Category: Stories

love my peeps

Sent: Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 11:58 AM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

​Jennifer called me this morning to tell me she made an executive decision on a sales call.
It was obviously a sales call and the person asked to speak to the President or Executive Administrator in charge.
Jennifer didn’t skip a beat and said:
“We don’t have a President and no one is in charge of anything.  We pretty much just run amok here.”
The person waited a second and then hung up.
I died laughing.
Unfortunately, its true; although, I do have the title of President.
This is a great place to work.
hee hee
Notes: Everyone Runs Amok. Potential book title for Karen’s autobiography some day? I think yes. 

Of course!

Sent: Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 10:08 PM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

Your friend Brian was right – OBVIOUSLY Rey is Luke’s daughter!
How could I not see that before?  The signs are everywhere.
I kept trying to figure out a way that Leia was her mom.
Then again, its a Disney film, so there IS NO MOM.
I just gave myself a DiNozzo slap.
I got sunburned on my upper back today….the ONE place that I cannot apply aloe.
Love,
Mom
Notes: For the record, by Brian, she meant David. 

You’re Invited!

Sent: Wed, May 24, 2017 at 6:02 PM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

Greetings!  You have been specially invited to spend July 4 extended weekend at Chez Grindlay in Seymour!  Private bedrooms will be provided.
During your stay, please take advantage of all the recreation possibilities, including:
  • Swimming
  • Paddle Boat rides (you have to peddle)
  • Rafting on lemons or limes
  • Shopping at 5 local boutiques
  • Painting bedrooms
  • Yard Cart rides
  • Billiards
  • Foos Ball
  • BoccerBall
  • Badmitton
  • Corn Hole
  • Jigsaw puzzles
  • Relaxing on the Porch
  • Relaxing around the Fire Pit
  • Paint furniture
  • Bon Fire
  • Eat out at local eateries –  Larrisons or El Nopal
  • Power Washing
  • Tour of Freeman Field
  • Most important – Family Fellowship!!!!!
While not an exhaustive list of possibilities, I think we can keep busy!  Unfortunately, tether ball had to be removed from the list.  Steve Bobb ran over the pole with his tractor while he was gathering his rock.  I can only imagine the sadness you feel, Kaitlin.  
Can’t wait!
Love, Mom
Notes: Happy 4th of July friends. From me and the whole Grindlay clan. (Who, in fact, is relaxing on the porch, swimming and taking yard cart rides)

movies

Sent: Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 11:08 AM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

​As you know, I’ve been sick.
I was flipping through the possible ‘romantic’ movies for something light to help put me to sleep.  Action seemed too rambunctious.
So….flipping through….yeah….yeah…Fatal Attraction.
Are they serious?
WHO would call that a romantic film?
That’s romantic like “Guardians of the Galaxy” is a documentary.
By the way….I hear the new Guardians movie is fantastic!
Notes: Everyone in the world should watch Fatal Attraction to lull them to sleep. Yikes. That would make for some weird dreams. 

 

Yippee!

Sent: Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 9:25 PM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

The beacons are lit!
Gondor calls for aid!
I LOVE the signal fires and the music that goes with them!
Notes: Still Lord of the Rings.

today

Sent: Sun, Apr 16, 2017 at 2:40 PM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

The day may come when we forsake all bonds of fellowship, but it is NOT this day!
Definitely one of my favorite speeches.
Notes: Often times I get an email and must immediately run to Google for context. Apparently we’ve been re-watching Lord of the Rings. 

T Rex

Sent: Sat, May 6, 2017 at 10:13 AM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

OMG!  I’m pretty sure Monopoly just added a T Rex, duck and penquin to its tokens!
I didn’t read the article, but that’s what the headline indicated.
The T Rex might look funny next to the race car…just sayin
Notes: … I didn’t read the article… :: dies laughing:: 

trees

Sent: Thu, May 4, 2017 at 5:27 PM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

So.,,,evidently, if I had a light saber, I could cut down dead trees with a single swipe.
Put that down for me for Mothers’ Day…that would be way cool.
Also, I need to get better soon or else hide the computer.
I just ordered all new cushions for the porch furniture from overstock.com.
Love,
Mom
Notes: I wasn’t able to find her a tree chopping down light saber. If anyone’s got any leads, let me know.

Hi!

Sent: Wed, May 3, 2017 at 11:59 AM

Recipients: Daughter, Son, Daughter-in-Law

Email Body:

​Just wanted to check in….
I’m still sick, but I’m taking the RX on schedule.
Ryan came today to replace the recycling pump on the water heater.  Guess what?  I need a new water heater.  Five points to anyone that saw THAT coming.  I think I’m on water heater #57.  Geesh.
He asked if I had to have the 60 gallon (special order), or would the 50 gallon work.
Since I’m the only one here, I’m going with the 50 gallon.  We’ll see what happens.  What’s the worst that can happen?  I’ve been taking luke warm/cold showers for 2 weeks now.  Hmmmm….could be why I’m not getting any better.
I did mow last night because the grass was shin high and rain is forecast for the next 3 days.
Bright spot for today:  Even though its cloudy and most likely going to rain…I stopped and got Wendy’s single and a chili.  While I was perusing their menu, what did I see?
Green Tea!  I got a large.  It tastes a LOT like the green tea at Panera and I can taste the sugar, but I’m worth it today.
I’ve been sick for 3 weeks, my house is still a disaster, I have no idea how they are not only going to remove a 60 gallon water heater from basement but also take a new one down while trying to dodge all the Christmas deco that is still in disarray…..so I get a big green tea with an untold amount of sugar.
I need ‘The Flash’ to come and put the Christmas deco away.
Notes: Green Tea – Because you’re worth it.