That stop off is for a wedding (actually outside of Charleston). So, I have to pack all this extra stuff that I typically wouldn't for a beach visit. I am driving myself crazy with lists of things I can not forget! I hate to be unprepared and being away from home for 3 weeks - I know I am going to forget SOMETHING! :)

Flying or driving NW?

Driving. I hope gas prices don't go up anymore.

They just went down here at mom's to $3.09 a gallon

I haven't checked what it is here today. It got close to $4.00, but is going back down. Yesterday it was $2.99 for mid-grade. Which, according to the husband, is what I MUST put in my car.
Does it really make a difference? I guess it depends on who you ask.

Regular was $3.59 when we drove up here. Pretty darn expensive.

We used to put Ultimate and MidGrade in our car till we got the new car. The dealership, our mechanic, and the manual said to use regular, so we do.

According to the husband, he is the car expert...
A little thing like me couldn't possibly know what kind of gas to put in. So, I just do what I am told. :)

LOL, same here. My mechanic said not to use it, the car's manual said not to use it, my hubby said not to use it. So I don't LOL

I have never checked the manual. We have only had this one for about a month and a half. So, he is still in the "honeymoon" stage with it. He even showed me how to dry it off properly the other day when I washed it. I didn't know if I should laugh or punch him.

Oh, just laugh. I got the "how to dry the pretty new car the right way" speech too the other week before our trip.

Heaven forbid if there is a teeny tiny speck of dried up water on it. LOL

As far as grades of fuel go... if it says to use mid-grade or premium, the only difference you're going to really get if you don't is that you won't get as good gas milage.

I have a 94 Lincoln that has to have premium... thank goodness my commute is only 2 miles!

I know. I have to give "the baby" a bath in the shade in order to reduce spots.
Plus, all the products I have to use to make it pretty, inside and out.

Don't get me wrong, I like doing it, but having someone over my shoulder giving instructions - drives me crazy.

LOL, Synn. According to my hubby, and he is a gunsmith not a mechanic so take it for what it is worth, high performance engines use premium. If our engine isn't high performance use regular.

This comes from a man who INSISTED that we use premium on our old car, and it recently died. LOL

We use nothing but regular now because the manual tells us to. LOL

LOL, we don't have any shade, so I have to wash, dry and pamper the "baby" in the evening.

It's funny, he takes his car off road - and the more scratches he gets the better - "wheeling scars".
If I let my dog on the inside of mine - oh, heaven help us!

I almost forgot to wish everyone a very Happy Flag Day!

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Ah Ha, this is the looney bin. Thanks J_9. Hope you are well! Hey everyone. Happy Flag Day to you. I honor the flag, that is for sure, we only have three hanging out front... (my husband) And we still get to have the kids wash the cars, I always go over it when they are done. LOL

My daughter WISHES she could help with the car. You just never know if she gets some sort of rocks or dirt on the special washing mit and then the finish would be ruined. :)
So, it's either me or the brushless car wash.

Welcome Start!! Glad I gave good directions, LOL

I am okay. Making it, you know.

Have to leave Mom tomorrow, and that actually scares me more than Dad's death. They would have been together 50 years this October.

How far away are you from your Mom?

650 miles, quite a long way

Yes that is a long way. Are there any plans to get closer?

Yeah, that is pretty far. That is about how far away I am from my parents. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Just the thought of it makes me want to cry.

I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. It may not be much, but it's all I've got!:)

I am sorry J, has she told you that she will be OK? Are there any other kids close to her?

Hey, NW, I'll tell you, it is the people here who have kept me going. You know AH (Allheart), Rubypitbull, Chippers, Laura of course, etc.

I have been trying to get mom to move closer to me, but she is quite adamant that she can't leave here, for many reasons.

There is NO possible way I can move closer due to school and hubby's job (his dad owns the business which will become ours when FIL passes).

I will keep working on it though, getting Mom there that is. She just HATES Tennessee. (Shhhh, don't tell anyone, but I don't blame her, LOL).

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I am sorry J, has she told you that she will be ok? Are there any other kids close to her?

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She has said she will be okay, but that is the nature of Mom, she doesn't let her emotions out.

The only other one here is my 32 year old brother who still lives at home and doesn't work. Sad story really.

Ohhhhh... You just be there for her when you can and it will all take it's course. I know you are a wonderful daughter. So glad to hear you have good support. I know the lovely people on this forum have helped me through too. (I am a little worried about chippers) I actually get the pleasure of living with (in separate homes of course) my husbands mother, father, uncle, grandma, and grandpa!! In September we will all be on 3.5 acres together and I am very nervous but know it is for the best. I hope she comes close to you. Sounds like the best plan... Hugs to you J..

As for Chippers, I will try and call her tonight. She helped my through one of the hardest nights of my life. She is a wonderful and beautiful friend.

Yes, she seems to be really good at that... I am getting the kids up from rest so I will talk more later, thanks for letting me know about the loonies!!

You know, we are hanging out here in Ohio with no family really close. It is tough. No one wants to tell me anything because I am so far away and they don't want me to worry. So, I typically hear things way after they happen.
But, you have to do the best you can with what you have to work with. And it will work out the way it is supposed to.
If nothing else, having your brother at home - your mom won't be alone.
I could imagine it would be hard for her to leave - but her feelings are pretty raw (as are yours) right now - given time, she may change her mind.

Yawn stretch good morning my lovelys anyone want to pop over for coffee and look at my firemen putting up my new kitchen ceiling ;)

Can I come over in my PJ's? I haven't got enough energy to do much but drink my coffee!
I get to pack today!:)

Hell sure you can giggle

I can't wake up this morning either. Think I'm going to go home tonight and take a nap!

Hehehehehe I hate it when I feel all groggy but that's pretty much all the time at the moment :(
Come drink coffee syn and ogle firemen ;)

Mmmm... coffee and firemen... *drool*

CBW: Did you say that firemen were putting up your ceiling? :confused:

I will be there in a minute. (wishing)

Hello everyone.

You look wonderful today... I hope you did well on your test and hope you feel better too!

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CBW: Did you say that firemen were putting up your ceiling? :confused:

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Yes Em my landlord is chief fire officer in our town and all his firemen have second jobs :D luckily for me giggle

IM better. I was slightly irritated last night. Im less irritated today. The test went fine, I think I passed.