This morning I took my oldest for some coffee. We had celebrating to do!!
She is now the proud owner of her very first driver's permit!!!!
Three cheers for my Bo!!!!
Way to go, sweetie!!!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Soooooo Proud!!!
This morning I took my oldest for some coffee. We had celebrating to do!!
She is now the proud owner of her very first driver's permit!!!!
Three cheers for my Bo!!!!
Way to go, sweetie!!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
B and Ski's Excellent Adventure: Part Two
First a puppy update: Belle's doing much better. We're walking her every hour since she's, well, let's just say she probably had a lot of IV fluids to work through her system!
!!!!!!MASSIVE SUBJECT CHANGE!!!!!!!!!
(whew) Ok, here are some pics from our mountain getaway. We stayed at the Madison Inn. Let me just say if you're looking for a great little room for under $100 near Asheville (in our case 
WAY under), you'd be stupid not to at least TRY this place. I was a little concerned that it was a cinderblock building when we arrived but our room, the delightful "Charleston", was decorated with lots of romantic touche
s that made us feel like royalty, rockstars, or a couple out of the Great Gatsby. Everyone on staff was SO nice. We were the only guests and enjoyed talking a little to one of the o
wners during breakfast. "I hope you're hungry!" he said and repeated to us. We were, and breakfast (included with 
our stay) was DELICIOUS!! (birds in a nest, delicious fried potatoes, strawberry pancakes, bacon, oj, coffee--I'm getting hungry just writing about it). Excellent food, intimate atmosphere (Sinatra on the Sirrus radio in the background) and the most beautiful girl in the world at my table. I HAD to take a few pics!
We had a chance to walk around before checkout and take some pics of the outdoor eating areas too. Fountains, waterfalls (right above our room--we thought it
w
as raining all night), flowers, lanterns--really cool and relaxing. I wish we had time to just hang out and read in the rocking chairs! Maybe next time!
I also wish I had the presence of mind to take more pic
s of Black Mountain. (again, maybe next time) I really fell in love with the place--totally unexpected. LOTS of funky shops, a bookstore, antique shop, music store, restaurants (we need to try My Father's Pizza for lunch next trip as the German restaurant was quiet, but not very good), even a few night spots. Very non-commerical. It was great!! B already mentioned Ole's Guacamole where we ate dinner our first n
ight. I'm not much into Mexican food, but it was THE BEST Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten at--AND it was dirt cheap. I think we got out of there for a little over twenty bucks including drinks. Wow, what tasty food! I took some pics outside which are more festive than the scary looking pic on the link above. TRY IT!!
So, add Black Mountain to Blowing Rock and Topsail Island on my list of favorite places in The North State, oh, and some day I'd love to buy a home in McAdenville.
Coming soon--pics from Biltmore. Stay tuned!
!!!!!!MASSIVE SUBJECT CHANGE!!!!!!!!!
(whew) Ok, here are some pics from our mountain getaway. We stayed at the Madison Inn. Let me just say if you're looking for a great little room for under $100 near Asheville (in our case 
WAY under), you'd be stupid not to at least TRY this place. I was a little concerned that it was a cinderblock building when we arrived but our room, the delightful "Charleston", was decorated with lots of romantic touche
s that made us feel like royalty, rockstars, or a couple out of the Great Gatsby. Everyone on staff was SO nice. We were the only guests and enjoyed talking a little to one of the o
wners during breakfast. "I hope you're hungry!" he said and repeated to us. We were, and breakfast (included with 
our stay) was DELICIOUS!! (birds in a nest, delicious fried potatoes, strawberry pancakes, bacon, oj, coffee--I'm getting hungry just writing about it). Excellent food, intimate atmosphere (Sinatra on the Sirrus radio in the background) and the most beautiful girl in the world at my table. I HAD to take a few pics!
We had a chance to walk around before checkout and take some pics of the outdoor eating areas too. Fountains, waterfalls (right above our room--we thought itw
as raining all night), flowers, lanterns--really cool and relaxing. I wish we had time to just hang out and read in the rocking chairs! Maybe next time!I also wish I had the presence of mind to take more pic
s of Black Mountain. (again, maybe next time) I really fell in love with the place--totally unexpected. LOTS of funky shops, a bookstore, antique shop, music store, restaurants (we need to try My Father's Pizza for lunch next trip as the German restaurant was quiet, but not very good), even a few night spots. Very non-commerical. It was great!! B already mentioned Ole's Guacamole where we ate dinner our first n
ight. I'm not much into Mexican food, but it was THE BEST Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten at--AND it was dirt cheap. I think we got out of there for a little over twenty bucks including drinks. Wow, what tasty food! I took some pics outside which are more festive than the scary looking pic on the link above. TRY IT!!
So, add Black Mountain to Blowing Rock and Topsail Island on my list of favorite places in The North State, oh, and some day I'd love to buy a home in McAdenville.
Coming soon--pics from Biltmore. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Poor Old Belle....
Our sweet puppy was spayed today and was gone all day.
She is so tired and sad. She gave us some wags and we have given her some quiet gentle voices and pets. She took her pill and medicine without a complaint and although we knew she didn't want to, she obediently went outside for us before going to sleep. We all feel so bad for her. The poor thing would whine until she got some love and then she would fall asleep again. At one point, I was laying on the couch and reaching down to pet her and talking sweetly to her. She sat up, rested her head on my hand for a few moments and then laid back down on the floor to sleep.
She is so tired and sad. She gave us some wags and we have given her some quiet gentle voices and pets. She took her pill and medicine without a complaint and although we knew she didn't want to, she obediently went outside for us before going to sleep. We all feel so bad for her. The poor thing would whine until she got some love and then she would fall asleep again. At one point, I was laying on the couch and reaching down to pet her and talking sweetly to her. She sat up, rested her head on my hand for a few moments and then laid back down on the floor to sleep.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Great product
This is a boring post and I am going to warn you ahead of time. However, recently, on the boards I visit, there have been lots of people who have been asking about clogged drains. So here is my story....
Our house has always had slow drains. I am sure that it doesn't help that my three dds and I have longer hair. A few years ago, the drains were so bad that we were buying drain cleaner once a week for our drains. Since I am so frugal and have the opinion that there MUST be a better way to do things and I was worried about the effect of that much caustic substance in my pipes, I did some research. I couldn't find anything, but about the same time I tired of buying drain cleaner, I chanced to hear someone mention the zip-it. So the next time I went to Lowes, I spent less than $3 and bought this little gizmo.
A zip-it is a long, flexible stick. It has jagged little teeth on both sides. What you do is shove this stick down your drain and then pull it back out. What you pull out is absolutely disgusting. It stinks, and it looks dreadful. But if you do this once or twice, your drains will will be clear. Since I bought this product, I have not bought a single bottle of drain cleaner. When the drains start to slow, I just get out my zip-it and we are back in business. You can even do your tubs and showers!! The only drain I don't do is my kitchen sink.
If you want to check out the website, go here. I will warn you that they have pics of the gross stuff that comes out. It is the best $2 and change I think I have ever spent!!
Our house has always had slow drains. I am sure that it doesn't help that my three dds and I have longer hair. A few years ago, the drains were so bad that we were buying drain cleaner once a week for our drains. Since I am so frugal and have the opinion that there MUST be a better way to do things and I was worried about the effect of that much caustic substance in my pipes, I did some research. I couldn't find anything, but about the same time I tired of buying drain cleaner, I chanced to hear someone mention the zip-it. So the next time I went to Lowes, I spent less than $3 and bought this little gizmo.
A zip-it is a long, flexible stick. It has jagged little teeth on both sides. What you do is shove this stick down your drain and then pull it back out. What you pull out is absolutely disgusting. It stinks, and it looks dreadful. But if you do this once or twice, your drains will will be clear. Since I bought this product, I have not bought a single bottle of drain cleaner. When the drains start to slow, I just get out my zip-it and we are back in business. You can even do your tubs and showers!! The only drain I don't do is my kitchen sink.
If you want to check out the website, go here. I will warn you that they have pics of the gross stuff that comes out. It is the best $2 and change I think I have ever spent!!
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