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| Normally the sun sets at the far right of where this picture is. it's crazy how far to the left it gets over the fall and winter months. |
So Jim and I arrived at the Miller (just as the ferry pulled away from the dock) at 8:30. Maggie and Charlie made that boat and were able to open up the cottage (crank the heat) and see that - OH SHIT! There wasn't a place open on the island...except the grocery. So, while Jim and I awaited our ride, Charlie ventured to the grocery for breakfast fixins. By the time we got to the house, the cottage was getting toasty, Maggie had breakfast on the stove and I quickly had a mimosa in my hand.
Friday was a day of hanging out, napping, playing with Eva and drinking. It was fairly rainy and glum (and cold) so it was good to just chill. I think I was in bed and asleep by 8:15 that night. Who cares though.
Saturday turned out to be freakin' COLD! It was quite the show that the lake was putting on out back. I think we stood around the kitchen just watching the waves hit the sea wall and drench the cars. I hadn't seen it that rough in a LONG time. The Miller ended up NOT running until 1PM. They did three round trips and one to Middle Bass and called it a day. Apparently they didn't have enough water to dock at Catawba. Glad that was Saturday and not Sunday.
So Saturday we had breakfast, showered and ventured to the hardware store where there was one shop open. I nabbed a good deal on a really nice jacket and sweatshirt. We then hit 2 of the 3 bars open on the island: Topsy Turvy's (the Wharfside) and Joe's. Joe's (by the golf course). Joe's had had its final night on Friday and they were just cleaning things up. They only had beer and wine to serve which was fine. They had no orange juice so Maggie and I had a mimosa with pineapple juice instead. You do what you gotta do to get your drink on.
From there we went home to try and get Eva down for a nap. Jim and Charlie went to town and stopped by the only other bar open, Tipper's. Not much going on there so they were home in a jiffy. We just hung out on Saturday, had chili and watched Auburn. I was in bed by 10:00.
Sunday was pretty relaxed. We aimed to catch the 10:00 ferry and did. Jim and I were home by 2:30 (we stopped twice: gas and food), I watched the game and Jim got the leaves in the front yard.
This week should pretty much suck. Not to be a Debbie Downer but I have parent teacher conferences tonight which means I'll be at work until 7:30. I have 5 conferences. It think that's a record. The one interesting conference I have is with a kid's father who has not been involved in his sons schooling/life much in the past. (Ike, for you ladies wondering.) We've been told by his mother that he's verbally abusive to Ike and he's afraid of his dad. UGH! My other conferences are typical, although my last one is for a kid NOT on my caseload (he's on Lisa's) but in my study hall. I don't have much to say so hopefully she'll skedaddle quickly...I don't want to hang around talking.
Tuesday will bite because it's an in-service day. I think what they have planned for us is stupid shit as usual and I'm sure it will all be a pretty big waste of time. I just wish they would see the errors they make year after year and do something that we can get something out of, for once.
I know, I know...my attitude sucks but it's from experience...they give us stupid filler shit every year and it annoys me.
Okay - I'm done bitching for the day. Thank you again Diane for taking such amazing care of my baby girl. She was so smiley and cute when we got home. I could tell she enjoyed her Mama Diane cuddle time.
K - happy Monday. Later!
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