It’s a Tough Life
It seems that Mark and I spend an awful lot of time sitting in the truck, waiting for out kids! Yesterday afternoon, the kids planned to meet some of their friends at the mall. Mark and I decided to just relax in the truck, so Mark pulled over into the far end of the parking lot. This is what we saw!
Yup, a huge mountain of gross and dirty snow from the parking lot when it was plowed. It was such a beautiful afternoon. It was a bit chilly, but the such was shining in a sea of blue skies. We had the two Scotties with us and Angus enjoyed looking out the window. Mark scolded him and told him it was so bright, he needed sunglasses. Mark placed his glasses on Angus and funny Scottie that he is, Angus just sat there looking out the window with the glasses on his face!
As we sat in the truck, I noticed the moon was visible, even though it was only the middle of the afternoon.
Today was a busy day. Michelle and I did four loads of laundry and cleaned the house up a bit. I spent time out on the driveway, salting and breaking up ice. That ice was so thick….between about 2 and 2 1/2 inches. What a mess!
The kids were going out once again this evening to the Teen Skate. I had placed a corned beef brisket in the Crock Pot, so we had that for dinner. Everyone had a corned beef sandwich on rye with caramelized onions and cabbage on the side. I love easy, non-fussy meals like this when we are going out. After finishing the dishes, we dropped the kids off at the center and drove to town.
We parked in a lot at the store and Mark pulled his laptop out of the bag….using his phone as a modem, we were able to watch the Buffalo Sabres/ Ottawa Senators game on the laptop. Mark has set up a computer at home to act as a server and he is able to log on remotely…we can watch anything recorded or live on the laptop.
Ah yes, life sure is tough in this age of technology, no?
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How cool is that?? I just love this age of technology!! I may be contacting Mark with a few questions on using my phone as modem…during our trip. I think I know how to do it…but just in case I get stuck, at least I know who to ask!! Glad you all were able to get out and enjoy some of the nice temps! Sure felt like a heat wave!!
US mobile phone costs are evidently a lot less than this side of the pond!!
What’s this with you and Michelle tiding the house? I seem to remember another member of the household – even if he is male!!
I saw that moon yesterday too! (and took a picture, but didn’t get as close as you!). Glad to see Angus is being sensible and wearing his shades
Your moon picture reminded me that I too took the moons picture yesterday. It was beautiful. I happen to be outside removing snow from under the bird feeders when I noticed it. I was removing the snow because it was high enough the squirrels could jump over the squirrel baffle I have on the feeder pole.
Angus looks stunning in those shades! I think PetSmart actually sells doggy goggles. I don’t think Miss Lucy would stand for human shades or doggy goggles though. It’s hard enough to get a bandanna on her. Right now she’s wearing her Valentines bandanna hehe
Have uploaded my moon photo, it’s here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68853789@N00/3264053142/ (hope that works!)
Very bright moon of a night here last night…I took my eldest niece out and we just looked at it and how it lit up all around us.
Jeanne, if you need any help, give a holler…Mark is always willing to help out any way he can!
Bill, cell phone costs are high! Oh, and Ben? Helpful? UGH! HE is the cause of most every mess!!!!!!!!
Jackie, I love your moon shot! A very artistic and beautiful capture! Isn’t that moon just amazing???
Terri, YES! There is a guy on one of the Scottie lists that drives a motorcycle, so of course, his Scottie has pairs of “Doggles”! They are so funny and cute!
Ian, you are such a terrific uncle! I bet she loved that!