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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 02:42 AM
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Freaky Friday Rants 'n Raves 4/2/04

I decided I would rob jor of the sheer joy of starting the Freaky thread, since he got us all w/his joke yesterday. Good one, jor!

Rave: Rebooked the cancelled Zion trip for May

Rave: Leaving today for a week at rental house w/a big pool in Florida. Just sun, golf, pool, good food, and other fun. Massage therapist lined up to come to the house for massages by the pool. Decadent, I know, but serious times call for serious measures, and we are in serious need of relaxation.

Rave: Found an online site w/pictures of many good onsens in Japan. I have one as a screensaver now, w/a lake in the background. Come on, April 2005.

Rant: Ani did not have the baby on our mutual birthdays. I was wishing for her on that one.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 04:05 AM
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I need to stop getting up so early.

rave: snarbed 2 nicely-priced tickets for ORD/LHR in late August
rave: the SUN is out
rave: it is Friday and I am NOT teaching a Saturday morning class this term!

rant: 9 weeks to go on the term
rant: ORD/SKP mid-July on the other hand is mucho buckies
rant: late August is too far away
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 04:16 AM
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Rant- Its still raining and showers are predicted through the weekend.

Rave- Its not snowing. And its April.

Rave- Made an offer on land in N Carolina (fingers crossed).

Rave- Taking my girls to a Josh Groban concert in NYC tonight. They are sooo excited.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 04:19 AM
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All raves:
* I drew UConn in the office March Madness pool (go Huskies!)
* 10th anniversary trip is approaching
* temps are decent
* I rode 8.5 miles on my bike yesterday
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 04:37 AM
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rave: it's April, there is a Sakura Matsuri just across the river in D.C., and the end of March is gone.

rave: in only 8 weeks, at about this time but 13 time zones later, I should be checking in at the Hilton Otaru.

rant: have to work this weekend
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 04:52 AM
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Rave: jor is getting out of the tundra for a week! I hope you have a good thaw!

Rave: The Azaleas are in full bloom.

Rant: My stupid allergies are worse this year than last.
 
Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 05:26 AM
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Rave: Daylight Savings starts this weekend!

Rant: I planted over 100 bulbs last fall, and NOT ONE green leaf has surfaced. I think I've been robbed by some bulb-eating tunneller!
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 05:42 AM
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Rave - I found out I definitely have a reason to go to AZ this fall - Grand Canyon here I come!

Rant - I have been sick with a cold for over a week and I just can't seem to get rid of it.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 05:44 AM
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My rave: 11 days to vacation in LV, GC, Zion, Bryce, back to LV - never been to any of these places before.

My rant: Husband got up yesterday and pulled something in his back!!
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 05:44 AM
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mrwunrfl: Thanks for the reminder about the sakura matsuri this weekend. I'll miss it but you reminded me to get on the website and order this year's T-shirt. It has a great 1852 woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni on it, it's really colorful. If you go, have a sapporo for me. And a belated happy birthday to you.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 06:00 AM
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to emd: leaving for trip to Sedona and Phoenix on Sunday. Will report back to you on our stay at Hyatt Pinon Pointe. I noticed you were curious for an update. Also trying out Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Phoenix area.

Still raining in Baltimore. Can't wait to get to warmth of AZ although I hear the weather isn't great there today.
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Rant: 8 inches of rain fell in my area yesterday. I think most of it is in my basement. The stream 120 yards away has overflowed its banks and is creeping toward the house.

Rant: Troy got fired! I liked that guy but he made a mistake in bringing Kwame in with him. He would have had a better chance against Bill.

Rave: My brother called to tell me that our request for a White House tour this summer is a pretty much a lock (as much as these things can be at this point in time!). If this tour happens it will be the highlight of our summer vacation.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 06:20 AM
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Rave:
The sun is shining and it is warm, almost a beach day!
Rant:
(sorry if this is too glum)
My heart breaks for the families who lost their sons/fathers/loved ones in Fallujah Iraq.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 06:39 AM
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Bennnie, You knew Troy would not win it all. Trump would never allow someone with no college education run a company. But, How about when 40,800 just happens to walk in the door with 2 mins. left so Nick and Amy could have their date.
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doc - You sound surprised about Amy and Nick's win. It had to happen that way. Its a set up for when Amy stabs Nick in the back. I know the outcome is being manipulated. But I don't care. Its still stupidly fun to watch. And she's baaacckkk!!!! This is awesome even if its fake.

Kwame's degree may impress the Donald but you know how it is with Harvard - its got a great reputation outside a 50 mile radius of Boston. Inside of 495 Harvard grads are a dime a dozen - there's about a half dozen in my family alone.
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 07:46 AM
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RAVE: Only 2 weeks left till my due date.

RANT: 2 LONG weeks left...this is driving me CRAZY!!!!

RAVE: You all have some wonderful travel plans coming up!

RANT: No travel plans for me...

PS-thanks for the vibes emd...keep 'em coming!
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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 07:56 AM
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Rave- Leaving tommorow for NYC to look for a new apartment.

Rave- Still haven't found a new job in NYC and I move in 28 days.
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Rave: The sun is out and it feels like spring!

Rave: My kids and grandkids will be in town next weekend and I am planning the menu for Easter brunch.

Rant: Came home Monday night from four days in Paris with the flu bug! Managed to drag myself to work Tuesday morning, but after checking email, etc., went back home and slept the rest of the day.

Rave: Didn't get the bug until the day we left, so all wasn't lost!

Rant: Haven't felt good enough to unpack and do laundry, so there goes my weekend.

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Old Apr 2nd, 2004, 08:02 AM
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bennie, It it truly amazing how addictive the silly show is. Funny thing is , Trump should be paying NBC for all his free advertizing. I'm sure he is being paid handsomely for this show. Tell me the MO of last night was'nt to promote his penthouse and show off his plane.
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Rave - all the thoughtful, insightful people on these boards who made me decide to post my trip report - it feels so wonderful to get it out of my brain!
Rave - knowing that I may have helped somebody - that doesn't always happen in my job...
Rant - this rain, and I'm about to head to meetings #4 and 5 for today!!
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