OK, I 've missed the last two Mix Tape Tuesday's because I have been just too freakin' busy to get to them (and it's killing me). And today, well, my title says it all. Basically, this will be 'Short & Sweet' (or... straight to the point). My youngest Son, Shane, when I ask him if he has read my Blog, says: "You mean your NOVEL?" So, for today, he should be happy because, succinct it is.
In The Kitchen
Very EXCITED because tomorrow night, my Buddy (Boom-Boom) & former "Partner in Crime" (no pun intended) if you will, and his lovely Bride, are coming over. It will be their first time to visit and I will be "In the Kitchen" doing my thing. My menu is planned, libations will be poured, and good times will be had. And, who knows... there could be a future Blog in the making. Ha!!!
Tonight, Donna will be "In the Kitchen" as she makes her 'World Famous' Potato Soup with all the trimmings. Yes, the weather has finally changed and soup is on the menu. Smiling.
Takin' it "To the House"
Houston Texans Football: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! 'Nuff said.
House Update: Last Friday, I told you our 1st Buyer backed out on the 10th Day of the 10 Day Contract when we said we would not raise our house ONE HALF INCH. Three 'Showings' later, we had our 2nd OFFER, which was actually later in the day last Friday. We signed another contract the following day, Saturday, after some negotiating. We have since signed an 'amended' contract, Tuesday, after further negotiating. The 'amended' contract means that there will be NO INSPECTIONS of the property!!! That is huge, a Victory of sorts. Technically, we still have to wait out the 10 Day Contract (October 15th), because they do have the right to back out, but for all intents and purposes, we have come to an agreement and our house is SOLD!!! We are set to Close on November 8th. We got a fair price, we're happy, and yes, I am SMILING. We moved in on a Halloween weekend in 2000 and will close within a week of Halloween in 2013. Somewhat fitting...
House Update: Last Friday, I told you our 1st Buyer backed out on the 10th Day of the 10 Day Contract when we said we would not raise our house ONE HALF INCH. Three 'Showings' later, we had our 2nd OFFER, which was actually later in the day last Friday. We signed another contract the following day, Saturday, after some negotiating. We have since signed an 'amended' contract, Tuesday, after further negotiating. The 'amended' contract means that there will be NO INSPECTIONS of the property!!! That is huge, a Victory of sorts. Technically, we still have to wait out the 10 Day Contract (October 15th), because they do have the right to back out, but for all intents and purposes, we have come to an agreement and our house is SOLD!!! We are set to Close on November 8th. We got a fair price, we're happy, and yes, I am SMILING. We moved in on a Halloween weekend in 2000 and will close within a week of Halloween in 2013. Somewhat fitting...
Market Watch: Yikes... A bit of a bumpy ride this week as the Markets adjust to "Gov Shutdown" mode. The Dow, while dipping below 15,000 just a tad, recovered somewhat and closed yesterday at 15,126. Facebook eased backwards, just slightly, closing yesterday at 49.05...
Music: OK, I'm in a really good mood and therefore, there is really only one song that will fit the bill: How about some Bobby McFerrin on this Happy Friday. Don't Worry, Be Happy. Enjoy... (source)
The End: Ahhhhhhhh, another one in the books, albeit, a short one. Very much appreciate you stopping by. Have a super weekend. Hope to see ya back next week. Til then...
Be safe, be smart, and always show your Smile... It's "Happy Friday"
adios... vaya con dios
Music: OK, I'm in a really good mood and therefore, there is really only one song that will fit the bill: How about some Bobby McFerrin on this Happy Friday. Don't Worry, Be Happy. Enjoy... (source)
The End: Ahhhhhhhh, another one in the books, albeit, a short one. Very much appreciate you stopping by. Have a super weekend. Hope to see ya back next week. Til then...
Be safe, be smart, and always show your Smile... It's "Happy Friday"
adios... vaya con dios
You have a lot to be happy about Slu!!! Congrats on the sale of your house (again) and keep on spreading the joy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debster!!! Appreciate it & the visit, Slu
DeleteLove that potato soup of Donna's. Yummers! Karen F.
ReplyDeleteIt absolutely was the 'YUMMERS.'
DeleteAs for the length of your blog - a 140 character tweet is consider a short story thrs days. :) Karen F
ReplyDeletelol... Isn't that the truth. Thanks for stopping by, Slu
DeleteHI..Great News...I Told You ...Your Home Would Sell...Good Luck In the Kitchen...Love It...Cooking Is Awesome..Too You Have Someone To Share It With....Love The Song...Always Happy...Oh I Forgot..I Passed On The Home..Got a Townhouse Instead...Nice Kitchen Too...Moving....Have a Great Weekend...Good Luck In Football..The Irish Are Off...Back To Packing...Deb Moat
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb... appreciate it. And good luck with all your "stuff" going on. Thanks for stopping by, Slu
DeleteAnxious to hear what you are cooking up for your guests and YES PLEASE share the recipes!
ReplyDeleteMeno Mama... I will share. It was pretty freakin' good, if I may say so (ha). Thanks for the visit, Slu
Deleteexcellent to hear about the contract! always good ('specially no inspections!).
ReplyDeletehey on the kitchen thing... get your phone and permission slips and crank-out some video Posts! they are fun (mostly in the 'I said what?!?') category.
we missed you at the TMT Tuesday... fun one
hey! Sunday Video Brunch 9:30 am EDT (we're on for a couple of hours) stop by!
My Man... Good to see you here. LOL on the video: would take up too much tape. Was in there a LONG time. Ha!!!
DeleteMiss the TMT's!!! Will be back this week. Sunday (that would be today)??? Overslept...
Thanks for dropping by, Slu
Slu!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the selling of your house. Nope, I didn't know you were selling (I'm that far behind..)
I thought of you when I saw the Texans game. I have no words. Especially after the suck-fest that was the Lions Vs. Packers game. ugh. Can we back up to Week One?
Good luck on your diner party; I'm sure it will be wonderful to see good friends and eat good food.
Keep smiling-
MM
Double M... Wow!!! Just know I'm SMILING. Slu
DeleteI'm so excited for you that the house sold. So I guess "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is pretty appropriate.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to some recipes from you and from Donna.
Thanks Karen... Glad to get that part behind us. Looking forward to Closing to 'seal the deal' & get it over with.
DeleteWill try to do... Thanks for the visit, Slu
Soup and Chili! Makin chili tomorrow! Can't wait! Could do without the colder weather tho!
ReplyDeleteTam
Thanks!!! Hope your chili is awesome. You can't beat good chili. Thanks for stopping by, Slu
DeleteSorry, computer has been down, I haven't been able to comment on your blog. Hope you and your partner had a great time. Keeping my fingers crossed that your house sells soon. See ya next week. cuz
ReplyDeleteWe did have a great time. House is SOLD... Thanks Cuz.
DeleteHope all is well, cuz