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Post by kimpossible on Aug 15, 2014 16:44:35 GMT
Happy Birthday Agnes!
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Post by wandawoman on Aug 15, 2014 16:48:16 GMT
I have a day with nothing on my calendar, nowhere I need to go, and I'm doing nothing. Gave up one of my church responsibilities yesterday. I'm a little sad to not be in charge of senior citizen activities any more, but it's such a relief to not have to constantly be thinking of new things for them to do. Now I can just be a senior and enjoy the meetings like all the others.
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 15, 2014 17:06:59 GMT
I took today off work--it's my birthday-- and we are going to a concert tonight! Happy birthday Agnes. Is it a local group that you're going to see tonight or it is a big, famous star?
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 15, 2014 17:11:37 GMT
Right at this moment there are no kids in the house and the only sound I hear is my tapping on my keyboard.
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Post by MZF on Aug 15, 2014 17:30:36 GMT
I took today off work--it's my birthday-- and we are going to a concert tonight! Happy birthday Agnes. Is it a local group that you're going to see tonight or it is a big, famous star? ZZ Top!
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BarbaraUK
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Jun 27, 2014 12:47:11 GMT
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 15, 2014 17:41:14 GMT
My DS coming in and, completely unexpectedly, saying we were going out for dinner to a carvery I love going to!
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 15, 2014 17:44:10 GMT
Happy birthday Agnes. Is it a local group that you're going to see tonight or it is a big, famous star? ZZ Top! That's cool. I bet they put on a great show. I hope you have a great time. Be sure to tell us all about it this weekend.
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Post by alibama on Aug 15, 2014 18:14:35 GMT
For me, it was stopping at my DD's to drop off a RX I picked up for her from Target and having my DGS and DGD run to me and squeal "Mamaw!!" and give me a huge hugs and kisses like they hadn't seen me in ages. And I was just there this morning to take DGS to kindergarten. LOL!! I too am a mamaw and it is the feeling in the world when they get so excited to see you.
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Post by alibama on Aug 15, 2014 18:15:22 GMT
Happy birthday Agnes. Is it a local group that you're going to see tonight or it is a big, famous star? ZZ Top! My husband would be so jealous! Hope you have a great time and I Happy Birthday!
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Post by bomo on Aug 15, 2014 19:22:40 GMT
Sitting on deck having a glass of iced tea...watching golfers.
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Post by gypsymama on Aug 15, 2014 19:22:58 GMT
i finally slogged through all the hoops to get a tuition adjustment for my sons' at college, we own property in the town where they go to school and my son had tried a couple of times to get them everything they needed, i swooped in yesterday papers in hand and they sent me straight to the director and she dashed off an email approving it in about 30 seconds. i felt very accomplished!
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Post by Sam on Aug 15, 2014 19:29:37 GMT
I read in te paper the other day that Poundland does jewellery now and that some of it is quite nice. Now, to me 'some' is more than one, but, hey, I found that 'one' piece and bought it for the amazing price of ONE POUND!!!! (£1) Also, I found out my manager is not working tomorrow so the day couldn't really get better......... .......but it did and I found a really nice cardigan in a shop next to my bus stop....... ....and, for some random reason bought an umbrella on my lunch break which was amazingly psychic of me as it bloody chucked it down on the way home
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Montannie
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Post by Montannie on Aug 15, 2014 20:05:27 GMT
Oh, I could like each of these simple pleasures! Thank you all for sharing!
My simple pleasure was having a slice of gluten-free pizza for lunch, called philly cheesesteak pizza. So delicious!
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Aug 15, 2014 20:07:50 GMT
I had a mani/pedi today!
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Post by phoenixcov on Aug 15, 2014 20:25:24 GMT
My DH did some work in the garden that I was going to do tomorrow. He really dislikes gardening. When I got back from visiting he showed me the roses he had picked and de-thorned for me. Arranged in a vase no less. I did go back later and trim off the extra leaves and see to the stems etc.
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mama2twoboys
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Post by mama2twoboys on Aug 16, 2014 2:11:22 GMT
My youngest was elated he was able to have leftover spaghetti for lunch today!!! ❤️
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caro
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Post by caro on Aug 16, 2014 15:21:41 GMT
I got a pedicure and love my toes.
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Post by jmurray on Aug 16, 2014 15:45:09 GMT
New linen for the bed! I've been obsessed with a specific design for over a year and have never been able to source it (seen it in magazines / the odd tv program etc). Came across a set online by complete accident 2 weeks ago and it arrived this week. I washed and dried it, and put it on the bed today. I've gone out of my way to walk into the bedroom a gazillion times today just to admire it, lol! I know I know.. small things small minds
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Post by Rachel on Aug 16, 2014 15:53:52 GMT
I had two compliments on the outfit I was wearing, and it's an outfit that I'm actually self-conscious wearing...so it made me feel good!
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Post by mztfied on Aug 16, 2014 16:22:05 GMT
My 25+ year old clunker frig is still working. Sweet!
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Post by papersilly on Aug 16, 2014 16:26:48 GMT
BBQ with my siblings and cousins from out of town.
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Post by Debbie on Aug 16, 2014 16:30:35 GMT
Baby is kicking my Kindle up from my belly and it's hard to read. Awwwwwww, that's so sweet!
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Post by candygurl on Aug 16, 2014 19:03:41 GMT
Chipotle for lunch!
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 16, 2014 20:16:14 GMT
The cable guy came out today and replaced my DVR. This new one is black which matches all of my stuff much better than my old silver one and it fits inside my cabinet so it doesn't have to sit on top anymore. I am so very happy about those two little things!
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Post by Lindarina on Aug 16, 2014 21:05:13 GMT
Yesterday we found out a couple in our street are board gamers, just like us. We spent the evening with them, playing Settlers and Dominion. It's always nice to get to know someone over a board game
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Post by beachhappy22 on Aug 16, 2014 21:21:54 GMT
After a busy morning and afternoon I am sitting here watching a Yankee game and surfing the net
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 16, 2014 22:27:28 GMT
This afternoon my husband finished building a hoop house of chicken wire around my zucchini that is in a raised bed. A groundhog had taken a liking to that garden and was eating my zucchini long before it was ready to pick. The hoop house will keep the critter out. When winter comes, I will plant spinach there, cover the hoop house with clear plastic, and have a winter garden. I had wanted a hoop house, anyway, but DH hasn't really had time to devote to it. Due to the groundhog destroying my zucchini, he managed to find time to get the hoop house done for me. It may seem a weird thing to be excited about, but I am. I am trying to eat healthy, organic, and cheap. I am not a great gardener, but I am learning.
I finally found a good, fast, and easy way to prepare Ichiban eggplant. I was dumb enough to plant one in my garden when I had no idea how to cook eggplant. Now I can actually do something with it. I picked the one eggplant that was ripe, cooked it, and DH and I both liked it.
I made my own version of energy bars that are full of healthy stuff, taste good without being overly sweet, and can munch on the go without having to consume a ton of sugar. They turned out perfect. DH and I both loved the results.
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gina
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Post by gina on Aug 16, 2014 22:34:16 GMT
Finishing a book and starting a new one.
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Post by roxiemarie0524 on Aug 16, 2014 22:39:01 GMT
Sat in my hammock for a bit and finished reading a book that I have been trying to finish for a while now.
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Post by genny on Aug 16, 2014 22:41:06 GMT
My DS went to GA Tech today to help his cousin move in his dorm. I loved that he texted me pictures of the campus and was texting me constantly about how much he wanted to go there and how awesome the campus was and that it really made him want to step up this year at school. And chardonnay while I'm cooking dinner.
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