Weekend Update

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[QUOTE]Yay, lots of exciting stuff going on! Congrats on the 8K, Peek!  I was a little terrified because I'm running my first 5K supposedly on my birthday (aka rdr's wedding date!) and I know nothing about what you were talking about with the shoes, BUT I did buy some sweet Merrell running shoes that are treating me very well so far in the training.  No one's ever heard of Merrell, but they're awesome.  In my ya know, nonprofessional opinion. mhollister, so excited you found a venue!  I didn't notice a ticker up yet, lol.  You said October/November of this year, right?  That's so exciting!  We have two more venues to look at this Friday (obviously, we only look at venues when FI can flex time off work, haha) and then we're determined to make a decision.  We were SO overwhelmed about this decision on Friday though.  So hopefully we can finish that up smoothly. As for my weekend: Friday, we looked at venues.  Overwhelmed as we liked both of them but they're both inconvenient (nowhere near hotels) for our guests, so they're not really going to work.  Even with a shuttle, it's a 15 minute drive so the shuttle wouldn't be very helpful. Saturday, we ran our last day of week 2 of C25K.  I did a lot better breathing than I did last week (I'm allergic to leaf mold, so as soon as I go outside, my nose forgets to breathe.  Not helpful when you're running.)  I took my allergy meds a bit earlier than I had last week, so hopefully that's all I had to change.  Then we went golfing.  I stunk and got like 3 over on every hole.  Sunday, we cleaned the yard - picking up sticks, raking up old leaves we left there at the end of fall, etc.  We've had a LOT of wind storms lately, so we had a lot of sticks down.  We also prepared the garden for spring (or started to.)  We still have to start our tomatos, which we'll do sometime this week (once we get some dirt)
Posted by Blue & White[/QUOTE]

I have no idea how to put one of those tickers on here lol. I'm going to try and see if it works. Yes, we set a date for November 23rd which gives us a little more time to plan which makes us happy haha. I was so stressed before finding out venue also. All I wanted was just to have that confirmation of a date. One of our venues was really out of way of hotels as well and it was in the mountains so we didn't want our guests potentially getting lost in the mountains lol. That would not be good. You will find one though that's perfect for you and your FI.

peekaboo2011

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[QUOTE]Yay, lots of exciting stuff going on! Congrats on the 8K, Peek!  I was a little terrified because I'm running my first 5K supposedly on my birthday (aka rdr's wedding date!) and I know nothing about what you were talking about with the shoes, BUT I did buy some sweet Merrell running shoes that are treating me very well so far in the training.  No one's ever heard of Merrell, but they're awesome.  In my ya know, nonprofessional opinion. 
Posted by Blue & White[/QUOTE]

<div>You'll learn if you keep running.  Basically, my left foot turns funny while I'm running.  Most people apparently overpronate, so they make shoes with extra stability to correct it.  Mine does the opposite on one foot, and exactly what it's supposed to do on my right foot.  I'm about to head up to the running store and try again for new shoes. </div>

Blue & White

good luck with the new shoes, peek!  I'm going to try to make it through my first 5k before committing to this running thing  

And mhollister, the ticker looks good on you!  8  months!!   and a few extra days

Vintagelove4

Coco- You should send some of that warm weather up to SD! It's 9 degrees out right now.

Tarra- That doesn't sound fun. Good luck!

Hollister- Do you have pictures? The venue sounds really pretty.

I won't lie, I'm pretty jealous of all your weekends.
Frieday: Early in the morning my dad told FI and I that we should probably make the 12hr drive back that day because a snow storm was going to hit that night. So rushed through packing that morning, loaded the car and said goodbyes. Met with our officiant and set up a rough outline of the ceremony over lunch then headed out of town. The drive from hell included me getting sick, hydroplaning a couple times on submerged highways, and getting in to FI's parent's house at almost 4am (13hr drive if you minus time change).

Saturday: We slept in till 2pm! I haven't ever slept in that late! 0-0 I ended up watching almost a whole season of "I didn't know I was pregnant." But both my FBILs ended up watching it with me so that was kind of fun. Then we ended up playing board games with FI's whole family. My tummy still didn't like me but let me eat crackers at least.

Sunday: Had church, did taxes, drove back home, started work on my paper, had soup, and slept. So exciting.

Now I'm still jet legged but at least my stomach is letting me eat again.

Edit: Sunday FMIL told me she wants to have a second "reception" up in SD about a month after the wedding for all FI's older relatives and those too cheap to want to travel. This I can understand, but then she went on to say she wants to open invite both churches she attends (500+ people). -_-* I do NOT want to plan that.

thejucheidea

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : You see, I HATED Kill Bill, so I was convinced that I didn't like Tarantino - until I saw Django Unchained. I have not seen The Big Lebowski, but I have seen Fargo.
Posted by Hummingbird125[/QUOTE]

Django is AMAZING. Have you seen Inglourious Basterds?

Hummingbird125

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : Django is AMAZING. Have you seen Inglourious Basterds?
Posted by ahstillwell[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Yeah, I loved Django - I wish it won best picture! I haven't seen that one either, but BF has it downloaded for us to watch soon too. He'll make sure I'll see all the movies I should have already seen in life...

</div>

buddysmom80

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : Django is AMAZING. Have you seen <strong>Inglourious Basterds?
</strong>Posted by ahstillwell[/QUOTE]

One of my favorite movies!

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[QUOTE] Hollister- Do you have pictures? The venue sounds really pretty. :)
Posted by Lilyrose4242[/QUOTE]

I didn't take any pictures myself unfortunately but I can post a few from their facebook page. It's a gorgeous old southern home kind of style.

This is the front entrance
<img style="width:266px;height:173px;" class="spotlight" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/76791_162381473797776_5692566_n.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="479" />

Ceremony area in the back. FI and I want to stand in the gazebo though.
<img style="width:294px;height:187px;" class="spotlight" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/38036_131991706836753_1980738_n.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" />

Bar area:
<img style="width:347px;height:149px;" class="spotlight" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/37378_125805894122001_5113966_n.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="240" />

They have a fireplace in their ballroom which I'm in love with haha
<img style="width:204px;height:146px;" class="spotlight" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/5717_495590760476844_1260856072_n.jpg" alt="" width="612" height="612" />

This is their ballroom and towards the back is the dance floor and stage.
<img style="width:423px;height:192px;" class="spotlight" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/486959_446403345395586_2123013742_n.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="312" />

peekaboo2011

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[QUOTE]good luck with the new shoes, peek!  I'm going to try to make it through my first 5k before committing to this running thing :)  And mhollister, the ticker looks good on you!  8  months!! :)  and a few extra days
Posted by Blue & White[/QUOTE]

<div>I was legitimately addicted after my first 5K.</div>

thejucheidea

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : Yeah, I loved Django - I wish it won best picture! I haven't seen that one either, but BF has it downloaded for us to watch soon too. He'll make sure I'll see all the movies I should have already seen in life...
Posted by Hummingbird125[/QUOTE]

I'm just glad that Christoph Waltz won again. He's an absolutely AMAZING actor. After you watch Inglourious Basterds, you'll have your mind blown. He was such a good guy in Django and such an amazingly horrible villain in Basterds.

audrewuh

Sounds like everyone's had a great weekend!

On Friday, I finally cleaned my apartment. It needed it sooo bad. I put together new shelves for our kitchen and got counters cleaned off so I have some actual work space to cook with. 

Saturday I went to work expecting to teach a class, but no one showed, so I cleaned our youth room and unpacked from our trip 5 months ago. 

THEN, FI and I went to the Rodeo. OMG I love the Rodeo. I ate: a fresh cheeseburger (nom), roasted corn, a fried brownie, fried alligator (tasty!), a BBQ baked potato, a caramel apple, and a funnel cake. I wanted to eat a corn dog, but I was stuffed. This week is the last week the rodeo's here, so I hope I get to go to the fair part at least one more time. When I was growing up, we were never allowed to eat the fair food bc the lines were too long and my parents thought it was a waste of time. We always got a funnel cake though. The actual rodeo was really fun too. It was a shootout between the best cowboys/cowgirls in the nation. We got to see some neat stuff. And then the Band Perry performed. Woo!

I passed out Saturday night and overslept Sunday, missing work entirely. That sucked. 

Peaseblossom55

Dare I ask what is fried alligator?  Is it literally fried alligator?

Hummingbird125

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : I'm just glad that Christoph Waltz won again. He's an absolutely AMAZING actor. After you watch Inglourious Basterds, you'll have your mind blown. He was such a good guy in Django and such an amazingly horrible villain in Basterds.
Posted by ahstillwell[/QUOTE]

<div>Okay, now I legitimately want to see it. If my evening wasn't devoted to the three hour Bachelor finale, I'd totally watch it tonight. However, it will be put on the schedule for tomorrow evening.</div>

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[QUOTE]Sounds like everyone's had a great weekend! On Friday, I finally cleaned my apartment. It needed it sooo bad. I put together new shelves for our kitchen and got counters cleaned off so I have some actual work space to cook with.  Saturday I went to work expecting to teach a class, but no one showed, so I cleaned our youth room and unpacked from our trip 5 months ago.  THEN, FI and I went to the Rodeo. OMG I love the Rodeo. I ate: a fresh cheeseburger (nom), roasted corn, a fried brownie, fried alligator (tasty!), a BBQ baked potato, a caramel apple, and a funnel cake. I wanted to eat a corn dog, but I was stuffed. This week is the last week the rodeo's here, so I hope I get to go to the fair part at least one more time. When I was growing up, we were never allowed to eat the fair food bc the lines were too long and my parents thought it was a waste of time. We always got a funnel cake though. The actual rodeo was really fun too. It was a shootout between the best cowboys/cowgirls in the nation. We got to see some neat stuff. And then the Band Perry performed. Woo! I passed out Saturday night and overslept Sunday, missing work entirely. That sucked. 
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]

My sister tried fried alligator once and she loved it but said it was really greasy! I was too scared to eat it.

tuarceatha

Django was awesome.

audrewuh

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[QUOTE]Dare I ask what is fried alligator?  Is it literally fried alligator?
Posted by danser55[/QUOTE]

<div>It is literally fried alligator. On a stick. It tastes similar to calimari. There's a food station at the rodeo that has it every year. My mom always gets their "shrimp on a stick" and it's so yummy. I've always been icked out by the alligator, but I grew some balls and tried it Saturday. It was delicious! </div>

Vintagelove4

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : I didn't take any pictures myself unfortunately but I can post a few from their facebook page. It's a gorgeous old southern home kind of style. This is the front entrance Ceremony area in the back. FI and I want to stand in the gazebo though. Bar area: They have a fireplace in their ballroom which I'm in love with haha This is their ballroom and towards the back is the dance floor and stage.
Posted by mhollister89[/QUOTE]

Oh my! That is gorgeous! Love it!

audrewuh

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : My sister tried fried alligator once and she loved it but said it was really greasy! I was too scared to eat it.
Posted by mhollister89[/QUOTE]

<div>My fried alligator wasn't greasy at all! It was crunchy on the outside and kinda chewy on the inside. Like I said, similar to calimari. Really tasty. </div>

Peaseblossom55

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : It is literally fried alligator. On a stick. It tastes similar to calimari. There's a food station at the rodeo that has it every year. My mom always gets their "shrimp on a stick" and it's so yummy. I've always been icked out by the alligator, but I grew some balls and tried it Saturday. It was delicious! 
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]
Interesting, I've never had calamari as far as I rememeber.  I haven't eaten meat since I was 16.   I've never seen fried alligator around by me.

Elle1036

I always feel weird jumping in when a thread has gotten this long, but what the hell.

I had to work both Saturday and Sunday, so my weekend wasn't too exciting.  We went out to eat Friday with some friends, and then H found out that his best friend was in New Orleans for a wedding, so we drove down Saturday after I left work and spent the night there.  The city was a madhouse.  St. Patrick's day festivities have already begun, so the French Quarter was packed.  Still, we got to eat a good dinner and have drinks with some old friends, so it was fun.

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Weekend Update : My fried alligator wasn't greasy at all! It was crunchy on the outside and kinda chewy on the inside. Like I said, similar to calimari. Really tasty. 
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]

I like calimari! I'll have to try it the next time it's available. My sister probably got a poorly prepared piece, who knows lol.

GoldenPenguin

I worked 42+ hours over Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Then was right back in here this morning for a lacrosse game. Working with ESPN all week, since we're hosting a basketball championship on Saturday night. That's pretty much all I got.

Oh, and BF asked me to move in. That also happened

Peaseblossom55

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[QUOTE]I worked 42+ hours over Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Then was right back in here this morning for a lacrosse game. Working with ESPN all week, since we're hosting a basketball championship on Saturday night. That's pretty much all I got. <strong>Oh, and BF asked me to move in. That also happened :)</strong>
Posted by BriSox81[/QUOTE]

Yay Bri, great news! I'm so happy for you.  Boo for having to work so much though this past weekend.

Swazzle

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[QUOTE]I worked 42+ hours over Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Then was right back in here this morning for a lacrosse game. Working with ESPN all week, since we're hosting a basketball championship on Saturday night. That's pretty much all I got. <strong>Oh, and BF asked me to move in. That also happened :)</strong>
Posted by BriSox81[/QUOTE]

<div>I LOVE THIS SO FREAKIN HARD!</div>

minskat30

Congrats, Bri!!!

[Deleted User]

Yay!! So exciting Bri!!

buddysmom80

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[QUOTE]I worked 42+ hours over Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Then was right back in here this morning for a lacrosse game. <strong>Working with ESPN all week</strong>, since we're hosting a basketball championship on Saturday night. That's pretty much all I got. <strong>Oh, and BF asked me to move in. That also happened :)
</strong>Posted by BriSox81[/QUOTE]

First bold: I read it quick and I thought you wrote you were working at ESPN all week.  I got all excited since we could've dined on mashed potato pizza

Second bold: YAYYY!!!!

Hummingbird125

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[QUOTE]I worked 42+ hours over Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Then was right back in here this morning for a lacrosse game. Working with ESPN all week, since we're hosting a basketball championship on Saturday night. That's pretty much all I got. Oh, and BF asked me to move in. That also happened :)
Posted by BriSox81[/QUOTE]

<div>OMG yay! So so so exciting!</div>