And a week Later, How NOT to Stay Busy

 Yep. Been a week of me not being busy, even after I wrote a post about how I was going to be busy. Lies. Fractals of truth I chased that never came together to do anything.

Still waiting to hear about the "next project" the company may have for me. I admit though, with leaving to ND in less than 10 days, I could care less, today. I'll care more once I get back.

That leaves lots of idle time for me. More drinking of beer. More online gaming. More time with the Wife (she may not like that one as much).

Not much else to say. Going to my buddy J's for the 4th. I'm bringing deviled eggs. Never done 'em before, so I asked the Daughter for her recipe regarding the yolks... and I asked RM. The Daughter sent me back this recipe that had all sorts of specific "juice of this", "spice of that" I was like... what? This evening I saw the text RM sent me, and her recipe is more my style.... bit of this, some of that, lil dis, lil dat... taste it, add more of whatever it is missing. RM seemed to take offense, when I replied back I was going to look at a couple internet recipes, just to get a clear idea since her's and my Daughter's recipes were so varied. Oh well. I'm still bringing deviled eggs to the party on the 4th, even if no one likes them.

Wife is taking Middle Son to the Mercury (womens NBA) game tomorrow. The Suns play in LA for game 6. Be nice if they won, but after the game the other night, who knows. It's basketball, I don't care.

PeacE

How to Stay Busy ....

 Summer is officially here, and Arizona has went from a simmering heat to full broiler mode. Last week had brought in some of the hottest temperatures we have had yet this year, one even breaking a heat record at least one day. This week has been much the same, as will most weeks between now and October. Though, August-September for about 30 days, they call it Monsoon season, and the humidity rises like 10% and we sweat more - but rarely rains comes. At least the past couple years have been that way. We get those cool opportunities to get the big Dust Haboob pics to show on news reports across the country though!

Still waiting to hear about any work project, The days are starting to run together, as yesterday, I turned to the Youngest Son and asked what day it was. I seriously thought it was Thursday. Then I noticed it was like 12:15pm, and thought - only? It feels like 6pm. I must be too idle or something.

Wow. That's all I got.

PeacE

Next Up: Labor Day Explosion!!

 Yesterday was a nice day. I slept in a little later than normal, so got some decent sleep Saturday night. The Wife offered to go and pick up lunch, at a place of my choosing, so I chose Chino Bandidos - a Mexican/Chinese place we enjoy. Unfortunately, they are in the process of moving locations (still, sigh) and the new place had not opened yet. So a few minutes discussion via phone, and we ended up having Arby's. The Daughter called to give me good wishes that afternoon, so I got to "speak" to Doodad as well, though she was more interested in playing as a puppy instead, and would only "arf, arf" at anything said. The youngest Son actually gave me a hug and said Happy Father's Day. The Middle Son took the family to dinner - I chose Chili's (I love the fajitas) so we had a nice dinner out. I didn't hear from the Oldest Son, but I know he has lotsa things on his plate o take care of.

I had mentioned previously (I think) that I had purchased a beard straightener kit for myself a couple weeks back. Already had teasingly thanked the boys for their generous gift for Father's Day -which the confused expressions on their faces was worth it! But I did get some other nice gifts yesterday, that were not expected. A small package of beef jerky (YES!), some Whoppers candy (YES!) a large Heath toffee bar (YES!). A new coffee mug (not that I needed one) the The Wife couldn't pass up (for some reason). It is one of those 'change when the liquid in it is hot" types, and it says something like "Happy Fathers Day you Lowly Minion", has a pic of a black cat's head, "Your Sovereign Overlord, Lucius". Which happens to be "my" cat and is entirely black in color. The last gift I got, was this ....

The Wife thought she was clever in getting this shirt for me, since I complain about the cats all the time - even mine. She was able to select the number of cats displayed, the man's 'looks', and individualize the colors of the cats, plus add all their names at the bottom. So upper left (Grey) is Nimbus, upper right (brown calico) is Skitter, bottom right (Orange tabby) Rusty, aka Crack Kitty, and lastly is my baby, my lil black cat, Lucius. My hair may not be quite that gray/white, but it was as close in color and style as they could get. It is a cute shirt. I think I am going to wear it out today.

Aside from yesterday being a good day, I didn't sleep good last night. Bed about 10pm, back up at 11 since I wasn't falling asleep. Watched a movie until 1:30am, then tossed/turned until about 2 before sleeping. Up again at 7:30. No new project from the Company, so will be watching for that this week.

ND Country Fest trip is coming up in about a couple weeks. Looking forward to that. Then Middle Son's birthday. We asked him last night about what he wanted, and got the reply, "I haven't changed, so you still get the 'I don't know answer' I always give". At least he was honest. Labor Day is after that, and that is *THE* MOST **IMPORTANT** time of the year.... because I am turning 50. And no RM, I have no idea what I want.

Anyways, there some fodder for you readers today. I need to head off and get some reading done.

PeacE

Preppin' for Father's Day

  It's a typical Saturday morning for me. No, it's not. Usually I am crawling in from the pub at 1am, and sleeping until late morning, but today I am up at 4am. I wasn't out last night, and didn't get to bed late. All good things.

No plans today. We've gotten to a few boxes of books that the Wife needs me to go through. There were several boxes that were moved from the old place, that had been in the storage room, full of books. Supposedly, they are ones I either read, or had wanted to read at some point in time. I'd gone through one box the other day, and remembered only a couple of the paperback titles, but had no idea where the rest of the books had come from. And no, there was a mixed genre going on, and I highly doubt any were something the kids would have chosen to read a those younger years. My best guess is that they were books MIL had "gotten" and thought I would enjoy. I can see me kind of tossing them into a box and setting them aside as something I really wasn't interested in. I really don't like people physically giving me a book that I have not actually said I wanted. You want to suggest a book? Sure, I'll consider it, but don't acquire it then give it to me expecting me to be happy. It was several years ago, I finally spoke to RM about buying books for me. RM did pick out books in my genre(s) and I did read them. I just didn't enjoy them that much.

The Middle Son started a text message chain with the Wife last night. Started by asking if we would be free (the Family) for dinner on Saturday, or Sunday, evening. The Wife comes and asks me. Of course since I am a selfish person, and it IS Father's Day this weekend, I figured maybe he just wanted to take "us" out for that. So I told Wife to say "Sure!", which she did. Son comes back asking which  night and time, and where would Dad like to go. Note: this is still texts between he and the Wife... So I say Sunday, like 6pm, but need to pick a place I guess. Trying to think of somewhere not terribly expensive that we can go 'sit-down' at, and not hurt his pocket book. I'm thinking Chili's because I do like their fajitas. Figure that out today as well.

I'd already thanked some of the kids for the early gift I got 'from them' about a week ago. My beard kind of grows wonky - it has waves and twisties in it, that conditioner and brushing won't get out. So I bought a nice beard straightener brush, which is basically a hair iron in a brush. It has a nice wooden beard comb, carry case, and some sandalwood scented beard balm. I used it once a few days later, and it truly does its purpose. I was able to levelly trim some longer strands and get the beard to look more "full". I love the looks on the two younger Sons when I told them thanks... it was with a innocent look of "Why"? I explained and they were just, "Ok Dad!" I also got a 6-pack of bandanas, so I can carry one with me to wipe the sweat from my forehead now that the weather is in the mid 110's.

Sure sounds exciting to be around here today, don't it?

PeacE

Another Friend Gone

 I got a call from my buddy J about an hour ago. Seems a friend of his, that  had not had a chance to meet, passed away last night. This friend had been going some medical issues, but they certainly weren't supposed to be life threatening ones. This friend's girlfriend found him when she returned home yesterday evening. The talk was this friend was going to join on in ND this July as well. Guess that's not happening, and the only way I'll meet him now is at his funeral. I was lucky to have had the chance to talk to him over the phone a few times at least. H was a funny guy, a novelist, and an attorney.

I know it is just a fact of life, that the older we get, it seems the more people we know pass away. Sure they are... they are getting old too! Just not a fun thought.

Finished up this work project a few days early, so now am waiting the next one.

I think I am going to have a drink.... and raise one for H.

PeacE

A Wednesday Post

 I knew it was going to happen. In the wee hours of the morning (about 2:15am) I awoke. I looked at the time. Way to early. I rolled over and closed my eyes. Sigh. Ain't happening. I went ahead and got up. All that sleep I got yesterday, I knew there was no way I was going to sleep through until the alarm went off at 5:30.

With work hours based on a Mid-West time frame (Project Lead and many on the Team are in that locale) I can't start until 5am at the earliest. I played some Warcraft. I read some blogs. I did social media. I even did a post here. I still have around 40 minutes before I can start work, and I am wide awake. I was hoping that I would 'get tired' earlier, and catch a two hour nap, but no.

At least I can say I will finish up work earlier than a usual day for me. Then I probably will need a nap. Try to get my sleep schedule back into a rhythm again. Was doing fairly good until that shot.

No agenda this week. Just work. Yay.

PeacE

Update on the Shot That Killed Me

 I slept thru most of the day. It's almost 7pm, and I finally got up about 30 minutes ago - mainly because I had to use the restroom. I'm still achy and tired, but not as bad as this morning. At this rate, I should be fine by tomorrow - or most of the way fine. I still cannot believe how much sleeping I did.

It is back to work tomorrow though. I am having some Powerade and crackers for dinner tonight, as I am still feeling nauseous. Maybe tomorrow I can eat regular foods. Maybe I can get the Wife to go get a shake tonight....

PeacE