A Couple of Short Trips

17 Jan 25

07:15 hrs

     Hello Kidlettes, 

     Yesterday, my Lobster and I took a journey across the Salt Chuck for a visit to Pee River. Our Sr. Loin Fruit and his Significant Other, Maranara, tagged along for the trip. He had been over there once or twice, but it was quite some time ago and she had never been there. For Heaven's sake it's only a 22 mile boat ride! Go have fun! We had a good time with lunch at the Mile Zero bakery. I had the Rueban sandwich. Outstanding! Dressing on one side and seedy mustard on the other. We were home by 1900.

     The Quorum of the Wayward Inn has decided that it is time for Miss Maggy Baggybits to cross over to the Other Side. In the past few months she has lost an incredible amount of weight, her thirst has increased ten fold (possible hyperthyroid) and she has begun to miss the box. We all know that she is suffering and there is no need to prolonge it. We will miss her.

     The Jr. Loin Fruit just called. He's getting a bit pissed at the TWATs in his platoon who think they can out-think and outsmart the staff. A bunch of them were caught with their phones, which should have been in their lockers. As punishment the entire Platoon had an extra inspection on Saturday. Oh Joy! I suggested to him that maybe someone in each section should step up and provide some leadership and ensure everyone in the section is properly turned out.

18 Jan 25

16:00 hrs

     Four hours ago Miss Maggy Baggybits was put to rest. Her journey has ended. Her pain is gone. And, she will be missed.

     I wonder if, when I am gone from this Earth will I be reunited, not only with my family but with my pets as well?

     

A New Beginning...

01 Jan 25

16:30 hrs

     It is now the New Year. Our Jr. Loin Fruit is still with us for a couple of days. He will be leaving Friday at Oh-Dark-30. We have enjoyed his company and his baking. I remember when I was in the Service and I would head home to see the Sages for the Holidays. To tell you the truth I never thought how it would affect them when I left after visiting for a couple of weeks. But now I know. We missed having him around. We have no idea when we will see him next. We think that after his surgery he may be able to return home and carry out his physio at CFB LOMPOC instead of BFC Le Bouef. It would be nice but we will gave to see what the Doc says.

02 Jan 25

21:30 hrs

     Well, he's all packed. At least I hope he is. Today we played a bunch of games and my Better Half took some photos of us and the boys. Memories.

     Today we had a gift delivered to us. I was getting my multi-tool, from my work pants to mark the Jr. Couch Monkey's battery pack, when I spotted a dead sparrow laying on a recyclable shopping bag in our closet. Obviously, one of our two wannabe hunters, Jack or Mr. Wilson brought it in from the Catio.

04 Jan 25

16:30 hrs

     Our Jr. Loin Fruit arrived at BFC LaBouef this morning. He actually got in town yesterday but due to the rulz he was not allowed on Base so he racked out in a hotel that my Lobster had booked for him. He'll be back to his own personal grind bright and early Monday morning. He made sure he packed his parka and the  new winter boots he received for Christmas. He also took a suitcase full of books to keep himself occupied on his down time. 

     We still have the two rentals. That's the term the Oma-nator would call the foster cats. We tried to integrate them with our clouded - that's what a group of cats is called - but it has been difficult as one of the two is a real shithead chasing not only Mr. Wilson but Jack as well. Hopefully they'll be adopted soon.

     It would appear that the Royal.Mail is moving once again. The Sage called to let us know that she got our Christmas card. We've only had four or five show up at the Wayward Inn. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people didn't even send out cards because of the postal strike. Who can blame them. Unfortunately, we had ours signed, sealed and ready to go when the strike started so they were sent out late. If you're on our list it should be there soon.

     Flipping through the channels the other night I saw a movie that I hadn't seen in some time. Finding Forrester, starring Sean Connery, F Murray Abraham and Rob Brown as Jamal. A great flic where the establishment snob(s) gets put in their place. I lime movies like that. Another interesting same genre is Scent of a Woman. Al Pacino won an Oscar for his performance. 

     On the small screen, if you can call a 64 inch flat screen small, we have loved the Big Bang Theory ever since it first came out. Last night we saw the episode where Sheldon and his new bride Amy go on their honeymoon. Their hotel room number was 2112. I don't know if the number was chosen on purpose or if it was just an accident. 2112 is the title of a Rush album. If you had ever heard it on vinyl or cassette you would know that all of Side One is just one song. Yes, I know that the band's early concept albums were either loved or hated, despised and/or loathed by the unknowing but it's a pretty impressive piece of work for a three person band.

     Monday will see me heading back to work, finally. Shifts have been scarce for months. I know that there are some very major projects are going to happen. It's just a matter of when.