Carolyn and Claire arrived about 1:30 and we had the good lunch Ellen prepared: cold cuts, multi-grain bread, and a delicious salad. We then changed and went to the pool.
Had a grand time in the hot tub and cool pool. Claire stayed underwater most of the time,showing us her swimming skills and generally having a ball. Ellen left after an hour or so, as she was going with her friend, Linda, to a Creed concert at the fairgrounds. The rest of us stayed at the pool until about five, then went back.
Said goodbye to Carolyn and Claire after enjoying their company immensely. Got a Skype call from P. and N. meant for Ellen to commiserate about Tillie (they called again later when Ellen was home). Fed Sebastian, had the rest of the salad and some snacks for dinner, then fell asleep on the couch until Ellen got home--pretty late.
Today, we're off to San Diego!
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Monday, August 06, 2012
The County Fair
We went to the Ventura County Fair yesterday and had a ball. Lots and lots of all kinds of interesting, attractive, hideous, dopey, and fun things. I wanted to get a tee shirt, but will wait for one from Ventura, or somewhere. Had a sausage, pepper, and onion sandwich for lunch, along with an eight-dollar Coors Light. Enjoyed a dancing show by children of Mexican descent and smelled the loathsome sheep, goats, and cows. Naturally, had to have soft ice cream: mediocre and a very modest portion for a hefty five bucks (the opposite of generous Jeffreezies).
Anyway, it was fun and they had shuttle buses there and back. We left about five, then went home to change and walk over to the hot tub and pool just a bit away.
Hot tub was too hot for me, but felt fine when I sat on the step and just had my lower half in. After a few noisy teenagers left, we had it to ourselves and it was so enjoyable, as the sun went down and it got a bit cooler.
Back home, Ellen served a yummy salad, then we each had one of her Bistro M.D. dinners. Mine was Satay chicken--very tasty--and hers a seafood dish. Following that, we played a WiFi or XBox futuristic game, which I couldn't even understand, with our popcorn (and Chardonnay for me). El also showed me some scenes from the 1954 movie The Long, Long Trailer, with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. She wanted me to see the harrowing sequence as they haul a trailer up a mountain road. Ho, ho, she loves to twit me about my acrophobia!
I went to bed before Ellen, who tends to stay up late and sleep late, too. Slept like a log.
Anyway, it was fun and they had shuttle buses there and back. We left about five, then went home to change and walk over to the hot tub and pool just a bit away.
Hot tub was too hot for me, but felt fine when I sat on the step and just had my lower half in. After a few noisy teenagers left, we had it to ourselves and it was so enjoyable, as the sun went down and it got a bit cooler.
Back home, Ellen served a yummy salad, then we each had one of her Bistro M.D. dinners. Mine was Satay chicken--very tasty--and hers a seafood dish. Following that, we played a WiFi or XBox futuristic game, which I couldn't even understand, with our popcorn (and Chardonnay for me). El also showed me some scenes from the 1954 movie The Long, Long Trailer, with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. She wanted me to see the harrowing sequence as they haul a trailer up a mountain road. Ho, ho, she loves to twit me about my acrophobia!
I went to bed before Ellen, who tends to stay up late and sleep late, too. Slept like a log.
Sunday, August 05, 2012
In Ventura
Here at Ellen's and having ball. Relatively uneventful flight, thanks to my Ativan. Only gasping situation was in the airport when I decided to enjoy a Chardonnay before take-off time. I almost collapsed when I was told one small glass was $14.87! Good grief, I don't pay that much for a whole bottle!
Ell picked me up, we got to Ventura, and I slept like a log. Got up and we Skyped Mike in London and saw the little girls. Now we're of to the Ventura County Fair--love being here with my precious younger daughter!
Ell picked me up, we got to Ventura, and I slept like a log. Got up and we Skyped Mike in London and saw the little girls. Now we're of to the Ventura County Fair--love being here with my precious younger daughter!
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Breakfast, Tillie, And A Suitcase
Met John for breakfast at the Sunryser (hate those cutesy-poo misspellings) and we had such an enjoyable talk session. Tonya wasn't able to join us, but I gave John my copy of the play. He seems very interested and I hope, hope, hope he'll consent to play Ed. Only snag might be that her teaches on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, which is when we usually rehearse. Well, Tonya had said we'd work around his schedule and I'm sure we can do it. We talked and talked, getting to know each other, for almost two hours, then said goodbye. I had given John Tonya's phone number and e-mail address, so he can let her know if he'll do it after he goes over the script.
Spent most of the rest of the day packing, making notes of what I need to do here to get ready for my trip.
Just enjoyed a Skype call from P. and N. and had a good chat. Sadly, I had gotten another Skype call from Ellen yesterday, telling me that Tillie had died. It had to be, we both knew that, but it's so hard to lose a beloved pet. Tillie was a good kitty and will be missed.
I had told Ellen my suitcases were either too small or too big, and she suggested I actually go buy one--an unheard of extravagance, it seemed to me. However, I slowly came around to the idea that might be the thing to do and I was able to find a good, medium-sized one at Target.
NOW, I must fill that new suitcase and get serious about my trip. Can't wait to see Ellen!
Spent most of the rest of the day packing, making notes of what I need to do here to get ready for my trip.
Just enjoyed a Skype call from P. and N. and had a good chat. Sadly, I had gotten another Skype call from Ellen yesterday, telling me that Tillie had died. It had to be, we both knew that, but it's so hard to lose a beloved pet. Tillie was a good kitty and will be missed.
I had told Ellen my suitcases were either too small or too big, and she suggested I actually go buy one--an unheard of extravagance, it seemed to me. However, I slowly came around to the idea that might be the thing to do and I was able to find a good, medium-sized one at Target.
NOW, I must fill that new suitcase and get serious about my trip. Can't wait to see Ellen!
Friday, August 03, 2012
Delightful Day
A delightful day. Got a call from the northern dweller asking if I'd like to come up for dinner, then a jaunt somewhere. "Sure thing!" We made a date for 5:00 pm.
Was pleased to receive a return e-mail from John P. sayng he's interested in the part of Ed in the play. Made a date to meet him for breakfast this morning. I'll bring my script and let him borrow it until I return from my trip.
Betty arrived about 11:30 and we quickly repaired to the pool. It was heavenly, wonderfully refreshing, and we spent several hours in and out of it. It was, as ever, not at all crowded, but we chatted with Nick and Lucille, and several others. Thanks to our Produce Junction run, I had watermelon, cantaloupe, and blueberries, and had cut them up before we left, so we enjoyed them poolside as a light lunch.
Left about 2:00, showered, and I showed Betty my new "hidden object" game. After she played it for a bit, she was hooked, and thinks she'll order it, too. We parted about 3:30 and I prepared for the northward drive.
Arrived on time and enjoyed a scrumptious (what ever happened to that word? My mother used it, but I haven't heard it for years) of whole made pizza and salad.
The lady of the house and I then left for Spring Lake and what a beautiful--and expensive--town it is. Huge houses by gigantic dwellings by sumptuous (rhymes with "scrumptious") mansions sit side by side facing the ocean. We walked briskly on the low-to-the-sand boardwalk for almost two miles out and two back, enjoying the breeze--what there was of it--and each other's company.
Didn't get back to the house up north until after 9:00 and left immediately for home, arriving at the ungodly hour of 10:15. Went to bed and slept reasonably well (I've been restless at night lately).
Must pick up Susan for our walk, then meet John P. for breakfast at 9:00 in Absecon. Then I have to pack; I'm leaving soon!
Was pleased to receive a return e-mail from John P. sayng he's interested in the part of Ed in the play. Made a date to meet him for breakfast this morning. I'll bring my script and let him borrow it until I return from my trip.
Betty arrived about 11:30 and we quickly repaired to the pool. It was heavenly, wonderfully refreshing, and we spent several hours in and out of it. It was, as ever, not at all crowded, but we chatted with Nick and Lucille, and several others. Thanks to our Produce Junction run, I had watermelon, cantaloupe, and blueberries, and had cut them up before we left, so we enjoyed them poolside as a light lunch.
Left about 2:00, showered, and I showed Betty my new "hidden object" game. After she played it for a bit, she was hooked, and thinks she'll order it, too. We parted about 3:30 and I prepared for the northward drive.
Arrived on time and enjoyed a scrumptious (what ever happened to that word? My mother used it, but I haven't heard it for years) of whole made pizza and salad.
The lady of the house and I then left for Spring Lake and what a beautiful--and expensive--town it is. Huge houses by gigantic dwellings by sumptuous (rhymes with "scrumptious") mansions sit side by side facing the ocean. We walked briskly on the low-to-the-sand boardwalk for almost two miles out and two back, enjoying the breeze--what there was of it--and each other's company.
Didn't get back to the house up north until after 9:00 and left immediately for home, arriving at the ungodly hour of 10:15. Went to bed and slept reasonably well (I've been restless at night lately).
Must pick up Susan for our walk, then meet John P. for breakfast at 9:00 in Absecon. Then I have to pack; I'm leaving soon!
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Production Meeting
Just another this and that day of household chores and food shopping. Only interesting thing that happened was that I attended a production meeting last night. We talked about the set, who would do props, and so on. There have to be another whole set of people an audience never sees, but who do a lot of work. We have to have people to design and build the set, do publicity, find costumes, handle props, take tickets, do concessions, and so on and on. Last night, we honed in or who would do what and pretty much settled all, but we're still looking for somebody to play Ed Carmichael, a small but meaty role. Dave S. is already in a show (and being paid!), Jeff G. was in the last two and promised his wife he sit out for a time, and for one reason or another, we don't have anybody.
I piped up and mentioned the Players & Playwrights group I'm in and that our leader, John P., would be perfect for the role. Director Tonya asked if I'm ask him is he's consider it and I e-mailed him. Hope he take it.
Looking forward to seeing Betty today. She's coming up and we'll go to the pool.
I piped up and mentioned the Players & Playwrights group I'm in and that our leader, John P., would be perfect for the role. Director Tonya asked if I'm ask him is he's consider it and I e-mailed him. Hope he take it.
Looking forward to seeing Betty today. She's coming up and we'll go to the pool.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Enjoyable Day And Propaganda
Early on, the doorbell rang when two missionaries came calling. Really--they were Jehovah Witnesses, an old man and a young girl. Now, I am not of that persuasion--or any other, actually--but I always feel sorry for door-to-door types, envisioning the amount of rejection, even ridicule, they must take. Didn't invite them in, but did chat on the porch, telling them of my ideological stance (absent) and listening to the old man read from scripture. I assume the girl was in training.
Dressed and picked up Leslie at 12:30, after which we met Betty at Shore Diner. Had a nice congenial lunch, then we converged at Produce Junction and bought veggies. Said goodbye to Betty after making a date for her to come here to go to the pool tomorrow.
Les and I stopped at the cemetery to water on the way home, then I dropped her off after a pleasant, low-key day.
WIDER: I'm often amazed--although I guess there's no reason I should be--at what so many people so easily swallow--especially, of course, the constant crap issuing from the bowels of government. Before some PR firm went to work for big bucks from our esteemed leaders, when did anyone dream of walking up to a stranger in fatigues to "thank a soldier"? And why are they thanking them--for being willing to exterminate other complete strangers in countries about which they know nothing? This guy has some thoughts on the subject:
http://blogdredd.blogspot.com/2012/07/this-is-your-brain-on-propaganda-4.html
Dressed and picked up Leslie at 12:30, after which we met Betty at Shore Diner. Had a nice congenial lunch, then we converged at Produce Junction and bought veggies. Said goodbye to Betty after making a date for her to come here to go to the pool tomorrow.
Les and I stopped at the cemetery to water on the way home, then I dropped her off after a pleasant, low-key day.
WIDER: I'm often amazed--although I guess there's no reason I should be--at what so many people so easily swallow--especially, of course, the constant crap issuing from the bowels of government. Before some PR firm went to work for big bucks from our esteemed leaders, when did anyone dream of walking up to a stranger in fatigues to "thank a soldier"? And why are they thanking them--for being willing to exterminate other complete strangers in countries about which they know nothing? This guy has some thoughts on the subject:
http://blogdredd.blogspot.com/2012/07/this-is-your-brain-on-propaganda-4.html
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