Almost Home

We're in Hawaii, our last stop before heading home. Cowboy and I have enjoyed every minute of our time alone but I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed. He spent an entire year planning this trip - celebrating our 25th anniversary and my birthday. I think he also spent the entire year "resting up" for our celebration.

SWAT!

Laughing softly... but I assure you, it was worth it.

Before he decides to spill any beans... I want you to know I was perfectly well mannered and an angel the whole time we've been away. It almost killed me!

I see he did mention one or two incidents of nudity. Welllll, what's a little nudity on holiday? There was a full moon + a beautiful beach + a little wine. He had to know I couldn't resist. And he wasn't exactly immune either - he took pictures to bribe me with later.

Ohhhhhh puleeeeeeze. That's not going to work but the pics I took of him... I'll bet that will work very well for anything I might need ammunition for. I wonder how much The Navy Times would pay for those pics... hmmm

SWAT!

The burning question... were there any spankings while on vacation? What do YOU think?

Tsk.

Called home regularly. Had Bull put me on speakerphone so the pups could hear my voice. Both whined something awful each time I called. Not sure if it's because they miss me or the fact that Bull didn't share any wine or beer with them. He said I needed to get home soon - not much in the way of food left. The behemoth ate EVERYTHING in both freezers and the only thing left in the pantry is flour and sugar and a few other baking supplies. I hope he didn't eat any of the dog food...

Picked up a New York Times newspaper here - galoshes are the newest fashion trend. They showed pictures of them in all colors and plaids and polka dots and stripes and even op art. It rains where we live... I might have to get a chartreuse pair.

"Get red ones, bambina," the giant squid chuckled. "Then when you're out in the rain where you're NOT SUPPOSED TO BE, I'll match the color of your tush to the galoshes."

Rethinking this purchase...

There was an article about how to improve our lives... 101 things to do before you're 40. Oops. Maybe before I'm 50.

And... 1001 books everyone should read before they die. I was exhausted just reading the list - gave up after 200.

Good news category: I have gained six pounds! I know that makes a few of you roll your eyes but for me, it's really a big deal. I have a super high metabolic rate and am on maximum thyroid dosage to control it but I still burn calories like crazy. I mentioned that spanking burns a lot of calories... and maybe it's something that should only be done sweetly and gently...

Did you hear him laugh? Most of Polynesia did. Tsk and double tsk.

More good news: Was able to acquire a LOT of really fine chocolate. Filled Cowboy's duffel with most of it. I told him we needed to purchase another bag for our things because we ran out of room for everything. He told me to eat some chocolate... LOL! I ended up shipping it home, the chocolate - not our clothes.

...And last, it's September, the countdown to the holiday season begins. In just a few weeks the leaves will put on a spectacular show in our backyard and everywhere else leaves turn. The pups and I will roll in the piles someone will rake. I'll try out my new recipes - mostly pies and tarts for this year's festivities.

The first holiday is just around the corner - Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The food for that holiday will be extra spectacular this year. I've made a list of who is invited and most will be the fine young men from Bull's Marine unit as well as a few Navy SEALS Cowboy wants to include. I'll have to make a lot of food to feed that crowd and I'm really looking forward to it.

Okay, just a couple more days to enjoy the beach and then back to home base. Will post another update after we get back.

~Sar~