Wow. Eleven months. Our paperwork has been in China for 11 months. We've been on the waiting list for 11 months. Well, 11 months yesterday. We forgot! Oh, well, sometimes it is hard to keep up with a specific date each month.
Our house looks great!! The roofers finished yesterday and the electrician has gotten a lot done. Not sure how much more work he has to do, but since he is also the plumber, he will be around for a while. Everything looks great.
We also had to take down a few trees and they were dropped today. So sad. But, they were either "trash" trees or too close to the house.
Bama is undefeated to date. We beat Kentucky Saturday. It wasn't pretty, but it is still a "W" in the right column. Luckily, we have this weekend off, so hopefully some injuries will heal.
In national news, the government is trying to help the economy. Nope. Not working. Stocks are down and the Dow Jones is terrible. Gas prices has dropped some. Here, it is down to about $3.59. It's possible gas should drop more soon.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Roll Tide Roll!!
Wow. Bama creamed Georgia on Saturday. Georgia was ranked 3rd! All the Georgia fans were very confident and the whole crowd of fans wore black. Turns out the black was appropriate for their own funeral. We had them 31-0 at the half. Things weren't as great the 3rd quarter, but Bama held on and we won the game. It was great!! Lee Corso picked Bama to win, and for once he was right. Usually, if he picks Bama, we lose. He is like a death sentence if he picks Bama. Now, Bama is 2nd in the AP polls.
The economy has taken a bad turn and Wall Street is not looking healthy. Law makers in DC are trying to help big business and that has turned into a horrible lack of teamwork. The DOW dropped 778 points yesterday, but had a good surge late today. Gas at our local Wal-Mart is now at $3.51 today. Basically, our country just can't catch a break from the disaster of September 11, 2001. As we started coming to terms with that disaster, Katrina hit, then several other hurricanes have limited our growth. We seem to take 1 step forward, then 2 backward.
Our house looks great. The roofers should finish in a day or two. (If they decide to show up and work a whole day.) The electrician/plumber started yesterday. He will do the electrical first, then start the plumbing after. Our mudroom shower and two guest tub/showers were delivered today.
It seems CCAA referred through February 15, 2006 this month. That is 5 days. Not the 7 like first predicted, but better than some previous months. Hopefully, now that the Olympics are over and everyone has left China, the wait will get shorter.
Tide Gal & Tide Guy
The economy has taken a bad turn and Wall Street is not looking healthy. Law makers in DC are trying to help big business and that has turned into a horrible lack of teamwork. The DOW dropped 778 points yesterday, but had a good surge late today. Gas at our local Wal-Mart is now at $3.51 today. Basically, our country just can't catch a break from the disaster of September 11, 2001. As we started coming to terms with that disaster, Katrina hit, then several other hurricanes have limited our growth. We seem to take 1 step forward, then 2 backward.
Our house looks great. The roofers should finish in a day or two. (If they decide to show up and work a whole day.) The electrician/plumber started yesterday. He will do the electrical first, then start the plumbing after. Our mudroom shower and two guest tub/showers were delivered today.
It seems CCAA referred through February 15, 2006 this month. That is 5 days. Not the 7 like first predicted, but better than some previous months. Hopefully, now that the Olympics are over and everyone has left China, the wait will get shorter.
Tide Gal & Tide Guy
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Roll Tide Roll
So far, Bama has won all three of their games. Our second game wasn't great, but we did well on our third game. It was so exciting. Our next game is in Arkansas, so Tide Guy and I will not go. Instead, we will shop for a master tub, then watch the game.
Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast last weekend. There was an increase in gas prices a day or two before Ike struck. Gas on the Friday before went up 50 cents in 4 hours. Then, by Sunday in Tuscaloosa Sam's Club, gas was up to $4.79. Gas continued to go up to over $5.00 here and higher across the country. Luckily, it has gone down to to about $3.99 now.
Our house is going great!! Our shingles are sitting in the yard and should start going up on Monday or Tuesday. We've met with the A/C guy and need to meet with the plumber/electrician this weekend. And, we need to finalize the cabinetry this week or the next. All of our kitchen appliances have been ordered. The builder/framer has finished, so we need other guys in working. NOW!!
Roll Tide!
Tide Gal & Tide Guy
Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast last weekend. There was an increase in gas prices a day or two before Ike struck. Gas on the Friday before went up 50 cents in 4 hours. Then, by Sunday in Tuscaloosa Sam's Club, gas was up to $4.79. Gas continued to go up to over $5.00 here and higher across the country. Luckily, it has gone down to to about $3.99 now.
Our house is going great!! Our shingles are sitting in the yard and should start going up on Monday or Tuesday. We've met with the A/C guy and need to meet with the plumber/electrician this weekend. And, we need to finalize the cabinetry this week or the next. All of our kitchen appliances have been ordered. The builder/framer has finished, so we need other guys in working. NOW!!
Roll Tide!
Tide Gal & Tide Guy
Monday, September 1, 2008
Let's Play Some Football
Well, the Olympics have been over for a week. What a let down. Tide Guy and I enjoyed watching the Olympics and have missed the competitions. The closing ceremonies were great. Not as great as the opening ceremonies, but still very nice. I think many people sighed a huge sigh of relief once the competitions were over. There were no disasters that were predicted before the Olympics started. In fact, many were surprised at how smoothly things went. Of course, there were some mishaps and the death of an American volleyball coach's father, but everything else was great.
Our house now has a few windows. They should finish installing those within two compete work days. We shopped today for a front door. Ugh. So much to decide and too many things to consider. We are also having a problem with a master tub. It seems the 5 foot length we need doesn't come very deep in many brands. With Tide Guy at 6'2", he needs a deeper tub if it isn't long just to be able to get all his limbs under water. He says that if he really wants to soak, he will just get into the hot tub outside. Hmmm.....
In sports news, we just returned from a great, fun filled weekend in Atlanta. The University of Alabama played Clemson at the Georgia Dome on Saturday. We meet our tailgating friends and had a blast. And we smoked them 34-10. It was a great game from the moment Bama got off the bus in Atlanta until they marched out of the Georgia Dome with a great win.
Hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana today on the three year anniversary of Katrina. Gustav doesn't seem to be as severe as originally thought. There is damage, but the majority of the population evacuated over the weekend. Gas last Tuesday at the Race Trac was $3.40. It is now up to $3.50ish in less than a week. Alabama plays Tulane on Saturday and the football team has evacuated to Birmingham to practice and wait for the game.
Our house now has a few windows. They should finish installing those within two compete work days. We shopped today for a front door. Ugh. So much to decide and too many things to consider. We are also having a problem with a master tub. It seems the 5 foot length we need doesn't come very deep in many brands. With Tide Guy at 6'2", he needs a deeper tub if it isn't long just to be able to get all his limbs under water. He says that if he really wants to soak, he will just get into the hot tub outside. Hmmm.....
In sports news, we just returned from a great, fun filled weekend in Atlanta. The University of Alabama played Clemson at the Georgia Dome on Saturday. We meet our tailgating friends and had a blast. And we smoked them 34-10. It was a great game from the moment Bama got off the bus in Atlanta until they marched out of the Georgia Dome with a great win.
Hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana today on the three year anniversary of Katrina. Gustav doesn't seem to be as severe as originally thought. There is damage, but the majority of the population evacuated over the weekend. Gas last Tuesday at the Race Trac was $3.40. It is now up to $3.50ish in less than a week. Alabama plays Tulane on Saturday and the football team has evacuated to Birmingham to practice and wait for the game.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Olympics
The United States has had great success in the 2008 Olympics. We are ahead of the Chinese in total medals and 2nd behind China in total gold medals. What a great accomplishment. The closing ceremonies begin in 2 days.
Unfortunately, there is a possibility that some of the Chinese female gymnasts are much younger than the required age of 16. One of the girls looks about 11, maybe 12, rather than 16. Some or all of our American gymnasts have already returned to the states. What a shame should they be determined to be the gold medalist in the all around. Some of them may even be higher medal winners in individual rounds.
Football season starts in one week. Tide Guy and I are going to Atlanta for the Bama/Clemson game. Not sure if that is a great idea since every time we travel for a game (except for Hawaii) we lose. But, this should be fun!
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In other news, our house is coming along great!! It looks so much like a real house. Almost all of the blacking in is done. Just a few small pieces and we are done. A few parts of the wrapping is done, too. That should all be done within a few days.
We are so excited for the shingles and brick to go up. Our bricker is at another job and should start our house in about a month. We are almost ready for the plumber and electrician. Moving along!!
Have a good one!
Tide Gal and Tide Guy
Unfortunately, there is a possibility that some of the Chinese female gymnasts are much younger than the required age of 16. One of the girls looks about 11, maybe 12, rather than 16. Some or all of our American gymnasts have already returned to the states. What a shame should they be determined to be the gold medalist in the all around. Some of them may even be higher medal winners in individual rounds.
Football season starts in one week. Tide Guy and I are going to Atlanta for the Bama/Clemson game. Not sure if that is a great idea since every time we travel for a game (except for Hawaii) we lose. But, this should be fun!
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In other news, our house is coming along great!! It looks so much like a real house. Almost all of the blacking in is done. Just a few small pieces and we are done. A few parts of the wrapping is done, too. That should all be done within a few days.
We are so excited for the shingles and brick to go up. Our bricker is at another job and should start our house in about a month. We are almost ready for the plumber and electrician. Moving along!!
Have a good one!
Tide Gal and Tide Guy
Saturday, August 9, 2008
The Olympics Are Here!!
08/08/08
I just love the Olympics!
The Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing was last night. What a spectacular show. So creative and imaginative. And so many fireworks. It was wonderful. It was stated last night that the show was a vision of one man who started his creation immediately after the 2001 announcement that the 2008 Olympics would be in Beijing. He was basically given free rein and an unlimited amount of money to impress the world. Some of the "bird's nest" was created specifically for the Opening Ceremony. Afterwards some of it will be removed. It will go from over 90,000 capacity to over 80,000.
Eight is a lucky number in China, so they picked 08/08/08 as the day for the Olympics to begin. During the show, there would be 2008 people on the floor participating. Whenever another set of drummers, dancers, or participants entered the arena, there would be another 2008 people on the floor. These groups would all do their show in total unison. It was amazing. They would form a circle or semi-circle perfectly with out marks on the floor. They would them move within the circle and keep the correct form. It was amazing the detail in the show.
The world wondered if China would be ready for the ceremonies, the sporting events, the athletes, and the visitors. The construction seemed to be never ending and not close to completion. There were problems with people protesting the relationship between China and Tibet in different cities as the flame circled the world. Last night it appeared they were ready.
What a show!! Now on to the games. Go USA!!
Tide Gal and Tide Guy
I just love the Olympics!
The Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing was last night. What a spectacular show. So creative and imaginative. And so many fireworks. It was wonderful. It was stated last night that the show was a vision of one man who started his creation immediately after the 2001 announcement that the 2008 Olympics would be in Beijing. He was basically given free rein and an unlimited amount of money to impress the world. Some of the "bird's nest" was created specifically for the Opening Ceremony. Afterwards some of it will be removed. It will go from over 90,000 capacity to over 80,000.
Eight is a lucky number in China, so they picked 08/08/08 as the day for the Olympics to begin. During the show, there would be 2008 people on the floor participating. Whenever another set of drummers, dancers, or participants entered the arena, there would be another 2008 people on the floor. These groups would all do their show in total unison. It was amazing. They would form a circle or semi-circle perfectly with out marks on the floor. They would them move within the circle and keep the correct form. It was amazing the detail in the show.
The world wondered if China would be ready for the ceremonies, the sporting events, the athletes, and the visitors. The construction seemed to be never ending and not close to completion. There were problems with people protesting the relationship between China and Tibet in different cities as the flame circled the world. Last night it appeared they were ready.
What a show!! Now on to the games. Go USA!!
Tide Gal and Tide Guy
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Lots going on here!!
Today we are at our 9th month of waiting. Sometimes it seems longer, sometimes not. I think the reason it does seem long is the wait is still that much longer and then some. But, still. We are 9 months into it. Yahoo.
The opening ceremony for the Olympics in China begins in two days on August 8, 2008. There is such tension in the world regarding Tibet, there is a great deal of concern about safety for the participants and spectators. Also, the smog is really bad at times and the health of the athletes is a concern.
Also, the house is coming along nicely. The roof is on most of the house and the framing on the bonus room started yesterday. We have some great builders and they do great work, with lots of attention to details.
Much more later!
Tide Gal and Tide Guy
The opening ceremony for the Olympics in China begins in two days on August 8, 2008. There is such tension in the world regarding Tibet, there is a great deal of concern about safety for the participants and spectators. Also, the smog is really bad at times and the health of the athletes is a concern.
Also, the house is coming along nicely. The roof is on most of the house and the framing on the bonus room started yesterday. We have some great builders and they do great work, with lots of attention to details.
Much more later!
Tide Gal and Tide Guy
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