It's that time again: Roll call, weekend update!! Feeling a bit ambivilent about it....
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Let's Do The Time Warp Again!!!!!lynn1950 said:Happy Anniversary
I am just finishing a big week staying in a dorm and taking a class at Boise State University. There was a chefs' training going on concurrently(chef's from all over the Northwest were here), so the food was phenomenal! Spinach/fennel soup, wild rice, cassoulet...and no scale in sight!
I work with gifted and talented children. This convocation is called Edufest and people come from all over the US. Many of the presenters are from the University of Connecticut and many are from Idaho. It has been a stellar week. I am so jazzed! I also spent two evenings with my daughter and my new son-in-law; they live, work and attend college in Boise and Caldwell. I went to a Journey/Heart concert (right on campus!) with a fellow G/T facilitor (she taught my children). We drank beer - no driving.
We also went to see the new Harry Potter. Our district's G/T program is relatively new (I've been at it for 2 1/2 years). This summer FIVE teachers from my district joined me here in Boise. It gives me goosebumps to think what we can accomplish as a team. You teachers reading this will know what I mean. Next year, I'm going to try to get more parents to come. (One of the teachers who came this year is also a parent of a gifted child in my district.)
At the conference yesterday I won a membership to NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) for being the first to answer "13 is the 6th in what number sequence?" Do you know the answer? Then I also won a raffle this morning: a huge basket of Northwest goodies including a bottle of Riesling, crackers, smoked salmon, chocolate, dandelion jelly....
To think that it was not too long ago that I was considering leaving this Earth. I am so happy to be alive. Cancer has put me on an incredible emotional and spiritual journey, even though it has short-circuited my short-term memory.
When I talked to my husband last night, he told me he had made arrangements for me to meet with a Subaru salesman this afternoon. Then he plans to come down and pick up our new car on Saturday (gulp!). I plan to stay at home, pick tomatoes, fill my bird feeders, share my goodies basket with some friends, read a good book (Midnight's Children) and watch a Netflix, of course. Tonight my 16 year old is hosting a Rocky Horror Picture Show party.
Whoo Hoo! xoxoxo Lynn
Oh Lynn~ I don't even know where to start on commenting on your FABULOUS week~ I am a lovely shade of green ( which does look good on me!) because the jealousy I am feeling is of the benevolent kind! Each of your paragraphs was better than the one preceeding it! And for you to have known the answer to the sequence question, and winning a raffle, I dare say you may have seen Chemo-Brain in passing, but it is certainly no friend of yours!
Enjoy reliving the experience of Edufest, and the car, and the food and, just everything!!
Thank you so much for sharing your week with us! I am enriched from just reading about it!
Hugs,
Claudia
PS I just thought of an episode from the old Drew Carey show~ there was a dance off between the fans of Rocky Horror vs. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! It was great as I recall~ I think I will do a You Tube search and see if that episode is available~ I'll bet it is!0 -
SEVEN YEARS!!
how wonderful, and a big congrats from me!!!! i hope you have an incredible time, and party until TWO suns come up
i was going to go with some friends tonight to hear some music and have dinner/fun, but i went out with an old friend last night, so i'm thinking i'll pace myself. Tomorrow a baby shower for a dear friend, and then i have two nieces in town that i'd love to get my hands on and spoil. I just got back from my victory trip tuesday night, and my three kitties are still pouting from being left alone, so i think i will need to find a bit of time for them as well.
That's about a normal of a weekend that i've had in a long time!!! I am very blessed!0 -
This Weekendchenheart said:Let's Do The Time Warp Again!!!!!
Oh Lynn~ I don't even know where to start on commenting on your FABULOUS week~ I am a lovely shade of green ( which does look good on me!) because the jealousy I am feeling is of the benevolent kind! Each of your paragraphs was better than the one preceeding it! And for you to have known the answer to the sequence question, and winning a raffle, I dare say you may have seen Chemo-Brain in passing, but it is certainly no friend of yours!
Enjoy reliving the experience of Edufest, and the car, and the food and, just everything!!
Thank you so much for sharing your week with us! I am enriched from just reading about it!
Hugs,
Claudia
PS I just thought of an episode from the old Drew Carey show~ there was a dance off between the fans of Rocky Horror vs. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! It was great as I recall~ I think I will do a You Tube search and see if that episode is available~ I'll bet it is!
Spending the night at my friends, in the country, then off to Godmothers for an (week early) birthday dinner, will still be in the country. Then back to the house on Sunday to kick back and chill.
Happy Anaverery Mimi
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Now you have me baffled....lynn1950 said:Happy Anniversary
I am just finishing a big week staying in a dorm and taking a class at Boise State University. There was a chefs' training going on concurrently(chef's from all over the Northwest were here), so the food was phenomenal! Spinach/fennel soup, wild rice, cassoulet...and no scale in sight!
I work with gifted and talented children. This convocation is called Edufest and people come from all over the US. Many of the presenters are from the University of Connecticut and many are from Idaho. It has been a stellar week. I am so jazzed! I also spent two evenings with my daughter and my new son-in-law; they live, work and attend college in Boise and Caldwell. I went to a Journey/Heart concert (right on campus!) with a fellow G/T facilitor (she taught my children). We drank beer - no driving. We also went to see the new Harry Potter. Our district's G/T program is relatively new (I've been at it for 2 1/2 years). This summer FIVE teachers from my district joined me here in Boise. It gives me goosebumps to think what we can accomplish as a team. You teachers reading this will know what I mean. Next year, I'm going to try to get more parents to come. (One of the teachers who came this year is also a parent of a gifted child in my district.)
At the conference yesterday I won a membership to NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) for being the first to answer "13 is the 6th in what number sequence?" Do you know the answer? Then I also won a raffle this morning: a huge basket of Northwest goodies including a bottle of Riesling, crackers, smoked salmon, chocolate, dandelion jelly....
To think that it was not too long ago that I was considering leaving this Earth. I am so happy to be alive. Cancer has put me on an incredible emotional and spiritual journey, even though it has short-circuited my short-term memory.
When I talked to my husband last night, he told me he had made arrangements for me to meet with a Subaru salesman this afternoon. Then he plans to come down and pick up our new car on Saturday (gulp!). I plan to stay at home, pick tomatoes, fill my bird feeders, share my goodies basket with some friends, read a good book (Midnight's Children) and watch a Netflix, of course. Tonight my 16 year old is hosting a Rocky Horror Picture Show party.
Whoo Hoo! xoxoxo Lynn
I was going to say odd number sequence but that would make it the 7th. So what is the answer, I'm dying to know!!!! (:-) Pammy0 -
Hey Mimi.....
I too would like to wish you a very Happy Anniversary!!! Your plans sound so much like a fairytale!! .....and they lived happily ever after!!!!!!
I do not have plans this weekend. I have an MRI tomorrow evening, so that pretty much spoiled anything for tomorrow night. Hubby will work an extra job afterwards. Sundays are always up in the air. I like to be spontaneous, but lately that doesn't seem to be happening. Seems like nothing going on these days. Sigh. Maybe something surprising will happen!! (:-) Pammy0 -
Ooooohhh!!!lynn1950 said:Happy Anniversary
I am just finishing a big week staying in a dorm and taking a class at Boise State University. There was a chefs' training going on concurrently(chef's from all over the Northwest were here), so the food was phenomenal! Spinach/fennel soup, wild rice, cassoulet...and no scale in sight!
I work with gifted and talented children. This convocation is called Edufest and people come from all over the US. Many of the presenters are from the University of Connecticut and many are from Idaho. It has been a stellar week. I am so jazzed! I also spent two evenings with my daughter and my new son-in-law; they live, work and attend college in Boise and Caldwell. I went to a Journey/Heart concert (right on campus!) with a fellow G/T facilitor (she taught my children). We drank beer - no driving. We also went to see the new Harry Potter. Our district's G/T program is relatively new (I've been at it for 2 1/2 years). This summer FIVE teachers from my district joined me here in Boise. It gives me goosebumps to think what we can accomplish as a team. You teachers reading this will know what I mean. Next year, I'm going to try to get more parents to come. (One of the teachers who came this year is also a parent of a gifted child in my district.)
At the conference yesterday I won a membership to NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) for being the first to answer "13 is the 6th in what number sequence?" Do you know the answer? Then I also won a raffle this morning: a huge basket of Northwest goodies including a bottle of Riesling, crackers, smoked salmon, chocolate, dandelion jelly....
To think that it was not too long ago that I was considering leaving this Earth. I am so happy to be alive. Cancer has put me on an incredible emotional and spiritual journey, even though it has short-circuited my short-term memory.
When I talked to my husband last night, he told me he had made arrangements for me to meet with a Subaru salesman this afternoon. Then he plans to come down and pick up our new car on Saturday (gulp!). I plan to stay at home, pick tomatoes, fill my bird feeders, share my goodies basket with some friends, read a good book (Midnight's Children) and watch a Netflix, of course. Tonight my 16 year old is hosting a Rocky Horror Picture Show party.
Whoo Hoo! xoxoxo Lynn
I just thought of it!!! Prime Number Sequence!! Am I right??? Good thing they didn't ask "13 is the 8th in what number sequence"!! Pammy 0 -
Happy Anniversary
Just wanted to wish you a happy anniversary. It sounds so fun and very romantic.
I have chemo Monday. They got my insurance issues worked out. So I will be running errands and cleaning house to prep for that. Of course, I will make a visit to my favorite pizza place. I have not eaten pizza in a month. Going through withdrawls.
Have a great time.
P0 -
Pammy...Akiss4me said:Hey Mimi.....
I too would like to wish you a very Happy Anniversary!!! Your plans sound so much like a fairytale!! .....and they lived happily ever after!!!!!!
I do not have plans this weekend. I have an MRI tomorrow evening, so that pretty much spoiled anything for tomorrow night. Hubby will work an extra job afterwards. Sundays are always up in the air. I like to be spontaneous, but lately that doesn't seem to be happening. Seems like nothing going on these days. Sigh. Maybe something surprising will happen!! (:-) Pammy
I can't help it. Everytime I see your hairy, yet completely adorable face, I crack up!!!!!
Hugs,
CR0 -
Simon is blushingMoopy23 said:Happy 7th Anniversary, Mimi and Simon
My best wishes to you and Simon for a romantic evening filled with appreciation of what you have together, and anticipation of all the joys ahead.
All these nice comments. Thank you. We will have a romantic time and concentrate on all our blessings. I wish the same to all of you.
Mimi0 -
Life goes on~mimivac said:Simon is blushing
All these nice comments. Thank you. We will have a romantic time and concentrate on all our blessings. I wish the same to all of you.
Mimi
~so many wonderful things happening, and some old memories from friends in the past, cooking from amazing places. This sunday will be the 4th anniv of my mothers passing. Partly why I am staying at my sisters. We are planning on getting a helium balloon and writing messages of love and heartfelt emotions on it to our mother, and legal or not~~letting it go~~floating into the heavens where her soul can be kissed by our wishes and tears. Just part of the healing process that takes place. Tho we have great memories, photo's and thoughts that send us into fits of laughter about her "ways"....we still grieve her sudden passing from renal cell carcinoma. Then, I board a plane for home on monday~~back to reality.
Melanie0 -
My condolences, MelanieGreeneyedGirl said:Life goes on~
~so many wonderful things happening, and some old memories from friends in the past, cooking from amazing places. This sunday will be the 4th anniv of my mothers passing. Partly why I am staying at my sisters. We are planning on getting a helium balloon and writing messages of love and heartfelt emotions on it to our mother, and legal or not~~letting it go~~floating into the heavens where her soul can be kissed by our wishes and tears. Just part of the healing process that takes place. Tho we have great memories, photo's and thoughts that send us into fits of laughter about her "ways"....we still grieve her sudden passing from renal cell carcinoma. Then, I board a plane for home on monday~~back to reality.
Melanie
Your tribute to your mom sounds lovely. It must be very nice to have a sister to share the good and the bad. Best wishes to you this weekend.
Mimi0 -
To Mimi & Simon...
Heartfelt Congratulations - and Happy, Happy 7th Wedding Anniversary! My very best wishes to you both for many, many more!
Your planned celebration sounds fabulous. Enjoy!
Kind regards, Susan
P.S.: Your hopeful wishes are shared by us all...0 -
Mimi
I can tell you I was at my six month check up today with the onc doc, and all is well! but I do understand, there are a lot of questions still to be answered, aren't there?
Have a wonderful anniversary weekend with hubby! Make sure you both scratch each others itch.
I am hoping for the house cleaning fairies to show up in the night, but if not, I guess it's going to be up to me. Boring....
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Happy Anniversary Mimi &Christmas Girl said:To Mimi & Simon...
Heartfelt Congratulations - and Happy, Happy 7th Wedding Anniversary! My very best wishes to you both for many, many more!
Your planned celebration sounds fabulous. Enjoy!
Kind regards, Susan
P.S.: Your hopeful wishes are shared by us all...
Happy Anniversary Mimi & Simon. Weekend plans, Got my energy back for now, so I guess I will clean house.0 -
Just wishing you a Happycats_toy said:Mimi
I can tell you I was at my six month check up today with the onc doc, and all is well! but I do understand, there are a lot of questions still to be answered, aren't there?
Have a wonderful anniversary weekend with hubby! Make sure you both scratch each others itch.
I am hoping for the house cleaning fairies to show up in the night, but if not, I guess it's going to be up to me. Boring....
=^..^=
Just wishing you a Happy Anniversary Mimi! Thanks for starting this thread!
We are going out to dinner Saturday night. Can't wait! I love to dress up! Very nice restaurant!
Sunday, probably work outside some or just lay around in the house watching movies together. Love doing that too
Kylez0 -
Have a great anniversaryKylez said:Just wishing you a Happy
Just wishing you a Happy Anniversary Mimi! Thanks for starting this thread!
We are going out to dinner Saturday night. Can't wait! I love to dress up! Very nice restaurant!
Sunday, probably work outside some or just lay around in the house watching movies together. Love doing that too
Kylez
Have a great anniversary Mimi!
I am not for sure what we are doing this weekend. Guess I need to ask the hubby, huh? That might be a good place to start.
I think we are just staying home and cooking out, cuddling up together and watching a movie.
Or, that was my plan. lol
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Happy Anniversary MimiDianeBC said:Have a great anniversary
Have a great anniversary Mimi!
I am not for sure what we are doing this weekend. Guess I need to ask the hubby, huh? That might be a good place to start.
I think we are just staying home and cooking out, cuddling up together and watching a movie.
Or, that was my plan. lol
Diane
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Happy Anniversary Mimi
I know what you mean about wishing there were only good, happy great posts but that is not the reality. But the fact that you initiated this wonderful posting of weekend stuff is just what we need. So good to hear normal plans for the most part. Some way fun, some every day, some a wonderful tribute to a mom who is gone. I love it and I love you for starting this great idea.
For me, my granddaugher turned 1 today and tomorrow is her party. Her mama made a beautiful cake with the character from a movie her brother loves (Totoro, The Good Neighbor) It is also a children's story. Totoro is a huge giant cat, I think. I will try to remember to take a picture of the cake and post it. Mama is also making a rice krispie version of CatBus, another character from the movie. This is a giant cat that is, yes, dare I say it, a bus. There are soot sprites in the movie and on the cake and there are acorns on the cake because Totoro loves acorns. Denise was originally going to do a mermaid cake but when she and JJ were talking she asked what he thought Jo would like and this is where it went. He bought his sister (with my financial assistance) a baby doll. But he picked it out. He loved that it had a cloth diaper on it just like Jo wears. He is such a good big brother. So having fun family time will be our Saturday and Sunday my hubby and I will recoup from fun family time.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and that the rest of the week comes with good news, easy treatments and love and peace for all.
Stef0 -
Hi Mimi and congrats on thefauxma said:Happy Anniversary Mimi
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Happy Anniversary Mimi
I know what you mean about wishing there were only good, happy great posts but that is not the reality. But the fact that you initiated this wonderful posting of weekend stuff is just what we need. So good to hear normal plans for the most part. Some way fun, some every day, some a wonderful tribute to a mom who is gone. I love it and I love you for starting this great idea.
For me, my granddaugher turned 1 today and tomorrow is her party. Her mama made a beautiful cake with the character from a movie her brother loves (Totoro, The Good Neighbor) It is also a children's story. Totoro is a huge giant cat, I think. I will try to remember to take a picture of the cake and post it. Mama is also making a rice krispie version of CatBus, another character from the movie. This is a giant cat that is, yes, dare I say it, a bus. There are soot sprites in the movie and on the cake and there are acorns on the cake because Totoro loves acorns. Denise was originally going to do a mermaid cake but when she and JJ were talking she asked what he thought Jo would like and this is where it went. He bought his sister (with my financial assistance) a baby doll. But he picked it out. He loved that it had a cloth diaper on it just like Jo wears. He is such a good big brother. So having fun family time will be our Saturday and Sunday my hubby and I will recoup from fun family time.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and that the rest of the week comes with good news, easy treatments and love and peace for all.
Stef
Hi Mimi and congrats on the anniversary!
We are having a cookout here for some family and friends Saturday. Eating, drinking, talking and playing cards. ( if sober )
Sunday is just a day to do whatever, no plans. Hubby has most of his chores done, so, he will probably just bother me all day
Have a great weekend!0
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