Have you ever noticed that it never fails. You can plod along day after day, doing the same thing - head down, focused on the game. Then....it's just about time for half time, you take your eye off the ball for one second, and WHAM!
Well, that's me right now. I'm taking Friday and Saturday off for the family reunion. I've been working very, very hard. Running stores, making sure I've got everything in the field in good order. I have tons of paperwork, but I figured that's cool - I can do that yesterday and today and still be somewhat social.
Or maybe not. My Phone Has Not Stoppped. My voicemail is full right now and I'm afraid to listen to the messages. I'm trying to arrange a roll out meeting and between hurricane damage and the flippin' Daytona 500 I'm dyin' here!!
Yesterday was paperwork, laundry and cleaning. I figured that was perfect while Harvey and Beloved Wife were touristing. Or Not.
When I realized it was time to pick them up I about panicked. I hadn't cleaned, I hadn't done any laundry - SHIT!! I hadn't been to the grocery store.
Well, to make a long story somewhat shorter, got them here, settled Harvey on the phone with Johnny_Oh and I headed to the store. Got back - they're still talking. Excellent. I whip up a batch of Mexican Manicotti (Harvey thought that sounded interesting) and we finally sat down to eat at 10:00pm. Good thing dinner turned out pretty well - I'm such a bad hostess.
So today I've got to teach a class so I'm out the door in a few minutes. I'm leaving them stranded at the house. BUT....the pool water is a balmy 87 degrees and I think they'll enjoy just lounging for a change.
But man......it wasn't supposed to be this busy right now. I just need it to all hold off 4 more day. Just til Monday. I can handle anything on Monday!
Posted by Tammi at February 10, 2005 06:48 AM | TrackBack.. I missed the Mexican Manicotti?.. damndamndamn!!
Posted by: Eric at February 10, 2005 08:52 AMIt is all LIES! Well, at least the 'bad hostess' part. Mr Bad Example and I are living in the epitome of luxury. Tammi keeps saying anyone can stay as long as they like...well, she may end up with a household of guests who refuse to leave! I am not sure quite what else Tammi could clean in this house. It is just gorgeous. Truly. I feel like I am staying at the swankiest hotel, but ever so much better. The food, company, and all amenities are terrific! Did I mention I am having a good time and enjoying myself. Too any of you fools who turned down her party offer...big mistake, BIG mistake! :)
Posted by: Lorena at February 10, 2005 10:06 AMOops - forgot to mention her wonderful nursing abilities. After an amazing 9 hour tourist day at MGM and Animal Kingdom with no food and ending with a good, but incredibly LOUD "Fantasmic" show at MGM, for some reason I had delivered a migraine headache. I only get about 2/year and this was a doozie. Thanks to Tammi's wonderful ministrations, I was up and about in 2 hours. I even felt good enough that I am sure I ate moste of the manicotti. I know I finished off what was left in the pan! Thanks, Tammi.
Posted by: Lorena at February 10, 2005 10:22 AMYa know, Eric, she CAN make more.
Of course, you still have to come down here to eat it.
Which you SHOULD, because as nice as it is talking to Tammi, actually BEING with her... dude, you are SO missing out.
If there's still a chance you can make it, do so.
Posted by: Harvey at February 10, 2005 10:36 AMAnd here she had me convinced that her house was a complete wreck and y'all were stepping amongst the dirty clothes littering the floor... or something like that. LOL. See you tomorrow.
Oh - Lorena - I'm so glad your migraine is better. Must've been the day for them - I had one yesterday too - but no Tammi to make it go away *grin*
Posted by: Teresa at February 10, 2005 12:30 PMLounging...I am SOOOOO jealous!
Posted by: Ogre at February 10, 2005 01:27 PMI am so happy that you guys are having such a great time! I'm just sorry Tammy is sooo busy. I am also very green with/wish I was there/envy!
Please post pics if you can, so we can get even more envious.
-sending hugs to y'all
Posted by: michele at February 10, 2005 01:31 PMYeah! Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
Take video! I'll host it!
Posted by: John of Argghhhh! at February 10, 2005 01:34 PM... Harvey, I've pulled every string I could find, but it just ain't in the cards... trust me, people, I'd LOVE to be down there now...
Posted by: Eric at February 10, 2005 07:32 PMOh, Mexican Manicotti! I love that recipe, Tammi- it's one of our favorites!
Darn, wish we there this weekend, too - did you give Harvey the money we found for him?
*covering ears and closing eyes*
LALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALA!!!!!!
Posted by: That 1 Guy at February 10, 2005 08:43 PMYa'll have fun. Personally., I would gladly sacrifice the left testicle to be in Fladeedaa right now. Ya'lll have a good time with best wishes from your pal, bitterman.
Posted by: bitterman at February 11, 2005 12:34 AM