A new month is finally here, and I didn't see the monthly thread started yet, so here goes!

Happy March, everyone! :D

Happy St Davids Day to (if there are any?) Welsh posters.

OMG, it's already time for the March thread  :o  gee willikers! that month went by quick. way to get the thread going Jeff.

I'm gonna get up and make me some coffee on March 1st, 2008, and then head over to the church to help set up and then take Julie's car in for an oil change and maybe a minor tune up, then come back and help Diane finish getting our home ready for a small birthday gathering. the dessert she made is gonna be awesome. It's a chocolate chip cookie dough cooked in a rectangular pan, so it's thick like brownies, then we're gonna warm up a piece, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, some hot fudge and whipped cream and I'm gonna put a lit candle on mine

OMG, it's already time for the March thread  :o  gee willikers! that month went by quick.



Kinda like your first 30 years  :o    ;D

I have never been a February fan and am glad March is here, even with the snow, rain, and slush outside 

OMG, it's already time for the March thread  :o   gee willikers! that month went by quick. way to get the thread going Jeff.
February makes me shiver.

March is here and looking forward to my birthday,maybe it'll be a quiet one.I was hoping to spend time with that special someone but this is the first time without her.I just have a gut feeling she'll call on my birthday,I may be wrong you know. :(

I love February, but I am glad March is here.  Spring is upon us and that makes me very happy. :)

February makes me shiver.


With every paper I deliver. 


Thank God I don't have paper round any more.


Happy St Davids Day to (if there are any?) Welsh posters.


I wished Dai happy St David's Day.  This reminded him it was the first of the month and he went to do 'pinch, punch'.  It occurred to Elizabeth and I at the same time what he intended and we got him first!

We are going skiing again today.  We had a small amount of snow overnight - supposed to be between 4 and 8 inches and we had about 2!

Kinda like your first 30 years  :o    ;D

I have never been a February fan and am glad March is here, even with the snow, rain, and slush outside 



This February really sucked for me-BIG TIME-and the weather was the least of it.



With every paper I deliver. 





Bad news on the door step. I couldn't take one more step.



Cat

Bad news on the door step. I couldn't take one more step.

Cat



I can't remember if I cried
When I read about his widowed bride
But something touched me deep inside
The day the music died

I can't remember if I cried
When I read about his widowed bride
But something touched me deep inside
The day the music died




So bye, bye Miss American Pie. Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry.



Cat

And them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye
Singin’,

Today consisted of a drive and a hort for me and my foot. The afternoon was spent resting, but it feels no better, though the doctor did say yesterday for it could be a few weeks.

I have spent today working like a dog! I did laundry, food shopping, vacuuming, cleaned the bathroom, changed the bed, finished tidying the back garden and made myself a aubergine(egg plant) bake. Now I'm chilling in front of the T.V.

Tomorrow is mother's day so I am going to my parents house for lunch. :) 

I have spent today working like a dog! I did laundry, food shopping, vacuuming, cleaned the bathroom, changed the bed, finished tidying the back garden and made myself a aubergine(egg plant) bake. Now I'm chilling in front of the T.V.
Did you see John Barrowman on Eurovision: Your Decision?

Did you see John Barrowman on Eurovision: Your Decision?
No, I didn't watch it.

No, I didn't watch it.
Do you wish to know who won?

I have spent today working like a dog! I did laundry, food shopping, vacuuming, cleaned the bathroom, changed the bed, finished tidying the back garden and made myself a aubergine(egg plant) bake. Now I'm chilling in front of the T.V.

Tomorrow is mother's day so I am going to my parents house for lunch. :) 
wow Gis, you were a busy bee.   
after my morning church set up, I took Julie's car in for an oil change and to rotate the tires, good thing I was keeping an eye on things because the mechanic didn't rotate tires, came up to me and said "your car's ready"  & I said, I'm supposed to get a rotation also, so he did that and it all only cost $33.20 not bad at all. of course the dude tried to say if i didn't get the "engine flush" that my motor could freeze up  :o  and I tell him, "no thanks, just the oil change today" some places really try to get you to agree to add services like that and that would have been an extra $60. no eff'ng way!  so afterwards I went to a cute toy shop in Orinda, Ca. to get our friends daughter a birthday present especially from me because they say after the last time we were there she keeps saying my name  :\'( and that's so cute, so I got her a stuffed Big Bird from Sesame Street  http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0S020xZ28lHJT8AV12jzbkF/SIG=12m3lnep6/EXP=1204497625/**http%3A//www.playfulplushtoys.com/miva/graphics/00000001/bigbird.jpg

just got done vacuuming the living room and cleaning the kitchen and am ready for a 1 hour nap or at least lay down for awhile before the evening's festivities

went skiing again today.  I ache all over.  Still didn't fall over today (except getting off the lift) so that's progress I think.

Dai is going to China tomorrow - early.

Dai is going to China tomorrow - early.
A bit early for the Olympics?

YAY! It's March...that means it is getting closer to spring and summer!


Today was a good day. I stopped and bought myself a new digital camera that I saw on sale..then we went bowling with my parents early this afternoon. After that we did some shopping (CD Warehouse, Dicks Sporting Goods), then we went to Lowe's to price the wood that we will need for our new porch that we are building this summer. After we finished shopping, we went out for pizza.

March is coming in like a lamb for us this weekend.  Today was a balmy 34 degrees Farenheit (1 degree Celcius) and tomorrow a tropical (at least for us this time of year) 52 degrees farenheit (11 degrees celcius).  It's been so cold for so long, I'm really happy to see the warm(er) weather again.  :) 

March is coming in like a lamb for us this weekend.  Today was a balmy 34 degrees Farenheit (1 degree Celcius) and tomorrow a tropical (at least for us this time of year) 52 degrees farenheit (11 degrees celcius).  It's been so cold for so long, I'm really happy to see the warm(er) weather again.   :) 


We haven't even had winter... :-\\

We haven't even had winter... :-\\
The same for London.

We haven't even had winter... :-\\



The same for London.


Sorry, we must have taken your share 

YAY! It's March...that means it is getting closer to spring and summer!


And New York didn't have much of a winter anyway except for the 6 inches of snow we had a week or so ago.

I'm going to watch movies all day...DVDs. :)

I'm going to watch movies all day...DVDs. :)
My movie watching will be late tonight.

Maybe mine too by the time I get around to it. :)

My movie watching will be late tonight.

Maybe mine too by the time I get around to it. :)
It has to be late for the movie is being broadcast late in the evening.

oh!

Bad:

-Most of the paper didn't arrive this morning-only the editorial section, funnies & Parade Mag.  >:( (At least we got the funnies  :D ;D ;D )
-A pain right between my shoulder blades.
-My cat has ear mites.  :\'( :\'(
-Laundry day.  8-P


Good:
-My headache is almost complete gone (still there but not like it has been).
-And of course I get to come to my favorite place (like I do every day.  ;D ;D ;D )


Cat

My ceramics student will be over in a couple of hours...and then after her lesson, I'll be going out to lunch with the family!  :)

Bad:

-Most of the paper didn't arrive this morning-only the editorial section, funnies & Parade Mag.  >:( (At least we got the funnies  :D ;D ;D )
-A pain right between my shoulder blades.
-My cat has ear mites.  :\'( :\'(
-Laundry day.  8-P


Good:
-My headache is almost complete gone (still there but not like it has been).
-And of course I get to come to my favorite place (like I do every day.  ;D ;D ;D )


Cat


I hope your pains disappear soon, Cat... :)

I hope your pains disappear soon, Cat... :)



I hope so, too. This has just been going on for WAY TOO long.



Cat

I hope so, too. This has just been going on for WAY TOO long.



Cat


Awww...that's no fun!  :-\\

Awww...that's no fun!  :-\\



At least I know the meds are working-just slowly.



Cat

Just got back from my parents thanks to Dad's taxi ! Had a lovely lunch and spent the afternoon reading the papers with my Mum. Himself is on his way home from visiting his parents.

We haven't even had winter... :-\\



Sorry, Henk, you would have been more than welcome to ours!  :)  I for one am tired of it and I heard we are expecting more bad weather tonight/tomorrow.

Yesterday took the car in at 7:30 a.m. for new brakes, walked 8 blocks back to my apt, shoveled the front walk, did dishes, walked to post office and back, then walked the 8 blocks to get the car (which sounds great) and started cleaning up the kitchen (really cleaning).  Couldn't sleep last night/this morning, so started working on organizing cupboards.

Today, after just a few hours sleep, got another cupboard cleaned, finished cleaning the kitchen, got the bathroom cleaned (including organizing my shelf), got my bedroom cleaned and receipts filed, waiting for M to finish her room so she can help me with family room.

The great news is that I've got our trip to Cedar Crest College lined up during her spring break.  We'll leave about 4 a.m. on April 1st, check in to a hotel that night, then be there Wed for appts, tour, etc.  Her admissions counselor (Kyle) has been absolutely marvelous, lining up appointments with departments and faculty, changing her major, and arranging for her to spend Wed night on campus with a Chem/Forensic Science student.  She is changing from CJ/Forensic Science to Genetics/Forensic Science.  Kyle is setting it up so Micah can meet with faculty from Genetics, Forensic Science, Political Science and CJ.  She is also going to meet with the AD and the leader of the Debate team.  Of course we will also meet with Kyle and with the financial aid person to see what kind of package they were able to put together for her and do a campus tour.   :)

Sorry, Henk, you would have been more than welcome to ours!  :)  I for one am tired of it and I heard we are expecting more bad weather tonight/tomorrow.

Yesterday took the car in at 7:30 a.m. for new brakes, walked 8 blocks back to my apt, shoveled the front walk, did dishes, walked to post office and back, then walked the 8 blocks to get the car (which sounds great) and started cleaning up the kitchen (really cleaning).  Couldn't sleep last night/this morning, so started working on organizing cupboards.

Today, after just a few hours sleep, got another cupboard cleaned, finished cleaning the kitchen, got the bathroom cleaned (including organizing my shelf), got my bedroom cleaned and receipts filed, waiting for M to finish her room so she can help me with family room.

The great news is that I've got our trip to Cedar Crest College lined up during her spring break.  We'll leave about 4 a.m. on April 1st, check in to a hotel that night, then be there Wed for appts, tour, etc.  Her admissions counselor (Kyle) has been absolutely marvelous, lining up appointments with departments and faculty, changing her major, and arranging for her to spend Wed night on campus with a Chem/Forensic Science student.  She is changing from CJ/Forensic Science to Genetics/Forensic Science.  Kyle is setting it up so Micah can meet with faculty from Genetics, Forensic Science, Political Science and CJ.  She is also going to meet with the AD and the leader of the Debate team.  Of course we will also meet with Kyle and with the financial aid person to see what kind of package they were able to put together for her and do a campus tour.   :)
wow, you are so busy, and did Micah accept Cedar Crest? I don't recall. that initial college tour stuff was fun and it sounds like you she's going to be plugged in different outlets at school, so that's great Amy. best of luck to you guys & her on a wonderful successful and fun college expereince

Sorry, Henk, you would have been more than welcome to ours!  :)  I for one am tired of it and I heard we are expecting more bad weather tonight/tomorrow.


Sometimes I envy you people...we're always missing out on all the fun. So far, we've had no snow this winter. Well, winter...more like spring.

Don't get me wrong: I don't think getting multiple inches of snow (with blizzards and the like) is fun (although I don't know what it's like at all)...I just would like to get some of the action. :(


Yesterday took the car in at 7:30 a.m. for new brakes, walked 8 blocks back to my apt, shoveled the front walk, did dishes, walked to post office and back, then walked the 8 blocks to get the car (which sounds great) and started cleaning up the kitchen (really cleaning).  Couldn't sleep last night/this morning, so started working on organizing cupboards.

Today, after just a few hours sleep, got another cupboard cleaned, finished cleaning the kitchen, got the bathroom cleaned (including organizing my shelf), got my bedroom cleaned and receipts filed, waiting for M to finish her room so she can help me with family room.

The great news is that I've got our trip to Cedar Crest College lined up during her spring break.  We'll leave about 4 a.m. on April 1st, check in to a hotel that night, then be there Wed for appts, tour, etc.  Her admissions counselor (Kyle) has been absolutely marvelous, lining up appointments with departments and faculty, changing her major, and arranging for her to spend Wed night on campus with a Chem/Forensic Science student.  She is changing from CJ/Forensic Science to Genetics/Forensic Science.  Kyle is setting it up so Micah can meet with faculty from Genetics, Forensic Science, Political Science and CJ.  She is also going to meet with the AD and the leader of the Debate team.  Of course we will also meet with Kyle and with the financial aid person to see what kind of package they were able to put together for her and do a campus tour.   :)


That sounds absolutely marvelous, Amy!  :) I hope everything goes according to plan.

I was wondering if ex's ever come back to their boyfriends? I was just curious to know since I still can't get over our break-up,It's difficult right now and my gut feeling that she'll call on my birthday but probably to be friends but my gut feeling could be wrong,What are the odds of that happening?  ??? :(

Don't worry about it in the meantime Howard...if she does, she does, and if she does what will you say to her?

I was wondering if ex's ever come back to their boyfriends? I was just curious to know since I still can't get over our break-up,It's difficult right now and my gut feeling that she'll call on my birthday but probably to be friends but my gut feeling could be wrong,What are the odds of that happening?  ??? :(
Howard! You don't get over a break up that quickly. It's only been a couple of weeks give yourself time please.
Remember she treated you badly, dumped you, took you back and treated you badly. Is that really the pattern you want for the rest of your life? You will get over her in time, but it will take a while.

This month was not an easy start for me. On Saturday I was absolutely shattered so I literally stayed in all day. I was also annoyed that morning because I saw that another resident had opened my milk and cereal and I suggested that they be replaced.

Yesterday I went to the gym and when I arrived the receptionist warned me that there was no hot water in the showers, so I had to take a shower when I got home. At home I frantically pressed the buzzer at the gates some three times, but there was no reply until a member of staff from the Downstairs Unit responded. When I went upstairs, I noticed that none of the three upstairs staff on duty were in the office; they were all in the kitchen preparing Sunday lunch! The good thing was that the staff had replaced my milk and cereal. After lunch, I tried to ring my mum to wish her a Happy Mother's Day, but she didn't answer. It turned out that she was out for the day and in the afternoon she phoned me from her mobile. I also continued with my painting of my dad's and sister's dog and I felt that I made a bit of a mess of it. Painting is hard work, especially when I have to paint a lot of detail. I phoned my mum again in the evening. That night, I was reading my new book called Broken, which is about child abuse. After reading it I began to feel anxious as I lay in my bed thinking about the difficult times at home involving my parents hitting me and giving me threats as well as hard times at my care home. I texted my parents to tell them that I was still thinking of the hard times they'd given me.

This morning just after 8am, I heard a knock on my door. I answered the door and it was my Key Worker Linda. She advised me that my dad phoned and he was worried that there was a lot of noise last night when, in fact, there was hardly any at all. I soon realised that my dad had misunderstood the text and I sent him another one. I was also supposed to be going to Radio Drama this morning but I didn't go because there's a lot going on outside my house right now and it made me anxious. There was a man cleaning the windows as well as the construction work taking place outside.

The best is yet to come, including my family visit over Easter.

This morning I am going to Vaughn's school to see their program they are putting on, celebrating reading and Dr. Seuss. It is really warm out today...around 60, but too bad it's not going to stay that way.

Don't worry about it in the meantime Howard...if she does, she does, and if she does what will you say to her?


I'll say "Ok,Who put you up to this and why did you want to call me that quickly"? Maybe Her parents put her up to this,I never know but her Mother and Father always put an influence on her dating life of who she will and will not date.Something must be going on in that little mind of hers.

Howard! You don't get over a break up that quickly. It's only been a couple of weeks give yourself time please.
Remember she treated you badly, dumped you, took you back and treated you badly. Is that really the pattern you want for the rest of your life? You will get over her in time, but it will take a while.


No,Gis I don't want to live that sort of life.But she has a way of flip-flopping with me,one day we're boyfriend/girlfriend and the next day we're broken up because of some stupid thing that happened.I want a girl that can stay committed to me,not cheat or do things behind my back(i.e.speed dating,match.com),these sort of things.

My internet connection was down for most of yesterday.  No idea why. 

Collected the Girl Scout cookies we'd ordered and mooched around the house yesterday. Not a lot planned for today either except housework and trying to get a meal ready that we can eat between 5.15 (when we get in from James's acting class) and 6.00 (when we need to get ready for James's Tiger Scout den meeting)


Today was a good day. I stopped and bought myself a new digital camera that I saw on sale..then we went bowling with my parents early this afternoon. After that we did some shopping (CD Warehouse, Dicks Sporting Goods), then we went to Lowe's to price the wood that we will need for our new porch that we are building this summer. After we finished shopping, we went out for pizza.


A word to the wise.  If you want to order goods on-line from Dicks Sporting Goods their website is NOT Dicks.com, as a friend foudn out the other day!  :o ;D

My internet connection was down for most of yesterday.  No idea why. 

Collected the Girl Scout cookies we'd ordered and mooched around the house yesterday. Not a lot planned for today either except housework and trying to get a meal ready that we can eat between 5.15 (when we get in from James's acting class) and 6.00 (when we need to get ready for James's Tiger Scout den meeting)

A word to the wise.  If you want to order goods on-line from Dicks Sporting Goods their website is NOT Dicks.com, as a friend foudn out the other day!  :o ;D


oh gosh..I'll definitely remember that! ;D

Bet somebody tries it anyway.. ;D  (knowingly)

It's ugly and rainy outside, so me and the boy will stay inside and work on stuff. Then I'll research Amtrak travel some more.

Have a chiropractor appointment and then have to take the kitty in because she has earmites.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


Unfortunately, this is not going to be easy. When I called the vet, I was hoping that we could just pick up stuff to put her her ears but naturally, they want to see her-since she has never had earmites before. The chiropractor and the vet are literally across the street from each other-so I thought it would be easy to get both appointments close. BUT NOOOOOOOOOOO! The chiropractor is at 1:30 and the vet is at 3. Well, since the vet couldn't squeeze us in at 1:30, I thought maybe the chiropractor could get us in at 3. No such luck-he won't even be there at 3. So, it looks like two trips. And I KNOW the vet is going to look at her and say, "Yup, earmites". No s**t. I have had cats long enough to know what earmites look like and how cats react to them.  ::)  But, through all that, we do have GREAT vets (yes, more than one)



Cat

This morning I am going to Vaughn's school to see their program they are putting on, celebrating reading and Dr. Seuss. It is really warm out today...around 60, but too bad it's not going to stay that way.



Well...I went to the program this morning..it was really cute, however...Vaughn (being the shy and awkward kid that he is) was the only one who did not sport the cat in the hat's hat and whiskers. He's so darn fussy. Otherwise, it was real cute.

Elvira does not have earmites-but she does have a yeast infection. And I have mega cathair all over my shirt, jacket, etc.




Cat

Elvira does not have earmites-but she does have a yeast infection. And I have mega cathair all over my shirt, jacket, etc.




Cat


What's worse? ???

What's worse? ???



Good question. Both make her itch and both needs to put stuff in her ears to get rid of it but at least with the yeast infection, unlike the earmites, it NOT contagious so I don't have to worry about Electra getting it.



Cat

So Sig is working on a building downtown and a young couple staying in the building and got a bit mixed up and ended up on the freight elevator so he showed them how to get where they were going and chit chatted a bit.  When he left them one of the guys wanted to know what they talked about, and Sig said nothing much and asked why.  Well, it seem it was Matthew McConaughey, Sig being himself has no idea who he is, but said he was a nice guy except he doesn't understand why he is such a heartthrob because "he is real scrawny"  ;D

So Sig is working on a building downtown and a young couple staying in the building and got a bit mixed up and ended up on the freight elevator so he showed them how to get where they were going and chit chatted a bit.  When he left them one of the guys wanted to know what they talked about, and Sig said nothing much and asked why.  Well, it seem it was Matthew McConaughey, Sig being himself has no idea who he is, but said he was a nice guy except he doesn't understand why he is such a heartthrob because "he is real scrawny"   ;D


I'd have to agree with him. Matty boy does nothing for me. ;D

That is pretty funny though. :D

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)



Dying of anticipation to know what it is.....but I send major congratulations in any event.

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)


I could spoil it by being crude but I will restrain myself  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/angel13.gif

hope it was/continues to be wonderful

aarrrrgggghhhh

sometimes just one thing goes wrong and your day kinda stinks.

EVERYTHING went wrong.  and it will carry into tomorrow.

I'm miserable.
well, cranky. 

wow, you are so busy, and did Micah accept Cedar Crest? I don't recall. that initial college tour stuff was fun and it sounds like you she's going to be plugged in different outlets at school, so that's great Amy. best of luck to you guys & her on a wonderful successful and fun college expereince


We will decide after reviewing the financial aid offer (by the time we go, she should have heard from LUC, her first choice), but I thought it was important that she visit the campus and get a feel for things just in case.  Thank you for all your kind wishes, Mike.   :)




Sometimes I envy you people...we're always missing out on all the fun. So far, we've had no snow this winter. Well, winter...more like spring.

Don't get me wrong: I don't think getting multiple inches of snow (with blizzards and the like) is fun (although I don't know what it's like at all)...I just would like to get some of the action. :(

That sounds absolutely marvelous, Amy!  :) I hope everything goes according to plan.


Henk, you are more than welcome to come visit and experience the snow and ice firsthand  ;D and thundersnow is something that should not be missed.  Just let me know when you arrive at the airport and I'll come pick you up (assuming the roads are driveable lol)

Thank you for your good thoughts, too.  We just made the hotel reservations...hotel is only a few minutes from the campus and they give a Cedar Crest discount.   :)

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)


wow!  what's that?

Hey all!  I've been trying to get on for ages!  (Just ask Gis!)  We moved into a new house in Riverton Utah at the end of January, and we are loving it!  Riiverton is about 20 minutes south of Salt Lake.  We got a dog, and at the moment he is trying to get me off the computer!  He is used to having all of my attention.  Anyway, I have really missed you guys and the site!  I can't wait to dive back in and see how everyone is doing.

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)


Holy crap!  You got some!  :o :D :D

Congrats 8)


Hey all!  I've been trying to get on for ages!  (Just ask Gis!)  We moved into a new house in Riverton Utah at the end of January, and we are loving it!  Riiverton is about 20 minutes south of Salt Lake.  We got a dog, and at the moment he is trying to get me off the computer!  He is used to having all of my attention.  Anyway, I have really missed you guys and the site!  I can't wait to dive back in and see how everyone is doing.


Hey, it's Ash!  :D

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)


What's with the suspense here?  I too am dying to know!



Hey, it's Ash!  :D


Hey, it's Rice!    :)  How you doin?

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0S020yt08xHaHMBgGKjzbkF/SIG=12lsmrb3g/EXP=1204692269/**http%3A//www.van-waveren.nl/pix/blog/kevin-arnold-winnie-cooper.jpg 

I'm happy for you Jason.  so was it the first kiss?  8)     

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)


Ok Jason - everyone has been patiently wating.... you better fill us in!!! ;D

We will decide after reviewing the financial aid offer (by the time we go, she should have heard from LUC, her first choice), but I thought it was important that she visit the campus and get a feel for things just in case.  Thank you for all your kind wishes, Mike.   :)


Thank you for your good thoughts, too.  We just made the hotel reservations...hotel is only a few minutes from the campus and they give a Cedar Crest discount.   :)
you're welcome and cool deal with the discount. I enjoyed going to different schools and getting treated special & checking out their facilities & staff & I'm so glad Julie ended up wanting to go to SJSU, only 1 hour and 5 min away from home, and just 35 minutes from my work. I just came home from her dorm, as she forgot her laptop power cord so it was nice to see her on a Monday.  

So tonight I had one of those heartfelt moments I get once in a while. Old memories & strong feelings of love& pride kind of overwhelmed me as I watched Julie walk back to her dorm. I also felt sadness and pain  :\'(  as I saw her grown up and adult looking, knowing she's somewhat left the nest and is out there in the world almost on her own.

Hey, it's Rice!    :)  How you doin?


I'm writing the first version of the abstract for my thesis proposal...fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun :P

Then in a couple months I have to have data, write a 10-page ACTUAL proposal, give a couple presentations, and after that I'll probably crawl into bed and sleep for several days :D

Hey all!  I've been trying to get on for ages!  (Just ask Gis!)  We moved into a new house in Riverton Utah at the end of January, and we are loving it!  Riiverton is about 20 minutes south of Salt Lake.  We got a dog, and at the moment he is trying to get me off the computer!  He is used to having all of my attention.  Anyway, I have really missed you guys and the site!  I can't wait to dive back in and see how everyone is doing.
welcome back Ash!  :) you've been gone too long.  Why don't you give the doggie some melatonin and let him sleep  ::)  anyways, good to see you back

Hey all!  I've been trying to get on for ages!  (Just ask Gis!)  We moved into a new house in Riverton Utah at the end of January, and we are loving it!  Riiverton is about 20 minutes south of Salt Lake.  We got a dog, and at the moment he is trying to get me off the computer!  He is used to having all of my attention.  Anyway, I have really missed you guys and the site!  I can't wait to dive back in and see how everyone is doing.


*Ash*ley!! Welcome back!! Nice to see you. :) We all missed ya...glad you got yourself moved successfully. 8)

I am so happy right now, words cannot begin to describe.  Something I have dreamed about for a very long time just came true :)
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Even if I could go out today (my foot etc), I couldn't for I have to wait for an item to sign for when it arrives by post.

Even if I could go out today (my foot etc), I couldn't for I have to wait for an item to sign for when it arrives by post.
is your foot on the mend, is it healing?  are you waiting for some music?

is your foot on the mend, is it healing?  are you waiting for some music?
It is healing, I just have to rest it, the tendon are playing up. The item in the post is for my son and it is not music, actually I am not sort it would be.

...nothing dodgy.

It is healing, I just have to rest it, the tendon are playing up. The item in the post is for my son and it is not music, actually I am not sort it would be.

...nothing dodgy.
rest and then more rest. I'm all for getting more rest as needed, especially when trying to let the body heal up.

rest and then more rest. I'm all for getting more rest as needed, especially when trying to let the body heal up.
Sleeping at night is not considered rest. What I call rest is sitting there with the foot up, I will try and work out which film to watch.

Sleeping at night is not considered rest. What I call rest is sitting there with the foot up, I will try and work out which film to watch.
that's a good plan. pick a long movie

that's a good plan. pick a long movie
The film I have in mind is very long.

The film I have in mind is very long.
at least 3 hours?

at least 3 hours?
I think it is around 150 minutes long

I think it is around 150 minutes long
perfect

perfect
...and will commence shortly

...and will commence shortly
you should be able to enjoy at least 2 cups of tea during the viewing

you should be able to enjoy at least 2 cups of tea during the viewing
Indeed. If I watch it now, it will cover the time when the boards are less busy.

 

So tonight I had one of those heartfelt moments I get once in a while. Old memories & strong feelings of love& pride kind of overwhelmed me as I watched Julie walk back to her dorm. I also felt sadness and pain  :\'(  as I saw her grown up and adult looking, knowing she's somewhat left the nest and is out there in the world almost on her own.



Parenthood: the hardest job you'll ever love.  Cheer up knowing that the older they get, the closer they get.

The film I have in mind is very long.
I did not watch the, I watched the cricket instead.

Not doing much for my birthday tomorrow except go to work from 2-6 then come home and have coffee and cake,nothing celebratory.I still have a gut feeling that Robin will call on my birthday cause her Father's birthday is a few days later and he's also a Pisces.So I'll just keep my phone on just in case. :(

Hey all!  I've been trying to get on for ages!  (Just ask Gis!)  We moved into a new house in Riverton Utah at the end of January, and we are loving it!  Riiverton is about 20 minutes south of Salt Lake.  We got a dog, and at the moment he is trying to get me off the computer!  He is used to having all of my attention.  Anyway, I have really missed you guys and the site!  I can't wait to dive back in and see how everyone is doing.


Hey Ash,nice to see you. :)

Hey all!  I've been trying to get on for ages!  (Just ask Gis!)  We moved into a new house in Riverton Utah at the end of January, and we are loving it!  Riiverton is about 20 minutes south of Salt Lake.  We got a dog, and at the moment he is trying to get me off the computer!  He is used to having all of my attention.  Anyway, I have really missed you guys and the site!  I can't wait to dive back in and see how everyone is doing.


Hey, Ash, welcome back.  Glad the move went well for you. :)

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Not quite lol

I will be seeing her again soon.  The more I chat with her, the more awesome it gets 8)

Parenthood: the hardest job you'll ever love.   Cheer up knowing that the older they get, the closer they get.


How true that is. I feel like I'm closer to my parents than ever before (we used to fight like cats and dogs), and it kills me that we only get to see them for a limited amount of time. :\'( I know they love and miss us all, and I know they're hurting because they can't see their only grandchild all the time like before, but none of us could really afford more than a visit here or there. Now that my dad is finally getting the money he DESERVES, that will change. If all goes according to plan, I'll have two months in California to just hang and enjoy my old life. :)

Today I have a doctor's appointment. Just a general physical, but I'm not looking forward to it because I know any complaints I have will be attributed to me being overweight. Yes, I know some ailments are caused by obesity, but I just wish they wouldn't dismiss it all as THAT.

Well, today I had a rather "interesting" morning (for lack of a better word). When I got to the train station I saw that a freight train was parked on the tracks...and I was trying to figure out why. I found out, from word-of-mouth, that the commuter train that just left the station had hit a semi truck on the tracks. :o So that delayed the train I was waiting for. That sortof explained why the freight train was parked on the track by the platform...but I didn't see why it couldn't have used the adjacent track. So the solution was to drive to the Moorpark station, where several outgoing trains originate. At 8:00, in Moorpark, I got on the train that was coming in from downtown LA; it left Moorpark station 5 minutes later...and I got to Northridge at about 8:30...and to campus at 8:50 (after waiting ten minutes for the shuttle). I seriously hope no one was injured in that train wreck in Oxnard.

Well, first I called the doc today because I still have this bug. Then we went to vote. After, we took a trip to the doc's office to pick up more meds (hopefully this time it will end this once and for all). We also went to the grocery store. Later I have a dentist appointment  8-P and all the time I feel like s**t.



Cat

Well, first I called the doc today because I still have this bug. Then we went to vote. After, we took a trip to the doc's office to pick up more meds (hopefully this time it will end this once and for all). We also went to the grocery store. Later I have a dentist appointment  8-P and all the time I feel like s**t.



Cat


I know it won't help, but I sent you some karma anyway. ;)

I know it won't help, but I sent you some karma anyway. ;)



Awwww, thanks. Right back at ya.



Cat

Not quite lol

I will be seeing her again soon.  The more I chat with her, the more awesome it gets 8)



Does it feel anything like this...?  ::)

Hey all!  I've been trying to get on for ages!  (Just ask Gis!)  We moved into a new house in Riverton Utah at the end of January, and we are loving it!  Riiverton is about 20 minutes south of Salt Lake.  We got a dog, and at the moment he is trying to get me off the computer!  He is used to having all of my attention.  Anyway, I have really missed you guys and the site!  I can't wait to dive back in and see how everyone is doing.


Yay!!! You better be back for real,girl i missed you so much...

Instead of 10-2  they asked me if I could stay an hour later.2 cart collectors were absent today so me and the new guy were the fillers for the day.Other than that,the day was somewhat miserable because of light rain.

Well today has been a long day for us. Vaughn had a dental surgery this morning. He has this condition where his teeth can decay quicker than the average person (even though he brushes ALL the time and doesn't eat sugary stuff hardly at all). Well the poor kid had to get 2 silver crowns.....so now, they are visible...and I feel so bad. :( It makes me want to cry. I know he needs them, but I don't want him to get teased or anything at school...I know how horrible some children can be. My heart hurts right now. Today, I was able to really be his mother. The poor thing (from the anesthetics) was throwing up in the backseat, and all I could do was hold him the whole time (in the meantime I was dry heaving, because I have a very weak stomach..and the sight of puke and other stuff just grosses me out). I just hope that he won't need anymore...Vaughn just wouldn't look good with a grill. :-\\

Well today has been a long day for us. Vaughn had a dental surgery this morning. He has this condition where his teeth can decay quicker than the average person (even though he brushes ALL the time and doesn't eat sugary stuff hardly at all). Well the poor kid had to get 2 silver crowns.....so now, they are visible...and I feel so bad. :( It makes me want to cry. I know he needs them, but I don't want him to get teased or anything at school...I know how horrible some children can be. My heart hurts right now. Today, I was able to really be his mother. The poor thing (from the anesthetics) was throwing up in the backseat, and all I could do was hold him the whole time (in the meantime I was dry heaving, because I have a very weak stomach..and the sight of puke and other stuff just grosses me out). I just hope that he won't need anymore...Vaughn just wouldn't look good with a grill. :-\\


Hope he's alright. :(

Hope he's alright. :(


Thanks Howard. He's been resting today. The numbness wore off after about 3 hours. He had to bite down on tongue depressers so that he wouldn't gnaw on his tongue/cheek/etc.

Thanks Howard. He's been resting today. The numbness wore off after about 3 hours. He had to bite down on tongue depressers so that he wouldn't gnaw on his tongue/cheek/etc.


Did he get novocaine? ???

Did he get novocaine? ???


yes, it took about 3 hours for it to wear off.

It's been a long day but I have just had a long conversation on the phone with my sister and got a few things sorted, Mum had got the wrong end of the stick as ever! ::) (long story) So in a nutshell I have to go and look after my sister in two weeks as she is having surgery over her birthday. No alcohol allowed but cake is so we will pig out instead.  ;D 

Well today has been a long day for us. Vaughn had a dental surgery this morning. He has this condition where his teeth can decay quicker than the average person (even though he brushes ALL the time and doesn't eat sugary stuff hardly at all). Well the poor kid had to get 2 silver crowns.....so now, they are visible...and I feel so bad. :( It makes me want to cry. I know he needs them, but I don't want him to get teased or anything at school...I know how horrible some children can be. My heart hurts right now. Today, I was able to really be his mother. The poor thing (from the anesthetics) was throwing up in the backseat, and all I could do was hold him the whole time (in the meantime I was dry heaving, because I have a very weak stomach..and the sight of puke and other stuff just grosses me out). I just hope that he won't need anymore...Vaughn just wouldn't look good with a grill. :-\\



Awww, poor Vaughn. I hope things get better for him-and for you.



Cat

Awww, poor Vaughn. I hope things get better for him-and for you.



Cat


Thanks Cat. :)

Oh, I forgot to mention that this evening, we are going to be camped out in front of the tube watching the election returns. Should be an interesting evening.



Cat

yes, it took about 3 hours for it to wear off.


Hope he feels better.

Well today has been a long day for us. Vaughn had a dental surgery this morning. He has this condition where his teeth can decay quicker than the average person (even though he brushes ALL the time and doesn't eat sugary stuff hardly at all). Well the poor kid had to get 2 silver crowns.....so now, they are visible...and I feel so bad. :( It makes me want to cry. I know he needs them, but I don't want him to get teased or anything at school...I know how horrible some children can be. My heart hurts right now. Today, I was able to really be his mother. The poor thing (from the anesthetics) was throwing up in the backseat, and all I could do was hold him the whole time (in the meantime I was dry heaving, because I have a very weak stomach..and the sight of puke and other stuff just grosses me out). I just hope that he won't need anymore...Vaughn just wouldn't look good with a grill. :-\\


That is the suck. There is nothing they can do for it? :( I hope he feels better soon.

Doctor's appt. for me went really well. She was very sweet and listened to what I had to say. The suck thing is though that my blood pressure was really really high, so they put me back on meds for it. I also had a lot of bloodwork done because she wants to make sure I'm truly healthy. I love doctors who actually listen and don't talk down to you. :)

That is the suck. There is nothing they can do for it? :( I hope he feels better soon.




No, this was the only option. They said that once he gets his adult teeth in...he shouldn't have that problem...but until then..:(

Glad to hear that your doctor's appt. went well Jess. :)

ouch on the whole thing about Vaughn.

Well today has been a long day for us. Vaughn had a dental surgery this morning. He has this condition where his teeth can decay quicker than the average person (even though he brushes ALL the time and doesn't eat sugary stuff hardly at all). Well the poor kid had to get 2 silver crowns.....so now, they are visible...and I feel so bad. :( It makes me want to cry. I know he needs them, but I don't want him to get teased or anything at school...I know how horrible some children can be. My heart hurts right now. Today, I was able to really be his mother. The poor thing (from the anesthetics) was throwing up in the backseat, and all I could do was hold him the whole time (in the meantime I was dry heaving, because I have a very weak stomach..and the sight of puke and other stuff just grosses me out). I just hope that he won't need anymore...Vaughn just wouldn't look good with a grill. :-\\


Oh no. Are they Vaughn's 'milk teeth' or has he got his secondary teeth in? I'm sure Vaughn will be okay one way or another. :)

Me? Hmmmm . . . I've been trying to work out how to deal with this woman at work, lol.

Well today has been a long day for us. Vaughn had a dental surgery this morning. He has this condition where his teeth can decay quicker than the average person (even though he brushes ALL the time and doesn't eat sugary stuff hardly at all). Well the poor kid had to get 2 silver crowns.....so now, they are visible...and I feel so bad. :( It makes me want to cry. I know he needs them, but I don't want him to get teased or anything at school...I know how horrible some children can be. My heart hurts right now. Today, I was able to really be his mother. The poor thing (from the anesthetics) was throwing up in the backseat, and all I could do was hold him the whole time (in the meantime I was dry heaving, because I have a very weak stomach..and the sight of puke and other stuff just grosses me out). I just hope that he won't need anymore...Vaughn just wouldn't look good with a grill. :-\\


Poor thing.  Hope he gets better quickly.

Doctor's appt. for me went really well. She was very sweet and listened to what I had to say. The suck thing is though that my blood pressure was really really high, so they put me back on meds for it. I also had a lot of bloodwork done because she wants to make sure I'm truly healthy. I love doctors who actually listen and don't talk down to you. :)


Dang, I think I need to move to Chicago.  I want a doctor that actually listens.

Dang, I think I need to move to Chicago.  I want a doctor that actually listens.


They do have a tendency not to, huh?

Does it feel anything like this...?  ::)


That's actually one of my favourite songs at the moment lol  I do feel some kind of rush 8)

Dang, I think I need to move to Chicago.  I want a doctor that actually listens.


I think they're more caring and stuff because they're still in residency, and the health care center that we go to is a part of the University. It is just exceptionally well run, and I'm really liking it, unlike the buttpirate doctor I had in Indiana. ::)

Well today has been a long day for us. Vaughn had a dental surgery this morning. He has this condition where his teeth can decay quicker than the average person (even though he brushes ALL the time and doesn't eat sugary stuff hardly at all). Well the poor kid had to get 2 silver crowns.....so now, they are visible...and I feel so bad. :( It makes me want to cry. I know he needs them, but I don't want him to get teased or anything at school...I know how horrible some children can be. My heart hurts right now. Today, I was able to really be his mother. The poor thing (from the anesthetics) was throwing up in the backseat, and all I could do was hold him the whole time (in the meantime I was dry heaving, because I have a very weak stomach..and the sight of puke and other stuff just grosses me out). I just hope that he won't need anymore...Vaughn just wouldn't look good with a grill. :-\\
aww, poor lil' Vaughn and you both had a stressful day. you'll be in my prayers Erin. hopefully the crowns wont be a target for other kids to tease. hang in there  :)

That's actually one of my favourite songs at the moment lol  I do feel some kind of rush 8)
Jason, did you ever divulge the reason for your euphoria?  ::)  inquiring minds wanna know

Jason, did you ever divulge the reason for your euphoria?  ::)  inquiring minds wanna know


It's a secret ;D

It's a secret ;D
ok good, after you tell me, I wont tell anyone else  ;D

It's a secret ;D


Jason and ? sitting in a tree
K-I-S-S-I-N-G!

thanks guys..for the nice comments regarding Vaughn. Thankfully they are his baby teeth...and he should only have the crowns until his baby teeth fall out. He's so funny though....he adores his pap (my dad)..and my dad happens to have a gold cap on one of his back teeth...so he's like, "I'm just like pap now!"...and then proceeded to sing the song, "Silver and gold...silver and gold"...from the christmas cartoon, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer....hahaahaha.. ;D :D

thanks guys..for the nice comments regarding Vaughn. Thankfully they are his baby teeth...and he should only have the crowns until his baby teeth fall out. He's so funny though....he adores his pap (my dad)..and my dad happens to have a gold cap on one of his back teeth...so he's like, "I'm just like pap now!"...and then proceeded to sing the song, "Silver and gold...silver and gold"...from the christmas cartoon, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer....hahaahaha.. ;D :D


;D

I have a silver cap on my back tooth from a root canal, so Vaughn is in good company. ;)

thanks guys..for the nice comments regarding Vaughn. Thankfully they are his baby teeth...and he should only have the crowns until his baby teeth fall out. He's so funny though....he adores his pap (my dad)..and my dad happens to have a gold cap on one of his back teeth...so he's like, "I'm just like pap now!"...and then proceeded to sing the song, "Silver and gold...silver and gold"...from the christmas cartoon, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer....hahaahaha.. ;D :D



One thing about kids, they are resilient.  I'm sorry you both had to go through such a horrible ordeal, but I'm glad that it is only while he has his baby teeth and won't have to go through it again.  lol Now I've got that song stuck in my head  ;D  Sounds like he is doing ok now and I'm happy to hear hit.  Hope you are able to sleep and have a good day tomorrow.  Hugs from me.

One thing about kids, they are resilient.  I'm sorry you both had to go through such a horrible ordeal, but I'm glad that it is only while he has his baby teeth and won't have to go through it again.  lol Now I've got that song stuck in my head  ;D  Sounds like he is doing ok now and I'm happy to hear hit.  Hope you are able to sleep and have a good day tomorrow.  Hugs from me.


thanks Amy...I appreciate your kind words. :)

Parenthood: the hardest job you'll ever love.   Cheer up knowing that the older they get, the closer they get.
I sure do appreciate the wisdom I get from one of my favorite "sage's" here at inthe00s  > Danoota&Me 
thanks and I'll cheer up when it happens,  until then, well... just keep feeding me these tidbits of experience to keep me going  8)

Parenthood: the hardest job you'll ever love.   Cheer up knowing that the older they get, the closer they get.
...and the parenthood can be viewed over when the grandchildren are going up.

...and the parenthood can be viewed over when the grandchildren are going up.


Grandparenthood can be the best part of parenthood.

Working, this may turn into a real job.  Right now I am a covering someone on vacation, but they may need an additional person when he comes back.  Not a bad job, we'll see.

Nothing much happening today.This morning got a card from my Mother and tonight going to have a chicken dinner with coleslaw or potato salad and biscuits.Birthday Cake will have to wait till tomorrow or Friday night.Today I'm working from 2-6 and then coming home.

thanks guys..for the nice comments regarding Vaughn. Thankfully they are his baby teeth...and he should only have the crowns until his baby teeth fall out. He's so funny though....he adores his pap (my dad)..and my dad happens to have a gold cap on one of his back teeth...so he's like, "I'm just like pap now!"...and then proceeded to sing the song, "Silver and gold...silver and gold"...from the christmas cartoon, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer....hahaahaha.. ;D :D


Glad he's feeling better Erin. :)