PF Changs

MONDAY 23 June 2008
Kelsey and I went for a very LONG bike ride while Matt stayed home to surf the ‘net and soak his feet.

When we returned, Greg was supposed to have been here as he went to assist Joe in moving heavy equipment. However, he misjudged his whereabouts & the time and was gone longer. When he did finally return home at 12:30; we left to do a few things in Spoky-Jo.

After dropping the kids off at the Valley Mall as Kelsey wanted to visit Hollister “one more time to see if they have any sales!” - Greg and I continued on to Harbor Freight so that I could pick up a pond pump and he returned a few things.

We retrieved the kids with the stereo thumping to Flo Rida and as we peeled into the parking lot the kids just shook their heads in shock - speechless to see their parents groovin’ to the rappin’.

With hunger overwhelming us, we went on to PF Changs in downtown Spoky-Jo. Had delicious Crab Won-Tons & Lettuce Wraps for starters; Greg had Kung-Pao Shrimp; Matt had Kung-Pao Chicken; Kelsey & I had Sweet & Sour Chicken; Yum. Then for dessert, we all got little shot-glass desserts.

After the late lunch/early dinner, we walked against the lights (scofflaws) across the street to the RiverPark Mall so Matt could look at Abercrombie & Fitch; it is much better lighted than Hollister where I have joked that to shop there a person needs a miner’s hat complete with lights because it is so dark. A young customer service man swooping down upon Kelsey and myself nearly scaring us to death was the highlight there. And while I was overwhelmed with the stick figures that shopped there, Greg & I made a discreet exit so that M&K could shop alone together…

The kids brought out even more bags of clothes - - ??? Remember, they have to pack all this up to return it to the UK! Then after a discreet look at the Mercedes cars in the mall for sale, we went over to the Starbucks for me and Matt. Gee, are we obsessed with Starbucks, or what?

We got the Dodge from the parking ramp and while on the downstown street were vehicularly abused by a young woman that screamed obscenities at us. The crazies must have been out yesterday as when we went to Costco – a crazy unbathed man wearing only jeans came up to us, asking for a cigarette light. We walked inside - safe in the knowledge that the security detail had been called and the police were on their way to eject this vagabond.

Also hit Cabela's as we came through Post Falls. Matt & Greg gravitated towards the gun department; then we all walked around looking at the dead, stuffed animals.

Onwards to CDA for a round of great miniature golf at Triple Play. Matt won. I came in 2nd, Greg was 3rd and Kelsey blamed her last place finish on her lack of balance due to her eyesight!

We got yogurt at TCBY before we came home. The girl scooping our icy delicacy reminded us that her Grandmother listens to the music that she has to endure during work hours. I felt really old as the song "The Night Chicago Died" by Paper Lace - circa 1974 was one of the tunes I remember hearing. Brought back memories. Obviously, OLD Memories! Grandma!

Forgetting that when we had left yesterday, the swamp cooler was on; we arrived home about 10:00 at night and it was a frigid 54 degrees in the house. Poor dog. She whined and barked at us for leaving her abandoned at home alone!

TUESDAY 24 June 2008
Went for a short bike ride as Kelsey's legs were hurting a little - plus those seats are awful on your butt bones!

The guys went in to A-town to get Lattes; then Greg took the Dually into CDA for his Chiro appt. When he returned, he & Matt-y took down the old satellite dish on the side of the house with the help of the ForkLift. They also moved my pond liner into place with the ForkLift and spread the liner out.

I repaired Kelsey's shirts-I HATE little buttons. She had also torn some white lace on another shirt - ugh. Hate to repair lace, too. But I gotta do the "Mom" thing...

Will really miss then when they are gone. But Kelsey should return in Sept to stay with us until Jan or Feb. That will be great fun.

We have tentative plans to visit Grandpa L in AZ for Turkey Day; Soldering Classes in Portland, Oregon at the end of September, and picking Kelsey's jeep up in September, too. Kelsey can snowboard while she is here in the winter; and maybe even find a temp job. Lots of fun to be had!

Matt & Greg are working on a rear-end at the shop; Kelsey is busy going through momentoes she left here in her closet; I am going to vacuum and mop the floor later as I have already finished washing ANOTHER load of their clothes today; then maybe later I can pick up pinecones. Whoopee. More pincones to pick up. The kids are going into CDA later to go bowling with Matt's family. Greg & I will probably vegetate on the couch tonight.