chapmandeering.com http://chapmandeering.com Thoughts On The Journey Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:02:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mai Tais, Brainblocks and Little Umbrellas! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chapmandeeringcom/~3/otkAP49R0QI/ http://chapmandeering.com/2012/02/mai-tais-brainblocks-and-little-umbellas/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:53:09 +0000 CDeering http://chapmandeering.com/?p=1380 What a party! Family hold back on the nibbles till the guests arrive! but that did not include the Mai Tais. We had an expert onboard who knew just the right amount of Triple Sec to add to the mix to give each glass that extra little kick. By the time the Chinese food arrived we were all singing a happy tune.

When good friends get together it is hard to stop the laughter. Old stories always emerge and those who were part of the remembered saga are embarrassed while those hearing the tale for the umpteenth time, just smile and roll their eyes, knowing the punch line long before it is told.

And then there was the game. One of the guests brought the card game Quiddler, a sort of fast moving scrabble in your hand competition. I didn’t think it possible for all nine of us to get into it, but within just a few short minutes we were all hooked on the game, each trying to form as many words out of the lettered cards we were dealt. This is when the BRAINBLOCK started to kick in… Or maybe it was the wine or the Mai Tais?  How can you stare at certain letters and just not see the word that you have?  C. E. I.    ??? Duh???  Try again but this time change the order.  E. I. C.  ??? Now do you see it?   Poor C_____ , no matter how she stared at the cards she just didn’t see the word. She was about to pass on her turn when K____ , seated next to her, helped her out.  I. C. E.  !!!! Oooooohhhhh! Sometimes the simplest solution evades. Our brains are blocked and no matter how you look you cannot see.

Ever happen to you? You look and look but do not see, and then suddenly… It becomes clear as day. Brainblock. Temporary but real. And a little scary too.

Thank goodness for friends who wiill help point the way and the solution to our puzzlement.

Great party!

 

 

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So, what shall we do today? Saturday and the time is wide open. At six we have friends coming for dinner, but until then it will be shop till we drop. Lots of outlets to explore in these Maine woods and funky little tourist traps to investigate, though it being February, many of those are closed for the season. None the less, it will all be fun. Good times with good friends. Lucky me.

 

]]> http://chapmandeering.com/2012/02/keurig-in-the-woods/feed/ 0 http://chapmandeering.com/2012/02/keurig-in-the-woods/ When It Comes To The Insanity of Politics… Where Do I Begin? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chapmandeeringcom/~3/PF37Kp9NfL0/ http://chapmandeering.com/2012/02/when-it-comes-to-the-insanity-of-politics-where-do-i-begin/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:33:07 +0000 CDeering http://chapmandeering.com/?p=1370 I am a news junkie. I admit it. And I listen to NPR radio most of the night…. the babble in the background helps me fall asleep – except when it comes to politics. This year, politics is BEEEZAR! I can’t believe how scattered, hypocritical, vulgar, rude, uncouth, out of touch these candidates and their compatriots have become. Of course I’m talking Republicans… thankfully it seems there will only be one choice on the other side… but this crop of crazies vying for the top slot in the political landscape are just tossing my chips and challenging my tolerance level to new levels.

What are they thinking? As you know if you read my blog, I’ve kept my blogging focus on foolish things like mattresses and clementine fruits that go bad and the occasional twat and twiddle… but this latest round of contraceptive controversy of political bickering is bogus. BOGUS. And silent I shall no longer be.

The last straw came yesterday when the House Republicans had a hearing on the issue… let’s discuss contraceptives for women and why they should all be banned. And the panel to be interviewed… all clergyMEN.  Got that… MEN. All in black with little clerical collars and hats… Who are we kidding?

I am steamed. Get over it guys. You don’t want the government to grow too big, too intrusive? You don’t want your personal freedom, your rights to be trampled by big government? Then get the heck out of my bedroom!!! and my doctor’s office.

Ok. That’s all. I’m going to stop now. Comment below. Your turn to rant.

]]> http://chapmandeering.com/2012/02/when-it-comes-to-the-insanity-of-politics-where-do-i-begin/feed/ 5 http://chapmandeering.com/2012/02/when-it-comes-to-the-insanity-of-politics-where-do-i-begin/ When is it time to get a new mattress? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chapmandeeringcom/~3/ne1QQXC0F_w/ http://chapmandeering.com/2012/02/when-is-it-time-to-get-a-new-mattress/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:34:45 +0000 CDeering http://chapmandeering.com/?p=1360 It’s two in the morning again… And here I am tapping away on my iPad …! Why can’t I sleep??? Toss turn…toss turn!

I need a new mattress. How do I know? The sag in the bag is as deep as I want it to be. I’ve flipped the pad, turned the tide, still can’t find a spot on the old double-wide that doesn’t have a lump. I think it’s time.

But what kind is best? Tempura pedic? Too hot? Too cold? They say it has a rubbery smell.” But surely that must dissipate after a while.

Then there is the  sleep number-type…full of hot air that you regulate with a remote… Hard-soft or anywhere in between

Any other type you could recommend? Have we been through this before? I feel like it is all part of a déjà vu bad dream…Ah, to sleep! To dream! now that wold be something.

Please tell me what type of mattress you use…. Sleepys is having a big sale. February is mattress month…. And time is running out!  Help!!!

Ok…it’s now 2:30 am   …. trying again. Lights out!

 

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About those clementines… Bought another crate. They were so sweet and juicy around Christmas… I thought I’d try them one more time before the season ends. BIG mistake. The season is definitely over for the little juicy balls of citrus… They looked fine in the store… Got them home and began to unwrap the little box with the orange netting…!  Roto!!!  At least three of the orange orbs were long since past prime. Back to the store they went this morning.

“Would you like another  box?” the sweet girl at the service desk asked?

I don’t think so. Got my money and headed out to the office. It’s apples for me now… Or a mango? What’s in season in February anyway that you can trust?

Oh… Gotta run. Water boiled. Time for tea and crumpets.

 

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