tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post8852703525442747504..comments2023-11-03T06:44:41.540-04:00Comments on Wednesday whining: Smithsonian week! Come celebrate all the weird and lovely things!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-52739828620298083372016-08-15T11:52:16.141-04:002016-08-15T11:52:16.141-04:00Oh right! It was the only reason I could think of,...Oh right! It was the only reason I could think of, for why your jello didn't gel.Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-24981143748333943972016-08-15T09:01:14.310-04:002016-08-15T09:01:14.310-04:00No, that would violate the "clear liquids onl...No, that would violate the "clear liquids only" rule.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-6528206953070431392016-08-15T00:35:06.432-04:002016-08-15T00:35:06.432-04:00Kathy: You didn't add any actual pineapple to ...Kathy: You didn't add any actual pineapple to it, did you? Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-83484212439593594352016-08-14T21:21:15.649-04:002016-08-14T21:21:15.649-04:00Kathy A xoxoxoxoKathy A xoxoxoxoMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213051651383936247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-89901489201307194562016-08-14T20:42:22.050-04:002016-08-14T20:42:22.050-04:00My jello didn't gel -- but freezing it helps. ...My jello didn't gel -- but freezing it helps. Pineapple flavor isn't quite as bad as it sounds. Chicken broth, though, rocks! I really want to raid the kitchen. kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-61369003300260894082016-08-13T16:47:40.207-04:002016-08-13T16:47:40.207-04:00Ouchy, QWP!
I am very sorry about your parents...Ouchy, QWP!<br /><br />I am very sorry about your parents' neighbor. xoxo<br /><br />As a reward for being so brave and getting that horrible stuff from the pharmacy, I treated myself to a rare fast-food visit, 'cause that's what I wanted. And I must have arrived soon before a special occasion, because Ronald himself was dragging those big red shoes out of an SUV as I left. kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-9301776936169335372016-08-13T16:32:35.514-04:002016-08-13T16:32:35.514-04:00I just found out that one of my parents' neigh...I just found out that one of my parents' neighbours (who lived on their block for most of my life) just passed away this week (she was a couple of years younger than my parents). She was on vacation in TX (actually, in esperanza's new city), and went from "I'm feeling too hot" to dropping from a heart attack, really suddenly. Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-4875787210087578112016-08-13T12:01:03.579-04:002016-08-13T12:01:03.579-04:00Miranda, I'm glad that you're finally out ...Miranda, I'm glad that you're finally out of that airplane purgatory! And that you had such a good conference. <br /><br />Repetitive whine: I was running around the house, helping Mr. Q and E get packed, and when I ran down the stairs, I did a little hop and found out that I'm taller than I think I am. (Hit my head on the overhang.) I had no idea I was tall enough to do that! That&#Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-2079669832197019222016-08-13T11:26:59.248-04:002016-08-13T11:26:59.248-04:00Go, MM! I'll have to find that post.
Miranda...Go, MM! I'll have to find that post.<br /><br />Miranda -- oh, that airport mess! So glad it finally got worked out, and that the conference was so good, and that you enjoyed it while pacing yourself.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-58177472537486258412016-08-13T11:03:50.678-04:002016-08-13T11:03:50.678-04:00QWP I am glad you get the space to take care of yo...QWP I am glad you get the space to take care of yourself. It's hard but you will feel so much better as your sweet hubby pointed out. <br /><br />Bravo to MM !!!<br /><br />Kathy A, sending gentle thoughts to you for your prep. It's good to get everything checked out. <br /><br />Esperanza, it's been a swamp here with temps in the mid 90s and the air thick with humidity. It's not Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213051651383936247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-59723413115085572732016-08-13T00:11:37.957-04:002016-08-13T00:11:37.957-04:00Kathy, colonoscopy is a piece of cake. The prep is...Kathy, colonoscopy is a piece of cake. The prep is a drag, but the procedure itself is a breeze. And afterwards you will have the best name of your life. I wrote a post about mine on Mysterymommy back in summer of 2009<br /><br />QWP, I hope you feel better.<br /><br />Muffin Man was outstanding as Nathan in Guys and Dolls.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-90917624594005767202016-08-12T21:39:58.591-04:002016-08-12T21:39:58.591-04:00AW: just scored a $10 second-hand patio table! Nic...AW: just scored a $10 second-hand patio table! Nice! Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-19916115315512597842016-08-12T20:33:52.122-04:002016-08-12T20:33:52.122-04:00It's official: I'm staying home, and these...It's official: I'm staying home, and these other two are going camping. I was dithering about it, because I don't feel sick enough to stay home, but I feel like it MIGHT get worse. Mr. Q says, "If you go camping, you won't sleep, because you never do, and then you'll get worse for sure. If you stay home, get rest, and get better, then that's all the better." He Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-92068788291011141672016-08-12T19:00:25.680-04:002016-08-12T19:00:25.680-04:00Yay, patio!
And if you feel uck, a camping trip d...Yay, patio!<br /><br />And if you feel uck, a camping trip doesn't sound like quite the ticket. (YOu will, however, be greatly appreciated upon their return.)kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-1060814298569457822016-08-12T17:34:41.171-04:002016-08-12T17:34:41.171-04:00That ENTIRE whine is award-worthy, Kathy! Yuck all...That ENTIRE whine is award-worthy, Kathy! Yuck all around.<br /><br />AW: the patio is entirely done, and I pushed through and also cleaned up the yard from all the garbagey stuff that had been behind the shed since the dawn of time. <br />W: And then that bit of a sore throat that's been hanging in the background for the past few days caught up on me. I can't keep pretending that this isQueen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-85087899990160467362016-08-12T16:42:29.047-04:002016-08-12T16:42:29.047-04:00W: Colonoscopy on Monday, and I'm already a w...W: Colonoscopy on Monday, and I'm already a wreck. Tension headache. Hate the idea of the procedure. Nothing but clear liquids all day Sunday. A powerful medicinal prep, for which they warn to stay near the bathroom. Also, it tastes bad. <br /><br />One of the approved liquid substances is yellow jello, and I thought yay, lemon! But no, the only kind at the store was pineapple. Greenkathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-48088056209496646672016-08-11T23:24:02.683-04:002016-08-11T23:24:02.683-04:00Good work, team Q! And yay for friends with odds ...Good work, team Q! And yay for friends with odds and ends and DINNER. I do not think you need to worry about symmetry. Take the cattitude way, and just pretend it was planned exactly as it turned out.<br /><br />Esperanza, I so feel for you. But glad you got hydrated. And hope you have some stop-itch around. I so sincerely do not miss mosquitoes. kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-63964027299150345392016-08-11T22:34:42.950-04:002016-08-11T22:34:42.950-04:00W: ...and now that I have consumed almost 2 quarts...W: ...and now that I have consumed almost 2 quarts of water, I fear i will be up all night going to the pottyesperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-49967500610755674332016-08-11T22:25:47.752-04:002016-08-11T22:25:47.752-04:00Way to Go, Q family! I love recycling!
W: Seriou...Way to Go, Q family! I love recycling! <br /><br />W: Seriously, the hot. Once it had cooled down to 98 (heat index "only" 102) at 7:30 PM!!!! I went out to mow the yard. I couldn't wait any later; as it was I ran out of daylight and finished in the dark.<br /><br />W: I also provided a mosquito feastesperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-20331474138664789702016-08-11T22:20:08.694-04:002016-08-11T22:20:08.694-04:00Popsicle party! What a delightful idea, esperanza....Popsicle party! What a delightful idea, esperanza. The heat is less delightful. Cooling down to 80F is awful, from my wimpy Canadian perspective. <br /><br />AW: the patio is almost done, and the weather was perfect. (It was actually a bit of a cool day here, which was VERY news welcome for Mr. Q, who is a human furnace.) And then some lovely friends brought over three more patio stones (we were Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-26735626591541594502016-08-11T16:16:50.752-04:002016-08-11T16:16:50.752-04:00Go, team Q!
Oy, Esperanza, about the heat and hum...Go, team Q!<br /><br />Oy, Esperanza, about the heat and humility (as dad used to say). But the Popsicle party and older kids touring the new ones sounds great!<br /><br />AW: My eyes have developed no ugly conditions, and new glasses soon! <br /><br />W: Just remembered a loose end on the late albatross. Gah.<br /><br />AW: Train and museum tickets arrived for the trip!<br /><br />kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-6999645008768408722016-08-11T15:21:14.502-04:002016-08-11T15:21:14.502-04:00W: Holy cow, it is hot. The actual temperature is ...W: Holy cow, it is hot. The actual temperature is not much higher, but the humidity is making it oppressive. It's getting hotter earlier in the day, and staying hotter later in the evening. Lows are only around 80F. And the yard needs mowing.<br /><br />W: cleaning house for arrival of brother and family tomorrow. <br /><br />AW, I hope: popsicle party at the new school for entering esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-43161891015069670702016-08-11T12:54:06.124-04:002016-08-11T12:54:06.124-04:00Hugs for AP. As Esperanza said, I hope you can fin...Hugs for AP. As Esperanza said, I hope you can find a way to show love. <br /><br />AW: the rain has held off so far today, and so we've gotten our sand delivery, and Mr. Q is about to rent a compactor, to tamp down the sand (and then the tiles). We're working frantically to get as much done as possible before the rain returns!Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-17772252827879919482016-08-10T22:14:24.054-04:002016-08-10T22:14:24.054-04:00Sorry for your someone dear, Petunia. Hopefully th...Sorry for your someone dear, Petunia. Hopefully there are ways you can be non-intrusively helpful.esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-83857790095551379942016-08-10T19:55:27.040-04:002016-08-10T19:55:27.040-04:00Someone dear is getting divorced, and doesn't ...Someone dear is getting divorced, and doesn't really want to. And this dear person is very sad. The spouse doesn't want to try reconciliation. This is a NOMB situation, but have offered an open door if the dear person needs to visit.Auntie Petunianoreply@blogger.com