Busy Weekend

Wow that was a busy but nice weekend.

To start things off they let us leave early for Good Friday I assume. They do that every now and then so it was a pleasant surprise. I had plans to meet up with the boss and two of his kids at Cheeseburger in Paradise. So I finished up a few things I was busy with and headed out. The ride was uneventful as I made a pit stop to get a card and then headed to the bar.

Now on the way I was all set to get me a real nice burger. They do have probably 10 different types and my mouth was a drooling until I realized this was meatless Friday. I was so bummed but I ended up with Blackened Tilapia sandwich with some nice steamed vegetables. My the sweet red pepper just dominated the vegetables, I loved it. Now I am not a fish person but the spices on this fish were wonderful and I actually liked that fish. That and add on a couple of beers and it was a very nice lunch.

After doing a few other things I was underway. I showed up at TC’s only intending to drop off something and then be on my way but I could not turn down the invite to stop in. Silly me I did not take the coat off expecting to leave real soon but no. It sure was wonderful to see TC again and get to know Mrs. TC a bit, something I did not get to do too much of last time. But at last it was time to be on my way.

Upon arriving at my Sisters, I found out that my BIL was not feeling well and heading to sleep (bummer) and there were six 12/13 year old girls having a sleep over. Yea right, there was not much sleeping involved. They were a little wild with a bunch of screeches tossed in for good measure. They would get kind of quiet and then go off again. There was makeup being applied, karaoke being sung and Guitar Hero being played and I am sure much more. And there were the quiet times when they went to my niece's room and who knows what they were up to. All and all they were a good group of kids. I would not know for the most part however as I disappeared into the computer room/office most of the time. No one needs an Uncle leering around and besides, I think I would be traumatized anyway.

We went up to bed about 11:30 and the girls stayed down stairs watching a movie and being a little rowdy. They could not have been too bad as I did not hear them. Still they did manage to stay up until about 3:00 am.

The next morning was fun as one of them had to be up and out by 8:00 am so everyone was up. I was rather amused when I saw the gang. There was one in particular that looked dead to the world. She looked like she needed coffee bad. I had her pegged as one of the not trouble makers but certainly a night person that is kind of a catalyst or something.. She was NO morning person. It turned out one girls was missing, my niece. Talk about not being a morning person. They finally dragged her out of bed and the day was underway. The little brats eat all the bacon but oh well. Anyway their parents came and picked them up and we were able to get under way.

The first activity was a bust but then we went and bought my niece her camera and supplies. It was one of the big items she wanted, that and a bicycle.

After a quick lunch I headed home because, stupid me, I forgot my medication. But that gave me an excuse to stop past Tim Horton's and get a coffee and a Walnut Crunch. Now that was very yummy G-man but I think I will stick with Tim Bits, only sneaking a crunch in every now and then since it is easier for a diabetic. Of course I should not have any. The coffee was great as I drank it all the way home and back, about a 3 hour trip, very enjoyable.

I did have a little excitement on the way to my house. The boys in blue were on the side of the road and popped out into traffic. I thought oh great, I do not think I was going all that fast but who knows. Anyway instead he decided to give a real nice welcome to the state of Michigan to the Ohio car the next lane over. I bet he could have done without the welcome as I know I did not feel the need for love.

At home I decided to look for a CD to head back down with and I found something TC suggested I get. The DVD Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire at the Greek Theater. It also contained a CD. I listed to that on the way down. It was about time, I only got that over a year ago. Oh Top Cat, I loved it. I think I need to get some Earth Wind and Fire now. (I used Musicmatch Jukebox and listened to a lot of EWF tonight and now I know I need some of their music) This sure made my trip back to my Sisters easier. That and the Ice Cappuccino at Tim Horton's on the return trip. OMG Crabby, I am in love. I am so happy there are no Tim Horton's near my house however. I so could get addicted to those.

Sunday highlight, other than looking for hidden Easter eggs, was getting together for my nieces birthday and Easter. Unfortunately my Sisters MIL was not feeling well and lay down and did not call. That got everyone worried and finally a road trip was in order. Since she was not feeling well she did not show up but it still cut the day short. I so pigged out, shame on me. I ended up sticking around a little before heading out and, other than a drunk or a very tired person it was uneventful. That is most of the weekend. I hope you had a great weekend yourself.


It's coffee time! Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee! Cappuccino, java, YES! –Dante’s Peek