34 Weeks

It is incredible to think in 6 weeks or so we will have a baby girl. There is lots of stuff going on in preparation, not necessarily all baby related. General organization, getting life in order, cleaning up messes, all of that sort of stuff.

Hypnobirthing is going well. We see Dr Bell tomorrow. He has told us after 36 weeks he won’t try to stop it if it happens. We are telling the baby and ourselves that September 7th is a good day. International Angel’s Day, National (USA) Grandparents Day and Fathers Day in Australia to boot! How perfect would that be? However all we want is a healthy baby! We do not really care when she decides to join us.

July 23, 2008 | Filed Under General, Personal | Leave a Comment 

A Celebrity Guest - Nathan Lyon

We got to meet a new celebrity Chef, Nathan Lyon and has wonderful fiancee Emily. they just stayed the night passing through to Portland for a food event.

Nathan has his own show on Discovery Health. I had to admit I had not seen it but I have heard of him. He was a contestant on the Next food Network Star a few seasons ago. He placed forth. It was the only season we didn’t see!

He is an extremely nice guy, and they are an extremely cute couple!

So who knows perhaps word will spread about our place amongst celebrities, not that we treat them any different! Although I suppose we did do some of our favorite breakfast dishes. I made Maple Pecan Scones, Casey made Peach Berry Bread Pudding followed by Savory Herbed Bread Pudding. All of which Nathan polished off!

July 19, 2008 | Filed Under The Inn | Leave a Comment 

Brian Millett is a Thief…or How the Justice system is broken

As I have previously noted our ex-friend and handyman, Brian Millett has refused to return our property and money for work not completed. It is frustrating because it is mainly tools that I need.

So I have spoken to law enforcement and they would like me to pursue this as a civil matter, even though the items are stolen. This was recommended over me going out to his property and taking them back. In the eyes of the law I would be at more risk doing that.

So I have sent two letters, and actually pleaded with his wife Kelly last night to simply load up the stuff and return it. Today I was so upset I called him, got his answering machine, as he screens calls, and called him a a-hole along with some other foul language. Before this I had never called him anything to his face. So maybe not the smartest thing to do, but for a brief instance I felt better. I was only speaking the truth anyway.

So I am starting the small claims process on Monday. I have no time before then. I have way too much on. I am going to sue for all the property and for money back for overpaid work. What sucks is that I partly paid him in cash, and I do not have receipts for all of my stuff.

I think it is an injustice that I now have to waste all this time running around. In turn even if the judgment is for me in full, I will probably have to pay for Marshall to go and seize my property and put a lien against his house for any monies.

Life sucks sometimes. There must be a payoff coming soon for all the non-stop work Casey and I do. Either that or we will be bankrupt, the latter being the easy way out that most Americans take.

July 17, 2008 | Filed Under Personal, Yabber On | Leave a Comment 

Freaky Baby Meter

July 14, 2008 | Filed Under General | Leave a Comment 

Countdowns

A number of pivotal events occur soon.

Should be fun!

July 11, 2008 | Filed Under General | Leave a Comment 

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