May 27, 2006

Good Hot Afternoon!!

The high here in Burlington is 91 degrees today. With our humidity, it's not real pleasant outside.

Mr. Keith and I are spending the day taking it easy. I got up (the first time) at 6:59 then rolled over and dozed back off to sleep for another hour. At about 8:00, I got back up and checked my email, posted a few comments to A_dialysis_and_support_group, and generally waited for Keith to wake up. Maddie, the dog, waited with me. But, he wasn't quite as patient. He decided to scratch at the door and make this unusual noise with his vocal cords that resembles talking. I think it's his way of saying "It's time to get up, F*CKers!! I need to poop!!" At least, he doesn't urinate on the carpet. Thank God!!

We had an eventful ride to Waffle House!! Keith had a little problem with lane control. Me, being the wonderful person that I am, pointed it out. He then pulled in the bank parking lot and let me take over the driving. One of those, if you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself deals. Hey, it was OK!! I made it the next three blocks to the Waffle House ALL BY MYSELF!! And I didn't hit any three foot deep potholes on the side of the road, either.

At the Waffle House, things got even more interesting. We got there and were the second couple in line. A black family came in and went to a table immediately upon entering the resturant. The Waffle House "door greeter" told them they would have to get in line and wait like we were. They left. My blood started to boil. I'm thinking out loud to Keith and said "Who died and made them God!! Why can't they wait just like everyone else?" We got a table, wiped it off ourselves and sat down. I said to Keith "Welcome to Waffle House! How can I help you today?" in an over exagerated tone because our waitress was non-exsistent. Where was she? In an argument with the manager who started literally screaming out orders. I never knew it!! Waffle House offers food and a show.

The food was good. I had a "Fiesta Omelet" sans the jalapena peppers and dare I say it, a waffle or 2. Don't worry!! I came home and took care of the excess sugar with the appropriate amount of insulin!! Keith had the "usual": eggs over easy, hash browns, bacon and toast-to soak up all the good yoke.

We got home and started to sort all of the books from my previous life as a first grade classroom teacher. We've sorted 428 books so far. I am sorting them into groups of 100 in order to sell them in lots on ebay. I've got 4 more boxes to go thru. Then, it's on to the clothes!!

Keith made a batch of chocolate chip cookies while I was sorting. Man!! They are good!! We got the mix from The Berry Patch Market (http://www.berrypatchmarket.com) All you have to add is water, mix and bake!! (3 oz. and 1 tablespoon) Two thumbs up!!

Well, time to get back to sorting.

I hope this post finds you well.

Shalom,

May 26, 2006

Good Morning, Everyone!!

I hope this post finds you bright-eyed and bushy tailed!! I thought I'd post again and make it two days in a row!!
WoooHooo!

I hope you liked all of the pictures I added from my visit to the zoo.

Gotta run!! Have a FANTASTIC DAY!!

Cause for Great Celebration

from http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php

Today is: Independence Day in Georgia and Guyana

Prince Fredrik's Birthday in Demark

Yom Yerushalayim/Jerusalem Day in Israel

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheville

Here we are taking a break on this nice comfortable rock near the end of the day!! We've had a blast and have either walked (or been pushed in the wheelchair!!) for approximately five miles today!! I am definately glad that Mr. Keith is in good shape. Perhaps, next time we'll rent an ELECTRIC wheelchair!!
 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

An ostrich and a giraffe!!


 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

Some of the beautiful cacti as seen in the Sonora Desert Exhibit
 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

One of many bison in a large herd. 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

This river otter is taking a break after a hard afternoon of swimming and being mischievious! 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

Up close and personal with a cougar 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

A friendly sealion taking an afternoon swim! 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

One of four kangaroo's smiling for the camera! 

May 23rd, 2006 NC Zoo Trip - Asheboro

Mr. Polar Bear was very stressed today!! He was relieving himself by swinging his massive head and neck back and forth repeatedly!

Many passersby remarked that he must be doing the "girlfriend dance!!"

May 23rd, 2006 Trip to the NC Zoo - Asheboro

Mother Goose and her goslings 

The Happy Camper is Back and Better than Ever!!

Greetings from the Happy Camper!! I finally figured out how to post pictures to this thing and have started learning how to edit my own HTML in order to make things a little more personal. I can't wait to see if this thing really works!! If it does, I'll post pictures from my fantastic NC Zoo trip