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08-09-2011, 09:19 AM #1Super Moderator
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Spouse gone for 10 days!
The wife is leaving on Friday to go to China on business so I have 10 days, which includes 2 weekends, to do whatever I please with no interruptions.
I have a few things planned...
- Cook fish.
She hates the smell so I will take the opportunity to get my fill.
Replace a bathroom faucet.
Wash windows and screens. It's usually my job anyway because of all the bugs and spiders.
Clean garage - she leaves her car at the airport so it won't be in the way.
Give my truck some TLC. WAYYYY over due.
Watch a lot of sports!
Yeah, I know, I'm a real party animal.
So, any suggestions?
What would you do if you had 10 days to yourself?Russ
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Enjoy the quiet!!! I keep telling that the teams can't hear him when he yells at the tv lol.
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Honestly??
After completeling all my TO DO list...I'd go onto expedia...find a cheapo trip and get away for a few days(if had extra money,and was paying cash).On Baby Step # 6
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I like your ideas Russ....a few things to show her that you actually DID something while she was gone (screens, windows, bathroom faucet) but lots of things on the list that you want to do.
I say grab a tent, sleeping bag, fishing rod, case of beer and a case of cookies and hit a quiet camping spot and relax!
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Short trip.. nice idea
Camping trip .. nice idea
However, I have dogs to take care of and I am not paying a small fortune to board them. So, I'm sort of stuck at home, which I really don't mind.
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*Don't get sick this time Russ. If memory serves, you didn't really get to enjoy yourself last time.
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Heh, that's true. But I should be ok, feeling pretty good right now.
Maybe I'll make cookies!
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You could camp in the backyard WITH the dogs and drink some beer.
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make a batch of cookies and eat them ALL !
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Bake several batches of cookies and share with all fv.
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bake a batch of cookies and camp in the back yard,
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BTW... I figure to save a bunch of $ on the electric bill.
All fans off. She always has fans going, even if she's not in the room. *bangs head*
A/C off unless it gets really hot.
All powerstrips OFF. It bugs her when I turn em off.Russ
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Oh, reminds me Russ, I came across an avatar that reminded me of you. To keep on topic, have yourself a few of these from time to time to keep you umm "hydrated".
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You know I will.
And thanks for the new avatar!Russ
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Before I read your make cookies post. I was going to ask if you were ordering cookies in.
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