What Fad did you fall for, and now wish you didn't?
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Comments (6)Thanks for sharing that Ron. I did not know any of those stories. They all touched me, and they made me think of many other stories there are out there. I travel a lot on my job and in pursuit of my other passion in life; trout fishing. I see men and women in uniform in almost every airport I travel to, but I particularly see many on my trips to Charlotte. Some of these folks are going "over there" (or getting ready to) and a few of them I've met were coming home. I never go by without letting these people know that many people here at home, whom they have never met, care deeply about them, worry for them, wish them a swift and safe return, and thank them for their service. I hope these people never ever want for their fellow Americans respect and concern. And I hope that if you are reading this that you will reach out to these people when you see them in your own life, shake their hand, thank them for the job they do, and let them know in some small but sincere way that you care. You'll be doing that person and yourself a great deal of good in the process....See MoreBe careful what you wish for. (Long)
Comments (20)Thanks all for the words and the phone calls. We are drying out now. Sunday brought more rain but only floding the garden so we could start on the basement. It is a good time to clean out old crap. It was either stay postive or start crying. We were very lucky, others just a few miles from me have had to evacuate and are still under water. Theh rains are the results of tropical storm Lowell, from Mexico then backed by Ike. MEN! Jessy, the overbred carp are in the pond and I spent the morning cleaning that out. I have skimmed out 6 pack plastic, water bottles, construction junk and two muck buckets of landscape mulch. Filters are going full force to clean the water now and I can see the fish again. Ocean? The only water I want to see right now is a hot shower. Dinner is out tonight, although I "cooked" the last two. We were just too tired to get cleaned up and dress to go out, even for take out. Frozen leftovers are wonderful. One glass of wine and I was out. Tricia, we live on a flood plain here so even if the insurance were to cover a claim, there is a good chance they would just drop us or move us to the high risk category. Since all appliances are running and nothing of great value needs to be tossed, we are good. And since I work for the "Good Hands" folks, I know the drill. They will play the game now, was it rain water or "seepage".... Going for a shower and a burger out now. Thaks everyone. ANd Dad said thanks for the compliments....See MoreNow for the book you thought you'd like but didn't...
Comments (32)Oh, I so love Discworld. I got my first taste of Pratchett in the book he wrote with Neil Gaiman Good Omen, and fell in love, and later got hooked on his others. Lately Pratchett's Disc books have been less enjoyable - he has a tendency to want to hit you over the head with his message - but his first ones were great fun. But like you, I know other folks who just can't take him, but love the same sci/fantasy stuff that I do. Piers Anthony was like that for my DH. When we were first going together, he was browsing through my books and wanted to know what this one shelf was all about. Well, it was Xanth. I told him how I devoured them in college, and that he'd no doubt love them. So he took the whole shelf home with him. It was a while before I asked him what he thought, and he sheepishly said 'will you hate me if I tell you I couldn't stomach passed the first?" Well of course not - but then I decided to have a re-read. Oh my gawd. Pretty horrid. But wonderful memories....See MoreWhat do you wish or not wish that you did with your pool build?
Comments (24)I would not do plaster again. It was so mottled, plus it cracked, that I tore it out after 2 yrs. I have brand new 1 day old pebble sheen and so far, I LOVE it. I would not use a busy mosaic tile. I replaced mine with simple pool blue midcentury square tiles. I would not rush the design as stated above. I had a highly qualified landscape architect help me with the remodel and it looks fabulous (I think). I lengthened my pool to a 60 ft. long lap pool. I am glad that I paid the extra $ for this....See Moregraywings123
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