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Daily things 5️⃣ Five Things Tuesday

Gedunker said:
Probably not. We had one this year too and they are pretty good about keeping 'em relatively clean, if stinky. They fledge really fast and then they are gone. I didn't know this previously, but they do not reuse old nests. :h:
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Really? A few weeks ago, we had a robin using a nest that was previously occupied, last year, by a house finch. Five young could barely fit into the nest by the time they fledged. Maybe robins just don't reuse their own nests.

Five Things:

1. Rodney Dangerfield was right. :not:
2. The heat is making me grumpy.
3. Clients are making me grumpy.
4. The pets in my office are sleepy.
5. Is it possible to have a stress-free job?
 
1. Already been to the grocery store this morning. The Girl didn't have anything for lunch today.
2. The Girl is going to Tweetsie today on a field trip today
3. I have a meeting tonight and could not be a chaperone - maybe midori or zg can make it?
4. Small Area Plan public input session should be interesting - uneducated mouthy ones will be there
5. Unintentional comedic value potential should be high & frustration level too
 
Planit said:
3. I have a meeting tonight and could not be a chaperone - maybe midori or zg can make it?
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Aw, man, I have a meeting tonight too. :( Hope she has fun!

4. Small Area Plan public input session should be interesting - uneducated mouthy ones will be there
5. Unintentional comedic value potential should be high & frustration level too
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I'm sure there's an app for Uneducated Mouthy Ones Bingo that you could play with coworkers. If not, I see an opportunity.

Edit: Oh my gosh. There is actually a Walmart Bingo app for android. It has squares like "butt crack," "drinking something," "unattended kid," and "tramp stamp."
 
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Planit said:
2. The Girl is going to Tweetsie today on a field trip today
3. I have a meeting tonight and could not be a chaperone - maybe midori or zg can make it?
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Ha. I wish. I looked at their website; it sure has grown since I was there almost a half century ago.

1. The weather is much better today.
2. I have to cook bacon for a quiche tonight. Mmmmmm...
3. The dog and I got back from a walk and found a snake stretched out by the front door.
4. The kid let us in thru the garage and chased the snake away.
5. We've got a bunch of bunnies in the yard this year. Maybe that's why the snake is here.:-c
 
1. Definitely more planning jobs out there the last few months, but wow, the pay sure is crappy for most.
2. Looks like our elected officials will be taking another whack at reducing benefits for employees at their next meeting.
3. I am struggling mightily with motivation at work and I really don't know what the answer is.
4. I lost many hours of comp time on July 1 because we are not allowed to carry a balance into the new fiscal year.
5. I'm seeing a theme in my thoughts today. :-{
 
1. Was out at a meeting until almost 9 last night and missed seeing Toddler Midori before bed. :(
2. Almost missed seeing Toddler Midori before having to leave for work this morning. Got a quick hug.
3. Will be out late at a meeting again tonight.
4. Felt so awful this morning I almost took a pregnancy test. :-c
5. Decided that was crazy and I'd rather not know anyway.
 
1. Got a script renewed without having to see the doc
2. We may actually have a dry day today
3. The countdown to vacation is going very slowly
4. Started writing a book
5. Nice there are some sane people in TX-thanks 'burb fixer
 
1. Best part of today is: organizing stuff.
2. I fear we may lose two admin assistants soon.
3. We pay them FAR too little.
4. And our elected officials treat them poorly.
5. I don't want to train another set of Admin Assts again....
 
1. I never was able to line dance.
2. Weather says severe thunderstorms are coming.
3. The blue sky disagrees.
4. I feel like having some chocolate.
5. Some people are nice just for the sake of being nice.
 
1. Stuck in the office all day today
2. Will spend at least 5 hours on the road tomorrow
3. Hope the client buys MY lunch this time
4. I've decided to win the lottery this week
5. That's the ticket
 
1. I was briefly interviewed by 3 TV news stations today.
2. Only one of them broadcast the story, and and the reporter got many of the facts wrong. :r:
3. That doesn't bode well for the future of journalism.
4. I love when my clients are happy.
5. I came home in a good mood, even after I discovered that our roof had leaked again.
 
1 - connecting airport was Chicago
2 - had leftovers for lunch - turkey loaf on rye
3 - airline did not lose my 1 checked bag
4 - I thought it was worth the $33 to double my frequent flyer miles
5 - return flight from Chicago was half full.
 
I have a headache
I got some blueberries from a stand near my office to go with my oatmeal and share with my co owrkers
I need a haircut and color
I wore the wrong bra with this dress so my bra strap continually shows
I wish I could visit dandy
 
1. It's amazing to what extent, um, certain thoughts/impulses can dominate your thinking when you, um, haven't done something in a while
2. everything to do with cottage cheese is kind of disgusting
3. the underlying principle of cheese is pretty wierd and disgusting if you stop and think about it
4. funny, all the time you hear people use the phrase 'piano/violin virtuoso' but you never hear the best banjo players referred to as 'virtuosos'
5. I will be out of town Thurs and Fri
 
1. I have to fix the curtains my daughter pulled down last night - she asked so politely
2. I might actually do some work today
3. Thursday I have my 1 year review
4. I also get to see what the plumbers say about my bathroom Thursday
5. House is just about settled in, we just need to hang pictures.
 
1. I hate cottage cheese - YUK!
2. I should have saved my randomness for this page
3. Oh well 89 to go
4. I don't mind taping the baseboards and window frames before painting
5. I don't like painting (especially when the wife who picked out the color doesn't like it once it's on the walls)
 
1. If you'll tape, Planit, I'll paint. Hate taping, love painting.
2. I have an itch to tackle another home improvement project, but don't know what.
3. Husband just built a shed, so I feel like I get a little leeway on "my" projects.
4. It's been in the 60's in the mornings and 70's in the evenings.
5. I need to refill the hot tub and fire that baby up.
 
1. I am in some real need of change.
2. I had hoped that it could be where I am at currently.
3. I don't believe that will be the case though unfortunately.
4. I buy more wine than I drink.
5. That is a first world problem, I am aware....
 
1. I also have a headache.
2. Not so much a headache but the feeling that the contents of my head are larger than the container.
3. Whole string of plus 100 degree days are on the horizon
4. Makes it tough when your SO is not a morning person and you can't make too much noise
5. I like cottage cheese, mmmmm.
 
1. It's been really foggy lately but I like it, not too hot.
2. The tourists are probably annoyed that it's foggy at the beach, but oh well, at least it's not sweltering.
3. I'm not looking forward to Thursday... have to be at work at 5:30 a.m. to drive down to San Diego for an all-day meeting (and drive back that night).
4. The drive back will be the worst part.
5. Blech.
 
1. Alabama is a Dillon's Rule state:science:
2. Must make working in local government tough
3. It's starting to get to the ugh part of the year weather wise.
4. And October is 2 months away:not::wall:
5. Debating as to whether to go to the gym for a 6th straight day
 
1. I'm hungry.
2. Dinner out tonight with girlfriends.
3. A little blip on the domestic radar last night has me feeling a little fragile today.
4. Being angry is a fine line from feeling threatened for me. I wonder if that's physiological or psychological.
5. I'm still hungry.
 
1. I have been feeling sick lately.
2. Like I have the fever in me.
3. Trying to figure out ways to get out the gunk.
4. I haven't been running as much, which is probably it.
5. I don't like feeling like this.
 
1. I cut the kid's' hair this morning.
2. Which I can't believe I'm still doing, since he's 20.
3. Half the damn white tile floors were mopped.
4. Which idiot at Kohls put misses tees in the petite section?
5. Which idiot inadvertently bought two, and now has to return them?
 
1. The swelling and inflammation from the wasp sting is starting to subside.
2. I have to stay on steroids for 4 more days.
3. I have to stay on antibiotics for 8 more days.
4. I don't like taking drugs, not even recreational ones.
5. Except alcohol, I do like my beer..and tequila...and scotch...and bourbon...and so forth
 
1. I went grocery shopping in the middle of the day with my husband today.
2. We almost never do that anymore because of the differences in our work schedules and days off.
3. I love this almost-fall weather... I tend to wilt in the heat & humidity.
4. I'm actually not dreading a trip to the dentist tomorrow.
5. Maybe I'll have a glass of wine with whatever it is I'm having for dinner tonight.
 
  1. Therapist is apparently one of my "other duties assigned" in the job description.
  2. I was quite useful on a job site today locating a vent register that was covered over by flooring. It wasn't located as per the plan, but a little reckoning and some tapping with a hammer to find the hollow helped.
  3. Called the architect out of preference vs. code on my money pit project. I was right and it will save $10K. It's still a money pit, but I didn't pick the site!
  4. I have a 10am meeting with fiscal tomorrow. I am thinking about calling in sick.
  5. Phone interview on Thursday afternoon. Better gig with a wider scope of work in a lower cost area and a few dollars more. FINGERS CROSSED.
 
1. Good luck, kjel.
2. Keith is my favorite Carradine brother.
3. Son #2 is getting to be a pretty good driver.
4. Work wasn't as hectic and busy today.
5. This would be my dad's 79th birthday.
 
1 - National Night Out
2 - Clear sky at sunset
3 - still having fun scanning family photos
4 - I was bad, had a chocolate chip cookie
5 - I like shopping at Aldi's
 
1. The irony is not lost that Shark Week is on Discovery Channel the same week we are on the beach
2. The Girl is an inch too short to ride the big rollercoasters at Busch Gardens, but we snuck her in line anyway
3. She LOVES rollercoasters even more now
4. Caught up on all the emails, and it was very nice to delete a large number
5. Met a fireman from the next town over in NC when I was in FLA last week. One of those small world thingys
 
1. I think hot/spicy food is okay, but it's not like I'm gaga over it like some are.
2. Yesterday I learned our tongues can detect, not four, but FIVE basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and....umami:-|
3. I'm thinking an umami-themed thread is likely in order
4. A few weeks ago I decided not to drink beer on week nights anymore. Only violated that resolution once so far.
5. You wanna talk about blues men? Then let's talk John Lee Hooker. There was a true blues man if ever there was.
 
1. mosquitos are killing me
2. damn bathroom remodel needs more tile than I ordered
3. commission meeting today
4. I'm ready for the crazy
5. Who else is ready for their crazy
 
1. I am loving this weather, today's forecast sunny and 69!
2. I can't wait for football, 2.5 more weeks 'til first home game.
3. I'm turning 40 in less than two months and trying to not be grouchy about it.
4. I've been gaining/losing the last ten pounds for the last year and a half and very grouchy about that.
5. Started school shopping for the kiddo last night, crazy how clothes for her cost more than mine.
 
1. Slow day at work today. Good. I needed a break after last week.
2. Hit the gym last night and did more weight than in 3 years on squat. Almost 36 and still strong as ever!
3. Funny thing is, I'm not even that sore today.
4. Just finished catching up on The Walking Dead last night. Ready for Season 4!
5. Took car in for an oil change yesterday and ended up spending $700 on new brakes. Ugh!
 
1. The overtime well feels like it's going to dry up.
2. The drive home at 6:30 is much less congested.
3. Mild weather is refreshing.
4. Still don't know what to make for dinner.
5. Have a nice night!
 
1. I'm getting tired of all this rain--I don't remember the last day it did not rain.
2. My one-week vacation started at the end of today's workday.
3. Lots of busy work tomorrow to prepare for our flight to the left coast on Thursday.
4. I got the one up on the public works director today.
5. ZG modeled potential outfits this afternoon for my son's wedding this weekend--she looked hot. :h:
 
1. Still at work, getting ready for the rezoning from h3LL, round 3!
2. We have a noobie planner starting on Monday. I'm looking forward to some relief from my too large work load.
3. I helped out on some deed research today and my have just found an error that is costing someone hundreds of dollars because she is paying taxes on property that she does not appear to own since 2006 (worst deed ever, the lawyer who wrote it should be shamed)
4. My town just got a big award, now the manager is promising ice cream...hopefully he comes through! :)
5. Booking tix to go home in a month for my sister's bridal shower and my nephew's superhero birthday party.
 
1. I'm so tired
2. Contract detail revisions can be never ending
3. The Girl fell back asleep on the way to her grandparents this morning
4. It's going to hard to get her back on the school bedtime schedule
5. I wish I could have had the summer off!!!
 
1. Lost another Admin. Asst. today.
2. We are now down 6 people in an office of 15 originally.
3. I think we are going to lose another AA by the end of the month.
4. This means I will have even more work thrown on my plate.
5. Awesome. :r:
 
1. I like lists.
2. Making to do lists calms my nerves.
3. Sometimes I write things like "drink coffee" on my list just so I can cross it off.
4. I had a dream last night that I got a job offer today.
5. I left my phone at home this morning, so I guess that isn't going to happen.
 
1. making to do lists gives me a sense of organization but at the same time can sometimes cause anxiety
2. haven't got on a scale for several weeks, but I can tell I'm losing weight
3. I generally find the idea of bling revolting
4. when considering the question of whether coffee is good for you or bad? I have to believe that any substance that can caus withdrawl can't be too good.
5. I wish hot dogs and greasy french fries were good for you
 
1. Ruby Tuesday - The Rolling Stones
2. Tuesday's Gone - Lynyrd Skynyrd
3. Tuesday Afternoon - Moody Blues
4. Sweet Tuesday Morning - Badfinger
5. Tuesday Heartbreak - Stevie Wonder
 
1. A semi truck mechanic is not a salvage yard
2. A guy with a few cars in the yard is rural character, not a salvage yard
3. A farmer with some scrap metal is not a salvage yard
4. Just clean up your own damn mess and stop pointing to people who aren't bothering anyone
5. I'm still having a nice day damn it!
 
1. I'm on day 2 of 2 mental health days.
2. I'm feeling refreshed.
3. I miss my days of being a stay-at-home mom.
4. My town is very much like Mayberry.
5. Except that our police chief was let go because of some questionable behavior.
 
1. It may be 1:30 in Florida but I'm on Portland time so it's only 11:30 (still Tuesday!)
2. There is a great place past security in the Portland airport that has $5 mimosas. All day!!
3. I had two mimosas before we flew home today. RJ had 3.
4. I tried to post about the mimosas on Facebook when we flew to Spokane from Portland on Friday. Auto-correct kept calling them "biomass".
5. Biomass is an exceptional adult beverage.
 
1. Nothing like guzzling a whole bottle of sangria all by oneself
2. I'm back
3. three day weekend coming up
4. had a stressful weekend but it turned out okay in the end
5. Someone (like hilldweller or Midori) should start a snapshot 8/27/13 thread today
 
1. Maister is delegated thread starting idea :-c
2. I guess that's his b-day present back to us :-|
3. hinky needs to think happy thoughts like college football starts this week :D
4. In The Navy can be ares' new theme song :not:
5. The girl is very excited to be riding the school bus in the mornings :)
 
1. the county is mad at the city again
2. the city is mad at the county again
3. nothing changes
4. today is meeting day - it's fun to watch the public
5. I want to make a greatest hits of stupid things people say at meetings
 
1. I picked a seat in a training session this morning next to a lady who looked like she was there alone.
2. Turns out she's from a government attorney's office--and I just applied to be her boss.
3. She had heard my name before. In the office.
4. I'm glad I met her. She was very nice and seemed like she'd be great to work with.
5. What will be, will be.
 
i. This is Post 500 in the Five Things Tuesday thread.
ii. I am trying to convince my soon to be 14 year old daughter to try a little style to her hair as she heads out for a haircut. She wears it straight and long and it looks lifeless.
iii. What the hell do I know about girls' hair style?
iv. I get my hair cut every three weeks or so with a "Zero Guide" - not quite shaved but real tight to the scalp. Mostly because it is receding on all fronts ...
v. < Did you know that lower case Roman Numerals are called "Romanettes"?
 
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