Random Thoughts: Hawaii, Dogs, King Uzziah, Etc.
Looks like my son will be stationed in Hawaii. And I sense that a visit from his dad is in order.
Although I cannot carry a tune, I will be singing in the upcoming Christmas Cantata. And I'll be playing King Uzziah. He was a pompous king who was struck with leprosy.
I just spent a week's salary on new brakes for the car. These guys who advertise brake jobs for $79.95 are liars. I would like to hear from anyone- just one person- who has ever taken their car to the shop and paid only $79.95 for brakes. Anyone? - Complete silence -
I have a Shitzu. Let me clarify- she technically is my wife's dog. And she is a sweet little pet. Even as I type on the keyboard, she is sleeping happily ontop my feet. We give her special treats and otherwise pamper her in all kinds of ways. Anyhow, a few minutes ago she came out of the back room with a "special toy" clutched in her cute little mouth. She went into the back and did the bad thing, and brought it out as a toy. We humans are rather silly with the way we humanize our pets. And then, regularly, they do things like this to remind us they stupid animals. Cute. Usually adorable. But, animals nonetheless.
And, even with their foibles, many times I prefer the company of animals.
Big Dog, my adopted German Shepherd, has learned to climb the fence. Both ways. He's a good and harmless dog filled with love and slobber, who happens to be all muscle and weigh about 70 pounds. He will gallup up to someone, at full-speed, and you will think you are about to be run over by a freight train. The effect is a bit harrowing to the little-old-ladies from church.
Today I'll visit with mom. We will go out to eat, and once again I'll try to convice her to come spend a few days at my house. In the midst of her talk about how very much she dislikes her living arrangement, she will tell me once again that she is just too busy to come over. Moms- who can understand?
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fractalmom (
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12.05.08 (7:50 am)
If you do go to Hawaii (which by the way is a GREAT duty station!!!!) make sure you ask someone to take you to see TOILET BOWL. It is on the north shore, unless the coastline has changed LOL. Trust me.
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fractalmom (
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12.05.08 (7:51 am)
hawaiiweb dot com slash oahu slash sites_to_see slash toilet_bowl dot htm
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surrogate (
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12.05.08 (12:23 pm)
Bring me a lei. But please keep it away from the dogs. I don't want to see what it looks like once recycled.
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bawdy (
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12.05.08 (1:23 pm)
He must be upset to be forced to endure Hawaii. Tough break!
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Barbara (
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12.05.08 (4:56 pm)
now that's a good station. might be tough but someone has to do it. does God love everyone?
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auntconi (
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12.05.08 (9:04 pm)
Hawaii ~ well that is terrific.
My hubby was stationed in Hawaii as well, and we lived their three years ~ fabulous!
And you definitely MUST GO TO HAWAII!!!
*eww ~ the doggie brought you a 'present'?
*baaad doggie ~ but just look at him ~ he is so cute ~ I had one of those doggies too, but he never brought me a 'special present' ~ and I am so thankful!
:)
May I ask what your mom's living situation is? ~ is she in a condo, an apartment, or alone in her house? They all have their good and bad points, depending on her age ~ I know! :)
Have a good weekend.
((hugs)) to you and the family!
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auntconi (
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12.05.08 (9:05 pm)
duh ~ we lived THERE ...
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emerging (
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12.07.08 (6:27 pm)
I can always it's Christmas time when I scoop the litter box - one of my cats, for whatever reason, eats tinsel. You'd think the beast could find another way to add bulk & fiber!
I don't know about the $79.99 brake job, but I actually did get away with a bill under $40 last time I rented a U-Haul, and that includes the rental for the extra appliance dolly.
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surrogate (
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12.09.08 (4:23 am)
No posts in a couple days. You too be busy practicing being pompous and getting leprosy?
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surrogate (
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12.09.08 (4:28 am)
Reply to: emerging
I saw you operate for that 40 dollar U-Haul bill.
The poor guy never stood a chance; he was drooling. (She has this certain way she walks sometimes...) Pretty sure the only reason he charged you at all was cuz I was there. How much did it cost you the next time you needed a dolly?
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emerging (
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12.09.08 (7:49 am)
Reply to: surrogate
How is it MY fault that the paperwork they have to fill out in order to rent the dolly takes more time & effort than it's worth to collect the $10 rental charge??
