Last MInute Things

The only things left to pack are my camera and my navigation system. Then it is time to check in for my flight. But since my flight leaves at 12:50 AM I will not be checking in at the exact 24 hour mark as usual. That is past my bed time so I will do it when E calls to say they are on their way to the hospital. But since most of you are on the East coast anyways, this all will be done before you even read this.

Friday is my day with Caitlyn and we go to Gymnastics in the morning and are having lunch with Marisa in the afternoon. Erika will call if she does not have a connection at the hospital and we will find a way to blog to let everyone know mom is well.

I am really looking forward to some clean (albeit COLD) air. This smoke is driving my allergies crazy. I am not complaining because this smoke is not in my home, it has not ruined my furniture or clothing, my home has not been damaged or destroyed and for that I am extremely thankful. But I am just a little perturbed about not being able to breath.

On the subject of fires, Kathy and I were talking about what to grab. I immediatley thought of Bea's artwork (specifically the barn above the fireplace), pictures of Karl and Matt and my purse and breifcase. The first thing out of her mouth........her pillow and blanket. Priorities.

Indicators

If you ask my immediate family what is the one thing (of many) that I am most anal about, I am almost certain they would answer "turn signals" (and being extremely early to movies and airports, but that is another post).

When that little stick to the left of your steering wheel lost its original name it also lost its main use. Indicator was the original name (to the best of my knowledge) and its intent was to "indicate" to others what you would like to do. Not what you are doing right this moment, but what you intend to do a few hundred yards down the road.

While driving with my mom earlier this year, she explained that she was brought up to use it when indicating a turn, hence when she changed lanes she didn't tend to use it. I then pointed out that she didn't use it when she turned either, but alas.

Taj is a "I am getting over right this minute so I will put on my signal............NOW!" It drives me absolutely batty and could be one of the many reasons I drive whenever we go somewhere together.

I distinctly remember an episode of C.H.I.P.s where someone got pulled over for an "unsafe lane change". Now, you can't even get a police officer in a marked car to use their indicator correctly. But on the flip side I laugh hysterically whenever a car being pursued by the police uses theirs. (Yes, I watch them whenever they are on, it's an addiction, I am not proud)









On a heavier note, we are surrounded by fire tonight. To the North, to the West, and to the South. At last count (7:30 pm Sunday evening) there were 9 fires burning in the Southern California area. I just watched as 5 homes on one street just were completely engulfed.

Puppy Love

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Brothers

J.D. Drew (former Dodger) is now playing for the Boston Red Sox. Steven Drew (little brother) plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The ultimate in sibling rivalry would be for them to compete in the World Series.

Rooting

While Marie and Helio are the frontrunners, I am rooting for Chicago and Boston.

Frontrunners

I don't know what all the talk about Hilary is. I think the real frontrunners are Helio and Marie.