The 25th Hour ~karenjcardoza.com~ http://karenjcardoza.com/blog mom, teacher, super-pats fan & new media junkie in need of an extra hour each day! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:00:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Projects… http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/07/16/projects/ http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/07/16/projects/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:45:45 +0000 kjcardoza http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/?p=362 Well, I managed to finish my bathroom painting project and I’m really happy with the way it turned out. Despite having to do multiple coats of paint to cover what was there and parlaying it into a 2.5 day job, I’m glad I did it. I’m hoping to finally open a book tomorrow for the first time all week.

Finished bathroom

Right now, I’m trying to figure out why the podpress player isn’t displaying on my podcast page since upgrading to wordpress 2.5.1. There’s actually a 2.6 version out right now but I’m trying to get to the bottom of this issue before adding another upgrade to the mix and ending up twice removed… ;-)

So, tomorrow looks like a work around the yard day and get caught up on all that I let slide while putting on my handy man hat.

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Of course, once Patriots Training Camp starts on July 24th, my life will change considerably as I’ll be “on duty” and my free time will be cut way back.  However,  I do hope to keep up with as much as I can.  For now, I’m planning on enjoying each and every moment of being home.

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THURSDAY, JULY 24
8:45 - 10:30 a.m. Morning practice
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Evening practice

FRIDAY, JULY 25
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon practice

SATURDAY, JULY 26
Training camp practices are closed to the public due to the New England Country Music Festival.

SUNDAY, JULY 27
8:45 - 10:30 a.m. Morning practice
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Evening practice

MONDAY, JULY 28
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon practice

More dates will be announced as time goes on and I’ll post them here. Be sure to also check out my podcast: Mrs. B’s Patriot World Podcast and my camp reports: Mrs. B’s Training Camp Reports for daily updates during training camp.

Here’s a link to an audio blog I did for Projo in 2005. A few things have change (like parking and the players mentioned)  but basically, the experience has remained the same.

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]]> http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/07/02/patriots-training-camp-dates/feed/ Let it Rain… http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/07/02/let-it-rain/ http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/07/02/let-it-rain/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:04:50 +0000 kjcardoza http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/?p=358 As you know, I’m a garden nut and in addition to my new compost bins, I purchased a couple of rainbarrels to use to collect water for my organic vegetable garden and potted plants.  I’m attaching a soaker hose to the one near the garden which I’ll snake among the vegetable plants and will open as needed. The other one is on the other side of the house and I plan on using it to fill my watering can for my hangers and pots.

I ordered them back in May and got them last weekend when they became available for pickup. I finally borrowed a hacksaw to cut my downspouts and just missed a huge downpour today by about 15 minutes.  I’m sure there will be plenty more and I’m glad that my lawn, garden,  and flowers got a good soaking  but it would have been nice to grab that run-off from the roof  as well to use on a dry day.

I recently did a quickie Muse with Me Podcast about being green.. You can listen (and watch) the enhanced show #7  here:

Muse007: On Being Green

I’ve been super busy offline but hope to get another one done this month at some point.

Meanwhile.. I’m waiting for a nice rainy day to fill those barrels and maybe  catch up on my reading.  (Actually, I’ll even take a sunny day with no commitments to just sit by the pool!) As a friend mentioned to me today, I never seem to have as much free time in the summer as I think I will.  Hopefully, that day will come soon!

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We lost one of the good guys today… Dan Pires, of the Standard-Times passed away suddenly this morning. For those of us who knew him,  it’s a shock. My deepest condolences to his family.

Training camp will not be the same…

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]]> http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/25/farewell-my-friend/feed/ Most Excellent Day! http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/24/most-excellent-day/ http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/24/most-excellent-day/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:33:08 +0000 kjcardoza http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/?p=356 Since Al was off last night we were able to take the boat out today.  We spent a few hours on Narragansett Bay and it was like a sheet of glass.  The boys fished while I read and relaxed.  Although they didn’t catch anything, we had a nice time and plan on doing it again when he’s off  next week.

Luckily, we left just in time as there were severe thunderstorms with hail this afternoon and evening in the area.  Jake and I did get caught in later while at Lincoln Woods in afternoon but I still got my walk in with the girls before it really came down.

Tomorrow is supposed to be gorgeous so I hope to get my errands done, yard work,  and clothes on the line early so I can kick back

poolside with a book in the afternoon.

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Out on the bay :)

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]]> http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/24/355/feed/ Ahhhhh! http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/23/ahhhhh-2/ http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/23/ahhhhh-2/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:05:57 +0000 kjcardoza http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/?p=353 So finally… I’ve gotten to relax!  I’m still on my daily walk route with the girls and as of today (Monday) we’ve done the 2.5 mile loop around the pond each morning. I look forward to that start to each day, and so do the girls. They get so excited when we pull in that they’re practically jumping out of their seats but once we get walking, they calm down and we can all enjoy nature.  :-)

On Saturday, I scrubbed down all of the patio furniture and the pool deck enclosure, swept the patio, weeded,  and worked in the garden a bit. Of course, the line was filled with laundry all weekend as well. But… by Saturday afternoon, I was sitting poolside with a book and even floated awhile to cool off. Later, the screen porch called my name and I lounged out with my books and girls to get out of the sun. Saturday night was movie and wine night as usual.

Sunday… more of the same! Like I said… ahhhhhh!

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]]> http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/23/ahhhhh-2/feed/ Day 2: Still no rest… http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/20/day-2-still-no-rest/ http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/2008/06/20/day-2-still-no-rest/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:05:33 +0000 kjcardoza http://karenjcardoza.com/blog/?p=352 …but I’m ok with that!  I’m still in catch-up mode but the relaxing is coming soon, I can see it!  I took the girls for another early morning walk at Lincoln Woods which was a great way to start today. When I got home, they napped and I set to work in the yard. My flower beds and garden are fully weeded and are looking fiiiine!

Later, I put together the two compost bins and moved my compost heap back. I’ve got a nice blister as the result of my efforts but tis ok with me. It’ll be nice to have the compost contained and easily accessible from the bottom when it’s ready rather than having to dig up entire piles to get to the good stuff.

Then I ran some errands: library, school to feed my fish, Jacob drop-off(s) and pick-up(s), etc.  We got some rain tonight which nixxed my evening walk at the Monastery with the girls but was welcome just the same. I love the green look of spring and early summer.  It totally puts me at peace and makes me smile.

This evening, I finally did a quick PatriotWorld Podcast. I’ll do another as soon as the Training Camp schedule is released and there’s more going on. Now that Pats news is focused on the future, I’ll be tuning in once again.  I haven’t turned on the NFL Network or listened to any sports talk radio all offseason. I like to focus on the positive so I steered clear of the Monday morning quarterbacking and debacle news.

Tomorrow, I plan on walking the girls, staking some plants, getting my laundry on the line early and hopefully spend a bit of time relaxing and reading by the pool.  It hasn’t happened yet, but getting things accomplished makes me very happy. :-)

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