tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post1262086622871592226..comments2024-03-13T04:34:25.047-07:00Comments on Living Rich On The Cheap: Back to Back Storms Prevents Weekend AwayCheapchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-11569723678192845452016-10-17T14:23:48.582-07:002016-10-17T14:23:48.582-07:00Yikes - I saw tornado warnings for Washington stat...Yikes - I saw tornado warnings for Washington state but not Oregon. I have cousins in Portland and hopefully they weathered the weekend ok.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-23897452083989145232016-10-17T14:23:10.706-07:002016-10-17T14:23:10.706-07:00Yeah, there are so many great places to go, we wou...Yeah, there are so many great places to go, we would rather go with a more understanding operator. It will happen but likely next year now.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-88156432583111187852016-10-17T14:22:39.045-07:002016-10-17T14:22:39.045-07:00I think you guys likely had much wilder winds than...I think you guys likely had much wilder winds than we did, I don't think it got beyond 50 km at our house, maybe down by Holmes Point in Comox.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-70346099203563532062016-10-17T14:21:52.738-07:002016-10-17T14:21:52.738-07:00I hope you guys weathered it ok, not sure where yo...I hope you guys weathered it ok, not sure where you are from as I could not tell from your profile but welcome!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-14192860884610998502016-10-17T14:21:19.944-07:002016-10-17T14:21:19.944-07:00I look forward to trying out different Greek liqou...I look forward to trying out different Greek liqours, I do like Boutari wine but hate Retsina. Only for those with extremely hard constitutions.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-67227416012154852942016-10-17T14:20:16.618-07:002016-10-17T14:20:16.618-07:00Definitely low key and safe!Definitely low key and safe!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-3342487041281004692016-10-17T13:59:11.604-07:002016-10-17T13:59:11.604-07:00I hope you guys made it through ok!I hope you guys made it through ok!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-61959194847835118202016-10-17T13:57:03.193-07:002016-10-17T13:57:03.193-07:00Thanks Jane, it was nice and relaxing. I cooked s...Thanks Jane, it was nice and relaxing. I cooked supper way early Saturday in the slow cooker thinking we would be losing power so we ended up eating at 3pm like really really old people.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-73585202336356009202016-10-17T13:54:38.086-07:002016-10-17T13:54:38.086-07:00It was seriously difficult to get Buddy to go out ...It was seriously difficult to get Buddy to go out as he got soaked every single time. Eventually we had to go out with the umbrella or he refused. #spoileddogCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-21438347863288061152016-10-17T13:53:54.383-07:002016-10-17T13:53:54.383-07:00Hubby made a really good dent in the vodka. The M...Hubby made a really good dent in the vodka. The Metaxa was tasted - very tasty indeed :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-71636698363868398112016-10-17T13:53:23.729-07:002016-10-17T13:53:23.729-07:00Unfortunately no reschedule as our work schedule h...Unfortunately no reschedule as our work schedule has to be hashed out months in advance (which is why I already booked our holidays next year lol) but it was nice to have a nice quiet weekend at home.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-2211442435088341212016-10-16T08:38:43.890-07:002016-10-16T08:38:43.890-07:00I'm sorry your trip was cancelled, but wise ch...I'm sorry your trip was cancelled, but wise choice knowing the potential to be stranded. I hope a reschedule works soon, but that you also were able to have the down time you both were craving even if at home. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-32403677472566544822016-10-15T17:39:46.538-07:002016-10-15T17:39:46.538-07:00I am sorry about your trip being cancelled but hey...I am sorry about your trip being cancelled but hey, you have enough liquor to last for a few storms. ;p Be easy with the Metaxa, I have had a few incidents with it. Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-11015739749664609212016-10-15T16:44:53.353-07:002016-10-15T16:44:53.353-07:00Sorry to see your buddy all upset about getting so...Sorry to see your buddy all upset about getting soggy wet. Hope your weekend is safe. Waiting for the update on the blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06762601955664242613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-16273174334303404202016-10-15T13:15:13.756-07:002016-10-15T13:15:13.756-07:00Storm or no storm I like the sounds of your weeken...Storm or no storm I like the sounds of your weekend plans :) I love the coziness of candles and socks and afghans and brandy! I'm sure you'll have a lovely weekend! Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-47342315096741026952016-10-15T12:20:55.487-07:002016-10-15T12:20:55.487-07:00They say three is a charm, but I'm not sure wi...They say three is a charm, but I'm not sure with these storms. Holding tight for tonight. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-58066225387475785422016-10-15T08:33:05.003-07:002016-10-15T08:33:05.003-07:00I'm sure it was a difficult decision to make b...I'm sure it was a difficult decision to make but the wise one under the circumstances. Sounds like your alternate plans will be fun as well as safe. Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-30185717603738264282016-10-15T01:11:05.707-07:002016-10-15T01:11:05.707-07:00I think you have made the right decision to cancel...I think you have made the right decision to cancel your trip for now and what fun snuggling down at home with a bottle of Metaxa. I've always lived Metaxa but something I discovered when on Samos is that they produce their own Samos brandy which is delicious. Anyway I hope you have a lovely weekend safe and warm at home researching and visualising your Greek adventures. Wendy @ The contented Cavernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997397522566070661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-6212628064069405992016-10-14T20:30:22.018-07:002016-10-14T20:30:22.018-07:00Enjoying the calm between the storms here myself. ...Enjoying the calm between the storms here myself. We didn't lose power in the first round. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.Meg B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105973774159424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-61249485780013775712016-10-14T17:28:55.741-07:002016-10-14T17:28:55.741-07:00It's amazing how Mama Natura can thwart your p...It's amazing how Mama Natura can thwart your plans. Sad that the resort was so hard nosed about the penalty. The weekend will be wild...Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-81589075808753091822016-10-14T17:21:54.105-07:002016-10-14T17:21:54.105-07:00Well, I am disappointed FOR you but you do roll wi...Well, I am disappointed FOR you but you do roll with the punches and with your attitude, you will have a wonderful weekend no matter what!!<br />Yeah, I would look at other places since that one didn't even try to meet you halfway!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-56128041253448169222016-10-14T16:17:34.197-07:002016-10-14T16:17:34.197-07:00Sounds like the right move & a nice snuggly we...Sounds like the right move & a nice snuggly weekend. There was a tornado in the town where we have our vacation house (Oregon coast) & there has been a lot of damage to the area. Fingers crossed everything is okay with our place.<br /><br />Bundle up, stay safe & dry!!Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.com