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Margaret
Interests: running, tennis, microbrews, traveling, reading mysteries, espresso, walking
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I need to eat healthier too! I'm lazy, don't cook (for one?) and end up eating a bunch of junk when I get hungry. :( Such cute photos of Quinn. I think kids will go along with activities when they see other kids doing so. They're also more cooperative with people other than mom and dad! I haven't decided, but will vote for the D no matter what. When I took a test to match me to the best candidate by policy, I got the more moderate Dems like Steyer, Klobuchar and (gag) Bloomberg. I like Elizabeth Warren, but apparently I don't agree with her much. Bernie even less.
Commented 3 days ago on A Little Frustrating…But Nevertheless She Persists at Kingfisher Cove
A Little Frustrating…But Nevertheless She Persists
Since a little before the beginning of the new year, I’ve been watching my carbs. I’ve actually been very good about it. For over six weeks now, I have not had a slice of potato, a grain of rice, a morsel of pasta, or a bite of bread. Also, virtually no sugar (although I have had some wine). I w...
I'm so glad that Helen and you came up for the Glam Rams, and next time we need to sit closer together! My food was really good; how was yours? Schiff has done such a magnificent job--but will it make a difference. :(
Commented Jan 27, 2020 on Reflections at Kingfisher Cove
Reflections
Such a fun weekend with long-time friends. Helen came Friday, which is always a treat, and we huddled inside while it rained outside and caught up on life. Cooked up steaks and salad and played with the kitties—yes! Nikki actually interacted with Helen and demonstrated what a rascal she is! John...
Such a cutie! I love his little pointing finger. That IS a big truck! Ugh on the deployment, but that's Navy life, right?
Commented Jan 23, 2020 on Alrighty, Then. at Kingfisher Cove
Alrighty, Then.
I’m pretty sure I’ve used that title before (likely more than once), but it’s what you do when you don’t know what title to use. So what’s up, you ask? (As I’m sure you are. All two of you). Heh heh. Well, let’s see, shall we? Rain. Lots of rain. Lots and lots of rain. Day after day after day af...
I haven't had that experience, but many of my fellow family genealogists have the wrong Robert Grieve and have used him to track back that part of our family incorrectly. But try telling them that.
Commented Jan 23, 2020 on A little genealogy rant... at violetismycolor
A little genealogy rant...
I work almost daily on genealogy tasks. I (as I may have said) research both my family and my husband's. My primary platform is Ancestry, but I try to transfer all the information to FamilySearch, which is the collaborative family tree/genealogy website, run by the Church of the Latter Day Saint...
It was a bust for us as well. I'm not too sad. The Puyallup SD went in 2 hours late yesterday, but it looks like that's it for Snowmaggedon. Quinn is so cute frolicking in the "snowd."
Commented Jan 15, 2020 on Snow! Sorta. at Kingfisher Cove
Snow! Sorta.
We were completely skipped over with the Big Snow that fell Sunday night, but the kids up in Everett were dumped on! And of course, as things tend to go, Monday was their first day to report to duty. There was a two-hour delay before the base was opened, and Nate got his truck stuck on his drive...
That train is something, and so is Quinn. (such unique little person and personality) I'm not happy to be so far away from my kids and coming grandchild. (probably grandson, although the doc didn't see that ultrasound photo, so he couldn't confirm Ashley and Ryan's view) What a mess about their stuff! That would drive me crazy, but I'm glad that they are more relaxed about it.
Commented Jan 12, 2020 on Joyful Times at Kingfisher Cove
Joyful Times
Nate and Sandra and Quinn came to visit yesterday afternoon and spent the night (and most of today) in the howling wind and rain. It was wonderful to see them! It was mellow and relaxing, and because of the nasty weather, we pretty much hung around the house, cooked, ate, yapped, watched kiddie ...
Glad that the trek is over, but they saw some wonderful sights along the way. Quinn is delighted and delightful! It's nice when things work out, isn't it? Hoping the same for Ashley and Ryan who both need jobs! Trump is a terrible person--not even really human in my estimation. An empty shell.
Commented Dec 22, 2019 on Quite the Trek at Kingfisher Cove
Quite the Trek
Nate and Sandra and Quinn arrived at the Everett Navy Lodge (actually in Marysville) Thursday night, after a very long day of driving in torrential rain. That rain, which continues today, has broken records. The meteorologists call it an “Atmospheric River.” (I am thankful it’s not snow, and I’m...
Thank you for your correct ID of the flower! I've corrected it in the post. :) As I mentioned, I had no idea of the richness of winter flowers; I had never heard of many of them. Now that I know, I'll be buying them every winter!
Commented Dec 8, 2019 on Kicking it at Stargazer
Kicking it
Relaxing is difficult for me to do in December, but I'm managing to find some balance between activities, and just plain wasting time in front of the television (this series!) and my latest book. John made sure that we could watch "His Dark Materials" whose trailers intrigued him, although he's ...
It looks gorgeous! Hope the kitty behaves. I've found a few ornaments on the carpet, usually ball shaped ones. Mari likes things that roll! Helen and you look great; it sounds like she's had/is having a stressful fall. What book did you read or is it still the two that we talked about in Poulsbo?
Commented Dec 5, 2019 on Helen, Me, and Tree at Kingfisher Cove
Helen, Me, and Tree
Helen came to visit Saturday and spent the night, then headed up to the vicinity of our home town to visit her brother, who is under Hospice care. (It’s very sad). We exchanged Christmas presents and I also gave her her birthday gift (her birthday was yesterday). Remember this? Yep, that’s now H...
What a fabulous visit! (and even more fun because it was a surprise!) They are a beautiful family and the dinner looks amazing. Yum!
Commented Dec 1, 2019 on Absolutely Wonderful at Kingfisher Cove
Absolutely Wonderful
I’m still beaming! The kids left late morning yesterday to hop a ferry and then trek up to Everett to check it out for a couple of days. So, our time together was a whirlwind, but what a sweet whirlwind it was! Here they are on the Seattle-to-Bremerton ferry on their way to our place to shock th...
What a magnificent surprise! It is one you will always treasure. John is way sneakier than I thought he was. ;)
Commented Nov 28, 2019 on Floor Day. Heh. at Kingfisher Cove
Floor Day. Heh.
Subtitle: GOBSMACKED I’ve been attacking the house since the weekend, a little at a time. Besides desperately needing cleaning, I was expecting Helen to come visit on Saturday, plus I wanted a clean foundation for decking the halls on Friday. Cleaning bathrooms. Dusting. Tucking away glass items...
It was great!! ❤️
Commented Nov 13, 2019 on Aloha means hello and goodbye at Stargazer
Aloha means hello and goodbye
It was a busy, but fantastic weekend, full of friends and celebrations. I generally don't enjoy weddings (although I loved Ashley's), but Saturday's event was like a Rogers High School reunion. Saying goodbye to these people when I retired two years ago was agonizing, yet that makes it even more...
Working on it! 😀
Commented Nov 13, 2019 on Aloha means hello and goodbye at Stargazer
Aloha means hello and goodbye
It was a busy, but fantastic weekend, full of friends and celebrations. I generally don't enjoy weddings (although I loved Ashley's), but Saturday's event was like a Rogers High School reunion. Saying goodbye to these people when I retired two years ago was agonizing, yet that makes it even more...
Thank you! 💗
Commented Nov 13, 2019 on Aloha means hello and goodbye at Stargazer
Aloha means hello and goodbye
It was a busy, but fantastic weekend, full of friends and celebrations. I generally don't enjoy weddings (although I loved Ashley's), but Saturday's event was like a Rogers High School reunion. Saying goodbye to these people when I retired two years ago was agonizing, yet that makes it even more...
It was all fantastic! I’m so lucky!!
Commented Nov 13, 2019 on Aloha means hello and goodbye at Stargazer
Aloha means hello and goodbye
It was a busy, but fantastic weekend, full of friends and celebrations. I generally don't enjoy weddings (although I loved Ashley's), but Saturday's event was like a Rogers High School reunion. Saying goodbye to these people when I retired two years ago was agonizing, yet that makes it even more...
I love my friends! I get such support from them!! ❤️
Commented Nov 13, 2019 on Aloha means hello and goodbye at Stargazer
Aloha means hello and goodbye
It was a busy, but fantastic weekend, full of friends and celebrations. I generally don't enjoy weddings (although I loved Ashley's), but Saturday's event was like a Rogers High School reunion. Saying goodbye to these people when I retired two years ago was agonizing, yet that makes it even more...
Looking forward to it!!
Commented Nov 13, 2019 on Aloha means hello and goodbye at Stargazer
Aloha means hello and goodbye
It was a busy, but fantastic weekend, full of friends and celebrations. I generally don't enjoy weddings (although I loved Ashley's), but Saturday's event was like a Rogers High School reunion. Saying goodbye to these people when I retired two years ago was agonizing, yet that makes it even more...
Lots of great stuff happening--yay!! Quinn is an excellent dancer(way better than I am). Your bowl is gorgeous!!
Commented Nov 6, 2019 on Color and Light at Kingfisher Cove
Color and Light
Truckin’ along into November (my least favorite month), but I have to say that so far, it has been pretty darned stellar. Beautiful sunshine after some morning marine fog, and not frigid. Chilly, but not frigid. We’re dark early now after setting the clocks back (grrr), but at least there have b...
Quinn is SO cute, but it looks like he's losing his red hair? Dang. I'm very sorry for your cracked panel; it is a magnificent project, but a LOT of work and stress. The bowl sounds intriguing, although most of your description was over my head! LOL
Commented Nov 1, 2019 on HALLOWEEN! at Kingfisher Cove
HALLOWEEN!
Not my favorite holiday (by far…), but I have LOVED seeing photos and videos of Quinn enjoying himself over a couple of Halloween events. Tonight was the OFFICIAL holiday, and Quinn trick-or-treated (at a mall, I think) as Little Buzz Lightyear: He was on a mission! He has now learned the ca...
Awww, Nikki is looking bigger and so comfortable in her new home! I'm sure she'll calm down eventually. Mari was crazy when Alison started bringing her here as a kitten. She raced around EVERYWHERE and was on and in everything! Now she sleeps a lot of the time. :) I'm glad you put an asterisk in front of P...He is a terrible human being and no kind of friend to this country.
Commented Oct 14, 2019 on Doing Some Catch-Up at Kingfisher Cove
Doing Some Catch-Up
It’s very late Sunday night (actually Monday morning!) and I really should head to bed, but I felt like writing a post, likely a small one. TV is off (some idiotic water obstacle course atrocity competition comes on at midnight and I can’t GET to the remote fast enough to shut down that shit), s...
He speaks for me as well. What a pathetic excuse for a human being Trump is. Or is he human?
Commented Oct 2, 2019 on He Speaks For Me at Kingfisher Cove
He Speaks For Me
“It continues to both sicken & terrify me on a daily basis to realize I live in a country where 63 million people thought this sick, selfish, broken, unbalanced, rage-filled, dishonest, criminal, racist lunatic was the best person to entrust with the most powerful office on earth.” –Jon Zal
I found it an important, though heart breaking book, and am never sure whether to recommend it to people. Not a light read! I am shocked and devastated by Justin's suicide. 49 years old, a nice family, LDS, a long time job driving a truck for Fed Ex, lots of hobbies. He(and his family) were there for me more than nearly anyone after Patt died. Very kind, helpful and caring. :(
Commented Sep 26, 2019 on "You have to dance like birds sing in the morning" at Stargazer
"You have to dance like birds sing in the morning"
Sunday my friend Becky and I went to listen to Tommy Orange, the author of "There There."(one of my favorite books of this year) He is a 37 year old Native American author whose first novel was a finalist for the Pulitzer, won many awards, and was highly recommended by Barack Obama. More importa...
I'm pretty sure it was because I was upset and my voice sounded different. My mom is very with it. My dad on the other hand...
Commented Sep 26, 2019 on "You have to dance like birds sing in the morning" at Stargazer
"You have to dance like birds sing in the morning"
Sunday my friend Becky and I went to listen to Tommy Orange, the author of "There There."(one of my favorite books of this year) He is a 37 year old Native American author whose first novel was a finalist for the Pulitzer, won many awards, and was highly recommended by Barack Obama. More importa...
Awww, how sweet of Helen! Wylie has lost her status as the little shit. Or is she now The Big Shit? ;) That lasagna sounds spectacular, as all your cooking is! I get nervous if I have even close to 10 people over, much less that many. Best of luck, T!!
Commented Sep 14, 2019 on Gearing Up at Kingfisher Cove
Gearing Up
We’re hosting our neighborhood’s annual potluck at our house a week from this Sunday and panic is beginning to set in. The host provides the main dish and everyone else brings salads and sides and appetizers. BUT, there needs to be accommodation to seat 25-30 people, including tables and chairs,...
He looks so contrite. :)
Commented Sep 13, 2019 on "I'm Not!" at Kingfisher Cove
"I'm Not!"
Still cracking up over this. Quinn's mama had just scolded him for throwing food on the floor. He's even adorable when he sulks! (Only a grandma can say that!) 🤣🤣
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