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[ebonlock]

It was a lovely weekend that I really didn't want to end. Had a little belated mini-birthday bash for tersa Friday evening where we made veggie tacos and played the PotC DVD game which was much fun. I learned the valuable lesson in the game that curiosity really did pay off when I pulled a win from literally out of nowhere. And we all had way too much fun saying "booty".

Saturday I did some chores around the apartment before watching the wretched Sharks/Red Wings game. I really hope the commentators had knee pads and some lip gloss on hand for all the fluffing they were doing on Detroit. I mean Jesus, people, we're not asking you to love the Sharks but you could at least try to be a little fair. I get enough punditry in politics, I really don't need it in sports as well.

The only positive thing about the game was that Mike Grier was an absolute genius on the ice. He's smart, determined and one helluva puck handler. He just seems to know where he needs to be at all times and makes sure he gets there. Although that final goalie interference call was just about the most absurd thing I've seen in the playoffs so far.

But I'd rather not think too much about that, it's not good for my blood pressure. After the game moonlightnrain and I headed to Goodwill to look at possible couches then down to Pier One to pick up her papasan which is currently living in my dining room. We grabbed some Jambas and ate taco leftovers out on the patio while the cats played and generally had a nice quiet, relaxing time.

Sunday was farmer's market day, though the guy who'd promised me Apple Mint failed to bring it with him and so I left a bit sad. Determined to have something green to play with I hit Summer Winds nursery and lo and behold they had Apple Mint! I grabbed it greedily along with a nice box planter to help plug the whole Pye uses to escape under the fence. Then I found Arabian Jasmine and...well, how on earth was I supposed to pass that up? I mean I'm only human. Lugged all that and a nice big bag of soil home and spent a few hours puttering outside. If not for my allergies I'd have spent all day out there quite happily. I let the cats enjoy the patio until Pye started making repeated escape attempts, at which point it was time to go inside.

Watched the latest Doctor Who which was...well not good, but at least not as unwatchable as the Dalek eps. I've come to the sad conclusion that I really just don't like Martha and I don't think I'm going to I'm afraid. The only thing that is keeping me around right now is that the teasers included both Captain Jack (and I mean classic Jack, flirty and happy, not dour Torchwood Jack) and The Master. OMG did I squee when I caught sight of him. I'll be quite happy to forgive all of this season so far for what's coming next...unless they totally screw that up as well, in which case I may swear off the show for good.

Got a bit of writing done, but the allergies made me sleepy and my eyes itch and water so I had to stop before too long. I'm hoping to get a bit more done this week if the airborne pollen doesn't continue to hit me too hard.

Comments

[phillipalden.livejournal.com]

I'd love to go to that farmer's market with you when I'm feeling better, (because it's always more fun going with friends who know where all the good stuff is.)

Glad you had such a nice weekend.

[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for going with me on Saturday, and thanks once again for the papasan. I look forward to more lovely, quiet afternoons like that on your patio or my balcony. :)

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I usually meet moonlightnrain and tersa at 9 a.m. at the MV one and we do a circuit around the whole place. It'd be great if you could join us! We won't be there this week as moonlightnrain is moving this weekend, and the next weekend I'll be up in Oakland but I suspect both of the other ladies will be going.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I hated the fact that everything good that happened because the Sharks were playing well was just considered an unlucky break for the Red Wings. While everything they did well helped to underscore what a big fucking joke the Sharks were. And then to top it off between periods those commentators start fluffing the Rangers and basically saying the last Sabres win was a complete fluke. GAH!