The Week Ahead - June 16

Outside my window...75 degrees already this morning and we're going to hit 90 today.  A blissful 51 and raining in Bremerton.

 

I am thinking...about everything that has to be done before we move.

I am thankful...for a great brunch with my Tidewater Collection co-volunteers yesterday morning.

From the kitchen...fish, fish, or fish.

I am hearing...the clock ticking.

 

One of my favorite things...a table set for a festive brunch, lunch or dinner.  The table at yesterday's brunch featured nautical napkins and place mats and a lovely floral centerpiece.

I am still reading...Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters...still haven't had time to read so much as a paragraph lately and it still doesn't look good for this week either.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week...brunch yesterday followed by a few hours receiving new merchandise at the Tidewater Collection, meeting with the new Volunteer Coordinator tomorrow, stopping off at the Tidewater Collection on Thursday to see the photos one of our volunteers took during her recent trip to Paris, working at the Tidewater Collection with a volunteer who has not yet been trained on the new computer system on Friday, working on Saturday to move furniture and make our Tidewater Collection extended shop space ready to go, and taking Vic to the airport on Sunday.  Apart from picking up Sophia after her riding lesson this afternoon, I'm spending the day getting ready for the housing pre-move inspection which is tomorrow afternoon.  It's a Tidewater Collection kind of week! 

College Update...a week closer to Sophia's telephone meeting with her advisor after July 29, housing assignments and parking permit issuance both on August 1.

Volunteer Update...turning over the Volunteer Coordinator position tomorrow although I'm still on the schedule for a few more training dates.  Must finish my shopping before I lose my 25% discount!

Travel and Family Field Trips Update...Vic's heading to San Diego this weekend for a class - that's the only thing on the travel schedule.

We finally took the plunge and bought a new vehicle - meet Betty Blue, a 2015 Subaru Forester.  It's going to be a much smoother ride across the country in August.  Sophia inherited Bamm-Bamm, the Hyundai Accent, and we'll ship it to Washington so she can have it at college.  Vic remains faithful to Henry Ford Ranger.  Yes, they all have crazy names!

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The Week Ahead - June 9

Outside my window...another ghastly hot week - I'm loving that the temperatures in Washington are running 20-25 degrees cooler every day.

 

I am thinking...about leaving the Tidewater Collection.  I have really enjoyed my volunteer time and the friends I have made...as much as I am looking forward to our new adventure, I will be very sad to leave.

I am thankful...for fellow volunteers who stepped up to take over my Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator slot.

From the kitchen...something easy as we have a appointment this evening.

I am hearing...the clock ticking.

 

One of my favorite things...the amazing home inventory app, MyStuff2, for my iPad.  I'm in a barcoding frenzy, logging all our DVDs and books into the app.  Love it!

I am still reading...Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters...still haven't had time to read so much as a paragraph lately and it doesn't look good for this week either.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week...Mother-Daughter Morning Out yesterday (breakfast and shopping, so much fun), working at the Tidewater Collection today, Thursday and Friday, thirty-one event on Saturday, Father's Day on Sunday. 

College Update...a few upcoming dates: Sophia's telephone meeting with her advisor after July 29, housing assignments and parking permit issuance both on August 1.

Volunteer Update...said goodbye to another volunteer job, CORE Planning Committee Member and working on the Tidewater Collection turnover.

Travel and Family Field Trips Update...Vic's heading to San Diego for a class later this month - that's the only thing on the travel schedule.

Had a fun morning discussing dorm room options with Sophia

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Counting Down the Days...

The Week Ahead - June 1

Outside my window...ugh, 80+ degree temperatures all week - Virginia summer.

 

I am thinking...about that I don't want to go/I want to go feeling.  There are some parts of living in Virginia that I will really miss and there are so many things to look forward to in Washington.

I am thankful...for a successful end to the Tidewater Collection's inventory.  It took three days but we're done!

From the kitchen...steak and chips with sauteed mushrooms.

I am hearing...the clock ticking.

 

One of my favorite things...steak and chips!

I am still reading...Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters...haven't had time to read so much as a paragraph lately but things will slow down a little this week.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week...errand-running tomorrow and then picking Sophia up at Whole Foods after her riding lesson (uh oh, Whole Foods is a dangerous place!), running by the Tidewater Collection on Tuesday to show the day's volunteer our new computer system, Tidewater Collection board meeting on Wednesday, a possible CORE planning meeting on Thursday, and then training a new volunteer at the Tidewater Collection on Friday.  What will I do with my time when I no longer have the Tidewater Collection?

College Update...found out that Sophia is not eligible for Summerstart as it is only for incoming freshman.  She will have to have a telephone meeting with her advisor after July 29 in lieu of attending the orientation for transfer students

Volunteer Update...found someone (two people actually) to take over my Tidewater Collection responsibilities so I'll be working with them over the next couple of weeks.

Travel and Family Field Trips Update...Vic's heading to San Diego for a class later this month - that's the only thing on the travel schedule.  As far as family field trips...well, let me give you a little teaser and stay tuned for more:

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