzels and part of a cheeseball for lunch
5. Watched several YouTube videos about the war in Ukraine during lunch
 
  • Eating lunch soon
  • In the depths of economic development work
  • First draft of ZBA/PC packet
  • Renew APA/AICP membership
  • Thinking thoughts about thoughtful thinking
 
1) According to my sleep tracker, last night was the worst sleep that I have had since March when I started using this particular tracker. Super late meeting and a beer with some chips and salsa afterwards and then back up at 4AM does not work well.
2) The weather is perfect outside today. It was too hot the past couple of days.
3) At a local restaurant the other day that was only accepting cash. Following lunch they hand me a hand written receipt for $15.00 for a $9.49 burrito. Knowing this was not correct, I asked about it and was informed that they "estimated the tax". I looked it up and found that our tax rate and showed the manager how to calculate tax. I was so disappointed in the lack of life skills.
4) I add horseradish to my sub sandwiches that I get from Publix or Jersey Mikes.
5) I was today years old when I learned that Spanish Moss is actually part of the pineapple family.
 
1. Bought some pineapple curry mustard that is quite good.
2. Ate a chocolate croissant and peanut butter cups for dinner.
3.
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4. I like my dentist. I wish we could be friends.
5. Parent politics are tough.
 
1. The tree did not go up last weekend as planned. It's in the works for this weekend.
2. A department head is upset because he's playing petty games and not winning.
3. Council meeting tonight is heavy with consent items because the Audit review is taking place - it will be long and boring.
4. Need to finish shopping, but not finding the time (& this week the weather is crappy).
5. Mom set her thermostat to 78 in her apartment - glad electricity is included in monthly fee.
 
1. Someone is playing games with filing their variance application
2. I predict that's not going to work out for them in the end
3. I don't happen to end texts with periods but was unaware that doing so is an issue
4. Looking forward to vacation next week
5. Someone brought in bon bons to share at the office
 
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