Monday, October 6, 2008

~ Wanna Bet? ~

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A couple of months ago I was having a conversation with a manager at work.  Not my manager, but a manager.  One thing led to another about closing a deal.  His response, 'plan on taking me to dinner, it will be closed in 60 days.'  I put my hand out, 'I'll take that bet.'   Now keep in mind I'd much rather have the deal closed as it would benefit me tremendously, but with the work being done (or not done) on it I knew he'd never succeed.  
Last week the 60 days was up, and guess what.  Yeap, here I thought I was going to dinner.  NOT.  No he did not renig on the deal.  He is out of town on business, and emails were exchanged back and forth.  At one point after we narrowed down a day we'd both be available we tried to figure out where to go.  I jokingly said, 'the Harbor Club.'  :::big ass grin::: The Harbor Club is located in the arena and only open when there are events going on.  This time of year you know where I was going.  If the boys (Buffalo Sabres) were playing by default..... Next thing I know the day is changed and we are going to a game.  Whuuuuu huuuuu
I'm stoked!  I'll be in great seats to see the boys play the Boston Bruins on Oct 21.  You know I will have my camera and extra lens with me :)  We'll be sitting here.  I know I will still have some netting to shoot thru but I do think with the extra lens and I can shoot towards the other net and not have it be in the way.   Did I say I was stoked yet?  No worries Brit, I'll try and get you a shot of your honey. 

So yeah, I wanna bet!!!

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Took this picture a few days back while I was out and about.   I loved the way the pine tree and cones were up against the blue sky.  I played with it a bit in PSP and decided I liked the way it came out.  Sort of a painting.  Or not... my sister didn't think so, but call my imaginative ... or on drugs.  I thought it did. 
All here has been good.  Busy as all get out.  My workload has increased ten fold and I'm fried when I get home.  I've been doing some graphics for work.  Well, not graphics but editing some photo's and that is taking up some free time at night.  Ummmmmmm, yeah, there is $$ involved.  LOL 
I also happened to go by Suzanne Woolcott's site and I just couldn't resist the girls on my header tag.  I had to.....   so I used part of the gift certificate I was given awhile back and purchased them.   Keep tight I will get them in a tag offer :)
Mystery Blogger...  I have a few new readers - thank you so much for stopping by ::waving:: I appreciate it.  They, however, are not familiar with it.  It all started over on AOL as a slight joke, trick.  Anyway, folks joined in and now it is a regular (at least while I have pictures.)   Folks have sent me a picture of themselves.  Preferably an older one, along with a link to their journal, and a few hints.  I post the picture with the hints and folks try to guess who is it.  I then post the answer along with a link back to your journal.  The results being that you get more readers/visitors.  We've found it to be pretty funny, and a lot of fun.  Feel free to join in. 
Ohhhhhhhhh and the Bills lost yesterday.  No, they didn't lose they got crushed.  Three offensive plays in and our quarterback was knocked out of the game with a concussion.  OUCH!!  Good thing this is a bye week so he has a few extra days to bounce back.  As I've said before, I knew they wouldn't go undefeated but 5-0 would have been nice.  ::sigh:: 

I'm off to bed folks.  Hope everyone is having a great day and good start to the week.  Monday's  ARGH!


Hugs
~d

34 comments:

Sage Ravenwood said...

I love the picture with the Pinecones. And yes, I can tell your stoked, looks like you got the better end of the bet. I think the Mystery Blogger is a great way to get people involved with one another. (Hugs)Indigo

Traci said...

Have a great time at the game! My next door neighbor works at the equivilant restaurant in Nashville. So I knew instantly what that meant for you because he only works when the Preditors play!

Happy Being Me said...

Now that's truly winning a bet! Enjoy and have a great day tomorrow,
Katie

Melissa said...

Hope u have fun at the game.have a goodnight *hugs*

Joyce said...

Please tell your sister she just doesn't have your eye. I love it.
GOING TO A GAME. You worked that out just right huh? LOL. I'm happy for you GF.
Hugs, Joyce

Cathy said...

Lovely pinecone picture. Enjoy the game, everything here look fabulous.

Linda said...

Yes, I can tell you are excited, and it sounds like a winning bet to me!! The picture is cool....but the banner is STUNNING!!! Really awesome, Donna.

Pooh Hugs,
Linda

Debbie said...

Woohoo on winning the bet and gettin' to go to a game. Great way to start your week.
I love the picture of the pine tree and cones but I would sure like to get rid of the ones we have here. They're pretty until storms or winter weather take their toll on them and break the branches off.
One of these days I'll figure out who some of the mystery bloggers are. I love trying though.
Hugs
Debbie

Kelly Dawn said...

so do we wait for you to ask for photos?

Kelly

Sweetnessk71 said...

Hey there. How about them Bills?? We didn't get to see the game but listened to it on tv. What a waste of time that was. Wow they did awful. Oh well maybe next game when they have the real qb back we will get some where. Have a good week.

Kris

ELLIE said...

WOW = that is a cool bet - take tons of pics (I know you will)...how very cool - love the pic of the pinecones - very nice!!!
take care--Ellie

Chris/cacklinrosie101 said...

Whoo hoo, I actually got a timely alert(s). Wow, you go, girl. Some winnings, hunh? Blah, I'm tired already this week and tired of getting up cold. Love ya, Chris

Jeannette said...

Love your top banner, how did you put in something like that and so large? Well done on the bet.

http://outsidelookingin-jeannette.blogspot.com/

Joan said...

That is going to be great for you to se a live game in the stadium much better than the telly. Love Joan.

- said...

I like the new Blog Header!!!
You BETTER take a picture of my boys!!! hehehee!

I hope it's Timmy in net...I'm not a fan of Fernandez. When the Sabers come here, November 8th I will be sure to get photos :)

Jude said...

My new address is: http://mywayagain.blogspot.com/
Please come over and visit.
Jude

gina said...

yay for you getting wonderful seats to see 'your boys'!! :) i like the pine cones, too, and i agree....they do look like a painting.

Yasmin said...

What a result a date and getting to see your "boys" play, i like the mystery blogger idea and will be joining in. Like your new header.

Take care

Yasmin
xx

Julie said...

I know your thrilled to be going to the game. Can't wait to get the pictures.

Julie

Linda said...

Have fun at the game! Linda

Missie said...

Have a good Tuesday!

Joyce said...

Beautiful photo of the pinecones...love it...hope you have a great week! Hey...how about those Redskins! LOL
Hugs,
Joyce

moshell's lilbit of space said...

well you won a great bet....

Mari said...

You will have a great time at the hockey game. I am getting better ..only took me 15 minutes to post this comment.

Margaret said...

Will they ever learn who's got it going on? Well, if it keeps getting you dinner, then maybe they shouldn't figure it out. I don't envy going to sit at a game, though.
~Meg
PS Love the picture. It looks like a painting.

Emmi said...

Score! =D

Beth said...

Sounds like a good time, and I know you'll have a blast!

Sorry to hear about the Bills' loss. :(

Beth

Sherry said...

I love the pictures and I hope you have a blast
hugs
Sherry

Kath said...

Sounds all are going nicely for you Donna.What a great time you will have I am sure of it.Whoo Hoo.The pine cone picture is beautiful the sky is so blue.Dark and dismal and rainy here in my part of England.Good to be back reading even if it takes a while to find people have posted.Take Care God Bless Kath

Martha said...

I think it's a great idea and lots of fun watching who the mystery bloggers turn out to be. I love interactive things on blogs :-)

lisa said...

oh goodie...you will let us have a tag like your topper...COOL!
Congrats on getting to go see your boys...i hope they win and i know you will have a great day....i like the other pic too....i hope your workload decreases soon, we dont want you overworked! XO

Ken Riches said...

Cool that you will get to get the payoff at a game :o)

- said...

Replying to your comment on Moogie. I have seen some Jack Russels being Yippi....and some not so much. I've also seen Yorkie's be really Yippi and be really calm...so it might vary with the actual dog too i think.

Terri said...

Way to go on winning that bet...and getting to do what you love to do... See your boyz!!

Have a wonderful time

Hugs Terri