TOTALLY GEEKED!

Good morning! I'm meeting friends for our annual holiday lunch.

Good morning, Good Geeks!

Today would have been my Dad's 105th birthday.

He's been gone 25 years, and I still miss him.

Oh well, at least I have great memories!

On a lighter note. Paul finished his exams.

He's on his way home for Christmas break.

It will be nice to have him around for a few weeks.

FNW wrote:

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Sorry about your father, FWM, but happy for your great memories! Enjoy Paul!

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Thanks FNW, he was a great Dad!

Paul won't start classes again until January 19th.

Plenty of time to have some fun, before he goes back.

 

Today we are driving to Hanalei.

flan

flan327 wrote:

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What year is Paul (in college, I mean)?

I only have 2 kids, but I love interacting with them as adults. Luckily, we all have a slightly warped sense of humor.

flan

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He's a Junior, flan.

And, he's a lot of fun to have around. 

Fort Worth Mom wrote:

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Lindley wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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Today we are driving to Hanalei.

flan

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 Yay!!!! Have fun

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Have a great time! 

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 The town is neat & the views are amazing.

We'll stop at a waterfall on the way.

flan

Lawyerlady wrote:

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I'm getting a haircut today. I can't believe I cut off all that hair to donate not too long ago and it has all grown back.

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 How long has it been?

flan

Lawyerlady wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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Lawyerlady wrote:

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I'm getting a haircut today. I can't believe I cut off all that hair to donate not too long ago and it has all grown back.

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 How long has it been?

flan

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 Well, I went and looked and it has been 2 years - it doesn't seem that long.  I cut it off in December 2013. But, I've had haircuts in between. 

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 Okay, I was picturing you as one of those PlayDoh figures where the hair grows when you push the lever.

flan

flan327 wrote:

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Lawyerlady wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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Lawyerlady wrote:

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I'm getting a haircut today. I can't believe I cut off all that hair to donate not too long ago and it has all grown back.

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 How long has it been?

flan

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 Well, I went and looked and it has been 2 years - it doesn't seem that long.  I cut it off in December 2013. But, I've had haircuts in between. 

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 Okay, I was picturing you as one of those PlayDoh figures where the hair grows when you push the lever.

flan

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 It feels that way. 

flan327 wrote:

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Why are the kids not AWAKE????

flan

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 Because you haven't woke them up yet. Go in and start singing. That's what my mom always did.

NAOW wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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Why are the kids not AWAKE????

flan

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 Because you haven't woke them up yet. Go in and start singing. That's what my mom always did.

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 She was nicer than my mom.  She'd vacuum right outside my door & repeated bang the vacuum into the door.

My mom used to open the shutters in my room to wake me up. I will open the boys' blinds, very slowly.

FNW wrote:

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Saw the news about a police officer in the area who was struck by a driver last week while giving a ticket. He died today. He was the son of a former co-worker.

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 I haven't seen that story but I don't really keep up with the news.  I'm sorry to hear he died.

Hello all. I am going to try to make cookies today! If I get motivated enough!

FWM sorry about your Dad. I know you miss him.

It's always sad when an officer dies.

I worked a bit this morning. One of the docs baked us a treat. It was brownies with a layer of marshmallow fluff and then a layer of fudge. Was so sweet, just had a tiny square. Just got home from a funeral. Sad, but beautiful.

Lexxy wrote:

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NAOW wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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Why are the kids not AWAKE????

flan

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 Because you haven't woke them up yet. Go in and start singing. That's what my mom always did.

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 She was nicer than my mom.  She'd vacuum right outside my door & repeated bang the vacuum into the door.

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 OMG, Sis, is that you?

Real fluff!

Ok so I have a really good dishwasher. A Bosch. It is airtight when shut. The problem? Because it is airtight and thus no airflow, in between washings it stinks. Blech. I mean makes me gag. I try to keep it propped open slightly but it isn't enough.

Vent over for now. now that I have it running a load.

Well, today was productive. Got DH's birthday present, DS' Christmas PJs, and planned out the stocking stuffers. Have to order most of the rest of the Christmas gifts tomorrow. We're giving my parents, my grandma, and MIL magic mugs with DS' pics on them. When you pour hot water into the mugs, the pics show up. We're giving my uncle a beer stein with DS' pic on it. He loves spending time with his nephew so I can't wait to see his reaction to the stein. Not sure about FIL. He has yet to appreciate any gift given to him and has insulted all of them. Not just from us but from his other son and DIL, wife, and mother too. We figured out what to DH's grandma but I can't remember what it is.

Gonna finish decorating tonight after dinner. We're making mini-pizzas. Also, have to take inventory of my wrapping supplies.

In other news, DH got called the n-word today. Very interesting considering DH isn't black nor does he have dark skin. Something else interesting happened too. I got complimented on my singing by an older man but I hadn't been singing at all. I thanked him anyway.

chef wrote:

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I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

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Ok so I have a really good dishwasher. A Bosch. It is airtight when shut. The problem? Because it is airtight and thus no airflow, in between washings it stinks. Blech. I mean makes me gag. I try to keep it propped open slightly but it isn't enough.

Vent over for now. now that I have it running a load.

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 Run a cycle with vinegar. I've read that works. Never tried it myself though.

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 Yeah, I hear that but I can just do a quick rinse too.  Just don't want to run it when I am not doing a real wash.  The real wash gets rid of the smell.  It is only when dirty dishes sit there for days that it starts stinking.

Back from another pretty great day...although it rained on & off.

flan

flan327 wrote:

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Back from another pretty great day...although it rained on & off.

flan

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Did you dance in the rain?

I would have, if I was in Hawaii.   

just Czech wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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Back from another pretty great day...although it rained on & off.

flan

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Did you dance in the rain?

I would have, if I was in Hawaii.   

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 No, but...

Confession time:

We drove to a beach almost at the end of the road. Winds were high & the beach was closed. The guys stood far away & I walked on the sand to the waves. I dipped my toes into the water AND the lifeguard blew his whistle at me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

flan

flan327 wrote:

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just Czech wrote:

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flan327 wrote:

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Back from another pretty great day...although it rained on & off.

flan

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Did you dance in the rain?

I would have, if I was in Hawaii.   

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 No, but...

Confession time:

We drove to a beach almost at the end of the road. Winds were high & the beach was closed. The guys stood far away & I walked on the sand to the waves. I dipped my toes into the water AND the lifeguard blew his whistle at me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

flan

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 You go, girl!  Living on the edge!