As I sit here typing the temperature is a balmy 75, the high today is suppose to be in the mid 80's. The smell of summer is in the air. My windows are wide open, the birds are chirping, though I don't see them. LOL That lens you know!?! The occasional varoom of a motorcycle as it passes by. The grass if finally getting green. A far cry from that in the picture that I took a week or so ago. I should go back and see what I find in this very spot today. We'll see if I have time. I have a few errands to run and then later today I have a benefit to go to for a co-worker. She had breast cancer a few years ago and it has come back. Metastasized elsewhere in her body. So far she is holding her own, but the medical bills are soaring.
It was a pretty busy week at work, and I am thrilled it's the weekend. The highlight of the week was dinner with my son and his girlfriend on Thursday. We met at a local place. One he worked at years ago. His first job actually, a dishwasher. LOL The food is excellent, the atmosphere pleasant, and the price is right! We sat and talked and laughed. Belly laughs. It was awesome and way overdo. He picked up the tab, and as I saw what he tipped, I told him the waitresses no doubt love when he walks in and most likely fight over his table. His girlfriend informed me he always tips well. Makes me proud. He learned to tip like that from his days at the car wash. He didn't make minimum wage and those kids depended on tips to get their pay up there, so anytime a tip is in order he makes sure he takes care of them. Especially if the service is good.
I've had a few emails/comments regarding the games. My boys are not in it, but I've been watching as much as I can. It's a best of 7 series so only a few are done. I've listed where teams stand as of now so you can see how you are doing. When the series is over I will post another poll for the next round, be ready!!!!
Montreal -3
Boston -2
Philadelphia -3
Washington -1
Penguins -4 (advance to next round)
Ottawa -0
NY Rangers -4 (advance to next round)
New Jersey -1
Detroit -3
Nashville -2
San Jose -3
Calgary -2
Colorado -3
Minnesota -2
Dallas -3
Anaheim -2
I've also had some mention about my 'I love NY' postcard. Keep in mind folks, I am not in New York City. I am at the complete other side of the state. Probably a good 7 hour drive away. There are tons of beaches here, hills, ski resorts, and lots of farms too. Though winters can be brutal the seasons are great. Spring, summer, and fall, have some beauty you can find no place else. I swear!
Off to get moving and enjoy the day! Have a great Saturday.
Hugs
~d
34 comments:
Donna, send some of that sun this way, it's cold and overcast here , Hugs Lisa
Here in the UK ,it is cold and overcast ,love your picture and the words on it ,Your dinner with your son and his young lady sounded fun .Have a good weekend ..love Jan xx
Donna, doesn't it feel good to get Spring going right into Summer. We here in Texas are spoiled with lots of Sun most of the Time.
I have a Question about your Pictures. You always present them in nice Frames etc. What Program do you use? I just recieved a new DigiCamera and looking for a nice Program .
Thank you and have a wonderful Weekend.
Greetings from Texas
Ulla
Loved your postcard, but then I like NY, glad the weather is improving, cold and miserable here(nothing new.lol)
Enjoy the rest of the weekend
Take care
Yasmin
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I knew you weren't by the city (Buffalo right?) Way long ago a friend & I went to the city and then drove to see her brother at an Army base (don't remember the name) then went to the 1000 Islands which was VERY COOL...I don't know where that is in relation to you, but I did like that part of the state. The city was nice (as we were in our 20's) but I liked the country side better.
Have a great Saturday.
Michele
Have a great Saturday to you too....that's what I thought that you're in New York :-)
I enjoyed the tag/picture on this entry.
Gem :-)
People do tend to think of New York City when New York is mentioned. I know upstate NY is beautiful as I am from New England (born in Bangor Maine) and lived a few years in Connecticut. Aside from the winters, it's a hard place to beat for beauty. Enjoy your day.
Hugs, Joyce
Beautiful picture and If ya see something flying in the air, its a snowball here from WA--lol, yes its snowing. I think the sun we had a few days ago headed your way--woo hoo--sunshine is so nice.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend-I sure wish they would find a cure.Will light a candle for her.
Glad you got out with his son and girlfriend--isnt it nice to see him now as a grown man and all the great things you taught him shine thru.When you see your child as a adult and then see what a great adult they have become-well it sure warms a mothers heart..patting you on the back--great job Mom! That was so nice that he paid the bill and also remembered those working by leaving a nice tip--great son! Have a great day.........and Im still in awww over the Mandy Tag!!! Woooo Hooo!!!
Enjoy the beautiful weather. Nice weekend wishes. Hugs, Maria
Sounds like you are having heavenly weather. It is colder here than there this weekend LOL. I'm glad you had such a great meal with your son and his girlfriend. Well, I've lost one and won one on your NHL poll so far. At least my Ducks stayed alive last night. Anyway, have a happy weekend. Luv ya!
Allison
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... looks like the Wings are going to wobble through this one ... Nashville is tough ... or are the Wings soft ..? Even when we had Shanny, we've never really had that big power forward or center ...
Hi dear, *hugs* Just wanted to wish u a good weeknd :) Sounded like u had a good start so far with the weather finally warming up. Thats great. Its awesome to have all the windows open and enjoy the fresh air. We were able to do thata few days last week. Now its back to being too hot, lol. Upper 80s here, blahh, lol. Glad to see the grass is getting greener too, lol. Cant wait to see what pics u come up with this time. Thats great u got to have dinner with ur son and his gf Thursday :) I sounded like u had a great time. Im all for a rest with good food, price great well who isnt right lol. It sounds like ur son is a good man and tipper. Its great to tip generous because yes those ppl live on that for sure. Thanks for the heads up on the games too hun. Look fwd to the next poll. I will be for sure to participate on that one. Take care hun and have a good weekend ;) *hugs, Leslie
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Glad to hear that the weather is getting better Donna!
As for the tipping, good for your son! My daughter is 29 and has been waitressing since high school and I can tell you that there are some great people out there who appreciate good service. As for me, because she worked hard, I always notice when I get good service and leave hefty tips, but watch out if the service is lousy, lol.. they won't get sh*t..
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Darlene :)
Pleased to hear spring is now heading for upstate NY. Remember the I♥NM logo we had around a little while back lol
Hellooooooo D, how are ya? I wish it was sunny here. We are supposed to be in shorts by now and it's bloody freezing! It snowed while we were away too.
Gaz xxxxx
Beautiful picture and I am glad to hear that you have had such a nice time. (((HUGS))) -Missy http://journals.aol.com/ma24179/MISSYZSTUFF
Well, I didn't do good on my first poll, maybe next one :)
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, the quote on your tag....did you write it or find it somewhere? It says quite a lot, doesn't it?
Glad you got to enjoy time with your sone, he sounds like a sweetheart....hope your Sunday is lovely as well.
Pooh Hugs,
Linda
Beautiful picture Donna ....yay spring might finally be here.
Have a great weekend
I just want a full month of Spring before another brutal Summer muscles its way in.
xx
Russ
that is a gorgeous tag. I'm so glad you got to see your son and have quality time with him...that always warms a mom's heart. Finally, some warmth and some green, huh? It's been a long time coming.
LOVE YOU SO.
Isn;t that funny people think NY is only NYC. I always say I am from Northern New York. Even though I lived in the Mohawk Valley (and Lake George). I didn't know until my brother moved to Nyak, NY that Suffolk County is what people from NYC considor upstate. Geeezzzz.....
It's been warminer in PA and NY than here in Florida the past few days. Glad for you though...you all deserve it! hugs, Bethe
hi donna, sounds like a busy week, beautiful picture. take care and have a good week. mrs t xx
Sounds like a busy, but nice week. Nice you had dinner with your son and girlfriend. Sounds like a lovely local to live...have a beautiful Sunday...hugs,
Joyce
It's finally warm here also. My son actually had to cut the grass yesterday. God Bless your son. He's a super kid. My Megan worked for tips and worked her butt off. I always tip well if the service is good or even decent. Love your post cards. I never ever get tired of the Falls. They blow my mind every time I go there. Have a good Sunday. Love ya, Chris
((((((((((((((((((HUGSTYOU)))))))))))))I love that graffic above.I am sorry for your co worker who has cancer,I dont undrstand why cancer is hitting so many people,I have 2 co workers in my stoor who is going through and has gone through it.I will be praying for your friend.I am glad you had a good time with your Son and His girlfriend.My Gary has always tiped very good.If I dont comment right off,its because my alerts are not comming to me right away.I have set them,but,still not comming through.
It was suppose to be warm here this weekend too...but i don't think we've even hit 70.... Love the pic and saying!
Glad you had dinner with your son....and enjoyed it!
Hugs
Terri
Glad you had a great dinner with your son xx
Jenny
I love that pic and the verse on it. That's what the preacher preached on this morning, too...that just goes perfect with all he said.
I am so loving this weather we are having here, too. We have green and flowers everywhere. Now, if only I had the whole spring off! lol
Your son does sound like someone to defintely be proud of....ya dun good.
~Meg
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You catch Saturday's B's Game!!! One of the BEST games Played!!!!
The dinner with your son sounds wonderful. :)
We had a very rainy weekend here....but we managed to have some fun, nevertheless.
XOXO,
bridgett
Sounds like you had a lovely time with your son and his g'friend.
ok....i found out what the benefit was ...... daughter had been sick all week and i had a full mailbox so guess i am lot in alerts...lol
Have a great Monday
hugs Jayne
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