As if my userpic isn't childish enough...
Yesterday, we went to Dollar Tree for something and i got a 3 pack of bubbles. Mint, grape and apple. Totally fun to sit on the porch and blow bubbles on a hot Sunday afternoon...
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06/17/2007 18:33 #39706
Childhood06/16/2007 23:22 #39698
My Weekend So Far...I feel disrespected. I don't want to. And i hate how it feels. There doesn't seem to be much i can do about it, either. Do i beg someone to treat me well? I know i am not perfect, by any means, but i always try to be upfront, honest and, just plain straight with people. Even when it is difficult for me, i try to do the right thing. It hurts that i don't get that back.
On a more positive note, we went to Canada today. Normally, we would try to see my dad on the Sunday of Father's Day. But not this time.
Every year for as long as i can recall, the family has a father's day golf weekend. I dispise golf and have refrained from the golfing part of it whenever i can. This time, like others, we met up with the golfers for dinner.
My father seemed to be in good spirits. He golfed well, thanks to a tip he got from a old pro he met at a tournament recently. That, i think, really made his day. I think, too, that he liked the gift we gave him. That makes me very happy. Dinner was nice. Shame my brother and his family couldn't make it.
When they arrived, i screamed "HI GRANDPA!" to my hard of hearing grandfather. Everyone in the room turned to look at me, and i gave a wry little smile. About 5 minutes later, startled, he said, "Oh! Lee! Didn't notice you there! When did you get here?"
Since the Peace Bridge was a parking lot on the way there, we opted to take the Rainbow Bridge. Was a lot less crowded. Wonder if it's always that way.
On the way home, going South on I-190, we saw a beautiful sunset.
The first ones, from the moving car, were a bit blurry...
So, (e:Uncutsaniflush) was kind enough to stop at the Harry's parking lot so i could snap this one...
Buffalo has some amazingly beautiful sunsets...
On a more positive note, we went to Canada today. Normally, we would try to see my dad on the Sunday of Father's Day. But not this time.
Every year for as long as i can recall, the family has a father's day golf weekend. I dispise golf and have refrained from the golfing part of it whenever i can. This time, like others, we met up with the golfers for dinner.
My father seemed to be in good spirits. He golfed well, thanks to a tip he got from a old pro he met at a tournament recently. That, i think, really made his day. I think, too, that he liked the gift we gave him. That makes me very happy. Dinner was nice. Shame my brother and his family couldn't make it.
When they arrived, i screamed "HI GRANDPA!" to my hard of hearing grandfather. Everyone in the room turned to look at me, and i gave a wry little smile. About 5 minutes later, startled, he said, "Oh! Lee! Didn't notice you there! When did you get here?"
Since the Peace Bridge was a parking lot on the way there, we opted to take the Rainbow Bridge. Was a lot less crowded. Wonder if it's always that way.
On the way home, going South on I-190, we saw a beautiful sunset.
The first ones, from the moving car, were a bit blurry...
So, (e:Uncutsaniflush) was kind enough to stop at the Harry's parking lot so i could snap this one...
Buffalo has some amazingly beautiful sunsets...
leetee - 06/17/07 09:33
We went to the marina once when it looked like people showed up just to see the sunset.
Funny about the bridges... before we lived here, on our way back and forth from KNoxville to Hamilton, we always went over the Queenston Lewiston bridge. And there was always a line. Yesterday, th bridge authority was saying there was a 15 minute wait at that bridge. You must have the luck of the Irish with that bridge!!
We went to the marina once when it looked like people showed up just to see the sunset.
Funny about the bridges... before we lived here, on our way back and forth from KNoxville to Hamilton, we always went over the Queenston Lewiston bridge. And there was always a line. Yesterday, th bridge authority was saying there was a 15 minute wait at that bridge. You must have the luck of the Irish with that bridge!!
mrmike - 06/17/07 08:52
Yeah, you're right about the sunsets. People nearly applauded at the marina the other night. About the bridges, the Lewiston Queenston never has a line.
Yeah, you're right about the sunsets. People nearly applauded at the marina the other night. About the bridges, the Lewiston Queenston never has a line.
06/14/2007 09:57 #39654
WaitingWhy the fuck don't people just say what they mean and mean what they say? Why the social dances? So that i can be disappointed later rather than sooner? What's the point in that? Cowards....
leetee - 06/19/07 19:43
thanks for your symathies, (e:Museumchick), you are very sweet.
and of course, (e:Uncutsaniflush), you are, as always, my rock.
i hear ya, (e:Ladycroft)... but i am way too naive. my guess is i will keep having faith and get stomped on now and then.
(e:Paul)... trust me, the truth is far less interesting than what your imagination is thinking up, i am sure. Besides, the vent was just as much of a general one than anything else.
thanks for your symathies, (e:Museumchick), you are very sweet.
and of course, (e:Uncutsaniflush), you are, as always, my rock.
i hear ya, (e:Ladycroft)... but i am way too naive. my guess is i will keep having faith and get stomped on now and then.
(e:Paul)... trust me, the truth is far less interesting than what your imagination is thinking up, i am sure. Besides, the vent was just as much of a general one than anything else.
museumchick - 06/14/07 23:28
I wish I knew an answer to that- but I'm very sorry that people were deceptive with you.
I wish I knew an answer to that- but I'm very sorry that people were deceptive with you.
uncutsaniflush - 06/14/07 21:47
When I am in a charitable mood, I think when humans act this way, it is because they are blind with a pain of their own. And hence, we should understand and forgive them as we wish to be understood and forgiven.
When I am in a less forgiving mood, well never mind about that.
All I can say that I would never treat anyone, personally or professionally the way you have been treated.
I think this is a classic example of why some say "the road to hell is paved with good intentions."
hang in there {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{(e:leetee)}}}}}}}}}}}
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When I am in a charitable mood, I think when humans act this way, it is because they are blind with a pain of their own. And hence, we should understand and forgive them as we wish to be understood and forgiven.
When I am in a less forgiving mood, well never mind about that.
All I can say that I would never treat anyone, personally or professionally the way you have been treated.
I think this is a classic example of why some say "the road to hell is paved with good intentions."
hang in there {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{(e:leetee)}}}}}}}}}}}
"
ladycroft - 06/14/07 14:11
because people suck. people are two faced. people give you their word only their word isn't worth shit.
because people suck. people are two faced. people give you their word only their word isn't worth shit.
paul - 06/14/07 13:21
Okay, the gossip in my is dying to know the details.
Okay, the gossip in my is dying to know the details.
06/13/2007 23:42 #39650
Pulling A PaulCategory: food
That's what i call it when i take pictures of my lunch. I will always think of it as something (e:Paul) does.
Today, we ate lunch at Zhang's Buffet on Union, between Walden and George Urban. It used to be something else, and that place wasn't very good... this new one is much better. The parking lot was packed and we had to park down a side street. The second time we had to do that.
One of the main reasons i like this buffet is the stir fry grill... any veg i want, made to order. So, i don't have to worry about whether or not it's vegetarian -- i know.
Here's (e:Uncutsaniflush) 's half eaten plate of sushi
And here's my bowl of half eaten miso soup with tofu
Today, we ate lunch at Zhang's Buffet on Union, between Walden and George Urban. It used to be something else, and that place wasn't very good... this new one is much better. The parking lot was packed and we had to park down a side street. The second time we had to do that.
One of the main reasons i like this buffet is the stir fry grill... any veg i want, made to order. So, i don't have to worry about whether or not it's vegetarian -- i know.
Here's (e:Uncutsaniflush) 's half eaten plate of sushi
And here's my bowl of half eaten miso soup with tofu
jenks - 06/14/07 16:47
haha- i gave paul that book for secret santa last year. I saw it, and all i could think was "PAUL!!!!" and had to buy it.
haha- i gave paul that book for secret santa last year. I saw it, and all i could think was "PAUL!!!!" and had to buy it.
ladycroft - 06/14/07 14:12
i forget what i was watching the other day, but a guy published a book of photos of what he ate for an entire year. i laughed so hard and thought, he and paul should have lunch one day.
i forget what i was watching the other day, but a guy published a book of photos of what he ate for an entire year. i laughed so hard and thought, he and paul should have lunch one day.
mk - 06/14/07 09:02
i always think of food pictures as a paul thing too. i guess that is how we all will always think of him!
i always think of food pictures as a paul thing too. i guess that is how we all will always think of him!
06/11/2007 15:01 #39608
Loo, Music, Death... and PUPPIES!Category: potpouri
Loo
As i mentioned in my two previous journals, spent last week painting and recaulking my parent's bathroom. It took 5 days. They even paid me, which was appreciated, but totally unecessary. The fed me and put me up for a week, so i figured that was all the payment i was going to get...
Before pictures:
And some nice yellow smoke stained caulking, half removed...
And here is the towel bar from hell. The most tiresome and frustrating (and ugly, sorry, Ma) towel bars in the universe.
Looks harmless, huh? Well, look at all the damn peices it has!! And it wasn't the only one....
We only needed to go to the paint store 3 or 4 times... and only had to change the colour once. Pretty good, eh?
I think both my parents like the result. My dad even does, and he usually wouldn't care about colour as long as the toilet and shower worked.
Music
While priming, painting and caulking, i had a radio to keep my mind from wandering too much.
Perhaps it is just because i missed (e:Uncutsaniflush) (he stayed here in Buffalo while i was in Hamilton), but i couldn't help but find myself singing along with this chorus,
I want, i want, i want my baby
I want, i want, i want my baby
I want, i want, i want my baby
Back.
Oh Yeah, By the Cliks
Cool band... cool cd. The mp3 is too big for a usersound, so here is the Gather info:
FILE NAME: The Cliks - 08 - Oh Yeah.mp3
TRACKING NUMBER: 0799243001181586527
Death
Our friend, Linda's mom has been really ill for a long time. The last set back she had was the day of the wedding we attended while in Tennessee. I am glad we met her a few days beforehand. On a lucid day. I wish i got to know her better, or under better cicumstances. I am glad her pain and anguish is over, though. I just wish it didn't hurt everyone else so much for her pain to be over.
PUPPIES!!!!
How can i not belive in reincarnation and not be in awe of the fact that Ava's last puppy was born mere minutes after Linda's mom, Barbara died? Kinda gives me shivers.
I didn't even know Ava was preggers.
The last time i saw Kirsten (shame that moving has meant we don't see each other as much!) with Ava and Nolan was back in April, (e:LeeTee,38980) . She may have been pregnant then.
I got a call from Kirsten just before i left for Canada asking if i wanted to go for a walk with her, Nolan and "big fat Ava". I returned that message asking if Ava was pregnant. I didn't hear from Kirsten all week and when i got back, i called her. She had the puppies the night before.
Of course, i asked if i could come over to see them. And of course i took my camera.
Nolan, the Proud Papa
As i mentioned in my two previous journals, spent last week painting and recaulking my parent's bathroom. It took 5 days. They even paid me, which was appreciated, but totally unecessary. The fed me and put me up for a week, so i figured that was all the payment i was going to get...
Before pictures:
And some nice yellow smoke stained caulking, half removed...
And here is the towel bar from hell. The most tiresome and frustrating (and ugly, sorry, Ma) towel bars in the universe.
Looks harmless, huh? Well, look at all the damn peices it has!! And it wasn't the only one....
We only needed to go to the paint store 3 or 4 times... and only had to change the colour once. Pretty good, eh?
I think both my parents like the result. My dad even does, and he usually wouldn't care about colour as long as the toilet and shower worked.
Music
While priming, painting and caulking, i had a radio to keep my mind from wandering too much.
Perhaps it is just because i missed (e:Uncutsaniflush) (he stayed here in Buffalo while i was in Hamilton), but i couldn't help but find myself singing along with this chorus,
I want, i want, i want my baby
I want, i want, i want my baby
I want, i want, i want my baby
Back.
Oh Yeah, By the Cliks
Cool band... cool cd. The mp3 is too big for a usersound, so here is the Gather info:
FILE NAME: The Cliks - 08 - Oh Yeah.mp3
TRACKING NUMBER: 0799243001181586527
Death
Our friend, Linda's mom has been really ill for a long time. The last set back she had was the day of the wedding we attended while in Tennessee. I am glad we met her a few days beforehand. On a lucid day. I wish i got to know her better, or under better cicumstances. I am glad her pain and anguish is over, though. I just wish it didn't hurt everyone else so much for her pain to be over.
PUPPIES!!!!
How can i not belive in reincarnation and not be in awe of the fact that Ava's last puppy was born mere minutes after Linda's mom, Barbara died? Kinda gives me shivers.
I didn't even know Ava was preggers.
The last time i saw Kirsten (shame that moving has meant we don't see each other as much!) with Ava and Nolan was back in April, (e:LeeTee,38980) . She may have been pregnant then.
I got a call from Kirsten just before i left for Canada asking if i wanted to go for a walk with her, Nolan and "big fat Ava". I returned that message asking if Ava was pregnant. I didn't hear from Kirsten all week and when i got back, i called her. She had the puppies the night before.
Of course, i asked if i could come over to see them. And of course i took my camera.
Nolan, the Proud Papa
fellyconnelly - 06/14/07 11:25
i want!
i want!
theecarey - 06/14/07 09:28
I was out with (e:pyrcedgrrl) a few days ago, and we thought we saw Kirsten walking with Nolan. I wondered where Ava was. Now I know! Congrats to the new mommy. The huge smile on her face is priceless! :)
I was out with (e:pyrcedgrrl) a few days ago, and we thought we saw Kirsten walking with Nolan. I wondered where Ava was. Now I know! Congrats to the new mommy. The huge smile on her face is priceless! :)
pyrcedgrrl - 06/12/07 00:22
AWWWEEEE!!! Widdle squishy-faced puggies!!! :D
AWWWEEEE!!! Widdle squishy-faced puggies!!! :D
jenks - 06/11/07 21:38
omg so cute I can't stand it!!!! and look at Ava totally smiling in that one pic. Love it!
omg so cute I can't stand it!!!! and look at Ava totally smiling in that one pic. Love it!
mrmike - 06/11/07 20:29
Cuties....can't show my daughter that one else the x will be dog owner in now time
Cuties....can't show my daughter that one else the x will be dog owner in now time
lilho - 06/11/07 16:43
so cute!!! i want one. :O(
so cute!!! i want one. :O(
I can attest to the fact that they do NOT taste good, these bubbles. I was just playing with them and some neighbourhood kids (yes, well, if i am mature enough for bubbles...). They just smell like mint, grape and apple. Although a neighbour did mention that might be dangerous -- some wee one not understanding they don't have a taste and drinking the bottle. But, i assume they aren't toxic. Should i try that on bratty neighbourhood kids?!?
Same Question as Jenks? Do they smell of that flavor or taste of that flavor and if they taste of that flavor how does one know. Or has someone come up with bubbles that reflect Color as oposed to Rainbows?
bubbles come in flavors?
Cool, get a fan and blow them for the masses like that guy on Allen does. Funny to pull up near the towne and see the intersection all bubble-rific