Spending this semi-sunny Saturday sitting in a notary class for 7+ hrs, THEN we take the exam, which will probably take another hour.  *sigh*  I think I'd rather be in some of ya'lls shoes today rather than mine. *sniff*

Enjoy!

Awww, Cranium, thanks for posting those pictures.  Who isn't smiling after seeing them?

A 7 hour notary class??  Leslie, that sounds deathly.  What do they go on about for that long???

Thanks for all the good wishes for our relay.  I'll pass them on to the team.  We leave Thursday and I have a ton of stuff to do, yikes!

18 for me in 2:52 and a confession.  I brought along a gu and a bar but you know it IS summer.  And even though I left early, it was still toasty, so at the 12 mile mark I ducked into a nearby store and bought an ice cream sandwich.  Ice cream is not on my meal plan, can't remember the last time I had any.  It was Good!   I would've shared some out to you, Taggy.

--and Frank would love to chase gofers with you.  He has a squirrel nemesis -- one particular little guy who taunts him,  waiting until the last possible minute to pop up the tree.  Frank would really like to catch him, just to teach him a lesson.

A running buddy gets his "Full Bird" today and invited me to the pinning.  I've never been to a military promotion ceremony, so should be interesting.  (I'm told it's Full Bird as Colonels get Eagel wings.)

grins & happy summer,

A

ps We had pizza bagels for lunch, using luscious fresh tomatoes in lieu of sauce.  Really a treat.

Aww Craneium

DW and Tag are outta town for a week and I've been working on the stupid lawnmower all day. Poor DW, she needs someone who can fix the things her husband worked on.

Not one run

No Batman

I did get pizza on the carpet, so it feels like I did accomplish something.

We need goats. With 7 arces, prolly three would do it. Then in the winter we could have goat kabobs...If Tag didn't make pets out of them first.

Does any one know what sized cape a goat would wear?

As Tom White would say: "But I digest"

Tet...give them girls a huge hug for me. I know Francesca is in for a monumental experience. 

I was all teary eyed when I saw Craneium's pictures. Thanks for sharing them with us....a huge congrats!

ThePro, it seems like you  had a great time today! Don't ya worry...you will be tri ready again before you know it!

Was WaterLily there?

Simple Sat. for me....my dream Sat., actually. Slept in, went for a run, then I spend a few hours just playing around the garden...I think I lost the war against weeds today...so I gave up, got a great book and sat under my grape arbor and read and read and read and I wrote in my journal for a little bit.

Aamos, enjoy the experience!

Has anyone seeing Eliz?

Tet, what a beautiful picture from the White RIver 50 mile run!  I hope Franc had fun.

Holly, that vacation in West Virginia sounds like fun!

Happy Anniversary, Craneium! You and DW look like you're getting younger.  Nice pictures - I figured out what the top pictures spelled all by myself!

Hi Woods Lady!  Good to see you!  Have a great time at that race in 2 weeks with your family.

DD and DH are still off on their backpacking trip, so I have the whole weekend to do as I please!  I cleaned the house this morning, then worked outside for a few hours trying to fix the drainage on the driveway so it doesn't flood the garage when it rains.  Hard work.  Then I went for a run. I took the dogs for 2.3 miles then did another 8, for 10.3 total, which put me over 100 miles for the month!

Speaking of 100 mile months, Mary, how was your 10k today?

Denise - You deserved the you time.  So glad it went well for you.  And congrats on the AG placement.

Great pics, Cranium.  I never would've figured out the date thing.

I was wondering about Eliz, too.

I would rather of had Nancy's day.

Amy - California has really gotten strict on the Notary Publics and now requires that you sit through a 6-hr class prior to taking the notary exam, whether you're renewing your commission or are a first timer.  I always learn something, but it's tough doing it on a weekend.  As it wasn't I didn't get out of there until 5:45, and I think I'm passing the test by the skin of my teeth this round.  They really screwed with the wording for the questions, which left me scratching my head over about 4 of them.  You can miss 6 and still pass.  Cripes, after over 13 years as a notary, you'd think I wouldn't have such a hard time, but some of the stuff I've never come up against - oh well.  Will find out in about 15 days if I have to retake the dang thing.

Afterward went a friend's house where the The Hub and his partner were bbqing/smoking for her belated wedding reception.  The food turned out excellent, and they made some good contacts.  All these practice runs have been for no pay.  Hopefully, the next one will result in some actual dinero coming in so we (meaning The Hub and I) can start recouping the outgoing of funds for this venture.

Okay - Off to get some sleep.  Have 12 on tap for tomorrow.

Fatozzig - 7-hour notary class - yikes!  Here in Ohio I think it was only 2 hours the first time I took it, and to renew my commission, no test at all, just pay your dues. 

Mariposai - that would indeed be my favorite kind of day...and the weeds are taking over here at my house too.

Tet - if I manage to make it up to the Equinox on 2011, will you be there?

Denise - yes, you definitely needed a little break.  Hope you get more soon...

Aamos - ice cream sandwiches, heh?  Sounds like good LR fuel to me....