Conversation this morning:

Biyi: "We're having roast rack of lamb tonight, how does that sound?"
Me: (I love lamb) "I'd say that sounds entirely acceptable. Do we have potatoes too?"
Biyi: "Yes, we have three potatoes. I thought you'd be more excited about the lamb."
Me: "I do like the lamb, I just like roast potatoes too."
Biyi: "Bloody Irish peasant!"

Oh my god! Vortex!!! Glad you are ok. Do like everyone says, and take it easy. As much as we like to give credit to the awesomeness of Saab. I think this just proves that YOU are a Superhero! WonderWoman has NOTHING on you! BooYa!

Teppy, sorry to hear about the tooth problems. Glad to hear new dentist is awesome.

Cash, glad to hear the good prognosis on your mom.

So what am I nervous about tomorrow? The funding thing. And what do I bring? Do I need to bring this mountain of paperwork? Or a bag to carry the 2nd mountian of paperwork theya re going to give me? Yes, it's the little things that cause anxiety. Good news is, Sherwin Williams is having a sale. The dishwasher I want from Lowe's will be on sale for the 4th. So, timing will save me some $$! Still need to make a decision about flooring. I am going with laminate. Leaning towards an oak. Dunno who will be installing it yet. So tomorrow, sign my life away, get some paint samples, and start my "vacation". And if I'm lucky, I'll get keys!

Wow, Vortex, that looks like a whole lot of wrecked. I'm glad you were able to walk away.

Sorry about the tooth stuff, Steph.

Jeebys, Vortex! Hope you had a restful night and are feeling .. okay this morning. I'm sure you are sore and probably a little stiff. Hopefully you can stay home today and rest.

Cash - that is so awesome about your mom's prognosis!

Steph - I am sorry about the tooth. If they don't have a laser tooth available, do they have one that is also an mp3 player? That would be sweet.

ION - I do not know why I am up at 6:30 am. I've been up for a half hour, even. Maybe I'll get some laundry done and water my lawn before the heat advisory kicks in at noon. I also have to finish painting my bathroom.

Vortex, I'm so glad you're all right!!

Biyi: "Bloody Irish peasant!"

Ahahahaha.

The claw broke off, or he bit it off. So I'm just going to watch it for infection. And get the other claws trimmed Saturday.

"Bloody Irish peasant!"

Scandinavian immigrants to the midwest were ridiculed by locals for passing up the abundant beef for overpriced dried fish and yellow potatos. Their kids mostly got over it and turned to steak. So did the increasingly wealthy Scandinavians back in the old country.

A couple of years ago I was in Oslo for a dissertation defense, and the committee was taken to a very nice resturant by way of appreciation. One of the specials was a retro-chic traditional Norwegian meal of reconstituted cod, what passes for local vegetables, and boiled heirloom potatos. As a kid, we called that meal "Sunday dinner," but to the locals it was both exotic and patriotic at the same time. The price was a mere $212.

I went with the steak.

There may be no sadder words in the English language than "reconstituted cod."

Especially since “gefilte” is so fun to say.

Take care of yourself, Vortex. At the least, treat the psychic shock. And RIP, little car.