enfant terrible ([info]jane_q_public) wrote,

I'm hoooooooome from the Bahamas. Little later than expected because we missed our flight. The hole in the ceiling and broken water heater didn't fix themselves while we were gone, so that's on the list of things to do.

Because of the leaky heater (it's actually a pipe by the heater we now know), I can't use half of the faucets in the house. That means NO washer for all the stinky vacation clothes.

I'm off to the store to get more detergent, so I can practice my mad pioneer laundry skillz in the master bath tub. I can't believe I have to hand wash. If my husband doesn't stop humming the Little House on the Prairie tune, I will throw a shoe at him.

And I was all excited about washing my new quilty fabric so I could cut it today.

More about the vacation later, but here it is in short:

"A suite!"

"What, no ocean view?"

"Hmmm, should we go to the ocean or beach-front infinity pool?

"Another rum runner, please."

"Mmmm...ten-dollar lobster."

"We're under a tropical storm warning."

"Horray for 80-minute massages."

"No more tropical storm warning."

"Oops, my arms got burnt because I wouldn't get out of the turquoise water."

"We leave at 1:15 and get home at 3:00? That make no sense."

"Oh, we were supposed to be on the 11:00 flight? I knew 1:15 to 3:00 didn't make sense." (Glares daggers at husband for his mistake)

"Yay! Three seats on the 2:00 miraculously appear!"

"We're home! Cats are mad. Hole is still in the ceiling. Back to reality."

Fin.

 


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[info]notsoonenough

July 24 2005, 15:55:06 UTC 6 years ago

welcome back!

missed you bunches. well, until i read that line about the 80 minute massages... now i'm just jealous and don't miss you anymore. ;-) just kidding, of course.... but hey, wouldn't it be cool to go back to that spa we went to together in CA? Sip some cucumber water, shoot the shit, and think of nothing relating to school, water heaters, bills, or tropical storms- at least for a few hours. ::sigh::

We have GOT to touch base soon. We need to catch up in some detail. Oh, and I can get your opinion on the bachelors - to- phd program that I'm checking out. (ah, if only we knew where the hell the other half was going to be going to school -- or working-- next year)

miss you,
J

[info]jane_q_public

July 24 2005, 21:36:53 UTC 6 years ago

Re: welcome back!

You want to get a phd now Dang! Yeah, send me the link.

The lesser half leaves tomorrow, so I'll be home and free this week. :)

[info]heido

July 24 2005, 17:34:41 UTC 6 years ago

Welcome back! The vaca sounds *awesome* including the glaring daggers part. I woulda smacked him on the arm. You're much nicer than I am. At least in print. ;)

beach front infinity pool!!!! LOBSTER!!!! Can I use any more exclamation points? YES!!!!

Why not go to a laundromat instead of breaking your back?

[info]irisheyes77

July 24 2005, 19:36:46 UTC 6 years ago

I was going to suggest a laundromat, too.

I'm glad that you're back! I can't wait to hear all the details, but from what you posted already, sounds pretty great! We're going to the Bahamas next year, but it's a cruise.

[info]jane_q_public

July 24 2005, 21:34:47 UTC 6 years ago

We went to Freeport. There were several cruise ship passengers there. You're going to love it.

I have to admit, I don't know where the nearest laundromat is. There are a zillion washaterias all over Houston, but none near me. We just got a new phone book yesterday (lucky!), so I'll look there.

[info]jane_q_public

July 24 2005, 21:32:32 UTC 6 years ago

My husband flies every week and has super golden platinum diamond status on the airline, various hotels and car rentals. He thinks he's just the travel expert. That's why I was so pissed about the flight time mistake.

And yeah, the lobster was so good and $10. It came with fries, cole slaw, onions and butter.

I don't think there's a laundromat anywhere near me, but the next town over has like 10,000 washaterias. I might go there for the big stuff like sheets. It just depends on when the plumber comes. I can still use the spin cycle and dryer so I managed to wash 3 days worth of undies and shorts. Things will be easier when my husband goes back to Ohio.

[info]heido

July 25 2005, 00:05:47 UTC 6 years ago

Yes, much easier 'cause he'll be gone. ;)

[info]jane_q_public

July 25 2005, 00:28:32 UTC 6 years ago

Isn't that awful? He's a very nice person, but I look forward to Mondays.

My own version of Post Secret. :P

[info]heido

July 25 2005, 00:31:56 UTC 6 years ago

I don't think it's awful. I'm looking forward to my day tomorrow when my own personal asshole isn't here.

[info]jane_q_public

July 25 2005, 00:50:18 UTC 6 years ago

It's really nice to have a friend who feels the same way.

Here's to happy Mondays.

[info]heido

July 25 2005, 03:36:36 UTC 6 years ago

Hear hear!

Damn. I might have to break down and have a drink with you.

[info]leo_the_lop

July 24 2005, 19:49:58 UTC 6 years ago

Welcome home! I loved the quick overveiw of the vacation! Made me laugh!!
My cats get mad at me too when I am gone.

[info]jane_q_public

July 24 2005, 21:37:48 UTC 6 years ago

Thanks for the welcome back. Yeah, my cats were pissed off. They meow a lot like they're cursing me.

[info]mousecatfish

July 25 2005, 10:02:23 UTC 6 years ago

glad to know you had such a wonderful vacation. :)
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