So, you may have noticed that I totally failed at nablopomo.
Would you like to know why?
How about I give you one excuse for each of the ten days I missed.
1. My computer spontaneously combusted.
Actually, that’s not entirely correct. My own personal hell dell is functioning just as well as ever, but my blog was down for a few days. No posting possible.
2. I was busy feeding the less fortunate.
If my in-laws for Thanksgiving dinner counts.
After soaking in a apple cider brine overnight (the turkey, not me), I smoked it for three hours then finished it up on the grill.
All that work, and I don’t even like turkey. My guests, however, raved over it.
3. My dog ate my blog.
Not true, but she did eat all the bits that fell to the ground as Mr. Frantic gave the BBQ a pre-turkey cleaning. I was cleaning up burnt black dog vomit chunks for a couple of days. Mmmmm….
4. I ran away from home and stowed away on a steamboat.
But when Newt’s field trip was over, they made me get off the boat.
5. I was kidnapped by vampires…
…or so it felt when I went to see Twilight and then decided to reread the series. All four books plus the partial draft (all 264 pages) of Midnight Sun (Twilight from Edward’s perspective) on Stephenie Meyer’s website. That’s a total of 2708 read pages – in six days.
6. Mr. Frantic and I went on a second honeymoon…
to the movies. Hand holding ensued.
7. I decided to become a lumberjack.
But just for the day. And I didn’t actually cut the tree down, but I did pick it out. Mr. Frantic armed himself with a hacksaw (but didn’t protest when a tree farmer with a chainsaw offered to lend a hand.)
By the way, the going rate for a gorgeous u-cut 7 foot noble in Oregon is $35. Just in case you were curious.
8. I got my haircut (and colored).
This actually has nothing to do with my lack of blogging, but I love my new bangs and wanted to show them off.
See:
Whatdya think?
9. I was dog sitting.
Newt’s cat fancy has run its course. She is now pretending to be a dog. But at least she is not eating the grill’s burned bits.
10. I was simply too busy doing other things.
And that’s the truth.
Well, your turkey and your hair look great! (And the going rate for similar tree in northern WI? $15 My in-laws live in the “Xmas tree capitol of the world” – who knew, right?)
The whole, okay several times, while we were talking today I thought of telling you how great your hair looks! Sorry! I must not have been able to get a word in! I’m sure it had nothing to do with it being a day all about me! By the way, you, Newt, that yummy salad and my new apron were one of the greatest highlights of my day! Thanks!
Can I borrow your Twilight books… just the ones I don’t have. I suddenly have a desire to reread them as well. As if I don’t have enough to do! How did you get them all read in 6 days! Man, I would love to read as fast as you!
You’re the best! And just so you know… I really missed you on Thanksgiving. Odd, I know since we’ve never spent that day together. But in thinking of the things and people I am thankful for, you were at the top of my list (after family of course… though sometimes I’d rather… uh! oh! Was I saying that part out loud?). Anyway, I love ya!
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Super cute bangs!
That turkey sounds time intensive but delicious–I would love to know exactly how you did it so we can try it…
Well we are just glad your back! Love the hair
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All fun things, and more important than daily blogging. Your hair looks great!
And trees here in California? Close to $100 for that size.
After all that trauma, I’m surprised you are even alive. whew At least there’s always another month to try, try, again . You know, you could always do it my way–blog 30 times in one day. 28 in February. Ocassionally 31. It all comes out in the wash.
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