WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 17

[HollyTyler]

I thought that the "energizer bunny" was the older lawyer you used to work for so that is why I asked what he thought about you working extra for the cruise. I did not know he lost his wife, changed his lifestyle and was cutting back.

Glad to know that EB is easier to work for.

Oh no, the older guy I used to work for couldn't be farther from being an energizer bunny! Yes, he used to be there at all hours, but even then he'd just shuffle through the office, slow as molasses. One of the hardest things about working for him was how slowly and inefficiently he works, because towards the end of my time working for him, I had become overflow help with the energizer bunny's workload and just couldn't afford my time standing in his office while he tried to remember why he called me, then go back to my desk on the other side of the office and have to go all the way back over to his office once he remembered what he wanted. He's a wonderful guy, I love him to death, but he's awful to work for.

My current guy is a wonderful guy, always smiling no matter how much he has going at once, and is super to work for.

 

[HollyTyler]

I will give you my address...

Be careful, you're within driving distance! You, Ian & Sukie, Jan, Deb & John, Tammy & kids, Jill & Matt. You're all within driving distance! I should just make it a plan to start a rotation for visiting/bugging people this summer.

 

[HollyTyler]

Wasted enough time here, been up since 9am, time to shower and head out to the laundromat, then go to work until time to pick up Tyler. I do need to clean the guinea pig cage, but can do that when Tyler and I get home this evening.

Tomorrow I have to leave work at noon for Tyler's check-up. I forgot to put it on our "time off" calendar, so it will be an unpleasant surprise for everybody. It's my counterpart Jan's first day back from vacation and she'll have lots to deal with trying to figure out the status of things since she's been gone, and then she'll be alone when I leave because our 3rd secretary doesn't work Mondays. Oh well. I'll be alone every Friday now because Jan doesn't work Fridays and our 3rd sec. is quitting this week, so it all works out.

Off to go be busy the rest of the day!

 

[HollyTyler]

Oh yes...forgot to finish a thought.....after Tyler's doctor appointment tomorrow, we're heading out of town to visit my dad. His birthday was Friday and they're having a birthday dinner for him tomorrow. Fortunately it just happens to work out that I'm leaving work early for the appointment.

 

[HollyTyler]

One more thing. Do any of you know, would a 9-year old be young enough to still enjoy getting as a gift things for playing outside, like kites, super soaker squirt guns, sidewalk chalk, backyard-type games, etc.? Two of Tyler's cousins turned 9, one last week and one last month, we're taking birthday gifts for them when we head to their town tomorrow for my dad's birthday dinner and I'm bit lost. I got them each a gift card last year, but would like to get them each something fun this year but am not sure about the age.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Be careful, you're within driving distance! You, Ian & Sukie, Jan, Deb & John, Tammy & kids, Jill & Matt. You're all within driving distance! I should just make it a plan to start a rotation for visiting/bugging people this summer.

We were planning on going to visit Michelle and Barb this summer....why don't we coordinate!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

One more thing. Do any of you know, would a 9-year old be young enough to still enjoy getting as a gift things for playing outside, like kites, super soaker squirt guns, sidewalk chalk, backyard-type games, etc.? Two of Tyler's cousins turned 9, one last week and one last month, we're taking birthday gifts for them when we head to their town tomorrow for my dad's birthday dinner and I'm bit lost. I got them each a gift card last year, but would like to get them each something fun this year but am not sure about the age.

I have no real clue, but it all sounds good to me.....especially those super soaker squirt guns. I know all four boys....grands and nephews.....LOVED those until they were past 9 years old. So I would have to think that outdoor/backyard games would be a hit.

 

[CustardTart]

Well.. I went up to Saratoga today... had to go and pick up my lawn seat to see Bon Jovi tomorrow night... As a Jersey Girl... it's my responsibility to go and see Springsteen and Bon Jovi at least ONCE in my lifetime. Last year I did Bruce... so...

You know... lots of people don't know that both Springsteen and Bon Jovi have done a ton of things locally (they both live near the Jersey Shore...) to help their neighborhoods. They are really good guys.

JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I have LOVED Mr Springsteen since I was a young teenager - he even pre-dates Mr Taylor by a couple of years....

 

[HollyTyler]

We were planning on going to visit Michelle and Barb this summer....why don't we coordinate!!

I would love to! When did you have in mind?

 

[HollyTyler]

I have no real clue, but it all sounds good to me.....especially those super soaker squirt guns. I know all four boys....grands and nephews.....LOVED those until they were past 9 years old. So I would have to think that outdoor/backyard games would be a hit.

Thanks Deb. Planning on taking Tyler shopping when I pick him up after work. He loves being the one to pick out gifts for everybody, and I'm good with that because he always puts lots of thought into what each person would like.

Ended up deciding laundry can wait a couple more days (I found a pile of clean clothes I didn't realize I had...LOL!), so went straight to work. Only been here 2 hours, but am getting lots done. Taking a quick break, now back to it.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I would love to! When did you have in mind?

We're open and available almost anytime. The exceptions would be next weekend coz the kid is in FL right now with his mom and younger sister. We're holding down the fort. I can't do the weekend of the 31st of July and not on Labor Day weekend. Any other time you pick, we'll be there.

Michelle, when did you suggest we come for the races?

Holly, that might be a good time to go?

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH DISER MINI MEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Thanks Deb. Planning on taking Tyler shopping when I pick him up after work. He loves being the one to pick out gifts for everybody, and I'm good with that because he always puts lots of thought into what each person would like.

Ended up deciding laundry can wait a couple more days (I found a pile of clean clothes I didn't realize I had...LOL!), so went straight to work. Only been here 2 hours, but am getting lots done. Taking a quick break, now back to it.

Tyler is just the sweetest....I can't wait to see you guys at Shell's. I'm going to look up hotels right now to get an idea of what's in the neighborhood. We'll stay overnight, but John only does hotels. It's an upgrade for me....when I was single I was a gypsy and would sleep wherever I could find sand. I especially loved sleeping out near the ocean on the beach. I think that's my mom's fault. She used to put me down for naps at the beach all summer as a child....what great memories!

 

[CustardTart]

I thought terraced houses were '2 up, 2 down' - anything with more than 2 floors were townhouses... And I grew up in that industrial heartland of mediocrity, Birmingham...

 

[granmaz]

I thought terraced houses were '2 up, 2 down' - anything with more than 2 floors were townhouses... And I grew up in that industrial heartland of mediocrity, Birmingham...

Perhaps you were growing up during the time things were changing, being a youngster and all

When we were first married and bought our first house, in Basingstoke, it was an end of terrace. That was far superior of course!!! So, they did indeed have terraced housing down south. Should say it was a private part of a council housing estate, so perhaps that is why they weren't town houses, even there.

 

[CustardTart]

Perhaps you were growing up during the time things were changing, eing a youngster and all

OMG Maz, I was 47 a couple of weeks ago and - not feeling so much of a youngster right now!!! Tho' age is, of course, relative...

When we were first married and bought our first house, in Basingstoke, it was an end of terrace. That was far superior of course!!! So, they did indeed have terraced housing down south. Should say it was a private part of a council housing estate, so perhaps that is why they weren't town houses, even there.

I don't know. I just know I was aware of the distinction from an early age - but my Dad was a builder so maybe it was a part of my chequered upbringing...

Our 1st house was a mid-terraced house in Gillingham, Kent - £23,500 in 1985...

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi Kaz, Hi Marilyn, happy Sunday!

We just call them condos.....hahaha.

 

[HollyTyler]

We're open and available almost anytime. The exceptions would be next weekend coz the kid is in FL right now with his mom and younger sister. We're holding down the fort. I can't do the weekend of the 31st of July and not on Labor Day weekend. Any other time you pick, we'll be there.

Michelle, when did you suggest we come for the races?

Holly, that might be a good time to go?

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH DISER MINI MEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What races? And it depends on whether it's a weekend Tyler's with me, but we can definitely work this!

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

So is everyone pumped for the big match today? I think it will be a a real cracker of a match!

I've picked them since the beginning so I'm sticking with them to the end.

Hup Holland Hup!

Go Oranje!

 

[nskjerven]

Holly, I feel like you gave me your Paxil drugs....I can't stay awake. I have not been taking any new drugs or pain killers....so that doesn't explain it. I sleep all day and all night. I think I might be coming down with something. I feel a little loopy today for no good reason. I'm just exhausted.

Maybe your body is telling you to rest ?

OK, that was supposed to be all in caps, so read it all in caps. I think my laptop has a very polite personality. If I type something all in caps that's longer than a certain length, it automatically switches it to all lowercase. I think it needs to be slapped. Nan? Where are you?

only people ma'am

One more thing. Do any of you know, would a 9-year old be young enough to still enjoy getting as a gift things for playing outside, like kites, super soaker squirt guns, sidewalk chalk, backyard-type games, etc.? Two of Tyler's cousins turned 9, one last week and one last month, we're taking birthday gifts for them when we head to their town tomorrow for my dad's birthday dinner and I'm bit lost. I got them each a gift card last year, but would like to get them each something fun this year but am not sure about the age.

a big no on the chalk - unless you know the kid that would be a little kid toy and a giant yes on the super soakers the nerf guns are a hit here - or they were a year or so ago

 

[granmaz]

OMG Maz, I was 47 a couple of weeks ago and - not feeling so much of a youngster right now!!! Tho' age is, of course, relative...


I don't know. I just know I was aware of the distinction from an early age - but my Dad was a builder so maybe it was a part of my chequered upbringing...

Our 1st house was a mid-terraced house in Gillingham, Kent - £23,500 in 1985...

Honey, you're still young to me, and you really look so much younger than 47, you look fantastic!!!! Well done.

Our first house, a modern end of terrace on the council estate was about £3,500!!!!!

Hi Kaz, Hi Marilyn, happy Sunday!

We just call them condos.....hahaha.

Now I thought condos were apartments on one floor. There again, in the olden days) we used to call them flats - still do actually. Apartments were always posher!!! I guess you can have a 2 floor apartment but not a 2 floor flat!!!