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scottobearToday seemed both brief and extended at the same time, somehow.
Took off early this morning to snag a few allergy shots, and then we swung by Maerten's to check out plans for BHK's ring. I was going to have it be a surprise, but when design considerations came up, I opted for her input... she's the one that'll be wearing it after all.
I wonder how many people buy an engagement ring for their spouse, 14 months after the wedding day?
We hashed out a few designs with Heather, and I think that the one that was finalized will be lovely. I'm looking forward to the CAD images sometime this week before the casting. If this one works out well, I think a Mexican Day of the Dead "skull ring" could be next on the list.
Later, we went to the local farm grocer, grabbed lunch and a broad assortment of candy-type stuff to put in X-mas stockings.
The chocolate drops intended for Larry were not destined to survive.
They were, however, delicious. He'll get other candy, love it and never be the wiser. We're not bad people.
The in-laws had a little trouble finding the train store, so we met with them for a little bit... Larry and I talked trains while BHK and Chris went to the kids bookstore and got a little treat or two for Em and maybe Bugah.
We parted company - BHK got a flash of brilliance - and we stopped and got the final piece of Chris's prezzie.... not mentioned in case she's reading this. (I don't think she is, but better safe than sorry.)
Following that, we hit our favorite friendly neighborhood gaming store, Aardvark's - got some goodies for Louise, Cathy and Dave. Added bonus, Mike gave us the Fluxx Party pack and a Larry the Zombie to go with our Looney Labs purchases. Score! I've been wanting a radioactive potato, and now we have two! (Larry {the card, not the father-in-law} is the zombie equivalent.)
I think we've got everyone covered for presents except for Adam and Matt. That shouldn't be too traumatic.
I ran out of juice by the end of the day... not sure where all my energy went, unless it was the sugar blues post about 1000 chocolate drops.
1 year ago - huge number of Christmas lights pictures from Solomon's Island and more. Snow!
2 years ago - monkey day, kong, slow lj, dsl issues, santa question
3 years ago - Mel & Scotto facts, Gorilla Girl, Monkey Day, Massive Frog eats 3-legged dog, Beatles Christmas Records, 7070, Santa hates damn contemporary, bullshit architecture!, I break Christmas bonuses to ADP
4 years ago - spelling poll, pandas, turtles, and a bed of fresh noodles
5 years ago - keywords, Newt likes Broccoli!, Lauderdale cams, bah on bush, gore and grover Cleveland, mh trim, J-lo nose picker, shoe-doodle
6 years ago - holiday shopping, good advice, winter depression folk
7 years ago - moment of RAW, Santa Claus - geek, holidays, donations
Took off early this morning to snag a few allergy shots, and then we swung by Maerten's to check out plans for BHK's ring. I was going to have it be a surprise, but when design considerations came up, I opted for her input... she's the one that'll be wearing it after all.
I wonder how many people buy an engagement ring for their spouse, 14 months after the wedding day?
We hashed out a few designs with Heather, and I think that the one that was finalized will be lovely. I'm looking forward to the CAD images sometime this week before the casting. If this one works out well, I think a Mexican Day of the Dead "skull ring" could be next on the list.
Later, we went to the local farm grocer, grabbed lunch and a broad assortment of candy-type stuff to put in X-mas stockings.
The chocolate drops intended for Larry were not destined to survive.
They were, however, delicious. He'll get other candy, love it and never be the wiser. We're not bad people.
The in-laws had a little trouble finding the train store, so we met with them for a little bit... Larry and I talked trains while BHK and Chris went to the kids bookstore and got a little treat or two for Em and maybe Bugah.
We parted company - BHK got a flash of brilliance - and we stopped and got the final piece of Chris's prezzie.... not mentioned in case she's reading this. (I don't think she is, but better safe than sorry.)
Following that, we hit our favorite friendly neighborhood gaming store, Aardvark's - got some goodies for Louise, Cathy and Dave. Added bonus, Mike gave us the Fluxx Party pack and a Larry the Zombie to go with our Looney Labs purchases. Score! I've been wanting a radioactive potato, and now we have two! (Larry {the card, not the father-in-law} is the zombie equivalent.)
I think we've got everyone covered for presents except for Adam and Matt. That shouldn't be too traumatic.
I ran out of juice by the end of the day... not sure where all my energy went, unless it was the sugar blues post about 1000 chocolate drops.
1 year ago - huge number of Christmas lights pictures from Solomon's Island and more. Snow!
2 years ago - monkey day, kong, slow lj, dsl issues, santa question
3 years ago - Mel & Scotto facts, Gorilla Girl, Monkey Day, Massive Frog eats 3-legged dog, Beatles Christmas Records, 7070, Santa hates damn contemporary, bullshit architecture!, I break Christmas bonuses to ADP
4 years ago - spelling poll, pandas, turtles, and a bed of fresh noodles
5 years ago - keywords, Newt likes Broccoli!, Lauderdale cams, bah on bush, gore and grover Cleveland, mh trim, J-lo nose picker, shoe-doodle
6 years ago - holiday shopping, good advice, winter depression folk
7 years ago - moment of RAW, Santa Claus - geek, holidays, donations
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Date: 2007-12-18 12:28 am (UTC)HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAA We AREN't Bad people just people with the inability to ignore good chocolate in the back seat!
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Date: 2007-12-18 01:17 pm (UTC)"Honey? Is there anything back there we're allowed to eat?"
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Date: 2007-12-18 01:27 pm (UTC)I had to look twice too---but I think it was very snowy looking fog. :D
It is so rare when it snows before Christmas here---I KNOW I keep saying that and the forecast keeps making me a liar but usually I remember the years it snows before Christmas very well.
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Date: 2007-12-18 01:36 pm (UTC)That's ok... I've only been here for two winters... I'm sure your odds will pan out.
I love you! x0x0x0
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