tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post6815146597385129901..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: Best Laid Plans...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-40186152456875145462010-12-30T17:11:42.017-06:002010-12-30T17:11:42.017-06:00Oy, well, I'm glad you have power at least! We...Oy, well, I'm glad you have power at least! We'd be moving in with my parents if we lost power and had no generator, but not everyone has that option. Our Christmas was great except when I totaled our car on the 23rd. That part sucked, I'll admit, but this sort of thing does help you see what's important. Your house wasn't destroyed by the tree and no one was hurt. Despite the fact that I hit a stationary car at somewhere between 50-70 mph, I didn't physically hurt anyone. These are good things. :DVictoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-52746136816754798492010-12-29T07:18:28.709-06:002010-12-29T07:18:28.709-06:00Marianne, Kimber, Dru: Thanks for the good wishes....Marianne, Kimber, Dru: Thanks for the good wishes.<br /><br />Dru--I hope so. :grin:Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-59991740017552364232010-12-28T17:22:18.880-06:002010-12-28T17:22:18.880-06:00I'm sorry that your Christmas didn't go as...I'm sorry that your Christmas didn't go as plan. <br /><br />2011 is your year!Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-46185993439657514782010-12-28T16:20:55.250-06:002010-12-28T16:20:55.250-06:00I am so sorry this happened to you!!
We had a nea...I am so sorry this happened to you!!<br /><br />We had a near problem when our car broke down a half mile from my mom's house the day Christmas but we were able to get the rest of the way to her house and my stepdad was able to fix it so we were able to drive the 2 and a half hours back home later that evening.Kimber Leszczuk.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10600447859414457126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-56471388882476544452010-12-28T08:20:39.638-06:002010-12-28T08:20:39.638-06:00I'm so sorry your Christmas was stressful! No...I'm so sorry your Christmas was stressful! No fair :-(<br /><br />Wishing you a healthy, happy, stress-free and prosperous new year.Marianne Arkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-51323593366762321672010-12-28T06:49:50.866-06:002010-12-28T06:49:50.866-06:00Mason: Thye gave us an estimate at a $1000. Right ...Mason: Thye gave us an estimate at a $1000. Right now I'll be grateful if they can get it done in one day, though we'll still have to wait for an inspector and then the power company to do the final hook up.<br /><br />But I am looking forward to a good New Year.<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by!Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-60216156734354581712010-12-28T06:47:12.391-06:002010-12-28T06:47:12.391-06:00JL: I'm so sorry about the sinus infection--an...JL: I'm so sorry about the sinus infection--and right on Christmas. At least you have a good husband. He gets a gold star. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-87721617890593336532010-12-27T22:50:08.069-06:002010-12-27T22:50:08.069-06:00Hope you get your power on soon and the repair bil...Hope you get your power on soon and the repair bill isn't too outrageous. May the New Year bring much happiness, peace and success to help you overcome the Christmas stress.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-60094817723806280362010-12-27T14:21:14.932-06:002010-12-27T14:21:14.932-06:00So sorry to hear about your power problem. Things ...So sorry to hear about your power problem. Things like that always happen when life is going the way you want it too.<br /><br />I got hit with a sinus infection Christmas day (it came on fast too) and even today I'm not feeling very healthy. ONe good thing, Husband did an excellent job cleaning up the livingroom after the holiday mess, so I don't have that to worry about. <br /><br />No last minute things here, but I plan on opening that bottle of cheap wine I always have for the holidays. <br /><br />Might need a few days to recover from New Years Eve.J.L. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720026416539692196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-18148751510109326112010-12-27T12:57:04.801-06:002010-12-27T12:57:04.801-06:00Linda, Angelina, Madeleine, Sarah, Meghan: You guy...Linda, Angelina, Madeleine, Sarah, Meghan: You guys have been so sweet to write in with your support. Thanks!Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-87684640728209650992010-12-27T12:55:06.664-06:002010-12-27T12:55:06.664-06:00Jimmy, I'm counting on New Year's to be be...Jimmy, I'm counting on New Year's to be better. I think I paid for my fair share of bad luck to last a couple of years.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-3728846202425597522010-12-27T12:52:55.600-06:002010-12-27T12:52:55.600-06:00Krista: It's cold at night, but it gets up int...Krista: It's cold at night, but it gets up into the 50s during the daytime--too warm for meat.<br /><br />PS I love your mother. LOL! She's my kind of friend.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-1643260428874330162010-12-27T12:51:19.954-06:002010-12-27T12:51:19.954-06:00Cathy: I am supposed to be working on the second r...Cathy: I am supposed to be working on the second round for Apocalypse Rising, but I won't be able to touch it until I get back. --very bad timing.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-40957754677171619662010-12-27T12:50:10.943-06:002010-12-27T12:50:10.943-06:00Welcome, Jacqueline! Thanks for following. I have ...Welcome, Jacqueline! Thanks for following. I have just followed you back.<br /><br />Ref: food<br />That was a huge relief because we spent a lot of money on the rib roast.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-56133071885327714572010-12-27T12:48:03.302-06:002010-12-27T12:48:03.302-06:00Rula: We went through Hurricane Rita which it seem...Rula: We went through Hurricane Rita which it seems is still testing us. The tree that fell on the power line was half of a giant pine that survived the hurricane five years ago. It was leaning in the opposite direction--instead it falls in the only spot that could have hurt us.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-69518861800609102622010-12-27T12:44:52.701-06:002010-12-27T12:44:52.701-06:00Lynn: I didn't know your hubby was in Afghanis...Lynn: I didn't know your hubby was in Afghanistan. You poor thing! I hope he's home soon. I will keep him in my prayers.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-32941594344369838112010-12-27T12:41:51.048-06:002010-12-27T12:41:51.048-06:00Thanks for all the good wishes, guys. Things have ...Thanks for all the good wishes, guys. Things have not improved, so I'm limiting my computer time in order to conserve energy for the more important equipment.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-91357356451835098192010-12-27T12:27:28.728-06:002010-12-27T12:27:28.728-06:00I agree with Sarah, Maria. One day this will make ...I agree with Sarah, Maria. One day this will make a great story for family and friends, but right now it is terrible. Good luck to you getting all of the pieces put back together and I hope it will be a much better New Year's.<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-43277192794764510252010-12-27T12:14:05.248-06:002010-12-27T12:14:05.248-06:00I'm sorry you two had to spend Christmas apart...I'm sorry you two had to spend Christmas apart. But there will be very many more to celebrate in the future!Meghan S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12447149254455271636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-6350508845572673892010-12-27T11:54:50.505-06:002010-12-27T11:54:50.505-06:00Good heavens! And I guess it was too warm to put t...Good heavens! And I guess it was too warm to put the food on the back deck (that's where all of my frozen new years eve food is right now LOL)<br /><br /><br />You guys have been together 35 years? Crazy. As my mom says, "The only reason your dad and I are still together is because the knives were never nearby." (Mom&Dad, married 59 years)Krista D. Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735832053631141449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-70205002353889257622010-12-27T11:19:59.121-06:002010-12-27T11:19:59.121-06:00Sorry about your tree/electrical line close encoun...Sorry about your tree/electrical line close encounter. Generators are handy little beasts, aren't they? Glad you were able to get to Greg eventually, and I'd imagine you made up for lost time : )<br /><br />Try to relax and enjoy the rest of the holiday.<br /><br />My week is going to be dedicated to finishing up the wip to get it out to my crit partners. Really. An Old Year Resolution , I guess ; )<br /><br />Happy New Year!Cathy in AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667978358875270260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-60346590731352712382010-12-27T10:48:17.423-06:002010-12-27T10:48:17.423-06:00Sorry to hear this. Glad you could save the food a...Sorry to hear this. Glad you could save the food and all and you are now together.<br /><br />Jacqueline Howett Author of The Greek Seaman<br /><br />http://jacquelinehowett.blogspot.com/Jacqueline Howetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522485407848765933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-63868431825813972362010-12-27T09:02:24.295-06:002010-12-27T09:02:24.295-06:00ahh that stinks about the power. But in a few year...ahh that stinks about the power. But in a few years, this will be another Christmas to rememberSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-73588246068932761352010-12-27T08:55:44.250-06:002010-12-27T08:55:44.250-06:00So glad you've managed to salvage some of your...So glad you've managed to salvage some of your Christmas. I think it's called stamina building! It can be a stressful time of year, lovely to hear you're keeping each other warm, merry and bright :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-78700677992993998232010-12-27T08:38:08.879-06:002010-12-27T08:38:08.879-06:00Oh, Maria. I'm so sorry for what happened. Pow...Oh, Maria. I'm so sorry for what happened. Power loss must mean no heat, so I hope you two are taking advantage of the situation ;)<br /><br />We used to lose our power a lot from downed trees a few years ago. Once it went out 3 minutes after I took the turkey out of the oven. Since then, the electr. company had trees trimmed. <br /><br />I hope it's on soon and you have a nice New Year.<br /><br />And Lynn, I hope your sweetie gets back on time safe and sound.Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.com