A Carpe Diem Day

A Carpe Diem Day!

(Carpe Diem is Norwegian – it means ‘Eat Carp Every Day’ referring to their healthy lifestyle because they eat so much fish)

So we got out of the meetings earlier than expected today and my flight isn’t until tomorrow so ‘Team Jean’ headed for the hills. We drove to the Shenandoah Mountains and it was beautiful. There were a lot of Civil War sites and buildings that still exist which of course for me means a lot of stops.

Although as usual, I wish history let us daydream about more positive things that happened before us. Like instead of battlefields it’d seriously be nice to see a site where ‘A mom once baked an apple pie with her kids’ here.

After that we hit the Luray Caverns. This was not only cool caves but it also had an organ that the sound came off of the stalactites. Somehow it was hooked up to certain stalactites that gave off a certain sound when the key was pressed and the entire song was played by hitting them. It sounded very cool in this large underground chamber.

It was great taking a day for taking the opportunity when I’m on the road to jump on some local sights. Which basically means that I just traded three hours during the day for sightseeing with three hours during the evening for working but it was well worth it.

But hey, when it’s your turn to dance, ya gotta dance.

Easter

What a great Easter. I think the most meaningful thing is that I forced yet another cake upon people. Yep the tangent continues.

It’s still better than my jewelry making kick that I had about a year ago. I bought all these supplies to start creating my own jewelry but after a few pieces that looked like Day Care projects I gave the stuff to Pattye-she’s artistic.

Adam did a real nice representation for the Davis family. Richie didn’t have to work-yay! Nancy brought brownies and Richie brought cookies.

Laura and Robb were there and all pumped up about their new appliances. They donated their old appliances to the Salvation Army. (Not to be confused with the Salivation Army which collects used spit). They got LG appliances and LG makes some cool stuff.

Irm had ham, rolls, veggies, potatoes and other good stuff.

All in all a great time but no one remembered to bring games-Linda where were you on that one? Going to have to call and remind someone next time anyway. Although Eric did try starting a great ‘Guess What Number I’m Thinking Of’ contest before he had to go to work.

I think I have Janet ready to start going to my gym. I hope so. I signed her up on my way to Irms. I had to go work out before eating Easter dinner.

Pat Chuck and the kids came with their Easter baskets. Jenna got a magazine with….oh yes……Justin Bieber pictures. EEEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!

On my way out I played a little hopscotch with Muffin and Julia. Lotta fun!