We're slipping!  It's already half way through the day and nobody has started the thread.

Busy morning gardening, cleaning my dad's car before I take it back to him, housework etc.  Lazed around most of the afternoon.  Trying to get motivated to log off and do something!

I forgot today was May Day - I didn't make baskets with the girls to pass out this morning  :\'(

Time to celebrate Beltane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pljyjiIMH9o



Cat

http://arlenestparty.com/

My Mother's T-Shirt design website is up and running if you guys want to check it out. :)

Ha HA HA! I just realized this was the month thread  ;D



WHITE RABBIT!!!  :P

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

:D

I've sprayed for bugs along the perimeter of the house and backyard and pulled weeds this morning.  That's pretty productive for me before 10 AM on a Sunday. 

I've been watching season 1, disc one of Superboy  ;D

Cut out on church a couple of hours early because I brought home a lot of work.  What am I doing?  Working?  No, I am here.  Think I will ever learn? ;D

I'm eating, and slowly....

You know I've been doing garden stuff lately.  Came across the plant I want to get for my garden.  Salvia Pozo Blue is California's butterfly bush.  The other plant I want is a scarlet monkey flower.  It will look great with my gazanias color wise and will host buckeye butterflies. 

I've sprayed for bugs along the perimeter of the house and backyard and pulled weeds this morning.  That's pretty productive for me before 10 AM on a Sunday. 


It's telling ya Summer is coming!

We're slipping!  It's already half way through the day and nobody has started the thread.
I was about to, Internet when haywire, and we went out for the day!

Ding Dong the Crazy Terrorist is dead!


And may he not RIP!

My words for the day 8)

Ding Dong the Crazy Terrorist is dead!


And may he not RIP!

My words for the day 8)


It's about time!  >:(

More housework yesterday.  Took my dad's car back to him.  He is allowed to drive now (wasn't allowed to for medical reasons)

In the afternoon we went for a family bike ride to a nearby farm for drinks and cakes.  On the way back James got distracted looking at a roadsign, so he rode into the kerb!  He ripped a hole in his jeans, made a mess of his knee and also an elbow.  Luckily it wasn't too far for him to limp home.

this morning James wanted to go in the car to school - he was most disappointed when he remembered we didn't have that option any more

Two of my friends were on HIMYM last night (in the background) today I'm copying the ep to DVD and extracting images.

Him yum?  Sounds like a Japanese dating game show


edited to add:  is it How I Met Your Mother?

Him yum?  Sounds like a Japanese dating game show


edited to add:  is it How I Met Your Mother?


HIMYM does indeed equal How I Met Your Mother  ;D

I found out that my dad needs to have his pancreas & gall bladder removed.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  Surgery will probably be in June when we will be in Puerto Rico.  :-\\  One of my sisters has put out an S.O.S. for all of us to go down to D.C. to help him in his recuperation. I told her that we could go down sometime in July but give us a few days to recoop ourselves from our trip from PR.



Cat

Aw man, you ripped off my title from last year!

Well, as for how I'm doing, pretty good, I'm in a StepMania simfile contest on another website (for making songs for a DDR clone) and it's going OK. Other than that, not much new. Except that school's almost out :D

Sorry to hear that your dad needs surgery Cat.  Hope the op goes ok for him.  Did your sister have any idea how long he will be in hospital?

Sorry to hear that your dad needs surgery Cat.  Hope the op goes ok for him.  Did your sister have any idea how long he will be in hospital?



Don't know. After surgery, he will probably go to rehab and who knows how long that will be. We may even get home before he does.



Cat

Hope your dad handles the surgery well Cat.

Hope your dad handles the surgery well Cat.



Thanks, so do I.


Cat

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

:D


Hard to believe that's already 19 years ago... :o

I found out that my dad needs to have his pancreas & gall bladder removed.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  Surgery will probably be in June when we will be in Puerto Rico.  :-\\  One of my sisters has put out an S.O.S. for all of us to go down to D.C. to help him in his recuperation. I told her that we could go down sometime in July but give us a few days to recoop ourselves from our trip from PR.



Cat


Sorry to hear this, Cat. :( Hope all goes well.

Sorry to hear this, Cat. :( Hope all goes well.



Thanks.



Cat

Your dad has my thoughts and prayers, Cat. 

Your dad has my thoughts and prayers, Cat. 



Thanks.


Cat

I'll pray for you Cat.

I'll pray for you Cat.



Thanks, but it is my dad who needs the prayers & thoughts.



Cat

Thanks, but it is my dad who needs the prayers & thoughts.



Cat
Thinking of you and sending good thoughts in the way of your father.  Let us know when it is closer to the time of the event!

Today was my Addy's 3rd grade field trip.  She was going to some caves, and doing some soil/weathering/erosion/fossil stuff.  I decided to go along, as I haven't been on one of her field trips yet.  Sounded really exciting and fun.  Weather all week said it was supposed to be nice!

Well - woke up to frost on the windshields, temperature when we got to the site was 45 degrees (F).  Not bad, has to warm up right - NOPE by lunch the temp was 41 and the wind was blowing.  I thought I was dressed well, sweatshirt, another shirt underneath, a windbreaker, jeans, and tennis shoes.  EEEK  I was/am frozen.  The cold sack lunch of egg salad did not help at all either.  BRRRRRRRRRR  I now have a sore throat, runny nose that is congested, sneezy and a giant head ache.  The kids got to make sand art, look at the soil profiles, climb up to a small cave, search for water creatures (Luckily Addy took her bogs), and experience weathering.  We did not get to go into the large cave however, due to the state closing all the caves because of fear of spreading white nose fungus to all of the bats...  Everyone was disappointed, but I guess you start off walking upright, then crouched over, later crawl, and then on belly scooting (for about 3 body lengths) - SOOOO we would have all been wet and muddy.  TOO cold for that!

Him yum?  Sounds like a Japanese dating game show


edited to add:  is it How I Met Your Mother?


or a Japanese Cooking Show.

I found out that my dad needs to have his pancreas & gall bladder removed.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  Surgery will probably be in June when we will be in Puerto Rico.  :-\\  One of my sisters has put out an S.O.S. for all of us to go down to D.C. to help him in his recuperation. I told her that we could go down sometime in July but give us a few days to recoop ourselves from our trip from PR.



Cat


I'll pray for you Cat.

hope you feel better sami

Hope your dad's surgery goes well Cat

Hope you feel better Sami


I have been fighting allergies for the past few days, makes for a sore throat, runny nose and cough.  I cancelled plans last Sunday to go to a former co-worker's 70th birthday party because I was pretty miserable and didn't feel like driving the hour to get there.  Still feel rather blah.  I think I need another dose of medicine.

Dad is going to have the surgery done at Johns Hopkins which is a bit of an ease on the mind because they are a good hospital-in fact, probably one of the best. He probably won't have it done until sometime in June-maybe later. He said that there wasn't a big rush-which is also good.

I appreciate the good thoughts & prayers being sent my dad's way.



Oh, and AUCTION TONIGHT!!!  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

$%^@*&* Sinus headache.  >:( >:( >:(  Took a hot shower this morning which helped but it came back. I'm not surprised. Looking out my window, it is dark and wet outside. I hope the barometer goes up so my head will feel better. Got an auction to go to tonight and I want to be able to enjoy myself.



Cat

Got a letter from my housing company today... I'll be getting the keys to my new apartment on May 30! :D

YAY Henk!!!!!



sorry Cat

Got a letter from my housing company today... I'll be getting the keys to my new apartment on May 30! :D
New apartment, new Internet connection,  I hope to the better, congrats!

Got a letter from my housing company today... I'll be getting the keys to my new apartment on May 30! :D



Yay!!!!



Cat

New apartment, new Internet connection,  I hope to the better, congrats!


There's nothing wrong with my internet connection... :-\\

There's nothing wrong with my internet connection... :-\\


that's what I thought but I didn't want to say anything in case I remembered wrong...

There's nothing wrong with my internet connection... :-\\



Maybe it was your evil twin who Philip was thinking about.  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

There's nothing wrong with my internet connection... :-\\
I always felt that a move of abode does improve everything.

Hope your dad's surgery goes well Cat

Hope you feel better Sami


I have been fighting allergies for the past few days, makes for a sore throat, runny nose and cough.  I cancelled plans last Sunday to go to a former co-worker's 70th birthday party because I was pretty miserable and didn't feel like driving the hour to get there.  Still feel rather blah.  I think I need another dose of medicine.


Feel Better. :)

Got a letter from my housing company today... I'll be getting the keys to my new apartment on May 30! :D


YAY Congrats Henk. :)

$%^@*&* Sinus headache.  >:( >:( >:(  Took a hot shower this morning which helped but it came back. I'm not surprised. Looking out my window, it is dark and wet outside. I hope the barometer goes up so my head will feel better. Got an auction to go to tonight and I want to be able to enjoy myself.



Cat
Sorry Cat, hope you feel better!  Trust when I say, I can feel your pain!!!  I have not been able to breathe out of my nose most of today!

Congratulations Henk!  Have you been packing?  The last time we moved, we took 7 carloads of stuff to the charity shop in the process of moving.  We probably could stand to do that again.  lol

Sorry to hear about your sinus problems Cat, Mine off and on bother me since Saturday and I've been taking some kind of allergy medicine which I can't remember what it is at the moment.  But I can only take it once a day so the effect of it wanes after awhile and I am just as miserable as before.

Hope you feel better soon.

Sorry Cat, hope you feel better!  Trust when I say, I can feel your pain!!!  I have not been able to breathe out of my nose most of today!


Could it be the allergies affecting your nose? ???

Today is Cinqo de Mayo (or however you spell it!)  We are having mexican food for dinner tonight

feeling tired, not much sleep last night. went to bed late and woke early  >:(

Today is Cinqo de Mayo (or however you spell it!)  We are having mexican food for dinner tonight

feeling tired, not much sleep last night. went to bed let and woke early  >:(
Have you been out to vote yet?

I have.

Have you been out to vote yet?


Not yet.  Probably go after dinner tonight.

What about you?

Not yet.  Probably go after dinner tonight.

What about you?
I have been to vote and casted my opinion on AV.

Not yet.  Probably go after dinner tonight.

What about you?
btw, that booklet on AV never did arrive.

btw, that booklet on AV never did arrive.


I bet you threw it out with the junk mail.

The Beeb have a short, but pretty good review on their website

I bet you threw it out with the junk mail.

The Beeb have a short, but pretty good review on their website
I know that it never arrived.

Too late now, my vote has been cast.

Today is Cinqo de Mayo (or however you spell it!)  We are having mexican food for dinner tonight

feeling tired, not much sleep last night. went to bed late and woke early  >:(



hope you get a better night's sleep.

Today is the annual Tip-a-Cop luncheon for my dept. Gonna go to a restaurant on campus and tip the cops who serve me big to benefit Special Olympics

Could it be the allergies affecting your nose? ???
well taken that I get an allergy shot in each arm ever week, and I take allergy medicine daily - YEP it's a possibility O0

Today is Cinqo de Mayo (or however you spell it!)  We are having mexican food for dinner tonight

feeling tired, not much sleep last night. went to bed late and woke early  >:(
Today is Cinco de Mayo - and I am eating a hot roast beef for supper!

I moved my cacti into slightly bigger pots and outside this morning. 

Mentally going over things to make sure we're packed for our weekend trip to Wisconsin.  Rice has to go to a conference at some fancy schmancy resort, so Jason and I are tagging along.  Hey, it's free, so why not? :D

Mentally going over things to make sure we're packed for our weekend trip to Wisconsin.  Rice has to go to a conference at some fancy schmancy resort, so Jason and I are tagging along.  Hey, it's free, so why not? :D


Except for the fact that it's in Wisconsin it sounds fabulous  ;)

Have a great time!!!

I bet you threw it out with the junk mail.

The Beeb have a short, but pretty good review on their website
Now we have to wait for the result.

well taken that I get an allergy shot in each arm ever week, and I take allergy medicine daily - YEP it's a possibility O0


I rarely get a cold,It's sometimes during the winter that I start sneezing and coughing.

Now we have to wait for the result.
10pm tonight!

Mentally going over things to make sure we're packed for our weekend trip to Wisconsin.  Rice has to go to a conference at some fancy schmancy resort, so Jason and I are tagging along.  Hey, it's free, so why not? :D


enjoy the trip.

Mentally going over things to make sure we're packed for our weekend trip to Wisconsin.  Rice has to go to a conference at some fancy schmancy resort, so Jason and I are tagging along.  Hey, it's free, so why not? :D
Is it in Lake Geneva?  Too bad it wasn't the Dell's!  You and Jason would have a real great time there!  Have fun

10pm tonight!


Some council results are already in.  They don't start the AV count until about 4 this afternoon

Some council results are already in.  They don't start the AV count until about 4 this afternoon
So the counters have some overtime?

Except for the fact that it's in Wisconsin it sounds fabulous  ;)

Have a great time!!!


It's even better cause we're stopping at the Mars Cheese Castle on the way back! ;D


Is it in Lake Geneva?  Too bad it wasn't the Dell's!  You and Jason would have a real great time there!  Have fun


Yep!  Abbey Resort!  And thanks! :D

So the counters have some overtime?


I don't think they can have started the count as soon as the polls closed.  Years ago I went to the town hall to watch the count with my brother.  He was standing for the local council, but wasn't successful.  Anyway, that time they started counting as soon as the boxes were received and finished around midnight or so. 

It's even better cause we're stopping at the Mars Cheese Castle on the way back! ;D

Yep!  Abbey Resort!  And thanks! :D



yeah cuz there's nothing I enjoy more than a cheese castle  ::)  :P

Mentally going over things to make sure we're packed for our weekend trip to Wisconsin.  Rice has to go to a conference at some fancy schmancy resort, so Jason and I are tagging along.  Hey, it's free, so why not? :D



You can join in all the protests.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Some council results are already in.  They don't start the AV count until about 4 this afternoon
http://s1.b3ta.com/host/creative/16200/1304588386/yesnotoav.jpg

http://s1.b3ta.com/host/creative/16200/1304588386/yesnotoav.jpg


Someone's been taking this "alternative voting" system a bit too literal... :D ;D

Surely if they were for it they'd just vote 1 in the yes box?


It has been a nice sunny morning here.  Shame we decided to drive to where it was raining and go orienteering!

It has been a nice sunny morning here.  Shame we decided to drive to where it was raining and go orienteering!

With more rain tomorrow?

It's even better cause we're stopping at the Mars Cheese Castle on the way back! ;D

Yep!  Abbey Resort!  And thanks! :D

Well... then you had better find a sitter and head on out to the sugarshack!  LOL

Having friends over for dinner tonight.



Cat

Having friends over for dinner tonight.



Cat
...fava beans and a nice chianti... ?

...fava beans and a nice chianti... ?


Nope. Chicken Marsala (one of Carlos' specialties).



Cat

...fava beans and a nice chianti... ?

nom nom nom  ;D

Nope. Chicken Marsala (one of Carlos' specialties).



Cat
Does he have a secret ingredient in it?

Well going back out again tonight to the smokehouse and saloon!  I hope to not drink as much as last time, as I wasn't worth anything the next day after!  But we should have fun!

Does he have a secret ingredient in it?


chicken!!!!  :D

chicken!!!!  :D



And Marsala.



Cat

And Marsala.



Cat


yes, yes but the chicken is the secret ingredient.... everyone knows theres Marsala in chicken Marsala but not everyone knows about the chicken  :D

yes, yes but the chicken is the secret ingredient.... everyone knows theres Marsala in chicken Marsala but not everyone knows about the chicken  :D



Actually, I have had chicken Marsala and wasn't too sure if any Marsala was in it.  :-\\



Cat

Actually, I have had chicken Marsala and wasn't too sure if any Marsala was in it.  :-\\



Cat


honestly I don't think I've ever had it

honestly I don't think I've ever had it



I'm assuming you know it is a type of wine.



Cat

Actually, I have had chicken Marsala and wasn't too sure if any Marsala was in it.  :-\\



Cat
What is the Marsala made from?

I'm assuming you know it is a type of wine.



Cat


nope...had no clue...

^everything I know about food I learned from watching shows like Top Chef, Next Food Network Star and Hell's Kitchen... either they haven't made/mentioned Chicken Marsala in the last 4 or 5 yrs or they did and I just neglected to pay attention....


but I do know what an amuse bousche is... can't spell it but I know what it is  ;D

What is the Marsala made from?



Grapes.



Cat

Grapes.



Cat
Whole, crushed or fermented?

CUBS WIN!!!!!! 



Yeah, just watched the game. :D

CUBS WIN!!!!!! 



Yeah, just watched the game. :D
Chicago Cubs  ?

Whole, crushed or fermented?



I have no idea. The only thing I really know about wine is to go to the store and buy a bottle.



Cat

I have no idea. The only thing I really know about wine is to go to the store and buy a bottle.



Cat
So it is all down to the wine?

Grapes.



Cat
Chicken Marsala Recipe

Is this the one?

Chicken Marsala Recipe

Is this the one?





That is one recipe but not Carlos'. There are a million and a half ways to make Chicken Marsala.



Cat

That is one recipe but not Carlos'. There are a million and a half ways to make Chicken Marsala.



Cat


then how does he know if he's making the best one?  :o 

what if there's one better out there?!?

That is one recipe but not Carlos'. There are a million and a half ways to make Chicken Marsala.



Cat
It all depends on the wine?

I like grape vines because they can grab on to things by themselves.  I was doing some stuff in my dirt lot this morning.  

I don't know anything  about cooking.  I'm trying to find a way to get myself interested.  So far I like popping my own popcorn and the three things you need to make sweet and sour sauce taste like sweat and sour are pineapple, ketchup, and brown sugar.  The recipe had corn starch in it and Joel cant have corn.  I have a potty problem with dairy.  Not sure,but they say people with ADD cant digest cows milk.  Seems I have to avoid anything with cows milk or stuff with cows milk in it.  I was looking for something with peanut butter and chocolate, but as far as some stuff goes, I'm not sure if milk can be totally avoided.

Chicago Cubs  ?


Yup :)

Nope. Chicken Marsala (one of Carlos' specialties).



Cat


I love Chicken Marsala.

I also did this today

3d frogger

1  *    Trimac20 March 02, 2006, 02:22:03 AM 13974
2  t Guest February 04, 2010, 08:07:15 AM 12753
7-2 EthanM February 02, 2007, 08:28:57 PM 9119
8-3 * whistledog February 24, 2006, 11:34:52 PM 9094
9-4 Red Ant February 28, 2006, 02:13:56 AM 9024
13-5 * Drachen April 16, 2006, 04:25:49 PM 6216
14-6 Doc Brown August 29, 2009, 02:14:32 PM 6110
15-7 gibbo December 30, 2008, 03:52:03 AM 5798
16-8 * Brian December 30, 2008, 12:10:47 AM 5789
20-9 wildcard December 24, 2009, 04:38:16 PM 5663
22-10 mugg June 26, 2006, 05:40:55 PM 5239

                                      air skating I am in 5th not 9th

1 whistledog February 27, 2007, 04:00:40 PM 65142
2    * Jack Tsunami January 29, 2006, 08:46:50 PM 44384
3    * Red Ant October 10, 2007, 11:28:58 AM 33901
8-4 gibbo February 26, 2009, 12:18:16 AM 16076
9-5 wildcard February 25, 2009, 09:58:09 PM 15780
13-6 loki 13 February 25, 2009, 06:46:35 PM 10536
15-7 snozberries February 25, 2009, 08:28:05 PM 9852
16-8 ninny April 04, 2010, 01:37:07 PM 8844
18-9 Hot Rod October 03, 2007, 01:00:11 AM 7763
19-10 Meat! January 09, 2006, 08:25:34 PM 6292

                                      Asteroids2 CH

1    * whistledog February 02, 2007, 11:24:41 PM 72780
4-2 Red Ant January 13, 2006, 02:22:05 AM 48440
15-3 gibbo August 10, 2008, 12:26:43 AM 32120
19-4 * Mephistopheles February 10, 2006, 09:20:34 AM 26610
20-5 * ookpic November 03, 2008, 02:01:26 PM 25920
22-6 loki 13 October 23, 2008, 03:26:02 PM 23950
23-7 Henk January 31, 2007, 02:40:37 PM 22700
26-8 ninny March 16, 2010, 04:19:18 PM 15240
27-9 wildcard November 22, 2009, 09:51:08 PM 15060
33-10 dcs84 January 04, 2007, 11:46:46 PM 15760

                                      atomica

1 ladybug316 December 13, 2010, 09:44:24 PM 6550
2    * dcs84 January 13, 2009, 11:55:18 PM 4180
3 ninny March 03, 2010, 01:09:16 PM 3500
5-4  * doctorhamsandwich December 13, 2006, 11:50:02 PM 3330
12-5 * whistledog October 26, 2006, 10:45:05 PM 2300
20-6 wildcard February 20, 2010, 10:25:31 PM 1820
24-7 * Philip Eno March 24, 2006, 10:56:34 AM 1500
32  t Guest December 09, 2006, 12:25:24 AM 1370
33  t Guest December 10, 2006, 12:47:17 AM 1340
34  t Guest December 04, 2006, 10:20:24 PM 1320
36  t Guest November 16, 2006, 06:39:02 PM 1270
37-8 nally May 06, 2008, 11:24:41 AM 1230
39-9 loki 13 April 05, 2009, 01:13:38 PM 1200
44-10 tomario February 14, 2006, 06:51:17 AM 1070

                                      Aussie Xmas this game has 100's of extra scores

1  * whistledog August 26, 2008, 06:36:22 PM 511
2 gibbo December 13, 2010, 12:36:10 AM 235
5-3 ninny April 13, 2008, 05:44:19 PM 168
6-4 * Davey Thrashmister January 25, 2006, 02:58:44 PM 165
10-5 Red Ant January 20, 2007, 07:10:36 PM 123
No comment
13-6 * Jack Tsunami January 28, 2006, 06:10:50 PM 119
14-7 Tam January 23, 2006, 10:12:54 AM 118
37-8 Dak June 19, 2006, 04:48:55 PM 97
41-9 rich1981 January 21, 2006, 04:15:33 PM 97
42-10 jaytee January 21, 2006, 09:42:12 PM 96

a * by someones name means that person can submit any score to erase all their extra scores          I think about the game room probably more then I need to

The guy who does our dance music for Morris dancing had a bit of a party today.  He had family visiting from Paraguay and it was the birthday of one of them today.  So we were all invited down for tea and cakes and a bit of a dance.  The front yard was full of puddles after overnight rain so we danced on the pavement (sidewalk) across the road in front of a neighbours house.

The guy who does our dance music for Morris dancing had a bit of a party today.  He had family visiting from Paraguay and it was the birthday of one of them today.  So we were all invited down for tea and cakes and a bit of a dance.  The front yard was full of puddles after overnight rain so we danced on the pavement (sidewalk) across the road in front of a neighbours house.




did you wear your dress?

The guy who does our dance music for Morris dancing had a bit of a party today.  He had family visiting from Paraguay and it was the birthday of one of them today.  So we were all invited down for tea and cakes and a bit of a dance.  The front yard was full of puddles after overnight rain so we danced on the pavement (sidewalk) across the road in front of a neighbours house.





that must've been some party.

Busy with packing and whatnot, with my upcoming move. Guess I won't be spending much time online for the next weeks.

did you wear your dress?



No, we had to wear our Morris dancing costumes.  I haven't got the full thing yet, but I wore a red polo shirt and black leggings, black socks and shoes.

this is what I will be wearing when I've made the costume

http://www.barebonesmorris.btinternet.co.uk/photos/teesdalejp2.jpg

We'll miss you Henk....don't pull a Frank  ;)


Cool Karen! Can't wait to see the pics of the finished product.

Busy with packing and whatnot, with my upcoming move. Guess I won't be spending much time online for the next weeks.


We'll miss you,Enjoy your time.  :)

I'M THE FIRST ONE HERE!!!

I got here 2 1/2 hrs later Thani planned so I'm glad I'm still first and I'm glad I'm not sitting here 2 q1/2 hrs longer than I needed to


Oh I'm at the PaleyCenter for a Bones event!!!

Busy with packing and whatnot, with my upcoming move. Guess I won't be spending much time online for the next weeks.


Hope the move goes well Henk

Going to the farm to pick up our share-first one for the season. Unfortunately, right now there is only lettuce & spinach but hey-that is lettuce & spinach that is organic and not from the supermarket.




Cat

I yam what I yam an dats all dat I yam
Toot toot!

I won a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant in a hotel here in Santa Barbara.

Here's the dinner menu. They also have a breakfast and lunch menu.

http://www.canarysantabarbara.com/menus/dinnermenu3.pdf

I won a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant in a hotel here in Santa Barbara.

Here's the dinner menu. They also have a breakfast and lunch menu.

http://www.canarysantabarbara.com/menus/dinnermenu3.pdf



Way cool. Looks yummy. Bon Appetit.


Cat

I won a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant in a hotel here in Santa Barbara.

Here's the dinner menu. They also have a breakfast and lunch menu.

http://www.canarysantabarbara.com/menus/dinnermenu3.pdf

Nice :)

I'm leaving for the grocery store soon

As of now I'm doing good learning to emotionally detach from my controlling parents. I actually think I almost like them when I detach.  :-\\

I like my mom when I'm detached from her. 


I got my solar pump running in a tv dinner tray sitting on a large upside down pot :D.  The pump works though

I won a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant in a hotel here in Santa Barbara.

Here's the dinner menu. They also have a breakfast and lunch menu.

http://www.canarysantabarbara.com/menus/dinnermenu3.pdf


lucky you,enjoy yourself.  :)

I'M THE FIRST ONE HERE!!!

I got here 2 1/2 hrs later Thani planned so I'm glad I'm still first and I'm glad I'm not sitting here 2 q1/2 hrs longer than I needed to


Oh I'm at the PaleyCenter for a Bones event!!!


Did you have a good time (other then the pushy fans telling *you* how Paley events were run?  Still cracks me up.

Did you have a good time (other then the pushy fans telling *you* how Paley events were run?  Still cracks me up.

I had a fantatic time!!! That was one of the best panels I've seen in a long time!!! David Boreanaz is a hoot...


those girls were whack let me tell you.

First of all I was in line with them for 4 hours and they talked nonstop about bones and Emily Deschanel's pregnancy....they kept asking me if I was a shipper (WTF!??! ) I found out a shipper is a fan who prefers specific relationships I'm like--- I love bones... but I have more things to do with my day than obsess about will they or won't they. I trust what needs to happen will happen when it needs to happen. I want to watch it unfold. I want to talk about tv and I want to enjoy other people who talk about tv too.... but there's a difference between being a fan vs being a fanatic...these were 30/40 yr old women talking about bones like teen girls gossip about high school goings on....they gave me a headache!

I also did this today

3d frogger

1   *     Trimac20 March 02, 2006, 02:22:03 AM 13974
2   t Guest February 04, 2010, 08:07:15 AM 12753
7-2 EthanM February 02, 2007, 08:28:57 PM 9119
8-3 * whistledog February 24, 2006, 11:34:52 PM 9094
9-4 Red Ant February 28, 2006, 02:13:56 AM 9024
13-5 * Drachen April 16, 2006, 04:25:49 PM 6216
14-6 Doc Brown August 29, 2009, 02:14:32 PM 6110
15-7 gibbo December 30, 2008, 03:52:03 AM 5798
16-8 * Brian December 30, 2008, 12:10:47 AM 5789
20-9 wildcard December 24, 2009, 04:38:16 PM 5663
22-10 mugg June 26, 2006, 05:40:55 PM 5239

                                      air skating I am in 5th not 9th

1 whistledog February 27, 2007, 04:00:40 PM 65142
2    * Jack Tsunami January 29, 2006, 08:46:50 PM 44384
3    * Red Ant October 10, 2007, 11:28:58 AM 33901
8-4 gibbo February 26, 2009, 12:18:16 AM 16076
9-5 wildcard February 25, 2009, 09:58:09 PM 15780
13-6 loki 13 February 25, 2009, 06:46:35 PM 10536
15-7 snozberries February 25, 2009, 08:28:05 PM 9852
16-8 ninny April 04, 2010, 01:37:07 PM 8844
18-9 Hot Rod October 03, 2007, 01:00:11 AM 7763
19-10 Meat! January 09, 2006, 08:25:34 PM 6292

                                      Asteroids2 CH

1    * whistledog February 02, 2007, 11:24:41 PM 72780
4-2 Red Ant January 13, 2006, 02:22:05 AM 48440
15-3 gibbo August 10, 2008, 12:26:43 AM 32120
19-4 * Mephistopheles February 10, 2006, 09:20:34 AM 26610
20-5 * ookpic November 03, 2008, 02:01:26 PM 25920
22-6 loki 13 October 23, 2008, 03:26:02 PM 23950
23-7 Henk January 31, 2007, 02:40:37 PM 22700
26-8 ninny March 16, 2010, 04:19:18 PM 15240
27-9 wildcard November 22, 2009, 09:51:08 PM 15060
33-10 dcs84 January 04, 2007, 11:46:46 PM 15760

                                       atomica

1 ladybug316 December 13, 2010, 09:44:24 PM 6550
2    * dcs84 January 13, 2009, 11:55:18 PM 4180
3 ninny March 03, 2010, 01:09:16 PM 3500
5-4  * doctorhamsandwich December 13, 2006, 11:50:02 PM 3330
12-5 * whistledog October 26, 2006, 10:45:05 PM 2300
20-6 wildcard February 20, 2010, 10:25:31 PM 1820
24-7 * Philip Eno March 24, 2006, 10:56:34 AM 1500
32   t Guest December 09, 2006, 12:25:24 AM 1370
33   t Guest December 10, 2006, 12:47:17 AM 1340
34   t Guest December 04, 2006, 10:20:24 PM 1320
36   t Guest November 16, 2006, 06:39:02 PM 1270
37-8 nally May 06, 2008, 11:24:41 AM 1230
39-9 loki 13 April 05, 2009, 01:13:38 PM 1200
44-10 tomario February 14, 2006, 06:51:17 AM 1070

                                       Aussie Xmas this game has 100's of extra scores

1   * whistledog August 26, 2008, 06:36:22 PM 511
2 gibbo December 13, 2010, 12:36:10 AM 235
5-3 ninny April 13, 2008, 05:44:19 PM 168
6-4 * Davey Thrashmister January 25, 2006, 02:58:44 PM 165
10-5 Red Ant January 20, 2007, 07:10:36 PM 123
No comment
13-6 * Jack Tsunami January 28, 2006, 06:10:50 PM 119
14-7 Tam January 23, 2006, 10:12:54 AM 118
37-8 Dak June 19, 2006, 04:48:55 PM 97
41-9 rich1981 January 21, 2006, 04:15:33 PM 97
42-10 jaytee January 21, 2006, 09:42:12 PM 96

a * by someones name means that person can submit any score to erase all their extra scores           I think about the game room probably more then I need to



buy the way, you can submit a 0 to clear your scores, you don't have to beat them.

Went to a craft afternoon.  I hadn't made any progress on the thing I had been working on last time I went.  SO I took along a completely different piece of knitting!  I managed to nearly finish a baby cardigan.  Now I need to find someone who is having a baby boy!

buy the way, you can submit a 0 to clear your scores, you don't have to beat them.


The problem with that list is most of those people don't post here anymore or if the do post here they probably don't post in this type of thread.
Maybe you'd do better sending them pm's. 

Went to a craft afternoon.  I hadn't made any progress on the thing I had been working on last time I went.  SO I took along a completely different piece of knitting!  I managed to nearly finish a baby cardigan.  Now I need to find someone who is having a baby boy!


Well done. And um. Mrs Midasis expecting something that might be a boy.  ;D

The problem with that list is most of those people don't post here anymore or if the do post here they probably don't post in this type of thread.
Maybe you'd do better sending them pm's. 


yeah, I didn't think I knew some of these people, however these are games with at least 100 scores in them and probably have extras from a lot of us too.  I'll be doing these lists for all the games in the game room that are over 100 but will do it in my arcade thread.  I just wanted to say something here and let people know that they don't have to beat their high scores to clear the extras if they didn't know that..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEjKlf42-a8



Cat

beautiful pics as always Cat!!!

beautiful pics as always Cat!!!




Thanks. I think I changed the still on the front but it hasn't come up yet. They said that it could take up to 36 hours to do that. I think this one came out much better than the last one did. But, that is my opinion.



Cat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEjKlf42-a8



Cat


That is very nice Cat.

pretty flowers

Well done. And um. Mrs Midasis expecting something that might be a boy.  ;D


I know she is expecting and I think I read somewhere Midas saying it was a boy.  So now I need an address!

Went up north today to help my youngest step-daughter move. She had to go to work so for most of the day it was her husband, his mother, her mother & step-father & the two of us. His mother's husband basically watched Granddaughter #4 most of the day. (He can't climb up & down stairs because he is wheelchair bond.) I felt back for their cat who was just freaking out. They wanted to someone to stay with the cat so you can guess who got to do that.  ;D ;D ;D  Actually, I would much rather be sitting there, trying to calm the cat down then climb up & down those stairs.  ;D ;D ;D  I was practicing my "cat whisperer" skills.  :D ;D ;D  It didn't quite work. Even after they gave the cat some "doggy downers" the cat was still upset. We got the trunk pretty much full when we left. (It is an 2 and a half drive ONE WAY). Tomorrow, THEY are going to unload the truck. We are not. Carlos has a doc appointment tomorrow & they are coming to clean the furnace so we can't go. Don't you hate when that happens?  ;)



Cat

^nicely done...you helped without really helping! O0

^nicely done...you helped without really helping! O0



Well, I did do A LITTLE. But, I just realized that I really should have proofed my last post.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Boy, you can tell that I am tired! LONG drive. And they are moving FARTHER away.



Cat

Well, I did do A LITTLE. But, I just realized that I really should have proofed my last post.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Boy, you can tell that I am tired! LONG drive. And they are moving FARTHER away.



Cat



so the dude is bonded to his wheel chair.....aren't most people?  ;)

so the dude is bonded to his wheel chair.....aren't most people?  ;)



And I felt "back" about the cat instead of feeling bad.  :D ;D ;D ;D  I betcha you can find at least 10 booboos in that one post.


Ok, turning off the computer now-going to watch the news and then heading for bed. Good-night all.



Cat

I woke up to cat vomit and dead ants on my countertop (I guess I worded that wrong - cat vomit was on floor behind their feed plate (was NOT on the counter...  8-P  although dead ants were.  8-P 8-P 8-P )  So I had to clean them off, they creeped me out so much and the bleach spray really did a number on my sinuses that I had to take a break.  I will go back and bleach the counter again and then try to wash the counter of the bleach smell.  Cat vomit is always fun in the morning.  Especially if you step in it half-asleep. (Which thankfully I did not step in it. (this time.) 

I'm planning on giving this place a good workover (before it gets too hot - yesterday it was 83 degrees F (28 degrees celcius).  MUCH too hot for this time of year.  Very humid too.  I'd like to open the windows to get some fresh air (if I could find some that is.)

I've got a baby shower to go to on Sunday.  The couple is unmarried (not that big of a deal.)  The impending father is the step-son of my cousin.  The stepson lived with his mother and I've only met him once (when he was 8.)  (Now my cousin is throwing a shower for her impending step-baby mama (whom I've never met, and didn't even know her name to tell the truth.) My cousin's name was not even on the invitation, even though she is hosting the event.  Had she not told me it was coming, I would have been REALLY confused as to who it was.  Of course, I wish the couple well and everything, it just feels weird not actually knowing the parents-to-be.

I woke up to cat vomit and dead ants on my countertop (I guess I worded that wrong - cat vomit was on floor behind their feed plate (was NOT on the counter...  8-P  although dead ants were.   8-P 8-P 8-P )  So I had to clean them off, they creeped me out so much and the bleach spray really did a number on my sinuses that I had to take a break.  I will go back and bleach the counter again and then try to wash the counter of the bleach smell.  Cat vomit is always fun in the morning.  Especially if you step in it half-asleep. (Which thankfully I did not step in it. (this time.) 

I'm planning on giving this place a good workover (before it gets too hot - yesterday it was 83 degrees F (28 degrees celcius).  MUCH too hot for this time of year.  Very humid too.  I'd like to open the windows to get some fresh air (if I could find some that is.)

I've got a baby shower to go to on Sunday.  The couple is unmarried (not that big of a deal.)  The impending father is the step-son of my cousin.  The stepson lived with his mother and I've only met him once (when he was 8.)  (Now my cousin is throwing a shower for her impending step-baby mama (whom I've never met, and didn't even know her name to tell the truth.) My cousin's name was not even on the invitation, even though she is hosting the event.  Had she not told me it was coming, I would have been REALLY confused as to who it was.  Of course, I wish the couple well and everything, it just feels weird not actually knowing the parents-to-be.


Sorry about the cat vomit,It must've been a pain to clean up?

Sorry about the cat vomit,It must've been a pain to clean up?


Well, it wasn't as bad as it could have been.  It was on linoleum floor, kind-of a neat little pile,  Just grabbed a plastic grocery sack (I seem to have an overabundance of them right now.) and scoop it all up without actually having to touch it.  Now if it were on carpet, that would be another story.

My life is so darned fascinating that I have to talk about cat vomit.  I should get a twitter account just for such occasions.  ::)

The baby shower sounds fun.  Though a bit weird when you don't know the lucky couple! 

Well, it wasn't as bad as it could have been.  It was on linoleum floor, kind-of a neat little pile,  Just grabbed a plastic grocery sack (I seem to have an overabundance of them right now.) and scoop it all up without actually having to touch it.   Now if it were on carpet, that would be another story.

My life is so darned fascinating that I have to talk about cat vomit.  I should get a twitter account just for such occasions.   ::)


You can always try a spray?

You can always try a spray?


Yeah, I'm gonna mop later.  I have to spray the recliner chair with Febreze, hopefully that will take care of the funky smell coming out of it.  If not, I will probably throw it out in the garbage.  I bought the recliner a few years ago at a yard sale for $20 so I guess I got my money's worth.  I just know I won't get that lucky in finding another for that price.  I want to try to clean it first, although it may be a losing battle.

I woke up to cat vomit and dead ants on my countertop (I guess I worded that wrong - cat vomit was on floor behind their feed plate (was NOT on the counter...  8-P  although dead ants were.   8-P 8-P 8-P )  So I had to clean them off, they creeped me out so much and the bleach spray really did a number on my sinuses that I had to take a break.  I will go back and bleach the counter again and then try to wash the counter of the bleach smell.  Cat vomit is always fun in the morning.  Especially if you step in it half-asleep. (Which thankfully I did not step in it. (this time.) 

I'm planning on giving this place a good workover (before it gets too hot - yesterday it was 83 degrees F (28 degrees celcius).  MUCH too hot for this time of year.  Very humid too.  I'd like to open the windows to get some fresh air (if I could find some that is.)

I've got a baby shower to go to on Sunday.  The couple is unmarried (not that big of a deal.)  The impending father is the step-son of my cousin.  The stepson lived with his mother and I've only met him once (when he was 8.)  (Now my cousin is throwing a shower for her impending step-baby mama (whom I've never met, and didn't even know her name to tell the truth.) My cousin's name was not even on the invitation, even though she is hosting the event.  Had she not told me it was coming, I would have been REALLY confused as to who it was.  Of course, I wish the couple well and everything, it just feels weird not actually knowing the parents-to-be.



I hear ya about the cat vomit. Can't tell you how many times I stepped in it-because I usually can't see it.  8-P 8-P 8-P 8-P And that is one thing that Carlos REFUSES to clean up because it turns his stomach so I get the fun. Ah, the joys of being owned by a cat.



Cat

My mom had to put her great dane down last night  :\'(

My mom had to put her great dane down last night  :\'(



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

(((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))  To you & your mother.



Cat

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

(((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))  To you & your mother.



Cat


thanks...

I got a plant yesterday and put it in the ground today.  Our fence has been down and this was the first day I met the neighbors dog. It's one of those type of dogs that can smash your ground cover flowers as it's walking around looking for things to smell.

I'm sorry to hear that snoz.  My condolences to your mom and you.

I'm sorry to hear that snoz.  My condolences to your mom and you.


thanks Patty

Damn, Snoz.  I am sorry. 

Damn, Snoz.  I am sorry. 


thanks dag

My mom had to put her great dane down last night  :\'(
(((((((((((hugs)))))))))))).  How sad!  My condolences!

Yeah, I'm gonna mop later.  I have to spray the recliner chair with Febreze, hopefully that will take care of the funky smell coming out of it.  If not, I will probably throw it out in the garbage.  I bought the recliner a few years ago at a yard sale for $20 so I guess I got my money's worth.  I just know I won't get that lucky in finding another for that price.  I want to try to clean it first, although it may be a losing battle.


Febreze is good,gets out most germs and smells.

My mom had to put her great dane down last night  :\'(


I'm sorry Q.  :(

(((((((((((hugs)))))))))))).  How sad!  My condolences!


Thanks Sami.

Playing guitar, mainly Nirvana songs.

I'm sorry Q.  :(


Thx Howard.

Well, it wasn't as bad as it could have been.  It was on linoleum floor, kind-of a neat little pile,  Just grabbed a plastic grocery sack (I seem to have an overabundance of them right now.) and scoop it all up without actually having to touch it.   Now if it were on carpet, that would be another story.

My life is so darned fascinating that I have to talk about cat vomit.  I should get a twitter account just for such occasions.   ::)


Sorry about the cat vomit, but ...  ;D

My mom had to put her great dane down last night  :\'(


Sorry to hear that. It must be hard. :(

Febreze is good,gets out most germs and smells.


Smells - yes, germs - I don't think so. :-\\

Playing guitar, mainly Nirvana songs.


Aha! So that was YOU! ::) :D ;D ;)

Which reminds me...

It sounds like one of my neighbors has bought a drum kit. Not sure if it's a real drum kit (probably not) or one of those virtual game console thingies, but it already annoys the hell out of me.

Oh, the joys of moving! ;D

Which reminds me...

It sounds like one of my neighbors has bought a drum kit. Not sure if it's a real drum kit (probably not) or one of those virtual game console thingies, but it already annoys the hell out of me.

Oh, the joys of moving! ;D
After a short while, why not take up a musical instrument yourself (if you do not already play)?

Smells - yes, germs - I don't think so. :-\\


At least It'll be a nice scent.

Which reminds me...

It sounds like one of my neighbors has bought a drum kit. Not sure if it's a real drum kit (probably not) or one of those virtual game console thingies, but it already annoys the hell out of me.

Oh, the joys of moving! ;D



Carlos told me this story when we was a graduate student at Rutgers and was living in student housing (with his first wife). The kids would blast their music all hours of the night. So, one morning at 7:30, he positioned his speakers out the window and played the 1812 Overture at the highest volume. That solved the problem.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Carlos told me this story when we was a graduate student at Rutgers and was living in student housing (with his first wife). The kids would blast their music all hours of the night. So, one morning at 7:30, he positioned his speakers out the window and played the 1812 Overture at the highest volume. That solved the problem.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Tempting... maybe I'll save that for the very last day. night, of course. ;)

Carlos told me this story when we was a graduate student at Rutgers and was living in student housing (with his first wife). The kids would blast their music all hours of the night. So, one morning at 7:30, he positioned his speakers out the window and played the 1812 Overture at the highest volume. That solved the problem.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat
With real life cannons?

Carlos told me this story when we was a graduate student at Rutgers and was living in student housing (with his first wife). The kids would blast their music all hours of the night. So, one morning at 7:30, he positioned his speakers out the window and played the 1812 Overture at the highest volume. That solved the problem.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


NICE!!

With real life cannons?



Yup. The recording he had was done at West Point.



Cat

Yup. The recording he had was done at West Point.



Cat
True, the louder the better.

&*%$@# sinus headache.  >:( >:( >:(



Cat

&*%$@# sinus headache.  >:( >:( >:(



Cat
The hot weather here is making my hay fever bad, also giving me a heavy chest feeling.

&*%$@# sinus headache.  >:( >:( >:(



Cat



sux

&*%$@# sinus headache.  >:( >:( >:(



Cat


feel better.

I have been working on my next slideshow and stupid me didn't save it all day and now it is locked up.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat

^ Oh no!!!!


I uploaded some video from paley events and the Janet concert.... one of my paley vids (BONES) has 300 hits already!


Today is Extravaganza at UCSB- it's an all day concert that put on kinda like Woodstock  it's free to students... the headliner is Cee Lo Green.

I have been working on my next slideshow and stupid me didn't save it all day and now it is locked up.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat



WOO HOO!!!! I went to close down the computer (because the program wouldn't close) and a thingy popped up asking if I wanted to save. IT SAVED!!!! I didn't lose ANYTHING!!!

Doing the happy dance!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 



Cat

WOO HOO!!!! I went to close down the computer (because the program wouldn't close) and a thingy popped up asking if I wanted to save. IT SAVED!!!! I didn't lose ANYTHING!!!

Doing the happy dance!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 



Cat



YAY!!!

^ Oh no!!!!


I uploaded some video from paley events and the Janet concert.... one of my paley vids (BONES) has 300 hits already!


Today is Extravaganza at UCSB- it's an all day concert that put on kinda like Woodstock  it's free to students... the headliner is Cee Lo Green.


I watched one of your Cee Lo vids.  I was only familiar with the song "Forget you" because Glee/Gwyneth Paltrow did it.  lol  Tis a wee bit different in concert.  ;D

I watched one of your Cee Lo vids.  I was only familiar with the song "Forget you" because Glee/Gwyneth Paltrow did it.  lol  Tis a wee bit different in concert.   ;D



It is.... I love his "Forget" you song... it's better unedited  ;) 

I guess the audio on the recording is crap. The band was really loud (overpowering really) and I was right in front of the speakers... my ears are still ringing... next year I remember to take ear plugs!  ;D


I would have figured you might have heard the song Crazy it's credited to Gnarls Barkley but Cee Lo sang on it too!

It is.... I love his "Forget" you song... it's better unedited  ;)   

I guess the audio on the recording is crap. The band was really loud (overpowering really) and I was right in front of the speakers... my ears are still ringing... next year I remember to take ear plugs!  ;D


I would have figured you might have heard the song Crazy it's credited to Gnarls Barkley but Cee Lo sang on it too!




Oh!  Yeah I've heard of Crazy also.  I really like Gnarls Barkley.  I'm not really a big rap fan (obviously), so I tend to probably miss alot of good music.

Oh!  Yeah I've heard of Crazy also.  I really like Gnarls Barkley.  I'm not really a big rap fan (obviously), so I tend to probably miss alot of good music.


'sokay....at least you give some of it a try.  ;)

Sleepy. Started working on a NEW slideshow. The other one is put on hold for a bit (because I want to get a few more shots for it). And YES, I saved it already.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Oh!  Yeah I've heard of Crazy also.  I really like Gnarls Barkley.  I'm not really a big rap fan (obviously), so I tend to probably miss alot of good music.


I like Gnarls Barkley too.

I like Gnarls Barkley too.


I bet you only know 'Crazy' though... ::)

I bet you only know 'Crazy' though... ::)


That's the only song I know.

That's the only song I know.


Then how can you say you like Gnarls Barkley?

That's the only song I know.


"Going on" is a really good song too, although it only made it to 88 in the US charts in 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_R9fId_Rqo

"Smiley Faces" is good, and I like the video too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc9nB3Odcq0&feature=related


and Cee Lo as a flea is too funny in the video for "Gone Daddy Gone"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZbeiXZVWbM

just got back from an evening of dancing outside a couple of pubs.

It was a strange evening.  Two morris dancing sides arrange to meet to dance out together.  We take it in turns dancing but don't actually interact with one another inbetween dances. 

Then how can you say you like Gnarls Barkley?


I just thought he was a one hit wonder. ???

"Going on" is a really good song too, although it only made it to 88 in the US charts in 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_R9fId_Rqo

"Smiley Faces" is good, and I like the video too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc9nB3Odcq0&feature=related


and Cee Lo as a flea is too funny in the video for "Gone Daddy Gone"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZbeiXZVWbM



Going On has that Motown flavor.

Working on a short term contract presently. Just started this week and I'm tired because I'm not used to sitting looking at a computer for 9 hrs a day. I haven't worked since February 4th.  Got to get back into the swing ... and hope something more permanent comes up in the meantime... :-\\

At least there'll be some money coming in for a while.  :)

Congrats Peter!  Here's to hoping something more permanent comes up for you soon

congrats Peter

Had to get up far too early this morning.  Elizabeth was going on a school field trip and had to be at school with bags/sleeping bag etc before 8.00.  She will be home Saturday evening.

Had a headache on and off all day at work - no one had any painkillers.  :(  Feeling a bit better now I'm home.  Chocolate to eat and water to drink (with a couple of ibuprofen)

I had a less stressful day at work, I was forced to switch the computer on for something else...

So here I am.

Working on a short term contract presently. Just started this week and I'm tired because I'm not used to sitting looking at a computer for 9 hrs a day. I haven't worked since February 4th.  Got to get back into the swing ... and hope something more permanent comes up in the meantime... :-\\

At least there'll be some money coming in for a while.  :)


Good for you Peter,Congratulations. :)

I had a less stressful day at work, I was forced to switch the computer on for something else...

So here I am.


Hey Phil.  :)

Hey Phil.  :)
Just checking up with the boards.

Nothing excessive tonight.

Just checking up with the boards.

Nothing excessive tonight.


time to relax.

time to relax.
Relax and take it easy.

Working on a short term contract presently. Just started this week and I'm tired because I'm not used to sitting looking at a computer for 9 hrs a day. I haven't worked since February 4th.  Got to get back into the swing ... and hope something more permanent comes up in the meantime... :-\\

At least there'll be some money coming in for a while.  :)


Congrats and good luck!

Working on a short term contract presently. Just started this week and I'm tired because I'm not used to sitting looking at a computer for 9 hrs a day. I haven't worked since February 4th.  Got to get back into the swing ... and hope something more permanent comes up in the meantime... :-\\

At least there'll be some money coming in for a while.  :)
Well done, work!

It fills a gap in the CV.

Hey everyone...I know I just took a long leave of absence...and that was because my laptop (which is only a year and a half old) suddenly contracted a virus and stopped working. I clicked on what I thought was an innocent link...but then it went down and just would not restart. We just could not get it to boot up, and we tried to get help from technical support...but that didn't work either. So we took it to a repair shop to have it fixed...and the repair took a few days. Now all is well with it (except a few programs need full restoration). So now I am back.

Hey everyone...I know I just took a long leave of absence...and that was because my laptop (which is only a year and a half old) suddenly contracted a virus and stopped working. I clicked on what I thought was an innocent link...but then it went down and just would not restart. We just could not get it to boot up, and we tried to get help from technical support...but that didn't work either. So we took it to a repair shop to have it fixed...and the repair took a few days. Now all is well with it (except a few programs need full restoration). So now I am back.
Glad to see you are back!

I took some time away just to relax and regroup my mind, especially as my job has been a bit stressful recently

Glad to see you are back!

I took some time away just to relax and regroup my mind, especially as my job has been a bit stressful recently

On a related note, I still have not found a new job for myself, but I am still volunteering once a week... and I recently met with a new job developer, who is going to help me find a good job that can utilize the skills that I have.

On a related note, I still have not found a new job for myself, but I am still volunteering once a week... and I recently met with a new job developer, who is going to help me find a good job that can utilize the skills that I have.
That is good news to hear.

the sun is out today it's been overcast and drizzlish.  My aunt and uncle are traveling this way and were probably going to out to dinner.

I am missing a Fringe event at Paley tonight.... :-\\  :\'(  :-\\ 

I had a ticket but the drive is 90 miles one way.  It's almost $50 in gas and then I'd have to tank up when I return... I am so broke it's really pathetic. I freaking hate being in debt up to my ears. I need 10 grand...that doesn't absorb my debt it just gets my ass back on level ground...  >:( 

I am missing a Fringe event at Paley tonight.... :-\\  :\'(  :-\\ 

I had a ticket but the drive is 90 miles one way.  It's almost $50 in gas and then I'd have to tank up when I return... I am so broke it's really pathetic. I freaking hate being in debt up to my ears. I need 10 grand...that doesn't absorb my debt it just gets my ass back on level ground...  >:( 





Have you burned some incense?  ;)



Cat

Have you burned some incense?  ;)



Cat


I need to... short of winning the lotto I'm out of options!
Think I'll do that tonight...

I need to... short of winning the lotto I'm out of options!
Think I'll do that tonight...



Hate to tell you this but you should have done it last week. The best time will now will be to wait about 3 weeks.  :-\\



Cat

Hate to tell you this but you should have done it last week. The best time will now will be to wait about 3 weeks.  :-\\



Cat


damn!  >:(  I always screw that up...if you're not busy in three weeks can you shoot me a reminder!

damn!  >:(   I always screw that up...if you're not busy in three weeks can you shoot me a reminder!




I'll try. However, this is a good time to do OTHER things.  ;)



Cat

We have had a rainy week and the river by my house is super high.  I am getting ready to build an ark.

Basically I've been living at the ballfield.  ;D

Getting ready to leave for a game at 8.  I hate these late games, I know 8 really isn't late but I'm usually in my P.J.'s relaxing at that time.  Also the kids really should be in bed by 9.

I'll try. However, this is a good time to do OTHER things.  ;)



Cat


You'll have to pm me a hint cuz now I'm lost.  ;D

Hey everyone...I know I just took a long leave of absence...and that was because my laptop (which is only a year and a half old) suddenly contracted a virus and stopped working. I clicked on what I thought was an innocent link...but then it went down and just would not restart. We just could not get it to boot up, and we tried to get help from technical support...but that didn't work either. So we took it to a repair shop to have it fixed...and the repair took a few days. Now all is well with it (except a few programs need full restoration). So now I am back.


Glad to see you back.

...very slowly.

Just the usual weekend things, gardening, shopping sewing my kitchen curtains, etc.

Elizabeth came home from her school trip this evening.  She had a great time.  Tired enough to voluntarily go to bed!

I just thought of that prediction of the end of the world(5/21/11 at 6PM, although it didn't specify  what time zone) just now.

:D

I just thought of that prediction of the end of the world(5/21/11 at 6PM, although it didn't specify  what time zone) just now.

:D
where have you been all week???? 

That is all anyone would talk about! 

Saw an old very good college friend who now lives in Orlando.  She was back for here sister's graduation.  We met at a mall, and I had my 2 she was with her sister and mother and 3 nephews (the one's birthday - so they were birthday shopping.... EE GADS he's worse than a girl - Finish Line, Hollister, American Eagle, Pacific Sun, Hot Topic, Aeropostle, Zoomees, back to Pacific Sun, then to zoomies, on to Dillards, then to Younkers, again to Hollister, and around and back to Hot Topic with a stop by American Eagle at the end)  :P  Holy Crap. 

I am glad I got to see my friend, but I have a feeling she wanted to talk more, and we just never really got to do that!

OH BTW - I just bought Harry Potter - book 1

Perhaps the world is coming to an end ???

I just watched The Outsiders.  Bawled like a baby.  That movie still gets to me.  I think even more now because Patrick Swayze looked so good...one actor I am really gonna miss.  :\'(

OH BTW - I just bought Harry Potter - book 1

Perhaps the world is coming to an end ???


YAY!!!! want me to start rereading the series so you have someone to talk about it with?

I just watched The Outsiders.  Bawled like a baby.  That movie still gets to me.  I think even more now because Patrick Swayze looked so good...one actor I am really gonna miss.  :\'(


me too... I still have to see the director's cut...with the extra scenes and stuff....I have it I just haven't watched it yet. 

I totally hate....with great passion....Matt Dilion's "acting" in his final scene!  ::)

Yeah, it was a little over the top. 

Yeah, it was a little over the top. 




I think it's number one on my list of worst acting moments.... although Nat Portman in Attack of the Clones comes in at a very close second...

YAY!!!! want me to start rereading the series so you have someone to talk about it with?

It will be probably waiting for a couple weeks.  As next week is school's final full week, then I "finals" are Tues and Wed of the next week.  So I have a lot to get done!

We were watching ABC Family and watched 3 HP movies last night.  My 7 year old informed me that HP was supposed to be a slitherin (sp?), but that the magic hat messed up; that's why he speaks snake and is "crafty";  not like a Griffendor at all  :-\\  o k I said :P

It will be probably waiting for a couple weeks.  As next week is school's final full week, then I "finals" are Tues and Wed of the next week.  So I have a lot to get done!



just text me around the time you're ready to start.... I read slow but I figure I'll have more free time than you will so we'll still probably finish at the same time  :D

just text me around the time you're ready to start.... I read slow but I figure I'll have more free time than you will so we'll still probably finish at the same time  :D
Yah - I am reading it to the girls (so I am not sure how much I will be able to read to them at a time)

- Look at my edit ^^

My 7 year old cracked me up ;D

We were watching ABC Family and watched 3 HP movies last night.  My 7 year old informed me that HP was supposed to be a slitherin (sp?), but that the magic hat messed up; that's why he speaks snake and is "crafty";  not like a Griffendor at all  :-\\  o k I said :P


your daughter is so close yet so far.... Harry was always supposed to be in Gryffindor. (THE SORTING HAT DOES NOT SCREW UP!  ;) ) The reason he speaks parselmouth is he, essentially, was afflicted with some of Voldermort's Slytherin traits, when he first tried to kill Harry....

your daughter may have picked up on the sorting hat's reading of Harry. Harry was terrified he'd be put in Slytherin and as a result the sorting hat was just picking up on Harry's insecurities but it ultimately sorted him into the house he was always destined to be a part of.


bTW watching the movies on TV with commercials is the worst way to watch it... it's been edited to hell.  ;)

OH BTW - I just bought Harry Potter - book 1

Perhaps the world is coming to an end ???



YAY!!!!



YAY!!!! want me to start rereading the series so you have someone to talk about it with?




Ooh, great idea. We just "listened" to it (audiobooks) and after we were done, I told Carlos that I do want to listen to it again-but maybe not for a bit. But since it wasn't too long ago, (less than 6 month), it is still fairly fresh in my mind. So, I would LOVE to join in on the conversation.

BTW, in case nobody realizes it: I'm just wild about Harry.



Cat

YAY!!!!



Ooh, great idea. We just "listened" to it (audiobooks) and after we were done, I told Carlos that I do want to listen to it again-but maybe not for a bit. But since it wasn't too long ago, (less than 6 month), it is still fairly fresh in my mind. So, I would LOVE to join in on the conversation.

BTW, in case nobody realizes it: I'm just wild about Harry.



Cat








me too!!! now that my computer is kinda fixed I should see if i can download the books and do the whole book on tape, read along thing like I used to do as a kid!

me too!!! now that my computer is kinda fixed I should see if i can download the books and do the whole book on tape, read along thing like I used to do as a kid!




If you do, there are two readers: Jim Dale & Stephen Fry. My recommendation is Stephen Fry. Great reader and when he is doing Hagrid, he sounds just like Robbie Coltrain.



Cat

Well hey - it is with commercials, or not at all...  which would you people prefer???  We just do not spend much money on t.v. and entertainment right now, thinking about canceling satellite tv and pay for a antenna to be put up.  We don't drive into town regularly enough to rent movies.  :-\\  Disadvantages of living in the country :\'(

Well hey - it is with commercials, or not at all...  which would you people prefer???  We just do not spend much money on t.v. and entertainment right now, thinking about canceling satellite tv and pay for a antenna to be put up.  We don't drive into town regularly enough to rent movies.   :-\\  Disadvantages of living in the country :\'(



There is NetFlix.



Cat

where have you been all week???? 

That is all anyone would talk about! 


I've had no particular interest in it.

But I looked at my clock and saw it was after 6(where I'm at) and thought of it all of a sudden(customers mention the idiot predicter said 6PM).

I just thought of that prediction of the end of the world(5/21/11 at 6PM, although it didn't specify  what time zone) just now.

:D


I thought the world would come to an end as soon as I clocked out at 6. ;D

Well hey - it is with commercials, or not at all...  which would you people prefer???  We just do not spend much money on t.v. and entertainment right now, thinking about canceling satellite tv and pay for a antenna to be put up.  We don't drive into town regularly enough to rent movies.   :-\\  Disadvantages of living in the country :\'(


I would take none at all.

I've had no particular interest in it.

But I looked at my clock and saw it was after 6(where I'm at) and thought of it all of a sudden(customers mention the idiot predicter said 6PM).


He's so full of BS it's coming outta his ass! ::)

There is NetFlix.



Cat


we've already had that battle...she doesn't think they'll deliver to her mail box tho now that winter's gone I say give it the ole college try....

He's so full of BS it's coming outta his ass! ::)


isn't that where the shyt usually comes out?

I thought the world would come to an end as soon as I clocked out at 6. ;D


I got off at 2 today myself.


He's so full of BS it's coming outta his ass! ::)


Aren't all they all?  ;)

There is NetFlix.



Cat
The post man will not deliver any package to our mailbox.  Due to weather and extremes ruining product and such, and he does not actually get out of the car to see if we are home.  He just puts in the green postage slip that says we have a package at the post office.  As I do not drive for any reason into that town (not much of a town of 500 people, no gas station, no grocery, no nothing but bar and post office) I do not want to spend the extra gas to go get crap from there.  (post office also now shuts down the window at 3:45 and I do not get out of school till 3:50; now there is rumors of no Saturday service, not sure how one get's mail if that happens).  And we tried the downloads, and there is nothing that interests us, so we stopped that. 

we've already had that battle...she doesn't think they'll deliver to her mail box tho now that winter's gone I say give it the ole college try....

They/He will not do it.  And since it is the Rural Letter Carriers union, it is up to the individuals to decide what can or can't happen.  As rural patrons they can force us to go to the post office to pick up our mail, if they deem it is inconvenient/inhospitable for them.  So I have been informed  :-\\  Yep, I questioned his authority, when during our spring break (not a national holiday) I watched him deliver the mail, I went out - and there was a slip in it.  It was a manilla envelope of my daughters pictures. When I asked why the green slip was marked "we were not at home" when we clearly were I was given according to section such and such by law 4,022  :P

They/He will not do it.  And since it is the Rural Letter Carriers union, it is up to the individuals to decide what can or can't happen.  As rural patrons they can force us to go to the post office to pick up our mail, if they deem it is inconvenient/inhospitable for them.  So I have been informed  :-\\  Yep, I questioned his authority, when during our spring break (not a national holiday) I watched him deliver the mail, I went out - and there was a slip in it.  It was a manilla envelope of my daughters pictures. When I asked why the green slip was marked "we were not at home" when we clearly were I was given according to section such and such by law 4,022  :P




did you question him or someone who worked with him? I would contact the post master general (or whatever the equivalent title is for that office...) just sayin'




  And we tried the downloads, and there is nothing that interests us, so we stopped that. 



you were using the "free" service offered thru wii.... I know 7.99 may seem excessive but I think if you looked into the unlimited on line viewing plan they offer - for 7.99 you'd actually be impressed with the amount of stuff they offer for viewing online.... okay HP isn't there yet but there's a lot of really good stuff available now. Really good stuff!

did you question him or someone who worked with him? I would contact the post master general (or whatever the equivalent title is for that office...) just sayin'




you were using the "free" service offered thru wii.... I know 7.99 may seem excessive but I think if you looked into the unlimited on line viewing plan they offer - for 7.99 you'd actually be impressed with the amount of stuff they offer for viewing online.... okay HP isn't there yet but there's a lot of really good stuff available now. Really good stuff!
I have been told numerous times, that since the rural carriers use their own vehicles (and they are for lack of correctness "sub-contracted" by the USPS,  they can decide what, and when (weather issues, within reason) they will deliver  and some are better than others.  Again town of 500, I dont want to make too many waves, as I don't want to pick up the fricken mail!  not a huge population we are dealing with, and most are related in some form or another...

No I had to give them a credit card number, and they charged me for it.  So I definitely went and cancelled it!  Just can not afford $10 here and there!  I am trying to stay strict with a budget! Our phones and wifi are frivolous enough and we keep looking to see what else we can cut out!  They maybe next!  That would be $250+ we could save and pay off loans with! 

isn't that where the shyt usually comes out?


HA HA So funny we all got jokes don't we!  ::)

I got off at 2 today myself.

Aren't all they all?  ;)


Did you see yourself rise or did you die in an earthquake? :D

OH BTW - I just bought Harry Potter - book 1

Perhaps the world is coming to an end ???


enjoy

It will be probably waiting for a couple weeks.  As next week is school's final full week, then I "finals" are Tues and Wed of the next week.  So I have a lot to get done!

We were watching ABC Family and watched 3 HP movies last night.  My 7 year old informed me that HP was supposed to be a slitherin (sp?), but that the magic hat messed up; that's why he speaks snake and is "crafty";  not like a Griffendor at all  :-\\  o k I said :P


It will all make sense when you've read the books

Heading out to the lake today, let the kids swim a bit.  I'll just watch...don't really like swimming in the lake. I'm a pool kinda gal.

The post man will not deliver any package to our mailbox.  Due to weather and extremes ruining product and such, and he does not actually get out of the car to see if we are home.  He just puts in the green postage slip that says we have a package at the post office.  As I do not drive for any reason into that town (not much of a town of 500 people, no gas station, no grocery, no nothing but bar and post office) I do not want to spend the extra gas to go get crap from there.  (post office also now shuts down the window at 3:45 and I do not get out of school till 3:50; now there is rumors of no Saturday service, not sure how one get's mail if that happens).  And we tried the downloads, and there is nothing that interests us, so we stopped that. 



That really sucks. It sounds like your letter carrier doesn't want to do his job. I used to have that when I lived in Texas. I had one of those boxes that was on the corner (along with everyone one else in the neighborhood). Whenever I had a package, there was a slip and I would have to go to the P.O. that was I don't know how many miles away-through city traffic. Royal pain in the @$$. I feel for ya.



Cat

I have been told numerous times, that since the rural carriers use their own vehicles (and they are for lack of correctness "sub-contracted" by the USPS,  they can decide what, and when (weather issues, within reason) they will deliver  and some are better than others.  Again town of 500, I dont want to make too many waves, as I don't want to pick up the fricken mail!  not a huge population we are dealing with, and most are related in some form or another...

No I had to give them a credit card number, and they charged me for it.  So I definitely went and cancelled it!  Just can not afford $10 here and there!  I am trying to stay strict with a budget! Our phones and wifi are frivolous enough and we keep looking to see what else we can cut out!  They maybe next!  That would be $250+ we could save and pay off loans with!   


you were talking about possibly canceling your satelite service... netflix online would be a cheap alternative.

That really sucks. It sounds like your letter carrier doesn't want to do his job. I used to have that when I lived in Texas. I had one of those boxes that was on the corner (along with everyone one else in the neighborhood). Whenever I had a package, there was a slip and I would have to go to the P.O. that was I don't know how many miles away-through city traffic. Royal pain in the @$$. I feel for ya.



Cat
Yes it does!  Because the "rural letter carriers" are not the US Postal Service, they basically get to call the shots.  They use their own vehicles, their union provides their insurance (not the government), and they do not have to deliver anytime they deem unsafe, unfit, or unmanageable (and they decide that).  I have to go pick up catelogs, some of the larger bridal magazines (I used to get for floral design), and any "package" larger than an envelope.  I wish they would stop delivering all the junk mail; think of how this weighs down his vehicle and gives him the poor gas mileage  :P  Disadvantage of rural living! (I really think rural post carriers, are just pissed off wannabe post men!)

you were talking about possibly canceling your satelite service... netflix online would be a cheap alternative.
LOL - Again Q, I live in the country.  To download some things takes forever.  I cannot get DSL or true Hi Speed Internet.  Just like I cannot buy real cable.    My internet comes from a satellite receiver on my house that is aimed at a tower in a town about 13 miles away.  I do not watch many of the youtube video's people post on here, cause it takes to long to load (5-15 minutes) and watch them.  And if the weather is icky out, forget it!  There are some things that one takes for granted until one actually lives it. 

And we may be going back to land line again, so as to save the $75 for what we do have.  It sucks, but it is what it is. Rural living does not give you the freedom of choice, carriers just do not flock to serve the rural customer,  so you have 1 choice and they can charge you whatever they want for it.   

Honestly, we do not have a ton of time to devote to t.v. anyway.  That is why we are thinking of just putting up an antenna again.  Where we can watch the major television stations and be good. I am not a purist, I live with commercials.  The girls were fine watch Harry Potter on ABC Family, and if that is what we know then we are fine with that.  We have only had HBO for maybe a year in the past 6 years and we never watched it, except Dexter.  The commercials give me time to go do this or that. 

LOL - Again Q, I live in the country.   To download some things takes forever.  I cannot get DSL or true Hi Speed Internet.  Just like I cannot buy real cable.    My internet comes from a satellite receiver on my house that is aimed at a tower in a town about 13 miles away.  I do not watch many of the youtube video's people post on here, cause it takes to long to load (5-15 minutes) and watch them.  And if the weather is icky out, forget it!  There are some things that one takes for granted until one actually lives it.   

And we may be going back to land line again, so as to save the $75 for what we do have.  It sucks, but it is what it is. Rural living does not give you the freedom of choice, carriers just do not flock to serve the rural customer,  so you have 1 choice and they can charge you whatever they want for it.     

Honestly, we do not have a ton of time to devote to t.v. anyway.  That is why we are thinking of just putting up an antenna again.  Where we can watch the major television stations and be good. I am not a purist, I live with commercials.  The girls were fine watch Harry Potter on ABC Family, and if that is what we know then we are fine with that.  We have only had HBO for maybe a year in the past 6 years and we never watched it, except Dexter.  The commercials give me time to go do this or that. 



I hear ya. We live one step away from being very rural. (Our town has a population of under 3000). There was a local internet provider that we used to use-but dial-up only. They were finally getting some high speed internet but only in certain areas. Almost every year I would send them an email asking them if they were going to get high speed in our area and every year I would get the same answer, "We are not planning to at this time." Finally Comcast came into the area and we went with them. Not the best company but we now have high speed internet and can actually watch YouTube videos. Have you looked into wireless? There may be a company or two that has service in your area. When we bought the house in PR, I didn't want to be without internet and since we were only going to be there for a few months out of the year, it didn't make sense to get service from a local provider. We found Sprint MiFi works ok both here and there. You just have to research if they provide it to your area. But the problem with the MiFi is that it is limited. We can only use so much downloads per month and then they start charging us more. I don't know how other programs work.



Cat

well then....scrap dish network and get directv their satellite internet is better....or so I'm told  ;)

well then....scrap dish network and get directv their satellite internet is better....or so I'm told  ;)


You'll get over 500 channels.

well then....scrap dish network and get directv their satellite internet is better....or so I'm told  ;)


Don't have a problem with Comcast internet-just their email-but I opened a gmail account to remedy that problem.



Cat

well then....scrap dish network and get directv their satellite internet is better....or so I'm told  ;)
LOL - I cannot get DSL out here in the the boonies, so I would have to go through "wild blue" and they are 40-80 dollars a month for my area - on top of what Direct charges.  So I would not be coming out ahead.  :P

I hear ya. We live one step away from being very rural. (Our town has a population of under 3000). There was a local internet provider that we used to use-but dial-up only. They were finally getting some high speed internet but only in certain areas. Almost every year I would send them an email asking them if they were going to get high speed in our area and every year I would get the same answer, "We are not planning to at this time." Finally Comcast came into the area and we went with them. Not the best company but we now have high speed internet and can actually watch YouTube videos. Have you looked into wireless? There may be a company or two that has service in your area. When we bought the house in PR, I didn't want to be without internet and since we were only going to be there for a few months out of the year, it didn't make sense to get service from a local provider. We found Sprint MiFi works ok both here and there. You just have to research if they provide it to your area. But the problem with the MiFi is that it is limited. We can only use so much downloads per month and then they start charging us more. I don't know how other programs work.



Cat
We looked at it through ATT - because that is who our cellphones where through, thought it would be especially helpful while camping, but that was going to add another 60 ontop of what we already pay for cell phone  :P (and yes you are limited)

Just technology is expensive, Love have the capabilities, but hate all the excess charges associated with it!  I miss the days of paying cable, electric and water only. 8)

LOL - I cannot get DSL out here in the the boonies, so I would have to go through "wild blue" and they are 40-80 dollars a month for my area - on top of what Direct charges.  So I would not be coming out ahead.   :P


for the record I said nothing about getting DSL.  :P

We looked at it through ATT - because that is who our cellphones where through, thought it would be especially helpful while camping, but that was going to add another 60 ontop of what we already pay for cell phone  :P (and yes you are limited)

Just technology is expensive, Love have the capabilities, but hate all the excess charges associated with it!  I miss the days of paying cable, electric and water only. 8)


personally I think you need to move to civilization....  ::)

for the record I said nothing about getting DSL.  :P
We looked into it when we were thinking of switching, in order to get direct tv Internet, you must be able to get dsl. 

personally I think you need to move to civilization....  ::)
Well we could do that, but that would mean less beef and pork products for you the consumer???  Less product means greater cost to you??? 


And I do have the advantage of beef and pork products in my freezer for ease and convenience!  O0

Did you see yourself rise or did you die in an earthquake? :D


I'm still alive, as far as I can tell. ::)

My crazy frog loving aunt and uncle stopped by on their way back home and we all watched the Allice In Wonderland movie.  Yes, I am bonkers

Well we could do that, but that would mean less beef and pork products for you the consumer???  Less product means greater cost to you??? 


And I do have the advantage of beef and pork products in my freezer for ease and convenience!  O0



I don't mind less beef and pork,fine with me.

Prayers go out to Joplin,MO and anywhere else that were hit by the storms last night! We had them go over, but just Large Gumball size hail, and limbs blown down. 

Honestly, we do not have a ton of time to devote to t.v. anyway.  That is why we are thinking of just putting up an antenna again.  Where we can watch the major television stations and be good. I am not a purist, I live with commercials.  The girls were fine watch Harry Potter on ABC Family, and if that is what we know then we are fine with that.  We have only had HBO for maybe a year in the past 6 years and we never watched it, except Dexter.  The commercials give me time to go do this or that. 


HOw many channels would you get with the antenna?  In CT we got plenty for our needs.  The same here in the UK - everyone is on about getting satellite or cable but the 40 or so terrestial channels we get are more than enough!

I think I've suggested this before but we sometimes rent DVDs from the local library.  Or what about Redbox at the supermarket.  Just for special occasions.

Prayers go out to Joplin,MO and anywhere else that were hit by the storms last night! We had them go over, but just Large Gumball size hail, and limbs blown down. 
We did too....I supposedly live in "Tornado Alley" and it seems like a majority of the major storms just pass over us???

AFA what I am doing....what am I ALWAYS doing?  Laundry :P

On the cable/internet discussion...we have Mediacom and I HATE it.  Of course, our "rocket scientist" mayor just signed ANOTHER 10 year deal with them to be the EXCLUSIVE provider of cable to all residents within city limits so I'm stuck with them unless I move.  We've looked into DSL, but people we know that have even the "enhanced" version get MAX DL speeds of 1.5 mbps during "peak" times (and only between 3-4 at other times).  People with the "standard" version are running under 1 during peak and around 1.5 during "peak".  Hubby needs the additional speed we get from MC when he works from home, especially if the kids are online with the PS3 & XBOX.  Thanks to the antics of our mayor, AT&T has now supposedly scrapped plans to upgrade the infrastructure within the next year or so since there's no chance of rolling out UVERSE within the next 10 years >:(

Prayers go out to Joplin,MO and anywhere else that were hit by the storms last night! We had them go over, but just Large Gumball size hail, and limbs blown down. 


wow I'll say a prayer.

Well we could do that, but that would mean less beef and pork products for you the consumer???  Less product means greater cost to you???  


And I do have the advantage of beef and pork products in my freezer for ease and convenience!  O0


I'll survive. I'll just start couponing to alleviate the cost.  :P

Prayers go out to Joplin,MO and anywhere else that were hit by the storms last night! We had them go over, but just Large Gumball size hail, and limbs blown down. 

I heard about that this morning on the news... such a sad situation indeed. :(

Glad to see you back.

Thanks Howard... still need to restore a few things on it, but I am procrastinating on that for the moment.

Anyways...I met with my job coach again this morning, this time at the local hospital, to see if they had any job positions open that I would qualify for. Problem is, most of them are medical-related, and that's not my area of knowhow at all. We explained to a person in H.R. that I was looking for an entry-level position, mainly for office-related work, but the person said that it wasn't in high demand right now, and that I could always check on the hospital's web site anytime for updates.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT7CtF5ljxY&feature=featured


Cat

HOw many channels would you get with the antenna?  In CT we got plenty for our needs.  The same here in the UK - everyone is on about getting satellite or cable but the 40 or so terrestial channels we get are more than enough!

I think I've suggested this before but we sometimes rent DVDs from the local library.  Or what about Redbox at the supermarket.  Just for special occasions.
Our Grandfather in law got a digital antenna hooked up just last week, he now has well over 30 channels.  (ABC,CBS,NBC,Wb,PBS, and such with all their weather, movie, and sports affiliates).  Yep I will not have Discovery, Animal Planet, TLC or History... but we could be saving that money!

Yes our library has dvd's as well, and I wish we had a redbox at the gas station in a nearby town; but no such luck.  Is red box a dollar a day or a dollar for movies? 

My crazy frog loving aunt and uncle


It may be better than what I had in my ears 5 minutes ago...

k85mRPqvMbE

...but if I have to have The Most Annoying Thing In The World on loop in my brain before I go to sleep, you're all going to suffer with me.

Thanks Howard... still need to restore a few things on it, but I am procrastinating on that for the moment.

Anyways...I met with my job coach again this morning, this time at the local hospital, to see if they had any job positions open that I would qualify for. Problem is, most of them are medical-related, and that's not my area of knowhow at all. We explained to a person in H.R. that I was looking for an entry-level position, mainly for office-related work, but the person said that it wasn't in high demand right now, and that I could always check on the hospital's web site anytime for updates.


Good Luck.

Went over to check on our booth today and two items sold this week-WOO HOO!!!! But, we noticed our next door neighbor had a Scooby Doo lunch box just like ours but his was in better condition and he was asking a little less.  >:( >:( >:(  So, we had to drop our price. (He also has a cruet set like we have that he is asking a lot less than we were planning on so we are waiting for him to sell his before we put ours out.) We also noticed that one of our antique hand fans was broken.  :\'( :\'( :\'( We had to drop that price on that, too. (Lost $50.) We then went over to the farm to pick up our weekly produce.



Cat

Good Luck.

Thanks. I'm gonna meet with this guy again on Thursday and we're gonna look at some other local places.

It may be better than what I had in my ears 5 minutes ago...

k85mRPqvMbE

...but if I have to have The Most Annoying Thing In The World on loop in my brain before I go to sleep, you're all going to suffer with me.


he he 

My aunt Mo and Uncle Mel come up our way to get to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee.  Then they stop by on their way back.  Mo had bought herself a hat with frogs all over it.

have worked late every day this week.  I like the extra money but housework is slipping even more than usual!

had fun tonight at my morris dancing class. then met friends afterwards for a drink or two (though I was driving so strictly no alcohol)

I thinned out all my gazanias ( out of a flat and into cups for now)  3 or 4 days ago and now it's been overcast the past couple of days.  My dad is gone working. 

Yesterday,my mom has told me how my clothes don't fit and that I need to vounteer  or something.  I know I do, it just doesn't get very far weither It's just me and my brain damage, my brain doesn't get along with the my moms brain, and/or both.  How long have I been saying stuff like this on this thread anyway?  I know I have something to do with this, but I don't feel guilty nor motivated to do much about this right now.  I know my clothes don't fit me right,  Pants are too long for me so I buy shorter stuff that is made for taller people so it doesn't fit me right.

Past couple of months issue has been to get a phone set up.    I have a TTY device, but my mom got rid of the house lline.  Mom says they're too expencive and I cant have one.  She wants me to plug my cellphone in ( when I get the right plug or a phone that works)  and have it power the TTY.  Um? is that possible?  The instructions say that people can plug a cell pone in and use it if they don't want to use TTY.  I'm going to need TTY to do the Voice Carry Over I would think( don't think I can talk on the cell phone and get the text messaging on the TTY).

I think I need to tell my mom that I think she's crazy on the phone issue.  I don't think she remembers how hard it is to find anything of any kind to even sort of fit me.  We can discuss that.

Sometime ago I spotted that there would be a vacancy coming up at elizabeth's school (school newsletter item about someone retiring).  The job is so similar to the jobs I did before I went to the USA so I sent my CV (resume) in to the school office and to the headmistress's PA.  I heard nothing - not even a rejection.  Anyhow I just checked the school website and they have now advertised the job.  I am going to apply, but sort of feel that they've already rejected me.  :-\\

Sometime ago I spotted that there would be a vacancy coming up at elizabeth's school (school newsletter item about someone retiring).  The job is so similar to the jobs I did before I went to the USA so I sent my CV (resume) in to the school office and to the headmistress's PA.  I heard nothing - not even a rejection.  Anyhow I just checked the school website and they have now advertised the job.  I am going to apply, but sort of feel that they've already rejected me.   :-\\
I hate it when that happens, but you have nothing to lose by sending it in again. Fingers crossed!

Getting my hair done today. Tomorrow, I get poked, prodded, & probed.  8-P And Saturday-SPRING FLING!!!!! We are still waiting for a few people to R.S.V.P. but as of now, we will have about 15 people.



Cat

Sometime ago I spotted that there would be a vacancy coming up at elizabeth's school (school newsletter item about someone retiring).  The job is so similar to the jobs I did before I went to the USA so I sent my CV (resume) in to the school office and to the headmistress's PA.  I heard nothing - not even a rejection.  Anyhow I just checked the school website and they have now advertised the job.  I am going to apply, but sort of feel that they've already rejected me.   :-\\


I don't know. we get interest all the time at my place but we can't really do anything until the job is officially announced and an application is filled out. It may be different there but just in case it isn't fill out the app and include your resume again. It's worth a try...

Sometime ago I spotted that there would be a vacancy coming up at elizabeth's school (school newsletter item about someone retiring).  The job is so similar to the jobs I did before I went to the USA so I sent my CV (resume) in to the school office and to the headmistress's PA.  I heard nothing - not even a rejection.  Anyhow I just checked the school website and they have now advertised the job.  I am going to apply, but sort of feel that they've already rejected me.   :-\\


Good Luck Karen.  :)

In the UK this April/May is full of bank holidays (public holidays).  My work contract says that I get paid holidays except I haven't been paid for any this month.  I have just found out that this is because I had to fill in a form to book these days off work.  I knew I had to book my holiday dates in advance but no one mentioned having to book these dates as well.  I've just clarified this with the regional office.  Fingers crossed they can be back-dated, with the extra holiday for the royal wedding it's nearly a week's wages!

Got the results of the blood test that I took back in April (that I studied hard for) and my cholesterol has gone down. WOO HOO!!!! And my scale is right on to the clinic's scale. I thought there were be a lbs or two difference but there wasn't any.



Cat

Got the results of the blood test that I took back in April (that I studied hard for) and my cholesterol has gone down. WOO HOO!!!! And my scale is right on to the clinic's scale. I thought there were be a lbs or two difference but there wasn't any.



Cat


YAY!

In the UK this April/May is full of bank holidays (public holidays).  My work contract says that I get paid holidays except I haven't been paid for any this month.  I have just found out that this is because I had to fill in a form to book these days off work.  I knew I had to book my holiday dates in advance but no one mentioned having to book these dates as well.  I've just clarified this with the regional office.  Fingers crossed they can be back-dated, with the extra holiday for the royal wedding it's nearly a week's wages!


Wow...that's harsh if correct. You normally just get public hols off ...just like the rest the workers. Basically, if you are due to work on the day and it it falls on a ph .... (unless you're casual or a contractor) ... you get paid as if at work.

I hate it when that happens, but you have nothing to lose by sending it in again. Fingers crossed!

I'll probably have to do that with other places I've applied to in my job hunt. They keep it in their system for a limited time...but I wish it was kept longer!

Got the results of the blood test that I took back in April (that I studied hard for) and my cholesterol has gone down. WOO HOO!!!! And my scale is right on to the clinic's scale. I thought there were be a lbs or two difference but there wasn't any.



Cat


that's wonderful Cat.

Tonight I will be going to a Dodgers game. That's right...it'll be my first trip to Dodger Stadium in six years, and my second time in the last fifteen years. As I mentioned in the MLB 2011 thread in Sports Zone, my uncle got some tickets to tonight's game (probably from his work), and so we'll be going out there tonight and cheering on our team! Also...this will be my first time seeing them play against the Florida Marlins.

Another Spring Fling has come and gone. So many people cancelled out on us so we only ended up with 10 people -and A LOT of food. One guy (my cat sitter) didn't show nor did he call to say that he wasn't coming which kind of p!ssed me off because I need to talk to him about watching the cats (even though he already said he was fine with it) and he still has my flash drive which I need NOW!!! I called him but there wasn't any answer. At least the rain held off. It still hasn't rained but it is threatening to.



Cat

Just watched the first X-Men film. The plan is to watch them all in order before Wednesday when we go to see First Class. I'm very excited becuase Michael Fassbender is in it *swoon*



I'd forgotten how rubbish Sabretooth was in the first film, I'm glad they changed him later on.

Just watched the first X-Men film. The plan is to watch them all in order before Wednesday when we go to see First Class. I'm very excited becuase Michael Fassbender is in it *swoon*



I'd forgotten how rubbish Sabretooth was in the first film, I'm glad they changed him later on.


I'm excited about 1st Class....

my co-worker's son was involved in this unfortunate mess

http://media.vcstar.com/media/img/photos/2011/05/27/220110527230709002_t607.JPG


thank god his son wasn't driving.  unfortunately he was with one of the idiots racing and a little girl may be brain damaged as a result of the accident....  driver's gonna do some serious jail time... the son was injured but survived the crash...

Oh my!  How horrible.

my co-worker's son was involved in this unfortunate mess

http://media.vcstar.com/media/img/photos/2011/05/27/220110527230709002_t607.JPG


thank god his son wasn't driving.  unfortunately he was with one of the idiots racing and a little girl may be brain damaged as a result of the accident....  driver's gonna do some serious jail time... the son was injured but survived the crash...




HOLY CRAP! How did it start? Is everyone alright? ???

Oh my!  How horrible.


yeah... I sure as shyt hope the media doesn't try and blame it on Fast Five or something stupid like that.... the "kids" at 23 they should know better....were suspected of (tho not confirmed) racing...

my co-worker's son was involved in this unfortunate mess

http://media.vcstar.com/media/img/photos/2011/05/27/220110527230709002_t607.JPG


thank god his son wasn't driving.  unfortunately he was with one of the idiots racing and a little girl may be brain damaged as a result of the accident....  driver's gonna do some serious jail time... the son was injured but survived the crash...





Oh my.  How awful.

Oh my.  How awful.


there's a news paper article too

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/may/28/serious-traffic-accident-in-oxnard-may-have-been/

my co-worker's son was involved in this unfortunate mess

http://media.vcstar.com/media/img/photos/2011/05/27/220110527230709002_t607.JPG


thank god his son wasn't driving.  unfortunately he was with one of the idiots racing and a little girl may be brain damaged as a result of the accident....  driver's gonna do some serious jail time... the son was injured but survived the crash...


That is all beyond words....  :-\\

Very tragic!

there's a news paper article too

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/may/28/serious-traffic-accident-in-oxnard-may-have-been/
And even more tragic :\'(

And even more tragic :\'(


yeah it is...so unnecessary

this unfortunate mess


Holy crap.

This is a hot-button issue of mine.  Look, people, driving is fun.  Driving fast is more fun.  But that's why mankind invented the racetrack.  And why racetracks invented high performance driver education, track days, and bracket racing.

I believe there are a few times and places where it's OK to speed on public roads.  (Let's be honest: who amongst us has never been more than one mile per hour over the speed limit on a controlled-access highway, if for no reason other than to keep up with the flow of traffic?)

But there are never times nor places where it's OK to race on public roads.

This isn't rocket science.  If you want to kill yourself, your friends, and random civilians, go street racing.  But if you want to impress fellow gearheads with your driving or your car, take it to the track.  No appointment necessary.  Just show up and talk to people.  Your local track wants your patronage, and you might even learn things that save lives, not end them.

Holy crap.

This is a hot-button issue of mine.  Look, people, driving is fun.  Driving fast is more fun.  But that's why mankind invented the racetrack.  And why racetracks invented high performance driver education, track days, and bracket racing.

I believe there are a few times and places where it's OK to speed on public roads.  (Let's be honest: who amongst us has never been more than one mile per hour over the speed limit on a controlled-access highway, if for no reason other than to keep up with the flow of traffic?)

But there are never times nor places where it's OK to race on public roads.

This isn't rocket science.  If you want to kill yourself, your friends, and random civilians, go street racing.  But if you want to impress fellow gearheads with your driving or your car, take it to the track.  No appointment necessary.  Just show up and talk to people.  Your local track wants your patronage, and you might even learn things that save lives, not end them.



Exactly Foo,even people in Pathmark think the parking lot is The Indianapolis 500 Speedway.  ::)

there's a news paper article too

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/may/28/serious-traffic-accident-in-oxnard-may-have-been/


Wow,how tragic. :(

Holy crap.

This is a hot-button issue of mine.  Look, people, driving is fun.  Driving fast is more fun.  But that's why mankind invented the racetrack.  And why racetracks invented high performance driver education, track days, and bracket racing.

I believe there are a few times and places where it's OK to speed on public roads.  (Let's be honest: who amongst us has never been more than one mile per hour over the speed limit on a controlled-access highway, if for no reason other than to keep up with the flow of traffic?)

But there are never times nor places where it's OK to race on public roads.

This isn't rocket science.  If you want to kill yourself, your friends, and random civilians, go street racing.  But if you want to impress fellow gearheads with your driving or your car, take it to the track.  No appointment necessary.  Just show up and talk to people.  Your local track wants your patronage, and you might even learn things that save lives, not end them.


I'm all for driving fast on the freeway but within reason but drag racing on city streets (or any streets used by the general public) is totally uncalled for.

Holy crap.

This is a hot-button issue of mine.  Look, people, driving is fun.  Driving fast is more fun.  But that's why mankind invented the racetrack.  And why racetracks invented high performance driver education, track days, and bracket racing.

I believe there are a few times and places where it's OK to speed on public roads.  (Let's be honest: who amongst us has never been more than one mile per hour over the speed limit on a controlled-access highway, if for no reason other than to keep up with the flow of traffic?)

But there are never times nor places where it's OK to race on public roads.

This isn't rocket science.  If you want to kill yourself, your friends, and random civilians, go street racing.  But if you want to impress fellow gearheads with your driving or your car, take it to the track.  No appointment necessary.  Just show up and talk to people.  Your local track wants your patronage, and you might even learn things that save lives, not end them.


Well said.

I'm all for driving fast on the freeway but within reason but drag racing on city streets (or any streets used by the general public) is totally uncalled for.
Soooo. I have to ask...  Did the person/car he was racing stick around as witness to the accident????  I hope tgey learned something!

That is so sad and tragic and it just makes me angry. Yeah accidents happen but some accidents can be prevented. When accidents are caused by people doing something STUPID, that makes me VERY angry!!!!


Q, how is your co-worker (and his son) handling all of this?



Cat

STUPID makes me p--- .  I read you Cat

I'm all for driving fast on the freeway but within reason but drag racing on city streets (or any streets used by the general public) is totally uncalled for.


Kids think they want to be hotshots in my neighborhood and drive so fast they could nearly kill someone within the bink of an eye.

Soooo. I have to ask...  Did the person/car he was racing stick around as witness to the accident????  I hope tgey learned something!


I think going to jail  (and ultimately prison will teach them a lesson) I don't know if they stuck around I'm inclined to think they had no choice due to veh damage and injuries they sustained

That is so sad and tragic and it just makes me angry. Yeah accidents happen but some accidents can be prevented. When accidents are caused by people doing something STUPID, that makes me VERY angry!!!!


Q, how is your co-worker (and his son) handling all of this?



Cat


I'm not sure  how the son is taking it all the co-worker didn't have time to talk but I know the co-worker was really upset. He's not the kind of guy to cry but he was crying when he called me. He came real close to losing his son last night (well the night before now) and even tho the son wasn't driving I think the dad is disappointed that he was involved in the incident. and the guy is a bleeding heart so he feels horrible about the little girl.

I think going to jail  (and ultimately prison will teach them a lesson) I don't know if they stuck around I'm inclined to think they had no choice due to veh damage and injuries they sustained

No I meant the "other" car that they (co-worker's son and driver of the car) were racing.  I take it there should have been a 3rd card, maybe not involved in the accident, but at the least a witness to the event. 

No I meant the "other" car that they (co-worker's son and driver of the car) were racing.  I take it there should have been a 3rd card, maybe not involved in the accident, but at the least a witness to the event. 


Oh... I don't know about that other car... I think my co-worker said one was going to jail and one was being cited so I'm inclined to believe the other car stuck around and that driver got a ticket for racing.

Oh... I don't know about that other car... I think my co-worker said one was going to jail and one was being cited so I'm inclined to believe the other car stuck around and that driver got a ticket for racing.
Well atleast they did the right thing!  I wondered if they raced off!

my co-worker's son was involved in this unfortunate mess

http://media.vcstar.com/media/img/photos/2011/05/27/220110527230709002_t607.JPG


thank god his son wasn't driving.  unfortunately he was with one of the idiots racing and a little girl may be brain damaged as a result of the accident....  driver's gonna do some serious jail time... the son was injured but survived the crash...



Ouch!! :o :o :-[


I saw this picture on the Ventura County Star newspaper yesterday... that's only a few short miles from where I live!

Kids think they want to be hotshots in my neighborhood and drive so fast they could nearly kill someone within the bink of an eye.

They do that in my neighborhood sometimes too. ::) They don't seem to respect the speed limit or the neighborhood or anything.

In about an hour and a half I'll be signing the rental agreement for my new appartment... :D

They do that in my neighborhood sometimes too. ::) They don't seem to respect the speed limit or the neighborhood or anything.


They think the road is an Indianapolis 500 speedway! ::)

In about an hour and a half I'll be signing the rental agreement for my new appartment... :D


Yay!  Congrats. :)

Thanks! :)

And now I've got the keys to prove it, too.

In about an hour and a half I'll be signing the rental agreement for my new appartment... :D


*LIKE*



Thanks! :)

And now I've got the keys to prove it, too.


*DOUBLE LIKE*

Thanks! :)

And now I've got the keys to prove it, too.



YAY!!!! So, when's the house warming party?  ;)



Cat

YAY!!!! So, when's the house warming party?  ;)



Cat


Ooh, that's gonna take some time - but you're very welcome! :) (As is Carlos, of course)

Thanks! :)

And now I've got the keys to prove it, too.


Yay you!  Have fun packing and moving and unpacking and arranging.

Will your new place be any closer to your work for you to travel?

They think the road is an Indianapolis 500 speedway! ::)

We have a few repeat offenders on the street where I live (which is residential). There's no stop signs at the nearest intersection (which I think would be the perfect solution), so lots of folks still zip down it at speeds of faster than 25mph.

Yay you!  Have fun packing and moving and unpacking and arranging.


Oh yeah, 'cause that's totally my favorite part...NOT! ;D


Will your new place be any closer to your work for you to travel?


Yes it is, saves me about 5 minutes (off of the approx. 15 it takes me now). Though that's not the main reason for me to move.

Thanks! :)

And now I've got the keys to prove it, too.


Hope you enjoy your new home.

Oh yeah, 'cause that's totally my favorite part...NOT! ;D

Yes it is, saves me about 5 minutes (off of the approx. 15 it takes me now). Though that's not the main reason for me to move.


Hope your new neighbors are quieter than your soon to be previous neighbors.

Today I go on the stuff, tomorrow I have the colonoscopy.  You gotta do what you gotta do...doo doo doo doo doo  8-P

Today I go on the stuff, tomorrow I have the colonoscopy.  You gotta do what you gotta do...doo doo doo doo doo  8-P


Ugh! ...Best of luck!

Soooo. I have to ask...  Did the person/car he was racing stick around as witness to the accident????  I hope tgey learned something!


Turns out the other driver did flee. He was arrested for hit and run. Best I can figure the car that ran caused the accident and the red car, the one my coworkers son was in, crashed into the suv as a result. But yeah the red car and the one who ran were racing. Idiots. The dude who ran was 33.

Hope your new neighbors are quieter than your soon to be previous neighbors.


No complaints so far... :D ;D

No complaints so far... :D ;D


Actually, I'm thinking mine's one of the very first apartments being finished. The building as a whole is far from finished.

Actually, I'm thinking mine's one of the very first apartments being finished. The building as a whole is far from finished.


So on the good side no neighbors. On the downside lots of construction?

What city are you in?

So on the good side no neighbors. On the downside lots of construction?


No neighbors, but no peace and quiet either. I'm not sure what they're doing in the apartment next to mine, but they're using compressed air to do it. Probably finishing the ceilings... :-\\


What city are you in?


The sunny (and windy) city of Den Helder.

Today I go on the stuff, tomorrow I have the colonoscopy.  You gotta do what you gotta do...doo doo doo doo doo  8-P



I don't envy you. Hopefully, there is nothing to worry about.



Cat

So much to do. I was in panic mode because I hadn't heard from our catsitter but he called this morning. We were still in bed and Carlos almost didn't answer the phone because it just had the town on the caller ID. I told him that it was probably the catsitter (calling from work) and sure enough it was. I told him about being in panic mode and trying to figure out a Plan B. He did apology and told me that he had the Weekend from Hell! (He was dealing with his mother-something I can relate to.) He will be over this evening to go over everything.

I still need to pack-shouldn't take too long. Do a little "computer work" (stuff that I forgot to do yesterday). We also have a chiropractor appointment today. Also have to drop off a letter to the vet (which is right across the street from the chiropractor.)

Carlos is going to call the paper & take a trip to the Post Office. He is going to ship some books & notified them.

I always get in frantic mode at this time because I'm always afraid that I am going to forget something.



Cat

So much to do. I was in panic mode because I hadn't heard from our catsitter but he called this morning. We were still in bed and Carlos almost didn't answer the phone because it just had the town on the caller ID. I told him that it was probably the catsitter (calling from work) and sure enough it was. I told him about being in panic mode and trying to figure out a Plan B. He did apology and told me that he had the Weekend from Hell! (He was dealing with his mother-something I can relate to.) He will be over this evening to go over everything.

I still need to pack-shouldn't take too long. Do a little "computer work" (stuff that I forgot to do yesterday). We also have a chiropractor appointment today. Also have to drop off a letter to the vet (which is right across the street from the chiropractor.)

Carlos is going to call the paper & take a trip to the Post Office. He is going to ship some books & notified them.

I always get in frantic mode at this time because I'm always afraid that I am going to forget something.



Cat
I started making a spreadsheet for when we go anywhere so I make sure I don't forget anything.  Inevitably, I still do :(  Especially since I'm packing for 5 people (because heaven forbid anyone else pack for themselves ::)), I'd forget half of what we need to take.  We're leaving on Friday for Virginia for 10 days and I have the spreadsheet ready to go and have started packing already.  Since we're driving and staying in a condo, we can wash clothes and don't have to take as many, but I still want to make sure we have everything else.

Today I go on the stuff, tomorrow I have the colonoscopy.  You gotta do what you gotta do...doo doo doo doo doo  8-P
I get to do that sometime this year...since there's a strong history of colo-rectal cancer in my family, my doctor wants me to start having them this year  :-\\

Tonight I will be going to a Dodgers game. That's right...it'll be my first trip to Dodger Stadium in six years, and my second time in the last fifteen years. As I mentioned in the MLB 2011 thread in Sports Zone, my uncle got some tickets to tonight's game (probably from his work), and so we'll be going out there tonight and cheering on our team! Also...this will be my first time seeing them play against the Florida Marlins.
I go to Dodgers games all the time....it's the team my youngest is on in his Little League ;D

I started making a spreadsheet for when we go anywhere so I make sure I don't forget anything.  Inevitably, I still do :(  Especially since I'm packing for 5 people (because heaven forbid anyone else pack for themselves ::)), I'd forget half of what we need to take.  We're leaving on Friday for Virginia for 10 days and I have the spreadsheet ready to go and have started packing already.  Since we're driving and staying in a condo, we can wash clothes and don't have to take as many, but I still want to make sure we have everything else.



Good idea. I do have a list but it is in my head. I should start making a spreadsheet since we take these trips quite often.



Cat

Holy crap.

This is a hot-button issue of mine.  Look, people, driving is fun.  Driving fast is more fun.  But that's why mankind invented the racetrack.  And why racetracks invented high performance driver education, track days, and bracket racing.

I believe there are a few times and places where it's OK to speed on public roads.  (Let's be honest: who amongst us has never been more than one mile per hour over the speed limit on a controlled-access highway, if for no reason other than to keep up with the flow of traffic?)

But there are never times nor places where it's OK to race on public roads.

This isn't rocket science.  If you want to kill yourself, your friends, and random civilians, go street racing.  But if you want to impress fellow gearheads with your driving or your car, take it to the track.  No appointment necessary.  Just show up and talk to people.  Your local track wants your patronage, and you might even learn things that save lives, not end them.
My brother was the victim of 2 kids street racing back in 1990.  They had snuck out of their houses and decided that it would be a good idea to do it in the middle of the night down a residential street WITH THEIR LIGHTS OFF (so it would be harder for "witnesses" to identify the vehicles). My brother was making a left turn when they came around a curve in the road and one hit him in the front quarter panel...he spun around and the other car hit him in the rear quarter panel.  The kid that hit him first was killed and the 2nd kid, his passenger, my brother's roommate and his girlfriend were seriously injured.  Fortunately, his RM's gf's son was sleeping in a car seat on the driver's side and they were hit on the passenger's side or he probably would have been killed (and my brother only had some minor lacerations).  His car (an 88 Beretta GT) was almost torn in half by the impact....it was in an "L" shape and looked like it had been torn open by the jaws of life, but the FD didn't use them :o

Could you imagine....getting a knock on your door at 2 am....police standing there telling you your son was just seriously injured or killed in a car accident and you think he's in his room sleeping? If my son wasn't the one who was killed, he probably would've WISHED he was when I got through with him!!!

^exactly. Glad your brother and all his passengers survived.

Today I go on the stuff, tomorrow I have the colonoscopy.  You gotta do what you gotta do...doo doo doo doo doo  8-P


Best of luck.

Today I go on the stuff, tomorrow I have the colonoscopy.  You gotta do what you gotta do...doo doo doo doo doo  8-P
Hope all goes well as well as those things can  :P

Turns out the other driver did flee. He was arrested for hit and run. Best I can figure the car that ran caused the accident and the red car, the one my coworkers son was in, crashed into the suv as a result. But yeah the red car and the one who ran were racing. Idiots. The dude who ran was 33.
The story just keeps getting more and more tragic!  What a complete and utter shame!  I feel for the innocent van!  Forever marred and marked by a couple stupid, inconsiderate, and irresponsible individuals trying to get an adrenaline rush  :\'(  Poor girl!

My brother was the victim of 2 kids street racing back in 1990.  They had snuck out of their houses and decided that it would be a good idea to do it in the middle of the night down a residential street WITH THEIR LIGHTS OFF (so it would be harder for "witnesses" to identify the vehicles). My brother was making a left turn when they came around a curve in the road and one hit him in the front quarter panel...he spun around and the other car hit him in the rear quarter panel.  The kid that hit him first was killed and the 2nd kid, his passenger, my brother's roommate and his girlfriend were seriously injured.  Fortunately, his RM's gf's son was sleeping in a car seat on the driver's side and they were hit on the passenger's side or he probably would have been killed (and my brother only had some minor lacerations).  His car (an 88 Beretta GT) was almost torn in half by the impact....it was in an "L" shape and looked like it had been torn open by the jaws of life, but the FD didn't use them :o

Could you imagine....getting a knock on your door at 2 am....police standing there telling you your son was just seriously injured or killed in a car accident and you think he's in his room sleeping? If my son wasn't the one who was killed, he probably would've WISHED he was when I got through with him!!!
AND god bless you for being a Responsible parent!  Seems too many just say, kids will be kids :P

Turns out the other driver did flee. He was arrested for hit and run. Best I can figure the car that ran caused the accident and the red car, the one my coworkers son was in, crashed into the suv as a result. But yeah the red car and the one who ran were racing. Idiots. The dude who ran was 33.

Glad that he was put away.

I go to Dodgers games all the time....it's the team my youngest is on in his Little League ;D

Cool! :D

My dad was on a little league team in the early 60's, when he was a kid. I think his team was the Giants, though.

I get to do that sometime this year...since there's a strong history of colo-rectal cancer in my family, my doctor wants me to start having them this year  :-\\


It's in my family, too.  The upside is it's only every five years.  The downside is those five years seem to go by awfully fast.

It's in my family, too.  The upside is it's only every five years.  The downside is those five years seem to go by awfully fast.
My doctor is going to make me have them every 2 :-\\  I guess better safe than sorry, though...