Seven Days with Lani and Krissie
Feb62008
I’ve been cleaning instead of blogging because I have houseguests: Lani and Krissie were due to arrive today to spend the week doing the last rewrite on Dogs and Goddesses and also a booksigning at Union Center this coming Saturday. Then O’Hare shut down for the day because of bad weather and Krissie got stuck in a motel in Chicago. But Lani got here, so we went to the grocery and got Krissie flowers and a balloon that plays “Hot Stuff” when you touch the top. It was a real panic getting that sucker home in the car since it tended to bump the roof the car at odd moments. We considered working and then decided it would be better to wait for Krissie, so we watched the first three episodes of Burn Notice instead because Lani had never seen it and I love it. Also, Milton has fallen madly in love with Lani, and refuses to leave her side. Tomorrow we pick Krissie up at the airport, if O’Hare lets planes fly again, and after that it’s iHop, Hobby Lobby, quilt stores, and Dogs and Goddesses for six full days.
Basically it’s a week-long slumber party. With dogs. Nothing but good times ahead. I’d write more but I have to clean the bathroom. Another good thing about having good friends come to stay: Your house gets clean.
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20 Comments to 'Seven Days with Lani and Krissie'
On February 6, 2008 at 10:58 pm Jill said...
The OVRWA signing ? I really wanted to be there. I have an LOH bakesale and meeting instead.
On February 7, 2008 at 12:02 am CC said...
Burn Notice rules- I love that show-
hope Krissie gets unstuck and y’all have fun this week
On February 7, 2008 at 12:09 am Anne said...
I love slumber parties, and a 6 day long one sounds fantastic. Enjoy yourself as well as writing the book. I sit here at my work thinking what a lovely job you have – to be able to work at home and with friends.
On February 7, 2008 at 6:41 am DownUnderGal said...
Burn Notice – watched the first episode with high hopes but it didn’t do much for me. I kept thinking, why doesn’t he get out of that oh-hey-over-here-guys-here-I-am suit?
Slumber party. Cool. Will there be pillow fights.
On February 7, 2008 at 9:18 am Aileen said...
I’m really hoping to make it to the book signing.
Your week sounds fantastic. I could use that kind of fun!
On February 7, 2008 at 10:19 am wendy roberts said...
Sounds like the most fun anyone could possibly have without drinks with little umbrellas. Don’t tell me if there are those drinks ’cause planes are flying just fine out of Vancouver …
On February 7, 2008 at 11:18 am Rosely said...
Where exactly is the booksigning? I want to go.
On February 7, 2008 at 12:19 pm inkgrrl said...
Ooh Burn Notice huh? I’ll have to go check out. Still need random viewing experiences to fill the recovery time.
On February 7, 2008 at 1:09 pm Lori J. said...
What I like about Burn Notice is I think the PTB realized after a few episodes what an assest Bruce Campbell could be. He’s on the screen a lot more in later episodes.
I’ve gotten rid of my cable tv so I’m glad there’s DVD like this show to watch instead. My cable tv and cable box was nothing more than a very expensive digital clock.
Have a blast with the slumber party! Don’t forget to tell us what you had for breakfast.
On February 7, 2008 at 2:42 pm Yvonne Lindsay said...
I never quite warmed to Burn Notice…
Although we’ve just started with Pushing Daisies and Dirty Sexy Money here in NZ. Intriguing, both of them.
Have a wonderful slumber party. Who knows, you might even get some work done!
On February 7, 2008 at 3:09 pm McB said...
Burn Notice – love it! And yes it was great to see Campbell getting more screen time. It doesn’t matter what he’s in, he steals the scene.
Mmmm iHop. Love the cinnamon roll French toast, especially with their butter pecan syrup. Wish I had a Hobby Hobby here.
On February 7, 2008 at 6:33 pm Diane (TT) said...
Have a wonderful time! Hey, when I got stuck at O’Hare once, they put me up at the Hilton (not the airport one, another one) – and Krissie got a motel? There is no justice.
House cleaning is an excellent reason to have houseguests – but no one seems to be coming to Chicago on PURPOSE at this time of year! Also, too busy shoveling snow to clean or entertain!
On February 7, 2008 at 6:51 pm Pam Adamson said...
I have a question for you. I am enrolled in an online English class and we are discussing good writing this week. We are supposed to include an example of what we think good writing is and I was wondering if I could have your permission to put the first two paragraphs of Bet Me (my absolute favorite Crusie) up on my discussion board as my example of what I think good writing is. Up to the sawed-off shotgun sentence. If it isn’t ok, I will find something else. Thanks for your time!!
On February 7, 2008 at 7:04 pm Slave Driver said...
My favorite quote about house cleaning is from a Ziggy cartoon- “It takes less time to apologize for a dirty house then it does to clean it.” I apologize a lot!
I used to enjoy IHOP, but they discontinues their potato pancakes, so now I rarely go, but every time I do I ask for the Potato Pancakes. I’m hoping to start a revolution, get them back on the menu. Someday I might start singing the chorus from Alice’s Restaurant”, start a movement.
Will you all be wearing funny slippers at the Slumber Party? Thats the best!
On February 7, 2008 at 7:11 pm Lori J. said...
Mmmm, potato pancakes. Start the movement and I’ll be there.
On February 7, 2008 at 7:30 pm Jeepgirl said...
Jill – Sorry you can’t be here on Saturday.
Are Lani and Krissie going to be at the booksigning?
Terri
On February 7, 2008 at 8:15 pm Jamie H said...
Photos of Milton and Lani!
On February 7, 2008 at 11:12 pm Barbara Martin said...
I second the request of photos of Milton and Lani! Have a good time Jenny.
On February 7, 2008 at 11:18 pm Jenny said...
Pam, sure you have permission. Thanks for spreading the word!
You can see some eps of Burn Notice online:
http://www.usanetwork.com/series/burnnotice/
Click on “Watch full episodes online.”
On February 8, 2008 at 1:39 pm Caryn said...
I love to volunteer my house for any gatherings, because then I have an excuse to clean. And my friends are so good that they often help clean up afterward, too.