nematome Slept in today. At 2:00, I took Will out to Precision Auto to pick up his car. On the way back, I stopped at the UPS place to pick up my monitor. On the drive there, I called Rob to see if he and Thomas would be home if I stopped by in a half-hour … Read more
I got up around 10:00. We watched the Christmas parade from Disney. Michael and Meagan arrived at around 12:30. We had our big dinner at around 2:00. Pork BBQ was the main dish, and it was great. After dinner Meagan had called Lisa, upset, Meagan handed me the phone saying her mom wanted to talk … Read more
I left Raleigh at around 9:45, after printing off three more Christmas letters. Stopped by the post office and mailed them to Doris, Debbie, and Joye. The ride to Jacksonville was uneventful. I arrived just after 12:00, and Vivian and Jeff were already there. Unusual that they beat me home. Vivian and Mom had just … Read more
Got up at 8 this morning, put a hat over my matted head, and rode over to Will’s. I followed him to Precision Auto over on New Bern Avenue to drop of his Suzuki. I’m not saying the place looked questionable, but the pit bull out front was a little daunting. Will tried to “dress … Read more
We got up at around 9:00, and well, really got up at 10:00 after MMMMMMMMMMMMMing for an hour. I made waffles (actually Eggo made them, I heated them up), and poached eggs. Robert made the coffee. I wrote out the captions for Steve’s pictures, which took about an hour. I’m looking forward to giving him … Read more
We got up around 9:00, and I had a bagel with a hard-boiled egg. I wrapped Christmas gifts until 11:00. Robert helped me by tearing off little pieces of tape and having them ready. I discovered two things about myself (after all these years, go figure) in this process. I’ve always said, I hate wrapping. … Read more
Finished up the last couple of letters, and wrote out 40 cards to folks not receiving the letter! I feel very good when this is done each year, but really do need to get started a little earlier on the project. I am especially pleased about the beautiful printer paper in spite of its cost. … Read more
Spent most of the day today writing my, what turned out to be, eight page Christmas 2002 letter. It’s a good thing I know Aunt Annette and Uncle Frank anticipate its arrival so much ever year. That helps keep me motivated.
Had a good last work day today, met with Paul to learn agent rebranding process, and completed my PBCs. Intended to leave work by 3 by left just after 5. I stopped by Sam’s on the way home and picked up my roll of film with the last Hollywood pictures on them. Now I can … Read more
I got up around 8:30, and logged in from home. No urgent e-mail. I sent Paul a note, and copied Mathis, letting him know that I wouldn’t be able to meet today. He responded and suggested tomorrow at 1:30. Good, something to do tomorrow to help the afternoon go by. It’s my last day at … Read more