Comments for The Arbolog http://www.arbolog.com just your stereotypical demographically-correct New Westminster family Tue, 01 May 2012 21:00:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Picture Tuesday # 3 by Brigette http://www.arbolog.com/2012/05/01/picture-tuesday-3/comment-page-1/#comment-2901 Brigette Tue, 01 May 2012 21:00:11 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=2059#comment-2901 Brand new cars are overrated. They depreciate 30% the second you drive them off the lot. Brand new cars are overrated. They depreciate 30% the second you drive them off the lot.

]]> Comment on Picture Tuesday # 2 by Nana http://www.arbolog.com/2012/04/24/picture-tuesday-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2891 Nana Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:05:54 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=2044#comment-2891 What a beautiful sunset. and you aren't when you say huge. My goodness that's the same size as mine at work. Is it black and white or color? What a beautiful sunset. and you aren’t when you say huge. My goodness that’s the same size as mine at work. Is it black and white or color?

]]> Comment on More Notes About Working From Home by Nana http://www.arbolog.com/2012/03/21/more-notes-about-working-from-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2855 Nana Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:05:26 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=2013#comment-2855 I also work solid for 2-3 hours it just takes me 7.78 hours to complete it. Ha ha. Glad you have found the balance and Kale is the one who benefits the most, but you and Ross do too. I didn't work when you guys were Kale's age or until you were both in school full time and enjoyed every minute of it. It gave us a chance to do things that a working parent out of home cannot ever be able to do. I think it is such a shame when mom's mat leave is over and they have to go back to work. But that is the case for a lot of families now they must have 2 incomes. You are just very fortunate you have found a "happy" place with an income. I also work solid for 2-3 hours it just takes me 7.78 hours to complete it. Ha ha. Glad you have found the balance and Kale is the one who benefits the most, but you and Ross do too. I didn’t work when you guys were Kale’s age or until you were both in school full time and enjoyed every minute of it. It gave us a chance to do things that a working parent out of home cannot ever be able to do. I think it is such a shame when mom’s mat leave is over and they have to go back to work. But that is the case for a lot of families now they must have 2 incomes. You are just very fortunate you have found a “happy” place with an income.

]]> Comment on More Notes About Working From Home by Jen http://www.arbolog.com/2012/03/21/more-notes-about-working-from-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2852 Jen Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:00:51 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=2013#comment-2852 That's a great way to look at it. I always feel like if I work solid and hard for 2-3 hours, I'm actually doing double the work. That’s a great way to look at it. I always feel like if I work solid and hard for 2-3 hours, I’m actually doing double the work.

]]> Comment on More Notes About Working From Home by WillT http://www.arbolog.com/2012/03/21/more-notes-about-working-from-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2851 WillT Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:38:17 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=2013#comment-2851 Im Wasting time right now! Im Wasting time right now!

]]> Comment on More Notes About Working From Home by Pamela http://www.arbolog.com/2012/03/21/more-notes-about-working-from-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2848 Pamela Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:35:07 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=2013#comment-2848 Great post Jen. Chris Flett, who runs a company called GhostCEO, is a big believer in a two-hour workday. He says that if you dedicate yourself to doing two solid hours of work, that's all you really need because most people waste so much time in a day. I know you put in more than two, but you've certainly mastered the "make it count" philosophy. Great post Jen. Chris Flett, who runs a company called GhostCEO, is a big believer in a two-hour workday. He says that if you dedicate yourself to doing two solid hours of work, that’s all you really need because most people waste so much time in a day. I know you put in more than two, but you’ve certainly mastered the “make it count” philosophy.

]]> Comment on Goodbye, Maui. You Were Awesome. by clara http://www.arbolog.com/2012/02/20/goodbye-maui-you-were-awesome/comment-page-1/#comment-2817 clara Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:07:44 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=1974#comment-2817 The words 'lavender farm' just make me swoon. Looks like a fabulous time. I do want to go to Hawaii someday. Maybe you should get a goat to keep your chickens company? And for Kale to feed? ;) The words ‘lavender farm’ just make me swoon.

Looks like a fabulous time. I do want to go to Hawaii someday.

Maybe you should get a goat to keep your chickens company? And for Kale to feed? ;)

]]> Comment on Getting Ready to FLY! by clara http://www.arbolog.com/2012/01/30/getting-ready-to-fly/comment-page-1/#comment-2809 clara Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:58:42 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=1969#comment-2809 Having only flown alone or with a 10 month old I have no tips, other than have you considered a portable DVD player? Ours saved our BUTTOCKS when we did our massive road trip. Also, yes, the bag of random toys. I will listen intently for the debrief, in advance of our airplane ride later this year. But OMG HAWAII. I am so jealous. Have always wanted to go there! Having only flown alone or with a 10 month old I have no tips, other than have you considered a portable DVD player? Ours saved our BUTTOCKS when we did our massive road trip.

Also, yes, the bag of random toys.

I will listen intently for the debrief, in advance of our airplane ride later this year.

But OMG HAWAII. I am so jealous. Have always wanted to go there!

]]> Comment on Getting Ready to FLY! by Shannon http://www.arbolog.com/2012/01/30/getting-ready-to-fly/comment-page-1/#comment-2807 Shannon Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:05:25 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=1969#comment-2807 I do the empty water bottle thing too. Took me a few trips to realize that it's OK to bring fresh fruit thru security. Probably lots of other food too, so no need to be shy with kid snacks. (If this is obvious, please shoot me now.) On packing light: Lay out coordinated outfits at least 24 hours before leaving. Choose hoodies/sweaters that can go with several tops. Resist the urge to add things at the last minute: "Omg, I really want to wear that top/skirt on this trip even though it is only good for one occasion and requires a special sweater to go with it." Side note: As a passenger sans children, I like when parents do the walk around with their kids. Go after the hostess has finished the garbage sweep after a snack/meal. I'd way rather have a chat with a little guy than have to listen to their fussing three rows back. I do the empty water bottle thing too. Took me a few trips to realize that it’s OK to bring fresh fruit thru security. Probably lots of other food too, so no need to be shy with kid snacks. (If this is obvious, please shoot me now.)

On packing light: Lay out coordinated outfits at least 24 hours before leaving. Choose hoodies/sweaters that can go with several tops. Resist the urge to add things at the last minute: “Omg, I really want to wear that top/skirt on this trip even though it is only good for one occasion and requires a special sweater to go with it.”

Side note: As a passenger sans children, I like when parents do the walk around with their kids. Go after the hostess has finished the garbage sweep after a snack/meal. I’d way rather have a chat with a little guy than have to listen to their fussing three rows back.

]]> Comment on Getting Ready to FLY! by pomomama http://www.arbolog.com/2012/01/30/getting-ready-to-fly/comment-page-1/#comment-2806 pomomama Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:56:44 +0000 http://www.arbolog.com/?p=1969#comment-2806 Yay for grown up luggage! and a vote of confidence for the water bottles. I usually take one of those little square-ish ones for the Wee Guy so I can pour whatever juice beverage is on offer inflight - he can then drink at his leisure without fear of spillage (take spare clothing, you and him). My other flying tip is a small bag of never-been-seen-before small toys (Value Village is great for this), to be produced at stressful times or regularly throughout the flight. Make sure you have something to ease the boredom pre-boarding after check-in (I always forget, and this can be a really tedious time). Finally - travelling with an iPod? avoid meltdowns and power outages by taking a fully charged USB recharger with you, and a USB mains adapter (the ZAGG Sparq is both). bon voyage! Yay for grown up luggage! and a vote of confidence for the water bottles. I usually take one of those little square-ish ones for the Wee Guy so I can pour whatever juice beverage is on offer inflight – he can then drink at his leisure without fear of spillage (take spare clothing, you and him).

My other flying tip is a small bag of never-been-seen-before small toys (Value Village is great for this), to be produced at stressful times or regularly throughout the flight. Make sure you have something to ease the boredom pre-boarding after check-in (I always forget, and this can be a really tedious time).

Finally – travelling with an iPod? avoid meltdowns and power outages by taking a fully charged USB recharger with you, and a USB mains adapter (the ZAGG Sparq is both).

bon voyage!

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