How are you today? The daily check-in thread

[Félix]

And you as well, Barb.

[Ray]

Gail wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I've been applying to jobs (been doing that for a few months now with no luck). After doing my due diligence, I went to the library and got 3 books so now I'm off to reward myself..." Wasn't that cute skirt on sale at Kohl's yesterday? I like your treat to check out a few books at the public library. I have to go today to pick up Joan Didion that just came in for me--if I can get my last three books I checked out finished this afternoon. That second cup of coffee will come in handy for me.

[CD]

Everybody ready for Memorial Day?

[Susan]

Nope.

[Youndyc]

Well, in the sense that I'm ready for a three-day weekend, then yes.

[Susan]

My weekend started tonight. I'm still not ready.

[Laurin]

Definitely excited for a three day weekend.

[[deleted user]]

Enjoy your long weekend. Friday night here, thank goodness.

[Laurin]

My boyfriend and I went to IKEA today, it was fantastic.

[evie]

Laurin wrote: "My boyfriend and I went to IKEA today, it was fantastic."

Did you buy some stuff?

[Laurin]

evie wrote: "Laurin wrote: "My boyfriend and I went to IKEA today, it was fantastic."

Did you buy some stuff?"

We bought lots of stuff. He got a tea pot and some cups. I got some frames and a vanity. Sadly, I have to return the vanity because it's damaged, and the IKEA store is over an hour away.

[Félix]

Maybe you should have a bonfire of the vanity.

[[deleted user]]

This morning, being monday morning, running around like a mad chook, just about to hop on the bus I realised I had left my keys at home. I apologised to the bus driver explaining I had forgotten my keys. He said "no worries, I'll wait for you to get them"

What a nice way to start the week!

[Youndyc]

Wow, that IS nice!

[evie]

Very nice. Gail, do you live close to the bus stop?

[[deleted user]]

Yes, not that the bus drive knew that. Two houses away, on the same side of the street.

[Louise]

Nice :-) Good thing you didn't lock yourself out!

[[deleted user]]

Where is everyone?

[Youndyc]

I'm right here.

[evie]

I'm here but I should be elsewhere. It's Saturday! Stuff to do and stuff I SHOULD do.

[Youndyc]

I have family coming to visit in a few days, I should be doing so much cleaning. Instead I'm watching TV and playing on the computer. And paying bills. Very unenthusiastically paying bills.

[Ray]

Youndyc wrote: "I have family coming to visit in a few days, I should be doing so much cleaning. Instead I'm watching TV and playing on the computer. And paying bills. Very unenthusiastically paying bills." If family is coming for a visit soon, I hope that you're checking the grocery coupons and listing what you'll need at the store. There's going to be a lot more mouths to feed real soon and you might want to study up on some good family recipes to impress them.

[Youndyc]

Cooking????!!? I think not. My family knows better. But I have some fantastic snacks purchased and set aside for my nephews. I've been dieting, so I've been buying for them some of the things I cannot eat on the diet (and probably shouldn't ever eat anyway). I plan on taking a diet break for at least a couple of days of their stay, but the snacks will still be a vicarious pleasure. (Mostly.)

[[deleted user]]

Yay for a diet break! Unfortunately or fortunately (not sure which) I'm on a permanent diet break.

I'm having a bludgy weekend, it's cold here now.

[Youndyc]

Cold? So weird these opposite seasons. I cannot imagine June being a cold month.
It's HOT here. I'm doing yard projects tomorrow, and I am not excited about the heat.

[Félix]

Present!

[Laurin]

Sorry, went on another adventure to IKEA today.

[[deleted user]]

Marks Felix off the role.

[CD]

I've been traveling.

Lots of rain . . . I haven't floated away.

[Félix]

Laurin wrote: "Sorry, went on another adventure to IKEA today."

Swedish meatballs and lingenberries.

[Félix]

Gail wrote: "Marks Felix off the role."

check

[Tirza]

Thinking about going to the park to read. 84 degrees today

[Laurin]

Félix wrote: "Laurin wrote: "Sorry, went on another adventure to IKEA today."

Swedish meatballs and lingenberries."

Cinnamon rolls and this light http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/pro...

[Félix]

Cool.

[Cynthia]

I'm here! Working on a garden project for our local shelter for victims of domestic violence. Sore today. Off to see Hillary Clinton in Des Moines!

[Carol]

Exciting! Hillary came to our Harborfest when she was running for Senator. My gram thought she was beautiful!

[Louise]

Slightly tired after watching elections all night, very excited about what our new government will look like! (with 10 different parties there are many possible combinations)

[Laurin]

Things could be better. I'm having some friend issues.

[evie]

Thinking about dinner. My daughter is making Risotto tonight .

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

My computer broke yesterday so had to get a new one today already. Can't live without it, it seems. Would hate to even try. Tomorrow is a lot of cleaning once I sleep late for staying up so late...

[Cynthia]

Louise, I want to hear about the elections. I am running for city council. If you want to follow me on Facebook, I'm at Paschen For Ames.

Off to the Farmer's Market this morning, then entertaining two wonderful women I have known since I was a girl of 10. One of them was my freshman college roommate. Can't wait to catch up with Stephanie and Lil.

[Youndyc]

Family in town this week. They leave tomorrow, so we are hanging out today.

[CD]

MORE FREAKIN' RAIN!!!

Flash Flood Watch/Warning

1.5 to 2 inches with 'locally' greater amounts.

I continue to look for quotes on large quantities of gopher wood. Or cheap airfare to . . . somewhere less soggy.

GRRRRRRR . . .

[Cynthia]

Yep, Rain and Storms here, too. I want to get out in the garden. And Carl just wants the thunder to stop. Please.

[Laurin]

There were a couple of nasty storms/tornadoes the other night, but luckily not too near me.

[[deleted user]]

CD wrote: "MORE FREAKIN' RAIN!!!

Flash Flood Watch/Warning

1.5 to 2 inches with 'locally' greater amounts.

I continue to look for quotes on large quantities of gopher wood. Or cheap airfare to . . . somewh..."

Cold but sunny here. Not sure you would get cheap airfares though. Although the exchange rate is now swinging in your favour.

[Youndyc]

I was planning on getting in the pool tonight, but the humongous lightning storm hanging out over my area of town killed that plan.

[Cynthia]

Tornado activity and more rain.

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Got out of work early for half day vacation. Watched Jurassic world with son and loved it. About to head to bed. It's been raining here too.

[Laurin]

Just finished the Hercule Poirot series. I'm genuinely saddened by this. I've been reading these books for the past 10 years of my life.