Wednesday, March 28, 2007
I'm Going Going Back Back to Cali Cali
To all my Cali friends, watch out! I will be back in town for Memorial Day weekend. I hope I can see all of you.
Fiance, Pit stops, Frother, Sushi, Appendix and Modular Homes
On St. Patrick's Day I met my cousins fiance. I approve. My cousin and I figured I should probably meet him before I was in their wedding. We had a great lunch. Right about now he is probably thinking "OMG, what did I get myself into? Her cousin is insane! The girl didn't shut up the entire lunch." Sorry...I have a tendency to talk a lot when I like people. So you see, it is a good sign.
That night I met up with my friend B and her sister L for a little St. Patty's Day celebration. I would like to raise my glass to good friends, green beads, and Irish jigs. Girls, I will be your designated driver anytime! The entertainment was well worth it. And L, ---the pit stops on the way home with be our little secret (well..except for everyone that reads my blog, which isn't very many people). A and A- I am so glad you both were able to join us.
I LOVE MY FROTHER! This thing is the best invention ever. You just heat up a little milk in a mug, and this miracle tool whips it up into a thick yummy foam in no time. Wallah...instant cappuccino. I did have a little mishap or rather explosion the first time I used it, but I have since learned that there is a big difference between filling a mug 2/3 full and 1/3 full as the directions suggested. Just to be on the safe side I now operate my frother in the sink. Thank you B for my awesome present!
There is this great new sushi place in town that is sooo good. All of you that know me know that raw seafood scares me to death. Remember my little oyster bar experience? Yikes. But...this place has a lot of cooked options and they were so good. Our little town is getting so sophisticated.
Yesterday I got an email from my friend S saying that she had to have an emergency appendectomy. Scary stuff. I hope that you are feeling better, remember to take it easy.
On Monday I went and looked at the factory where they build custom modular homes. These houses are stick built, but they are build off site and then trucked in and set up on a foundation. This is my latest house hunting exploration. We are thinking I can buy some land and put one of these babies on it. Just another avenue to explore. I will keep you all posted.
That night I met up with my friend B and her sister L for a little St. Patty's Day celebration. I would like to raise my glass to good friends, green beads, and Irish jigs. Girls, I will be your designated driver anytime! The entertainment was well worth it. And L, ---the pit stops on the way home with be our little secret (well..except for everyone that reads my blog, which isn't very many people). A and A- I am so glad you both were able to join us.
I LOVE MY FROTHER! This thing is the best invention ever. You just heat up a little milk in a mug, and this miracle tool whips it up into a thick yummy foam in no time. Wallah...instant cappuccino. I did have a little mishap or rather explosion the first time I used it, but I have since learned that there is a big difference between filling a mug 2/3 full and 1/3 full as the directions suggested. Just to be on the safe side I now operate my frother in the sink. Thank you B for my awesome present!
There is this great new sushi place in town that is sooo good. All of you that know me know that raw seafood scares me to death. Remember my little oyster bar experience? Yikes. But...this place has a lot of cooked options and they were so good. Our little town is getting so sophisticated.
Yesterday I got an email from my friend S saying that she had to have an emergency appendectomy. Scary stuff. I hope that you are feeling better, remember to take it easy.
On Monday I went and looked at the factory where they build custom modular homes. These houses are stick built, but they are build off site and then trucked in and set up on a foundation. This is my latest house hunting exploration. We are thinking I can buy some land and put one of these babies on it. Just another avenue to explore. I will keep you all posted.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Settling the Score
This weekend one of my best friends is coming into town. Like me, she too lives in a remote location (Montana). I can't wait to see her. We have been friends since at least Kindergarten.
When I moved to San Francisco she let me borrow an air mattress so that I would have something to sleep on while I was waiting for my bed to arrive. It is now three year later and I still have the air mattress. This weekend I promise to finally give it back. Promise.
When I moved to San Francisco she let me borrow an air mattress so that I would have something to sleep on while I was waiting for my bed to arrive. It is now three year later and I still have the air mattress. This weekend I promise to finally give it back. Promise.
Bye Bye Christmas Tree
Yesterday I came home super motivated. Grabbing my husky brand hand saw I headed towards my Christmas tree (I was so happy that I would get to use the saw again, it is so cute). I pulled the sad remnants of my Christmas tree over to my front porch, dropping needles everywhere along the way, and sawed it in half like a mad woman. I deposited both halves into my garbage can. A quick sweep of my walk way and in less than five minutes the whole mess was gone. I guess I probably should have done this earlier. Who knew it would be so easy?
Friday, March 9, 2007
What Do I Do With My Christmas Tree?
I hate to admit it, but I still haven't properly disposed of my Christmas tree. For the last few months I have stuck it in the snow back that I created from shoveling my driveway. For a while I was able to fool myself into thinking that is was a nice addition to my landscaping and that no one would notice that the tree wasn't actually alive.
Fast forward to our recent spring thaw. The tree is dropping needles like crazy and starting to turn brown. And, my snow bank has melted so much that it no longer holds the tree upright. I currently have a dead, half brown Christmas tree laying in my front yard. What do city folks do with Christmas trees when the season is over? Growing up we would just return the tree to nature somewhere on our five acres, or we would burn it in a bonfire. I don't think that a bonfire would go over too well with my neighbors, and so far the returning to nature thing isn't working out so well. Any ideas?
Fast forward to our recent spring thaw. The tree is dropping needles like crazy and starting to turn brown. And, my snow bank has melted so much that it no longer holds the tree upright. I currently have a dead, half brown Christmas tree laying in my front yard. What do city folks do with Christmas trees when the season is over? Growing up we would just return the tree to nature somewhere on our five acres, or we would burn it in a bonfire. I don't think that a bonfire would go over too well with my neighbors, and so far the returning to nature thing isn't working out so well. Any ideas?
Crazy Bulletin Board Postings
Here are the latest "creative" posts from our For Sale communication board at work.
Just in case you have an old fiddle laying around:
"Hi. I recently started teaching myself to fiddle and have had some luck with it, but I think It would be better if i had someone to learn with. Anyone out there have a fiddle laying around and always wanted to learn? I learned to hold, tune, and play some basic songs so i can help us both get started. I think this could be a hootenanny"
One post will trade a push lawn mower (not electric or gas), for fresh baked bread.
Snowshoes for sale!
These are not quite as interesting as deer heads for sale, but they still reek of North Idaho.
Just in case you have an old fiddle laying around:
"Hi. I recently started teaching myself to fiddle and have had some luck with it, but I think It would be better if i had someone to learn with. Anyone out there have a fiddle laying around and always wanted to learn? I learned to hold, tune, and play some basic songs so i can help us both get started. I think this could be a hootenanny"
One post will trade a push lawn mower (not electric or gas), for fresh baked bread.
Snowshoes for sale!
These are not quite as interesting as deer heads for sale, but they still reek of North Idaho.
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