Another flat tire.
Burned out bearing.
…and a wrong turn to get us into the middle of D.C. with our big truck and trailer in tow, so that as we were trying to right missing our turn after a long, long, very long day, my husband heard the voice over the cop’s radio saying “the truck turned.” Mark, his best manors in full humility mode, just said we were looking for surface streets to Alexandria, Virginia. The Capitol cop couldn’t have been nicer. We got the hell out of there and got back on track.
The video is a nod to my email pal WB. What a trip.
But I’m in. To stay. Thrilled to be here at last, though our stuff won’t arrive for quite a few more days so the saga continues for at least the next week or so.
A couple of notes on books on tape. Act of Treason by Vince Flynn was a nice surprise. Have no idea what the book would read like, but the audio version was extremely entertaining. The Quickie, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge was very hard to get into at first. After the first CD it takes off with the plot having so many weaves and turns that it is down right hilarious. Now, I’m not saying that the story is convoluted, but… I haven’t finished The Broker audio verson yet, by John Grisham, but I really enjoyed it on the last leg of our journey. That’s likely because I don’t get to read non-fiction much anymore, even older books. Just don’t have the time.
Getting settled in will take a while, especially since we don’t have all our stuff yet, but the neighborhood is great and offers lots of room for my hubby’s toys. You know, big truck, contractor’s tools (lots of them, including the necessity of a work shop), dirt bike, etc. After all, this is his first venture out of the west. Last time I lived back east I lived in New York City, which was long ago. I love the east, particularly the D.C. area, which includes the close Virginia suburbs.
First order next week, besides catching up on a lot of reading, is finding a new hairdresser. You ladies know what that entails.
…and boy, catching up on Clinton’s stellar work this week has been a joy. The woman is a powerhouse. She took Asia by storm.
Thanks to Pamela for doing such a stellar job while I was traveling. Cannot thank her enough. There was no way I could have posted while traveling. I’m very grateful for her eagerness to take care of business when I simply could not.
But I’m back. …tired, but back.
Cheers to your safe journey and new home!
OX
I’m so happy you made it home safely. A long rest is in order.
Taylor!!! Road trips are all about the stories you accumulate along the way and there’s never been one yet that didn’t have a few bumps and maybe a logistical nightmare or two.
So glad you made it to D.C. relatively unscathed. I’ve missed you and your insights, but I have to say Pam is one hell of a pinch hitter
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And while you’ve been in transit Hillary has been wowing ‘em on her first overseas trip. Meanwhile President Obama is trying to quell the instant gratification culture that is looking for instant results from the recent legislation… I say, you know, give it a few weeks and all our problems will be solved
Glad to see you and your husband arrived safely to DC. Even better, that we will have you posting from the ‘heart’ of the beast, keeping us informed. Thanks for your efforts. Have fun and enjoy the ride.
must read re: “head in the sand mentality by the press, and us…about Iraq, the econmy, torture…
What We Don’t Know Will Hurt Us
“I don’t want to pretend that today marks the end of our economic problems,” the president said on Tuesday at the signing ceremony in Denver. He added, hopefully: “But today does mark the beginning of the end.”
Does it?
“No one really knows, of course, but a bigger question may be whether we really WANT to know.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/22/opinion/22rich.html?_r=1&ref=opinion
Tis a sad day for me.
While I’m glad Taylor is even closer now to the ‘Big Picture’ –
it also means I can’t drive over to her anymore and actually
collect my (well earned) spanking.
My fantasy can never come true, now.
AnyWHO –
Just4 YOU –
(though you probably already have it, TM )
http://www.lbfitness.com/LeavinLasVegas.mp3
and for everyone else, I guess.
Sheryl at her best
” I’m standing in the middle of the desert –
Waiting for my ship to come in ”
Wow Taylor.
Talk about a ‘connection’.
Thanks everyone. What a trip.
Thanks for that, pmichael, for the song, that is; as for the other, you’re bad! Appreciate it, GeoT. I can’t thank Pamela enough! Hey tfitz, icemama, JoeChi, glad to be finally relocated.
I went to Nevada, Las Vegas, to launch my radio show, when I was surprised by a man who became my husband; interrupting a long single life and becoming my big pay off in Sin City. After many years marooned in that city, finally, at long last I’m finally gone for good, as pmichael’s song says. Hubby has deep roots there, kids, etc., but now Las Vegas becomes simply an adult play zone (great spas) for me next time I take a trip back, which won’t be for a *very* long time.
Not to worry, ma’am –
Some of us have had your back for many years. *L*
And here’s hoping -
the Change will Do you Good –
http://www.lbfitness.com/DoUgood.mp3
heh-heh… Indeed, pm. The “Change” has already acted as a tonic.
Glad you made it, Taylor. Alexandria is a nice area. Hope you like it. Pamela did a nice job for you. Hope you get some rest.
Glad to see you made it safe and sound on your move. Moving is such a bitch, I’ve said, the next time I move it all fits in a suitcase.
CONGRATS! You survived and even sound like you might have had just a smidgeon of fun in the process. Good luck in your urban adventure! I got urbaned out so long ago I can remember that I once lived in the city but in all honesty can’t remember what it was like. It’s good to have ya back.
Taylor, so happy to hear that you arrived! Alexandria is a great area to plant roots. The Scottish Christmas parade is wonderful – hundreds of bagpipers marching through old town – and hundreds of bagpipers drinking in the pubs afterward!
Sidenote – I took my son to the Nat’l Building Museum for an engineering festival yesterday and I could have sworn I saw Kathleen Sebelius. I stalked her for a bit (how creepy am I?) and them my husband had me convinced that it wasn’t her (I thought maybe she was in town to talk about HHS sec) – so this morning I opened up the paper and saw that there was a Governor’s Conference at the Marriott in town – so who knows – maybe it was her. She picked a bad day to take in the beauty of the Building Museum (and it is beautiful architecture) because it was bedlam, filled with 1000′s of noisy kids.
nancy50 Says:
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 am
I could have sworn I saw Kathleen Sebelius. I stalked her for a bit (how creepy am I?)
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If it was me I would have walked right up to her and asked “Aren’t you…”
I have boundary issues
Finally some truth about Obama from an African American Democratic fundraiser.
http://www.liberalrapture.com/2009/02/obama-adoration-v-hillary-reality.html
GeoT Says:
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 am
If I had done that, hubby would have been mortified. I considered shouting out “Kathleen” to see if she turned around, but then what – stutter and stammer “are you being chosen for HHS?” So, I merely gawked.
Hey Taylor –
Glad to know you and hubby made it and are okay. Sorry if I sound a little dense but are you in Virginia or D.C.?
I’m just glad Zombie FDR got his head back.
Glad you got to DC Taylor, we’ve missed you. But pamela did an excellent job.
Smart Todd says:
22 February 2009 at 11:07 am
Finally some truth about Obama from an African American Democratic fundraiser.
http://www.liberalrapture.com
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“Dear Anonymous, Obama sucks, signed Anonymous.
I consider the source
liberalrapture.com who suggest we read:
Uppity Woman
Hire Heels
Pumapac
No Quarter USA
Democrats Against Obama
Just Say No Deal
etc. etc.
Nuff’ Said? ….. Smart Todd (drive-by slimer)
nancy50 says:
22 February 2009 at 11:10 am
GeoT Says:
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 am
If I had done that, hubby would have been mortified. I considered shouting out “Kathleen” to see if she turned around, but then what – stutter and stammer “are you being chosen for HHS?” So, I merely gawked.
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I saw Prince in a ski shop in Brian Head Utah and it was so out of context I told him “looked like” Prince (Prince is like 5’2″… he laughed and was very friendly.
Good to see that Taylor is back! Rest up girl. Lots to talk about next week:)
Nuff’ Said? ….. Smart Todd (drive-by slimer)
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Not quite George, “Hey Todd, a new nic is in order this one is false advertising” would be my final word on the subject.
Taylor:
I’m glad you made it in one piece. Enjoy DC for all of us on the ‘left coast’.