What are YOU looking forward to???

[cinnamongrrl]

I cannot wait to go to Williamsburg in two weeks! It’s Disney for history buffs. I’m going to learn so much….

[Stone-Butch]

We have had to cancel for her reasons or mine so this Saturday my old buddy is coming to spend the weekend. Sounds like fun to me.

[Bèsame*]

Friday night baseball game!! Ray's vs the Nationals.

We said, we didnt care where we sat, we would walk around and get views from all over.

I just found out, we have affordable beer!!
Won't be an arm and a leg..lol

[Stone-Butch]

Looked forward to fireworks tonight and they were fabulous from over the cliffs. Nice day with tons of things to do and much entertainment on tv for Canada Day.

[theoddz]

The Mrs. and I are headed out in the morning for a road trip to Ohio to visit a very dear friend of mine from my Marine Corps days. She and I have been friends since we first met in the fall of 1979, when we were both serving at Camp Pendleton, CA. Now, she and her wife are living on the lake in Ohio and having a great time being retired (like my Mrs. and myself). :awww:

I also just bought a brand new Dodge Ram 1500 BigHorn 4X4 truck (Night Edition) with the 5.7 Hemi eTorque engine, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing how it is on the road. If it's like my old truck that I traded in (2011 Ram 1500 BigHorn), it will be a wonderful ride and very enjoyable on the road. :thumbsup::heartbeat:

Happy 4th, everyone!!! Be safe and stay cool!!! :winky:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I'm looking forward to planning a trip to Dollywood! The boy and I love Disneyworld, but the last time we went we spent over $6000. Dollywood is only 4 hours from our house and it is much cheaper.

Why Dollywood? Well, one of those groups who rank such things recently ranked all the theme parks in the U.S. and Dollywood was ranked number 1. (Disney's top theme park was the Magic Kingdom, and it ranked around 33.) I took a brief look around the internet and it seems like a place we would like. Miss Dolly apparently knows what she's doing.

I'm thinking sometime in the early summer of 2025!

[kittygrrl]

a quiet evening

[Bèsame*]

Olympic Games

[cinnamongrrl]

Tuesday….the weather looks nice and we’re going to do something out in the Berkshires…..

Then on Friday it’s off to Lake George!! So many fun things planned. I’m excited to go on a sail amongst other things…

[easygoingfemme]

It's been almost entirely all work and no play (other than my crew team time) for months now. This week I have some play time. My daughter asked me to go see some Irish Punk/Rock music with her on Wednesday so we are doing that. Then on Thursday I think I'm actually going to skip crew to go see a Grateful Dead band I really like that is playing near me. Both outside shows and the weather is supposed to be great.

[easygoingfemme]

Oh, AND, I'm looking forward to seeing President Obama speak at the DNC tonight!

[Bèsame*]

Tomorrow...football baby!! Rematch of last year's Super Bowl. Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens.
Looking forward to watching Mahomes/Kelsey duo in action.

[easygoingfemme]

Kicking off spooky movie season with Beetlejuice tomorrow with my elder nephew :)

[Bèsame*]

Making dinner for Boss Butch, tomorrow night. . Unfortunately she will no longer be my boss. She got promoted! Yay for her.

Red Thai Curry with Shrimp.

[Bèsame*]

Making dinner for Boss Butch, tomorrow night. . Unfortunately she will no longer be my boss. She got promoted! Yay for her.

Red Thai Curry with Shrimp.

well .....
That did not happen. She had a friend drive in from Georgia and there is a raincheck involved.

[Bèsame*]

Lunch date with cute Cali woman tomorrow!! We've been texting during baseball game.


I'm excited!

[Bèsame*]

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[kittygrrl]

tonight ..with

friends

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A play date with someone new! It's been awhile . . .

[nhplowboi]

Hearing the words Madam President!

[Stone-Butch]

An overnight visit from my brother. Lots of tv stuff saved for him to watch and we will no doubt go to dinner.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A "social mixer" with the local LGBTQ group. I had no idea we even had a local social group (and I mean small town local, not Atlanta). It's at a pub on the square. I realized I don't have any Pride t-shirts that fit me any more, so I ordered a new one. I'll probably eat before I go and walk around with a glass of wine, unless they have some good craft beer. If people are eating, I'll order an app. I thought about taking some LGBTQ stickers I have and handing them out, but that's probably more of a 2nd meeting type thing to do. My new t-shirt will be a good conversation starter; it says, "Live life like a book Florida would ban" in Pride colors.

[Gráinne]

Well, it doesn't roll around until May, but I just received the program and registration form for the Ohio Genealogical Society's annual conference up at Cedar Point. It's five days of classes and luncheon meetings with other, more experienced, genealogists. Many other topics besides Ohio roots (which I have), too. I went this year and had a ball, so next year I should be even more ready to roll. I love the exhibition and vendor hall, too.

[easygoingfemme]

Lunch with good friends on Saturday. I've really been in a slump so it should be a good pick-me-up. We're meeting in a little artsy town with lots of unique shops so we shall eat and support small businesses.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I'll be running the white elephant gift exchange for my family gathering. I have a few surprises planned, plus I plan to do the kind of white elephant where everybody draws a number. Then number 1 can pick any wrapped gift and open it. Next, number 2 can pick any wrapped gift, open it, and decide to keep it or they can trade it with number 1 for their gift. Number 3 can trade with either 1 or 2, and so on. Should be fun; this group has never done a white elephant exchange together before.

Our gathering is going to be in a little town in a restaurant where they shot some of the scenes for Vampire Diaries. They have specialty drinks of course, and the bartender will regale us with trivia. There is also a museum in the basement. Should be lots of fun.

[bright_arrow]

-No more pink eye for our fam (ugh daycare germs!)
-Officially stepping down from my work role in January to allow more happiness and balance in my life
-Making Christmas magical for our kiddo
-Hella Thanksgiving leftovers (we make pot roast in lieu of turkey)
-Allowing myself more grace as a new mom

[easygoingfemme]

-No more pink eye for our fam (ugh daycare germs!)
-Officially stepping down from my work role in January to allow more happiness and balance in my life
-Making Christmas magical for our kiddo
-Hella Thanksgiving leftovers (we make pot roast in lieu of turkey)
-Allowing myself more grace as a new mom

Congratulations on all of your new adventures!

[Kätzchen]

I’m looking forward to watching the college football playoffs between December 20th and January 20th. Our University of Oregon team is doing real well. I like both the UofO Ducks and Oregon State Beavers. Both schools have great team sports in football and baseball. Go Ducks!!

[Bèsame*]

Spending Christmas Eve and Christmas with Best Butch. We will be traveling to see her Mom.

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[cinnamongrrl]

This time next week:

I’ll be in my new place. Likely nesting….

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Lunch tomorrow with my bff. I hardly ever get to see him because he lives in Indianapolis. He's in town for the weekend and we're going to the LGBTQ sports bar, which has good food a cut above the usual sports bar food. I can't wait until he opens his present - he's going to love it! It will be so good to see him and talk in person!

[Kätzchen]

For the first time *ever* in my career/work life I have the entire Christmas holiday off. I can hardly believe it… after all these years. I’m gonna do something special just for me…. :bouquet:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

For the first time *ever* in my career/work life I have the entire Christmas holiday off. I can hardly believe it… after all these years. I’m gonna do something special just for me…. :bouquet:

That's one of the main things I loved about working in academia - the students got two weeks off, and so did the faculty and staff.

* * *

I'm looking forward to Christmas day. The boy and I can eat, open presents, play games and watch Christmas specials all day long.

[Kenna]

Getting my strength back.

[cinnamongrrl]

Looking forward to being done with moving already. My departure got postponed. Again.

However…..

I made great strides towards nursing school. Got my schedule and were started with the financial aid part. Something positive for sure!

[Kätzchen]

I’m looking forward to citizens in our country finally saying “No” to anything the orange menacing captain chaos and his tax evading appointees try to do to ruin the world. :sock: :vigil: :candle:

[cinnamongrrl]

Grocery shopping tomorrow.

Strange but true. I’ve not had a decent meal for over a week. Road food and not having my kitchen situated has taken its tole.

I’m thinking chili tomorrow in the crockpot……

The word “tole” doesn’t look right……? I’m overtired

[cinnamongrrl]

I made the aforementioned chili. ‘‘Twas delish.

Served it with corn chips and a Gaelic ale from
My favorite Asheville brewery, Highlands.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Chili sounds delicious! I think I will make some tomorrow in the Instapot. I'm thinking cornbread to go with it.

[Bèsame*]

Best Butch and I are going to see a Spring training game next month.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers

[cinnamongrrl]

It’s going to be niceish today; 50 degrees supposedly. I’m taking the pups to work with me and afterwards we will go walking at the Biltmore estate. Then I’ll pick up dinner from my favorite restaurant before we head home. And THEN I’m off for two whole days and they better not even call me to fill in!!

[Bèsame*]

Well...the weather has done a complete turnaround. It was almost freezing last weekend and now, it's 67°. It did get to 75 today.

Best Butch and I are planning a beach trip on Saturday! Looks to be close to upper 70's.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Well...the weather has done a complete turnaround. It was almost freezing last weekend and now, it's 67°. It did get to 75 today.

Best Butch and I are planning a beach trip on Saturday! Looks to be close to upper 70's.

It has warmed up here too. I can't wait to get back to the beach!

[Bèsame*]

Well...the weather has done a complete turnaround. It was almost freezing last weekend and now, it's 67°. It did get to 75 today.

Best Butch and I are planning a beach trip on Saturday! Looks to be close to upper 70's.

Well, we went and it was coastal overcast. Didn't matter much, it was still great beach therapy.

Later, we headed off to Hard Rock Casino. Oh my gosh, no matter what we do, a good time is always had. Sadly, no one was a big winner. No worries...we just live life as it happens!

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[cinnamongrrl]

I’m planning several trips for the approaching spring and summer…

Helen, Ga for a day/weekend trip, Gatlinburg with my daughter and grandkiddos, possibly Myrtle Beach as well… Nashville at some point as well…..

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I’m planning several trips for the approaching spring and summer…

Helen, Ga for a day/weekend trip, Gatlinburg with my daughter and grandkiddos, possibly Myrtle Beach as well… Nashville at some point as well…..

We're going to Helen and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge too this year, with a stop by Dollywood!!! As for the beach, we'll be heading to Panama City Beach.

[Stone-Butch]

Hoping to feel better soon. In hospital for a week with Norovirus. Bad shape still. Very exhaused, still nauseated so food is of little interest but fluids are a must. My brother came to bring me things and he is now sick at home alone. I read that 70 people on a cruise ship came down with it in two days out of over 200 folks on that ship. Highly contageous and not a good virus.

[easygoingfemme]

Hoping to feel better soon. In hospital for a week with Norovirus. Bad shape still. Very exhaused, still nauseated so food is of little interest but fluids are a must. My brother came to bring me things and he is now sick at home alone. I read that 70 people on a cruise ship came down with it in two days out of over 200 folks on that ship. Highly contageous and not a good virus.

Oh this sounds awful. I hope you're getting good care and that you and your brother both feel better soon.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Hoping to feel better soon. In hospital for a week with Norovirus. Bad shape still. Very exhaused, still nauseated so food is of little interest but fluids are a must. My brother came to bring me things and he is now sick at home alone. I read that 70 people on a cruise ship came down with it in two days out of over 200 folks on that ship. Highly contageous and not a good virus.

I'm so sorry to hear this. Norovirus is miserable. I hope you and your brother get well soon.

[Stone-Butch]

Feeling better would be good to look forward to. Still nausea etc. with this namm Norovirus. Can't eat, have litle or no appetite. Living on water and crackers. Please take care as this thing is gone wild here and is so very easy to catch with no prevention but masks and hands.

[Kätzchen]

I’m looking forward to the day that America holds Cheetolini and his co-conspirators accountable for all the damage they are doing to us.

The day these people are prosecuted for damaging our country will be the day our country survives their coup to take over our country.

[Bèsame*]

Next Friday..spring baseball training game. Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers

Going with Best Butch. We both are looking forward to having a good time. Life is good when you make up your mind to enjoy it😊

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Meeting up with an old friend for a late lunch tomorrow. I can't wait! Also, this pub has on draft a Belgian Sour Tripel Ale fruited with raspberries that I can't wait to try!

[easygoingfemme]

It's finally starting to warm up. The storm we had last weekend left 2-3 inches of ice on everything and then the temps stayed between 4-20 degrees all week so there wan't enough salt in the world to melt the ice. The next week is all between 30-45 degrees which means, not only will the ice melt, but I can get outside for walks again. Everyone has been so cooped up. That on top of the political tyranny, everything just has been feeling dismal and ominous.

[Kätzchen]

I’m looking forward to my birthday,
later on this spring…. :birthday2:

And, Baseball! :cheer:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

. . . And, Baseball! :cheer:

Definitely Baseball!!!

[Bèsame*]

Looking forward to daylight savings time, for sure. Longer days ahead. Best Butch came up with a really good idea. She's going to build a raised garden out back at my house. We want to grow veggies. I said, too bad we can't raise chickens! Lol

So she will bring her saw over and get to work soon. I have a art deco dresser I found and I'm going to repaint it. We will both be busy.

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

I'm looking forward to my first home grown tomato sandwich of the summer. I know they're a ways off yet, but they have been on my mind lately. I have yet to decide if I will be growing the tomatoes myself - something I have not been very successful at in the past as my yard doesn't get enough sun, although every few years I try again anyway.

[cinnamongrrl]

I’m looking forward to a day off on Sunday. I’ve been working way too much…

[Orema]

Getting my kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets and walls painted.

These are the colors I'm going with:


Bath Cabinets: 9182, Rojo Marron (https://samplize.com/products/rojo-marron-9182-12x12)
Bath Wall/Ceiling: 0045, Antiquarian Brown (https://samplize.com/products/antiquarian-brown-0045-12x12)
Bath Doors: 6352, Soft Apricot (https://samplize.com/products/soft-apricot-6352-12x12)
Bath Trim: 6006, Black Bean (https://samplize.com/products/black-bean-6006-12x12)



This is the Kitchen Cabinet color: 6790, Adriatic Sea (https://samplize.com/products/adriatic-sea-6790-12x12)

The primer and first coat has been added to the bathroom walls, trim and ceiling and I'm diggin' it. Second coat will go on today and then next are the cabinets.

This (https://i.digsdigs.com/2020/06/a-stylish-brown-bathroom-with-a-vintage-mirror-a-free-standing-sink-and-vintage-fixtures-and-lights.jpg) and this (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/84/9b/ac/849bac6a357a257ba9d1ef9ad1e79093.jpg) are the styles/colors I wanted for the bathroom. I want it dark, warm, inviting.

I could have lived with the wall paper that was in the bathroom but it was 20 years old and was coming apart at the seems. Was time for an update.

[Blade]

Getting well! COVID ain't no joke this time around.

[Bèsame*]

Yay!! It's my weekend off! I'm looking forward to the beach tomorrow with Bestie Butch. Probably on Sunday after church, we will be farmers out back.


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[easygoingfemme]

Tomorrow is supposed to be cold and raining and I don't have to work. I'm very much looking forward to taking the day to work on my house, work on my cards for our craft swap, and snuggling with my visiting little dog man.

[Orema]

Getting my kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets and walls painted.

These are the colors I'm going with:


Bath Cabinets: 9182, Rojo Marron (https://samplize.com/products/rojo-marron-9182-12x12)
Bath Wall/Ceiling: 0045, Antiquarian Brown (https://samplize.com/products/antiquarian-brown-0045-12x12)
Bath Doors: 6352, Soft Apricot (https://samplize.com/products/soft-apricot-6352-12x12)
Bath Trim: 6006, Black Bean (https://samplize.com/products/black-bean-6006-12x12)



This is the Kitchen Cabinet color: 6790, Adriatic Sea (https://samplize.com/products/adriatic-sea-6790-12x12)

The primer and first coat has been added to the bathroom walls, trim and ceiling and I'm diggin' it. Second coat will go on today and then next are the cabinets.

This (https://i.digsdigs.com/2020/06/a-stylish-brown-bathroom-with-a-vintage-mirror-a-free-standing-sink-and-vintage-fixtures-and-lights.jpg) and this (https://i.pinimg.com/236x/84/9b/ac/849bac6a357a257ba9d1ef9ad1e79093.jpg) are the styles/colors I wanted for the bathroom. I want it dark, warm, inviting.

I could have lived with the wall paper that was in the bathroom but it was 20 years old and was coming apart at the seems. Was time for an update.

Update: On today's agenda is having the kitchen cabinets painted brown instead of blue.

The bathroom looks great. I smile each time I go in there, but the blue in the kitchen didn't work at all.

My wonderful painter painted one kitchen cabinet blue so I could see if I liked it. I didn't and I had overnight to come up with a new color. That's damn near impossible for me. I like sitting on colors for days or longer before deciding. At the last minute I took a chance and asked for the brown paint I used on the bathroom cabinets

Lucky me. The brown works well and brings a warmth to the kitchen. The blue was glaring and stark. It almost looked comical.

Glad for the changes in today's agenda.

:bow:

[Bèsame*]

My brother has retired from the fire dept of 30 years ( will get lots of time off now!)and we are planning a meet up in Alabama in May. He will get to meet his new grandson and I get to hold my new great nephew!!

And of course see two nieces and 4 littles!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I'm looking forward to the Braves actually winning a baseball game this year. Right now we have the worst ranking (zero) in American baseball, as we have won no games yet and lost seven. I can't wait to see them win one.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Shopping for the boy's Easter basket and coloring Easter eggs - I get to enjoy all the sweets vicariously, and enjoy the deviled eggs for real.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Looking forward to a weekend alone. The boy is going to spend the weekend with his nerdy D & D friends, so Brittany and I get the whole house to ourselves. We can listen to music as loud as we like and I can use all the hot water! Plus we will probably roll around on the floor in the hallway and play some fun doggy and person games. (The hallway is the only place I can easily get up from the floor because it's where the top of the stairs is.)

[easygoingfemme]

I thought it was going to be a sunny day today and I was going to be focused on yard work. However, early evening yesterday I learned it's going to be cold and rainy pretty much all day. So I'm going to have to spend the day inside, listening to music, enjoying the Pollo Guisado I slow cooked last night, puttering, crafting, and reading. Tragic!

[cinnamongrrl]

I’m looking forward to more Asheville nights now that the weather is so nice.

Last nights drum circle was a reminder that I need to do more things that make me happy. I’ve been in a work/ home improvement vortex for too long!

[easygoingfemme]

I’m looking forward to more Asheville nights now that the weather is so nice.

Last nights drum circle was a reminder that I need to do more things that make me happy. I’ve been in a work/ home improvement vortex for too long!

That sounds amazing. You sure sound like you're home!

[Kätzchen]

I’m looking forward to our federal agencies being restored so that when hurricane season and stormy weather returns unannounced or the next health emergency comes around, then people can count on our agencies to respond to dire human issues that won’t go away with the stroke of a sharpie.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Looking forward to the boy coming home from his nerdy D & D weekend so I can hear how everybody is doing. Also, so we can watch baseball together and color Easter eggs.

[Orema]

Looking forward to a trip to the city tomorrow. Getting fitted for undergarments by Mimi. They say she's the GOAT in my neck of the woods and that's just what I need.

It's been 10 or so years since I've been properly fitted, so it's overdue and well deserved.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

After his D & D weekend, the boy was home for the rest of the week on vacation, during which he was mostly crabby and followed me around the house seeking attention. It was like living with a cat. So now I am looking forward to some alone time while he goes back to work.

[Bèsame*]

Tomorrow Best Butch and I are going on an adventure!

Catching the beach trolley down to the pretty white sand of St Pete beach. There is a Sand Castle Festival. The weather is great and I'm sure we will find good food as well!

[easygoingfemme]

Getting my first mountain climb of 2025 tomorrow. A little bit of a late start but not too bad. My climbing buddy and I always open season with a particular mountain. I'm excited to see her and get to the top!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Meeting home improvement guy tomorrow and going over my bathroom to install grab bars!