Freaky Friday Rants & Raves Feb 3
 

Rave: Its Ground Hog Day.
Rave: Its Ground Hog Day.
Rave: Its Ground Hog Day.

Rave: Time to rant about winter!

Rave: It is supposed to be in the 70s here today.

Rave: Sunday is Superbowl Sunday!

Where is everyone today? Actually, I guess it's still early.

Jorr--I feel the same way you do. I'll force some raves out to get the ball rolling.
Rave--BB King last weekend was, to sum it up in one word, AWESOME!!! It was the best concert I have ever been to!

Rave--dinner with friends tonight. First time in the new house.

Rave: Lost .5 lbs this week. At least I didn't gain. Guess I need to step things up...Made a huge pan of lasagna, though, for tonight's dinner. That's certainly not going to help matters.

Since any rants I may have are trivial I'll refrain.

Thoughts to all who may be going through rough times.

Rave: I don't have any rants.

Rant: I don't have any raves.
Oh, yes I do.....It's FRIDAY!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Rave/Rant: SO bought a giant LCD HDTV yesterday. I have to install it and integrate the home theater system today following the Spanish language instructions.

Rant/Rave: I locked the keys in the (running) Subaru at Costco in Queretaro. The local guys had all the required "tools" to get the door open for $100. MXN (less than $10. US).

Rave: US PPs are FedEx to SFO for the China Visas.

Rave: Winter is over here, despite P.Phil's prediction.

Rant: As always, Senate Dems. They sure stuffed Kerry's "buster" 'tho. Perhaps he is now (finally) history. Too bad Teddy, Hillary, Barbara, Chuck, et.al. still show signs of life.

Rave: New Supreme Alito.

Hope there are no serious or recurrent health issues this week.

Feliz fin de semana!

M

Rants: None - Thank God - except to add prayers for the lost souls on board that ferry in the Red Sea.

Raves: DD made high honors again and made 1st violin in the youth orchestra that she joined. She has struggled to keep up interest in playing of late, so we are very pleased that she has this opportunity . Youngest DD continues to excel in school and is happily planning her 10th birthday party.

Raves: Signed lease to rent a cottage in Maine for a week with some excellent friends. Can't wait for summer.

rave: it's friday

rave: received my e-tickets to ireland.

rave: paris conference might be june!

rave: ressies at one of the best mexican places in nyc tonight w/bf!

rant: lola, our youngest cat got spade this week. but she's doing fine!

rave: 30 looms! my birthday is in 4 weeks. yes, its a rave! my life is good.

;-)

Rave: going to Cirque du Soleil tonight!

Rave: planning first trip to California

Rant: have to work this weekend.

Happy Friday!

Rant: Food Poisoning put a partial damper on last weekend's Vegas trip.

Rave: My own bed! Slept great all week - glad to be home.

Rave: Barrell tasting of Budman's wines tomorrow. Yum!

Rave: AHaugeto's new baby boy!

Rave: I could care less about the Superbowl.

Rant: Diet & Exercise resolution has fallen by the wayside. :(

Have a great weekend everyone! Trish

Rant: DH goes on guys softball/football/golf trip to FL tomorrow;

Rave: 1. Trip widows go shopping and dining! 2. Puppy # 1 turns 1 on Monday. 3. Youngest son was invited to apply for National Honor Society and completed and turned in application. The wait is on... 4. Go Steelers! 5. WOW-only one measly rant-life is good.

Rave: posting again!
Rant: on MLKing Day, I had a household accident that gashed my right hand, requiring 9 stitches. Fortunately, I was able to drive the 6-7 blocks to the emergency room.

Rave: Recovering at home with two loving cats and "Reno 911" on DVD. (That makes this a travel post, right?)

Rave: am doing fairly well. It's gotten much easier to drive, comb my hair, type, cook, etc. (Did you know that it's hard to brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand?) Will still be wearing a bandage for quite a while, but can use smaller ones now.

Rave: I have Pittsburgh in the office football pool. Go Steelers!

Lifting my Mountain Dew to the health of Fodorites and their loved ones!

Rave: It's Superbowl weekend and I live in the Detroit area!

Rant: It's Superbowl weekend and I live in the Detroit area.

Rant: Only lost .5 pounds this week but I guess a loss is a loss. I've been good with diet and exercise this week but am in the mood for steak and a sour-cream filled baked potato tonight--ugh oh. Oh well, life is too short to be good all of the time :-)

Rave: DH and I are planning a trip to Vegas to celebrate his new job. Viva Las Vegas!! We love staying at Paris but might try somewhere different this time. Anyone like the Venetian?

Rave: Our basset is back to her ornery cute self after a bout with some sort of virus this week. Poor angel--those sad basset eyes earn her a lot of spoiling when she's well--it's appalling how much the family spoils her when she's sick!

Rave: Silly shows like Dancing With the Stars and Beauty and the Geek. So cute and clearly, I need to get a life.

Happy weekend, all.

I have contact info for a house sitter position 4-18 April (Semana Santa: very high season) for an individual or couple here in SMdA if anyone is interested.
There are 2 cats and a Border Collie (hearding the cats?) and a full time maid and gardener. No smoking.
M

Rave-Go Steelers! My bro had to be in Detroit for work this week so he picked up a bunch of Superbowl stuff for my dh who is a diehard Steelers fan-saving it for a surprise on game day.

Rave/Rant-baby is STILL not here, despite being due last Sat. Boy is daytime tv sad... DH is sure baby will arrive Sunday now!

Have a good weekend everyone!

Rave: Florida ( April ) and Montreal ( May ) trip getting closer and closer.

Rant: Dad has had major cardivascular sugery, bumped 3 times. All times he was in hospital, ready in pre-op, and they said sorry no beds ( this means not enough staff to care for beds, as hospital has LOTS of empty beds..). Free health care ain't what it's cracked up to be.

Rave: Dad booked for 4th time try at surgery next Tuesday.

Rave: After major blizzard on Wednesday, week-end is calling for ++ temperatures and rain to take it all away !

Happy Week-end !

raves: going to Hollywood tonight to hear some music at the Roxy on Sunset! Woohoo!!

rant: $439 more billion requested for military spending and this Pandora's Box of a war in Iraq.

Rave: It's raining!!!

Rave: I just did my taxes, and there's a pretty good refund! :-)

Rant: DH is getting a 2% raise this year. Ugh.

Happy Friday! Yea! My first rant/rave!

swalter, I was always at least 10 days late. It's not fun. My oldest grandson was born with the Bears game on in the delivery room. MY DIL, son, doctor and I were all happy about it. We won. He is a peach and a GREAT baseball player.

Rant: Death and taxes and they're both sitting on my head right now.

Rant: No superbowl party this year, too much else going on- all bad, plus I'll stay at home with my own germs. Go Steelers!

Rave: Medicine, which is never free, and good doctors. Beginning, middle life, and end of life- we are using all three types right now. Grandson has pneumonia and it is getting better.

Have a good weekend everyone and drive safely Sunday. I saw a 6 car pile up today and feel very, very lucky.

Just saying hello to everybody and checking in.

Swamped at work (oh, that 4-letter word "work"!!) with 2 people out of the office today.

divingaggie,
Good financial planning means never getting a (US Fed'l income tax) refund:
simply ensure you have 100% of last year's tax or 90% of this year's tax w/h and you don't give the feds an interest free loan.
M

Rave: My Apple ipod Nano (4gb) that I won for contributing/editing reviews for another travel forum! It' so cool and we're having fun programming it. I can even watch slideshows of photos on it! :)

Rave: Our son's wedding was a joyous occasion, back in October. They are doing very well and are sooooo happy! :)

Rave: My daughter's water polo team took a VALLEY CHAMPIONSHIP in November. It is the first time the school has ever won this title. It's cool to make history! :)

Rave: We had a great time in Carmel for our anniversary in December. Spent four days in the area. :)

Rave: We're on the Oregon Coast right now. Had an excellent dinner at Chateaulin in Ashland, stayed at the Plaza, then spent the afternoon in Portland yesterday. (Rainy but still fun.) Lunch at Carlyle was great, shopping in Nob Hill and then Gower St. Bistro in Cannon Beach for dinner! :)

Rave: I finally get to go see our exhibit at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. I'll also check out the new Cannery Pier Hotel. More great meals planned! :)

Happy weekend! It's great being by the ocean again for a bit. ***kim*** ((l))

da,
110% if 2004 AGI is more than $150,000, lol.
M

Rave: Heading to Manhattan to visit my brother this week... excited to see the "new" MoMa.

Rant: All these news reports of things that "offend people's religion" -- no matter what religion. Christians whining about Britney's appearance on Will & Grace and some art exhibit in NY, the protests about the Mohammed cartoons... people, get over it, grow a thicker skin. Is your faith so fragile that you can't stand to be offended? I'm not talking about actual discrimination or displays of hatred, I'm talking about overreaction to things like sitcoms. If you don't like it, don't watch/patronize/buy it.

CarolM,
Amen. I think the press should "respect" all, but nailing the RC clergy was great.
I really think the west should totally ignore Islam - too bad the US needs their oil.
M (from MX and Pemex)

Rave: Two upcoming weekends in NYC!!!

Rant: Nothing comes immediately to mind.

Rave: Having no rants!

New Rave: That someone like me (a left-wing liberal) and mikemo (obviously NOT a liberal) can agree on some things :)

Even though I'm a member of a couple of minorites myself, I'm just tired of how touchy and whiny people have become, especially in the name of religion.

One More Rave: All the great snow we've been having up in the mountains. Lots and lots of snowboarding at Sierra Summit. My husband is really enjoying his new "board!"

Rant: My daughter's friend broke his arm a few weeks ago. He's out for the season and is on the Ski Team at the Summit. :( We hope he recovers quickly! ***kim*** ((l))

CarolM, et.al.
Someone not a liberal in his 20's has NO Heart, and someone not a conservative in his 40's has NO Head.
I was never a liberal thanks to my military and professional training, the USN and the Viet Nam thing.
M

frankie, "Frankie Goes To Hollywood". I am old enough to remember that song when I went to the discoteques in Germany when I was in the army. LOL

Carol, I agree with you.

jorr, don't tell mikemo you were listening to "Relax, Don't Do It" when you were in the Army... relax, Don't Ask Don't Tell :)

Carol, pretty sure everybody did it but it has nothing to do with Don't Ask Don't Tell and since you asked I'm really sure I don't want to be mikemo's gardener, maid, or house sitter :D

Does Ground Hog Day end today?

Carol, pretty sure everybody did it but it has nothing to do with Don't Ask Don't Tell and I'm really sure I don't want to be mikemo's gardener, maid, or house sitter :D

Does Ground Hog Day end today?

ha, jorr!
mikemo, guess I'm running around with no head, because I'm over 40 ;)!
But at least the heart's ok, lol!
and, Carol, I agree with you, too.

Not my house to sit, but a unique opportunity.
M

Rave--Had a great trip to the spa in Utah with a girlfriend last week. Lots of hiking and other fun stuff, and of course enjoying the spa.

Rant/Rave--Came home to a jury summons. I do not mind serving at all...just sort of wish I could pick the dates, lol!

Rave--DH earned a promotion at work:)

Rave--We will enjoy watching the Superbowl with friends, and cheer on the Seahawks!

Kim--Guess you will be needing to hit those gyms after eating all that food:)

swalter, hope you don't have much longer to wait! I really feel for you. Mine were both early and I still found the waiting difficult!

wagonwheel2, I hope things work out for your father this time. Talk about unbearable waiting!

Congratulations to AHaugeto!

Rave: Barack Obama who was interviewed (I think by NBC) after the State of the Union. An extremely intelligent, compassionate and ethical man who is truly worthy to follow in the footsteps of Paul Simon.

Rant: Still in limbo. My husband's first test isn't scheduled until the 14th.

Rave: Kids, mine and the ones at school. They're a wonderful distraction!

Rave: Fodor's and trip planning. Also wonderful distractions!

Wishing a wonderful weekend to all Fodorites!

What's up with this weather!?! It was 61 degrees today. Unbelievable!

Rave: It's Friday!! :D I made it through my first full week in my new position! :D

Rant: <b> I am tired.</b>

Rave: My team members are very nice.

Rant: I thought I had pretty much seen eveything, until yesterday. I began working with one of the most challenging students I have ever come across, EVER. That is why I am tired, lol! :)

Rave: I love a challenge! C:)

Rave: Our sons are coming home to visit us this weekend. Maybe we can finally finish the Risk game that we started in August, lol. I plan on winning ;)

Rave: Stealing a little time away with my DH next weekend -- NYC and Il Divo ((l)) -- can't wait!

Rave: I got to the gym this week, but I haven't weighed myself yet. I don't think there is any change. The &quot;Challenging student&quot; caused me to have a double scoop of chocolate ice cream two days in a row! Definitely a job hazard. b(

<b>swalter:</b> I have a sure fire way to help you go into labor, but I don't think I'd want to share it here. But it worked for me when I was 10 days late with my second son. :-d

For those of you who are dealing with difficult health situations (either you or a loved one) may you find peace.

Have a great weekend everyone!

mikemo, That's what I'm planning on for this next year. I'm actually talking to our new financial guy about it. :-) Thanks!

mikemo, oh, and I'm a teacher in Texas, so I can only wish that it were over $150K. In fact, I can only wish that it were over $50K!

BIG Rave: The <b>Pittsburgh Steelers</b> are in Super Bowl Xtra Large. That's right, don'ch younz know, the Piksburg Stillers are the AFC Champs.

Rave: My new #7 Steelers jersey at only $75 looks about as good as the <b>$229</b> jerseys that somebody is buying.

Rave: <b>jorr is happy</b> about Ground Hog Day.

Rant: GHD was yesterday and I don't think there is any grace period like on Freaky Friday because all it is is just Phil comes out and does/n't see his shadow and that is pretty much it, isn't it? Game over. Six more weeks of winter!