Mindless Chatter

Jackie, you must be exhausted!

Marty, when I lived in Virginia we had a bout with sand fleas and I was the only human in the house getting bit. I had to flea dip the dogs and bomb my house. I'm also apparently a buffet for mosquitoes and I get huge welts from the bites even if I swat them before they've sucked out much blood. Half the time I can't feel them biting. My ex-DH never got bit and I attribute it to all the beer he drank on a daily basis. I think he was too pickled for them.

I've been busting my butt today in order to cover being gone next Monday & Tuesday. A friend and I are going to the Upper Peninsula. I've lived in Michigan most of my life and never been across the Mackinac Bridge.

I'd better get back to it.

LOL, Sharismom, maybe I should switch to beer.  I got eaten alive as a kid too.  

Wow really? You've never been over the bridge! Where are you going?

Yes, I'm pretty sleepy today.  It's getting really black outside so I think we're in for another round of storms. I went home at lunch to let the dogs outside to potty.  It took me forever to get them to come back inside because they wanted to zoom through the giant muddy puddle in the yard.  Clean up wasn't fun and I was almost as muddy as they were.  Good thing I don't work in retail because I look a little bit worse than when I got here this morning.  

Mosquitos love me too. :(  The only time I can remember getting bitten by fleas is when we moved into a rental house that  was infested with fleas.  That was not fun.  I had cats at the time and dogs and soon everyone had fleas. I hate insecticides but I had to bomb the house several times to get rid of them. Makes me feel twitchy just thinking about it.

Tina I'm so excited for you about your trip to the UP!  

@Jewlieee

Wow really? You've never been over the bridge! Where are you going?

Yeah, I grew up in the thumb and it was pretty common to go over the Blue Water Bridge to Canada, but the only time I made it to Mackinaw, we only went to the island.

We are staying in St Ignace and are going to Brevort and probably Whitefish Point. Those are the only "for sure" destinations. We will be leaving early Sunday and meandering our way north, stopping wherever seems interesting. The weather is supposed to be sunny and in the 70s, so it should be perfect.

@sharismom

meandering our way north, stopping wherever seems interesting.

That is the best kind of getaway!  Sounds like a great plan.  I've never been in those areas; I'm sure it's beautiful.  Have a great time, Tina.  You'll have to share some photos when you get back.

My mother just told me that two of her friends invited her to join them on a trip to Wilmington, NC, in August.  They did all the planning, so all my Mom has to do is pack her suitcase.  She's so excited because she's never been there, but also because they'll do all the driving.  At 77, she's given up driving on unfamiliar highways, so she said she'll feel like Miss Daisy with two chauffeurs.  She's also spending this weekend at a beach house on the CT shore with some friends.  I swear, she has more social activities in a week than I have in a year!

Tracy how cool for your Mom!

Enjoy your trip, Tina :)

*yawn* I think it should be nap time.  I'm mildly worried about being "able to hang" tomorrow.  The party itinerary has the potential to have us out till 2:45.... I'm usually in bed no later than 12, and most often well before that, lol.  

Jackie, I'm hoping DH stops me before I do anything that really shows how much I'm lacking "refinement"   ;)

Karen, good vibes in making your decision.

I doubt I'd be calm/collected about finding and catching a toad inside in the wee morning hours.  Actually, I'm quite sure I'd be trying to make DH do it instead if he was home.

Tina have a great time.  I had a friend and her family take that trip when we were young and I have always thought that would be a great road trip.

Please is it time to go to the Tiki Bar....?????

Trying to catch up on the news. Tina, hope Missy kitty is feeling better after her teeth cleaning and pulling. I can relate, as just recently had a molar pulled. Going back in next week to see about an implant.

julie so sorry about the loss of your Uncle and Grandpa. So nice you were able to speak at your Grandpas service.

Been crazy storms going through everywhere it seems. Had quite a bit of damage through one area of a nearby town. The Drive In Theatre, near that area, was pretty much destroyed and people are waiting and hoping they are going to rebuild. Fortunately no one in this area was injured, as there was in another area of NY State. Four people died which included a young mother, her baby and her aunt. A man and his dog, who were neighbors to the other 3, were also killed. So sad. Storms can certainly be scary things.

Tina enjoy your meandering trip. Sounds like fun.

I know I'm missing some of the news posted but all I have time for at the moment. Oh Callie stand your ground when the time comes and make sure you get up north to see your Dad.

Love St Ignace. I have never stopped at whitefish point only driven by. Let me know what you think of it. Tequaminan falls in paradise is supposed to be nice too.

I rescheduled our bridge tour for the 31st so if you happen to cross on that day look up and wave ;p we will be on top of one of the towers. (if the weather cooperates.

What to do this morning? I have a massage at 11 and some dog training around 1. Maybe I shouldtake the dogs for a bike run. Poor nNeiko needs to run until he drops.

the unseasonably cool mornings have Bugsy crazed. I swam him for ages yesterday because I needed to empty his tank (thinking of Neiko), but he was still nutty this morning. I took him for, OK truth is he took me for a run lol. The last corner we hit is 1/4 mile from home and he just took off in a gallop, I was thankful that at about halfway there is a patch of ivy he HAS to inspect daily, once done he took off again. I swear I would love to know what goes on in his pea brain.

DH & I are going out for a meal tonight, the place that is an hour and a half from here, it is an anniversary meal, a week late :)

Other than that, chilling watching golf, cleaning, shopping and some work to do  

Julie—your uncle’s funeral sounds like it was just right. I went to one a few years ago that was totally impersonal--no music, and no one spoke except the priest who just read the mass. It was very strange.

Jackie—A frog after their 3 am romp? Too funny! I’m glad you were able to save it.

Tina, your trip sounds great. I’ve never been to the UP—will add it to my list of places to visit.  I am definitely into anywhere uncrowded lately.

Tracy, your Mom sounds like she's got some great adventures coming up!

Karen and Mr. Karen-Happy Anniversary!  How was dinner? And, I think I totally missed it—did you finally get the new car?

Nothing exciting here--I should be cleaning but I'm guessing I'll postpone that :-)

Hi everyone.  Been a very long time.  Between no notifications and things being so darned hard to find.....factor in busier than a one armed paper hanger.......

Soooo very glad to see that Doug has a new pup.

The idog brunch tour sounds pretty cool.  Count me in.

I'm currently on a no driving restriction so trying to do what I can from home.  After 8 weeks without a single solid nights sleep the doc put me on a muscle relaxer and said no driving.  I'm still not quite making it through the night without waking, but at least now when I wake I can go back to sleep.  Before I would sleep like a rock for 2-3 hours and then spend the balance of the night tossing and turning, dozing here and there and get up and try to function on so very little sleep.  Getting so much more sleep makes me feel almost human!!

I've been on that big bridge once.  That was enough.  You can see it sway.  I prefer a boat, or I'll just drive around the next time.

Out to the WMA today with the pup.  His first time in deep grass.  Had a close call-he found a dead and smelly carp and was getting ready to roll in it when I picked him up.  Warm day, full sun, with a  mild breeze.  The wild flowers smelled fantastic.  We stopped at a spot I like-a little higher than the surrounding ground- and just looked at the big lake.  Very relaxing.  I've shared the view with Bear, Rags, Piper, Guns, and now the pup.

Pups name is going to be Skyler- call name of Sky.  Not my first choice, but I guess I wasn't really asked.  I got a new Pup, I don't really care what the name is.  I didn't realize how close wife had gotten to Lugnut, but they spent a lot of time together.  She told me we were getting another dog, and had no problem with the size if the check for this one.  When she heard this litter was related to Piper, it was a done deal.

Very cute puppy!

Congrats on selling your car Karen. I saw your celebratory drink on fb and it looked so good!

It's been a busy sweaty stinky day today. I took the dogs for a bike run this morning. Neiko and abbie totally love those bike runs. They are like sled dogs when you harness them up. Barking and lunging trying to get the bike to move. Once we get going they don't slow down. It is full speed ahead with tongues lolling around and big smiles on their faces. Lily has a different view of the bike runs. She likes it for about 2 blocks then she slows waaaayyyyy down and if she could speak I swear she would be like a whiney teen who didn't want to keep running/walking. She hangs her head low and trudges along at around 6 mph. I shortened her run this morning and she did a bit better. I am debating not running her at all sooner or later.  We will see.

I also did 10 miles on my own and went to yoga class.

The last thing on my agenda before the new week starts is to pick up all the piles of weeds I left laying in the yard. I kept forgetting to buy lawn waste bags and finally got them so I'm good to go just need the energy :)

I'm sad the new week is starting. I have been enjoying this time off work. It's been very healing and rejuvenating.