I didn't see the November thread started up yet, so I figured I'd post it.

Way to stay on top of things! lol

Last weekend was helping my parents get the outside stuff done since Dad can't do it.  We drained the hot tub, removed and stored all the screens (he made us nervous helping us with the storing part), cleaned the eaves, and got the leaves, etc. off the back deck.  Mom said we got more done than she hoped we would.

Today I am still trying to psych myself up to work this Saturday without a grudge (not very successfully so far).  I have to administer a test to 7 people (yes, I will have another person there, but she gets paid).  We have to be there BY 7:00 a.m. and may not get done until 5:00 p.m. with a whole 30 mins for lunch.  I won't get paid for it, I will miss the last Ferris home football game and to add salt to that wound, I will also miss the Michigan-Michigan State game  >:(  .  I will get over it--or at least won't let it show--on Saturday.

On a positive note:  I am feeling VERY good about my dad's recovery (wish I could have gone to the follow up appt w/ the surgeon) and am relieved my mom is willing to include me in things she wouldn't even have dreamed of a year ago.  We'll go over next weekend after I get back from a conference in Battle Creek on Friday.  I asked Mom if they needed us every weekend and she said no, every other gives them something to look forward to.  Works for me.  Any projects they need us for can wait until we get there.  Now I just have to figure out how to get down to Buchanan for a little bit to take my "other" mom some durable medical equipment that I promised her....  ???

It should be a good month........  :)

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(



Jeff,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.  Please accept my condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family (especially your dad) in this difficult time.  <<hug>>

Well, today I have 2 assignments due (well, one of them is a joint assignment for 2 classes) so that'll be a relief. After that it's just 1 final exam then I'm finished for 2007. That went fast!  :o

Jeff,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.  Please accept my condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family (especially your dad) in this difficult time.   <<hug>>

Thanks Amy. {{hug}} right back! :)

So sorry for your loss, Jeff.
Prayers with you & yours.

Amy- Trust me: these games are never what they're cracked up to be.
But I'm sorry you have to miss them, since you were obviously looking forward to them.

AFM- I dunno.
What's to report?

Another long boring day of jury duty in downtown Cleveland, my one group got called back to the courtroom and I wasn't picked for that particular jury so you go back down into that holding area and can just wonder around and screw off (like post on inthe00s from my phone lol), I thought I was gonna get off early today and then at 2:30 the call of death came as I was called yet again as part of another group (3rd one I've been in this week) where they will pick out what 14 of 22 people. And of course I got out right at the peak of the rush hour. Thankfully it is over tomorrow unless I get picked for this jury then I might have to come back Monday  ::). So far I haven't been in any actual juries, just been shuttled up and down the building like cattle. It's an interesting experience I guess lol.

Another long boring day of jury duty in downtown Cleveland, my one group got called back to the courtroom and I wasn't picked for that particular jury so you go back down into that holding area and can just wonder around and screw off (like post on inthe00s from my phone lol), I thought I was gonna get off early today and then at 2:30 the call of death came as I was called yet again as part of another group (3rd one I've been in this week) where they will pick out what 14 of 22 people. And of course I got out right at the peak of the rush hour. Thankfully it is over tomorrow unless I get picked for this jury then I might have to come back Monday  ::). So far I haven't been in any actual juries, just been shuttled up and down the building like cattle. It's an interesting experience I guess lol.


It gets more interesting if you actually get picked.

I know this, because I was selected about 2 or 3 yrs. ago, and I ended up serving as Jury Foreman.

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(
Sorry to hear this news from you. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Bumped in to the scary ex today.

"I didn't know you were back in town."
'That's because I actively avoid you, bye.'

Bumped in to the scary ex today.

"I didn't know you were back in town."
'That's because I actively avoid you, bye.'


Mahahahahahahaha!

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(


Sorry to hear about your Great Uncle Bill, Jeff.

Spent today at home with Elizabeth.

We went to her friends house yesterday so they could go trick or treating.  Good time had by all.  Just thinking about coming home when Elizabeth came to me in tears.  She'd fallen off one bed and hit her forehead on the frame of the bed opposite.  Nice bump forming.

When we got home she said she felt dizzy and her eyes hurt. I took her to the children's hospital where they checked her over and decided she was alright really.  We got home around midnight and I also had to wake Elizabeth up every three hours.  She felt too tired today to go to school.

Way to stay on top of things! lol

Last weekend was helping my parents get the outside stuff done since Dad can't do it.  We drained the hot tub, removed and stored all the screens (he made us nervous helping us with the storing part), cleaned the eaves, and got the leaves, etc. off the back deck.  Mom said we got more done than she hoped we would.

Today I am still trying to psych myself up to work this Saturday without a grudge (not very successfully so far).  I have to administer a test to 7 people (yes, I will have another person there, but she gets paid).  We have to be there BY 7:00 a.m. and may not get done until 5:00 p.m. with a whole 30 mins for lunch.  I won't get paid for it, I will miss the last Ferris home football game and to add salt to that wound, I will also miss the Michigan-Michigan State game   >:(   .  I will get over it--or at least won't let it show--on Saturday.

On a positive note:  I am feeling VERY good about my dad's recovery (wish I could have gone to the follow up appt w/ the surgeon) and am relieved my mom is willing to include me in things she wouldn't even have dreamed of a year ago.  We'll go over next weekend after I get back from a conference in Battle Creek on Friday.  I asked Mom if they needed us every weekend and she said no, every other gives them something to look forward to.  Works for me.  Any projects they need us for can wait until we get there.  Now I just have to figure out how to get down to Buchanan for a little bit to take my "other" mom some durable medical equipment that I promised her....   ???

It should be a good month........   :)
you're a good daughter Amy and I'm sure your parents appreciate you being there to help and good to hear your dad is recovering. It's too bad about all those games you will miss.  :(


Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(
Jeff, I'm sorry about the loss of your great-uncle Bill. He sounds like a good guy that the family will surely miss.


Spent today at home with Elizabeth.

We went to her friends house yesterday so they could go trick or treating.  Good time had by all.  Just thinking about coming home when Elizabeth came to me in tears.  She'd fallen off one bed and hit her forehead on the frame of the bed opposite.  Nice bump forming.

When we got home she said she felt dizzy and her eyes hurt. I took her to the children's hospital where they checked her over and decided she was alright really.   We got home around midnight and I also had to wake Elizabeth up every three hours.  She felt too tired today to go to school.
poor baby, glad to hear she's gonna be ok. I remember several trips to emergency when Julie was little. thank goodness for all you good mommies  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5w0Rb1DSeo

:P I posted this in the October thread, but it's November, so whatev.

Today was a productive day, to say the least.

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(



I'm so sorry to hear this news, Jeff. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(


How well did you know him?

I have to go to work in the morning and then afterwards I have what could be my last softball game of the year. playoffs are next week, but I'm having surgery to correct the lashes of my lower eyelids next Thursday and will miss the last games. If we win tomorrow night, we will be #1 seed in the playoffs with the best record so that is our goal and I'll do all I can to make that happen.

Someone went to a Tubes concert, and all I got was this stinkin' T-Shirt!

November is starting to be a good month.Now that I've completed 15 years of treatment,I don't need any more therapy.Now I can defintely look forward to a nice full-time job,possibly in 2008. :)

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(



My condolences. :)

Today I am going to a Jazzercise class (I think its the new name for popmobility/aerobics).  It's been organised by one of the R-R wives - she has trained to be a Jazzercise teacher whilst living here.  There will be coffee and cakes afterwards I think (which sort of defeats the purpose but there you go).

Not sure what else I'll do today.  Probably nothing more exciting than cook dinner!

Today I am going to a Jazzercise class (I think its the new name for popmobility/aerobics).  It's been organised by one of the R-R wives - she has trained to be a Jazzercise teacher whilst living here.  There will be coffee and cakes afterwards I think (which sort of defeats the purpose but there you go).

Not sure what else I'll do today.  Probably nothing more exciting than cook dinner!
I read it as "Jacuzzi"!

I read it as "Jacuzzi"!


Yay! What sort of thing might happen in a jacuzzi class?  ???

Yay! What sort of thing might happen in a jacuzzi class?   ???
Certainly not swimming?

Had a great day at work yesterday, Micah had a great day at school.  Dropped her off at the volleyball game and went to Bennigan's.  Got 30 mins of live Celtic music before she called to be picked up.  Went home and she took the car to go study at the Ferris library.  She got home a little after 10 and came in the door in tears.  She wrenched her knee (the one that had arthroscopic on it) after it cracked and couldn't walk on it (right knee so driving home was interesting, luckily not that far or on busy streets).  Took her to ER, but all they could do was x-ray it and recommend MRI.  They put her in an immobilizer and told her to get back on crutches to keep her weight off it.  Let her take a Vicodin at 7:15 this morning and took her to school (she really can't miss more days if it can be helped).  Told her I didn't expect her to make it all day, but to go as long as she could.  Of course the Vicodin hadn't taken effect before we left the house and the bumping of the car on the road (not great roads here and the alley is worse) had her crying her eyes out by the time we hit the first light.  I went in to the office to explain what happened and that she could call me at work if necessary.  If she can make it til 1, then I'll go get her on my lunch hour.  Still waiting to hear back from the Orthopedist about what she wants me to do.  :-\\

Had a great day at work yesterday, Micah had a great day at school.  Dropped her off at the volleyball game and went to Bennigan's.  Got 30 mins of live Celtic music before she called to be picked up.  Went home and she took the car to go study at the Ferris library.  She got home a little after 10 and came in the door in tears.  She wrenched her knee (the one that had arthroscopic on it) after it cracked and couldn't walk on it (right knee so driving home was interesting, luckily not that far or on busy streets).  Took her to ER, but all they could do was x-ray it and recommend MRI.  They put her in an immobilizer and told her to get back on crutches to keep her weight off it.  Let her take a Vicodin at 7:15 this morning and took her to school (she really can't miss more days if it can be helped).  Told her I didn't expect her to make it all day, but to go as long as she could.  Of course the Vicodin hadn't taken effect before we left the house and the bumping of the car on the road (not great roads here and the alley is worse) had her crying her eyes out by the time we hit the first light.  I went in to the office to explain what happened and that she could call me at work if necessary.  If she can make it til 1, then I'll go get her on my lunch hour.  Still waiting to hear back from the Orthopedist about what she wants me to do.  :-\\
Poor thing! Hugs and karma to you as i can't send it to her.

As for me, it's friday which is good but all i have to look forward to is going home and doing more battle with mould, the real downside of living in an old house with no cavity wall insulation and hardly any damp course.  :-\\
I had a load of stuff stored under the bed in the spare room that has all gone blue and furry. I've salvaged what I can but had to throw out some stuff I'm sad to have lost.I'm hopeing I can salvage the bedcover which has some mould on it but thankfully not too much, as I love it.

Bleach is now my best friend.........

Poor thing! Hugs and karma to you as i can't send it to her.

As for me, it's friday which is good but all i have to look forward to is going home and doing more battle with mould, the real downside of living in an old house with no cavity wall insulation and hardly any damp course.  :-\\
I had a load of stuff stored under the bed in the spare room that has all gone blue and furry. I've salvaged what I can but had to throw out some stuff I'm sad to have lost.I'm hopeing I can salvage the bedcover which has some mould on it but thankfully not too much, as I love it.

Bleach is now my best friend.........


Thanks, Gis.  Wow, I hope you are wearing a mask or something....  Sorry to hear about your mold problem.  I hope you are able to salvage the bedcover and other items.  I wish you success in your battle.

Had a great day at work yesterday, Micah had a great day at school.  Dropped her off at the volleyball game and went to Bennigan's.  Got 30 mins of live Celtic music before she called to be picked up.  Went home and she took the car to go study at the Ferris library.  She got home a little after 10 and came in the door in tears.  She wrenched her knee (the one that had arthroscopic on it) after it cracked and couldn't walk on it (right knee so driving home was interesting, luckily not that far or on busy streets).  Took her to ER, but all they could do was x-ray it and recommend MRI.  They put her in an immobilizer and told her to get back on crutches to keep her weight off it.  Let her take a Vicodin at 7:15 this morning and took her to school (she really can't miss more days if it can be helped).  Told her I didn't expect her to make it all day, but to go as long as she could.  Of course the Vicodin hadn't taken effect before we left the house and the bumping of the car on the road (not great roads here and the alley is worse) had her crying her eyes out by the time we hit the first light.  I went in to the office to explain what happened and that she could call me at work if necessary.  If she can make it til 1, then I'll go get her on my lunch hour.  Still waiting to hear back from the Orthopedist about what she wants me to do.  :-\\


Oh no! I hope it heals up properly! :(


Poor thing! Hugs and karma to you as i can't send it to her.

As for me, it's friday which is good but all i have to look forward to is going home and doing more battle with mould, the real downside of living in an old house with no cavity wall insulation and hardly any damp course.  :-\\
I had a load of stuff stored under the bed in the spare room that has all gone blue and furry. I've salvaged what I can but had to throw out some stuff I'm sad to have lost.I'm hopeing I can salvage the bedcover which has some mould on it but thankfully not too much, as I love it.

Bleach is now my best friend.........


Doesn't your landlord have to do something about that? I'd suggest using ammonia, but man! That stuff is super toxic. :P

My parents dealt with that nasty wall mold when I was younger. We were always getting sick from it. Once we moved, we were fine.

I'm not doing much today. Just cleaning up and washing laundry. Want to get it done early though so I have enough time to exercise before Midas' show comes on.

Thanks, Gis.  Wow, I hope you are wearing a mask or something....  Sorry to hear about your mold problem.  I hope you are able to salvage the bedcover and other items.  I wish you success in your battle.
I had the windows open last night and rubber gloves on!  ;D Oh and old clothes incase I spashed myself.  ::) Luckilly my 12 inch records which were stored under there are fine. The record cases they were in went a bit mouldy but I cleaned them off. I did loose a few handbags though BOOHOO.

I did a load of research on the web and I can't really get stroppy with the landlord as it's pretty much my own fault. I had the bed up against an outside wall with a huge bedcover drapped over it so there was no airflow and the air vent in the room was closed...........
I also quite often dry my clothes in the house by hanging them in the doorway on hangers. All things I shouldn't have done.  :-\\

However I have now pulled the bed away from the wall and opened the air vent so if it does happen again I will be after a dehumidifier from the landlord I guess. From his side we do have the wrong windows in the house and as I say there is no cavity wall insulation and a very poor damp course.   

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(


Sorry to hear this, my prayers are with you and your family.




I ran to the mall for a couple of things and later today the kids are going to have their Christmas pictures taken. 

Poker night.



Cat

Today I am going to a Jazzercise class (I think its the new name for popmobility/aerobics).  It's been organised by one of the R-R wives - she has trained to be a Jazzercise teacher whilst living here.  There will be coffee and cakes afterwards I think (which sort of defeats the purpose but there you go).

Not sure what else I'll do today.  Probably nothing more exciting than cook dinner!


It's also known as "Kickboxing."

Want to get it done early though so I have enough time to exercise before Midas' show comes on.


Last night in bed it suddenly occured to me that I can listen to Midas's show now!  don't know why it occured to me then.  :-\\

I'd planned to go out and watch a movie with my mate Ryan, but we ended up going out and getting plastered. Needless to say that sort of rendered today as a scratch off.

Poker night.



Cat



We canceled out. I'm not feeling that great. Maybe next week.



Cat

Last night in bed it suddenly occured to me that I can listen to Midas's show now!  don't know why it occured to me then.  :-\\


You still can!  It's on Friday nights at 10 p.m. your time (U.S. Eastern)
and you can listen to it here:

http://www.renegaderetro.com/

Friday Night Retro Dance Party I think is this week, with a focus on 90s dance music (for the shows in November)

Thinking about hosting a Karaoke Contest, to help promote business.

Not sure if I'll do it, though.
If I have to do it all, it'll be a pain in the coulo.

Another day off today so nothing much doing except I have to do some banking,call up for my Pathmark schedule for the week,refill my Metrocard and hang out with my sweetie early evening.

Gonna go to the store and get the stuff to make some chicken soup. Jason is sick. :P Then I need to clean and do laundry since I didn't do that yesterday. :D

How well did you know him?

Pretty well. Even though he didn't visit California very much during his lifetime, he was always glad to see his nephews who lived out here (including my dad), and his grandnephew (me). He liked to work with wood; he even made a few wooden boxes which he brought to California when he came out in 2003. So I'll always have something to remember him by.


edit: Thanks and karma to all who sent me wishes!

I have to go back to Pathmark tomorrow which I'm working anyway.By accident,I wound up getting some other cart collector's paycheck,they cashed it for me.He made 138 and I got 150 so I guess they owe me the difference.Don't they? ???

I have to go back to Pathmark tomorrow which I'm working anyway.By accident,I wound up getting some other cart collector's paycheck,they cashed it for me.He made 138 and I got 150 so I guess they owe me the difference.Don't they? ???



wow...how did they cash it for you?  ???

wow...how did they cash it for you?  ???


You give them the stub and they hand the cash to you from the cash window.

You give them the stub and they hand the cash to you from the cash window.


I know, but my bank is usually really anal. I mean, we have been doing our banking there for years, and even sometimes still..they will ask us, "Do you have an account here?"....I just can't imagine a bank cashing a check with someone else's name on it. ???

You still can!  It's on Friday nights at 10 p.m. your time (U.S. Eastern)
and you can listen to it here:

http://www.renegaderetro.com/

Friday Night Retro Dance Party I think is this week, with a focus on 90s dance music (for the shows in November)


I had a better offer last night  ;)

I had a better offer last night  ;)
well well well, that wink  ;)  is a dead giveaway. 


we had our friends over for cards this evening. Our kitchen counter was heavily laden with sumptious appetizers. Everyone had a good time, they're all gone now, place is picked up and almost back to normal, and the Cal Bears won their football game, so I feel very good from the events of the day.

We canceled out. I'm not feeling that great. Maybe next week.



Cat


Eek!  :o  Hope you're feeling better, Cat.  I started off the month feeling under the weather also.  Just starting to feel better now, just in time to hang out with the family in the afternoon to celebrate my 7-year-old niece's birthday.  :)

I know, but my bank is usually really anal. I mean, we have been doing our banking there for years, and even sometimes still..they will ask us, "Do you have an account here?"....I just can't imagine a bank cashing a check with someone else's name on it. ???


I think it's Pathmark's fault.They must be blind as a bat to not even see my name on the paystub.Well,I work today so I'll give back the other guy's paystub and they'll give mine with the difference.

Yesterday my husband Tim &I went to a meat raffle, we won some jumbo shrimp-mmm-and a sirloin tip roast.Today is our 18th wedding anniversary, so the roast is our dinner.

Yesterday my husband Tim &I went to a meat raffle, we won some jumbo shrimp-mmm-and a sirloin tip roast.Today is our 18th wedding anniversary, so the roast is our dinner.
Ages ago, I won a leg of lamb in a meat raffle and all evidence of has truly been eaten now.

Congrats on your 18th wedding anniversary.

BTW, you could had planned it better.

I know, but my bank is usually really anal. I mean, we have been doing our banking there for years, and even sometimes still..they will ask us, "Do you have an account here?"....I just can't imagine a bank cashing a check with someone else's name on it. ???



I got one that tops it all. Several years ago when I lived in my own apartment, I mailed my rent to my landlord like I always did (unless he was on the property around the first and then I would hand it to him and save myself a stamp). One month he called me and told me he had not received my check-thinking that I may have forgotten that month (it happens). We both started tracking it down. I went to my bank to find out that it was cashed and requested the canceled check (since they don't send them back automatically). What my landlord found out just totally floored me.

-When my check arrived at the Post Office, the workers put it in the wrong box. (Mistake #1)
-The box was to some doctor's office. The workers at the doctor's office opened the envelope. Didn't even bother to look at who it was addressed to or who the check was made out to, stamped the back with "For deposit only", and put it in with a stack of other checks. (Mistake #2)
-The doctor's office took all those checks to the bank and the teller at the bank just deposited all those checks into the doctor's account without bothering to look at the checks. (Mistake #3).



Eek!  :o  Hope you're feeling better, Cat.  I started off the month feeling under the weather also.  Just starting to feel better now, just in time to hang out with the family in the afternoon to celebrate my 7-year-old niece's birthday.  :)



Thanks for your concern (and karma to you) but it is nothing major-I'm not even too sure what it is. The blues? Just not quite feeling sociable. I just haven't been feeling right for about a month now. But, I think I may be getting better (I hope). I can guess what it is.

Happy birthday to your niece.



Cat

Yesterday my husband Tim &I went to a meat raffle, we won some jumbo shrimp-mmm-and a sirloin tip roast.Today is our 18th wedding anniversary, so the roast is our dinner.


Happy anniversary Ninny and Tim!

Hey all.  I feel like I haven't been on forever.  Things have been so crazy with me!  Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle, and Karen and Statsqueen, I hope your kids are both on the mend.  Gis, best of luck with your mold problem - I have a friend that got really really sick from mold in her house so be careful!

As for me, my best friend had a baby last weekend - an adorable little boy, so I've been spending a lot of time with them.  We also went up in a hot air balloon last Saturday with my sister in law and brother in law.  It was so cool!  I will have to post some pictures. 

Ages ago, I won a leg of lamb in a meat raffle and all evidence of has truly been eaten now.

Congrats on your 18th wedding anniversary.

BTW, you could had planned it better.

Thank You, The Meal Turned out good,we got to watch the buffalo bills win, so it was a good day.

Happy anniversary Ninny and Tim!




Thank you, We had a good day.

I got one that tops it all. Several years ago when I lived in my own apartment, I mailed my rent to my landlord like I always did (unless he was on the property around the first and then I would hand it to him and save myself a stamp). One month he called me and told me he had not received my check-thinking that I may have forgotten that month (it happens). We both started tracking it down. I went to my bank to find out that it was cashed and requested the canceled check (since they don't send them back automatically). What my landlord found out just totally floored me.

-When my check arrived at the Post Office, the workers put it in the wrong box. (Mistake #1)
-The box was to some doctor's office. The workers at the doctor's office opened the envelope. Didn't even bother to look at who it was addressed to or who the check was made out to, stamped the back with "For deposit only", and put it in with a stack of other checks. (Mistake #2)
-The doctor's office took all those checks to the bank and the teller at the bank just deposited all those checks into the doctor's account without bothering to look at the checks. (Mistake #3).



Cat



wow, cat...what a catastrophe!! The strangest things happen, huh?

wow, cat...what a catastrophe!! The strangest things happen, huh?



It was kind of bizarre. The doctor did make good on the check so I joke that some doctor paid my rent one time.  :D ;D ;D  (And the thing is, I'm not even too sure what doctor's office it was that did that).



Cat

all my best to everyone that is going thru bad times.

Today I participated in, what they claim is, the largest charitable event in the world. It was the 27th annual
Delaware Valley A.B.A.T.E.'s Toys For Tots Motorcycle Run. There were thousands of motorcycles in this event.
Just to give you an idea of how big it was; at 12:00 sharp the first motorcycles started up, where I was in line
I didn't even start my motorcycle until 12:11.

It was a slow parade to Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia so I had to nurse my bike the last few miles because
the engine was running so hot. Right now my clutch hand is killing me, but it was all good.

Justin and I went back to where I used to live for the weekend. I never knew it would be so hard finding a place to sleep. None of my family would let us spend the night for .. well, the lamest reasons imaginable, pretty much (real nice, eh?), so we were pretty close to driving back home in the middle of the night.

Finally, Shippensburg is feeling like home. I visited where I used to live for not even two days, and was all "'Kay, cool, I'm ready to go home.."

So, on that note, feels good to be home.

Finally did some grocery shopping.

It's a strange thing, not getting food you're used to.
Beef I can give up easily (Melissa is having a tougher time with it).
Pork is a little tougher, but I can cope.

Lamb, on the other hand....THIS I have trouble with.

On the other hand, though- I get to experiment with meats I am not as familiar with, or get much of.
I also get to buy more seafood (shrimp is a popular item in my house).

Well...last night I heard some sad news from my dad's side of the family. My great-uncle Bill, who is the brother of my paternal grandmother, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin (somewhere near Milwaukee). He was 77 and had a heart attack. His two daughters (my dad's cousins) reported the news yesterday to my dad, via the phone. Bill was the last of my great-uncles (from either side of the family); he had come out to California a few times to visit his family members out here, most recently in 2003, when my grandma was turning 75. We had also visited him in 1994, when he'd been living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are for this Saturday in Milwaukee, but there's no way that we're gonna be able to fly out there on such short notice. My dad will definitely miss him, since Uncle Bill was his godfather. :\'(


I'm very sorry for your loss.  :\'(

I'm too poor to buy my own fireworks so... I'm standing on the upstairs porch (well, not at this exact point in time) with all the lights off, watching everyone elses. Despite it being too damn cold.  8-P

And yeah, that's the highlight of my day.

I'm too poor to buy my own fireworks so... I'm standing on the upstairs porch (well, not at this exact point in time) with all the lights off, watching everyone elses. Despite it being too damn cold.  8-P

And yeah, that's the highlight of my day.


Fireworks?
What's the occasion?

I'm too poor to buy my own fireworks so... I'm standing on the upstairs porch (well, not at this exact point in time) with all the lights off, watching everyone elses. Despite it being too damn cold.  8-P

And yeah, that's the highlight of my day.
yeah, what's going on over there?

With it being Bonfire Night, it is to be expected to be very noisy tonight.

With it being Bonfire Night, it is to be expected to be very noisy tonight.
in London?

In London, OK- but isn't Luke a Kiwi?

In London, OK- but isn't Luke a Kiwi?
Yeah, he is. so is there something going on in New Zealand and England?

Yeah, he is. so is there something going on in New Zealand and England?
It is called the Commonwealth.

It is called the Commonwealth.


Thus, they share the same holidays, ftmp?

Thus, they share the same holidays, ftmp?
Bonfire NIght is not defined as a holiday, the events just happens.

What is the purpose behind it?

What is the purpose behind it?
Bonfire or Guy Fawkes Night

Our local fireworks display was awesome! I also got to watch it from the comfort of my own home as it is held just over the back from me.  ;D

I have completely blitzed the front bedroom and cleaned all the mould it feels all fresh and airy in there now! I had such a busy day yesterday doing chores I am really tired today and i have to go train new staff......

Bonfire or Guy Fawkes Night


James has taken some information into school today to explain it.

It was also celebrated in New England until the 1800's as Pope Day.

James has taken some information into school today to explain it.

It was also celebrated in New England until the 1800's as Pope Day.
Pope Day?

Pope Day?


Apparently for a while as well as burning a 'guy' an effigy of the Pope was also burnt.  A lot of British traditions were carried on over in New England.  In some areas there is a large Irish population which, I suspect, resulted in the Pope burning part coming more to the fore.

Modified to add a link

http://www.bonfirenight.net/bonfire.php

Apparently for a while as well as burning a 'guy' an effigy of the Pope was also burnt.  A lot of British traditions were carried on over in New England.  In some areas there is a large Irish population which, I suspect, resulted in the Pope burning part coming more to the fore.
So the effigy of the Pope over the ensuing years evolved into Guy Fawkes.

So the effigy of the Pope over the ensuing years evolved into Guy Fawkes.


I read it as they burnt a Guy Fawkes and a Pope effigy and in some areas it became only the Pope effigy that was burnt.

I read it as they burnt a Guy Fawkes and a Pope effigy and in some areas it became only the Pope effigy that was burnt.
It will be interesting to look into the history of all this. It was till recent years that I learned it the Gunpowder in Parliament and the executions of the GF and his gang, was all down to religion.

Anyway, unfortunately we won't be celebrating with fireworks here.  The laws are fairly strict about when fireworks can be set off and the locals seem keen to report these things to the local police force.  Wouldn't want to appear in the local papers would we?

It's my Grandad's birthday today.  He's 93 I think.

Dai is away for a few days with work.  He's gone to somewhere in Florida - if he comes home wearing Mickey Mouse ears I know he was telling me a story!

Housework today (when I can get motivated) and then James has acting class after school.  home for a quick meal and then James has a Tiger Scout meeting tonight.  Unlike in the Uk he has to have an adult with him.  Since Dai is away Elizabeth will also have to come to the meeting.




It will be interesting to look into the history of all this. It was till recent years that I learned it the Gunpowder in Parliament and the executions of the GF and his gang, was all down to religion.


Isn't it always?

It's my Grandad's birthday today.  He's 93 I think.

Isn't it always?
Happy Birthday to you Grandad

I must had been off sick that day when I was meant to be taught about Guy Fawkes at school, I can remember other things Tudor, Queen Elizabeth, Cromwell, etc, but not the implications of blowing up Parliament.

Yesterday my husband Tim &I went to a meat raffle, we won some jumbo shrimp-mmm-and a sirloin tip roast.Today is our 18th wedding anniversary, so the roast is our dinner.

Happy anniversary!!

I'm very sorry for your loss.  :\'(

Well thank you... my dad had planned on sending flowers to the funeral, since we could not attend (it was two timezones away!).

Bonfire or Guy Fawkes Night



I keep forgetting about Guy Fawkes day every year and I can always thank you, Philip for reminding me every year.  :)

(I hope I have the right smiley. They all look like Guy Fawkes today.)



Cat

I keep forgetting about Guy Fawkes day every year and I can always thank you, Philip for reminding me every year.  ;D

(I hope I have the right smiley. They all look like Guy Fawkes today.)



Cat



That depends on whether you meant to rol your eyes at him or not!  ;)

That depends on whether you meant to rol your eyes at him or not!  ;)



Oh man, did I hit the wrong one. Sorry, sorry.



Cat

Well I got my hair cut today, it's SHORT!  My hubby is gonna hate it, oh well.  :D

Oh man, did I hit the wrong one. Sorry, sorry.



Cat



Cat,

For what it's worth, I can't tell which one is rolling his eyes and which one isn't.  At least now I know who it is.  Thanks for that!!!!!!!

Well I got my hair cut today, it's SHORT!  My hubby is gonna hate it, oh well.   :D




ooohhhh..post pictures! We wanna see!! :)

Cat,

For what it's worth, I can't tell which one is rolling his eyes and which one isn't.  At least now I know who it is.  Thanks for that!!!!!!!


Yes, Chucky posted a thread about the "disguised emoticons" in the Penguin News. Personally I think it's all too confusing.

Yes, Chucky posted a thread about the "disguised emoticons" in the Penguin News. Personally I think it's all too confusing.


Just 'hover' your mouse over the emoticon in the reply box.  And then put up with it for one day! It's nice to see Chucky doing somehing to honour a day outside the US.  Actually his Thanksgiving hat ones would probably do.  I always picture Guy Fawkes wearing that sort of hat for some reason.

Just 'hover' your mouse over the emoticon in the reply box.  And then put up with it for one day! It's nice to see Chucky doing somehing to honour a day outside the US.  Actually his Thanksgiving hat ones would probably do.  I always picture Guy Fawkes wearing that sort of hat for some reason.



Thanks, Karen.  I didn't mean to sound like I was complaining, it was just a surprise.  I never got to learn about GF as I live on this side of the pond, so I didn't recognize him.  I, too, think it is great that this forum has members from all over the world and we can celebrate everybody's special days.  I guess I'm going to have to make a trip to the library.......

Thanks, Karen.  I didn't mean to sound like I was complaining, it was just a surprise.  I never got to learn about GF as I live on this side of the pond, so I didn't recognize him.  I, too, think it is great that this forum has members from all over the world and we can celebrate everybody's special days.  I guess I'm going to have to make a trip to the library.......


Philip and I have posted a couple of links to websites about Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night if you look around.

News I might want to mention,Today from Social Security Disability(SSD)I got a check for $2,068(without any explanation) so what My Parents's plans for me is to put some in the burial fund,give some for rent,put some in my checking account then leave the rest $600 for some new clothes or take Robin out for her Birthday which is Monday,going to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with her Father Sunday and my day off is on Saturday so I might want to spend it with her. :)

Yes, Chucky posted a thread about the "disguised emoticons" in the Penguin News. Personally I think it's all too confusing.


I know it is.

News I might want to mention,Today from Social Security Disability(SSD)I got a check for $2,068(without any explanation) so what My Parents's plans for me is to put some in the burial fund,give some for rent,put some in my checking account then leave the rest $600 for some new clothes or take Robin out for her Birthday which is Monday,going to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with her Father Sunday and my day off is on Saturday so I might want to spend it with her. :)


that sounds like fun times. :)

that sounds like fun times. :)


I really want to spend at least 100 dollars on her,I mean she is "special" to me and I love her a lot and she knows I mean it.

News I might want to mention,Today from Social Security Disability(SSD)I got a check for $2,068(without any explanation) so what My Parents's plans for me is to put some in the burial fund,give some for rent,put some in my checking account then leave the rest $600 for some new clothes or take Robin out for her Birthday which is Monday,going to Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with her Father Sunday and my day off is on Saturday so I might want to spend it with her. :)


Before spending any of that, I'd call Social Security.
Just to be on the safe side.
Usually, when they issue a check, it's for a reason.

Before spending any of that, I'd call Social Security.
Just to be on the safe side.
Usually, when they issue a check, it's for a reason.


Very true, and I wouldn't want to spend it and then have to pay it back. 

Not too swift today.

My throat hurts, and I've been coughing up mucus after mucus.
It's like coughing up a custard hairball, or something.

There's been some nasty virus flying 'round these parts, and so far I've been lucky enough to avoid it.
It's extremely rare for me to get sick.

I am confused!  The smilies have turned into some weird goatee dude, like from V for Vendetta!  :o

I am confused!  The smilies have turned into some weird goatee dude, like from V for Vendetta!  :o


Guy Fawkes Day. Get with it. :D

Guy Fawkes Day. Get with it. :D


XD Our emoticon celebrations are more obscure than Google's logo cares to exclaim.

well, I guess work is over and I can log off and go home now. geez, it's already very dark outside and it's only 635pm

well, I guess work is over and I can log off and go home now. geez, it's already very dark outside and it's only 635pm

That'll be the clocks changing

Before spending any of that, I'd call Social Security.
Just to be on the safe side.
Usually, when they issue a check, it's for a reason.


But they didn't send an explanation letter.

Very true, and I wouldn't want to spend it and then have to pay it back. 


Maybe you're right.

Haircut. Lunch. A French class. (I already speak French right, I know! So easy for an A), work this afternoon and evening, setting up for a dance competition at a theater here in town... mmmm... dancers. Nice, I'll be setting up the light rigs today.. focusing.. drooling... leering. Mmmmm.. leering.

Well...so far, I've taken Vaughn to the bus stop, walked to the post office, and went on a nice brisk walk. Now..I am on here...later I have to organize a few things at home...and then work at 5:00...fun day, huh? ::)

My Mother And I went to the bank and cashed the 2,000 dollars so now My Mother And I will divide the money equally.Some money will go towards rent and the other is for whatever.

My Mother And I went to the bank and cashed the 2,000 dollars so now My Mother And I will divide the money equally.Some money will go towards rent and the other is for whatever.



don't forget to send that portion to your favorite person on the boards! ;) :D

don't forget to send that portion to your favorite person on the boards! ;) :D


How much and do you want check or money order?

How much and do you want check or money order?



hey...I'm not picky! ;) ;D

hey...I'm not picky! ;) ;D


It's not a good idea.

It's not a good idea.


It's ok Howard...I'm just teasing ya! ;)

It's ok Howard...I'm just teasing ya! ;)


I thought so.

It's raining and the children have the day off school for the local elections.

I think we are going to go to a childrens science museum when the children are dressed.

Well, today, I'm feeling rather-...












































*Mugs Howard*

Wow! I didn't know you could see what browser people are using, when viewing 'Who's Online".


Ah, the simple things in life.


I just got done working an overnight. I should really be sleeping, being that I have to work another one tonight. Eh. Maybe later.

I took Hunter to school (Megan is home because of Election day), then I voted then I ran to K-mart to see if they had any nice jackets for the kids (they didn't have anything nice.).  After I pick up Hunter we're going to go see Bee Movie.

Todd is out of town for the next few days, so I guess we'll just pick up a pizza for dinner and hang around the rest of the night.

I took Hunter to school (Megan is home because of Election day), then I voted then I ran to K-mart to see if they had any nice jackets for the kids (they didn't have anything nice.).  After I pick up Hunter we're going to go see Bee Movie.

Todd is out of town for the next few days, so I guess we'll just pick up a pizza for dinner and hang around the rest of the night.


I really admire you, Carol. You are such a good mom..you do a lot of nice things with your children..and I just think that is really great and important. I just wanted to tell you that. :) I hope you have a good day.

Still feeling nasty in the throat.
Coughing up ugly stuff, and I sound like a cross between Krusty the Clown and a rusty gate.

Maybe I need a nurse.
Since Melissa isn't here to tend me......

*picturing Erin in a nurse's outfit*

Maybe.... ;)

I really admire you, Carol. You are such a good mom..you do a lot of nice things with your children..and I just think that is really great and important. I just wanted to tell you that. :) I hope you have a good day.


Awww, thanks Erin.  That made my day!  :)

I think you're a great mom too!  :)

Still feeling nasty in the throat.
Coughing up ugly stuff, and I sound like a cross between Krusty the Clown and a rusty gate.

Maybe I need a nurse.
Since Melissa isn't here to tend me......

*picturing Erin in a nurse's outfit*

Maybe.... ;)


uh oh..you better behave...or a shot will be administered. ;) :D



Awww, thanks Erin.  That made my day!   :)

I think you're a great mom too!   :)



aww..thanks girl! :)

Carol- I second Erin's statement.
You DO seem to be a superb mother.
I hope my daughter views me in a similar light, someday.

Erin- You & I are too similar, in thought patterns today.
PM me, if you want me to expound.

Getting my hair done.



Cat

Wow! I didn't know you could see what browser people are using, when viewing 'Who's Online".


Ah, the simple things in life.


Yes, that feature was added to the "Who's Online" list about two months or so ago. What's odd, however, is that sometimes the "Guests" are using some weird browser that most people have probably never heard of.


Anyway, I got lots of things to do today...and instead I'm here. Posting away.

Wayne:  Hope you feel better SOON!

Erin & Carol:  You are both great moms--your respective kids are very lucky.

Micah doesn't have today off for elections (we don't use high schools for polling stations in BR), but she does have Nov 15 off for "Safety Day" (first day of firearm deer season in MI).  I wanted to take the day off and take her to Grand Rapids to do some Christmas shopping, but with being gone the rest of this week for a conference and then having to take Monday morning off to take her to the orthopedic surgeon (she suffered a setback last week and they want to see her this week, but I don't have anyone who can take her, so it's first thing Monday morning), I can't take any more time in this short a timeframe.  I mentioned it to a co-worker (small office, need to make sure time off won't cause a staff shortage)-she simply rolled her eyes and made a comment about Micah missing more school.  Very disheartening.

Today has been a ROUGH day (the roughness started at 7:35 a.m.!!!!)

Sorry to hear about your day, Amy.
Hope things get better for you soon.

I mentioned it to a co-worker (small office, need to make sure time off won't cause a staff shortage)-she simply rolled her eyes and made a comment about Micah missing more school.  Very disheartening.

Today has been a ROUGH day (the roughness started at 7:35 a.m.!!!!)


Tell her to stuff it. It's none of her damned business when and why your daughter misses school.

In case you can't tell, I'm seriously pissed off right now. My sister is having problems, I'm not there to help her, and I really would like to hurt some people that are involved with her problem. Arrrrgh.

Thanks, Wayne.  How are you feeling??

Jess, if there is anything I can do (or if you need to talk), please feel free to PM me.  I hope she will be ok.  I understand your frustration in not being there to help her.  Hope things get better soon.

Still feeling nasty in the throat.
Coughing up ugly stuff, and I sound like a cross between Krusty the Clown and a rusty gate.

Maybe I need a nurse.
Since Melissa isn't here to tend me......

*picturing Erin in a nurse's outfit*

Maybe.... ;)
Sounds bad, can a drink of honey and lemon cure it?

Just got back from the Children's Museum of Science (or some such).  It was alright I suppose - though I've been to better ones.  It suffers from the usual problem of the hands-on displays not being robust enough and so a number were broken.

Just got back from the Children's Museum of Science (or some such).  It was alright I suppose - though I've been to better ones.  It suffers from the usual problem of the hands-on displays not being robust enough and so a number were broken.




Sounds like the Children's museum near me.  Ours is in need of a makeover. 



So yesterday I had my hair cut and it looked really nice when she fixed it.  Today as I was attempting to style it myself I realized that she basically F'ed it up.  I have never had a hair cut as bad as this.  There are long pieces all over, the layers are completely uneven, I could have given myself a better cut.  I'm pissed off and I feel pretty self conscious about it.  So I go back on Thursday to have it fixed...I might have to get the Sinead look.  ;D

So yesterday I had my hair cut and it looked really nice when she fixed it.  Today as I was attempting to style it myself I realized that she basically F'ed it up.  I have never had a hair cut as bad as this.  There are long pieces all over, the layers are completely uneven, I could have given myself a better cut.  I'm pissed off and I feel pretty self conscious about it.  So I go back on Thursday to have it fixed...I might have to get the Sinead look.   ;D

That sucks that your hair didn't turn out so well. :-\\ Maybe it'll turn out better next time...whenever that is.

That sucks that your hair didn't turn out so well. :-\\ Maybe it'll turn out better next time...whenever that is.

Hopefully it'll look better on Thursday.  I would have gone tomorrow but I wanted to wait until the "butcher" was off from work. 

We just got back from going to an aquarium in Newport, Kentucky (across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio).  It was nice.  They had the usual fishes.  But this one was pretty cool, they also had Sea Otters, Sharks, Penguins and Lorakeet birds.  You could buy nectar (and a raincoat) to go in and feed the lorakeets.  They were flying around all loose, and just landing on you.  It was a little scary, but cute when about 6 birds landed on my husband's friend.  I got a video and some cute pictures of our day.  I will share them when I get them uploaded.  Been a long day and we are both tired, so it may have to wait until tomorrow.

Finally got what I wanted.

Found a pea-coat. Now people will truly fear me as I saunter around looking like a slightly taller version of Brezhnev.

Finally got what I wanted.

Found a pea-coat. Now people will truly fear me as I saunter around looking like a slightly taller version of Brezhnev.



pea coats are cool. You will kind of look sophisticated. :)

Finally got what I wanted.

Found a pea-coat. Now people will truly fear me as I saunter around looking like a slightly taller version of Brezhnev.
I haven't seen anyone wear one of those since the early 70's. way to bring back that look Andy or has it been back and i just didn't notice.  ???

anyways, work tomorrow, and then Thursday morning, I'm going in for surgey with an Oculoplastic surgeon for a bilateral lower eyelid split with cautery procedure to fix my lower eyelashes that have somehow been misdirected in thier growth and are poking my eyeballs. I'll be off work for about a week and a half. this problem started about a year and a half ago, and I need to go in every 5-6 weeks to have my lower lashes plucked because they're freaking poking right into my corneas and it hurts, so hopefully this will fix it permanantly.

I haven't seen anyone wear one of those since the early 70's. way to bring back that look Andy or has it been back and i just didn't notice.  ???

anyways, work tomorrow, and then Thursday morning, I'm going in for surgey with an Oculoplastic surgeon for a bilateral lower eyelid split with cautery procedure to fix my lower eyelashes that have somehow been misdirected in thier growth and are poking my eyeballs. I'll be off work for about a week and a half. this problem started about a year and a half ago, and I need to go in every 5-6 weeks to have my lower lashes plucked because they're freaking poking right into my corneas and it hurts, so hopefully this will fix it permanantly.






Good luck with that Mike. I will say a little prayer that it goes smoothly for ya! :)

Good luck with that Mike. I will say a little prayer that it goes smoothly for ya! :)
thanks Erin, I appreciate that, especially since I've never had any kind of surgery. actually I take that back. I had a root canal and that's quite an ordeal, but it was painless. This surgeon is supposed to be really good and he said the procedure is maybe 20-60 minutes and I'll be out and on my way home within 1-2 hours tops.

thanks Erin, I appreciate that, especially since I've never had any kind of surgery. actually I take that back. I had a root canal and that's quite an ordeal, but it was painless. This surgeon is supposed to be really good and he said the procedure is maybe 20-60 minutes and I'll be out and on my way home within 1-2 hours tops.



that doesn't sound too bad. I hope all goes well! :)

that doesn't sound too bad. I hope all goes well! :)
thanks and I'm actually rather upbeat about it. the condition is called Trichiasis::Trichiasis is an uncornfortable condition in which the eyelashes are misdirected toward the eyeball and scratch its surface, the cornea. The position of the lower lid is normal, but the lashes point in the wrong direction. This may cause infection and scarring of the cornea.

mine are both eyes, and they're the lower lashes. how they got this way is a mystery

Mike- I wish you a speedy recovery.

It reminds me of the RK surgery I had when I was 17.
Not the laser surgery, but the old-fashioned one, with the diamond-sharpened scalpel cutting.

I'm sure you'll come out fine, man.
Just take it easy.

I was due to go to an area of London by The Tube today, but as always the trains are playing up with delays, so I will go there another day. I will settle for a walk instead.

I haven't seen anyone wear one of those since the early 70's. way to bring back that look Andy or has it been back and i just didn't notice.  ???

anyways, work tomorrow, and then Thursday morning, I'm going in for surgey with an Oculoplastic surgeon for a bilateral lower eyelid split with cautery procedure to fix my lower eyelashes that have somehow been misdirected in thier growth and are poking my eyeballs. I'll be off work for about a week and a half. this problem started about a year and a half ago, and I need to go in every 5-6 weeks to have my lower lashes plucked because they're freaking poking right into my corneas and it hurts, so hopefully this will fix it permanantly.





Ouch, that must have hurt. How come it took so long to getting around to doing it right?

Today I am going to plan our yearly trip to Florida.  We go in February during school vacation just to warm up a bit.  Usually it is Orlando or Cocoa Beach, this year we head to the Keys.  I have been trying to explain to Sig that the Keys he remembers from the 60s and 70s are not the Keys of today(curse you Jimmy Buffet).I would actually prefer somewhere else, but there is time for a bit of everything(knock on wood)

The Wild Harvest supermarket near me is going out of business, yesterday I got stuff at 60% off.  I am going to go back right now(they open at 8am) to see if they have anything left on the shelves.  ;) 

The Wild Harvest supermarket near me is going out of business, yesterday I got stuff at 60% off.  I am going to go back right now(they open at 8am) to see if they have anything left on the shelves.   ;) 
Be quick!

Just another day at work.Sunny Cool and brisk winds today with the temperatures in the low 50's.

Plus looking forward to seeing Robin on Saturday before her Birthday Monday. :)

I haven't seen anyone wear one of those since the early 70's. way to bring back that look Andy or has it been back and i just didn't notice.  ???


I don't think I have the style to bring anything back.. I just like looking like a complete bastard.  ;D

Everyone out here in the mid-west wanders around in their backwards baseball caps, ripped to pieces jeans and american eagle shirts, I do my best to give them all something to think about as they parade around, clones of each other.

I don't think I have the style to bring anything back.. I just like looking like a complete bastard.  ;D

Everyone out here in the mid-west wanders around in their backwards baseball caps, ripped to pieces jeans and american eagle shirts, I do my best to give them all something to think about as they parade around, clones of each other.


You mean like these guys?

http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com

Look for the pic of Prompa Loompa. High-larious.

Just got back from having my hair cut and coloured.

I had a doctors appointment this morning and have to go back for blood tests next week.  :-\\
Nil by mouth until my appointment at 10.30am the world will tilt on it's axis if I don't get my morning cup of tea!  ;D

Other than that I'm just feeling really flat today.

Just got back from having my hair cut and coloured.

I had a doctors appointment this morning and have to go back for blood tests next week.  :-\\
Nil by mouth until my appointment at 10.30am the world will tilt on it's axis if I don't get my morning cup of tea!   ;D

Other than that I'm just feeling really flat today.
All the best on the results, etc.

So, it was straight out the doctors into Starbucks?

Just got back from having my hair cut and coloured.

I had a doctors appointment this morning and have to go back for blood tests next week.  :-\\
Nil by mouth until my appointment at 10.30am the world will tilt on it's axis if I don't get my morning cup of tea!   ;D

Other than that I'm just feeling really flat today.


All the best on the results, etc.


Ditto. O0

I haven't had Starbucks teas myself; I'm sure they're good though.

Went out to the boat today-unloaded her and drained the water tank. We were going to put the tarp on her but they back the trailer right up against a tree and very close to other boats on either side so we just couldn't do it-so we will the marina do it.  ;D ;D



Cat 

You mean like these guys?

http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com

Look for the pic of Prompa Loompa. High-larious.


Fabulous!

Mike- I wish you a speedy recovery.

It reminds me of the RK surgery I had when I was 17.
Not the laser surgery, but the old-fashioned one, with the diamond-sharpened scalpel cutting.

I'm sure you'll come out fine, man.
Just take it easy.
thanks a lot Wayne. I think it will be a piece of cake


Ouch, that must have hurt. How come it took so long to getting around to doing it right?

it does hurt when the lashes are poking directly into the eye, and i waited just because the temporary fix, of having them plucked was ok, and I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to surgical hospital stuff, but this is right in the surgeons office, he's highly recommended and so after almost 2 years, I finally made the decision to have it done.

Tomorrow, I go for an MRI on my left foot, to see just what is happening there.
That is the foot with toe joints fusing together.

Still feeling pretty run-down, and I'm not really sure as to why.
Still coughing up stuff. I think I know how a cat feels when they cough up furballs.

Maybe I'm just getting old.

Tomorrow, I go for an MRI on my left foot, to see just what is happening there.
That is the foot with toe joints fusing together.

Still feeling pretty run-down, and I'm not really sure as to why.
Still coughing up stuff. I think I know how a cat feels when they cough up furballs.

Maybe I'm just getting old.
get well wayne, and get some rest

get well wayne, and get some rest


Thank you, Mike.
I'm sure I will feel like my.....um....former self soon.
I think I just got hit with this funky virus that my daughter had.

Thank you, Mike.
I'm sure I will feel like my.....um....former self soon.
I think I just got hit with this funky virus that my daughter had.


that is such a drag at this time of year. get well.


i'm home for one night during my biz trip.  so far it's typical. boring, met some nice people but no one parties, so i'm homne to hang with Bode and get some quality TV time in.

that is such a drag at this time of year. get well.


i'm home for one night during my biz trip.  so far it's typical. boring, met some nice people but no one parties, so i'm homne to hang with Bode and get some quality TV time in.


Boring Bastards!

Boring Bastards!




it's awful.  me and a sixpack in my room doing my work and watching hotel tv.
ho hum.

AND  everyone is put up in the hotel where we are conferencing...all but for 5.  I am one of these 5.  we are off route 4 in the middle of nothing with not a restaurant in walking distance and NO HOTEL BAR.

jerks.

Thank you, Mike.
I'm sure I will feel like my.....um....former self soon.
I think I just got hit with this funky virus that my daughter had.


Hope you feel better Wayne.  I, too, have been fighting a cold or something lately.  Mostly sinus headaches and allergies.

I finally made a dr.'s appointment a couple days ago, but it isn't until the end of the month so either I'll be better or not.  At least I can talk to him about my high blood sugar readings and see what I need to do to take better care of myself.

I hope everything goes well with your foot too.

Thanks, Belle & Patty.

I appreciate it.

Belle- Sorry you got stuck with such an uneventful night.

Patty- Hope the Doctor bears good tidings.

oh crap!  I forgot I have to get up early and go have surgery on my eyelids  :o  I need to take a shower and go to bed. no late night postwhoring from me, but I'll be off for the next week or so recovering and will spend more time here. 

oh crap!  I forgot I have to get up early and go have surgery on my eyelids  :o  I need to take a shower and go to bed. no late night postwhoring from me, but I'll be off for the next week or so recovering and will spend more time here. 
You have to rest your eyes?

You have to rest your eyes?
yes, for the upcoming torture and butchering  :D  I want to be well rested since I'm gonna have an unusual morning and all. I'll see y'all later

yes, for the upcoming torture and butchering  :D  I want to be well rested since I'm gonna have an unusual morning and all. I'll see y'all later
You can still dictate to someone for posting here?

Feeling rather lonely, tonight.

Feeling rather lonely, tonight.


sorry you feel that way, Wayne. I know that feeling. I'm having a very pityful night. :-\\

Man, there are so many movies coming out that I want to see. I just saw a preview for This Christmas, and it gave me such a cozy feeling. Also, Martian Child, Dan In Real Life, and August Rush.

Finally, for a change, actual cinematic goodness!

Man, there are so many movies coming out that I want to see. I just saw a preview for This Christmas, and it gave me such a cozy feeling. Also, Martian Child, Dan In Real Life, and August Rush.

Finally, for a change, actual cinematic goodness!


I'm, still waiting to see "Ghost Rider".

I'm, still waiting to see "Ghost Rider".



.. Damn, son, you'd better get to steppin'.

.. Damn, son, you'd better get to steppin'.

I know it!

Dan In Real Life





he looks so incredibly adorable in that movie!

he looks so incredibly adorable in that movie!



He does. I also thought he was attractive in Little Miss Sunshine.

He does. I also thought he was attractive in Little Miss Sunshine.


true...very true.

I just can't believe it,Now I'm being sent Food Stamps.My Father wants me to take advantage of this as for my Mother's not too sure about it.I'm making $200 a month so why do I really need something like that? It's pathetic,This is for poor people. >:(

How do you guys feel about Food Stamps,Is It worth it?  ???

I just can't believe it,Now I'm being sent Food Stamps.My Father wants me to take advantage of this as for my Mother's not too sure about it.I'm making $200 a month so why do I really need something like that? It's pathetic,This is for poor people. >:(

How do you guys feel about Food Stamps,Is It worth it?  ???




You only make $200 a month?

That's... nowhere near enough to live on.

You only make $200 a month?

That's... nowhere near enough to live on.



Yeah I know,I agree with you.The money I'm making now is just fun money.Food,clothes,groceries,knick-knacks whatever.

Yeah I know,I agree with you.The money I'm making now is just fun money.Food,clothes,groceries,knick-knacks whatever.

So, if they're giving you food stamps, take them. You pay tax on your paycheck, get some of it back!

So, if they're giving you food stamps, take them. You pay tax on your paycheck, get some of it back!


Except is it really fair (for want of a better word) for Howard to have these when he doesn't actually need them.  He still lives at home, pays hardly any rent (I think) and all his pay he can spend on himself on whatever he likes.

Except is it really fair (for want of a better word) for Howard to have these when he doesn't actually need them.  He still lives at home, pays hardly any rent (I think) and all his pay he can spend on himself on whatever he likes.


Yup. Also, Howard needs to check these sudden windfalls of things (the extra SS money and the food stamps). They could be making a mistake and he's going to get hit with it later.

I know we'd qualify for food stamps and stuff, but we're okay, so I'm not even going to bother with it. However, I do want to get WIC so I can get free milk. The boy goes through three gallons a week :o and that really adds up.

I just can't believe it,Now I'm being sent Food Stamps.My Father wants me to take advantage of this as for my Mother's not too sure about it.I'm making $200 a month so why do I really need something like that? It's pathetic,This is for poor people. >:(

How do you guys feel about Food Stamps,Is It worth it?  ???





Like Jessica said, you need check into this, see if it's meant for you, if not and you spend it you'll have to pay it back.

Even though he lives with his parents his income guidelines and disability probably entitle him to foodstamps, but it is best to double check with the social worker. 

Even though he lives with his parents his income guidelines and disability probably entitle him to foodstamps, but it is best to double check with the social worker. 


Oh, no doubt. But it's better to make sure, especially with government agencies. Unemployment is still trying to collect $400 from me because THEY overpaid ME three years ago. Needless to say, they aren't getting sh*t from me, at least voluntarily. They usually take my state taxes, which amounts to maybe $25. :D

oh crap!  I forgot I have to get up early and go have surgery on my eyelids  :o  I need to take a shower and go to bed. no late night postwhoring from me, but I'll be off for the next week or so recovering and will spend more time here. 



You will be in our thoughts.




Feeling rather lonely, tonight.



sorry you feel that way, Wayne. I know that feeling. I'm having a very pityful night. :-\\



I hope you guys are feeling better. Just know that you are not alone when you are a member of Inthe00s.  :)



Cat

You will be in our thoughts.




I hope you guys are feeling better. Just know that you are not alone when you are a member of Inthe00s.  :)



Cat


thanks Cat! :)

just got back from my eyelid surgery. It went really smooth and I'm gonna go get me an ice pack and lay down. not much posting today, but as soon as I recover and feel up to it, I'll be here. take care

just got back from my eyelid surgery. It went really smooth and I'm gonna go get me an ice pack and lay down. not much posting today, but as soon as I recover and feel up to it, I'll be here. take care



glad to hear that everything went ok. :) Get well soon! :)

just got back from my eyelid surgery. It went really smooth and I'm gonna go get me an ice pack and lay down. not much posting today, but as soon as I recover and feel up to it, I'll be here. take care
Please rest your eyes, recover well please.

Right now, I'm in pain...

I was dusting my entertainment center (which is very tall) when I stood up and whacked my head hard on one of the shelves!  :-[ :-[

Right now, I'm in pain...

I was dusting my entertainment center (which is very tall) when I stood up and whacked my head hard on one of the shelves!  :-[ :-[


.......Ouch!......

Right now, I'm in pain...

I was dusting my entertainment center (which is very tall) when I stood up and whacked my head hard on one of the shelves!  :-[ :-[


i hope you feel better. That has happened to me with a loose closet door...it's horrible!

i hope you feel better. That has happened to me with a loose closet door...it's horrible!


Thank you, Erin.  :)

Right now, I'm in pain...

I was dusting my entertainment center (which is very tall) when I stood up and whacked my head hard on one of the shelves!  :-[ :-[



Ouch. I can relate. I had an entertainment center bite me one time-cut my eyebrow and to this day, if you look closely, you can see the scar. Those entertainment centers can be vicious.



Cat

Right now, I'm in pain...

I was dusting my entertainment center (which is very tall) when I stood up and whacked my head hard on one of the shelves!  :-[ :-[


Ouch, Karen...do be careful!  :\'(

just got back from my eyelid surgery. It went really smooth and I'm gonna go get me an ice pack and lay down. not much posting today, but as soon as I recover and feel up to it, I'll be here. take care


I'm glad everything went well.  Take it easy.  :)



So today I went back to the salon and had my hair fixed.  The manager was very nice and felt bad that my haircut turned out so badly.  As soon as she started combing through it she was able to see all the mistakes the other girl had made.  I've sort of gotten what I wanted but much shorter since she had to cut off so much.

Had a dentist appointment this morning, which seemed to go pretty well.

And now I'm back home and I plan to be inside the rest of the day, as it seems pretty cold out.

glad to hear that everything went ok. :) Get well soon! :)
thanks Erin, & I am gonna get well as soon as I can


Please rest your eyes, recover well please.
thanks Philip. they are blurry right now as I'm posting, but that's from the ointment. I don't feel too bad after tylenol and ice pack treatment.
I'm glad everything went well.  Take it easy.   :)



So today I went back to the salon and had my hair fixed.  The manager was very nice and felt bad that my haircut turned out so badly.  As soon as she started combing through it she was able to see all the mistakes the other girl had made.  I've sort of gotten what I wanted but much shorter since she had to cut off so much.
thanks Carol, Take it Easy is my slogan  :)  and that's just what I'm doing. got me some tea, a blanket, the remote for the stereo and the tv