February 22, 2008
Finally!
Well - we got some snow - about 2-3 inches - this morning. People around here were going *nuts*. I swear to God, don't these people remember the snow blizzard we had 11 years ago? Now that was some crazy snow! The Governor closed the roads and no one was allowed to drive.
Husband and I were renting in a really cute duplex in Asbury Park. Yeah, I know Asbury is a dump but the one section where we lived was pretty decent. Husband's car was, at one point, completely buried under the snow. I think I have a picture of him standing on the snow drift that was covering the car. To add more fun to the critical weather conditions, I was 4 1/2 months pregnant. I had no balance to begin with so add some ice and I was slipping and sliding everywhere.
Here's a few pics from a different snowstorm in 2004:
In this picture, Husband had to go out the back door because we were unable to open the front door due to serious snow drifts. He ended up hopping over our 6ft stockade fence because he was unable to open it due to the massive amount of snow piled in front of and behind the gate.
We paid this guy $20 to shovel out all the snow from the end of our driveway and the road. He did it in 10 minutes. If we shovelled it all out ourselves, it would have taken 3 hours. Seriously.
I decided - at 7am - to cancel Eldest's afternoon Girl Scout meeting. It was snowing and looked like it could be a potentially messy situation later today. Of course now, as I glanced out my bedroom window, it's not snowing at all. ::sigh:: Maybe that's not a bad thing as I can just relax at home and work on laundry. Ewww - laundry.
Stay warm people. Enjopy the snow!
Posted by Cate at 10:30 AM | Comments (1)
September 17, 2007
Lovin' It!
The cool fall weather.. it's AWESOME! My girls are complaining that it's too cold in the house. When I check the thermostat, it says 70. HA! Better drag out those sweatshirts... this is *my* kind of weather.
Off to Girl Scouts - wheeeeeeee!
Posted by Cate at 01:04 PM | Comments (2)
August 08, 2007
Jungle Heat
It is SO disgusting hot today. When I walked outside this morning to take the garbage out, it felt like I was walking into clear pea soup, all thick and sticky. Visibility is lower than usual due to the haze. It's supposed to get to 95 - with no wind and 82% humidity.
Ew.
Well - off to do some errands. I wanted to wait for it to get really hot before I left the house.
Posted by Cate at 10:57 AM | Comments (2)
March 16, 2007
Happy When It Rains
At least, I'm happy it's raining today. Otherwise, there was a possibility of 4-6 inches of snow. Thankfully, it's just raining. We should have a wonderful spring and summer season thanks to all this rain.
Youngestis home sick today. She's got a slight temperature and she says her head hurts. I've to go keep an eye on her with her headaches. I know I get some terrible headaches at least twice a week. I've got to visit my doc and see what he recommends for migraines. Any suggestions or recommendations from all you migrasine sufferers out there?
Ive got a Girl Scout badge activity for Youngest's troop today. The school has a half day today and we are meeting at 145pm to work on our PLants Try-It. This should be fun!
Off to clean and do laundry. Guess I should check on the munchkin too.
Posted by Cate at 08:46 AM | Comments (9)
January 10, 2007
It's Heere
70 degree weather on Saturday and now it's snowing.
Finally - winter is here.
Posted by Cate at 11:35 AM | Comments (6)
January 06, 2007
Warm Winter
Ok, here in New Jersey, right now, it is 10:10am and it's 61 degrees outside.
Huh?
Posted by Cate at 10:08 AM | Comments (4)
April 05, 2006
WTF Mother Nature?
From this:
to this:
Freakin' snow...
Posted by Cate at 10:12 AM | Comments (5)
December 09, 2005
Woohoo!
No snow... just rain!
Posted by Cate at 07:46 AM | Comments (3)
December 05, 2005
Let it snow.. let it snow... let it sn...
Crap - it's really snowing outside. We are "supposed" to get anywhere from 4-8 inches of snow. There's a storm moving up from the south. I don't know if it's going to hit us badly or not. According to the Weather Channel, it won't be that bad, just messy in the morning.
In home improvement news, we just had our new fence put up today right before it started snowing. It looks SO much better now. At least our messy back yard is now hidden from view! Husband is hustling along with putting up the insulation and the part for my washer arrived! Yippie! I am SO sick of the laundromat although the past two times I was there, I got whistled at by one of the guys who work at the car wash, which is in the same parking lot. Heh - thanks lil buddy.
The girls had a very busy weekend. Friday night, they were both invited to a birthday sleepover for my niece at my sis in law's house. Youngesthad a Daisy event on Saturday morning at 930am and another birthday party at 330pm. She was grumpy when I picked her up and she was really out of sorts at the Daisy event. She conked out during the card ride home. When I carried her into her room, she didn't want to take off her coat and hat. Okie dokie with me. I pulled off her sneakers and let her nap for almost 2 hours. We had a hard time waking her up- she was so sleepy! But, once I got her to her party (one of her most favorite of friends!), she perked right up and took off with the rest of her running mates.
Did I mention that Youngesthad another party on Sunday too? She *had* to go to this one too. Another special buddy. It was a cute party. The mom hired a woman to come in as "Sleeping Beauty". I spoke to the mom at one point during the party and mentioned to her that she was, in fact, raising the bar for kids parties. We had a good laugh about it but I am already planning Youngest's party for January 14th.
Off to watch Adult Swim, if I can stay awake.
Posted by Cate at 10:55 PM | Comments (2)
November 04, 2005
This IS November right?
Werid!
Posted by Cate at 11:56 AM | Comments (6)
June 30, 2005
Stinks
Dear God
I'm pretty dang tired of daily thunderstorms. You think we can stop 'em for just a couple days?
Thanks in advance,
Kate
PS - Great rainbows!
Posted by Cate at 10:22 PM | Comments (6)
June 27, 2005
Where's the Ark?
Ugh! Tons and tons of rain.
From weather.com: ".. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME HEAVY RAIN DURING THE WEEK... "
I was going to go out and do some errands. Now, I think it's going to be movie day. I don't even want to leave the house! The girls are watching Annie and I am finally posting after a weekend of silence.
edited to add: Does anyone else cry at the end of Annie or is it just me?
I had originally thought I was at ten thousand comments but I found a ton of spam that I had missed when deleting. So, I have 29 left before I hit the big 10K! C'mon and help a girl out.
Off to care for the kiddies. I know I've got pictures to post. I just have to get off my ass and do them. Soon... I promise..
Posted by Cate at 09:42 AM | Comments (7)
June 22, 2005
Grilling in the Rain
Sing with me!
I'm grillin' in the rain
Just grillin' in the rain
What a glorious feeling
I'm happy again..
Posted by Cate at 05:49 PM | Comments (5)
June 18, 2005
Perfect weather
It was gorgeous yesterday.. sunny and cool and ZERO humidity. Gotta love that part the most!
We invited a girl (who lives in the house behind us) over to go swimming. She's two years older than Eldest but all three of them got along very well. I invited her to stay for dinner and then, since all our properties are fenced in, we walked her back home around 8pm. Her parents are nice people. We used to have the neighbors from hell who lived behind us. Oh my God, they were awful - crack vials all over, razor blades, paintball guns, BB guns, anywhere from 2-7 dogs and a houseful of children. The original owner died and left the house to his twin dirtbag daughters. Total white trash.
Thank GOD they got booted out of the house. Taxes - you have to pay them every one in a while. Heh. Good frigging riddance.
Anyway, the new people - who've lived there for about two years now - are still doing repairs in the house and yard. Husband has helped them with their pool pump and filter. He's going to help them install a vent fan in their bathroom. He's a great guy - my wonderful husband.
Well - off to relax! I hope all you Dads out there have a wonderful Fathers Day.
Posted by Cate at 10:46 AM | Comments (4)
May 26, 2005
I'm FREEZING!
I am so cold right now. Here it is - coming up on Memorial Day weekend and I am sitting in my house wearing jeans, a long sleeved shirt, and a hoodie sweatshirt. I've been chasing Youngestaround, putting my cold hands on her tummy.
Heh. Yeah, I'm the mean mommy.
Posted by Cate at 11:54 AM | Comments (5)
March 08, 2005
Crap
It's pouring this morning. I knew I should have gone food shopping yesterday. ::sigh:: I am going to wait until after 12pm to head out. I have 93 boxes of GS cookies to drop off at Pathmark. I'd rather wait until it starts to snow instead of going out in the rain.
Off to the bus stop!
Posted by Cate at 07:28 AM | Comments (1)
February 28, 2005
Cold and Snowy
Yep. It's a-snowin'. Husband's class is cancelled tonight and so is Eldest's afterschool program. I've got to grab Eldest at the bus stop soon. ::shiver:: It's cold out there!
Posted by Cate at 02:15 PM | Comments (2)
More snow
Bring.It.On.
Yeah - I'm that brave.
In other news, I am trying to purchase 2 youth sized Live String bracelets. Hah. I can't even FIND them around here and eBay is too damn expensive. $3.95 to ship a silicone bracelet? I don't freakin' think so.
Posted by Cate at 08:54 AM | Comments (1)
February 24, 2005
WTF?
We're supposed to get anywhere from 4-8 inches of snow today. It started, in my area, around 9am. Very light fluffy snow. Tiny little flakes. There's maybe half an inch of snow on the ground right now.
So, the schools decided to close at noon.
Paranoid much?
Posted by Cate at 10:37 AM | Comments (7)
February 16, 2005
Another nice day!
Two days in a row - I am SO loving this mini sprng break. It's supposed to go as high as 59 degrees. I've got my windows opened up and laundry running. Of course tomorrow and the rest of the week will be in the 30's and 40's. Oh well - I will take nice days whenever I can!
I'm going to be making meatballs and sauce to toss in my crockpot. Husband has school tonight so the girls and I are on our own for dinner. Hmm - maybe meatball subs? Yum.
Well - off to do some work. Ick.
Posted by Cate at 08:48 AM | Comments (5)
January 28, 2005
No words necessary
Posted by Cate at 07:15 AM | Comments (9)
January 23, 2005
Durn Snow
Husband shoveled out the bulk of the slushy snow last night. We knew it would snow again but he was concerned about about shoveling HUGE WET shovelfuls of snow. The stuff we got last night was very powdery. He was even able to use the broom to sweep off the cars.
Obviously, we will be sticking close to home. It's FOOTBALL day! Go Steelers! I am doing laundry (of course) and I think I might make a batch of homemade doughnuts for the kids. SO, catch ya'll later!
Posted by Cate at 10:49 AM | Comments (6)
January 21, 2005
It's frickin' freezing in here Mr. Bigglesworth
There have been a few people who have been discussing their local weather lately.
Here's MY weather forecast for today ::View image::
Here's my forcast for tomorrow ::View image::
I have things to do tomorrow morning for Girl Scouts. Luckily, I can get them done early and try to make it home by 1pm. I hope the weather behaves. Poor Husband just got called into work tonight. It is so damn cold right now. Ugh. I was out earlier this evening buying myself a pair of snowboots. They are totally cute.. and very red. This way, if I disappear in a frigging snowbank, they will find my body and be able to ID me.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Posted by Cate at 10:58 PM | Comments (2)
January 01, 2005
New Year's Day Weather
WTF is this?
So much for winter... I could get used to this!
Posted by Cate at 03:03 PM | Comments (3)
December 27, 2004
Eww!
It snowed last night! YUCK!
Luckily, it's only a little bit of snow - maybe an inch or two. Eldest has a playdate today so she is thrilled to go to her buddy's house and play in the snow with her. Youngestand I will be playing in the snow here at the house.
I hate snow.
Posted by Cate at 08:34 AM | Comments (2)
December 20, 2004
Baby it's cold outside
Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Posted by Cate at 07:30 AM | Comments (5)
December 15, 2004
Shiver
It's f-f-freezing! 21 degrees but it feels like 9, according to weather.com.
Brrrrrrrrrr!
Posted by Cate at 07:48 AM | Comments (2)
December 08, 2004
Wheee!
It's quite windy today so you know how much fun it is to drive in it.
I had to go to my local GS council and pick up a bunch of try-its and fun patches for the girl as well as some (additional) paperwork. The back of the girls' vests are full. They have loads of fun patches - three years worth. So, of course I bought more for them. Heck, they enjoy earning the try-its and the fun patches are, well, FUN!
Posted by Cate at 12:10 PM | Comments (1)
December 01, 2004
Rain Rain
Go the f*ck away.
It's pouring here in NJ. Anyone got a spare ark?
Posted by Cate at 11:47 AM | Comments (7)
September 18, 2004
C-c-cold!
It was hot and humid this morning. Right now, it's cold and windy! Yikes!
Posted by Cate at 03:43 PM | Comments (2)
August 12, 2004
Storm Watch?
Not too much to report here in NJ. So far, no storm. I am very close to Long Beach Island and I am happy to say it is slightly hazy but the sun is shining through. I hope everyone in Bonnie and Charley's path stay safe.
Posted by Cate at 10:16 AM | Comments (3)
August 01, 2004
Send in the ark
We had a 3 hour rain storm. Crazy thunder and lightning. The skimmer box for my pool is overflowing. My street was flooded.
More poncho pics here:
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Posted by Cate at 11:51 AM | Comments (3)
July 30, 2004
Weird
It just <i>poured</i> for about 5 minutes and now the sun is very brightly shining. WTF?
Posted by Cate at 10:07 AM | Comments (0)
June 12, 2004
Lovely day
Another beautiful day. It's clear and sunny - going to be in the mid 70's.
Perfect.
I will be "entertaining" today. Catch ya later or tomorrow. Ciao!
Posted by Cate at 09:35 AM | Comments (2)
June 05, 2004
Rainy and cold
We are having some very odd spring weather! But, I will take this rather than the humidity which is slowly creeping up on us in NJ. Yuck.
P and I have our 11th wedding anniversary tomorrow. Wow - 11 years. It seems like we have been married for so much longer than that. Wedded bliss and all that. Heh.
Tonight, we are taking the girls to a local community college to see the "Wizard of Oz". It's an 8pm show - eeek. I hope the girls like it! We have so many things to do tomorrow. Nothing to do with our anniversary either. M and I *must* be at church by 830am tomorrow for the childrens service and then we are staying after for the last official day of Sunday School. The kids are getting an ice cream party. At 945am. Not <i>my</i> idea of smart but hey... whatever. Then, at 630pm, one of my assistant leaders from the troop and Iwill be heading to an awards dinner for the local Girl Scout service unit. It's BYOB and you KNOW I am so grabbing a bottle of zinfindel to bring with us. I just want to be home by 9pm to watch the season finale of The Sopranos. I can't miss that!
Anyway, I must jump in the shower and get presentable. Have a great day!
Posted by Cate at 12:29 PM | Comments (5)
May 29, 2004
Cool, clear and sunny
Three words I love to see in my weather forecast. Of course, the next 3-4 days will be rainy with chances of thunderstorms. All my windows in the house are open, laundry is running, P is mowing....
I am going to enjoy my toast and coffee (cawfee? lol) and visit a few blogs before I go out for the day. I hope you all have a great day!
Posted by Cate at 09:57 AM | Comments (1)
May 25, 2004
Nice
Mostly sunny and in the low 80's..
Yeah.. I can handle that. It's laundry day. I stripped the bed and hauled out all the laundry baskets. It's gonna be a busy day.
Posted by Cate at 08:25 AM | Comments (1)
May 08, 2004
Duh
<a href="http://www.katespot.com/archives/ouch.php" onclick="window.open('http://www.katespot.com/archives/ouch.php','popup','width=322,height=334,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false">This</a> is what happens if you don't wear sunscreen on clear and very sunny days. And, I have to teach Sunday School tomorrow looking like that too. Scary, no?
At least I can wear some foundation and make-up tomorrow so I don't scare the kiddies...
Posted by Cate at 07:58 PM | Comments (3)
April 19, 2004
YAY!
It's going to go up to 84 degrees today! YIPPIE!!!!!
Posted by Cate at 08:17 AM | Comments (2)
April 02, 2004
Rain rain
Please go the #&$@#&$@ away!
Our troop will be going to Six Flags tomorrow. <a href="http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USNJ0232.html">This</a> is the forecast for tomorrow.
Crap.
Posted by Cate at 02:30 PM | Comments (0)
March 19, 2004
Morning
Oh man - for all the days to get another snowstorm.... I am looking at driving in about 4 inches of snow. In a Saturn.
Freaking joy.
Posted by Cate at 05:40 AM | Comments (10)
March 08, 2004
Snow?
What the hell? Snow??
It's not too bad here - the roads are slushy. I managed to get some errands done today after I dropped the girls off at school. I picked up a 16oz coffee and a bagel and I was on my way. I got my oil changed at Jiffy-Doctor-Lube place. It literally took five minutes. <i>Five</i> minutes. Hey - works for me, thankyouverymuch.
I checked out a few thrift shops. Nothing but junk. Bleech. I stopped at another awesome looking antiques shop but they weren't open until 10am. I didn't feel like waiting around. Maybe next time. I had to fill out two referral forms for the girls. They will be seeing the allergist on Monday and their referrals ran out. God - filling out those forms are such a pain in the ass. It doesn't take long but just having to go to the pediatricin's office and <i>do</i> it - that's the pain!
Sooooo - what about them Sopranos, eh?? Great episode! I can't wait to see Steve Bescemi next week. He is such a freak!
Does anyone watch Curb Your Enthusiam? I watched it last night and thought I was going to wet myself from laughing. God - I <b>love</b> these story lines. The episode when Larry and Jeff attempted to get Larry's golf club out of a dead man's coffin? F'ing priceless. They literally pried a gold club out of the man's cold dead hands.
I guess you had to see that episode. Brilliant writing. Larry David is my new idol. If you don't watch it - you are really missing out on a great show.
Off to do a few things before picking up O. Ciao!
Posted by Cate at 10:33 AM | Comments (0)
March 01, 2004
Too good to last
Well, I didn't think it would last.. but it doesn't hurt to hope. It looks like rain for the next two days. Mind you, it will still be in the mid-sixties but raining. Ick.
In other news, O started to wheeze and cough tonight. Damn. We fired up the nebulizer and gave her a breathing treatment with albuterol and pulmicort (steriod). Her nose was a mess - alternating between being runny and being stuffy. We gave her Nasonex as well as an OTC medication to dry up her nose. She is <i>flying</i> right now, full of energy and her cheeks are bright red. In fact, it looks like I drew two red rouge circles on her cheeks. Very weird. I am sure she will go to bed soon - say somewhere around midnight!
Posted by Cate at 09:10 PM | Comments (2)
February 25, 2004
Sunny Day
It is very sunny today. I just want to sit and bask in the sunlight. O and I were snuggling on the couch, watching "Sesame Street". I was all warm and comfy. So warm and comfy that I ended up snoozing on the couch! Some days, it is definitely worth being a stay at home mom. I think we will be going to the library today. It's too cold and windy to be on the playground - brrrrr!
Posted by Cate at 10:48 AM | Comments (3)
February 17, 2004
Let it snow
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Posted by Cate at 11:52 PM | Comments (6)
February 03, 2004
Rain rain
Very rainy today.. but it's better than snow!
I got a phone call from M this morning around 945am. Apparently, only her and her friend were the only kids who wore pj's today. She was on the verge of crying. She wanted me to bring in clothes for her. Poor kid. P, O and I were going out anyway so I dropped off a change of clothes for her.
We also made it to Home Depot. We picked up the lumber, brackets and the few other items we needed for putting up the shelves. They are going to look very nice by the time he is done. Of course, I am hearing a lot of drilling and some mild cussing. Ahhhhh... the joys of an older home. Nothing is level. <i>Nothing</i>.
Posted by Cate at 03:25 PM | Comments (9)
January 29, 2004
It's cold
DAMN - it's cold outside. I had to run out to my car to get some Girl Scout paperwork. Brrrrrr! I need some coffee.
I will be doing paperwork and relaxing in front of the television tonight. I think I might even pop in a dvd. G'night ya'll!
Posted by Cate at 09:44 PM | Comments (0)
January 28, 2004
Damn
P can't lift things or even bend over due to the pressure it would place on his wound. He shouldn't even pick up O. In fact, the doctor "spoke to him" about it yesterday.
Guess who is going to shovel the snow today?
See you in a couple hours.
Posted by Cate at 10:26 AM | Comments (2)
January 26, 2004
Snow Day
Well - schools were closed today. Given the panicky nature of our Bored of Edjukashon, I am sure the <strike>skools</strike> schools will be closed tomorrow AND Wednesday.
P is working on the computer in the living room and had the cable modem turned off all morning. I finally just turned it back on and am now typing from my bedroom.
The girls played nicely all morning until SOMETHING happened. It caused M to actually scream in anger. At O. Yes folks - she <i>screamed</i> until her voice gave away. What a charming young lady we are raising. O is in her room, being punished for touching M's stuff and not giving it back when told to do so. M got a proper scolding as well for losing her mind in 3.2 seconds. This should be a fuuuuuuuuuuuun day for all.
Save me.
Posted by Cate at 12:47 PM | Comments (1)
January 20, 2004
Good morning
on this cold and icy morning. There are a few schools out here that are having delayed openings due to ice. Of course, not <i>our</i> school. That's ok. It's actually not too bad on my street and driveway.
P is home again today. He has to work tomorrow. Soem important things going on at work and he HAS to be there. I am not thrilled about that. He is still in pain and can't eat. He says everything tastes all gross, his sinuses are a mess and he is still having problems swallowing. To anyone who has had their tonsils removed as an adult, does this sound familiar? I am going to call the doctor today just to be sure.
I have to get M's butt in gear - we are having a <i>slow</i> morning.
Posted by Cate at 07:43 AM | Comments (6)
January 15, 2004
OUCH!
I just went out to get the mail. I had stuffed my feet into P's work boots, pulled on a coat and walked outside. I was walking very carefully on account of all the slush and ice. As I near the end of my snow and slush covered gravel driveway, I slipped and fell. I threw out my left hand on the way down and landed on the lower part of my left leg, driving rocks into my knee and shin. Hard. Hard enough to make me instantly feel nauseous. Hard enough for me to see stars. I picked myself up as fast as I could. Didn't want the neighbors to see me all sprawled out by my mailbox. I pulled out my mail, turned around and hobbled my way back inside.
I need a hug. Ow.
Posted by Cate at 04:44 PM | Comments (15)
Snow
Ugh - it's freakin' snowing.
Posted by Cate at 12:09 AM | Comments (3)
January 07, 2004
Lawdy!
I did manage to get up early this morning - makes two days in a row. But, we are not waiting for the bus. It's 20 degrees outside - and windy too. Forget it. So, we don't have to leave for school until 840am. Wheeeee!
Sometimes, I hate putting her on the bus. She will spend 25 minutes just riding the bus in the morning. I know she could use less pressure in getting ready.
Frankly, so could I.
Posted by Cate at 07:56 AM | Comments (0)
January 02, 2004
Grey day
Kinda grey and blah outside this morning. Cold and damp. Good weather to snuggle between flannel sheets and go back to sleep.It's been hard getting up out of bed this past week. No school, no immediate morning obligations. The girls have been sleeping in too. Monday is going to suck big time. I love sleeping late. I <i>adore</i> sleeping late. I have been known to sleep until noon. Ahhhhhh. I miss those days. Of course, I would stay up past 1am or be out partying. But, the mornings that I had to be at work, I made it to work. God only knows how I made it but I did.
I love to sleep.
Posted by Cate at 10:10 AM | Comments (4)
December 11, 2003
Grey day
Well - it's raining. Of course. I have a million errands to run while the girls are in school. Ick.
Posted by Cate at 08:34 AM | Comments (0)
December 05, 2003
Storm Watch!
Wheee! 3-6 inches of snow are expected to show up here in NJ. The kids are thrilled. I'll be back - taking M to school..
Last year, <a href="http://sugar-plum.net/kate/archives/001596.html">this same date</a>, NJ also had some snow - again - 3-6 inches of snow. Pretty funny it was on the same day. LOL. A glimpse of last year:
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Posted by Cate at 08:37 AM | Comments (5)
December 03, 2003
Cold
Man - I think winter is here. Brrr! It got down to 21 degrees today. There is a storm coming up for tomorrow. Ugh!
Posted by Cate at 05:22 PM | Comments (2)
November 22, 2003
Gorgeous Day
It's a lovely day today. I have a ton of errands, M has a party tonight and P is still working in the kitchen. He is feeling somewhat better.
I'll chat later - I hope you all have a great day!
Posted by Cate at 11:25 AM | Comments (1)
November 13, 2003
Windy!
from <a href="http://www.weather.com/weather/detail/08050">the weather channel</a>:
... A HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA... NEW JERSEY... EXTREME NORTHWESTERN MARYLAND... AND NORTHERN DELAWARE.
SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL BECOME WEST... THEN NORTHWEST... AS A COLD FRONT MOVES EASTWARD ACROSS THE REGION THIS MORNING. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WILL INCREASE TO 30 TO 40 MPH LATER THIS MORNING. GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE FROM MID MORNING INTO THURSDAY EVENING. A STORM WARNING IS ALSO IN EFFECT FOR THE NEW JERSEY COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK SOUTH TO CAPE MAY.
I just got back home and it was crazy trying to drive on the parkway. Big SUVs were blowing all <i>over</i> the road. Ugh.
Posted by Cate at 10:34 AM | Comments (3)
October 28, 2003
Dark and cold
Man - this weather is dammed depressing. I just want to crawl back into bed and go to sleep!
Tonight, P and I will be picking out the vinyl floor tiles for the kitchen floor! Hooray! We also need to buy all new sheeting for the floor as well as some other stuff from Home Depot. I can't wait! We have been walking on subfloor for a while.
Well- we have to pick up M from the bus stop. See ya later!
Posted by Cate at 02:59 PM | Comments (2)
October 27, 2003
Rain rain go away
It's muggy and rainy today. Yuck.
Posted by Cate at 01:14 PM | Comments (2)
September 30, 2003
Finally!
Fall has arrived!
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Posted by Cate at 08:29 AM | Comments (6)
September 23, 2003
Rain rain go away
More rain? Heavy winds? From <a href="http://www.weather.com/weather/detail/08050">weather.com</a>:
<i>THIS LINE OF STORMS HAS THE POTENTIAL OF PRODUCING STRONG GUSTY WINDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF PRODUCE TORNADOES. THIS LINE OF STORMS HAS A HISTORY OF DOWNING TREES AND POWERLINES. </i>
Bring it on.
Posted by Cate at 10:15 AM | Comments (4)
September 18, 2003
Well - I think it's over
Hurricane Isabel, that is. I'm going to bed.
Posted by Cate at 11:13 PM | Comments (1)
Picture Time
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Posted by Cate at 07:36 PM | Comments (11)
COOL!
Oh man - the girls and I just got back from the beach. The ocean was SO cool! And the wind - ai yi yi! I got some pictures but I have no idea how they turned out as of yet.
I have to take a shower - I have sand everywhere. Really.
Posted by Cate at 04:23 PM | Comments (1)
It's WINDY!
I just picked up O at school. It was So windy at the school. O and Mary, her buddy, were having so much fun running around in the wind. It had to have been at least 25mph winds. They were laughing so hard they could barely walk and then the wind was blowing them off balance on top of it. Too funny!
I love this wind - I can't wait for M to get home. We are going to have a "Hurricane Party"!
Thanks for all the safe wishes. I appreciate it! To all in Isabel's path, please be careful. {{{safe vibes}}}
Posted by Cate at 11:50 AM | Comments (4)
Batten down the hatches!
Storm's a brewin'! :::giggle:::
No big deal here in Ocean County. I live about 10-15 miles from the beach (Long Beach Island, Barnegat Lighthouse) and so far the sky is dark and there is a pretty decent wind.
Off to take the booger to school. I still can't believe that M has a half day today! :::eyeroll:::
Posted by Cate at 08:16 AM | Comments (6)
September 15, 2003
Hurricane
People by me are flipping out about Hurricane Isabel. A woman at preschool this morning was asking people in the school about the evacuation plan. WTF?
You'd think we lived on the NC coast or something. We live in New Jersey! Unless you have waterfront property (and this woman did not), don't fricking have a cow! Our town is near the coast but I <i>highly</i> doubt that we will get anything worse than a lot of rain and high winds. Lordy - calm down folks!
Posted by Cate at 12:03 PM | Comments (9)
September 13, 2003
Rain rain go away
Damn - the block party is postponed until next weekend. Oh well....
Posted by Cate at 09:13 AM | Comments (3)
September 09, 2003
Good Morning
It's gorgeous today! Clear and cool as well as sunny.. time to open the windows!
Posted by Cate at 08:39 AM | Comments (4)
September 06, 2003
Wow
It's gorgeous today! Sunny, clear, no humidity... We are SO going to do <i>something</i>!
I hope everyone has a GREAT day! Bye!
Posted by Cate at 09:47 AM | Comments (3)
August 24, 2003
Perfect
It is literally a perfect day outside.
Catch you guys later.
Posted by Cate at 10:47 AM | Comments (2)
August 22, 2003
Too hot
We're going swimming - see ya later!
Posted by Cate at 02:53 PM | Comments (2)
August 05, 2003
Drizzling
Well -it's finally raining down here. It's been cloudy for several days now and extremely humid. Ew. The haze is unbelievable. I wish it would actually downpour instead of this drizzly crap.
I have spoken to almost everyone in my Bonkos group and they confirmed that they could make it next Monday. A few were unable to make it but I got substitute players for them, I just picked up the small trinkets (gotta love the Dollar Store) that everyone gets just for coming to the game.
Off to surf the web and do more housework!
Posted by Cate at 01:19 PM | Comments (1)
July 22, 2003
Big storms
Big storms a'brewing... I am shutting down the computer... see ya later!
Posted by Cate at 07:15 PM | Comments (0)
July 12, 2003
Morning!
It's a beautiful day! YAY! The pool party will be fun. I hope the pool warms up. With all the rain we have been having, it cooled the pool off big time. The solar cover isn't really able to work well in a downpour ::grin::
Catch ya later!
Posted by Cate at 08:05 AM | Comments (0)
July 03, 2003
Still rainin'
Ahhh - the joys of being trapped inside with the rugrats..
::snicker::
Posted by Cate at 04:16 PM | Comments (0)
June 26, 2003
Really Hot
Well - the girls have been home for 45 minutes. I have had to break up 6 fights and punish M twice and O once. God help me. Better yet - God help them.
Posted by Cate at 12:59 PM | Comments (4)
Really Hot
Well - the girls have been home for 45 minutes. I have had to break up 6 fights and punish M twice and O once. God help me. Better yet - God help them.
Posted by Cate at 12:59 PM | Comments (4)
June 25, 2003
Whew
It's a hot one today.. thank goodness the sprinkler still works!
Posted by Cate at 03:11 PM | Comments (1)
June 12, 2003
Hazy and Humid
Urgh.. too damn hot outside. I have my A/C set for "Meat Locker"
Posted by Cate at 12:04 PM | Comments (2)
June 09, 2003
Auuggghhh!
It's too bright! What is that big shiny thing up in the sky????
LOL
Here's the crazy part. I still fee like crap and wanna be curled up in bed. O is practically laying on the floor... half asleep. Ugh - I am gonna have to be a good mom and throw her outside to get some fresh air. I wonder if I can bring out my comforter?
Posted by Cate at 01:30 PM | Comments (1)
June 07, 2003
Rainy Day Pics
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Posted by Cate at 07:26 PM | Comments (6)
Guess what?
It's still freakin' raining!
The kids are driving me insane. I swear, if they weren't recovering from being sick, they would be outside, rain or no rain. P is passed out and I am feeling like total crap. [/whine]
Thak goodness I hadsome tomato sauce with meatballs and sausage in the freezer. It's now in the crockpot, simmering for dinner. I don't even know if I want to eat. Everything tastes funny. Blech.
I am gonna catch up on ya'll - see you around.
::updated to add::
The girls are on a new project and out of my hair. Lucky for them. Heh.
Posted by Cate at 03:24 PM | Comments (4)
April 18, 2003
C-c-cold!
Man - it is COLD outside! The kids have been outside since 11am, took a break for lunch and then back outside. I will be dragging them back inside in half an hour. This way, they have time for a snack, get changed, clean up and leave by 430 before M's tae kwon do class at 5pm.
I have been doing the rest of the laundry as well as cleaning around the house. I really should get my ass to ShopRite for a few last minute things that I need for Sunday. Maybe tomorrow morning before my Dad and Stepmom come down. They are headed to AC for the weekend.
Later!
Posted by Cate at 03:11 PM | Comments (1)
April 16, 2003
Sunny
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This is weird weather for April. I think it's going to rain tomorrow. Yuck.
Posted by Cate at 02:38 PM | Comments (2)
April 15, 2003
GORGEOUS
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Posted by Cate at 02:58 PM | Comments (1)
April 10, 2003
Weather
Ok - it's <i>not</i> raining. But - it's really cold and windy! Brrrrr!
Also - I have a choice for Monday: Bonkos or my last crochet class. I have already missed March's Bonkos and really didn't want to miss this month as well. I think I can get help with my projects from a few friends both on and off line. Hmmm - I believe I just talked myself into Bonkos! :laugh:
Posted by Cate at 04:23 PM | Comments (1)
March 20, 2003
Rain
Ew..it's cold and rainy outside right now.
O was surprised to see my father in law AND P at school today. She gave each of them a BIG hug! :cheerful: We got back home and had lunch. P went to bed around 1230pm and I have to wake him up around 530pm so he can get ready for work tonight. He has to leave at 7pm. :sigh: I will be all alone tonight after the kidlets go to bed tonight. Hmm - I can blog all night, watch TV and talk on the phone! :crazy: Wheeee!
Posted by Cate at 03:08 PM | Comments (2)
March 17, 2003
Sunny Day
So nice outside! My house is 70 degrees and all my windows are open. Tons of fresh air :::ahhhhh:::
O and I worked in one of my gardens today. I dug up a lot of the beds, they were pretty gross. I pulled out a lot of old roots and dead mums. I am hoping to fill some of the beds with shasta daisies. I :heartbeat: shasta daisies.
Some of last year's daisies
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I have crochet class tonight. I need to do some food shopping too. After all, we are going to war - gotta stock up on bread and milk! :cheerful: Hmm - maybe I can sneak out of class early :mischievous:
Posted by Cate at 04:12 PM | Comments (1)
March 11, 2003
Aw Jeez
It's starting to snow. :sigh: Hopefully, it won't stick or anything. In lighter news, I have Weight Watchers tonight. (insert rimshot here) Thank you, thankyouverymuch. :wave:
Posted by Cate at 02:27 PM | Comments (4)
February 20, 2003
Sunny Day
Ya know - it is just beautiful outside. Even with 4-6 feet of snow piled in my yard. I can't wait for Mary to get here so we can go shopping!
Posted by Cate at 11:27 AM | Comments (1)
February 19, 2003
SnowFish!
Now - this is just WAY cool! The girls and I were driving around today and I saw this in a snowbank. Luckily, I had brought my camera with me. I snapped a few shots but this one turned out the best.
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Posted by Cate at 01:35 PM | Comments (6)
February 18, 2003
Looks like it's over
The storm, that it.
Today is actually quite nice, if you like snow. LOTS of snow. M took off around 1130am to play with a buddy and I haven't seen her since. :cheerful: I am sure she will be cranky by the time she gets home. O went outside for a little while but ended up coughing and crying so we brought her back inside. Once she got her breathing treatment, she was fine. P had taken today off and he is sore from all that shoveling! I don't know if the kids have school tomorrow. It's a wait and see situation. I am sorta hoping for a day off!
Posted by Cate at 03:46 PM | Comments (0)
February 17, 2003
SNOW PLOW!
While P was starting to work at the end of the driveway, this guy came by in a bucket loader and offered to plow us out for $20! P ran up to the door and I gave him $20. What would have taken P at least 3 hours, this guy did in 10 minutes!
I uploaded them to a <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&uid=446796&gid=1717129&"target=_blank>new photo album</a>.
Posted by Cate at 03:09 PM | Comments (1)
Disaster Area
<a href="http://www.app.com/app2001/story/0,21133,690428,00.html"target=_blank>A powerful winter storm began to wallop New Jersey yesterday, prompting Gov. McGreevey to declare a state of emergency -- and at least one Ocean County town to declare itself a disaster area -- as more than a foot of wind-driven snow fell.</a>
That would be my town.. check out the story.
Posted by Cate at 01:43 PM | Comments (2)
Pictures!
Ok - I uploaded a bunch of pics to my online albums. Check them out <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=1715878&uid=446796"target=_blank>here</a>.
M is out playing in the snow. So is O - for about 15 minutes. I think she needs some fresh air and a little exercise. She is doing much better today. She was up quite a bit last night and we ended up giving her a bath at 5am to help lower her temperature. She has a big old power nap this morning.
Well - time to get the munchkin! I'll post more pics later!
Posted by Cate at 11:40 AM | Comments (6)
February 16, 2003
Finally
A snow plow! Hooray!
Posted by Cate at 10:27 PM | Comments (2)
Tons of snow
It's awful down here - I thinkw e already have 6 inches of snow on the ground it there are no signs of it slowing down one bit.
I need some healing vibes from you guys - P took O to the ER about 40 minutes ago. Her fever is back, although not as high as yesterday. She is still coughing and wheezing. We can't have her wait until tomorrow. She needs antibiotics and steriods, for the wheezing. I bet anything she has double ear infections.
I'll update later.
Posted by Cate at 01:06 PM | Comments (6)
February 15, 2003
Snow
I just heard that we are predicted to get 6-10 inches of snow on Monday!! :eek: :eek:
We are headed out to PetSmart in a little while. There is nothing to do around here so we may as well buy some fish.
Posted by Cate at 10:10 AM | Comments (2)
February 07, 2003
C-c-cold!
Well - I shoveled out the driveway. :arg: There is a lot of snow! The girls were playing with my neighbor's boys and they were having a blast. They were sledding down a neighbor's (who is rarely home) driveway. Tracy (neighbor) and I made a little snow ramp for the kids. They loved it. O looked so funny sitting in a saucer, sliding down a driveway! :laugh: She kept going back up and doing it again! I helped Ron (Tracy's husband) out with shoveling out another neighbor's driveway. 2 elderly women, sisters actually, one of which is undergoing chemotherapy :sad: They are super sweet ladies and I am glad I was able to help them. Ron and Tracy got a head start on it before I got there.
We just finished lunch and <strike>I am going to put a movie in for them</strike> They are watching Spirit. I am exhausted. The bonus from shoveling is that I probably burned up 3 activity points!! :thumbsup: although I am ready for a nap! Obviously, I couldn't make it to the gym - they were closed anyway.
Later!
UPDATE -
I measure the snow on my deck - 6 inches. Bleech! :thumbsdown:
Posted by Cate at 02:00 PM | Comments (1)
TRAPPED!!
SNOW everywhere! HELP!!
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Taken last night, roughly around midnight. See how pretty the snow looks, so powdery and glittery.
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This morning at 930am. Not quite so glittery.
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Posted by Cate at 09:42 AM | Comments (7)
January 29, 2003
It's Snowing
God - I am SO sick of snow and cold weather.
Posted by Cate at 11:31 AM | Comments (0)
January 05, 2003
Snow!
Well- just <i>barely</i>. I hope it doesn't pick up. It would really suck to have the kids snowbound tomorrow. They are GOIN' BACK to school! ::happy dance::
Posted by Cate at 02:11 PM | Comments (3)