We are now returning to San Diego - be there Saturday morning. Two days at Sea.
The only way to go on vacation is via a Cruise. Seven days is a bit long, but having the time of my life.
By far my favorite Mexico city is Puerto Vallarta - gorgeous! Cabo and Mazatlan both had so much graffiti and beggars. To do the best shopping - you must be a good negotiator or you pay too much - bargain everything - they want your business. Don't worry the vendor expect it.
Today will be in the high 80s, sunny - I have to get some work done today - planning the events for 2009 - this is work - great job - huh? It has its moments. But first I am going the the Spa - they have a great spa on board the Oosterdam, Holland America. Can't wait to post some pictures - the Internet is slow so will have to wait until I return to the states.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Are you packed yet?
Seriously, if I hear that one more time I will SCREAM!
The answer is no, I never pack early, I know what I want to take, and I usually pack the night before. That is just how I am.
Leaving Saturday morning to San Diego for a 7 day Mexican Riviera Cruise, hosting approx. 30 couples from work. I have never been on a cruise, so this will be a first - I am excited but I still have work to accomplish while on the cruise.
I came across this horoscope today, it says it all.
Today's Sagittarius Horoscope: Apr 17, 2008
Even though the times are favorable to relaxation, you won't be able to fully enjoy this period, dear Sagittarius. You rather will try to accommodate your agenda so that you can lead a more balanced life. The planetary aspects at play will incite you to change your attitude toward work. You should try to lighten your responsibilities to avoid stress at the office.
The answer is no, I never pack early, I know what I want to take, and I usually pack the night before. That is just how I am.
Leaving Saturday morning to San Diego for a 7 day Mexican Riviera Cruise, hosting approx. 30 couples from work. I have never been on a cruise, so this will be a first - I am excited but I still have work to accomplish while on the cruise.
I came across this horoscope today, it says it all.
Today's Sagittarius Horoscope: Apr 17, 2008
Even though the times are favorable to relaxation, you won't be able to fully enjoy this period, dear Sagittarius. You rather will try to accommodate your agenda so that you can lead a more balanced life. The planetary aspects at play will incite you to change your attitude toward work. You should try to lighten your responsibilities to avoid stress at the office.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
What a nice day!
Yesterday - went to a Hockey game, great seats, first row! Thank you Chad G! Spent the entire game talking to Rach - we watched the last two minutes. She is not into sports at all but who can resist a hot dog and a beer.
It was cloudy and chilly this morning - now it is just beautiful. Met Molli at Starbucks for coffee - that was so nice, just talking and listening and understanding.
Rich and I picked up a couple of sandwiches came home and ate them on the patio. Plan on grilling this evening.
Nolan and Matt are with friends and Rich at a meeting so I have a few minutes to myself - I love this time.
Spoke (typed) too soon, Matt just called and is on his way home with a friend.
Still cannot not go to the gym - I just discovered I cannot walk backwards. We had our first soccer practice on Friday and I could barely get through it - this is one nasty sprain. Ankle is still swollen - getting better but swollen. Hoping to get better by a lot of rest before the cruise on the 19th.
Time to do some wash and maybe read outside since it is so super nice.
It was cloudy and chilly this morning - now it is just beautiful. Met Molli at Starbucks for coffee - that was so nice, just talking and listening and understanding.
Rich and I picked up a couple of sandwiches came home and ate them on the patio. Plan on grilling this evening.
Nolan and Matt are with friends and Rich at a meeting so I have a few minutes to myself - I love this time.
Spoke (typed) too soon, Matt just called and is on his way home with a friend.
Still cannot not go to the gym - I just discovered I cannot walk backwards. We had our first soccer practice on Friday and I could barely get through it - this is one nasty sprain. Ankle is still swollen - getting better but swollen. Hoping to get better by a lot of rest before the cruise on the 19th.
Time to do some wash and maybe read outside since it is so super nice.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Gas Facts, Very interesting . . ..Just wanted to spread this around... think about it!
This is an email that was forwarded to me – thought I would share.
Here at the Kinder Morgan Pipeline where I work in San Jose, CA we deliver about 4 million gallons in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline. One day is diesel the next day is jet fuel, and gasoline, regular and premium grades. We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 gallons.
Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below around. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role.
A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps. When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some other liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.
One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL or HALF EMPTY. The reason for this is, the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount.
Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up--most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom. Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.
This is an email that was forwarded to me – thought I would share.
Here at the Kinder Morgan Pipeline where I work in San Jose, CA we deliver about 4 million gallons in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline. One day is diesel the next day is jet fuel, and gasoline, regular and premium grades. We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 gallons.
Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below around. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role.
A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps. When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some other liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.
One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL or HALF EMPTY. The reason for this is, the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount.
Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up--most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom. Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
April Fools
April Showers bring May Flowers - if that is true we are getting showers tomorrow, at least that is what the weather people say.
Looking forward to the warm spring and hot summer of the desert.
Looking forward to the warm spring and hot summer of the desert.
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