mr. dd has turned into a raging lunatic because i have not yet begun to pack. you'd think after 16 years, he'd know i NEVER pack until 2 hours before I walk out the door. Guess this year, I will pack the night before, since we're leaving at 4 am saturday. my kids are already fighting. i've got about 8 million things to do before i can even begin to be officially on vacation. gotta deliver the dog to the sitter, make sure the cat sitter is gonna show up, pay bills, get oil changed, wash vehicle, make grocery list.seems all he has to do is get on a plane. it didn't help tonight that we got a $477.00 electric bill! guess who'll be sweating for the rest of the summer? and summer lasts here til the end of October. don't get me wrong though, I'm super excited! I get to meet some more SoWal friends, take a good look at GBSP, eat some good fattening food, drink a lot, spend time on the beach with my family, read a lot, sleep some and don't have to go to work for 10 glorious days!!
rant over.
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Meow
I know!! I've heard of 750.00 ones! I tried to tell him it could be worse, but by that time, he was getting out the razor blades! :shock: So, this dancin cat will be sweatin' her a$$ off instead of dancin' it off!Hey, maybe I'll sweat off some pounds--sorta like one of those old steam cabinets!!
...tell mr.dd about our bill and he will kiss you. Besides needing the coolness at my age, I am here all day. This house was built in 1946. I have added all the extra insulation I can and have all newer windows. Go ahead, say it...I am a spoiled , but Kool Kitty!!! Next up....water bills! 
Beach Lover
Yipes, $675 here. I can't stand Dallas in the summer!
Meow
Yipes, $675 here. I can't stand Dallas in the summer!
That's more like it!
Hey DT...how are you, besides HOT?Beach Lover
That's more like it!
Great, thanks! I am getting ready to beat the heat with a trip to the inside passage between Alaska and Canada. I am going deep water salmon fishing for a week!
I figured I better check out SoWal before I leave because otherwise I will NEVER catch up!
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Great, thanks! I am getting ready to beat the heat with a trip to the inside passage between Alaska and Canada. I am going deep water salmon fishing for a week!
I figured I better check out SoWal before I leave because otherwise I will NEVER catch up!
Hey DT!! Good to hear from you! Your trip sounds wonderful! Pics, please.
Miss Kitty: I will tell him. He just doesn't realize he's got a post meopausal fat woman who's gotta be cool! (Don't think it's gonna happen though--the thermostats already kicked up!
)Meow
Great, thanks! I am getting ready to beat the heat with a trip to the inside passage between Alaska and Canada. I am going deep water salmon fishing for a week!
I figured I better check out SoWal before I leave because otherwise I will NEVER catch up!
That sounds familiar....ALASKA!!!! You will love it and the cool weather! We have been eating alot of salmon around here, caught by my family! Enjoy!
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
I hope it does also. I am fed up with having to work around everyone else as to getting to even go anywhere. It doesn't involve my work, just his. But he is a total chicken to even want to speak up. Needs to get some backbone.
Leave his butt at home and you go. That's what I do every year. My other half does not like the beach. I do. So, therefore I go. He has no problem with it. If he did? I would go anyway!
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Oh, and have a funn, funn time DD. Can't wait to hear all about it!
quirty
ahem.....well...some people on this board obviously don't, but for me and those I encounter,clothes are a good thing
DD, you speak the truth. I have never been more happy with my CLOTHED body. But I have seriously wanted to see if I could barter with a plastic surgeon - like I'll do before/after print advertising photos in exchange for a good discount on services (and I never thought I'd be saying this!)
quirty
thank you sweetie! Oh, i will find internet somewhere! maybe not daily, but i will find it somewhere!
Just look for Cork and her laptop. The laptop is a bonus. Just make sure you meet up with her sooner than the last 2 days of your trip - she is great!
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Thanks, Darlene and Linda!!
Oh, I gotta find Cork to give her her prize for the slumber party.
Linda: thanks for your pm, I will anawer later, I'm at work and everyone keeps coming in here to chat!
Oh, I gotta find Cork to give her her prize for the slumber party.
Linda: thanks for your pm, I will anawer later, I'm at work and everyone keeps coming in here to chat!
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Update: Only two more days til we leave and drive the marathon drive....I'm up for it though. Will listen to Miss Allifunn's books on tape when the kids are asleep. Have a couple of new cd's to listen to as well. Will eat only minimally crappy stuff on the road. Mr. dd says he'll make the dreaded trip to the grocery store, so I can go directly to the beach when I arrive.
Still gotta do laundry, toes, mow the eyebrows, farm out the animals, help daughter move one more load, pack, etc. Just wish it would hurry and get here!!
Still gotta do laundry, toes, mow the eyebrows, farm out the animals, help daughter move one more load, pack, etc. Just wish it would hurry and get here!!
SoWal Insider
It will be here before you know it :clap_1: and then I will miss you, 
, but happy you are going to be having a great time
, but happy you are going to be having a great time SoWal ExpertAuthor
It will be here before you know it :clap_1: and then I will miss you,
I know it will. I don't know what I'm talking about, I've got tons to do, and I will be up late Friday trying to finish everything. I will miss you too, but imagine I can find a "connection" somewhere! Will check in.
Meow
I know it will. I don't know what I'm talking about, I've got tons to do, and I will be up late Friday trying to finish everything. I will miss you too, but imagine I can find a "connection" somewhere! Will check in.
Keep your eye on the prize!!!! :clap_1:
SoWal ExpertAuthor
;-) Will do!
SoWal Insider
I know you must be so excited! It sounds like you are almost ready. Be safe on the road. You might want to slow down on the water just for the trip there, potty breaks are a pain. How long does it take for you to get to the beach anyway?
SoWal ExpertAuthor
I know you must be so excited! It sounds like you are almost ready. Be safe on the road. You might want to slow down on the water just for the trip there, potty breaks are a pain. How long does it take for you to get to the beach anyway?
I hear ya about the water! But, I've got a strong bladder!
It takes 11-12 hours depending on route, who's driving, etc. I have driven it in 10 1/2, but that was with a radar and no mr. dd telling me to slow down. He's flying this time, so I should make good time. The longest part is Louisiana--let me just say there's LOTS of pine trees, and then there's more pine trees, and did I mention pine trees?
SoWal Insider
Hey DD, you will be here soon!!!:clap_1: Cant wait for Tuesday.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Hey DD, you will be here soon!!!:clap_1: Cant wait for Tuesday.
I know!! I'm so excited!! :clap_1:
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Destin Dreamin' is GOING TO SOWAL!!!!!!! Tomorrow!!!! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
We are going to miss you....but you deserve a Grayt time!!!!!!!!!
We are going to miss you....but you deserve a Grayt time!!!!!!!!!
SoWal ExpertAuthor
Destin Dreamin' is GOING TO SOWAL!!!!!!! Tomorrow!!!! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
We are going to miss you....but you deserve a Grayt time!!!!!!!!!
oh, I'll be around. Can't wait though!SoWal Insider
I hear ya about the water! But, I've got a strong bladder!
That's a haul. You drive like me, I have a heavy foot. Be careful girl, remember, every pine tree you pass gets you closer to the beach.
SoWal ExpertAuthor
That's a haul. You drive like me, I have a heavy foot. Be careful girl, remember, every pine tree you pass gets you closer to the beach.
;-)
bean
DD, you luckeeee gull!! I hope you have the graytestest time ever!!!! Be very careful though, we want you there and back in one peice. Enjoy meeeting all the local celebs! I look forward to you reporting directly from the beach!
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