Friday, May 04, 2007

Off to Maryland

All packed and ready to go this morning. All the essentials are in the Element: wine and my knitting! The weather is beautiful so it should be a pleasant drive down. I am driving this time so no knitting in the car. But, we all take turns on our road trips and it is bright and sunny so that is good.

Sunny

Speaking of weather. This perfect spring week has been so entertaining watching all the colorful birds and plants emerge. This is another thing that makes me enjoy not working . I get to appreciate and notice all the wonderful things going on outside. When I worked it was dark on the way to school and my classroom was facing a court yard with cement and weeds. OOo I love not working!
Africa is still up in the air.. Lion .The Boy does not think it is bad as it appears on the warning.





Tuesday, May 01, 2007

My Trip to Africa dilema...to go or to not go

well I have been planning an African safari trip for a year now. It cost $$$ and is paid for.I was so excited about seeing all the animals and people.
But that has changed...I became aware of this travel warning http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_923.html and then to top it off I stupidly watched the movie Blood Diamonds.
So now- do I go or cancel???????????????????????????????//Am I being my normal worrying self? But reading that warning sounds like a real threat to my safety.. The group organizer says she was aware of it and would take precautions just like she would advise anyone who came to Washington Dc where she lives. The travel company says everyone is going and having a good time and they have trained people bla bla bla ..
I do have insurance where I can cancel and get vouchers for other places. When the Boy gets back from Florida we have to talk more .
Meanwhile I am gettng ready to go to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival . The boy is coming back just in time so we will barely cross paths and switch cars.The Mini backseat is too small for 2 knitters that long of drive. He gets to take care of the pugs too.

Monday, April 30, 2007

scared batty


Bat This ugly thing is hanging over the entrance to my front door.. It is a bat during the day time- is that normal?. Of course, the Boy is still away in Florida. Bat I have had the door open all day to get fresh air in. I hope none of these scary things are hanging inside my house. Bat this creeps me out.