Life with the Three Crazy Dogs

OK, as promised, here are the pictures from the parade.  I took these pictures when we got back to our neighborhood to avoid the crowd.  The pictures I took at the event by the City Hall turned out blurry, bummer :(

The below pictures were taken at the Mall of America.

Theme Park:  will never catch me on them.

My favorite stores:

Love from MN is usually where I get the MN stuff for the family; VS – a place where I can shop for lingerie til I drop.

View from the 3rd floor; Godiva chocolates- gotta remember to bring some home this trip.  Forgot about it last trip.

My fav store, Aeropostale, it has the most comfortable pants ever and they carry my new size.

The food at California Cafe is awesome.  Been there only once during a company function.  This restaurant is too damn expensive to have to pay on my own.

Tucci Benucch, Italian restaurant.  I preference over Olive Garden.

The mall has 4 Crocs’ stalls.  I was looking at them, thinking if I should or not.  Thought of getting them for my nephews, but crossed that thought out.  I have no idea how big their feet are.  I know the older one has Shaq’s shoe size :) 

So, that was my weekend rendevous.  Didn’t want to go to the mall, but I had to to get some new pants since I split them open.   All the stores have back to school sales which made my shopping trip worthwhile.   I can’t believe my eyes when I saw Christmas stuff at the Love From MN store, way too early for that.

Started to buy stuff for the family for my coming trip.  Gotta start little at a time and want to catch the summer clothing, too.  Hopefully come November, I will be done shopping. 

The executive office, which belongs to DB, needs new windows badly, and so is the executive bathroom.  The windows in both rooms are as old as the house.  DB has some estimates from the window guy two weeks ago.  He still needs to get a few more estimates before he makes up his mind. 

At the mean time, he is looking for new shades to block the sun baking into his office.  I told him I do not mind wood blinds as they match the room interior.  Plus, if we get them now, it will save on our electricity bill as that office is always hot.   Whether he wants wood or Roman shades, that’s what we have for our living room, he better get on to it because I am tired of seeing our electric bill sky rocketing to cool that room!

One of my dream vacation spots is Florida.  I would love to visit Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Islands of Adventure, and if possible the Kennedy Space Center and be a spectator at a shuttle launch.  That would be so cool.   And I almost forgot, attend a NASCAR race at the Daytona beach.  I sure can dream!

Orlando vacation home rental has all types of vacation home rentals from pool homes, condos and townhomes.  My preference is a pool home – a 2-bedroom pool home with the amenities included such as the usual appliances, TV, DVD players, stereos, playstations and most importantly internet.  So, since DB mentioned he never like this sunshine state, I guess I will have to choose my own guests when my dream comes true.   

We went for the annual Burnsville Firemuster on Saturday.   This event usually held during fall.  Last year we didn’t go for the parade because DB said it was too cold for him to stand out there and see a bunch of new and antique fire trucks, ambulances, etc. and eat corn dogs, brats and funnel cakes while freezing his butt off.  What a sport he is, huh?

Burnsville Fire Muster
August 7-12
Held at Civic Center Park and Nicollet Commons Park

Annual event held at Civic Center Park. Highlights include the World’s Longest Fire Truck Parade, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2004, block parties, bands, fireworks, community parade, rides, games and food as well as traditional fire fighter games and competitions. After 5pm a Fire Muster Button is required for admittance. Buttons are 3 for $10.00 in advance or $5.00 at the gate. Children 5 and under are free. Full schedule of events at: www.burnsvillefiremuster.com

So this year’s event was held in August where the temperature was not too bad starting out. It was in the upper 60s but very humid with dewpoints in the 70s (tropical) and we were rained on a little. After the clouds moved out, it turned out to be a very hot sunny day and remained super duper humid. The temps shot up to the 90s. Man, it was hot.  We didn’t stay too long.  I took some pictures and walked around for a bit and left coz I wanted to get to Mall of America to do some shopping.  Pictures of the parade will be up later….

There have been many cases on workers being exposed to asbestos.  Exposure to asbestos is no joke.  Workers mainly in the construction industry use asbestos for insulation, roofing, fireproofing, and sound absorption, some of the things I know they used it for. 

One of the few health hazards from the exposure to asbestos is increased risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma.  Workers who think they are in this category should contact a product liability attorney to bring their case to court and be compensated for their injury.