Wow! We had fabulous weather for an extended holiday weekend. How was your weekend weather and what did you do?
Given the great weather, we took advantage of it for some fun activities. Whew … we stayed busy, but we also had some downtime!
- Hosted a few dance friends for dinner and dance
- Attended an outdoor concert of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (which is one of the better Pops groups in the US) … and they featured opera soprano Jacqueline Echols and a unique string trio named Time for Three (here’s their opening song)
- Walked to town (about 2 miles, 3.2 km) for lunch and a shaved ice treat, and of course the return uphill walk
- Attended a neighborhood party featuring the host’s just-completed beer
- Took a long night walk in a lightning bug sanctuary (wow … a lot of blinking bugs!) … Impressive!!!!!
- Worked on the lawn
- Attended a small dinner/cookout at the invitation of good friends
Celebrations for the week
- (Week) Music for Life Week, Laughter Week, Laundry Workers Week, Take Charge of Change Week, Therapeutic Recreation Week, Freedom Week, Be Nice to New Jersey Week, Farriers Week, Creative Maladjustment Week, Rude Recreation Week
- (Mon) Chocolate Day, Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day, Forgiveness Day, Tell the Truth Day, Strawberry Sundae Day, Macaroni Day, Ice Cream Cone Day
- (Tues) Math 2.0 Day, Savor the Comic Day, Unplug the Drama Day, Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day, Town Crier Day, Don’t Put All Your Eggs on One Omelet Day
- (Wed) Martyrdom of the Bab, Sugar Cookie Day
- (Thurs) Don’t Step on a Bee Day, Hot Dog Night, Pina Colada Day, Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day, Coke – the Real Thing Day
Those who know Elyse probably realize she has a new puppy … Duncan … and I imagine the odds are good that he will like to chase a ball. Have a good week!
A Frank Angle 
As usual, your busy weekend puts my leisurely weekend to shame. I read a lot, cooked–which I do not do very often, connected with friends. It was a good weekend. I especially liked seeing the engineer’s dog play ball–very cute!
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Patti,
We seem to have more active weekends than not … but when a low-key weekend happens, we appreciate it! Cheers to your leisure!!!
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The weather was terrific in the Big Apple, too, Frank — on Saturday and Sunday. I wish all of summer could be like it’s been these past two days, warm with low humidity. It’s been bliss. I hung out with my friends and walked around a lot. I will do what I can to partake in Laughter Week and will spread the word tomorrow that it’s Chocolate Day.
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Lame,
Weather bliss is always good … but I’ve got the feeling it was the lull before the blast furnace arrives. I know you’ll make the best of Laughter Week!!!
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It was hot in the west this weekend, but we made the best of it with a trip to Badlands National Park in South Dakota, as well as Custer State Park in the Black Hills and Devil’s Tower. It was a fabulous road trip and I got lots of great photos! Stay tuned… And I LOVED the video. What a way to create self-entertainment for that dog! I wonder how long it took them to train it? Glad your weather was nice and that you had such a productive weekend, Frank.
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Cathy,
It seems like a wonderful roadtrip … especially since that’s an area we haven’t visited …. well, not yet. Looking forward to your photos.
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Soave to be nice to New Jersey, Framk? I’m from Connecticut!
Thanks for the shout out and the video. Construction will begin just as soon as I switch husbands! Don’t hold your breath, I like this one!
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Elyse,
Oh come on … I imagine there is an ounce of you that could be nice to New Jersey for a day!
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Then I think you’d be wrong, Frank. I’ve spent too much time on the NJTPK!
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In other words I’ve reminded you how much time you’ve necessarily spent on that road.
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Beem me up, Scottie!
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Be careful … the beam may malfunction you to the NJTPK.
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With my luck, you’re right!
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Forget everything else – I need one of those contraptions for my puppy too!
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Pauline,
Glad you enjoyed it … but maybe you know someone who could develop one for you. 🙂
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We spent the weekend in Indianapolis. I’ve never been there before. They have a lovely downtown. Really fun to explore the different stores and restaurants.
Tomorrow is “Chocolate Day”?! Oh, I’m so there…
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Carrie,
Indy is a little more than 2 hours away, and we have yet to explore it …. although we have heard numerous positive thoughts. After our trip to the ballroom (a week ago) … we may move up our plans for a visit. Enjoy Chocolate Day!
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We attended the Jazz Festival in town this weekend. Perfect weather for 2 of the 3 days. Did some walking with my sweetie. Cleaned a lot of the house. Tuesday, World Disclosure Day (http://www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/WorldDisclosureDay.htm), is our 34th anniv. of when we met. Melanie in IA and I are going to a state park for some hiking.
Golf Wednesday.
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Jim,
I’ve got the feeling you greatly enjoyed the jazz festival. Hopefully there were some musicians who played the blues style you love.
Happy Anniversary (in advance) to you and Melanie!!!!! Cheers to your 34 years!
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Yes. The music and weather were just right.
Thanks for the congrats.
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Boy, you had a great holiday weekend. We had fabulous weather too. I hate to say it. I shopped on the computer. I read a great deal of Travels with Charley. Ate a bowl of chocolate ice cream. We had planned to go to Atlanta. Then, changed our minds thinking the weather would be bad. The next holiday isn’t until Labor Day. We have the weekends though and plenty more sunny, hot weather. Will probably do something this weekend to cover our regret for not doing anything this past weekend.
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Topaz,
Welcome first-time commenter, and many thanks for sharing your weekend that brought smiles. Given the storm off the east coast, not going east was a good idea. After all, there will be other travel opportunities throughout the summer.
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The norm Frank, you are having exciting times! I spent time with house guests and family, house cleaning and a little bit of shopping.
Loved the video, with many engineers in my family I stole and distributed. That should be good for a few good giggles.
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Val,
Time with guests and family are a good thing, so cheers to that! Maybe one of your family members will develop their version for a needy dog.
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this is amazing dog and of course amazing dog owner 🙂 I loved this video! Your weekend seems was so nice… Mine! Not bad but tired so much 🙂 there is always something to do in this village home, you can’t take a rest 🙂 But I am not complaining, I love to be here. Thank you dear Frank, have a nice weekend, love, nia
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Nia,
I’m sure the village is much more peaceful than the city! 🙂 …A friend of ours is very excited about coming to your country very soon for work. (She’ll be in Ankara most of the time).
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Good Luck for her, I hope, she likes. Love, nia
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She loves to travel, so I have no doubt that she will love it!
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Sounds like a most excellent weekend, Frank! I would have liked to see the glowing bugs. I went to beautiful Lake Tahoe for the Fourth. The fireworks were impressive, but my kids could care less. They prefer the ones on the street in the neighborhood! Oh, I have chocolate and pina coladas to look forward to this week. Oh, goody!
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Amy,
Thanks for sharing your weekend. Well … the kids probably like the neighborhood fireworks better because they are involved with them. Too bad they couldn’t appreciate fireworks over Tahoe, (which would seem wonderful)!!!!
Does California have fireflies (lightning bugs)?
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Today just seems a good day…. Monday..Chocolate Day, Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day, Forgiveness Day, Tell the Truth Day, Strawberry Sundae Day, Macaroni Day, Ice Cream Cone Day
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Bulldog,
Good choices …. but I can’t imagine you have a sweet tooth!
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One of the worst kinds Frank… specially since giving up smoking and the sweet stuff tastes so much better…
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😀
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I love walking around town, you find neat little places you wouldn’t find if driving around, plus walking is so much more healthier for you. We too, had a lovely weekend and had company for dinner on Sunday. My Twitter/blogger friend Sarah and her family were in the area, so came over for dinner on Sunday. All I can say is, I best get some grandchildren soon or I may have to have another. Her 2 children were beyond adorable and so well behaved for four year olds.
For our dinner I baked bread on the barbecue and simmered the chili. It was all around a great day, though I paid for all my work by the end of the I sadly could barely move. C’est la vie.
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Catherine,
Ever since moving, we’ve wanted to walk to town … so with the good weather, we did it … and will do it again on a nice day.
Cheers to you hosting a friend … and the bread is most intriguing. Meanwhile, take it easy today so you can regain your strength … and work on your plan of getting grandkids.
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Yes, grandkids would make me smile daily.
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You were busy this weekend Frank. Much busier than we were. We spent time eating, walking and doing shopping – nothing too exciting.
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Colline,
Calm weekends are fine!!! In our case we had a good variety, and we were never in racing-around mode.
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What a fantastic full weekend Frank. Here’s to a good week with good news.
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Mary,
A full weekend it was … and a good variety! 🙂
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Be Nice to New Jersey Week! LOL! I’m originally from New Jersey, and find this hilarious. They probably deserve a little kindness and a holiday of this sort.
Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend, Frank. We had a nice weekend, too. The weather was great (cooler than it had been during the week), and it was filled with a good mix of work, rest, and play.
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Robin,
A good mix of work, rest, and play is a wonderful example of not only for any weekend, but for life! Meanwhile, because my weather comes your way, the gentle weather is on the way out. 😦 …. and glad you appreciate Be Nice to New Jersey Week!
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Lightening bugs! How I miss those.
Glad you had a great holiday. We welcomed the clouds and a bit of rain off and on – keeps it cooler and the plants happy. Cleared enough for the local fireworks (but rain kept the amateurs silent – which is good for pets and roofs)
Nothing says summer more than outdoor concerts! We love those.
Enjoy the week!
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Mouse,
The night was perfect for the outdoor concert …. and the Ohio River is directly behind the main stage … thus a good setting.
I know what you mean about the amateurs regarding fireworks … which I we think was worse in our prior neighborhood. 🙂
I was wondering about the range of lightning bugs. Seems you don’t have them there … but are they in other parts of Texas?
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Lightening bugs lived all over TX when I was little. We’d temporarily catch them in jars on summer nights. Pretty rare around this populated now – suspect it’s because of change in pesticide use starting around the 70’s. They backed off night time arial spraying for a few years – but the mosquito borne diseases ( 4 now I think) ramped up way too much. So with restraint there is targeted fogging and spay. Not much choice.
When we lived in WIlliamsburg, there were Sunday night plays and concerts with the James River as a backdrop – wonderful setting
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Interesting … I did find a map showing where people say lightning bugs … others fireflies.Here’s some pics of our concert venue on the river. http://tinyurl.com/mjxzq7m
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cool! Thanks
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What a weekend, Frank … what a weekend!!!!! 🙂
I’m so happy you got your batteries all charged up again!
That video made my day!!
Happy Monday and new week, my friend! 🙂
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Marina,
A good weekend with such a variety. Given that it started Thursday night, we did a lot, but never rushed. Glad you enjoyed the dog retrieving video.
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That’s one very clever engineer and his dog. 🙂 Pina Colada Day sounds good to me, Frank. Love that string trio sound. 🙂 Have a great week.
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Sylvia,
Glad you listened to the string trio. I really enjoyed them with the orchestra support. Cheers to your Pina Colada!
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You have certainly taken advantage of the day for some fun activities.
Nice post… It really cheered me up.
Best wishes, Aquileana 😀
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Aquileana,
We don’t live life in the fast land, but we enjoy ourselves …. and glad this post cheered you up because starting the new week with a smile is my goal each week.
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I…..MISSED…….CHOCOLATE……..DAY……!?!???
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Zannyro,
My guess is that you only missed recognizing the day … after all, every day is Chocolate Day for you … Nonetheless, here’s one for you … .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DngV0tq1NFo
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I KNEW before I played it what video you were going to show me.
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I’ve showed you that before?
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I think you have….I may be confusing it with another one that you sent me…Drat you Frank…I’m trying to do better today!
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Heck … you’re doing fine … go treat yourself with a bit of Dove chocolate. 🙂 …. Hope you have a good photo op day!
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LOL, Thanks Frank…we’ll see what pops out of the woods today 🙂 Have a great one!!
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Enjoy!
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PS: …. did your daughter forget to pick up her chocolate? If not, did she at least give you a piece for being a dutiful steward?
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SHE DID GIVE ME A BITE OF THE CHOCOLATE!!!!
She’s such an awesome daughter….
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Cheers to her … and of course I know you didn’t say No. 😉
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Oh I said yes alright!
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I’m sure, a reluctant yes 😉
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No rain on our holiday parade & other activities.
Ok – We didn’t go to the parade. But – we did get in some fun happenings in during the weekend).
It sounds like you had a great weekend too!
Lots of great stuff to celebrate this week. I love music! I celebrate music for life every week of the year!
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RoSy,
No parade for us … but I did have the urge for a quirky one … which I hope to remember for next year. So how was that helicopter ride?
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Oh – a quirky parade. Sounds like fun!
The helicopter ride was something else.
I think Alexandria had the best seat in the house though.
She sat in the front passenger side without a door!
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Of course you didn’t threaten to push her out. 😉
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I can definitely support “Don’t step on a bee day!” I’ll observe that all week. 🙂 Do you know that I have never seen a lightning bug! I think I need to put that on my bucket list!
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Debra,
Now I know lightning bugs/fireflies don’t exist in SoCal. Knowing how much you enjoy the outdoors, you would love the place we walked.
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