Phantom in London

I am going to see the Phantom of the Opera in London!!

Myself and two friends are going for a girls weekend in London the early part of June. Actually it is not a weekend but a day and half, but that doesn't matter. Anyway, I have always wanted to see this so it was a perfect opportunity to get away and go to the theater. The funny thing is that prior to moving here I would have NEVER gone away for a weekend without the family. Maybe it was because the kids were younger or the fact that everything was so much further away when in the states. Either way, I am glad I am doing this and hope to be able to do things like this when we move back.

What makes this happen is that Tim is flexible, for the most part, with work so he is able to get kids to and from school.

Simple Politics

A big thank you to Cara for sending these to me today. I was struggling trying to think of a post as nothing really exciting is going on at the moment.

DEMOCRAT
You have two cows.
Your neighbor has none.
You feel guilty for being successful.

REPUBLICAN
You have two cows.
Your neighbor has none.
So?

A Taste of Home

I went shopping today at TKMAXX, it is TJMAXX but with a different letter! Anyway, I was looking around and bought a nice little rolling travel case for the laptop and the other junk that goes with me on trips. I REALLY didn't need it but for $30 it was a good buy. I brought it home and while looking at it noticed the tag. I was shocked when I saw the following tag....Who would have thought a KOHL'S tag...I have to admit I did smile when I saw it. See, even here I can get a touch of home when I least expect it.

Our lawn boy, AKA Nicholas, was at the house the other day and while there Diana took a few photos for us ~ THANK YOU!! We have also imposed on her to take delivery of a few things for the new kitchen and for that we are grateful.

We are blessed to have such wonderful friends who are willing to help us out in this transition time ~ again, a huge thank you to both Diana and Karen!! We cannot thank you enough for all of your help. Drinks are on ME in May :-}

Same Language?

In response to Karen's comment on the post below I thought I would take a few moments to discuss the English language here in the UK. Prior to our move here we had the false sense of security of speaking the 'SAME' language. Well, as we soon found out it is not the same but similar!

Here are few examples of the same BUT different words:

custodian = person who tends to graveyards

caretaker = prison personnel

sister = nurse {also family relation}

tea = dinner {evening meal}

dinner = lunch

cheers = thank you

biscuits = cookies

wardrobe = closet

lorry = truck

garage = gas station

garden = yard

rubber = eraser

canteen = cafeteria

fag = cigarette

What Was THAT???

Well, this weeks episode of Britain's Got Talent auditions did not disappoint! I have to give credit where credit is due and BRAVO to this woman for having the courage/mindset/stupidity to go on this show to WOW us with her dance talents. As for her choice of outfit?? That is cause for concern.

OK, as Dr. Phil would say "let's get real about this" she doesn't really have that much as far as talent goes but she sure knows how to put on a show. . I could not help but to smile during this....Simons face is priceless!!

Funny...

This past week at the boys' school they had a bring a friend to school day. Basically, it was a day to bring a friend to show them the school and maybe they would want to attend. It was mainly for the junior school, ages 5-12, but Andrew and some of his classmates brought their 'friends' to school too!Oh the humour of 8th graders! Obviously, this is not Andrew's hand as he would not let me take a photo as he thought it was DORKY for me to do so. You get the basic idea of what they did...they used ink pens!!