How long has he been missing now?

A couple weeks, I think.

Anyways, we got our Christmas tree yesterday, but haven't started decorating it yet. We picked out a nice one; about 6 1/2 or 7 feet tall. It was listed as a "Fraser" fir, which might be related to the Noble fir due to its appearance and texture.

A couple weeks, I think.
I have just checked, last active November 24th

There is no sign of a Facebook in his profile!



He is not on Facebook. That is something that the two of us totally agree with.



Cat

WHERE IS FRANK??!!!




Cat


Wasn't he moving?  Maybe that is taking up his time.

Wasn't he moving?  Maybe that is taking up his time.
I was not aware that he was moving

I might be moving in December.


Kinda looks like he found a better place away from noisy neighbors (hopefully).  :)

Kinda looks like he found a better place away from noisy neighbors (hopefully).  :)
I hope that too.

WHERE IS FRANK??!!!




Cat


What happened to him?  ???

How long has he been missing now?


few months.

few months.


Rubbish... young Howard!  He has only been gone for around 3 to 4 weeks now. But for someone who averages 130 (or so) posts per day...that is a long time.

Really, guys, he mentioned that he was moving.  It is probably taking all his time...chill.

Really, guys, he mentioned that he was moving.  It is probably taking all his time...chill.


I seem to recall him mentioning it a few weeks back.  There wouldn't be such speculation if his most recent posts didn't pose the question why he was a member here!

I thought he said he was looking for a place to live. I don't remember him saying he found one tho.

Rubbish... young Howard!  He has only been gone for around 3 to 4 weeks now. But for someone who averages 130 (or so) posts per day...that is a long time.


Sorry,it seems longer.

I seem to recall him mentioning it a few weeks back.  There wouldn't be such speculation if his most recent posts didn't pose the question why he was a member here!



You're right, but it hasn't even been a month.  If he thinks he needs a break who are we to question.  From that last post it looks to me like that is what it is.

I am SOOOOO embarrassed. We forgot Granddaughter #2's birthday, yesterday.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[  How could we have done that??!!!!  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[




Cat

things are just jogging along as normal here.  Nearly finished Christmas shopping.  Decided that I am going to ask for guilt-free chocolates for Christmas from Dai.  That is he buys me some chocolates and then doesn't comment on how many I eat in one go!  ;D

I've just applied for a different job, not sure if I'll be successful or not.  I find my current role not very taxing to be honest, and the pay is pretty poor.

I am SOOOOO embarrassed. We forgot Granddaughter #2's birthday, yesterday.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[  How could we have done that??!!!!  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[




Cat



Are you able to get her something? ???

things are just jogging along as normal here.  Nearly finished Christmas shopping.  Decided that I am going to ask for guilt-free chocolates for Christmas from Dai.  That is he buys me some chocolates and then doesn't comment on how many I eat in one go!  ;D

I've just applied for a different job, not sure if I'll be successful or not.  I find my current role not very taxing to be honest, and the pay is pretty poor.


Good luck. :)

I'm in AZ. I'm a little worried about my dad's mental state. He keeps giving me things.
My grandfathers ring (not his bio father but he was a great grandfather.
Now he wants me to take his home theater system. It's expensive and he knows I've loved it since he bought it but the way he's giving stuff away it's like he's resigned himself to die soon

Yes he's been I'll and the last few tears he's been near death several tomes but he was still fighting  No I think he's done fighting.  :\'(

I'm in AZ. I'm a little worried about my dad's mental state. He keeps giving me things.
My grandfathers ring (not his bio father but he was a great grandfather.
Now he wants me to take his home theater system. It's expensive and he knows I've loved it since he bought it but the way he's giving stuff away it's like he's resigned himself to die soon

Yes he's been I'll and the last few tears he's been near death several tomes but he was still fighting   No I think he's done fighting.  :\'(


my condolences.

I'm in AZ. I'm a little worried about my dad's mental state. He keeps giving me things.
My grandfathers ring (not his bio father but he was a great grandfather.
Now he wants me to take his home theater system. It's expensive and he knows I've loved it since he bought it but the way he's giving stuff away it's like he's resigned himself to die soon

Yes he's been I'll and the last few tears he's been near death several tomes but he was still fighting   No I think he's done fighting.  :\'(
Cheer up sugar plum!  Perhaps he wants to see you happy with the things you love, before something happens! Love and lots of ((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

Wow our first snowfall before the winter arrived,just a fluffy dusting to an inch of snow. :o

I saw a dusting of snow at about 4AM, but it's gone now.  It's so windy here that nothing has a chance to settle on the ground.

Cheer up sugar plum!  Perhaps he wants to see you happy with the things you love, before something happens! Love and lots of ((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))
I was about to say the same.

I'm in AZ. I'm a little worried about my dad's mental state. He keeps giving me things.
My grandfathers ring (not his bio father but he was a great grandfather.
Now he wants me to take his home theater system. It's expensive and he knows I've loved it since he bought it but the way he's giving stuff away it's like he's resigned himself to die soon

Yes he's been I'll and the last few tears he's been near death several tomes but he was still fighting   No I think he's done fighting.  :\'(



((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 

Talk to my dad yesterday and he is also have health issues. One doc wants to take out his gallbladder but my dad doesn't think that is the problem. He doesn't have much of an appetite and has lost about 20 lbs in the last few months. He has been very tired and has some pain in his side (where his gallbladder ISN'T-which is why he doesn't think that is the problem). When I saw him at Thanksgiving, he didn't look very well.  :-\\



Cat

((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 

Talk to my dad yesterday and he is also have health issues. One doc wants to take out his gallbladder but my dad doesn't think that is the problem. He doesn't have much of an appetite and has lost about 20 lbs in the last few months. He has been very tired and has some pain in his side (where his gallbladder ISN'T-which is why he doesn't think that is the problem). When I saw him at Thanksgiving, he didn't look very well.  :-\\



Cat




(((((((hugs)))))) right back at you

Thanks gis thanks sami

My escape artist struck again last night. She ran out just as the snow was starting to pile up. I kept opening the door, calling her, even shook the cat food bag hoping to entice her in but no avail. I thought she was going to be spending the night outside again. Then I looked out the back door window and there she was looking at me and crying. I opening the door and she ran in and was so happy to inside where it was warm & dry. She KNEW I was p!ssed at her because she didn't want to come close to me (even though she really wanted to). Carlos thinks that I should have just let her stay outside but I told him that I wanted to sleep last night.



Cat

I'm in AZ. I'm a little worried about my dad's mental state. He keeps giving me things.
My grandfathers ring (not his bio father but he was a great grandfather.
Now he wants me to take his home theater system. It's expensive and he knows I've loved it since he bought it but the way he's giving stuff away it's like he's resigned himself to die soon

Yes he's been I'll and the last few tears he's been near death several tomes but he was still fighting   No I think he's done fighting.  :\'(


I think he wants to make sure that you get the things he wants you to have.  Whether or not he's still fighting, he wants to pass on things that he things would make you happy.  My mom is the same way.  Every time I go back to visit, she has a couple boxes of my stuff for me, it feels like she wants to get rid of all traces of me at their house, but I know that isn't it.

I saw a dusting of snow at about 4AM, but it's gone now.  It's so windy here that nothing has a chance to settle on the ground.


Now we have the brutal cold winds.

((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 

Talk to my dad yesterday and he is also have health issues. One doc wants to take out his gallbladder but my dad doesn't think that is the problem. He doesn't have much of an appetite and has lost about 20 lbs in the last few months. He has been very tired and has some pain in his side (where his gallbladder ISN'T-which is why he doesn't think that is the problem). When I saw him at Thanksgiving, he didn't look very well.  :-\\



Cat


hugs back at you.  :)

I'm in AZ. I'm a little worried about my dad's mental state. He keeps giving me things.
My grandfathers ring (not his bio father but he was a great grandfather.
Now he wants me to take his home theater system. It's expensive and he knows I've loved it since he bought it but the way he's giving stuff away it's like he's resigned himself to die soon

Yes he's been I'll and the last few tears he's been near death several tomes but he was still fighting  No I think he's done fighting.  :\'(


{{{{hugs}}}}

((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 

Talk to my dad yesterday and he is also have health issues. One doc wants to take out his gallbladder but my dad doesn't think that is the problem. He doesn't have much of an appetite and has lost about 20 lbs in the last few months. He has been very tired and has some pain in his side (where his gallbladder ISN'T-which is why he doesn't think that is the problem). When I saw him at Thanksgiving, he didn't look very well.  :-\\



Cat



{{{{hugs}}}} to you, too.

hugs back at you.  :)





{{{{hugs}}}} to you, too.



Thanks.



Cat

Cat: I'm glad the cat came back.  I'd be worried sick if one of mine escaped. 

I'm very sorry to hear about your dad.  Hopefully he feels better soon.

Cat: I'm glad the cat came back.  I'd be worried sick if one of mine escaped. 

I'm very sorry to hear about your dad.  Hopefully he feels better soon.


Thanks. The first time she ran out, it was REALLY cold and less then 10 minutes later, she was at the door begging to be let back in. I was hoping that would discourage her from running out but that didn't happen. Then I was hoping that the last time when she was out all night would have discouraged her, too but NOPE!!! The mental cat.


As for my dad, I hope he feels better soon, too.



Cat

Well, I got a nice surprise when I got online today.  It seems my credit union has been bought out by a nationwide credit union.  Not sure how it will work out, but I checked their site and they seem comparable.  Not sure if I want to stick it out or change.

My mom went into panic mode thinking they totally closed and that I would not have an account at all. ;D

Oh man, my kids are out of school for the 3rd day in a row...more snow/freezing rain in the forcast for tonight, which means they'll probably be out on Thursday.  Friday is the last day of school before Christmas Break...they better go on Friday or I'll go completely bonkers.  >:( :\'(  :DI love them dearly but I need a break from them.  ;D

Thanks. The first time she ran out, it was REALLY cold and less then 10 minutes later, she was at the door begging to be let back in. I was hoping that would discourage her from running out but that didn't happen. Then I was hoping that the last time when she was out all night would have discouraged her, too but NOPE!!! The mental cat.


As for my dad, I hope he feels better soon, too.



Cat


glad your cat came back.

About to head out to the movies but it's cold out there and warm in here............... :-\\

About to head out to the movies but it's cold out there and warm in here............... :-\\


Maybe you can rent a movie from netflix? ???

Maybe you can rent a movie from netflix? ???

Do they have netflix in the UK? ???

Do they have netflix in the UK? ???


I don't think so,They might have something equivalent to Netflix.

I just spent the last hour on an idea for my Virtual Secret Santa gift and I think it rocks.  I hope they like it. :D

I just spent the last hour on an idea for my Virtual Secret Santa gift and I think it rocks.  I hope they like it. :D


I'm sure I will.  :D

I just spent the last hour on an idea for my Virtual Secret Santa gift and I think it rocks.  I hope they like it. :D
Dyam over achiever... I just got home, and have spent over an hour looking for my kids black boots (Christmas concert tomorrow)...  Eeesh, and tomorrow I have to wake up and get them ready for the concert, blech....  I sooo wish dad was home on mornings like this!

Dyam over achiever... I just got home, and have spent over an hour looking for my kids black boots (Christmas concert tomorrow)...  Eeesh, and tomorrow I have to wake up and get them ready for the concert, blech....  I sooo wish dad was home on mornings like this!


I guess maybe I should get on real shopping for my kiddo.  I haven't even bought cards let alone gifts. ;D


I had a couple of fighting babies at work today and both were trying to pull me in the middle.  The gift search helped me to de-stress. :)  We're talking literally "she did this"..."well everyone else does too" (said in whiny voices)  Just wanted to scream at them both to grow the heck up. ::)

I'm sure I will.  :D


;D

Finished my christmas cards to the best of my knowledge today.  Oh I'm sure I'll think of other people I probably should send to, but barring unexpected receipt of christmas card in the mail, I think I'm done.  Finally.  Next project is to finish cleaning out the living room and finding a place to put my tree.  I think I have a better time shopping for unusual ornaments then actually decorating the tree (which the cats will probably knock down anyway.)

Have to buy a few more stamps and send off the cards and figure out how much overseas postage will be tomorrow and that will be one thing crossed off my list.  Got more Christmas gifts bought today too.  Yay me!

Watched a campy movie with the hubby tonight called "Out there".  It had a ton of cameo appearances.  It was an ok movie, I like campy alien flicks so it worked for me.  (But I fell asleep half-way through the movie.)

Got most of my holiday shopping done this evening. I still have more to do, perhaps tomorrow.

Also, we got the lights put up on our Christmas tree earlier (my mom did most of the work); sometime tomorrow we'll start putting up the ornaments.

we got some outside lights up,  Had a Drail meeting yesterday, had a Drail meeting today, and tomorrow have and ear doctor appointment in Sacramento.  I cut some dead flowers off my mums and they look great right now.  The Lantana is growing green leafs back already and will be fine.  The other plant had dead branches on it I cut off.  My bushes look nice too

we got some outside lights up,  Had a Drail meeting yesterday, had a Drail meeting today, and tomorrow have and ear doctor appointment in Sacramento.  I cut some dead flowers off my mums and they look great right now.  The Lantana is growing green leafs back already and will be fine.  The other plant had dead branches on it I cut off.  My bushes look nice too


Many diffwerent species of Lantana. Over in Australia it is considered a noxious weed and grows in the wild. Basically, we aren't allowed to grow it (by law) due to it's noxious weed status.

^  I new it grew over there, but didn't know it was against the law for you to grow it.

I just spent the last hour on an idea for my Virtual Secret Santa gift and I think it rocks.  I hope they like it. :D


Me too but I think this present is obvious. ;D

Do they have netflix in the UK? ???


No, there is something very similar called Love Film that has recently started.

Carlos has an appointment with the radiologist today (6-month follow-up). The fact that he is now on 6-month follow-up is very good. I'm pretty sure he will get a clean bill of health.

After the appointment, we are off to the mall to buy the last of the Christmas gifts for the grandkids. There are a few other things left to do-in terms of gifts but they are all coming together.

Still have to get this house in order. Both Carlos & I are going to town on it. We are making headway and should have everything done by the time the kids show up a week from today.



Cat

Kids were home again today, the roads are a sheet of ice.  I need to get out at some point to get presents for teachers, since tomorrow (if they go) is the last day before X-mas Vacation. 

Kids were home again today, the roads are a sheet of ice.  I need to get out at some point to get presents for teachers, since tomorrow (if they go) is the last day before X-mas Vacation. 


I can't believe next week is Christmas,Where did the year go?  :o

It has started snowing again!

Hi everyone,

I’m just taking a break from the boards. Sometimes you just need a break from things.
We’re also moving in January so it’s a busy time for us.
Merry Christmas to all!  :)

Hi everyone,

I’m just taking a break from the boards. Sometimes you just need a break from things.
We’re also moving in January so it’s a busy time for us.
Merry Christmas to all!  :)


Glad to hear everything is okay. :) Merry Christmas, and happy movings! :D

As for me... still no news on the 2nd round of the poetry competition. Though it should be any day now... :-\\

Hi everyone,

I’m just taking a break from the boards. Sometimes you just need a break from things.
We’re also moving in January so it’s a busy time for us.
Merry Christmas to all!  :)

Hey, glad to hear from you again Frank. Glad you're ok. Merry Christmas to you too, and good luck on your moving. O0 :)

Hi everyone,

I’m just taking a break from the boards. Sometimes you just need a break from things.
We’re also moving in January so it’s a busy time for us.
Merry Christmas to all!  :)


Hey Frank long time no see,hope you can come back real soon,have a good new year and see you in 2011.  :)

Hi everyone,

I’m just taking a break from the boards. Sometimes you just need a break from things.
We’re also moving in January so it’s a busy time for us.
Merry Christmas to all!  :)
Hi Frank!

Good to see you back.

Today I decided to switch to digital television. Cable company had a limited time offer for the receiver necessary (only € 39,95 instead of € 99,95) so I decided to take the plunge.

So pretty soon (maybe even before Christmas?) I'll be watching 60 channels in digital quality (instead of the 30 channels in analog quality I have now), and it don't cost me more than I already paid. (Apart from the receiver, that is)

I'm even thinking of taking an additional package of some 40-odd more digital channels for only € 9,95 a month extra.

Hi everyone,

I’m just taking a break from the boards. Sometimes you just need a break from things.
We’re also moving in January so it’s a busy time for us.
Merry Christmas to all!  :)



Hey Frank. We miss seeing you around here. Hurry back, please.




Cat

Today I decided to switch to digital television. Cable company had a limited time offer for the receiver necessary (only € 39,95 instead of € 99,95) so I decided to take the plunge.

So pretty soon (maybe even before Christmas?) I'll be watching 60 channels in digital quality (instead of the 30 channels in analog quality I have now), and it don't cost me more than I already paid. (Apart from the receiver
, that is)

I'm even thinking of taking an additional package of some 40-odd more digital channels for only € 9,95 a month extra.



Welcome to the 1990s Henk!!!  ;D

Frank!!!

Congrats on finding a new place! I hope the new neighbors are quieter. Remember- when you're moving don't try moving stuff in after 11pm or 1am (apparently some people really hate that!  ;) )

See you back here soon where you belong.

Welcome to the 1990s Henk!!!  ;D


I happen to like the 1990's. :P

I happen to like the 1990's. :P


The 90's had it's cool times.

Spent the weekend at dai's mum's house.  Then she came back with us for Christmas.  There was a fair bit of snow in South Wales but the roads were reasonably clear except in the immediate vicinity of her house.  That said it took us nearly 2 hours longer to drive home today.  Sometimes only two of the three lanes on the motorway were drivable.

Have a dentist appointment today.  :P Still trying to get the house ready for the kids. Have been doing mega laundry (sheets, towels, blankets, etc) which I always do whenever we are going to have guests. I have also been trying to straighten things up so my place doesn't look like an episode of Hoarders. Also wrapping gifts & writing out cards. It is all coming together but I think I probably should have started a week before I actually did. And I found out that my youngest step-daughter, her husband & Granddaughter #4 will be here a day before everyone else so that leaves me with one day less to finish up.



Cat

Kids are home from school, Christmas vacation.  I've got wrapping to do and cards that need to be mailed. 

Megan needed to get stitches in her leg last night, our bed frame is broken and it should have been fixed months ago but it wasn't, the kids were fooling around and Megan jumped off the bed and gashed her leg on the piece of bed frame sticking out.  It's a good thing my husband was home because I nearly passed out when I looked at it.  He was able to wrap it to slow the bleeding and I took her to the ER.  Man, were they quick, in and out in less than an hour.  I was impressed.  Add that to the list of the girl's injuries. 

Kids are home from school, Christmas vacation.  I've got wrapping to do and cards that need to be mailed. 

Megan needed to get stitches in her leg last night, our bed frame is broken and it should have been fixed months ago but it wasn't, the kids were fooling around and Megan jumped off the bed and gashed her leg on the piece of bed frame sticking out.  It's a good thing my husband was home because I nearly passed out when I looked at it.  He was able to wrap it to slow the bleeding and I took her to the ER.  Man, were they quick, in and out in less than an hour.  I was impressed.  Add that to the list of the girl's injuries. 


glad Megan is ok. :)

Cat - you and me both (with our houses looking like an episode of Hoarders.)  ::)  Maybe one day I'll finish digging out from underneath all the piles of "stuff".  Have fun with your family visiting.  I thought everyone was supposed to go to P.I. this year for Christmas?


Carol: Oh dear!  Thankfully that the ER was quick and Megan is relatively ok now (considering).  Maybe she should ask Santa for some body armour.  ;D

Kids are home from school, Christmas vacation.  I've got wrapping to do and cards that need to be mailed. 

Megan needed to get stitches in her leg last night, our bed frame is broken and it should have been fixed months ago but it wasn't, the kids were fooling around and Megan jumped off the bed and gashed her leg on the piece of bed frame sticking out.  It's a good thing my husband was home because I nearly passed out when I looked at it.  He was able to wrap it to slow the bleeding and I took her to the ER.  Man, were they quick, in and out in less than an hour.  I was impressed.  Add that to the list of the girl's injuries. 
I hate it when stuff like that happens, the funny thing is my husband always looks at me like WHAT DO WE DO...  When youngest was 9 months old, I had to do the heimlich maneuver to get a piece of clover out of her windpipe, it closed the flap every time she inhaled (so she couldn't get any air in) but fluttered exhale, so she was choking on an itty bitty leaf that she managed to grab off the edge of the blanket outside.  When she was a 1 year, she fell down (youngest again) and had to get stitches in her chin, to the clinic.  When she was 2 she ate aspricream at grandma's house, 911 for that.  and then again this summer, when the calf kicked her (let alone the numerous poison control calls, as she was FAMOUS for getting child proof caps off, and scaring the bejees out of us.  Always the youngest.....  :P

Girls are moved upstairs, it has been very busy painting, moving furniture and such.  They slept up there for the first time (it was also the first time, they each had their own room, and were upstairs while we were still down).  Still have to finish their bathroom, but the plumber could not come till the first of the year.  We now have counter top in, it is gorgeous!  Now to finish with the upper cabinets, and some trim, tile back splash, and some lighting, and the kitchen will be done.  Finally went and cut down a real Christmas tree yesterday, and put it up last night.  Not my normal 6 trees, but it feels a little like the Holidays.  I just hope that the winter blues do not hit me too hard, as I have not felt like it was much the Holidays, as I haven't been able to cook up a storm and decorate.  :-\\

Carol: Oh dear!  Thankfully that the ER was quick and Megan is relatively ok now (considering).  Maybe she should ask Santa for some body armour.   ;D

My thoughts exactly when I read her post.


Me...I got all my holiday shopping done today, even if it meant having to go out in the rain and fight heavy traffic to do it.

Carol: Oh dear!  Thankfully that the ER was quick and Megan is relatively ok now (considering).  Maybe she should ask Santa for some body armour.   ;D


Body armour!!  ;D  Excellent idea. 


I hate it when stuff like that happens, the funny thing is my husband always looks at me like WHAT DO WE DO...  When youngest was 9 months old, I had to do the heimlich maneuver to get a piece of clover out of her windpipe, it closed the flap every time she inhaled (so she couldn't get any air in) but fluttered exhale, so she was choking on an itty bitty leaf that she managed to grab off the edge of the blanket outside.  When she was a 1 year, she fell down (youngest again) and had to get stitches in her chin, to the clinic.  When she was 2 she ate aspricream at grandma's house, 911 for that.  and then again this summer, when the calf kicked her (let alone the numerous poison control calls, as she was FAMOUS for getting child proof caps off, and scaring the bejees out of us.  Always the youngest.....  :P


Oh my!! 
My youngest is nothing like his sister, you would think being a boy he'd be the one we're always taking to the ER. 
Had to call poison control for him once, he drank some extra Benadryl (I left it open on the counter and he grabbed it.).  Thankfully nothing happened except he fell asleep quickly and slept very soundly that night.  ;D

Kids are home from school, Christmas vacation.  I've got wrapping to do and cards that need to be mailed. 

Megan needed to get stitches in her leg last night, our bed frame is broken and it should have been fixed months ago but it wasn't, the kids were fooling around and Megan jumped off the bed and gashed her leg on the piece of bed frame sticking out.  It's a good thing my husband was home because I nearly passed out when I looked at it.  He was able to wrap it to slow the bleeding and I took her to the ER.  Man, were they quick, in and out in less than an hour.  I was impressed.  Add that to the list of the girl's injuries. 




I hate it when stuff like that happens, the funny thing is my husband always looks at me like WHAT DO WE DO...  When youngest was 9 months old, I had to do the heimlich maneuver to get a piece of clover out of her windpipe, it closed the flap every time she inhaled (so she couldn't get any air in) but fluttered exhale, so she was choking on an itty bitty leaf that she managed to grab off the edge of the blanket outside.  When she was a 1 year, she fell down (youngest again) and had to get stitches in her chin, to the clinic.  When she was 2 she ate aspricream at grandma's house, 911 for that.  and then again this summer, when the calf kicked her (let alone the numerous poison control calls, as she was FAMOUS for getting child proof caps off, and scaring the bejees out of us.  Always the youngest.....  :P


Glad the kids are ok. It is stories like this makes me glad that I don't have kids. I would totally freak out if I had a kid that got hurt or something.



Cat

Carol glad your daughters okay. Bet you sometimes leave the benadryl out in purpose for the bit now  :D

Damn Sami. Is the youngest the same one who's always vomiting? ???



I drove back from AZ last nite. Worst drive ever. The rain was horrible. I hydroplaned three times and drifted (like skidding or fishtailing) a couple more.

I was gripping that wheel so hard my armsstill ache!
It's good to be home. Effie had a blast ('cept for all the driving.)

But my parents kept forgetting that she's a runner

My mom gave mr hard time about worrying about her and constantly checking where she is. They let her get away  3 times.  ::). My mom finally understood


1) my sad had friends visit. He opened the door and she shot out. She only got to the sidewalk. I think having new people over intrigued her so she came back.

2) I go to run errands. When I come back I can't find eff anywhere. I hear this yelping from the side gate. I thought she was stuck but she was outside if it. My sad had gone out front to water a plant. My mom opened the door to tellnhim how to water the plant  ::) (she's a bit of a micro manager) Effie got out either when he watered or when she opened the door. She was gone for at least 30 minutes and they never noticed
>:(  thank god she came back. Plus the live at a corner house. One side is a busy street. I'm so glad she didn't run into traffic.

3) on the last (you'd think they'd learn)  my dad opened the door for ups Effie shot past him and ran four houses away. Again thank god she ran towards the neighborhood and not the busy street.  You'd think. Watching  me scramble for her everytime the doorbell rang wouldve sunk in but NO!!!

They asked me to leave her there. I said why? So you can do a better job of losing her?  :P
:

Carol glad your daughters okay. Bet you sometimes leave the benadryl out in purpose for the bit now  :D

Damn Sami. Is the youngest the same one who's always vomiting? ???



I drove back from AZ last nite. Worst drive ever. The rain was horrible. I hydroplaned three times and drifted (like skidding or fishtailing) a couple more.

I was gripping that wheel so hard my armsstill ache!
It's good to be home. Effie had a blast ('cept for all the driving.)

But my parents kept forgetting that she's a runner

My mom gave mr hard time about worrying about her and constantly checking where she is. They let her get away  3 times.  ::). My mom finally understood


1) my sad had friends visit. He opened the door and she shot out. She only got to the sidewalk. I think having new people over intrigued her so she came back.

2) I go to run errands. When I come back I can't find eff anywhere. I hear this yelping from the side gate. I thought she was stuck but she was outside if it. My sad had gone out front to water a plant. My mom opened the door to tellnhim how to water the plant  ::) (she's a bit of a micro manager) Effie got out either when he watered or when she opened the door. She was gone for at least 30 minutes and they never noticed
>:(  thank god she came back. Plus the live at a corner house. One side is a busy street. I'm so glad she didn't run into traffic.

3) on the last (you'd think they'd learn)  my dad opened the door for ups Effie shot past him and ran four houses away. Again thank god she ran towards the neighborhood and not the busy street.  You'd think. Watching  me scramble for her everytime the doorbell rang wouldve sunk in but NO!!!

They asked me to leave her there. I said why? So you can do a better job of losing her?  :P
:



I'm glad you got home safely and I'm also glad that Effie came back. I'm sure she is just like Elvira-just wants to explore but not really want to totally leave. But, that doesn't make us feel any better when they get away. I'm sure you are just like me in the fact that you worry until she is back home safely again. Nothing like having an escape artist in the family.  :-\\



Cat

I'm glad you got home safely and I'm also glad that Effie came back. I'm sure she is just like Elvira-just wants to explore but not really want to totally leave. But, that doesn't make us feel any better when they get away. I'm sure you are just like me in the fact that you worry until she is back home safely again. Nothing like having an escape artist in the family.  :-\\



Cat


Thanks. And yeah I worry about her a lot
She's kind of goofy so I expect her to run right into traffic

My freaking computer blew up today.  I hope it is just the power supply and not the whole damn thing.  I had to steal Sarah's laptop.  The suckiest part is that I hadn't uploaded my secret santa gifts to Photobucket yet so I have to search them down again.

My freaking computer blew up today.  I hope it is just the power supply and not the whole damn thing.  I had to steal Sarah's laptop.  The suckiest part is that I hadn't uploaded my secret santa gifts to Photobucket yet so I have to search them down again.


hope you get the computer fixed.

My freaking computer blew up today.  I hope it is just the power supply and not the whole damn thing.  I had to steal Sarah's laptop.  The suckiest part is that I hadn't uploaded my secret santa gifts to Photobucket yet so I have to search them down again.



Bummer. Maybe some karma will help a little.



As for us, my cleaning lady is FINALLY here as well as my youngest step-daughter & her family. Things are crazy.



Cat

Bummer. Maybe some karma will help a little.



As for us, my cleaning lady is FINALLY here as well as my youngest step-daughter & her family. Things are crazy.



Cat


Does she clean the whole house?

Bummer. Maybe some karma will help a little.







Thanks.  I gave my boss the puppy dog eyes and he told me to bring it in and he will check it out.  I love my boss. :)

Hi  I got a headache, I cant seem to train with my CI like the doctor says I should be able to and she says we might have to scedule another appoint with the ear doctor ( huh? I had a brain tumor and radiation shot through that ear.  I'm no expert, but perhaps there's some sort of brain damage that the CI cant fix).  She's also driving me nuts about volunteer and or work.  I don't know if there's a whole lot of work out there in which everything will be written for me.  Just keep practicing sign and hope I can remember and recall it.  Anyway, I'm in a lousy mood with my mom.

Hi  I got a headache, I cant seem to train with my CI like the doctor says I should be able to and she says we might have to scedule another appoint with the ear doctor ( huh? I had a brain tumor and radiation shot through that ear.  I'm no expert, but perhaps there's some sort of brain damage that the CI cant fix).  She's also driving me nuts about volunteer and or work.  I don't know if there's a whole lot of work out there in which everything will be written for me.  Just keep practicing sign and hope I can remember and recall it.  Anyway, I'm in a lousy mood with my mom.



http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp469541.jsp

Good idea i haven't looked into the animal volunteer stuff yet.  To busy hearing my mom get after me usually while  I'm on volunteer.org  I get p...  and end up doing something like playing video games to calm myself down.  Then nothing happens.  I can do this and I could always go back to the library and clean books.

Good idea i haven't looked into the animal volunteer stuff yet.  To busy hearing my mom get after me usually while  I'm on volunteer.org  I get p...  and end up doing something like playing video games to calm myself down.  Then nothing happens.  I can do this and I could always go back to the library and clean books.


Yeah they always need people to walk dogs and stuff too. It's a good service and the animals don't care if you can hear.

You could learn some magic tricks and put on your jesters cap and entertain kids in the hospital. Maybe....

entertaining kids sounds great, but right now with me not hearing that great or recalling sign to communicate that way, helping out with animals is the way to go.  And like I said, go back to the library and clean books. 

Sorry guys - I'm down with the flu. Really bad timing, I know, but what can you do?

Sorry guys - I'm down with the flu. Really bad timing, I know, but what can you do?


No fun.  Hope you feel better quickly. 

Sorry guys - I'm down with the flu. Really bad timing, I know, but what can you do?


Feel better Henk. :)

Sorry guys - I'm down with the flu. Really bad timing, I know, but what can you do?


Hot liquids, hot water bottle, humidifier, pain relievers, get better soon.  :(

entertaining kids sounds great, but right now with me not hearing that great or recalling sign to communicate that way, helping out with animals is the way to go.  And like I said, go back to the library and clean books. 




but you could do a whole mime-like act... that's the beauty of it...children's entertainers don't always talk...

Hope you feel better soon Henk.

Three day weekend coming up!  :) :) :)

Three day weekend coming up!   :) :) :)


not for me sadly... I only have Monday off...  :(

Three day weekend coming up!   :) :) :)



I got Christmas off,be back on Sunday.  :)

My three day weekend started about an hour ago.  No more even thinking about work until Monday.

My three day weekend started about an hour ago.  No more even thinking about work until Monday.


AWESOME!!!!

Oh! I forgot to tell you guys the good news... as you know I work with a couple of trouble makers. Two of them are real problem children.
Unfortunately that one bitch is still here but as of 12/31 the a-hole will be gone! 

Having a wonderful visit with my youngest step-daughter, her husband, & Granddaughter #4. We are waiting for the rest of the clan (with the exception of the California contingency).


Cat

Oh! I forgot to tell you guys the good news... as you know I work with a couple of trouble makers. Two of them are real problem children.
Unfortunately that one bitch is still here but as of 12/31 the a-hole will be gone!   



Yay! One down, one to go.



Cat

Having a wonderful visit with my youngest step-daughter, her husband, & Granddaughter #4. We are waiting for the rest of the clan (with the exception of the California contingency).


Cat


Enjoy!!!

Yay! One down, one to go.



Cat



YEP!!!  I have a friend who works at an agency 60 miles north of here. She used to work with us. She told me the bitch called her to see if they were hiring. I asked if my friend planned on hiring her and my friend said "Hell no!"  ;D I begged my friend to change her mind but she won't because she knows the bitch and, my friend is the reason the bitch is working here now... the bitch had my friend fooled.... I told my friend two weeks after the bitch was hired that she would be trouble (I could tell there were a few signs) my friend said no way.... about two months later my friend said OMG what did I do.. I'm sorry- you were right...  ::)  then my friend left me alone about a year later.... I hate my friend  :D

but you could do a whole mime-like act... that's the beauty of it...children's entertainers don't always talk...


true but if I hate to make a phone call or talk to someone to make arrangments then there might be some difficulties.  Over the internet works, but I'm not set up in a way where I have a phone or anything right now.  I've been paying off my CI with my money so Cant get a TTY phone for myself now.  In the past, mom has talked to me in panic about how I wont have enough SSI money to pay to live in the house I'm in now in if my brothers leave.  Something else to think about, but I can't salve anything while panicing. 

true but if I hate to make a phone call or talk to someone to make arrangments then there might be some difficulties.  Over the internet works, but I'm not set up in a way where I have a phone or anything right now.  I've been paying off my CI with my money so Cant get a TTY phone for myself now.  In the past, mom has talked to me in panic about how I wont have enough SSI money to pay to live in the house I'm in now in if my brothers leave.  Something else to think about, but I can't salve anything while panicing. 


If it were something you were truly interested in doing you could

1) set up a website and get an email address specifically for that purpose
2) send letters to the hospital children's wards. In the letter you could tell them that you are interested in entertaining kids and just starting out with this volunteer opportunity. You could explain to them that you are hearing impaired and still learning to sign so the only method of communication available to you is email.

Instead of focusing on what can't be done Ann you should start looking at ways to get around the fact that you can't hear. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like its going to change so look at the postive things and focus on what can be done rather than jumping to the negative all the time.

Merry Christmas everybody! Hope you all have a safe and happy festive season  8)

Been busy with work and study - now on hols until the 4th - yay!  :D

Yay Amanda!

Oh! I forgot to tell you guys the good news... as you know I work with a couple of trouble makers. Two of them are real problem children.
Unfortunately that one bitch is still here but as of 12/31 the a-hole will be gone!  
O0  Merry Christmas Q and Happy New Year 8)

Oh! I forgot to tell you guys the good news... as you know I work with a couple of trouble makers. Two of them are real problem children.
Unfortunately that one bitch is still here but as of 12/31 the a-hole will be gone! 


Woohoo!

Yay Amanda!


Thanks!

Merry Christmas everybody! Hope you all have a safe and happy festive season  8)

Been busy with work and study - now on hols until the 4th - yay!  :D

Hey Manda! Long time no see!! Glad to hear you're doing well. :) 8)

If it were something you were truly interested in doing you could

1) set up a website and get an email address specifically for that purpose
2) send letters to the hospital children's wards. In the letter you could tell them that you are interested in entertaining kids and just starting out with this volunteer opportunity. You could explain to them that you are hearing impaired and still learning to sign so the only method of communication available to you is email.

Instead of focusing on what can't be done Ann you should start looking at ways to get around the fact that you can't hear. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like its going to change so look at the postive things and focus on what can be done rather than jumping to the negative all the time.


I've forgot how to do that.  Living with someone who behaves like my mom has in the past and then getting after me like she does for not knowing what to do and uncertin.  I do not have a clear view of What I can do in life, only what my mom will except.  Yeah although I don't much about building a website, I can do something like this if I wanted.  I'm wondering right now if I ought to find myself an apartment to live in for myself, hire someone to help me to check on me once in a while and maybe manage my SSI, get my computer all set up, and a TTY phone.  Just get the L away from her.  I cant seem to think clearly with her around and I cant think positively with her around.  I need to tell this to my Drail councelor.  I cant think of anything I'd like more at this time.  You know, besides green house work, the other thing I've always thought about doing was children parties.  One of the reasons I was told I couldn't do that was that I didn't have a car.  What if I took the bus to whereever I needed to go or worked at a business I'd bus to anyway?

Hey Manda! Long time no see!! Glad to hear you're doing well. :) 8)


Thanks Jeff - I hope all is going well for you too ! :)

My three day weekend started about an hour ago.  No more even thinking about work until Monday.


enjoy your holiday.  :)

Merry Christmas everybody! Hope you all have a safe and happy festive season  8)

Been busy with work and study - now on hols until the 4th - yay!  :D


Merry Christmas.  :)

I got up really early this morning and went to Walmart.  My dishwasher broke yesterday, after the power supply in my comp went Tuesday..this is not a good week.  I couldn't find a dish drain rack anywhere.  Thankfully not many people were there yet.  As a bonus, I found Sarah a new winter coat for $20.  It will help me wrap her pillow pet.  I couldn't figure that one out.  I got a big bag, the pillow pet will go on the bottom with the coat on top of it.  She will be totally surprised.  My favorite part of Christmas.

And now....for the true spirit of the season

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RloEsNwnLQQ&feature=related

I got up really early this morning and went to Walmart.  My dishwasher broke yesterday, after the power supply in my comp went Tuesday..this is not a good week.  I couldn't find a dish drain rack anywhere.  Thankfully not many people were there yet.  As a bonus, I found Sarah a new winter coat for $20.  It will help me wrap her pillow pet.  I couldn't figure that one out.  I got a big bag, the pillow pet will go on the bottom with the coat on top of it.  She will be totally surprised.  My favorite part of Christmas.


Great idea!  Try Bed Bath and Beyond for the dish rack

Great idea!  Try Bed Bath and Beyond for the dish rack


I didn't even think of BB&B.  Thanks. :)

I didn't even think of BB&B.  Thanks. :)


no worries... I'm assuming you'll find it in the Beyond part of the store... and, if you're lucky, you might have a 20% off coupon lying around.  ;D

I got up really early this morning and went to Walmart.  My dishwasher broke yesterday, after the power supply in my comp went Tuesday..this is not a good week.  I couldn't find a dish drain rack anywhere.  Thankfully not many people were there yet.  As a bonus, I found Sarah a new winter coat for $20.  It will help me wrap her pillow pet.  I couldn't figure that one out.  I got a big bag, the pillow pet will go on the bottom with the coat on top of it.  She will be totally surprised.  My favorite part of Christmas.
Holy heck walmart didn't have one???their rubbermaid aisle always has thin in every color... Let alone the stainless steel ones in the cooking section...    I have several, I wish you were closer, I could just give you one! 

no worries... I'm assuming you'll find it in the Beyond part of the store... and, if you're lucky, you might have a 20% off coupon lying around.  ;D


I have a gazillion of those. ;D

Holy heck walmart didn't have one???their rubbermaid aisle always has thin in every color... Let alone the stainless steel ones in the cooking section...    I have several, I wish you were closer, I could just give you one! 


They did but they were tiny.  If it was just me it would have been fine but with two of us we need more room.

And now....for the true spirit of the season

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RloEsNwnLQQ&feature=related



I love that song.


Our Christmas is over. Now I have time to give an account of the last few days.



On Wednesday when my youngest step-daughter & her family showed up, Carlos went out with our son-in-law to pick up a tree. They had to go into New York State to buy one because there were none left around here. (For those of you who are not aware, New York State is only about 2 miles from here so it was not THAT far to go. In fact, our favorite auction house is in NY State.) They brought home a BEAUTIFUL tree. After setting it up, and letting it open a bit, my step-daughter & I decorated it (with help from the almost 2 year old.) It was nice because we could just visit without being rushed or anything. They didn't have to worry about driving home. Then yesterday, the rest of the clan (sans the California contingency) showed up. We had the 7 year old (Granddaughter #1), the 2 year old & the 8 month old (Grandson) plus 7 adults (Step-daughter #2, Step-son, his wife, youngest step-daughter, her husband, Carlos & I). Yup-quite the house full. The poor cats didn't know what to do with all these people-not to mention a tree in the living room. But, they did ok. My new (old) table was such a hit (well, it was with me anyway). We only use 3 of the 7 leaves but there was plenty of room for everyone. Actually, this is such a big house that there was plenty of room for everyone and I don't think anyone felt cramp-(unlike everyone does when we all get together at my step-daughter's house and we have a couple of extra bathrooms).  Unfortunately, the kitchen is very small-but it works. Carlos made a WONDERFUL Puerto Rican Christmas dinner-pork roast, rice & beans, bacalaitos (codfish fritters), & sorullitos de maiz (corn sticks). For dessert, the kids brought a mixed fruit pie & cookies. (I'm just so upset that the kids left the cookies that weren't eaten last night here. That is so terrible because now I'm going to have to FORCE myself to eat them all.  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D )

We opened gifts after dinner. We got our usual-pics & home made stuff-what we ask for. We tell the kids not to buy us anything. Though, my REAL gift was having Christmas here.

We Skyped with the California contingency & also Carlos' sister-we tried last night but Skype was still having problems (they went down the day before) so we tried again this morning and it was better. Step-daughter #2 made pancakes this morning and we also had mimosa. After breakfast, they all packed up and went home.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  It was such a nice visit. They didn't stay long enough to be happy to have the house back but it is quiet that's for sure.



Cat  

They ran out of christmas trees in Vermont?  :o  crazy!

Sounds like a great visit! and I know you've been wanting to do christmas at home for a while so YAY!!!
dinner sounds great... ya know... you could send those left over cookies here. I'm sure I'll find someone to eat them so you won't have to!  :D

They ran out of christmas trees in Vermont?  :o   crazy!

Sounds like a great visit! and I know you've been wanting to do christmas at home for a while so YAY!!!
dinner sounds great... ya know... you could send those left over cookies here. I'm sure I'll find someone to eat them so you won't have to!  :D



Thanks for trying to help out but like I said, I'm just going to have to FORCE myself to eat them. It is a tough job but somebody has to do it.




Cat

They did but they were tiny.  If it was just me it would have been fine but with two of us we need more room.
LOL makes me wonder how I manage with our family if 4....  My husband says I am the stacking queen though :). They really hold more than you think!

Thanks for trying to help out but like I said, I'm just going to have to FORCE myself to eat them. It is a tough job but somebody has to do it.




Cat
Yah... You know the mail is soo unreliable around the Holidays!

http://sp.life123.com/bm.pix/yule-log2.s600x600.jpg

Merry Christmas! :)

I love that song.


Our Christmas is over. Now I have time to give an account of the last few days.



On Wednesday when my youngest step-daughter & her family showed up, Carlos went out with our son-in-law to pick up a tree. They had to go into New York State to buy one because there were none left around here. (For those of you who are not aware, New York State is only about 2 miles from here so it was not THAT far to go. In fact, our favorite auction house is in NY State.) They brought home a BEAUTIFUL tree. After setting it up, and letting it open a bit, my step-daughter & I decorated it (with help from the almost 2 year old.) It was nice because we could just visit without being rushed or anything. They didn't have to worry about driving home. Then yesterday, the rest of the clan (sans the California contingency) showed up. We had the 7 year old (Granddaughter #1), the 2 year old & the 8 month old (Grandson) plus 7 adults (Step-daughter #2, Step-son, his wife, youngest step-daughter, her husband, Carlos & I). Yup-quite the house full. The poor cats didn't know what to do with all these people-not to mention a tree in the living room. But, they did ok. My new (old) table was such a hit (well, it was with me anyway). We only use 3 of the 7 leaves but there was plenty of room for everyone. Actually, this is such a big house that there was plenty of room for everyone and I don't think anyone felt cramp-(unlike everyone does when we all get together at my step-daughter's house and we have a couple of extra bathrooms).  Unfortunately, the kitchen is very small-but it works. Carlos made a WONDERFUL Puerto Rican Christmas dinner-pork roast, rice & beans, bacalaitos (codfish fritters), & sorullitos de maiz (corn sticks). For dessert, the kids brought a mixed fruit pie & cookies. (I'm just so upset that the kids left the cookies that weren't eaten last night here. That is so terrible because now I'm going to have to FORCE myself to eat them all.  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D )

We opened gifts after dinner. We got our usual-pics & home made stuff-what we ask for. We tell the kids not to buy us anything. Though, my REAL gift was having Christmas here.

We Skyped with the California contingency & also Carlos' sister-we tried last night but Skype was still having problems (they went down the day before) so we tried again this morning and it was better. Step-daughter #2 made pancakes this morning and we also had mimosa. After breakfast, they all packed up and went home.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  It was such a nice visit. They didn't stay long enough to be happy to have the house back but it is quiet that's for sure.



Cat 


Sounds like the perfect Christmas.  Spending it with family is the best.  :)

Well, I have put it off long enough.  I must go clean the house.  See you all later!

Well, I have put it off long enough.  I must go clean the house.  See you all later!


ta ta....

They ran out of christmas trees in Vermont?  :o   crazy!

Sounds like a great visit! and I know you've been wanting to do christmas at home for a while so YAY!!!
dinner sounds great... ya know... you could send those left over cookies here. I'm sure I'll find someone to eat them so you won't have to!  :D



BTW, I FORGOT to tell you that VERMONT didn't run out of trees but just our little town. New York is closer than going into Rutland.



Cat

BTW, I FORGOT to tell you that VERMONT didn't run out of trees but just our little town. New York is closer than going into Rutland.



Cat


gotcha!  ;D

Going to in-laws tonight (with the aunt - whom has the "blood" niece...) , the plus side is we are having Ham sandwiches and soup, not loose meat hamburger and shells and cheese.  This is my husband's holiday to work (and weekend), so he is going in a 3 am so he can get home to watch the girls open their Christmas presents, so we are not going too far.  I bought a beef tenderloin to roast tomorrow, with mashed potatoes and green beans or corn.  My hubby called my mom to see if she wanted to spend Christmas with us, she never has don't know why she would now, and of course she is busy working and the furnace needs oiled.... ::)  So our Christmas is going to be small, I wish you could all be here.  I would enjoy having you all (even though my house is still somewhat of a disaster - but it is getting back together, filling drawers and cupboards now)!

Merry Christmas alll 8)

Going to in-laws tonight (with the aunt - whom has the "blood" niece...) , the plus side is we are having Ham sandwiches and soup, not loose meat hamburger and shells and cheese.  This is my husband's holiday to work (and weekend), so he is going in a 3 am so he can get home to watch the girls open their Christmas presents, so we are not going too far.  I bought a beef tenderloin to roast tomorrow, with mashed potatoes and green beans or corn.  My hubby called my mom to see if she wanted to spend Christmas with us, she never has don't know why she would now, and of course she is busy working and the furnace needs oiled.... ::)  So our Christmas is going to be small, I wish you could all be here.  I would enjoy having you all (even though my house is still somewhat of a disaster - but it is getting back together, filling drawers and cupboards now)!

Merry Christmas alll 8)
an inthe00's Christmas gathering would be fun.... I'm still at work for 30 more minutes, then off to the grocery store for some dungeness crab and then I gotta pick up my in-laws and drive them to my bro-in-laws for the gathering, tomorrow is the bigger family gathering. all I've had to eat today is donuts, looking forward to some meat tonight. everyone have a Merry Christmas.  8)

an inthe00's Christmas gathering would be fun.... I'm still at work for 30 more minutes, then off to the grocery store for some dungeness crab and then I gotta pick up my in-laws and drive them to my bro-in-laws for the gathering, tomorrow is the bigger family gathering. all I've had to eat today is donuts, looking forward to some meat tonight. everyone have a Merry Christmas.  8)


I was thinking about hitting Costco tonight for some crab too!

I was thinking about hitting Costco tonight for some crab too!
yeah, my bro-in-law was there today and said the line for seafood was long, but worth it. i'm gonna stop at Lucky in Pinole, they just got some in about an hour ago when i called

yeah, my bro-in-law was there today and said the line for seafood was long, but worth it. i'm gonna stop at Lucky in Pinole, they just got some in about an hour ago when i called


awesome... I'll be there shortly!  ;)  :D

awesome... I'll be there shortly!  ;)  :D
ok, I'll grab a couple more and I'm sure you can arrive by dinner time  :)

ok, I'll grab a couple more and I'm sure you can arrive by dinner time  :)


HA HA!!!

So I just came back from Costco...they didn't have the package of 2lbs of frozen crab legs for 14.99...they only had the regular legs at 19.99 a lb..... I had to "settle" for 2lbs of frozen Lobster Claws for 16.99  ;)

I don't know if anything special is going on tomorrow for me.

Well, I have put it off long enough.  I must go clean the house.  See you all later!


enjoy your cleaning.

no not really, but I got $50 cash a small book with some butterfly questions, a small book with hummingbird questions and I get to split a $100 online card with my brothers.

Well, this must be the crappiest Christmas I've had in years. :( Still not feeling too well (coughing continues), although better than two/three days ago.

And just when you think things couldn't possibly get any worse...
I've just checked on the progress of my poems in the poetry competition, and guess what? Apparently there was some mixup about the presentation of the results of Round 1.  >:( It turns out only ONE of my poems was through to Round 2. And not surprisingly, that one didn't make it to Top 100. Now I'm feeling gutted, robbed, angry, you name it - along with still being sick.

I was feeling hopeful and confident, because it initially said SIX (of my seven) poems were through, but now I'm feeling like a loser. Organization send out an email (on Christmas Eve!!) explaining the mixup, hoping it "wouldn't discourage anyone to enter next year's competition", but I'm not so sure anymore.

Well, this must be the crappiest Christmas I've had in years. :( Still not feeling too well (coughing continues), although better than two/three days ago.

And just when you think things couldn't possibly get any worse...
I've just checked on the progress of my poems in the poetry competition, and guess what? Apparently there was some mixup about the presentation of the results of Round 1.  >:( It turns out only ONE of my poems was through to Round 2. And not surprisingly, that one didn't make it to Top 100. Now I'm feeling gutted, robbed, angry, you name it - along with still being sick.

I was feeling hopeful and confident, because it initially said SIX (of my seven) poems were through, but now I'm feeling like a loser. Organization send out an email (on Christmas Eve!!) explaining the mixup, hoping it "wouldn't discourage anyone to enter next year's competition", but I'm not so sure anymore.



((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I hope a little karma will help.



Cat

Boo for you Henk on feeling rubbish and on the poetry competition mix-up.  have some karma

Well, this must be the crappiest Christmas I've had in years. :( Still not feeling too well (coughing continues), although better than two/three days ago.

And just when you think things couldn't possibly get any worse...
I've just checked on the progress of my poems in the poetry competition, and guess what? Apparently there was some mixup about the presentation of the results of Round 1.  >:( It turns out only ONE of my poems was through to Round 2. And not surprisingly, that one didn't make it to Top 100. Now I'm feeling gutted, robbed, angry, you name it - along with still being sick.

I was feeling hopeful and confident, because it initially said SIX (of my seven) poems were through, but now I'm feeling like a loser. Organization send out an email (on Christmas Eve!!) explaining the mixup, hoping it "wouldn't discourage anyone to enter next year's competition", but I'm not so sure anymore.


Hope you feel better.  :)

New York has snow,Thank God I have a day off,10-15 inches when it's all said and done.

Karma Henk. Sorry about the bad run.

Hank do you like your poems? Who cares if you cant win a contest.  I'm not really a contest winner, only the avatar contests.

Well, this must be the crappiest Christmas I've had in years. :( Still not feeling too well (coughing continues), although better than two/three days ago.

And just when you think things couldn't possibly get any worse...
I've just checked on the progress of my poems in the poetry competition, and guess what? Apparently there was some mixup about the presentation of the results of Round 1.  >:( It turns out only ONE of my poems was through to Round 2. And not surprisingly, that one didn't make it to Top 100. Now I'm feeling gutted, robbed, angry, you name it - along with still being sick.

I was feeling hopeful and confident, because it initially said SIX (of my seven) poems were through, but now I'm feeling like a loser. Organization send out an email (on Christmas Eve!!) explaining the mixup, hoping it "wouldn't discourage anyone to enter next year's competition", but I'm not so sure anymore.
Aww Henk, I hope things start looking up, sorry your Holidays were so bad.  Karma to you 8)

New pics of Effie on facebook for anyone here who might not have an account but has access to one  ;)

I took back a juiced to sears. No receipt so it was a hassle but I got 27 bucks on a sears card. I used it to buy $30 worth of iTunes cards so it cost me $3

Then I took ef on a 1.5 mile walk. (hence the new pics  8) )

New pics of Effie on facebook for anyone here who might not have an account but has access to one  ;)

I took back a juiced to sears. No receipt so it was a hassle but I got 27 bucks on a sears card. I used it to buy $30 worth of iTunes cards so it cost me $3

Then I took ef on a 1.5 mile walk. (hence the new pics  8) )



Why not post them in the "Show us your pets" thread.



Cat

Why not post them in the "Show us your pets" thread.



Cat


because I took too many... this way you someone can see them all!

New York has snow,Thank God I have a day off,10-15 inches when it's all said and done.


Glad you got the day off today. I was just about to ask how you were coping with the snow and the carts and the heavy wind and all.
But I'm guessing there won't be a lot of shopping going on today anyhow (not if New Yorkers have any sense left).

Oh wait - they're New Yorkers, d'uh!! ::)

Well, this must be the crappiest Christmas I've had in years. :( Still not feeling too well (coughing continues), although better than two/three days ago.

And just when you think things couldn't possibly get any worse...
I've just checked on the progress of my poems in the poetry competition, and guess what? Apparently there was some mixup about the presentation of the results of Round 1.  >:( It turns out only ONE of my poems was through to Round 2. And not surprisingly, that one didn't make it to Top 100. Now I'm feeling gutted, robbed, angry, you name it - along with still being sick.

I was feeling hopeful and confident, because it initially said SIX (of my seven) poems were through, but now I'm feeling like a loser. Organization send out an email (on Christmas Eve!!) explaining the mixup, hoping it "wouldn't discourage anyone to enter next year's competition", but I'm not so sure anymore.


In any type of art it is best to do it for yourself, and not for what anyone else.  Writing hoping for recognition in general doesn't generally work, and many times the best works aren't appreciated in the writers lifetime.  In the United States Herman Melville and Emily Dickinson are icons to the written word, but neither received anywhere near the recognition during their lifetimes then they did after passing away.  Then there is Van Gogh.  If any type of art is in your heart it is best to do it without fretting about how others will judge it.  Be your own judge, the rest is fluff.

In any type of art it is best to do it for yourself, and not for what anyone else.  Writing hoping for recognition in general doesn't generally work, and many times the best works aren't appreciated in the writers lifetime.  In the United States Herman Melville and Emily Dickinson are icons to the written word, but neither received anywhere near the recognition during their lifetimes then they did after passing away.  Then there is Van Gogh.  If any type of art is in your heart it is best to do it without fretting about how others will judge it.  Be your own judge, the rest is fluff.


You're right, of course. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and stuff - though it would be nice to get some recognition while I'm still alive. ;)

Still... The first round selection was supposed to be based on objective criteria. Makes me wonder what exactly those criteria are (they weren't published on the website). :-\\

Glad you got the day off today. I was just about to ask how you were coping with the snow and the carts and the heavy wind and all.
But I'm guessing there won't be a lot of shopping going on today anyhow (not if New Yorkers have any sense left).

Oh wait - they're New Yorkers, d'uh!! ::)


Henk,I can't even get outta my house the snow is so packed and fluffy,It won't let me push the door fully open. But I'm gonna have to take another day off don't want to risk another injury.

Henk,I can't even get outta my house the snow is so packed and fluffy,It won't let me push the door fully open. But I'm gonna have to take another day off don't want to risk another injury.
Phone first.

Phone first.


Yes I'm gonna do that.

Yes I'm gonna do that.
There again no one may be in.

There again no one may be in.


Yes that could very well happen.

Yes that could very well happen.
Have you phoned yet?

Have you phoned yet?


in just a second.

Henk,I can't even get outta my house the snow is so packed and fluffy,It won't let me push the door fully open. But I'm gonna have to take another day off don't want to risk another injury.


I saw the pictures Karen (KKay) posted. She's waste-up in the snow! :o You just be careful out there.

You're right, of course. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and stuff - though it would be nice to get some recognition while I'm still alive. ;)

Still... The first round selection was supposed to be based on objective criteria. Makes me wonder what exactly those criteria are (they weren't published on the website). :-\\


The most famous are the ones who flushed criteria down the toilet and did it their own way.  There's no right or wrong in art!

because I took too many... this way you someone can see them all!



You could put them on Flickr.



Cat

I saw the pictures Karen (KKay) posted. She's waste-up in the snow! :o You just be careful out there.


total accumalations 15-20 inches of snow with blowing winds and very cold arctic air,shoveled most of the day and it was a pain in the ass. ::)

in just a second.


I called this afternoon and said I'm Howard on carts and I called this morning that I couldn't come in cause of the snow,Could I possibly make up for the hours that I couldn't do today"? She said to call tomorrow morning.

I called this afternoon and said I'm Howard on carts and I called this morning that I couldn't come in cause of the snow,Could I possibly make up for the hours that I couldn't do today"? She said to call tomorrow morning.
...but there will be more and deeper snow tomorrow!

...but there will be more and deeper snow tomorrow!


I will try to leave a half hour earlier.

You could put them on Flickr.



Cat


It's easier to upload pics from my phone to facebook.
Plus I have a limited mb amount on flickr if I uploaded these I'd exceed it.

It's easier to upload pics from my phone to facebook.
Plus I have a limited mb amount on flickr if I uploaded these I'd exceed it.




The limit is monthly. You can upload some this week & some next week-since next week is a new month.



Cat

The limit is monthly. You can upload some this week & some next week-since next week is a new month.



Cat


Or could upload them at once on fb. Besides more of my friends are on fb. The only time I go to flikr is when I look at your pics

I tried to go last nite but I forgot my user name and password so I need to get to my computer (which is completely blocked right now) and see if Mozilla remembers it for me.

My boss fixed my computer!  I have my computer back and am not on my kids stupid laptop!  **does happy dance**


Now I have to do the work I brought home.  Guess there is a reason he was so willing to fix it. ;D

It's easier to upload pics from my phone to facebook.
Plus I have a limited mb amount on flickr if I uploaded these I'd exceed it.
except recently fb won't let me upload anything (it is pissing me off), pics of the girls for Christmas concert, pics of the kitchen....  :P

The limit is monthly. You can upload some this week & some next week-since next week is a new month.



Cat
There is ease and convenience, when I sit down to do pictures, it is because I have time to do it.  I do not want to have to worry about limits.  It completely made me quit flicker, I either use photobucket, or picnik (for editing) and then they go to my fb account too.  But because I can just hit a button on my phone to load it to fb, that is where all my pics go as well, for immediate gratification.  I hardly ever remember to carry a camera with me, so I have the phone for quick pics, and updates and then just hit the button and update everyone on there.  Walla instant gratification, it is all about time and convenience!

My boss fixed my computer!  I have my computer back and am not on my kids stupid laptop!  **does happy dance**


Now I have to do the work I brought home.  Guess there is a reason he was so willing to fix it. ;D
YAY!  I am so happy for you Dagny, I am glad you got a good boss, even if your coworkers suck!

My boss fixed my computer!  I have my computer back and am not on my kids stupid laptop!  **does happy dance**


Now I have to do the work I brought home.  Guess there is a reason he was so willing to fix it. ;D


YAY!

This was one really awful day for pushing carts,the parking lot was one total nightmare,just glad I have the 30th and 31st off. :)

YAY!  I am so happy for you Dagny, I am glad you got a good boss, even if your coworkers suck!


My boss is great.  I got lucky in the boss department.  There are only a couple employees that really suck, but they are loud at it. :D

Glad you got your computer working again.  Did your boss say what was wrong with it?

Man,I won't be able to spend time at a friend's house for New Year's,I have to get up for work the next day,What a bummer. :(

My boss is great.  I got lucky in the boss department.  There are only a couple employees that really suck, but they are loud at it. :D


;D  I love when that happens

There is ease and convenience, when I sit down to do pictures, it is because I have time to do it.  I do not want to have to worry about limits.  It completely made me quit flicker, I either use photobucket, or picnik (for editing) and then they go to my fb account too.  But because I can just hit a button on my phone to load it to fb, that is where all my pics go as well, for immediate gratification.  I hardly ever remember to carry a camera with me, so I have the phone for quick pics, and updates and then just hit the button and update everyone on there.  Walla instant gratification, it is all about time and convenience!



I pay for a pro account on Flickr in hopes of getting some recognition for my photos-which I have. I have had one of my photos used in a UN presentation & another one used on a map thingy of St. Louis. 




Cat

I pay for a pro account on Flickr in hopes of getting some recognition for my photos-which I have. I have had one of my photos used in a UN presentation & another one used on a map thingy of St. Louis. 




Cat


Yeah but we're not taking professional grade photos so it's not worth us to us.

I just uploaded 10 more pics of Effie to FB in two minutes.

I pay for a pro account on Flickr in hopes of getting some recognition for my photos-which I have. I have had one of my photos used in a UN presentation & another one used on a map thingy of St. Louis. 




Cat
None of my pictures will be of recognition category, and that is not important to me.  They are just of my family, and usually birthdays, concerts, and other special days... as I am terrible about keeping a camera with me anyway (and if I do have it, I don't get it out till it's too late).  I just want convenience, an to share my happy moments with as much ease as possible  8)

Yeah but we're not taking professional grade photos so it's not worth us to us.


As for me, most of them are taken with my phone!  Thank god it takes alright pictures!  Not the grainy ones I see taken on other's phones, but the flash on my phone seems to be a tad delayed or early for the actual photo (sometimes I get black pictures when I have the flash one - a matter of frustration, but haven't taken the time to look if there is a setting for this)

I just uploaded 10 more pics of Effie to FB in two minutes.



Just wondering, can you copy to here-like I can with my pics on Flickr?



Cat

Just wondering, can you copy to here-like I can with my pics on Flickr?



Cat


I can but if you count the pics
I uploaded on monday there are 20someyhing pics.
I don't like picking and choosing which to post
And I don't want to copy and paste 20sometjing urls

Glad you got your computer working again.  Did your boss say what was wrong with it?


The power supply blew.  Thankfully nothing else was fried along with it.

The power supply blew.  Thankfully nothing else was fried along with it.


That's good.

Suffering with a bad back, see Fudge thread!

Suffering with a bad back, see Fudge thread!


hope you feel better.

hope you feel better.
I am better now, many thanks.

I am better now, many thanks.


What caused it? ???

What caused it? ???



Suffering with a bad back, see Fudge thread!

Before waking up this morning had these sharp intestinal pains,felt like a sharp knife in my stomach,think it could've been the intestinal juices in my stomach not sure what it was but I'm feeling much better.

Glad you're feeling better Philip and Howard



I'm sick! I've been sicker but still I'm sick.
I cannot breathe out of my right nostril. (why is it always just one nostril with me)
Last night, because congestion was the worst issue I took benadryl. But a few hours layer I was coughing and stuff so I took my generic robutussin.
This morning my whole body ached. I felt like  I went 15 rounds with mike Tyson.
And I didn't get one punch in.  >:(

More cough med. More sleep. Now I ache less
And I can breath a little thru the nostril.

I have no chicken soup and no oj. And no energy to go to the store.
:-\\  I want my mommy

Glad you're feeling better Philip and Howard



I'm sick! I've been sicker but still I'm sick.
I cannot breathe out of my right nostril. (why is it always just one nostril with me)
Last night, because congestion was the worst issue I took benadryl. But a few hours layer I was coughing and stuff so I took my generic robutussin.
This morning my whole body ached. I felt like  I went 15 rounds with mike Tyson.
And I didn't get one punch in.  >:(

More cough med. More sleep. Now I ache less
And I can breath a little thru the nostril.

I have no chicken soup and no oj. And no energy to go to the store.
:-\\  I want my mommy



I'm not your Mommy but will this help?


((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))



Cat

Glad you're feeling better Philip and Howard



I'm sick! I've been sicker but still I'm sick.
I cannot breathe out of my right nostril. (why is it always just one nostril with me)
Last night, because congestion was the worst issue I took benadryl. But a few hours layer I was coughing and stuff so I took my generic robutussin.
This morning my whole body ached. I felt like  I went 15 rounds with mike Tyson.
And I didn't get one punch in.  >:(

More cough med. More sleep. Now I ache less
And I can breath a little thru the nostril.

I have no chicken soup and no oj. And no energy to go to the store.
:-\\  I want my mommy


Hope you feel better but as for me just needed to use the bathroom badly,that's all,overall I'm better.

Glad you're feeling better Philip and Howard



I'm sick! I've been sicker but still I'm sick.
I cannot breathe out of my right nostril. (why is it always just one nostril with me)
Last night, because congestion was the worst issue I took benadryl. But a few hours layer I was coughing and stuff so I took my generic robutussin.
This morning my whole body ached. I felt like  I went 15 rounds with mike Tyson.
And I didn't get one punch in.  >:(

More cough med. More sleep. Now I ache less
And I can breath a little thru the nostril.

I have no chicken soup and no oj. And no energy to go to the store.
:-\\  I want my mommy
Benedryl is only good for runny noses, Psuedoephedrine (sudafed) is what you need for stuffed up/congested noses...  Take the advice from a mommy, even though I am not your mommy.  Wish I could send you some of my homemade chicken noodle soup, but perhaps you prefer the canned stuff, my girls won't touch it (unless dad is home with them, and I have none stashed in containers in the freezer, then they have no choice). 

Hugs... and love you perhaps Karma will make you feel a little better!

I'm not your Mommy but will this help?


((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))



Cat


Close enough  ;D

Hope you feel better but as for me just needed to use the bathroom badly,that's all,overall I'm better.


Ya know Howard... you don't have to share EVERYTHING with us.