Summer Day #74

Tuesday, 

August 6th, 2013. 

Julian Date: 218. 

Sunrise: 6:53am. 

Sunset: 8:24pm. 

13 hours 30 minutes. 

Hallmark Holiday: 

National Root Beer Float Day

What's better than an ice cold root beer?  Ice cold root beer AND ice cream!  Ever since Frank Wisner of Colorado decided to toss in a scoop of vanilla way back in 1893, we've been enjoying this tasty combo that's one part beverage, one part dessert, and totally delicious.

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Wiggle Your Toes Day

Those toes of yours spend so much time stuffed in socks and cramped in tight shoes.  All they want to do is dance!  So set your little piggies free and let them have some much needed wiggle room.

We all got up this morning and prepared for the 8th grade orientation. When we got there we took the yearbook photo first. Then in the gym I filled out the collection sheet. Wrote out the check. Stood in the team 82 line. 

Little Guy called for Wendy's. So off to Wendy's we go. Then a little Winn-Dixie shopping ($118) just for school lunch packing. 

Back at home I worked on installing the grommets into the checkered back drop and watched Longmire on the A&E app. 

Saving Gary's Mod, shower, and bed. 

This is the last day of this blog. 

It is the last day of summer for Viking students.   Tomorrow the bus runs and our stop is picked up at 7:05am. 

Summer Day #73

Monday, 

August 5th, 2013. 

Julian Date: 217. 

Sunrise: 6:53am. 

Sunset: 8:25pm. 

13 hours 32 minutes. 

Hallmark Holiday: 

Work Like a Dog Day

If working like a person is wearing you out, take a break today and try working like a dog.  Beg for treats, bury your favorite toys, and always keep your eye out for pesky squirrels.  If this plan of action doesn't bow wow you, then spend today appreciating the people you know who work their tails off day in and day out.

Today we all got up early. Had a McD's Breakfast then headed up for 6th grade orientation. 

After 1 1/2 hours and $61 dollars we drove down to Target. We did a little pre-view shopping before the GA Tax Free day on Friday & Saturday. Then to Hobby Lobby, bought out their last 2 1/8 yards of 1" checkered fabric. Lunch to go from Arby's. 

We have a visitor sleeping over tonight. 

Summer Day #72

Sunday, 

August 4th, 2013. 

Julian Date: 216. 

Sunrise: 6:52am

Sunset: 8:26pm

13 hours  33 minutes.  

Hallmark Holiday: 

U.S. Coast Guard Day

This military branch was founded on this day in 1790 and was originally known as the Revenue Cutter Service. More than two hundred years later, we celebrate all that the Coast Guard has done to protect our great country!  Since 1924, The Coast Guard has been celebrated annually at The Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven, Michigan.

This morning so far so good. 

Getting ready for tomorrow.  

Summer Day #71

Saturday, 

August 3rd, 2013. 

Julian Date: 215. 

Sunrise: 6:51am 

Sunset: 8:26pm

13 hours 35 minutes. 

Hallmark Holiday: 

Grab Some Nuts Day

Quit snacking on those chips.  You know they're bad for you!  Why don't you grab some nuts instead?  Almonds, walnuts, maybe even a trail mix with some dried fruit.  If you need a little something between meals you may as well get vitamins and minerals, and a good dose of those omega-3s that everyone's talking about.  Trust us, your body will thank you for junking the junk food.

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National Watermelon Day

Watermelon is the perfect name for this melon that is 90% water.  And 10% seeds, we presume.  As a kid, you may have been told that swallowing watermelon seeds would lead to watermelons growing in your belly.  You've likely since realized that's a bunch of hooey.  But if you have any lingering fears, you can purchase watermelons specially engineered to be seedless.  Square watermelons have also been created if you happen to need one of those, though we can't imagine why.

Kitchen still looks clear but my room has been re-invaded. I hate ants. 

Busted a toe nail with the vacuum cleaner. Ouch! 

 Managed to get out to Winn-Dixie for some grocery shopping. I think I got every thing on the list this time. Stopped by Taco Bell for our dinner before 5pm. 

Big Girl has gone to the neighbor's for a sleepover. 

Little Guy and I watch Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. 

Summer Day #70

Friday, 

August 2nd, 2013. 

Julian Date: 214. 

Sunrise: 6:51am

Sunset: 8:27pm 

13 hours 35 minutes

Hallmark Holiday: 

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

The ice cream sandwich is a frozen delight enjoyed the world over, though it goes by many different names.  Australia originally sold them as Cream Betweens, but now they go by the name Maxibons.  In Scotland, they're known as Sliders, which could lead to surprising results for American tourists who might order sliders and expect a plate of those little mini burgers.  In Singapore, ice cream sandwiches are available in red bean, yam and honeydew flavors.  But if you're not going abroad this summer, you can't go wrong with the classic vanilla ice cream between chocolate cookie 'bread.'

Got up early like 0600 early to get ready to leave and head up to Moody. Left a little after 7am. Drove thru McDs for Big Girl's breakfast Cinna-Melt and my large vanilla iced coffee.  Made it to find MSgt Hook before 0800. Stopped in at Daylight Dounuts on the way back down for a half dozen to go. 

Made out the AT&T Mobility bill. Put it in the mailbox. Walked the Dog (a little). 

Shopped at Lowe's for ant killer poison. 

Fixed Little Guy's bike chain. 

Ending the day with Lemonade Mouth. 

Summer Day #69

Thursday, 

August 1st, 2013. 

Julian Date: 213. 

Sunrise: 6:50am 

Sunset: 8:28pm

13 hours 37 minutes. 

Hallmark Holiday: 

National Girlfriends Day

As a woman, you simply must have a group of girlfriends you can count on and party with.  Gather all your besties today to have lunch, share some gossip, and go to the spa.  Or do whatever it is you do when you all get together.  Being girly can be fun, especially when you're doing it with a group.  Guys just don't understand.  But they don't have to.  They're not invited anyway.

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National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

Here we are in the hottest month of summer.  What can we prepare to satisfy our sweet tooth without turning up the heat in our already sweltering kitchen?  Raspberry cream pie? Ding ding ding!  Recipes vary, some use yogurt, some use pudding, and some use a chocolate crust (yum), but all can be made without turning on the oven.  What a refreshing thought.

The Awesomes are playing on Hulu now. Every now and then they drop a dirty word. 

Made it to the Post Office. Put the truck's sticker in the mail for the Big Guy. 

Netflix Disc is in the mail today. We watched Escape From Planet Earth. 

Trying to call the old Squadron.   

Made an appointment/meeting time with Sgt France between 0730-1000 tomorrow morning bldg 109 rm 17. 

It rained today; and I hate ants. 

Summer Day #68

Wednesday, 

July 31st, 2013. 

Julian Date: 212. 

Sunrise: 6:49am

Sunset: 8:29pm 

13 hours 40 minutes 

Hallmark Holiday: 

Mutt's Day

Some may love the preciseness of a purebred dog, but there's no denying that mutts are full of character! Mutts are a mix of any sort of dog breed.  Sometimes they are a mix of two, or maybe they are a mix of ten, and there's a good chance a mutt will get the best qualities of all the breeds.  Take your mutt for a walk today, or scratch his belly, or play an extra long game of fetch.

Big Girl was up by 6am all on her own. Then she heated up a slice of pizza and went to her room for a video call. 

Hot in Cleveland: The Proposal played for me on Hulu this morning. 

It rained again. I hate ants. 

Going to bed with a headache.