Thanks-Giving Us This Bread

Well, I did it. I got it ALL done, and it's even on time. THANK GOD.

 

Thanksgiving Focaccia.

Rolls are for wusses.

 

Moblogging = NO Blogging... They won't like me when I'm angry...

Still with the missing posts! All weekend I've been posting. Pictures have appeared in Flickr, but no posts here on Blogger.

I don't know, I like my time too well to have to spend it on the phone with TMobile, but it's looking like I've got a grim date with them on Monday. :-(

I suppose that's preferrable to me continuing to get all hot and resentful.

That's when I turn all green and monosyllabic and stuff...

 

They put THIS on a FORD??

They put THIS on a FORD??
Originally uploaded by sunspotting.

In case you can't read the window decal between the bug splats on our windscreen, the ugly minivan (whoops, it's an Excursion, I think they want us to read that as "luxury truck" (chassis isn't high enough to be a truck, really, though the rear bumper is very deceptive), but I'm not buying it; neither the vehicle nor the concept) in front of us says "dontbesick.com".

Now, instead of putting that *ON* a Ford, shouldn't they be advising that to the people who *run* Ford about their product?

 

Organic Detritis Becomes Jewels Afloat

Organic Detritis Becomes Jewels Afloat
Originally uploaded by sunspotting.

Interesting and irresistable, these non-edibles float kaleidescope-like in a cup on the picnic table.

What took my neice and her cousin ages to collect was but a moment's fling to return it to the earth.

 

Joe Biden, huh?

So, like so many other millions, I got a text message this morning.

I feel a little let down. I like the guy, but I don't find him very inspiring.

Isn't he a little like a Democrat version of the Republican's Mormon guy, just with salt-&-pepper hair? They have the same teeth, anyway. Very game show host-y.

I'll stick with it, I really want some change. It just seems so SAFE, though, coming from the guy who keeps crowing about CHANGE.

 

T Mobile has angered me.

I have made repeated posts. None are showing up. Yesterday and today, things I have said have vanished. Whether they were things that meant something (Congresswoman Staphanie Tubbs Jones!!) or just random stuff (this morning's Olympic gold medal basketball aspirations...), they were worth the effort to me.

 

Re*Deem*Re*Dream

Re*Deem*Re*Dream
Originally uploaded by sunspotting.

Good thing for Coach K's unflappable leadership. It's a breathless kind of game in today's semifinal v Argentina.

First quarter was breathless, because of the overwhelming and unquestionable dominance by Team USA. Second quarter, because sleeping giant Argentina woke up despite the loss of star player Manu Ginobili, rallying to come within 8 points of the Redeem Team at more than one point. SIX points, even! Breathless, AND nailbiting!

Folks, we got ourselves a basketball game!

 

Missing posts for Thursday

There were 3 posts made from my TMobile cellular phone. ON THURSDAY. They are missing.

I've already been on the phone repeatedly to fix the problem with their agents.

Each time they try to fix it. Each time they quote to me how long I've been a customer. As if that is even a factor.

I've 're-booted' my phone, I've done everything on my end that can be done except spend all the time necessary with the TMobile agents to get to the bottom of this problem.

I don't look forward to those lost hours.

 

Hot August Night

Sitting on Daddy's deck after dinner, enjoying conversation and the summer.

Mission accomplished!

L to R: Tony's, mine, Rick's. All empty. Lunch was also delicious! So excellent to get caught up with friends, friends we see with unacceptable infrequency.

I'm telling you, everybody needs scooters.

Veggie Tales sez "everybody has a water buffalo," but that's only true in the Philippines. Here, we all need scooters. SCOOTERS. Just get one. Or TWO!!

Fer cryin' out loud, just get a scooter.

 

Grape Bomb

This is a potent glass full of YUM.

Scooters. Everybody needs a scooter. 'Nuff sed.

 

Paladin Moon

We are home, the car is unpacked, the dog (collected from my dad's) is delighted to have her realm back, the cats have emerged from all hiding places (on seeing the dog, have now returned to them), and we are finally making our way towards actual possibilities for sleep.

It was a good weekend, but very hectic.

I have pictures from today to post but they can wait until tomorrow's clearer, better-rested mind can sort them.

Arrival of my heart

Rick arrives at lunch.

OH COME ON. Is this REALLY necessary?

Why, oh WHY, would it occur to me to worry about 100% fruit juice being laden with fat?

So you might be wondering why there's suddenly a picture like this in the middle of bike-riding pictures? We were in a grocery store, augmenting our Saturday night pizza party with a veg tray and some fresh fruit.

OK. Some beer too. Carbo-loading, you know.

 

Day is done.

Today's MS150 ride was fantastic.

That could be the adrenaline talking, though.

 

Sage advice.

I always find wierd stuff in bathrooms.

She's a Paladin!

Yay! She raised over $7000 last year!

Rick B. left us some cheer!

LUNCH.