I have loved being on a bi-weekly payday which means twice a year there are three paychecks in a month. It doesn't really change my daily spending but kind of nice to have a little extra lump of money those two months.
The other day I was in a local business and never thought about the issues this presents for the owner. He meets a payroll every other Friday. July 2011 has three Fridays that are paydays. His business is closed on Sundays. There are 5 Sundays in July 2011. This means he has only 26 days of the month to meet the 3 payrolls. There next July like this will occur in 300+ years according to him.
So I plan to stop and buy an extra coffee or two from him this month. I like his shop, and I want him to stay open in my hometown.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Thankful Thursday 7/14/11
A lot has happened since last Thursday to be thankful for:
1. No traffic issues driving through Chicago last Friday. Either I didn't have to leave work as early as I did or it's a good thing I did.
2. It was wonderful to see many Klopfenstein family members over the weekend.
3. Thanks to Cousin Judy for hosting me in her home.
4. Had an good and interesting time at the Normal Cornbelters game. "Let's Go Corn!" sounds like "Let's Grow Corn!" or "Let's Go Home!" when many people are chanting it.
5. Co-workers who cover me when I'm gone who are flexible with my plans. I wanted to be at the cottage on Monday and Tuesday but when we woke up to a thunderstorm I said I was going into work. I worked on Monday and will take Friday off instead.
6. I caught 7 bass in just one day of fishing!!!
7. Safety driving back from the cottage last night especially after dark when the deer are more difficult to see.
QUESTION: Why do deer not move when they see you coming? Why do they stand there until you stop and then move?
8. Watermelon--one of my favorite fruits of the summer!
1. No traffic issues driving through Chicago last Friday. Either I didn't have to leave work as early as I did or it's a good thing I did.
2. It was wonderful to see many Klopfenstein family members over the weekend.
3. Thanks to Cousin Judy for hosting me in her home.
4. Had an good and interesting time at the Normal Cornbelters game. "Let's Go Corn!" sounds like "Let's Grow Corn!" or "Let's Go Home!" when many people are chanting it.
5. Co-workers who cover me when I'm gone who are flexible with my plans. I wanted to be at the cottage on Monday and Tuesday but when we woke up to a thunderstorm I said I was going into work. I worked on Monday and will take Friday off instead.
6. I caught 7 bass in just one day of fishing!!!
7. Safety driving back from the cottage last night especially after dark when the deer are more difficult to see.
QUESTION: Why do deer not move when they see you coming? Why do they stand there until you stop and then move?
8. Watermelon--one of my favorite fruits of the summer!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Thankful Thursday 07/07/11
Mostly I'm thankful that when a process finishes running-hopefully soon--I'll be able to leave work. It's been a 10+ hour non-stop day.
Thankful I get to see extended family this weekend.
Thankful for friends to share 4th of July fireworks. (And I'm thankful Allendale is as good or better than Grandville fireworks!!!)
I'm tired, and I'm out of here.
Thankful I get to see extended family this weekend.
Thankful for friends to share 4th of July fireworks. (And I'm thankful Allendale is as good or better than Grandville fireworks!!!)
I'm tired, and I'm out of here.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thankful Thursday 06/30/11
1. This. Need I say more? It was an excellent work dinner.
2. Got a very sweet thank you note from a niece this week that made my heart melt.
3. Friends who helped me install, make that installed for me, a new dryer.
4. Bonus that made it less hurtful to buy a new dryer.
5. Three day weekend is coming up!!!
6. Living in a country that celebrates its independence and freedom.
2. Got a very sweet thank you note from a niece this week that made my heart melt.
3. Friends who helped me install, make that installed for me, a new dryer.
4. Bonus that made it less hurtful to buy a new dryer.
5. Three day weekend is coming up!!!
6. Living in a country that celebrates its independence and freedom.
Dinner
Just another normal summer dinner at the Klopfenstein home!
The menu:
Yeah, right!
The menu:
Gazpacho
With blue crab
Lobster Mousseline in Lemon Sole
Asparagus bundle & tarragon cream sauce
Artisan Lettuce
Boursin crostini, Michigan cherries
Pistachios, cracked black pepper & sweet
Cherry vinaigrette
Duck Breast Medallion
Wrapped in apple wood bacon, served with
Braised fennel, baby corn & duck jus
Coffe Petit All-Natural Beef Filet
Peruvian whipped potatoes, chanterelle
Mushrooms, tomato fondue & red wine
Reduction
Chef’s Dessert Display
Yeah, right!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Company Picnic
Today was our annual company picnic. It is held at the county fairgrounds, and while it is geared towards families with children there is still plenty that I find enjoyable. I always play both sessions of bingo, play a golf game, and do some trivia or Price is Right. This year there were also several Minute to Win It games, and I won at stacking 7 metal nuts. This was the first year I didn't win a bingo prize. I did get my yearly supply of golf tees and missed hitting the bucket by 1/4" according to the golf game director.
They serve a great meal of grilled chicken, hotdogs, bar-b-q pork, cole slaw, baked beans, potatoes, and fruit. There are various stands with Schwan ice cream treats, elephant ears, cotton candy, caramel corn, and fruit.
I'm glad my company wants to do something fun and entertaining for us. To me it's a nice benefit. I find it interesting that people either love the picnic or won't touch it. I look forward to it every year.
They serve a great meal of grilled chicken, hotdogs, bar-b-q pork, cole slaw, baked beans, potatoes, and fruit. There are various stands with Schwan ice cream treats, elephant ears, cotton candy, caramel corn, and fruit.
I'm glad my company wants to do something fun and entertaining for us. To me it's a nice benefit. I find it interesting that people either love the picnic or won't touch it. I look forward to it every year.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Thankful Thursday 06/23/11
These have been a busy few weeks.
1. I had a wonderful weekend with family at Jaimie's wedding.
2. A direct flight to ATL with carry on luggage meant no hassles getting there.
3. Lindsey with her month old driver's license was a great chauffeur.
4. The rain stopped and the sun came out for perfect weather for the wedding and outdoor reception.
5. Had fun with a goofy picture with the Klopfenstein and Bailes nieces and nephew at the wedding.
6. We found the church, the reception and the hotel. Mary had great directions!!!
7. Despite getting rained out at the Braves game on Saturday late afternoon I had a great time with John Michael who ran ahead of me to the car and came back to find me walking through the parking lot drenched with an umbrella for the rest of the walk to the car!
8. A good church service with Lauren and JM.
9. All three of us sitting there knowing we all got good Skittles from our fathers. (You had to be at Buckhead Church to understand.)
10. A good chauffeur to the train station.
11. Getting back in reasonable time.
12. Having a friend with a pool to cool off in after a long hot day of travel.
13. Getting to see the Raleigh Ringers with two great friends.
14. Seeing a project I've been working on with a team since September host its first event on Tuesday. It was a huge success with the need for only a small amount of tweaking.
15. A bonus just in time to buy a new dryer since the motor on the 31+ year old one at my house went out.
1. I had a wonderful weekend with family at Jaimie's wedding.
2. A direct flight to ATL with carry on luggage meant no hassles getting there.
3. Lindsey with her month old driver's license was a great chauffeur.
4. The rain stopped and the sun came out for perfect weather for the wedding and outdoor reception.
5. Had fun with a goofy picture with the Klopfenstein and Bailes nieces and nephew at the wedding.
6. We found the church, the reception and the hotel. Mary had great directions!!!
7. Despite getting rained out at the Braves game on Saturday late afternoon I had a great time with John Michael who ran ahead of me to the car and came back to find me walking through the parking lot drenched with an umbrella for the rest of the walk to the car!
8. A good church service with Lauren and JM.
9. All three of us sitting there knowing we all got good Skittles from our fathers. (You had to be at Buckhead Church to understand.)
10. A good chauffeur to the train station.
11. Getting back in reasonable time.
12. Having a friend with a pool to cool off in after a long hot day of travel.
13. Getting to see the Raleigh Ringers with two great friends.
14. Seeing a project I've been working on with a team since September host its first event on Tuesday. It was a huge success with the need for only a small amount of tweaking.
15. A bonus just in time to buy a new dryer since the motor on the 31+ year old one at my house went out.
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