Ok, so it's been a while since I blogged on here. Kirstie has said I should post at least once a week so I'll try to do better. Let's see.
I have come down from the high of meeting Ms. Andrews. Although, I have been quietly contemplating when I could meet her again. Perhaps a book signing. My dream would be to have a proper English tea with her. I've been told that's not a crazy dream...I just wish I knew how to make that come about.
It looks like we will be changing Realtors and builders for our new house. We found another builder who offers a lovely deal on houses very close to where most of our friends live. I'm excited about this but am unsure about how we will get our house sold to make this happen. If you are the praying type, we could use a buyer who loves our house and wants to pay top dollar. Perhaps a new doctor at the hospital who wants to live close and enjoys fixing up beautiful Victorians. A girl can dream. I've considered writing out detailed diagrams and instructions on how to take care of my flower beds. I feel a bit like a parent leaving their children in an orphanage.
I've been to the naturpathic clinic and have had testing that indicates I'm very allergic to chicken eggs. Also, moderate to severe sensitivity to gluten, rye, spelt, and whole wheat. So if you add in that we already know I don't tolerate dairy (cow) and any kind of sugars well....I guess you'll find me at the salad bar. :) It would seem that alternative flours, milks and eggs will also be finding their way into our shopping carts soon! All these sensitivities pretty much mean that we will have to avoid nearly all processed foods. Tralala! This will be fun!
On to other matters...we have paid $1600 between the Camry and the Jeep in a week's time to have them repaired. That hurts the pocket book in a hurry. It's time to trade the Jeep in for a scooter and the Camry for something newer me thinks. Morgan wants a mini-van but I'm not ready for a mom bus. When ever we get a "key" in the mail to win a free car, we go and try. It's sad but unless you try..you'll never know if you were the winner. So far no luck.
Well that's the latest. Perhaps I'll come up with something for interesting later...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dame Julie Andrews!
Yes, that is Morgan and I standing with Julie Andrews, the one and only. This is however the only picture since we were too enthralled with the concert to think of taking pictures during it (without the flash of course.) At the post-concert party, picture taking was only allowed by the photographer...this is her offering.
Yuck!
This is why you want to get a really good water filter...and I'm not talking those silly fridge filters or worse...Brita pitchers. One of these filters is new, the other was after a year of use. We use an E-Spring water filter (well, an older version of E-Spring)...mmm much tastier water!Sunday, July 13, 2008
An Evening with Julie Andrews!
The concert was fabulous! The first time she walked on stage, dressed in a beautiful silver ball gown the entire audience sprang to their feet, applauded, cheered and made a lot of noise for quite some time. To this she responded "I haven't done anything yet!" The first half was a tribute to Rogers and Hammerstein. SHE SANG! Several times including "Funny Valentine." Most of the time it was in a very, very limited range but she seemed to get into some of the songs and branch out a bit. I loved every second! Lots of misty eyed moments for me.
The second half was an orchestrated play version of one of the books she has co-authored with her daughter entitled "Simeon's Gift." This was lovely as well.
Afterwards wasn't quite what I had hoped for. We (those with VIP tickets) were directed to a room upstairs. There were beverages and cookies available, a few tables and 1/4 of the room was roped off with photography equipment set up. There was a place for us to stand in line. We were asked to fill out cards if we wanted our picture with Ms. Andrews. After a while she arrived (not through the doors but slipped into the roped section) and said "So we're going to take some pictures together? Good." We were herded into line. When we got to the head of the we were put on a spot to wait for the people with Ms. Andrews to get their picture. Next we were told to "go." I know Ms. Andrews spoke twice but I have no recollection what she said because several people we telling us to look at the camera. As soon at the picture was taken we were told to come this way, collect our personal effects and encouraged to leave. I stood next to my beloved Julie Andrews for maybe 15 secs. I didn't get to speak to her, or even look into her eyes and say "It's really you."
So...! The Concert was lovely...and if you are any where near it's next 3 stops in the USA I would encourage you to find your way there. The "Meet and Greet" post concert party...well...I think you get the picture. We were not given to opportunity to Meet or Greet Ms. Andrews, I felt a bit more like cattle then a "VIP" and it was more of a que instead of a party. When we get the pictures (by email) I will be sure to post them.
The second half was an orchestrated play version of one of the books she has co-authored with her daughter entitled "Simeon's Gift." This was lovely as well.
Afterwards wasn't quite what I had hoped for. We (those with VIP tickets) were directed to a room upstairs. There were beverages and cookies available, a few tables and 1/4 of the room was roped off with photography equipment set up. There was a place for us to stand in line. We were asked to fill out cards if we wanted our picture with Ms. Andrews. After a while she arrived (not through the doors but slipped into the roped section) and said "So we're going to take some pictures together? Good." We were herded into line. When we got to the head of the we were put on a spot to wait for the people with Ms. Andrews to get their picture. Next we were told to "go." I know Ms. Andrews spoke twice but I have no recollection what she said because several people we telling us to look at the camera. As soon at the picture was taken we were told to come this way, collect our personal effects and encouraged to leave. I stood next to my beloved Julie Andrews for maybe 15 secs. I didn't get to speak to her, or even look into her eyes and say "It's really you."
So...! The Concert was lovely...and if you are any where near it's next 3 stops in the USA I would encourage you to find your way there. The "Meet and Greet" post concert party...well...I think you get the picture. We were not given to opportunity to Meet or Greet Ms. Andrews, I felt a bit more like cattle then a "VIP" and it was more of a que instead of a party. When we get the pictures (by email) I will be sure to post them.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
CHICKEN DANCE FEVER
Kate's folks visited us over the July 4th weekend and we took in a Milwaukee Brewers game. If you've been to a Brewers game you now about the sausage races (Polish Sausage won on the night we were there) and the Chicken Dance. Well sometime in the 5th or 6th inning the Brewers played the Chicken Dance for the 39,000 + in attendance.
Here is Kate's offering . . .
Here is Kate's offering . . .
By the way . . . she did not know I was filming her ;-)
Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Christmas in July???
Well almost! It's Tuesday! Why do I like Tuesdays? Because that is the day we get our new weekly dinner menus by email! So today we get to find out what sort of new yummy things we are going to be fixing for dinner!
We have subscribed to Saving Dinner. They have several different "diets" to choose from and for around $30 a year they email you weekly (on TUESDAY!) 6 days of menus complete with shopping lists. This have been great for us because it takes the planning and figuring out and we get a varied diet. If there is a recipe that we don't like, we just make something else we like or pick a recipe from a previous week. We have also bee losing weight, saving money on groceries and enjoying dinner again. The most exciting part is Benjamin is eating what we have been making and quite happy about it. He is always interested to see what we are going to make tonight.
Now this might come as a shock to most of you but I, Kate Shepard, have been known to actually prepare the dinners myself. Yes. It's true. And don't tell anyone...but I've enjoyed it. Morgan takes the kids, sometimes even outside and I just do my thing in the kitchen. I'm going almost domestic!
So, if your tired of planning and would like someone else to do it for a nominale fee...there is a solution. Body Clutter (low carb), heart healthy and regular...one will work for you!
We have subscribed to Saving Dinner. They have several different "diets" to choose from and for around $30 a year they email you weekly (on TUESDAY!) 6 days of menus complete with shopping lists. This have been great for us because it takes the planning and figuring out and we get a varied diet. If there is a recipe that we don't like, we just make something else we like or pick a recipe from a previous week. We have also bee losing weight, saving money on groceries and enjoying dinner again. The most exciting part is Benjamin is eating what we have been making and quite happy about it. He is always interested to see what we are going to make tonight.
Now this might come as a shock to most of you but I, Kate Shepard, have been known to actually prepare the dinners myself. Yes. It's true. And don't tell anyone...but I've enjoyed it. Morgan takes the kids, sometimes even outside and I just do my thing in the kitchen. I'm going almost domestic!
So, if your tired of planning and would like someone else to do it for a nominale fee...there is a solution. Body Clutter (low carb), heart healthy and regular...one will work for you!
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