October already?  Dang, this year is flying by.  :o

WHITE
RABBIT

;D

It is October here and now, but the weather is all topsy-turvy, the UK is have an Indian Summer with temperatures of 28oC plus, when Autumn (Fall) should now be setting in.

October already?  Dang, this year is flying by.  :o

It sure is! Where does the time go?

I hope it turns out to be a good month for all of us.

It is October here and now, but the weather is all topsy-turvy, the UK is have an Indian Summer with temperatures of 28oC plus, when Autumn (Fall) should now be setting in.
If the temperature reaches 29.4oC it will be record breaker.

October already?  Dang, this year is flying by.  :o


I know,Autumn is here and hopefully it stays,I
think Summer overstayed it's welcome now it's time to put a cover over the air conditioner until next Summer 2012.

It sure is! Where does the time go?

I hope it turns out to be a good month for all of us.


I hope so too.

My first year at Ozone Park is in a couple of weeks.

If the temperature reaches 29.4oC it will be record breaker.
The record has been broken for the highest temperature recorded in October - now at 29.9oC (85.8oF).

why must we discuss the weather in every single freaking thread? WHY!

why must we discuss the weather in every single freaking thread? WHY!
I am asked in this thread how is your October is going, and currently the temperature is going at a record breaking pace in the UK.

Hopefully I will be called in to a work training I am suppossed to attend this month. Wish me luck everyone!

Hopefully I will be called in to a work training I am suppossed to attend this month. Wish me luck everyone!
Good luck, I hope it goes very well for you.

It's been 4 years today since my mother passed away, so we paid a visit to her grave earlier today.

There is nothing sinister about a graveyard/cemetary on a sunny and warm day like today. In fact, I quite enjoyed it.


On a totally unrelated note: it's been just over 4 months since I got the keys to my apartment, and I felt like rearranging the furniture (already!). ::)

WHITE
RABBIT



I was going to say that. But I will post this instead:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WANNqr-vcx0



Cat

It's been 4 years today since my mother passed away, so we paid a visit to her grave earlier today.

There is nothing sinister about a graveyard/cemetary on a sunny and warm day like today. In fact, I quite enjoyed it.


On a totally unrelated note: it's been just over 4 months since I got the keys to my apartment, and I felt like rearranging the furniture (already!). ::)





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Cat

I was going to say that. But I will post this instead:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WANNqr-vcx0



Cat
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/tilwang/white_rabbit.jpg

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Cat


Thanks, and karma. :) (Although this whole trip to the graveyard affected my brother more than me)

Happy Birthday to my baby girl!

Happy Birthday to my baby girl!


Happy birthday

Happy Birthday to my baby girl!
Happy Birthday to your little girl.

Happy Birthday to my baby girl!


Happy birthday!

why must we discuss the weather in every single freaking thread? WHY!



I don't know just adding some conversation I guess. ???

Hopefully I will be called in to a work training I am suppossed to attend this month. Wish me luck everyone!


Good Luck hope it works out well.  :)

Happy Birthday to my baby girl!



Happy Birthday  :)

Thank you everyone!  Bre had a great day family party today!  She got an aquarium, and supplies so now to go buy fish soon!

Thank you everyone!  Bre had a great day family party today!  She got an aquarium, and supplies so now to go buy fish soon!


Good luck with that! What kind of fish are you thinking about? Guppies are fun especially since the have live-births...my kids though it was cool to see the babies born. 

October has kicked off with a bang for me. I've practiced driving and I got the lead part in my church's Christmas play!

Don't know how it's going yet, but yesterday I spent so much time looking up plants that I didn't have dinner at a regular time.  Nor did I shower at a regular time.  I guess trying to get a garden going is that important to me. 

October has kicked off with a bang for me. I've practiced driving and I got the lead part in my church's Christmas play!


You're playing baby jesus?

You're playing baby jesus?

I was just gonna type that  ;D

Good luck with that! What kind of fish are you thinking about? Guppies are fun especially since the have live-births...my kids though it was cool to see the babies born. 
Not really sure what fish...  she get's to choose.  I will help her along - tetras and a beta and maybe some albino frogs, and a couple snails...

live birth around here is just another thing... nothing to excited now.

Not really sure what fish...  she get's to choose.  I will help her along - tetras and a beta and maybe some albino frogs, and a couple snails...

live birth around here is just another thing... nothing to excited now.



a beta?  are you putting it in its own bowl?  I had beta... my dad thought it was lonely and bought it some friends....they didn't live long... he didn't know beta's hate other fishes...

a beta?  are you putting it in its own bowl?  I had beta... my dad thought it was lonely and bought it some friends....they didn't live long... he didn't know beta's hate other fishes...
No but putting beta's with other - Not so pretty fish, or bigger fish... they do fine!  I have had them in the past, and the pet store even has this mixture and it is Bre's favorite tank.

Good luck, I hope it goes very well for you.



Good Luck hope it works out well.  :)

I'm sure it will. Thanks =)

Had dinner with nine of my co-workers yesterday. All female (yeah, lucky me!) ::) ...but all already taken as well (sadly).

With me not being the life and soul of any party as it is, and with conversation heading into unfamiliar directions I felt slightly out of place at times.


BUT... The food was great!! 8)

October has kicked off with a bang for me. I've practiced driving and I got the lead part in my church's Christmas play!


That's fantastic,What kind of car is it?

Not really sure what fish...  she get's to choose.  I will help her along - tetras and a beta and maybe some albino frogs, and a couple snails...

live birth around here is just another thing... nothing to excited now.


We had albino frogs before...one actually got out of the tank and made it out of Megan's room, down the steps into the living room before we found it.   ;D

So we went to Oz yesterday and froze our butts off!!!  The kids had about 4 layers of clothes on cause it was 30 degrees and windy!  Ice everywhere.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox016.jpg

30 degrees!?! What the he'll it was like 78 here.


The costumes look so much better. And WAY less frightening!

30 degrees!?! What the he'll it was like 78 here.


The costumes look so much better. And WAY less frightening!


It was horrible...it's located in a ski area so it's usually colder but the wind was awful.  The trees were covered in ice, the icicles were horizontal because of the wind.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox033.jpg

The costumes were much better, the Scarecrow was AMAZING! 

We had albino frogs before...one actually got out of the tank and made it out of Megan's room, down the steps into the living room before we found it.   ;D

So we went to Oz yesterday and froze our butts off!!!  The kids had about 4 layers of clothes on cause it was 30 degrees and windy!  Ice everywhere.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox016.jpg


The Courardly Lion looks warm in his fur suit.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Megan is almost as tall as the Tinman.



Cat

We had albino frogs before...one actually got out of the tank and made it out of Megan's room, down the steps into the living room before we found it.   ;D

So we went to Oz yesterday and froze our butts off!!!  The kids had about 4 layers of clothes on cause it was 30 degrees and windy!  Ice everywhere.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox016.jpg


Wow it must've been very cold standing out there taking pictures.  :o But very nice pictures overall.  :)

Today is my 30th wedding anniversary and we have nothing planned. This Saturday I'll take her to the casino then out to dinner,
she don't know it yet because if she did she would just tell me not to bother. I gave her card this morning, I called her from work
and told her I forgot something that I was supposed to take to work. I had her look for a book that was on a shelf and the card
was inside. I try to be different every year giving her cards, whether it be Birthday, or Anniversary but after 30 years it's getting
harder.

Today is my 30th wedding anniversary and we have nothing planned. This Saturday I'll take her to the casino then out to dinner,
she don't know it yet because if she did she would just tell me not to bother. I gave her card this morning, I called her from work
and told her I forgot something that I was supposed to take to work. I had her look for a book that was on a shelf and the card
was inside. I try to be different every year giving her cards, whether it be Birthday, or Anniversary but after 30 years it's getting
harder.



Congrats to you & sweetie44. Here's to the next 30.



Cat

Today is my 30th wedding anniversary and we have nothing planned. This Saturday I'll take her to the casino then out to dinner,
she don't know it yet because if she did she would just tell me not to bother. I gave her card this morning, I called her from work
and told her I forgot something that I was supposed to take to work. I had her look for a book that was on a shelf and the card
was inside. I try to be different every year giving her cards, whether it be Birthday, or Anniversary but after 30 years it's getting
harder.


Happy Anniversary!

Today is my 30th wedding anniversary and we have nothing planned. This Saturday I'll take her to the casino then out to dinner,
she don't know it yet because if she did she would just tell me not to bother. I gave her card this morning, I called her from work
and told her I forgot something that I was supposed to take to work. I had her look for a book that was on a shelf and the card
was inside. I try to be different every year giving her cards, whether it be Birthday, or Anniversary but after 30 years it's getting
harder.


Happy Anniversary!!  I hope you have a great time on Saturday!!! 

It's Amy's birthday....

I already texted her and said something via Facebook.

Makes no sense to start a b-day. Thread for her but it didnt seem right to let it go unnoticed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LITTLE STATSQUEEN!!!! I miss you.  :-*

It's Amy's birthday....

I already texted her and said something via Facebook.

Makes no sense to start a b-day. Thread for her but it didnt seem right to let it go unnoticed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LITTLE STATSQUEEN!!!! I miss you.  :-*



She doesn't come around these parts any more.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat

Congrats to you & sweetie44. Here's to the next 30.



Cat



Happy Anniversary!




Happy Anniversary!!  I hope you have a great time on Saturday!!! 


Thank you, she says thank you also.

You're playing baby jesus?


ROFLMAO!!! I'm actually playing Joseph, I'm pretty sure he's at least one of the lead characters in the play. And my crush is playing Mary :D


That's fantastic,What kind of car is it?


A 1996 green Chevy Tahoe. Handles pretty well.

ROFLMAO!!! I'm actually playing Joseph, I'm pretty sure he's at least one of the lead characters in the play. And my crush is playing Mary :D



In the play, your character has to marry her. You should take her aside and practice  :D

In the play, your character has to marry her. You should take her aside and practice  :D


LOL, actually this takes place around the time of the census, so the characters are already married. But she and I do get along very nicely.

ROFLMAO!!! I'm actually playing Joseph, I'm pretty sure he's at least one of the lead characters in the play. And my crush is playing Mary :D

A 1996 green Chevy Tahoe. Handles pretty well.


Hmmm Joseph seems like the throw away character...I mean, 'cept for walking the donkey to Bethlehem what's he really do? I mean he's just the stepdad.  :D

Just messing with you blaze. Congrats on the role....good luck landing your crush!

She doesn't come around these parts any more.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat


Nope she hasn't been here in at least a year or so.

Did u want me tell her hi via Facebook?

Today is my 30th wedding anniversary and we have nothing planned. This Saturday I'll take her to the casino then out to dinner,
she don't know it yet because if she did she would just tell me not to bother. I gave her card this morning, I called her from work
and told her I forgot something that I was supposed to take to work. I had her look for a book that was on a shelf and the card
was inside. I try to be different every year giving her cards, whether it be Birthday, or Anniversary but after 30 years it's getting
harder.


Happy Anniversary Loki.  :)

Thank you, she says thank you also.



Happy Belated Anniversary. Congratulations on 30 years, quite an accomplishment!  The fact you still try to surprise her is testimony to your love and devotion.

It's Amy's birthday....

I already texted her and said something via Facebook.

Makes no sense to start a b-day. Thread for her but it didnt seem right to let it go unnoticed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LITTLE STATSQUEEN!!!! I miss you.  :-*



Why not Q ? most of what we do here, we do it by heart, and in my heart I think she can come back any day now,

I think of her as a girl from the North, a true friend of mine and yours.
And if you, Q ever talk with her tell her she has got in here a lot of penguin pals who wish her the best.

So happy birthday Amy wherever  you are

Today is my 30th wedding anniversary and we have nothing planned. This Saturday I'll take her to the casino then out to dinner,
she don't know it yet because if she did she would just tell me not to bother. I gave her card this morning, I called her from work
and told her I forgot something that I was supposed to take to work. I had her look for a book that was on a shelf and the card
was inside. I try to be different every year giving her cards, whether it be Birthday, or Anniversary but after 30 years it's getting
harder.


Well, loki, I'm sure you're on the bright side of the road, you can't be wrong if some card don't dazzle the last one  ;)

Congratulations you two, thirty together is more than better.

It was horrible...it's located in a ski area so it's usually colder but the wind was awful.  The trees were covered in ice, the icicles were horizontal because of the wind.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/momtomeg/ox033.jpg

The costumes were much better, the Scarecrow was AMAZING! 
they LOOK much better...no quite so creepy ;)
It's Amy's birthday....

I already texted her and said something via Facebook.

Makes no sense to start a b-day. Thread for her but it didnt seem right to let it go unnoticed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LITTLE STATSQUEEN!!!! I miss you.  :-*
Thank you for clarifying...thought my calendar was messed up ;)

Nope she hasn't been here in at least a year or so.

Did u want me tell her hi via Facebook?





A duh! Of course I want you to. And tell her to get her butt back here!  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

they LOOK much better...no quite so creepy ;)Thank you for clarifying...thought my calendar was messed up ;)



;D

A duh! Of course I want you to. And tell her to get her butt back here!  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat



I will send her your well wishes and express that you miss her but for some reason the boards really screwed up her computer so unless she finds money (and time - she's working as if she were three people) she won't be back here too often.

Happy belated anniversary Loki and Sweetie44.

Henk - My thoughts are with you on your sad anniversary.

I'm weird (I know) but I rather like cemeteries.  They are usually well kept with lawn and trees and very quiet.  I love wandering around looking at the older gravestones.  I especially like the ones with statues.

Taking the boy to karate then on to McDonald's for McTeacher Night.  The kids think it's fun to see their teachers working at MickeyD's.  Don't really want McDonalds bu I guess it's for a good cause.

Taking the boy to karate then on to McDonald's for McTeacher Night.  The kids think it's fun to see their teachers working at MickeyD's.  Don't really want McDonalds bu I guess it's for a good cause.



Mmmmm crack!

Happy belated anniversary Loki and Sweetie44.

Henk - My thoughts are with you on your sad anniversary.

I'm weird (I know) but I rather like cemeteries.  They are usually well kept with lawn and trees and very quiet.  I love wandering around looking at the older gravestones.  I especially like the ones with statues.


I kinda find gravestones depressing.  :(

Taking the boy to karate then on to McDonald's for McTeacher Night.  The kids think it's fun to see their teachers working at MickeyD's.  Don't really want McDonalds bu I guess it's for a good cause.


What are you gonna have?

Had dinner with nine of my co-workers yesterday. All female (yeah, lucky me!) ::) ...but all already taken as well (sadly).

With me not being the life and soul of any party as it is, and with conversation heading into unfamiliar directions I felt slightly out of place at times.


BUT... The food was great!! 8)


Sorry Henk, I missed your birthday, me, the one in perpetual absentminded moment  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/01/baby2.gif

At least your tummy had a great day, but I think you can hook them much better, if you use music just as bait to
draw in some mermaid.

See to it, you're a must on "inthe00s" and I'm right !!  ain't it ?

I    Am astern dame  ;).....too

Happy birthday Henk

Up until about a minute ago, I THOUGHT we were going to an auction tonight. Carlos said that he is kind of tired so we are going to play it by ear.



Cat

Saw Carol Burnett yesterday...she said hi and thank you when I told her loved her but she wouldn't take pic  :\'(
My guess is she had one surgery too many.... Looked more like 5 too many if you ask me  >:(


Got a pic with Florece Henderson tho!  8)

Ill post it later

Saw Carol Burnett yesterday...she said hi and thank you when I told her loved her but she wouldn't take pic  :\'(
My guess is she had one surgery too many.... Looked more like 5 too many if you ask me  >:(


Got a pic with Florece Henderson tho!  8)

Ill post it later



I LOVE Carol Burnett. I have been a fan of hers for DECADES! We used to have the album "Julie & Carol At Carnegie Hall" (Julie Andrews). We would put the album on and act it out. I was Carol & my sister ("Dawg") would be Julie. We had other albums of shows that she was in ("Fade Out, Fade In) and I would act them out-of course playing her. And watching her show EVERY Saturday religiously.

I am sorry to hear that she has had mega-surgeries. I just don't get why women think it is necessary when it makes them look abnormal.

Yay on Florance.  I used to think she was so goody-goody because of the Brady Bunch & such but I later discovered that she is basically a dirty old woman-just like me.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D She is definitely someone I wouldn't mind hanging out with.  :D :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat 

Saw Carol Burnett yesterday...she said hi and thank you when I told her loved her but she wouldn't take pic  :\'(
My guess is she had one surgery too many.... Looked more like 5 too many if you ask me  >:(



You should have tugged on your ear lobe for her, maybe that would have got her.  ;) On second thought, if she'd follow your actions & pull on her ear lobe, she'd probably undo $10,000.00 worth of surgery on her face. More surgery required. Then she'd have that Michael Learned look.  ;)

Saw Carol Burnett yesterday...she said hi and thank you when I told her loved her but she wouldn't take pic  :\'(
My guess is she had one surgery too many.... Looked more like 5 too many if you ask me  >:(


Got a pic with Florece Henderson tho!  8)

Ill post it later


fantastic can't wait to see the pictures. :)

Took FIL shopping and then he requested a ride & then dinner. Went to a Chinese buffet & now I am uncomfortably full.  :P  Needless to say, we didn't make it to the auction tonight. It is just as well. There will be more auctions in the future.



Cat

It's been 4 years today since my mother passed away, so we paid a visit to her grave earlier today.

There is nothing sinister about a graveyard/cemetary on a sunny and warm day like today. In fact, I quite enjoyed it.

On a totally unrelated note: it's been just over 4 months since I got the keys to my apartment, and I felt like rearranging the furniture (already!). ::)


I hope you are not feeling too sad at the moment, Henk. Your mum will always be with you in your memories.  8)

In contrast, it's always good to change some furniture around. It clears the head.

Happy Birthday to my baby girl!


I hope your daughter had a really lovely birthday, Sami.  :)

October has kicked off with a bang for me. I've practiced driving and I got the lead part in my church's Christmas play!


Nicely done, DJ Blaze! I am starting driving lessons next year. Looking forward to it but a little apprehensive at the same time (even though everybody tells me I will love it!).

Well done for getting the part of Joseph.

Today is my 30th wedding anniversary and we have nothing planned. This Saturday I'll take her to the casino then out to dinner,
she don't know it yet because if she did she would just tell me not to bother. I gave her card this morning, I called her from work
and told her I forgot something that I was supposed to take to work. I had her look for a book that was on a shelf and the card
was inside. I try to be different every year giving her cards, whether it be Birthday, or Anniversary but after 30 years it's getting
harder.


Happy anniversary, Loki! Whatever you give/do for your missus whatever big or small, as long as it done with your heart it doesn't matter.  8)

My current FB status!  8)


Saw Simon Baker, Robin Tunney waved at me, had conversations with Rodney Peete, Holly Robinson-Peete, Billy Gardell, Nyambi Nyambi, Reno Wilson & and a really great discussion with Emmy Winner Melissa McCarthy....yeah...I had a good day! 

I LOVE Carol Burnett. I have been a fan of hers for DECADES! We used to have the album "Julie & Carol At Carnegie Hall" (Julie Andrews). We would put the album on and act it out. I was Carol & my sister ("Dawg") would be Julie. We had other albums of shows that she was in ("Fade Out, Fade In) and I would act them out-of course playing her. And watching her show EVERY Saturday religiously.

I am sorry to hear that she has had mega-surgeries. I just don't get why women think it is necessary when it makes them look abnormal.

Yay on Florance.  I used to think she was so goody-goody because of the Brady Bunch & such but I later discovered that she is basically a dirty old woman-just like me.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D She is definitely someone I wouldn't mind hanging out with.   :D :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat 


They served crab tacos at the reception.  Considering a politian gave her crabs after a one nigh stand I question the carefree decision to do that  ;D




You should have tugged on your ear lobe for her, maybe that would have got her.  ;) On second thought, if she'd follow your actions & pull on her ear lobe, she'd probably undo $10,000.00 worth of surgery on her face. More surgery required. Then she'd have that Michael Learned look.  ;)




;D good one!

Sorry Henk, I missed your birthday, me, the one in perpetual absentminded moment  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/01/baby2.gif

At least your tummy had a great day, but I think you can hook them much better, if you use music just as bait to
draw in some mermaid.

See to it, you're a must on "inthe00s" and I'm right !!  ain't it ?

I    Am astern dame  ;).....too

Happy birthday Henk


Thanks, Paco, but it's not my birthday yet... ;) Not for another 18 days, anyway.

My current FB status!  8)


Saw Simon Baker, Robin Tunney waved at me, had conversations with Rodney Peete, Holly Robinson-Peete, Billy Gardell, Nyambi Nyambi, Reno Wilson & and a really great discussion with Emmy Winner Melissa McCarthy....yeah...I had a good day! 


Who...? ???

My current FB status!  8)


Saw Simon Baker, Robin Tunney waved at me, had conversations with Rodney Peete, Holly Robinson-Peete, Billy Gardell, Nyambi Nyambi, Reno Wilson & and a really great discussion with Emmy Winner Melissa McCarthy....yeah...I had a good day! 


that's wonderful.

feeling a bit rubbish with a cold at the moment.  however I don't complain too loudly - I was out till after midnight last night so Dai reckons it's partially self-inflicted.  He goes to bed super early when he's ill to try and get rid of it.  I can only get to sleep if I'm already tired.

feeling a bit rubbish with a cold at the moment.  however I don't complain too loudly - I was out till after midnight last night so Dai reckons it's partially self-inflicted.  He goes to bed super early when he's ill to try and get rid of it.  I can only get to sleep if I'm already tired.






Hope you feel better.

Since I did not get the letter I had hope to get, my stomach is in a knot about tomorrow.  :-\\  As SIL says, "What's the worse they can say? No-and you are no worse off than you are now." That is so true.


And I know most of you know what I am talking about.



Cat

Since I did not get the letter I had hope to get, my stomach is in a knot about tomorrow.  :-\\  As SIL says, "What's the worse they can say? No-and you are no worse off than you are now." That is so true.


And I know most of you know what I am talking about.



Cat
No letter at all?  I'll be thinking of ya tomorrow :)
They served crab tacos at the reception.  Considering a politian gave her crabs after a one nigh stand I question the carefree decision to do that  ;D

http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/12/downtown.gif nom nom nom

Who...? ???


Simon Baker and Robin Tunney are on the Mentalist
Rodney Peete was in the NFL
Holly Robinson-Peete was on 21 Jump Street, Hanging with Mr Cooper and was a finalist opposite Brett Michaels on Celeb Apprentice
Reno Wilson was on the Cosby Show and now is one Mike & Molly
Billy Gardell is a stand up comic and star of Mike & Molly
Melissa McCarthy was in Gilmore Girls, stole the movie Bridesmaids, and just won an Emmy for her starring role in Mike & Molly




Speaking of the apprentice I apparently have a cousin on the Dutch version.  I think he makes it to the final four.
Can't find a cast list for it here tho....can you find one henk?

It's snowing.  >:(

Simon Baker and Robin Tunney are on the Mentalist
Rodney Peete was in the NFL
Holly Robinson-Peete was on 21 Jump Street, Hanging with Mr Cooper and was a finalist opposite Brett Michaels on Celeb Apprentice
Reno Wilson was on the Cosby Show and now is one Mike & Molly
Billy Gardell is a stand up comic and star of Mike & Molly
Melissa McCarthy was in Gilmore Girls, stole the movie Bridesmaids, and just won an Emmy for her starring role in Mike & Molly


Stuff I don't watch. That explains all. ;)



Speaking of the apprentice I apparently have a cousin on the Dutch version.  I think he makes it to the final four.
Can't find a cast list for it here tho....can you find one henk?


I'm not sure... Is THIS what you're looking for?  :-\\ It's the only Apprentice-type show currently being aired...

Stuff I don't watch. That explains all. ;)




Well you should watch some of it.  You might like the mentalist. Brides aids was hilarious!


I'm not sure... Is THIS what you're looking for?  :-\\ It's the only Apprentice-type show currently being aired...


That's it. Thx.  The cousin, tho I don't think I've ever met him, is Francisco...

http://sites.bnn.nl/page/topmanagergezocht/kandidaten/76987

Well you should watch some of it.  You might like the mentalist. Brides aids was hilarious!


I know it was (is?) being aired here, but I've only seen bits and pieces of it. Maybe I'll give it a (second) try.


That's it. Thx.  The cousin, tho I don't think I've ever met him, is Francisco...

http://sites.bnn.nl/page/topmanagergezocht/kandidaten/76987


Another series that I've never seen, nor feel like seeing. That's why I wasn't sure.

I can see some resemblance, though.

It's snowing.  >:(


We were not impressed at our office either.  Thankfully it didn't stick down in the valley.

That's it. Thx.  The cousin, tho I don't think I've ever met him, is Francisco...

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That is super cool.

Autumn is awesome! Just sayin'.  ;D

I hope your daughter had a really lovely birthday, Sami.  :)
Thanks Bobby - she did  8)

It's snowing.   >:(
OK - I will give you Karma for that... LOL

It's snowing.   >:(


Snowing?  :o But it's October.  ???

Snowing?  :o But it's October.  ???

I looked at her profile where *Ash* lives, it's Salt Lake City, in the moutains. There can be snow there at this time of year. You should know that.

Snowing?  :o But it's October.  ???

I looked at her profile where *Ash* lives, it's Salt Lake City, in the moutains. There can be snow there at this time of year. You should know that.


I live in Salt Lake as well.  We have been know to get snow in June.  October snow is not surprising, hell I remember trick or treating in the snow.  It will be back in the 60's and 70's next week though.  Gotta love Utah weather. ;D

Snowing?  :o But it's October.  ???


I live in the South and I just posted a photo of ice on trees...today it was in the 80's. No wonder my sinuses have been messed up!!  ;D

I live in Salt Lake as well.  We have been know to get snow in June.  October snow is not surprising, hell I remember trick or treating in the snow.  It will be back in the 60's and 70's next week though.  Gotta love Utah weather. ;D

why must we discuss the weather in every single freaking thread? WHY!
I was under the impression that discussing the weather in this topic was not allowed.  ;D

Autumn is awesome! Just sayin'.  ;D


But it's gonna feel more like late summer in the next day and a half than autumn.

I live in the South and I just posted a photo of ice on trees...today it was in the 80's. No wonder my sinuses have been messed up!!  ;D


blame it on Mother Nature.

Snowing?  :o But it's October.  ???


It was snowing in the UK today as well.  Thankfully nowhere near me though!

Been cleaning house all day.  FUN!!!  :D

Meg is having a friend spend the night and tomorrow we are going to ride bikes on the Creeper Trail.  The Creeper Trail is an old railroad line that travelled through the mountains, it was called the Creeper Trail becuase the trains travelled so slowly up the mountain.  We'll ride the shuttle to the top and bike down...it's really beautiful. 

I was under the impression that discussing the weather in this topic was not allowed.  ;D


There's a difference between mentioning the weather in passig and having full blown conversations about it. 
You and Howard have a tendency to drag out the conversation and Howard discusses the weather in every frigging thread he posts in. It gets old and it's boring.

Been cleaning house all day.  FUN!!!  :D

Meg is having a friend spend the night and tomorrow we are going to ride bikes on the Creeper Trail.  The Creeper Trail is an old railroad line that travelled through the mountains, it was called the Creeper Trail becuase the trains travelled so slowly up the mountain.  We'll ride the shuttle to the top and bike down...it's really beautiful. 



Sounds fun carol

There's a difference between mentioning the weather in passig and having full blown conversations about it. 
You and Howard have a tendency to drag out the conversation and Howard discusses the weather in every frigging thread he posts in. It gets old and it's boring.
I was mentioning it in passing, it is Howard that continues with it.

I was mentioning it in passing, it is Howard that continues with it.


You know you lead him on.  I mostly blame Howard (I know Cat, wrong thread ;) ) but you always ending up asking  questions dragging out the boring conversation.

I say save it for the weather thread.  >:(

You know you lead him on.  I mostly blame Howard (I know Cat, wrong thread ;) ) but you always ending up asking  questions dragging out the boring conversation.

I say save it for the weather thread.  >:(
Less questions it shall be them.

Less questions it shall be them.


I would appreciate it! Reading about the weather is like watching paint dry. You try to ignore the posst but you still need to read them to see if they're about any thing.

I would appreciate it! Reading about the weather is like watching paint dry. You try to ignore the posst but you still need to read them to see if they're about any thing.
You do understand that here in the UK, talking about the weather is a national obsession, due to the ever changing weather patterns.

You do understand that here in the UK, talking about the weather is a national obsession, due to the ever changing weather patterns.


And here in the US it's what people resort to when they can't think of anything else to say...

Autumn is awesome! Just sayin'.  ;D


Autumn is great! I am probably one of the few people over the age of 30 who loves kicking leaves, lol.

It was snowing in the UK today as well.  Thankfully nowhere near me though!


We rarely get snow in the South West, Karen. I remember in the Midlands it would often snow around Easter time.

Been cleaning house all day.  FUN!!!  :D

Meg is having a friend spend the night and tomorrow we are going to ride bikes on the Creeper Trail.  The Creeper Trail is an old railroad line that travelled through the mountains, it was called the Creeper Trail becuase the trains travelled so slowly up the mountain.  We'll ride the shuttle to the top and bike down...it's really beautiful. 


That sounds brilliant! I have this 'Big Thunder Mountain Train-ride' vision in my head...Albeit a little slower.  :)

Cleaning is good for the soul. You may have given me motivation to sort my own room out.

Autumn is great! I am probably one of the few people over the age of 30 who loves kicking leaves, lol.





I LOVE the smell of autumn leaves. Took some pics the other day. Need to load them. Plan on doing that soon.



Cat

And here in the US it's what people resort to when they can't think of anything else to say...


Pretty much the same here really in England, snoz. Talking about the weather is safe conversation and it pretty much affects everyone - it's either too cold, too hot, too warm, too windy, too wet, too snowy, too cloudy...

I LOVE the smell of autumn leaves. Took some pics the other day. Need to load them. Plan on doing that soon.


I know exactly what you mean. The colours of leaves around this time are beautiful too.

It was snowing in the UK today as well.  Thankfully nowhere near me though!


How many inches did it snow?

There's a difference between mentioning the weather in passig and having full blown conversations about it. 
You and Howard have a tendency to drag out the conversation and Howard discusses the weather in every frigging thread he posts in. It gets old and it's boring.


Sorry Q.  :(

Pretty much the same here really in England, snoz. Talking about the weather is safe conversation and it pretty much affects everyone - it's either too cold, too hot, too warm, too windy, too wet, too snowy, too cloudy...


I've always seen it as a sign of unintering people. Surely this group is capable of far more stimulating conversation.....then again perhaps not  :-\\

There's a difference between mentioning the weather in passig and having full blown conversations about it. 
You and Howard have a tendency to drag out the conversation and Howard discusses the weather in every frigging thread he posts in. It gets old and it's boring.


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Thank you everyone!  Bre had a great day family party today!  She got an aquarium, and supplies so now to go buy fish soon!

Glad to hear that. Happy belated b'day to her!

We had albino frogs before...one actually got out of the tank and made it out of Megan's room, down the steps into the living room before we found it.  ;D

So we went to Oz yesterday and froze our butts off!!!  The kids had about 4 layers of clothes on cause it was 30 degrees and windy!  Ice everywhere.

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The Courardly Lion looks warm in his fur suit.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Megan is almost as tall as the Tinman.



Cat

I agree...they look so nice in those costumes. ;)

I know exactly what you mean. The colours of leaves around this time are beautiful too.

They sure are, which is why I like to enjoy them, and even take pictures of them. :)

I've always seen it as a sign of unintering people. Surely this group is capable of far more stimulating conversation.....then again perhaps not  :-\\


I don't think this applies to Howard but some people are scared to jump into a deep conversation perhaps? Over the last 6 months or so, I have realised that some people only openly like to talk about the familiar and less threatening aspects of life, others can freely converse with people about anything including politics and religion. Everybody has different boundaries whether they be conversational, emotional, social or physical - it doesn't automatically mean they aren't interesting.

The thing with this group is we are free to talk about whatever we wish up and down the scale, regardless of how banal the conversation may seem to be to others as long as it doesn't affect forum rules.

I don't think this applies to Howard but some people are scared to jump into a deep conversation perhaps? Over the last 6 months or so, I have realised that some people only openly like to talk about the familiar and less threatening aspects of life, others can freely converse with people about anything including politics and religion. Everybody has different boundaries whether they be conversational, emotional, social or physical - it doesn't automatically mean they aren't interesting.

The thing with this group is we are free to talk about whatever we wish up and down the scale, regardless of how banal the conversation may seem to be to others as long as it doesn't affect forum rules.


See,I don't know why it affects most people but I enjoy talking about the weather.

See,I don't know why it affects most people but I enjoy talking about the weather.


Well...If you enjoy talking about the weather with someone who also enjoys talking about the weather then I guess it's fine, lol.

They sure are, which is why I like to enjoy them, and even take pictures of them. :)


Excellent stuff. I love it when the leaves turn gold and red.  8)

Last night I went to Derby to Morris dance as part of the Derby Folk Festival.  There were three groups of us outside the venue before the show started.  Then we danced inside during the interval. 

The main show was great.  It was a mix of traditional and contemporary music and dance - mixing them up in unexpected ways. 

Time Gentlemen Please by The Demon Barbers promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MKaij96Oco

The whole thing didn't finish till around midnight.

See,I don't know why it affects most people but I enjoy talking about the weather.


And there's a weather thread where you can do nothing but that

I'm sorry Howard I know you can't really help it but yOu talk about weather here, in the sound off thread, in the fudge club, in lte and in a few other threads. It drives me batshyt reading it everyday.

I know exactly what you mean. The colours of leaves around this time are beautiful too.



This is a pic I took a few years ago. Haven't put up any of the ones that I took this year yet.



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Today, we are going to something at the college. Hey, it is free eats!  ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Sorry Q.  :(


Snoz does raise a point.

Maybe it would be best to talk about the weather in the weather thread, Howard? There is no point in diluting the topic in other places, eh?  :)

In non-weather type news, today I went to the gym for the first time in 5 months. I ran for 25 mins and my weight is better than I anticipated considering I've been away for so long...I will save that for the 'losing weight' thread.  ;) ;D

I am in the middle of watching the Ricky Gervais film 'Ghost Town' about a dentist who sees dead people after dying on the operating table for 7 minutes. Just having a break to make a cup of tea.

This is a pic I took a few years ago. Haven't put up any of the ones that I took this year yet.


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Today, we are going to something at the college. Hey, it is free eats!  ;D ;D ;D ;D


That is a wonderful autumn picture, Cat. It reminds me of Showell Circus in Wolverhampton when I was little.

What type of college is this? Nice one with the free food. I always consider that an incentive to go anywhere, lol.

earlier this morning I started digging a hole to put a preformed pond in.  I'll probably do a little more this evening.  No fish or plants or anything planned, just something better for my two solar pumps. 

This is a pic I took a few years ago. Haven't put up any of the ones that I took this year yet.



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Today, we are going to something at the college. Hey, it is free eats!  ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Lovely!!

That is a wonderful autumn picture, Cat. It reminds me of Showell Circus in Wolverhampton when I was little.

What type of college is this? Nice one with the free food. I always consider that an incentive to go anywhere, lol.



Thanks. I would be able to see that spot from where I am sitting now but there is a building in the way.  ;)


There was a football game at the college today (they lost) and it was a "show your school pride" day. We don't do football but like I said, it was free eats. We also got to see some friends so it was good all around.



Cat

On the subject of pictures, I took some this morning at a special religious service. I did this for my dad, who is the editor of a religious newspaper, and he will need them for the issue coming out in about a couple weeks. When I send them to him, he will select the best ones, and give me photo credit...and I will earn a bit of money!

I tried to take some good ones; what I've noticed is that when I try to zoom and I don't use the flash, the picture tends to be blurry...and I've had to erase them from the memory.

And there's a weather thread where you can do nothing but that

I'm sorry Howard I know you can't really help it but yOu talk about weather here, in the sound off thread, in the fudge club, in lte and in a few other threads. It drives me batshyt reading it everyday.



Sorry if you feel that way,I apologize.

This is a pic I took a few years ago. Haven't put up any of the ones that I took this year yet.



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Today, we are going to something at the college. Hey, it is free eats!  ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Wow that is a beautiful picture.  :)

This is a pic I took a few years ago. Haven't put up any of the ones that I took this year yet.



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Today, we are going to something at the college. Hey, it is free eats!  ;D ;D ;D



Cat
Are doggie bags allowed? ;D

Are doggie bags allowed? ;D



There is a sign about cleaning up after your dog.



As for us, we are going to the boat today-something we haven't been able to do for a long time. I know Carlos is looking forward to it.



Cat

There is a sign about cleaning up after your dog.



Cat
Not that kind of....  ;D

Thanks Bobby!

Congrats on the weight and runing!


Beautiful pic Cat! Free food is among my favorite types of food!  :D


Yesterday I put nearly  600 miles on my car.  I drove up to sailins to have lunch with two friends. One I went to HS with, she graduated the year before me but since I missed the class of 85 cutoff by one week I always felt like we should've been classmates.  The three of us all worked at toys r us together 87-89  (250miles)


The I drove over to Monterey. I met a group of fellow graduates to memorialize a friend we lost last month. We had flowers, gathered on a peir, shared memories, threw the flowers in the ocean, shared some more memories then left. (30 miles)

Then I drove to my high school (20 mi) for an all years reunion. 6 of the 7 people who were at the memorial went to the reunion. It's the closest thing to a 25th that we are getting. Apparently, when I had to miss the 20th b/c of work they decided to wait until the 30th to gather again.  :\'(
Anyway at the all years reunion there were people from (1969-1997) we had one of the largest groups.
While taking the tour poor Sister Barbara (yes I went to catholic school  ;D ) took a pretty serious tumble. She said she's okay but I'm worried about her. Other than that it was a great time catching up and reminiscing.

We weren't quite done so the 7 of us went to a restaurant nearby (1 mi)
There was a black woman at the reunion from the class of 77. She had been talking to my friend (class of 85). at the restaurant my friend said the last from the class of 77 was glad to see the two of us there. I throw my hands up & yell "Reppin' for all the black folks!!!!" it was not a very diverse high school. There were three of us in the four yrs I was there Katrina, myself and another class of 86. Then one of my friends said you don't really  count. I said  Bitch  ;D  It was fun!

Then I drove home. Left the house at 1030 Sat. am. Returned at 330 Sunday am.

Just woke up about 30 ago.

On the subject of pictures, I took some this morning at a special religious service. I did this for my dad, who is the editor of a religious newspaper, and he will need them for the issue coming out in about a couple weeks. When I send them to him, he will select the best ones, and give me photo credit...and I will earn a bit of money!

I tried to take some good ones; what I've noticed is that when I try to zoom and I don't use the flash, the picture tends to be blurry...and I've had to erase them from the memory.


Jeff, assuming you used a digital camera,  if you can adjust the ISO setting on your camera you want to use the highest possible setting. If you can't adjust it then the next digital camera you buy, if you plan on a lot of interior non flash shots you should buy one with the highest ISO possible. They will take good exterior shots but the interior shots are amazing.  It's what I use for Paley. Inside the theater we can't use flash during the event. Everyone I know (cept for one w/ a better camera) steals my pics b/c my pic takes great interior shots w/o a flash

Went out to the boat. The plan was that Carlos & SIL were going to take her out for the last sail of the season and I was going to stay on shore & take pics. This served two main purposes.

1. Carlos always wanted a pic of the Big Dog with the sails up.
2. My unreasonable fear when the boat tips has gotten worse over the years and Carlos can REALLY enjoy sailing without me having an anxiety attack.


But, plans always have the habit of not working out. About a week after Hurricane Irene hit, we had another storm where the wind really kicked up. I remember making a comment to Carlos, "Are we having another hurricane." Well, it seems that in that wind storm, the mast blew down!  :o :o :o :o One of the stays snapped and then another one went-and there went the mast. For those of you who do not know what stays are-there are six of them holding the mast up.

In this pic, you can see 3 of the 6 stays on this mast. (Not my pic.)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1198/982059157_4401dd3fbb.jpg


The marina jerryrigged it back up but there was no way it would be able to sail. Carlos was going to take down the boom so they can bring the mast down and take her out of the water for the winter. I suggested leaving her as is until we call the insurance company and maybe have an adjuster come out and look at it. In the meanwhile, SIL & I took pics of the damage and we did empty out the cabin (sleeping bags, dishes, & such).

What I don't understand is why the marina didn't call us when it happened. But Carlos just called the insurance company. We have a claim #.

I feel so bad because I know how much Carlos loves to sail and it seems like every year something happens so he doesn't get to go out very much. We only got to go out once this year and didn't even spend the night. And the one night we did spend on the boat-it was at the dock.


Cat

Jeff, assuming you used a digital camera,  if you can adjust the ISO setting on your camera you want to use the highest possible setting. If you can't adjust it then the next digital camera you buy, if you plan on a lot of interior non flash shots you should buy one with the highest ISO possible. They will take good exterior shots but the interior shots are amazing.  It's what I use for Paley. Inside the theater we can't use flash during the event. Everyone I know (cept for one w/ a better camera) steals my pics b/c my pic takes great interior shots w/o a flash



Thanks for the tips, Q. Yes, I have been using a digital camera for almost four years now, but I am still learning about some of the settings which I have not used yet. (In fact, a few of the pictures I've shared on the photo threads, including the "pictures of friends" thread, are digital...but I cropped them so I could use them as attachments.) I will definitely try adjusting the ISO setting next time. :)

Thanks for the tips, Q.


I'm glad the last two words were not in a different order. ;)

I'm glad the last two words were not in a different order. ;)



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I was going to post that but you beat me to it.



BTW, did you see THIS?



Went out to the boat. The plan was that Carlos & SIL were going to take her out for the last sail of the season and I was going to stay on shore & take pics. This served two main purposes.

1. Carlos always wanted a pic of the Big Dog with the sails up.
2. My unreasonable fear when the boat tips has gotten worse over the years and Carlos can REALLY enjoy sailing without me having an anxiety attack.


But, plans always have the habit of not working out. About a week after Hurricane Irene hit, we had another storm where the wind really kicked up. I remember making a comment to Carlos, "Are we having another hurricane." Well, it seems that in that wind storm, the mast blew down!  :o :o :o :o One of the stays snapped and then another one went-and there went the mast. For those of you who do not know what stays are-there are six of them holding the mast up.

In this pic, you can see 3 of the 6 stays on this mast. (Not my pic.)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1198/982059157_4401dd3fbb.jpg


The marina jerryrigged it back up but there was no way it would be able to sail. Carlos was going to take down the boom so they can bring the mast down and take her out of the water for the winter. I suggested leaving her as is until we call the insurance company and maybe have an adjuster come out and look at it. In the meanwhile, SIL & I took pics of the damage and we did empty out the cabin (sleeping bags, dishes, & such).

What I don't understand is why the marina didn't call us when it happened. But Carlos just called the insurance company. We have a claim #.

I feel so bad because I know how much Carlos loves to sail and it seems like every year something happens so he doesn't get to go out very much. We only got to go out once this year and didn't even spend the night. And the one night we did spend on the boat-it was at the dock.


Cat




Cat

I did. I was so happy you weren't going to have to go out and then so sad that Carlos didn't get to go out. Glad u called the insurance company.
I still think you should take the boat to PR. I know it'd freak you out but he'd probably get to sail more.

Did u see this?




Beautiful pic Cat! Free food is among my favorite types of food!  :D


Yesterday I put nearly  600 miles on my car.  I drove up to sailins to have lunch with two friends. One I went to HS with, she graduated the year before me but since I missed the class of 85 cutoff by one week I always felt like we should've been classmates.  The three of us all worked at toys r us together 87-89  (250miles)


The I drove over to Monterey. I met a group of fellow graduates to memorialize a friend we lost last month. We had flowers, gathered on a peir, shared memories, threw the flowers in the ocean, shared some more memories then left. (30 miles)

Then I drove to my high school (20 mi) for an all years reunion. 6 of the 7 people who were at the memorial went to the reunion. It's the closest thing to a 25th that we are getting. Apparently, when I had to miss the 20th b/c of work they decided to wait until the 30th to gather again.  :\'(
Anyway at the all years reunion there were people from (1969-1997) we had one of the largest groups.
While taking the tour poor Sister Barbara (yes I went to catholic school  ;D ) took a pretty serious tumble. She said she's okay but I'm worried about her. Other than that it was a great time catching up and reminiscing.

We weren't quite done so the 7 of us went to a restaurant nearby (1 mi)
There was a black woman at the reunion from the class of 77. She had been talking to my friend (class of 85). at the restaurant my friend said the last from the class of 77 was glad to see the two of us there. I throw my hands up & yell "Reppin' for all the black folks!!!!" it was not a very diverse high school. There were three of us in the four yrs I was there Katrina, myself and another class of 86. Then one of my friends said you don't really  count. I said  Bitch  ;D   It was fun!

Then I drove home. Left the house at 1030 Sat. am. Returned at 330 Sunday am.

Just woke up about 30 ago.

This is a pic I took a few years ago. Haven't put up any of the ones that I took this year yet.



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2948196852_93566014b7.jpg


Today, we are going to something at the college. Hey, it is free eats!  ;D ;D ;D
Cat


I don't know if it's just my screen but this photo almost looks 3D.
Beautiful

I got shot today.... not shot at.....shot.... like 10 times!  :o


we were doing active shooter training with the officers and I was a bad guy with a hostage.....but I got a few shots off before they killed me...... even landed a few!  :D

he he

oh, I've been digging to get a pond insert in.  plan to have it all in and running tomorrow.

Met with my job coach this morning (Monday) and worked on my interviewing skills. She thinks I'm improving, which is a good sign. I need to keep practicing, either with someone, or in front of a mirror.

I got shot today.... not shot at.....shot.... like 10 times!  :o


we were doing active shooter training with the officers and I was a bad guy with a hostage.....but I got a few shots off before they killed me...... even landed a few!  :D


are you alright? ???

Did u see this?





Yes, I did. Sounds like you had a great time.


And I am sorry that you were shot & killed.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


One time I got to play the bad guy when I was in the AF & worked at a hospital. The guy in charge of the pharmacy asked me if I wanted to help him out with an exercise. I said, "Sure." He gave me a cardboard with something written on it that said something to the effect that "This is a stick up-give me drugs." The people at the pharmacy KNEW it was just an exercise but they gave me fake "drugs" and I went back to my office. The guy did come in later to collect the "drugs" and told me how his people did in the exercise. At other times, a few of my co-workers also were the "bad guys" and tried to hold up the pharmacy.



Cat

are you alright? ???


I have 7 welts on my torso.  One is turning black & blue....5 are red and lumpy.....one is red lumpy and pretty much looks like an open wound. There are bursted vessels or capillaries or whatever. Looks like an abrasion on the third or fourth day.  

But it was so much fun I don't mind.  Dept I'm hoping the blood washes out of my bra  ;D

Yes, I did. Sounds like you had a great time.


And I am sorry that you were shot & killed.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


One time I got to play the bad guy when I was in the AF & worked at a hospital. The guy in charge of the pharmacy asked me if I wanted to help him out with an exercise. I said, "Sure." He gave me a cardboard with something written on it that said something to the effect that "This is a stick up-give me drugs." The people at the pharmacy KNEW it was just an exercise but they gave me fake "drugs" and I went back to my office. The guy did come in later to collect the "drugs" and told me how his people did in the exercise. At other times, a few of my co-workers also were the "bad guys" and tried to hold up the pharmacy.



Cat



Fun

last year when I played in a scenario I had to be a hostage. I was thinking of ways to overtake the hostage takers but I couldn't because the point of the scenario was to get rescued not get myself safe.  ;D

dad helped me get the pond level and in and the humming bird has already flown up to me to say thanks.  Either that or  get the L out of my way.  I'll see if I can get a pretty picture tomorrow.

Went out to the boat. The plan was that Carlos & SIL were going to take her out for the last sail of the season and I was going to stay on shore & take pics. This served two main purposes.

1. Carlos always wanted a pic of the Big Dog with the sails up.
2. My unreasonable fear when the boat tips has gotten worse over the years and Carlos can REALLY enjoy sailing without me having an anxiety attack.

But, plans always have the habit of not working out. About a week after Hurricane Irene hit, we had another storm where the wind really kicked up. I remember making a comment to Carlos, "Are we having another hurricane." Well, it seems that in that wind storm, the mast blew down!  :o :o :o :o One of the stays snapped and then another one went-and there went the mast. For those of you who do not know what stays are-there are six of them holding the mast up.

In this pic, you can see 3 of the 6 stays on this mast. (Not my pic.)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1198/982059157_4401dd3fbb.jpg


The marina jerryrigged it back up but there was no way it would be able to sail. Carlos was going to take down the boom so they can bring the mast down and take her out of the water for the winter. I suggested leaving her as is until we call the insurance company and maybe have an adjuster come out and look at it. In the meanwhile, SIL & I took pics of the damage and we did empty out the cabin (sleeping bags, dishes, & such).

What I don't understand is why the marina didn't call us when it happened. But Carlos just called the insurance company. We have a claim #.

I feel so bad because I know how much Carlos loves to sail and it seems like every year something happens so he doesn't get to go out very much. We only got to go out once this year and didn't even spend the night. And the one night we did spend on the boat-it was at the dock.


A very powerful looking picture there, Cat. Impressive.

It's a shame things didn't go as planned for Carlos and yourself but you are both right to only go out when conditions are good. What does 'jerryrigged' mean?

I got shot today.... not shot at.....shot.... like 10 times!  :o

we were doing active shooter training with the officers and I was a bad guy with a hostage.....but I got a few shots off before they killed me...... even landed a few!  :D


Exciting stuff, snoz. I usually get shot in my dreams by some lunatic. Lucky that doesn't equate to real life, lol.

dad helped me get the pond level and in and the humming bird has already flown up to me to say thanks.  Either that or  get the L out of my way.  I'll see if I can get a pretty picture tomorrow.


Nice one. I think the hummingbird said "thanks".  8)

A very powerful looking picture there, Cat. Impressive.

It's a shame things didn't go as planned for Carlos and yourself but you are both right to only go out when conditions are good. What does 'jerryrigged' mean?


This is an example of jerryrigging...
http://crossquote.com/funny-crazy-redneck-auto-repair/duct-tape-repair.jpg

This is an example of jerryrigging...
http://crossquote.com/funny-crazy-redneck-auto-repair/duct-tape-repair.jpg


So 'jerryrigging' is a way of repairing a mode of transport with duct tape?

So 'jerryrigging' is a way of repairing a mode of transport with duct tape?


Not just duct tape, it's a crude way of repairing something using a variety of materials.

Not just duct tape, it's a crude way of repairing something using a variety of materials.


Oh I get you now. A bit like the way newspaper is packed into a dent in the side of a car and painted over to make the car look solid after a crash.

Oh I get you now. A bit like the way newspaper is packed into a dent in the side of a car and painted over to make the car look solid after a crash.


Yes!

And it doesn't have to be a vehicle...Like when our bed frame broke my  husband put a cinder block where the leg used to be.  :-[  ;D

I have 7 welts on my torso.  One is turning black & blue....5 are red and lumpy.....one is red lumpy and pretty much looks like an open wound. There are bursted vessels or capillaries or whatever. Looks like an abrasion on the third or fourth day.  

But it was so much fun I don't mind.  Dept I'm hoping the blood washes out of my bra  ;D


Whoever did that should've been careful.  ::)

Whoever did that should've been careful.  ::)


Yes they should've carefully shot at me  ::)

Nice one. I think the hummingbird said "thanks".  8)


I think so too. I'm probably the only place within blocks where there is fresh water for it to come fly through it or whatever.  I'm sure the dragon flies I see flying around sometimes will love it too.  Mom seems to be trying to worry to death already about the water not getting circulated enough at some time.  If both pumps go out and or whatever, I'll dump the water out.  The next pump I buy can include battery back up.

I think so too. I'm probably the only place within blocks where there is fresh water for it to come fly through it or whatever.  I'm sure the dragon flies I see flying around sometimes will love it too.  Mom seems to be trying to worry to death already about the water not getting circulated enough at some time.  If both pumps go out and or whatever, I'll dump the water out.  The next pump I buy can include battery back up.


How big is the pond?  We used to have one in our yard with big Koi and a fountain, it was really pretty but was a pain because our neighbors dog would come a lay in it.  One day (night, probably) he was in the pond and knocked the fountain sideways and it shot water out for hours almost draining the pond!!  Poor fish had barely enough water to survive.  ;D

So 'jerryrigging' is a way of repairing a mode of transport with duct tape?


It means bodging it together

I think so too. I'm probably the only place within blocks where there is fresh water for it to come fly through it or whatever.  I'm sure the dragon flies I see flying around sometimes will love it too.  Mom seems to be trying to worry to death already about the water not getting circulated enough at some time.  If both pumps go out and or whatever, I'll dump the water out.  The next pump I buy can include battery back up.


I don't think a short while without a pump working would be a problem.  We had a pond that never had any circulating sytem in it.  It had frogs and newts in it - no fish - but they never came to any harm.

A very powerful looking picture there, Cat. Impressive.

It's a shame things didn't go as planned for Carlos and yourself but you are both right to only go out when conditions are good. What does 'jerryrigged' mean?


It should have been "juryrigged" meaning a temporary solution

It means bodging it together


Bodging  ;D  great word!!!

How big is the pond?  We used to have one in our yard with big Koi and a fountain, it was really pretty but was a pain because our neighbors dog would come a lay in it.  One day (night, probably) he was in the pond and knocked the fountain sideways and it shot water out for hours almost draining the pond!!  Poor fish had barely enough water to survive.  ;D


3.5' by 2.5' holds like 90 gallons of water. 


I don't think a short while without a pump working would be a problem.  We had a pond that never had any circulating sytem in it.  It had frogs and newts in it - no fish - but they never came to any harm.


I don't either,  maybe a slight possibility if it's overcast for a week or more.  Already solved the problem, I'll dump the water if it starts getting nasty.  My mom has always brought up the worst possible thing that could happen even if not likely at all.  This is a reason I didn't do anything as a kid, all these horrible things that could happen.  I get 7-8 hours of direct sun in the summer and  still about 6 now.  Plus there's two of them. 

My dad was talking about making a waterfall with it and I think that would be cool.  Now what am I going to do with all the dirt piled up in the rest of my dirt lot?

A very powerful looking picture there, Cat. Impressive.

It's a shame things didn't go as planned for Carlos and yourself but you are both right to only go out when conditions are good. What does 'jerryrigged' mean?



This is what I meant (and these ARE my pics)


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r92/aandcsattic/090-1.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r92/aandcsattic/104.jpg



It should have been "juryrigged" meaning a temporary solution



Oops.  :-[  Yeah, that is what I meant.



Cat

Tonight making Philly cheesesteaks, tater tots and baked beans and I plan on plopping in front of the TV. There are too many of my programs on tonight...Survivor, Top Model, Ghost Hunters, American Horror Story and best of all PSYCH!!!!!!

It should have been "juryrigged" meaning a temporary solution
and here it is "jimmy rigged" or jimmied

here it is one spot in my dirt lot that doesn't look like a pile of dirt.  I didn't have my camera or camcorder when I saw two humming birds dance over the spraying water

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/rocksannwastaken/pla/pond.png

and here it is "jimmy rigged" or jimmied


And here its called "how my husband fixes things" or "Toddied".  ;D

Got my hair cut today, even though I had to go out in the heat.

I tend to say so&so  Macguyvered the shyt out of it  :D

Tonight making Philly cheesesteaks, tater tots and baked beans and I plan on plopping in front of the TV. There are too many of my programs on tonight...Survivor, Top Model, Ghost Hunters, American Horror Story and best of all PSYCH!!!!!!


I love cheesesteaks. :)

Just came across this.
http://emajidli.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/steve-jobs.png

Just came across this.
http://emajidli.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/steve-jobs.png


Wow.  :o

Just came across this.
http://emajidli.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/steve-jobs.png


Sad but true, unfortunately.

I tend to say so&so  Macguyvered the shyt out of it  :D
MacGyver had more finesse and class than some of the "quick fixes" (that turn into temporary fixes) that happen around here.  MacGyver's duct tape, and egg fixes were meant to get him out of a situation quickly... NOT BE A permanent solution!

Yes, 'bodging' is a good word. Thanks for the pics, Cat and the proper definition, Carlos.

As for me, I have had my faith in humanity tested over the past month or two whether it be in my household or work and today I think became turning-point. At work we have a seating plan and we sit in rows of computers either side of the desks. The two men who sit next to me are very bitter about working where I work and, in the name of humour, like to vent their spleen and put others down. A friend of mine came over to see me to tell me great news that he was leaving the company to go to Ireland to work with a software company called Bioware. The pair sitting next to me were muttering that he would be back by Christmas (the busiest time of year for us where we take in extra temporary staff and indicating he would lose his job).

I have to keep telling myself it's them that has the problem. I told them life is all about perspective and it truly is what you make of it. I acknowledged that I didn't mean to lecture them and they 'jokingly' told me it didn't matter because they didn't respect my opinion.

The man behind me has serious issues. He is the type of person that will disagree with you solely because he believes agreeing with someone is a sign of weakness. His negative traits are overwhelming like getting sunk into quicksand. Today, he harassed me for going to the toilet during work hours, insinuating I was doing it to waste time. This is a person in the same role as me dictating what I should or shouldn't do. I had enough so had a chat with the manager about him (as we do have a strict bullying and harrassment policy in the company) and the manager agreed that he was out of order.

On top of that I am finding it a uphill struggle to get all my housemates to co-operate with the cleaning rota that I created even though they seemingly had no problems with it. I realise I can only organise a cleaning schedule, I can't really enforce it so if things deteriorate my landlord wants to know. I don't want him to get a professional cleaner because he would make us all pay for it (and with good reason). Why pay money to a cleaner when all it takes is for everybody in the house to pull their weight and keep everything clean? It's not difficult.

So all in all. I'm pretty fed-up.  :(

ask your housemates if they would rather pitch in to pay or pitch in to clean. 

I've had to constantly remind myself all my live that my mom was my problem. 

For all your bodging, kludging, jury- jimmy- jerry-rigging needs: There, I Fixed It!

As for the guy heading to Bioware - whether he comes back or not, whatever project he's on, he's going to have some great stories to tell. 

Yes, 'bodging' is a good word. Thanks for the pics, Cat and the proper definition, Carlos.

As for me, I have had my faith in humanity tested over the past month or two whether it be in my household or work and today I think became turning-point. At work we have a seating plan and we sit in rows of computers either side of the desks. The two men who sit next to me are very bitter about working where I work and, in the name of humour, like to vent their spleen and put others down. A friend of mine came over to see me to tell me great news that he was leaving the company to go to Ireland to work with a software company called Bioware. The pair sitting next to me were muttering that he would be back by Christmas (the busiest time of year for us where we take in extra temporary staff and indicating he would lose his job).

I have to keep telling myself it's them that has the problem. I told them life is all about perspective and it truly is what you make of it. I acknowledged that I didn't mean to lecture them and they 'jokingly' told me it didn't matter because they didn't respect my opinion.

The man behind me has serious issues. He is the type of person that will disagree with you solely because he believes agreeing with someone is a sign of weakness. His negative traits are overwhelming like getting sunk into quicksand. Today, he harassed me for going to the toilet during work hours, insinuating I was doing it to waste time. This is a person in the same role as me dictating what I should or shouldn't do. I had enough so had a chat with the manager about him (as we do have a strict bullying and harrassment policy in the company) and the manager agreed that he was out of order.

On top of that I am finding it a uphill struggle to get all my housemates to co-operate with the cleaning rota that I created even though they seemingly had no problems with it. I realise I can only organise a cleaning schedule, I can't really enforce it so if things deteriorate my landlord wants to know. I don't want him to get a professional cleaner because he would make us all pay for it (and with good reason). Why pay money to a cleaner when all it takes is for everybody in the house to pull their weight and keep everything clean? It's not difficult.

So all in all. I'm pretty fed-up.  :(




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Cat

A friend of mine came over to see me to tell me great news that he was leaving the company to go to Ireland to work with a software company called Bioware. The pair sitting next to me were muttering that he would be back by Christmas (the busiest time of year for us where we take in extra temporary staff and indicating he would lose his job).



BioWare is a great company owned by Electronic Arts which is enjoying huge successes right now.  They just opened the Ireland facility to host the new Star Wars software.  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/37453/BioWare_Ireland_Opens_To_Support_Star_Wars_The_Old_Republic.php 

Their stock is reasonably stable.  http://www.linkedin.com/company/bioware  I think your friend will do well.


I'm sorry you are frustrated with your co-workers being negative.  I have that same problem with people around me.  It tends to drain you, listening to them.  You just want to tell them to keep their negativity to themselves!  Can you imagine being them and just dwelling on bad news all the time?  yikes!

Today I had to go to a (dual) county 911 Managers meeting.  They are held quarterly and are pretty boring but, today I walked in and saw one of my favorite dispatchers on the planet.  She hadn't been attending them and didn't know that I attended them so we didn't tell each other we were going to be there.  It was a nice surprise, we went to lunch later and finally got to bitch to someone who would understand  my personnel issues.  I told my friend the issues and she said best thing and only thing I needed to hear.  She said "D? I effing hate that bitch! "  yep.  That's all I wanted someone to say  ;D

I'm sorry you are frustrated with your co-workers being negative.  I have that same problem with people around me.  It tends to drain you, listening to them.  You just want to tell them to keep their negativity to themselves!  Can you imagine being them and just dwelling on bad news all the time?  yikes!



I'm sorry about that too...it just doesn't seem right at all. :-\\

A buckeye butterfly was basking in  my back yard and I didn't have my camera.  Been shopping this morning with mom and dad, little bit of garden work, back out later this evening to get some groceries.

For all your bodging, kludging, jury- jimmy- jerry-rigging needs: There, I Fixed It!

As for the guy heading to Bioware - whether he comes back or not, whatever project he's on, he's going to have some great stories to tell. 


He won't come back and I hope he doesn't, I think he will be successful. It's just my colleagues showing their envious sides to anyone who tries to forge a better life for themselves. A couple of days ago, they shared me with me their distaste for the job they have worked a long time in, not getting anywhere, bored and frustrated with their lot. Well, I have worked the same time they have and paid my dues and I'm the opposite of bitter. I know I get paid reasonably for what I do and, while it is boring, my pay-cheque is welcome wherever it comes from.

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Thanks Cat.  :)


BioWare is a great company owned by Electronic Arts which is enjoying huge successes right now.  They just opened the Ireland facility to host the new Star Wars software.  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/37453/BioWare_Ireland_Opens_To_Support_Star_Wars_The_Old_Republic.php

Their stock is reasonably stable.  http://www.linkedin.com/company/bioware  I think your friend will do well.

Thank you for the research. Yes, Bioware are very successful (creators of games Mass Effect and Dragon Age) and I am sure they will continue to be that way. He will do very well with the company.  :)

I'm sorry you are frustrated with your co-workers being negative.  I have that same problem with people around me.  It tends to drain you, listening to them.  You just want to tell them to keep their negativity to themselves!  Can you imagine being them and just dwelling on bad news all the time?  yikes!

Absolutely right. I have been on both sides of negativity. I had a very negative attitude when I was younger and it did me no good at all. It corroded my soul. It was only when I had a 'can do' attitude that I started to understand what life is about. Progression and development in any way possible. For example, today I have been toying with the idea of doing some baking. I may have to get some cookbooks and see what I am capable of.  8)

I have also been around too many people with a negative attitude who try to suck the life out of you. I am not talking about people who have bad days, everybody gets them. It's when there is no redemption in their attitude. Nothing is good, everything is bad and every little bit of hope you try to give them is not only thrown back in your face but they relish seeing you turn into them.

The good news is, like myself, you have a choice to listen to them or not. I made the choice that, despite sitting next to these people, I keep myself to myself. You can't help people that don't want to be helped and it's best to walk away from it all than risk becoming the type of person you wouldn't want to be friends with.  :)

Just got back from the pumpkin patch with Sarah, her friend and her friend's little brother.  It was fun.  They had two corn mazes for the kids and a hay ride.  The pumpkins were relatively inexpensive.  Now they are on the porch painting them while we wait for the pizza.  It was a fun evening.  Their aunt died today so it was nice to do something for them to try to take their minds off of it.

Just got back from the pumpkin patch with Sarah, her friend and her friend's little brother.  It was fun.  They had two corn mazes for the kids and a hay ride.  The pumpkins were relatively inexpensive.  Now they are on the porch painting them while we wait for the pizza.  It was a fun evening.  Their aunt died today so it was nice to do something for them to try to take their minds off of it.


Sorry about their aunt. :(

Just got back from the pumpkin patch with Sarah, her friend and her friend's little brother.  It was fun.  They had two corn mazes for the kids and a hay ride.  The pumpkins were relatively inexpensive.  Now they are on the porch painting them while we wait for the pizza.  It was a fun evening.  Their aunt died today so it was nice to do something for them to try to take their minds off of it.



sounds like a good distraction!

Sorry about their aunt. :(


Thanks, Howard



sounds like a good distraction!


It was.  We try to do this every year anyway, this year was actually planned before she passed.  It just turned out that the timing was just right.

Hoping to go to an Occupy Wall Street protest but Carlos isn't feeling well & will be staying home.  :\'( :\'(  Don't know if SIL will be up to going.



Cat

Hoping to go to an Occupy Wall Street protest but Carlos isn't feeling well & will be staying home.  :\'( :\'(  Don't know if SIL will be up to going.



Cat



We totally missed the protest.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( So, we just walked around the farmers' market.



Cat

^bummer but at least the day wasn't a total waste. Hope Carlos feels better.



so I've spent the better part of the morning cyber stalking an old high school friend.   ;D  
I recently found her on FB and just learned that she does a live entertainment news show out of San Francisco. It's pretty good and avail for viewing online live.  

Here's a clip from one the more recent episodes.  I'm proud of her and now I wanna go see the show live so I can tell her in person!

http://7liveonline.com/video#global

^bummer but at least the day wasn't a total waste. Hope Carlos feels better.



so I've spent the better part of the morning cyber stalking an old high school friend.   ;D  
I recently found her on FB and just learned that she does a live entertainment news show out of San Francisco. It's pretty good and avail for viewing online live.  

Here's a clip from one the more recent episodes.  I'm proud of her and now I wanna go see the show live so I can tell her in person!

http://7liveonline.com/video#global



Way cool.

I don't have to cyber stalk anyone. I have a sister who will do that for me.  :D ;D ;D ;D

Of course, I do wonder who has cyber stalked me.  ??? :o :o :o :o



Cat

Way cool.

I don't have to cyber stalk anyone. I have a sister who will do that for me.  :D ;D ;D ;D

Of course, I do wonder who has cyber stalked me.  ??? :o :o :o :o



Cat



well mostly I was cyber stalking her on shows web page... I found her on facebook, looked at her pics...she has one with Hugh Jackman that bitch!  :D  and then I saw the link for watching friday's ep online...after that I've spent a good 3 hours watching clips of her show.

Going back to work Monday. I wonder where this gong show will end. Another train wreck.

Going back to work Monday. I wonder where this gong show will end. Another train wreck.


Good Luck going back to work.

Went to a Halloween party, Hunter went as Jason from Friday the 13th (he's never even seen any of the movies so I don't know where he came up with that idea.). Megan went as a Emo girl ( I guess that's what she was calling it.). ;D

Best wishes on a successful and easy time back to work King Tut.

Best wishes on a successful and easy time back to work King Tut.

aww, thanks. I am taking it day by day. I am fortunate that almost all of my co-workers are really nice, encouraging and easy to talk to.

Going back to work Monday. I wonder where this gong show will end. Another train wreck.


I hope all is going well for you today.

As for me, I've got a sick child home from school...I think was just sick of going to school.  She seems perfectly fine to me.

I hope all is going well for you today.

As for me, I've got a sick child home from school...I think was just sick of going to school.  She seems perfectly fine to me.


she reminds me of me!  :D

she reminds me of me!  :D


Me too!! 

I would try every trick in the book that my mother got sick of me trying to stay home.  One day she made me go to school even though I told her my stomach was upset.  I started walking to school and had to turn around and go home because I got sick on the way, she felt bad for that one.  ;D

Me too!!  

I would try every trick in the book that my mother got sick of me trying to stay home.  One day she made me go to school even though I told her my stomach was upset.  I started walking to school and had to turn around and go home because I got sick on the way, she felt bad for that one.  ;D



;D  that's what happens when you cry wolf.  The only way my mom could tell that I was really sick was if I chose to sleep instead of watch TV.   ;D   If I'd been smarter I would've slept until she left for work then watched tv... funny thing. When I stayed home sick my parents usually went to work anyway.  :-\\  suddenly I feel so neglected!  ;) :D

;D  that's what happens when you cry wolf.  The only way my mom could tell that I was really sick was if I chose to sleep instead of watch TV.   ;D   If I'd been smarter I would've slept until she left for work then watched tv... funny thing. When I stayed home sick my parents usually went to work anyway.   :-\\   suddenly I feel so neglected!  ;) :D


True, but it also worked to my advantage for a  little while cause anytime I claimed I was sick she would remember how guilty she felt when she sent me that day.

My mom didn't work so we had to play sick  all day.  ;D

Me too!! 

I would try every trick in the book that my mother got sick of me trying to stay home.  One day she made me go to school even though I told her my stomach was upset.  I started walking to school and had to turn around and go home because I got sick on the way, she felt bad for that one.  ;D


When I was 12 I remember not wanting to go to school because I had stomach ache.  My mum made me go.  I stayed at school all day, feeling really rough, went to the sick room and everything.  I had my appendix out the next day!

So although I always send my kids to school (unless they are majorly ill) I do always have that little doubt at the back of my mind!

Half term holiday for James this week.  He is going round a friends house Monday and Tuesday and we are looking after the friend for the rest of the week.  Of course Elizabeth's school has to have a different holiday week doesn't it?!

True, but it also worked to my advantage for a  little while cause anytime I claimed I was sick she would remember how guilty she felt when she sent me that day.

My mom didn't work so we had to play sick  all day.   ;D




Nice use of guilt! 

and


that sux!

Half term holiday for James this week.  He is going round a friends house Monday and Tuesday and we are looking after the friend for the rest of the week.  Of course Elizabeth's school has to have a different holiday week doesn't it?!








that's always the way.

Well, I went to the psychiatrist today and it turns out I don't suffer from Depression. I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder, AKA anxiety.

I don't have to switch my medication, because my medication takes care of Anxiety along with Depression.

This new information kinda took me by surprize.

Well, I went to the psychiatrist today and it turns out I don't suffer from Depression. I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder, AKA anxiety.

I don't have to switch my medication, because my medication takes care of Anxiety along with Depression.

This new information kinda took me by surprize.


at least you know what's been haunting you.... Karma

at least you know what's been haunting you.... Karma


Karma back atcha!  ;)

I hope all is going well for you today.

As for me, I've got a sick child home from school...I think was just sick of going to school.  She seems perfectly fine to me.


Aren't we all at one time sick from going to school?  :D

Well, I went to the psychiatrist today and it turns out I don't suffer from Depression. I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder, AKA anxiety.

I don't have to switch my medication, because my medication takes care of Anxiety along with Depression.

This new information kinda took me by surprize.


take care of it as best as possible.

I hope all is going well for you today.

As for me, I've got a sick child home from school...I think was just sick of going to school.  She seems perfectly fine to me.

Well, sick or not, hopefully she'll get better...

Well, I went to the psychiatrist today and it turns out I don't suffer from Depression. I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder, AKA anxiety.

I don't have to switch my medication, because my medication takes care of Anxiety along with Depression.

This new information kinda took me by surprize.

Glad you found out about it. Just be sure to take care of yourself. O0

Glad you found out about it. Just be sure to take care of yourself. O0


:)

take care of it as best as possible.


Thanks Howard!

Well, sick or not, hopefully she'll get better...


Oh yeah.... totally forgot that part!  Me too Carol!  :)

I hope all is going well for you today.

As for me, I've got a sick child home from school...I think was just sick of going to school.  She seems perfectly fine to me.
I can sympathize with her symptoms!  I think I suffer from it as well  ::)

Me too!! 

I would try every trick in the book that my mother got sick of me trying to stay home.  One day she made me go to school even though I told her my stomach was upset.  I started walking to school and had to turn around and go home because I got sick on the way, she felt bad for that one.  ;D
Yep - I do the fever check (kiss on the forehead) and if they don't feel hot or are not puking, they goto school.  I tell them if you feel worse and develop a fever, the nurse will call me.  Gotta be mean like that!  Unfortunately eldest get's migraines, and I feel bad that I have to send her, but she is going to try and hold a job (her father get's migraines 3+ times a week), she needs to learn to work through them.  If she get's sick with them, then they send her home.

;D  that's what happens when you cry wolf.  The only way my mom could tell that I was really sick was if I chose to sleep instead of watch TV.   ;D   If I'd been smarter I would've slept until she left for work then watched tv... funny thing. When I stayed home sick my parents usually went to work anyway.   :-\\   suddenly I feel so neglected!  ;) :D
I wished my mother would have worked outside of the home....

Half term holiday for James this week.  He is going round a friends house Monday and Tuesday and we are looking after the friend for the rest of the week.  Of course Elizabeth's school has to have a different holiday week doesn't it?!





Man - I thought you just started school not too long ago (sometime in September) our 1/2 term isn't for another 2 weeks, and we have been in school since Aug. 20ish...  :P

No holiday here  :\'(

I can sympathize with her symptoms!  I think I suffer from it as well  ::)


you should take a sick day.... I call em mental health days... I think they count!

you should take a sick day.... I call em mental health days... I think they count!

Yah... but I have to work, if I call in sick - making sub plans SUCKS! THen the next day is three times as much work.  I also leave tomorrow at 8am for 4 days at Indianapolis FFA National Convention with 6 students...  Return home at 1:30 am on Friday night/Sat. morning... 8)

getting down and upset about not being able to learn and or recall things, I'm always mentally tired and it doesn't take much to drain me.   

getting down and upset about not being able to learn and or recall things, I'm always mentally tired and it doesn't take much to drain me.   


Pace yourself...don't push too hard...take a lot of breaks the brain works when nirtured and when given it's own time to develop.

My current FB status:  :D



For those of you who have never met me yet still get me...Thank you!  

For those of you who have met me and still like me... WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!!! :-P 

I can sympathize with her symptoms!  I think I suffer from it as well  ::)


I don't suffer from anxiety I just have it in general.

Man - I thought you just started school not too long ago (sometime in September) our 1/2 term isn't for another 2 weeks, and we have been in school since Aug. 20ish...   :P

No holiday here  :\'(


James started on September 1st, but hasn't had any time off since then

Don't know what your schools are like but where we lived in the US there was three or four random days off in Septemeber and October

I don't suffer from anxiety I just have it in general.



:-\\

:-\\


I think what Howard means is that he doesn't suffer from anxiety attacks but is just generally an anxious person.

I don't suffer from anxiety I just have it in general.


Meditation helps I think!  8)

Here is a blast from the past:

http://www.inthe00s.com/archive/membersonly/1066675684.shtml

Yup-8 years ago today. And I would do it all over again.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Happy Anniversary Catwoman & DC

May you have eons of happy years ahead of you.

Here is a blast from the past:

http://www.inthe00s.com/archive/membersonly/1066675684.shtml

Yup-8 years ago today. And I would do it all over again.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat
Happy Anniversary

Pace yourself...don't push too hard...take a lot of breaks the brain works when nirtured and when given it's own time to develop.




You know what else, it may have took me forever like everything does, but I'm done.  I know what plants to look for.  I find a lot of times that when I feel ist about something it's some sign of something good.

 

James started on September 1st, but hasn't had any time off since then

Don't know what your schools are like but where we lived in the US there was three or four random days off in Septemeber and October


Sarah has this Thursday and Friday off for UEA conference for the teachers.  Next week they have Friday off for end of term.  And she whined at me last week when my office was closed on Columbus day but she had to go to school.  Yeah, I didn't feel sorry for her. :D

:-\\


Uh Oh What does that smiley mean,Ok What'd I do?  ???

I just mean I have anxiety in general,nervousness that's all. No need to get worried. ;)

I think what Howard means is that he doesn't suffer from anxiety attacks but is just generally an anxious person.


Sorry Carol if Karen got the wrong idea,I'm generally a nervous person sometimes.

Meditation helps I think!  8)


I meditate when I get home where it's peace and quiet.

Here is a blast from the past:

http://www.inthe00s.com/archive/membersonly/1066675684.shtml

Yup-8 years ago today. And I would do it all over again.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Happy Anniversary  :)

Uh Oh What does that smiley mean,Ok What'd I do?  ???

I just mean I have anxiety in general,nervousness that's all. No need to get worried. ;)


I could be wrong but I  think Karen thinks your post where you said you said you don't suffer from anxiety you just have it in general sounds contradictory.  Read literally you said you don't have it you just have it

Karen, I think maybe Howard  meant his comment  like the title of that special  I Have Touretts But It Doest Have Me  (maybe not)

I could be wrong but I  think Karen thinks your post where you said you said you don't suffer from anxiety you just have it in general sounds contradictory.  Read literally you said you don't have it you just have it

Karen, I think maybe Howard  meant his comment  like the title of that special  I Have Touretts But It Doest Have Me  (maybe not)




Why would that be contradictory? I don't have a disorder,anxiety just comes on when I get nervous and a rapid heartbeat.

I could be wrong but I  think Karen thinks your post where you said you said you don't suffer from anxiety you just have it in general sounds contradictory.  Read literally you said you don't have it you just have it

Karen, I think maybe Howard  meant his comment  like the title of that special  I Have Touretts But It Doest Have Me  (maybe not)




I hate to say it but I do understand where Howard is coming from and I also hate to say that I have something in common with Howard But I do... ;D

I do not suffer from anxiety attacks but  basically I'm anxious most of the time, I worry about everything and find it difficult to relax.

Why would that be contradictory? I don't have a disorder,anxiety just comes on when I get nervous and a rapid heartbeat.


Like I said Howard, it's only contradictory if read (& interpreted) literally.
I wasn't critcizing you or the post.

For two days I've been congested. I don't know if it's a cold or sinuses.
I'm sick. I can't breathe and I haven't eaten in a  day and a half but I don't feel sick.

So I could say: I could say I don't suffer from illness but I'm sick.





I hate to say it but I do understand where Howard is coming from and I also hate to say that I have something in common with Howard But I do... ;D

I do not suffer from anxiety attacks but  basically I'm anxious most of the time, I worry about everything and find it difficult to relax.



I hear you carol just pointing out there's more than one way to read into things.


For the record I could be totally be wrong about my interpretation of Karens use of the  :-\\ emoticon. She could be worried and  not at all confused about the post.

Meditation helps I think!  8)

It definitely helps me when I am under stress.

Here is a blast from the past:

http://www.inthe00s.com/archive/membersonly/1066675684.shtml

Yup-8 years ago today. And I would do it all over again.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat
Happy Anniversary Cat & DC!! :)

It definitely helps me when I am under stress.


I sit in a quiet room and then try to calm down!

I sit in a quiet room and then try to calm down!

A good thing to do. But for me, it is sometimes hard to block out the noise from other rooms.

In fact, I had to do that this afternoon after I got home, as I had a mild headache. But three hours later, after I got up and started to move around, I felt better.

I hate to say it but I do understand where Howard is coming from and I also hate to say that I have something in common with Howard But I do... ;D

I do not suffer from anxiety attacks but  basically I'm anxious most of the time, I worry about everything and find it difficult to relax.


Like at work it is the overwhelmness of having so many carts and a big parking lot that says "I'm never going to finish my job" but I just take it easy,take deep breaths and get as much as I can in one day.

It definitely helps me when I am under stress.


taking brief naps or playing video games helps me to relieve stress.

Like I said Howard, it's only contradictory if read (& interpreted) literally.
I wasn't critcizing you or the post.

For two days I've been congested. I don't know if it's a cold or sinuses.
I'm sick. I can't breathe and I haven't eaten in a  day and a half but I don't feel sick.

So I could say: I could say I don't suffer from illness but I'm sick.






I hear you carol just pointing out there's more than one way to read into things.


For the record I could be totally be wrong about my interpretation of Karens use of the  :-\\ emoticon. She could be worried and  not at all confused about the post.



I totally took it that Howard was contradicting himself.  Not that that is anything new!

btw

:-\\ = confused/undecided

???  I guess this might mean the same thing

http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/10/uhoh2.gif = worried I think

BTW

Happy anniversary Cat and DC

How do you know when your little girl is 'all grown up' ?

When she asks for advice on shaving her legs!!!

Apparently Elizabeth is "the only one" in her class who doesn't shave.  She's 12 ffs

How do you know when your little girl is 'all grown up' ?

When she asks for advice on shaving her legs!!!

Apparently Elizabeth is "the only one" in her class who doesn't shave.  She's 12 ffs


:\'(

Does she need to? 

Megan will be 11 in December and she doesn't shave but a few girls in her class do.  Megan has hairy legs but it's light and in the summer it gets so blonde that you can't really see it. 

I totally took it that Howard was contradicting himself.  Not that that is anything new!




Good. I wouldve been worried if I misread you  ;D

Dammit. I meant to say this yesterday but I kept forgetting.

Happy Anniversay DC & C

Thanks everyone. It was a nice evening. We tried to get SIL to join us but she wouldn't. Like we do every year, we went to the same restaurant where we had our reception and ate too much as usual.  :D  Instead of buying us a little bottle of champagne, the owner bought us dessert.  :)

Today, I am trying to get the house looking half way decent since we are going to just about the entire family on Friday (only the two sons-in-laws will not be here). 14 people!  :o :o :o :o  There is an auction tonight but Carlos just said that we will probably skip it.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  Man, I love auctions. But, there will be others.



Cat

Thanks everyone. It was a nice evening. We tried to get SIL to join us but she wouldn't. Like we do every year, we went to the same restaurant where we had our reception and ate too much as usual.  :D  Instead of buying us a little bottle of champagne, the owner bought us dessert.  :)

Glad you had a good time!




Today, I am trying to get the house looking half way decent since we are going to just about the entire family on Friday (only the two sons-in-laws will not be here). 14 people!  :o :o :o :o  There is an auction tonight but Carlos just said that we will probably skip it.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  Man, I love auctions. But, there will be others.



Cat

Yes, there will be. Hope you enjoy your gathering!

The crowned sparrows have migrated up here and I saw one of them drinking from my pond.  so I went outside this morning and now have two crop pest caterpillars to play with.  That passion vine I had ordered is growing and the passion vine the neighbor gave me is still alive and it's so dam nice to have something growing instead of everything being dead.  Glad I tried ordering live plants from amazon because I cant get anything I want here in fall.

:\'(

Does she need to? 

Megan will be 11 in December and she doesn't shave but a few girls in her class do.  Megan has hairy legs but it's light and in the summer it gets so blonde that you can't really see it. 


She has inherited my dark hair.  It is getting more noticeable.  Personally I don't shave if I think I can get away with it but I know I am in the minority with this!

Next week when she is off school we are going to have a girly day and mess about with hair straighteners and nail varnish and things.  I think testing shavers and hair removal cream might come into it now!

Just got back from watching a film called The Way of the Morris.  It is a documentary looking at the Adderbury Morris team and how it was revived in the 70s.  The original team was all but wiped out in the first world war, and in this film the current team go to visit the war graves and memorials in France.  It was an interesting film.

And afterwards we went for an Indian meal

about hair, after my radiation ( 9), my face, leg, and arm hairs turned black.  I've been able to get my head hair to a nice golden brown from the sun.  I have and still wear pants all the time.

She has inherited my dark hair.  It is getting more noticeable.  Personally I don't shave if I think I can get away with it but I know I am in the minority with this!


I don't.  It's almost winter and I need insulation. :D

That, and I'm horribly lazy about it. ;D

I don't.  It's almost winter and I need insulation. :D

That, and I'm horribly lazy about it. ;D


I'm with you, on the lazy part anyway.  I always wear pants.  If I do wear a dress it is floor length cuz I hate my legs.  I shave maybe once a year.  On the bright side to that, the hair on my legs hardly grows at all. :D

I'm with you, on the lazy part anyway.  I always wear pants.  If I do wear a dress it is floor length cuz I hate my legs.  I shave maybe once a year.  On the bright side to that, the hair on my legs hardly grows at all. :D




I love snuggling in the winter and sleeping. It's so darn cozy.

Yes I am horibly lazy about shaving my legs.  If you did or didn't guess already, you know now.  My arms just stay harry and I just have a lot of fun with the face hair every week.

I love snuggling in the winter and sleeping. It's so darn cozy.


I love sleeping in the winter.  Under my big down comforter in my flannel sheets and pj's.  Makes me smile thinking about it.

I don't.  It's almost winter and I need insulation. :D

That, and I'm horribly lazy about it. ;D


I don't shave well except for my face every day to keep that babyface look as you can tell from the avatar.

I love snuggling in the winter and sleeping. It's so darn cozy.
I agree! Sometimes I don't wanna get up on a cold morning, even if I know I have to.

I agree! Sometimes I don't wanna get up on a cold morning, even if I know I have to.


I prefer sleeping on cool or cold nights rather than warm or hot nights!

I prefer sleeping on cool or cold nights rather than warm or hot nights!


more comfortable sleeping on cool nights with the window open.

Carlos just baked a couple of apple pies so the place smells SOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!!!

Carlos just baked a couple of apple pies so the place smells SOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!!!


Yummmmmy!!  Apple pie is one of my favorite desserts...with vanilla ice cream!!!

Carlos just baked a couple of apple pies so the place smells SOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!!!


I can imagine.  One of those good fall smells.

I can imagine.  One of those good fall smells.


Apple pies are healthy....think of all the fruit they contain!!!  :D

Apple pies are healthy....think of all the fruit they contain!!!  :D


amen!

Carlos just baked a couple of apple pies so the place smells SOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!!!


I wish my computer screen had smell-o vision. ;D

Apple pies are healthy....think of all the fruit they contain!!!  :D


and the sugar.

and the sugar.


Sugar is natural...it grows in the ground.  That makes it healthy, right?  Right? :D

Sugar is natural...it grows in the ground.  That makes it healthy, right?  Right? :D



exactly....it comes from a plant and everything!  O0




and pie crust is a grain.   ;)


and ice cream is dairy.....basically 3 of your 4 basic food groups are right there in the pie!!!  :D

Right now it is the calm before the storm. In about an hour or so, we will have 14 people here!  :o :o :o :o  We pulled open the table and put in 6 of the 7 leaves.  :o :o :o  There should be enough room for EVERYONE!!! SIL went to pick up FIL. The house is full of yummy aromas coming from the kitchen. Of course later today, I get the fun of doing the dishes.  8-P



Cat

Cat, for 14+ people I would just get those sturdy paper plates and plastic utensils, environment be damned.....oh and less dishes means you save water.    ;)




Have fun!

Took James and his friend to see the newly reopened dinosaur exhibition at a museum in the nearby city.  It was very busy, but I think the boys had fun.  we had lunch at Subway - James's friend had never eaten in one before.

Next week James is back at school and Elizabeth is at home.

Took James and his friend to see the newly reopened dinosaur exhibition at a museum in the nearby city.  It was very busy, but I think the boys had fun.  we had lunch at Subway - James's friend had never eaten in one before.

Next week James is back at school and Elizabeth is at home.




is subway in the UK similar to the US or is it like McDonald's where there are slight variations?  (it's been awhile since I've eaten in McD's outside of the US but I remember eating in one in Holland and the fries tasted different....the burgers were a little off too.)

bla my aunt Mo is in a rest home type place now and it's her Birthday in 2 days.  I don't think it's going to be a happy birthday for her.

other then that, it seems to be going okay for fall here.  I'm taking allergy medicene as needed, so I haven't been sick every day  I.got a couple live plants as I mentioned and one plant that had been overheating for I forgot how many years.  It's actually sprouting new growth.

I was just told that Mo passed.

I was just told that Mo passed.



Oh no Ann that's so sad... condolences to you and your family.  You thought the home would make her miserable so maybe, at least she's in a happier place now.

well, just that she was getting that bad was bla.  Well, she's passed now. and  it's sad and part of live.

Condolences Wildcard,
it's sad when you see relatives blow out, I hope she's been resting by now.
Death is the last bitter swallow for living, after that the dead dwell in living as long as they are beloved.

exactly....it comes from a plant and everything!  O0




and pie crust is a grain.   ;)


and ice cream is dairy.....basically 3 of your 4 basic food groups are right there in the pie!!!  :D


Sounds good to me

And a little like Bill Cosby's chocolate cake routine ;D

Dad is great!
He gave us the chocolate cake!

I was just told that Mo passed.


Oh, Ann, I am so sorry to hear that.

Sounds good to me

And a little like Bill Cosby's chocolate cake routine ;D

Dad is great!
He gave us the chocolate cake!



Oh yeah....I totally forgot about that.  ;D

I was just told that Mo passed.



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



Cat

I was just told that Mo passed.

So sorry to hear that. :\'( :\'( My condolences to you and your family.

thanks for the hugs and stuff for me and the family. 

Sugar is natural...it grows in the ground.  That makes it healthy, right?  Right? :D


Sugar is ok,just not too much of it. Unless you want a box of Frosted Flakes,that contains a whole load of sugar.

I was just told that Mo passed.



I'm sorry Ann,my condolences.  :\'(

as said to others, thanks    I feel totaly drained right now see all you maybe tomorrow.  My aunt use to love frogs. 

Sorry about your aunt Ann

thanks bookmistress

able to come back for a little while tonight after all.

I was just told that Mo passed.
So sorry to hear that

I'm sorry I heard that too

is subway in the UK similar to the US or is it like McDonald's where there are slight variations?  (it's been awhile since I've eaten in McD's outside of the US but I remember eating in one in Holland and the fries tasted different....the burgers were a little off too.)



The main difference we noticed was the cheese.  Although we joked about US cheese all being more or less the same in the US we were offered American, Swiss, Provolone or shredded (grated) Monterey Jack.  In the UK they have always had Cheddar and have just introduced what looks like pepper jack and the grated Monterey Jack (Elizabeth's favourite).  Also locally (don't know about the rest of the UK) you can get an Indian sauce called Raita which is a minty yogurt based sauce.

The breads are the same, fairly sure most of the fillings are the same.  In the salads you can't get the sweet peper mix which we had in a few places in the US but you can get sweetcorn kernels which we never saw in the US.

I was just told that Mo passed.


Sorry to hear that Ann.

as said to others, thanks    I feel totaly drained right now see all you maybe tomorrow.  My aunt use to love frogs. 


So she had frogs for pets? very interesting.

The main difference we noticed was the cheese.  Although we joked about US cheese all being more or less the same in the US we were offered American, Swiss, Provolone or shredded (grated) Monterey Jack.  In the UK they have always had Cheddar and have just introduced what looks like pepper jack and the grated Monterey Jack (Elizabeth's favourite).  Also locally (don't know about the rest of the UK) you can get an Indian sauce called Raita which is a minty yogurt based sauce.

The breads are the same, fairly sure most of the fillings are the same.  In the salads you can't get the sweet peper mix which we had in a few places in the US but you can get sweetcorn kernels which we never saw in the US.





well the bit about the cheese wouldn't affect me one bit  ;)  :D 

the rest is interesting tho, thanks!  :)

So she had frogs for pets? very interesting.


she didn't have to have frogs as pets to love them....she could simply admire them... much in the way I love Shemar Moore.... much as I'd like to bring him into my house as a pet I won't.......cuz I can't  :D

My aunt Mo had dolls and stuff, some that she may have gotten when she went to the frog jumping contests in Caliveris County. ( don't remember how to spell enything)  My uncle Mel is probably going to offer the frog stuff to me to take back and I'll probably pick 1 or 3.  The memorial service is being planned and I'm sure I'll be gone from the internet for a few days.

Recuperating from yesterday. But, gotta love my SIL. I was about to do ANOTHER load of dishes when she offered.  :) 

Have I mentioned how much I love my SIL?



Cat

first time I've heard about it

The main difference we noticed was the cheese.  Although we joked about US cheese all being more or less the same in the US we were offered American, Swiss, Provolone or shredded (grated) Monterey Jack.  In the UK they have always had Cheddar and have just introduced what looks like pepper jack and the grated Monterey Jack (Elizabeth's favourite).  Also locally (don't know about the rest of the UK) you can get an Indian sauce called Raita which is a minty yogurt based sauce.

The breads are the same, fairly sure most of the fillings are the same.  In the salads you can't get the sweet peper mix which we had in a few places in the US but you can get sweetcorn kernels which we never saw in the US.




They seem to have a few Indian dishes made into subs too, like Saag Paneer, that we don't have in the US.  http://www.subway.co.uk/menu/subs/classic/default.aspx

They seem to have a few Indian dishes made into subs too, like Saag Paneer, that we don't have in the US.  http://www.subway.co.uk/menu/subs/classic/default.aspx


I wasn't sure if it was just the area where we live.  Yesterday I was in Leicester which has a very large Asian population.  The city hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside the Indian sub-continent

Recuperating from yesterday. But, gotta love my SIL. I was about to do ANOTHER load of dishes when she offered.  :) 

Have I mentioned how much I love my SIL?



Cat



I'm glad your SIL offered and I am very proud of you for letting her do the dishes!

My aunt Mo had dolls and stuff, some that she may have gotten when she went to the frog jumping contests in Caliveris County. ( don't remember how to spell enything)  My uncle Mel is probably going to offer the frog stuff to me to take back and I'll probably pick 1 or 3.  The memorial service is being planned and I'm sure I'll be gone from the internet for a few days.

Oh yes, Calaveras County is known for its jumping frogs; its annual county fairs celebrate the association with Mark Twain's famous 1865 story which incorporates the name.

We'll see you when you get back from the service.

yeah but I don't know the exact date for that yet.  We'll probably be out for three days at some point of time.

Youngone and I took a ride out to Maxwell country(Amherst Ma).  Beautiful ride on a beautiful day.  Walked around the campus, bought a UMass Minutemen sweatshirt, went to the farmers market, went to the Emily Dickinson house.  All this with Jake dressed in his Captain America halloween costume.  That is the thing about college towns....high fives.   :)

Karma for Jake  :)

My aunt Mo had dolls and stuff, some that she may have gotten when she went to the frog jumping contests in Caliveris County. ( don't remember how to spell enything)  My uncle Mel is probably going to offer the frog stuff to me to take back and I'll probably pick 1 or 3.  The memorial service is being planned and I'm sure I'll be gone from the internet for a few days.


That's good to know.

he doesn't want me around :\'(

I love snuggling in the winter and sleeping. It's so darn cozy.
Obviously snuggling with a hairy person  :D



BTW - I shave at least one part of my body everyday...  I am blonde and don't necessarily need to - but it really bugs me otherwise.  A little OCD about it.  :P

Ask me if I notice another's hair situation, not really - unless they point it out, or it is an extreme situation, and then I get really freaked out about it,,, :-\\

Obviously snuggling with a hairy person  :D



BTW - I shave at least one part of my body everyday...  I am blonde and don't necessarily need to - but it really bugs me otherwise.  A little OCD about it.   :P

Ask me if I notice another's hair situation, not really - unless they point it out, or it is an extreme situation, and then I get really freaked out about it,,, :-\\


I'm hairy.  :D

Carlos just baked a couple of apple pies so the place smells SOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!!!
I just baked a Chocolate Lava Cake - and the place smells SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOD!!!!!! 8)

Yummmmmy!!  Apple pie is one of my favorite desserts...with vanilla ice cream!!!
And I just ate the Chocolate lava cake with Vanilla Ice Cream  8)

Yummy

as said to others, thanks    I feel totaly drained right now see all you maybe tomorrow.  My aunt use to love frogs. 
Sorry for your loss Ann

I'm hairy.  :D
I thought you were Howard ???

I just baked a Chocolate Lava Cake - and the place smells SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOD!!!!!! 8)


I need smell o vision right now,I want to smell some cake. :D

I thought you were Howard ???


Yes...Yes I am.  ::)

juggling emotions  I love juggling    no don't get mad about this the anger came from here, keep the anger over there. 

I'll be out Friday, Saturday, and don't know what time I might get home on Sunday.  Try not t miss me too much when I do go. 

Last night we went to a party for my Aunty June's 80th birthday.  We danced a little bit and had some food (though I missed out on cake because I was dancing!)

Today we repaired the garden fence which blew down in the week.  Hopefully it will last of few more years now.

James is back to school tomorow and Elizabeth is off for the next two weeks.  Dai is taking tomorrow and Tuesday off to do stuff with Elizabeth and I am off Thursday and Friday.

I'll be out Friday, Saturday, and don't know what time I might get home on Sunday.  Try not t miss me too much when I do go. 


Where are you going?  SOmewhere nice or family visiting

Went to the boat to take the boom down and the boat wasn't where we left it.  :o :o :o :o  The boom & mast were already taken down and she is now on her trailer in the boat yard. The engine is still on so that needs to be put in the boat house for the winter. If we had known, we would have brought the tarp to cover her.



Cat

Feeling kinda BLAH...I sorta feel like I might be getting sick, I have no energy what-so-ever, I just want to curl up on the couch and sleep.

Feeling kinda BLAH...I sorta feel like I might be getting sick, I have no energy what-so-ever, I just want to curl up on the couch and sleep.



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




Cat

Just got back from the oldest's final baseball game for the fall season. They won 6-5 in extra innings, giving them the championship :)

Where are you going?  SOmewhere nice or family visiting


Her aunt passed the other day so I think shes attending the memorial with her family.

Just got back from the oldest's final baseball game for the fall season. They won 6-5 in extra innings, giving them the championship :)



YAY!!!!




Cat

^^ yes it's for the service and exactly where it is further south from us escapes my memory.  I plan to take my camcorder with me.  

Just got back from the oldest's final baseball game for the fall season. They won 6-5 in extra innings, giving them the championship :)


Awesome!  Congrats to your oldest!

I was just told that Mo passed.


Sorry to hear about your loss. :( Hope the memorial won't make you feel too sad/depressed.


Just got back from the oldest's final baseball game for the fall season. They won 6-5 in extra innings, giving them the championship :)


Yay! to your oldest. 8)


Feeling kinda BLAH...I sorta feel like I might be getting sick, I have no energy what-so-ever, I just want to curl up on the couch and sleep.


Well, then you do just that! Get better soon.

juggling emotions   I love juggling     no don't get mad about this the anger came from here, keep the anger over there. 


try to release the anger in some other way.

Feeling kinda BLAH...I sorta feel like I might be getting sick, I have no energy what-so-ever, I just want to curl up on the couch and sleep.


feel better Carol.

try to release the anger in some other way.


I typed it in a text document to remind me I have some anger here.  I will do what I need with the anger when talk about my garden comes up again, some time after our trip.

I did do some juggling and look through some of my magic stuff, which I haven't done anything with in a while.

I typed it in a text document to remind me I have some anger here.  I will do what I need with the anger when talk about my garden comes up again, some time after our trip.

I did do some juggling and look through some of my magic stuff, which I haven't done anything with in a while.


juggling is good.

Wettest...Year...Ever...

Any more rain here and I'm building a boat. (Too bad the state of Ohio shot those tigers...They'd be on that boat).

juggling is good.


and believe me, you don't want to stop a juggler from jugggling

Feeling kinda BLAH...I sorta feel like I might be getting sick, I have no energy what-so-ever, I just want to curl up on the couch and sleep.

I know how that feels...hope you rest and get well as soon as possible!!

Just got back from the oldest's final baseball game for the fall season. They won 6-5 in extra innings, giving them the championship :)

yay!!! That's gotta feel good.

Let's see...today is my parents' 35th anniversary and the both took the day off work today so they could celebrate. This afternoon they went to the spa to get a massage, and they'll be going out to a special dinner (just the two of them) later on.

Let's see...today is my parents' 35th anniversary and the both took the day off work today so they could celebrate. This afternoon they went to the spa to get a massage, and they'll be going out to a special dinner (just the two of them) later on.


Happy Anniversary to your parents.

Going north to see the kids.



Cat

Happy Anniversary to your parents.

Thank you Howard.

%$#@*&^ sinus headache.



Cat

Going north to see the kids.



Cat



enjoy the North.

%$#@*&^ sinus headache.



Cat


take care of your headache and get some rest.

Got my flu shot last night...so now I am protected.

enjoy the North.



Didn't go because of....


%$#@*&^ sinus headache.



Cat




take care of your headache and get some rest.



Thank you, Dr. Howard.



Cat

Didn't go because of....



Thank you, Dr. Howard.



Cat


anytime,take two pills and call me in the morning.   :D ;)

Thank you, Dr. Howard.



Cat
Be careful calling him "Dr.".....he'll take that as an invitation to "play doctor" :o LOL! ;D

Just getting over a sinus infection and the damn antibiotics gave me a "different" kind of infection >:( Played email-tag with the doctor trying to get medicine to take care of THAT one tonight at work...never managed to get it :(

Be careful calling him "Dr.".....he'll take that as an invitation to "play doctor"  LOL!

prop yourself up on the table for an exam.  ;) ;D

Be careful calling him "Dr.".....he'll take that as an invitation to "play doctor" :o LOL! ;D

Just getting over a sinus infection and the damn antibiotics gave me a "different" kind of infection >:( Played email-tag with the doctor trying to get medicine to take care of THAT one tonight at work...never managed to get it :(



Oh man, don't give Howard ANY ideas!  >:(


As for that "different" infection-you can try garlic & yogurt (both orally &...um... :-X )



Cat

Oh man, don't give Howard ANY ideas!  >:(


As for that "different" infection-you can try garlic & yogurt (both orally &...um... :-X )




Cat


Don't worry about it Cat,I was just kidding,It was only a joke.  ;)

Don't worry about it Cat,I was just kidding,It was only a joke.  ;)





If I didn't think it was a joke-I would have fudged you.



Cat

Met with my job developer/coach again today and worked on the mock interview skills again. I am feeling a little more confident each time.

Met with my job developer/coach again today and worked on the mock interview skills again. I am feeling a little more confident each time.


good luck with your job coach,my job coach is trying to help me to get a position inside Pathmark maybe as early as 2012.

good luck with your job coach,my job coach is trying to help me to get a position inside Pathmark maybe as early as 2012.


What is he doing to help you with this?


I just spent the morning completing an application form.  I have seen the same job advertised three or four times in the past year.  I think I meet all of the essetial requirements apart from one - the role holder needs to be able to speak Mandarin.  However speaking to my friends on Wednesday evening (both of whom have interacted with the previous people) reckon it is worth applying because I would be so good at the rest of the job.

What is he doing to help you with this?


I just spent the morning completing an application form.  I have seen the same job advertised three or four times in the past year.  I think I meet all of the essetial requirements apart from one - the role holder needs to be able to speak Mandarin.  However speaking to my friends on Wednesday evening (both of whom have interacted with the previous people) reckon it is worth applying because I would be so good at the rest of the job.


Good Luck Karen.....and maybe it's time to hit the library for Rosetta Stone Mandarin!  ;)

Today is FIL's 91st birthday.  :o :o :o :o  We are going to celebrate it with him. SIL baked a cake yesterday that we will take.



Cat

Today is FIL's 91st birthday.  :o :o :o :o  We are going to celebrate it with him. SIL baked a cake yesterday that we will take.



Cat


YAY!

Today is FIL's 91st birthday.  :o :o :o :o  We are going to celebrate it with him. SIL baked a cake yesterday that we will take.



Cat
Happy birthday to your FIL.

Happy birthday to your FIL.

Dittoed.

Good Luck Karen.....and maybe it's time to hit the library for Rosetta Stone Mandarin!  ;)


Maybe.  The reason they ask for Manadarin is because part of the role is student liaison with Chinese students.  however they have to meet minimum English requirements to be allowed to come over and study so i don't know how essential it really is.

James is packed off to Cub Scout camp this weekend.  Apparently it has a Scottish theme this year so maybe deep fried pizza is on the menu!  :-\\

We are driving down to South Wales tomorrow to take Elizabeth to stay with Dai's mum for the week. 

James is packed off to Cub Scout camp this weekend.  Apparently it has a Scottish theme this year so maybe deep fried pizza is on the menu!  :-\\

We are driving down to South Wales tomorrow to take Elizabeth to stay with Dai's mum for the week. 


deep fried pizza is scottish? 

Hope Elizabeth has fun, hope James has fun as well.

James is packed off to Cub Scout camp this weekend.  Apparently it has a Scottish theme this year so maybe deep fried pizza is on the menu!  :-\\

We are driving down to South Wales tomorrow to take Elizabeth to stay with Dai's mum for the week. 
Deep Fried Mars Bars too?

It's Halloween Weekend..... let the local festivities begin!  ::)  


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWBllw1iiHI&feature=related

It's Halloween Weekend..... let the local festivities begin!  ::)  


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWBllw1iiHI&feature=related
YAY - It's FRIDAY :D :D :D :D

and that looks like soooo much fun if I was younger.  Hope you can handle all the traffic though!!!

What is he doing to help you with this?


This new job coach has just started with me, I was being transfered from one job coach to another,Him And I are waiting for the union salary negotiations are settled,then Him And I will look into an inside position for myself

Today is FIL's 91st birthday.  :o :o :o :o  We are going to celebrate it with him. SIL baked a cake yesterday that we will take.



Cat


Happy Birthday to your FIL.

I got a new softball bat. I think I'm the only player that names his bats. I named this one "Rosie" 

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJkIUYlKtONxEALxSjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBtdXFkOWthBHNlYwNmcC1hdHRyaWIEc2xrA2ZpbWc-/SIG=129cega8u/EXP=1319896216/**http%3a//ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31OaQ8iGFzL.jpg

My birthday is exactly one month from today!  ;D

YAY - It's FRIDAY :D :D :D :D

and that looks like soooo much fun if I was younger.  Hope you can handle all the traffic though!!!



Fortunately last night was quieter than Fridays of years past.....knock wood tonight is quite as well.

I got a new softball bat. I think I'm the only player that names his bats. I named this one "Rosie" 

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJkIUYlKtONxEALxSjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBtdXFkOWthBHNlYwNmcC1hdHRyaWIEc2xrA2ZpbWc-/SIG=129cega8u/EXP=1319896216/**http%3a//ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31OaQ8iGFzL.jpg



NICE!  and hope Rosie is good to you!  8)

My birthday is exactly one month from today!  ;D


YAY

YAY


Thanks, I'm turning 23. 8)

Deep Fried Mars Bars too?



That's funny, I was watching a restaurant show today and they were talking about a place that had deep fried Mars Bars in a waffle.  I don't think I will be trying one of those

Went to get a sticker for my car....then went to get new tires after failing inspection.  Took up my Saturday morning but at least I am all set for the Nor'easter that has just started.  Icy rain is falling down, but we have a pantry full of junk food and a tank full of heating oil.  Hopefully it won't hit too hard.

Went to get a sticker for my car....then went to get new tires after failing inspection.  Took up my Saturday morning but at least I am all set for the Nor'easter that has just started.  Icy rain is falling down, but we have a pantry full of junk food and a tank full of heating oil.  Hopefully it won't hit too hard.


That reminds me; we will need to renew the registration for one of our cars (namely, the one that I've been driving) next month and get the tag for that, too. We'll try to do it in about a week or so.

Thanks, I'm turning 23. 8)

Happy early birthday. ;)

My sticker was out of date(September) so I had to go ASAP.  I got a rejection for the tires and I need ball joints on the left front.  I got the tires and Sig will do the ball joints.  Got a love a man who knows cars.  ;)

My sticker was out of date(September) so I had to go ASAP.  I got a rejection for the tires and I need ball joints on the left front.  I got the tires and Sig will do the ball joints.  Got a love a man who knows cars.   ;)



The main reasons to keep men around are for car maintenance & yard maintenance. Unfortunately, my man doesn't do well in either department-but he makes up for it with his talents in the kitchen.  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Thanks, I'm turning 23. 8)



Double YAY!!! You're almost an adult!!!  ;)  :D

Happy early birthday. ;)


Don't say it now, wait until November 29.  ;D :(

Don't say it now, wait until November 29.  ;D :(

Of course not... that's why I said early. I will wait until the appropriate day to give you the proper greetings. ;)

Double YAY!!! You're almost an adult!!!  ;)  :D


I heard that by 25, the human brain is 100% developed. I've got 2 more years about. :o

I heard that by 25, the human brain is 100% developed. I've got 2 more years about. :o


I was going to say 26 or 27 but I like you so I'll let you have 25! O0  ;D

I was going to say 26 or 27 but I like you so I'll let you have 25! O0  ;D


:D

My birthday is exactly one month from today!  ;D


Happy Birthday next month.

Thanks, I'm turning 23. 8)


My birthday is in 5 months,I'll be 38.

Don't say it now, wait until November 29.  ;D :(


You're a Thanksgiving baby.

You're a Thanksgiving baby.


I wish. Thanksgiving never falls on the 29th.  :-\\

My birthday is in 5 months,I'll be 38.


Cool!

Happy Birthday next month.


Yes.  ;D

That's funny, I was watching a restaurant show today and they were talking about a place that had deep fried Mars Bars in a waffle.  I don't think I will be trying one of those


Deep fried Mars Bars used to be the rage at one point. I was told they taste wonderful though didn't fancy the idea myself (even though I've eaten pineapple fritters before).

Good news folks. As mentioned on Facebook, I have finally cleared my dental bill! All £3,500 of it! Did it ahead of schedule by one month. I have also been going crackers at the gym for the last 3 weeks and lost a lot of excess fat (I still roughly weigh the same) and heading towards my size 34 goal again.

I am taking on a course at work to help me with my maths literacy. I absolutely detest maths so thought I should face it head on now an opportunity has arose. All I need to do is get on to coaching training again and then I'm back on schedule.

Deep fried Mars Bars used to be the rage at one point. I was told they taste wonderful though didn't fancy the idea myself (even though I've eaten pineapple fritters before).

Good news folks. As mentioned on Facebook, I have finally cleared my dental bill! All £3,500 of it! Did it ahead of schedule by one month. I have also been going crackers at the gym for the last 3 weeks and lost a lot of excess fat (I still roughly weigh the same) and heading towards my size 34 goal again.

I am taking on a course at work to help me with my maths literacy. I absolutely detest maths so thought I should face it head on now an opportunity has arose. All I need to do is get on to coaching training again and then I'm back on schedule.
How much!!!!

How much!!!!


Yes, that's for three braces (top, bottom and for the roof of the mouth). The brace in the roof of my mouth will come out before Christmas. Luckily, I had a third of the money from savings before I started on the instalment plan.

Yes, that's for three braces (top, bottom and for the roof of the mouth). The brace in the roof of my mouth will come out before Christmas. Luckily, I had a third of the money from savings before I started on the instalment plan.
My last dentist bill was £70, a few years back, and that had £20 knocked off.

Cool!


That's because I age gracefully,Well hopefully I do within the next 10 15 years from now.

Deep fried Mars Bars used to be the rage at one point. I was told they taste wonderful though didn't fancy the idea myself (even though I've eaten pineapple fritters before).

Good news folks. As mentioned on Facebook, I have finally cleared my dental bill! All £3,500 of it! Did it ahead of schedule by one month. I have also been going crackers at the gym for the last 3 weeks and lost a lot of excess fat (I still roughly weigh the same) and heading towards my size 34 goal again.

I am taking on a course at work to help me with my maths literacy. I absolutely detest maths so thought I should face it head on now an opportunity has arose. All I need to do is get on to coaching training again and then I'm back on schedule.


Why was your dental bill so high?  ???

Yes, that's for three braces (top, bottom and for the roof of the mouth). The brace in the roof of my mouth will come out before Christmas. Luckily, I had a third of the money from savings before I started on the instalment plan.


Oh Wow you had braces? I had to wear braces in 1985 and a retainer in 1986 because I sucked my thumb for 10 years till My Mother said that you're gonna need braces,your front teeth are kind of crooked,and to this day my front teeth are not quite straight,I sometimes talk with a lisp.

My last dentist bill was £70, a few years back, and that had £20 knocked off.


my last bill was $100,needed dental surgery.

Yes, that's for three braces (top, bottom and for the roof of the mouth). The brace in the roof of my mouth will come out before Christmas. Luckily, I had a third of the money from savings before I started on the instalment plan.


CONGRATULATIONS!  I had braces when I was 30, my father wouldn't pay for them when I was kid.  It was the best thing I did for myself.  It was good to get them, but great to get them off.  I did it on the installment plan, too.  That and getting fit, well you are in inspiration.  :)

Deep fried Mars Bars used to be the rage at one point. I was told they taste wonderful though didn't fancy the idea myself (even though I've eaten pineapple fritters before).

Good news folks. As mentioned on Facebook, I have finally cleared my dental bill! All £3,500 of it! Did it ahead of schedule by one month. I have also been going crackers at the gym for the last 3 weeks and lost a lot of excess fat (I still roughly weigh the same) and heading towards my size 34 goal again.

I am taking on a course at work to help me with my maths literacy. I absolutely detest maths so thought I should face it head on now an opportunity has arose. All I need to do is get on to coaching training again and then I'm back on schedule.

Why was your dental bill so high?  ???

Yes, that's for three braces (top, bottom and for the roof of the mouth). The brace in the roof of my mouth will come out before Christmas. Luckily, I had a third of the money from savings before I started on the instalment plan.

Good news folks. As mentioned on Facebook, I have finally cleared my dental bill! All £3,500 of it! Did it ahead of schedule by one month. I have also been going crackers at the gym for the last 3 weeks and lost a lot of excess fat (I still roughly weigh the same) and heading towards my size 34 goal again.




So dental isn't included in your national health care?

I, too had braces for 2 & half years when I was in high school. I had a teacher who used to call it my "cage." "So, when are you going to get your cage off?" he would always ask. When I finally got them off, he looked at me and said, "Something is different about you." I just stood there smiling the biggest smile I possible could so see how long it would take him to noticed. Then it hit him, "You got your cage off."



Cat

Good news folks. As mentioned on Facebook, I have finally cleared my dental bill! All £3,500 of it! Did it ahead of schedule by one month. I have also been going crackers at the gym for the last 3 weeks and lost a lot of excess fat (I still roughly weigh the same) and heading towards my size 34 goal again.


Way to go!! Glad you finally paid it all off. O0







I, too had braces for 2 & half years when I was in high school.

So did I!