...nothing more than...

:D

It's gonna be hella hot in the desert! 

schnikies.... this thread got started late!

It's gonna be HOT,MAD HOT!

schnikies.... this thread got started late!


I know!


It's gonna be HOT,MAD HOT!


I know!


:D

time to blast the air conditioner.

Hubby is going to be an usher in his friends wedding on (Friday) Aug. 13th.  It'll be nice to have him dressed up in a suit, although to rent it costs $100.  :-\\    Oh well, I guess life isn't cheap.  Should be a good time.

My baby starts Jr. High in August. :(

it's my birthday

My Parent's 41st anniversary.

it's my birthday


All of August?  :D

It's gonna be hot as a firecracker.  :P

All of August?  :D

Karen's gonna have one big party, lasting 31 days. ;)

Ask me next month!

Let's not worry about August till it gets here.

It's gonna be hot as a firecracker.  :P


Howard - You have no idea what HOT is.  Last summer we had over 70 days of 100 degree plus weather.  It was a record for San Antonio.  We went nearly three months where the daytime highs didn't dip much below 94.  At the same time the nightime lows were lucky to drop to 80.  We were also in the middle of a drought.  So far this year while you guys were having all time record heat very recently in the plus 100 degree range we were having mid 80s to low 90s.  I guess it is what you get acclamated to.  Yesterday it didn't get much above 80.  Of course we have been getting tropical storm like weather from the Gulf area.  It's been raining off and on and a lot of cloud cover.  So far this summer our highest temperature was 95 and that was only on one day.  It has to get into the high 90s like 98 - 99 before I start to get uncomfortable.  These temps of mid 80s to low 90s is what we get in the spring here.  

One summer we were in South Sioux City Nebraska.  We took my wife's sister to the courthouse to do some business.  We waited in the car.  The temperature was around 85 degrees.  There were at least five different groups of people coming and going to and from the courthouse that stopped to ask us if we were OK.  We weren't even breaking a sweat.  Hope your heat wave abates soon.  

I'm planning for a cool August here.  August is usually the hottest month of the year.    

Howard - You have no idea what HOT is.  Last summer we had over 70 days of 100 degree plus weather.  It was a record for San Antonio.  We went nearly three months where the daytime highs didn't dip much below 94.  At the same time the nightime lows were lucky to drop to 80.  We were also in the middle of a drought.  So far this year while you guys were having all time record heat very recently in the plus 100 degree range we were having mid 80s to low 90s.  I guess it is what you get acclamated to.  Yesterday it didn't get much above 80.  Of course we have been getting tropical storm like weather from the Gulf area.  It's been raining off and on and a lot of cloud cover.  So far this summer our highest temperature was 95 and that was only on one day.  It has to get into the high 90s like 98 - 99 before I start to get uncomfortable.  These temps of mid 8os to low 90s is what we get in the spring here.  

One summer we were in South Sioux City Nebraska.  We took my wife's sister to the courthouse to do some business.  We waited in the car.  The temperature was around 85 degrees.  There were at least five different groups of people coming and going to and from the courthouse that stopped to ask us if we were OK.  We weren't even breaking a sweat.  Hope your heat wave abates soon.  

I'm planning for a cool August here.  August is usually the hottest month of the year.    





I remember S.A. having two seasons-hot & hotter. There were ALWAYS droughts-and then flash floods. Have I mentioned how much I hated S.A.?



Cat

I remember S.A. having two seasons-hot & hotter. There were ALWAYS droughts-and then flash floods. Have I mentioned how much I hated S.A.?



Cat


Yes, i am positive that I am pretty sure that for certain you just may have been known to and I think for sure that you possibly positively may have absolutely or at least very 1ikely to have been known to with no doubt certainly more than surely could have beyond a shadow a of doubt that I did think that you have most assuredly had a presumptive disdain for the geopolitical area known as S.A. I think...  :-\\  ::)

Yes, i am positive that I am pretty sure that for certain you just may have been known to and I think for sure that you possibly positively may have absolutely or at least very 1ikely to have been known to with no doubt certainly more than surely could have beyond a shadow a of doubt that I did think that you have most assuredly had a presumptive disdain for the geopolitical area known as S.A. I think...  :-\\  ::)



Ya think?  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Ya think?  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Not sure, but I really think so...   ::)  :D  And  hey Cat, thanks for the karma!

Not sure, but I really think so...   ::)  :D  And  hey Cat, thanks for the karma!



NP.



Cat

I'm not going to worry about it till it comes.

I'm not going to worry about it till it comes.


I'll be glad when it's gone. 

I'll be glad when it's gone. 


Then we can look forward to Autumn.

Then we can look forward to Autumn.


Yes, and Fall too.

My step-son is gonna get married in Aug.



Cat

My kids will be going back to school on the 18th.  Seems like we had no summer vacation at all.  :\'(

Yes, and Fall too.


nice crisp cool temperatures.

nice crisp cool temperatures.


If you are looking for that now may I suggest going to New Zealand.  We still have not gone beyond 95 degrees officially yet.  Today is cloudy and in the low 80s.  High predicted is 94.  I doubt that it will get there since the type of clouds I am seeing are not the type that burn off by 10:00 AM in the summer here but the kind that hang around all day. 

If you are looking for that now may I suggest going to New Zealand.  We still have not gone beyond 95 degrees officially yet.  Today is cloudy and in the low 80s.  High predicted is 94.  I doubt that it will get there since the type of clouds I am seeing are not the type that burn off by 10:00 AM in the summer here but the kind that hang around all day. 


Is New Zealand better than New York?

New York?  Git a rope.  J/K I've been in the Lone Star state for too long.  Can't say which is better Howard.  I have been to New York but never to New Zealand,  I do know that right now the weather there is cool since it is winter in the southern hemisphere.  The closest I have ever been to New Zealand is Japan and that is a ways off but alot closer than from here.  Honestly if I had to move and I had two choices and two choices only and they were NYC and New Zealand, I wouldn't think twice - it would be New Zealand.  NYC is just way too nuts for this kid.I had relatives there and I visited.  Nice place to visit but tolive there, well...  I grew upin the country and I miss it often.  A few more years and I get to retire for the second time which will be the final time.  THen I will move back to the slower paced rurlal area.

ya know, I wouldn't mind missing my birthday and all the heat that comes with it.  Maybe I'll go down to Monteray for the day again.  Hey, maybe I can meet someone somewhere.

New York?  Git a rope.  J/K I've been in the Lone Star state for too long.  Can't say which is better Howard.  I have been to New York but never to New Zealand,  I do know that right now the weather there is cool since it is winter in the southern hemisphere.  The closest I have ever been to New Zealand is Japan and that is a ways off but alot closer than from here.  Honestly if I had to move and I had two choices and two choices only and they were NYC and New Zealand, I wouldn't think twice - it would be New Zealand.  NYC is just way too nuts for this kid.I had relatives there and I visited.  Nice place to visit but tolive there, well...  I grew upin the country and I miss it often.  A few more years and I get to retire for the second time which will be the final time.  THen I will move back to the slower paced rurlal area.



I don't blame ya for NYC being nuts,everyday is crazy in this town.

I don't blame ya for NYC being nuts,everyday is crazy in this town.


I had a cousin who grew up in the Bronx.  I remember visiting him.  He would also visit family where I grew up.  The difference was like one place was Mars and the other place was Venus.  He'd never seen farm animals and he was taken aback by the lack of population and crowded conditions.  We had woods we played in all the time.  He asked me why there was no one else walking around in the woods.  We never saw anyone in the woods when we played there.  Anyway, he had the sense to move to Clearwater, Florida.  I talked with him on the phone just recently.  He still has that Bronx accent. 

I had a cousin who grew up in the Bronx.  I remember visiting him.  He would also visit family where I grew up.  The difference was like one place was Mars and the other place was Venus.  He'd never seen farm animals and he was taken aback by the lack of population and crowded conditions.  We had woods we played in all the time.  He asked me why there was no one else walking around in the woods.  We never saw anyone in the woods when we played there.  Anyway, he had the sense to move to Clearwater, Florida.  I talked with him on the phone just recently.  He still has that Bronx accent. 



You mean he grew up in Da Bronx. I knew a few people from Da Brooklyn.



Cat

You mean he grew up in Da Bronx. I knew a few people from Da Brooklyn.



Cat


Yeah he is the son of my mother's oldest brother.  She had a sister that lived on Long Island.  Much nicer place there.  She lived in Baldwin.

Yeah he is the son of my mother's oldest brother.  She had a sister that lived on Long Island.  Much nicer place there.  She lived in Baldwin.



You can still hear my New "Yowk" accent. Just ask Karen, Ash, Gis, Tam, and of course Carlos (and a few others on this board).



Cat

You can still hear my New "Yowk" accent. Just ask Karen, Ash, Gis, Tam, and of course Carlos (and a few others on this board).



Cat


I have not quite lost my Pittsburghese accent.  That place actually has its own dialect of American English.  I guess some things stay with you forever.  Every once in a while I'll say something and the person hearing it will say what part of Pittsburgh are you from.  I'd always reply, why, what did I say?  I've done the same to others and I have not been wrong yet. 

"An at" is automatically added to the end of almost every sentence.  Hey yins local?  translates to Hey are you from around here?  Quid bean so nebby.  translates to Quit being nosey, mind your own business.  It's howz come instead of how come.  Alride, its time ta red up.  Translates to It's time to do house cleaning.  T's come out as D's and vice versa on most words.  Gold post os goal post.  autta bounce translates to out of bounds.  And it goes on and on.  The accent is one of the most annoying ones you will ever hear.  I am so thankful to have lost most of my dialect and accent.  I really notice it when I'm in that area and sometimes the TV show Cops features Pittsburgh and there is no mistaking where the show was shot.  I have come up on the show in the middle of a scene and knew almost instantly that this episode was shot in Pittsburgh. 

I have not quite lost my Pittsburghese accent.  That place actually has its own dialect of American English.  I guess some things stay with you forever.  Every once in a while I'll say something and the person hearing it will say what part of Pittsburgh are you from.  I'd always reply, why, what did I say?  I've done the same to others and I have not been wrong yet. 

"An at" is automatically added to the end of almost every sentence.  Hey yins local?  translates to Hey are you from around here?  Quid bean so nebby.  translates to Quit being nosey, mind your own business.  It's howz come instead of how come.  Alride, its time ta red up.  Translates to It's time to do house cleaning.  T's come out as D's and vice versa on most words.  Gold post os goal post.  autta bounce translates to out of bounds.  And it goes on and on.  The accent is one of the most annoying ones you will ever hear.  I am so thankful to have lost most of my dialect and accent.  I really notice it when I'm in that area and sometimes the TV show Cops features Pittsburgh and there is no mistaking where the show was shot.  I have come up on the show in the middle of a scene and knew almost instantly that this episode was shot in Pittsburgh. 



Several years ago, Carlos & I went to visit some friends in Poughkeepsie, NY (they are no longer living there). We brought Carlos' youngest daughter with us. I said something about my friend's dog (yup-I said the word dog) and my step-daughter looked at me and said, "'Cat', you are getting a New York accent." I looked at her and said, "Getting? Where have you been?"  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Several years ago, Carlos & I went to visit some friends in Poughkeepsie, NY (they are no longer living there). We brought Carlos' youngest daughter with us. I said something about my friend's dog (yup-I said the word dog) and my step-daughter looked at me and said, "'Cat', you are getting a New York accent." I looked at her and said, "Getting? Where have you been?"  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Yup - Duwog (1 syllable) is a dead give away for an NYC accent.  Next time say K 9.  I think it's funny that a Cat would say dog.  ;D

Yeah he is the son of my mother's oldest brother.  She had a sister that lived on Long Island.  Much nicer place there.  She lived in Baldwin.


and I work in Garden City Park.

and I work in Garden City Park.


Never heard of it.

Never heard of it.



Garden City Park,Long Island it's past Nassau County.

Garden City Park,Long Island it's past Nassau County.


Don't waste your time and energy trying to tell me where things are in New York and Long Island.  I was about six the first time I was there and the second and final time I was there was in 1968.  Duh.  Places that I remember being at are the Empire State Building, Coney Island, the Aquarium, Jones Beach and my cousin's apartment in the Bronx.  I also remember the Staten Island Ferry.  This is what I remember when I was about six.  I think the second visit was spent entirely on Long Island.  It was a short trip, about 3 1/2 days.  I have heard of Nassau County.  I only remember the name of the town Baldwin - where it is exactly could be the moon from what I know. 

My cousin was on an episode of "The Naked City" when he was a kid.  He played the role of a gang leader.  It was a fairly major part.  He played a lot of extras on other TV shows. 

Only 10 days away, August.

Only 10 days away, August.


Wow,Summer is going fast.

Wow,Summer is going fast.


Not fast enough.  I live for the winters.  I haven't seen snow for about 25 years.  Y'all can have it.  Like they say in Pittsburgh, "Yins local"? Ah yes the Pittsburgh cold, I thought until I lived in Nebraska for a few years.  I can remember going to work on the night shift with the wind chill being minus 80 degrees F. Luckily that is not normal for the part of Nebraska that I was in, but 15 below in January is somewhat normal. Actually we are having a cooler summer than normal.  Last summer we had over 60 days of 100 degree plus weather.  Hotest this year so far is 96.  It is 84 right now.  It just rained. 

hmmm.....

Wow less than 2 days left of July. :o

Yep, it's already August in some parts of the world right now (that is, as I type this post). I hope it turns out to be a good month for all our members.

wisdom teeth pullled  a Birthday in which I'm suppose to become older Probably another whatever month for me.

YAY August is here,let's hope for a cooler month than July.

White rabbit.



Cat

My Parents 41st Anniversary is Tuesday.  :)

White rabbit.



Cat
Why'z the rabbit always gotta be white? Yo


Congrats to your parents Howard.

My Parents 41st Anniversary is Tuesday.  :)

Happy early anniversary to them. :)

and county fair is over :-\\

Officer retreat Monday night - Wednesday and then to state fair Friday :P  THen back home to school :\'( where did the summer go???

Happy early anniversary to them. :)



Thank You.  :)

Going shopping for a dress for my step-son's wedding. Hopefully, I will find something.


I am feeling a little sad today. Today would have my childhood best friend's birthday-the one I recently found out died several years ago.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat

The most amazing thing happened today. We went to a second hand store. I found some shorts but kept looking for a dress for the wedding. I did find one dress but it was a causal thing-something to wear around the house. I bought it and figured if I can't find anything else, that could be a back up. Then we were heading toward JC Penny's when I realize we went right by Fashion Bug and made a comment about it. Carlos asked if I wanted to go back. I said, yeah since we were there anyway. But, before we got to Fashion Bug, I realized that TJ Maxx was right there. (I can't tell you how many times I have been in that shopping center and NEVER realized that TJ Maxx was there.  :-[ )  We went into TJ's and we found one rack that I found 3 dresses-right away. Went to try them on and ALL three fit! And all 3 were in my price range. I was just totally blown away by that. Never have I had such luck shopping for clothes before. I told Carlos that I wanted him to drop me off there some time (because I know he hates shopping). Never did make it to Fashion Bug nor to Penny's.



Cat

The most amazing thing happened today. We went to a second hand store. I found some shorts but kept looking for a dress for the wedding. I did find one dress but it was a causal thing-something to wear around the house. I bought it and figured if I can't find anything else, that could be a back up. Then we were heading toward JC Penny's when I realize we went right by Fashion Bug and made a comment about it. Carlos asked if I wanted to go back. I said, yeah since we were there anyway. But, before we got to Fashion Bug, I realized that TJ Maxx was right there. (I can't tell you how many times I have been in that shopping center and NEVER realized that TJ Maxx was there.  :-[ )  We went into TJ's and we found one rack that I found 3 dresses-right away. Went to try them on and ALL three fit! And all 3 were in my price range. I was just totally blown away by that. Never have I had such luck shopping for clothes before. I told Carlos that I wanted him to drop me off there some time (because I know he hates shopping). Never did make it to Fashion Bug nor to Penny's.



Cat
YAY - love it when that happens 8)

The most amazing thing happened today. We went to a second hand store. I found some shorts but kept looking for a dress for the wedding. I did find one dress but it was a causal thing-something to wear around the house. I bought it and figured if I can't find anything else, that could be a back up. Then we were heading toward JC Penny's when I realize we went right by Fashion Bug and made a comment about it. Carlos asked if I wanted to go back. I said, yeah since we were there anyway. But, before we got to Fashion Bug, I realized that TJ Maxx was right there. (I can't tell you how many times I have been in that shopping center and NEVER realized that TJ Maxx was there.  :-[ )  We went into TJ's and we found one rack that I found 3 dresses-right away. Went to try them on and ALL three fit! And all 3 were in my price range. I was just totally blown away by that. Never have I had such luck shopping for clothes before. I told Carlos that I wanted him to drop me off there some time (because I know he hates shopping). Never did make it to Fashion Bug nor to Penny's.



Cat



sorry about your friend.... but way to go on the shopping!

Going shopping for a dress for my step-son's wedding. Hopefully, I will find something.


I am feeling a little sad today. Today would have my childhood best friend's birthday-the one I recently found out died several years ago.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat



Sorry about your loss years ago.

Sorry about your loss years ago.


the friend passed away years ago but Cat just found out about it last month. (or was it the month before?)

the friend passed away years ago but Cat just found out about it last month. (or was it the month before?)



Last month.



Cat

Last month.



Cat


yeah I was about 95% sure it was- just threw the disclaimer in in case I was wrong.

I got myself into suiside thoughts again, but just coming here and starting to post something makes me feel better.  I'm trying to make plans to make things to sell.  I wanted to make masks but my mom says they wont sell. She says shirts would sell better.  Maybe so and I don't mind making tie dye shirts, but how many people want tie die shirts?  I don't know, it's just that if I did some kind of mask for a princess ad a knight and a dragon or whatever I think there would be some kids interested.  I don't really have an Idea for shirts.  I'm not the kind of person that would just buy a shirt, I'd probably buy the mask.  Mom says I'm weird. he he

I'm suppose to write a list on how I plan to achieve my results.  Shouldn't be too hard  Think I'll look into costume stuff though.

I got myself into suiside thoughts again, but just coming here and starting to post something makes me feel better.  I'm trying to make plans to make things to sell.  I wanted to make masks but my mom says they wont sell. She says shirts would sell better.  Maybe so and I don't mind making tie dye shirts, but how many people want tie die shirts?  I don't know, it's just that if I did some kind of mask for a princess ad a knight and a dragon or whatever I think there would be some kids interested.  I don't really have an Idea for shirts.  I'm not the kind of person that would just buy a shirt, I'd probably buy the mask.  Mom says I'm weird. he he

I'm suppose to write a list on how I plan to achieve my results.  Shouldn't be too hard  Think I'll look into costume stuff though.


why not make what you want to make...ie the masks and then, just to get your mom to shut up, make some shirts too... if the masks sell and the shirts don't then you've shown her... if the shirts sell and the masks don't then she's right and if they both sell then you both win.

^ My thought exactly even if she is right about the shirts (and my dad agrees too), I kind of got a feeling like she still trying to get me to do what she wants me to do.  I wouldn't mind doing some sort of combination.  I'm going to go do some internet searching.

I got myself into suiside thoughts again, but just coming here and starting to post something makes me feel better.  I'm trying to make plans to make things to sell.  I wanted to make masks but my mom says they wont sell. She says shirts would sell better.  Maybe so and I don't mind making tie dye shirts, but how many people want tie die shirts?  I don't know, it's just that if I did some kind of mask for a princess ad a knight and a dragon or whatever I think there would be some kids interested.  I don't really have an Idea for shirts.  I'm not the kind of person that would just buy a shirt, I'd probably buy the mask.  Mom says I'm weird. he he

I'm suppose to write a list on how I plan to achieve my results.  Shouldn't be too hard  Think I'll look into costume stuff though.
Sell them through etsy.com...  Either one:)

internet  now there's a thought for someone who might not really hear most people again and cant drive.  My mom doesn't want me to consider anything like that, she just wants me to write her a list for things like getting library books to learn things and buying supplies and stuff.  I already know how to make a tie dye shirt. 

Kind of looking online for shirt ideas and yeah  I can do tie dye, maybe some of the wordings that go good on shirts (this is my clone), For a short time I remember shirts with animals that had a mouth on it you can flip up.  Got any good shirt ideas?

internet  now there's a thought for someone who might not really hear most people again and cant drive.  My mom doesn't want me to consider anything like that, she just wants me to write her a list for things like getting library books to learn things and buying supplies and stuff.  I already know how to make a tie dye shirt. 

Kind of looking online for shirt ideas and yeah  I can do tie dye, maybe some of the wordings that go good on shirts (this is my clone), For a short time I remember shirts with animals that had a mouth on it you can flip up.  Got any good shirt ideas?




I can't decide if your mom is super controlling or if you have not gotten past the rebellion stage and argue/disagree with your mom simply because she woke up in the morning and drew breath.  Honestly I think the two of you could
use some therapy in learning how to relate to one another.

you claim to want independence from her but then every thing you type is my moms says this or my mom wants me to that. 

my arm chair, I've never met you, analysis is that your mom is scared of leting you do things on your own because she's afraid you're gonna get hurt some how.  I think you've been so sheltered you're afraid to take a stand for yourself or genuinely don't know how. Either way the situation as it stands helps no one.  You need to find a way to claim that independence you want so badly by saying I hear you mom but I have to try this my way this time.


The thing is I think you automatically get defensive so there is no communication. Again- I don't you so I could be totally off the mark but that's how it sounds when I read your posts... in every post you try to make your mom the villain but sometimes I think alot of the animosity comes more from you than her. 

maybe I'm out of line posting this but I read most of your posts and see the same thing over and over in them...  and sometimes I think it's important for others to hold up a mirror to help you see what you may have been missing.

internet  now there's a thought for someone who might not really hear most people again and cant drive.  My mom doesn't want me to consider anything like that, she just wants me to write her a list for things like getting library books to learn things and buying supplies and stuff.  I already know how to make a tie dye shirt. 

Kind of looking online for shirt ideas and yeah  I can do tie dye, maybe some of the wordings that go good on shirts (this is my clone), For a short time I remember shirts with animals that had a mouth on it you can flip up.  Got any good shirt ideas?


Sorrry, I thought the Internet would be the perfect place to sell your wears ( wether masks or shirts).  That way you could make them, and you would not have to travel to sell them at markets (or the expense of setting up shop) and you can now mail things from your home.  You know how to use a computer and it would open your customer base upto the world is your limit...  People I know (other moms and such are looking at etsy for hand made "custom boutique goods") are shopping on etsy.  I guess I was trying to give you the option to do it, I did not realize your mom had control of your computer usage as well.  But I guess if you enjoy being dependent, what am I to say.  I did not mean to offend you by mentioning anything, I just thought it was a viable option.  I hope you find something that makes you feel fulfilled and happy. 

Sorrry, I thought the Internet would be the perfect place to sell your wears ( wether masks or shirts).  That way you could make them, and you would not have to travel to sell them at markets (or the expense of setting up shop) and you can now mail things from your home.  You know how to use a computer and it would open your customer base upto the world is your limit...  People I know (other moms and such are looking at etsy for hand made "custom boutique goods") are shopping on etsy.  I guess I was trying to give you the option to do it, I did not realize your mom had control of your computer usage as well.  But I guess if you enjoy being dependent, what am I to say.  I did not mean to offend you by mentioning anything, I just thought it was a viable option.  I hope you find something that makes you feel fulfilled and happy.   


It's a solid idea you had sami...

I can't decide if your mom is super controlling or if you have not gotten past the rebellion stage and argue/disagree with your mom simply because she woke up in the morning and drew breath.  Honestly I think the two of you could
use some therapy in learning how to relate to one another.

you claim to want independence from her but then every thing you type is my moms says this or my mom wants me to that.   

my arm chair, I've never met you, analysis is that your mom is scared of leting you do things on your own because she's afraid you're gonna get hurt some how.   I think you've been so sheltered you're afraid to take a stand for yourself or genuinely don't know how. Either way the situation as it stands helps no one.  You need to find a way to claim that independence you want so badly by saying I hear you mom but I have to try this my way this time.


The thing is I think you automatically get defensive so there is no communication. Again- I don't you so I could be totally off the mark but that's how it sounds when I read your posts... in every post you try to make your mom the villain but sometimes I think alot of the animosity comes more from you than her. 

maybe I'm out of line posting this but I read most of your posts and see the same thing over and over in them...   and sometimes I think it's important for others to hold up a mirror to help you see what you may have been missing.




you got it right on. I need the indapendance.  The result of being raised disfunctionally like I was and not getting away has resulted in me being my mom's stepping stone and pointing my finger at her.  That's how she raised me I'm fudgeed up. 

2kidsam i- no it is another option for me I'm not offended or anything

okay  t-shirt business lets see, yep one of the, if not the most competetive things to be doing.  If I get some creative ideas I'll try. 

Patty update:

she thinks she might get to go home tomorrow.

that wiil be good

Patty update:

she thinks she might get to go home tomorrow.



YAY!  Well, as long as she is really better this time.

Patty update:

she thinks she might get to go home tomorrow.


That's great,I wish her a speedy recovery.

YAY - I am home after 2 nights with 8 teenagers.  Fun was had by all, but I need a nap now  8)

YAY - I am home after 2 nights with 8 teenagers.  Fun was had by all, but I need a nap now  8)


yay!  wow you grew your own teen overnight  :o  in your text you told me there were 7 teens  :P

I think I'm coming down with the stomach flu....I'm warm (not quite feverish but not far from it), starting to get achy, and my stomach is churning... and I'm not hungry....a sure sign something's wrong because usually- even when I am sick- I'm always hungry.

Also my neck hurts so the slight hypochondriac in me wants to say I have spinal meningitis but.... you  know.... probably not...  ::)

I think I'm coming down with the stomach flu....I'm warm (not quite feverish but not far from it), starting to get achy, and my stomach is churning... and I'm not hungry....a sure sign something's wrong because usually- even when I am sick- I'm always hungry.

Also my neck hurts so the slight hypochondriac in me wants to say I have spinal meningitis but.... you  know.... probably not...   ::)



Take some echinacea.



Cat

yay!  wow you grew your own teen overnight  :o   in your text you told me there were 7 teens  :P
Dyam... I must have came back with an extra????  Oh well, that's better than too few :P  Yep... I had 7 stay the night, and one drove up and came back yesterday - so last night only 7 night before 8...  whatever :P

I think I'm coming down with the stomach flu....I'm warm (not quite feverish but not far from it), starting to get achy, and my stomach is churning... and I'm not hungry....a sure sign something's wrong because usually- even when I am sick- I'm always hungry.

Also my neck hurts so the slight hypochondriac in me wants to say I have spinal meningitis but.... you  know.... probably not...   ::)
:P  get's better - you can not be sick! 

Take some echinacea.



Cat


good idea

I think I'm coming down with the stomach flu....I'm warm (not quite feverish but not far from it), starting to get achy, and my stomach is churning... and I'm not hungry....a sure sign something's wrong because usually- even when I am sick- I'm always hungry.

Also my neck hurts so the slight hypochondriac in me wants to say I have spinal meningitis but.... you  know.... probably not...   ::)


;D Spinal meningitis!  You crack me up!  Seriously though,I hope you feel better soon.

;D Spinal meningitis!  You crack me up!  Seriously though,I hope you feel better soon.


Good to know my debilitating, potentially terminal illness amuses you.  >:(
;)







And thanks. Finally home! Now bed. Night

Good to know my debilitating, potentially terminal illness amuses you.  >:(
;)







And thanks. Finally home! Now bed. Night
hope you feel better!!!!  And I am glad I am at home, sine I wouldn't have you to keep me company tonight:)

I think I'm coming down with the stomach flu....I'm warm (not quite feverish but not far from it), starting to get achy, and my stomach is churning... and I'm not hungry....a sure sign something's wrong because usually- even when I am sick- I'm always hungry.

Also my neck hurts so the slight hypochondriac in me wants to say I have spinal meningitis but.... you  know.... probably not...   ::)


Feel Better Snoz.  :)

hope you feel better!!!!   And I am glad I am at home, sine I wouldn't have you to keep me company tonight:)


Well I fell asleep twice. In finally hungry and my pain isn't as present as before. I'm cured. Well I'm still sick but I'm officially not dying. Lol

Feel Better Snoz.  :)



Thanks Howard. Karma.

Well I fell asleep twice. In finally hungry and my pain isn't as present as before. I'm cured. Well I'm still sick but I'm officially not dying. Lol

Great, that is SOOOO good news 8)  I would have to come there and slap you or something if you decided to go an try and die.  Glad your better!

Well I fell asleep twice. In finally hungry and my pain isn't as present as before. I'm cured. Well I'm still sick but I'm officially not dying. Lol

Thanks Howard. Karma.





Glad you are feeling better, My Friend but still take it easy.



Cat

Is it really 10 to 3???  I just woke up. I feel much better.
No fever, no aches, a little queasy- or that's just hunger pangs- can't tell
I guess it was a 24 hour thing.  Or I'm allergic to work. :P


Got a text from patty about two hours ago.  They let her go home today. She's exhausted tho and won't ve on till later. Watch her post right now lol.

Is it really 10 to 3???  I just woke up. I feel much better.
No fever, no aches, a little queasy- or that's just hunger pangs- can't tell
I guess it was a 24 hour thing.  Or I'm allergic to work. :P


Got a text from patty about two hours ago.  They let her go home today. She's exhausted tho and won't ve on till later. Watch her post right now lol.
glad your feeling better! 

I am sooo tired... County fair last week, home for a night, and then off to officer retreat for 2 nights and then last night one of my officers, who I found out will talk to you till you fake sleep, texted me till I faked sleep.  :D  I wanted to take a nap, but I had to take Youngest to Polliwog Camp (nature camp) and then today was her family fish day, so we then had to go fishing, came home made breakfast burritos for lunch.  Finished laundry, because camper goes upto state fairgrounds tomorrow.  Just put Salisbury steaks in the oven.... man I want a nap (or a margarita - can't decide which).

My hard drive is fried, trying to save some word and excel files from it. Still am a long way from getting a new computer.

That is all for now.

Hi all, just a quick check in while I'm semi-concious.  I'm home from hospital.  I have to set an I.V. drip of stsrong antibiotics every twelve hours.  Good/bad thing is they make nautious and sometimes full-blown ralphing (nautios for hours ensures I don't want to eat so eventually will help me lose weight and blood sugar readings look good, even if I don't so much.

Thank you all for well wishes, support and payers, you guys pulled me through another one.  Thanks Ms. Q for being my messsenger via text.  Don't know what I'd do without ya girlfriend!  I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better today.

OK, I've gotta go pass out again.  Love you all

Hi all, just a quick check in while I'm semi-concious.  I'm home from hospital.  I have to set an I.V. drip of stsrong antibiotics every twelve hours.  Good/bad thing is they make nautious and sometimes full-blown ralphing (nautios for hours ensures I don't want to eat so eventually will help me lose weight and blood sugar readings look good, even if I don't so much.

Thank you all for well wishes, support and payers, you guys pulled me through another one.  Thanks Ms. Q for being my messsenger via text.  Don't know what I'd do without ya girlfriend!  I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better today.

OK, I've gotta go pass out again.  Love you all



Glad you are home. Please do take care of yourself. Now-GET BETTER. We love you, too.




My hard drive is fried, trying to save some word and excel files from it. Still am a long way from getting a new computer.

That is all for now.




Sorry to hear that. I have finally decided that I have had enough of fighting with this stupid computer EVERY *&^%$)&@(* DAY!!!! >:(  I was going to wait another year or so before buying a new one but decided today that I don't want to wait-so, I too am in the market for a new computer.



Cat

My hard drive is fried, trying to save some word and excel files from it. Still am a long way from getting a new computer.

That is all for now.

Back to school sales have some awesome deals :-\\


Hi all, just a quick check in while I'm semi-concious.  I'm home from hospital.  I have to set an I.V. drip of stsrong antibiotics every twelve hours.  Good/bad thing is they make nautious and sometimes full-blown ralphing (nautios for hours ensures I don't want to eat so eventually will help me lose weight and blood sugar readings look good, even if I don't so much.

Thank you all for well wishes, support and payers, you guys pulled me through another one.  Thanks Ms. Q for being my messsenger via text.  Don't know what I'd do without ya girlfriend!  I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better today.

OK, I've gotta go pass out again.  Love you all
Glad you are well enough to be at home, now please get better (and hopefully by now, someone has rigged up a shower for you!).



Sorry to hear that. I have finally decided that I have had enough of fighting with this stupid computer EVERY *&^%$)&@(* DAY!!!! >:(  I was going to wait another year or so before buying a new one but decided today that I don't want to wait-so, I too am in the market for a new computer.



Cat
Back to school sales have some awesome deals right now 8)

My hard drive is fried, trying to save some word and excel files from it. Still am a long way from getting a new computer.

That is all for now.



Hope you get a new computer Frank.

Is it really 10 to 3???  I just woke up. I feel much better.
No fever, no aches, a little queasy- or that's just hunger pangs- can't tell
I guess it was a 24 hour thing.  Or I'm allergic to work. :P


Got a text from patty about two hours ago.  They let her go home today. She's exhausted tho and won't ve on till later. Watch her post right now lol.



Glad you're feeling better. :)

Hi all, just a quick check in while I'm semi-concious.  I'm home from hospital.  I have to set an I.V. drip of stsrong antibiotics every twelve hours.  Good/bad thing is they make nautious and sometimes full-blown ralphing (nautios for hours ensures I don't want to eat so eventually will help me lose weight and blood sugar readings look good, even if I don't so much.

Thank you all for well wishes, support and payers, you guys pulled me through another one.  Thanks Ms. Q for being my messsenger via text.  Don't know what I'd do without ya girlfriend!  I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better today.

OK, I've gotta go pass out again.  Love you all


love ya patty!!! take care of yourself....and invest in popsicles when I was going thru the nausea with my injections for my back popsicles were all I could stand.

Hi all, just a quick check in while I'm semi-concious.  I'm home from hospital.  I have to set an I.V. drip of stsrong antibiotics every twelve hours.  Good/bad thing is they make nautious and sometimes full-blown ralphing (nautios for hours ensures I don't want to eat so eventually will help me lose weight and blood sugar readings look good, even if I don't so much.

Thank you all for well wishes, support and payers, you guys pulled me through another one.  Thanks Ms. Q for being my messsenger via text.  Don't know what I'd do without ya girlfriend!  I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better today.

OK, I've gotta go pass out again.  Love you all


Glad you're feeling better.  :)

I'm trying to be good.... I did all my dishes, cleaned my microwave, hot plate and well the kitchenette area as a whole... now I'm working on the living room (which is technically just my office area.....tomorrow, hopefully, the bedroom.

pretty crazy it's august already.  :o

Hi all, just a quick check in while I'm semi-concious.  I'm home from hospital.  I have to set an I.V. drip of stsrong antibiotics every twelve hours.  Good/bad thing is they make nautious and sometimes full-blown ralphing (nautios for hours ensures I don't want to eat so eventually will help me lose weight and blood sugar readings look good, even if I don't so much.

Thank you all for well wishes, support and payers, you guys pulled me through another one.  Thanks Ms. Q for being my messsenger via text.  Don't know what I'd do without ya girlfriend!  I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better today.

OK, I've gotta go pass out again.  Love you all


Glad you are home, Patty.  Please take care of yourself and get back to 100%. :)

I'm trying to be good.... I did all my dishes, cleaned my microwave, hot plate and well the kitchenette area as a whole... now I'm working on the living room (which is technically just my office area.....tomorrow, hopefully, the bedroom.


must be a day's work?

must be a day's work?



takes me more than that because of all the distractions

takes me more than that because of all the distractions


hope you can tune them out.

hope you can tune them out.


I guess, since I'm posting here, I'm not doing a very good job of it.  :D

I guess, since I'm posting here, I'm not doing a very good job of it.  :D
:D  I always cause a distraction  8)

:D  I always cause a distraction  8)



so true!!!!

:D  I always cause a distraction  8)



Me, too. I guess we are weapons of mass distraction.  :D ;D ;D ;D




Cat

Me, too. I guess we are weapons of mass distraction.  :D ;D ;D ;D




Cat
8)  lethal weapons  8)

My night sucks and that is all the more I am saying...

My night sucks and that is all the more I am saying...


Just gave u some karma hope it helps.

Finally went to the dentist today...everything went well there, but I ended up being there for almost an hour. And coming back home was nightmarish due to so much heavy traffic on the northbound 101. I'm guessing most of those people were probably heading to the Ventura County Fair, since that is going on right now.

Finally went to the dentist today...everything went well there, but I ended up being there for almost an hour. And coming back home was nightmarish due to so much heavy traffic on the northbound 101. I'm guessing most of those people were probably heading to the Ventura County Fair, since that is going on right now.


It's also Fiesta Weekend in Santa Barbara....that's why I'm staying in the house till Monday.

It's also Fiesta Weekend in Santa Barbara....that's why I'm staying in the house till Monday.

Wow...whole lotta stuff going on out here!

I do have plans to go out tomorrow, but in the morning. We're taking my grandma (who lives in Granada Hills, in the San Fernando Valley) out to lunch for her birthday and coming home sometime in the afternoon.

Wow...whole lotta stuff going on out here!

I do have plans to go out tomorrow, but in the morning. We're taking my grandma (who lives in Granada Hills, in the San Fernando Valley) out to lunch for her birthday and coming home sometime in the afternoon.


have fun!

Just gave u some karma hope it helps.
Thanx..  I have a coca cola icee in hand, life is seeming a little better 8)

Thanx..  I have a coca cola icee in hand, life is seeming a little better 8)


I thought it would...especially after the icee's sweetened up a bit!

Dang. I forgot to get potatoes. I also have no black pepper....back to the store...fortunately its only 2 miles away and many, many miles from the fiesta festivies so it won't be busy and i don't have to access the freeway to get there!

I thought it would...especially after the icee's sweetened up a bit!

Dang. I forgot to get potatoes. I also have no black pepper....back to the store...fortunately its only 2 miles away and many, many miles from the fiesta festivies so it won't be busy and i don't have to access the freeway to get there!
Good luck! 

Good luck! 


thanks... okay time me.... remember i need three minutes to walk to the car and a couple minutes to walk back from it... okay time starts now...

GO!  :D

thanks... okay time me.... remember i need three minutes to walk to the car and a couple minutes to walk back from it... okay time starts now...

GO!  :D



I also have to get carpet deodorizer  :P  :D

I have heard of people moving 27 various reptiles, amphibians and fish in a shorter amount of time than this grocery shopping experience - FOR 3 things ::)

Did I mention they were moved BLOCKS away....  ::)



;D ;D ;D

AND they were in insanely large tanks - 150 gallons and some such other crap :P

My icee is about gone ....  without a brain freeze, q should have plenty of time  :P

Going to take a shower-  perhaps she will be back, when I get done ???

School's started back for me. Going good so far, got A's in two tests this week.

I also have to get carpet deodorizer  :P  :D


I'm back....

I have heard of people moving 27 various reptiles, amphibians and fish in a shorter amount of time than this grocery shopping experience - FOR 3 things ::)


ha ha... I also got butter, peanut butter, bread and um.... oh yeah 4 cans of chili.

Did I mention they were moved BLOCKS away....  ::)



;D ;D ;D




AND they were in insanely large tanks - 150 gallons and some such other crap :P


don't forget the animals were in the basement so they had to climb stairs and everything!

School's started back for me. Going good so far, got A's in two tests this week.


congrats...karma..

congrats...karma..


Thanks, back at ya.

Thanks, back at ya.


thanks...

Going to take a shower-  perhaps she will be back, when I get done ???



this shower is longer than my trip to the grocery store  ::)

I'm Baaaaaccccccckkkkkkkkk :D


Now to see if Q is back???

this shower is longer than my trip to the grocery store  ::)




I'm Baaaaaccccccckkkkkkkkk :D


Now to see if Q is back???




talk about timing!  ;D

School's started back for me. Going good so far, got A's in two tests this week.
Congrats 8)

I'm back....
approx. 1 1/2 minutes after I left to take a shower... 8)

25 minutes and 13 seconds, for 3 things  - I would suggest Andrea go get your groceries from now on :D

;D ;D ;D

ha ha... I also got butter, peanut butter, bread and um.... oh yeah 4 cans of chili.
ok 7 ( or 11 if your not counting multiples) things 8)

don't forget the animals were in the basement so they had to climb stairs and everything!
Oh yes... that too ::)


;D ;D ;D

this shower is longer than my trip to the grocery store  ::)
15 minutes my shower - I WIN 8)

talk about timing!  ;D
;D ;D ;D  We're both back

I am here and she is gone - must be putting away her groceries 8)

approx. 1 1/2 minutes after I left to take a shower... 8)

25 minutes and 13 seconds, for 3 things  - I would suggest Andrea go get your groceries from now on :D

;D ;D ;D



5 of those minutes was spent walking to and from the car... 1 of those minutes was spent slowing down while driving so I could text ash  ;)

and then I had to wait for some lame woman who didn't know how to get out of the parking so she blocked me in for 45 seconds....then the bagger- let's call him "H"  ;)  thought he should bag my bread with the 4 cans of chili, jar of PB and tub o' butter......  ::)  thank god the cashier was paying attention but still I had to wait for her to explain to him why it was a bad idea  ::) ::) ::)

I am here and she is gone - must be putting away her groceries 8)


naw I jumped over to FB for a sec...

5 of those minutes was spent walking to and from the car... 1 of those minutes was spent slowing down while driving so I could text ash  ;)

and then I had to wait for some lame woman who didn't know how to get out of the parking so she blocked me in for 45 seconds....then the bagger- let's call him "H"  ;)  thought he should bag my bread with the 4 cans of chili, jar of PB and tub o' butter......  ::)  thank god the cashier was paying attention but still I had to wait for her to explain to him why it was a bad idea  ::) ::) ::)
texting while driving - that is breaking the law in iowa (but we can pump before we pay)  ::)

naw I jumped over to FB for a sec...
silly me  ::)  wondering if her groceries are still sitting in the bag???

texting while driving - that is breaking the law in iowa (but we can pump before we pay)  ::)


its breaking the law in cali too but they gotta catch ya first...  :P

its breaking the law in cali too but they gotta catch ya first...  :P
:D  let me guess, you drive manual transmission too ::)

:D  let me guess, you drive manual transmission too ::)


ha ha...no I'm not that talented!

ha ha...no I'm not that talented!
I wouldn't have been surprised - LOL  ;)

People are stupid.  I was pumping gas today and a brainiac pulled to the other side of the pump I was on.  She starts pumping and immediately jumps into her care and starts yakking on her cell phone.  Thankfully I was done and was able to beat it on out of there before we all blew up.  What a maroon. ::)

I have heard of people moving 27 various reptiles, amphibians and fish in a shorter amount of time than this grocery shopping experience - FOR 3 things ::)



Wow,that's a lot. :o

People are stupid.  I was pumping gas today and a brainiac pulled to the other side of the pump I was on.  She starts pumping and immediately jumps into her care and starts yakking on her cell phone.  Thankfully I was done and was able to beat it on out of there before we all blew up.  What a maroon. ::)


never yak on your phone while pumping gas.

Thinking of buying a laptop. Will go shopping next week for one, hope the price is right.
A friend of mine is thinking of giving me his extra one too... might see him next weekend.

My job is going well. Co- workers are good.

Thinking of buying a laptop. Will go shopping next week for one, hope the price is right.
A friend of mine is thinking of giving me his extra one too... might see him next weekend.

My job is going well. Co- workers are good.
Excellent news, why now go shopping tomorrow not next week?

Excellent news, why now go shopping tomorrow not next week?

Don't have time. I tutor french today, we have a party tonight, tomorrow friends celebrate a wedding anniversary...not enough time.
Might wait till my friend brings me his laptop next week.

Don't have time. I tutor french today, we have a party tonight, tomorrow friends celebrate a wedding anniversary...not enough time.
Might wait till my friend brings me his laptop next week.
It sounds you have it all organised?

Thinking of buying a laptop. Will go shopping next week for one, hope the price is right.
A friend of mine is thinking of giving me his extra one too... might see him next weekend.

My job is going well. Co- workers are good.


What brand will you be getting?

Thinking of buying a laptop. Will go shopping next week for one, hope the price is right.
A friend of mine is thinking of giving me his extra one too... might see him next weekend.

My job is going well. Co- workers are good.



good news on both fronts....especially if your friend gives you his laptop so you can save some money!

Thinking of buying a laptop. Will go shopping next week for one, hope the price is right.
A friend of mine is thinking of giving me his extra one too... might see him next weekend.

My job is going well. Co- workers are good.
What good news on all accounts  8)

good news on both fronts....especially if your friend gives you his laptop so you can save some money!
get outta there :o  

woohoo finally got the internet at home!

woohoo finally got the internet at home!



YAY!!!!



Cat

woohoo finally got the internet at home!


YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woohoo finally got the internet at home!
YAY - GOOD to hear from you!  Been thinking about you often!  Hope everyone is adjusting well, and things have been going smooth 8)

Yay Karen!  Welcome back!

woohoo finally got the internet at home!


Fantastic.  :) Glad to see you back. :)

I'm going to Walmart with my mom.  It's crowded " theres not many places to park I'm going back over here I'm going to look back by the side of the building" note that not only is this ejoyable to hear, but energy to try and listen if she's going to say something important is being wasted.  There was a cart in the parking lot so she asks me if I know how to pop a wheelie.  I don't know about you, but to me she doesn't think I'd know how to move the cart.  I asked her if she wanted me to move the cart, so I did except I left the car door open and got back in the car after I moved the cart because I guess I'm an idiot.

In the discussion my mom is having with me with dad around is that I'll deside to do something and not follow through with all the steps to accomplish it. Yeah I've noticed that pattern for quite a while and have prayed about it, woundered why I don't want to do anything.  I probably should have got myself back on medicene sooner.

okay, tomorrow I go out with mom to my first Disability Resource Agency for Indapendent Living with a lady who is deaf.  I also need to make sure my mom knows she doesn't need to be telling me a bunch of extra stuff I can see and figure out.

The next day I'll be getting my wisdom teeth pulled

I'll probably have some time to discuss getting back on medicene or something before my appointment on the 20th in Sacofpotatoes to check my hearing aid. 

22nd I'm not 28 I'm 18 with 10 years of experence.

30th fillings


I think writing down everything is a great way to make some progress with myself finally.

The house is starting to feel a bit more like home.  There's still stuff to put away/sort out.  This house doesn't have anywhere near the number or size of closets we had in the US!  Plus we've lost some shelving that we used to have here.  still trying to decide how much furniture we are going to buy, if any.

We bought a car on Friday - a Ford Mondeo estate. 

I am applying for jobs.  I went to the jobcentre but can't "sign on" for any benefits because I didn't pay into the National Insurance in the past two years.  Ah well, hopefuly I'll get a job soon.

I am applying for jobs.  I went to the jobcentre but can't "sign on" for any benefits because I didn't pay into the National Insurance in the past two years.  Ah well, hopefuly I'll get a job soon

Good Luck Karen. :)

The house is starting to feel a bit more like home.  There's still stuff to put away/sort out.  This house doesn't have anywhere near the number or size of closets we had in the US!  Plus we've lost some shelving that we used to have here.  still trying to decide how much furniture we are going to buy, if any.

We bought a car on Friday - a Ford Mondeo estate. 

I am applying for jobs.  I went to the jobcentre but can't "sign on" for any benefits because I didn't pay into the National Insurance in the past two years.  Ah well, hopefuly I'll get a job soon.
Glad it is coming together.  I am sure you will get a job soon!  8)

The house is starting to feel a bit more like home.  There's still stuff to put away/sort out.  This house doesn't have anywhere near the number or size of closets we had in the US!  Plus we've lost some shelving that we used to have here.  still trying to decide how much furniture we are going to buy, if any.

We bought a car on Friday - a Ford Mondeo estate. 

I am applying for jobs.  I went to the jobcentre but can't "sign on" for any benefits because I didn't pay into the National Insurance in the past two years.  Ah well, hopefuly I'll get a job soon.
Good old British benefits system!  ::)

Glad to hear you are home and settling in.

The house is starting to feel a bit more like home.  There's still stuff to put away/sort out.  This house doesn't have anywhere near the number or size of closets we had in the US!  Plus we've lost some shelving that we used to have here.  still trying to decide how much furniture we are going to buy, if any.

We bought a car on Friday - a Ford Mondeo estate. 

I am applying for jobs.  I went to the jobcentre but can't "sign on" for any benefits because I didn't pay into the National Insurance in the past two years.  Ah well, hopefuly I'll get a job soon.



I'm sure you'll get a job soon enough. Weird they'd want you to pay insurance while you're out of the country...not like you'd be using it or anything.

It's just great to have you back here...  :)

AAAAUUUUGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!


I hate my computer! I hate my computer! I hate my computer!  I fight with this stupid piece of crap EVERYDAY!!! Everyday it locks up on me. I have to reboot it I don't know how many times EVERYDAY!!!!

BUT... The OUTSTANDING news is that I WILL be getting a NEW computer on Friday-YAY!!!!!! We are going up north to visit with my youngest step-daughter and we will go right pass Best Buy which we will make a pit stop there. I have done my research and decided on a Gateway SX2801-01e.  The reviews I have read have all been on the good side. Consumer Reports give it good ratings, etc. etc. It seems to have everything I am looking for-including 1T storage.  :o :o :o  And not too expensive.

Now, if I can just hold off from attacking this piece of crap with a sledgehammer until then...



Cat

you can hang in there 4 more days.

you can hang in there 4 more days.



I can-not too sure this computer can. lol




Cat

I can-not too sure this computer can. lol




Cat



;D

AAAAUUUUGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!


I hate my computer! I hate my computer! I hate my computer!  I fight with this stupid piece of crap EVERYDAY!!! Everyday it locks up on me. I have to reboot it I don't know how many times EVERYDAY!!!!

BUT... The OUTSTANDING news is that I WILL be getting a NEW computer on Friday-YAY!!!!!! We are going up north to visit with my youngest step-daughter and we will go right pass Best Buy which we will make a pit stop there. I have done my research and decided on a Gateway SX2801-01e.  The reviews I have read have all been on the good side. Consumer Reports give it good ratings, etc. etc. It seems to have everything I am looking for-including 1T storage.  :o :o :o  And not too expensive.

Now, if I can just hold off from attacking this piece of crap with a sledgehammer until then...



Cat


Hang in there Cat,you can make it. I'm having trouble with my computer myself too.

Good old British benefits system!  ::)


Yep!  Paid in for twenty years and get nothing for it.  Just hope there is still an old age pension when I retire  ::)

Won't get any other benefit as far as I can tell because Dai is working and we have savings (silly us, planning for a rainy day like that!)

I have an interview tomorrow for some sort of admin job with Anglian windows.  Can't be more precise because I handed my CV to them on the strength of a poster in their window "Three jobs available call Damien" and a two second conversation with Damien that revealed he wasn't organising the interviews and thought the jobs involved admin!

Yep!  Paid in for twenty years and get nothing for it.  Just hope there is still an old age pension when I retire  ::)

Won't get any other benefit as far as I can tell because Dai is working and we have savings (silly us, planning for a rainy day like that!)

I have an interview tomorrow for some sort of admin job with Anglian windows.  Can't be more precise because I handed my CV to them on the strength of a poster in their window "Three jobs available call Damien" and a two second conversation with Damien that revealed he wasn't organising the interviews and thought the jobs involved admin!


I have a solution.... you could, you know, loan me your savings... I'll pay it back in installments that way you no longer have the savings but aren't officially out the money and you qualify for the pension....    ;)


sounds like Damien needs some help.  ;D  good luck!

I can-not too sure this computer can. lol




Cat
Yes you can!!!

Yep!  Paid in for twenty years and get nothing for it.  Just hope there is still an old age pension when I retire  ::)

Won't get any other benefit as far as I can tell because Dai is working and we have savings (silly us, planning for a rainy day like that!)

I have an interview tomorrow for some sort of admin job with Anglian windows.  Can't be more precise because I handed my CV to them on the strength of a poster in their window "Three jobs available call Damien" and a two second conversation with Damien that revealed he wasn't organising the interviews and thought the jobs involved admin!
not sure if I have ever seen a "help wanted" sign in a window!  Note to self, they do not spend too much on advertising!  Perhaps that was damian's responsibility, sort of, as well- lol!  Good luck! 

Well I am at the State fairgrounds with the 2 mini-me's. Had to be here by 9am so we left today.  Had a few hiccups, road I normally take into campground has 4ft of water over it, so turn around and take the long way around!  I guess they had torential down pours and storms up here last night...  Get here and air is off- hmm no power (which means fridge wasn't working either) breaker was thrown.  Reset it, air is working now (not sure about fridge).  Try and use some water - nothing, have to trace back hose on hose on yvalve on y valve on y valve.  Fondly found a y valve were our side was turned off.  Had to put drinks in fridge and ice down coolers, go grocery shopping, set up grill- man I am tired!!! 

But gee I am glad I am not home, I just got a text that says my husband is puking guts out  :-\\

have fun!

Thanks Q., we did. It was hot in the Valley over the weekend (as expected), but my grandmother had a nice time with us.

Today (Monday) was her actual birthday, and she'd decided earlier this year that she was going to give up her driver's license on her birthday, as it was set to expire this year. Now my mom is trying to help sell my grandmother's car, an '89 Buick Century with less than 40,000 miles on it.

Finally getting an HDTV tomorrow, I can't wait for football season!  8)

But gee I am glad I am not home, I just got a text that says my husband is puking guts out  :-\\


it's the flu---lots o people at work have it... despite thinking I was feeling better on friday I'm still sick...it aint a pretty one I tell you what.  :-\\

it's the flu---lots o people at work have it... despite thinking I was feeling better on friday I'm still sick...it aint a pretty one I tell you what.  :-\\
Eeeeek...  I am not sure if I am more concerned with the flu, or the fact that my husband has been going to your work! ???

Eeeeek...  I am not sure if I am more concerned with the flu, or the fact that my husband has been going to your work! ???


well you know... i'm soooo irresistible of course he traveled that far to meet me!  :P

well you know... i'm soooo irresistible of course he traveled that far to meet me!  :P
Oh no he dihint!








I smack him down, cause he didn't take me!

Oh no he dihint!








I smack him down, cause he didn't take me!


funny cuz I'd smack him down for not bringing you!  ;D

Yep!  Paid in for twenty years and get nothing for it.  Just hope there is still an old age pension when I retire  ::)

Won't get any other benefit as far as I can tell because Dai is working and we have savings (silly us, planning for a rainy day like that!)

I have an interview tomorrow for some sort of admin job with Anglian windows.  Can't be more precise because I handed my CV to them on the strength of a poster in their window "Three jobs available call Damien" and a two second conversation with Damien that revealed he wasn't organising the interviews and thought the jobs involved admin!
Savings? shame on you for doing such a foolish thing as saving money.  ::)

Honestly it's a mystery to me how benefit fraudsters manage to milk the system it's so damn complicated and unfair.

Good luck with Damien! everything crossed......

Finally getting an HDTV tomorrow, I can't wait for football season!  8)


I love HDTV,How big is the screen?

I got a new laptop computer.
I have returned

:P

I got a new laptop computer.
I have returned

:P



YAY!!!!!



Cat

I got a new laptop computer.
I have returned

:P


Frank,good to see you again.  :)

Well either everyone's good wishes worked or the company was desperate...

I start work on Friday

Well either everyone's good wishes worked or the company was desperate...

I start work on Friday



YAY!!!!!!




Cat

Well either everyone's good wishes worked or the company was desperate...

I start work on Friday


Congratulations, Karen!  :)

I got a new laptop computer.
I have returned

:P
Yay!

Well either everyone's good wishes worked or the company was desperate...

I start work on Friday
She shall overthrow Damien by Tuesday. O0. Well done!

coo,l stuff sounds better for some of us

I'll be meeting some other hard of hearing and deaf people some time after my birthday.  that will be cool  I'm starting to really get into the tie dyeing idea

Well today was a heat advisary warning - 93 degrees F and fellt like 114 according to the weather channel!  Hot!  Sweat pouring from me as we checked in rabbits!  Eeeek! 

We are back at camper, showers taken at the bath house, and now me and the girls are relaxing together watching the new Alice in Wonderland.  All our tired as last night we had severe thunderstorms go through from 11:30pm - 3:00 am...  Girls came into my bed, and they were awake for maybe an hour during the worst of it, but I was freakin terrified!  Damn camper on a hillside.  We survived though! 

I got a new laptop computer.
I have returned

:P


'bout damn time!  ;)

Well either everyone's good wishes worked or the company was desperate...

I start work on Friday


EXCELLENT!!!

Well today was a heat advisary warning - 93 degrees F and fellt like 114 according to the weather channel!  Hot!  Sweat pouring from me as we checked in rabbits!  Eeeek!  

We are back at camper, showers taken at the bath house, and now me and the girls are relaxing together watching the new Alice in Wonderland.  All our tired as last night we had severe thunderstorms go through from 11:30pm - 3:00 am...  Girls came into my bed, and they were awake for maybe an hour during the worst of it, but I was freakin terrified!  Damn camper on a hillside.  We survived though!  



funny thing.... I was watching TV yesterday and I heard "worst storm ever in Ohio" and  I was like "OH NO!!! I hope Sami's okay"  

then I remembered....

a) I was watching something I recorded back in June....

























b) Sami lives in Iowa.......same freaking dif if you ask me!  :P













sorry I jinxed you!

Well either everyone's good wishes worked or the company was desperate...

I start work on Friday


wonderful Karen.  :)

Auction tonight. Carlos hasn't said if he wants to go yet or not.



Cat

Tomorrow I get my new computer-YAY!!!!! I don't know when I will be able to set it up because right now I am transferring ALL my files to the laptop and then when the new computer is set up-I will transfer all of the there. I know that sounds like of redundant to transfer them twice but having them on the laptop will be a backup. But, I don't know if I will be able to finish transferring everything today. But, I WILL be using my new computer in just a few days-YAY!!!! I really can't wait because I am so tired of fighting with this piece of crap everyday.



Cat 

Tomorrow I get my new computer-YAY!!!!! I don't know when I will be able to set it up because right now I am transferring ALL my files to the laptop and then when the new computer is set up-I will transfer all of the there. I know that sounds like of redundant to transfer them twice but having them on the laptop will be a backup. But, I don't know if I will be able to finish transferring everything today. But, I WILL be using my new computer in just a few days-YAY!!!! I really can't wait because I am so tired of fighting with this piece of crap everyday.



Cat 


why not save them to a thumb drive? then you have backup for your back up?  ;)

why not save them to a thumb drive? then you have backup for your back up?  ;)



Thumb drive? Excuse my ignorance.  :-[ I do have a flash drive and Carlos asked me the same thing-"Why not just save it to the flash drive?" It all won't fit. I have LOTS of photos.  ;)



Cat

Thumb drive? Excuse my ignorance.  :-[ I do have a flash drive and Carlos asked me the same thing-"Why not just save it to the flash drive?" It all won't fit. I have LOTS of photos.  ;)



Cat






flash drive, thumb drive, jump drive....all the same thing...  hmmm they make them pretty big now. I saw an 8gig the other day.


If I were you I'd invest in an external hard drive for all the pics you take.

flash drive, thumb drive, jump drive....all the same thing...  hmmm they make them pretty big now. I saw an 8gig the other day.


If I were you I'd invest in an external hard drive for all the pics you take.



My flash is 4 gig. The laptop has 288 GB storage and the new computer is going to have 1t.  :o :o :o  If that isn't enough for all my photos, I'm gonna have to get a new hobby.  :D ;D ;D ;D




Cat

My flash is 4 gig. The laptop has 288 GB storage and the new computer is going to have 1t.  :o :o :o  If that isn't enough for all my photos, I'm gonna have to get a new hobby.  :D ;D ;D ;D




Cat



ha ha! Just thinking with an external HD you could save room on the Laptop- even tho 1t is quite big and also have your pics on one hard drive so when you upgrade again you won't have to move them from computer to computer... that's just me... after all the problems I had with my computer losing space I am obsessive about using hard drives and thumb drives.  ;D

ha ha! Just thinking with an external HD you could save room on the Laptop- even tho 1t is quite big and also have your pics on one hard drive so when you upgrade again you won't have to move them from computer to computer... that's just me... after all the problems I had with my computer losing space I am obsessive about using hard drives and thumb drives.  ;D



Never really had trouble with space-had trouble with operating systems!  >:(



Cat

Tomorrow I get my new computer-YAY!!!!! I don't know when I will be able to set it up because right now I am transferring ALL my files to the laptop and then when the new computer is set up-I will transfer all of the there. I know that sounds like of redundant to transfer them twice but having them on the laptop will be a backup. But, I don't know if I will be able to finish transferring everything today. But, I WILL be using my new computer in just a few days-YAY!!!! I really can't wait because I am so tired of fighting with this piece of crap everyday.



Cat 


Alright.  :)

Another HOT day at the fair !  Felt like 110 with heat index!  I am sick of hearing "severe heat advisory" and being trapped in a barn with a bunch of rabbits!  I know what a cotton ball feels like!

Another HOT day at the fair !  Felt like 110 with heat index!  I am sick of hearing "severe heat advisory" and being trapped in a barn with a bunch of rabbits!  I know what a cotton ball feels like!


Well it's still summer Sami,don't worry,just a month and 8 days till Fall.

I survived my first morning at work!

Mostly I'm shuffling paper and using the telephone.  Lots of colour coding of cards, files, daily logs to remember.  I'm sure I looked a bit of a dill writing it all down!

I survived my first morning at work!

Mostly I'm shuffling paper and using the telephone.  Lots of colour coding of cards, files, daily logs to remember.  I'm sure I looked a bit of a dill writing it all down!


;D


and congrats!!!

Another HOT day at the fair !  Felt like 110 with heat index!  I am sick of hearing "severe heat advisory" and being trapped in a barn with a bunch of rabbits!  I know what a cotton ball feels like!



Well it's still summer Sami,don't worry,just a month and 8 days till Fall.



Did someone forget to tell me that today is opposite day?  :o

Did someone forget to tell me that today is opposite day?  :o


How is it Opposite Day? ???

Did someone forget to tell me that today is opposite day?  :o
;D ;D Howard at the fair, in Iowa (or Ohio, they really do look the same Q). That might be interesting.

How is it Opposite Day? ???



because she's complaining about weather and you're telling her that it'll get better...

because she's complaining about weather and you're telling her that it'll get better...
Thanks for clearing that up O0!!! 

Today is going to be a beautiful day at fair!  Queen contest tonight, got to go cheer on our county queen (I think the girls just like to go to dream it is them someday).  Had a turkey leg yesterday and a lemonade shake up!  I think today is a corn dog day :)

GOT MY NEW COMPUTER!!!! YAY!!!!!


Today is the last day I am going to fight with this piece of sh!t. I have a few things that I STILL have to do on this computer and then I change. I'm hoping to get it all done today and then tomorrow I can set up the new one.


Oh, the visit with the kids was nice-when we FINALLY got there. It took us a bit longer than we expected going to Best Buy-not much more but we were kind of expecting in and out but we were there for about 15 minutes or so. Then, when we got off the highway, traffic came to a stop! I called step-daughter to tell her we were stuck in traffic and she said, "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that this is the Antique Car Show weekend." Oh great. Yeah, it was kind of neat to see cars from the Model T to a '57 Chevy, to a '68 Mustang on our way there BUT...man, I hate traffic. We got to visit for just a bit before we headed to the restaurant. It was a new place that my step-daughter wanted to try out. The food was good but not really worth the price (it was on the expensive side) and the service sucked. She did apologize for picking the restaurant. Not a place we will go back to.



Cat 

GOT MY NEW COMPUTER!!!! YAY!!!!!


Today is the last day I am going to fight with this piece of sh!t. I have a few things that I STILL have to do on this computer and then I change. I'm hoping to get it all done today and then tomorrow I can set up the new one.


Oh, the visit with the kids was nice-when we FINALLY got there. It took us a bit longer than we expected going to Best Buy-not much more but we were kind of expecting in and out but we were there for about 15 minutes or so. Then, when we got off the highway, traffic came to a stop! I called step-daughter to tell her we were stuck in traffic and she said, "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that this is the Antique Car Show weekend." Oh great. Yeah, it was kind of neat to see cars from the Model T to a '57 Chevy, to a '68 Mustang on our way there BUT...man, I hate traffic. We got to visit for just a bit before we headed to the restaurant. It was a new place that my step-daughter wanted to try out. The food was good but not really worth the price (it was on the expensive side) and the service sucked. She did apologize for picking the restaurant. Not a place we will go back to.



Cat 


Enjoy the new computer.

GOT MY NEW COMPUTER!!!! YAY!!!!!


Today is the last day I am going to fight with this piece of sh!t. I have a few things that I STILL have to do on this computer and then I change. I'm hoping to get it all done today and then tomorrow I can set up the new one.


Oh, the visit with the kids was nice-when we FINALLY got there. It took us a bit longer than we expected going to Best Buy-not much more but we were kind of expecting in and out but we were there for about 15 minutes or so. Then, when we got off the highway, traffic came to a stop! I called step-daughter to tell her we were stuck in traffic and she said, "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that this is the Antique Car Show weekend." Oh great. Yeah, it was kind of neat to see cars from the Model T to a '57 Chevy, to a '68 Mustang on our way there BUT...man, I hate traffic. We got to visit for just a bit before we headed to the restaurant. It was a new place that my step-daughter wanted to try out. The food was good but not really worth the price (it was on the expensive side) and the service sucked. She did apologize for picking the restaurant. Not a place we will go back to.



Cat 

I know the feeling of a new computer.....

I know the feeling of a new computer.....



I JUST finished up everything I need to do with THIS piece of sh!t so now the BIG question, do I change NOW or wait until tomorrow?



Cat

I JUST finished up everything I need to do with THIS piece of sh!t so now the BIG question, do I change NOW or wait until tomorrow?



Cat


wait...that way you'll be over your frustration of the POS and will wake up with something to look forward to...

My new computer is up and running. YAY!!!! Still have so much to load onto it but I am on line, the Firefox is installed and so is the antivirus. That's all I really need for tonight. I still have to change settings and things like that. I have ALL day tomorrow to play with everything and set everything up just the way I like.  ;D ;D ;D ;D


Oh, when I set things up, I couldn't get on-line. I thought I was going to have to call Comcast. Then Carlos said, "Here's the Comcast folder" which included a CD to install things. Well, no wonder if wasn't working.  :D ;D ;D ;D  The keyboard doesn't work  >:( >:( So I am using the old one-which isn't too bad because I am VERY used to it. But otherwise, everything is GOOD TO GO!!!!!




Cat

Looking forward to my vacation/holiday (less than a week away), although the weather prospects don't look good. Temperatures dropping to a measly 16°C/60°F. That's not summer - not even to our standards.

Looking forward to my vacation/holiday (less than a week away), although the weather prospects don't look good. Temperatures dropping to a measly 16°C/60°F. That's not summer - not even to our standards.

What's the forecast for next week? better? Hope things change

Looking forward to my vacation/holiday (less than a week away), although the weather prospects don't look good. Temperatures dropping to a measly 16°C/60°F. That's not summer - not even to our standards.
have a nice vacation Henk, warm or otherwise  ::)

My new computer is up and running. YAY!!!! Still have so much to load onto it but I am on line, the Firefox is installed and so is the antivirus. That's all I really need for tonight. I still have to change settings and things like that. I have ALL day tomorrow to play with everything and set everything up just the way I like.  ;D ;D ;D ;D


Oh, when I set things up, I couldn't get on-line. I thought I was going to have to call Comcast. Then Carlos said, "Here's the Comcast folder" which included a CD to install things. Well, no wonder if wasn't working.  :D ;D ;D ;D  The keyboard doesn't work  >:( >:( So I am using the old one-which isn't too bad because I am VERY used to it. But otherwise, everything is GOOD TO GO!!!!!




Cat


Do you have your Favorites folder?

Do you have your Favorites folder?



You mean all my favorite websites? I saved ALL of them on an email at my yahoo address. I just need to start putting stuff on this computer. I'm also changing settings (fonts, displays, etc.). But the most amazing thing is that I didn't have to fight with it when I turned it on.



Cat

What's the forecast for next week?


That IS the forecast for next week. :(


Hope things change


Yeah, I hope so too.


have a nice vacation Henk, warm or otherwise  ::)


Thanks Mike. :)

Shoe shopping for proper school shoes for Elizabeth (only black allowed) plus trainers (sneakers) "mostly white".

We also took the bikes on a test run because from Wednesday we will be cycling to holiday club then I can go to work.

You mean all my favorite websites? I saved ALL of them on an email at my yahoo address. I just need to start putting stuff on this computer. I'm also changing settings (fonts, displays, etc.). But the most amazing thing is that I didn't have to fight with it when I turned it on.



Cat


good luck,hope you get everything settled.

Congratulations on the new job Karen.

Have fun on holiday Henk

Congratulations on the new computers Cat and Frank

:)

Slept last night in my own bed, good to be home (if only for 2 more sleeps).  Get allergy shots today and then me an the girls need to decide what we are doing... This is our last week of summer vacation.  I start in-service next Monday and they start school on Thursday :\'(

Going up north for Granddaughter #1's birthday party (her 7th-man, she can't be THAT old already). It is a beach/swim party and this morning the rain came down in buckets with thunder & lightning.  :-\\  I just hope it is not bad up north.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. We drop Electra off at the vet early. She is getting her teeth cleaned but they have to knock her out for it.  :\'( :\'( :\'( Then I go get my cholesterol test. Yes, I studied really hard for the test. Then I'm going to breakfast for Eggs Benedict.  :D ;D ;D ;D  Then I go get SSSSQQQQQQQUUUUUUUIIIIIIISSSSSSSHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDD!!!!!! OUCH!!!  We pick Electra up in the afternoon-after we go to the farm to pick up our weekly produce.



Cat

happy squishing....hope it's clear O0

Going up north for Granddaughter #1's birthday party (her 7th-man, she can't be THAT old already). It is a beach/swim party and this morning the rain came down in buckets with thunder & lightning.  :-\\  I just hope it is not bad up north.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. We drop Electra off at the vet early. She is getting her teeth cleaned but they have to knock her out for it.  :\'( :\'( :\'( Then I go get my cholesterol test. Yes, I studied really hard for the test. Then I'm going to breakfast for Eggs Benedict.   :D ;D ;D ;D  Then I go get SSSSQQQQQQQUUUUUUUIIIIIIISSSSSSSHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDD!!!!!! OUCH!!!  We pick Electra up in the afternoon-after we go to the farm to pick up our weekly produce.



Cat
I hope you have a good time tonight... and you all make it through tomorrow with no trauma!

Slept last night in my own bed, good to be home (if only for 2 more sleeps).  Get allergy shots today and then me an the girls need to decide what we are doing... This is our last week of summer vacation.  I start in-service next Monday and they start school on Thursday :\'(


good luck with your in service.

happy squishing....hope it's clear O0




I hope you have a good time tonight... and you all make it through tomorrow with no trauma!



Thanks. Did have a fun time today. BUT my oldest step-daughter informed us that they are coming on Wednesday.  :o :o :o  It is not that I mind them coming. I think it is wonderful-BUT MY HOUSE IS A MESS!!!!  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[  PANIC MODE!!!!  Luckily, I was able to get a hold of my cleaning lady who will be here tomorrow (when I'm getting all my tests). She was supposed to come last week but forgot-but that turned out to be a good thing-because I NEED her this week. So, now I have to rush to get things looking half way decent (including putting ALL those baseball/football/basketball/hockey/golf/whatever cards somewhere other then the living room & dinning room). I did tell her that we are doing the dinning room so things from the dinning room are in the spare bedroom so that is not usable right now. She said that sleeping in the living room is fine-which is good because I just put a whole bunch of cards in the spare bedroom.  :D ;D ;D



Cat

Not much going on today.  Girls went to grandmas for 2 hours, we are making brownies to have for supper (and hopefully take some to the camper for at the fair - cheaper than buying all the fair food).  I love summer and all the fresh veggies I can get so easily.  Made cucumber salad and a Greek Tomato salad to go with the Gyro's we are having for supper.  My husband always buys a State Fair Gyro, but this year they want $10 for one.  I told him I could get the meat and sauce and we could enjoy them at home for that price.  Also bought some fresh sweet corn, for corn on the cob.  Man I am hungry now 8)

Just called the vet. Electra is doing fine and we can pick her up after 5. They did tell me that they removed 3 teeth. I feel guilty because I KNEW she has had a tarter problem and I haven't been keeping an eye on it. If I were, she would have gone in probably last year and wouldn't have had to lose 3 teeth.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


I am such a bad mommy.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat

Just called the vet. Electra is doing fine and we can pick her up after 5. They did tell me that they removed 3 teeth. I feel guilty because I KNEW she has had a tarter problem and I haven't been keeping an eye on it. If I were, she would have gone in probably last year and wouldn't have had to lose 3 teeth.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


I am such a bad mommy.   :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat



poor thing.... that reminds me.... I need to brush effie's teeth and clean her ears.  :-\\

http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-to-close-25-stores_id112121.aspx

It's true.  :(

http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-to-close-25-stores_id112121.aspx

It's true.  :(


If they are closing 25 stores Howard it has nothing to do with the landlord raising the rent.

Remember when they cut back your hours a little?

and stopped scheduling two enough people to work and cover all the shifts?

they did that to try to save money to stay open longer.

quick- on your days off start going to business and asking for applications and fill them out fast!
because if you wait too long alll your fellow co-workers will be out there job hunting with you!

If they are closing 25 stores Howard it has nothing to do with the landlord raising the rent.

Remember when they cut back your hours a little?

and stopped scheduling two enough people to work and cover all the shifts?

they did that to try to save money to stay open longer.

quick- on your days off start going to business and asking for applications and fill them out fast!
because if you wait too long alll your fellow co-workers will be out there job hunting with you!


The landlord wants to jack up the rent triple the amount,Our Pathmark doesn't think it's worth it,I heard rumors last year that Pathmark would be closing I didn't know it was true. :(

The landlord wants to jack up the rent triple the amount,Our Pathmark doesn't think it's worth it,I heard rumors last year that Pathmark would be closing I didn't know it was true. :(


that may be partially  true about the landlord howard but if they are closing a lot of stores then the issues go way deeper than a rent increase for one store.

that may be partially  true about the landlord howard but if they are closing a lot of stores then the issues go way deeper than a rent increase for one store.


They could transfer to a Pathmark near me. ???

They could transfer to a Pathmark near me. ???


I don't know if I'd risk going to another pathmark because they might go out of business soon too.

Electra is home and a bit groggy. When we first got home and let her out of her bin, she went running but couldn't run too well and kept falling over. Elvira wanted to check her out. She just sniffed her but Electra wasn't too sure and ran upstairs (well, not exactly run). She is now under the futon that is right behind me. On the way home, she kept giving me a strange look. It reminded me of the very first day we brought her home from the Humane Society. Only today, she is a lot bigger.



Cat

Electra is home and a bit groggy. When we first got home and let her out of her bin, she went running but couldn't run too well and kept falling over. Elvira wanted to check her out. She just sniffed her but Electra wasn't too sure and ran upstairs (well, not exactly run). She is now under the futon that is right behind me. On the way home, she kept giving me a strange look. It reminded me of the very first day we brought her home from the Humane Society. Only today, she is a lot bigger.



Cat



ah yes... the groggy what the hell did you do to me look.... I know it well  :D

back to work today after a week in beautiful South Lake Tahoe

Had a 'HA!' moment at work today.

One of my pain in the a$$ employees tried to get me in trouble and it just put the boss' sites on her.  She is one who doesn't work her hours and when she is there she spends more time farting around and talking than working.  She and another (who has her own issues I won't go into) drug a third into it.  The third went running to my boss to "tell on me".  Part of it was phones.  We are supposed to leave the office when we talk on our phones.  She said I don't.  I do unless it is work related.  The big guy told me I could do anything I wanted, even talk at my desk.  I said no I can't but it made me laugh.  He has my back and they think they are pulling one over on me.  The thing that really got my boss was they zeroed in on the best worker in the room.  He wasn't thrilled with them at all.  She won't be here by the time this is over and it will be all I can do not to go HA! in her face in the morning.  I think I giggled all the way home. ;D

Had a 'HA!' moment at work today.

One of my pain in the a$$ employees tried to get me in trouble and it just put the boss' sites on her.  She is one who doesn't work her hours and when she is there she spends more time farting around and talking than working.  She and another (who has her own issues I won't go into) drug a third into it.  The third went running to my boss to "tell on me".  Part of it was phones.  We are supposed to leave the office when we talk on our phones.  She said I don't.  I do unless it is work related.  The big guy told me I could do anything I wanted, even talk at my desk.  I said no I can't but it made me laugh.  He has my back and they think they are pulling one over on me.   The thing that really got my boss was they zeroed in on the best worker in the room.  He wasn't thrilled with them at all.  She won't be here by the time this is over and it will be all I can do not to go HA! in her face in the morning.  I think I giggled all the way home. ;D


wait...when did you start working at my job?  ;)

why can't people worry about themselves? Why must they always, ALWAYS! watch what you're doing.... just in case  ::)

wait...when did you start working at my job?  ;)

why can't people worry about themselves? Why must they always, ALWAYS! watch what you're doing.... just in case  ::)


No kidding.  This is just a bunch of so called grown ups going back to high school.  The main complaint seems to be "they don't like me and they tell each other that" ::)  Big freaking deal.  Who cares of someone doesn't like you.  I should make a sign with the saying "climb down off your cross and use the wood to build a bridge and get over it" for my desk. ;D

No kidding.  This is just a bunch of so called grown ups going back to high school.  The main complaint seems to be "they don't like me and they tell each other that" ::)  Big freaking deal.  Who cares of someone doesn't like you.  I should make a sign with the saying "climb down off your cross and use the wood to build a bridge and get over it" for my desk. ;D


I always use the middle kid/only kid analogy...with that bytch I work with she's like the middle kid.... How big a piece did you get? How big a piece did he get? HER PIECE IS BIGGER THAN MINE!!!!    Me? I'm the only kid.... the poor only kid... I'm just damn glad to have a piece and really if I don't get a piece who friggin' cares I'm sure I'll get one eventually.  ::)

I don't know if I'd risk going to another pathmark because they might go out of business soon too.


Yeah,you never know.

It is not even noon yet and I am SOOOO tired. I did three loads of laundry, straightened up, etc. etc. (mostly, shoved things into the spare bedroom  :D ;D ;D ) Carlos did help a bit. I was going to do a load of dishes but just need to take a few minutes to myself. Part of the reason is because I only had one cup of tea (so far). I'm working on cup #2 and I'm going with the "high test." I need all the caffeine I can get.  I don't know what time they will be here. Hopefully, ALL the laundry will be done (except for the fact of putting the clothes away-there are clean clothes that haven't been put away for A LONG TIME now.  :D ;D ;D )  Oh yeah, I have also been trying to figure out the cats' eating. Electra SHOULD be eating soft food-Elvira WANTS the soft food. Electra WANTS the dry food. So, I can't put the food out for them. I have to give it to them from time to time. I don't want them to think that I am starving them. Also, I am worried because Electra is on antibiotics which she has to take for a week. We are NOT going to be here from Friday afternoon to Sunday. We were just going to put out LOTS of food and they should be fine for that time but with the antibiotics (twice a day).  :-\\  Rather than asking someone to come in twice a day to give her a pill...actually, let me rephrase that...to come in twice a day to TRY to give her a pill, we are just not going to give it to her for the time we are away and pick it right back up when we get home. I hope it won't cause TOO much problems.  :-\\



Cat

Well today is a new day... Beautiful outside, warm with a slight breeze.  Yesterdays rain, drizzle and cruddiness seemed to have washed the slate clean. 

We leave tonight back for the state fair.  Addi's heifer check in is at 12:00 am, so we are leaving anywhere from 8:00 (and hope we can put the heifer in tie outs - cattle night time open outside facilities, so their stall's don't get all dirty - when we get there at 10) till 10.  Doesn't sound bad, but my husband goes to work at 4am and 10 p.m. is late and he get's tired while driving and falls asleep.  I can drive the cattle trailer - but I prefer to do it in the day as well.  But we will get there 8)  Daughter is somewhat nervous, but this is why we have her showing now.  So when she get's older, she will know what to expect, and not be nervous.  Cherry (her heifer) is really a good calf, and is calm, and doesn't get too antsy, so it should be a good experience for all.  Even though they probably won't win a thing.  I just hope they have a good time.  I have to go round up cards, uno and such for all of us to play, while we a sitting around the cattle barn making sure that Cherry is comfortable.

It is not even noon yet and I am SOOOO tired. I did three loads of laundry, straightened up, etc. etc. (mostly, shoved things into the spare bedroom  :D ;D ;D ) Carlos did help a bit. I was going to do a load of dishes but just need to take a few minutes to myself. Part of the reason is because I only had one cup of tea (so far). I'm working on cup #2 and I'm going with the "high test." I need all the caffeine I can get.  I don't know what time they will be here. Hopefully, ALL the laundry will be done (except for the fact of putting the clothes away-there are clean clothes that haven't been put away for A LONG TIME now.  :D ;D ;D )  Oh yeah, I have also been trying to figure out the cats' eating. Electra SHOULD be eating soft food-Elvira WANTS the soft food. Electra WANTS the dry food. So, I can't put the food out for them. I have to give it to them from time to time. I don't want them to think that I am starving them. Also, I am worried because Electra is on antibiotics which she has to take for a week. We are NOT going to be here from Friday afternoon to Sunday. We were just going to put out LOTS of food and they should be fine for that time but with the antibiotics (twice a day).  :-\\  Rather than asking someone to come in twice a day to give her a pill...actually, let me rephrase that...to come in twice a day to TRY to give her a pill, we are just not going to give it to her for the time we are away and pick it right back up when we get home. I hope it won't cause TOO much problems.  :-\\



Cat


Dogs are a lot easier to give pills, stick a pill in a piece of hotdog and my dog will swallow it whole.  I basically had to sit on my cat and pry her mouth open and shove a pill down her throat and she still managed to spit it out.   ;D



Feeling a bit sad, kids started school today.  House is too quiet. 

Well today is a new day... Beautiful outside, warm with a slight breeze.  Yesterdays rain, drizzle and cruddiness seemed to have washed the slate clean. 

We leave tonight back for the state fair.  Addi's heifer check in is at 12:00 am, so we are leaving anywhere from 8:00 (and hope we can put the heifer in tie outs - cattle night time open outside facilities, so their stall's don't get all dirty - when we get there at 10) till 10.  Doesn't sound bad, but my husband goes to work at 4am and 10 p.m. is late and he get's tired while driving and falls asleep.  I can drive the cattle trailer - but I prefer to do it in the day as well.  But we will get there 8)  Daughter is somewhat nervous, but this is why we have her showing now.  So when she get's older, she will know what to expect, and not be nervous.  Cherry (her heifer) is really a good calf, and is calm, and doesn't get too antsy, so it should be a good experience for all.  Even though they probably won't win a thing.  I just hope they have a good time.  I have to go round up cards, uno and such for all of us to play, while we a sitting around the cattle barn making sure that Cherry is comfortable.



your world is sooo foreign to me... in the mean time I'm gonna stay home with my TV, bed, internet, tv, dog, tv oh yeah and indoor plumbing.... but you have fun.... oh did I mention I was going to watch some tv? yeah I didn't think so.

your world is sooo foreign to me... in the mean time I'm gonna stay home with my TV, bed, internet, tv, dog, tv oh yeah and indoor plumbing.... but you have fun.... oh did I mention I was going to watch some tv? yeah I didn't think so.
I can imagine, my world is sooo foreign to me sometimes (I was not born or raised into this, just married it).  We have our mobile home (the camper), we have tv there, no internet (but I have my phone), we will have a radio in the barn, and all the barns have indoor plumbing and showers, our camper has toilet and water, shower and sinks, and the campgrounds have plumbing...  and miley (our dog is going with) along with Cherry (who might some would call a pet)... ;)

First day going to work (via holiday club) by bike.  The route to the holiday club is mainly cycle path so I don't mind doing that with James.  I prefer to wear tracksuit bottoms to cycle in and change into a skirt when I get to work so I made an effort to get in early.  So early I was the first one in and set off the burglar alarm no one told me about!  Panicked phone call to one of the managers for the number.

Fairly quiet day today in the office so I read the health and safety manuals, instruction book for the fax machine, phone book etc.

Dogs are a lot easier to give pills, stick a pill in a piece of hotdog and my dog will swallow it whole.  I basically had to sit on my cat and pry her mouth open and shove a pill down her throat and she still managed to spit it out.   ;D



Feeling a bit sad, kids started school today.  House is too quiet. 





I had a cat that was VERY easy to give a pill to-which was good because she had a thyroid condition and needed pills ALL the time. I just picked her up, opened her mouth, dropped the pill into it, closed her mouth and she swallowed it. No hassle, no fuss. Unfortunately, Electra isn't like that. She fights me every step of the way. And I am very weary about forcing her mouth open because I don't know which side she had teeth pulled from (it could even be both sides) and I don't know how sore her mouth is. So trying to force this pill down her throat and to be gentle at the same time while she is fighting me is no easy task.



I can't believe how early school starts these days. We ALWAYS started school the Wednesday AFTER Labor Day.



Cat

I had a cat that was VERY easy to give a pill to-which was good because she had a thyroid condition and needed pills ALL the time. I just picked her up, opened her mouth, dropped the pill into it, closed her mouth and she swallowed it. No hassle, no fuss. Unfortunately, Electra isn't like that. She fights me every step of the way. And I am very weary about forcing her mouth open because I don't know which side she had teeth pulled from (it could even be both sides) and I don't know how sore her mouth is. So trying to force this pill down her throat and to be gentle at the same time while she is fighting me is no easy task.



I can't believe how early school starts these days. We ALWAYS started school the Wednesday AFTER Labor Day.



Cat
I can't believe the vet gave you pills for a cat, when I was at the clinic and we did a cat dental, the cephalexin we always gave cat owner was in liquid form (cepha-drops; the same stuff they give to kids, pleasant orange flavor and all ;D ).  Atleast you could pry mouth open, and then get the dropper as far as it would reach, and cat would have to swallow it...(if you didn't get it far back though - cats could shake it out, but they still would get something).  And sometimes you could mix it with food and cat's would feed it free will.  I had a cat, and I am good at giving pills, that would take the pill - swallow it , and then go under my bed (when I would let him go) and puke it back up  8-P  What a mess.

I can't believe the vet gave you pills for a cat, when I was at the clinic and we did a cat dental, the cephalexin we always gave cat owner was in liquid form (cepha-drops; the same stuff they give to kids, pleasant orange flavor and all ;D ).  Atleast you could pry mouth open, and then get the dropper as far as it would reach, and cat would have to swallow it...(if you didn't get it far back though - cats could shake it out, but they still would get something).  And sometimes you could mix it with food and cat's would feed it free will.  I had a cat, and I am good at giving pills, that would take the pill - swallow it , and then go under my bed (when I would let him go) and puke it back up  8-P  What a mess.



I don't understand why they gave me pills, either. They usually ask if I want liquid or pills and this time they didn't ask and I wasn't thinking about it when we picked her up. If I did, I would have requested the liquid-like I always do with Electra.




Cat

I don't understand why they gave me pills, either. They usually ask if I want liquid or pills and this time they didn't ask and I wasn't thinking about it when we picked her up. If I did, I would have requested the liquid-like I always do with Electra.




Cat
maybe they were out of liquid>

Oh boy. Less than three days before we go on holiday, and my car failed to pass the obligatory annual APK (MOT test). :( :-\\ :\'( They showed me the damage, and it's clearly beyond repair.

This was bound to happen one day, but I wasn't expecting it to happen this year. Now I have to find me a new car by tomorrow, or else... well, I hate to think what else.

not good news Henk.

Could you hire (rent) a car just for this holiday?

I can imagine, my world is sooo foreign to me sometimes (I was not born or raised into this, just married it).  We have our mobile home (the camper), we have tv there, no internet (but I have my phone), we will have a radio in the barn, and all the barns have indoor plumbing and showers, our camper has toilet and water, shower and sinks, and the campgrounds have plumbing...  and miley (our dog is going with) along with Cherry (who might some would call a pet)... ;)


that TV is useless unless it's hooked up to a satelite dish!  :P

that TV is useless unless it's hooked up to a satelite dish!  :P
Some do that - but hubby has not been that energized yet - although it somewhat surprises me ::)

First day going to work (via holiday club) by bike.  The route to the holiday club is mainly cycle path so I don't mind doing that with James.  I prefer to wear tracksuit bottoms to cycle in and change into a skirt when I get to work so I made an effort to get in early.  So early I was the first one in and set off the burglar alarm no one told me about!  Panicked phone call to one of the managers for the number.

Fairly quiet day today in the office so I read the health and safety manuals, instruction book for the fax machine, phone book etc.


and you managed to stay off the internet... you're a much better employee than I am!  ;D

and you managed to stay off the internet... you're a much better employee than I am!  ;D


there is no computer in the office.  Two reasons for this apparently.  The computer was stolen and around the same time other branches had their computers stolen which made the company wary of replacing them.  At around the same time it was discovered that people in another branch were using the computer to browse the web and other non-work-related uses (gasp!).  ::)

there is no computer in the office.  Two reasons for this apparently.  The computer was stolen and around the same time other branches had their computers stolen which made the company wary of replacing them.  At around the same time it was discovered that people in another branch were using the computer to browse the web and other non-work-related uses (gasp!).  ::)
1 computer.... and it was never replaced  :P  oh my, not sure if I could function properly  :o

not good news Henk.

Could you hire (rent) a car just for this holiday?


I'm not sure I can find a rental on such short notice. It needs at least four doors, a large enough trunk and (last but not least) a tow bar. :-\\

I'm not sure I can find a rental on such short notice. It needs at least four doors, a large enough trunk and (last but not least) a tow bar. :-\\




The tow bar makes it more awkward.  would a van be better?

The tow bar makes it more awkward.  would a van be better?


I'm not used to driving vans. Plus, I don't think I'm entitled to, with my driving licence.

FYI: I've already checked the internet for cars for sale in my area and found something that looks rather promising (at a local dealer).
Also, my current dealer promised to call me tomorrow to see if he can find me a deal with an affiliated company.

there is no computer in the office.  Two reasons for this apparently.  The computer was stolen and around the same time other branches had their computers stolen which made the company wary of replacing them.  At around the same time it was discovered that people in another branch were using the computer to browse the web and other non-work-related uses (gasp!).  ::)


why ever would anyone use the computer for non-work purposes... my job is all about public relations, educating and informing so really being here is sort of like an extention of my duties!  ;)

I'm not used to driving vans. Plus, I don't think I'm entitled to, with my driving licence.

FYI: I've already checked the internet for cars for sale in my area and found something that looks rather promising (at a local dealer).
Also, my current dealer promised to call me tomorrow to see if he can find me a deal with an affiliated company.


good luck

good luck


Thanks. I'll be needing it.

Oh boy. Less than three days before we go on holiday, and my car failed to pass the obligatory annual APK (MOT test). :( :-\\ :\'( They showed me the damage, and it's clearly beyond repair.

This was bound to happen one day, but I wasn't expecting it to happen this year. Now I have to find me a new car by tomorrow, or else... well, I hate to think what else.


Good luck to finding a new car.

Just 8 more weeks till our Pathmark is history,Who knows what will happen from there? :-\\

Just 8 more weeks till our Pathmark is history,Who knows what will happen from there? :-\\
I think I heard about this somewhere????  ::)


Seriosly, have you started looking for a job?  Sitting around counting down days won't help you out.  Getting your resume updated and getting reference letters from your bosses will help immensely!

I think I heard about this somewhere????  ::)


Seriosly, have you started looking for a job?  Sitting around counting down days won't help you out.  Getting your resume updated and getting reference letters from your bosses will help immensely!


I'll get on it.

I'll get on it.
The sooner the better, in these type of situations!

The sooner the better, in these type of situations!


cause you never know..

hey Sami! I tried!

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I always use the middle kid/only kid analogy...with that bytch I work with she's like the middle kid.... How big a piece did you get? How big a piece did he get? HER PIECE IS BIGGER THAN MINE!!!!    Me? I'm the only kid.... the poor only kid... I'm just damn glad to have a piece and really if I don't get a piece who friggin' cares I'm sure I'll get one eventually.  ::)





Oh my god...that so fits. My pita is a middle child, too. ;D

cause you never know..
YOU KNOW there is a very high probability you are going to be without a job in 8 weeks....  WHAT is it you need to know.  Get crackin, and quit slackin!!!

hey Sami! I tried!

Sorry, you can't repeat a karma action without waiting 24 hours.
Thanks O0  back atcha - I think ???

Oh my god...that so fits. My pita is a middle child, too. ;D


pita... love it...

YOU KNOW there is a very high probability you are going to be without a job in 8 weeks....  WHAT is it you need to know.  Get crackin, and quit slackin!!!


That is exactly what I felt like typing but I don't know Howard well enough to yell at him.  ;D

That is exactly what I felt like typing but I don't know Howard well enough to yell at him.   ;D
Go ahead, he probably won't read it anyway....  Your safe!  Or just blame it on Q  ;D ;D ;D.  Or me O0

I'm not used to driving vans. Plus, I don't think I'm entitled to, with my driving licence.

FYI: I've already checked the internet for cars for sale in my area and found something that looks rather promising (at a local dealer).
Also, my current dealer promised to call me tomorrow to see if he can find me a deal with an affiliated company.


Good news! I found me a new car! :D It's a 2003 Mazda Premacy.

Go ahead, he probably won't read it anyway....  Your safe!  Or just blame it on Q  ;D ;D ;D.  Or me O0


;D

Good news! I found me a new car! :D It's a 2003 Mazda Premacy.


Congrats Henk!!!

Congrats Henk!!!


Thank you. :) I'd karma you, but you know...stupid 24 hour rule. :(

Thank you. :) I'd karma you, but you know...stupid 24 hour rule. :(


no worries...just don't forget later eh?  ;)

no worries...just don't forget later eh?  ;)


I'll try.

Funny thing... While scouring the paperwork for the new car and the old, I noticed the date on the order for my old car: August 19, 2003. What are the odds? :D

I'll try.

Funny thing... While scouring the paperwork for the new car and the old, I noticed the date on the order for my old car: August 19, 2003. What are the odds? :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5aW08ivHU

YOU KNOW there is a very high probability you are going to be without a job in 8 weeks....  WHAT is it you need to know.  Get crackin, and quit slackin!!!



and I could email my old job coach,haven't seen him in 3 1/2 years since he had a business relationship with the manager back when I first started there,He's the guy to go to for job placement.

and I could email my old job coach,haven't seen him in 3 1/2 years since he had a business relationship with the manager back when I first started there,He's the guy to go to for job placement.


yes you could do that.... but will you?  ::)

Good news! I found me a new car! :D It's a 2003 Mazda Premacy.

That's great Henk! I'm happy for ya. Karamel+1 O0

Good news! I found me a new car! :D It's a 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Great news!  Have fun on vacation!!!

;D
Just seein if your awake at work O0

Just seein if your awake at work O0


barely.... but YAY IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!

and I could email my old job coach,haven't seen him in 3 1/2 years since he had a business relationship with the manager back when I first started there,He's the guy to go to for job placement.
well then I don't want to hear you thinkin about it...  I want to hear you doin something about it!!!!  Get on it, before you join the millions of unemployed, and we have to listen to you complain about it! 

I'm still trying...  ;D


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barely.... but YAY IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!
just sittin here in the cattle barn, enjoyin the breeze of the fans, listenin to the sounds of blowers and cattle!  We have played 3 rounds of UNO and I am trying to decide what fair food is for lunch!

just sittin here in the cattle barn, enjoyin the breeze of the fans, listenin to the sounds of blowers and cattle!  We have played 3 rounds of UNO and I am trying to decide what fair food is for lunch!


hmmm cattle barn and fan.... sounds like a smelly combo!  :D

I'm still trying...  ;D


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But yet it would be something new!  I am sort of torn...

hmmm cattle barn and fan.... sounds like a smelly combo!  :D
Remember these are clean cattle, they have more hair product in their hair than a super model on shoot, poop is scooped and whisked away asap (don't want them to step or lay in it), each animal has atleast 1 dan on them and some have foggers blowing frost on them, they are blown out every time they stand up, and really there life is great!  The only thing you smell is, hair stuff, bedding/mulch, molasses feed, and dust from hay...  Not bad really!  Actually sorta relaxin!

Remember these are clean cattle, they have more hair product in their hair than a super model on shoot, poop is scooped and whisked away asap (don't want them to step or lay in it), each animal has atleast 1 dan on them and some have foggers blowing frost on them, they are blown out every time they stand up, and really there life is great!  The only thing you smell is, hair stuff, bedding/mulch, molasses feed, and dust from hay...  Not bad really!  Actually sorta relaxin!


good point. I forgot it was more like a hair salon than a barn...  ::)

But yet it would be something new!  I am sort of torn...


you have a new PM

good point. I forgot it was more like a hair salon than a barn...  ::)
precisely!  More like a dog groomers for big dogs!

precisely!  More like a dog groomers for big dogs!


yeah....exactly like that.

Oooooo today is PAYDAY!!!!  Finally! 

Oooooo today is PAYDAY!!!!  Finally! 


damn... I don't get paid till the first... that's still a long way aways...  :-\\

Oooooo today is PAYDAY!!!!  Finally! 
Payday is next week for me!

damn... I don't get paid till the first... that's still a long way aways...  :-\\
Oh, I know!!!  Once a month is terrible, especially during fair/back to school season!  I will be paying for August till October and then I have Christmas...  Blah!

Have a FABULOUS visit with my oldest step-daughter & her family. My only complaint is that it was too short. We will see them tomorrow-and Saturday.



Cat

Have a FABULOUS visit with my oldest step-daughter & her family. My only complaint is that it was too short. We will see them tomorrow-and Saturday.



Cat


YAY!.... how's the kitty?

YAY!.... how's the kitty?



She's good. Eating the hard food which doesn't seem to bother her too much-and she survived a visit from a 5 & 1/2 year old and a 2 year old.  ;D ;D ;D ;D



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She's good. Eating the hard food which doesn't seem to bother her too much-and she survived a visit from a 5 & 1/2 year old and a 2 year old.  ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Excellent!

I'm still trying...  ;D


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Ditto.

yes you could do that.... but will you?  ::)


I hope he still has the same email. ???

Oooooo today is PAYDAY!!!!  Finally! 


I got paid yesterday.

I got paid yesterday.

I miss getting paid... if only my job wasn't temporary :-\\

Good news! I found me a new car! :D It's a 2003 Mazda Premacy.


Congrats, Henk!

Spent all day in the cattle barn!  Eldest girl loved it, youngest did really well!  Warm outside, but with all the fans blowing and frost machines it was beautiful in the barn!  Do it all for the smiles on my girls faces, and my hubbies! 

Spent all day in the cattle barn!  Eldest girl loved it, youngest did really well!  Warm outside, but with all the fans blowing and frost machines it was beautiful in the barn!  Do it all for the smiles on my girls faces, and my hubbies! 


you are a better person than I am...  ;)

you are a better person than I am...  ;)
Do you realize how much better you make peoples lives when you goto work?  Something makes you do it (besides the paycheck). Is it you feel good when you help someone,  truly help someone!  That is just as giving as what I do for my family!  It means something!!!



It means you are a good person!!!

Do you realize how much better you make peoples lives when you goto work?  Something makes you do it (besides the paycheck). Is it you feel good when you help someone,  truly help someone!  That is just as giving as what I do for my family!  It means something!!!



It means you are a good person!!!


I'm a good person sometimes but mostly I'm just interested in what makes me happy!  ;)

Congratulations Henk  :)

Do you realize how much better you make peoples lives when you goto work?  Something makes you do it (besides the paycheck). Is it you feel good when you help someone,  truly help someone!  That is just as giving as what I do for my family!  It means something!!!



It means you are a good person!!!


It's all about the motivation.

I'm a good person sometimes but mostly I'm just interested in what makes me happy!  ;)
see we are cut from the same cloth!  I just enjoy making the family happy- it makes me happy!

I laid out all my clothes for the weekend, did the dishes, right now I'm making a DVD of photos for my step-son-in-law (the photos that I took this week). I still need to do some packing (the toiletries, the laptop, etc.) and we will be leaving here around 3 or so to go north. The resort is only about 2 maybe 2 and 1/2 hours from here. We want to get up there early enough to check in to the hotel and just take it easy (and maybe visit the pool) before we have to get ready for the rehearsal dinner tonight at 7. My sister-in-law gets in VERY late tonight. She will be renting a car and driving to the hotel. She will be sharing our hotel room. Tomorrow, the wedding is at 3:30 in the afternoon so we have most of the day to ourselves which is why I am bring the laptop. I can show my sister-in-law some photos, and/or post for a bit.  ;) And we can always spend the day at the pool. My sister-in-law will be leaving REALLY early on Sunday.  :\'( :\'( :\'( Then we drive home. I told Carlos on Monday I don't want to do ANYTHING!!!!!




Cat

^ man. I need to take a nap just reading all that.  :D

see we are cut from the same cloth!  I just enjoy making the family happy- it makes me happy!


Naw. I don't need others to make me happy.  :P

Naw. I don't need others to make me happy.  :P


make yourself happy.

make yourself happy.


Sounds dirty when you say it Howard. :P

Sounds dirty when you say it Howard. :P


I know!  :D

Have a nice time at the wedding Cat.  It'll be nice to see your sis-in-law again.


As for me: My surgeon took off my wound vacuum yesterday and just put gauze on when he inspected how I was healing.  I think he just didn't want to bother trying to put the tubing and sponges back into my wound, so now, all the icky fluid that the vacuum has been sucking up is leaking out all over me.  Blech!  8-P  He gave me gauze to repack it myself, but I'm SO not into icky medical stuff (my career choices were very limited from the get-go).  I have to wait all day today and half the day tomorrow to get the vacuum re-installed by my visiting nurse.  For some reason I'm not feeling quite as perky as I was yesterday.  Oh and just a word of advice to women that might be considering waxing for facial hair removal, if a beauty school student offers to do said procedure for you, RUN SCREAMING the opposite direction as fast as you can go.  I had never had that certain procedure done until yesterday... Holy hell that hurt worse then the surgeries...  :\'( :\'( :\'(  ;D  And I STILL look like the bearded fat lady from the sideshow at the circus.  >:(

We are at the hotel and man, you wouldn't believe this room. It is basically a one-bedroom apartment. We put our stuff in the bedroom. My poor sister-in-law will have to sleep on the pull out bed in the living room. There is enough room that we may ask my youngest step-daughter if she wants to crash her (with her husband & baby). They just arrived. If I have time, I will post later.



Cat

Have a nice time at the wedding Cat.  It'll be nice to see your sis-in-law again.


As for me: My surgeon took off my wound vacuum yesterday and just put gauze on when he inspected how I was healing.  I think he just didn't want to bother trying to put the tubing and sponges back into my wound, so now, all the icky fluid that the vacuum has been sucking up is leaking out all over me.  Blech!   8-P  He gave me gauze to repack it myself, but I'm SO not into icky medical stuff (my career choices were very limited from the get-go).  I have to wait all day today and half the day tomorrow to get the vacuum re-installed by my visiting nurse.  For some reason I'm not feeling quite as perky as I was yesterday.   Oh and just a word of advice to women that might be considering waxing for facial hair removal, if a beauty school student offers to do said procedure for you, RUN SCREAMING the opposite direction as fast as you can go.  I had never had that certain procedure done until yesterday... Holy hell that hurt worse then the surgeries...  :\'( :\'( :\'(  ;D  And I STILL look like the bearded fat lady from the sideshow at the circus.   >:(


I'm sorry Patty but the visual of you running out of a beauty school screaming b.c of a painful hair removal all with an icky leaky stomach wound made me laugh... but I totally mean that in a good way with lots of love!  I understand not being good at the icky medical stuff. I don't handle it well either.

As for me: My surgeon took off my wound vacuum yesterday and just put gauze on when he inspected how I was healing.  I think he just didn't want to bother trying to put the tubing and sponges back into my wound, so now, all the icky fluid that the vacuum has been sucking up is leaking out all over me.  Blech!   8-P  He gave me gauze to repack it myself, but I'm SO not into icky medical stuff (my career choices were very limited from the get-go).  I have to wait all day today and half the day tomorrow to get the vacuum re-installed by my visiting nurse.  For some reason I'm not feeling quite as perky as I was yesterday.   Oh and just a word of advice to women that might be considering waxing for facial hair removal, if a beauty school student offers to do said procedure for you, RUN SCREAMING the opposite direction as fast as you can go.  I had never had that certain procedure done until yesterday... Holy hell that hurt worse then the surgeries...  :\'( :\'( :\'(  ;D  And I STILL look like the bearded fat lady from the sideshow at the circus.   >:(
prayers patty!  Still thinking of you! Hope it all goes better!  Waxing shouldn't be that painful, I get eyebrows done and other stuff I have had to grit my teeth but I never wanted to cry or scream :)

Well today was a good day till youngest daughter got kicked in the face by our heifer :(. She is alright, she took a hard kick to the jaw, but no concussion.  We had to have a gash glued on her face...  She is a trooper and went right back to the fair and helped with the heifer!  Me and dad on the other hand, feel awful and aged a few years!  Show is tomorrow morning at 7:30...  Hope it goes uneventful!

HOLY F**KING SH!T...THE F**KING WINNEBAGO MAN IS GOING TO BE ON LENO TONIGHT!!!
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

http://soberingconclusion.com/movies/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Winnebago-Man.jpg

I have no idea what that means but it seems important?!  :-\\

I have no idea what that means but it seems important?!  :-\\
Can't help yah! I was wondering the same thing.  Feelin out if the loop, but hey I am an iowegian ( but that is not too far from Nebraska)..,

I have no idea what that means but it seems important?!  :-\\


He was kind of a internet sensation.  He was this crusty old guy that was making a commercial or something about selling Winnebegos and to make a long story short (too late) there were all these outtakes from said commercial, all with him ranting and raving and cussing up a storm and just mainly being a butthead.  It was made into a video and went "viral" on the internet a couple years ago.  It's rather profane... if you look it up on youtube.

Well today was a good day till youngest daughter got kicked in the face by our heifer :(. She is alright, she took a hard kick to the jaw, but no concussion.  We had to have a gash glued on her face...  She is a trooper and went right back to the fair and helped with the heifer!  Me and dad on the other hand, feel awful and aged a few years!  Show is tomorrow morning at 7:30...  Hope it goes uneventful!



Wow,hope she's alright.

It's my birthday tomorrow and I can't have steak because of my teeth >:(

It's my birthday tomorrow and I can't have steak because of my teeth >:(


Do what I did, celebrate late (when you feel better).  Happy early birthday Ann.

The dinner last night was nice for the most part. The bride's parents are really dictating this entire thing and they keep changing everything without really communicating to anyone else. When we first arrived at the dinner, on the marquee it said, "X wedding." Step-daughter #2 said something and they changed it to read "X/Y wedding." It is almost like our side doesn't count. We also found out that Carlos is supposed to be in the wedding. We were talking to his ex who just happened to be at the rehearsal. I made a comment as to why they didn't tell Carlos. She told us that she was told NOT to be at the rehearsal-she was there only because she was transportation for someone else.  

After the dinner, we came back to the hotel. There were some changes to sleeping arrangements. My youngest step-daughter & her family didn't get a room (because they couldn't afford it) but step-daughter #2 had an extra bed in her room. So, my sister-in-law stayed with step-daughter #2 and youngest step-daughter, her husband & granddaughter #4 slept on the pull out bed in our one-bedroom apartment/hotel room.

Back at the hotel, there was a party in the best man's suite. We went over and their suite was like a 2 bedroom apartment-bigger than ours. After a while, the party moved to the couple's suite which had 4 bedrooms. It seems like each suite we went into got bigger and bigger. Carlos, SIL, step-daughter #2 & I closed down the party about 1 a.m. or so. Didn't sleep much last night even though the bed was comfortable and we did have our own bedroom.

This morning, we got up and went to breakfast. We got there at 9 and was FINALLY served our food at 10:20!   :o :o :o :o  We were p!ssed. The waitress did apologized and told us that the kitchen was dictating things-she was told at one point not to take any more orders, and such like that. After we finally ate (before we all passed out from low blood sugar), we got the bill which had several things taken off (like all the coffee & tea we drank-I had about 3 or 4 cups of tea). We came back here and we have some time to chill. Carlos just closed his eyes. I just might take a nap myself. Have to be ready to go by 2:30 for the shuttle to the wedding/reception.

Open bar tonight. It is a good thing we don't have to drive.




Cat  

It's my birthday tomorrow and I can't have steak because of my teeth >:(


Happy Birthday. :)

I'm sorry Patty but the visual of you running out of a beauty school screaming b.c of a painful hair removal all with an icky leaky stomach wound made me laugh... but I totally mean that in a good way with lots of love!  I understand not being good at the icky medical stuff. I don't handle it well either.




It WAS funny.  I did manage to last for the whole session but the student missed quite alot of areas, so it's better then it was but not smooth.  Skins is still a little sensative there so I will have to wait a bit to shave.  Sucks.  ::)



prayers patty!  Still thinking of you! Hope it all goes better!  Waxing shouldn't be that painful, I get eyebrows done and other stuff I have had to grit my teeth but I never wanted to cry or scream :)


Maybe I'm just a wimp.  lol  I was quiet (did not scream or cry) but my eyes were a bit watery towards the end.  lol 

In other news my nurse reinstalled my wound vac, and says it is healing quite well.  Finally finished up my course of antibiotics so I am able to eat again (and keep food down.)  Just need to concentrate on getting more energy so I can get stuff done again.

Well today is last day of fair!  Tomorrow in service and Thursday first day of school

We are home and totally exhausted. I have a cup of my high test so I shall see how that works. If not, I'm going to lay down for a few. I will fill everyone in on the events when a) the high caffeine kicks in or b) I have had a little nap. Either way, I need to wake up a bit before I give details (that is if anyone is interested).



Cat

We are home and totally exhausted. I have a cup of my high test so I shall see how that works. If not, I'm going to lay down for a few. I will fill everyone in on the events when a) the high caffeine kicks in or b) I have had a little nap. Either way, I need to wake up a bit before I give details (that is if anyone is interested).



Cat


Of course we are interested!

We went across to Burrough Hill for a walk today.  It was a lovely clear day so we had great views across the countryside.  Then we went to The Stilton Cheese Inn in a nearby village for lunch. 

Of course we are interested!



I'll post the details tomorrow. I am just fighting to stay awake. I have had a couple cups of high test tea and even laid down for a few minutes but I'm still not getting that second wind (or is that 3rd or 4th? ) I was hoping for. Early night tonight.



Cat

Wow,hope she's alright.
Thank you Howard!  She is ok, not really any bruising.  We found out later (when she was getting ready for bed) that she got hit moren in the upper shoulder area, she probably only got clipped with the dew claws on her jaw!  She is perfectly fine!  Thank God!  She still works with the heifer, so only mom has mental scarring from it!

I've missed you all very much.  Putting in about 50 hrs a week now.  This is the first Sunday I haven't worked either in the office or at home (or the lake, where I have been most weekends.)  Can't wait to catch up on everyone's news!

YAY!!! AMY!!!  ITS GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!


I had the best weekend. First of all- the family with that amazing collection of pop culture memorabilia opened up their doors to law enforcement again.
I went two years ago and posted about it here....some people may remember my Willy Wonka Oompa Loompa pics. 8)

for those who are new or forgot about it basically this super rich dude has been collecting sports and movie memorabilia for years. He has superman #1
Babe ruth baseball cards, MVP trophies from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 10 NBA Championship rings from the LA Lakers, Muhammad Ali's shorts, gloves, Gerald Fords All Star football uniform, a heisman trophy, John Wooden stuff.... jerseys balls bats etc. you name a piece of sports memorabilia this guy has it...


He has a star trek room complete with the command chair from the enterprise- an indy room with whip, hat, holy grail, an xmen room with wolverines claws and cyclops shades....and several costumes, a batman room with batman and riddler costumes from the Jim Carrey's film which batman was that again?  and he has autographed photos and toys and stuff from the 60s on up

And my favorite...besides the willy wonka wonka wall , oh and a whole wing dedicated to I Love Lucy and Lucille Ball he has a superman room with that #1 comic, George Reeves cape, Christopher Reeve's cape, (Newly added suits from Marlon Brando and Suzanna York... and the model used for the school bus off the bridge scene and the actual kryptonite used in the film...

oh and he has an amazing collection of first edition books including Tom Sawyer, alice in wonder land, wizard of oz, diary of anne frank, and about 100 books I've forgotten the titles of...

Anyway- yesterday I went with a friend from UCSB Film Studies, and met up with a detective friend of mine from another agency. His brother was in town. My friend Bryan and I used to work together from 97-2000. His brother came to work with us too so I worked with Darren from maybe 99-02...  Anyway- after spending about 4 hours admiring this collection we all went to dinner then a bar- it was a celebration for Bryan's birthday so there were about 10 people from his department I didn't know but we had a good time. the party moved from the restaurant to a bar. I had a really good talk with his brother....we probably talked in the corner for about two hours. I think he might be moving back to town (from Oakland) YAY! He's a good guy and I miss hanging out with him. My friend bryan isn't as much fun to hang out with since he got married. I like his wife but she also bugs me after long term exposure so I don't seee them as often.


Today I convinced a friend of mine from LA to come up. We went to the collection she was in awe! We walked thru twice.,....once me telling her what I knew then a second time because the owner came to talk to us and told us stuff aobut the collection I hadn't heard before. I was there 5 hours today.... I told them they should just higher me to give tours. Which would be cool because people like Kobe, Gordon Ramsey's Sous Chef Scott and John Wooden (two months before he died) came thru for private tours.

My friend and I and her cousin then sat at a table in the Gem/Fossil Room... oh yeah they have like gems and fossils on display too. A sabre tooth tiger skull and a mammoth tusk .... anyway we chatted for about two hours... it was a good weekend

That sounds extremely fun Q, my hubby and I would love that!

That sounds extremely fun Q, my hubby and I would love that!



I thought of all my 00ze friends when I was walking thru. I think everyone would walk away with so much from it! I have pics I will post - I wasn't told this time I couldn't I figure I have held off for two years so--- but it's going to have to be later because I'm exhausted... and the pictures will not do the collection justice.

I've missed you all very much.  Putting in about 50 hrs a week now.  This is the first Sunday I haven't worked either in the office or at home (or the lake, where I have been most weekends.)  Can't wait to catch up on everyone's news!
Nice to see your posts again 8)

I thought of all my 00ze friends when I was walking thru. I think everyone would walk away with so much from it! I have pics I will post - I wasn't told this time I couldn't I figure I have held off for two years so--- but it's going to have to be later because I'm exhausted... and the pictures will not do the collection justice.
Sounds Awesome  8)

I googled the collection to see what I could find online...  Pics taken from here.... http://www.infive.com/Dreier/


Dag thought you'd enjoy this... its just one cabinet... he has another equally full... this has nothing to do with movies the man just likes  8-P frogs...

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090010.jpg

His Batman collection well part of it...

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090014.jpg


This stuff is no longer on display I would've loved to have seen it... its probably in one of his 12 storage facilities

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090011.jpg

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090027.jpg


The PEZ Stuff is still out... he has original Pez dispensing machines too...

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090030.jpg


This must when they first started filling the sports wing because that corner has way more stuff in it now...

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090032.jpg

I tried texting Tam my own pic for nasty but it didn't quite come out... Lakers Championship rings... there are currently 10 in the collection and they are negotiating an 11th.

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090066.jpg

OMG HOW COULD I FORGET!!!! THEY HAVE AN EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER!!!

http://www.windowmagazine.org/window/images/2-2/1271455635Dreier_gobstopper-thumb.jpg


If you're interested in learning more about the family and collection read this


audio clips by curator about the collection... okay I really really love this stuff... can you tell?

http://www.windowmagazine.org/window/index.php?section=Multimedia&which=dreier

I've missed you all very much.  Putting in about 50 hrs a week now.  This is the first Sunday I haven't worked either in the office or at home (or the lake, where I have been most weekends.)  Can't wait to catch up on everyone's news!


YAY! Stats,long time no see.  :)

His Batman collection well part of it...

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090014.jpg


This stuff is no longer on display I would've loved to have seen it... its probably in one of his 12 storage facilities

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090011.jpg

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090027.jpg


The PEZ Stuff is still out... he has original Pez dispensing machines too...

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090030.jpg


This must when they first started filling the sports wing because that corner has way more stuff in it now...

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090032.jpg


wow,very nice collection.

I googled the collection to see what I could find online...  Pics taken from here.... http://www.infive.com/Dreier/


Dag thought you'd enjoy this... its just one cabinet... he has another equally full... this has nothing to do with movies the man just likes  8-P frogs...

http://www.infive.com/Dreier/image/p4090010.jpg





You're right...I love it.  I think I have a couple of the same frogs.

I can now give the details of the wedding. It was such a beautiful ceremony. Not a dry eye in the crowd. My step-son said to his bride, "You are the garlic to my onion."  ;D ;D ;D The speech went longer and as he was giving it, he just started crying and that got me. I started bawling my eyes, too. I looked around and saw tears running down the cheek of step-daughter #2 (who was in the wedding party). When the bride gave her speech, she could barely say it because she was crying so much. But, they were ALL tears of joy. (My sister-in-law told me that her tears came when the two flower girls-granddaughters #1 & 2-came in.) I never in my life have seen a more beautiful bride than she was. She told me that I looked beautiful but NOTHING/NOBODY could compare to her.

(Photos are posted in the other thread.)

There were several fashion faux pas there. There are 3 colors women should NOT wear to weddings: white (unless you are the bride), black, & red. I saw all three colors. There were a lot of black. I also haven't heard that many New "Yowk" accents in one room in a long, long, long time. The bride is originally from Long Island. I never noticed HER accent (I think I have more of a New York accent than she does) but her family & friends certainly do.

The reception started out with a bang. The couple came in and danced their first dance. Then they did the Hora-complete with lifting the couple on chairs. (Her family is Jewish and he is Jewish on his mother's side.) After they lifted the parents-first hers and then they were to lift his. I noticed that Carlos' ex's husband was in the chair. I later heard that they kicked him out and made sure that Carlos was lifted. Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo because HE had the camera. After that, we ate.

I was eating my salad and something was going on so put down my fork and picked up the camera. After two minutes or so, I put the camera down to pick my fork back up and I looked down and my salad was gone!  :o :o :o  The woman just took it away without bothering to ask me-of course I didn't SEE her do it because...well...after all I am blind. She apologized and offered to get me another one. I said no. But man, I was sitting right there and there was more than half the salad left, you THINK she would have asked if I was done.

I was disappointed that they didn't have much dancing time. I think there was only an hour or so worth of dancing. The band ended at 10-just as the party was heating up. When we got back to the hotel, we were looking for the party. We heard they went to the bar. We were going to go but step-daughter #2 called and was told that they were going to call "Last Call" in about 5 minutes. No sense in going. We couldn't believe that they would close at 11 on a Saturday when there were TWO weddings going on. We went back to our room and crashed instead. The next day we found out that they convinced the bar to stay open. I was a little disappointed that we didn't go but on the same token, I was SOOOO tired-and was still yesterday. That is because my youngest step-daughter woke us up VERY early.

We went to the breakfast buffet with my youngest step-daughter, her husband, granddaughter # 4 (all three stayed in our room again), & my SIL. We were one of the first ones there because our son-in-law had to go to work & my SIL had to catch a plane. Step-daughter #2 & granddaughter #1 were arriving as they were leaving. We would have left after a while but we were waiting for my oldest step-daughter & her family to arrive. (They stayed with Carlos' ex). This probably would be the last time we see them before they go back home to California. Not only were we one of the first people at the buffet, we were the last to leave, too. (We didn't eat the entire time. lol). We then came home.


Last night, we were in bed about 9-started watching a Cadfeal episode but didn't make it through. We turned off the t.v. & light about 9:30 and both of us were OUT!!! We both woke up in the middle of night for about an hour and then we crashed again-and got up about 9.  :o :o :o  Almost 12 hours but we REALLY needed it.


Those are the highlights!



Cat

In the discussion my mom is having with me with dad around is that I'll deside to do something and not follow through with all the steps to accomplish it. Yeah I've noticed that pattern for quite a while and have prayed about it, woundered why I don't want to do anything.  I probably should have got myself back on medicene sooner.

okay, tomorrow I go out with mom to my first Disability Resource Agency for Indapendent Living with a lady who is deaf.  



yesterday, I got some photinia's, a Bush Allamanda, and some mums to put in my garden

today,  I'm thinking about getting some more shirts to try and tie dye and reviewing some notes I've taken having to do with ASL and the Deaf culture.

tomorrow I go to my first Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Group meeting and

the next day is an ASL class

YAY!!! AMY!!!  ITS GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!


I had the best weekend. First of all- the family with that amazing collection of pop culture memorabilia opened up their doors to law enforcement again.
I went two years ago and posted about it here....some people may remember my Willy Wonka Oompa Loompa pics. 8)

for those who are new or forgot about it basically this super rich dude has been collecting sports and movie memorabilia for years. He has superman #1
Babe ruth baseball cards, MVP trophies from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 10 NBA Championship rings from the LA Lakers, Muhammad Ali's shorts, gloves, Gerald Fords All Star football uniform, a heisman trophy, John Wooden stuff.... jerseys balls bats etc. you name a piece of sports memorabilia this guy has it...


He has a star trek room complete with the command chair from the enterprise- an indy room with whip, hat, holy grail, an xmen room with wolverines claws and cyclops shades....and several costumes, a batman room with batman and riddler costumes from the Jim Carrey's film which batman was that again?  and he has autographed photos and toys and stuff from the 60s on up

And my favorite...besides the willy wonka wonka wall , oh and a whole wing dedicated to I Love Lucy and Lucille Ball he has a superman room with that #1 comic, George Reeves cape, Christopher Reeve's cape, (Newly added suits from Marlon Brando and Suzanna York... and the model used for the school bus off the bridge scene and the actual kryptonite used in the film...

oh and he has an amazing collection of first edition books including Tom Sawyer, alice in wonder land, wizard of oz, diary of anne frank, and about 100 books I've forgotten the titles of...

Anyway- yesterday I went with a friend from UCSB Film Studies, and met up with a detective friend of mine from another agency. His brother was in town. My friend Bryan and I used to work together from 97-2000. His brother came to work with us too so I worked with Darren from maybe 99-02...  Anyway- after spending about 4 hours admiring this collection we all went to dinner then a bar- it was a celebration for Bryan's birthday so there were about 10 people from his department I didn't know but we had a good time. the party moved from the restaurant to a bar. I had a really good talk with his brother....we probably talked in the corner for about two hours. I think he might be moving back to town (from Oakland) YAY! He's a good guy and I miss hanging out with him. My friend bryan isn't as much fun to hang out with since he got married. I like his wife but she also bugs me after long term exposure so I don't seee them as often.


Today I convinced a friend of mine from LA to come up. We went to the collection she was in awe! We walked thru twice.,....once me telling her what I knew then a second time because the owner came to talk to us and told us stuff aobut the collection I hadn't heard before. I was there 5 hours today.... I told them they should just higher me to give tours. Which would be cool because people like Kobe, Gordon Ramsey's Sous Chef Scott and John Wooden (two months before he died) came thru for private tours.

My friend and I and her cousin then sat at a table in the Gem/Fossil Room... oh yeah they have like gems and fossils on display too. A sabre tooth tiger skull and a mammoth tusk .... anyway we chatted for about two hours... it was a good weekend








Sounds like a great weekend.



Cat

today,  I'm thinking about getting some more shirts to try and tie dye and reviewing some notes I've taken having to do with ASL and the Deaf culture.

tomorrow I go to my first Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Group meeting and

the next day is an ASL class




It's nice to see you doing something proactive about you situation. O0
karma

Sounds like a great weekend.



Cat


It was.... and when I get off work I'll go back and read about your weekend and other stuff I can't respond to right now because I'm at work  :)

It was.... and when I get off work I'll go back and read about your weekend and other stuff I can't respond to right now because I'm at work  :)



Gotcha.


Do you have time to look at photos?  ;)



Cat

Gotcha.


Do you have time to look at photos?  ;)



Cat


I will try... I just dont want to get intrupted/busted in the middle of  long response....you know how much I can type  ;D

It's nice to see you doing something proactive about you situation. O0
karma




cool  yeah, wanna do whats right.  New person at DRAIL starting this.  Things seen to be trying to work out for me for the better. Gotta make sure I put my effort in.

I have a talk with my job coach this Friday about other Pathmarks.

I can now give the details of the wedding. It was such a beautiful ceremony. Not a dry eye in the crowd. My step-son said to his bride, "You are the garlic to my onion."  ;D ;D ;D The speech went longer and as he was giving it, he just started crying and that got me. I started bawling my eyes, too. I looked around and saw tears running down the cheek of step-daughter #2 (who was in the wedding party). When the bride gave her speech, she could barely say it because she was crying so much. But, they were ALL tears of joy. (My sister-in-law told me that her tears came when the two flower girls-granddaughters #1 & 2-came in.) I never in my life have seen a more beautiful bride than she was. She told me that I looked beautiful but NOTHING/NOBODY could compare to her.

(Photos are posted in the other thread.)

There were several fashion faux pas there. There are 3 colors women should NOT wear to weddings: white (unless you are the bride), black, & red. I saw all three colors. There were a lot of black. I also haven't heard that many New "Yowk" accents in one room in a long, long, long time. The bride is originally from Long Island. I never noticed HER accent (I think I have more of a New York accent than she does) but her family & friends certainly do.

The reception started out with a bang. The couple came in and danced their first dance. Then they did the Hora-complete with lifting the couple on chairs. (Her family is Jewish and he is Jewish on his mother's side.) After they lifted the parents-first hers and then they were to lift his. I noticed that Carlos' ex's husband was in the chair. I later heard that they kicked him out and made sure that Carlos was lifted. Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo because HE had the camera. After that, we ate.

I was eating my salad and something was going on so put down my fork and picked up the camera. After two minutes or so, I put the camera down to pick my fork back up and I looked down and my salad was gone!  :o :o :o  The woman just took it away without bothering to ask me-of course I didn't SEE her do it because...well...after all I am blind. She apologized and offered to get me another one. I said no. But man, I was sitting right there and there was more than half the salad left, you THINK she would have asked if I was done.

I was disappointed that they didn't have much dancing time. I think there was only an hour or so worth of dancing. The band ended at 10-just as the party was heating up. When we got back to the hotel, we were looking for the party. We heard they went to the bar. We were going to go but step-daughter #2 called and was told that they were going to call "Last Call" in about 5 minutes. No sense in going. We couldn't believe that they would close at 11 on a Saturday when there were TWO weddings going on. We went back to our room and crashed instead. The next day we found out that they convinced the bar to stay open. I was a little disappointed that we didn't go but on the same token, I was SOOOO tired-and was still yesterday. That is because my youngest step-daughter woke us up VERY early.

We went to the breakfast buffet with my youngest step-daughter, her husband, granddaughter # 4 (all three stayed in our room again), & my SIL. We were one of the first ones there because our son-in-law had to go to work & my SIL had to catch a plane. Step-daughter #2 & granddaughter #1 were arriving as they were leaving. We would have left after a while but we were waiting for my oldest step-daughter & her family to arrive. (They stayed with Carlos' ex). This probably would be the last time we see them before they go back home to California. Not only were we one of the first people at the buffet, we were the last to leave, too. (We didn't eat the entire time. lol). We then came home.


Last night, we were in bed about 9-started watching a Cadfeal episode but didn't make it through. We turned off the t.v. & light about 9:30 and both of us were OUT!!! We both woke up in the middle of night for about an hour and then we crashed again-and got up about 9.  :o :o :o  Almost 12 hours but we REALLY needed it.


Those are the highlights!



Cat
Wow - you wore me out just reading it  8)  Glad it was all good!

yesterday, I got some photinia's, a Bush Allamanda, and some mums to put in my garden

today,  I'm thinking about getting some more shirts to try and tie dye and reviewing some notes I've taken having to do with ASL and the Deaf culture.

tomorrow I go to my first Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Group meeting and

the next day is an ASL class


Good for you Ann!  Trying to improve your life skills, always makes one feel better and more prepared for anything!

I have a talk with my job coach this Friday about other Pathmarks.
Good job Howard O0 Way to start finding a new job! 

Good for you Ann!  Trying to improve your life skills, always makes one feel better and more prepared for anything!


I don't think it's just improving, I am deaf and there's no way I'm going to be able to hear all day with a hearing aid and or an implant.  The brain gets too tired, even for people without brain tumors. 

I don't think it's just improving, I am deaf and there's no way I'm going to be able to hear all day with a hearing aid and or an implant.  The brain gets too tired, even for people without brain tumors. 


If you are putting yourself in touch with others in the deaf community and learning ASL you are making an improvement. Getting your hearing back was the dream but the reality is it's not going to happen. Instead of isolating yourself your finding ways to make the most of what you have. That's an improvement. No one has a perfect life. No one

Good job Howard O0 Way to start finding a new job! 


I hope he'll find me a Pathmark or Waldbaums in Queens.

I don't think it's just improving, I am deaf and there's no way I'm going to be able to hear all day with a hearing aid and or an implant.  The brain gets too tired, even for people without brain tumors. 
I never said it was improving your hearing...  I said your life skills, by learning ASL you will be able to better communicate, and communication is sooo very important (for both you and your mind!)!!! 

If you are putting yourself in touch with others in the deaf community and learning ASL you are making an improvement. Getting your hearing back was the dream but the reality is it's not going to happen. Instead of isolating yourself your finding ways to make the most of what you have. That's an improvement. No one has a perfect life. No one
Well said!  8)

I hope he'll find me a Pathmark or Waldbaums in Queens.
Good Luck!

Well said!   8)


thanks!  you too... ^^

thanks!  you too... ^^
Mornin Q!  I am off to school shortly - day two of inservice.  Wow I am sooo tired, and today is all meetings.  Blah

Mornin Q!  I am off to school shortly - day two of inservice.  Wow I am sooo tired, and today is all meetings.  Blah


Mornin' Sami- sadly I've already been at work for an hour.... ugh... I'm exhausted... only 11 hours to go.  ::)

Mornin' Sami- sadly I've already been at work for an hour.... ugh... I'm exhausted... only 11 hours to go.  ::)
Well you will still be there, when I get back - Maybe.  They still have not moved 1 thing from my old room into my new room, and school starts Thursday!

Well you will still be there, when I get back - Maybe.  They still have not moved 1 thing from my old room into my new room, and school starts Thursday!


nothing like waiting till the last minute...

nothing like waiting till the last minute...


it just makes life more exciting!

it just makes life more exciting!


A theory I've spent most of my life proving  8)  :D

Wow - you wore me out just reading it  8)  Glad it was all good!


me too!

I don't think it's just improving, I am deaf and there's no way I'm going to be able to hear all day with a hearing aid and or an implant.  The brain gets too tired, even for people without brain tumors. 



Learning ASL is a lot easier than learning Braille. I know a little of ASL. It really isn't that hard to learn.




Cat

There's quite a bit of mime that you do with ASL.  It is'nt hard, but it helps when you remember your letters and numbers.  Braille as far as I know is touching bumps and remembering what they are        right?

There's quite a bit of mime that you do with ASL.  It is'nt hard, but it helps when you remember your letters and numbers.   Braille as far as I know is touching bumps and remembering what they are        right?


that is what brailleis. It's really hard (for me anyway) to learn because the bumps are really close together and you have to be able to feel them.. my fingertips are not sensitive enough to discern a pattern when I touch braille.... I tried reading the raised lettering and I couldn't feel it properly either.

ASL is easier.

I've never taken an ASL class but I know my alphabet and learned a few basic signs from random movies and tv shows

If you are putting yourself in touch with others in the deaf community and learning ASL you are making an improvement. Getting your hearing back was the dream but the reality is it's not going to happen. Instead of isolating yourself your finding ways to make the most of what you have. That's an improvement. No one has a perfect life. No one


No, no way I was going to magically get my hearing back ( and I never had 100% hearing anyway).  I just have the word  have to in my head more then the word improve right now. I got you and 2kidsami  thanks

that is what brailleis. It's really hard (for me anyway) to learn because the bumps are really close together and you have to be able to feel them.. my fingertips are not sensitive enough to discern a pattern when I touch braille.... I tried reading the raised lettering and I couldn't feel it properly either.

ASL is easier.

I've never taken an ASL class but I know my alphabet and learned a few basic signs from random movies and tv shows



It seems it would drive me nuts making sure I touch every bump.  Then again I've never tried going a day without seeing.  Life totally changes when you get a disability.

that is what brailleis. It's really hard (for me anyway) to learn because the bumps are really close together and you have to be able to feel them.. my fingertips are not sensitive enough to discern a pattern when I touch braille.... I tried reading the raised lettering and I couldn't feel it properly either.

ASL is easier.

I've never taken an ASL class but I know my alphabet and learned a few basic signs from random movies and tv shows




Carlos' doc thinks that I should learn Braille. I have a book on it and tried but I just can't get the gist of it.



Had a busy day today. Ran a lot of errands. Went to vote (Primary Day). Returned the shoes that I bought for the wedding that just weren't right (glad I brought the other shoes with me because those were the ones that I ended up wearing). Went to J.C. Penny's to pick up curtains for the dinning room that we ordered last week. Went to the court house to file paperwork to garnish the wages of  the guy who didn't do our kitchen. Went to lunch. Went to the co-op, and went to the farm to pick up our weekly produce.



Cat

^ You should try to learn braille, but if you cant feel it because your finger is not sinsitive, then there's not much you can do about it.

Reminds me of someone who has had a brain tumor and forgets things and is always asking herself if she has practiced and put in at least a fair amount of effort to remember and such.

Good Luck!


Thanks Sami but if there isn't any other available position except cartguy I'll take it.

^ You should try to learn braille, but if you cant feel it because your finger is not sinsitive, then there's not much you can do about it.

Reminds me of someone who has had a brain tumor and forgets things and is always asking herself if she has practiced and put in at least a fair amount of effort to remember and such.


perhaps someone who has difficulty remembering things should do things to help her remember like write notes to herself you practiced at 2:00  on the other hand. You can never practice too much so if  you can't remember if you practiced go ahead and practice now (or again) what could it hurt?

Thanks Sami but if there isn't any other available position except cartguy I'll take it.



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I LOVE this smiley!!!!

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^ I already stole it


perhaps someone who has difficulty remembering things should do things to help her remember like write notes to herself you practiced at 2:00   on the other hand. You can never practice too much so if  you can't remember if you practiced go ahead and practice now (or again) what could it hurt?


I write things down down a lot  and tend to learn best when I tie things in with music. te thing with sign though is that music though is it's written in hearing language not sign language. I've considered doing a song and signing but take something like

You are here
And so am I

would be    'we here'   I can do ' you here' and then maybe ' me too" but it doesn't quite work

I don't really know how to work the video camera and put all the stuff together on computer myself and the not hearing anyway to put sound together and adjust it, I'm gonna let it go an not record any more and just sing in my room.

wait what were we talking about?  I'm talking too much

more practice never hurts.

I LOVE this smiley!!!!



thank you!



Wow this is a new one :)



totally appropriate... doncha think!  ???  ;) 

totally appropriate... doncha think!  ???   ;) 
Yep O0

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I'm not sure I understand that?  ???

I'm not sure I understand that?  ???


spinning your wheels, going around in circles, never getting anywhere cuz you stay on the treadmill...that sort of thing.

^ I already stole it

I write things down down a lot  and tend to learn best when I tie things in with music. te thing with sign though is that music though is it's written in hearing language not sign language. I've considered doing a song and signing but take something like

You are here
And so am I

would be    'we here'   I can do ' you here' and then maybe ' me too" but it doesn't quite work

I don't really know how to work the video camera and put all the stuff together on computer myself and the not hearing anyway to put sound together and adjust it, I'm gonna let it go an not record any more and just sing in my room.

wait what were we talking about?  I'm talking too much

more practice never hurts.



In high school, I took a Theatre Arts class and as our final, we had to do some kind of project. I had a friend who was learning ASL and she signed the song, "The Sound Of Silence." The teacher was so impressed with it that he asked her to do it again on the last day of school.



Cat

In high school, I took a Theatre Arts class and as our final, we had to do some kind of project. I had a friend who was learning ASL and she signed the song, "The Sound Of Silence." The teacher was so impressed with it that he asked her to do it again on the last day of school.



Cat


nice. and a good song too!

Oh my - I am sooo frustrated with work, and too tears, that I came home for lunch (A) it is only 3 miles away (B)I have pork chops in the fridge that need to be cooked (c) I knew I could come here...  Still no help moving my room to my new room,  Lot of CRAP...  School starts tomorrow and I can't print to the printer (and we are no longer allowed to print to printers in our room - costs too much)....  So what am I able to accomplish - NOTHING :P

Oh my - I am sooo frustrated with work, and too tears, that I came home for lunch (A) it is only 3 miles away (B)I have pork chops in the fridge that need to be cooked (c) I knew I could come here...  Still no help moving my room to my new room,  Lot of CRAP...  School starts tomorrow and I can't print to the printer (and we are no longer allowed to print to printers in our room - costs too much)....  So what am I able to accomplish - NOTHING :P


^sucks sami.... but yay... pork chops and the 00ze you should be feeling a little better  ;)

My plants have been frying in the sun like I knew they would.  My dad helped put u a shade screen, but one layer isn't doing the job so someone else decides to put a sheet over the plants that blocks out all the sunlight from the plants.  waiting to see if they got enough light today to survive or if my mom is going to kill the plants she just bought me.  Me, I can care less.  Maybe shell consider some of the things I say next time and stop accusing me of killing my plants.  I got my pots of lantana and gazania growing and flowering and that's what I'm proud of.

what did I do today so far? not much and have kind of had a headache, but I filed papers and did a little reorganizing type cleaning.  Reminded myself how much I still hate my closet

spinning your wheels, going around in circles, never getting anywhere cuz you stay on the treadmill...that sort of thing.


Yep,that's me.

Oh my - I am sooo frustrated with work, and too tears, that I came home for lunch (A) it is only 3 miles away (B)I have pork chops in the fridge that need to be cooked (c) I knew I could come here...  Still no help moving my room to my new room,  Lot of CRAP...  School starts tomorrow and I can't print to the printer (and we are no longer allowed to print to printers in our room - costs too much)....  So what am I able to accomplish - NOTHING :P


Don't worry,things will get better.

ma ma mia she wants to de sun the plants at ten in the morning tomorrow.  I asked her how much sun she was going to allow the plants that day.  She doesn't think that the plants going without sun for a day will cause a problem.  I do 

^sucks sami.... but yay... pork chops and the 00ze you should be feeling a little better  ;)
Thanks - got over it.  My Pork Chops were amazing, so that may have made my day better.  And I had diet mt. dew at home (I went to buy one at the school this morning and it said "sold OUT"), so coming home was a great thing.  A little bit of a oasis in the middle of my desert 8)  Went back to school, and just started plugging away at what I could...  3:30 my hubby shows up with the girls to help.  We continue moving stuff, till Open House at the Elementary (so we met the girls teachers, and saw their classrooms), ate some free supper (hot dogs and hamburgers, buy the PTO) and went back to high school for our Open House (continued to move stuff the whole time).  Still somewhat disorganized (but taking that they have been working on the fire alarms all day, remember remodel, they HAD to have them running to have school tomorrow, finally Fixed at 8:30 pm), I will make it through tomorrow!  And probably even Friday  8)

Thanks - got over it.  My Pork Chops were amazing, so that may have made my day better.  And I had diet mt. dew at home (I went to buy one at the school this morning and it said "sold OUT"), so coming home was a great thing.  A little bit of a oasis in the middle of my desert 8)  Went back to school, and just started plugging away at what I could...  3:30 my hubby shows up with the girls to help.  We continue moving stuff, till Open House at the Elementary (so we met the girls teachers, and saw their classrooms), ate some free supper (hot dogs and hamburgers, buy the PTO) and went back to high school for our Open House (continued to move stuff the whole time).  Still somewhat disorganized (but taking that they have been working on the fire alarms all day, remember remodel, they HAD to have them running to have school tomorrow, finally Fixed at 8:30 pm), I will make it through tomorrow!  And probably even Friday  8)


good stuff... just think.. only two days till the weekend..  :)

good stuff... just think.. only two days till the weekend..  :)


Yep,and I can't wait.

We were planning to go out on the boat today but I don't know. The Weather Channel says it is supposed to be a nice day but looking out side it is VERY cloudy.  :-\\

At least my lawyer called me back (even though he is on vacation). I need to make a few more phone calls-hopefully, we can get this sh!t squared away.  >:( >:( >:(



Cat

Hello everyone.  I haven't been around in ages, just figured I'd stop in and say "HI" and see how everyone is doing.

I've not been up to much, kids are back in school and I'm still a stay-at-home mom, still married (21 years today), still live in Virginia.  Not much has changed around here. 

Carol! Long time no see!! Glad you're doing okay. :)

Hello everyone.  I haven't been around in ages, just figured I'd stop in and say "HI" and see how everyone is doing.

I've not been up to much, kids are back in school and I'm still a stay-at-home mom, still married (21 years today), still live in Virginia.  Not much has changed around here. 





Hey Carol. Good to see you. Hope you stick around for a while.


BTW, Congrats on your anniversary.



Cat

Hey Carol. Good to see you. Hope you stick around for a while.


BTW, Congrats on your anniversary.



Cat


Thanks, Cat.  :)


Carol! Long time no see!! Glad you're doing okay. :)


:)
I hope you're doing well?

:)
I hope you're doing well?

Me? Yeah, I kinda am. I finally got a paying job earlier this year (April); but the only problem is that it was temporary. But I enjoyed it nonetheless. :)

Hello everyone.  I haven't been around in ages, just figured I'd stop in and say "HI" and see how everyone is doing.

I've not been up to much, kids are back in school and I'm still a stay-at-home mom, still married (21 years today), still live in Virginia.  Not much has changed around here. 




HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

good to see you... stop back in on the 29th if you can we're having a sort of alumni posting party- trying to get all the oldies to return between 4 and 9 pst for a posting party- resurrect old threads, reminisce and just re-connect!

cold and wet today.  Cycling is not a good mode of transport when it is raining.  Actually Dai bought me a belated birthday present tonight of a brightly coloured waterproof jacket.  (I'd've preferred a car!)

Today I was supposed to finish work at 2.  But I have to hand over to the next person and she didn't get in until after 2.  It was nearly 2.30 by the time we'd handed over and I'd got changed.  I was so confussled when I was changing.  I changed in the ladies loo and had a pee at the same time.  I was thinking about putting on my socks whilst I was getting the toilet paper to wipe.  I wiped my foot by mistake!  Not as bad as it could've been - at least I didn't wipe my foof with my sock!

cold and wet today.  Cycling is not a good mode of transport when it is raining.  Actually Dai bought me a belated birthday present tonight of a brightly coloured waterproof jacket.  (I'd've preferred a car!)

Today I was supposed to finish work at 2.  But I have to hand over to the next person and she didn't get in until after 2.  It was nearly 2.30 by the time we'd handed over and I'd got changed.  I was so confussled when I was changing.  I changed in the ladies loo and had a pee at the same time.  I was thinking about putting on my socks whilst I was getting the toilet paper to wipe.  I wiped my foot by mistake!  Not as bad as it could've been - at least I didn't wipe my foof with my sock!


yeah wiping that with your sock would've been bad  ;D