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Today is our 29th Anniversary.

Hard to believe how quickly the time has flown.

I better watch the cliches....any minute now I'll be calling people whipper snappers.

So the SgtMaj is driving to Minnesota for his 37th class reunion. I decided to stay here and let him enjoy his reunion without worrying about me.

This way he can party with people he hasn't seen in almost four decades.

And visit his daughter that he hasn't seen in 10 years as well. I know I would just be in the way and it would be awkward.

So I will be celebrating our anniversary at the Westin with room service and a glass or three of wine.

Happy Anniversary Old Man. Party Hearty and Be Careful.

Where's Ethel When You Need Her?

We've been staying at Staybridge Suites for the last week while the great bathroom rehab begins. (Before pics soon). While the breakfast fare has been a bit lacking, the hotel is comfortable and extremely clean.

Maybe a little too clean now....

I decided to do a little laundry last night (free, btw). They had brand new front loading washers and since I was still reeling over the fact that they were free, I didn't read all of the little stickers posted on the washer.

Like the sticker that said to only use 1/2 the regular amount of detergent.

Yep, that one.

So when I returned to switch everything there was soap suds oozing from the washer. And I mean oozing.

So I think I can just fix it myself by grabbing a few towels from the pool.

No, that didn't work.

I finally had to admit defeat and throw myself on the mercy of the front desk clerk.

And I made the Sgt Maj finish it since I was too embarrased to show my face again.

It took three washings to get all the detergent out.

All I needed at that point was Ethel.

Baby, I'm Amazed

It's hard to believe that my baby girl is 26 today.

26

26, married.

Wow

It seems only yesterday that I was stepping on Barbies and My Little Ponies in the shower.

Only yesterday that you hung onto me so much we sang Leech Baby to the Beach Baby melody.

I miss my little girl.

I even miss the cheerleader.

So Happy Birthday Sweetheart....You are the light of my life.

Of Cats and Men

Sad times.

We put down two of our old cats this week. One had a tumor and the other just decided to stop eating.

While logically I know they were old and suffering, it doesn't make it any easier.

Today was Daisy's turn. My daughter couldn't face doing it, I left her sobbing in the parking lot as I took her to the vet.

In many ways it is like I am saying goodbye to my little girl as well. She turns 26 tomorrow and while you would say she is an adult, married for almost two years.....Daisy was her baby, she would sit on her lap when she wrote her term papers.

So, goodbye Callie and Daisy. I hope there is plenty of tuna in kitty heaven.

Is the Holiday Over Already?

Happy belated 4th. Had a wonderful weekend in South Haven Michigan....nice to see the sun set over Lake Michigan.