Thought I might just get this started early, while I was thinking about it, as the last couple of months have been here before we knew it!

So go ahead and post your June news! 8)

I have a wedding to go to June 25th.  My cousin has been dating his girl since high school and all through college (I'm guessing around 10 years or so?  I haven't been keeping track).  Now that they are both out of college with nice degrees, they are taking the next stage in life. 

I love weddings!  I love getting dressed up.  Might even dance a bit at the reception since it's family, only problem is, I hope I don't end up on youtube because of it.  lol  Not sure if hubby is going with me or not yet.  He's been invited, but he doesn't like weddings (all the weddings in his family ended up with fistfights happening at the reception.)  ???  He likes my family and he said he'd go, I'm just not sure if I wanna drag him through all that just because it's something I like.

I have a wedding to go to June 25th.  My cousin has been dating his girl since high school and all through college (I'm guessing around 10 years or so?  I haven't been keeping track).  Now that they are both out of college with nice degrees, they are taking the next stage in life. 

I love weddings!  I love getting dressed up.  Might even dance a bit at the reception since it's family, only problem is, I hope I don't end up on youtube because of it.  lol  Not sure if hubby is going with me or not yet.  He's been invited, but he doesn't like weddings (all the weddings in his family ended up with fistfights happening at the reception.)   ???  He likes my family and he said he'd go, I'm just not sure if I wanna drag him through all that just because it's something I like.


Patty, you deserve to get to do something you want too!  I am sure your husband can put aside his distaste for weddings, for one evening!

8)

Lessee...bonus time!  Gotta save for bebestuffnthings!

Check me out on Renegade Retro LIVE June 11 AND 25!  Snoz tuned in last time! :D
Depeche Mode Remixes 81-11 comes out June 6th!

June

A prom, a graduation, a BIG birthday( I make it to 60, knock on wood).

I have a wedding to go to June 25th.  My cousin has been dating his girl since high school and all through college (I'm guessing around 10 years or so?  I haven't been keeping track).  Now that they are both out of college with nice degrees, they are taking the next stage in life. 

I love weddings!  I love getting dressed up.  Might even dance a bit at the reception since it's family, only problem is, I hope I don't end up on youtube because of it.  lol  Not sure if hubby is going with me or not yet.  He's been invited, but he doesn't like weddings (all the weddings in his family ended up with fistfights happening at the reception.)   ???  He likes my family and he said he'd go, I'm just not sure if I wanna drag him through all that just because it's something I like.





I LOVE dressing up, too. I am lucky because Carlos will go with me to functions like that-and will even dance with me.


June

A prom, a graduation, a BIG birthday( I make it to 60, knock on wood).



Carlos turns the BIG 6-5!  :o :o :o :o


We are going to spend the majority of the month in PR.



Cat

My friend got her film in a film festival in the bay area June 23. I'm proud of her. It's an intensly personal project but I'm also nervous (if I go) because although I've completely accepted her choices I've actually haven't seen her since she became a she. I feel bad because she's not an attractive woman and I know she faces hatred everyday. I just don't want her to misread my apprehension, or whatever, as judgement.  :-\\

Seems like a big "milestone" bday month...I turn the big 4-0 :o

We're also going on vacation to Virginia at the beginning of the month...should be fun :)

Seems like a big "milestone" bday month...I turn the big 4-0 :o

We're also going on vacation to Virginia at the beginning of the month...should be fun :)


Where in Virginia?  We go to Virginia Beach every August and love it.

Seems like a big "milestone" bday month...I turn the big 4-0 :o

We're also going on vacation to Virginia at the beginning of the month...should be fun :)


Happy Birthday Mama.  :)

16 years since my brother had passed away.  :(

Where in Virginia?  We go to Virginia Beach every August and love it.


I LOVE Virginia Beach.  It's such a pretty beach.  My dad was stationed down that way in the Navy.  I haven't been back to visit for a really long time... probably since 1985...

Would love to go back someday.

I LOVE Virginia Beach.  It's such a pretty beach.  My dad was stationed down that way in the Navy.  I haven't been back to visit for a really long time... probably since 1985...

Would love to go back someday.


It had some problems back in the 70s and 80s that they cleared up and now it is extremely family friendly.  It is the only place Sig actually liked well enough to want to return to every year. 

Looking forward to the first day of summer.

WHITE RABBITS  :D


I finally got to say it first on the first day of the Month...  My god I hope it brings me luck, because I really need it!







editted - MOTHER EFFIN HORROR!  IT isn't June is it :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(

WHITE RABBITS  :D


I finally got to say it first on the first day of the Month...  My god I hope it brings me luck, because I really need it!







editted - MOTHER EFFIN HORROR!  IT isn't June is it :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



;D



I wish I'd caught this before you edited it.

;D



I wish I'd caught this before you edited it.
I knew you would!

The time is now 1203 in CALI....June 1st.....



WHITE
RABBIT

WHITE RABBITS  :D


I finally got to say it first on the first day of the Month...  My god I hope it brings me luck, because I really need it!







editted - MOTHER EFFIN HORROR!  IT isn't June is it :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


It's June now.

The time is now 1203 in CALI....June 1st.....



WHITE
RABBIT














u suck!

I'm going to "Field Day" at my kids' school, YIPEE!!  ::)

It's a Survivor theme, the kids are divided into "tribes" and have cool tye-dyed shirts with a Survivor type logo on the front.  They have to participate in the challenges and the tribe that wins gets some type of an award.

I'm too old to be out in the sweltering heat all day!  ;D Near 95 degrees and right now 94% humidity.  8-P

I'm going to "Field Day" at my kids' school, YIPEE!!  ::)

It's a Survivor theme, the kids are divided into "tribes" and have cool tye-dyed shirts with a Survivor type logo on the front.  They have to participate in the challenges and the tribe that wins gets some type of an award.

I'm too old to be out in the sweltering heat all day!  ;D Near 95 degrees and right now 94% humidity.  8-P


Hope you survive it!


James's school field day will be based on Ancient Greeks - I have to help him make a costume.  Wonder if I still have the toga I made for the slave auction?  ???

Hope you survive it!


James's school field day will be based on Ancient Greeks - I have to help him make a costume.  Wonder if I still have the toga I made for the slave auction?  ???






Thanks!  ;D

Ancient Greeks, that sounds interesting, any idea of what is planned?  I also had to make a toga a few years ago, luckily for me it required very little sewing.  ;D

u suck!

;D

U had a couple of hours to beat me to it!!!  :P

I'm going to "Field Day" at my kids' school, YIPEE!!  ::)

It's a Survivor theme, the kids are divided into "tribes" and have cool tye-dyed shirts with a Survivor type logo on the front.  They have to participate in the challenges and the tribe that wins gets some type of an award.

I'm too old to be out in the sweltering heat all day!  ;D Near 95 degrees and right now 94% humidity.  8-P


That totally sounds like fun!!!

Just about done packing (only a few last minute items). We should be ready to leave here in an hour or so. Have a few stops to make before heading out of town. Gonna stop at Best Buy (which is an hour & a half away) with this computer. I'm hoping they will just take it and we can pick it up when we get home. We are having dinner with daughter-in-law & Grandson. (Step-Son & Step Daughter #2 are working). We fly out tomorrow morning but at least it won't be as early as usual. (10 rather than 7) But we will get there later, too. We are flying JetBlue this time instead of USAir and flying through Orlando instead of Philly. Hopefully, it will be a more comfortable flight than usual. Step-Daughter #1 is already there and my youngest Step-Daughter will be there next week.


Cat

Have a great time Cat and Carlos

I'm going to "Field Day" at my kids' school, YIPEE!!  ::)

It's a Survivor theme, the kids are divided into "tribes" and have cool tye-dyed shirts with a Survivor type logo on the front.  They have to participate in the challenges and the tribe that wins gets some type of an award.

I'm too old to be out in the sweltering heat all day!  ;D Near 95 degrees and right now 94% humidity.  8-P


enjoy your day and drink plenty of ice cold liquids,It's going to be a dangerous summer.  :P

Just about done packing (only a few last minute items). We should be ready to leave here in an hour or so. Have a few stops to make before heading out of town. Gonna stop at Best Buy (which is an hour & a half away) with this computer. I'm hoping they will just take it and we can pick it up when we get home. We are having dinner with daughter-in-law & Grandson. (Step-Son & Step Daughter #2 are working). We fly out tomorrow morning but at least it won't be as early as usual. (10 rather than 7) But we will get there later, too. We are flying JetBlue this time instead of USAir and flying through Orlando instead of Philly. Hopefully, it will be a more comfortable flight than usual. Step-Daughter #1 is already there and my youngest Step-Daughter will be there next week.


Cat


Have a good time Cat And Carlos.

Happy Holidays Cat and Carlos.


Just got back from X-Men First Class = great film


oh and Michael Fassbender is just too swoon-worthy for words.

The heat was brutal today but field day was fun.

I found out that Megan scored a perfect score on her History SOL (state-wide exam) and near perfect on her Math and English. She's also been picked for the All-Star softball team. Yay! and Boo!  I'm happy for her but that means more nights at the ball field.  :D

Day from hell.  Sarah went to the doctor and we found out she broke the growth plate on her tibia when she fell last week.  She had a ct scan today to make sure there was no other damage, but the doctor thinks it should be okay.  Luckily her growth plate was already closing so it won't affect her height.

Then, I had to leave work early and the work didn't get done.  It's like if I am not there they slack off.  Tomorrow better be better.

Day from hell.  Sarah went to the doctor and we found out she broke the growth plate on her tibia when she fell last week.  She had a ct scan today to make sure there was no other damage, but the doctor thinks it should be okay.  Luckily her growth plate was already closing so it won't affect her height.

Then, I had to leave work early and the work didn't get done.  It's like if I am not there they slack off.  Tomorrow better be better.
Sorry Dag!  I hope things look up for you soon!  When I first heard growth plate, I was really scared for you and your daughter.  I am glad that it is closing, and I am hoping this all works out great!

TORNADOES!  IN CHUCKY COUNTRY!

Massachusetts is experiencing violent thunderstorms and three tornadoes have touched down.  This is way weird.

TORNADOES!  IN CHUCKY COUNTRY!

Massachusetts is experiencing violent thunderstorms and three tornadoes have touched down.  This is way weird.


I just heard Springfield got hit pretty bad.

Hope you're all OK out there.  :(

TORNADOES!  IN CHUCKY COUNTRY!

Massachusetts is experiencing violent thunderstorms and three tornadoes have touched down.  This is way weird.
I just saw a video of a tornado go across a river/body of water at Springfield, MA - YIKES!  Being from just either side of the Mississippi River, people always say that a tornado will not cross a body of water - WELL THAT VIDEO IS PROOF THAT that ain't true!  WOW - I hope you are safe!

Day from hell.  Sarah went to the doctor and we found out she broke the growth plate on her tibia when she fell last week.  She had a ct scan today to make sure there was no other damage, but the doctor thinks it should be okay.  Luckily her growth plate was already closing so it won't affect her height.

Then, I had to leave work early and the work didn't get done.  It's like if I am not there they slack off.  Tomorrow better be better.


Sorry to hear that Dag!


Stay safe all of our New England area members.

well woah! and things like that.  My dad may possibly loose his job and Medi-Cal seems to want to forse me to make a plan with them anyway,  so I have to make Medi-Cal plans and none of my doctors take Medi- Cal so,  don't know

after a little rain today, we got some sun yeah!

TORNADOES!  IN CHUCKY COUNTRY!

Massachusetts is experiencing violent thunderstorms and three tornadoes have touched down.  This is way weird.


The weather has been very scary everywhere.  Stay safe!

Started decorating in my new apartment... Have now one wall covered in wall paper (a very very light brownish). I'm sticking to neutral colors for the walls, and the carpet's gonna be a blended blue/light brownish. I think it's gonna be awesome! 8)

Carpet was scheduled for the 8th, but the company called yesterday to say they couldn't make it. Now it's rescheduled for the 10th. It has to be done before the 11th, 'cause that's when I have planned to move (most of) my furniture.

We found out we had to prepare a lot of the walls before we can actually paper them (drywall/plasterboard, so it's ultra absorbent). Took me almost two hours to do four walls. It rubbed some of the skin off of one of my fingers, and now I've got blisters on one of the others... but at least we can go paper some walls! :D

Yay henk!  Hopefully there'll be some pics.  ;) your color scheme sounds great

Yay henk!  Hopefully there'll be some pics.   ;)


All in due time...


your color scheme sounds great


That's because I have an impeccable taste. ::) :D ;D ;)

The heat was brutal today but field day was fun.

I found out that Megan scored a perfect score on her History SOL (state-wide exam) and near perfect on her Math and English. She's also been picked for the All-Star softball team. Yay! and Boo!  I'm happy for her but that means more nights at the ball field.  :D


Congratulations to Megan. :)

Day from hell.  Sarah went to the doctor and we found out she broke the growth plate on her tibia when she fell last week.  She had a ct scan today to make sure there was no other damage, but the doctor thinks it should be okay.  Luckily her growth plate was already closing so it won't affect her height.

Then, I had to leave work early and the work didn't get done.  It's like if I am not there they slack off.  Tomorrow better be better.


Hope things go well.

Where in Virginia?  We go to Virginia Beach every August and love it.
Doing the "touristy" Williamsburg thing, but also going to Norfolk for a day to see a AAA ball game and tour some of the Naval stuff there, DC for a day for the Air/Space Museums, and Busch Gardens/Water Country for a day or two.

Doing the "touristy" Williamsburg thing, but also going to Norfolk for a day to see a AAA ball game and tour some of the Naval stuff there, DC for a day for the Air/Space Museums, and Busch Gardens/Water Country for a day or two.


I've done some Civil War stuff and it is great, I may do Williiamsburg this year, I hear it is great.

Went to a southland event the other night.  My comment made the la weekly blog.

http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/06/southland_paley_center_screeni.php#dsq-form-area

although he got my profession wrong it's still cool.  Plus one of he actors, Michael Cudlitz, took a pic of the audience and posted it on twitter.  My FB friends may have seen the pic in my latest album. Funny thing is I made some comment to him on twitter ( not related to the puc) and someone else tweeted that she recognized me, by my avatar, as the person sitting in the front row of his twit pic  ;D

Doing the "touristy" Williamsburg thing, but also going to Norfolk for a day to see a AAA ball game and tour some of the Naval stuff there, DC for a day for the Air/Space Museums, and Busch Gardens/Water Country for a day or two.


I've been to Busch Gardens in 1988,It's quite nice you'll enjoy it.

Just checking in. I am sitting at the airport in Orlando. The connection totally sucks. I'm using my own connection but for a short period of time there was a public freebie but then it disappeared.  :-\\  Meanwhile the battery of the laptop is being eaten. So, I will not be here for long. May have a change to check it later tonight when we get to the house.

I hope Chucky & Max are ok. I know Max is just north of Springfield so he was REALLY close.

As for everyone else, YAY!!! and BOO!!! And everything else.


Cat

Met with my job coach again this morning...he and I traveled to various businesses around the area near where I live, and I handed out my resume to some of these places. Hopefully I will get interviewed sometime for a possible job position.

I've done some Civil War stuff and it is great, I may do Williiamsburg this year, I hear it is great.


I would love to go on some of the Civil War tours.  I am a Civil War buff.

I would love to go on some of the Civil War tours.  I am a Civil War buff.


Gettysburg is the absolute top.

We are here! Our plane was a bit late but otherwise, no major problems-just a wee bit bumpy. Then we had the 2 & a half drive here. SIL too us to her house, we said hello & good-night to Carlos' oldest daughter & Granddaughter #2 (who was in bed but not yet asleep). Granddaughter #3 was asleep. Then Carlos & I took SIL's car and came here. I'm working on a pineapple juice & rum (don't have the coco rum so it is not officially a pina colada). I'm not going to last too much longer. Gonna check things out here and then I'm getting into the tub & then getting into bed!


Cat

We are here! Our plane was a bit late but otherwise, no major problems-just a wee bit bumpy. Then we had the 2 & a half drive here. SIL too us to her house, we said hello & good-night to Carlos' oldest daughter & Granddaughter #2 (who was in bed but not yet asleep). Granddaughter #3 was asleep. Then Carlos & I took SIL's car and came here. I'm working on a pineapple juice & rum (don't have the coco rum so it is not officially a pina colada). I'm not going to last too much longer. Gonna check things out here and then I'm getting into the tub & then getting into bed!


Cat


glad you made it safe....aside from being bumpy and late how was Jet Blue?

Glad you made it safely Cat and Carlos


Day two of the car being at the mechanic's.  They don't know what's wrong with it.  :-\\  So that isn't looking very promising.  I'm hoping repair work won't cost an arm and leg and the end result being the car still won't run.  >:(  This is the newest car we've ever had (bought it off of a friend of my husband) and it's lasted the least amount of time.  I guess there is something to be said about buying beater cars for a couple hundred dollars and running them into the ground. (That's what we usually do.)

Doing the "touristy" Williamsburg thing, but also going to Norfolk for a day to see a AAA ball game and tour some of the Naval stuff there, DC for a day for the Air/Space Museums, and Busch Gardens/Water Country for a day or two.


recommend the Spy Museum in DC

recommend the Spy Museum in DC


That is cool!

Met with my job coach again this morning...he and I traveled to various businesses around the area near where I live, and I handed out my resume to some of these places. Hopefully I will get interviewed sometime for a possible job position.


Good Luck. :)

PROM NIGHT! 

Kids have been off school this week so it's been difficult trying to keep them occupied whilst I'm at work and then making the effort to go out somewhere when I'm home in the afternoon.

Today I am messing about on here briefly before tackling the housework.  Kids are going to help me because a lot of it is their mess!  I am taking them to Splash Bash at the local pool this evening.  No idea what it is but the kids think it sounds fun!

Good Luck. :)

Thanks; I will meet with him again next week. I feel like I am making some active progress that should have been done years ago. From 2008-early last year (and the late part of last year) I felt I was getting nowhere.

Thanks; I will meet with him again next week. I feel like I am making some active progress that should have been done years ago. From 2008-early last year (and the late part of last year) I felt I was getting nowhere.


I'm getting a transitional job coach in 2 weeks,I worked with my other one for 5 years now.

I'm getting a transitional job coach in 2 weeks,I worked with my other one for 5 years now.


What are transitioning between?  Thinking about doing something different?

What are transitioning between?  Thinking about doing something different?


With job coaches you're supposed to work with them for 6 months to a year but he liked me so much that it turned out that he had business relationships with supermarket managers like Pathmark,Walbaums,Stop And Shop,places that help people with disabilities get out in the community and work again to make money and Him And I were working together for 5 years since Au Bon Pain in February 2006.

Having a great visit with Granddaughters #2 & #3. They are great.



Cat

With job coaches you're supposed to work with them for 6 months to a year but he liked me so much that it turned out that he had business relationships with supermarket managers like Pathmark,Walbaums,Stop And Shop,places that help people with disabilities get out in the community and work again to make money and Him And I were working together for 5 years since Au Bon Pain in February 2006.



because he liked you he developed a business relationship with supermarket managers?  ??? 



I think the question Patty was asking was, since you're already employed why do you need a transitional job coach?
Are you looking for a new job? 
Are you trying to transition into a new position?

Elizabeth has gone sailing this afternoon with the scouts.  We drove across to the lake and took our bikes.  James, Dai and I rode for about an hour and a half around the lakes and river.  I have to go back and fetch Elizabeth in about an hour's time.

Elizabeth has gone sailing this afternoon with the scouts.  We drove across to the lake and took our bikes.  James, Dai and I rode for about an hour and a half around the lakes and river.  I have to go back and fetch Elizabeth in about an hour's time.




sounds fun.....exhausting....but fun!

I'm getting a transitional job coach in 2 weeks,I worked with my other one for 5 years now.

Good luck with that.

I worked with one for about a year, but we made little or no progress. The one I have now, seems much more active and enthusiastic, and he's very willing to assist me.

Last night, we had the a/c up a little bit too high and I woke up with a sore throat. Then, Granddaughters #2 & #3 keep saying, "Read us a story" or "What is that?" "Why is that?" etc. etc. Right now, my step-daughter is taking a nap & Carlos was reading. When the kids asked for another story, I asked them to ask "Papa Charlie" who said, "I'm reading my own book." I finally told him that my throat is really killing me-after talking ALL day-it really needs a rest. So, Carlos is now reading them a book. I have already turned down the a/c so hopefully, my throat won't be killing me tomorrow. I took a couple of teaspoons of honey. I just wish it would ease up.


But, I just love these two little girls. They are great!



Cat

Had a wonderful day out with my friend Soo. We went to an exhibition called 'Essential Accessories - A History of Handbags and Shoes' it was just fantastic. We then had lunch and went shopping.

Now I'm Chilling with some wine and Indiana Jones.

Cat I feel your pain, got a damn scratchy sore throat myself right now :( 

because he liked you he developed a business relationship with supermarket managers?  ???   



I think the question Patty was asking was, since you're already employed why do you need a transitional job coach?
Are you looking for a new job? 
Are you trying to transition into a new position?





job coaches are like "insurance",they will talk to you and make sure things are working smoothly with you and with the store managers.My job coach has been in the business for almost 20 years and he helped people get out into the community looking for retail jobs like Pathmark and Walbaums,those sort of places.

Elizabeth has gone sailing this afternoon with the scouts.  We drove across to the lake and took our bikes.  James, Dai and I rode for about an hour and a half around the lakes and river.  I have to go back and fetch Elizabeth in about an hour's time.


sounds wonderful!

OH - I have started reading Harry Potter to the girls we just finished chapter 4! Thanks for reminding me about reading to the girls Cat O0

OH - I have started reading Harry Potter to the girls we just finished chapter 4! Thanks for reminding me about reading to the girls Cat O0


aw...you started without me!  :-\\

aw...you started without me!  :-\\

I am sorry - we have had some major storms going through, knocking out the satellite for a while so we started reading!

Since I am reading aloud to the girls (and Jason - I guess he is enjoying it as well) - I probably won't go too fast; so I am sure that you can catch up.  Where should we put the thread?

I am sorry - we have had some major storms going through, knocking out the satellite for a while so we started reading!

Since I am reading aloud to the girls (and Jason - I guess he is enjoying it as well) - I probably won't go too fast; so I am sure that you can catch up.  Where should we put the thread?


LTE?  :D 



I'm guessing more than a decade since she took so damn long between books!

LTE?   :D   



I'm guessing more than a decade since she took so damn long between books!
Well Ok - LTE it is!  I will wait for you to start it - that way I know you have started reading it!

Well Ok - LTE it is!   I will wait for you to start it - that way I know you have started reading it!


I was kidding about LTE.... More Than a Decade.... and I'll start reading on my days off....the damn trainee is killing my interesting in all things relaxing after work!

I was kidding about LTE.... More Than a Decade.... and I'll start reading on my days off....the damn trainee is killing my interesting in all things relaxing after work!
No problem!  We do not have to read simultaneously, I do not believe  ;)

job coaches are like "insurance",they will talk to you and make sure things are working smoothly with you and with the store managers.


Mine is similar; he and I have been going to places together (local ones) and talking to the various people who work behind the reception desk. I tell the person behind the desk that I'm looking for an entry level job, and hand said person my resume, and go from there.

Man, this papering is taking forever!  :( We've now got the master bedroom and hallway done, as well as parts of the living room and other bedroom.
We couldn't finish the living room because the wallpaper I had ordered hadn't arrived yet, but we got a call yesterday that it's in. So...more papering ahead...

job coaches are like "insurance",they will talk to you and make sure things are working smoothly with you and with the store managers.My job coach has been in the business for almost 20 years and he helped people get out into the community looking for retail jobs like Pathmark and Walbaums,those sort of places.


have you talked to your job coach about how you might get an inside job or any of the other issues you complain about here?

Man, this papering is taking forever!  :( We've now got the master bedroom and hallway done, as well as parts of the living room and other bedroom.
We couldn't finish the living room because the wallpaper I had ordered hadn't arrived yet, but we got a call yesterday that it's in. So...more papering ahead...


You're getting through it quickly it seems to me.  Maybe we're not very confident at papering so we take each step very slowly and carefully.  :-\\

Youngones high school prom went beautifully.  We rented a stretch Escalade so the all the kids could go together(for those who don't know Jake has autism and is in a sped class).  There were 16 of them and not one called to go home early(that is a big WOW!).  I have some pictures but it keep saying the file is to big.  OH WAIT!  I forgot about photobucket!

Mine is similar; he and I have been going to places together (local ones) and talking to the various people who work behind the reception desk. I tell the person behind the desk that I'm looking for an entry level job, and hand said person my resume, and go from there.


Does your job coach work with his/her clients in retail jobs like Walbaums and Pathmark?

have you talked to your job coach about how you might get an inside job or any of the other issues you complain about here?



Yes I did and Him And I made up a list of stuff to do in there.

Does your job coach work with his/her clients in retail jobs like Walbaums and Pathmark?


We don't have waldbaums (whatever that is) or pathmark in Cali.

Youngones high school prom went beautifully.  We rented a stretch Escalade so the all the kids could go together(for those who don't know Jake has autism and is in a sped class).  There were 16 of them and not one called to go home early(that is a big WOW!).  I have some pictures but it keep saying the file is to big.  OH WAIT!  I forgot about photobucket!


That's fantastic D! Can't wait to see some pics. Honestly I'm kind of excited to see the limo!!!!

have you talked to your job coach about how you might get an inside job or any of the other issues you complain about here?


Hes getting a new transitional coach right? I hope he will talk to him about that.

You're getting through it quickly it seems to me.  Maybe we're not very confident at papering so we take each step very slowly and carefully.   :-\\


It would've been handy if we had had some help, though. I feel it would've saved us about two days. Now it feels I'm constantly running behind, and there's still heaps of other things to do. Haven't finished packing, for one, and we need to lay an underfloor before the carpet can go in. The underfloor is probably gonna take another day, and packing...two or three days, I'm guessing.
Problem is, I only got till Wednesday (the office can do no longer without me, apparently). :-\\ So with the remaining papering (also one day, if all goes well) there's just not enough time left.

Solution: I've bought myself another week by rescheduling the actual move from the 11th to to 18th. Maybe I can get some half days off as well next week - that should be enough. ;)

We don't have waldbaums (whatever that is) or pathmark in Cali.


What's the name of your supermarket?

Hes getting a new transitional coach right? I hope he will talk to him about that.


It's a her,her name is Mrs.O'Toole

Finally started to cut the hedges. Sure enough it started to pour with rain so I came in. After a while it stopped so I went back out. It instantly started to rain again, I decided sod it I'm just going to finish this one hedge I had started. I did and got very wet! 

Taking a break for being outside, sooo hot.
We got the pool up and running yesterday so the kids have spent all day swimmimg.  It's still too cold for me!
Cooking pulled pork BBQ for dinner tonight, maybe we'll eat outside, depends on the skeeters.

Hubby's new DQ is opening on Tuesday so tomorrow is the preview party, both kids' teams are going to go. 

What's the name of your supermarket?


von's
ralphs
albertsons
Food 4 Less

and then some local grocery stores as well....

Taking a break for being outside, sooo hot.
We got the pool up and running yesterday so the kids have spent all day swimmimg.  It's still too cold for me!
Cooking pulled pork BBQ for dinner tonight, maybe we'll eat outside, depends on the skeeters.

Hubby's new DQ is opening on Tuesday so tomorrow is the preview party, both kids' teams are going to go. 



mmmm DQ

We went to Abbey Park in Leicester this afternoon for a walk, some ball play, a play in the playgound and an ice cream (or a cup of tea and something chocolatey to eat for the adults!).

The kids go back to school tomorrow after a week off.  Just before bedtime ELizabeth remembered some homework she was supposed to be working on.  >:(

Finally started to cut the hedges. Sure enough it started to pour with rain so I came in. After a while it stopped so I went back out. It instantly started to rain again, I decided sod it I'm just going to finish this one hedge I had started. I did and got very wet! 


I KNOW!!!  That is what happens to me!  Drives me nuts!

We went to Abbey Park in Leicester this afternoon for a walk, some ball play, a play in the playgound and an ice cream (or a cup of tea and something chocolatey to eat for the adults!).

The kids go back to school tomorrow after a week off.  Just before bedtime ELizabeth remembered some homework she was supposed to be working on.  >:(


;D

Had trouble getting on-line this morning. The one thing I didn't do (which probably would have taken care of the problem) was to turn off the computer and restarted. Then we went to the beach. We are all taking turns showering and then we are going out to dinner.


Cat

t's been rainy and overcast non stop, I'm getting a Medical packet and going to have to make a choice ( well give it to me) trying to get my TTY set up. I just got 17,000 some on Asteroids2 CH which beats my new stupid score of 12,000 and my old best 15,000 and the dam thing wouldn't let me save it.  I hate today.

I am sooooo in need of a vacation away from it all!  Something relaxing with the family!  I found great airfare to Orlando, we have friends down there, $188 a person.  My husband hummed and hawed.  So I didn't book them - 2 days later I decided screw it!  When I went back they were gone and now it is $304....  Anyone got any cheap airfare ideas???

I am sooooo in need of a vacation away from it all!   Something relaxing with the family!  I found great airfare to Orlando, we have friends down there, $188 a person.  My husband hummed and hawed.  So I didn't book them - 2 days later I decided screw it!  When I went back they were gone and now it is $304....  Anyone got any cheap airfare ideas???


does Allegent air fly out of anywhere near you? they have good cheap flights to places... sometimes.


or if you fly to cali there's the Cali Mid State fair in Paso Robles next month.

does Allegent air fly out of anywhere near you? they have good cheap flights to places... sometimes.


or if you fly to cali there's the Cali Mid State fair in Paso Robles next month.


It does not fly to Orlando from 2 of the airports here.  I think it does the third but they are high....  Trans air is higher as well.  Still pissed I missed the delta deal!

von's
ralphs
albertsons
Food 4 Less

and then some local grocery stores as well....

Yep, those are the ones I'm the most familiar with. I often go to Trader Joes and Fresh & Easy, too.

Had trouble getting on-line this morning. The one thing I didn't do (which probably would have taken care of the problem) was to turn off the computer and restarted. Then we went to the beach. We are all taking turns showering and then we are going out to dinner.


Cat


that's what I do Cat,I restart then turn the computer back on again.

So today I got my formal notice of redundancy and found out a work collegue has terminal cancer, not the best of days I have to say.

Yep, those are the ones I'm the most familiar with. I often go to Trader Joes and Fresh & Easy, too.

I always forget about fresh & easy b/c we don't have one in SB.
And I shop at TJ's a lot but never think of it when I mention grocery stores.

I also forgot Whole Foods. & Pavillions. Don't knot know if u have Pavillions in V. County but they are all over LA.

So total I got my formal notice of redundancy and found out a work collegue has terminal cancer, not the best of days I have to say.


(((((((HUGS)))))))

Yep, those are the ones I'm the most familiar with. I often go to Trader Joes and Fresh & Easy, too.


What do you think to Fresh and Easy?  It is a UK supermarket company trying to break into the US market

So total I got my formal notice of redundancy and found out a work collegue has terminal cancer, not the best of days I have to say.


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What do you think to Fresh and Easy?  It is a UK supermarket company trying to break into the US market


I was in one in AZ they are inexpensive (at least everything I was looking for was much more reasonable than any other store I've shopped at)

I always forget about fresh & easy b/c we don't have one in SB.
And I shop at TJ's a lot but never think of it when I mention grocery stores.

I also forgot Whole Foods. & Pavillions. Don't knot know if u have Pavillions in V. County but they are all over LA.

Oh yes, I know those two as well. There is going to be a Whole Foods market going up fairly close to me, but I don't know when it's slated to open yet.

As for Pavillions, I think there is one in the North Ranch/Oak Park area (east end of Thousand Oaks), at the corner of Kanan and Lindero Canyon. I know it was there ten years ago, but I haven't been up in that area lately.

What do you think to Fresh and Easy?  It is a UK supermarket company trying to break into the US market

I didn't realize that.




I was in one in AZ they are inexpensive (at least everything I was looking for was much more reasonable than any other store I've shopped at)

Absolutely...we've gotten things for reasonable prices over there. Plus, there's one that's very close to my house; I can walk up to there and back to get some good exercise.

So today I got my formal notice of redundancy and found out a work collegue has terminal cancer, not the best of days I have to say.


I'm sorry about the work colleague having terminal cancer. :(

So today I got my formal notice of redundancy and found out a work collegue has terminal cancer, not the best of days I have to say.


Oh that sucks!  Not a very good day at all!  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/BangHead.gif

Got work.  Tired.  Work is a two edged sword 

 http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/BangHead.gif



that's the emoticon I need...it totally reflects how I feel after a day of training....  ::)

that's the emoticon I need...it totally reflects how I feel after a day of training....  ::)


Here... this is one for you too.  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/BangHead.gif

Some more to help:  Just put your trainee into the microwave...  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/violent4.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/violent5.gif

Now, just have a nice refreshing Mountain Dew and a good evening of good t.v.

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My cousin died today.  I wasn't terribly close to her, she was a couple years older then I and growing up, her family just didn't come around that often.  I last saw her about 3 years ago, at my grandma's anniversary party (I think.)  They think her death was drug related.  But I don't know that it makes any real difference in how she died, just that she died too young.  She had 4 kids (well 2 are adults now) and a grandchild.  She was always nice to me, even though she was a bit of a tomboy and kinda gruff, she never treated me as the geek and outcast that I am.  :)  I will miss her and wish I could have helped somehow.

Here... this is one for you too.  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/BangHead.gif

Some more to help:  Just put your trainee into the microwave...  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/violent4.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/violent5.gif

Now, just have a nice refreshing Mountain Dew and a good evening of good t.v.

http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/04/drinka.gif
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff30/bookmistress4ever/tv-1.gif




Thanks... I tried to give you something too but....well.... you know the drill!  ;)



Sorry, you can't repeat a karma action without waiting 24 hour

My cousin died today.  I wasn't terribly close to her, she was a couple years older then I and growing up, her family just didn't come around that often.  I last saw her about 3 years ago, at my grandma's anniversary party (I think.)  They think her death was drug related.  But I don't know that it makes any real difference in how she died, just that she died too young.  She had 4 kids (well 2 are adults now) and a grandchild.  She was always nice to me, even though she was a bit of a tomboy and kinda gruff, she never treated me as the geek and outcast that I am.   :)  I will miss her and wish I could have helped somehow.



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



Cat

Got work.  Tired.  Work is a two edged sword 


you hate work sometimes?

My cousin died today.  I wasn't terribly close to her, she was a couple years older then I and growing up, her family just didn't come around that often.  I last saw her about 3 years ago, at my grandma's anniversary party (I think.)  They think her death was drug related.  But I don't know that it makes any real difference in how she died, just that she died too young.  She had 4 kids (well 2 are adults now) and a grandchild.  She was always nice to me, even though she was a bit of a tomboy and kinda gruff, she never treated me as the geek and outcast that I am.   :)  I will miss her and wish I could have helped somehow.



Sorry about your cousin.

Sorry to hear about your cousin Patty

Going to San Juan to pick up my youngest step-daughter & her family. It is about 2 & 1/2 hours ONE WAY!!! LONG haul. My sinuses are finally draining. I just hope that I am no longer contagious.

The kids are still asleep so I am able to be here for a few minutes without the constant questions. "What's are you doing now?" "Why is that?" "What is that?" etc. etc. The funniest question she asked (that she asked several times) "Why do you take so many pictures?" But she is a good audience for all my videos/slideshows.  ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Going to San Juan to pick up my youngest step-daughter & her family. It is about 2 & 1/2 hours ONE WAY!!! LONG haul. My sinuses are finally draining. I just hope that I am no longer contagious.

The kids are still asleep so I am able to be here for a few minutes without the constant questions. "What's are you doing now?" "Why is that?" "What is that?" etc. etc. The funniest question she asked (that she asked several times) "Why do you take so many pictures?" But she is a good audience for all my videos/slideshows.  ;D ;D ;D


Cat



Why?

A friend from CT phoned last night to say her husband has a job in Los Angeles so we will have to go there next year to visit!  I'm hoping she comes over here at Christmas time first.

I am just printing out an application for a job at Elizabeth's school.  Really hope I get this one.  It's the one I sent my CV in for before it was advertised, but apparently I have to go through the whole process - shame.

Why?



I just answered that question-oh, that was about something else.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat

(((((((hugs))))))) Patty

A friend from CT phoned last night to say her husband has a job in Los Angeles so we will have to go there next year to visit!  I'm hoping she comes over here at Christmas time first.





guess who else you will have to visit while you're in LA!!!!!!  ;)


Especially if you plan on doing anything "Hollywood-ish" ie star tours- walking H'wood BLVD cuz my friends never wanna do that stuff... personally I'm dying to hike to the H'wood sign... you can't go all the way up but I think you can get close....although I'm not nearly in the shape your family is in so I would probably just slow you guys down  :-\\





I am just printing out an application for a job at Elizabeth's school.  Really hope I get this one.  It's the one I sent my CV in for before it was advertised, but apparently I have to go through the whole process - shame.

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guess who else you will have to visit while you're in LA!!!!!!  ;)


Especially if you plan on doing anything "Hollywood-ish" ie star tours- walking H'wood BLVD cuz my friends never wanna do that stuff... personally I'm dying to hike to the H'wood sign... you can't go all the way up but I think you can get close....although I'm not nearly in the shape your family is in so I would probably just slow you guys down  :-\\




Sounds fun!  Now to get the better paying job and start saving up!

Sounds fun!  Now to get the better paying job and start saving up!


the beauty of LA is a lot of stuff is free and the stuff that isn't there are always discount coupons and lower prices for so cal residents!  ;)

My cousin died today.  I wasn't terribly close to her, she was a couple years older then I and growing up, her family just didn't come around that often.  I last saw her about 3 years ago, at my grandma's anniversary party (I think.)  They think her death was drug related.  But I don't know that it makes any real difference in how she died, just that she died too young.  She had 4 kids (well 2 are adults now) and a grandchild.  She was always nice to me, even though she was a bit of a tomboy and kinda gruff, she never treated me as the geek and outcast that I am.   :)  I will miss her and wish I could have helped somehow.

My condolences to your family, Patty.

A friend from CT phoned last night to say her husband has a job in Los Angeles so we will have to go there next year to visit!  I'm hoping she comes over here at Christmas time first.

I am just printing out an application for a job at Elizabeth's school.  Really hope I get this one.  It's the one I sent my CV in for before it was advertised, but apparently I have to go through the whole process - shame.


good luck.

I planted some annual  seeds (toadflax and lupine) in the ground and some johnny jump ups in a pot.  Yeah you see some pictures of plants, but I still have a dirt lot.  I plan to order three plants for the back row of my dirt lot.  I'd like to keep it open for male butterflies to come mud puddle in and stuff.  Anyway I want a false indigo plant ( CA native & host plant for the CA Dogface butterfly), sticky monkey flower ( CA native & host plant for the Buckeye butterfly), and  coyote brush ( aster family, probably something butterflies will like eating).  This is really cool to me , I finally got a plan  for my garden and I like it, butterflies or not.

Long, long day. Waiting for the kids to go to sleep because I know the adults are so ready. And hopefully tomorrow I will have a voice again. I totally lost mine. (Actually, I said that Granddaughter #2 stole it and hid it on me.  ;D ;D ;D )



Cat

I was kidding about LTE.... More Than a Decade.... and I'll start reading on my days off....the damn trainee is killing my interesting in all things relaxing after work!
Have you started yet????  We just got through the sorting hat!

My youngest daughter is the one who wants me to keep reading always.  The oldest will sit and listen, but she never asks for it.  Just not something that interests her, I guess

Have you started yet????  We just got through the sorting hat!


I might dig out the books and read along with you.  Start the thread in More Than A Decade so I can keep myself in touch with where you are.

I might dig out the books and read along with you.  Start the thread in More Than A Decade so I can keep myself in touch with where you are.
Will do!

I have been invited to a job interview next week.  Not the job at Elizabeth's school, but another lab tech job that sounds interesting.

The initial e-mail said the interview time was 11.30 p.m.!  I knew some of the roles they had advertised involved shift work, but this was taking it a bit too far!  ;D

I might dig out the books and read along with you.  Start the thread in More Than A Decade so I can keep myself in touch with where you are.
AND DONE!

I have been invited to a job interview next week.  Not the job at Elizabeth's school, but another lab tech job that sounds interesting.

The initial e-mail said the interview time was 11.30 p.m.!  I knew some of the roles they had advertised involved shift work, but this was taking it a bit too far!  ;D
WOW - need to catch a nap to go to that interview bright eyed, and bushy tailed.  May it be what you want!  But I hope the school job comes through for you, much easier with schedules and stuff I am sure!

Day was crappy.  Glad it is over.  Will rant in the rant thread.

Yesterday was my birthday...it was very nice with family and cake at home. Also yesterday I got a possible PM from the 00's asking me a question which I admit was sort of fishy. But it's being monitored so, I logged in after quite a long while and on the membership list page I realized I first signed up in April 2004!!  :o  WOW!  I knew it had been a while ago, but I didn't know it's been 7 years +

Yesterday was my birthday...it was very nice with family and cake at home. Also yesterday I got a possible PM from the 00's asking me a question which I admit was sort of fishy. But it's being monitored so, I logged in after quite a long while and on the membership list page I realized I first signed up in April 2004!!  :o  WOW!  I knew it had been a while ago, but I didn't know it's been 7 years +

Welcome back again Michelle...nice to see you on here again... glad your birthday was nice. :) Anything else going on?

Yes ^ here it is, the amount I care to share!  I've got 2 nieces now, (5 and 1) still no job-- other than seasonal weekend work and helping keep the 1 y.o. happy and safe at home in the daytime with my sister.  We lost a cat recently, but she was very old and smart enough to know her way home= so she would have come back by now if she could!  :\'(  I fear she was squished by a car or squeezed by a big dog. :\'(
I took a skills test for a certain job, but with one job opening and so many applicants I think I had better keep looking. :-\\
I have a year pass for Disneyland, but I have the cheap one--some of my family have the next tier up and they can go more often but for me most of the summer my card is "blocked"/unusable.  I think they could do better for the prices we pay!
My dad is going on an international flight on Friday, and we have no idea if the house payment's been covered, no concrete clue as to when he and the wife are coming home (She's already there, waiting for him at the family home--hers --not mine) and it makes me a bit nervous!  There are earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, tropical diseases...who knows! :-\\

Nice to see you back Michelle.  Hopefully you'll figure things out with the house payment, (Could you call the mortgage company to ask?) and work will come soon.


This has been a rather rough week.  Car still at mechanics (for a week now, with no communication from them as to progress of repair) so hubby walked up there early this morning.  Mechanic is out sick and other mechanic only knows periphally what is going on...  At least we have some sort of answers... not knowing is the worst.  He walked off without his keys and was locked out of the house.  He rang the doorbell (which I didn't hear and called my cell which was recharging downstairs.)  He finally crawled through the back window, much to the cats' distress!

Cousin died Sunday, there is still no word on visitation or graveside service.  I sent my other cousin (her brother) a note on FB expressing my condolences.  I included a poem that I found on the internet, but when I posted it (after I posted it to him) It had all this extraneous information...So it looks terrible.  I only wanted to offer what comfort I could to him.  She made some bad choices in life (who doesn't?) but she was kind and took in people that had nowhere else to go, especially kids.  Some people are gossiping and it just grates on our nerves. 

Today, my mom had a second mammogram and the lump could be something...so next step is a biopsy.  She had one once before (different breast) that was benign so I'm hoping for that result.  I'm trying to be optimistic for her, it's hard though since my nature is to be the opposite and worry.  :-\\

One bit of good news, mom says they have an extra car that they aren't using and will bring it up on Saturday for us to borrow.  Yay! 

It's really hot and humid and I'm a bit of a grump.  ;D

More ((((((hugs)))))) patty. 

W/ regards to posting the poem usually I will copy something to Ms word and then copy it from word  to FB. That could get rid of the extra info. And keep it properly formatted.

Yay about the car. And I hope for the best from your mom's biopsy.

Carlos, SIL, FIL, & SIL went to get the rental car (which was supposed to be a van but turned into a 5 seat passenger car). I was feeling like crap this morning and laid down for two hours and TRIED to sleep. Every time I started to drift off, I was waken by a kid screaming, an adult screaming at a kid, a car going by, a dog barking, or a rooster crowing. One time I was almost asleep and was waken by the silence!  :o :o :o (They took the kids to the park.) When Carlos came back, everyone was hot, & bored and cranky. They wanted to go to the beach. So, we all went to the beach. I was hoping the Caribbean would have healing properties. Did it? Don't know. I'll see how I feel tomorrow. But, I really don't have ANY voice.

Carlos is starting dinner and then we should be celebrating my oldest step-daughter's birthday.



Cat

I have been invited to a job interview next week.  Not the job at Elizabeth's school, but another lab tech job that sounds interesting.

The initial e-mail said the interview time was 11.30 p.m.!  I knew some of the roles they had advertised involved shift work, but this was taking it a bit too far!  ;D



good luck with the job interview Karen. :)

Yesterday was my birthday...it was very nice with family and cake at home. Also yesterday I got a possible PM from the 00's asking me a question which I admit was sort of fishy. But it's being monitored so, I logged in after quite a long while and on the membership list page I realized I first signed up in April 2004!!  :o  WOW!  I knew it had been a while ago, but I didn't know it's been 7 years +


Welcome Back Michelle and BTW Happy Birthday.  :)

{{hugs}} Patty.  Sorry it is so rough right now.  I will keep you in my prayers.

it's 80 here and dry as L.  our desert is back and I cant wait for it to be 100 again  ::)

it's 80 here and dry as L.  our desert is back and I cant wait for it to be 100 again  ::)


95-100 is expected today in New York,next week it will drop to 75.

95-100 is expected today in New York,next week it will drop to 75.
Our past three day have all had Extreme Heat Advisories with the Heat Index being well over 100 degrees.  Today it is 66 Degrees - quite a drop in 12 hours!

Our past three day have all had Extreme Heat Advisories with the Heat Index being well over 100 degrees.  Today it is 66 Degrees - quite a drop in 12 hours!


The high for New York,middle of June is supposed to 79 and we're 15 degrees above normal.

Isn't here a how's the weather where you are thread  ::)

Isn't here a how's the weather where you are thread  ::)


just making conversation.

Not sure how many will be able to do this but thought I'd put this put this out there.

elizabeth and I are taking part in a Race For Life in a couple of week's time and there is a page where you can sponsor us

http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/karenandelizabethbedwell

Yes ^ here it is, the amount I care to share!  I've got 2 nieces now, (5 and 1) still no job-- other than seasonal weekend work and helping keep the 1 y.o. happy and safe at home in the daytime with my sister.  We lost a cat recently, but she was very old and smart enough to know her way home= so she would have come back by now if she could!  :\'(  I fear she was squished by a car or squeezed by a big dog. :\'(
I took a skills test for a certain job, but with one job opening and so many applicants I think I had better keep looking. :-\\
I have a year pass for Disneyland, but I have the cheap one--some of my family have the next tier up and they can go more often but for me most of the summer my card is "blocked"/unusable.  I think they could do better for the prices we pay!
My dad is going on an international flight on Friday, and we have no idea if the house payment's been covered, no concrete clue as to when he and the wife are coming home (She's already there, waiting for him at the family home--hers --not mine) and it makes me a bit nervous!  There are earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, tropical diseases...who knows! :-\\

Sounds like you've had a lot going on!

Not sure how many will be able to do this but thought I'd put this put this out there.

elizabeth and I are taking part in a Race For Life in a couple of week's time and there is a page where you can sponsor us

http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/karenandelizabethbedwell


No money right now but if that changes I will.

Anyway...today I met with my job coach again; we looked at other places to possibly apply for jobs...including an employment agency, where I had to fill out an application for employment, read all the important policies, and sign them. The person there said that it would take maybe a week or so for my application to be processed (I also handed them a copy of my resume), so we'll see how things go with that.

Mom came home early from work last night, she'd been vomiting alot, so my brother took her to Emergency room.  Tonight, they told her that she needs surgery on a hernia and is being transferred to a hospital in another city that can do them.  My hubby and I are getting a ride down there (about a hour and a half drive) from one of his buddies.  I'm feeling like karma has it in for me this week for some reason.

Healing thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Mom came home early from work last night, she'd be vomiting alot, so my brother took her to Emergency room.  Tonight they told her that she needs surgery on a hernia and is being transferred to a hospital in another city that can do them.  My hubby and I are getting a ride down there (about a hour and a half drive) from one of his buddies.  I'm feeling like karma has it in for me this week for some reason.

Healing thoughts and prayers are appreciated.



{{{hugs}}}

You got it, Patty.

Mom came home early from work last night, she'd been vomiting alot, so my brother took her to Emergency room.  Tonight, they told her that she needs surgery on a hernia and is being transferred to a hospital in another city that can do them.  My hubby and I are getting a ride down there (about a hour and a half drive) from one of his buddies.  I'm feeling like karma has it in for me this week for some reason.

Healing thoughts and prayers are appreciated.


Aw Patty that sucks. (((((hugs)))))
I hope all goes well with the surgery.

((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))) Patty. My thoughts are with you.



Today, we went to the Dry Forest. We hiked a bit but it was super hot & humid and I am still feeling like sh!t. I THINK I may be getting better but not too sure. We then when to my SIL's for dinner. I am still hot and sweaty and EXTREMELY tired. Waiting my turn for the shower. I just may wait until I'm ready to go to bed.

Tomorrow we go to Gilligan's Island (for a three hour tour). It is a lovely place and some of the best snorkeling. Carlos asked me if I was up for Gilligan's Island. I looked at him and said, "Was I up for the Dry Forest? Was I up for the beach yesterday? And Does it matter?"



Karen, Please remind me in a PM in a few days about sponsoring you & Elizabeth. I will but I just don't have the energy to get my credit card.



Cat

Mom came home early from work last night, she'd been vomiting alot, so my brother took her to Emergency room.  Tonight, they told her that she needs surgery on a hernia and is being transferred to a hospital in another city that can do them.  My hubby and I are getting a ride down there (about a hour and a half drive) from one of his buddies.  I'm feeling like karma has it in for me this week for some reason.

Healing thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
You're in my thoughts and prayers!

Mom came home early from work last night, she'd been vomiting alot, so my brother took her to Emergency room.  Tonight, they told her that she needs surgery on a hernia and is being transferred to a hospital in another city that can do them.  My hubby and I are getting a ride down there (about a hour and a half drive) from one of his buddies.  I'm feeling like karma has it in for me this week for some reason.

Healing thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

My thoughts are with you too, Patty!

Anyway...today I met with my job coach again; we looked at other places to possibly apply for jobs...including an employment agency, where I had to fill out an application for employment, read all the important policies, and sign them. The person there said that it would take maybe a week or so for my application to be processed (I also handed them a copy of my resume), so we'll see how things go with that.


I'm meeting with my transtitional job coach next week.

Mom came home early from work last night, she'd been vomiting alot, so my brother took her to Emergency room.  Tonight, they told her that she needs surgery on a hernia and is being transferred to a hospital in another city that can do them.  My hubby and I are getting a ride down there (about a hour and a half drive) from one of his buddies.  I'm feeling like karma has it in for me this week for some reason.

Healing thoughts and prayers are appreciated.



I'll keep her in my prayers.

Patty  thinking about you.  Hope your mum's surgery goes well.

Yes, I'm thinking about you and your mom as well, Patty. I've already given you some karma earlier today to hopefully keep away any bad vibes.


As for me, the carpet has finally been laid today. Now it's starting to look like a home.

I jammed my pinkie finger but good today.  I hit the chair rail on the wall.  I heard two cracks.  It hurts like hell but I can move it.  Guess I just get to whine about it.

  :-*


Kisses to make it feel better Dag  :D

Went to Gilligan's Island today for about a FIVE hour tour. We are all lobsters now. We did use sunscreen but I guess it wasn't very good sunscreen. My arms and knees feel the worse. All the kids decided to go to the bio bay tonight and Carlos & I have a nice quiet evening which is spend trying to clean things up (found a whole bunch of ants in the kitchen along with bits of Cheerios, cake, and who knows what else) and doing a few loads of towels.



Cat

I jammed my pinkie finger but good today.  I hit the chair rail on the wall.  I heard two cracks.  It hurts like hell but I can move it.  Guess I just get to whine about it.


feel better and take care of your pinkie.

  :-*


Kisses to make it feel better Dag  :D




Awww, thanks. Karma to you.

Now it is all swollen and barely moves.  I probably busted something.  The bottom knuckle is all bruised on the inside.  So pretty. ;D




feel better and take care of your pinkie.


Thanks, Howard.  I am feeling generous and will give you karma for that. :D





Went to the John Michael Montgomery concert last night.  For those who don't know he is a country singer.  It was a blast and I caught one of the guitar picks.  He sings a couple of songs that make me cry and I did.  In all it was a great show!

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))) Dag, but gently. Don't want to hurt your finger anymore than it already is.



Cat

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))) Dag, but gently. Don't want to hurt your finger anymore than it already is.



Cat


Thanks, Cat.  IOU Karma. :)

Getting ready for tomorrow - Graduation Day!

Getting ready for tomorrow - Graduation Day!


Congrats to your son, Danoota!  That is great!

Getting ready for tomorrow - Graduation Day!


YAY!!! Congrats to you and Jake!

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))) Dag, but gently. Don't want to hurt your finger anymore than it already is.



Cat

@Dag: I echo what Cat says.





Getting ready for tomorrow - Graduation Day!

Congratz to Jake! I hope he is happy.

@Dag: I echo what Cat says.





Thanks, nally. :)

Awww, thanks. Karma to you.

Now it is all swollen and barely moves.  I probably busted something.  The bottom knuckle is all bruised on the inside.  So pretty. ;D



Thanks, Howard.  I am feeling generous and will give you karma for that. :D





Went to the John Michael Montgomery concert last night.  For those who don't know he is a country singer.  It was a blast and I caught one of the guitar picks.  He sings a couple of songs that make me cry and I did.  In all it was a great show!


karma returned. :)

Getting ready for tomorrow - Graduation Day!


Hope it all goes well.

Getting ready for tomorrow - Graduation Day!



Mazel tov.



Cat

June started off well for me because I took part in a community project where I gave the railings of Tabard Gardens, Southwark, a fresh coat of paint in order to earn a concert ticket. A couple of days later, I started to feel under-the-weather (probably a cold or hay fever) so I ended up missing a string of fitness classes in order to get some rest.

The 6th was a pretty bad day for me. That morning, I received a package that looked innocent on the outside (It was a box from the online Lush store) because at a first glance, I thought it was an item I made a bid for on eBay but as I was opening the box, I saw a label with my now-ex-best-friend Lisa's address on it that was still stuck on the box (my address on a piece of paper was taped over it). I soon thought it was a late birthday present for me since Lisa and I never met when I last went to her hometown and was somehow expecting a present from her. Instead it was a Snapfish photo collage mug I bought her and left at my parents' house for them to give to her as well as two torn up photo collage posters also from Snapfish. The worst thing in the box was a letter and when I read it, I was horrified. The letter was insulting because it said that there was no excuse for me to act like a right cow (which I'm obviously not - I'm a human being for crying out loud!) and not to bother with her again. I immediately assumed that our friendship was over and I also removed any photo collages with Lisa from my wall as well as delete her numbers from my phone.

On a more positive note, I applied for two jobs; one to become a mystery shopper and the other to become a retail sales advisor in an Orange phone shop. I registered to become a mystery shopper online but they have no service checks available for me as of yet. I have yet to hear from Orange to see if I get the job.

On a more positive note, I applied for two jobs; one to become a mystery shopper and the other to become a retail sales advisor in an Orange phone shop. I registered to become a mystery shopper online but they have no service checks available for me as of yet. I have yet to hear from Orange to see if I get the job.



DON"T DO THE MYSTERY SHOPPER!  There is a giant scam where they send you a check, you cash it, it bounces.  I'm not sure of the logistics, but it seems legit but a lot, and I mean a lot, of people have gotten stung.

http://phoenix.about.com/od/scam1/a/mysteryshop.htm

DON"T DO THE MYSTERY SHOPPER!  There is a giant scam where they send you a check, you cash it, it bounces.  I'm not sure of the logistics, but it seems legit but a lot, and I mean a lot, of people have gotten stung.

http://phoenix.about.com/od/scam1/a/mysteryshop.htm


There are some legitimate mystery shopper jobs, they don't give you the money in advance, though.  It also doesn't promise to be a good paying job.  I am on the list for one and get a call about twice a year.  Usually to go to a bank to rate the teller service.  They never pay up front.

DON"T DO THE MYSTERY SHOPPER!  There is a giant scam where they send you a check, you cash it, it bounces.  I'm not sure of the logistics, but it seems legit but a lot, and I mean a lot, of people have gotten stung.

http://phoenix.about.com/od/scam1/a/mysteryshop.htm


I have used mysteryguestinc.com and been refunded my cost of the meal  at local restaurants and a little cash on the side... usually only $5 to $15 bucks.  When I shop for Cheesecake Factory I earn the cost of the meal (up to $30) and a $30 gift card for my next visit. 


All in all it's not a bad deal....basically I, ultimately, get a free meal and get to hang out with a friend for an hour. It's a little time consuming filling out the survey but I don't mind.

I have used mysteryguestinc.com and been refunded my cost of the meal  at local restaurants and a little cash on the side... usually only $5 to $15 bucks.  When I shop for Cheesecake Factory I earn the cost of the meal (up to $30) and a $30 gift card for my next visit. 


All in all it's not a bad deal....basically I, ultimately, get a free meal and get to hang out with a friend for an hour. It's a little time consuming filling out the survey but I don't mind.



It would be a good idea to use the ones people have had good luck with.  I wouldn't use an unknown.

It would be a good idea to use the ones people have had good luck with.  I wouldn't use an unknown.


I'm still trying to get in with a legit data entry from home job....no one I know seems to know of any tho... :(

I'm still trying to get in with a legit data entry from home job....no one I know seems to know of any tho... :(
I would take one of those as well!

I'm still trying to get in with a legit data entry from home job....no one I know seems to know of any tho... :(


Not data entry but how about being paid to browse various websites to test their functionality?  A friend mentioned this last night.  When I get more info I'll post details

Not data entry but how about being paid to browse various websites to test their functionality?  A friend mentioned this last night.  When I get more info I'll post details


that would work too....anything legit I can do from home to earn more cash.

June started off well for me because I took part in a community project where I gave the railings of Tabard Gardens, Southwark, a fresh coat of paint in order to earn a concert ticket. A couple of days later, I started to feel under-the-weather (probably a cold or hay fever) so I ended up missing a string of fitness classes in order to get some rest.

The 6th was a pretty bad day for me. That morning, I received a package that looked innocent on the outside (It was a box from the online Lush store) because at a first glance, I thought it was an item I made a bid for on eBay but as I was opening the box, I saw a label with my now-ex-best-friend Lisa's address on it that was still stuck on the box (my address on a piece of paper was taped over it). I soon thought it was a late birthday present for me since Lisa and I never met when I last went to her hometown and was somehow expecting a present from her. Instead it was a Snapfish photo collage mug I bought her and left at my parents' house for them to give to her as well as two torn up photo collage posters also from Snapfish. The worst thing in the box was a letter and when I read it, I was horrified. The letter was insulting because it said that there was no excuse for me to act like a right cow (which I'm obviously not - I'm a human being for crying out loud!) and not to bother with her again. I immediately assumed that our friendship was over and I also removed any photo collages with Lisa from my wall as well as delete her numbers from my phone.

On a more positive note, I applied for two jobs; one to become a mystery shopper and the other to become a retail sales advisor in an Orange phone shop. I registered to become a mystery shopper online but they have no service checks available for me as of yet. I have yet to hear from Orange to see if I get the job.


Good Luck. :)

Good Luck. :)

same here... nice to see you again Stompgal :)


As for me, last night I went to a barbecue at a friend's house...about 10 other folks showed up; these are all young adults who I know from church. We had lots of barbecued food (including shish kabobs, turkey burgers, etc.) and then we played a game of Guesstures, which I had not played before, but sorta knew how to play. Had fun with it. It felt good to go to an event like this; it's not very often that I get out and have a chance to be with friends. :)

my day is going  excuse me      yet I wonder still I wonder who'll stop the rain    I have my radio and am playing see how many songs I can catch.  My brother Joel had powder like stuff in his doorway when I woke up today and yeah his room got ant attacked.  lay your weary head to rest  I don't know any details or anything.  no one has said anything else to me today why don't you turn me loose   

It would be a good idea to use the ones people have had good luck with.  I wouldn't use an unknown.


Exactly.  That and if they promise you the money up front, run the other way.  Those are the scams.


I'm still trying to get in with a legit data entry from home job....no one I know seems to know of any tho... :(


Good luck.  Not many are hiring in home anymore.  We don't because of privacy laws and security.  Basically if someone takes a batch of work with SSN's home and the SSN's somehow get stolen and used, our company gets charged $10,000 per number.  Not worth it for a small company.  Have you tried customer service jobs?  I know there are companies, like Jet Blue, that only hire agents that work from home. 

Exactly.  That and if they promise you the money up front, run the other way.  Those are the scams.

Good luck.  Not many are hiring in home anymore.  We don't because of privacy laws and security.  Basically if someone takes a batch of work with SSN's home and the SSN's somehow get stolen and used, our company gets charged $10,000 per number.  Not worth it for a small company.  Have you tried customer service jobs?  I know there are companies, like Jet Blue, that only hire agents that work from home. 
Damn crooks got to ruin it for everyone >:(

Damn crooks got to ruin it for everyone >:(


Isn't that the truth.

Exactly.  That and if they promise you the money up front, run the other way.  Those are the scams.

Good luck.  Not many are hiring in home anymore.  We don't because of privacy laws and security.  Basically if someone takes a batch of work with SSN's home and the SSN's somehow get stolen and used, our company gets charged $10,000 per number.  Not worth it for a small company.  Have you tried customer service jobs?  I know there are companies, like Jet Blue, that only hire agents that work from home. 


I haven't looked that hard because m not really sure where to look.

Took my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s78/AL-B_photos/IMG_2307.jpg

Went to the beach today. Tomorrow, we are taking my youngest step-daughter to the airport in San Juan. We heard that Obama is coming in to the same airport. That may be a bit hectic.  :-\\



Cat

I'm having a good month. I haven't had a very good year since about 2006 or 2007. I can tell things are getting better though.  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/07/multijump.gif

Went to the beach today. Tomorrow, we are taking my youngest step-daughter to the airport in San Juan. We heard that Obama is coming in to the same airport. That may be a bit hectic.  :-\\



Cat


Are you gonna see him?

Are you gonna see him?



Doubt it. My step-daughter may but highly unlikely.



Cat

Well, with the carpet in it's time to actually start moving things...
First dozen or so boxes (containing lots of useless stuff like books and CD's) have been moved. Another dozen or so to go...not to mention the larger stuff (like the fridge, the washing machine, the couches, the table etc.) The latter will be moved next Saturday. Sadly, it looks like rain (and lots of it) for Saturday. Fingers crossed!

We were almost to the airport when traffic was stopped for about 20 minutes or so. Obama gave a speech and they blocked everything off. Didn't see Obama but did see Air Force One. Took some pics. Don't know if they came out. Haven't uploaded them yet.


A quiet night since my oldest step-daughter & her two girls are staying at my SIL's tonight.



Cat

I never want to have a bottle calf again....  today my youngest daughters baby died; been up all night treating it.  Nothing we work is working.  And I still have 1 pissed off student, and her employer who seem to be against everything I do.  So who knows what is to become of me, sometimes it is just hard to keep your chin up!

I never want to have a bottle calf again....  today my youngest daughters baby died; been up all night treating it.  Nothing we work is working.  And I still have 1 pissed off student, and her employer who seem to be against everything I do.   So who knows what is to become of me, sometimes it is just hard to keep your chin up!



((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))) & karma.



Cat

((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))) & karma.



Cat
thanks, but I think karma is dealing me a low blow and I am not sure how to recover from it

Well, with the carpet in it's time to actually start moving things...
First dozen or so boxes (containing lots of useless stuff like books and CD's) have been moved. Another dozen or so to go...not to mention the larger stuff (like the fridge, the washing machine, the couches, the table etc.) The latter will be moved next Saturday. Sadly, it looks like rain (and lots of it) for Saturday. Fingers crossed!


hope everything works out.

I never want to have a bottle calf again....  today my youngest daughters baby died; been up all night treating it.  Nothing we work is working.  And I still have 1 pissed off student, and her employer who seem to be against everything I do.   So who knows what is to become of me, sometimes it is just hard to keep your chin up!


Sorry about your calf. (((hugs))))

Mom's surgery was last Friday, all went well and they released her from hospital the next day!  I stayed with her through Monday afternoon, my brother is on vacation this week so he is supposed to take care of her.  So I came home last night.  Today my mom calls says she's bored because she's not allowed to drive for 2 weeks, my dad went back to work, and my brother went fishing all day, leaving her alone!  >:( 

My car is officially dead, mechanic doesn't know what else to do to it.  Suggested having it towed to the dealership of the brand of car it is.  We're trying to decide if we want to spend the money on towing it there and getting them to see if they can fix it, or just selling it to a junk yard for scrap.  Hubby's uncle offered to loan us money for a "new (for us)" used car, and for us to make payments to him.  Right now, I am borrowing a rather beat up car my dad had sitting around.  The exhaust leaks so it makes me a little dizzy in slow city traffic.  :D

I am trying to decide when to go back down to take care of mom.  It is lovely being home with hubby and cats.  I cannot get comfortable rest at parents house sleeping on a foam cushion.  I'm way too old for sleeping on the floor, plus hot flashes all night equals awake and groggy next day.  But, otherwise, mom is doing well.  I forgot how bossy she was though.  ;D  They do not take care of their pets properly and I am appalled, but try to do what I can when I am there.  It is a very small town, I played the drive around town remembering "what used to be there when I lived here" game.  Rather depressing.  Town has only a small handful of businesses left, they took out all but 3 of the traffic stoplights out and it's weird cruising through town without stopping... Stopped in at the library that I worked at 10 years ago.  Only 3 people I knew worked there and they are having trouble keeping a director.

Sorry I am just in ramble mode tonight.  I'll stop now.  :-X

Mom's surgery was last Friday, all went well and they released her from hospital the next day!  I stayed with her through Monday afternoon, my brother is on vacation this week so he is supposed to take care of her.  So I came home last night.  Today my mom calls says she's bored because she's not allowed to drive for 2 weeks, my dad went back to work, and my brother went fishing all day, leaving her alone!   >:( 

My car is officially dead, mechanic doesn't know what else to do to it.  Suggested having it towed to the dealership of the brand of car it is.  We're trying to decide if we want to spend the money on towing it there and getting them to see if they can fix it, or just selling it to a junk yard for scrap.  Hubby's uncle offered to loan us money for a "new (for us)" used car, and for us to make payments to him.  Right now, I am borrowing a rather beat up car my dad had sitting around.  The exhaust leaks so it makes me a little dizzy in slow city traffic.  :D

I am trying to decide when to go back down to take care of mom.  It is lovely being home with hubby and cats.  I cannot get comfortable rest at parents house sleeping on a foam cushion.  I'm way too old for sleeping on the floor, plus hot flashes all night equals awake and groggy next day.  But, otherwise, mom is doing well.  I forgot how bossy she was though.   ;D  They do not take care of their pets properly and I am appalled, but try to do what I can when I am there.  It is a very small town, I played the drive around town remembering "what used to be there when I lived here" game.  Rather depressing.  Town has only a small handful of businesses left, they took out all but 3 of the traffic stoplights out and it's weird cruising through town without stopping... Stopped in at the library that I worked at 10 years ago.  Only 3 people I knew worked there and they are having trouble keeping a director.

Sorry I am just in ramble mode tonight.  I'll stop now.   :-X



Ramble away. That is what we are here for.



Cat

My cousin's funeral was Monday morning.  It was very nice, alot of people came.  There were snide comments made by my one aunt (about the reason of my cousin's death, and how they "tried" to help her over the years.  Yeah right.) and I could have slapped her.  It's so disrespectful.  The aunt point blank asked the mother of the deceased how daughter died (again, none of her damned business and not appropriate in my opinion) and the mother said something about the cousin was supposed to get a scan for an anureysm at a local hospital, but didn't...  It's all so sad.  I got sunburned from standing in the sun at the funeral (it was a graveside service as the kids did not really have the money for much.)  It was really lovely though.  My two cousins (brother and sister of the deceased) rode a motorcycle to the graveside (they are all big on motorcyclists, the deceased was dressed in a nice leather jacket and pink ballcap) and they played "Freebird" and "Stairway to Heaven" at the ending of the service.
Freebird was the song that I first slow-danced to, so it was an interesting rememberance for me. 
I kind of realized that once my aunts and uncles are gone, there really won't be family gatherings anymore.  My cousins and I, (even though there are alot of us,) are just not very close as adults and that makes me sad.  I cherish alot of our family stories from when we were closer as children.  Que sera sera

Henk - Sounds like things are progressing really well!  Good luck with moving the big stuff.


Cat - Glad you are having a quiet night tonight.  Hope you are feeling a little better.  How long are you guys staying in PR?

Sami - Sorry about the loss of your calf and for troubles at work.  Karma does seem to be a bit vicious lately.

I got my first parody out in 8 months, been away too long.  I was replying to someone who was thinking the ones votes might be chasing people away.  I don't think so, I think it's the increase of contests.  Anyway I threw together a rant.  I have one more I submitted that is silly.  I told Myspace I wanted to cancel my account wasn't working for me.  Thinking about my soundclick and youtube accounts and asking myself if I might want to get a new video camera and sing some of my parodies and stuff, but don't want to get a camera if I'm not going to use it for much.  Might give me a better chance to get some  pictures of stuff in my garden when I get some plants in it.   

We were almost to the airport when traffic was stopped for about 20 minutes or so. Obama gave a speech and they blocked everything off. Didn't see Obama but did see Air Force One. Took some pics. Don't know if they came out. Haven't uploaded them yet.


A quiet night since my oldest step-daughter & her two girls are staying at my SIL's tonight.



Cat
Obama was flying into (I think) somewhere in Ohio when we were driving through on vacation and we JUST missed the police setting up the roadblock on our side of the road between the airport and where he was giving the speech.  The other side of the road was already blocked off and they were just getting on the highway as we passed by...THANK GOODNESS!!!! Traffic was backed up for at least 5 miles on the other side of the road!

The past 2 days have pretty much sucked :(  Yesterday was my birthday and I spent it running around with the kids, spent all night at Jake's baseball game, where it turned chilly and I had SHORTS on.  I also found out a good friend's mom is dying and expected to live 2-3 weeks.  Today, again more running around, 2 more baseball games, orthodontist appointments, my best friend from high school had an unscheduled c-section, and her new daughter likely has a mild-moderate case of down syndrome...we were supposed to go out to dinner tonight, but hubby "forgot" that he had a customer dinner so who knows when (if) we will go out to "celebrate".  Oh, and did I mention that the ONLY "gift" I got for my birthday (and not just "any" birthday, my 40th) was a chocolate cake?

And to top everything else off, I have (suspected) bursitis in my shoulder and it hurts like hell to lay in bed so I haven't been able to sleep the past few nights.  My doctor gave me some painkillers, but they aren't doing jack squat.  I KNOW what I need, but I doubt he will give it to me if I call since he's already given me 2 different ones (even though he called in EXACTLY what I told the nurse DID NOT work for me) :( I go for an MRI on Saturday to find out exactly what is wrong, but until then, I just have to "deal with it" I guess :-\\

My cousin's funeral was Monday morning.  It was very nice, alot of people came.  There were snide comments made by my one aunt (about the reason of my cousin's death, and how they "tried" to help her over the years.  Yeah right.) and I could have slapped her.  It's so disrespectful.  The aunt point blank asked the mother of the deceased how daughter died (again, none of her damned business and not appropriate in my opinion) and the mother said something about the cousin was supposed to get a scan for an anureysm at a local hospital, but didn't...  It's all so sad.  I got sunburned from standing in the sun at the funeral (it was a graveside service as the kids did not really have the money for much.)  It was really lovely though.  My two cousins (brother and sister of the deceased) rode a motorcycle to the graveside (they are all big on motorcyclists, the deceased was dressed in a nice leather jacket and pink ballcap) and they played "Freebird" and "Stairway to Heaven" at the ending of the service.
Freebird was the song that I first slow-danced to, so it was an interesting rememberance for me. 
I kind of realized that once my aunts and uncles are gone, there really won't be family gatherings anymore.  My cousins and I, (even though there are alot of us,) are just not very close as adults and that makes me sad.  I cherish alot of our family stories from when we were closer as children.  Que sera sera


I hate funerals but unfortunately we have to do what we have to do,we have the option of attending one or not.

Obama was flying into (I think) somewhere in Ohio when we were driving through on vacation and we JUST missed the police setting up the roadblock on our side of the road between the airport and where he was giving the speech.  The other side of the road was already blocked off and they were just getting on the highway as we passed by...THANK GOODNESS!!!! Traffic was backed up for at least 5 miles on the other side of the road!

The past 2 days have pretty much sucked :(  Yesterday was my birthday and I spent it running around with the kids, spent all night at Jake's baseball game, where it turned chilly and I had SHORTS on.  I also found out a good friend's mom is dying and expected to live 2-3 weeks.  Today, again more running around, 2 more baseball games, orthodontist appointments, my best friend from high school had an unscheduled c-section, and her new daughter likely has a mild-moderate case of down syndrome...we were supposed to go out to dinner tonight, but hubby "forgot" that he had a customer dinner so who knows when (if) we will go out to "celebrate".  Oh, and did I mention that the ONLY "gift" I got for my birthday (and not just "any" birthday, my 40th) was a chocolate cake?

And to top everything else off, I have (suspected) bursitis in my shoulder and it hurts like hell to lay in bed so I haven't been able to sleep the past few nights.  My doctor gave me some painkillers, but they aren't doing jack squat.  I KNOW what I need, but I doubt he will give it to me if I call since he's already given me 2 different ones (even though he called in EXACTLY what I told the nurse DID NOT work for me) :( I go for an MRI on Saturday to find out exactly what is wrong, but until then, I just have to "deal with it" I guess :-\\



{{{hugs}}} Sorry your 40th wasn't better. 

Off to the airport in San Juan AGAIN. The plan was that Carlos was going to take his daughter & her two kids since he is going to pick up her husband (and the kids' father) & SIL & I were going to hit the casino, but one of the kids is sick.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  She is burning a fever. (I really hope she doesn't have what I had-that is FINALLY going away). They are all over at my SIL's house right now. We will go over there and figure out Plan B. I may not go but I told Carlos that if I don't go, I prefer to stay HERE rather than at SIL's.


We are just so exhausted. We need a vacation to recuperate from our vacation.




Cat - Glad you are having a quiet night tonight.  Hope you are feeling a little better.  How long are you guys staying in PR?




We fly home on the 28th & will be home on the 29th.


Cat

Here is how it played out. SIL took my step-daughter & kids to San Juan. Even though the oldest is not feeling well, she can't wait to see her Daddy. The youngest is even worse. She was jumping all over the place (she became part kangaroo at that the thought of seeing her Daddy.) Carlos & I took the rental car & my FIL and came back here. So, we will have a quiet day until they arrive about dinner time.



Cat

Here is how it played out. SIL took my step-daughter & kids to San Juan. Even though the oldest is not feeling well, she can't wait to see her Daddy. The youngest is even worse. She was jumping all over the place (she became part kangaroo at that the thought of seeing her Daddy.) Carlos & I took the rental car & my FIL and came back here. So, we will have a quiet day until they arrive about dinner time.



Cat


So...everybody happy?  ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEc0NWjU1JE

:D ;) ...Hard to believe this hit #6 in our charts back in the day.

So...everybody happy?  ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEc0NWjU1JE

:D ;) ...Hard to believe this hit #6 in our charts back in the day.



I don't think my FIL is.  :-\\



Cat

I don't think my FIL is.  :-\\



Cat


Bummer. But it's hard impossible to please everyone all of the time. :(

(((((((hugs)))))))) to mama k and patty

Today I embark on 27 1/2 hours of officer retreat, one with the student who loves me so (she happens to be president), and 5 of her minions (who have never said anything to me, or act near as brattish - but supposedly they share her opinion).  This should be a riot.  I just hope I keep them busy enough - time will fly by  :-\\

Today I embark on 27 1/2 hours of officer retreat, one with the student who loves me so (she happens to be president), and 5 of her minions (who have never said anything to me, or act near as brattish - but supposedly they share her opinion).  This should be a riot.  I just hope I keep them busy enough - time will fly by  :-\\


Good luck Sami!

Seriously tho this might be a good time to lay some cards on the table and talk about frustrations from both sides. It won't be easy but it could clear the air.  Also. Lay the issues back on the students and see if they can brainstorm ways of getting alumni and parents to become more involved.

Good luck Sami!

Seriously tho this might be a good time to lay some cards on the table and talk about frustrations from both sides. It won't be easy but it could clear the air.  Also. Lay the issues back on the students and see if they can brainstorm ways of getting alumni and parents to become more involved.
That is exactly my plan!  I just have to get myself revved up for it - right now my stomach is just in knots!

That is exactly my plan!  I just have to get myself revved up for it - right now my stomach is just in knots!


Understandable!  I'll keep my fingers crossed and remember you have a support group here ready to listen.  Just don't kill the kids and bury them in the woods. I doubt we could convince the parents the Blair Witch relocated to that region  ;)

Understandable!  I'll keep my fingers crossed and remember you have a support group here ready to listen.  Just don't kill the kids and bury them in the woods. I doubt we could convince the parents the Blair Witch relocated to that region  ;)
DYAM!

So...everybody happy?  ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEc0NWjU1JE

:D ;) ...Hard to believe this hit #6 in our charts back in the day.


I'm more content than happy.

I'm more content than happy.


If u wanna be happy for the rest of your life never make a pretty woman your wife.

(((((((hugs)))))))) to mama k and patty

ditto.


As for me, I have an appointment to meet with an employment agency tomorrow morning at 10. Earlier this week, my job coach and I visited a few more employment agencies, and one of them wanted to meet with me Thursday (which is tomorrow), so I'm hoping that'll go well. It's not an interview for a job position, but rather, they want to know a little bit about me so they can consider hiring me for a possible position.

If u wanna be happy for the rest of your life never make a pretty woman your wife.


always get the ugliest ones.  ;D

If u wanna be happy for the rest of your life never make a pretty woman your wife.


My dad would sing this to my mom every now and then and cackle!  He likes to pick on her a good bit.  My mom never found it quite so amusing.  Yeah, they have a passive/aggressive marriage, I don't know how they stayed together so long!

My dad would sing this to my mom every now and then and cackle!  He likes to pick on her a good bit.  My mom never found it quite so amusing.  Yeah, they have a passive/aggressive marriage, I don't know how they stayed together so long!


It woulda happened to me once. Then I woulda kicked his ass and cackled.

ditto.


As for me, I have an appointment to meet with an employment agency tomorrow morning at 10. Earlier this week, my job coach and I visited a few more employment agencies, and one of them wanted to meet with me Thursday (which is tomorrow), so I'm hoping that'll go well. It's not an interview for a job position, but rather, they want to know a little bit about me so they can consider hiring me for a possible position.


hope that goes well for you

My dad would sing this to my mom every now and then and cackle!  He likes to pick on her a good bit.  My mom never found it quite so amusing.  Yeah, they have a passive/aggressive marriage, I don't know how they stayed together so long!


My parents will be celebrating 42 years in August. :)

My parents will be celebrating 42 years in August. :)


Congrats to them.  That's not an easy thing to do.

Congrats to them.  That's not an easy thing to do.


They're more like the Archie Bunker and Edith of today. ;D

got my hair cut today.

When we lived in the US there were several other UK families out there (all part of the same company as Dai).  Tonight I am meeting up with some of the ladies who have also moved back to the area.  We are having drinks and then going for pizza.  Should be fun.

got my hair cut today.

When we lived in the US there were several other UK families out there (all part of the same company as Dai).  Tonight I am meeting up with some of the ladies who have also moved back to the area.  We are having drinks and then going for pizza.  Should be fun.



sounds fun....enjoy....




about to go see if I qualify for a loan  :-\\   
wish me luck

about to go see if I qualify for a loan  :-\\   
wish me luck


Good luck.  Crossing everything I can for you. :)

Good luck.  Crossing everything I can for you. :)



THANKS!  :)

got my hair cut today.

When we lived in the US there were several other UK families out there (all part of the same company as Dai).  Tonight I am meeting up with some of the ladies who have also moved back to the area.  We are having drinks and then going for pizza.  Should be fun.


Enjoy.

Good luck.  Crossing everything I can for you. :)


Whatever you are doing Dag keep doing it... I got good news so far but I will know for sure by 1pm....PST

hope that goes well for you

Thanks Karen... I went there this morning and they asked me a few questions, but first they had me fill out some forms. They want to see me again next Monday to ask me additional questions, and I need to provide another form of identification (which I have). When I first went there this past Monday, I just gave them my resume; I was not applying for any specific positions. That's because this is an employment agency.

GOT IT!!!  8)

Thx Dag!


And Thx C & DC!!!!

I had a fab time.  It was great to catch with people tonight.  we used to go out as a group at least once a month and I haven't seen any of them for nearly a year.  Everyone was saying how odd it was - same faces but different country!





GOT IT!!!  8)

Thx Dag!


And Thx C & DC!!!!



Glad you got what you need

GOT IT!!!  8)

Thx Dag!


And Thx C & DC!!!!



Yeah. A little magic worked, huh?  ;)


BTW, what it is the loan for? (If you already told me, I apologize for not remembering.)



Cat

GOT IT!!!  8)

Thx Dag!


And Thx C & DC!!!!


Yay!

I had a fab time.  It was great to catch with people tonight.  we used to go out as a group at least once a month and I haven't seen any of them for nearly a year.  Everyone was saying how odd it was - same faces but different country!





Glad you got what you need



Glad you had fun hope u keep up the tradition!

And thanks.

I made it...







































as well as all students.  3 1/2 hours of sleep is not near enough though...

Tomorrow, we are going back to Gilligan's Island. Last week when we went, there were a bunch of people on the boat who started singing, "Just sit right back & you'll hear a tale..." SIL said, "EVERY trip.  ::) " That is the first time I went where I heard it.


For everyone who is interested:

http://places.eyetour.com/whatToSee/guanica/94/gilligans-island



Cat

I made it...







































as well as all students.  3 1/2 hours of sleep is not near enough though...



YAY!!!!! Hopefully it was a good retreat!

So, tomorrow is M Day... Hope all will go according to plan.


Not sure when I'll be (back) online at my new home, but I can still pester you people from work. :P

Thanks Karen... I went there this morning and they asked me a few questions, but first they had me fill out some forms. They want to see me again next Monday to ask me additional questions, and I need to provide another form of identification (which I have). When I first went there this past Monday, I just gave them my resume; I was not applying for any specific positions. That's because this is an employment agency.


you also need your Social Security card,maybe birth certificate and a non-driver's ID.

So, tomorrow is M Day... Hope all will go according to plan.


Not sure when I'll be (back) online at my new home, but I can still pester you people from work. :P


good luck. :)

YAY!!!!! Hopefully it was a good retreat!
It was alright....

So, tomorrow is M Day... Hope all will go according to plan.


Not sure when I'll be (back) online at my new home, but I can still pester you people from work. :P


Hope it all goes well for you Henk.  Remeber where you packed the kettle and cups!

Just got an e-mail from the second place I applied to - the job I really wanted.  I wasn't even short listed  :(

Just got an e-mail from the second place I applied to - the job I really wanted.  I wasn't even short listed  :(
The rotters!

Hope it all goes well for you Henk.  Remeber where you packed the kettle and cups!


Ha! They've already been moved! :D


Just got an e-mail from the second place I applied to - the job I really wanted.  I wasn't even short listed  :(


That sucks. :( Here's some karma for ya. :)

you also need your Social Security card,maybe birth certificate and a non-driver's ID.

It's the first of those items which I still need to bring. I already showed them my driver's license. Like I said, I will go back on Monday morning, with said items.

Just got an e-mail from the second place I applied to - the job I really wanted.  I wasn't even short listed  :(



BUMMER!!!!  :(    Their loss  >:(

I hope the other one comes thru for you.

It's the first of those items which I still need to bring. I already showed them my driver's license. Like I said, I will go back on Monday morning, with said items.


you should always take your social security card with you when you are job hunting........... or gambling  :D

Got a phone call from my sister who lives in Tulsa. She is coming east for my other sister's 4th of July party. My dad is supposed to be there, too. I would really love to go but that will be only about 3 or 4 days after we get home.  :-\\  Hopefully, my chauffeur will be up for it.


Cat

Just got an e-mail from the second place I applied to - the job I really wanted.  I wasn't even short listed  :(


keep trying Karen. :)

you should always take your social security card with you when you are job hunting........... or gambling  :D


cause you never know when you're gonna lose it.

My parents will be celebrating 42 years in August. :)


Mine celebrated 42 years this past January.  :)

cause you never know when you're gonna lose it.



no.....because you need a copy of your SSN for a job..... and if you are gambling and win big you need it for the tax paperwork.

Karen - Glad you had fun with your friends, sorry to hear about the job.


Q - Glad you got a loan

Mine celebrated 42 years this past January.  :)


How are their personalities at home? ???

no.....because you need a copy of your SSN for a job..... and if you are gambling and win big you need it for the tax paperwork.


and also for other documents too.

How are their personalities at home? ???


Hard to describe.  Most of the time, they are irritated with one another, they argue and pout and both have the tendency to disappear in their car when they are mad at each other.  They complain about each other to me (like I am a friend and confidante, rather then their daughter.)  They look for sympathy from me, look for justification for their actions,  rather then trying to solve their own problems, either through a counselor, preacher, friend or just plain talking to one another.  However, all that behavior stops when one or the other is in the hospital.  I am not saying that I have all the solutions to their problems, maybe their behavior works for them, they have been married so long...  I just know if I were experiencing the same symptoms in my marriage, I would try to change it. 

In other words, they are Edith and Archie Bunker too.

Hard to describe.  Most of the time, they are irritated with one another, they argue and pout and both have the tendency to disappear in their car when they are mad at each other.  They complain about each other to me (like I am a friend and confidante, rather then their daughter.)  They look for sympathy from me, look for justification for their actions,  rather then trying to solve their own problems, either through a counselor, preacher, friend or just plain talking to one another.  However, all that behavior stops when one or the other is in the hospital.  I am not saying that I have all the solutions to their problems, maybe their behavior works for them, they have been married so long...  I just know if I were experiencing the same symptoms in my marriage, I would try to change it. 

In other words, they are Edith and Archie Bunker too.


My Father,he's sometimes bitter,loves to rest in his favorite chair,curses at the TV,watches political view shows,enjoys baseball,mocks my Mother,has relative arguements and enjoys toilet humor most of the time.

^ sounds a real darling

you should always take your social security card with you when you are job hunting........... or gambling  :D

yes... I have just placed it in my wallet, that way it'll be with me when I continue my job hunting process on Monday

My Father,he's sometimes bitter,loves to rest in his favorite chair,curses at the TV,watches political view shows,enjoys baseball,mocks my Mother,has relative arguements and enjoys toilet humor most of the time.


Except for the watches political shows and baseball, we could have the same parents.  ;D 

^ sounds a real darling


I know Karen,they're both cards. ;D

Except for the watches political shows and baseball, we could have the same parents.  ;D 


are we related? ;D

I made myself a necklace with some beads I had.  I've been trying to either finish making necklaces with the beads I have or get rid of them.

I made myself a necklace with some beads I had.  I've been trying to either finish making necklaces with the beads I have or get rid of them.

That's nice! :) I'm sure you'll find other uses with the remaining beads.

well for the ones I have a lot of left I can just string.  I got a bunch of glowing beads.

It just seemed like very few things went well yesterday. We were going to go to a museum that was open on Saturdays-EXCEPT yesterday. Then, I tripped over a fountain and ALMOST drowned my camera which would have been devastating. Instead, I got a bruise on my palm (where I stopped myself) and a bruise on my leg (where I tripped). D@mn blindness! Step-daughter & her husband thought that it would be good to go walking with the kids after dinner in the plaza (they have been falling asleep in the car late in the afternoon and then are up half the night). They have mega venders so it was SUPER crowded. We manage to find a place where we squeezed the car in. The 6 year old was EXTREMELY over tired and she really had a major fit. I guess the parking wasn't good enough because when we came back, there was a $75 parking ticket on it.

Going out on Carlos' cousin's boat today. Then tonight, we are taking the 3 Dads (FIL, Carlos, & son-in-law) out for a Fathers Day dinner. Hopefully, today will go better than yesterday.


Cat

Happy Father's Day.  :)

So, tomorrow is M Day... Hope all will go according to plan.


Not sure when I'll be (back) online at my new home, but I can still pester you people from work. :P


For a change, everything went according to plan... Even the weather was being cooperative! (windy, but dry)

And as you can tell, I've had no problems accessing the internet from my new apartment. Television reception is also working like a charm so what more could I possibly want?


Well, some curtains would be nice. And a way to hang the lamps, 'cause I've no idea how to do that. :-\\ (Different system to what I was used to in my previous apartment).

Oh, and there's also still quite some stuff left in my old place that needs to be moved (or dumped). So...plenty of things left to do!

^congratulations Henk on being so far along!

^congratulations Henk on being so far along!


Statement echoed!

Yesterday was a nice day. We went out on Carlos' cousin's boat. First it was a just a ride through all the mangrove islands and then he ask if we wanted to take a dip. Everyone said yes (since we had our swim suits on-JUST IN CASE!). He took us across to another mangrove island that all sorts of boats were anchored (one big party). He had lots of friends there and we tied the boat up to one of them and we all jumped in the water that was about chest deep (on me). The kids had life jackets on. Then he said that he had to go and pick up his daughter so he left us in the water.  :o :o :o  We got some money before he took off and waded over to a boat that sold pinchos (barbecue chicken on a stick). Carlos has a pocket in this swim shorts so they change was put in there and of course got soak.  :D :D :D We had to take turns eating because someone had to hold the food and someone else had to hold the kids. Cousin returned about the time we finished eating. Then he took us home. I think I got a bit burnt again but not too much.

We went out to dinner last night to celebrate Father's Day. It was nice with the exception when the sun went down, the mosquitoes came out for only about a half hour or so.

Today, my oldest step-daughter, her husband, & their two kids went off to San Juan. SIL drove them. They are spending the night there and flying home really early tomorrow morning. SIL will also be staying with them tonight for a break. We are now babysitting my FIL & the puppy. (Yes, my SIL got a puppy). Don't know if she will just spend one night or two but we told her we have stuff for two nights if she wants to stay. (We also have the BMW to go to the house if need be-but Carlos doesn't like to drive the BMW.) It is so quiet without the kids (who have been here since we arrived). Both Carlos & I have mixed emotions about it. On one hand, it is nice to have quiet without the 20 questions about EVERYTHING but we are truly going to miss them.

The other day, I was folding towels when the 6 year old asked, "Whatcha doing?" I asked her, "What does it look like I'm doing?" Then she asked, "Why are you folding towels?" Some of her questions are unbelieved. "Why are we stopping at a fruit stand?" I noticed that there are times when she will say, "Why" and then pause for a second or two. In other words, she will start to ask a question before she even knows what she is going to ask. And when you answer her, her follow-up question is usually, "How come?" You don't know whether to laugh or not.


Cat

yes... I have just placed it in my wallet, that way it'll be with me when I continue my job hunting process on Monday
and so this morning I went in to talk with the folks over there; they asked me some job-related questions, and I gave straightforward answers. However, the person I spoke to mentioned that there were no current positions (matching my skills/abilities) that they could place me in, but they would keep me posted. What I need to do now is call them at the beginning of each week, so that they know I'm still looking for work, and they keep me in the system.

However, I still need to continue to look for work elsewhere; i.o.w, not focus solely on one place.

Today is my birthday, it is bad enough I had to work, but I HAD TO WORK OVERTIME!!!  AAARRRGGGGHHHH!  That's o.k.  I am home now and life is good. :)

Today is my birthday, it is bad enough I had to work, but I HAD TO WORK OVERTIME!!!  AAARRRGGGGHHHH!  That's o.k.  I am home now and life is good. :)


oh that sux. Everyone should get their birthday off!!!

Today is my birthday, it is bad enough I had to work, but I HAD TO WORK OVERTIME!!!  AAARRRGGGGHHHH!  That's o.k.  I am home now and life is good. :)



Happy Birthday Danoota.  :)

oh that sux. Everyone should get their birthday off!!!



In a civilized society it should be the law.

In a civilized society it should be the law.


But sometimes you got to work for your money.

But sometimes you got to work for your money.


there are 6 other days in the birthday week you can work.... birthdays are sacred. I haven't worked on my birthday since 1987!

there are 6 other days in the birthday week you can work.... birthdays are sacred. I haven't worked on my birthday since 1987!

When I worked at the golf course, I used to work my birthday, in order to get the day after off. Being it is the fourth and the fireworks run late and stuff, I thought this was a good deal.  I have had to work the past 5 years, setting up, tearing down, and supervising students for the petting zoo in the local town celebration... This year I somewhat refused (due to the school cutting my extended contract) and now I have holy hell on my hands...  It is not only my birthday, but my husbands as well, for everyone one else it is just a holiday. :P

When I worked at the golf course, I used to work my birthday, in order to get the day after off. Being it is the fourth and the fireworks run late and stuff, I thought this was a good deal.  I have had to work the past 5 years, setting up, tearing down, and supervising students for the petting zoo in the local town celebration... This year I somewhat refused (due to the school cutting my extended contract) and now I have holy hell on my hands...  It is not only my birthday, but my husbands as well, for everyone one else it is just a holiday. :P





I get that.... I don't know if I'd work my birthday if it fell on a holiday....we get paid time and a half for 5 of the holidays a year and if it fell on one of those I would work only problem is...we can't req any days off during a holiday week if we want the time and a half.

I get that.... I don't know if I'd work my birthday if it fell on a holiday....we get paid time and a half for 5 of the holidays a year and if it fell on one of those I would work only problem is...we can't req any days off during a holiday week if we want the time and a half.


Every city job that I have worked.  If you worked a holiday you got time and 1/2 and then the ability to take another day off in replacement of your holiday.  My last city job was the best.  I could choose to be paid overtime (for anything over 40 hours/week) or get time and a half off as vacation time.  Since I never needed the $'s (and most ended up going to taxes, as it put me in another bracket) and I love vacation - I always took vacation time!

there are 6 other days in the birthday week you can work.... birthdays are sacred. I haven't worked on my birthday since 1987!




I haven't worked on my birthday in I don't know how many decades.  ;)



Cat

I haven't worked on my birthday in I don't know how many decades.  ;)



Cat
wish we all could be so special


;)

8)

Not too sure what is going on today. SIL MAY or may not come back from San Juan. We told her that she could but to just let us know. So far, we haven't heard anything.


Cat

oh that sux. Everyone should get their birthday off!!!


Mine's in a few weeks...and it's on a Monday this year...and I don't know if I'll be working by then yet. Still looking for jobs!

We are back at the house and it is SOOOOO quiet.



Cat

there are 6 other days in the birthday week you can work.... birthdays are sacred. I haven't worked on my birthday since 1987!



But don't you want to come to work and everyone wish you a happy birthday?

Every city job that I have worked.  If you worked a holiday you got time and 1/2 and then the ability to take another day off in replacement of your holiday.  My last city job was the best.  I could choose to be paid overtime (for anything over 40 hours/week) or get time and a half off as vacation time.  Since I never needed the $'s (and most ended up going to taxes, as it put me in another bracket) and I love vacation - I always took vacation time!


Pathmark does the same thing you get time and a half if you work Sundays.

But don't you want to come to work and everyone wish you a happy birthday?


Nah. They can do that when I come back from my days off.  :D

Nah. They can do that when I come back from my days off.  :D


But by the time you come back they'll forget everything.

Nope, it is against the law to forget Q's birthday.  :D

This is the first day where we are on our own here. So, how am I starting it off? Doing laundry.  8-P  Not only clothes but I also have to do sheets & towels. Those may wait because we will probably go to Home Depot to look at flooring for our new porch (that I haven't taken a pic of yet to put up on my house thread-but I will). Carlos wants to paint one wall of the said porch. I am hoping that tomorrow we can hit the beach. That will be the best time-in the middle of the week. I don't want to go on the weekend-too d@mn crowded. I'm also hoping that Friday SIL & I can hit the casino. Our time here is winding down-one more week.



Cat

But by the time you come back they'll forget everything.

not at my job....they always remember my birthdays...

so far it's been hot and it's going to reach 102.  I ordered me a camcorder from amizon and went to the grocery store.  Later, I am going outside to make sure none of my plants are thinking about starting to die on me.

Nope, it is against the law to forget Q's birthday.  :D


;D

not at my job....they always remember my birthdays...


I have to tell the workers its my birthday.

Our time here is winding down-one more week.



Cat


:(  Vacations do tend to come and so fast.

:(  Vacations do tend to come and so fast.



Well, not too sure if you can actually call this a vacation.  :-\\  I do have to admit, I am looking forward to going home. I miss my kitties.



Cat

Well, not too sure if you can actually call this a vacation.  :-\\  I do have to admit, I am looking forward to going home. I miss my kitties.



Cat


nothing says comfort like going home after a long vacation.

SIL & I are going to the casino.  ;D  I just hope that I come back with more $$$ then I have right now.  :-\\



Cat

SIL & I are going to the casino.  ;D  I just hope that I come back with more $$$ then I have right now.  :-\\



Cat



GOOD LUCK!!!!

SIL & I are going to the casino.  ;D  I just hope that I come back with more $$$ then I have right now.  :-\\



Cat


Dibbies on the a jackpot, board it!

SIL & I are going to the casino.  ;D  I just hope that I come back with more $$$ then I have right now.  :-\\



Cat


hope you win it big Cat.

On our way to the casino, something didn't feel/sound right. SIL pulled the BMW over to the side of the road. Sure enough, the back tire was flat. BMW's do not have spare tires. She looked for a card that had the # for roadside assistance. She wasn't getting very far. The # she called wasn't the right place and they transferred her to a place that didn't have her file. As she was still on the phone with them, some guy pulled up and asked what the problem was. She told him (in Spanish) and also told him that she was about ready to call a tow truck. He said that would be too expensive and said that he would go to a gas station and get "air in a can" or something like that. He also offered her a beer (that she refused).  ;D ;D ;D  About 10-15 minutes later, he came back with the can but the tire wasn't holding the air. He said that there was a muffler place around the corner and we followed him there. Actually, it was a tire place. They took the tire off and it was shot. Luckily, they had a used tire the right size. (BMWs use small tires). They said the tire was guaranteed for a week.  ??? Our "savior" stuck around and was talking to SIL and also offered a beer-again. We both took one, this time. Come to find out he was a cop. I was disappointed to find out that he was married because he seemed very nice and he & SIL seemed to hit it off. (I keep hoping for her.)

With a new/used tire on the BMW, we headed to the casino where our luck didn't get much better. Yup-lost my @$$. I did manage to win a little back toward the end but not enough to recoup my loses. I actually walked out with some $$ but not as much as I walked in with.

We came back here and ate. Now, my internet is VERY SLOW!!  >:( >:( >:(

Hopefully, our next trip to the casino will be more profitable.


Cat

On our way to the casino, something didn't feel/sound right. SIL pulled the BMW over to the side of the road. Sure enough, the back tire was flat. BMW's do not have spare tires. She looked for a card that had the # for roadside assistance. She wasn't getting very far. The # she called wasn't the right place and they transferred her to a place that didn't have her file. As she was still on the phone with them, some guy pulled up and asked what the problem was. She told him (in Spanish) and also told him that she was about ready to call a tow truck. He said that would be too expensive and said that he would go to a gas station and get "air in a can" or something like that. He also offered her a beer (that she refused).  ;D ;D ;D  About 10-15 minutes later, he came back with the can but the tire wasn't holding the air. He said that there was a muffler place around the corner and we followed him there. Actually, it was a tire place. They took the tire off and it was shot. Luckily, they had a used tire the right size. (BMWs use small tires). They said the tire was guaranteed for a week.  ??? Our "savior" stuck around and was talking to SIL and also offered a beer-again. We both took one, this time. Come to find out he was a cop. I was disappointed to find out that he was married because he seemed very nice and he & SIL seemed to hit it off. (I keep hoping for her.)

With a new/used tire on the BMW, we headed to the casino where our luck didn't get much better. Yup-lost my @$$. I did manage to win a little back toward the end but not enough to recoup my loses. I actually walked out with some $$ but not as much as I walked in with.

We came back here and ate. Now, my internet is VERY SLOW!!  >:( >:( >:(

Hopefully, our next trip to the casino will be more profitable.


Cat
Well you did have some luck with you...  at least nothing bad happened to either of you!  You arrived there and back ( although with some detours) safe and sound O0

Well you did have some luck with you...  at least nothing bad happened to either of you!  You arrived there and back ( although with some detours) safe and sound O0



True.


Cat

Laying down the floor on the new porch. Yes, I'm taking pics and will upload them soon. (It may be after we get home next week.)



Cat

Well you did have some luck with you...  at least nothing bad happened to either of you!  You arrived there and back ( although with some detours) safe and sound O0

Precisely... hopefully things will turn out better in the days ahead, Cat!

Phew! This moving business is exhausting! But...we've finally moved the last pieces from my old apartment to my new.  :D So it seems like the worst part is over.

Well, there is still the business of removing the old carpet... :( but I've tried several corners and I'm confident we will get it out in no time (give or take a few hours! ;D)

All stuff that's now left in my old apartment will be put outside for the kerbside (or curbside) bulky on Wednesday.

Oh, I also found me some nice curtain fabric today (took me long enough... ::)). They'll be coming to take measures on July 6th. Still some time away, sadly...

Carlos finished the majority of the floor on the porch. He is leaving the meticulous stuff for my SIL because she is so much better at that sort of thing. We were thinking about dinner and was about to take out pasta sauce and called to see if they were coming over for dinner. She told me that she was about to ask us if we wanted to go over there-and she was planning on making spaghetti.  :D ;D ;D ;D  Too funny.

My other SIL called to tell us they will be in Vermont on Thursday. If we don't see them then, we will probably see them next weekend in Conn.



Cat

Why do these things happen to me? My daughter was having a pool party for her daughter at my house so it
seemed like a good idea for my wife and me to escape the kiddies for awhile and take a ride on the motorcycle.
As I was riding a freaking bee flew into my nose and stung me right below my nostril. It hurt like hell, I only hope it
wasn't a wasp because I have a slight allergy to wasp stings meaning I swell up pretty bad but nothing else. So far
no swelling but a lot of pain. Now I don't know what's worse; being stung by a bee in the nose or everyone else
laughing at me for being stung in the nose.

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Thanks, now I have to clean the screen and wall of the water I spit out while laughing.  ;D

And yeah, that is about how I look. I have to ask though, did you ever get stung while riding? This is the third time
for me, though the first in the face.

Phew! This moving business is exhausting! But...we've finally moved the last pieces from my old apartment to my new.  :D So it seems like the worst part is over.

Well, there is still the business of removing the old carpet... :( but I've tried several corners and I'm confident we will get it out in no time (give or take a few hours! ;D)

All stuff that's now left in my old apartment will be put outside for the kerbside (or curbside) bulky on Wednesday.

Oh, I also found me some nice curtain fabric today (took me long enough... ::)). They'll be coming to take measures on July 6th. Still some time away, sadly...



Glad things are coming along Henk. :)

Why do these things happen to me? My daughter was having a pool party for her daughter at my house so it
seemed like a good idea for my wife and me to escape the kiddies for awhile and take a ride on the motorcycle.
As I was riding a freaking bee flew into my nose and stung me right below my nostril. It hurt like hell, I only hope it
wasn't a wasp because I have a slight allergy to wasp stings meaning I swell up pretty bad but nothing else. So far
no swelling but a lot of pain. Now I don't know what's worse; being stung by a bee in the nose or everyone else
laughing at me for being stung in the nose.


Hope you can take care of that sting right away.

Thanks, now I have to clean the screen and wall of the water I spit out while laughing.  ;D

And yeah, that is about how I look. I have to ask though, did you ever get stung while riding? This is the third time
for me, though the first in the face.


Yes, as a matter of fact.  On a beautiful, sunny, Sunday on a gorgeous, winding, country road, a bee went right down my t-shirt and stung me between the ta-tas'.  It HURT!  8-P

Yes, as a matter of fact.  On a beautiful, sunny, Sunday on a gorgeous, winding, country road, a bee went right down my t-shirt and stung me between the ta-tas'.  It HURT!   8-P



OH GOOD LORD! That's embarassing.  :o

Why do these things happen to me? My daughter was having a pool party for her daughter at my house so it
seemed like a good idea for my wife and me to escape the kiddies for awhile and take a ride on the motorcycle.
As I was riding a freaking bee flew into my nose and stung me right below my nostril. It hurt like hell, I only hope it
wasn't a wasp because I have a slight allergy to wasp stings meaning I swell up pretty bad but nothing else. So far
no swelling but a lot of pain. Now I don't know what's worse; being stung by a bee in the nose or everyone else
laughing at me for being stung in the nose.



Not while riding but I did get stung on the lip by a bee when I was a kid. My lip swelled up. Talk about having a fat lip.

Also, one time Carlos & I were in the dinghy after tying the Big Dog up to the mooring. He was rowing and I was sitting there and all of a sudden, OW-on my arm. Then OW again on the same arm. Carlos told me to take off my shirt. So, there I was in a row boat on Lake Champlain talking off my shirt. It was a yellow jacket that went up the sleeve of my tee shirt. Nailed me twice and I had two welts for a couple of days.

For some reason, they seem to like me and I can't tell you how many times I have been stung. So, when I hear/see a bee and I run. If there is one in the kitchen and Carlos is upstairs, I will call him to come get it. And he obliges.  ;)



Cat

Hope you can take care of that sting right away.


A little ice and some Gold Bond hopefully it did the trick.


Yes, as a matter of fact.  On a beautiful, sunny, Sunday on a gorgeous, winding, country road, a bee went right down my t-shirt and stung me between the ta-tas'.  It HURT!  8-P


They always seem to go after the sensitive areas don't they. It sucks because there is really nothing you can do. I mean you still have
to keep control of the motorcycle so you can't flail around or swat or anything. You have to grit your teeth and keep riding. Oh, and
do an awful lot cursing.



Not while riding but I did get stung on the lip by a bee when I was a kid. My lip swelled up. Talk about having a fat lip.

Also, one time Carlos & I were in the dinghy after tying the Big Dog up to the mooring. He was rowing and I was sitting there and all of a sudden, OW-on my arm. Then OW again on the same arm. Carlos told me to take off my shirt. So, there I was in a row boat on Lake Champlain talking off my shirt. It was a yellow jacket that went up the sleeve of my tee shirt. Nailed me twice and I had two welts for a couple of days.

For some reason, they seem to like me and I can't tell you how many times I have been stung. So, when I hear/see a bee and I run. If there is one in the kitchen and Carlos is upstairs, I will call him to come get it. And he obliges.  ;)



Cat


That is what I'm hoping to avoid, a really fat lip. Last time I was stung it was on my wrist, it didn't swell right away but the next day I looked
like Popeye. It took days for the swelling to go down.

so I was out enjoying this beautiful sunny day - minding my own business an everything - and this jackass on a motorcycle comes out of nowhere and rams his face right into my stinger.....man now the other bees are laughing at me cuz my stinger's all bent.  :P    :D

so I was out enjoying this beautiful sunny day - minding my own business an everything - and this jackass on a motorcycle comes out of nowhere and rams his face right into my stinger.....man now the other bees are laughing at me cuz my stinger's all bent.  :P    :D


That is why I come here to share my woes because the members here are compassionate and caring............NOT!!

so I was out enjoying this beautiful sunny day - minding my own business an everything - and this jackass on a motorcycle comes out of nowhere and rams his face right into my stinger.....man now the other bees are laughing at me cuz my stinger's all bent.  :P    :D


;D ;D ;D

That is why I come here to share my woes because the members here are compassionate and caring............NOT!!




;D


Just trying to put it all in perspective!  ;)

June has been an overall good month for me. There was about 5 or 6 days where I didn't get along with my mother, but then we made up again.

Hopefull we fight less and less as the months and years go by. Also, me fighting might have to do with my maturity rather than having anything to do with her.

I think things are going to be fine for me in the future.

The past few years since about 2007 or 2008 have been hard. Hopefully I've paid for my mistakes and don't have to pay for them anymore.

-80sfan-

My DSL has been a major pain today, also accidently reset the modem earlier... Having to go through all the password stuff again tonight. Ugh...

Henk - glad to hear the move went well and that you found some curtain material.  I know how difficult that is.

loki - hope the sting has gone down now



This morning elizabeth and I are doing a Race For Life 5k.  The money raised goes to fund cancer research into cancers that mainly or specifically found in females.

This afternoon I am Morris Dancing at a local village event.


And today is predicted to be the hottest of the year so far (temps around 30C (mid 80sF))!

They always seem to go after the sensitive areas don't they. It sucks because there is really nothing you can do. I mean you still have
to keep control of the motorcycle so you can't flail around or swat or anything. You have to grit your teeth and keep riding. Oh, and
do an awful lot cursing.



I was riding a motorcycle a motorcycle at the time, did I mention that? I used to ride in my younger wilder days.



so I was out enjoying this beautiful sunny day - minding my own business an everything - and this jackass on a motorcycle comes out of nowhere and rams his face right into my stinger.....man now the other bees are laughing at me cuz my stinger's all bent.  :P    :D


;D

so I was out enjoying this beautiful sunny day - minding my own business an everything - and this jackass on a motorcycle comes out of nowhere and rams his face right into my stinger.....man now the other bees are laughing at me cuz my stinger's all bent.  :P    :D


How did he do that? ???

This morning elizabeth and I are doing a Race For Life 5k.  The money raised goes to fund cancer research into cancers that mainly or specifically found in females.





Did I sponsor you or did I totally forget?  :-[



Cat

I was riding a motorcycle a motorcycle at the time, did I mention that? I used to ride in my younger wilder days.



That's why I asked the question, I knew you were a rider. If I remember correctly you preferred the Triumph and you also
have a 1948 Hummer that needs work.

loki - hope the sting has gone down now

This morning elizabeth and I are doing a Race For Life 5k.  The money raised goes to fund cancer research into cancers that mainly or specifically found in females.



It has, must not have been a wasp.

Good luck on your run, I hope all goes well.

It has, must not have been a wasp.

Good luck on your run, I hope all goes well.


could it have been a yellowjacket? ???

could it have been a yellowjacket? ???


Howard, I think it was a bumblebee. they're slow a lumbering and only the females sting and then only if they are provoked.
Me ramming my face into it's ass was provocation enough I guess.

Howard, I think it was a bumblebee. they're slow a lumbering and only the females sting and then only if they are provoked.
Me ramming my face into it's ass was provocation enough I guess.


I remember getting stung by a bumblebee.

Howard, I think it was a bumblebee. they're slow a lumbering and only the females sting and then only if they are provoked.
Me ramming my face into it's ass was provocation enough I guess.



I know it would p!ss me off if someone rammed his face into my ass.



Cat

My dad appears to be coming down with a cold again...he even came home early from work on Friday feeling crummy. Now I'm trying to avoid getting sick from him, although it's not an easy task when you live in the same house as someone who's under the weather.

My dad appears to be coming down with a cold again...he even came home early from work on Friday feeling crummy. Now I'm trying to avoid getting sick from him, although it's not an easy task when you live in the same house as someone who's under the weather.


hope he feels better.

My dad appears to be coming down with a cold again...he even came home early from work on Friday feeling crummy. Now I'm trying to avoid getting sick from him, although it's not an easy task when you live in the same house as someone who's under the weather.


tell me about it - Dai has a bad cold and keeps coughing and sneezing.  He does try to keep it to himself but germs get everywhere.

This morning elizabeth and I are doing a Race For Life 5k.  The money raised goes to fund cancer research into cancers that mainly or specifically found in females.

This afternoon I am Morris Dancing at a local village event.



Tired now

Neither Dai nor I fancied cooking this evening so we've just been out for dinner

tell me about it - Dai has a bad cold and keeps coughing and sneezing.  He does try to keep it to himself but germs get everywhere.




hope he feels better.

Did I sponsor you or did I totally forget?  :-[



Cat


I totally forgot!!!
:-[

Howard, I think it was a bumblebee. they're slow a lumbering and only the females sting and then only if they are provoked.
Me ramming my face into it's ass was provocation enough I guess.


Karma ;D

That's why I asked the question, I knew you were a rider. If I remember correctly you preferred the Triumph and you also
have a 1948 Hummer that needs work.


WOW!  That's right! Sig just bought a 46 Indian Scout and is planning to get them both running.  Planning is the operative word.  ::)

Okay, my modem starting acting up again while logging on here. The thing is my phone line is fine(it's getting the dial tone like it should, which means the filter is fine). This weekend has been a bad time for it.

Can the weather sometimes make DSL act up?

WOW!  That's right! Sig just bought a 46 Indian Scout and is planning to get them both running.  Planning is the operative word.  ::)


That's excellent, I hope it works and you get them running that will be a real pretty sight rolling down the street.

Day was alright till my youngest daughter spilled burgundy acrylic paint on her carpet...  Working at it for an hour and I still can't get it out

Went out to eat with SIL & FIL. We have enough left overs for tomorrow night's dinner (over at her place). We did stop in to see Carlos' cousin & family to say good-bye. We did invite them to Vermont next summer. Hopefully, they will take us up on the invite. She has a sister who lives in Albany, NY which is only about 2 hours from our place and his parents are living in RI which is about a 5/6 hour drive from us.



Cat

Okay, my modem starting acting up again while logging on here. The thing is my phone line is fine(it's getting the dial tone like it should, which means the filter is fine). This weekend has been a bad time for it.

Can the weather sometimes make DSL act up?



cold weather,heavy rain and thunderstorms can affect it,It happened to me too.

So today is probably gonna turn out to be one of the hottest days of this year. And today of all days we had planned on removing the carpet from my old apartment...yeah, that was really fun! ::)

Luckily the glue had lost most of its adhesive power and we got it done. Now all will be gone by Wednesday. Slowly but steadily we're approaching the end. Can't wait for the new month to start.

It's been super hot here as well Henk - you have my sympathies.  I only had to push a pen around today!

Doing laundry. Then having to clean the house and pack. Shouldn't take too long. We are going over to SIL's for dinner. Tomorrow is going to be a VERY early and a VERY long day. We have to leave here before we usually get up. Then we have the LONG drive to San Juan and then fly back to Vermont. We won't be home until Wednesday.



Cat

hope he feels better.

tell me about it - Dai has a bad cold and keeps coughing and sneezing.  He does try to keep it to himself but germs get everywhere.



Well, my dad seems to be feeling better, but not totally; I, on the other hand, inevitably caught it from him. So I'm trying to get better now. I even had to cancel my appointment with my job coach this morning so that I wouldn't get him (or any prospective employers) sick.

Day was alright till my youngest daughter spilled burgundy acrylic paint on her carpet...  Working at it for an hour and I still can't get it out



Paint the rest of the rug the same color!

Paint the rest of the rug the same color!

Well that is better than some other pieces of advice I have received!  8)

it will reach 94 today.  I'll be leaving to Sacramento to try and get my CI adjusted.  My mom thinks if I get the right frequency I'll be able to understand everyone's speech.  Maybe, but I think it's more likely that I have brain damage. 

I've actually got some flowers that have grown a couple feet and are flowering.

All Stars is over, Megan's team came in second place.  Not too bad! 

I basically lived at the ballfield last week, feeding all the officials and Umps.  Those people eat ...and eat...and eat.  I honestly do not know how they can go out on the field in all that equipment after they've eaten four sevings of food.  8-P

While I was there some guy (an Ump, I think...although he never umped one of our games and I never saw him in a uniform  :-\\) thought it would be cool to clean his glasses on my friends rear-end...the next day he decided to run his hand down the outside of my leg and up the inside (stopping just before he got to you-know-where!!!  :o). I was in total shock...my friend pulled him aside and gave him a talking to.  He got pissed and left and wouldn't come around me again.  My husband was not very happy. 

He went to one of the officals and told him that my friend kicked him out of the Hospitality Building, not true. He also said my other friend told him to use her rear to wipe his glasses, well really he said "She asked for it."  ???.  He also said he has every right to be there and he comes up to the field "out of the goodness of his heart"...I don't really know how that justifies him groping women while he is there. 
>:(

Got a call from my catsitter and he told me that he couldn't find one of the cats.  :o :o :o  Our living room was being painted so I think she might have snuck in there (which is usually closed off at night or when we are not at home. As long as he leaves the door open then she can get out. (He told me he left it closed but said he will go back to open it.)



Cat

While I was there some guy (an Ump, I think...although he never umped one of our games and I never saw him in a uniform  :-\\) thought it would be cool to clean his glasses on my friends rear-end...the next day he decided to run his hand down the outside of my leg and up the inside (stopping just before he got to you-know-where!!!  :o). I was in total shock...my friend pulled him aside and gave him a talking to.  He got pissed and left and wouldn't come around me again.  My husband was not very happy. 

He went to one of the officals and told him that my friend kicked him out of the Hospitality Building, not true. He also said my other friend told him to use her rear to wipe his glasses, well really he said "She asked for it."  ???.  He also said he has every right to be there and he comes up to the field "out of the goodness of his heart"...I don't really know how that justifies him groping women while he is there. 
>:(


Carol, that behavior isn't just inappropriate it's down right criminal. With behavior like that he should have went from the Hospitality Building to the Hospital.

Carol, that behavior isn't just inappropriate it's down right criminal. With behavior like that he should have went from the Hospitality Building to the Hospital.




If my husband had seen it he would have.  I know the District Officals are aware of what happened and said they would take care of it. Whatever that means.  :-\\

What worries me is this...there are lots of teen softball players (as well as younger ones) I hope he is never in a postion to be around them, I know my daughter will be kept far from him.

All Stars is over, Megan's team came in second place.  Not too bad! 

I basically lived at the ballfield last week, feeding all the officials and Umps.  Those people eat ...and eat...and eat.  I honestly do not know how they can go out on the field in all that equipment after they've eaten four sevings of food.  8-P

While I was there some guy (an Ump, I think...although he never umped one of our games and I never saw him in a uniform  :-\\) thought it would be cool to clean his glasses on my friends rear-end...the next day he decided to run his hand down the outside of my leg and up the inside (stopping just before he got to you-know-where!!!  :o). I was in total shock...my friend pulled him aside and gave him a talking to.  He got pissed and left and wouldn't come around me again.  My husband was not very happy. 

He went to one of the officals and told him that my friend kicked him out of the Hospitality Building, not true. He also said my other friend told him to use her rear to wipe his glasses, well really he said "She asked for it."  ???.  He also said he has every right to be there and he comes up to the field "out of the goodness of his heart"...I don't really know how that justifies him groping women while he is there. 
>:(



YAY Megan!!!!!



That dude was a perv. you shoulda called the police. if he's not already a registered sex offender he ought to be!  >:(

Carol, that behavior isn't just inappropriate it's down right criminal. With behavior like that he should have went from the Hospitality Building to the Hospital.





agreed!!!

So I left my lunch bag(containing lunch, with a book in the side pocket, and my slip on shoes strapped on top) in a kiosk about 30 feet from the construction site where I was working(UMass Boston) because I take my break and have my lunch there everyday, and someone called the UMass police and reported a "suspicious package". The terrorists win.

Our last night here. Most of the packing is done-just last minute stuff. Going to have an early night and get up early. Looking forward to getting home even though there are many aspects about being here that I like. The PLAN is to come back in January but somehow I have the feeling that we will be back sooner.  :-\\



Cat

So I left my lunch bag(containing lunch, with a book in the side pocket, and my slip on shoes strapped on top) in a kiosk about 30 feet from the construction site where I was working(UMass Boston) because I take my break and have my lunch there everyday, and someone called the UMass police and reported a "suspicious package". The terrorists win.


that happens on our campus all time... someone goes into the convenience store on campus to get a soda and doesn't want to bring in the heavy assed suitcase they lugged from the bus stop so they leave it by the door. Instead of making an announcement inside the store asking if the owner is possibly shopping they call us to report a possible bomb  ::)


had a lady report a box shipped to her residence... she didnt order anything and got scared...... called us... we opened the package
turns out a friend sent her (an elementary school teacher) chalk, erasers, markers, crayons etc....  she forgot her friend lived in Boca Raton..... no good deed and all that jazz........  :D

Our last night here. Most of the packing is done-just last minute stuff. Going to have an early night and get up early. Looking forward to getting home even though there are many aspects about being here that I like. The PLAN is to come back in January but somehow I have the feeling that we will be back sooner.  :-\\



Cat



that was a fast trip....

and


((((hugs))))

that was a fast trip....

and


((((hugs))))



Only a month and it was a busy month at that. We only had a week to ourselves. We are going to be home for about two days when we are off again-this time to Conn. to see my family. But, it will only be about a 3 day excursion.



Cat

Only a month and it was a busy month at that. We only had a week to ourselves. We are going to be home for about two days when we are off again-this time to Conn. to see my family. But, it will only be about a 3 day excursion.



Cat


honestly it felt like it was only two weeks...it went that fast!  (for me anyway  ;D  )

honestly it felt like it was only two weeks...it went that fast!  (for me anyway  ;D  )



For me, too. It was a much more pleasant visit than last time.



Cat

It's been super hot here as well Henk - you have my sympathies.  I only had to push a pen around today!


Karen it was warm here but not too hot.

So I left my lunch bag(containing lunch, with a book in the side pocket, and my slip on shoes strapped on top) in a kiosk about 30 feet from the construction site where I was working(UMass Boston) because I take my break and have my lunch there everyday, and someone called the UMass police and reported a "suspicious package". The terrorists win.


What was in the lunch bag? ???

What was in the lunch bag? ???



If you read her post, she tells you: FOOD, a book, & shoes.


You know, Howard. In a way you remind me of my 6 year old granddaughter who will ask "Why" before she even knows what her question is going to be.

If you READ, you can probably figure out the answer for yourself.



Cat

If you read her post, she tells you: FOOD, a book, & shoes.


You know, Howard. In a way you remind me of my 6 year old granddaughter who will ask "Why" before she even knows what her question is going to be.

If you READ, you can probably figure out the answer for yourself.



Cat


Sorry my bad Cat I forget to read before I post and click. :-[

If you read her post, she tells you: FOOD, a book, & shoes.


You know, Howard. In a way you remind me of my 6 year old granddaughter who will ask "Why" before she even knows what her question is going to be.

If you READ, you can probably figure out the answer for yourself.



Cat



I can't believe I'm typing this but in this case I think it was an innocent question... I bet you dollars to donuts howard wanted to know what she brought for lunch.....



Sorry my bad Cat I forget to read before I post and click. :-[




or maybe not  ::)

^ not a second one  ;)


got another program in my CI to try and hear with.  Got the remote control for the cam corder that will get sent to me eventually, and I took a picture of the flowers I was talking about. 

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/rocksannwastaken/garden%20and%20plants/penstemon160.jpg

By the way.... I don't have Pink Eye!!!!  YAY!!!!!  :D :P :D

By the way.... I don't have Pink Eye!!!!   YAY!!!!!  :D :P :D


Hooray!

12-ish more weeks!

Hooray!

12-ish more weeks!



YAY!!!!!

By the way.... I don't have Pink Eye!!!!   YAY!!!!!  :D :P :D



Yay.


Hooray!

12-ish more weeks!


Yay.

BTW, 12-ish more weeks of what?  ???


For us, we are up early.  8-P  Taken care of last minute stuff. What I thought was going to take a few minutes took longer computer wise because this %$#@&* connection. Can't wait to get back home to the fast connection. Going to pack up the laptop shortly.

We will be home tomorrow. YAY!!!!



Cat

By the way.... I don't have Pink Eye!!!!  YAY!!!!!  :D :P :D



Yay!


Hooray!

12-ish more weeks!


It will fly, too.

I can't believe I'm typing this but in this case I think it was an innocent question... I bet you dollars to donuts howard wanted to know what she brought for lunch.....




or maybe not  ::)


Maybe I won't ask.

By the way.... I don't have Pink Eye!!!!   YAY!!!!!  :D :P :D


Hooray!

BTW, 12-ish more weeks of what?  ???



Probably pre-babyness.  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/01/baby2.gif



By the way.... I don't have Pink Eye!!!!  YAY!!!!!  :D :P :D


Hurrah!



got another program in my CI to try and hear with.  Got the remote control for the cam corder that will get sent to me eventually, and I took a picture of the flowers I was talking about. 

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/rocksannwastaken/garden%20and%20plants/penstemon160.jpg



Pretty flower Ann.  Good luck with the new program.

I hate the last couple of weeks before school finishes.  It's such a mad rush getting to all the end of year activities.  Elizabeth is doing a play and needs a costume.  James has a Greek day and needs a toga making.  We have two parents evening and an open afternoon to go to.

And we rashly suggested Elizabeth could have a sort of end of term/independence day party this weekend

Karma to everyone who's happy I dont have punk wye lol
;D freaking auto correct. I'm keeping it as written.  ;)

Cat Patty's right. 12-ish weeks til Midas becomes a baby-daddy.

Feeling a little better today... went out and did some more job hunting. But I still have a ways to go before I am completely over this cold. Yesterday I drank lots of water, which seems to help greatly.

This evening I was driving around the supermarket car park when the trolley guy comes out from between some parked cars with a huge stack of trollies (maybe 15 or so).  He nearly wacks the front of my car!  doesn't stop or anything, wanders down the aisle and then stops for no reason in the middle so I couldn't get into the space I was going for!  >:(

This evening I was driving around the supermarket car park when the trolley guy comes out from between some parked cars with a huge stack of trollies (maybe 15 or so).  He nearly wacks the front of my car!  doesn't stop or anything, wanders down the aisle and then stops for no reason in the middle so I couldn't get into the space I was going for!   >:(


Hmmmm...reminds me of someone.  ;D

This evening I was driving around the supermarket car park when the trolley guy comes out from between some parked cars with a huge stack of trollies (maybe 15 or so).  He nearly wacks the front of my car!  doesn't stop or anything, wanders down the aisle and then stops for no reason in the middle so I couldn't get into the space I was going for!   >:(
Was he muttering about how much trash was in the trollies, and driving like it is the Indianapolis 500  ???

If so.... ::)

Hmmmm...reminds me of someone.  ;D
Karma  :D

Sitting in the airport in Orlando. Our plane is delayed. Figured I would waste a little time by "playing" on the laptop (i.e. coming here for a bit). I can't stay on too long because 1. laptop is working on the battery, 2. Our internet connector (Sprint MiFi) is roaming which means $$$$$ I could use the free wifi but it is not very secure. 3. We should be boarding the plane in about a half hour or so.



Cat

This evening I was driving around the supermarket car park when the trolley guy comes out from between some parked cars with a huge stack of trollies (maybe 15 or so).  He nearly wacks the front of my car!  doesn't stop or anything, wanders down the aisle and then stops for no reason in the middle so I couldn't get into the space I was going for!   >:(


You shouldn't have using the lot like a speedway. Also....he wanted to punish you for the garbage you were planning on leaving in the trolley (probably)  ;)

Was he muttering about how much trash was in the trollies, and driving like it is the Indianapolis 500  ???

If so.... ::)


DAMMIT SAMI!  ;D :D ;D

Feeling a little better today... went out and did some more job hunting. But I still have a ways to go before I am completely over this cold. Yesterday I drank lots of water, which seems to help greatly.


which job do you want?

This evening I was driving around the supermarket car park when the trolley guy comes out from between some parked cars with a huge stack of trollies (maybe 15 or so).  He nearly wacks the front of my car!  doesn't stop or anything, wanders down the aisle and then stops for no reason in the middle so I couldn't get into the space I was going for!   >:(




He could've asked for my help,I'm the best cartguy in the business,(Well,not the best)

Hmmmm...reminds me of someone.  ;D


not my fault.  :P

Was he muttering about how much trash was in the trollies, and driving like it is the Indianapolis 500  ???

If so.... ::)


Hey hey don't go there please! ::)

You shouldn't have using the lot like a speedway. Also....he wanted to punish you for the garbage you were planning on leaving in the trolley (probably)  ;)
Great minds 8)

Hey hey don't go there please! ::)
Karma Howard 8)

My prayers are working. My mom is lessening her pushy and bossy personality. I guess God decided I suffered enough, LOL.

Life is getting better.

-Peace-

which job do you want?

Just an entry level one to start with. One that can utilize my skills.

Just an entry level one to start with. One that can utilize my skills.


what skills?  (honestly - just curious what specific skills.... didn't mean that as a joke or anything malicious in case it sounded that way)

what skills?
I'm good on the computer (I can type 71 wpm), I have good database/organizational skills, I'm good at multitasking, and I also have great math skills. I like to learn new skills too.

I'm good on the computer (I can type 71 wpm), I have good database/organizational skills, I'm good at multitasking, and I also have great math skills. I like to learn new skills too.



I know you've got the job coach and all but just out of curiosity have you tried medical or law offices? they are always looking for data entry office help.....

I know you've got the job coach and all but just out of curiosity have you tried medical or law offices? they are always looking for data entry office help.....

Sure! Among the places we visited today, included an AFLAC insurance office and an Allstate insurance office. Each place I went to, I told the person about my skills, mentioning the typing and other computer-related things.

I'm good on the computer (I can type 71 wpm), I have good database/organizational skills, I'm good at multitasking, and I also have great math skills. I like to learn new skills too.
Have you tried school offices, admissions office (community college)..,  those people answe phones, type in absentees, organize graduation and monitor the hall all at one time!

Karma Howard 8)


Thank You.  ;) Karma backatcha

My prayers are working. My mom is lessening her pushy and bossy personality. I guess God decided I suffered enough, LOL.

Life is getting better.

-Peace-


That's good to know.

He could've asked for my help,I'm the best cartguy in the business,(Well,not the best)


How many carts do you push at a time?

Have you tried school offices, admissions office (community college)..,  those people answe phones, type in absentees, organize graduation and monitor the hall all at one time!

Yeah. I've sent my resumes to the local schools (including the nearby community colleges---Ventura and Oxnard Colleges, as well as Cal State Channel Islands).

Sat on the plane about 2 & a half hours before taking off. There was a problem with the windshield that was repaired. Then it was a bumpy ride most of the way home. You could see the lightning outside the plane. I give the pilot kudos because he tried to go around them as much as he could. When we finally got to the airport, we circled a few times before FINALLY landing. Step-daughter #2 was there waiting for us. (We called earlier to tell her we were delayed). When we got to the house, Step-son & his wife were already in bed since it was just about midnight.

Didn't sleep too well and woke up about 7. The kids took us out for breakfast to celebrate Carlos' birthday/Father's Day. Then we went to Best Buy to pick up my computer. I tried to sleep a bit on the ride home but didn't really succeed.

When we got home, Electra told me where she disappeared to. For some reason, she got closed in our bedroom. She must have been there for a few days since the cat sitter called a few days ago. Without any proper place to pee & poop, you can guess where she did-Yup, that's right-ON THE BED!!  ::) So, I am now washing sheets and bedding.  8-P She has not stopped talking since we got in. (I have both of them on my lap right now.)

Then I had to put the computer back together. The keyboard never worked since I got this computer. When I brought it back to Best Buy, the guy hooked it up and it worked. Now, when I tried to hook it up again, it didn't. I just don't get it.  ::)


For all the trials & tribulations, it still is GOOD to be home.



Cat

That's good to know.


Thanks Howard.

Sat on the plane about 2 & a half hours before taking off. There was a problem with the windshield that was repaired. Then it was a bumpy ride most of the way home. You could see the lightning outside the plane. I give the pilot kudos because he tried to go around them as much as he could. When we finally got to the airport, we circled a few times before FINALLY landing. Step-daughter #2 was there waiting for us. (We called earlier to tell her we were delayed). When we got to the house, Step-son & his wife were already in bed since it was just about midnight.

Didn't sleep too well and woke up about 7. The kids took us out for breakfast to celebrate Carlos' birthday/Father's Day. Then we went to Best Buy to pick up my computer. I tried to sleep a bit on the ride home but didn't really succeed.

When we got home, Electra told me where she disappeared to. For some reason, she got closed in our bedroom. She must have been there for a few days since the cat sitter called a few days ago. Without any proper place to pee & poop, you can guess where she did-Yup, that's right-ON THE BED!!  ::) So, I am now washing sheets and bedding.  8-P She has not stopped talking since we got in. (I have both of them on my lap right now.)

Then I had to put the computer back together. The keyboard never worked since I got this computer. When I brought it back to Best Buy, the guy hooked it up and it worked. Now, when I tried to hook it up again, it didn't. I just don't get it.  ::)


For all the trials & tribulations, it still is GOOD to be home.



Cat
Glad you made it home safe and sound!  Catch some rest, and enjoy your family next (I wouldn't suggest locking the cat anywhere though  :P)

Thanks Howard.
BTW - I am glad that you and your mom are getting along better!  That is always a relief of a major stresser!  Hope it stays 8)

It is GREAT to have fast internet again. I'm not fighting with the connection.



Cat

It is GREAT to have fast internet again. I'm not fighting with the connection.



Cat
My fast Internet keeps fluctuating.

BTW - I am glad that you and your mom are getting along better!  That is always a relief of a major stresser!  Hope it stays 8)


It's been this way for 3 weeks, I hope it stays too.

My prayers are working. My mom is lessening her pushy and bossy personality. I guess God decided I suffered enough, LOL.

Life is getting better.

-Peace-


Good news!

Good news!


Praise the Lord!  :D

I forgot to mention that when we were on the plane at the San Juan airport, I looked out the window and saw a bunch of cops around a plane. Some of the cops had machine guns. There was also a camera guy. I took out my camera and started taking pics. I couldn't really see what was going on. I just uploaded the pics to the computer and I could see they were from ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) and CBP (Customs Border Control). When we were getting on to the plane, they asked us what our country of residence was. Still don't know what was going on, but I have pics of it.



Cat

Sat on the plane about 2 & a half hours before taking off. There was a problem with the windshield that was repaired. Then it was a bumpy ride most of the way home. You could see the lightning outside the plane. I give the pilot kudos because he tried to go around them as much as he could. When we finally got to the airport, we circled a few times before FINALLY landing. Step-daughter #2 was there waiting for us. (We called earlier to tell her we were delayed). When we got to the house, Step-son & his wife were already in bed since it was just about midnight.

Didn't sleep too well and woke up about 7. The kids took us out for breakfast to celebrate Carlos' birthday/Father's Day. Then we went to Best Buy to pick up my computer. I tried to sleep a bit on the ride home but didn't really succeed.

When we got home, Electra told me where she disappeared to. For some reason, she got closed in our bedroom. She must have been there for a few days since the cat sitter called a few days ago. Without any proper place to pee & poop, you can guess where she did-Yup, that's right-ON THE BED!!  ::) So, I am now washing sheets and bedding.  8-P She has not stopped talking since we got in. (I have both of them on my lap right now.)

Then I had to put the computer back together. The keyboard never worked since I got this computer. When I brought it back to Best Buy, the guy hooked it up and it worked. Now, when I tried to hook it up again, it didn't. I just don't get it.  ::)


For all the trials & tribulations, it still is GOOD to be home.



Cat



that sux but at least she's okay

It's been this way for 3 weeks, I hope it stays too.

I certainly hope so. That's a good thing. O0