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I'm late, but it's still Friday and that means it's still Fiesta!
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Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 4:31pm

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I'm late, but it's still Friday and that means it's still Fiesta! Can't Post

Haha! We have the day off here in the U.S., so it seems like Saturday to me. Likewise, yesterday seemed like Friday, so it was all I could do not to start Fiesta! Laugh

Sooooo, what are all the U.S. residents doing on this nice, long summer weekend? We're doing yard work, going out to dinner with friends and will probably put something on the barbeque tomorrow or Sunday. Oh, and watch the local fireworks from our window upstairs.

Those of you who don't have a 3-day weekend, chime in too!

*kicks juke box* 'Born in the USA' by The Boss starts to play

Happy weekend everyone! CoolHeartSmile




Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





dernwyn
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Jul 3 2015, 4:39pm

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Time to light up the night tomorrow - as long as the rain holds off! Laugh Greetings, Altaira, do you have any iced coffee behind the bar?

This is our town's annual Craft Fair and Lobster Fest weekend, meaning I'll be hunting for hand-made Christmas presents tomorrow, and enjoying cracking apart a lobster for lunch.

You can watch fireworks from an upper window? What a grew view! Cool Enjoy the barbecue, make sure the little shrimp don't fall through the grill! Angelic


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RosieLass
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Jul 3 2015, 4:40pm

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You're not the only one who's confused! [In reply to] Can't Post

I was just looking at the timestamp on the most recent posts and thinking "No one has commented since Thursday evening? That's two days ago!" Crazy

My sister is going camping, so I'll have the house to myself this weekend. I'll probably just do some chores and errands, but no special plans.

The Colorado Rapids game Saturday is followed by a fireworks display, so that will be the extent of my celebrations.

"Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don't have to sit on it."
--Joyce Meyer

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Elberbeth
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Jul 3 2015, 4:50pm

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Happy 4th to our American neighbours [In reply to] Can't Post

We already celebrated our Canada Day on Wednesday. And what a hot one it was, our thermometer registered 40 degrees (that's Celsius), and the heat has been breaking records right and left for a couple of weeks now. There are water restrictions, campfire bans, and general worries about low water levels in lakes and rivers. No sign of rain in the forecasts! Never thought we would be complaining about that although I might well be complaining if it decides to rain when we go camping later this month. Went out to visit our daughter and SO last evening, they are camping not too far away and right on the ocean - it was gorgeous, high tide with a slight breeze. I'd like to spend the rest of the summer there!


A green tea frapaccino would be a treat today, Altaira, thanks!

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Eventides
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Jul 3 2015, 5:02pm

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Hey, Altaira! :) [In reply to] Can't Post

As for this weekend, probably mostly just reading, getting caught up on a few things I need to do around here, etc. :)

I'll have a Summer Usual, please; thanks, and I hope you have a great Independence Day weekend, Altaira! :)

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Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 5:03pm

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Lobster fest! [In reply to] Can't Post

That always sounds SOOOO good. I hope the rain does hold off. It's nice and sunny and hot here.

*serves up a tall, cold, iced coffee*

Have a good one! Smile


Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 5:04pm

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Fireworks and the Rapids [In reply to] Can't Post

That sounds like an awesome celebration to me. Do you have season tickets?

Enjoy relaxing the rest of the weekend. Smile


Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 5:07pm

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40 C, in Canada? [In reply to] Can't Post

Wow, that's hot for Canada. I hope the heat calms down a bit, if not the dry weather.

That campground sounds lovely. I could almost feel that breeze. Smile

Happy weekend, Elberbeth!


Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





RosieLass
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Jul 3 2015, 5:20pm

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I do, but I haven't been good about getting myself to the games. [In reply to] Can't Post

Always some excuse. I didn't feel good, or the weather was crappy. Or I didn't realize it was a Friday game until it was too late to get there. Tongue

"Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don't have to sit on it."
--Joyce Meyer

A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
--Leonard Nimoy


Brethil
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Jul 3 2015, 5:24pm

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Happy Friday, all! [In reply to] Can't Post

I'll join Dernwyn in an iced coffee.Cool


Some weeding to do today, really pretty minor. Feeding the veggies, some watering...and figuring out where to put my 4 new columnar apples (I need space for 5, since I will get them a related pollinator too). Found dreadful Japanese beetle grubs in one of my planters: going all out and treating the yard with Milky Spore this year. Horrible invasive bugs. The birds though, relished getting served the grubs I dug up and put out for them in the feeding area.


I'm working tomorrow...often just about the craziest day of the year in trauma/SICU work. But I cannily took off Sunday, so at least I get that day to recover!


TDP's final grades for his freshman high school year were finally posted: High Honors, I'm having a great day of Mamma Pride. He's been offered and approved for some AP classes next year as well. In Junior year, we see that his HS offers a Tolkien literature class! That's a definite.


Everyone have a safe holiday weekend. Angelic









Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 5:29pm

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Reading is good! [In reply to] Can't Post

*mixes miruvor and 7-Up.

Are you reading anything special at the moment? I hope you enjoy whatever it is!


Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





Kim
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Jul 3 2015, 5:29pm

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Feelin' Hot Hot Hot! [In reply to] Can't Post

Where's that ice bucket challenge this year when we need it? It's hot in these parts - already breaking records with several days of ~90F. Have two movies booked to catch some A/C today and Sunday, and tomorrow will be 4th of July festivities including a local parade, and of course, fireworks (my favorite). Ah summer! I'll have a frosty cold strawberry banana smoothie please.


I was totally expecting FF yesterday too, then when I got up this morning I realized I could actually join in while it's still going on, so yay!


Happy 4th of July to all the US peeps, and happy weekend to all others. Cool






Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 5:36pm

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Hey, those apple trees look cool! [In reply to] Can't Post

I had to google 'columnar apples.' I've never seen them. They look perfect for small spaces. Are you going to plant them in the ground or in containers?

Congrats to your son on his achievements! He's also lucky to have a while class on Tolkien available to him in high school, no less.

I hope tomorrow isn't too insane and that Sunday is nice and relaxing for you. Smile


Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 5:38pm

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Enjoy the A/C, Kim! [In reply to] Can't Post

Clever plan! Cool

*slides an ice cold strawberry banana smoothie down the bar - and realized I have the makings for one here in the house* --- hmmmm....Laugh

Have fun on the 4th!


Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 5:39pm

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Oh well, this one sounds perfect [In reply to] Can't Post

I hope you enjoy it! HeartSmile


Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 6:25pm

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**Self-serve, and the bar is open all weekend . Happy weekend! // [In reply to] Can't Post

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Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





Kim
Valinor


Jul 3 2015, 6:58pm

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Perhaps in one of those AP classes, he could to the math to figure out just exactly how many trees one can fit into one's yard. Laugh Tolkien literature class sounds perfect.


Hope tomorrow isn't too crazy and that you can enjoy your recovery day. Smile



Dame Ioreth
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Jul 3 2015, 7:05pm

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We've got family in town! [In reply to] Can't Post

It happens so rarely that it's really a treat! My brother and his boys are here and it's been nice catch up a bit. We went to Medieval Times (For those outside the US and Toronto, Ontario it's a disney-fied medieval banquet and jousting tournament) and had a great time cheering on the Red Knight. I got to drink mead and yell "huzzah" a lot. Not many places you can do that! Cool

We will be going down to DC for the Capitol Fourth fireworks. We take the Metro in and spend most of the day. It's also the American Folk Arts Festival on the Washington Mall so it's fun to see all the different arts, crafts and music. There is also a concert for ticket holders but we've never bothered with that. We like wandering around people watching and playing name-the-accent. Lots and lots of tourists in town. The evening ends with spectacular fireworks timed for the end of the concert. Those of you in the US can watch on PBS. Look for us, we'll wave! LaughWinkSmile



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Starling
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Jul 3 2015, 7:27pm

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But Altaira, yesterday *was* Friday [In reply to] Can't Post

I almost thought you were going to get this Friday Fiesta thing right for once, but sadly you missed your chance. Laugh

First day of the holidays for me, yay! (Or at least yay until I go back to work on Tuesday and Wednesday for meetings.)
Hopefully this weekend I will get some garden tidying done, if it isn't too cold and muddy.
I will also sit down for an hour to do my bit for the annual garden bird survey. I can watch these little sweeties all day.





cats16
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Jul 3 2015, 8:16pm

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Catching up on sleep never felt so good! I've been sappy as of late, given the fact that one year ago today I arrived in NZ for 4+ months of bliss. *sigh* I'll be back someday, Kiwi 'sibs.

Looking like the temps here will drop under 80 the next couple of days. A friend in Sacramento has been roasting the past couple of weeks, as it's well over 100F most days. I might venture to soak my feet in the pool here, as I did yesterday late afternoon.

As for the 4th, I don't have any definite plans yet. A friend mentioned two different parties today and tomorrow, so we'll see if they pan out. Cool I could use a quiet day at the apartment catching up on work for my internships (yes, I have lots of work outside of the office...it's like I never left campus!)

Cool story: last week, I got to meet Mia Sara and Brian Henson! Long story, but basically I was their bodyguard through an event at work. It was very cool; they're wonderful people, especially since they're not in the spotlight much anymore. I think they enjoyed coming out to see fans once again.

Have a great weekend, wherever you may be!

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Altaira
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Jul 3 2015, 8:30pm

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Haha! Of course it was. [In reply to] Can't Post

Okay, wait a minute... now I'm really confused. Laugh

Not really, but I hope you enjoyed your 'real' Friday. Pretty birdies!


Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.



"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower

"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase





Ataahua
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Jul 3 2015, 9:25pm

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You have waxeyes?? [In reply to] Can't Post

I haven't seen them for a few years - one, on one of my grevillia plants about five years ago. I miss them. :(

I do get the occasional fantail though, which makes up for it. :)

Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."

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Starling
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Jul 3 2015, 9:42pm

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Heaps [In reply to] Can't Post

There have always been lots around here, even more now that I feed them. The photo is not of 'my' waxeyes though. I have to put my bird feeders right in the middle of the pittosporum to try and defeat the starlings, which gobble up all the food and drive away the waxeyes, so I can't really get any good photos of them.
The waxeyes are eating pears at the moment - they really love those.




Dame Ioreth
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Jul 3 2015, 10:07pm

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Happy (Belated Canada Day! [In reply to] Can't Post

It seems to weird that you folks in the Pacific Northwest USA and Southwest Canada have so little rain and such high temps when we're getting all the rain and the (relatively) lower temps in the North East US this year. From what I've heard though, anyone visiting up that way, if they get the chance, they stay. It looks beautiful!

My daughter is looking at a program at UBC and would like to visit for a week or so and get the lay of the land, look at apartment costs/areas, etc. Can I PM you for suggestions on where to stay, what to see?

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Heed WBA when building blanket forts.
ITLs don't get enough FAS. :)

Where there's life there's hope, and need of vittles.
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings






Greenwood Hobbit
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Jul 3 2015, 10:21pm

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What are those delightful little birds, please? [In reply to] Can't Post

 

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