JMM 1/2 Price

Just purchased today's family Living Social Deal. 2 adult tickets to the Jewish Museum of Maryland for $8 (usually they're $8 each). They're good for any day. Not a bad deal! If you're interested the deal is still good for a few days. Since I live 2 blocks away I have no excuse not to go asap and cross it off the '30'.

 

Old School Gaming

We've been in a board game kick for the past couple months. Getting mad use out of my 20-year-old Deluxe Scrabble set and classic Boggle. Sometimes we break out the Yahtzee. Averaging 2-3 games per day, mostly Scrabble. I hear there's Boggle for the iPod. Too bad I don't own an iPad. So I'm still goin old school sit out on the deck and play with friends mode. Had an excellent word tandem on Friday night.

Prudes vs Sluts

 

Caught In The Act

Finally figured out what my dog does while I'm at work... She's got a ruff life.

Molly McMutt

The Paint Job

I've been slacking on the blog world, but it's a direct result of not slacking in the real world. Alas, I present you with The Paint Job (6 weeks after painting... eek!). The painting went really well!!! I picked the Behr Lilac Rose color but ended up having Lowes paint match it in Valspar. I went with a satin finish premium paint and it was awesome. 1 coat of paint (no primer) did the trick. Now, I did have some major expert paint help (thanks Shan!) so I can't say I did it all on my own but I did much of it and learned alot along the way. The pictures don't do the color justice (looks more pink than purple in the pics). 6 weeks later and I absolutely love it. I heart color. Another one crossed off the '30'. Enjoy...

Front View Pre Paint

Front View Painted

Angle View Pre Paint

Angle View Painted

Gotta Make My Mind Up, Which Game Can I Pick?

I've been neglecting the blog. I could blame a myriad of happenings but rather than pass the blame I'll just jump back on the bandwagon! And what better place to start than with the locked out NFL. Now that the Ravens schedule is out, I need to pick a game to attend! It's not urgent, obviously, considering we don't even know if there will be a season, but I would like to get some friendly input. I could channel my inner Rebecca Black and create a music video to make my mind up or I could just ask all of you to vote for a game. Keep in mind the Redskins schedule could play a big part in my road trip since it's very likely my schedule will again revolve around the season. Clearly the schedule gurus didn't consult me when they decided to give the Ravens and Redskins the same bye week. So, go ahead, VOTE! And I thank you!

poll by twiigs.com

On the Ravens Road

In advance of tonight's NFL Schedule release, I wanted to get reader input on which Ravens road game I should attend. Once the schedule is released (both the Ravens and the Redskins) I'll be able to narrow down what's feasible based on my work schedule, but for now, please vote! Voter input will weight about insert arbitrary number here 50% on my final decision.

poll by twiigs.com

Flowerboxin'

I have flowers! This isn't on the '30' but still wanted to share. Picked out some annuals at Home Depot last week and planted them in a 36" window box. I decided on yellow and purple Pansies (one of my favorite color combos). Ideally they'd be hanging over the railing on my balcony, but that's on hold until I find suitable brackets. I initially bought these railing brackets but we couldn't get the brackets and flower box to stay securely against the railing. It appeared fairly certain that a medium wind gust would land the flower box atop my neighbor's car. When I went to return the brackets I ended up in a 15-minute convo with a sales guy who suggested I drill holes and fasten the box directly to the rails. I may end up jury-rigging a bracket but first I'm gonna try and find a ready-made solution. I found this Railing Flower Box Holder on Amazon and might just order it if I can't find something similar in a garden store this week. If any of my plant/flower-savvy friends/readers have a suggestion for me I'm all ears! Pictures below so you can see what I'm workin with!

Flower Box's Temporary Home On The Table

Purple & Yellow Pansies