First Signs of Spring

Posted on February 12th, 2008 by Jean

It’s has been really warm here. See that 77? That’s us.
 

 
Here’s a sure sign it’s been warm.
 

 
One of our tortoises came out of hibernation. The kids wasted no time serving him a salad.
 

 

 
Then we rushed over to feed our gold fish.
 

 
We planted those flowers last weekend before the SuperBowl.
 
Pearl hasn’t been feeling well. She has a temp of 102, which drops to 99 after a dose of Tylenol. Even though her fever had dropped, she didn’t feel like smiling.
 

 
She soon decided she needed a break.
 

 
That was about all the fun she could handle today, and has since taken 2 naps.

Tags: fish, heat, hot, pets, tortoise, warm, weather

10 More Random Tidbits

Posted on February 11th, 2008 by Jean

1. Swizzle Sticks
When I’m stirring my mixed drink with the handle of a butter knife, I wish I had some cool swizzle sticks.
 

 
2. Abalone
I’d like to try it.
 

 
3. Boils
If I eat too much chocolate, I get boils. The last two times have been on the tip of my nose.
 

 
4. Rural
I can’t pronounce it.
 

 
5. Plates
I get compliments on my dinner plates. It’s nice!
 

Sure, compliment the plate, not the food.
 
6. Brand Loyalty
I have no favorite toothpaste or coffee. I’ll just grab any that catch my eye.
 

 
7. Warts & Athletes Foot
I got both from dear old Grandma. Warts from trying on her watch. Athletes Foot from trying on her shoes. God rest her dirty little soul.
 

 
8. Pirate Fettish
I have a thing for pirates. Not Johnny Depp pirates, but Captain Feathersword and Patchy from my kids’ favorite shows.
 

 
9. March/May
I have to concentrate about these two months, or I confuse them. Doesn’t matter if they are spelled out or in numeral form (3/5), I’m still puzzled.
 

 
10. Rainier Cherries
They’re my favorite!
 

 
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Bathing in Public

Posted on February 4th, 2008 by Jean

Let’s set the mood. Draw a bath. Add orchid petals. Light a few candles.
 

 
Ok, now times that by TEN and you’ll have the entrance to Tao at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
 

 
Apparently, on Friday nights you are greeted by bathers.
 

 
My sister and I went to Tao on Monday night, and fell in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE with their tempura avocado!!
 

 
And their little sea scallop appetizer.
 

 
It’s very dark and dramatic inside.
 

 
Turning on my flash gave the shot a whole new vibe! Eeeeek!
 

 
I prefer the intimate, dark look.
 
This is where my latest avatar pic was taken.
 

 
There’s a 20-ft golden Buddha at the dining area. Although I did view him, I didn’t take his picture. I was able to find this nice one of him online.
 

 
I think they used flash too.
 
Getting into the Buddha theme, Sunny and I both purchased Buddha banks (the next morning at a Paris giftshop).
 

 
We both chose Faith. It was hard deciding because Peace (the pink one) was really cute too!
 

Tags: avocado, bath, bathe, buddha, Tao, tempura, Venetian