Author: Diana

Day 214 – The Day I Went To Tampa

By Diana

We just got to the hotel and I am in bed doing this.  We ate on the way at a hibachi place which is funny because I ate Panda Express for lunch 😉

We had the septic tank pumped today and the puppies were going insane about them being there.  It was kinda funny cause when they saw the truck they just lost it!

We have a very early morning tomorrow and a bit of a drive over to Boyton Beach.  I think that the people here have prepped issues or questions for me so that will make things easy.

Alright I am gonna read since I didn’t get to since there was no flight and I don’t wanna read this book for 6 months like the first one :)

Day 213 – The Massage Day

By Diana

Last night I scheduled a massage for tonight.  It is a place in town so no idea what it is going to be like.  I have done laundry today and played with the dogs and that is really just about it.  How sad :( but I like being home and not worrying about going places.

So the massage was very good.  It was a deep tissue because I have an issue with my left arm falling asleep.  It hasn’t helped that just yet but I am thinking I am just gonna do it a couple times before I try something else.

I leave tomorrow instead of today like usual.  We are driving down to Tampa so it won’t be too far.  That is a pretty easy drive.

Bye!!!

Day 212 – Pedicure Day With Carlos

By Diana

Carlos and I went to get pedicures today.  I haven’t had one in like 8 months and it was GREAT!!  My feet feel so much better, they were awful.  Not only were they rough they seemed to be stained from always wearing flip flops outside playing with the dogs.  GROSS!  It was Carlos’ first time and he loved it.  We will be going every 2 weeks now :)

I need to get a massage, maybe we can add that to the rotation once a month or something.  I just made an appointment for one tomorrow.  Try it out and if it is good we can plan on that for next time :)

I leave out this week on Monday and not the normal Sunday so I have a whole extra day :)

Tomorrow is laundry day for sure.  I  feel like I always do laundry.  Oh well.

Made biscuits and gravy for dinner, it was pretty good if I do say so myself :)

Alright, I am about to go outside with the dogs one more time and then bed :)

Yummy Biscuit and Gravy Bake

Yummy Biscuit and Gravy Bake

Yummy Biscuit and Gravy Bake
Print Recipe
This one is a great presentation for the good ole fashioned biscuits and gravy :)
Servings
8 people
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings
8 people
Cook Time
35 minutes
Yummy Biscuit and Gravy Bake
Print Recipe
This one is a great presentation for the good ole fashioned biscuits and gravy :)
Servings
8 people
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings
8 people
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Prepare a 10x14 inch casserole dish with cooking spay. Layer 1 can of biscuits on the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Brown the sausage until no longer pink. Sprinkle flour on sausage and cook for an additional 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add milk and continue to stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a slight boil.
  6. Pour gravy over cooked biscuits and add additional biscuits to the top by tearing them into small pieces.
  7. Bake for an addition 15 minutes, or until biscuits on top are golden brown. Serve immediately.

Day 211 – The 20 Year Day

By Diana

Today I have been in the railroad signaling business for 20 years.  Wow, I don’t feel like it, probably because for the most part it has been an amazing experience.  Where I am now is also an amazing place.  I have made great friends and been to some great places.  Most recently I have been lucky enough to meet new people and get to know others better and that I wouldn’t trade for anything.

I went downtown today to work and got lots done again.  I only had one meeting so that was good.  It was so hot though, I couldn’t believe it.  Goodness!!

We have gone out so many time tonight and the last “walk” Nickel dug up a armadillo shell…  Of course he want’s to bring it in the house, why not?!

I was just outside sitting on the tailgate of the truck, eating ice cream, and watching the puppies, listening to whip-poor-wills.

Alright, I am gonna finish up so that I can lounge before bed :)

Day 210 – The Catchup Day

By Diana

Today was a day to catch up on things at home while I still do work stuff.  I haven’t been gone all that long this time, but I still have stuff piled up that I need to do.

I got some good bits of work done.

I really didn’t have anything exciting today.  Played with the puppies a lot, as usual and that’s kinda it.  Sorry :(

Day 209 – The Final Day :(

By Diana

Today is the last day I will be here :(  I am very sad, but I was able to see my friend and gave him his picture :)  He liked it and that makes me so happy.

I had two classes today just like the last two days and they all went well.  One of them I had to spend a lot more time then before because the schedule shuffled.  But all went well.

Lunch was hot dogs and hamburgers – but good :)  Then this afternoon the big boss gave a talk and right after we left.  We had been at the airport for about 30 minutes and the flight was delayed and it looked like they moved me on the connection flight to get in at 01:00…  Luckily the flight ended up leaving on time and we actually got in early,  I made the original flight and got home, still late, but no where near 03:00.

Sleep now!

Day 208 – Another Great Day Down by the River

By Diana

Today was another great day.  We had great classes, good lunch, went out with a couple of the guys for dinner – all great stuff!!

Tonight was also BINGO night.  No, I didn’t win, I never win, I believe I am cursed – and everyone says it too!!  I sat with a couple people I have worked closer too and their family and it was all good fun.  Like 4 other people at our table won by the way – HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?!  ha ha ha

After that, it was still pretty early so a couple people went for walks.  I went with this one family that has 6 kids where 4 were there.  We walked down the the river front and over this bridge over the railroad tracks and a couple UP engines were going under, it was very nice.  Then we walked around this old depot and again, bed time :)

I grabbed a snack at the hotel because we ate so early and now I am going to eat and sleep!

Day 207 – The First Day of the Safety Cert!

By Diana

Today was the first day of the safety certification that I have a class to teach.  I actually have part of a class, not a whole one :)

So far things have went really well.  The hotel it is in is really nice and I have met a couple of the guys wives.  Food was good at the group lunch too.

We went to dinner at this Italian place and everyone was having a good time.  There was 10 of us at the table and we were all cutting up and laughing really loudly like we were the only people in the place :)  It was a good time.  The strangest thing happened and it was like – WHAT?!  Two of the guys were gonna share a pizza and asked for all meat toppings.  When the pizza came it has jalapeno peppers and onions and some other kinds of veggies and when they asked the server about it he was like “well, they threw some extra stuff on there – it’s alright”!!!!!  How in the heck does that work?  ha ha ha

Oh, we also tried a new food for me, Palenta.  It was very interesting, it’s kinda like grits with some sauce and mushrooms and onions on top.

They all went out and here I am in the hotel :)  I have to get my sleep!

Day 206 – The New Backpack Day

By Diana

I have decided that I am going to switch backpacks to my new one.  I am doing it because on this last trip I got some kind of sticky crap on my current one :(  I am excited though, it is a good backpack :)

Paul is over today, came today instead of yesterday so he could take me to the airport.

I just started laundry so there’s that :)  I better get busy so I will get back to this later.