Aimee, at quilt class last week, one of our regulars did something similar. Now, this woman hand sews and hand quilts EVERYTHING. She's as old-school and proper as it gets. Sweet, sweet lady, and even though she hand stitches, she's still got more done than I do! (bad Val!) So, she showed her latest quilt, which was absolutely gorgeous, and we were all exclaiming over her stitches once again, and someone asked, "Which finger do you hold your thimble in?" And she gave us the finger. Poor thing turned SO red. We all thought it was hysterical, but she was so embarrassed. It was really funny.

Fay, you're such a sweet teacher to do that birthday stuff on the first day of school. You're going to win those hearts even quicker than I thought possible for you.

Much to do today. Didn't do much at the old apartment yesterday. I saved myself for dealing with the couch over there. We had to move it out through the window and over the balcony. Hired a guy (Nora's friend...who is a total hoot!) to come help us, and it actually went pretty smoothly. YAY! So, one less thing to deal with over there. And, couch went to a good home (Victor and thessaly). So, double YAY!

Then I had dinner almost all prepared over at the new place so Victor and thessaly could see it and be fed. It was nice. We had a great time.

Today, I think I'll do some laundry this morning, then head over to the Cambridge apartment and pack up everything that needs to be shipped out...to either Emily or Erin. I'm also going to repack some bins that are going to end up going to Goodwill. I was hoping to sell them, but I just ran out of time, and I don't want all that stuff at the new place. So, this is the way it has to go. I'll put the stuff to ship in my car and ship it from Rozi tomorrow morning as I head over to the Cambridge apartment to get more done. Do a Goodwill run then start to try to clean. It's the home stretch...really. It has to be!

Yay for making the old apartment history, vw.

The new studio sounds wonderful, Fay. Turtles! I can't imagine you yelling at the children. Hee. When the boys were in that age group I spent a lot of time in the classroom. They are much sweeter than the middle school or high school kids. The reason I was in the classroom so much at that time was the need level. The teacher always needed another set of hands. When Brendon was in 1st grade I worked with the children struggling with reading. It was a wonderful experience. I'm looking forward to hearing about your new kids. Lucky kids to have you as their new teacher.

Hee Aimee! I blame MM. He surely helped make the gesture second nature.

MIL will be coming to visit today. I really need to clear away the dirty dishes before she arrives. My house is a big mess. Looks like I better get serious about the hurricane preparedness too. Ernesto predictions just took a big right turn. Askye bound it looks like. We won't know for sure where it is headed until after it interacts with the islands.

My screen pool enclosure has never been repaired from last year. Roof not so much ready for big winds either. I'm a lot more ready that many people, but still a lot to do. When I fly I am still surprised to see just how many blue roofs are found throughout Florida and the gulf coast.

Matt just arrived home. he said" I don't know how much I'll sleep", and promptly started snoreing. Emily comes for her stuff about 9 - my DS and bil and 2 dogs about 10 - for a round of- look at that - that's a good deal - and why did anyone want that in the first place?

Class room sounds lovely Fay. and I expect you will yell more than you'd like, bu I think yuo'll do better than you think.

huricane behave better than expected Ma~~~

Take pictures of the cool old stuff, Beth.

Fay, have you got a digital camera to take pictures of the new place? It sounds absolutely fab. And I'm boggling at an apartment building with (it sounds like) over 18 floors, a pool and a gym! Wow. I think Ima have to find some kind of tech job in Bangkok.

vw, good on getting so much stuff done! I can't wait to see pictures of the new place.

I sense a theme, here. I think I'm a picture whore for pretty places. If I can't go there myself, then by damn I want to see pictures!

It never ceases to amaze me how paying bills just wipes through the money.

But, I am thankful for having enough money to pay them.

Fay, the apartment sounds fantastic. Did you love Slings and Arrows? It sounds like. It gets even better on rewatch.

Emmett and I are off to see the Giants today. Catching our last little bit of summer before the school year starts.

Have fun at the game, Hec. What grade is Emmett going to be in this year?

I slept very well and very long last night. Today has consisted mostly of reading the NY Times, and in a bit Mom, Teacup Guy, and I are going to go out to enjoy the last of summer at the beach. Stepdad had to head back already so he can get to work tomorrow.

I am looking forward to watching Slings and Arrows. I'm still not sure how I have missed out thus far.

My head should feel fuzzier than it does. But I'm thankful for the lack of brain ache.

FAAAAAYYYYY! Sounds wonderful. I love hearing updates.

Aimee, you crack me up. LOVE.

I am feeling very pissy because I just saw pictures of an ex with her new gf and it felt like a kick in the stomach. Bad enough to know they're together, but seeing photographs? OW.