distractions
I have a cold. It comes with a deep, muscle-clenching cough - but only sometimes, and a running nose.
I cannot find my hat.
This hat. My BEACH hat.
I just know I'm going to need it in Italy and I haven't seen it since the end of July.
I may have left it on a bench at the surfing beach - but that's not like me.
THIS HAT.
It's making me crazy.
I've looked EVERYWHERE.
It's from when Martha Stewart had a catalogue.
No other hat will do.
CRAZY I TELL YOU.
Yesterday we took at trip to Target for things to bring to Italy.
Everyone had good suggestions.
Not this, though.
We didn't buy any of these.
Middle thought Paola's little boy might like some of this -
a case of Red Bull.
I didn't think so.
He lobbied for designer water.
I mentioned Pellegrino.
I realized that this cupcake-man looked kind of evil.
We found plenty of good stuff.
Do you think they have Skittles in Positano?
Some of us wanted 99 cent buildings, but others weren't sure what we would do with them.
I spied this on the way home.
A shot for Poppy.
We debated for several miles.
A 'bored CPA' or a
'board CPA' or
BRAD who IS a CPA
or a CPA who works at a bread company -
perhaps someone bred to be a CPA, or a CPA for birds.
Sadly, it would appear from the woman driving, that it is Broad CPA. Big hair, big nails, big make-up. I'm hoping it's Brad's wife.
Look.
The whole thing exhausted me.
When I awoke, rested and refreshed, we went to see the ruins from the fire the night before.
It was a huge fire. Many neighboring fire companies came to assist the Tuvaluan force and it took 16 hours to put out.
Knowing everyone in the industrial building was safe made it spectacular to watch.
The smoke was very thick throughout the town.
It was still smoldering when we saw it. And smelly.
Home to Jenga!
A game of skill and steady hands!
I lost!
I cannot find my hat.
This hat. My BEACH hat.
I just know I'm going to need it in Italy and I haven't seen it since the end of July.
I may have left it on a bench at the surfing beach - but that's not like me.
THIS HAT.
It's making me crazy.
I've looked EVERYWHERE.
It's from when Martha Stewart had a catalogue.
No other hat will do.
CRAZY I TELL YOU.
Yesterday we took at trip to Target for things to bring to Italy.
Everyone had good suggestions.
Not this, though.
We didn't buy any of these.
Middle thought Paola's little boy might like some of this -
a case of Red Bull.
I didn't think so.
He lobbied for designer water.
I mentioned Pellegrino.
I realized that this cupcake-man looked kind of evil.
We found plenty of good stuff.
Do you think they have Skittles in Positano?
Some of us wanted 99 cent buildings, but others weren't sure what we would do with them.
I spied this on the way home.
A shot for Poppy.
We debated for several miles.
A 'bored CPA' or a
'board CPA' or
BRAD who IS a CPA
or a CPA who works at a bread company -
perhaps someone bred to be a CPA, or a CPA for birds.
Sadly, it would appear from the woman driving, that it is Broad CPA. Big hair, big nails, big make-up. I'm hoping it's Brad's wife.
Look.
The whole thing exhausted me.
When I awoke, rested and refreshed, we went to see the ruins from the fire the night before.
It was a huge fire. Many neighboring fire companies came to assist the Tuvaluan force and it took 16 hours to put out.
Knowing everyone in the industrial building was safe made it spectacular to watch.
The smoke was very thick throughout the town.
It was still smoldering when we saw it. And smelly.
Home to Jenga!
A game of skill and steady hands!
I lost!
Comments
Buy something wonderfully Itailian when you get to ITALY!.
And my girl child has about 47,000 of those Littlest Pet Shop toys.
Oy.
(try ebay, maybe?)
I love that picture of you on the boat.
And, we had those .99 cent buildings. They were played with the first day or so, now neglected and awaiting goodwill transport.
good hats are hard to find. my condolences.
I completely understand your angst about losing it--or better, about it being temporarily gone.
That is a fabulous hat. I had one so much like it--I bought it at Banana Republic when it sold all that fun safari stuff, perfect white shirts, and these hats, like yours, in 2 wonderful colors. Mine was a little darker than yours and it was such a great hat I thought of it as my friend--until it went missing on me.
I learned later that Daughter lost it out on the lake and didn't want to tell me. I'm not sure if I've forgiven her yet--and this was 15 years ago. But that's the kind of hat it was.
Did you check in every crevass, every nook, every possible place in the car, doesn't matter if you swear it won't be in there check anyway. Thoroughly.
Check in the garage. In and around everything you've got stored in there.
Tell All Three Sons that you do not want to invade their privacy but if one of them doesn't find your hat, you will have to search their rooms.
Finally, where did you last wear it, and who were you with, and who among them are the most likely to steal it (inadvertently of course).
I found my #2 favorite hat under the mat under the front seat in my husband's jeep.
Good luck.
I'm cheering for you.
paula
I'm with Paola, however, get something utterly FABULOUS in Italy.
The shot of you on the boat is terrific.
And I'm only mid-way through my first cup of coffee so I thought "bird crap".
I also second the buy-a-fabulous-hat-in-Italy idea. Although you may have to be open to new ideas; your favorite hat is/was American styled. (You will have a LOT of shopping to do in Italy :) )
Spend the WHOLE DAY BY BOAT with a german and an australian friend (married with italian boys). We had the best of times, and I was thinking we can have one with you very soon.
You have a huge selection of hats here, cotton, straw, whatever, maybe you'll find one that you like.
I believe there are skittles here but I am not a big candy fan myself so I am not a 100% sure.
Red Bull? Dunno. He doesn't even drink sparkly water!!! Just still water and occasionally a fruit juice. And talk about fire...it's pretty bad aroudn here, not as Greece but pretty BAD.
I can see why you want the hat back. I'm 49 and I've only had ONE hat that did not scream -- LOOK I'M A HAT!! Good luck finding it!
He also said American ice cream was like nothing he'd ever had but I don't think you could carry that with you!
Which one of the boys is going to fill in for you while your away? You never know, it might be fun! I think they should all try writing posts for a day or two.
Scot
Try Land's End of LLBean for new hats...
I wish I had a friend in Italy. My most exotic friend lives in Michigan. (sigh)
enjoy!