January 27, 2011

  • Wrong Again!


    TALES FROM THE BRAT FARM

    The weatherman got it wrong...again.  We didn't get the ice or snow predicted for our area although they did get it a bit further north from us.  But, as you can probably guess, it was a dismal day, alll-in-all.  So dismal that the Beast and I both went back to sleep after getting up, having about half a cup of coffee and taking a look around.  I felt like a groundhog...just a bit early. 

    Chewlee decided (when she was given a choice) that she would rather wait until Friday and spend the night here than come over for a little while today.  I heard her making up her mind (didn't take her long...LOL) and she told me she loved me...almost on the phone.  She didn't want to talk to me on the phone but said it so I could hear it.

    Me?  I'm happy.  I'll go to the store tomorrow and pick up a couple snacks I know she likes and we will do our own *monster fest* with the different DVD monsters I have here.  We can throw pillows down on the floor and just have fun being together.  It will be so much better than just a couple hours together.  The Princess and Johnnycakes can use the time to do something together, too.  Even if it's just cuddling up on the couch and watching TV.

    The Beast has totally lost his mind.  Guess what he has splurged on now?  No, you wouldn't guess in a hundred years.  He sent away for one of those (cute) little popcorn poppers that look like the ones you see at fairs or in one of the shows.  He also bought some coconut oil, which was what movie theatres bought years ago before the do-gooders got it stopped because of *high cholesterol* concerns.  AND he also sent away for the buttery topping shows use.  We've bought that before and even gave away gallons of it to good friends for Christmas one year.  THAT I really didn't object to but..whoo whee...the coconut oil is expensive with a capitol $$$$$.  It's actually called popcorn coconut oil because there are various ways that coconut oil is used and things that can be added to it.  So sometime in the next week, we will have all the ingredients here to have REAL show-style popcorn popped right here at home.  **Insert eyeroll here**  And this is the guy taking pills for a high cholesterol count.  Well, I'm glad his insurance is all paid up.

    Now we are going into a couple days of warmer weather before the cold hits us again.  Keeps life interesting and people sick...fun, fun, fun!  I have to try once more to get this room organized now that the Holidays are over.  I keep finding things (small things) that should be packed away that are still out.  In a house this small, you wouldn't think I could have missed them.  I blame my bad eyes, of course.  Some of it even the Beast missed so it works for me. 

    Baron, once again, doesn't know what to do with himself.  He hates winter's cold weather but also both snow on the ground AND wet grass.  He really IS a wuss.  He has become a really good watchdog but his bark is so loud in here that your ears ring.  I wish he would just growl.  His growl is scary all by itself and that would sure scare off any possible intruder.  I told the Beast that I know why some people get those electric collars for their dogs.  I wanted him to get one to help Baron learn NOT to run in front of the ATV's.  It's expensive but a lot less expensive than replacing a dog.  However, since it isn't HIS idea, you know where that suggestion went.....in one ear and out the other.  I thought it might be useful in getting Baron to stop barking in the house, too.  At least for stuff that happens outside that he can't see.

    Love you all.  Whatever your weather is, stay dry, warm and be careful.  Call someone you haven't spoken to in a while and remember to tell them you love them.  A simple *love you* when you say goodbye should work.