The following is a condensed version of a conversation I had with D.’s brother at my parents’ house yesterday, where we were celebrating Alex’s birthday for the second time in four days.
Scott: What are y’all planning to do this week?
Me: Nothing, really – believe it or not.
Scott: You know, our condo at the beach is empty until Saturday if y’all…
Me (interrupting): OKAY!
So D. and I started talking and planning because he has to be out of town on business today, but then we realized wait, whaddya know, it’s actually a pretty easy trip from that business-y place to the beach, and he could meet Alex and me down there tomorrow.
And then I started thinking about the computer, would I be able to use the computer, because I had actually designated this next week as a time to check some items off of my writing to-do list. I really need internet access so that I can email the writing stuff to a few people, and just in case you’re puzzled by my somewhat vague information, then maybe I can offer some clarity by adding that I will be writing about some topics that are related to some things.
I do hope those details were helpful.
Anyway, I asked Scott’s wife Rose if the condo has Wifi, and I really should have known better because of, well, this, and so for about ten seconds after my question she looked at me with a blank stare before she finally replied, “Ummm. Hmmmm. Ummm. What’s that?”
Later on D. remarked that when I asked Rose about Wifi, she looked like I had asked her about some strange, foreign brand of aspirin.
But guess what? D/ called the condo and they have Wifi and praise the Lord for He is good and His mercies endureth forever.
So the next time you hear from me, internets, I’ll be slathering my pasty white legs with SPF 95, donning a wide-brimmed hat, and shielding my eyes from the mirror because OH, THE SWIMSUIT SEASON, IT IS SO HATEFUL.
But I can’t wait to relax and recharge and regroup. And, I don’t know, repent. Or reboot. Or something. It just feels like I need another “re-” word in that series, don’t you think?
I’ll check in when I can, and yes, I will be taunting you with pictures of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
However, I can promise you that there will be absolutely no pictures of me in a swimsuit BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT YOU.
Have a wonderful getaway!!! And soak up some rays for the rest of us in the ‘pasty white club’! :)
well that just sounds so wonderful i think i’m going to be feeling a bit of jealousy for a few minutes.
So, how will this trip differ from any other Spring Break trips you may or may not have taken to the beach during college? Hmmmm? ;-)
I’m suffering from a severe case of beach envy here. And let’s not discuss beach wear here, ‘kay? For me, anyhow. Besides, I need a new swimsuit. Mine has a hole in the knee. ;-)
Enjoy. And write about…stuff.
oooooh have a great time! Nothing like a good spur of the moment beach trip to our Gulf!
~tonya
It’s BETTER than the Showcase Showdown. A few years ago the kids and I had a similar last minute offer of a beach condo. Enjoy your blessing. :)
Have a wonderful time! I’m jealous, but still hope you have a good time!
Have a wonderful time!!! Use lots of sunscreen and have a safe trip. Your mention of the word “swimsuit (shudder)” just made me kick my diet up to high gear. Instead of something sugery and gooey for breakfast I’ll be eating something tasteless and high fibery (thanks a lot).
Ooo -fun! We are still digging out from the latest snowfall here in PA (did Mother Nature not get the memo re: Spring?!?!?) I really miss the Gulf Coast – we spent 3 years enjoying its loveliness when the hubs was stationed there with the Navy. Enjoy!
What a great blessing. Enjoy your trip and the feeling of sand between your toes! :-)
“Relax,recharge,regroup,repent and reboot” I’m gonna practice these things each day, I think. Without the beach naturally, but maybe with a field of grass or sink of dishes…
I’m dying here – Diane’s comment about the hole in the knee of her swimsuit sent me reeling into fits of laughter. Who needs a swimsuit? Just find an old pair of jeans to whack the legs off of and a tee shirt and go for it. Lucky you! And by all means, post some photos for us. We’re not nearly jealous enough yet. :-)
Oh my gosh – would you pack me in your suitcase? I haven’t seen the ocean since August 9, 1998 – it’s been almost 10 years! I know the date, because that is the day I left the Mediterrean Coast of Spain and flew back to land-locked Oklahoma, where my husband met me at the airport, proposed, and begged me to never go that far away from him again.
Of course, I’ve reached the point in this pregnancy that animal rescue would probably show up to free Willy if I was sighted on the beach. And then there’s the matter of getting up and down to keep my children from going in the drink. And then there the fact that there are not usually real bathrooms at the beach, and I need one every 36 seconds. And that there are no airlines that would allow me to fly to Florida this week, lest I deliver at 35000 feet.
So, I guess it’s Oklahoma for me – but you go have a FANTASTIC time and write your little heart out!
Sounds glorious. Have a blast!!
Have a great week! I’m jealous! :-) If you’re going to Orange Beach and like popcorn shrimp, check out the all-you-can-eat popcorn shrimp at Bubba’s! It’s our favorite!
Have fun and re-everything if you need to! I get to take the girls for shots today on our first day of spring break. HOW FUN AM I??!!
Swimsuit season?! My heels aren’t even presentable enough to wear SANDALS yet! Anyone have a sander handy? hee hee
We’ll be staying at the lovely Gulf Shores this week, too! Maybe we’ll bump into each other:)
Must say that I’m a bit jealous that I don’t have a brother with a condo at the beach. Have fun anyway, though!
you’re brave, sister. brave, i tell you. my wide-brimmed hat’s off to you!
I think I echo Karly’s sentiment…about the brother with a condo. Tho, my brother has a Darth Potato potato head doll, I’m sure he’d loan me. If I asked nicely. :-)
Have a fantastic time of “re” at the beach – may it be just as splendid as you would like.
Have fun! Gulf of Mexico, eh? Chances are, you’ll be so close to me you’d hear me sneeze :)
That sounds lovely – we are heading to the beach also, but the Oregon coast instead. No SPF needed there. We are hoping for 1 day of no rain =)
I just thought you might want to know that Lisa Whelchel (Blair from Facts of Life) is refering people to your site. How cool is that! Why to go Boo Mama!!!
Have lots of fun and soak up some sun for me… well, actually I can pretty much soak up the sun livin’ in AZ and all but you know what I mean :-)
You have THE! BEST! TIME! EVER!
And while you are there, can we come to your house. It appears we arrived here in our little corner of the owrld in time for SEVEN! STRAIGHT! WEEKS! OF! SPRING! BREAK! FUN!
Thank God there are 7 states around us with no better place to go than here. We are blessed.
Oh!
The Beach!
How Fun!
Hope you have a wonderful time!
By the way, I have a great tip for dealing with mirrors during swimsuit season that does not involve diet or exercise – cover them with towels and sheets!
Mrs. Pear
Ooh! Boomama! Have a fantabulous time! We are all very jealous!!!
Praise God for his inexplicable kindness! You go girl! No really, get there faster because time is fleeting.
Have fun and turn a nice shade of pink for me, would ya? (And yes, darn to heck bathing suit season! Must start running. Must start running. Must START running!)
Not you running. Me running. Just wanted to make that clear.
I.AM.SO.JEALOUS!!!! I love it down there. Our favorite place to vacation!!!! I hope y’all have a great time!!! Have fun for me too!!!!
Hey BooMama!
Did you know that Lisa Whelchel linked to your blog this week on her coffee talk? She referred to you as the “mother of all bloggers”.
Pretty cool!
Re-juvenate….hope you do…
Re-calculate….wish you the best
Re-contemplate…think about it!
Re-speculate….think some more.
Re-whatever….hope it’s fun!
You go girl! I hope you have a sunsational time. I am counting down the days until we head to Florida and the warm weather. Can’t wait to see the pix!
What a wonderful BIL! Wish I had one with a condo. For another re word, how about renew.
So when you don’t call me this week, I’ll try hard not to be bitter that it’s because you’re on the beach, while I’m administering untold amounts of drugs to the sick child. Or children–because by the end of this week, I guarantee all three will be down.
But I’m not bitter.
Have fun! :)
Sure, the swimsuit season is hateful and the glaring spotlight from the sun is quite unforgiving (I have “extra” cheese on my thighs in natural light that can’t be seen in subdued lighting; isn’t that special?).
Okay, sure. We can’t easily change our shape (and if “blobby” doesn’t count as a shape, I’m in trouble). I do wish the Potter’s hand would toss me a bone on that one, by simply remolding me. There is something we CAN do though. Like Olivia the pig would do in similar circumstances; Accessorize!!! Go all out. Snazzy flip flops. Great pair of shades. “To die for” sun hat. Sassy little wrap. Oh, and a reaaaaally cool iced tea tumbler.
NOW hit the beach and enjoy!
Blessings,
~Toni~
Wow! My brother-in-law is a gracious guy, but……I want yours! Have a wonderful time!
Hope you have tons of Fun in the sun!
Oh, I wish i was going to the beach with you! I hope you have a great time.
Have so much fun at the beach!
Just so you know…as well as swimsuit season (I just fainted) it is also wedding season.
And in 2 months I have to ssssqqquuueeeeeezzzzeee myself into a bridesmaids dress for my sister’s wedding, that I purposely ordered too small. I guess I’ll be eating a lot of air & crumbs.
Lucky girl! Have a blast!
Okay, girl, I think my husband might be your new biggest fan. I have never gotten the whole “Price is Right” thing. My hubby and his sister LOVE it…I just don’t get it. So when I read him the title of this post last night, I said, “Is that some kind of “Price is Right” thing or something? He looked at me with horrific disbelief and just shook his head, saying, “How can you not know what Showcase Showdown is? Kristi, Kristi…” So, I now think he has a whole new appreciation for you and your work :).
The only people who look photogenic in their swimsuits are 2-year old girls.
I once took some picts of me in my suit just to, you know, inspire me to lose some weight (and you can bet I used the self-timer on those shots). It didn’t work. I took one look at my backside and the horror of it sent me running for chocolate.