Weird! I'm blogging at night. Didn't get my daytime fix I guess.
I worked this afternoon at our pool's safety day and swim meet. It all went very well and my boss totally spoiled me by assigning me the grill station. I got to be outside, grilling up burgers and hot dogs, passing out cookies and chips.
The local firefighters drove their truck over and allowed the families to check it out. The poor captain was sitting directly in front of the horn when a little person decided to try it out. I've never seen a man jump like that. That's an image that will keep a smile on my face whenever I think about it!
The local news shot some video. I'm hoping I'm not in it, but the camera woman was filming for quite a long time. I think she wanted a cookie. Last year's news crew got embarrassing coverage of me teaching the kids to "reach and throw, don't go." Again, I can't tell you how grateful I was being grill mistress this year instead!!
My men drove in to meet me after I was finished working and we had supper at Chili's. I'm really not a big fan of Chili's but they enjoy it. After doing all that grilling, I surprised myself and ordered a black bean burger.
With stuffed bellies we headed over to our favorite used book store. (Am I the only one who always wants to go book shopping after a big meal?) I'm delighted to see this bookstore is moving to a bigger location soon, but on the downside, many of the books have already begun moving over. I didn't find anything, but DH found the two Sandman books he was missing and DS13 is excited about that. I suppose he'll be up all night now reading them.
I'm a little worried about the garden tonight. We have a frost advisory. Why did I plant this past week?! I'm hoping for the best. One calendar I checked said Mother's Day, but a friend said she heard May 25th was our safe date. I'm keeping my fingers and toesies crossed.
Tomorrow I'm hoping we can hike more of the Ice Age Trail. If we make it across the county this summer, I may break down and buy the trail map book. Or I'll end up being the obnoxious person who keeps checking it out from our library.
There are some books I wish I could ask our librarian if we could "foster" in our homes if I promised to bring them back to the library if someone really wanted to check them out. I see it as a win- win arrangement. I'd promise to take care of the books and it would free up space on the shelves for others. I'm sure she'd think- crazy home schooler!
Its time for a warm cup of Sleepytime tea so I'll say goodnight.
4 comments:
I love the used book stores! One of the libraries in the next town over has a great used book store. I always walk out with five or six books! Haven't been to Chili's in a long time, but we do enjoy it now and then. Hope your garden stays frost-free tonight, and that your hike is in the sunshine tomorrow!
We used to have a couple used bookstores but they all closed. They were too expensive. $5 for a paperback that had $5.99 on it. Crazy! Years ago we used to go to a flea market that had used books for $.25 - $2. I used to leave with a bag of books everytime. Sadly the flea market closed. Glad you have one near you that you like. Have a great time hiking!!
(Am I the only one who always wants to go book shopping after a big meal?)
That's a rhetorical question isn't it? : ) I'll go book shopping *any time*: after a big meal, a small meal, no meal...just suddenly pop up and NEED to go browse books!
Sounds like you had a great Saturday! :o) I don't necessarily have to go to a book store, but I don't mind wandering around a store after eating a big meal. :o)
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