Ha! I can't believe I got in here first for once!  ;D

Ha! I can't believe I got in here first for once!  ;D
good for you Gis. 
I just got back from Las Vegas, and I go back to work tomorrow but I had fun fun fun, but I really think I could have had a lot more fun if I had the right tour guide  ;)

Shifting office furniture around, throwing some rubbish out.  Might go and see my dad tonight not sure yet.

I took the kids to school this morning, came home and cleaned my bathroom and waited for the plumber to fix a leak in the downstairs bathrrom then I clean up after him.  I did some other stuff around the house.

A little later I'll get the kids and then run to the grocery store.

It's going to be in the mid 80's today so I'm sure the kids will want to play on the water slide this after noon.

good for you Gis. 
I just got back from Las Vegas, and I go back to work tomorrow but I had fun fun fun, but I really think I could have had a lot more fun if I had the right tour guide  ;)

How was the Cirque Du Soleil to the Beatles Love? I bought 3 of the CDs for Christmas for me and the girls and it's amazing, so I bet the show was awesome!

Today I went to buy some flowers to plant, but didn't really find anything I liked, so just ended up buying 2 ink cartridges, then when I got home I walked down the lane next to my house to find some interesting big rocks to put in my flower gardens.

I had my therapy today.

Earlier in the day I was in college, learning our last chapter in Anatomy/Physiology and then I went on to work. I am at work as I speak, and am anxious to get home and relax (well, maybe not totally, as I do need to do some laundry!).

Been to uni, chilling/sleeping at home since.. got bored so started looking around random websites. On the off chance I found a link to an AmIRight page, which led me back to here  8)

I went out and bought a new dress, had my hair done, and then Carlos and I went to a little store here that is having a going out of business sale.



Cat

I went out and bought a new dress, had my hair done, and then Carlos and I went to a little store here that is having a going out of business sale.



Cat

Woo! You two have a hot date coming up? New dress, new hairdo!  ;)

Woo! You two have a hot date coming up? New dress, new hairdo!  ;)



The hair I get done every month (gotta keep those gray's covered up  ;D ;D ) and next week we have a retirement party to go to. I went through my closet and most of the spring/summer dresses I have are either too tight or too loose (my weight has gone up and down in the last few years) so I figured it was time for some new NICE clothes. Hopefully, next week, Hubby will drop me off at the mall and I can do some real damage.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat

How was the Cirque Du Soleil to the Beatles Love? I bought 3 of the CDs for Christmas for me and the girls and it's amazing, so I bet the show was awesome!

Today I went to buy some flowers to plant, but didn't really find anything I liked, so just ended up buying 2 ink cartridges, then when I got home I walked down the lane next to my house to find some interesting big rocks to put in my flower gardens.
the show was great, especially good if you're a maniacal Beatles fan. I want to see it again soon. They play most of the music from the new Beatles Love cd and a little bit more.

Today I've been a busy soul (except for when I was here). I accomplished what I could.

I ran some errands earlier today..and then I worked this evening.

The hair I get done every month (gotta keep those gray's covered up  ;D ;D ) and next week we have a retirement party to go to. I went through my closet and most of the spring/summer dresses I have are either too tight or too loose (my weight has gone up and down in the last few years) so I figured it was time for some new NICE clothes. Hopefully, next week, Hubby will drop me off at the mall and I can do some real damage.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat
Way to go! I love any excuse to buy new clothes.  8)

Working this morning then getting my hair cut this afternoon.

Yesterday I bought a new hairdrier and some ceramic straighteners and this morning I did my hair so it looks paasably like the hairdresser did it!  Usual work stuff this morning, meeting with the management this afternoon.  My husband will be out training tonight so I'll take the kids to Subway for tea and then we might pop round to see my dad if he is out of hospital.

about to go get my kids up so the middle one can go to school, then we have to go pick up my parents, drop my dad and the youngest off here while I run my mom to the doctor, then come back and pick up my dad, take them back home, go to school, come home, fix some dinner and get the youngest ready for soccer, middle ready for baseball, go to the school for soccer practice/baseball game, come home, get them baths then crash

Well...this morning..I cleaned the basement...it was so dirty and dusty and cluttered...I literally filled up 6 bags of garbage!!! Now I am all stuffy and coughing...I took some Benedryl and it's starting to make me feel better..but now I am drowsy. Later..I have to go up to Vaughn's elementary school and register him for kindergarten...then later on I work.

Way to go! I love any excuse to buy new clothes.  8)



Actually, it was first piece of clothing I have bought in such a long, long time.



Today, we are going to a briefing about some heath insurance to see if it is worth our while to sign up for it. Then tonight, we MAY (or may not) go to an auction. Haven't decided yet.



Cat

Actually, it was first piece of clothing I have bought in such a long, long time.



Today, we are going to a briefing about some heath insurance to see if it is worth our while to sign up for it. Then tonight, we MAY (or may not) go to an auction. Haven't decided yet.



Cat


Health insurance!!!  Is it state funded or private?  Oopps, my bad . . . you know how I am about that topic. :-[

Health insurance!!!  Is it state funded or private?  Oopps, my bad . . . you know how I am about that topic. :-[



Tricare-though the V.A.



Cat

Tricare-though the V.A.



Cat


It's been said that the best medical coverage is either through the V.A. system or medicare.

It's been said that the best medical coverage is either through the V.A. system or medicare.



This is mainly for Carlos because I am already covered under the V.A. He has insurance through his work which will end when he hits medicare age so we are going to see if this is worth it for us.



Cat

This is mainly for Carlos because I am already covered under the V.A. He has insurance through his work which will end when he hits medicare age so we are going to see if this is worth it for us.



Cat


I would think that Tri Care would cover what medicare doesn't. 

I would think that Tri Care would cover what medicare doesn't. 



I don't know, that is why we are going to this. Besides, they are offering free eats.  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D



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I don't know, that is why we are going to this. Besides, they are offering free eats.  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


those kind of functions usually have the good stuff. :)

those kind of functions usually have the good stuff. :)



We shall see. We are going to be leaving in a few minutes, I'll send you a PM later (maybe tomorrow) to let you know how it goes.



Cat

We shall see. We are going to be leaving in a few minutes, I'll send you a PM later (maybe tomorrow) to let you know how it goes.



Cat


O.K. talk to ya later.

Today was a busy day at Pathmark from 10am-4pm.

Meetings all day.  :-\\

Today is the 230pm-7pm shift at Pathmark.

Yesterday I bought a new hairdrier and some ceramic straighteners and this morning I did my hair so it looks paasably like the hairdresser did it!  Usual work stuff this morning, meeting with the management this afternoon.  My husband will be out training tonight so I'll take the kids to Subway for tea and then we might pop round to see my dad if he is out of hospital.


I never knew there was Subway in the UK...at least I'm assuming you're from there, since you said "tea."

This is mainly for Carlos because I am already covered under the V.A. He has insurance through his work which will end when he hits medicare age so we are going to see if this is worth it for us.



Cat


I'm curious, Cat.  If one spouse hits Medicare age and the other's not yet there, can u both be covered?

I'm curious, Cat.  If one spouse hits Medicare age and the other's not yet there, can u both be covered?


I can answer that.  Under normal circumstances no. 

I never knew there was Subway in the UK...at least I'm assuming you're from there, since you said "tea."


I think its a fairly recent introduction.  There are two in the town where I live: one opened less than a year ago, the other has probably been open about three years I think.  I expect they have been in the bigger cities for longer than that.

I can answer that.  Under normal circumstances no. 


That's gotta be a real pain for the couple!  It's something I've never considered myself before, since I'm only in my mid-30's.  In some cases that could leave one spouse insured, and the other not.

I have another q, Spaceace, since you seem to know this stuff.  Do you know if there are there preexisting condition limitations when a person gets on Medicare?  Meaning if they had the condition b4 they reached that age...tough luck, Medicare wouldn't cover it?

What am I doing?  I'm at work, at my desk.

Well, I am off work today..so I think I am going to go out and do some yard work later...maybe take Vaughn to the playground...and perhaps cook out on the grill tonight...but I'm not sure yet.

That's gotta be a real pain for the couple!  It's something I've never considered myself before, since I'm only in my mid-30's.  In some cases that could leave one spouse insured, and the other not.

I have another q, Spaceace, since you seem to know this stuff.  Do you know if there are there preexisting condition limitations when a person gets on Medicare?  Meaning if they had the condition b4 they reached that age...tough luck, Medicare wouldn't cover it?


Another thing is when both spouses hit the age where they can  get medicare and Social Security benefits are usually based on the person with the higher income.  My Mom was a teacher and my Dad was an Insurance executive.  My mom's benefits are based on my Dad's salary while he was working.  They don't take into consideration my Mom's income. :P

I don't know of any.  In fact some people end up on disability (SSDI) which can include Medicare Part A and B for preexisting conditions.  Usually in those cases the condition has worsened to the point of where a person can't work.

Nothing, really.

Kids are at school, so I'll have to pick them up later.  Maybe we'll go to the library after that.

Another thing is when both spouses hit the age where they can  get medicare and Social Security benefits are usually based on the person with the higher income.  My Mom was a teacher and my Dad was an Insurance executive.  My mom's benefits are based on my Dad's salary while he was working.  They don't take into consideration my Mom's income. :P

I don't know of any.  In fact some people end up on disability (SSDI) which can include Medicare Part A and B for preexisting conditions.  Usually in those cases the condition has worsened to the point of where a person can't work.


Thanks for the info.  How did you come to be so educated on healthacre funding? 

We took the tarp off of the Big Dog today. She needs a really good cleaning now. But we noticed one BIG problem, the mast has been sitting on the hatch cover for so long and now the hatch cover has a big crack in it. It can be repaired but for how much?  :-\\ :-\\




Cat

One thing I ended up NOT doing yesterday was getting my hair cut. When I got to the salon yesterday, the receptionist told me that my hairstylist was having car trouble; the receptionist even tried calling me yesterday morning, but apparently she had my phone # written down incorrectly. So I didn't know until I got there. So then I had to reschedule my haircut appointment for next Wednesday morning.

Tomorrow morning I have a dental appointment.

Tomorrow morning I have a dental appointment.


Hope it's not too painful!

2 more hours of work, I'm getting of early today so i can make it to my early game.

Today was the 230pm-7pm shift at Pathmark.

Well...Vaughn and I stopped at some rummage sales at a few local churches today...then went shopping for a bit. Then...I started digging out the old stones in the front yard (we are doing some landscaping)....then Chris came home and we rode over to my parents so that he could borrow some lawn tools...then when we came home he continued digging only to stumble onto the remains of the old sidewalk...so he spent the rest of the late afternoon using a sledgehammer on it...what a pain.  I cooked on the grill and Vaughn and I played until it was time to put him to bed.

Went to the ballpark for 6:30pm game, we got 4-1/2 innings in and it started raining so the umps postponed the game

work today and i am trying to leave a bit earlier than usual.  We are going down to my mother in laws for the long weekend - mainly to go orienteering!

work on my final for Monday and do some laundry and cleaning....I've kinda' let the house go because we've been so busy and I've had quite a bit of work to do for school.....

Work only until 12 today because summer hours started early this year (9 hours Monday thru Thursday -- and only 4 on Friday).  Cleaning my apartment when I get home.  The man was over last night and is coming back tonight.

Duty calls,so i will dance the day away.

Vaughn and I hit some yard sales and rummage sales this morning...then we went to the playground for a while...got gas in the car, now we are home. I work later today, and Vaughn is going down his grandma's for the night.

I'm firing my kiln right now, so I won't be going anywhere today other than to pick up my kids after school... :)

I volunteered then went to do a little banking,bought some chocolates,talked with an old nemesis of mine from 16 years ago from when he beat me up after High School in October 1991 then went to buy a cup of coffee later.

I believe there is some house cleaning to be done by Lady Di & myself, in preparation of visitors, and then on Sunday we have a Red Egg party to go to, a traditional Chinese banquet to celebrate the new baby in the family. It's going to be at a restaurant in Oakland Chinatown.  that's pretty much it

Doing laundry tonight.  Tomorrow we are driving the 4 hours into Pittsburgh to visit with my hubby's family.  I think we are having a cook-out which will be nice.  Then Sunday we are driving down to Wheeling to visit my mom and dad for the day then drive back home. 

Drove around to check out some daycares in our neighborhood, looked for some bar stools and then brought the kids to the playground.

I went to the bookstore & had my book in hand, the new one by Tolkien (actually finished by his son, that just released and then decided to use my coupon to get a family DVD, and I got The Chronicles of Narnia

I have to go to a friend's party from 1-4.  In other words I have to be sociable. :P

Well...this morning Chris started putting the decorative bricks and top soil in our front lawn....and we are going over to my parent's house in a bit..Chris, my dad, and uncle are going golfing. My mom and I are picking Vaughn up at his grandma's house...hanging out today...and then later...Chris and I are going to the drive-in.

I have to go to a friend's party from 1-4.  In other words I have to be sociable. :P


You know you love it  :D

I slept 'til 4 pm today,so my day is going great :)

Today is cleaning day. I have to strip the sheets off my bed and wash them, and dust and vacuum. I'm gonna get me a mocha frap before I get started.

I have to go to a friend's party from 1-4.  In other words I have to be sociable. :P


Aww...man! >:( ;)

I don't mind being social if I know I have to with at least a day's notice.  I have to prepare myself for that stuff. :D 

So far today I've done a load of laundry.  I wasn't going to have coffee this morning, but then started to get a headache.  I'm not f-ing with that.  So now I'm chilling here while I drink the coffee.

George is taking the kids out to the base to go fishing.  I'm not sure what to do with myself.  Should I unpack some of the boxes in the garage or go shopping?

So far today I've done a load of laundry.  I wasn't going to have coffee this morning, but then started to get a headache.  I'm not f-ing with that.  So now I'm chilling here while I drink the coffee.

George is taking the kids out to the base to go fishing.  I'm not sure what to do with myself.  Should I unpack some of the boxes in the garage or go shopping?
sit home and work, or go out and have fun shopping. I don't know. that's a tough call.  :-\\  ummm, go shopping?

sit home and work, or go out and have fun shopping. I don't know. that's a tough call.  :-\\  ummm, go shopping?


Mike,you think like a woman lol

Definitely shopping, Chris ;)

Mike,you think like a woman lol

Definitely shopping, Chris ;)


thanks  ;D    of course, I get a inside look on what goes on in the mind of a woman from living with 2 bonafide shopping freaks

Today I was working from 10am-2pm at Pathmark.

Aww...man! >:( ;)

I don't mind being social if I know I have to with at least a day's notice.  I have to prepare myself for that stuff. :D 



She had wine coolers so I was o.k. ;D

I am just sitting here waiting for the Kentucky Derby. I'm a little peeved though, today will be the first
time since 1979 that I will not have a betting intrest in the race. prior commitments kept me from the track.  :(

I guess I could have went to the OTB, too late now. I'll know in about a half hour if not making the track was
a good thing.

2-6-14-16

sit home and work, or go out and have fun shopping. I don't know. that's a tough call.  :-\\  ummm, go shopping?


I did the right thing.  I went shopping, but I went for milk, water, and meat.

See, now I'm glad I missed the track today, no telling how I would have done in the other races but in the
Derby I think my horses are still running.  ;D

Just spent the last 45 mins scraping gum out of the dryer.  My husband left a piece of gum in his jacket pocket. grrrrrr... But karma....the only thing in the load that had gum on it was his jacket.  :D

I FINALLY got the high score on Mahjong Connect.  ;D ;D ;D




Cat

I did the right thing.  I went shopping, but I went for milk, water, and meat.
the right thing getting necessaties, good thinking.


Just spent the last 45 mins scraping gum out of the dryer.  My husband left a piece of gum in his jacket pocket. grrrrrr... But karma....the only thing in the load that had gum on it was his jacket.  :D
oh that's harsh  ;D  45 minutes? what a drag!

well i thought we'd spend a quiet evening in since Julie is out this evening at her friends 18th birthday party, and maybe we'd go out to dinner, Diane and me, and it looks like it's not gonna be just us, our friends are gonna meet us at Outback and then come back here for a movie. geez, don't these people have homes?  ???

Took the kids to Target for some summer clothes and then we went to Chuck E Cheese after that we went to Barnes and Noble.

clean my room and play gears of war that's about it

went out to dinner, came back to our place and watched a movie titled Inside Man starring Denzel,            movie over, people gone.

Went to a friends house for a BBQ and to watch the De La Hoya vs. Mayweather fight.

Went to a friends house for a BBQ and to watch the De La Hoya vs. Mayweather fight.
Oscar got beat  :(  what the heck? I thought he was retired. the only sport you can win at and still kick ass at his age is softball

Pathmark from 2pm-6pm.

Take my brothers car up to Sigs where he(Sig) will put in new front brakes.  Take a drive somewhere, have something to eat, then take Jake to Track and Field while I visit my mother in the nursing home that is nearby.

Oscar got beat  :(  what the heck? I thought he was retired. the only sport you can win at and still kick ass at his age is softball




He's only 34...dang.  I didn't realize that we were elderly yet. ;D  Mayweather is 30...I think.

I don't know how they score those fights, but I really thought it could have gone either way.  Oscar was more aggressive throughout the fight and threw more punches.  Mayweather was more defensive and threw fewer punches, but was more accurate when he did throw a punch.

He's only 34...dang.  I didn't realize that we were elderly yet. ;D  Mayweather is 30...I think.

I don't know how they score those fights, but I really thought it could have gone either way.  Oscar was more aggressive throughout the fight and threw more punches.  Mayweather was more defensive and threw fewer punches, but was more accurate when he did throw a punch.
I surely didn't mean to insinuate that 34 is ederly, just not spry enough for the rigors of top level boxing, in my estimation. I'm sure these pugilists got big paychecks for the fight.

I'm waiting for the window guy to come by any moment and give me a bid on new windows for my house.

Went to Church then I came home and cleaned the house.

I picked-up dinner from Chili's.

Now, I'm going to get a cup of coffee and read.

slept in, no church for me today. picked up my in-laws and we went to a chinatown for a luncheon for lady Di's cousin's new little girl Ellie. Enjoyed a 7 course meal at the Chinese restaurant, and came home just in time to meet the window installation guy, & we struck a deal and are gonna get all our windows replaced. now it's chill time, maybe will go put the headphones on and listen to a couple cds

slept in, no church for me today. picked up my in-laws and we went to a chinatown for a luncheon for lady Di's cousin's new little girl Ellie. Enjoyed a 7 course meal at the Chinese restaurant, and came home just in time to meet the window installation guy, & we struck a deal and are gonna get all our windows replaced. now it's chill time, maybe will go put the headphones on and listen to a couple cds


No church for you and I actually went to church today.  I'm surprised the place didn't fall down. :P  Glad you got a deal on the windows.  I bet the place is gonna look great!

I worked today.

No church for you and I actually went to church today.  I'm surprised the place didn't fall down. :P  Glad you got a deal on the windows.  I bet the place is gonna look great!
you went & I didn't  :o so that must have been the disturbance in the force that i felt this morning. good for you, I hope you weren't too bored and hopefully some of those pervy church guys didn't eyeball you too much. 
We got a good deal from Cowboy Dan  ;D  this dude was cool. he's a real cowboy, rides bucking broncos & he's gotten good consumer reviews and our friends hired him to do their house. I wasn'nt going to do the 2 sliding glass doors in back but changed my mind and decided to get them all done since the price was right and the work should be good and any followup service is guaranteed.

Carlos has an appointment and he will be dropping me off at the mall so I can do some shopping.  ;D ;D



Cat

you went & I didn't  :o so that must have been the disturbance in the force that i felt this morning. good for you, I hope you weren't too bored and hopefully some of those pervy church guys didn't eyeball you too much. 
We got a good deal from Cowboy Dan  ;D  this dude was cool. he's a real cowboy, rides bucking broncos & he's gotten good consumer reviews and our friends hired him to do their house. I wasn'nt going to do the 2 sliding glass doors in back but changed my mind and decided to get them all done since the price was right and the work should be good and any followup service is guaranteed.


Cowboy Dan....? ;D ;D  Did you used get the Worthington Ford(go see Cal) commercials up in Northern Cal?      

Well...took Vaughn to the playground today, paid some bills, mailed some letters, went to the store, cleaned the house a bit....and tonight we are celebrating Chris' birthday...my parents are coming over and stuff.

I tossed a few pitches earlier, with the radar and the big strike mat (Have you ever seen one? It's like a mattress up against the wall and it's full of sensors that record information about what you've been throwing.) I didn't embaress myself like I thought I would., I was throwing around 82-84MPH and had some decent accuracy going on (which is uncommon, I'm usually all over the place.) If I'm gonna play in the fall then I need to build my velocity back up to 88-90 which I don't know if I'll be able to do, but if I can I think I'll do pretty good and have some fun come the fall.

Today I worked at Pathmark from 10am-2pm.

Today I worked at Pathmark from 10am-2pm.


And did you have a good day???

Well...took Vaughn to the playground today, paid some bills, mailed some letters, went to the store, cleaned the house a bit....and tonight we are celebrating Chris' birthday...my parents are coming over and stuff.


Yea...Happy Birthday to Chris!!!  Hope you all have a good night. :)

And did you have a good day???


Yeah pretty good until towards the end of my shift one of the owners of one of the stores came up to me and told me not to throw away the Pathmark flyers and just keep them in the carts.He kind of looked like he was angry and was about to hit me,Plus the guy must've had beer on his breath cause there's a liquor store right next door.I told my supervisor about the situation and she told me to just ignore him and throw away the flyers,don't listen to him and just do your job.

Yeah pretty good until towards the end of my shift one of the owners of one of the stores came up to me and told me not to throw away the Pathmark flyers and just keep them in the carts.He kind of looked like he was angry and was about to hit me,Plus the guy must've had beer on his breath cause there's a liquor store right next door.I told my supervisor about the situation and she told me to just ignore him and throw away the flyers,don't listen to him and just do your job.


That kind of B.S. will happen. :P

That kind of B.S. will happen. :P


But I didn't do anything wrong,I'm supposed to throw away the flyers,they'll make more.What's the big deal? ::)

Cowboy Dan....? ;D ;D  Did you used get the Worthington Ford(go see Cal) commercials up in Northern Cal?      
I sure do remember those goofy "Go see Cal" commercials   


I tossed a few pitches earlier, with the radar and the big strike mat (Have you ever seen one? It's like a mattress up against the wall and it's full of sensors that record information about what you've been throwing.) I didn't embaress myself like I thought I would., I was throwing around 82-84MPH and had some decent accuracy going on (which is uncommon, I'm usually all over the place.) If I'm gonna play in the fall then I need to build my velocity back up to 88-90 which I don't know if I'll be able to do, but if I can I think I'll do pretty good and have some fun come the fall.


dude, that's some serious heat for someone who doesn't play, or do you go out and throw regularly. and can you hit? 


...worked 6 hours instead of the usual 8, so I could get to my games in time. We had a double-header and we won both games. the first one was no trouble, we trounced our opponents, the 2nd game was against the next best team and we were behind by 10 runs and managed to make a great comeback. In the 6th inning, we were behind by 2 runs, and we ended up wining the game when I hit a 3 run homerun that gave us the lead and the win, so it was a nice night and although I'm a bit sore & tired, I feel good.  8)

May. What happened in May? Well, Monday 30th-Thursday 3rd: was away for 4 days. Since then I've been busy with school.

holiday weekend for us here.  We went to South Wales to stay with the mother-in-law partly because she lives about an hours drive away from what we really wanted to do!  Saturday was the individual races for the British Orienteering Championship.  The weather was lovely which helped because I did not have a good run.  On Sunday it was the relay races.  I didn't run but my husbands team came in 5th overall which was good.  Yesterday the weather wasn't so good so we took m-i-l to a couple of places looking at replacement cloakroom stuff, to some shops that has a playground nearby so the kids could burn off some energy and then we went somewhere for lunch.  We got home last night just in time to put the kids to bed at their usual time.

Worked like a dog all holiday weekend, well apart from sunday when i was at home all day so I went shopping! Today I have to go and kick off big time in the bank.  >:( 

Had my final yesterday and get to go see the "doctor" today :(  I know ladies, you are all jealous and wish you could be me :P


















NOT!!!!

dude, that's some serious heat for someone who doesn't play, or do you go out and throw regularly. and can you hit? 

...worked 6 hours instead of the usual 8, so I could get to my games in time. We had a double-header and we won both games. the first one was no trouble, we trounced our opponents, the 2nd game was against the next best team and we were behind by 10 runs and managed to make a great comeback. In the 6th inning, we were behind by 2 runs, and we ended up wining the game when I hit a 3 run homerun that gave us the lead and the win, so it was a nice night and although I'm a bit sore & tired, I feel good.  8)


I've always tried to go out and throw a lot and work on my arm because I love to play whenever I have the chance. Me and Pete used to be in a little local league when we were younger, he'd hit and I'd pitch.
Anyway Mike, remember, I'm about 230+ Lbs and built big, I'm gonna be able to get some heat on the ball. Alas.. I can't hit to save my life. I think combining every single game I've ever played in my entire life, I'm probably a .120 hitter.  ;D When I make contact, the ball goes a long way, but I spend most of my time swinging at air. Only thing I'll even touch is your accidental BP Fastball, throw anything with a break and I'm gonna Adam Dunn it.

Dang! Hit the 3 run dong to win the game, nice one Mike, diod they buy you pizza?  ;)

^ I gotta start playing softball or baseball again.  I usually try to slap the ball to opposite field because I don't have much power unless they really hang the ball.

Well...I did some housework, and I am going to mow the front and back yards pretty soon. Then, later, I am taking Chris out for dinner.

Had my final yesterday and get to go see the "doctor" today :(  I know ladies, you are all jealous and wish you could be me :P


















NOT!!!!
Oh I had *that* appointment two weeks ago, so you have my sympathy.

^ I gotta start playing softball or baseball again.  I usually try to slap the ball to opposite field because I don't have much power unless they really hang the ball.


MmmmHmmm. I started trying to play soccer and rugby again, but my knee wouldn't do it, so I figure back to the diamond.  :)

Oh I had *that* appointment two weeks ago, so you have my sympathy.



I had mine about a month ago and then I got "ssssqqquuuiiiisssshhheeeddd" a few weeks ago. I'm now good to go for a year.


As for me, we have a chiropractor appointment today and then we are going to a retirement party for a few of Carlos' former collegues and my former professors.



Cat

I dropped my daughter off at her school, took my son to his school then I raced back to my daughter's school so I could watch the class while they were doing PALs testing.  After I finished there I had to go back to my son's school to watch his end of year program.  His class sang two songs.

We're home for a little bit, then I have to go out and get my daughter.

At 5 we have to go to Sears because they're having pictures done today.

Job is winding down so we are taking the crane apart.  Just my luck, work on the waterfront all winter, the temp hits 80 and the job ends.  So it goes....

My therapy today then went to hang out with a friend of mine.

Went to my Anatomy/Physiology class and headed to work afterwards. That's where I'm at now. Yesterday, I recieved a somewhat compact box (about 12''x12''), but it was VERY heavy! I opened it, and it had 3 books inside. I guess when I paid for a Medical Assisting course last week, they sent an order of the three textbooks I'd need for the class. For some reason, I never recieved a notice of how or when I'd get these books, just that what I'd paid to reserve my seat in the class would be my payment also for my textbooks. So, there they were. I skimmed through them and boy, I'm getting scared!! SO much to learn!

I've always tried to go out and throw a lot and work on my arm because I love to play whenever I have the chance. Me and Pete used to be in a little local league when we were younger, he'd hit and I'd pitch.
Anyway Mike, remember, I'm about 230+ Lbs and built big, I'm gonna be able to get some heat on the ball. Alas.. I can't hit to save my life. I think combining every single game I've ever played in my entire life, I'm probably a .120 hitter.  ;D When I make contact, the ball goes a long way, but I spend most of my time swinging at air. Only thing I'll even touch is your accidental BP Fastball, throw anything with a break and I'm gonna Adam Dunn it.

Dang! Hit the 3 run dong to win the game, nice one Mike, diod they buy you pizza?  ;)
;D You've got beastly size so I see why you hurl the baseball at high velocity. when you mentioned not being able to hit a curve, I thought of Cerrano , the voodoo player from the movie Major league and his idol statue Jobu.  I can hit as hard and far as some of the bigger players, for a being a little fella, 5'7" 160, and my defense is solid. my hitting is all technique, timing, rhythm, weight shift, very much like sex, plus i have a couple of  $300 bats that are nicknamed cheater bats because they give the hitter extra pop & distance, at least 30 feet more!  thanks for the HR kudos, no pizza, just high fives and it was funny because I was signaled by both the 3rd & 1st base coach to try to hit it out & I tattooed the first pitch over the left field fence.  that was cool  8) good to hear you're out having fun, if you lived around here, you could play on one of my teams.

I'm so excited about tonight,cause i'm going to bed at 11pm,ah sleeping is soooooooooo good :)

Night,you all!

I'm so excited about tonight,cause i'm going to bed at 11pm,ah sleeping is soooooooooo good :)

Night,you all!
sleep is good. pleasant dreams

;D You've got beastly size so I see why you hurl the baseball at high velocity. when you mentioned not being able to hit a curve, I thought of Cerrano , the voodoo player from the movie Major league and his idol statue Jobu.  I can hit as hard and far as some of the bigger players, for a being a little fella, 5'7" 160, and my defense is solid. my hitting is all technique, timing, rhythm, weight shift, very much like sex, plus i have a couple of  $300 bats that are nicknamed cheater bats because they give the hitter extra pop & distance, at least 30 feet more!  thanks for the HR kudos, no pizza, just high fives and it was funny because I was signaled by both the 3rd & 1st base coach to try to hit it out & I tattooed the first pitch over the left field fence.  that was cool  8) good to hear you're out having fun, if you lived around here, you could play on one of my teams.


I wouldn't wanna play against you Mike, you'd either knock one out, or I'd accidentally bean you!  ;D

I really, REALLY need to do some work on my control. It's never been great.. ok.. it's always been poor, so I need to work on that and the only way to do that is to throw more. Which is ok, it's fun.

Yeah, technique is the key always.. and with baseball as well.. haha, ok..ok.. but yeah, it's impressive that you can do that as a smaller guy. $300 for a bat! Jeez!

I wouldn't wanna play against you Mike, you'd either knock one out, or I'd accidentally bean you!  ;D

I really, REALLY need to do some work on my control. It's never been great.. ok.. it's always been poor, so I need to work on that and the only way to do that is to throw more. Which is ok, it's fun.

Yeah, technique is the key always.. and with baseball as well.. haha, ok..ok.. but yeah, it's impressive that you can do that as a smaller guy. $300 for a bat! Jeez!
getting beaned hurts, dammit, I'd have to charge the mound  ;D  yeah, you need control so you don't kill somebody or disable them. $300 is the retail rate for the best & hottest bats, but I have friends that get them free from their team and they sometimes sell extras to us lower division players, but i have 4 of those bats so I don't need to buy anymore. If i had you're size, I'd be a very dangerous hitter.

getting beaned hurts, dammit, I'd have to charge the mound  ;D  yeah, you need control so you don't kill somebody or disable them. $300 is the retail rate for the best & hottest bats, but I have friends that get them free from their team and they sometimes sell extras to us lower division players, but i have 4 of those bats so I don't need to buy anymore. If i had you're size, I'd be a very dangerous hitter.


I'll bet. Sometimes I really wish I'd been born in the US instead of moving here. I think maybe with coaching I could be a real good pitcher. I've certainly got the size to get great velocity behind the ball and maybe I could have got a free ride or something doing that, but alas, it's a bit late now.

I couldn't warrant spending $300 on some wood.. ugh.. that's insane! Although I guess the $300 bats are the aluminum ones?

I'll bet. Sometimes I really wish I'd been born in the US instead of moving here. I think maybe with coaching I could be a real good pitcher. I've certainly got the size to get great velocity behind the ball and maybe I could have got a free ride or something doing that, but alas, it's a bit late now.

I couldn't warrant spending $300 on some wood.. ugh.. that's insane! Although I guess the $300 bats are the aluminum ones?
where are you, in England? with coaching and daily training you could have had a baseball card Davey. aluminum is all but gone now and for awhile the high tech alloys were the rave, since 2003, Composite bats are the ticket, made from graphite, glass, resin fibers to create a sort of plastic bat that out performs anything previously used. I have a couple friends that still swing aluminum alloy bats, but the majority of us use the new ones and there is a noticable difference.   hey, you could be a walk on at college when you go back to school.  :)

where are you, in England? with coaching and daily training you could have had a baseball card Davey. aluminum is all but gone now and for awhile the high tech alloys were the rave, since 2003, Composite bats are the ticket, made from graphite, glass, resin fibers to create a sort of plastic bat that out performs anything previously used. I have a couple friends that still swing aluminum alloy bats, but the majority of us use the new ones and there is a noticable difference.  hey, you could be a walk on at college when you go back to school.  :)


Where am I? Back in the US. Have been for a while man.

Well, maybe not a card..  ;D .. but it's nice to dream. Graphite, Glass.. jeez! I just have a wooden bat and it works ok when I make contact, maybe if I had one of those $300 bats I could hit a few 400 footers!  ;D

Where am I? Back in the US. Have been for a while man.

Well, maybe not a card..  ;D .. but it's nice to dream. Graphite, Glass.. jeez! I just have a wooden bat and it works ok when I make contact, maybe if I had one of those $300 bats I could hit a few 400 footers!  ;D
I got a card. my daughter made it for me  ;D   So you got the size for 400ft bombs.The bats the college players use are those kind and I wouldn't doubt if they are juiced/loaded/vised/shaved/rolled, all techniques for illegaly altering the bats to perform better, but reducing the durability, they eventually crack and break. That is a big problem, even down to my level, and on my own team and other teams. people are always trying to gain an advantage. I play against a few opponents & teammates that launch balls that would leave most every major league park. as for me, my max distance is about 325'  measured out as I hit one over centerfield 309' ft fence but that's my max unless I go hardcore with the weights and get into better shape, but HRs are a bonus for me, not a regular part of my game. line drives is my thing.  I trust you are healed up from your recent tequila gluttony.  I remember those Tequila nights, my gosh, some mornings i swore I'd never drink it again. 

going home to try to set up a scanner on our computer, so possilbly new pics to post soon.

I took Chris out to dinner at Smokey Bones....then we went to drive golf balls, and played a round of mini golf (which I kicked his arse)!! LOL! ;D :D

sounds like fun, Erin. ;) I haven't played miniature golf since my teens... but I have played "regular" golf with my dad and had a good time. The golf class that I took in Fall 2004 got me interested in playing.

sounds like fun, Erin. ;) I haven't played miniature golf since my teens... but I have played "regular" golf with my dad and had a good time. The golf class that I took in Fall 2004 got me interested in playing.



Chris has been playing golf for a few years now...I didn't realize how good he is getting, because it has been sometime since we've gone to drive golfballs...man, can he hit that ball now..I'm so proud of him. :)  He wants to teach me how to play real golf now....so I think I will take him up on his offer. :)

Chris has been playing golf for a few years now...I didn't realize how good he is getting, because it has been sometime since we've gone to drive golfballs...man, can he hit that ball now..I'm so proud of him. :)  He wants to teach me how to play real golf now....so I think I will take him up on his offer. :)

I last played golf last July, two days before my birthday. It took me several shots to get to various holes, but just being out there and whacking the ball was good activity. :)

I last played golf last July, two days before my birthday. It took me several shots to get to various holes, but just being out there and whacking the ball was good activity. :)



Yes....you don't have to be good to have fun, that's for sure! ;)

Yes....you don't have to be good to have fun, that's for sure! ;)


You are so right...it's all about having a good time. Just like when I go bowling. I haven't bowled in almost 7 years, but I do like to try to avoid gutter balls. If I don't do something for a while, then I tend to "lose it". However, if I only bowl, say...a 56, then that's ok for me. For the record, I've only hit the triple digits in bowling once, and that was in July 1999, when I bowled 109.

You are so right...it's all about having a good time. Just like when I go bowling. I haven't bowled in almost 7 years, but I do like to try to avoid gutter balls. If I don't do something for a while, then I tend to "lose it". However, if I only bowl, say...a 56, then that's ok for me. For the record, I've only hit the triple digits in bowling once, and that was in July 1999, when I bowled 109.


I'm not good at bowling either...the best I've ever scored was like maybe 115 or so....but I have fun anyway. I always thought it would be cool to be on a bowling league...complete with the retro 50's bowling shirts, etc. :D

I'm not good at bowling either...the best I've ever scored was like maybe 115 or so....but I have fun anyway. I always thought it would be cool to be on a bowling league...complete with the retro 50's bowling shirts, etc. :D


My mom bowled a lot in high school (late 60's) with her friends... and in the early to mid-80's, when I was a little kid, she tried her hand at bowling again. Her best game ever was a 246, which she'll probably never be able to come close to again, due to a permanently dislocated bone in her wrist (caused by a 1989 roller skating accident).

In the late 90's, I had a friend who was on a bowling league, and he bowled quite well...but he sadly died of a seizure in October 2001 at age 19. :\'(

I got a card. my daughter made it for me  ;D  So you got the size for 400ft bombs.The bats the college players use are those kind and I wouldn't doubt if they are juiced/loaded/vised/shaved/rolled, all techniques for illegaly altering the bats to perform better, but reducing the durability, they eventually crack and break. That is a big problem, even down to my level, and on my own team and other teams. people are always trying to gain an advantage. I play against a few opponents & teammates that launch balls that would leave most every major league park. as for me, my max distance is about 325'  measured out as I hit one over centerfield 309' ft fence but that's my max unless I go hardcore with the weights and get into better shape, but HRs are a bonus for me, not a regular part of my game. line drives is my thing.  I trust you are healed up from your recent tequila gluttony.  I remember those Tequila nights, my gosh, some mornings i swore I'd never drink it again. 

going home to try to set up a scanner on our computer, so possilbly new pics to post soon.


325 ain't bad. That'd be out in close right/left in a lot of parks.

Last time I actually hit one out in a game was about 3 years ago and it must have been more than 360 which is good.

My man Pete is the real hitter though, I guess more like you, he's a contact guy. He's only 5'9 but he's about 205 so he can get a lot of power, I bet he'd benefit from one of those cheaters bats.  ;D

My mom bowled a lot in high school (late 60's) with her friends... and in the early to mid-80's, when I was a little kid, she tried her hand at bowling again. Her best game ever was a 246, which she'll probably never be able to come close to again, due to a permanently dislocated bone in her wrist (caused by a 1989 roller skating accident).

In the late 90's, I had a friend who was on a bowling league, and he bowled quite well...but he sadly died of a seizure in October 2001 at age 19. :\'(



wow...that's sad about your friend, Jeff. Hey, your mom was a really good bowler!! ;)

wow...that's sad about your friend, Jeff. Hey, your mom was a really good bowler!! ;)


Thank you Erin... yes, she was pretty good in her heyday. I'd like to try bowling again sometime, after an almost 7 year hiatus.

Work, then an oppointment at the optitions to have an eye test, not that I can afford new glasses but I have a coupon for a free eye test!
Then I'm off to my doctors surgery to kick ass, I'm having that kind of week it seems. :-\\

At least I got the bank stuff sorted out in my favour yesterday.  :)

Work, then an oppointment at the optitions to have an eye test, not that I can afford new glasses but I have a coupon for a free eye test!
Then I'm off to my doctors surgery to kick ass, I'm having that kind of week it seems. :-\\

At least I got the bank stuff sorted out in my favour yesterday.  :)
if you do get new glasses, get these ones http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0Je5mftfEFGVxEBCiyjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBsNzVvaGlsBHNlYwNwcm9mBHZ0aWQDSTA3M185NQ--/SIG=12b4mn6ks/EXP=1178783341/**http%3A//www5.tripnet.se/~mbr/lokeberg/X-ray_Glasses1.JPG  they'cool.

if you do get new glasses, get these ones http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0Je5mftfEFGVxEBCiyjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBsNzVvaGlsBHNlYwNwcm9mBHZ0aWQDSTA3M185NQ--/SIG=12b4mn6ks/EXP=1178783341/**http%3A//www5.tripnet.se/~mbr/lokeberg/X-ray_Glasses1.JPG  they'cool.
They are rather spiffing aren't they! I could just see me wearing them at work.  ;D Now if they really worked................

Composite bats are the ticket, made from graphite, glass, resin fibers to create a sort of plastic bat that out performs anything previously used. I have a couple friends that still swing aluminum alloy bats, but the majority of us use the new ones and there is a noticable difference.   


But does it have that beautiful Louisville Slugger crack, when it connects to the ball.  It is one of those sounds that just goes to the center of my heart, like the thump of a Harley, there isn't anything to compare.    :)

I'm not good at bowling either...the best I've ever scored was like maybe 115 or so....but I have fun anyway. I always thought it would be cool to be on a bowling league...complete with the retro 50's bowling shirts, etc. :D


There was a time when I was great at Bowling and I scored a 185 on my league but when I wound up twisted my hamstring in 2002,I didn't do so good so I sucked and about a year later I quit bowling leagues altogether and now I just bowl for fun now and retired my ball and bag forever.

Pathmark from 2pm-6pm

But does it have that beautiful Louisville Slugger crack, when it connects to the ball.  It is one of those sounds that just goes to the center of my heart, like the thump of a Harley, there isn't anything to compare.    :)


Damn straight. Those metal bats always used to have that pansy azz little *ping*, I never cared for that. Kind of like if there wasn't a *thwunk* when the ball hit the catchers glove.

I wouldn't wanna play against you Mike, you'd either knock one out, or I'd accidentally bean you!  ;D

I really, REALLY need to do some work on my control. It's never been great.. ok.. it's always been poor, so I need to work on that and the only way to do that is to throw more. Which is ok, it's fun.

Yeah, technique is the key always.. and with baseball as well.. haha, ok..ok.. but yeah, it's impressive that you can do that as a smaller guy. $300 for a bat! Jeez!
If I could combine you & my oldest, you'd be the best pitcher of all time.  He's got the accuracy, but not the oomph behind it.  Although, now that he's finally figuring out to use his legs, he's getting more speed, but losing a little of the accuracy.

Oh, and I've hit 3 "over the fence" homers in softball....of course, that was 20+ years ago and I was 5'6" and a whopping 90-95 lbs :o  I did label a couple into right/center at the oldest's baseball practice a few weeks ago....the head coach was joking that they'd "tape me down" and put me in the lineup ;D

But does it have that beautiful Louisville Slugger crack, when it connects to the ball.  It is one of those sounds that just goes to the center of my heart, like the thump of a Harley, there isn't anything to compare.    :)
Same here.  In my son's league, they won't allow wooden bats, but I always used one when I played softball....it had been my dad's and was older than I was....god, I could whack a ball with that baby 8)

Well...I just mowed the front and the back yards...as well as trimmed them...I am so tired now! :D  I have to work later...so I am just resting right now.

If I could combine you & my oldest, you'd be the best pitcher of all time.  He's got the accuracy, but not the oomph behind it.  Although, now that he's finally figuring out to use his legs, he's getting more speed, but losing a little of the accuracy.

Oh, and I've hit 3 "over the fence" homers in softball....of course, that was 20+ years ago and I was 5'6" and a whopping 90-95 lbs :o  I did label a couple into right/center at the oldest's baseball practice a few weeks ago....the head coach was joking that they'd "tape me down" and put me in the lineup ;D


I remember ages ago we discussed him and his lack of velocity, but that just improves as you add bulk. I threw again this morning and topped out at 85 but once again, there was a lot of spraying the ball about. Man, that's getting annoying, no matter what I do, I can't put it where I want it. Last night I was messing around with a curve and got some sick breaks going which is always cool, but then again, as soon as you (or at least I) try and throw breaking balls.. it's gonna go wherever the hell it wants.  ;D

You're the f***in hittin mom, I remember you saying that before.

Pathmark 2pm-6pm

But does it have that beautiful Louisville Slugger crack, when it connects to the ball.  It is one of those sounds that just goes to the center of my heart, like the thump of a Harley, there isn't anything to compare.    :)
the designers of the new composite bats have taken that into consideration and many of the bats, even some of the aluminum alloy bats have a sound that sounds similar to the crack of a wooden bat against ball. but nothing sounds quite like the real thing.  8)

...I came home from work  and fixed shake&bake pork chops and made a pot of steamed white rice. I was gonna connect our scanner but Julie was on the computer so maybe tomorrow night, after my game.

It is another day off work, but I no idea what to do with it.

It is another day off work, but I no idea what to do with it.
you're doing it right now

you're doing it right now
I want to go out, visit somewhere, but the tube is playing up (and expensive) and will make my journeying difficult.

I want to go out, visit somewhere, but the tube is playing up (and expensive) and will make my journeying difficult.
the Eagle and Child for a drink?

the Eagle and Child for a drink?
That is in Oxford about 40 miles away.

I want to go out, visit somewhere, but the tube is playing up (and expensive) and will make my journeying difficult.



the Eagle and Child for a drink?



That is in Oxford about 40 miles away.


Good idea though.

Good idea though.
if ever Lady Di & I visit, that will be a lunch stop for us and I'll send you a PM to come and join us

if ever Lady Di & I visit, that will be a lunch stop for us and I'll send you a PM to come and join us
I am tempted and I will on day.

I am tempted and I will on day.
and be sure to sit at the Inklings favourite table

and be sure to sit at the Inklings favourite table
It will also be good to go went Oxford University are playing cricket for their ground (The Parks) is close by.

It will also be good to go went Oxford University are playing cricket for their ground (The Parks) is close by.
you like watching cricket as much as I like watching baseball, even though many people here find it boring to watch. I love it

you like watching cricket as much as I like watching baseball, even though many people here find it boring to watch. I love it
That is one thing to do today!

I could fine that book that compare baseball to cricket.

That is one thing to do today!

I could fine that book that compare baseball to cricket.
there is a group of men that I see playing cricket at a school field on weekends, but i only drive by

there is a group of men that I see playing cricket at a school field on weekends, but i only drive by
Stop and watch if you can.

Stop and watch if you can.
maybe i will park my car and watch a bit. I should check the internet on rules and strategies so I'll have an idea of what they're doing

mayne i will park my car and watch a bit. I should check the internet on rules and strategies so I'll have an idea of what they're doing


Somewhere there's a list of the rules of cricket as explained to a foreigner.  It's v funny.  I'll see if I can find it.

Somewhere there's a list of the rules of cricket as explained to a foreigner.  It's v funny.  I'll see if I can find it.
The rules of cricket you speak of can be found on a printed tea towel.

Somewhere there's a list of the rules of cricket as explained to a foreigner.  It's v funny.  I'll see if I can find it.
you all are still here  ;D I thought when i left everyone would leave too.  please provide me the rules karen, I'd like to see them

This is one provided by Philip a couple of years ago and is from the tea towel he mentions ^

You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out, the side that's out comes in and the side thats been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out.

When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. There are two men called umpires who stay all out all the time and they decide when the men who are in are out. When both sides have been in and all the men have out, and both sides have been out twice after all the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game!

edited to add:

try this website

http://www.cs.purdue.edu/homes/hosking/cricket/explanation.htm

if ever Lady Di & I visit, that will be a lunch stop for us and I'll send you a PM to come and join us
Me too or I'll sulk and never speak to you again! besides it's only a 5 minute walk from my work.  :)

Just another day at Pathmark,this time 230pm-7pm.

Working late but today is himself's birthday so I cooked him a chilli for dinner and we have a chocolate fudge cake and a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate. I don't like chilli so I get to eat cake and drink wine!  ;D

Working late but today is himself's birthday so I cooked him a chilli for dinner and we have a chocolate fudge cake and a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate. I don't like chilli so I get to eat cake and drink wine!  ;D


Chili and Cake?!?! :P

Chili and Cake?!?! :P
Not at the same time Howard. ::)

Not at the same time Howard. ::)


Oh Ok,I just thought you ate it at the same time. ;D

You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out, the side that's out comes in and the side thats been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out.

When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. There are two men called umpires who stay all out all the time and they decide when the men who are in are out. When both sides have been in and all the men have out, and both sides have been out twice after all the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game!


We had to play Cricket at school and I still don't understand it.

We had to play Cricket at school and I still don't understand it.


I understand the general rules but not some of the finer points of play.

I understand the general rules but not some of the finer points of play.
With the First Test England v West Indies starting next week, this could be a good time to refresh ourselves on the rules of cricket.

I understand the general rules but not some of the finer points of play.


I basically understand as follows.

There are a set number of overs (which are more like innings) and a set number of innings (which are more like games) and with this set number of overs the bowler (pitcher) has to record 9 outs which is the whole team (Unless this deviates sometimes as well) the 9 players must score as many runs as possible before the bowler records all 9 outs.

I basically understand as follows.

There are a set number of overs (which are more like innings) and a set number of innings (which are more like games) and with this set number of overs the bowler (pitcher) has to record 9 outs which is the whole team (Unless this deviates sometimes as well) the 9 players must score as many runs as possible before the bowler records all 9 outs.


That's about it except in some games there isn't a set number of overs, you just keep going until all of the team is out.  That's why you can sometimes get drawn games because the time runs out before all the players are out.  In the big games they usually play two innings per team

That's about it except in some games there isn't a set number of overs, you just keep going until all of the team is out.  That's why you can sometimes get drawn games because the time runs out before all the players are out.  In the big games they usually play two innings per team


They need set rules, for every game.

They need set rules, for every game.


There is for each style of game.  It's like with football.  Some games are 'allowed' to end in a draw, others have to have 15 minutes each way, others 'golden goal' or penalty shoot out etc.  As long as you know it doesn't matter does it

There is for each style of game.  It's like with football.  Some games are 'allowed' to end in a draw, others have to have 15 minutes each way, others 'golden goal' or penalty shoot out etc.  As long as you know it doesn't matter does it


Fair point. I went to a 20-20 game a few years ago, that was suprisingly good fun.

Made a little more progress on my paper. I also had class, and spent time on the 'puter. Pretty soon I will go have dinner.

Pathmark from 230pm-7pm and got paid today.  :)

Fair point. I went to a 20-20 game a few years ago, that was suprisingly good fun.
20-20 matches are over before you know it.

This is one provided by Philip a couple of years ago and is from the tea towel he mentions ^

You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out, the side that's out comes in and the side thats been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out.

When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. There are two men called umpires who stay all out all the time and they decide when the men who are in are out. When both sides have been in and all the men have out, and both sides have been out twice after all the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game!

edited to add:

try this website

http://www.cs.purdue.edu/homes/hosking/cricket/explanation.htm


thanks karen. I appreciate it.  :)


today I went to work, but my right eye was bugging me, so I went to my eye doctor and she found inverted eyelashes poking right into my eye and she plucked them. This is the 4th time I've gone in for this condition.

then after work, went to the ballpark, I played pretty darn good for an aging, yet crafty veteran, but we lost    >:(  >:(  and  :(    :( 

thanks karen. I appreciate it.  :)




NP



today I went to work, but my right eye was bugging me, so I went to my eye doctor and she found inverted eyelashes poking right into my eye and she plucked them. This is the 4th time I've gone in for this condition.



Painful!  It has a proper name I think but I can't remember what.

20-20 matches are over before you know it.


Part of the joy, because I can't sit still for as long as a normal cricket match goes on.

I volunteered today.

Did some banking then went to get a cup of coffee.

Part of the joy, because I can't sit still for as long as a normal cricket match goes on.
I can!

The job out at East Boston finished so I got my lay off check and called the hall.  The weather is nice, which is good because there is a picket line and I may be on it on Monday. 

Well, today I have made some more progress on my history paper. I've had to read other sections of the library books I checked out, to find additional information to include in the body of the paper. So after I log off (in a few minutes), I will go back to work on it.

Worked til 9pm,then went out for a drink, and now i'm home watching CSI and posting here,my life is so exciting lol

my work day is done in 15 minutes. I'm gonna go home and hook up our scanner because Julie wants to scan a bunch of pics to use in some way for her graduation party. I should also go out and find a little something for Lady Di, I need to show my appreciation for her wonderful mothering skills.  8)

Hopefully I will be watching the Eurovision Song Contest tonight on tv.

I'm going to clean my car today.

Later, Todd is taking the kids and me to the drive-in.  We're going to see Spiderman.

Barb's Harley-Davidson Of Camden County is having their spring open house so I am
dusting off the bike and heading over. I'm going over to see Biker Billy the biker chef.

Cleaned the bathroom this morning.  Went out to about 5 yard sales afterwards.  Went to the bank to get quarters for the laundry machines.  Might do the drive-in movies tonight.  :)

i taught myself to rollerblade today! first time...took like 20 minutes for the memories of roller disco to come back.

Went yard sailing. A town not too far from us had their town-wide yard sale-we must have hit about 20 of them (and that only scratched the surface of how many there were). Then we went out to eat. I was a bit put off at the restaurant because on their place mats it said, "In loving memory of_______" and it listed my friend who passed away in Feb.  :\'( :\'(  So yeah, I thought about her throughout lunch. (Her son does the place mats which is why her name was there.)



Cat

i taught myself to rollerblade today! first time...took like 20 minutes for the memories of roller disco to come back.



You can teach me then! I've never been able to rollerblade, only ice skates seem to work for me.  :(


I went down to the pitching cages again today and topped out at 85 again, whilst that's some real good velocity, I know to have any chance of doing anything in the fall I've got to get that up to 90 because my accuracy is poor I really have to just rely on throwing good fastballs.

i taught myself to rollerblade today! first time...took like 20 minutes for the memories of roller disco to come back.



I'd be afraid to even try!!  I can't ice skate, but I can used to be able to roller skate.

I'd be afraid to even try!!  I can't ice skate, but I can used to be able to roller skate.

The only skating I've ever done is roller skating...and I haven't done that in over 10 years.

I can't skate (ice or roller) but I am great at falling on my ass.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Pathmark today and tomorrow,would you believe it,They have me down for Mother's Day 1030am-230pm. :(

i taught myself to rollerblade today! first time...took like 20 minutes for the memories of roller disco to come back.



Roller Disco ARRRRRGGGGG!!!

I had the same feeling when I was teaching The Boy to play hockey. He was in a roller hockey league which
meant I needed roller blades. I was used to side by side wheels of old roller skates but once I put the blades
on, it was almost like ice skating, a piece of cake.  ;D

Pathmark today and tomorrow,would you believe it,They have me down for Mother's Day 1030am-230pm. :(


Hmmm, I guess if you were a mother that would really suck.  ::)

I did some thing i can't remember...it's been one looooooooooooooooooong day!

Had lunch with the family today at our favorite Chinese restaurant, the occasion was to celebrate Julie's 18th & her cousins 14th birthdays & to do early Mother's Day thing for my MIL. as I'm at the table enjoying my Kung Pao three combo with steamed rice, I hear music playing & I look at Diane & ask her " Do you hear that?  That's my theme song.  *Take It Easy by The Eagles. she's like. "oh yeah I hear it" it made me smile to hear them playing that at the restaurant.  so then we did that and came home and then I went back out to get some Mother's Day cards from me & Julie and cleaned up the house a little and now chilling here with all you fine people.  8)

Hmmm, I guess if you were a mother that would really suck.   ::)



They should at least give you the day off to celebrate you Mother,for crying out Loud! >:(

They should at least give you the day off to celebrate you Mother,for crying out Loud! >:(



Pathmark today and tomorrow,would you believe it,They have me down for Mother's Day 1030am-230pm. :(


Maybe, because you are working, a working mother is getting the day off, or someone who doesn't see his/her mom will get a chance to spend some time with her.  You have plenty of time to see your mom, for heavens sake you live with her.

Today, at breakfast, I will eat all the bacon I want, watch George Stephanopoulos, be chauffered out to Weston Nurseries(a huge garden center), stop at a roadside ice cream stand and have anything I want, and go to the Museum of our National Heritage in Lexington.  The weather is perfect for a country drive(unlike last year when we had serious flooding and I stayed home pumping out the cellar).      :)

I'm going to a cancer charity event. My other half (who is a singer/guitarist) is going to play for an hour or so and I reckon I may jump up and play a few tunes myself. I'm useless at selling raffle tickets!

I have not gone to a cricket match because it is raining, I'm staying at home instead.

Beach all day long 8)

Maybe, because you are working, a working mother is getting the day off, or someone who doesn't see his/her mom will get a chance to spend some time with her.  You have plenty of time to see your mom, for heavens sake you live with her.



Yeah,Danoota At least I'm working and making money.I shouldn't complain,I'm sorry!

Pathmark 1030-230.

Yeah,Danoota At least I'm working and making money.I shouldn't complain,I'm sorry!


That's ok Howard, sometimes we all get ahead of ourselves, I hope your mother loved the Bette Boop figurine, I know that she loves you  ;)

went to church with Lady Di & Julie. We ended up taking 3 cars. Diane sings & had to get there very early, Julie likes to be on time for the service, & me, well I straggle in after it's started. I tend to lag behind  ::) afterwards, we took Diane out for lunch at the Happy Sashimi for sushi & tempura & it was very good, came home, mowed front/back lawns, pruned camelia bushes, pulled weeds, now I'm enjoying big tall diet coke on the rocks but I'm going out to return some dvds, then to grocery store, then pick up a pizza for Julie. so it's nice just to sit still for a bit.

You can teach me then! I've never been able to rollerblade, only ice skates seem to work for me.  :(



i've never been on ice skates. but i was shocked that i could do it.


Today, at breakfast, I will eat all the bacon I want


yum. bacon.

i've never been on ice skates. but i was shocked that i could do it.


Ice Skates are pretty easy, you've got one more traction.

Ice Skates are pretty easy, you've got one more traction.


i always thought i'd crack my head.

i always thought i'd crack my head.


.. and spill some confetti?  ;)

.. and spill some confetti?  ;)


:)

Played Axis and Allies Pacific with my hubby and his friend most of the day then went to a bookstore and grocery shopping.  Now I'm listening to metal music on the Renegade Retro station http://www.live365.com/stations/renegade_radio2

I made dinner and took it over to my in-laws for Mother's Day.  It was really nice.

I did all the chores I had planned to do and then I made spaghetti for dinner and the 3 of us watched Narnia. I'm presently doing some laundry to get my softball apparel ready for tomorrow nights game and back to work in the morning.

Go to the union hall and hang out for a couple of hours to see if any work comes in.  May have to walk a picket line.  All in a days work.

work today, help in a short exam this afternoon.  Fetch the kids tonight, cook dinner, put kids to bed.  Nothing exciting, my husband is away for a couple of nights.

I'll try and get some more washing dried.  We did loads over the weekend but it has rained almost non-stop.  To be more precise on both Saturday and Sunday it started raining just after I finished pegging the washing out  >:(

That's ok Howard, sometimes we all get ahead of ourselves, I hope your mother loved the Bette Boop figurine, I know that she loves you   ;)


She loved it. :)

Pathmark 1030-3.

Today, at breakfast, I will eat all the bacon I want,      :)
What is it with us moms & bacon.....that's ALL I ate for breakfast yesterday....we were almost out of eggs so after I fixed some for the boys & hubby, all there was left for me was bacon (and I think I ate about 10 pieces :o) ;D

I think I'm going to take Vaughn out this afternoon to do something fun...and then later we are helping some friends with their yardwork.

I think I'm going to take Vaughn out this afternoon to do something fun...and then later we are helping some friends with their yardwork.
I'll be doing my own yardwork today, wanna' come help me? ;)

Today: laundry, pull some weeds, water the bushes I transplanted, move some gravel, cut down some trimmings from the dogwood bushes on the side of the garage so I can put them in bags for the garbage on wednesday, go pick up my mom from the hospital this afternoon after her bone scan, then baseball tonight.

I'll be doing my own yardwork today, wanna' come help me? ;)

Today: laundry, pull some weeds, water the bushes I transplanted, move some gravel, cut down some trimmings from the dogwood bushes on the side of the garage so I can put them in bags for the garbage on wednesday, go pick up my mom from the hospital this afternoon after her bone scan, then baseball tonight.


we still have loads of our own to do (we are doing some landscaping and such)...but this friend of ours, her husband is on training to become a truck driver, and he will be gone a total of like 18 weeks or something....so, we are just trying to help her out a bit.

I would actually like to do yardwork today than sit here at my real job.  I really dont want to be here today. 

we still have loads of our own to do (we are doing some landscaping and such)...but this friend of ours, her husband is on training to become a truck driver, and he will be gone a total of like 18 weeks or something....so, we are just trying to help her out a bit.
I don't mind doing most of it, but I HATE pulling weeds....well, it's mostly grass that keeps creeping, but it's still a PITA....I thought Vaughn might enjoy playing on our playset while we worked ;D ;D ;D

I don't mind doing most of it, but I HATE pulling weeds....well, it's mostly grass that keeps creeping, but it's still a PITA....I thought Vaughn might enjoy playing on our playset while we worked ;D ;D ;D



hahaah...oh, he'd totally love that! His favorite thing is playing outside, going to the playground, etc.. :D

I would actually like to do yardwork today than sit here at my real job.  I really dont want to be here today. 

We always have some of that to do; often times we do it on the weekends, cuz that's when we're all home together. We didn't do any this past weekend, though.


Today (Monday) I need to return my library books to the campus library, since they're due today; first I must make sure I have everything I need out of them!

Hubby is outside hosing down the Big Dog and I'm in here playing on the computer.  ;D ;D ;D




Cat

So far, I've done laundry, loaded the dishwasher (which is going as I type), washed some pans from yesterday (since I wasn't allowed to do it yesterday ::)), cleaned the stove and made 3 phone calls.  As soon as the littlest one goes to school, it's outside in the sun to do the yardwork (and maybe get a little bit of a tan started ;))

I took my daughter to school, I did "door-duty" at the school and then had lunch with Megan.

I ran to Walmart for some dog/cat food, then I came home a started a load of laundry, loaded the dish washer, ironed clothes for tomorrow.

At 6:30 I'm getting a massage.

Hubby is outside hosing down the Big Dog and I'm in here playing on the computer.  ;D ;D ;D




Cat


Thats what you call it huh?  If hes doing that, why are you playing on the computer.  LoL.

Thats what you call it huh?  If hes doing that, why are you playing on the computer.  LoL.


;D ;D ;D

Thats what you call it huh?  If hes doing that, why are you playing on the computer.  LoL.



Cute. Actually, the Big Dog is our boat (see "Show us your toys" thread in the photo section). He is done hosing her off but she is filty. That's what happens when it has been sitting in the backyard for a few years and not in the water.  :-\\




Cat

Cute. Actually, the Big Dog is our boat (see "Show us your toys" thread in the photo section). He is done hosing her off but she is filty. That's what happens when it has been sitting in the backyard for a few years and not in the water.  :-\\




Cat


I'll take a look at it.

Pathmark from 1030-3 and I wound up clearing the parking lot about 2 times and that's a big accomplishment!

I took Vaughn to SeaBase Family Fun Center, then later, we helped a friend with yardwork...then we went mini-golfing.

Went shopping for some groceries and then came home and started to unpack boxes in the garage.  I met one of our neighbors and she brought over some pizzas and a dessert for us. 

Went shopping for some groceries and then came home and started to unpack boxes in the garage.  I met one of our neighbors and she brought over some pizzas and a dessert for us. 



wow, that was nice! It's great to have nice neighbors....all of ours suck big time. :-\\

I have a doctors appointment this morning and then it's off to work. I have to go grocery shopping straight from work tonight.  :P

Went shopping for some groceries and then came home and started to unpack boxes in the garage.  I met one of our neighbors and she brought over some pizzas and a dessert for us. 
what a cool neighbor, good call bringing pizza, although I'd still be suspicious  ;D  When we moved in one of our neighbors brought usa small basket of her homegrown colorful heirloom tomatos. that was nice.


..got home from work, and had myself a small slice of pizza and suited up for my 8:40pm game, which we won. now just snacking and posting, thinking about taking a late night shower  ::)

tried not to strangle my daughter this morning for her attitude!

work and then fetch kids, cook dinner, put them to bed.  try not shout too much.

Hoping the rain stops

tried not to strangle my daughter this morning for her attitude!



;D

My daughter is starting this and she is 5. ;D 

What I want to know is, how do you know if it's just them being a kid and going through a phase or if it's the beginning of an individual with an awful personality?

tried not to strangle my daughter this morning for her attitude!

work and then fetch kids, cook dinner, put them to bed.  try not shout too much.

Hoping the rain stops
you need to strangle them when they are little, because when they get bigger and older they aren't as intimidated  ;D

wow, that was nice! It's great to have nice neighbors....all of ours suck big time. :-\\

what a cool neighbor, good call bringing pizza, although I'd still be suspicious  ;D  When we moved in one of our neighbors brought usa small basket of her homegrown colorful heirloom tomatos. that was nice.



That was cool and I was impressed.  I have to admit I was worried that they were going to be sucky neighbors too because they never even tried to talk to us before today and they have kids the same age as ours.  I'm glad I was wrong.

That was cool and I was impressed.  I have to admit I was worried that they were going to be sucky neighbors too because they never even tried to talk to us before today and they have kids the same age as ours.  I'm glad I was wrong.
I'm not one to rush into new friendships, but it's good to know who your neighbors are and if they have kids the same age,. that's great.

Got laid off Friday, went to the union hall yesterday, the prospects are bleak.  I have money socked away for such a case, and umemployment takes care of quite a bit, but still  :-\\

Got laid off Friday, went to the union hall yesterday, the prospects are bleak.  I have money socked away for such a case, and umemployment takes care of quite a bit, but still   :-\\


Aw that's not good news.  Isn't there anything?  can you get a temp job doing something else till there is work around?

Aw that's not good news.  Isn't there anything?  can you get a temp job doing something else till there is work around?


Because of the money I make when I am working I actually get more money in unemployment than I would taking a temp job, it is scaled to your earnings. In order to get work I go to the union hall and sit around and hope for a call. It isn't so bad, there are many there doing the same thing, and when you work in construction, if you are smart, you plan for times of layoff, I have a savings account, to supplement what I get in unemployment, just for that purpose.  The problem is that the economy, no matter what they want to tell you, is in serious trouble.  When they count unemployed people they only count those collecting unemployment benefits, they don't count the people who have run out of unemployment benefits and are living off of their savings.  That won't happen to me for quite a while and I'm not real worried at the moment.  But looking around at some of the guys gives me pause.

tried not to strangle my daughter this morning for her attitude!

work and then fetch kids, cook dinner, put them to bed.  try not shout too much.

Hoping the rain stops
tried not to strangle my son for admitting he stole money from his brothers me & hubby (and lied to us about it) >:(

run my mom to a few places to get bloodwork done, find some tomato plants, plant them for her

hoping the rain starts

;D ;D

;D

My daughter is starting this and she is 5. ;D 

What I want to know is, how do you know if it's just them being a kid and going through a phase or if it's the beginning of an individual with an awful personality?



Ugh...Vaughn will be 5 on Thursday...and he is getting that crappy bad attitude going too...sometimes it takes all I have, not to sent him on a one-way ticket somewhere!!! :D ;D

We are going to go grocery shopping here in a bit...then I work later.

;D

My daughter is starting this and she is 5. ;D 

What I want to know is, how do you know if it's just them being a kid and going through a phase or if it's the beginning of an individual with an awful personality?


This is the phase kids go through which parents have to figure out how to deal with in order that they don't develop awful personalities. This is the phase they go through when you begin to wonder what was in your mind when you decided to have kids.  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/BangHead.gif

I went to vote today.  Our city councillor had a stroke a couple of weeks ago and died.  She was only 55 and it was a shock.  Today is the special election to replace her and there is a field of 5 looking to replace her. 

I went to my therapy today.

Today I had classes and saw a couple friends of mine who I hadn't seen in the last 30 days. So today has been a good day for me. :)

I worked, I taught my class, and now i'm taking Bode to the bar for a beer.

I worked, I taught my class, and now i'm taking Bode to the bar for a beer.


Isn't Bode your dog?

I'm not one to rush into new friendships, but it's good to know who your neighbors are and if they have kids the same age,. that's great.


Neither am I and to tell you the truth, I usually could care less if I ever talk to my neighbors, but it's nice to be somewhat friendly and because of the kids....

Today I hope to get home from work without getting wet. I was meant to go grocery shopping on the way home from work yesterday but I was so wet I couldn't have got more wet standing in a shower fully dressed! I actually had to take my shoes off and tip the water out of them.  :o

I know we needed rain but it would be nice if it could wait for me to be home first! 

I have to go to Hobby Lobby and get a tri-board for a project for my oldest and do laundry (as usual ::))

Created a graduation card for my step-daughter who will be getting her RN on Saturday.



Cat

I'm watching Red Dawn right now....classic!

Today I'm going to finish my paper! It is due tomorrow, so I must finish it today.

I went to Pathmark from 230-630.

when I get off work in 1 hour, I'm gonna go home and make a pot of Jook.

when I get off work in 1 hour, I'm gonna go home and make a pot of Jook.


What's Jook? ???

What's Jook? ???
it's a soup Howard, Jook is a Chinese soup made with rice & whatever kind of meat or flavoring one likes. my father in law is Chinese & he told me how to make his version, a simple, yet delicious recipe. I use turkey necks & long grain white rice & chicken bouillon. I cook it on a slow boil for about 3-4 hours until the necks are completely cooked, then I remove them & cut up the neck meat & by this time the rice is well cooked & has broken down to almost a porridgy consistency, & I make mine more soupy and not too thick. it's really good with the rice and turkey. I've brought some to work & my friends crave it  ;) Julie is the supreme taste tester. If she likes it, then i know it came out good.

Pathmark 230-7pm.

Pathmark 230-7pm.


Is that all you are going to do today?

Is that all you are going to do today?


*Howard waits in stone cold silence in the pathmark parking lot all morning*

I'm gonna go down to Scott AFB, go to the BX and Commissary for some stuff I need and then take a look at their used car lot, it's getting a bit old borrowing people's cars.

*Howard waits in stone cold silence in the pathmark parking lot all morning*

I'm gonna go down to Scott AFB, go to the BX and Commissary for some stuff I need and then take a look at their used car lot, it's getting a bit old borrowing people's cars.


Ya, that would get really old.  I get tired of going to military bases.  Their always the same and you have to drive 10 miles per hour.  ;D 

Ya, that would get really old.  I get tired of going to military bases.  Their always the same and you have to drive 10 miles per hour.  ;D 


Yeah, but it's only about 20 minutes away from where I live and it's much cheaper than going to regular stores, so it ends up making sense.

Plus unless you go to Global Market you can't get half the stuff you can at the base.

Is that all you are going to do today?


Yes I am.

*Howard waits in stone cold silence in the pathmark parking lot all morning*

I'm gonna go down to Scott AFB, go to the BX and Commissary for some stuff I need and then take a look at their used car lot, it's getting a bit old borrowing people's cars.


Off to the lemon lot, huh?  Hope you find something good.

Yes I am.

Then how are you spending your morning?

Never mind...

I'm watching Red Dawn right now....classic!


I saw that when it first came out and we groaned all the way through it. When(and why) did it become a classic?

I saw that when it first came out and we groaned all the way through it. When(and why) did it become a classic?


If I saw it for the first time at the age I am now I would have groaned through the whole thing too.  It came out when I was young and it was a great movie to us back then.  So to many people my age it's classic. 

Going to an auction.




Cat

I did some housework today (it seems like that's all I ever get done doing ::)), baked some brownies for the girls (my sisters Beth & Brandy, and Beth's friend Nat..they are keeping an eye on Vaughn this weekend, while Chris and I go away)....and then I work later.

Just got back from a field trip with my middle guy :)

Off to the lemon lot, huh?  Hope you find something good.


Ours is called the Beater Yard. I found a 1980 Camaro with 58K on the clock for $5950. I left the guy a note asking him if I could give it a test and see if there were any problems with it. I had my cousin Rick's Camaro for 6 months whilst he was on detail in California and I just loved it! I'd love to own my very own one even if it is 20-25 years old. To be honest, I doubt I'll buy this one, the body work and interior were in great condition and the mileage is reasonably low, which leads me to believe there is a serious fault with the vehicle somewhere. Still, I'll see if the guy will let me take it out and then I'll check it over.


you have to drive 10 miles per hour.  ;D 


Scott's ok, they have a 30 limit.

I worked today...going to dinner with my girlfriends later. 

Today I went to my last class meeting for history and turned in my paper, then I took care of other things, such as projects for my computer programming classes. I probably won't be back here later tonight.

Hahaha, I just put my name down to work on the crew setting up the stands for the Gay Pride Festival in June.  ;D Hey, $200 for setting up and pulling down some stands ain't nothing to laugh at.

Today, I was herded on a bus and went to a labor rally in Washington D.C.. A coworker and I stayed at the
rally for a while to do or union duty then we slipped away and went to the Smithsonian Air And Space Museum.
I wish I had more time, I could spend days in that museum.

Today, I was herded on a bus and went to a labor rally in Washington D.C.. A coworker and I stayed at the
rally for a while to do or union duty then we slipped away and went to the Smithsonian Air And Space Museum.
I wish I had more time, I could spend days in that museum.


There is so much to do in DC.  It would take at least a very busy week to see it all.  We stopped in there for a day last December in hopes to see a lot of stuff, but we were only able to go to a couple places.  The rest were drive by looking only.

Then how are you spending your morning?

Never mind...


eating and watching TV.That's why I need Full Time. ::)

Hahaha, I just put my name down to work on the crew setting up the stands for the Gay Pride Festival in June.  ;D Hey, $200 for setting up and pulling down some stands ain't nothing to laugh at.


Good excuse!

Good excuse!


I would have gone anyway, it's fun!

I would have gone anyway, it's fun!
You just wanna catch some lesbian action ;)

I just got back from coaching my oldest's baseball game....we won 8)  Although, the other coach was a PITA....we alerted the ump to one of their pitcher's balking so they tried to say that our pitcher was balking because his foot was ON TOP of the rubber when he pitched (then tried to say that our ump warned one of their pitchers in our previous game for doing that when he was actually starting his windup from BEHIND the rubber, THEN standing on the rubber to pitch) ::)

You just wanna catch some lesbian action ;)


Actually.. I'll probably go with a couple of Lesbians.. they're fun and violent... great combination.

You just wanna catch some lesbian action ;)

I just got back from coaching my oldest's baseball game....we won 8)  Although, the other coach was a PITA....we alerted the ump to one of their pitcher's balking so they tried to say that our pitcher was balking because his foot was ON TOP of the rubber when he pitched (then tried to say that our ump warned one of their pitchers in our previous game for doing that when he was actually starting his windup from BEHIND the rubber, THEN standing on the rubber to pitch) ::)


Count me in for some HLA. ;)

Actually.. I'll probably go with a couple of Lesbians.. they're fun and violent... great combination.


But you have to think of their sensual side. ;D

You just wanna catch some lesbian action ;)

I just got back from coaching my oldest's baseball game....we won 8)  Although, the other coach was a PITA....we alerted the ump to one of their pitcher's balking so they tried to say that our pitcher was balking because his foot was ON TOP of the rubber when he pitched (then tried to say that our ump warned one of their pitchers in our previous game for doing that when he was actually starting his windup from BEHIND the rubber, THEN standing on the rubber to pitch) ::)


Rubbers, what kind of baseball game is this?

Rubbers, what kind of baseball game is this?


I think it's a kids game she's talking about so maybe the set up is different?

I think it's a kids game she's talking about so maybe the set up is different?


I was just messing with her.    ;D

Rubbers, what kind of baseball game is this?
You know, the long rectangular thing on the pitcher's mound that the pitcher has to be in contact with when he pitches, it's called a rubber (though the kids crack up every time it's mentioned, they're 11-12 ::))  I think they named it that on purpose so if someone asks a baseball player if he's using a rubber, he can say yes (if he's a pitcher ;)) ;D

a rubber to me is what you would call an eraser so ......  (is there a 'went right over my head' smiley?)

Oh, and today I have to go pick up my mom & dad, bring dad back here so he can watch the littlest one while I take mom to the doctor, come back, put the laundry in the dryer so the middle one has a dry uniform for baseball tonight, get the littlest one off to school, take them home, take a friend to my other friend's jewelry store, come back and drop her off at home, go to the middle guy's school for a performance, come home, get him ready for baseball, go to the game, then finally back home probably around 8:30-ish.....I'm guessing 1/2 tank of gas today alone ::)

Oh, and today I have to go pick up my mom & dad, bring dad back here so he can watch the littlest one while I take mom to the doctor, come back, put the laundry in the dryer so the middle one has a dry uniform for baseball tonight, get the littlest one off to school, take them home, take a friend to my other friend's jewelry store, come back and drop her off at home, go to the middle guy's school for a performance, come home, get him ready for baseball, go to the game, then finally back home probably around 8:30-ish.....I'm guessing 1/2 tank of gas today alone ::)


Ya, I figured that is what you meant by rubber, I was just being a smart ass.

Sounds like you have a busy day.  I have a busy day of sitting on my butt at work for 12 hours answering people's phone calls and resetting their passwords.

I reset your password. 
It still doesn't work.
I reset it again.
I cant get it to work.
Reset your cookies on internet explorer.
Where is that?
Go home and lock yourself in a box.

Today, I was herded on a bus and went to a labor rally in Washington D.C.. A coworker and I stayed at the
rally for a while to do or union duty then we slipped away and went to the Smithsonian Air And Space Museum.
I wish I had more time, I could spend days in that museum.



Do you know if they still have the movie "To Fly" at the A&S Museum? I saw that decades ago and it was so cool. It really feels like you are flying.




Cat

Do you know if they still have the movie "To Fly" at the A&S Museum? I saw that decades ago and it was so cool. It really feels like you are flying.




Cat
^^ is coming from someone who doesn't like flying ;D ;D

Today, I was herded on a bus and went to a labor rally in Washington D.C.. A coworker and I stayed at the
rally for a while to do or union duty then we slipped away and went to the Smithsonian Air And Space Museum.
I wish I had more time, I could spend days in that museum.


;)

http://ll743.org/graphics/union_yes.gif     

I'm going out tonight to celebrate the birthday of a marvelous person i don't even know the name of,hope they like wine,'cause that's what i'm giving em!

Oh, and today I have to go pick up my mom & dad, bring dad back here so he can watch the littlest one while I take mom to the doctor, come back, put the laundry in the dryer so the middle one has a dry uniform for baseball tonight, get the littlest one off to school, take them home, take a friend to my other friend's jewelry store, come back and drop her off at home, go to the middle guy's school for a performance, come home, get him ready for baseball, go to the game, then finally back home probably around 8:30-ish.....I'm guessing 1/2 tank of gas today alone ::)


What's that about $40 - $45 down the drain. ::)

^^ is coming from someone who doesn't like flying ;D ;D



Yeah, I know. But with that, I know that I am firmly on the ground so I can get the free-fall feeling knowing that I am safe and won't crash.  :D ;D ;D ;D  (And you don't have to go through all the b.s. you have to go through at the airport.  :P )




Cat

I did my volunteering from 9am-1pm.

Ya, I figured that is what you meant by rubber, I was just being a smart ass.

Sounds like you have a busy day.  I have a busy day of sitting on my butt at work for 12 hours answering people's phone calls and resetting their passwords.

I reset your password.   
It still doesn't work.
I reset it again.
I cant get it to work.
Reset your cookies on internet explorer.
Where is that?
Go home and lock yourself in a box.


Are you a computer technician? ???

Supposed to be participating (with hubby) in a Wine & Horsd'oeuvres Night that's being hosted by the company our financial advisor works for...but I don't really want to go!  :-\\

Supposed to be participating (with hubby) in a Wine & Horsd'oeuvres Night that's being hosted by the company our financial advisor works for...but I don't really want to go!  :-\\



Why Not CF?  ???

Are you a computer technician? ???


Phone Biatch.  Mainly reset peoples passwords on a web portal we have and on windows.  

Phone Biatch.  Mainly reset peoples passwords on a web portal we have and on windows.  


Would they have to set up an appointment with you? ???

Would they have to set up an appointment with you? ???


Nope, they just call up.  People who need further work on their computers I open tickets up for.

Why Not CF?  ???


Don't get me wrong, I'm all for free wine and appetizers!  :D

I just don't care to be dealing with the 'money' people at the same time!  :P

Nope, they just call up.  People who need further work on their computers I open tickets up for.


How much would it cost?

There is so much to do in DC.  It would take at least a very busy week to see it all.  We stopped in there for a day last December in hopes to see a lot of stuff, but we were only able to go to a couple places.  The rest were drive by looking only.


You are so right Chrissy, I only had an hour before the bus came to pick us up. I was only able to see
a limited number of exhibits in the Smithsonian. I was half tempted to tell them to leave me, I'll take a
train home. I have to go back, I really want to visit the Vietnam War Memorial, as well as all the other
museums.

You are so right Chrissy, I only had an hour before the bus came to pick us up. I was only able to see
a limited number of exhibits in the Smithsonian. I was half tempted to tell them to leave me, I'll take a
train home. I have to go back, I really want to visit the Vietnam War Memorial, as well as all the other
museums.



Vietnam, Korean, WWII, and Iwo Jima memorials are the only ones that I really care to see.  I would enjoy the WWI memorial if it was more out in the open.  It seems like the memorial is the same as the war, important but forgotten.  I enjoy the Jefferson Memorial just because of who he was.  The Lincoln is cool, but it seems a bit much for me. 

The Air and Space Museum is really cool.  If you get a chance, the holocaust museum is a must see, but be prepared to be depressed for awhile.  It is well done, but very sad.  There is just too much in the American History museum, its almost like sensory overload. 

I live around 11 miles away from D.C. and only go there when people come to visit.  LoL.

You are so right Chrissy, I only had an hour before the bus came to pick us up. I was only able to see
a limited number of exhibits in the Smithsonian. I was half tempted to tell them to leave me, I'll take a
train home. I have to go back, I really want to visit the Vietnam War Memorial, as well as all the other
museums.



I wanted to see the Vietnam War Memorial too, but didn't get the chance. 

stayed home from work today, with a sinus cold or something. pretty much slept all day and will have our friends over tonight for a long game of Texas Hold Em. The last time we played I won 1st place money both games, maybe it's home field advantage  ::) anyways, I hope I don't spread my germs to everyone

stayed home from work today, with a sinus cold or something. pretty much slept all day and will have our friends over tonight for a long game of Texas Hold Em. The last time we played I won 1st place money both games, maybe it's home field advantage  ::) anyways, I hope I don't spread my germs to everyone


You better keep some antibacterial lotion there at the table and try not to fondle the cards too much. ;)

Vietnam, Korean, WWII, and Iwo Jima memorials are the only ones that I really care to see.  I would enjoy the WWI memorial if it was more out in the open.  It seems like the memorial is the same as the war, important but forgotten.  I enjoy the Jefferson Memorial just because of who he was.  The Lincoln is cool, but it seems a bit much for me. 

The Air and Space Museum is really cool.  If you get a chance, the holocaust museum is a must see, but be prepared to be depressed for awhile.  It is well done, but very sad.  There is just too much in the American History museum, its almost like sensory overload. 

I live around 11 miles away from D.C. and only go there when people come to visit.  LoL.


So, here I am in Boston thinking how great it would be to be able to live so close to DC see all that stuff,  then I remembered that here we have the "Freedom Trail" that I walked, once, at age nine.  There are a couple of places I have been, once or twice.  Seems you have to be from somewhere else to appreciate the full value of what you live next door to. 

Pathmark from 3pm-7pm.

I'm going to go see Joan Jett in concert today up in Hershey PA.  I'm so 80's it's almost embarrassing. :-[

I wanted to see the Vietnam War Memorial too, but didn't get the chance. 


It is an unbelieveable experience if you get the chance, Jacks.  Looking at all those names, seeing the pictures, etc. left by loved ones.  Very powerful, very moving, very emotional.  They were adding a name when my daughter was there--she got to see how they did it, but from a slight distance because CNN had it roped off.

Vietnam, Korean, WWII, and Iwo Jima memorials are the only ones that I really care to see.  I would enjoy the WWI memorial if it was more out in the open.  It seems like the memorial is the same as the war, important but forgotten.  I enjoy the Jefferson Memorial just because of who he was.  The Lincoln is cool, but it seems a bit much for me. 

The Air and Space Museum is really cool.  If you get a chance, the holocaust museum is a must see, but be prepared to be depressed for awhile.  It is well done, but very sad.  There is just too much in the American History museum, its almost like sensory overload. 

I live around 11 miles away from D.C. and only go there when people come to visit.  LoL.


Micah got to see Viet Nam, Korean, WWII, Iwo Jima, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt memorials in addition to the A&S Museum which she loved.  She, too, was overwhelmed and saddened by the Holocause Museum as was I when I went.  It is a hard place to be.  I lit a candle.  When she went, she got an Identification booklet of someone who went through it.  I didn't get to see as much as I wanted to, because I only had 7 hours to work with.

Doing my utmost best to avoid the FA Cup Final and try and keep ahead of the latest scores of the First Test from Lord's

the vietnam memorial will make you cry, unless you got ice water in your veins. seeing all those names in front of you, it's overwhelming.

i read somewhere how long the wall would be if it had the names of all the vietnamese who died in that war on it. it basically would have been something like a mile long.

the vietnam memorial will make you cry, unless you got ice water in your veins. seeing all those names in front of you, it's overwhelming.

i read somewhere how long the wall would be if it had the names of all the vietnamese who died in that war on it. it basically would have been something like a mile long.


Yep, my Dad said it was really the only thing in D.C. that truely affected him.  His cousins name is up there on the wall.  Right around the middle where it is biggest during the years of 1968 - 69 I believe.  That is where the war really turned for the worse.  Two of his cousins went, both brothers, bot Marines.  The one who died served two tours as a Marine, then went back as a Green Beret, where a land mine got him.  the 2nd is basically a recluse from society.  All those names affect someone in someway.  Its amazing.  Interesting too, the design was initially critized, but when it was first opened and all the vietnam vets went to see it, they were overwhelmed with emotion.  I found out about that in a book I read about Chesty Puller's son.   

Wonder how big the Afghan/Iraq War and War on Terror memorial will be? 

Yep, my Dad said it was really the only thing in D.C. that truely affected him.  His cousins name is up there on the wall.  Right around the middle where it is biggest during the years of 1968 - 69 I believe.  That is where the war really turned for the worse.  Two of his cousins went, both brothers, bot Marines.  The one who died served two tours as a Marine, then went back as a Green Beret, where a land mine got him.  the 2nd is basically a recluse from society.  All those names affect someone in someway.  Its amazing.  Interesting too, the design was initially critized, but when it was first opened and all the vietnam vets went to see it, they were overwhelmed with emotion.  I found out about that in a book I read about Chesty Puller's son.   

Wonder how big the Afghan/Iraq War and War on Terror memorial will be? 
i think we're out of room for any more memorials. you can't swing a cat downtown without hitting another war memorial. there's a lesson in that somewhere but i'm not sure what.

i think we're out of room for any more memorials. you can't swing a cat downtown without hitting another war memorial. there's a lesson in that somewhere but i'm not sure what.


For sure.

Talking about memorials, did you know that in Buenos Aires, the Falklands war memorial is right next to a replica of Big Ben that the British Government gave to the Argies in like 1950 or something.  ;D

i think we're out of room for any more memorials. you can't swing a cat downtown without hitting another war memorial. there's a lesson in that somewhere but i'm not sure what.


It seems like its a struggle to keep the mall in good shape too. 

Yep, my Dad said it was really the only thing in D.C. that truely affected him.  His cousins name is up there on the wall.  Right around the middle where it is biggest during the years of 1968 - 69 I believe.  That is where the war really turned for the worse.  Two of his cousins went, both brothers, bot Marines.  The one who died served two tours as a Marine, then went back as a Green Beret, where a land mine got him.  the 2nd is basically a recluse from society.  All those names affect someone in someway.  Its amazing.  Interesting too, the design was initially critized, but when it was first opened and all the vietnam vets went to see it, they were overwhelmed with emotion.  I found out about that in a book I read about Chesty Puller's son.   

Wonder how big the Afghan/Iraq War and War on Terror memorial will be? 


My Uncle's name is on there.  He was killed before I was born.  When I was 9 I left a Beach Boys tape and a box of Twinkes near his name.  I heard the Park Service keeps and catalogs all gifts left at the memorial.

The Afghan/Iraq War and War on Terror memorial will probably not be built for quite a long time.  Remember all the political upheaval and red-tape involved with the Vietnam Memorial?

.  All those names affect someone in someway.  Its amazing.  Interesting too, the design was initially critized,




It wasn't so much the design, it was the designer.  A large faction objected because Maya Lin, the designer, is an Asian American.  It didn't matter to them that she was born in Ohio and was attending Yale at the time. Racism, pure and simple.  The were pissed that an Asian would get the contract. Luckily the design committee held firm. 

It wasn't so much the design, it was the designer.  A large faction objected because Maya Lin, the designer, is an Asian American.  It didn't matter to them that she was born in Ohio and was attending Yale at the time. Racism, pure and simple.   The were pissed that an Asian would get the contract. Luckily the design committee held firm. 


And they were all blown away when it was finally finished.  So simple, yet powerful.

Carlos & I went to the Vietnam Memorial a long time ago. I used to wear a POW bracelet (until it broke) and I found they guy's name (Michael Joseph Blassie) on the wall and took a pic. Unfortunately, my camera wasn't working at the time and didn't realize that all the pics I took on that trip didn't come out.  :\'(  Anyway, I found out a few years later that Michael Joseph Blassie was the guy who was buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington (we did go to see that, too on that trip-my step-father is buried in Arlington). I sent the bracelet (in two pieces) to his mother.

Anyway, back to the topic. We went to see Carlos' daughter graduate with her R.N. There was a pinning ceremony that we went to and then we skipped out on the commencement. They really didn't have things very coordinated. His daughter said if she knew, she would have invited other people to the earlier one and skipped out on the later one. What was really interesting was she invited her ex-mother-in-law, ex-sister-in-law and her husband-but her ex husband was no where to be seen. I got to see 2 of my step-daughters as well as granddaughter #1 who is always a doll. The problem I have with functions like this is dealing with Carlos' ex and her husband. They have never been anything but nice to me but I am still very uncomfortable around them (but I do like her ex-in-laws and it was great to see them, if only for a few minutes).



Cat

going back to bed, I still have a sinus or head cold or something and don't feel well. I'm just gonna eat and sleep today

Worked from 3pm-7pm and would you believe it,Next Week's schedule has me down for mostly 2 or 230 in the afternoon half the week.

Today I got confirmed!

After my confirmation, my family and I went out for a special luncheon at an Italian restaurant that serves family-style entrees. A few friends joined us for that as well. :)

going back to bed, I still have a sinus or head cold or something and don't feel well. I'm just gonna eat and sleep today


Well if you weren't feeling sick, that would be the perfect day! ;)  Hope you are feeling better by tomorrow....and no church for you.  Sleep in!

Well if you weren't feeling sick, that would be the perfect day! ;)  Hope you are feeling better by tomorrow....and no church for you.  Sleep in!
thanks & I am feeling a little better and I'm gonna sleep in tomorrow morning. You're right, & eat/sleep, well, that is almost the perfect day; almost.  ;)    I'm gonna stay in & rest up tomorrow & try to kick this cold. I will need Diane to bring home some burritos tomorrow after church from the taqueria. that'll be my big plans of what I'm doing. more eatin' & sleepin' and watchin tv. that's it!

If everything goes to plan, I am not doing much today.

If everything goes to plan, I am not doing much today.
that's a good plan. I think I'll do that too

the vietnam memorial will make you cry, unless you got ice water in your veins. seeing all those names in front of you, it's overwhelming.

i read somewhere how long the wall would be if it had the names of all the vietnamese who died in that war on it. it basically would have been something like a mile long.
You remind me of the memorial to the American Airmen who fought in WWII here in the U.K. It's at the Imperial War Museum airfield at Duxford. You have to walk up this long curving path and as it curves up it has these glass panels on each side that increase in height. They are beautifully etched with tiny airplanes. It's not until you get to the top that a sign tells you each plane represents an airman lost, you turn and look behind you again at these hundreds of thousands of planes and it's a sobering moment.


Today I plan to get out in my garden which is a jungle due to about a month solid of rain!

I'm going to visit my good friends that moved to the country side cause they had enough of the city life ::),i bet i'll see sheep today!

i bet i'll see sheep today!
not if they see you first! :P

I'm going to try and hook up my new TV and then call this guy about buying another TV, a 48 inch rear projection one.. because I need something that big.  ::).. I want one TV - TV and one video game TV, this is an important distinction that a lot of people are incapable of understanding.

I administered a test from 8-12, now I am going to take a short nap and drive up to Traverse City to hang out with a friend.

Today I have already gone to church...later on I plan on studying (that is, after I'm done posting away on here for the day).

I'm just going to relax today.  I spent all day yesterday doing yard work at my dad's house, and now I'm sore.  Later we're going back over to my dad's for a barbecue. 

Went up to Sigs house in the country, went out to eat, on the way back got caught in a deluge of maximum porpotions.

I worked.  How lovely. 

I worked today from 2pm-6pm and It wasn't that bad of a day despite some light showers and then the sun came out later.

I was wondering if anyone else saw the Venus Moon conjunction in the early night time sky last night. It was amazing. With the Gemini constellation stars above the moon and Venus below, it was looking at something out of a sci-fi movie.

anyways, stayed home trying to get over this darn cold, slept in, did not go to church, Lady Di brought me a burrito home for lunch & I just cooked some rice pilaf and steaks for dinner. I don't know why Lady Di wants to ruin it with her "what kind of vegetables should I make"? meat & rice is just fine.

I was wondering if anyone else saw the Venus Moon conjunction in the early night time sky last night. It was amazing. With the Gemini constellation stars above the moon and Venus below, it was looking at something out of a sci-fi movie.

anyways, stayed home trying to get over this darn cold, slept in, did not go to church, Lady Di brought me a burrito home for lunch & I just cooked some rice pilaf and steaks for dinner. I don't know why Lady Di wants to ruin it with her "what kind of vegetables should I make"? meat & rice is just fine.
I saw it over here in good old Blighty! Very pretty.


I spent the weekend gardening and now I have to go to work.  :\'(

I saw it over here in good old Blighty! Very pretty.


I spent the weekend gardening and now I have to go to work.  :\'(
that's cool Gis. The conjunction was indeed very prety and tonight Venus was still out and bright. I had Lady Di come outside with me to gaze at the heavenly body.

that's cool Gis. The conjunction was indeed very prety and tonight Venus was still out and bright. I had Lady Di come outside with me to gaze at the heavenly body.
;D

;D
I thought that was cute, she just sort of smirked at me  ;D

I will shortly be off to watch the Final Day's play at Lord's in the England v West Indies Test

I will shortly be off to watch the Final Day's play at Lord's in the England v West Indies Test


If it doesn't rain?

So, tomorrow is the big day... my trip to New York City. I'm looking forward to this trip and spending some time with my big sister. We used to travel quite a bit together, but after she went through her divorce a few years back, we haven't as much, and I definitely missed it.  My sister did treat me to a trip to Las Vegas last year, and we had such a fantastic time, and undoubtedly we will have a magnficent time in New York City together. It's a good thing we are both culture vultures and shopaholics, as we both intend on hitting all of the big museums and all of the great department stores! I was delighted to find a flat to rent in the East Village for the duration of our stay, as the E. Village is such a cozy part of The City. So, until I return, everyone take good care and I will tell you all about it once I get back! Ciao!

^
Have a nice trip,NYC is always a cool place to go to 8)


Yesterday i rode a horse for the very first time,it was so much fun i wasn't scared at all and the instructor gave me extra kudos for being so good at it,i never cared about horses before but now i find em so beautiful and smart,i'm thinking about taking ridding lessons :)

that's cool Gis. The conjunction was indeed very prety and tonight Venus was still out and bright. I had Lady Di come outside with me to gaze at the heavenly body.


Yours or Hers?

So, tomorrow is the big day... my trip to New York City. I'm looking forward to this trip and spending some time with my big sister. We used to travel quite a bit together, but after she went through her divorce a few years back, we haven't as much, and I definitely missed it.  My sister did treat me to a trip to Las Vegas last year, and we had such a fantastic time, and undoubtedly we will have a magnficent time in New York City together. It's a good thing we are both culture vultures and shopaholics, as we both intend on hitting all of the big museums and all of the great department stores! I was delighted to find a flat to rent in the East Village for the duration of our stay, as the E. Village is such a cozy part of The City. So, until I return, everyone take good care and I will tell you all about it once I get back! Ciao!
Have a great time, I'm green with jealously!

Today I will do a bit of yard work, cut the lawn, plant the blackberry plant, and I bought a rose called "Yellow Submarine"-well how could I pass it up?  :)

http://www.willowaynurseries.com/Images/ee_yellow_submarine.jpg

Today I will do a bit of yard work, cut the lawn, plant the blackberry plant, and I bought a rose called "Yellow Submarine"-well how could I pass it up?   :)

http://www.willowaynurseries.com/Images/ee_yellow_submarine.jpg
Very pretty.
I look like I've lost a battle with a vicious cat at the moment from where one of my rose bushes took against me weeding around it.  ::)

Very pretty.
I look like I've lost a battle with a vicious cat at the moment from where one of my rose bushes took against me weeding around it.  ::)


Ouch!  This is my first rose bush, I looked for one that said hardy, easy to grow, disease resistant,  all that stuff for someone like me, and this was tucked away in a corner, it must have been calling my name because it was the last one. :)

Today I'm gonna be very busy, so I'm getting in all my posting now and possibly saving the rest for later on.

Ouch!  This is my first rose bush, I looked for one that said hardy, easy to grow, disease resistant,  all that stuff for someone like me, and this was tucked away in a corner, it must have been calling my name because it was the last one. :)
Throw some used coffee grounds in the hole when you plant it.....they like the acid.

Today, I've made a bunch of phone calls, a German chocolate sauerkraut cake for the oldest's Germany project today, laundry and a little bit of housecleaning.  When my brother gets here, we're going to go pick up my parents' van so I can get it cleaned up and sold since neither of them can drive it  :\'(

Off topic: On our 8th grade trip, there was a girl in my class whose father's name is on the wall.  He was killed shortly before she was born.  About 5 of us were looking for his name and I found it, then we all took pictures of her pointing at her father's name.  I did a "pencil rub" of the name and framed it with a picture of her in front of it and gave it to her for her birthday that year.  It was one of the most moving experiences of my life (followed closely by my trip to the concentration camp in Germany where another friend's family was held).

What's that about $40 - $45 down the drain. ::)
I've put over $200 in "the beast" in the past 10 days :o  I'm thinking about making my mom's next car payment and driving her van the next month or so just so I can save some $$ in gas.  I figure I'll make the car payment (and then some) back in about 2 weeks at this rate ::)

Yours or Hers?
no question about it. Hers!


Today I will do a bit of yard work, cut the lawn, plant the blackberry plant, and I bought a rose called "Yellow Submarine"-well how could I pass it up?   :)

http://www.willowaynurseries.com/Images/ee_yellow_submarine.jpg
beautiful rose Danoota and with the flower's name,  you couldn't pass that up . that's cool. We have one rose bush that Diane was given, I planted it and worried it was gonna die but it's taken root and is flourishing. good luck.


So, tomorrow is the big day... my trip to New York City. I'm looking forward to this trip and spending some time with my big sister. We used to travel quite a bit together, but after she went through her divorce a few years back, we haven't as much, and I definitely missed it.  My sister did treat me to a trip to Las Vegas last year, and we had such a fantastic time, and undoubtedly we will have a magnficent time in New York City together. It's a good thing we are both culture vultures and shopaholics, as we both intend on hitting all of the big museums and all of the great department stores! I was delighted to find a flat to rent in the East Village for the duration of our stay, as the E. Village is such a cozy part of The City. So, until I return, everyone take good care and I will tell you all about it once I get back! Ciao!
wow, have fun and have a sandwich at the Carnigie deli on 51st, and get some Nathans hotdogs too.  ;D

If it doesn't rain?
Yes, we did have rain and bad light, which both stopped play.

Today was my day off and I volunteered at my hospital from 9am-1pm.

If it doesn't rain?
England and West Indies drew the first Test after rain and bad light limited them to only 20 overs on the final day.

Throw some used coffee grounds in the hole when you plant it.....they like the acid.


Also if you eat bananas chop up the peel and scatter it around the bottom of the rose bus they love the potassium.


Today is the same old work, work, work. 

I was wondering if anyone else saw the Venus Moon conjunction in the early night time sky last night. It was amazing. With the Gemini constellation stars above the moon and Venus below, it was looking at something out of a sci-fi movie.



We saw that too.  IT was beautiful and unusual.  We were wondering what planet it was that looked so close to the moon.

We saw that too.  IT was beautiful and unusual.  We were wondering what planet it was that looked so close to the moon.
it was very unusual and just chance that I happened to step outside and saw it. I went online to find out what planet and they said Venus and Venus is still very bright and visible and the 2 top stars of Gemini are directly above. I wish I hada good camera, it was so clear and rare. I'm glad you got to view it.  :)

England and West Indies drew the first Test after rain and bad light limited them to only 20 overs on the final day.


driving home from work listening to radio 5 last night.  I heard that bad light had stopped play and thought about you being there.

driving home from work listening to radio 5 last night.  I heard that bad light had stopped play and thought about you being there.
I was there to the bitter end, even stayed to see the players leave the pavilion.

Planted miscanthus in Sigs plot, coreopsis, lemon thyme, grape tomato, garlic, daylily, in mine.

Did laundry, a load of dishes and later I have a hair appointment.




Cat

This morning, I prepared for (and took) a final exam.

I went to therapy,went to lunch and went to see an old friend of mine.

I went with Beth this morning to get tires on her car...then came home and cleaned...then I worked tonight.

Planted miscanthus in Sigs plot, coreopsis, lemon thyme, grape tomato, garlic, daylily, in mine.
what about the Yellow Submarine? Did you plant that?

Today, I am going into central London for some retail therapy.

Today, I am going into central London for some retail therapy.


I need a little of that.  Or a lot of that. :D

I need a little of that.  Or a lot of that. :D
Me too! Only I have no money. Bah!

For me it's work this morning then home to do some laundry and wait for my parents to call by with my nephew.

work today, brief whizz home at lunch time to prepare tonights casserole in the slow cooker.  After work we are going orienteering before dinner.  Try and make my daughters Princess Leia costume for the weekend.

Today, I am going into central London for some retail therapy.
I will now be not so traveling so far.

Pathmark from 230-630.

I am at home from work today. I fell and busted my ankle. I haven't determined if i need an xray or not, but i'm a mess.

what else is new!

Have to run a few things over to my mom, get her some tomato plants and plant those for her, take her van to carmax to get a price on it (if it works out right, we're going to sell it to them), then the middle one has baseball.  It should be fun because my littlest one isn't feeling well so I may have to drag him along with me :-\\

I am at home from work today. I fell and busted my ankle. I haven't determined if i need an xray or not, but i'm a mess.

what else is new!


That sucks, im sorry.



Im sitting here thinking about how nice it will be on my vacation to Hawaii next Friday.

That sucks, im sorry.



Im sitting here thinking about how nice it will be on my vacation to Hawaii next Friday.


yeah, but this is par for the course for me. seems i have something like this keep me home once every two months or so.
duh.

I am at home from work today. I fell and busted my ankle. I haven't determined if i need an xray or not, but i'm a mess.

what else is new!
OUCH!  I missed this.  Hope it doesn't end up broken.

OUCH!  I missed this.  Hope it doesn't end up broken.


me too.  it wasn't so painful when it happened.  and i was walking but it got worse.
it made a loud crunching noise. *cringe*

OUCH!  I missed this.  Hope it doesn't end up broken.


I have had a bit of experience in this department and, wierd as it seems, you're better off with a break as opposed to a sprain(if you are on the younger side of 50).  A break will heal and the bone will be stronger because of the way it knits itself back together, but a sprain or torn ligament, well they get better but the damage is permanent.  ( I say this as I hobble on the sprained foot from January and await the orthopedist appointment on Friday)

*Ouch* to you both. I have a lovely cut on my head where a metal book shelf fell on me does that count? I am trying to figure out how I'm going to wash my hair.  ??? 

*Ouch* to you both. I have a lovely cut on my head where a metal book shelf fell on me does that count? I am trying to figure out how I'm going to wash my hair.  ??? 


You can always use it as an excuse for random episodes of amnesia    ;)

You can always use it as an excuse for random episodes of amnesia    ;)
Nice one! I hadn't thought of that.  ;D

You can always use it as an excuse for random episodes of amnesia    ;)


;D ;D ;D
that's handy!

Nice one! I hadn't thought of that.  ;D
yes you did, you just don't remember.

yes you did, you just don't remember.


that, combined with my short term memory makes things really difficult for me.


yo, babe.

yeah, but this is par for the course for me. seems i have something like this keep me home once every two months or so.
duh.


Pretty much.

You are an accident on legs.

So how did you do this one?

Today I'm gonna see about getting some of my computer lab projects done.

that, combined with my short term memory makes things really difficult for me.


yo, babe.
i'm sorry. have we met?

I've spent most of the day organizing and getting rid of junk in Vaughn's bedroom, and a few other rooms in the house...I am determined to get things organized around here, so that we can start painting and doing other household repairs/renovations.

Pretty much.

You are an accident on legs.

So how did you do this one?


well, i was walking down the sidewalk and then that sideways ankle thing happened....then i heard a lot of crunching and went down.
I went to the ER about an hour ago and got a cast. i have a 2nd degree sprain.  off it for a week.  nice 6 day weekend.

Pretty much.

You are an accident on legs.

So how did you do this one?


well, i was walking down the sidewalk and then that sideways ankle thing happened....then i heard a lot of crunching and went down.
I went to the ER about an hour ago and got a cast. i have a 2nd degree sprain.  off it for a week.  nice 6 day weekend.

well, i was walking down the sidewalk and then that sideways ankle thing happened....then i heard a lot of crunching and went down.
I went to the ER about an hour ago and got a cast. i have a 2nd degree sprain.  off it for a week.  nice 6 day weekend.
Ouch!!! poor baby. I bet that did not feel good. Do you need a nurse to attend to your needs?

Ouch!!! poor baby. I bet that did not feel good. Do you need a nurse to attend to your needs?


yeah.  well, replace 'nurse' with 'bartender' and 'needs' with 'empty glass'

yeah.  well, replace 'nurse' with 'bartender' and 'needs' with 'empty glass'
they both provide caring services to the needy, actually that's a great idea? turn a bar into a hospital. you press the button and the barkeep shows up by your bed  8)

I am at home from work today. I fell and busted my ankle. I haven't determined if i need an xray or not, but i'm a mess.

what else is new!



How did it all occur? ???

I got a promotional flyer in the mail yesterday telling me to bring this coupon in and get a free Ohio Lottery ticket. I did that today, and got a free $5 Bingo scratch-off ticket from which I won $20. Woot! I took that $20 and went to grocery store and bought some groceries since our payday isn't until a week from now.

I got a promotional flyer in the mail yesterday telling me to bring this coupon in and get a free Ohio Lottery ticket. I did that today, and got a free $5 Bingo scratch-off ticket from which I won $20. Woot! I took that $20 and went to grocery store and bought some groceries since our payday isn't until a week from now.




that's awesome Patty! :)

How did it all occur? ???


You know how sometimes when you are walking, your ankle turns sideways?  I did that. now i have a cast.

I took some codine and it knocked me out. i was drooling.

everything is ok.

Belle, best of luck with your leg.  I've done that...it hurt like a bitch!  :-* :-* :-*


I worked today and then we took Pizza over to our friend's house for her birthday tomorrow.  Had a great time hanging around with them, and then came home and took an ambien a couple of hours ago.  Kay and I should be able to have some interesting conversations!  ;D

I got a promotional flyer in the mail yesterday telling me to bring this coupon in and get a free Ohio Lottery ticket. I did that today, and got a free $5 Bingo scratch-off ticket from which I won $20. Woot! I took that $20 and went to grocery store and bought some groceries since our payday isn't until a week from now.

that's karma  :)

You know how sometimes when you are walking, your ankle turns sideways?  I did that. now i have a cast.

I took some codine and it knocked me out. i was drooling.

everything is ok.


feel better Belle. :)

Work and later tonight Beyoncé concert,i'm gonna check out her moves ::)

Work and later tonight Beyoncé concert,i'm gonna check out her moves ::)


LoL.  Have fun.


Im working again today.  >:(

more sitting.  indoors, then outdoors,...more posting.

well, i was walking down the sidewalk and then that sideways ankle thing happened....then i heard a lot of crunching and went down.
I went to the ER about an hour ago and got a cast. i have a 2nd degree sprain.  off it for a week.  nice 6 day weekend.
How long do you have to wear the cast? 

Today is laundry, have to run to Dick's to get some chairs and look for some other stuff, then it's baseball again tonight.

have spoken to the head of my research group today and he seems cool about the whole idea of me going away for a couple of years.  Now I've got to speak to my department head and get him putting the paperwork together.  I'm trying to get leave of absence with my job held open for the duration of our stay in the States.

Taken the kids to their tennis lesson just now and feeling a guilty mum because I forgot a hat for my sun and suncream for them both.  Well it looked stormy this morning, but now it's blazing hot.

Gonna finish debugging this project that I was working on yesterday. Today is pretty much the last day for me to work on computer projects, as the lab will be closed next week for final exams. I can't work on them at home because I don't have a C compiler.

have spoken to the head of my research group today and he seems cool about the whole idea of me going away for a couple of years.  Now I've got to speak to my department head and get him putting the paperwork together.  I'm trying to get leave of absence with my job held open for the duration of our stay in the States.

Taken the kids to their tennis lesson just now and feeling a guilty mum because I forgot a hat for my sun and suncream for them both.  Well it looked stormy this morning, but now it's blazing hot.


.. and Karen, you know it only gets hotter here in the U.S.  ;)



I finally broke down and bought a new turntable this morning.. although I still refused to buy a new one, so I went to Euclid Records and got one for $60, works great - reason I had to break down to buy a new one is for about 2 years now I've been trying to fix my old one that I paid about $300 for. Am I cheap.. no. Do I enjoy spending money.. No!  ;D

So now I'm relaxing listening to some Maiden.

I cleaned our spare bedroom today (it just gets so cluttered somehow!)  Later we are going to a barbecue at my in laws house - my husbands cousins (who I adore) are in town, and we are also celebrating my nieces and brother in law's birthday.  I'm excited!

I cleaned our spare bedroom today (it just gets so cluttered somehow!)  Later we are going to a barbecue at my in laws house - my husbands cousins (who I adore) are in town, and we are also celebrating my nieces and brother in law's birthday.  I'm excited!


Say hi to Amber and Clara for me.

We celebrated Vaughn's birthday today....we went to a local park and had pizza and salad...and a chocolate chip cookie cake. He opened his gifts, and then we went to watch these people fly these HUGE radio control airplanes.

Worked from 230-7 and boy was it warm today! :P

played softball tonight. we won.  8)

played softball tonight. we won.  8)


What part did you play in your win?

What part did you play in your win?


I played shortstop and had 4 ground balls, turned one into a doubleplay with 2nd basemn, but i was only 1-4 at the plate, no excuses. I'm the leadoff guy and I just wasn't feeling too energetic, after being in bed all week with a cold. next week I'll come out blasting the ball, I hope.

I played shortstop and had 4 ground balls, turned one into a doubleplay with 2nd basemn, but i was only 1-4 at the plate, no excuses. I'm the leadoff guy and I just wasn't feeling too energetic, after being in bed all week with a cold. next week I'll come out blasting the ball, I hope.


I guess you would play leadoff, being a smaller guy, makes sense. You see the ball well then?

I guess you would play leadoff, being a smaller guy, makes sense. You see the ball well then?
well, it's slow pitch so you have lots of time to see it, but right now at this time of the year, as a batter you're looking directly into the setting sun. I mean the sun is right behind the pitcher and you can not see for about 4 innings. it's horrible, even the cather and umpire have to hold their hands up to block out the sun. otherwise, I'm leadoff because I get on base a lot and score runs, and also have enough pop in my bat to go deep if the chance arises. slow pitch is fun because I can hit the ball  ;D

well, it's slow pitch so you have lots of time to see it, but right now at this time of the year, as a batter you're looking directly into the setting sun. I mean the sun is right behind the pitcher and you can not see for about 4 innings. it's horrible, even the cather and umpire have to hold their hands up to block out the sun. otherwise, I'm leadoff because I get on base a lot and score runs, and also have enough pop in my bat to go deep if the chance arises. slow pitch is fun because I can hit the ball  ;D


Oh man, slow pitch would be fun, but from my perspective it's better for me to be allowed to haul off and throw as hard as I can.

Oh man, slow pitch would be fun, but from my perspective it's better for me to be allowed to haul off and throw as hard as I can.
In slow pitch, a guy your size would get lots of homers.
I pity the fool that gives you any crap when you're on the mound  ;D  like Charlie Sheen in Major League, just haul off and plug that f*cker in the back  ;D 

In slow pitch, a guy your size would get lots of homers.
I pity the fool that gives you any crap when you're on the mound  ;D  like Charlie Sheen in Major League, just haul off and plug that f*cker in the back  ;D 


Knowing my aim I'd haul off and hit him in the jaw.  :-[  ;D

I haven't hit a guy yet, which is impressive. When my man Pete used to swing at my practice pitches he used to get drilled a lot, but I'd slow it down and do it on purpose cus I'm an azzhole like that.  ;D

Knowing my aim I'd haul off and hit him in the jaw.  :-[  ;D

I haven't hit a guy yet, which is impressive. When my man Pete used to swing at my practice pitches he used to get drilled a lot, but I'd slow it down and do it on purpose cus I'm an azzhole like that.  ;D
I'm hoping Pete charged the mound and tackled you  ;D  Hitting a batter means he 's on base and can score a run, so yeah, you don't wanna just be puttin guys on base unless there's some jerk that deserves it, then the coach can bring you in to plunk him, because you like doing things like that  ;D

Today I went to the union hall, picked up Sigs laundry(only 3 blocks from the hall), and soon I will leave and have a hot dog at the lake and then go to the orthopedist hoping he can help me with my aching feet and hips.

I went to do some business at the Social Security office but I have an appointment for June the 1st so I'll do what I have to do then.

Like I have been doing all week, getting this place ready for Spring Fling tomorrow. The last count we are going to have 11 and a half people-that could change. Most of the work is done-just some last minute stuff to do.




Cat

Hang out with my girlfriend later tonight. :)

I am going to do something I have to do, though I not sure if I am doing the right thing.
Only time will tell. :-\\

Chilling with a glass of wine after a long week at work, not over yet. I have to work tomorrow and monday which is a bank holiday for everyone else.  :-\\

I have to do laundry when I get home. Then I'm going away for the weekend.  :)

I have to do laundry when I get home. Then I'm going away for the weekend.  :)


Where?

I also need to do laundry tonight. I have ran out of my jeans. They all need washing! I've worked today. That's about it.

I also need to do laundry tonight. I have ran out of my jeans. They all need washing! I've worked today. That's about it.
just throw em in the dryer for 10 minutes, they'll be fine  ;D 

Today (Friday) I stayed @ home, mostly relaxing...but I also made myself do some housework. And in the evening we went to the dance studio to do some dancing.



I also need to do laundry tonight. I have ran out of my jeans. They all need washing! I've worked today. That's about it.

I have some laundry of my own that needs doing, but I think I'll do it tomorrow.

Pathmark 230-7.

I'm gong to pick up CeeKay at the airport!!!! yay!!!!

I'm gong to pick up CeeKay at the airport!!!! yay!!!!


Will she be available to harass us? :) :) :)

I'm gong to pick up CeeKay at the airport!!!! yay!!!!
excellent. please tell her "Hey, what's up"?  from me  8)


I went and helped the lads set up kids rooms for church tomorrow, then off to get some meat & fish for tomorrows BBQ  and then to the hardware store for BBQ grill cleaning stuff, then to the store for a few more things, and now home. I'm gonna be outside cleaning the bbq grill if anyone wants to know where I'm at.

Sig put in the air conditioners, then we went to the cemetery to his mothers grave, we have to have her name  put on it under his fathers.  He has been putting it off, they were close.  Her birthday is next month so I suggested it as a birthday present and he said ok.

I worked today, and then tonight we went to a local fair and to see fireworks at night.

worked at Pathmark and tomorrow is 10-2.

Well, I was pro-active today. After I didn't get that job last week that I really thought I was going to get, I have 2 interviews lined up this week, one is basically the same thing except for a different company and the other is for a painting a decorating firm, basically surveying, which is something I am pretty qualified in.

Keeping out of the rain

Tackle the terraced stone wall outside of the kitchen.  It is a weed choked mess.  I have been beating myself up trying to dig up a wisteria which is just one huge invasive weed that I hate and wish would just die.    :(

Yesterday: SPRING FLING!!!! We had more people here than ever. What was really nice was my niece who said she wasn't coming, showed up with several people in tow. Our part of it was the best ever but the town's was disappointing. I didn't really do the park (except to go get syrup) and they had less vendors than they usually have. The parade was smaller than it usually is and the library didn't have their sale like they usually do (it will be on June 9th). But, with all our company, it was GREAT. I'm sure next year will be better, too. Here what started with only 5 of us (one of my best friends and her 2 boys plus Carlos and me) to a MAJOR party. It just grows every year.

Today: A quiet day. My step-daughter stayed the night and we said good-bye to her today.  :\'( Someone stopped by to pick up his stuff that he left yesterday. Other than that, trying to recuperate. lol. I didn't sleep well last night so I'm having a hard time today. Will probably take a nap.



Cat

connie is here and she came to see me sing at my regulr brunch gig...now we're chilling out before a night of fun and food with friends.

Not much...went to the grocery store, cooking pasta for dinner, the kids are playing right now so I decided to stop in here for a few minutes and see what's going on.

Yesterday: SPRING FLING!!!! We had more people here than ever. What was really nice was my niece who said she wasn't coming, showed up with several people in tow. Our part of it was the best ever but the town's was disappointing. I didn't really do the park (except to go get syrup) and they had less vendors than they usually have. The parade was smaller than it usually is and the library didn't have their sale like they usually do (it will be on June 9th). But, with all our company, it was GREAT. I'm sure next year will be better, too. Here what started with only 5 of us (one of my best friends and her 2 boys plus Carlos and me) to a MAJOR party. It just grows every year.

Today: A quiet day. My step-daughter stayed the night and we said good-bye to her today.  :\'( Someone stopped by to pick up his stuff that he left yesterday. Other than that, trying to recuperate. lol. I didn't sleep well last night so I'm having a hard time today. Will probably take a nap.



Cat


That sounds like so much fun!  We used to have picnics like that, but the family has shrunk so it just doesn't happen that way anymore.  :(

That sounds like so much fun!  We used to have picnics like that, but the family has shrunk so it just doesn't happen that way anymore.  :(



Family? The only family there was one of my step-daughters and one niece (and her sig). One of my other step-daughters (and granddaughter) usually come but she is in California (and granddaughter is with her dad). My step-son was working so he couldn't come either.  :\'(



Cat

It was a brutal fight, but the wisteria succumbed to my last volley.  If anyone out there gets the notion, beware.  Sure it is pretty, pretty invasive.  It is a big weed that chokes anything in its path.  Two things I would never plant are english ivy and wisteria.

Let's see...this afternoon we went to the mall and tried out the "Sleep Number" beds. My parents were thinking of getting one, so they tried out a few of the beds and ultimately decided on one. I even tried out a couple of them myself...and I was on one for about an hour! :o So anyway, my parents are gonna get a Sleep Number bed for their room; I don't need one as of yet.

^that sounds very relaxing, Jeff. ;)



Let's see....I taught the 2 yr old class for sunday school today, then I went to work...and now I am home.

Thanks, Erin!


You have a group of 2-year-olds attending Sunday School?

Thanks, Erin!


You have a group of 2-year-olds attending Sunday School?



well, technically, it's called, "jr. church"....it goes on the same time that the regular church goes on...but each age has their own class.

I'm working on a holiday 1030-430. ::) >:(

I've been catching up on some laundry and other things involving cleaning...and later we are going over to my parent's house.

I already took the Sherman Tank Dog and Flying attack corgi out for a good walk, actually, more a pull/drag as one wanted to run and one wanted to sleep... but still.

I'm probably going to have a nap soon, I didn't sleep properly.. then I'll go over to my Grandparents house and see to their yard.

I'm going to go with Hugh to Samuel Lewis State Park.  He said something about wanting to fly his kite.  Then I'll probably end up over at his parents house where his mother will force feed me.

Called my grandmother this morning. Now, we are going to have a nice relaxing day since we had all our festivities on Saturday.




Cat

lay around and watch  movies.  later we'll go to dinner. 
I have no motivation to get in the shower.  that will be my biggest accomplishment.

I'm gonna make dinner in a minute,i want to try a new recipe of Cassoulet,it's going to take ages,so see you all later.

well, let's see. Everyone is abandoning me. Julie just left to go over her friends house & Diane's leaving to go get her nails done. I guess I'm gonna go to the hardware store and get some spackle to repair the hole I made in the hallway wall and do some stuff around the house. Yesterday we had a BBQ over here with our friends and it was so good. I made some kickass spare ribs which came out most excellent. We played cards afterwards and watched a movie after that. Today is kind of a lazier day, but will try to get some things done. No matter what I do here today, there will be some loud music going, that's for sure.  8)

So...mushroom cassoulet is possible to do and it tastes good,and now i have a mess in the kitchen to clean...

I got to work on Memorial Day and boy was it hectic!  :o

well, technically, it's called, "jr. church"....it goes on the same time that the regular church goes on...but each age has their own class.

Yeah, I vaguely remember being part of sunday school as a little boy during the early to mid 80's. And it lasted during the time that regular church was going on. By age 6 I was attending church, I remember that.



Anyhoo...today I've been doing a little studying (I have a final tomorrow night) and a little relaxing around the house. Also, we barbecued some meat; I helped out with that.

Work all day today. *SIGH* I am really feeling the need for some time off but I have none booked until the 18th june.  :-\\

work today after a busy weekend camping in the rain.  I wasn't supposed to be camping but one of the leaders went to hospital with a suspected broken ankle and his partner went with him so I was asked to help out.  I was so tired yesterday I went to bed at the same time as my children!

day off and tomorrow one more day of 1030-430 at Pathmark.

day off and tomorrow one more day of 1030-430 at Pathmark.


so what are you going to do on your day off?

so what are you going to do on your day off?


I go to group therapy and keep up to date with my case manager later on in the afternoon.

I went out for a walk and my back said no.

Go see about having Sigs mothers name put on her gravestone.

Ran the sprinklers on the lawn for a couple of hours and will probably mow the grass later today (I know, counterproductive, but it is starting to look kinda' brownish), then water some more tonight.  Our town has a watering schedule from 6-9 am & 6-9 pm on odd/even days and it hasn't really rained enough to keep it green so I get to run up the water bill ::)

Now, I'm doing laundry so the oldest has a clean uniform for baseball tonight.  I also need to do some cleaning around the house since the MIL is coming up this week.....my FIL might be coming as well, which means they will only be here for a few hours on Thursday (since he refuses to sleep anywhere except his own bed).....if it's just my MIL, she will probably come up Wed afternoon, go to the middle guy's baseball game Wed night, littlest one's kindergarten graduation on Thursday, oldest's baseball game on Thursday night, then go home on Friday.  It will be really nice if she comes alone because I have to coach Thursday night so she can watch the other 2 while I'm being "the coolest mom in the world" :)

ugh. i sat around all morning listening to my poor friend that found out all kinds of insane things about her husband...cheating, porn, money loss....it's outrageous.

ugh. i sat around all morning listening to my poor friend that found out all kinds of insane things about her husband...cheating, porn, money loss....it's outrageous.

UGH!  I've had to do the same thing.....I know it's not fun :(


BTW, how's the ankle?

UGH!  I've had to do the same thing.....I know it's not fun :(


BTW, how's the ankle?


still huge. it was hard to take care of it properly while having ssuch a busy weekend.  my sis was in town, it was a holiday, and i attended a wedding.
today i'm just sitting and it's making me nuts. 

here at the office we're preparing for... pink team review!

you probably think i'm making that up. but i'm not.

here at the office we're preparing for... pink team review!

you probably think i'm making that up. but i'm not.


I have no doubt you associate with 'the pink team"

My group therapy was cancelled so I went to buy a new pair of sneakers for work then went to see my case manager.

I have no doubt you associate with 'the pink team"
worse. i only serve them. i'm not a member.

here at the office we're preparing for... pink team review!

you probably think i'm making that up. but i'm not.


What's the "pink team review"? ???

What's the "pink team review"? ???
sounds sorta like a musical number in a swishy broadway play, doesn't it? the "pink team revue"?

Getting ready to go coach my 12 y.o. baseball team again :P

ugh. i sat around all morning listening to my poor friend that found out all kinds of insane things about her husband...cheating, porn, money loss....it's outrageous.



... mmm.. like that's not stuff everyone does.  ::)

... mmm.. like that's not stuff everyone does.  ::)


but not whilst taking the money from the family biz and putting the cash right in the chick's hand and not putting any in the family account.
and not traveling two states away to go to swinger clubs.

but not whilst taking the money from the family biz and putting the cash right in the chick's hand and not putting any in the family account.
and not traveling two states away to go to swinger clubs.


Swinger clubs ;D ;D 

Swingers are gross!  Giggity.

Swinger clubs ;D ;D 

Swingers are gross!  Giggity.


Swinger clubs as in swapping  ???

Swinger clubs as in swapping   ???


Those are the ones. 

Those are the ones. 
didn't I mention to you about a couple I know that went to one and HBO was filming that weekend for the show "Real Sex" and they were on the show  :o  :o  :o 

didn't I mention to you about a couple I know that went to one and HBO was filming that weekend for the show "Real Sex" and they were on the show  :o  :o  :o 


That show is so lame.  Not worth watching. :P

but not whilst taking the money from the family biz and putting the cash right in the chick's hand and not putting any in the family account.
and not traveling two states away to go to swinger clubs.


I fail to see the issue.

It sounds like he was having fun.

Isn't that the most important thing?

...giggidy.

Today there's a general strike going on here,i arrived at work 1 hour late 'cause there's no subway, and now none of my students showed up anyway >:(

Union Hall isn't open this morning so I will go to breakfast, go food shopping, go somewhere and reflect upon my life, that is if I can tear myself away from this computer.  ::)

sounds sorta like a musical number in a swishy broadway play, doesn't it? the "pink team revue"?


Sounds too gay.

Pathmark 1030-430.

I've cleaned the fish tank this morning.  I plan on going to the pet store with the kids to get some new fish.  We'll hit the toy store and get my daughter a new Webkinz (a reward for a perfect report card...like I really need an excuse to spend money  ;D) and probably a Thomas train for my son.

I'm going to grill later today and that's about it.

I have to take it easy...going back to work tomorrow..well, gonna try. I should be ok.

I liked all the posting and tv this week..

That show is so lame.  Not worth watching. :P


It is lame.  There are always a bunch of weirdos on the show that you would never want to have sex with anyway.

didn't I mention to you about a couple I know that went to one and HBO was filming that weekend for the show "Real Sex" and they were on the show   :o  :o  :o 


Have you seen the episode?

I finished my quiz finally.  Now i need to get motivated and get things together around here.

It's my cousins birthday today, so later I'm going to go over and see her, she's one of the few members of my vast family I actually like.. and even she's a bit... different, but then again, better than being a redneck, corn-fed baptist assclown.  :)