Mid Week Chit Chat

United States
August 21, 2019 10:28am CST
Happy Wednesday Everyone! it's a partly sunny day here with thunderstorms coming this afternoon. From the alerts I've been getting on my phone some might be severe. Hope not. Here we are mid week. The lawn crew is here cutting the grass so it's a noisy start to my morning. It certainly didn't stop me from having my coffee though My daughter is home today and since she's going on vacation at the end of the week she's busy getting her stuff together. I'm quite surprised that she's getting her stuff ready so early as she's always been a last minute type of person. Two more days and my granddaughter goes to college. She's both excited and nervous and I'm wondering if she'll be homesick once she's away from family and friends. Since she's going off to college her brother is starting high school and will follow in her footsteps in the marching band. He plays trumpet and even though it's loud when he plays for me he really has a knack for music. It's been quite the experience having my granddaughter in the marching band and now I'm excited for my grandson. Today I'm just getting a few things done around the house. I have a crockpot going with meatballs and sauce for tonights dinner. I knew I'll be starving by dinner time after smelling it cooking all day. That about sums up my chit chat for now. How's your day going?
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• United States
21 Aug 19
I had probably asked you this before but did daughter get the job Marilyn sorry cant keep up here
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• United States
23 Aug 19
@Marilynda1225 Welcome Marilyn. Oh well see what happens then. I wish her all the best.
• United States
21 Aug 19
No not yet (or maybe not at all) they are revamping the office and said maybe sometime in September but I'm not putting any faith in it at this point. Thanks for asking
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Aug 19
Where is your daughter going on vacation? I can imagine your granddaughter is excited about college. I hope she does well. That's great your grandson is in the marching band. Does he play at ballgames? Or will he? I can imagine your kitchen smells great. Enjoy your coffee. My day is going well. I just made a trip to Aldi for my healthy chocolate bars. Hey, I'm addicted to them and at least they're healthy.
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• United States
21 Aug 19
My daughter is going with 3 friends and they're doing a road trip to Rhode Island My grandson does play at football games and they also do many parades throughout the year. Healthy chocolate bars??????? now you have me totally intrigued....what are they called?
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• United States
21 Aug 19
@just4him thanks Valerie. I shop at Aldi occasionally so I'm going to get some. I need something to snack on that is a healthier choice
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Aug 19
@Marilynda1225 Here's the picture of the box. They're gluten-free. Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and wheat-free. They are 120 calories, but only 30 sodium and 8 sugar. You can find this wonderful healthy product at Aldi.
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@snowy22315 (168393)
• United States
21 Aug 19
The day has been pretty slow but I did get ahold of the agent I needed to for my mystery shop, so I guess that was the highlight.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Aug 19
We are due for the same weather. The thunder frightens Doodles, but as long as I’m with him, he’s ok. So glad my morning things are done except for loading the towels into the dryer. Where is your daughter going on vacation? I may have missed it. I’m sure your granddaughter will love college life immediately! You have two very musically talented grandkids, which is awesome! I’m having a wonderful day. I read early to a small group of kids at the library, then headed to the gym for a class. Now I’m loaded with energy.
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• United States
21 Aug 19
You already did more today than I did My daughter is doing a road trip to Rhode Island with 3 other friends. Why they picked Rhode Island is beyond me but I'm sure they'll have fun. I think my granddaughter will love college life too. My granddaughter played clarinet in the marching band and now her brother will be marching and he plays trumpet. I have two other grandkids who also play instruments....my older granddaughter was first chair playing flute and now her brother plays saxophone. It can get pretty loud here when they all bring their instruments.
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• United States
21 Aug 19
@DianneN my daughter and her friends were intrigued by Rhode Island and particularly the mansions and shops. I think one day they take the ferry to the beach. I'll tell her to honk on her way past New Haven My granddaughter stopped by this afternoon and she's bubbling with excitement. Her mom, of course, is teary and finding it hard letting her baby bird fly the nest. You certainly have very talented grandchildren too. Can't wait to hear more about what they are doing once they come home from camp.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Aug 19
@Marilynda1225 Rhode Island is an awesome summer destination. We were there last month at a friend’s beach house, but there is great eating in Providence and then there is Newport. We’ve gone there so many times with the kids and without them. The mansions, shops, and restaurants are to die for! I know your daughter and her friends will have a blast! Tell her to beep from I-95 when she hits New Haven. I think all kids are a bit apprehensive going off to college, but settle in immediately once they meet their roommate and make new friends. What a super and talented family you have! Our younger son can play the alto sax, and even jammed here with his orthopedic surgeon, a friend, after he broke his wrist wrestling. As far as musical talent goes, that’s it in our family. I do have a first cousin in California who is on TV all the time. He’s in the music business and plays the piano.
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Aug 19
I hope you have a wonderful day and a delicious dinner!
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• United States
21 Aug 19
It's a good day so far with passing storms that haven't amounted to much
@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Aug 19
Nothing stands between you and your cup of coffee!
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• United States
21 Aug 19
Absolutely nothing
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@ptrikha_2 (45331)
• India
22 Aug 19
Quite a happening week for you. Here a few things need to be taken care of with speed at my workplace. I would try to be more active online this weekend. A few online payouts are there on my horizon.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
21 Aug 19
It was great Wednesday.
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@jstory07 (133739)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Aug 19
We had a nice day. We went to the grand reopening at Safeway at got a lot items really cheap and two free recycled bags for free.
@Tampa_girl7 (48855)
• United States
21 Aug 19
I bet your meatball will be delicious.
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@wolfgirl569 (93527)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Aug 19
My day has been spent canning again. But at a more relaxed pace today.
@RasmaSandra (72494)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Aug 19
Just finishing up online. How wonderful that your grandson is following in her footsteps in college.
@JudyEv (323672)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Aug 19
We used to play in a band but we didn't often march, thank goodness. Some of your marching bands are incredibly talented.
@Metsrock69 (3470)
• United States
22 Aug 19
have a great day. . It is gonna be a hot day but gonna cool off over the weekend
@Juliaacv (48225)
• Canada
21 Aug 19
You're having meatballs for supper and we're having homemade burgers. Great minds think alike-again! This week will fly by for your granddaughter as well as her family as they end one chapter of their lives and embark on a new one. Our weather was super hot and muggy, and just in the past few minutes the skies opened up and the rain poured down. We are supposed to get cooler and drier air from the front coming thru-I hope that happens.