Two weeks and a day of vacation have almost come to pass. And while I enjoyed every single minute of it, I wish there were still a few more days, like you know, four. That way it would’ve been a solid 3 weeks. But alas, the place of employment says unless I’m leaving the country, no go. There is more time off for me later this year. Just getting to it will be the hard part!
The second week of vacation brought some interesting things that were done. We went to a couple of places that I’ve never been, which was really kinda cool. Kinda neat to see all the working people, well, working, and me, a working person, not working! I was smiling inside! Held close to a half million dollars in my hand. We acted like silly little tourists at one of the favourite attractions in the city. Found an excellent bottle of red grape at a private wine store (should order a case before we’re not able to order a case – more on THAT later!). Did some snorkeling and swimming. Well, I didn’t snorkel. I have serious issues with having my face planted in the water and still being able to breath. Even for 20 seconds! There’s something just not right about that. So much for being a Pisces, eh? Maybe one day I’ll get over it, but for now, yeah, no. The boys however, thoroughly enjoyed it. A crystal clear lake, not too cold and tons of fish and stuff to be seen. Apparently, there are numerous car parts down at the bottom.
Ate well over the last two weeks. Really well!! And, while I haven’t stepped on a scale, nor brought out the tape, I’m fairly certain that the huge loss reported earlier has been reduced. But that’s okay. I was on vacation. And things will get back to normal come tomorrow. I’m hoping that in no time all will be well again and further reductions will be forthcoming (what is that song? Dreamer, You Silly Little Dreamer!!)
The newest member of our family has settled in quite nicely. There weren’t any acceptable name suggestions (hey, I wasn’t the one making the decisions here!) so Nikki it is. But for all you contributors via comments and email, the first Margarita is on me! Frankly, I think we need our heads read, but hey, what’s another mouth to feed? We had her at the vet last week, a slight problem in her knee. She’s currently on anti-inflammatory’s, which are showing signs of working, but we were told to limit her activity in order for the knee to heal. Yeah, okay Mister Dr. Vet, you try and keep a 3 month old puppy on “limited activity”! Apparently Dr. Vet hasn’t had any pets or children himself!
And the real kicker to the past week was the purchase of a new vehicle. Yes, a new family vehicle that SG will drive and no doubt enjoy to the fullest. Well, once he’s gets over the heart attack he nearly had at the thought of having to go into debt. No worse than me I must say. We’ve been a long time without any additional debt and well, now, we’re in debt. It’s amazing how a couple of signatures can do that. But, it is brand spanking new and with the purchase of the extra warranty, essentially we are worry free for the next five years. Provided of course, some cute chick in a short skirt doesn't wave at him and he gets into another accident! I’ve indicated that I would like the windows tinted as dark as legally possible, however for some reason, he’s put kibosh on that.
Took some awesome pictures, which will follow later.
Thanks for indulging my reprieve from the blogging world this past week. You can expect a return to normal.
Well, whatever normal is....
20 hours away from the end of vacation,
Jodie
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