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dernwyn
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Jun 26 2015, 4:13pm
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It's a Saturn Awards Congratulations Fiesta!
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Greetings, gramma! Did you see the news? Last night, BotFA took Best Fantasy Film at the Saturn Awards, and Richard Armitage took Best Supporting Actor! He was on hand to accept both. 
It's so nice to see PJ & company get some kudos. 
Could I have a frapuccino, please? I've taken the day off from work, and just got home after running errands - more to go, this afternoon. It's nice to have a week-day to get a few things done! Weather is lovely here, hubby and I are thinking of taking a trip out to Block Island (R.I. - 12 miles off the coast, lots of hiking trails) this coming week.
How's it been out your way?
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Brethil
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Jun 26 2015, 4:13pm
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I got the deck stained, literally in between the raindrops. Eating blueberries as I pass by bushes! I also scored another columnar apple tree at a closeout sale: poor little Charlie Brown thing, but hard to beat for $8. Intense TLC will have it in good shape by next year. I may go trolling for more sales today...and no, I DON'T know where I am going to put it, those of whom will ask. 
Tallest Dwarf Prince now has a LEARNER'S PERMIT.  But who am I kidding about being stressed. He's going the Neil Armstrong route of having his pilot's license before his driver license anyway. *thump* But I'm so very proud of him.
Work tomorrow, then hoping Sunday can be a rare (ULTRArare!) family day when we are all home at the same time.
I'm pouring cold coffee in travel mug and whooshing. Have a great weekend Gramma, and all!
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Brethil
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Jun 26 2015, 4:14pm
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Have fun if you go, D! We used to boat out there at least once a year.
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Eventides
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Jun 26 2015, 4:33pm
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Will probably have a mostly quiet weekend here, as usual (and just as I like it :) ).
I'll have a Spring/Summer Usual, please; thanks, and I hope you have a great weekend, too, gramma! *hugs* :)
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"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
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"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
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"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
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Dame Ioreth
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Jun 26 2015, 4:34pm
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Got home last night from working out-of-town
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I beat the thunderstorm by about 5 minutes and ended up in the torrential downpour but on the right side of the Bay instead of on the bridge. It's...exhilarating to say the least, going over that bridge with the wind and the rain whipping around. I really lucked out this time and didn't have to experience that thrill.
It was, however, an "thrilling" visit to the Eastern Shore. I barely made it into town, pulled into the Wendy's parking lot to grab a late dinner and my van was hit by a young woman just getting off work. She is the same age as my daughter and I just couldn't be mad at her. She was so upset at what happened on top of the bad day she had already had that she couldn't talk through the tears. I ended up on the phone with her mom for the insurance stuff. Poor kid. Car is drivable (thank goodness) but not water tight. That first night brought some very intense thunderstorms making the passenger side seat soggy and prompting a warning from the front desk clerk as to where to go in the event of a tornado. All that before I even stepped into the pharmacy the next day.
Tonight is my son's Eagle Board of Review. I may be more nervous than him. Not sure yet. Any extra good thoughts, prayers and karma sent his way is much appreciated. He's had an uphill battle.
So, given the last few days, I think I'll have stiff highball with a side of Xanax. Cheers!
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ITLs don't get enough FAS. :)
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Jun 26 2015, 4:38pm
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One of my favorite events tonight
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Every year, several large sculptures are placed around town. They are the result of the work of a non-profit that raises money for artists to create the sculptures, and it's free for everyone to enjoy them. Tonight's party is a kick-off event where we see the sculptures all together and get a chance to meet the artists.
Anyone who lives in and visits Chicago, please try to see all the amazing art that this group brings us. It's the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit.
Today is a gloomy, chilly day for midsummer, but at least it's the weekend! I'll have a nice crisp glass of white wine, please :)
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dernwyn
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Jun 26 2015, 4:38pm
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Congrats to the Tallest Dwarf Prince - as long as he doesn't "fly low", he'll be fine! 
Weren't those storms something else? A couple of the towns near us had microbursts - trees and telephone poles sheared off and shredded about 10 feet above the ground.
Have fun doing the "good" kind of "trolling"!
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dernwyn
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Jun 26 2015, 4:41pm
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A quiet weekend sounds nice...enjoy the sunshine! 
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Eventides
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Jun 26 2015, 4:44pm
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"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
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Eventides
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Jun 26 2015, 4:45pm
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"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
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dernwyn
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Jun 26 2015, 4:56pm
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I feel badly for the car damage (I hope it's easily repaired), but more so for the poor kid who hit you. 
Best of wishes for your son - let us know how it goes!
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dernwyn
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Jun 26 2015, 4:58pm
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Let us know if there's some art in particular which astounds you!
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Jazmine
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Jun 26 2015, 5:19pm
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Just back from seeing Jurassic World
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Not a life changing movie, but good action packed fun. Even if the dinosaurs didn't have feathers!
Our extension build has gotten underway, so we will be living in chaos for a few months. Living room and bedroom are finished rooms so at least we have a haven from the mess. Hoping the main kitchen extension will be functional, if not finished, in time for us to host Christmas.
Now I think I will sit by the bar with a nice cold cider and catch up on ToRN.
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Brethil
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Jun 26 2015, 5:56pm
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Oh sheesh! I hate that *impact* sound...
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Not a great day for anyone but at least it was small and not an injury crash. NOT good not to be watertight these days in the east coast!!!!!! You'd better drive with a bailing bucket.
There were small tornadoes in the next county I think. We had that weird 'greenish' tornado (not the good kind either) sky for a while.
Good vibes sent Son's way for the Review board. 
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Brethil
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Jun 26 2015, 6:01pm
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As I said to DI, we had weird greenish skies for a bit. We went out to get takeout the one night of bad T-storms, and had such a great, just astounding moment: as we rounded the nearby lake, the red sun was setting in silvery clouds, JUST as the sweet and haunting sounds of Track 11 (The Leave Taking) on TTT soundtrack came on...and then a wide rainbow appeared, arcing through and over it all.
Whoa.
TDP said quietly, maybe you should head that way, it looks like Valinor is over there.
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Brethil
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Jun 26 2015, 6:03pm
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Sending growing thoughts to your Sis's tree, Gramma!
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Jun 26 2015, 9:19pm
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*dusts off bottle of Old Wynyards*
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The sun's over the yard-arm somewhere in the world, right?
I've just finished 12 days of working, thanks to that storm last weekend. The same system that brought heavy snow to Southland and floods to the South Island's West Coast moved up the country to inundate the lower North Island. Three regions - including mine - went into states of emergency as floods and landslides played merry hell with towns and roads. Up where I am got hit hard, but nowhere near as badly as the areas south did. Now we're back to ordinary cold winter and I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend with little to do other than watch the Super Rugby semi-finals tonight. Oh, and get further into Ufthak's book - he's an entertaining storyteller!
Happy end of the week, everyone. :)
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded beggar with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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Starling
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Jun 26 2015, 9:28pm
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What a horrible mess.
Enjoy a well deserved break.
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Love Block Island!
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I remember (which doesn't happen often ;) you talking about this before! I really hope the weather holds up for it... and for you! Just to be able to do a walk-about and enjoy the city and the artwork sounds so great! 
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