*cough* Poetic licence puh-leaze.

Here we are!

It's gonna be hella HOT!

Wow, I was gonna do it but I didn't know what rhymed with August.

Wow, I was gonna do it but I didn't know what rhymed with August.


Dog dust

Dog dust


Two words!  Brilliant.

Hot lust.

Big bust.

No trust.

:D

...only just.

Hot lust.

Big bust.

No trust.

:D


Jess cussed :D

I'm watching the pennant races in August, and hope there's an air-conditioner around.

Was going to go to Lollapalooza to see Depeche Mode, but I'm not sure if I want to be stuck in a crowd of unwashed frat boy wannabe fans and oversexed, underdressed, wannabe fangirls.  I might wait and see if they do a second leg of their tour before I see them.

It's gonna be hella HOT!


90's to near 100.  :o


:P

my dad will be 70  :o

my heavens! is this the August FEEL thread already?

Lady Di's birthday is in August this year  ::) 

I read a book when I was a teen called A Cold Wind In August  and it was kind of erotic, young teen and the older neighbor lady become "friends"

Isee a spider crawling on the wall. I must kill him  >:(

my heavens! is this the August FEEL thread already?

Lady Di's birthday is in August this year  ::)   

I read a book when I was a teen called A Cold Wind In August  and it was kind of erotic, young teen and the older neighbor lady become "friends"

Isee a spider crawling on the wall. I must kill him  >:(


You already know that in August you will have a spider in your home and will feed the urge to kill it?  That's some psychic ability you got there!

You already know that in August you will have a spider in your home and will feed the urge to kill it?  That's some psychic ability you got there!
oops, the spider incident happened in May, and I just squashed the juices outta him  8)

oops, the spider incident happened in May, and I just squashed the juices outta him  8)


NICE!!!! I'm sure it's bound to happen in August too!  ;)

My Parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary.

90's to near 100.  :o


:P


That's a cool day in August in the desert.  Try 110-ish.

That's a cool day in August in the desert.  Try 110-ish.


I meant here in New York.

I meant here in New York.


And *I* meant in the desert! :P :D

And *I* meant in the desert! :P :D


Well,that's two different places.  ::)

Well,that's two different places.  ::)


http://stevescars.digitaloutsider.org/captain_obvious.jpg

http://stevescars.digitaloutsider.org/captain_obvious.jpg


So if i'm Captain Obvious what does that make you? ???

::)

How I'll feel?  hot 

So if i'm Captain Obvious what does that make you? ???

::)


Hot.

Hot.


I'm more hotter than you.  :P

oops, the spider incident happened in May, and I just squashed the juices outta him  8)


Last night, my husband and I were getting ready to go to bed.  I was standing at the sink brushing my teeth, and he brought his pillow into the bathroom and shook it over the toilet.  I was like "what in hell are you doing?"  and he was like "nothing."  So I'm looking in the toilet, and around it, and there was nothing there.  

Well it turned out, when he went to get into bed, there was a big black spider ON HIS PILLOW!  He didn't want to scare me (because he knew I would FREAK) so he tried to just quietly shake it into the toilet, but it landed up on the tank instead, so he had to chase it down to flush it.  But seriously, like I'm not going to notice him shaking his pillow over the toilet?  It was nice of him to try though.  I appreciated the effort.  And I especially appreciated the fact that there was not a big scary spider in my bed when I got into it.   :o

August is not here yet.  ::)

August is not here yet.  ::)


Decided to put on your cape today, didja?  :D

Decided to put on your cape today, didja?  :D


Captain Oblivious?

Captain Oblivious?


No, Captain Ruin Everybody's Silly Fun.  ;)

No, Captain Ruin Everybody's Silly Fun.  ;)


;D Yep,That's moi.

August will be another hot month out here.  I usually spend as much time indoors as possible.

I might go and see my friend who lives Upstate in August,haven't seen him in 3 years.

I might go and see my friend who lives Upstate in August,haven't seen him in 3 years.


you said this last year

you said this last year


I was a little busy last year and now that I have my 2 week paid vacation coming up,I might see him this time.

I was a little busy last year and now that I have my 2 week paid vacation coming up,I might see him this time.


COOL!  :)

you said this last year


Was it three years last year or 2? :D

Was it three years last year or 2? :D


2 but last year Pathmark f'd up my week off that I wanted to see him so I said to him over the phone,I will try to see what I can do next year.

2 but last year Pathmark f'd up my week off that I wanted to see him so I said to him over the phone,I will try to see what I can do next year.


When will you know if you're going?

When will you know if you're going?


probably in early August when there are no holidays coming up.

probably in early August when there are no holidays coming up.


Cool beans. O0

So that way,there won't be any conflict.

So that way,there won't be any conflict.


Did you already request the time off work or are you able to do that closer to the date(s)?

Did you already request the time off work or are you able to do that closer to the date(s)?


Probably by next month I'm going to discuss it further with my friend.

did mention that August 17th is my fathers 70th birthday...

did mention that August 17th is my fathers 70th birthday...


Happy early birthday to him. :)

Happy early birthday to him. :)


thank you howard... I talked to my mom today and they are going to try and come to Santa Barbara so I can be part of the celebration!  :)

thank you howard... I talked to my mom today and they are going to try and come to Santa Barbara so I can be part of the celebration!  :)


Enjoy your day,hope it turns out well.

Enjoy your day,hope it turns out well.


thank you howard..... me too!

I should be able to see my friend up in Schnectady.

I should be able to see my friend up in Schnectady.


that'll be fun I hope you have a good time too.

that'll be fun I hope you have a good time too.



Thanks,I haven't seen him in 3 years.

Got to plan ahead  :)

http://www.monstermania.net/MMC13_Guests_Cherry.html



http://www.darkshadowsfestival.com/page02.htm

Got to plan ahead  :)

http://www.monstermania.net/MMC13_Guests_Cherry.html



http://www.darkshadowsfestival.com/page02.htm





How are you getting there?

AUGUST - it will be my one year anniversary for coming here...

ANd it will be State Fair time - the best time (unfortunately after that - school starts :\'()

I still have no idea what I'm going to be doing in a month's time. What with the economy the way it is.

Driving......
Cherry Hill's about 3 hrs. away
Elizabeth is about an hour & 45 mins.

How are you getting there?

did mention that August 17th is my fathers 70th birthday...



Awesome, Q! And they're going to come visit you?  Double awesome!!

Hey, who's that old coot in your avatar with Where's Waldo?











;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I still have no idea what I'm going to be doing in a month's time. What with the economy the way it is.



spend time with family.

Awesome, Q! And they're going to come visit you?  Double awesome!!

Hey, who's that old coot in your avatar with Where's Waldo?











;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


don't be bashing Harry and Dumbledore... I will hex you if I have tooo  :P

a month away.

a month away.


I will feel hot.  And probably sweaty.  8-P

I will feel hot.  And probably sweaty.  8-P



and in the triple digits as well.

and in the triple digits as well.


True dat.

August will be here as we know it.

August will be here as we know it.


Not much longer!

Not much longer!


in a week or 2.

I will feel hot.  And probably sweaty.  8-P


Same out here.  8-P

It's almost here,just you wait.

It's almost here,just you wait.


Just a few more days!

I took some days off at the end of August for some dr appts but I have a nice long 5-day weekend.  w00t!

I'm taking my week off to see my other friend Robert who's coming into New York from Florida,haven't seen him in 8 years.

Cool 8)

Cool 8)



He's a good friend but he rambles on a lot.

He's a good friend but he rambles on a lot.


so you two have a lot in common  ???











just kidding howard  :)

AS soon as it lets Me......MORE Karma.....
so you two have a lot in common  ???











just kidding howard  :)

so you two have a lot in common  ???











just kidding howard  :)


I've known him a little longer than my other friend who's also named Robert(the one who lives in Schnectady),this other friend lives in Florida and I've known him since High School and we were in Special Ed together.

Well, I might as well start posting in this thread, since I already have plans for the 1st. I just copied a series of pictures from my digital camera onto CD, and I'm going to take them to Costco to get them printed. We have a coupon good for unlimited digital prints at $0.09 each, and it expires Sunday. So I'm gonna take advantage of that deal. It's been awhile since I last printed any pictures.

So far the first 23 minutes in August have been not eventful. But I'm thinking that will change.

"White rabbit, white rabbit"

"White rabbit, white rabbit"




I forgot!!!!!!

I forgot!!!!!!
My wife reminded me first thing today.

Ladybug, silver dollar, rabbit's foot,
With a four leaf clover and a horseshoe.
Wishbone, shamrocks got me shook
Singin' Abracadabra in a cat's eye.

I forgot!!!!!!



Me too!  Do you have to say it before your feet hit the floor when you get up or can you still say it anytime on the 1st if you forgot?  We just said it just now, so I hope it still works!  :-\\

Either way, August has been pretty great so far! :)

Well, I might as well start posting in this thread, since I already have plans for the 1st. I just copied a series of pictures from my digital camera onto CD, and I'm going to take them to Costco to get them printed. We have a coupon good for unlimited digital prints at $0.09 each, and it expires Sunday. So I'm gonna take advantage of that deal. It's been awhile since I last printed any pictures.


did you know you can submit the pictures online at costco.com- that way you'd only have to make that drive once.

Me too!  Do you have to say it before your feet hit the floor when you get up or can you still say it anytime on the 1st if you forgot?  We just said it just now, so I hope it still works!  :-\\

Either way, August has been pretty great so far! :)


meh august sux  :P
I had a dream that it was 0735 and I was supposed to be at work at 0730.
I woke up in a panic only to learn that it was about 0430
I went back to sleep had the dream again and it was 0520
fell back asleep woke up at 0638
got ready, packed my lunch left the house at 0705
ran into my landlord who wanted to tell me for the 10 millionth time that he had his plans together for my laundry area... ::)  its been 5 years people.
then I got in the car to come to work....swiped in at 0733  >:(

now I have to sit here for 10 hours. 

Ladybug, silver dollar, rabbit's foot,
With a four leaf clover and a horseshoe.
Wishbone, shamrocks got me shook
Singin' Abracadabra in a cat's eye.
That is a lot to remember, especially at the beginning of the month?

August SchmAugust!

Nothing is happening the whole month except for one weekend when there are about 4 things I have going on that I would like to do, so have to juggle to see what I can fit in.  Hate when that happens.  >:(

Maybe I will head over to the PMS thread, I'm feeling a bit grumpy today (and yesterday). 

Today has been positive. I am improving day by day on the guitar. I am listening to my new cassette tapes — albeit they're not strictly mine, as in, of my music, but I did buy them with my own money so that is kinda the same.

Then I came home and now we're trying to get 5278 posts before the opportunity just vanishes.

Tomorrow I'm going to make some more origami boxes, and hold stuff in them.

Tomorrow I'm going to make some more origami boxes, and hold stuff in them.


perhaps you can make origami boxes to hold your origami!  ;D

perhaps you can make origami boxes to hold your origami!  ;D

Now that would be something special, I hadn't thought of that.

August SchmAugust!

Nothing is happening the whole month except for one weekend when there are about 4 things I have going on that I would like to do, so have to juggle to see what I can fit in.  Hate when that happens.   >:(


;D

I'm the same. We are going away for the weekend next weekend, our only summer break and I got invited to 4 other things all over that same weekend!! Bah.

Today I just can't get motivated.

Shot rabbit yum rabbit

I bought a potato bush and a couple bottle brushes yesterday.  I got them in the ground this morning.

I mailed out everything that needed to be mailed... finally!
$40 to get it all done. Hopefully I will have my new graphics card within the next 2 weeks. Nasty should get his boxes in about 7 days. Other's should get their things right shortly as well. Doing laundry today and making spaghetti for dinner. Going to watch a movie now for real - not like I planned yesterday then never did it.

oOo and it is gorgeous outside!! I am loving the warmth and Vitamin D!!! 8)

I mailed out everything that needed to be mailed... finally!
$40 to get it all done. Hopefully I will have my new graphics card within the next 2 weeks. Nasty should get his boxes in about 7 days. Other's should get their things right shortly as well. Doing laundry today and making spaghetti for dinner. Going to watch a movie now for real - not like I planned yesterday then never did it.

oOo and it is gorgeous outside!! I am loving the warmth and Vitamin D!!! 8)



mmmm pasghetti...my fav!!!

We went up to Burlington to have lunch with my step-daughter. Very nice. On the way back, we stopped at a winery for some wine tasting.



Cat

How could Pathmark be so effin stupid,I started at 12pm and there was nobody doing a couple of rounds of wagons in the morning at least for a little while maybe from 8-1130am and I had to do double work,Man I'm so exhausted!  :P

How could Pathmark be so effin stupid,I started at 12pm and there was nobody doing a couple of rounds of wagons in the morning at least for a little while maybe from 8-1130am and I had to do double work,Man I'm so exhausted!  :P


wait...so was someone there from 8-1130? I'm confused.

wait...so was someone there from 8-1130? I'm confused.


No,from the time those guys unlocked the wagons to start the morning until the time I started,the wagons just sat there for 3 hours!  ::)

No,from the time those guys unlocked the wagons to start the morning until the time I started,the wagons just sat there for 3 hours!  ::)



okay because the way you worded it was confusing.

maybe they had someone scheduled but they called in sick or didn't show up
or
maybe they didn't think it there would be a need for a cart attendant before noon.

how many cart attendants (total) work at pathmark?

okay because the way you worded it was confusing.

maybe they had someone scheduled but they called in sick or didn't show up
or
maybe they didn't think it there would be a need for a cart attendant before noon.

how many cart attendants (total) work at pathmark?


I think 3 or 4 of us,one is on vacation this week I had 12-5 and someone now is doing 5-10pm.

I think 3 or 4 of us,one is on vacation this week I had 12-5 and someone now is doing 5-10pm.


so there you go... there is a person on vacation and Pathmark didn't have anyone to work that shift... imagine what it'll be like when you are on vacation.

so there you go... there is a person on vacation and Pathmark didn't have anyone to work that shift... imagine what it'll be like when you are on vacation.


When I'm there I get all of the wagons up or at least I try to,I do my best and hardest to look just about everywhere,If I don't get all the wagons someone else will.

When I'm there I get all of the wagons up or at least I try to,I do my best and hardest to look just about everywhere,If I don't get all the wagons someone else will.


we know..... I said

imagine      what      it'll      be      like      when    you're      on      vacation       

It's the first day of August, a new month for BASEBALL!!!!  WOOOOO

we know..... I said

imagine      what      it'll      be      like      when     you're       on       vacation         





It'll be a mess. :P

Wishing everyone here a great August!   :)

July had it's ups {oh yeah !!} and downs {some Family crap that'll play out into Aug.}.....Mostly  UPS !!!!

Aug. off to great start !!
Today I spent the day with the Cousins I grew up with at Our annual picnic.
We all look forward to it each year...This year extra special ! My Cousin from Georgia surprised Me by showing up {He hasn't come for years} I hadn't seen Him since 2000 ! Lots of fun....Games...food !!

Wishing everyone here a great August!   :)



Just hoping it turns out to be at least a decent August and nothing extremely hot.

for tam....


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

for tam....


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


Hahaha!

Sadly, I had to watch it twice before I actually 'got' it! ;D ;D

Hahaha!

Sadly, I had to watch it twice before I actually 'got' it! ;D ;D


oh my... and you admitted it too!

We were thinking about going to breakfast this morning but since we have been on the go for days, we decided just to chill today. Also, my SIL & FIL are packing to go home tomorrow.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  The old saying that fish & guests start to stink after 3 days is not true with these two. I will sorry to see them go. We have to get up VERY early tomorrow because my SIL didn't realize that their flight leaves at 6:40.  :o :o :o  At least they don't have to get there 2 hours before. We figure that we will leave here about 5:30-get there about 6 and that will definitely be enough time. They will be flying in an 8-seater-INCLUDING the pilot-so how long does it take for 7 people to go through security?


As we were reading the paper this morning, there was a knock on the door-it was my brother & my other SIL. They called on Friday night saying they were in town this weekend. They stopped by only for a few minutes but I thought it was interesting that both of my SIL's were in the same room at the same time. However, I would much prefer to have Carlos' sister around than my brother's wife (she would definitely start stinking after 3 days-and sometimes after 3 hours.  ::) ).



Cat

We were thinking about going to breakfast this morning but since we have been on the go for days, we decided just to chill today. Also, my SIL & FIL are packing to go home tomorrow.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  The old saying that fish & guests start to stink after 3 days is not true with these two. I will sorry to see them go. We have to get up VERY early tomorrow because my SIL didn't realize that their flight leaves at 6:40.  :o :o :o  At least they don't have to get there 2 hours before. We figure that we will leave here about 5:30-get there about 6 and that will definitely be enough time. They will be flying in an 8-seater-INCLUDING the pilot-so how long does it take for 7 people to go through security?


As we were reading the paper this morning, there was a knock on the door-it was my brother & my other SIL. They called on Friday night saying they were in town this weekend. They stopped by only for a few minutes but I thought it was interesting that both of my SIL's were in the same room at the same time. However, I would much prefer to have Carlos' sister around than my brother's wife (she would definitely start stinking after 3 days-and sometimes after 3 hours.  ::) ).



Cat


;D 


glad it was good visit....sorry its ending so soon

;D 


glad it was good visit....sorry its ending so soon



They have been here for 2 weeks.



Cat

They have been here for 2 weeks.



Cat


well you made it sound like it was only two days...guess they really haven't worn out their welcome  ;D

8)

They have been here for 2 weeks.



Cat

I may not be online tomorrow, for I am visiting my family, don't worry nothing is wrong. it is just visit to catch up with things.

I may not be online tomorrow, for I am visiting my family, don't worry nothing is wrong. it is just visit to catch up with things.


Hope you have a great time, Philip!  :)

Have Fun !!!!

I may not be online tomorrow, for I am visiting my family, don't worry nothing is wrong. it is just visit to catch up with things.

Last night we went to Stevenson (marina...by the water) and had a nice evening there, today we spent the day there with friends and at a waterpark and got wet and I got a bad sunburn, but had fun. Ate some great seafood, I enjoyed a salmon burger while wifey had some cod, frineds had calamari, clams and halibut.

Now it's time to recover, but we have a holiday tomorrow here in BC.

Busy day today!

Went to two different trivia tournaments.  Placed 5th (out of 22) in the first one, and placed 3rd (out of 18) in the second.  Won a $10 gift certificate in the second one, wish I would have won in the first one - prizes in that one were much more grand ($50 cash for 3rd place, $100 cash for second, and $200 cash plus a spot in the national trivia tournament in Atlanta, Georgia for 1st place.)

Came home, clean house, watched an old episode of True Blood with my husband's friend, then my father-in-law came in and entertained him for awhile, had to e-mail him about 20 photos of my husband's nieces and nephews and other photos of his recent trip to Pittsburgh.

Very tired now.  Hubby has a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning and then more trivia contest tomorrow night.  Busy busy busy.  Wheeeeeeeeeee

Busy day today!

Went to two different trivia tournaments.  Placed 5th (out of 22) in the first one, and placed 3rd (out of 18) in the second.  Won a $10 gift certificate in the second one, wish I would have won in the first one - prizes in that one were much more grand ($50 cash for 3rd place, $100 cash for second, and $200 cash plus a spot in the national trivia tournament in Atlanta, Georgia for 1st place.)

Came home, clean house, watched an old episode of True Blood with my husband's friend, then my father-in-law came in and entertained him for awhile, had to e-mail him about 20 photos of my husband's nieces and nephews and other photos of his recent trip to Pittsburgh.

Very tired now.  Hubby has a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning and then more trivia contest tomorrow night.  Busy busy busy.  Wheeeeeeeeeee

Congrats on your trivia success! Will we see you on Jeopardy next?

Congrats on your trivia success! Will we see you on Jeopardy next?


Thank you.  Nah, I'm more of a Trivial-Pursuit-kind-of-girl  Besides I'd much rather talk to Peter Brady (Christopher Knight hosts the television program) then Alex Trebeck.

Thank you.  Nah, I'm more of a Trivial-Pursuit-kind-of-girl  Besides I'd much rather talk to Peter Brady (Christopher Knight hosts the television program) then Alex Trebeck.

I've Seen Peter Brady's show a few times, it's on at 9AM over here.
I like trivial pursuit as well, have the 1st version, the Canadian version, the Sports version & silver screen version

I may not be online tomorrow, for I am visiting my family, don't worry nothing is wrong. it is just visit to catch up with things.



Have a great time Phil.  :)

We went to the beach on Saturday.  It was so crowded!  I really tried to keep the sun cream on but I still burnt slightly!  We all had a swim in the sea and the kids built sand castles.

Yesterday we went for a bike ride.  We thought we'd found a woodland with a nice loop we could all do.  We planned to ride out on the rougher track and return along the dirt road.  The start of the track was uphill and rocky so we thought we'd ride to the other end and return that way because its easier to ride downhill over it.  Anyway, we got to the other end to find that was worse!  So I rode back along the dirt road with the kids whilst Dai rode along the rough track.  He said it was really tricky in parts.

we slobbed about in the afternoon watching Indiana Jones on DVD.

This morning the kids are doing to first day of a two week Excursions in Learning course at a local college.

Just came back from having tea and cake with an ex-work collegue and her 18 month old daughter. It was lovely to see her again but I realise yet again what a time vortex this place is in that she had actually left a lot longer ago than I thought............. :-\\ 

My in-laws left today.  :\'( :\'( :\'( We had to get up at 5 this morning.  :o :o :o When we got back home, Carlos & I went back to bed.


It was really sad saying good-bye to them for several reasons. First, we really enjoy them, they are great people. But, we ALL know that this will be Carlos' dad last trip. He has aged so much since the last time we saw him last year and even within these last two weeks, I have seen him age a bit. Carlos sister takes such good care of him but I am sure it is very stressful for him.



Cat

Now, it appears that I am coming down with some kind of cold. My nose has been running all day and my throat is raw. YUCK!!! I HATE BEING SICK!!!!



Cat

A cold in the Summer is the WORST !!!!
Feel better !
Now, it appears that I am coming down with some kind of cold. My nose has been running all day and my throat is raw. YUCK!!! I HATE BEING SICK!!!!



Cat

Now, it appears that I am coming down with some kind of cold. My nose has been running all day and my throat is raw. YUCK!!! I HATE BEING SICK!!!!



Cat


Hope you feel better Cat and try to drink plenty of warm fluids and some water.

Well, I might as well start posting in this thread, since I already have plans for the 1st. I just copied a series of pictures from my digital camera onto CD, and I'm going to take them to Costco to get them printed. We have a coupon good for unlimited digital prints at $0.09 each, and it expires Sunday. So I'm gonna take advantage of that deal. It's been awhile since I last printed any pictures.


I forgot to mention...they came out great. 8)

Now, it appears that I am coming down with some kind of cold. My nose has been running all day and my throat is raw. YUCK!!! I HATE BEING SICK!!!!



Cat



Hope you feel better Cat and try to drink plenty of warm fluids and some water.


My thoughts exactly.

Now, it appears that I am coming down with some kind of cold. My nose has been running all day and my throat is raw. YUCK!!! I HATE BEING SICK!!!!



Cat


Hope you get better, Cat.  :)  A cold during the summer can be plenty miserable! 

Hope you get better, Cat.  :)  A cold during the summer can be plenty miserable! 

It can be miserable at any time of the year!

I've been pretty healthy myself...at least physically.

Safely back late yesterday, too tired to be online. The car ride went well, all is fien with my family.

On the journey down we saw some filming for a new film in London, the title will be London Boulevard, my son saw Colin Farrell and I saw David Thewlis.

It can be miserable at any time of the year!

I've been pretty healthy myself...at least physically.



Me Too,I haven't had much of a cold this summer which is great for me.

Lots of excitement last night.  There was a manhunt on in my neighborhood for a kid who tried to run over, then shoot a cop after a routine stop.  They had a helicopter and dogs and police from other cities.  The spotlight was on my yard for a while, he was somewhere in the woods around here.  They never did catch him, but they have the passenger, and they know who he is. 

I really feel like dog doodoo today. My sinuses aren't too bad (in terms of running) but my head REALLY hurts. I feel very feverish but yet, I am not running a fever. I don't get that. I just need for my head to clear because I have too much stuff to do to be slowed down by this.



Cat

Lots of excitement last night.  There was a manhunt on in my neighborhood for a kid who tried to run over, then shoot a cop after a routine stop.  They had a helicopter and dogs and police from other cities.  The spotlight was on my yard for a while, he was somewhere in the woods around here.  They never did catch him, but they have the passenger, and they know who he is.  


glad they can find him....

we had an unusually gruesome murder here....well 60 miles north in Santa Maria.  I used to work with two officers who now work in Santa Maria and the Lead Dispatcher there is one of my closest friends....

A 20 year old man decapitated a 69 year old man... the motive is still unclear

I think this link takes you directly to the news report... if if doesn't I'll fix it later.. KCOY NEWS 12

Its fixt

I really feel like dog doodoo today. My sinuses aren't too bad (in terms of running) but my head REALLY hurts. I feel very feverish but yet, I am not running a fever. I don't get that. I just need for my head to clear because I have too much stuff to do to be slowed down by this.



Cat


that sucks...

I really feel like dog doodoo today. My sinuses aren't too bad (in terms of running) but my head REALLY hurts. I feel very feverish but yet, I am not running a fever. I don't get that. I just need for my head to clear because I have too much stuff to do to be slowed down by this.



Cat



Hope You feel better,take good care of yourself. :)

I really feel like dog doodoo today. My sinuses aren't too bad (in terms of running) but my head REALLY hurts. I feel very feverish but yet, I am not running a fever. I don't get that. I just need for my head to clear because I have too much stuff to do to be slowed down by this.



Cat

Feel better as soon as you can. If possible, get lots of rest.

I really feel like dog doodoo today. My sinuses aren't too bad (in terms of running) but my head REALLY hurts. I feel very feverish but yet, I am not running a fever. I don't get that. I just need for my head to clear because I have too much stuff to do to be slowed down by this.



Cat


Stress can affect you like that, I once broke out in a rash and felt feverish, it was stress.  I hope you can find some time to just clear your head and feel better. 

((((((( :-* ))))))))

Thanks, everyone.



Cat

Just the usual I'm feeling down.  The I really don't know what to do with myself.  It makes it hard when you don't really have any desires to work towards anything.  My mom wants me to make an appointment with Drail, but I have nothing to say, so I'm making an appointment for her to something about me.  Yeah, I know I don't know,  the next thing I was going to do was get a job/volunteer something.  My excuse right now is taking the bus in 100 degrees is not good.  Call me lazy and selfish, but I have all my time.  Lifes been good to me so far.

Just the usual I'm feeling down.  The I really don't know what to do with myself.  It makes it hard when you don't really have any desires to work towards anything.  My mom wants me to make an appointment with Drail, but I have nothing to say, so I'm making an appointment for her to something about me.  Yeah, I know I don't know,  the next thing I was going to do was get a job/volunteer something.  My excuse right now is taking the bus in 100 degrees is not good.  Call me lazy and selfish, but I have all my time.  Lifes been good to me so far.

Take a short vacation? That works for me to get away from the daily blaaaaaaaaass.
Yes, taking the bus in (anything over 90) degrees is just awful.

The good thing is...Just when Your symptoms seem at their worse....they get better....... :)





I really feel like dog doodoo today. My sinuses aren't too bad (in terms of running) but my head REALLY hurts. I feel very feverish but yet, I am not running a fever. I don't get that. I just need for my head to clear because I have too much stuff to do to be slowed down by this.



Cat

Hop on the bus and go to the mall or something.  

Mom I'm gonna take the bus out today
But she says that I can't be away
When I can go it seems kind of neat
Though she tells me to not cross the street

Frowns  wont she let me be
Never grown up right
Here I am stuck in disfunction with you

Just the usual I'm feeling down.  The I really don't know what to do with myself.  It makes it hard when you don't really have any desires to work towards anything.  My mom wants me to make an appointment with Drail, but I have nothing to say, so I'm making an appointment for her to something about me.  Yeah, I know I don't know,  the next thing I was going to do was get a job/volunteer something.  My excuse right now is taking the bus in 100 degrees is not good.  Call me lazy and selfish, but I have all my time.  Lifes been good to me so far.


You can always go to the mall where it's air conditioned,you don't have to sit around the house all the time.

going to look at a hall I might rent for my birthday party that will be in a couple of weeks.  I can't decide whether its better to rent a room or just work extra hard at getting/keeping this place super tidy.  :-\\

Also got to go food shopping at some point today.

Girls night out tonight.  I'll be late though, depends what time Dai gets back from DC

going to look at a hall I might rent for my birthday party that will be in a couple of weeks.  I can't decide whether its better to rent a room or just work extra hard at getting/keeping this place super tidy.   :-\\

Also got to go food shopping at some point today.

Girls night out tonight.  I'll be late though, depends what time Dai gets back from DC


Do you have a maid that could help to keep your place clean?  ???

Do you have a maid that could help to keep your place clean?   ???


no


Do you?

no


Do you?



We have one that comes by every 2 weeks to keep the house in good shape but sometimes she messes up like one time she forgot to put a garbage bag in my can. ::)

I looked out this morning and the sun was gone
Turned on some music to start my day


...gonna have some coffee, take a shower, then I'll head off to work for 8 hours, then after work I'll be getting my hair cut by my hairstylist Tina  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/07/naughty.gif

I feel a little bit better today-but not much. I took something that helps but not completely. Carlos has an appointment with the radiologist today. I decided not to go with him because I could still be contagious and I'm sure people in the Cancer Clinic have very low immune systems right now-I really don't want to give them this (whatever this is) because I know that can't be good.



Cat

You can always go to the mall where it's air conditioned,you don't have to sit around the house all the time.


If I tell my mom to get lost when she doesn't want me to go.  I never became a rebellious teenager and she still gets to me.  The next thing I plan to do is get some kind of volunteer/job something.  

My mom wanted to raise me just like her mother raised her. Congratulations mom I'm your worst nightmare wa ha ha ha ha.  She raised me this way then had John when I was five and I didn't want him to become like me.  Then she had Joel when I was 10, and I kept my place as the disfunction target.  She's done having kids now I just have to see if I can figure out what to do with myself.

Jessica is now a guest? Can someone enlighten me here or is she just pulling a "Rice"?



Cat

Jessica is now a guest? Can someone enlighten me here or is she just pulling a "Rice"?



Cat


She must have reset herself.

Nothing much happened,just came back from the foot doctor and everything's alright with my foot,just keep applying the lotion everyday and I'll be back in October.

Jessica is now a guest? Can someone enlighten me here or is she just pulling a "Rice"?



Cat


Nope.  This is last week's news. :D

Nope.  This is last week's news. :D


Maybe she'll be back next week.

Maybe she'll be back next week.


Don't place your bets yet :D

Nope.  This is last week's news. :D



I was busy last week which is why I missed this. Thanks for the info. If you are in contact with her, tell her that I wish her all the best and hopes that she decided to come back.



Cat

We have one that comes by every 2 weeks to keep the house in good shape but sometimes she messes up like one time she forgot to put a garbage bag in my can. ::)


And you didn't spot it and sort it yourself?

I was busy last week which is why I missed this. Thanks for the info. If you are in contact with her, tell her that I wish her all the best and hopes that she decided to come back.



Cat


Will do :)

And you didn't spot it and sort it yourself?


No,I did afterwards.

We have one that comes by every 2 weeks to keep the house in good shape but sometimes she messes up like one time she forgot to put a garbage bag in my can. ::)


and you guys didn't fire her for that?  :o

And you didn't spot it and sort it yourself?



No,I did afterwards.



see karen the problem is, you asked your question in british english...

"sort it out yourself" while a perfectly acceptable question normally- was not direct enough in this instance... apparently  ::)

All this talk about having a maid really makes me think I could use one myself.  :-\\  I wonder if I ask for one for Christmas, she'll come wrapped with a bow around her under my Christmas tree?  I wonder if we could all chip in for one maid and she just travels the world keeping all of our houses.  She'd be pretty busy, mind you, but it would be heavenly, wouldn't it?  ;)

and you guys didn't fire her for that?  :o


No,She does a pretty good job but some things aren't worth mentioning to her.

No,She does a pretty good job but some things aren't worth mentioning to her.


I know someone in this thread caught the sarcasm in my post...  Right?

Would everyone hate me if I said that I have a woman come in about every two weeks to clean?  :-\\




Cat

All this talk about having a maid really makes me think I could use one myself.  :-\\  I wonder if I ask for one for Christmas, she'll come wrapped with a bow around her under my Christmas tree?  I wonder if we could all chip in for one maid and she just travels the world keeping all of our houses.  She'd be pretty busy, mind you, but it would be heavenly, wouldn't it?  ;)


We once hired a maid service for my grandma a few years back, but after a few months of service, problems began to arise. My grandma discovered that some of her money was gone...and we tried to get the company to admit that they stole the money...but they never did. So we discontinued the service.


I hope this doesn't discourage anyone from hiring maids.




Would everyone hate me if I said that I have a woman come in about every two weeks to clean?  :-\\

No.

I looked out this morning and the sun was gone
Turned on some music to start my day



Great song.

Would everyone hate me if I said that I have a woman come in about every two weeks to clean?  :-\\




Cat


yes

see karen the problem is, you asked your question in british english...

"sort it out yourself" while a perfectly acceptable question normally- was not direct enough in this instance... apparently  ::)


how should I have worded it?


I know someone in this thread caught the sarcasm in my post...  Right?


I totally thought you were being serious.  I mean, I would have fired someone so clearly incompentent

yes



:\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat

Would everyone hate me if I said that I have a woman come in about every two weeks to clean?  :-\\




Cat



I do!  :P

how should I have worded it?

I totally thought you were being serious.  I mean, I would have fired someone so clearly incompentent


I apparently in stead of asking it he noticed and sorted it out you should have said.

When you noticed did you put in a trash bag yourself? or something...  ;D

Ok, okay- I know that's exactly what you were asking but apparently it didn't translate properly into "howard english"  ;)

Great song.
indeed  :)  and as much as it's declared by some as overplayed, I could listen to it everyday 3 x's in a row  :D  love it, in fact today I'm wearing my Boston tee shirt I got at one of theor concerts a few years ago before singer Brad passed away  :\'( 


...
Would everyone hate me if I said that I have a woman come in about every two weeks to clean?  :-\\




Cat
not at all. good for you.    by the way, I have a live in maid  ;)

indeed   :)  and as much as it's declared by some as overplayed, I could listen to it everyday 3 x's in a row  :D  love it, in fact today I'm wearing my Boston tee shirt I got at one of theor concerts a few years ago before singer Brad passed away  :\'( 


...not at all. good for you.     by the way, I have a live in maid   ;)


I'm sooo telling lady di on you!  ;D

I do!  :P






:\'( :\'( :\'(


All these people hate me.  :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat

I'm sooo telling lady di on you!   ;D
LD would probably tell you I'm only dreaming and it's her that has the live in cabana boy that serves her  8)

This bug STILL isn't going away. Now, I have post nasal drip which is making my throat all ticklish and I end up coughing-and nothing comes up because there is nothing to come up and now I am losing my voice from coughing.  >:( >:( >:(



Cat

This bug STILL isn't going away. Now, I have post nasal drip which is making my throat all ticklish and I end up coughing-and nothing comes up because there is nothing to come up and now I am losing my voice from coughing.  >:( >:( >:(



Cat
have you seen a doctor to check for S.flu?

I know someone in this thread caught the sarcasm in my post...  Right?


Did they?

Would everyone hate me if I said that I have a woman come in about every two weeks to clean?  :-\\




Cat


No,It's quite alright.

have you seen a doctor to check for S.flu?



I'm sure it is not it. Reading the symptoms, ( http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pandemic-flu/Pages/Symptoms.aspx ) it says a high fever. If I do have a fever, it is very low grade (I have been checking my temp.) Also, the symptoms say a sudden cough-like I said, there is really nothing in my lungs to cough up-my cough is from a tickle in my throat caused by post nasal drip. Another symptom is diarrhea or stomach upset,  which I do not have. I have a head cold.



Cat

I'm sure it is not it. Reading the symptoms, ( http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pandemic-flu/Pages/Symptoms.aspx ) it says a high fever. If I do have a fever, it is very low grade (I have been checking my temp.) Also, the symptoms say a sudden cough-like I said, there is really nothing in my lungs to cough up-my cough is from a tickle in my throat caused by post nasal drip. Another symptom is diarrhea or stomach upset,  which I do not have. I have a head cold.



Cat


Feel Better.  :)

Well I am back, and want to say Hi before I leave again.  I now have to take camper to fairgrounds, and be at State Fair for 14 days.  I will check in.  I then start school after that, so basically my summer is done.  Where did it go. :P

Cat - Hope you'll recover soon! 

Sami - Hope you have fun and stay safe! 

:)

Hope You feel better soon.........
This bug STILL isn't going away. Now, I have post nasal drip which is making my throat all ticklish and I end up coughing-and nothing comes up because there is nothing to come up and now I am losing my voice from coughing.  >:( >:( >:(



Cat

This bug STILL isn't going away. Now, I have post nasal drip which is making my throat all ticklish and I end up coughing-and nothing comes up because there is nothing to come up and now I am losing my voice from coughing.  >:( >:( >:(

Cat

Yuck. I'd go see a doctor anyways. It could be just a cold, better get it checked out tho.

I'm sure it is not it. Reading the symptoms, ( http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pandemic-flu/Pages/Symptoms.aspx ) it says a high fever. If I do have a fever, it is very low grade (I have been checking my temp.) Also, the symptoms say a sudden cough-like I said, there is really nothing in my lungs to cough up-my cough is from a tickle in my throat caused by post nasal drip. Another symptom is diarrhea or stomach upset,  which I do not have. I have a head cold.



Cat


Yuck. I'd go see a doctor anyways. It could be just a cold, better get it checked out tho.


So would I. I sure hope you feel better ASAP Cat!

Well I am back, and want to say Hi before I leave again.  I now have to take camper to fairgrounds, and be at State Fair for 14 days.  I will check in.  I then start school after that, so basically my summer is done.  Where did it go. :P

Have fun at your State Fair Sami! C ya when u return! :)

:\'( :\'( :\'(


All these people hate me.  :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat


you know better than that... we're just jealous.  ;)

:\'( :\'( :\'(


All these people hate me.  :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat

No we don't. Vermont people are cool

Well I am back, and want to say Hi before I leave again.  I now have to take camper to fairgrounds, and be at State Fair for 14 days.  I will check in.  I then start school after that, so basically my summer is done.  Where did it go. :P


See Ya Sami,have fun At the State Fair.  :)

Well I am back, and want to say Hi before I leave again.  I now have to take camper to fairgrounds, and be at State Fair for 14 days.  I will check in.  I then start school after that, so basically my summer is done.  Where did it go. :P


dang it....  :(

Don't know if I am feeling better today or not. I asked Carlos if I kept him up last night with my "hacking." He said "Just a little."  :-\\  I really don't have much of a voice today (I'm sure Carlos loves that. lol).

He wants to go out sailing tomorrow since the weather is supposed to be very nice-we haven't had too many nice days and he wants to take advantage of it. However, if I'm still not feeling great, I hate to put a damper in his enjoyment. Unfortunately, the weather looks sh!tty for the rest of the week.


Yuck. I'd go see a doctor anyways. It could be just a cold, better get it checked out tho.




If it is still hanging on by Monday-I will do that. On Monday it will be a week.


you know better than that... we're just jealous.  ;)



No we don't. Vermont people are cool




Awwww, thanks guys. I guess I don't have to go eat some worms, now. lol



Cat

Don't know if I am feeling better today or not. I asked Carlos if I kept him up last night with my "hacking." He said "Just a little."  :-\\  I really don't have much of a voice today (I'm sure Carlos loves that. lol).

He wants to go out sailing tomorrow since the weather is supposed to be very nice-we haven't had too many nice days and he wants to take advantage of it. However, if I'm still not feeling great, I hate to put a damper in his enjoyment. Unfortunately, the weather looks sh!tty for the rest of the week.


If it is still hanging on by Monday-I will do that. On Monday it will be a week.



Awwww, thanks guys. I guess I don't have to go eat some worms, now. lol



Cat



maybe the protein will help you feel better. 


by the way.....feel better soon.

I just found more honest souls out there..... someone just turned in an envelope containing $900 in cash.  seriously this is the third time in three weeks that I've had some one turn in cash.... $107 week on and $95 week two.  :)

I just found more honest souls out there..... someone just turned in an envelope containing $900 in cash.  seriously this is the third time in three weeks that I've had some one turn in cash.... $107 week on and $95 week two.  :)





That is truly awesome Q! 8)
Nice to know there are still good people out there.

Well, because of Clean House, I have been de-cluttering my house.
Today so far has been very good. I have re-arranged the living/dining room and thrown out a ton of stuff. I have quite a few things that I need to put on bookoo in order to sell, and a few things that need to go on freecycle. Next is my bedroom and I have already pretty much done the kitchen. Nothing like good honest housework to do a body good - and I am not complaining about housework like I normally do! This just might actually make the housework go a lot easier!!! 8)

maybe the protein will help you feel better. 


by the way.....feel better soon.


Ditto for me too.  :)

I just found more honest souls out there..... someone just turned in an envelope containing $900 in cash.  seriously this is the third time in three weeks that I've had some one turn in cash.... $107 week on and $95 week two.  :)





Wow,that's fabulous.  :o

:)

Cat, hope you are feeling better.  And I don't hate you for having someone come in, wish I could do it for my parents.  ;)

Q, that is wonderful.  Nice to know there is still good out there.

Tam, I'm very proud of what you have accomplished.  You know, I have a small apartment if you need a small challenge  ;D

To Jess (I know, I know, I'm hoping she will log in as a guest and see this), Q and Dag:  Thank you for everything.  I couldn't have gotten through this without your love and support.

Went swimming this afternoon - my shoulders and arms still ache.  :(

Busy over the weekend.  Going to see Walking With Dinosaurs show tomorrow afternoon and we might go rafting in the morning or maybe on Sunday.

Well, because of Clean House, I have been de-cluttering my house.
Today so far has been very good. I have re-arranged the living/dining room and thrown out a ton of stuff. I have quite a few things that I need to put on bookoo in order to sell, and a few things that need to go on freecycle. Next is my bedroom and I have already pretty much done the kitchen. Nothing like good honest housework to do a body good - and I am not complaining about housework like I normally do! This just might actually make the housework go a lot easier!!! 8)


wanna visit? I could use your services  ;D


I just took a crap load of DVDs to FYE (aka the Warehouse  ::) ) they bought about half for $38 then I turned around and got 8 dvds for $43 bucks so it only cost me $5 (in theory) for 8 DVDs.  8)  -  7 of them were HD.  :)

Cat, hope you are feeling better.  And I don't hate you for having someone come in, wish I could do it for my parents.  ;)

Q, that is wonderful.  Nice to know there is still good out there.

Tam, I'm very proud of what you have accomplished.  You know, I have a small apartment if you need a small challenge  ;D

To Jess (I know, I know, I'm hoping she will log in as a guest and see this), Q and Dag:  Thank you for everything.  I couldn't have gotten through this without your love and support.


anytime girl...and I was serious.... my knuckles are all cracked and I'm rarin' to go!  ;)

Wow,my final day of work and my week vacation starts tomorrow,I'm finally going to try to get some much needed sleep.

anytime girl...and I was serious.... my knuckles are all cracked and I'm rarin' to go!  ;)
I feel as if I missed something??? 

I still have no Internet at home and this is the last few hours before I leave, I feel like crying.  Atleast I can check in you all by phonage!  I love you guys. :)

I have two months to get my Class M license.  Yeah, the other half is hell bent on buying me a motorcycle.  It's a used and the lady wants to sell quick.  Nothing wrong with the bike, she needs the cash.  It'll be neat being able to ride a cycle.  Then why am I scared to death? :-\\

I'm gonna get drunk tonight. I asked Carlos to go get me a bottle of brandy and I'm gonna knock this thing out of my system once and for all. I feel really bad because he so wanted to go sailing (and it is a beautiful day, too) but I still feel like crap.  :-\\



Cat

Wow,my final day of work and my week vacation starts tomorrow,I'm finally going to try to get some much needed sleep.

Did you figure out your holiday plans and talk to your boss?

Wow,my final day of work and my week vacation starts tomorrow,I'm finally going to try to get some much needed sleep.


Hope you have a wonderful week off!  :)

How do I feel currently at this moment in August?

Hot, cranky, sore and tired.  lol  I'm not sure anyone would want to be near me tonight.  :-[ :-\\

Wow,that's fabulous.  :o

:)

Ditto. ;)

How do I feel currently at this moment in August?

Hot, cranky, sore and tired.  lol  I'm not sure anyone would want to be near me tonight.  :-[ :-\\

Sorry you feel that way Patty.


I had a pretty good day today myself. We went out this afternoon to celebrate my grandma's birthday, which is tomorrow. We took her to lunch at the Smoke House, a restaurant in Burbank that has existed for over 60 years, and it is located near the WB Studios.

Did you figure out your holiday plans and talk to your boss?


I'm going to have a staycation or maybe go out once in a while that's about it for this week.

I'm going to do some acting in front of a camera or be very angry with a certain cameraman.  Yes I have BOG writen and what great Birthday presents  telling  me what a good job I did.

added I couldn't spell this morning.

Put a dent in that bottle of brandy. Did it work? Good question. I didn't cough last night & my sinuses seem a bit clearer (but not yet completely clear). I still feel like I am running a low-grade fever. Tonight, I am going to do the brandy thing again. Hopefully that will be enough to knock this thing out of me once and for all.



Cat

Put a dent in that bottle of brandy. Did it work? Good question. I didn't cough last night & my sinuses seem a bit clearer (but not yet completely clear). I still feel like I am running a low-grade fever. Tonight, I am going to do the brandy thing again. Hopefully that will be enough to knock this thing out of me once and for all.



Cat


Enjoy the brandy and hopefully your cold and cough will go away.

How do I feel currently at this moment in August?

Hot, cranky, sore and tired.  lol  I'm not sure anyone would want to be near me tonight.   :-[ :-\\


Glad I'm not the only one who's hot and cranky.  Where is October weather when it's needed.

I feel as if I missed something???   

I still have no Internet at home and this is the last few hours before I leave, I feel like crying.  Atleast I can check in you all by phonage!  I love you guys. :)


facebook my friend...its all on facebook... hers- not mine.

and we miss you too...

I have two months to get my Class M license.  Yeah, the other half is hell bent on buying me a motorcycle.  It's a used and the lady wants to sell quick.  Nothing wrong with the bike, she needs the cash.  It'll be neat being able to ride a cycle.  Then why am I scared to death? :-\\


what're you gonna do in the winter?  M/C scare the crap out of me... but everytime one passes me when I'm sitting in rush hour traffic I think
"that lucky bastard"  :)

I'm going to have a staycation or maybe go out once in a while that's about it for this week.


so.....you're not going to see your friend?  :-\\

what're you gonna do in the winter?  M/C scare the crap out of me... but everytime one passes me when I'm sitting in rush hour traffic I think
"that lucky bastard"  :)


Public transportation. :P  Motorcycles aren't as fun as most people think, considering the rate of accidents.

So.... yesterday I rented a car and drove to Salinas for a baby shower. I managed to get out without getting shot, stabbed or car jacked!  8)
And for anyone who read the dream thread..... I escaped that too.... it was a really vivid frightening dream.... anyway

My friend's daughter, who was 18 months when I first met her, is almost 23 and due in October!  She has grown up to be a smart, funny, intelligent and thoughtful young woman.  I am so proud of her and her fiance is nice too... first time meeting him. She moved to San Diego so while I talk with her mom often I hadn't seen her in about 6 years.

Today I took the car back. I work about 2.5 miles from the airport. I usually 0ark at work and have one of the officers drive me to car rental desk.  Today I thought, its 9am, its sunday and its cool out.... I think I'll walk to my car....

I did- it took 45 minutes but I did. Only, when I got to my car.... .no keys  :-\\ .  I had them at the airport...so I called the car rental place but I didn't leave them there... that means I dropped them somewhere along the 2.5 walk  ::)

I have a spare key in my car but my work keys are on the set I lost so I had to retrace my steps.....rather than walk I call a tow truck.. he gave me freebie since we throw him a lot of business.... YAY!  and then I drove, parked walked a quarter mile got back in the car and repeated... I think I covered another mile (maybe a mile and a half)  when I got to Goleta Beach I saw a guy picking up litter on a whim I asked him (because I walked past there)  and he had my keys!!!!

Then I came home... I started the walk at 9am- started looking for my keys at 1015 and got home around 1115... I was exhausted. I crashed on the couch and just woke up about 20 minutes ago. 

so.....you're not going to see your friend?  :-\\



No I couldn't,there was a conflict of days,It just wasn't possible. :(

Man,It's going to be a very hot one today,thank god I'm not working this week and today supposed to be 92 so try to stay cool as possible,I'll try to do the same.  :P

I have some "stomach/digestive" issues this morning, home from work. Might go in the PM (afternoon) if I feel better. Normally I don't post so much at this hour

I came home from where I was and boy was it damn hot,I think it was 92 degrees outside but the heat is here so try to stay cool everyone.

Decided to stay home all day.
Must recover and go back to work tomorrow..must go..save company...save economy...save country...must try...

Decided to stay home all day.
Must recover and go back to work tomorrow..must go..save company...save economy...save country...must try...


Super Gibbo!!!!

It is HOT and humid....it's 95 degrees outside..but feels like 110. Ugh. 8-P

So.... yesterday I rented a car and drove to Salinas for a baby shower. I managed to get out without getting shot, stabbed or car jacked!  8)
And for anyone who read the dream thread..... I escaped that too.... it was a really vivid frightening dream.... anyway

My friend's daughter, who was 18 months when I first met her, is almost 23 and due in October!  She has grown up to be a smart, funny, intelligent and thoughtful young woman.  I am so proud of her and her fiance is nice too... first time meeting him. She moved to San Diego so while I talk with her mom often I hadn't seen her in about 6 years.

Today I took the car back. I work about 2.5 miles from the airport. I usually 0ark at work and have one of the officers drive me to car rental desk.   Today I thought, its 9am, its sunday and its cool out.... I think I'll walk to my car....

I did- it took 45 minutes but I did. Only, when I got to my car.... .no keys  :-\\ .  I had them at the airport...so I called the car rental place but I didn't leave them there... that means I dropped them somewhere along the 2.5 walk  ::)

I have a spare key in my car but my work keys are on the set I lost so I had to retrace my steps.....rather than walk I call a tow truck.. he gave me freebie since we throw him a lot of business.... YAY!  and then I drove, parked walked a quarter mile got back in the car and repeated... I think I covered another mile (maybe a mile and a half)  when I got to Goleta Beach I saw a guy picking up litter on a whim I asked him (because I walked past there)  and he had my keys!!!!

Then I came home... I started the walk at 9am- started looking for my keys at 1015 and got home around 1115... I was exhausted. I crashed on the couch and just woke up about 20 minutes ago.  
that's awesome that the litter dude found your keys. how happy you must have been, u probably felt like dancin'   http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/7.gif

that's awesome that the litter dude found your keys. how happy you must have been, u probably felt like dancin'   http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/7.gifl


Yeah I did... only my legs hurt too much to actually execute the moves  ;)

Hot and humid as all get out.  Went to the beach for a while, it was hot and humid there, and the air quality is just awful.  Home to the AC  ;)

Hot and humid as all get out.  Went to the beach for a while, it was hot and humid there, and the air quality is just awful.  Home to the AC   ;)
was the water cool & refreshing?  it's Currently: 96°F here in San Ramon, thank goodness we have air conditioning

was the water cool & refreshing?  it's Currently: 96°F here in San Ramon, thank goodness we have air conditioning


I have air conditioning in New York.

I have air conditioning in New York.
does that make you cool?  8)

does that make you cool?  8)



It makes me cold.  ;)

It makes me cold.  ;)
would you rather be hot?

For me, so far, August has been one HOT month......a good kind of HOT....... 8)

Hope You're feeling better,Frank.....
I have some "stomach/digestive" issues this morning, home from work. Might go in the PM (afternoon) if I feel better. Normally I don't post so much at this hour

It's almost done.  I will be quitting my job very soon.

During the past 6 months at the Financial institution I work for, I have been the subject of personal harassment, racially motivated (I'm pretty much the only white person around)
I have looked for other work, ask for a transfer, etc.. I have complained to my manager, and in the past few months have escalated it all the way to an AVP of the company and HR ( Human Resources)

Other than HR, the mgr's and AVP do not want to take any action ( stick their heads in the sand like an ostrich and hope the problem goes away).  I am disgusted to go to work everyday now. I will probably get a small package and E.I ( unemployment insurance) until I find something else.
No job is worth personal/racial harassment (in this case by a bunch of self-centered rude Chinese women) I am not racist, my wife and pretty much most of my social circle is Chinese. It's been a tough few months. But I'm OK with it. I have done all that I can do and must move on.

You're right...Nothing is worth that everyday....
I wish You the best in all of this !!

It's almost done.   I will be quitting my job very soon.

During the past 6 months at the Financial institution I work for, I have been the subject of personal harassment, racially motivated (I'm pretty much the only white person around)
I have looked for other work, ask for a transfer, etc.. I have complained to my manager, and in the past few months have escalated it all the way to an AVP of the company and HR ( Human Resources)

Other than HR, the mgr's and AVP do not want to take any action ( stick their heads in the sand like an ostrich and hope the problem goes away).  I am disgusted to go to work everyday now. I will probably get a small package and E.I ( unemployment insurance) until I find something else.
No job is worth personal/racial harassment (in this case by a bunch of self-centered rude Chinese women) I am not racist, my wife and pretty much most of my social circle is Chinese. It's been a tough few months. But I'm OK with it. I have done all that I can do and must move on.

It's almost done.   I will be quitting my job very soon.

During the past 6 months at the Financial institution I work for, I have been the subject of personal harassment, racially motivated (I'm pretty much the only white person around)
I have looked for other work, ask for a transfer, etc.. I have complained to my manager, and in the past few months have escalated it all the way to an AVP of the company and HR ( Human Resources)

Other than HR, the mgr's and AVP do not want to take any action ( stick their heads in the sand like an ostrich and hope the problem goes away).  I am disgusted to go to work everyday now. I will probably get a small package and E.I ( unemployment insurance) until I find something else.
No job is worth personal/racial harassment (in this case by a bunch of self-centered rude Chinese women) I am not racist, my wife and pretty much most of my social circle is Chinese. It's been a tough few months. But I'm OK with it. I have done all that I can do and must move on.





Been there, and it is tough to be forced out of a job, but sometimes you just have to move on for your own sake.  It is my firm belief, though, that karma happens, so keep positive.

would you rather be hot?



No,Are you kidding me,I'd rather be in Alaska right now.

For me, so far, August has been one HOT month......a good kind of HOT....... 8)


There is no good kind of hot,either you're hot or you're not.

Back from a long weekend at the sea. We had a fantastic time, lovely weather and the time away was just what the doctor ordered. :)

You're right...Nothing is worth that everyday....
I wish You the best in all of this !!

Been there, and it is tough to be forced out of a job, but sometimes you just have to move on for your own sake.  It is my firm belief, though, that karma happens, so keep positive.

Thanks. Every other "non-Chinese" person has already quit. I will be the last. Sadly, management rarely addresses there types of issues (unless you have proof on video tape). Even though we had made great strides in this over the last 40 years, racism is still prevalent just about anywhere.

Back from a long weekend at the sea. We had a fantastic time, lovely weather and the time away was just what the doctor ordered. :)


How was the waters Gis? :)

Back from a long weekend at the sea. We had a fantastic time, lovely weather and the time away was just what the doctor ordered. :)



Glad to hear you had a great time.  Next week we are on our way to Virginia Beach and hope the weather holds for us. 

Further to my previous post.

I resigned today. They are meeting now to decide when should I leave, what will they do. They never thought I would actually quit over the personal harassment/racism. They were shocked....the spineless twist still won't do anything about it, but I shocked them.
Normally, it's compnay policy to give 2 weeks notice, but in this case I'd like to be gone real soon. If they don't, I will threaten them with "OK, you want me to stay here 2 weeks, great...I won't do any work , and I'll chat with others as to how bad I have been treated here and blablabla..." That will scare them. Mind you, I would not do it, but they don't know that.  ;)
Thanks for your support.

Further to my previous post.

I resigned today. They are meeting now to decide when should I leave, what will they do. They never thought I would actually quit over the personal harassment/racism. They were shocked....the spineless twist still won't do anything about it, but I shocked them.
Normally, it's compnay policy to give 2 weeks notice, but in this case I'd like to be gone real soon. If they don't, I will threaten them with "OK, you want me to stay here 2 weeks, great...I won't do any work , and I'll chat with others as to how bad I have been treated here and blablabla..." That will scare them. Mind you, I would not do it, but they don't know that.  ;)
Thanks for your support.
whoa  (said like Keanu Reeves)  :o  what a huge decision Frank, things must be really bad for you to resign. sorry it had to come to that. I'm surrounded by Chinese here and they're all pretty cool. It makes me wonder why the people you worked with were such dicks  >:(  oh well, good luck with whatever happens and your future endeavors. 

I am sorry You were pushed to this point and I am very impressed with how You handled the situation. , My Friend... 8)
My BEST wishes for where the road leads You next !!
Further to my previous post.

I resigned today. They are meeting now to decide when should I leave, what will they do. They never thought I would actually quit over the personal harassment/racism. They were shocked....the spineless twist still won't do anything about it, but I shocked them.
Normally, it's compnay policy to give 2 weeks notice, but in this case I'd like to be gone real soon. If they don't, I will threaten them with "OK, you want me to stay here 2 weeks, great...I won't do any work , and I'll chat with others as to how bad I have been treated here and blablabla..." That will scare them. Mind you, I would not do it, but they don't know that.  ;)
Thanks for your support.

Glad to hear you had a great time.  Next week we are on our way to Virginia Beach and hope the weather holds for us. 


ooh...have fun.  I absolutely LOVE Virginia Beach, although I haven't been there in 20-odd years.  Hope the weather is nice for you.
I loved their aquarium and there was a nautical museum right on the boardwalk there that I liked.  Also if you get a chance (and happen to see it) somewhere down there is a restaurant named "Abbey Road", take a snapshot of it since we're kinda Abbey Road obsessed around here.  lol
Also there is a Center for Psychic something-or-other built by Edgar Cayce there that I always wanted to go to, but never could with my family.
We used to visit the Botanical gardens and the zoo near the airport in Norfolk and that was fun, (although both are sorta small).
I keep rambling on and on about Virginia Beach, I'm gonna have to get there again someday soon.  :-)

Good Luck Frank in finding new work.  Is most of the bank's clientele of the Chinese decent?

whoa  (said like Keanu Reeves)  :o  what a huge decision Frank, things must be really bad for you to resign. sorry it had to come to that. I'm surrounded by Chinese here and they're all pretty cool. It makes me wonder why the people you worked with were such dicks  >:(  oh well, good luck with whatever happens and your future endeavors. 

Yes, a huge decision.

Good Luck Frank in finding new work.  Is most of the bank's clientele of the Chinese decent?

Yes.
Ya know, there's people who come as immigrants to own country ( or yours) that want to learn English and at least partially assimilate. This bunch wants Canada to assimilate to them. Some have been here 20 years and they have no desire to adapt at all to North American culture, nor even learn anything about it. Many come over for the free Health care. To them, white people are scum (and they have said similar to me). Having said that, I have met many many wonderful Chinese people (like my wife, her friends, family, etc..)

I am sorry You were pushed to this point and I am very impressed with how You handled the situation. , My Friend... 8)
My BEST wishes for where the road leads You next !!

Thanks, I think I took all the right steps, didn't give up, went to an AVP of a Major CDN bank. Spineless management wants to take no action. They are still shocked when I presented them with a resignation letter.

It's almost done.   I will be quitting my job very soon.

During the past 6 months at the Financial institution I work for, I have been the subject of personal harassment, racially motivated (I'm pretty much the only white person around)
I have looked for other work, ask for a transfer, etc.. I have complained to my manager, and in the past few months have escalated it all the way to an AVP of the company and HR ( Human Resources)

Other than HR, the mgr's and AVP do not want to take any action ( stick their heads in the sand like an ostrich and hope the problem goes away).  I am disgusted to go to work everyday now. I will probably get a small package and E.I ( unemployment insurance) until I find something else.
No job is worth personal/racial harassment (in this case by a bunch of self-centered rude Chinese women) I am not racist, my wife and pretty much most of my social circle is Chinese. It's been a tough few months. But I'm OK with it. I have done all that I can do and must move on.





Sorry to hear this Frank.  So, typical of a company to hope that the 'victim' leaves rather than address the real issue! They will reap what they sow!  Once you are gone ... these women will turn on each other (as people like this need to take issue with someone) and the culture their will be shot!

There are better things around the corner for you!  :)

There is no good kind of hot,either you're hot or you're not.



Well, how do I explain this.....I can't....there IS a good kind of hot , but you're too busy taking cold showers to get it....get it?  ;) ???

Well, how do I explain this.....I can't....there IS a good kind of hot , but you're too busy taking cold showers to get it....get it?  ;) ???


Raquel Welsh was a good kind of hot!  :)

Further to my previous post.

I resigned today. They are meeting now to decide when should I leave, what will they do. They never thought I would actually quit over the personal harassment/racism. They were shocked....the spineless twist still won't do anything about it, but I shocked them.
Normally, it's compnay policy to give 2 weeks notice, but in this case I'd like to be gone real soon. If they don't, I will threaten them with "OK, you want me to stay here 2 weeks, great...I won't do any work , and I'll chat with others as to how bad I have been treated here and blablabla..." That will scare them. Mind you, I would not do it, but they don't know that.  ;)
Thanks for your support.



I, like others on here, are sorry that it had to come to that, but good for you for doing what you had to do rather than tolerating an intolerable situation.  It sounds like you did everything the "right" way (going through channels to get the situation resolved), so you can certainly leave with a clear conscience.  I don't know if I could go another 2 weeks. 

I would like to add my best wishes for whatever comes your way.

gibbo gets it!  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/13/icon_thumright.gif

Back from a long weekend at the sea. We had a fantastic time, lovely weather and the time away was just what the doctor ordered. :)



Glad you had a lovely time, you deserve it!

Don't know if you have been on facebook, but I replied to the comment you left on my wall.  Thank you much, my friend.

gibbo gets it!  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/13/icon_thumright.gif


...but only occasionally!  ::)   ;) ....and NEVER from Raquel Welch!  :-\\

Back from a long weekend at the sea. We had a fantastic time, lovely weather and the time away was just what the doctor ordered. :)


I'm so jealous!  I saw your pics on Facebook - they're delightful!

Sorry to hear this Frank.  So, typical of a company to hope that the 'victim' leaves rather than address the real issue! They will reap what they sow!  Once you are gone ... these women will turn on each other (as people like this need to take issue with someone) and the culture their will be shot!

There are better things around the corner for you!  :)

Thanks.


I, like others on here, are sorry that it had to come to that, but good for you for doing what you had to do rather than tolerating an intolerable situation.  It sounds like you did everything the "right" way (going through channels to get the situation resolved), so you can certainly leave with a clear conscience.  I don't know if I could go another 2 weeks. 

I would like to add my best wishes for whatever comes your way.

Thanks to everyone. Appreciate it.
Yes, I don't think I can go for another 2 weeks.

that whole situation sucks Frank....

that whole situation sucks Frank....

Hope you meant to place a comma in between the words "Sucks" and "FranK"  ;)
Yes, it has sucked for many months. It's almost over now. I have done everything I could ( without using nuclear weapons  :D)

Hope you meant to place a comma in between the words "Sucks" and "FranK"  ;)



possibly  ;)

that whole situation sucks Frank....

Hope you meant to place a comma in between the words "Sucks" and "FranK"  ;)
Yes, it has sucked for many months. It's almost over now. I have done everything I could ( without using nuclear weapons  :D)


Otherwise he wouldn't be leaving!  ::)

I have done everything I could ( without using nuclear weapons  :D)


See...that's the problem.  Nobody takes you seriously until you wheel in the thermonuclear warhead!  ;D

See...that's the problem.  Nobody takes you seriously until you wheel in the thermonuclear warhead!  ;D

Would you believe a Boyscout and his dog? (A Get Smart-ism)

Raquel Welsh was a good kind of hot!  :)


http://www.weblo.com/asset_images/original/Raquel_Welsh_Raquel_Welsh_48d245f3c0eb0.jpg

At her age now,she's always a good kind of hot!  ;)

Further to my previous post.

I resigned today. They are meeting now to decide when should I leave, what will they do. They never thought I would actually quit over the personal harassment/racism. They were shocked....the spineless twist still won't do anything about it, but I shocked them.
Normally, it's compnay policy to give 2 weeks notice, but in this case I'd like to be gone real soon. If they don't, I will threaten them with "OK, you want me to stay here 2 weeks, great...I won't do any work , and I'll chat with others as to how bad I have been treated here and blablabla..." That will scare them. Mind you, I would not do it, but they don't know that.  ;)
Thanks for your support.


Good Luck in your next job Frank,just hope they treat you right in the next position you take.

Going sailing today. Hopefully the isolated t-storms that are in the forecast will stay at bay.  :-\\



Cat

http://www.weblo.com/asset_images/original/Raquel_Welsh_Raquel_Welsh_48d245f3c0eb0.jpg

At her age now,she's always a good kind of hot!  ;)


um...that's not a recent photo of her.  lol  Somehow I'd think she wouldn't be posing in a bikini anymore at age 68.  But hey I'm not judging, the last time I wore a bikini, I was 2 years old and I wasn't nearly as smokin' hot as Ms. Welch.  ;D

um...that's not a recent photo of her.  lol  Somehow I'd think she wouldn't be posing in a bikini anymore at age 68.  But hey I'm not judging, the last time I wore a bikini, I was 2 years old and I wasn't nearly as smokin' hot as Ms. Welch.   ;D


http://www.s9.com/images/portraits/31945_Welch-Raquel.jpg

Then how about the now picture of her?

http://www.s9.com/images/portraits/31945_Welch-Raquel.jpg

Then how about the now picture of her?


Still a beauty, some people just have good genes (and plastic surgeons possibly)  ;)

My last day at work is tomorrow or friday. That's it. There is no love there right now between everyone and me. Quite tense and uncomfortable. Maybe I should dress up as a pimp on my last day  :D

My last day at work is tomorrow or friday. That's it. There is no love there right now between everyone and me. Quite tense and uncomfortable. Maybe I should dress up as a pimp on my last day  :D
I'm sure a heavy weight will be lifted when you walk out that door for the last time. I'd have a cd with some of my favorite music ready to listen to once you leave. 

I'm sure a heavy weight will be lifted when you walk out that door for the last time. I'd have a cd with some of my favorite music ready to listen to once you leave. 

Depending on what mood I'm in, I'm all prepared. Thanks.

My last day at work is tomorrow or friday. That's it. There is no love there right now between everyone and me. Quite tense and uncomfortable. Maybe I should dress up as a pimp on my last day  :D




Wow, I am proud of you, Frank! When you've had all you can take and make a stand like that, it is such a healing thing to do!  I'm glad you won't have to be there 2 whole weeks feeling that way!  Like Mike said, what a weight off your shoulders!  Good show!  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/12/headbang.gif

Oh yeah...the other reason I came to this thread.....





Perseids Meteor Shower Still Active

Aug 12th, 2009 by Meteor.

Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower August 12th & 13th

The Perseids Meteor Shower is passed its peak but viewers can still see meteors this Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The Perseids will remain active until August 24th. For best results look towards the East/Northeast in a safe dark area free from man-made lights. Want to learn more about meteors? You can visit our Meteor Shower Viewing Page.  For a summary of MeteorBlog’s Perseids Meteor Shower articles you can check out all of our August posts on the Perseids here.  If that hasn’t satisfied your meteor cravings, then you can visit the Meteor Glossary.

http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/perseids-meteor-shower-still-active/

Wow, I am proud of you, Frank! When you've had all you can take and make a stand like that, it is such a healing thing to do!  I'm glad you won't have to be there 2 whole weeks feeling that way!  Like Mike said, what a weight off your shoulders!  Good show!  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/12/headbang.gif

Thanks. But honestly the AVP isn't stupid, and wouldn't want me hanging around being unproductive, unhappy, maybe chatting to others about how spineless management is.
Yes, Mike is right, a weight off my shoulders. Now I have free time to play more tennis, Golf

Thanks. But honestly the AVP isn't stupid, and wouldn't want me hanging around being unproductive, unhappy, maybe chatting to others about how spineless management is.
Yes, Mike is right, a weight off my shoulders. Now I have free time to play more tennis, Golf

and you'll have more free time to POST  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/12/hello2.gif


Oh yeah...the other reason I came to this thread.....





Perseids Meteor Shower Still Active

Aug 12th, 2009 by Meteor.

Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower August 12th & 13th

The Perseids Meteor Shower is passed its peak but viewers can still see meteors this Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The Perseids will remain active until August 24th. For best results look towards the East/Northeast in a safe dark area free from man-made lights. Want to learn more about meteors? You can visit our Meteor Shower Viewing Page.  For a summary of MeteorBlog’s Perseids Meteor Shower articles you can check out all of our August posts on the Perseids here.  If that hasn’t satisfied your meteor cravings, then you can visit the Meteor Glossary.

http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/perseids-meteor-shower-still-active/
did you see any anabel? I wanna see the meteor showers....I'm gonna try to get up, go out and see the light show  :) 

My last day at work is tomorrow or friday. That's it. There is no love there right now between everyone and me. Quite tense and uncomfortable. Maybe I should dress up as a pimp on my last day  :D


I'm so sorry about what you had to go through at work....wishing you all the best and hope you'll find a better job out there.  :)

My last day at work is tomorrow or friday. That's it. There is no love there right now between everyone and me. Quite tense and uncomfortable. Maybe I should dress up as a pimp on my last day  :D

Sorry to hear about that :-\\



I'm so sorry about what you had to go through at work....wishing you all the best and hope you'll find a better job out there.  :)

My thoughts exactly; I'm still searching myself and am not having very much luck :(

and you'll have more free time to POST  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/12/hello2.gif
did you see any anabel? I wanna see the meteor showers....I'm gonna try to get up, go out and see the light show  :) 

More free time to post? Im already at 121 posts per day. Like I need more time!
Hey anabel..any of those meteors hitting Jeter's house  ;)

I'm so sorry about what you had to go through at work....wishing you all the best and hope you'll find a better job out there.  :)

Thanks!

Sorry to hear about that :-\\

My thoughts exactly; I'm still searching myself and am not having very much luck :(

Thanks. I have applied for Unemployment already. Human Resources say I''ll get it due to the nature of my leaving. so that will keep $ flowing for a bit.

Oh yeah...the other reason I came to this thread.....





Perseids Meteor Shower Still Active

Aug 12th, 2009 by Meteor.

Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower August 12th & 13th

The Perseids Meteor Shower is passed its peak but viewers can still see meteors this Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The Perseids will remain active until August 24th. For best results look towards the East/Northeast in a safe dark area free from man-made lights. Want to learn more about meteors? You can visit our Meteor Shower Viewing Page.  For a summary of MeteorBlog’s Perseids Meteor Shower articles you can check out all of our August posts on the Perseids here.  If that hasn’t satisfied your meteor cravings, then you can visit the Meteor Glossary.

http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/perseids-meteor-shower-still-active/
It was too cloudy here to view this.

It was too cloudy here to view this.

It's clear here, I've looked up many times from our office room. I can see stars, but no meteors.

It was too cloudy here to view this.
I need to take a peek outside right now and see

I need to take a peek outside right now and see

When I first read this quickly, I thought I read  "I need to take a leek outside right now and pee"  :D

It's clear here, I've looked up many times from our office room. I can see stars, but no meteors.


My hubby saw one tonight on our way out of the all-night diner.  I kept looking but didn't see any.  :(

When I first read this quickly, I thought I read   "I need to take a leek outside right now and pee"  :D
;D  yes, it does look like that  ;D

http://www.s9.com/images/portraits/31945_Welch-Raquel.jpg

Then how about the now picture of her?


Ugh ....what a hag!  ::)

Ugh ....what a hag!  ::)


Hey,what'd you expect? A string bikini,Hey this is not the 70's anymore. ::)

My last day at work is tomorrow or friday. That's it. There is no love there right now between everyone and me. Quite tense and uncomfortable. Maybe I should dress up as a pimp on my last day  :D


Why dress as a pimp,How about dress like a boss?  ;D

Hey,what'd you expect? A string bikini,Hey this is not the 70's anymore. ::)


Just kidding Howard. Raquel will always be a favourite of mine!  :)

Just kidding Howard. Raquel will always be a favourite of mine!  :)


Me Too.

More free time to post? Im already at 121 posts per day. Like I need more time!
Hey anabel..any of those meteors hitting Jeter's house  ;)

Thanks!Thanks. I have applied for Unemployment already. Human Resources say I''ll get it due to the nature of my leaving. so that will keep $ flowing for a bit.

By the way, it's been about a whole year to the date since my mom was laid off. :P

Nice outing. No wind so we had to use the motor. We anchored in our usual spot and started fishing. We both forgot our bathing suits which was too bad. It was really hot out there and a dip would have been great. I could have gone in my underwear or even gone skinny dipping but I just didn't feel like it. So we filled the cockpit up with water and took a bit of a bath.

We caught some nice white perch (one yellow perch but it was too small so we threw it back). Carlos cleaned them and then we found out that our stove was out of fuel.  :(  All that work on the fish and we didn't get to eat any of it. We got to sleep with the hatch all the way open since it was a nice night. As we are laying there in the vee-berth, we can look up at the stars. Unfortunately, we didn't see any meteors. That would have been the prime place to view them. Every night we spend out there, I always thank the person who had the boat before us. The made screens for the hatch & the opening-so we can keep them open and not worry too much about bugs (but they do come in anyway  >:( ).

We didn't get rained on at all but we saw the isolated t-storms. They were quite a distance from us. It was interesting because it was clear right over us but there were massive clouds in the distance. (Got lots of pics.)

Since we didn't have a stove, this morning we just pulled up anchor and headed home. I took a shower when we got in and now I am having my first cup of tea for the day.

Carlos is happy because he FINALLY got to get out on the Big Dog.



Cat

Nice outing. No wind so we had to use the motor. We anchored in our usual spot and started fishing. We both forgot our bathing suits which was too bad. It was really hot out there and a dip would have been great. I could have gone in my underwear or even gone skinny dipping but I just didn't feel like it. So we filled the cockpit up with water and took a bit of a bath.

We caught some nice white perch (one yellow perch but it was too small so we threw it back). Carlos cleaned them and then we found out that our stove was out of fuel.  :(  All that work on the fish and we didn't get to eat any of it. We got to sleep with the hatch all the way open since it was a nice night. As we are laying there in the vee-berth, we can look up at the stars. Unfortunately, we didn't see any meteors. That would have been the prime place to view them. Every night we spend out there, I always thank the person who had the boat before us. The made screens for the hatch & the opening-so we can keep them open and not worry too much about bugs (but they do come in anyway  >:( ).

We didn't get rained on at all but we saw the isolated t-storms. They were quite a distance from us. It was interesting because it was clear right over us but there were massive clouds in the distance. (Got lots of pics.)

Since we didn't have a stove, this morning we just pulled up anchor and headed home. I took a shower when we got in and now I am having my first cup of tea for the day.

Carlos is happy because he FINALLY got to get out on the Big Dog.



Cat


sorry about the fish but glad the weather held for you!  :)

I wished for the clouds to stay away... see how powerful I am  ;)  and of course you got lots of pics... I'd expect nothing less!

sorry about the fish but glad the weather held for you!  :)

I wished for the clouds to stay away... see how powerful I am  ;)   and of course you got lots of pics... I'd expect nothing less!



Posted a few of them in the random photo thread-plus a new one of Carlos.



Cat

By the way, it's been about a whole year to the date since my mom was laid off. :P


What was your mom doing?

Tam you freakin' bee-yach.... I just scoured half my apt because of you  :P

I was just going to straighten but suddenly I was scrubbing floors, counters and dang.... the fridge sparkles like its new.... I also threw out four trash bags of crap.... did I mention I've only done one room so far (everything but my desktop) started to clean it but now I'm here  :P

bedroom and bathroom next.....

Tam you freakin' bee-yach.... I just scoured half my apt because of you  :P

I was just going to straighten but suddenly I was scrubbing floors, counters and dang.... the fridge sparkles like its new.... I also threw out four trash bags of crap.... did I mention I've only done one room so far (everything but my desktop) started to clean it but now I'm here  :P

bedroom and bathroom next.....

our place needs cleaning too, so... :D

Nice outing. No wind so we had to use the motor. We anchored in our usual spot and started fishing. We both forgot our bathing suits which was too bad. It was really hot out there and a dip would have been great. I could have gone in my underwear or even gone skinny dipping but I just didn't feel like it. So we filled the cockpit up with water and took a bit of a bath.

We caught some nice white perch (one yellow perch but it was too small so we threw it back). Carlos cleaned them and then we found out that our stove was out of fuel.  :(  All that work on the fish and we didn't get to eat any of it. We got to sleep with the hatch all the way open since it was a nice night. As we are laying there in the vee-berth, we can look up at the stars. Unfortunately, we didn't see any meteors. That would have been the prime place to view them. Every night we spend out there, I always thank the person who had the boat before us. The made screens for the hatch & the opening-so we can keep them open and not worry too much about bugs (but they do come in anyway  >:( ).

We didn't get rained on at all but we saw the isolated t-storms. They were quite a distance from us. It was interesting because it was clear right over us but there were massive clouds in the distance. (Got lots of pics.)

Since we didn't have a stove, this morning we just pulled up anchor and headed home. I took a shower when we got in and now I am having my first cup of tea for the day.

Carlos is happy because he FINALLY got to get out on the Big Dog.



Cat
sounds like an enjoyable time Cat.  so you're not big on sushi?  ;D 

Nice outing. No wind so we had to use the motor. We anchored in our usual spot and started fishing. We both forgot our bathing suits which was too bad. It was really hot out there and a dip would have been great. I could have gone in my underwear or even gone skinny dipping but I just didn't feel like it. So we filled the cockpit up with water and took a bit of a bath.

We caught some nice white perch (one yellow perch but it was too small so we threw it back). Carlos cleaned them and then we found out that our stove was out of fuel.  :(  All that work on the fish and we didn't get to eat any of it. We got to sleep with the hatch all the way open since it was a nice night. As we are laying there in the vee-berth, we can look up at the stars. Unfortunately, we didn't see any meteors. That would have been the prime place to view them. Every night we spend out there, I always thank the person who had the boat before us. The made screens for the hatch & the opening-so we can keep them open and not worry too much about bugs (but they do come in anyway  >:( ).

We didn't get rained on at all but we saw the isolated t-storms. They were quite a distance from us. It was interesting because it was clear right over us but there were massive clouds in the distance. (Got lots of pics.)

Since we didn't have a stove, this morning we just pulled up anchor and headed home. I took a shower when we got in and now I am having my first cup of tea for the day.

Carlos is happy because he FINALLY got to get out on the Big Dog.



Cat




Technical mishaps and all, sounds like a GREAT time.  You know, those kinds of things are what makes it even more memorable!

August is SO great for me that I wish I could give EVERYONE karma today....well, I nearly have!  ;D

our place needs cleaning too, so... :D


hmmm you have some time on your hands now...  ;)

Glad you guys were able to finally get out on the boat (despite the slight snags in the plan), Cat.
Sounds like a very nice night.  It would be awesome to lay there and look at the stars (even if you didn't see any falling ones).


As for me, I was in the world pinball tournament (which started this morning in Pittsburgh and runs qualifying games through Saturday night, with the finals games being played on Sunday.)  I did alright this morning, but as the day went on, my ranking dropped further and further down the list.  lol  I haven't decided if I want to go try again or not.  It costs $10 for each entry and money is a little tight right now.  But how many times does one get to play in the World tournament?  lol  I'm torn.

Do it Patty... just one more time...


So I was watching the Bio Channel and they did a story on DB Cooper.  Did you know the hijacker's name on the passenger's manifest was not DB Cooper but "Dan Cooper?"

The FBI was trying to locate suspects so they checked all the Coopers in the area and came across the name DB Cooper in the phone book. They went to the residence but found DB was home (the hijacker was still on the plane at the time) so DB Cooper was eliminated as a suspect.

But- a news reporter heard that the FBI had a suspect "DB Cooper" and ran with the name as a headline...... the name was attributed to hijacker - who was never found  but ya know.... he's not the man they were looking for... fascinating.

Do it Patty... just one more time...


So I was watching the Bio Channel and they did a story on DB Cooper.  Did you know the hijacker's name on the passenger's manifest was not DB Cooper but "Dan Cooper?"

The FBI was trying to locate suspects so they checked all the Coopers in the area and came across the name DB Cooper in the phone book. They went to the residence but found DB was home (the hijacker was still on the plane at the time) so DB Cooper was eliminated as a suspect.

But- a news reporter heard that the FBI had a suspect "DB Cooper" and ran with the name as a headline...... the name was attributed to hijacker - who was never found   but ya know.... he's not the man they were looking for... fascinating.


So I wonder if the guy that was at home now gets teased or asked for money because everyone thinks he's the sky-jacker.
I think you and I probably saw the same documentary, I saw one a couple weeks ago.

So I wonder if the guy that was at home now gets teased or asked for money because everyone thinks he's the sky-jacker.
I think you and I probably saw the same documentary, I saw one a couple weeks ago.


did also have the story about Leopold and Loeb?  Funny I thought they were biblical characters....turns out they were 19 yr old kidnappers/torturers/murders in the 1920s  so much for that expensive Catholic school education... I knew it was wasted on me  ::)  in more ways than one  ;)

did also have the story about Leopold and Loeb?  Funny I thought they were biblical characters....turns out they were 19 yr old kidnappers/torturers/murders in the 1920s  so much for that expensive Catholic school education... I knew it was wasted on me  ::)  in more ways than one  ;)


hmmm...maybe we saw two different shows afterall, although I wonder why so many shows run on the same guy so close together...Was it the anniversary of the skyjacking or something new discovered as evidence?  ???

edit:  Not the anniversary, Wiki says November 24, 1971. 

hmmm...maybe we saw two different shows afterall, although I wonder why so many shows run on the same guy so close together...Was it the anniversary of the skyjacking or something new discovered as evidence?   ???

edit:  Not the anniversary, Wiki says November 24, 1971. 



Hmmm maybe just because Bio TV has to fill 21 hours worth of programming so they just put on whatever they yank off the shelf?

What was your mom doing?

Oh, just church-related work. As I may have mentioned, she'd been laid off by a new, incoming boss who wanted things his way. It's a long ugly story, I'm not gonna go through the gorey details again.

For the past year, she's been writing news articles for the newspaper which my dad works for. Also she's been spending ample time helping to plan her 40-year class reunion, which will happen next month.

Tam you freakin' bee-yach.... I just scoured half my apt because of you  :P

I was just going to straighten but suddenly I was scrubbing floors, counters and dang.... the fridge sparkles like its new.... I also threw out four trash bags of crap.... did I mention I've only done one room so far (everything but my desktop) started to clean it but now I'm here  :P

bedroom and bathroom next.....


Sorry that your house is dirty,perhaps you need a maid. ;D

Well only 1 more day of my relaxing week off,Sunday I return to work feeling refreshed ready to get back to the carts but in November will my 2nd week off so I don't have to worry.

You actually SOUND refreshed, Howard!  Glad your time off served you well.  :)

Going up north to celebrate granddaughter #1's 6th birthday. Man, can't believe she is 6 years old already.



Cat

Going up north to celebrate granddaughter #1's 6th birthday. Man, can't believe she is 6 years old already.



Cat

Time sure does fly, and kids sure do grow up fast. :o

You actually SOUND refreshed, Howard!  Glad your time off served you well.  :)


Man,I don't feel like going back to work,I want to stay home another week but unfortunately I can't.  :(

I'm gone, no more evil work environment!
Mood?--kinda of bad right now, but getting better I hope.
Listening to "Pretenders" and "Boston" to shake away those blues. if that doesn't work, Led Zep is up next!

I'm gone, no more evil work environment!
Mood?--kinda of bad right now, but getting better I hope.
Listening to "Pretenders" and "Boston" to shake away those blues. if that doesn't work, Led Zep is up next!


I'm thinking maybe a little Kansas- Wayward Son?

congrats on officially getting the monkey off your back sorry you're in a bad mood tho.



Man,I don't feel like going back to work,I want to stay home another week but unfortunately I can't.  :(



funny I feel like that every day.  ;)

I'm thinking maybe a little Kansas- Wayward Son?

congrats on officially getting the monkey off your back sorry you're in a bad mood tho.


Bad mood coz of the injustice related to spineless management.
I'll feel better soon. "Boston" rocks, esp their first LP

I'm gone, no more evil work environment!
Mood?--kinda of bad right now, but getting better I hope.
Listening to "Pretenders" and "Boston" to shake away those blues. if that doesn't work, Led Zep is up next!


what else do you listen to?

what else do you listen to?

Today, that's about it..maybe Linda Ronstadt if I get in a more mellow mood,

My ID expired and I didn't realize it, crud

I'm looking for a tree to put in my garden.  It has to take our heat 9 maybe 10 in summer and winter 9.  I'm going for fall foilage colors red and or purple.  A lot of them need cooler winters.  It looks like the Oklahoma Redbud might be a possibility.

the 1st BOSTON LP is the BEST !!
MAYBE You could find TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE IT..... ;) ;D
Bad mood coz of the injustice related to spineless management.
I'll feel better soon. "Boston" rocks, esp their first LP

the 1st BOSTON LP is the BEST !!
MAYBE You could find TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE IT..... ;) ;D

ooh, that's More than a feeling!.

I think I see where this is going....

Hey Frank, watch this...it may give you Peace of Mind!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaR2JeqxQDY&feature=fvw

Today, that's about it..maybe Linda Ronstadt if I get in a more mellow mood,


so no Kansas?  :\'(  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB17uWuBrL0

so no Kansas?  :\'(  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB17uWuBrL0

I think I see where this is going....

Hey Frank, watch this...it may give you Peace of Mind!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaR2JeqxQDY&feature=fvw



Great songs, ladies...already Karma'd both of you earlier today for other things

^^ Those are great songs but they are just dust in the wind. So, Frank, carry on my wayward son...and you shall have peace of mind! ;)

yeah, carry on

^^ Those are great songs but they are just dust in the wind. So, Frank, carry on my wayward son...and you shall have peace of mind! ;)

How can I have peace of mind if I'm your wayward son?  :D

I'm gone, no more evil work environment!
Mood?--kinda of bad right now, but getting better I hope.
Listening to "Pretenders" and "Boston" to shake away those blues. if that doesn't work, Led Zep is up next!
good call on the tunes Frank. music lifts us up and transports us to that place in our head that makes us feel better. best wishes to you  8)
so which Zeppelin album did you pick?

How can I have peace of mind if I'm your wayward son?  :D


Shhhh...our little secret!  ;)


Re:  The bad feeling.....It will get better Frank..it will!  :)

good call on the tunes Frank. music lifts us up and transports us to that place in our head that makes us feel better. best wishes to you  8)
so which Zeppelin album did you pick?

I haven't got that far yet, but if I was to pick one, it would be "Houses of the holy". I just like that album.
I know most like IV and II..or even the 1st one. I like "Houses of the holy"

Odd Zeppelin fact is that the song " Houses of the Holy" is not on the album "Houses of the Holy"

Today, that's about it..maybe Linda Ronstadt if I get in a more mellow mood,


Linda Ronstadt ok,she had a few good hits.

Well I'm going to see if I can get some video work done with Joel because he goes back to school I think and I don't want to be bugging him.  I'm in between feeling this morning.  Gonna have to get my ID upgraded asap.  I need to make a things not to forget list starting with checking to make sure my ID hasn't expired.  Just list everything under the sun because I have to.  I will get by, it's a lesson to me and a touch of grey kinda does suit me anyway.

Linda Ronstadt ok,she had a few good hits.

didn't hurt that in the 70s she was so gorgeous...
If they had music videos back then, she's have sold a lot more.

I am so hot & tired. Got up earlier than usual and only had ONE cup of tea. Then we went into Rutland to Sen. Bernie Sanders' town meeting. It was at a church and there were so many people that they had people inside & out. We were out-in the hot sun. After sitting there for over an hour, we FINALLY moved to the shade.

Man, that sun just drained me.

Oh, and about the protesters, I'll comment about that on the political boards.  ;)



Cat

we just had some breakfast burritos I made and then afterwards, Lady Di suddenly had a sweet tooth and wanted some of her birthday cake I made last night. I asked, don't you wanna wait until this evening when our friends come by. she said no, that's ok. I want some NOW. so I lit the 50 numeral candles, sang Happy Birthday to her and she blew them out and I cut her a nice slice. I sampled it and it's hecka good. I heard her moaning as she ate it which is the tell tale sign she likes it  ;D 

There might have been a miscommunication with my friend,last week when we talked we'd meet on Saturday which is today but I didn't specify what time we'd meet so all this morning I was waiting for his call then a few hours ago I called and left him a voicemail on his cellphone.I thought he got in late cause His friend both attended a baseball game and I assumed he came in late.So as of this moment I'm still waiting for his call.  :( 

There might have been a miscommunication with my friend,last week when we talked we'd meet on Saturday which is today but I didn't specify what time we'd meet so all this morning I was waiting for his call then a few hours ago I called and left him a voicemail on his cellphone.I thought he got in late cause His friend both attended a baseball game and I assumed he came in late.So as of this moment I'm still waiting for his call.  :( 

The waiting is the hardest part.

The waiting is the hardest part.


I think remember him saying that we might go bowling tonight but I'm not sure.He's leaving in a few days to go back to Florida and today was the only day that I see him. :(

I think remember him saying that we might go bowling tonight but I'm not sure.He's leaving in a few days to go back to Florida and today was the only day that I see him. :(


try calling him again Howard.

try calling him again Howard.


Ooh, brilliant strategy.

try calling him again Howard.


I just did before so I left him another voicemail.

I just did before so I left him another voicemail.

I wouldl call periodically without leaving another mail

I wouldl call periodically without leaving another mail


but I may keep getting his voicemail.

but I may keep getting his voicemail.

can you send him a text message?

can you send him a text message?


I'll try to,we'll see what happens. ???

I'll try to,we'll see what happens. ???


I just suggest that because I rarely listen to my voice mail... I always see my text messages.

I just suggest that because I rarely listen to my voice mail... I always see my text messages.



I have NEVER sent a text message-I wouldn't know how to. I know, I'm OLD!!!!  :-[ :-[



Cat

You take it on faith, you take it to the heart
The waiting is the hardest part...... :)
The waiting is the hardest part.

You take it on faith, you take it to the heart
The waiting is the hardest part...... :)

It's better than freefallin', I suppose. Thanks Michael.

I have NEVER sent a text message-I wouldn't know how to. I know, I'm OLD!!!!  :-[ :-[



Cat


you're smart I'm sure you could figure it out.

you're smart I'm sure you could figure it out.



If I wanted to.



Cat

can you send him a text message?



I don't know if he uses texting.  ???

I don't know if he uses texting.  ???


but you can try.... it beats waiting all day

I just found out that the back of my head is on YouTube.  :D ;D ;D ;D



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxHQZ-qX1JY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE87lm161sw


I'm in both of them. I didn't realize that there was a video camera going right behind me.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

I just found out that the back of my head is on YouTube.  :D ;D ;D ;D



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxHQZ-qX1JY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE87lm161sw


I'm in both of them. I didn't realize that there was a video camera going right behind me.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


I was going to post a comment like Hey! I know her.... or SIT YOUR ASS DOWN ALREADY CAT!  ;D

I was going to post a comment like Hey! I know her.... or SIT YOUR ASS DOWN ALREADY CAT!   ;D



If I had known the guy was recording behind me, I would have sat my ass down. In fact, I think I would have moved my seat. lol



Cat

If I had known the guy was recording behind me, I would have sat my ass down. In fact, I think I would have moved my seat. lol



Cat


;D I know that's why its funny...plus you're famous now.

I have NEVER sent a text message-I wouldn't know how to. I know, I'm OLD!!!!  :-[ :-[



Cat


I've never sent any text messages, either.  ;)  I probably won't anytime soon. 

I've never sent any text messages, either.   ;)  I probably won't anytime soon. 

I've never sent any text messages either. I don't even have a cell phone.

I've never sent any text messages, either.  ;)  I probably won't anytime soon. 

Me neither. In fact, I've blocked them from my phone because I kept getting them from complete strangers and it showed up on my phone bill once.



I've never sent any text messages either. I don't even have a cell phone.

Yeah. Personally, I feel that the idea of having a phone is to orally communicate with others (i.o.w, use your voice and talk with them), which is why phones were invented in the first place.

I've never sent any text messages, either.   ;)  I probably won't anytime soon. 


oh man its so much easier than actually having to talk to some one!

^you are certainly entitled to that opinion, but I personally think the opposite. It's faster to say what you want rather than type it out on the keypad. often times it takes a while just to push the buttons.

Anyhoo, today I helped my parents reorganize the closet in the office. We had to replace a top shelf. That required taking down lots of things that were already on shelves, taking the old one out, and then drilling new holes. It took a while, but we got that part done.

^you are certainly entitled to that opinion, but I personally think the opposite. It's faster to say what you want rather than type it out on the keypad. often times it takes a while just to push the buttons.


I'm lightning quick... I was in class the other day and forgot my notebook so I took notes on my iphone...

I'm lightning quick... I was in class the other day and forgot my notebook so I took notes on my iphone...

good for you ;) O0

sometimes that can be handy too...especially when one has a tendency to write so fast to keep up with a lecturer when taking notes.

but you can try.... it beats waiting all day


Nah I didn't want to,I gave up on him,he owes me an apology the next time he calls. :(

Going on vacation to DC and Virginia Beach for a week.  See Yah!    :)

Going on vacation to DC and Virginia Beach for a week.  See Yah!    :)


Hope you have lot's of fun and recharge the batteries!

oh man its so much easier than actually having to talk to some one!
Absolutely! I can't always be bothered to talk to people  :-[ also if you have a family like mine where they have to talk and talk and talk and talk when all you want to do is say 'meet you later' or something it is far, far easier to send a text.  ;D