Atlantic Beach 2006- Day 2a
Fri Mar 31, 2006 at 12:59 pm |
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I was up by 7:30 or so this morning...about the time that Carmi was headed out the door for the beginning of her day's activities.
I got online and checked my email then shut the laptop to shave and finish getting ready. Eliana was already dressed and READY to go!
Once dressed, I wanted to get online again before breakfast and check on some attractions in the area that might interest an Empress. I tried and tried and tried but was unable to connect with the wireless network. Horror! So off we flew to the front desk again to inquire about the situation. There was no one behind the desk but a lady attending the seminar had her laptop open and I asked her if she was online. She had been but was kicked off a while ago so I knew that the problem wasn't with my computer. About that time, a guy came out of the office and said the 'problem' was on their end and that their network people were going to reset the server and we should be back online in 5 minutes or so. I was satisfied with that so Eliana and I went to the hotel restaurant for eats.
We were seated in the restaurant and after placing our order, Eliana said she needed to go potty. Crud. I told the lady responsible for seating people that we were going to the bathroom and would be right back. She pointed us to a guy's room just around the corner so we ducked in and fortunately no one else was using the facilities. However, it was evident that someone HAD preceded us because a foul odor smacked us as soon as we walked in. Eliana picked up on it right quick and was quite vocal with her dissatisfaction with the stench. When I placed her on the toilet, she looked up at me with a very serious look on her wrinkled face and said, "Daddy, don't EVER take me in the boy's potty again!".
I got online and checked my email then shut the laptop to shave and finish getting ready. Eliana was already dressed and READY to go!
Once dressed, I wanted to get online again before breakfast and check on some attractions in the area that might interest an Empress. I tried and tried and tried but was unable to connect with the wireless network. Horror! So off we flew to the front desk again to inquire about the situation. There was no one behind the desk but a lady attending the seminar had her laptop open and I asked her if she was online. She had been but was kicked off a while ago so I knew that the problem wasn't with my computer. About that time, a guy came out of the office and said the 'problem' was on their end and that their network people were going to reset the server and we should be back online in 5 minutes or so. I was satisfied with that so Eliana and I went to the hotel restaurant for eats.
We were seated in the restaurant and after placing our order, Eliana said she needed to go potty. Crud. I told the lady responsible for seating people that we were going to the bathroom and would be right back. She pointed us to a guy's room just around the corner so we ducked in and fortunately no one else was using the facilities. However, it was evident that someone HAD preceded us because a foul odor smacked us as soon as we walked in. Eliana picked up on it right quick and was quite vocal with her dissatisfaction with the stench. When I placed her on the toilet, she looked up at me with a very serious look on her wrinkled face and said, "Daddy, don't EVER take me in the boy's potty again!".
Atlantic Beach 2006 - Day 1
Fri Mar 31, 2006 at 1:42 am |
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We didn't leave town until right at 8:00 am this morning. Our plan was to leave at 7:00. Ha!
By 1:15 pm, we had checked into our hotel room. Just in time because Carmi had a board of director's meeting at 1:30. However, all of our stomachs were growling so we first paid a visit to the hotel restaurant for lunch.
After finishing our meal and while Carmi was trapped in a conference room, Eliana and I got busy moving luggage from the car to the room. It took us three trips. Three trips! And I was loaded to the hilt every single time. That means we brought everything but the kitchen sink. Where's a doggone bellboy when you need one, eh?
The whole time we're walking back and forth, Eliana is insisting that we go to the beach. She couldn't have believed me when I said we would go because if she said, "I wanna go..." once she said it at least one hundred times. And wouldn't you know? Just as I have finally convinced her and we're preparing to leave the room, I had to fiddle with the deadbolt on our door only to discover that it was not engaging properly. I knew I wouldn't feel comfortable tonight if the door couldn't be locked so we paid a visit to the front desk. After four visits to our room, the maintenance guy finally fixed the problem. Carmi came to the room just as he was leaving. By this time, it was around 4:00 pm and all three of us went down to the shore together.
You can see pictures of our adventure here. The highlight of the afternoon is when Eliana was knocked off-balance by a small wave and fell forward into the water fully-clothed. The look on her face was priceless but I wasn't quick enough with the camera.
By 1:15 pm, we had checked into our hotel room. Just in time because Carmi had a board of director's meeting at 1:30. However, all of our stomachs were growling so we first paid a visit to the hotel restaurant for lunch.
After finishing our meal and while Carmi was trapped in a conference room, Eliana and I got busy moving luggage from the car to the room. It took us three trips. Three trips! And I was loaded to the hilt every single time. That means we brought everything but the kitchen sink. Where's a doggone bellboy when you need one, eh?
The whole time we're walking back and forth, Eliana is insisting that we go to the beach. She couldn't have believed me when I said we would go because if she said, "I wanna go..." once she said it at least one hundred times. And wouldn't you know? Just as I have finally convinced her and we're preparing to leave the room, I had to fiddle with the deadbolt on our door only to discover that it was not engaging properly. I knew I wouldn't feel comfortable tonight if the door couldn't be locked so we paid a visit to the front desk. After four visits to our room, the maintenance guy finally fixed the problem. Carmi came to the room just as he was leaving. By this time, it was around 4:00 pm and all three of us went down to the shore together.
You can see pictures of our adventure here. The highlight of the afternoon is when Eliana was knocked off-balance by a small wave and fell forward into the water fully-clothed. The look on her face was priceless but I wasn't quick enough with the camera.
Atlantic Beach 2006 - Intro
Thu Mar 30, 2006 at 5:10 pm |
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Carmi has a work-related seminar in Atlantic Beach, NC today through Saturday.
Eliana and I couldn't stand the thought of her being all alone at the beach for three days so we came with her. Actually we'll be staying an extra day and not returning home until Sunday.
Just thought I would share with you the view from our 6th-floor balcony. There will be lots of pictures coming over the next few days.
Eliana and I couldn't stand the thought of her being all alone at the beach for three days so we came with her. Actually we'll be staying an extra day and not returning home until Sunday.
Just thought I would share with you the view from our 6th-floor balcony. There will be lots of pictures coming over the next few days.
An Empress In Dad’s Clothing
Mon Mar 27, 2006 at 10:55 pm |
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So Intense
Sun Mar 26, 2006 at 11:55 pm |
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We went to see our friends, David and Sharon, at the Lotus Chinese Restaurant tonight. After returning home, Carmi and Eliana claimed their spots in the living room floor and started on some bead necklaces.
Eliana does really well at stringing the beads. She's so intense.
Eliana does really well at stringing the beads. She's so intense.
Big Shoes To Fill
Thu Mar 23, 2006 at 10:24 pm |
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Soup On A Chilly Evening
Tue Mar 21, 2006 at 11:33 pm |
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Nothing like a good ol' bowl of tomato soup on a chilly evening.
