My 2 Cents Worth For Today
By DW Davis
@DWDavis (25805)
United States
February 26, 2017 6:56pm CST
At least that's all I've earned so far today.
It's my own fault. I've been very busy today and yesterday.
Yesterday, we spent the whole day from 8am to 6pm at the Raleigh Convention Center at the Ignited By Faith Conference.
Last night we treated Son2 and his GF to dinner at The Melting Pot. It was one of the most enjoyable meals I've ever had. Our server was awesome. The food was delicious. Our son's GF is charming and smart. She's majoring in microbiology.
Today, we spent most of the day at the Fair Grounds working at our Camping Clubs booth. We did get a chance to look around at the new models of campers, and picked out 3 we like. No, we won' be buying one this year.
My missus and I spent the night up in Raleigh rather than commute home in between the two.
We're home now, and I finally have time to check in.
So, you have all y'all's weekend been?
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
27 Feb 17
@Kandae11 It really was WOW! I've never sat down to a meal that lasted 2 1/2 hours before, but by the time we made it through all 4 courses that was how long we'd been there. It was an amazing dining experience, but I think it will be a long time before we visit again.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Feb 17
Stayed home today. Visited with my mother yesterday. It was a great visit with her.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Feb 17
@DWDavis thank you, it was a good day.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
27 Feb 17
I've never been to Melting Pot but would really like to go!
Sounds like you've been busy, but having a lot of fun. I hope you at least made pay out for the month.. I am not quite there yet so will have to keep at it tonight and tomorrow..
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
28 Feb 17
@DWDavis I love places that are more of an experience than a meal!
I'll try to get there soon.. I actually just mentioned to hubby last week that I'd love to go there sometime. But we had the kids with us that day and I want to try it without the kids first, then I'll decide if they'll even like it..
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
28 Feb 17
@katsmeow1213 I wouldn't recommend it with younger kids, but if they're in their tweens or teenagers they might enjoy it.
@marguicha (222844)
• Chile
27 Feb 17
I have been 2 days mostly in bed. I feel better now, but these days have not been my best mylotting days.
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@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
27 Feb 17
My son was home from College for the weekend, I went with him to the local golf course and watched him play. You mention the Ignited By Faith Conference that you attended. What was that about?
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
28 Feb 17
The IBF Conference is an annual Catholic conference where you can go to hear speakers on a wide variety of subject related to the Catholic faith. This year we heard speakers on the Reformation, Pope (now Saint) John Paul II, a couple who saved their marriage by turning from earthly things to the Lord, a lady who used to manage a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic telling what really goes on at PP, and several others.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
27 Feb 17
Most of us do have busy and fun lives outside of myLot. You had a wonderful weekend and that's all that matters. Saturday I had a manicure and went out to an amazing dinner with amazing friends and out for a hot fudge sundae. Today I spent the afternoon sailing.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
27 Feb 17
Our weather here lately has made me wish I still had my sailboat. Friday would have been a perfect day for sailing. Sometimes I miss it so bad it almost hurts. Then I remind myself that while I don't get to sail anymore, I do get to camp with my missus and it is something we enjoy together.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
27 Feb 17
@DianneN No, sadly, my wife doesn't enjoy being on the water. She gave it a valiant try, and did enjoy some aspects, such as the day a pod of dolphins swam alongside us for a while, but in the long run it just wasn't for her. When the boys were still home, we would sail, but without them around rigging and launching the boat was too much for me alone. I could sail her single-handed, but for the rest I needed help.
I've discovered a place near my folks where I can rent a sailboat, so there's still hope I'll be able to go when my sons are home
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
28 Feb 17
Campers is our catch-all word for motorhomes, fifth-wheels, and travel trailers. If I'm not mistaken, what y'all call caravans match with what we call travel trailers. But to me, they're all campers.
I hope you enjoy spending time with your camping club as much as we do with ours.
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@JudyEv (339552)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Feb 17
@DWDavis Thanks. Yes, the different terms can be a bit confusing. We have 'camper trailers' which are canvas-topped affairs which pack down into a trailer. And slide-out types are just starting to be seen more and more. Everyone will be aspiring to them next. :) Are they common over there? The sides slide out to make more room.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
28 Feb 17
@JudyEv The slide outs have become very popular here. Our little travel trailer has a slide out and it adds an generous amount of room to the living space. On ours, the beds fold out in the style of the tent-trailer we used to have, adding even more room in the galley and dining area.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
27 Feb 17
Sounds like an enjoyable weekend. Mine was pretty laid back, but nice.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
28 Feb 17
@DWDavis How nice! I haven't been camping in ages!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
28 Feb 17
We have a Melting Pot in Downtown Colorado Springs. I've walked past it hundreds of times, but I've never been there. Sounds like I should.
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@Brittnyrose (1444)
• Aberdeen, North Carolina
27 Feb 17
I'm glade to see things went rather wonderful for you and your family. There nothing like a great weekend with the family that's for sure.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
5 Mar 17
@Brittnyrose They enjoyed it very much. Both son and GF thought it was one of the most enjoyable dining experiences they'd ever had.
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@Brittnyrose (1444)
• Aberdeen, North Carolina
5 Mar 17
@DWDavis did they enjoy it? What did they think about it?
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@workathomefan (8957)
• Prairieville, Louisiana
28 Feb 17
I have days where I am not very active in mylot.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Feb 17
Our weekend was really good. Saturday my husband and I went and checked out a place we are considering selling at this yr. I even shared a little bit on that here in a post I started. Then Sunday went to church and had an awesome service, and went and visited with some of my friends in an area I used to sell at.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
27 Feb 17
Interesting pennies I've never seen before...Your weekend sounds wonderful, fun, tasty and entertaining. Our oldest son is coming home tonight in time for dinner I hope with a couple of the grand dogs. I have to paint so I will be scarce here, another order from another store needing stock...That's what happens when we have no snow making our life miserable..the tourists come and buy my art... its a win win but I wasn't ready for it...
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Feb 17
I'm glad you had a great weekend with your son and his GF. I've heard of the Ignited By Faith Conference. It was mentioned in church a couple weeks ago. My weekend was a good one, though I didn't spend it here either other than posting the Daily Bible Study.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
28 Feb 17
The IBF conference had many excellent speakers. I especially enjoyed the author who's written a book on Martin Luther and the Reformation. There was also a priest who has done a lot of research on Poland and Pope John Paul II who was quite fascinating.
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
28 Feb 17
Is the melting pot a fondue place? SOunds fun. I hope son's girlfriend is nice.
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