Alarm System and MB Police

Well, it's been an exciting morning here in MB for my boss, myself, and 2 of MB finest policemen. I forgot to bring my school laptop home on Friday and I have a meeting in Conway Monday morning so I thought I would go into school and pick it up. However, I didn't know there was an alarm and so I set it off. It was unbelievably loud. I immediately called 911 and told them what I did. Then I went outside to await the arrival of the police and then I called my boss. She gave me her code. The police and I tried to turn it off, but it would only go off for a few moments and then start ringing again. It was so loud, the police and I were sticking our fingers in our ears to block the noise. The two policemen were very nice but ultimately they left since they couldn't do anything. So Ginny (my boss) had to call Maintenance and then ultimately she had to come to the center to meet them and get it shut off. Nice beginning impression, eh....ruining your boss's quiet Sunday morning.

I seem to have a problem with alarms since I also did that at West York Area High School. I think that was on a Sunday, too. I had to pay WY because I set it off. Don't know if I have to pay anything here - nothing was mentioned...yet.

So, after that exciting start I went for breakfast to a place I've been wanting to try--Eggs Up Grill. I went to the one on 38th St. It was packed so that was a good sign. I have to say it was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. The over-easy eggs were full of yolk, there were great home fries (although they called them Farmland fries), toast, and bacon ($5.89). Not the least expensive, but certainly an excellent breakfast. They also had Earl Grey tea. The wait staff was super friendly and they didn't just write the order on a notepad, they actually keyed it into what looked like an Ipod. I forgot to ask what they were using. I joined the email list so I can can discounts emailed to me since they did not give locals or teachers a discount. I have been told to ask everywhere if there is a local or teacher discount. Many places give 10% off. The Ripley's Aquarium lets teachers in for free and people with them 1/2 price.

Then I went to Office Max and Office Depot and the grocery store. I have been told that the metal thing you push--which we call a cart--is called a buggy in SC. So, I heard that expression today when someone said something about getting their buggy. At least I was prepared. Otherwise I would have thought I was in Amish country.

When I unloaded the groceries, I found out by accident that the sugar bag had a hole in it. I now have sugar everywhere--including down my bra. So when someone says, give me sugar, I can actually reach in and hand them some.

Well, I think I'll make a bunch of deviled eggs for the meeting tomorrow. A little "I'm sorry" for the faux pas today.

Tried a new thing today - Colgate Wisp. They are little mini toothbrushes (about 3 inches long). You don't need water. It has a little freshening bead in the toothbrush head. Just brush on your teeth and feel refreshed and then dispose of them. The one end has a pick. They are quite cute and handy to take with you. They were only a couple of dollars (4 in a pack).

Bye for now.