Today I'm trying out a couple of new things. You could call it procrastinating, but I prefer to think of it as altering my morning routine! eBay is killing me financially - so this is what I'm going to try to do while I drink my morning lattes. Besides - it will keep me from housework for a bit! Lord knows there is still tons of Mardi Gras stuff to clean up!
We had 24 (25 when Jessie decided to sleep over) people at the house for Mardi Gras! Air mattresses every where and a good time was had by all! Unfortunately our dryer is acting up (oh yeah, I gotta call them!) so it is taking forever to get the laundry done. We had 30 somethings and 3 kids (second generation) under 5 and then the 20 somethings. Bob, Lolly and I were the only "old" people here. All in all it was a great week-end. With the exception of me leaving the keys to the car (our get away car for Mardi Gras Day) on the party bus. The bad news... my keys have been vacationing in Florida for the week. The good news... wonderful Mr. Rex was kind enough to bring me my extra set, so we were only hanging around for about 30 minutes.
Unfortunately, this pattern repeated itself in Orlando on my way to the airport! I could not find the keys at all - and of course the contract was locked in the car! I finally ended up calling American Express to find out who the lessor was - Budget - called a locksmith - and had a shuttle bus driver find my keys in the parking lot! Hurray! I was so astonished and relieved (the locksmith was going to cost $250 easy) I forgot to reward her... but she has been in my thoughts and prayers lots for the past few days!
Disney World was great even if the weather was a little dicey. Actually, it was perfect for me - not sunny and cool. Covered from head to toe and didn't need to worry about sunscreen! Saturday they closed the Magic Kingdom early for a "private" party. Erin had gotten us tickets to their Pirates and Princesses party! It was super - many adults and kids dressed up - not to mention the adults there without kids! There was treasure to find (read as more Mardi Gras beads etc) and a 15 minute fireworks display which included a "battle" for Cinderella's castle! Tinkerbell flew (can't tell you the last time I saw her fly!) and we had a fantastic time!
All in all, life is good. Just filed an insurance claim on the glass kitchen counter top... an ongoing saga... I started Chantex yesterday with the hopes of finally quitting smoking again... family is good. Work continues through out New Orleans and it is wonderful seeing all the new construction. Skylar has the plans for his house, but unfortunately the bids are double what he has to spend, but that's another story.
Oh! Today on Ellen she was talking about inventions... Ellen showed this bra that you can fill up with wine and drink on the go! I thought it just hilarious!!! WHERE WAS THAT WHEN I WAS DRINKING???!!!!
Great to see you posting again, Renee.
Posted by: Sue | February 14, 2008 at 01:58 PM
LOL that is an interesting invention
Posted by: Chiara | February 15, 2008 at 09:22 AM
How did you do with the Chantex. I'm on day four and I keep thinking I'll wake up in the morning and not want to smoke. How did it happen for you?
Posted by: Joni | June 30, 2008 at 07:39 PM