Anniversary Antics (Definitely SFW)

 As I mentioned previously, this past weekend was the gift to each other for our 30 years together. Many of those years ago, we decided that doing gifts was just not practical, or within our budget at the time(s). Other holidays got included into this special category as well. The last few years, things have gone better for us, and we have tried to do something 'special' for our anniversary, even if it is only like going out of town for an overnight (or two). I remember our 25th, as we had gone out and bought silver rings. They weren't matching, but were of a style we each preferred. Both have broken now (pay for what ya get) but we keep them, as our "silver anniversary" tokens.

Tonight we were going to go out for dinner once I finished up work for the day. About 6'ish we hopped into my Rav and motored down the road to Don Rubens. As we pulled up to the place though, there had to been at least 15 people outside waiting, and there was no way I was going to wait an hour plus to get in. WTH? On a Tuesday night? So, we shifted plans and ended up at Olive Garden (no wait). Normally we save places like this for special occasions (bdays, etc) but this counted. I do love their salad dressing! I was a bit non-plussed about my meal though. I did the Trio of Italy (Alfredo Fett.,Lasagna, and Chicken Parmesana) and it just tasted off. Like the whole plate had been sitting ready under a heat lamp for an hour or more. Pasta was a bit tough on the outer edges of the portions, and just wasn't what I usually get for this place. Either way, it was still a good meal and the Wife enjoyed it.

Back home, once my bathroom requirements we completed, the Wife brought out a shipping box, and holds it out to me. I look at her, and raise the eyebrows. "It's something I bought for us." So I tell her to open it (even though she already knows what it is) and this is what was revealed:

The words in grey behind out names, are the words to our wedding song. The music notes themselves are just decoration, and I sort of wish it did something like actually play the first line of music from the song, but oh well. Once the plastic comes off, we will find a place to hang it in our bedroom. Out in the front room we have another order she had done recently, of our names and wedding date in one of them infinity symbols.

All in all, a fine day was had. Now to the years ahead!

PeacE

Parole Board Rejection (Sorta....)

 Do you know the three rings of a life together? The Engagement Ring, the Wedding Ring, and the Suffering.

Not much of that going on around here. Today marks 30 years the Wife and I have been married. Tonight we are going out to dinner just up the road. I had been to this place many years ago, but the Wife has never been there... so almost like going for the first time. Of course, this past weekend we spent in Tucson, as a celebration for our anniversary. I'm still a bit sore in the legs from all the walking at the zoo, but it was worth the time we spent with Doodad.

Work is getting interesting. Friday, the Project Lead asked me if I was an attorney, due to the amount of documents I was reviewing, and information I was providing in our team meeting. I was like - Ummmm, no. Then today, when I first logged into the system, she singled me out and asked me to move to Quality Control. So someone is realizing my potential and abilities. I'm supposed to attend a training for QC work this afternoon. Hey, more money... only a buck or two, but it's money.

Loving my new Rav4. We took the Wife's Highlander down to Tucson. She drove there, and I drove around town, and the trip back. It's nice, but has some bells and whistles I want to figure out how to turn off when I am driving. Like with cruise control on, it has automated lane adjustment on and just distracts me from driving. I haven't actually gotten my Rav onto the freeway for a distance to turn on the cruise, but wonder if it does the same. I'll have to check it out soon. But I enjoy the way it handles, and the seating comfort. Really like that I have a "mine" vehicle again.

Guess that's all I got today....

PeacE

Me? Late For Dinner? Never!

 ... and that didn't happen last night, either. I'm sure many of us have heard the 'Call me anything, except late to dinner' quip/line before, usually from someone that may be a 'little' heavy in the weight. Or, from some people like me, that are quite a bit beyond 'little' in that area. I know I have used that phrase a lot. Or the "See-Food Diet" that I am on. Or how great my attention is, as I don't miss anything, especially meals. I'm a Social Drinker - I see you drinking, so shall I! Oh, I am sure there are many others that come to mind for you, but those were just the easy ones off the top of my head.

No, this isn't a post about my weight, or the weight of anyone else. Not about the 'weight of the world' on one's shoulders. I just got to rambling on about the subject.

The start was supposed to be about what a nice time we had at the Youngest Son's birthday dinner last night. We were able to make arrangements so that at least his two older brothers could be there. Youngest had requested Chili's and it was nice that there was one closer to their apartment. Good thing, too, as the Oldest had a work schedule change and was working nights for a few days. It may not have lasted as long as some of our dinner out, but it was a good time. I miss having the family all together at times.

It's just after 4am here this morning. Again I am up early. Slept decently, and only blame waking up on my bladder. It wasn't an "urgent" call, and so I laid there for twenty minutes before I figured I wasn't going to be able to fall back asleep if I got up for the bathroom. So here I am. 

Still waiting to hear from the Company for the next project.

The Wife and I are having our 30th Wedding Anniversary later this month. Last year we had a serious discussion about going to Hawaii for a week, if not on the date, somewhere near it. I had even begun looking into the travel plans (hotels, car, planes) but things just never got off the ground enough. Travel restrictions kept coming in that made things more difficult. Issues with the state of AZ and the DMV regarding "special" licenses for plane travel versus regular living. Not knowing how the world was going to end. All that made planning said trip exceedingly less of an issue. A year later, who would have known that the Wife would be out of work, and we would be down to one vehicle? That schools would not be attended, and only at-home learning was in session. The Wife and I still have not gotten the "special" driver's license type in AZ you need to be able to fly. The only obvious difference between it and the current one? You have to spend more money to get the special one, and not much else as far as I can tell. It is like they want to re-certify your license, as they require birth cert and all that all over again. Wasn't the proof I have one good enough to show I provided all that before? Either way, not sure what I can come up with in less than three weeks for our anniversary. I'll have to put some thought into it.

Still looking virtually at cars right now. The Wife wants to find something that something that is easy to get in/out of, without having to squat to get in, or climb steps to get in. The minivan is about the right height she is looking for, and she asked on social media for suggestions. Many of those we looked up pics on, and I knocked a few out of the equation. We have a handful we need to get out and physically look and test drive. I want to do it this weekend, but don't know what is on schedule or not. Will see how that goes. I know the car RM has is one on our list, so maybe I can make arrangement to go there this weekend and visit (though really to take her out for a bit and see how the Wife like it or not). I know RM would love the idea, as long as she doesn't have other plans. I'm sire I will hear later today one way or the other.... right?

Well, I am really starting to ramble on, so I guess I will shut this down for today.

PeacE