Harleys on vacation....

Kevin was surprised on the vacation...we stumbled into three Harley Dealers.

Orlando

Bahamas

Ft. Lauderdale (Pompano)

We were just driving (or walking) to the next place and ~poof~ Harley dealer. So, of course, Kevin got a shirt from each dealer. His souvenir from Ft Lauderdale was almost a new Harley. That was the first Harley that I have seen Kevin willing to trade his in for...but as hard as it was for him....he walked away.

Ashley's Engagement Photo Session

I thought I would share a few of Ashley's first Engagement Photo Session. They picked the coldest day so far to have them done. It was minus 20 degrees.

She's in training with Lifetouch. They called this morning and canceled for today. Roads are TERRIBLE...I warmed up the Jeep then went out and chiseled the ice off of the windshield. Ohhhh, I can't wait until spring....

I am up and RUNNING !!!!!

I am now installing all my programs back into the computer. Ohhhhh is it nice to have it back !!!
I am starting with all the programs necessary for work...then for my photos. So hopefully SOON, my posts won't be so dreary.

I am so HAPPY it's back...lol

No computer....

My frustration level is getting VERY high with the Geek Squad. I called this morning to make sure it was done before I left....well, it wasn't done.

Some NEW problem with the drivers. I personally feel like I am getting the run around. I am going to call here in a little bit and if it's not done - I am going to ask him if we have reached the replacement level yet. Which I already know they will say no - But it's worth a shot.

He basically told me that if he couldn't fix it by 4:00 - it won't be touched the rest of the day. So we would be looking at tomorrow....maybe...probably not....lol

Mini Update...

Ashley got a call from the studio....She starts at 8:30 am on Monday !! Dress code in studio - nice jeans and a nice shirt. In the Field - Dockers and they will give her a shirt to wear. BUT - IT IS FULL TIME !!! I'm a Mom...odd things tickle me...lol

Computer update....I should be able to pick it up tonight !! I just hope they finish it in enough time for me - to make it down to Pittsburgh before they close. If not, looks like I will be making a trip to Pittsburgh in the morning.

One positive, I think I got this old machine working...At least for a little while. It may not run the greatest, but I can get on the Internet with it.

Computer

Well, this week has been the week from H@##.

My three month old computer DIED. The hard drive went out Monday morning. I called the Geek squad. The guy on the phone was very helpful. Told me more then he was supposed too. He said take it to the nearest Best Buy. Best case....it would take 10-15 min to fix....at worse a few hours. I was the first person in the store. I never left until almost 1:00 AND without the computer. Believe it or not I spent the ENTIRE time arguing with them.

Basically, I probably won't have it back until tomorrow (Friday) sometime; or at least I am hoping. I would NEVER RECOMMEND Best Buy EVER again. I bought their extended plan. Basically it's not worth the paper it's written on. So far, to the the computer back it's going to cost me over $350. At least that was last night's "rough estimate". I can only imagine, what the final total is going to be.

I am just thankful that I put all of Ashley's Engagement photo session on a CD right away. I'm REALLY hoping my external Hard drive backed up everything I needed for here at work. If not I know that I am looking at putting about 3 months worth of work back into it. Not good at tax time....oh well.....what are ya going to do....

Bahamas....

What a beautiful country....
Kevin and I are SERIOUSLY thinking about retiring to the Bahamas. The island life was so us.

The ship was in port at about 8:00 am and we were ready to go as soon as they opened the doors. We didn't take the ship tours - we decided to wing it. We were both happy that we did. The cruise ship staff made it sound like you couldn't go anywhere if you didn't take their tours. But reality was....it was A LOT cheaper if you went through the locals.

After the cruise ship tours left, then the locals would arrange transportation for you. The second picture was our driver Loyd. Very nice man. He charged round trip - only $10 a person. On the ride, he told you about the different things you could do and see. He dropped us off right at the beach. He made sure he made arrangements with us on the time we would be ready to go back on the ship.




We spent some time just watching the ocean and enjoying the warm sun. There was a local lady that was braiding hair. I had to chuckle to myself that no one approached me about braiding my hair...I guess it's too short...lol.






At the end of the beach, there was a little locals restaurant called Billy Joe's. They made Conk. Yep, you read correctly. The Conk Shells - they cooked the meat. It was sooooo good. I will defiantly have it again. They grilled the Conk, then after it was cooked they put it in foil with tomatoes, green peppers and onions. They let it roast then on the grill. Ohhhh is it good. I was going to get the Conk Salad, but I am glad I didn't. It's not cooked. Lemon juice
and other stuff on it. I wanted to try the local food, but I guess I
guess vocation hazard....I want all bacteria killed in my food...

We even stumbled onto a Harley Shop in the Bahamas. That thrilled Kevin. It wasn't open when we first seen it....but we DIFFIDENTLY went back when they were open.
We were lucky...we came across a Harley shop in all three places....Ft. Lauderdale, Bahamas and Orlando.