Pumpkin Coffee?

We have been updating our guest bathroom since we are having at least 21 people for Thanksgiving. I'll post pictures when we finish the hall bath; which will hopefully this weekend. I've been planning the food, games, guest list, and counting chairs. We are having family drive from Atlanta which is so exciting. Marks two sons are driving down with their wives and children. Family pictures for sure. My next mission is to spruce up the guest bedrooms. Since its Veterans Day, many insurance offices will be closed for the holiday. I'm still heading to work to help patients who will be home so I can pre-reg them for their surgeries of next week. Starbucks has pumpkin coffee which I would like to try if I have time this morning. New Starbucks flavors are always fun to try.

Bodyguard, I see you !

I mentioned to Bodyguard that this new condo in his chair may not be hurricane proof enough for the tropics. He climbed sideways from the bottom into this chair on his own.

Dedicated to past memories of the Orange Bowl!

The picture of family and friends was taken at Coal Fire Pizza. The big round metal holders on the table were for our large pizza's to rest on. Why aren't the employees of Landshark Stadium wearing raincoats? Thank goodness I've lost ten pounds since this picture was taken.

Standshark Stadium.

These pictures brought up memories of the past. Many of our family and friends marched or walked on the grass at the past Orange Bowl. We sat on the bleachers and pulled wood pieces out of our jeans or band marching uniforms. We were in the Landshark Stadium when the Marlins won their Championship. At the time it was called Pro Player Stadium. Was it really time for a change with the Orange Bowl? What about our memories? How much of the Orange Bowl stadium is sitting in pieces in houses throughout our state? My Dad, Adam, Mike, and Veronica had a great time at the Marlins Baseball game.

IRL on a sunny day !

We had a great time at the IRL race on Saturday in Homestead. Plus, we have connections and credentials that allow us to roam around the track in a golf cart. We also have a pass which allows us to access the garage. Mark told Danica it was fine to help herself pass in front of our cart since people were starting to follow her. Her crew allowed me to enter the garage and Mark took this picture of me next to her car. Another fan asked me to take his picture next to #7 Danica’s car as I started to walk away and I said “Sure.” I'm kicking myself for not curling my hair for this picture. This was the first IRL race I can remember ending without any cautions. The only fender bender (which was NOT Danica's fault), was when #4 Dan Wheldon's spotter told him to leave the pit when she was turning into her spot for a quick tire change. My heart sank. “How on earth,” then I remembered I was in the press box surrounded by important people. Quietly, I expressed my “It’s not fair" tantrum. We believe since there are two cars orange and black, it confused the spotter. I was confused during the race which one was Danica’s car since they look so much alike. The picture I took inside the press boxes looks neat and you can even see the track through the windows. The AC felt wonderful, and I so grateful that we have several of the best seats on the track.

Wake up people.

Our teacher is a wonderful steno advisor for our night class on Tuesday and Thursday. My seat is in the very front row since it was the only spot left when I arrived a week late to class due to hours in the office. When I turned around to see our teacher last night, I smiled and said "Everyone looks so tired." Most of the students shock their heads as in "Yes you are correct." It is not easy, but.....one day.....will be worth the trouble. One of my friends is now working as a Court Reporter and she loves her job. She even wrote this on Facebook for everyone to see. My last steno test of last week did not proceed as well as I expected. My office issued a flu shot to me in the left arm free of charge. So the pain I felt in my arm did not require any money, just my signature, some fear. I’ll blame the side effects of the flu shot for my terrible grade of "No Pass" on my test of last week.

New additon to the office.

We decided it was time for an upgrade after I spent many hours in my previous office chair working on my first transcript. We compared prices between several stores before we found this great bargain. I realized the rest of the office could use an upgrade after rolling the chair in to meet its new resting area. Everything else looks so small compared to the big showroom in the store. That's okay, it's comfortable.