I'm still around. Just having a hard time getting back on the blog wagon. A big part of it is I'm still struggling to get my photos transferred. I bought a card reader but for some reason, it's not reading my SD card. Next paycheck, I'll look again for a USB cord, but that didn't go so well last time.
I want to get on here though, and journal at the very least what we've been up to. In the long run, this blog's purpose is to record our history.
We brought mini pumpkins and gourds to Great Grandma's grave stone. Yesterday she would have been 80. It still seems so surreal she is no longer with us. I miss her. She was such a loving presence. She always greeted you with warmth and smiles. She gave great smushy Grandma hugs too!
The boys tried a little trick or treating in K-town. It was way too windy to wear the Poptart costume. DS9 would have been blown away into Lake Michigan like a sailboat! There weren't too many kids out so they really made out. At the last house, the kind lady probably gave them each 10 mini chocolate bars! She basically dumped her bowl because she wanted to get rid of it. Now of course, its my problem!! DS9 isn't fond of Snickers, but unfortunately, I can be tempted!
Saturday I worked at the pool. We had our Olympic Swim Meet for the season and afterwards we hosted a free Halloween Party Family Swim. It all went very well. My creepy stalker guy was there swimming in his street clothes. I don't know. I think he may be Muslim, but I thought it was only the women who had to cover up?
Have I told you about my creepy stalker? I can't remember, and I'm too lazy to read back to see if I have. If I'm repeating myself, feel free to skip this part. Creepy Stalker guy is this dad who has brought his daughter to swim lessons forever. He doesn't have a good marriage. I know this because he's shared the ugly details with me. I think it was an arranged marriage because that is common in his culture. Anyway, he is always hitting on me even though I've dropped numerous hints I'm happily married. A few weeks ago, he asked if he could have his photo taken with me because, I "motivate him." I declined. Last week I was selling snacks, and he began to walk behind the counter.
"Dawn, I need your help. Its something only a woman can help me with."
WTF!! I asked him to leave the employee only area and then he explained he couldn't get his daughter's earrings out. Now why didn't he just say- "Can you help remove my daughter's earrings?" Because he's freaky creepy and someday if I go missing, I've told everyone at the pool to give the police his address and phone number!! I found out its not just me he flirts with. I guess he's been asking the girl who closes on Fridays all about her life.
My sister is moving! Yeah! She currently rents from a slum lord who is letting a historic landmark crumble to the ground. I'm uber excited because now she'll just be a few blocks from my door! I really hope this works out for her. The house she'll rent went into foreclosure, a real estate broker picked it up, and because she hasn't been able to sell it, she's renting it out for 6 months. My sister may have the option to buy it at the end of the lease. I hope it works out for her. She deserves to live in a safe home, without mold issues. Its a bonus too she's getting a better home for less rent!
I've decided to vote early. Our village hall is offering this to help with the expected crowds on election day. Last year I was able to go during work hours so I only had to wait in line with the other SAHMs and senior citizens about 20 minutes. My working sister and husband waited two hours after work to vote. I remember they didn't turn anyone away, but the voting was still going on long after the polls were suppose to close. I hope we have an overwhelming turn out again.
I think DH and I are going to break down and go mid-life crazy again. Blind Melon had to cancel several shows because the lead singer is having vocal cord trouble, but low and behold, they didn't cancel the Fort Wayne, Indiana show. I think its a sign! If we can get tickets, we're doing the crazy drive through the night thing again. I know we're cutting it close. It will be November and just last night we saw flurries. I hope we can squeeze in one more show, before we're snow bound or they quit touring. I'm a Bee Girl at heart, and I need one last slice of Melon!
Time to stop rambling. My chicken meatball soup DMIL made me is ready now. Take care!
6 comments:
Hope you can get your USB cord. I can't find what I need to get video off my video camera. It's so frustarating to have stuff that you can't get out.
Creepy stalker guy sounds creepy. Hope you get tickets to Blind Melon show. Have a great day!
Card reader: I bought a card reader at WM and it reads a few different sized cards. I haven't figured out all the kinks in downloading from my card yet, but it does work. That's not to say I haven't struggled with it.
ToT-ing: Glad the boys got some scrumptious candy and that YOU get to be tempted by the Snickers. I love those too. :)
Creepy Guy: He definitely sounds creepy. Ew. Maybe he'll soon leave you guys alone.
oooh, creepy guy would creep me out too.
l could pass on the snickers but not three mustketeers.
enjoy the concert.
Sounds like you have been having some fun, except for the creepy guy. I would worry about him too and maybe hes the problem with their marriage.
Isn't candy the best reason for Halloween?? What mom doesn't sneak a few for herself.
But now in our house my dd is a chocoholic just like me and she loves candy so she doesn't want to share her stash. But ds isn't big on candy and will always share. But ds is not trick or treating this year, wants to stay home and watch a movie. I guess its part of growing up
Hope you can get in one more concert before the snow flies. I think its going to be an early winter this year. Have a safe drive if you do
Creepy Stalker Guy sounds like a catch.
I'm always tempted to run screaming when a creepy stalker-type guy comes my way. Just to see what they would do. lol
I can't wait for h'ween treats! My girls have things they don't like....and I don't mind a bit to help them dispose of it properly. ; )
My SIL is looking for a house, too. She calls people with advertisements, they say "oh, it's a *wonderful* house...and it's in the middle of nowhere, so tiny she can reach the entire kitchen without taking one step, and with hoboes living in the basement. (Or the owner asks for social security numbers, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, and PIN numbers! We couldn't believe that one!) : P
It's starting to snow here, too. Hope it holds enough for your last fix. : )
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