So I had my job interview this morning...and it seemed to go quite well! At the end, I asked the people interviewing me when I'd be hearing back, and they said possibly by the end of next week, or soon thereafter, since they will be interviewing a few other candidates for the position.

got my garden on my mind today.  I'll see what comes up from my seeds now and if anything reseeds, but I'm going to have to get things that go dormant in the winter if I want to be sure things will be around for years.  Passion vines go dormant, honeysuckle goes dormant, butterflies and hummingbirds will eat that.  I can get these live from amazon if I cant find any at stores.

So I had my job interview this morning...and it seemed to go quite well! At the end, I asked the people interviewing me when I'd be hearing back, and they said possibly by the end of next week, or soon thereafter, since they will be interviewing a few other candidates for the position.


Glad to hear it went well.  Keeping my fingers crossed for you. :)

Glad to hear it went well.  Keeping my fingers crossed for you. :)

Thank you... and if I don't get selected, then at least I had my interview, which is a step in the right direction. I.O.W., I've done my part.

So I had my job interview this morning...and it seemed to go quite well! At the end, I asked the people interviewing me when I'd be hearing back, and they said possibly by the end of next week, or soon thereafter, since they will be interviewing a few other candidates for the position.


That's great news.  :)

So I had my job interview this morning...and it seemed to go quite well! At the end, I asked the people interviewing me when I'd be hearing back, and they said possibly by the end of next week, or soon thereafter, since they will be interviewing a few other candidates for the position.


Glad to hear it went well.  Hoping for the best!!  :)

So I had my job interview this morning...and it seemed to go quite well! At the end, I asked the people interviewing me when I'd be hearing back, and they said possibly by the end of next week, or soon thereafter, since they will be interviewing a few other candidates for the position.


Fingers crossed that you are successfull Jeff

At one of the warehouses that I go to, there's this guy working there who I've become pretty good friends with. Last summer he wore tank tops when it was really hot out,  revealing that he has so much hair on his back that he makes Ron Jeremy look like the Dalai Lama.

Earlier this week I found out that he's getting transferred to a different warehouse and today is his last day here, so as a going away present I got him a bottle of Nair hair remover.  :D

At one of the warehouses that I go to, there's this guy working there who I've become pretty good friends with. Last summer he wore tank tops when it was really hot out,  revealing that he has so much hair on his back that he makes Ron Jeremy look like the Dalai Lama.

Earlier this week I found out that he's getting transferred to a different warehouse and today is his last day here, so as a going away present I got him a bottle of Nair hair remover.  :D



;D

At one of the warehouses that I go to, there's this guy working there who I've become pretty good friends with. Last summer he wore tank tops when it was really hot out,  revealing that he has so much hair on his back that he makes Ron Jeremy look like the Dalai Lama.

Earlier this week I found out that he's getting transferred to a different warehouse and today is his last day here, so as a going away present I got him a bottle of Nair hair remover.  :D


Subtle as always... ;D ;)

At one of the warehouses that I go to, there's this guy working there who I've become pretty good friends with. Last summer he wore tank tops when it was really hot out,  revealing that he has so much hair on his back that he makes Ron Jeremy look like the Dalai Lama.

Earlier this week I found out that he's getting transferred to a different warehouse and today is his last day here, so as a going away present I got him a bottle of Nair hair remover.  :D



;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

At one of the warehouses that I go to, there's this guy working there who I've become pretty good friends with. Last summer he wore tank tops when it was really hot out,  revealing that he has so much hair on his back that he makes Ron Jeremy look like the Dalai Lama.

Earlier this week I found out that he's getting transferred to a different warehouse and today is his last day here, so as a going away present I got him a bottle of Nair hair remover.  :D


That's mean Al!  What did he say?

got my garden on my mind today.  I'll see what comes up from my seeds now and if anything reseeds, but I'm going to have to get things that go dormant in the winter if I want to be sure things will be around for years.  Passion vines go dormant, honeysuckle goes dormant, butterflies and hummingbirds will eat that.  I can get these live from amazon if I cant find any at stores.


"Got my mind on my garden, and my garden on my mind."  ;)

That's mean Al!  What did he say?


Mean would have been giving him waxing strips, they hurt like a b!tch!  At least he was mindful of his comfort.  ;D

That's mean Al!  What did he say?


Oh, he's just as big of a smartass as I am and we always give each other a hard time. (He was always really quick to call me a dumbass if I screwed something up.) When he went into work last summer wearing a tank top and I noticed his nasty back hair for the first time I immediately started making up nicknames for him, like Chewbacca, or Cousin It, or Sasquatch, or George "The Animal" Steele, and so on.  And when I found out he was leaving I knew right away I had to get him some Nair as a going away present, it was just too good not to do.

So I put it in a box and took in to work, and I went into the office with him and a couple other guys who work there and gave it to him. And when he opened the box and took the Nair out, he laughed really hard along with the rest of us.  ;D

Mean would have been giving him waxing strips, they hurt like a b!tch!  At least he was mindful of his comfort.  ;D


Dammit, I wish I would have thought of that!  ;D ;D ;D

Oh, he's just as big of a smartass as I am and we always give each other a hard time. (He was always really quick to call me a dumbass if I screwed something up.) When he went into work last summer wearing a tank top and I noticed his nasty back hair for the first time I immediately started making up nicknames for him, like Chewbacca, or Cousin It, or Sasquatch, or George "The Animal" Steele, and so on.  And when I found out he was leaving I knew right away I had to get him some Nair as a going away present, it was just too good not to do.

So I put it in a box and took in to work, and I went into the office with him and a couple other guys who work there and gave it to him. And when he opened the box and took the Nair out, he laughed really hard along with the rest of us.  ;D



Well, at least the guy has a sense of humor.



Cat

Well, at least the guy has a sense of humor.



Cat


And I have tremendous people skills.  :D

Oh, he's just as big of a smartass as I am and we always give each other a hard time. (He was always really quick to call me a dumbass if I screwed something up.) When he went into work last summer wearing a tank top and I noticed his nasty back hair for the first time I immediately started making up nicknames for him, like Chewbacca, or Cousin It, or Sasquatch, or George "The Animal" Steele, and so on.  And when I found out he was leaving I knew right away I had to get him some Nair as a going away present, it was just too good not to do.

So I put it in a box and took in to work, and I went into the office with him and a couple other guys who work there and gave it to him. And when he opened the box and took the Nair out, he laughed really hard along with the rest of us.  ;D


Ok, I feel better now.  ;D

Ok, I feel better now.  ;D


The worst thing about it is, that poor guy has hair everywhere except for the top of his head.  :D

The worst thing about it is, that poor guy has hair everywhere except for the top of his head.  :D


That's usually the way it is!  He could have done a comb-over rather an up-and-over from his back.  :D

The worst thing about it is, that poor guy has hair everywhere except for the top of his head.  :D



My dad was like that. But now, the hair elsewhere has disappeared.



Cat

So I had my job interview this morning...and it seemed to go quite well! At the end, I asked the people interviewing me when I'd be hearing back, and they said possibly by the end of next week, or soon thereafter, since they will be interviewing a few other candidates for the position.


You might want to send a "Thank you for the opportunity for an interview letter, adding a few key highlights of your interview."  It shows that you are really interested in this job.

You might want to send a "Thank you for the opportunity for an interview letter, adding a few key highlights of your interview."  It shows that you are really interested in this job.


Great idea, Patty.

You might want to send a "Thank you for the opportunity for an interview letter, adding a few key highlights of your interview."  It shows that you are really interested in this job.

Oh yes, I was definitely thinking of doing something like that.




Great idea, Patty.

I agree.

At one of the warehouses that I go to, there's this guy working there who I've become pretty good friends with. Last summer he wore tank tops when it was really hot out,  revealing that he has so much hair on his back that he makes Ron Jeremy look like the Dalai Lama.

Earlier this week I found out that he's getting transferred to a different warehouse and today is his last day here, so as a going away present I got him a bottle of Nair hair remover.  :D


I could use Nair on my back myself even though it's genetic my father has it too.  ;D

The worst thing about it is, that poor guy has hair everywhere except for the top of his head.  :D


I'm in his boat.  :-[ ;D

0700 - 1730 7 of those hours with the bitch from hell
Now to sleep....back in at 0300- 1700 god I hope I don't over sleep.

Today starts our annual cross country train trip.  Boston to California in 3 days, California Zephyr.  No internet for 3 days, just sitting and looking out of the window.  :)

Today starts our annual cross country train trip.  Boston to California in 3 days, California Zephyr.  No internet for 3 days, just sitting and looking out of the window.  :)



Have a good trip!

Today starts our annual cross country train trip.  Boston to California in 3 days, California Zephyr.  No internet for 3 days, just sitting and looking out of the window.  :)


Have fun

Family are on their way back home from their ski trip.

Elizabeth called to let me know they were on their way.  she always starts the phone call the same way "hello Mum, it's Elizabeth?" as though any other girl addresses me as mum!

Family are on their way back home from their ski trip.

Elizabeth called to let me know they were on their way.  she always starts the phone call the same way "hello Mum, it's Elizabeth?" as though any other girl addresses me as mum!


I like how you put a question mark at the end of it..... is that how she says it? Like it's a question even tho she's telling you?


years ago I called my grandmother.  She had two sons....my father and his adopted brother. I was the only grandchild.
I said "Hi Oma"  she responded with "Who's this?"  ::)  no she didn't have alheimer's or dementia....she was just a bitch.  >:(

Today starts our annual cross country train trip.  Boston to California in 3 days, California Zephyr.  No internet for 3 days, just sitting and looking out of the window.  :)


enjoy your trip.

Today starts our annual cross country train trip.  Boston to California in 3 days, California Zephyr.  No internet for 3 days, just sitting and looking out of the window.  :)


That sounds like fun!  Have a good time and a safe trip!

Family are on their way back home from their ski trip.

Elizabeth called to let me know they were on their way.  she always starts the phone call the same way "hello Mum, it's Elizabeth?" as though any other girl addresses me as mum!


That's a good habit to have though!  Most people who call me just assume I know who it it. I always say who I am when I'm calling (even with my dad since my sister and I sound alike on the phone)


One time, before caller I.D., I got a phone call that started out "Hey, how's it going?".  It sounded just like my sister in law, so I started talking, after about 5 minutes or so we both realized it was a wrong number.  ;D

One time, before caller I.D., I got a phone call that started out "Hey, how's it going?".  It sounded just like my sister in law, so I started talking, after about 5 minutes or so we both realized it was a wrong number.  ;D



now that is funny!  ;D

I like how you put a question mark at the end of it..... is that how she says it? Like it's a question even tho she's telling you?



Yes that is how she says it!



One time, before caller I.D., I got a phone call that started out "Hey, how's it going?".  It sounded just like my sister in law, so I started talking, after about 5 minutes or so we both realized it was a wrong number.  ;D



;D

Today is sign-ups for softball and baseball.  Hunter can't decide if he wants to play.  At the end of last season he said he was done with baseball...now he's not so sure.  ::)

My friend called last night and offered me a free portrait package (10x13, some 5x7s and other stuff) if I was interested.  Her sons had a fundraiser for their wrestling team and a few people who had already paid the $10 for the package are unable to go.  So, I guess my kids are going to have portraits done.  Free...unless they talk me into other crap...I will be strong, I will not be talked into any other stuff...well, not a lot of stuff.  ;D

Today is sign-ups for softball and baseball.  Hunter can't decide if he wants to play.  At the end of last season he said he was done with baseball...now he's not so sure.  ::)

My friend called last night and offered me a free portrait package (10x13, some 5x7s and other stuff) if I was interested.  Her sons had a fundraiser for their wrestling team and a few people who had already paid the $10 for the package are unable to go.  So, I guess my kids are going to have portraits done.  Free...unless they talk me into other crap...I will be strong, I will not be talked into any other stuff...well, not a lot of stuff.  ;D


sooooo coffee mugs, aprons, t-shirt and canvas totes.....yer sooooo coming home with them!  ;D

Today starts our annual cross country train trip.  Boston to California in 3 days, California Zephyr.  No internet for 3 days, just sitting and looking out of the window.  :)


Sounds like fun.  Enjoy your trip!

Today starts our annual cross country train trip.  Boston to California in 3 days, California Zephyr.  No internet for 3 days, just sitting and looking out of the window.  :)



Have a great & SAFE trip.



I like how you put a question mark at the end of it..... is that how she says it? Like it's a question even tho she's telling you?


years ago I called my grandmother.  She had two sons....my father and his adopted brother. I was the only grandchild.
I said "Hi Oma"  she responded with "Who's this?"  ::)  no she didn't have alheimer's or dementia....she was just a bitch.  >:(



Several years ago (when we were visiting in D.C. as a matter of fact), I called my great-aunt (my grandmother's sister) who was living in the area at the time. When I asked for her, I referred to myself as her niece. She made a comment that she didn't have a niece and was referring to me as her granddaughter. I can't remember how old she was at the time (close to 90 I think). If she wanted to think of me as her granddaughter, I wasn't going to correct her. At least she remembered me. That was the last time I talked to her.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


We are getting ready to go home tomorrow-YAY!!!!! But, on the same token, I fear this may be the last time I see my dad.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat

One time, before caller I.D., I got a phone call that started out "Hey, how's it going?".  It sounded just like my sister in law, so I started talking, after about 5 minutes or so we both realized it was a wrong number.  ;D


;D  Awesome!

Have a great & SAFE trip.



Several years ago (when we were visiting in D.C. as a matter of fact), I called my great-aunt (my grandmother's sister) who was living in the area at the time. When I asked for her, I referred to myself as her niece. She made a comment that she didn't have a niece and was referring to me as her granddaughter. I can't remember how old she was at the time (close to 90 I think). If she wanted to think of me as her granddaughter, I wasn't going to correct her. At least she remembered me. That was the last time I talked to her.  :\'( :\'( :\'(





Last time I talked to my grandmother I had just moved to Santa Barbara.  she called my phone number looking for my dad.  I said something like, "oh you called my apartment at college, my dad is at the "209" number.    She responded with "Okay, *click*"  not oh 'how is college going, do you like your classes?' or I don't know, 'How have you been?'  nope she just hung up on me....  did I mention she was a bitch?  ::)






We are getting ready to go home tomorrow-YAY!!!!! But, on the same token, I fear this may be the last time I see my dad.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat


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

Today starts our annual cross country train trip.  Boston to California in 3 days, California Zephyr.  No internet for 3 days, just sitting and looking out of the window.  :)


I've always wanted to do that, that sounds really cool.

Take some pics please!  ;)

like I just woke up a little while ago.

Not much going on today. Each day this week I had something going on...so today I'm just at home.

like my ears are forecasting rain.  Yep, more clouds gathering out there

Family are on their way back home from their ski trip.

Yay!


Elizabeth called to let me know they were on their way.  she always starts the phone call the same way "hello Mum, it's Elizabeth?" as though any other girl addresses me as mum!

I think our very own ooze moderator calls you mum.  Doesn't she?  ;D

Yay!
I think our very own ooze moderator calls you mum.  Doesn't she?  ;D



good point.....

We are getting ready to go home tomorrow-YAY!!!!! But, on the same token, I fear this may be the last time I see my dad.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat


Yay (about going home) and  :\'( about your dad. 

We are getting ready to go home tomorrow-YAY!!!!! But, on the same token, I fear this may be the last time I see my dad.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(

Cat


I am so sorry, Cat. {{{hugs}}}

I'm so rited..... 11 hours down and 3 hours to go...


tired  ;D

Have a great & SAFE trip.



Several years ago (when we were visiting in D.C. as a matter of fact), I called my great-aunt (my grandmother's sister) who was living in the area at the time. When I asked for her, I referred to myself as her niece. She made a comment that she didn't have a niece and was referring to me as her granddaughter. I can't remember how old she was at the time (close to 90 I think). If she wanted to think of me as her granddaughter, I wasn't going to correct her. At least she remembered me. That was the last time I talked to her.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


We are getting ready to go home tomorrow-YAY!!!!! But, on the same token, I fear this may be the last time I see my dad.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat


Hope you get to see your dad.  :(

headache started, prepared to wake up feeling like  you know

I think our very own ooze moderator calls you mum.  Doesn't she?  ;D


This is true, but she doesn't call me up on the phone

We are getting ready to go home tomorrow-YAY!!!!! But, on the same token, I fear this may be the last time I see my dad.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat



((((hugs to you both)))

Doing lots of laundry and unpacking suitcases etc today.

Trying to get the kids organised for school tomorrow.

Also doing some work on the kitchen curtains.  Really, nearly finished them!

It's a lovely day here, sunny and springlike.  Dai is talking of going out on the bikes this afternoon

Almost packed. A few last minute items (like the laptop) left which I will do after finishing up my cup of tea. A friend of Dad's is coming to stay with him for a few hours before the caregiver comes around noon. Dad wanted us to stay until then but we have a LONG drive & we are also hoping to stop to see my mother on the way, too. Hopefully, we will get home at a half way decent hour. So many mixed emotions today. I KNOW I'm not going to get through this day without crying.  :-\\



Cat

crying is okay Cat  just do what you can.

Almost packed. A few last minute items (like the laptop) left which I will do after finishing up my cup of tea. A friend of Dad's is coming to stay with him for a few hours before the caregiver comes around noon. Dad wanted us to stay until then but we have a LONG drive & we are also hoping to stop to see my mother on the way, too. Hopefully, we will get home at a half way decent hour. So many mixed emotions today. I KNOW I'm not going to get through this day without crying.  :-\\



Cat


I hope you're trip home was uneventful and you arrived safely.  It's hard when our parents get old but at least you got to spend some time with your dad. ((((hugs))))

We are home-YAY and I have two cats all over me. I called Dad to tell him that we arrived home safely and he barks at me, "What didn't you tell me the ice maker wasn't making ice?" Not, "Glad you made it home" or "Thank you for everything."  ::)  I know, I know. I shouldn't take it personally. He is just a curmudgeon.

Now I have to figure out what is wrong with the laptop. It crashed yesterday and now it is not working correctly. OY VEY!!!!



Cat

Glad you made it home safely.

Sorry about the rest....

cold the heater decided to stop working

We are home-YAY and I have two cats all over me. I called Dad to tell him that we arrived home safely and he barks at me, "What didn't you tell me the ice maker wasn't making ice?" Not, "Glad you made it home" or "Thank you for everything."  ::)  I know, I know. I shouldn't take it personally. He is just a curmudgeon.

Now I have to figure out what is wrong with the laptop. It crashed yesterday and now it is not working correctly. OY VEY!!!!



Cat


Hope you can get the laptop working again.

crying is okay Cat  just do what you can.
True... going through something like this is never easy. :\'(



cold the heater decided to stop working
sorry about that; hope you can get it fixed again soon.

I don't know why it decided to stop this morning, but I think it's working again.

I don't know why it decided to stop this morning, but I think it's working again.

Oh, I thought maybe you meant that it was broken or something. Ours went through that about six years ago, but we got it fixt.

yesterday I felted like submit a parody to am I right so I have something new over ther, nothing special.  I spent a lot of time looking back at my parodies.  One of my funest  times when I wrote a silly Mr 1's parody.

Still feel bad with this head cold and sore throat, resting more today.

Still feel bad with this head cold and sore throat, resting more today.



get better soon

get better soon
Thanks, I rested well today, I slept most of it.

I got up kind of late this morning, but I watered my plants and see some sprouts of verbenas starting to come up.  So far so good.

Still feel bad with this head cold and sore throat, resting more today.

Sorry to hear that; hope you feel better soon. Be sure to drink lots of fluids; that often helps.

Just got home from an open-house at the new Food City (grocery store).  Todd knows a few of the big-wigs and they invited us.  They had tons of FREE FOOD!!!!  Chicken strips, pizza, fruit, cake, cheese, eggs rolls, sushi, sodas, coffee and lots of other stuff.  Yay!!  I don't need to cook dinner!!

Just got home from an open-house at the new Food City (grocery store).  Todd knows a few of the big-wigs and they invited us.  They had tons of FREE FOOD!!!!  Chicken strips, pizza, fruit, cake, cheese, eggs rolls, sushi, sodas, coffee and lots of other stuff.  Yay!!  I don't need to cook dinner!!



YAY free food.



Cat

Just got home from an open-house at the new Food City (grocery store).  Todd knows a few of the big-wigs and they invited us.  They had tons of FREE FOOD!!!!  Chicken strips, pizza, fruit, cake, cheese, eggs rolls, sushi, sodas, coffee and lots of other stuff.  Yay!!  I don't need to cook dinner!!


YAY

Still feel bad with this head cold and sore throat, resting more today.



get better soon Phil.

Just got home from an open-house at the new Food City (grocery store).  Todd knows a few of the big-wigs and they invited us.  They had tons of FREE FOOD!!!!  Chicken strips, pizza, fruit, cake, cheese, eggs rolls, sushi, sodas, coffee and lots of other stuff.  Yay!!  I don't need to cook dinner!!


Free food, sounds delicious.

Free food good!

Just got home from an open-house at the new Food City (grocery store).  Todd knows a few of the big-wigs and they invited us.  They had tons of FREE FOOD!!!!  Chicken strips, pizza, fruit, cake, cheese, eggs rolls, sushi, sodas, coffee and lots of other stuff.  Yay!!  I don't need to cook dinner!!


YUM.  Free food is the best

Todd has been going to the nursing home every Tuesday, first it started out with him bringing just ice cream, now he's bringing the residents dinner on Tuesday nights.  We have yet to go because Hunter has karate at the same time but we will do it eventually.

Yesterday he found out that quite a few people don't have any family to visit and they need slippers, little blankets and stuffed animals  :) :\'(.

I'm trying to figure a way to get these things without having to buy them all ourselves...maybe something at the school or maybe Megan's softball team.  Not sure how I'd go about doing it.  Gotta think about it some more.

Last night I went to a little mardi gras party hosted by a friend of mine; it was really nice. It was a potluck gathering, so I brought along some homemade cookies, most of which got eaten up by all the people in attendance.

This morning I woke up with a pain in the side of my lower back (almost where my kidneys are-on my right side). It feels like I either slept wrong or pulled a muscle somehow there. Hopefully, it will go away.



Cat

Todd has been going to the nursing home every Tuesday, first it started out with him bringing just ice cream, now he's bringing the residents dinner on Tuesday nights.  We have yet to go because Hunter has karate at the same time but we will do it eventually.

Yesterday he found out that quite a few people don't have any family to visit and they need slippers, little blankets and stuffed animals  :) :\'(.

I'm trying to figure a way to get these things without having to buy them all ourselves...maybe something at the school or maybe Megan's softball team.  Not sure how I'd go about doing it.  Gotta think about it some more.


Contact the managers of target, Kmart and walmart see if they're willing to help.
Getting the kids involved is a great idea.... You coulddedicate a theme a game.  One game could be blanket day the next slipper day- then everyone who comes has to bring slippers and blankets.

This morning I woke up with a pain in the side of my lower back (almost where my kidneys are-on my right side). It feels like I either slept wrong or pulled a muscle somehow there. Hopefully, it will go away.



Cat


Hope it is temporary and you're all better now/soon.

Todd has been going to the nursing home every Tuesday, first it started out with him bringing just ice cream, now he's bringing the residents dinner on Tuesday nights.  We have yet to go because Hunter has karate at the same time but we will do it eventually.

Yesterday he found out that quite a few people don't have any family to visit and they need slippers, little blankets and stuffed animals  :) :\'(.

I'm trying to figure a way to get these things without having to buy them all ourselves...maybe something at the school or maybe Megan's softball team.  Not sure how I'd go about doing it.  Gotta think about it some more.



Contact the managers of target, Kmart and walmart see if they're willing to help.
Getting the kids involved is a great idea.... You coulddedicate a theme a game.  One game could be blanket day the next slipper day- then everyone who comes has to bring slippers and blankets.




Great ideas. I'm wondering if the school can do something like "Adopt a Grandma/Grandpa" or something like that. One time when we were visiting my FIL, there was a bunch of kids having a field trip. I think that is a GREAT item. I think it benefits both the elderly & the kids.


Hope it is temporary and you're all better now/soon.



It feels muscle related which usually means temporary. It is just a matter of time-but in the meanwhile... :-\\



Cat

Getting the kids involved is a great idea.... You coulddedicate a theme a game.  One game could be blanket day the next slipper day- then everyone who comes has to bring slippers and blankets.



I think this is a great idea.

Went to the funeral today.  It was a most unusual, but beautiful service at the crem. 

The family were not at all religious so there were no hymns.  The wife spoke first of Roger's life history, then the daughter Jenny read a poem, a song called The Joy of Life was played, then son Chris paid tribute to his father and joined with his sister in reading the poem Death Is Nothing At All.  The service ended with Roger's wife Ursula speaking of her life with him.  You'll Never Walk Alone played as the coffin was committed.

This morning I woke up with a pain in the side of my lower back (almost where my kidneys are-on my right side). It feels like I either slept wrong or pulled a muscle somehow there. Hopefully, it will go away.



Cat


hope you feel better.

Great ideas. I'm wondering if the school can do something like "Adopt a Grandma/Grandpa" or something like that. One time when we were visiting my FIL, there was a bunch of kids having a field trip. I think that is a GREAT item. I think it benefits both the elderly & the kids.




Cat


I think this is a great idea.




In theory it's a great idea but logistically it can be a nightmare.


I worked for two yrs with Magic Me Americorp. This program took at risk youth to convalescent hospitals once a week to engage in activities with the elderly.

When I say at risk - our kids ranged from the academically challenged, socially challenged, class clowns, gang members and etc. At one school they refused to identify theorist risk kids (at that scool we got, via drawing, a perfect mix of A students and act outs)- we never told the kids why they were chosen- the idea was to get them out of class so teachers could have two hours free from usual distractions.
An hour at the facility, 30 mins round trip and 30 mins to discuss the experience.

Anyway- the kids had real issues dealing with the elderly.  You know some were great- others were barely functioning or capable of communication. A lot of the kids were scared of their buddies.  we spent about two three weeks prior orientating them etc but it's one thing to talk about it in a classroom and another to experience it head on.

Some kids were overly sensitive and thought their buddy didn't like them because they didn't react like so&so's buddy. One girl got fondled- that was a fun day  >:(  some kids just felt bad the people were stuck there. Others had a good experience. 

The point is- it's not just hey kids today we're gonna meet some old people and make them happy for a half hour.  You really need to prepare the kids for the reality- address all possible fears and them debrief with them after.

One of the best moments tho was this one school I worked with was a group primarily of poor students and socially awkward kids. There were also two gang members in the group. One alpha- mr I ain't doin' this stupid shyt and his lackey David. David idolized Tony and did everything he told him to so they always sat in the back of the room alone bs-ing and not helping.

One day Tony was sick & I went over to David and asked him if he could help me because Pablo didn't have a partner today and he was just sitting there. Pablo never talked- ever we'd been going there for several months. He was 93 in wheelchair and just sat and states into dead air. I knew it was a risk but figured David wouldn't really have to do much talking because the kid was super shy and quiet when Tony wasn't around.

That kid sat down and drew butterflies with Pablo. He took the man's hand and helped him drew. The kid smiled and encouraged him and then Pablo said "I did it" he smiled and laughed and I looked at the activities director who said the man never spoke to her before. I puuled David aside later and thanked him and told him how impressed I was and I told him Pablo never spoke to anyone before. You could just tell he was proud of that.

The next week that jack ass Tony was back and David was too cool to participate I caught him looking at Pablo sitting alone at the table and I'd like to  think- he wished Tony hadn't shown up again.

It was an amazing moment - it was just one day - but I always carry it with me.
Sadly- I'm pretty sure david is dead or in prison. Some of the kids turned out okay tho- They reach out to me on facebook.

I've been thinking about getting a film crew together and doing a doc about those kids I worked with and where they are now.... I still have some video footage and tons of pics from that time (94-96)

Went to the funeral today.  It was a most unusual, but beautiful service at the crem. 

The family were not at all religious so there were no hymns.  The wife spoke first of Roger's life history, then the daughter Jenny read a poem, a song called The Joy of Life was played, then son Chris paid tribute to his father and joined with his sister in reading the poem Death Is Nothing At All.  The service ended with Roger's wife Ursula speaking of her life with him.  You'll Never Walk Alone played as the coffin was committed.


That's what I want- but I want Bette midler's version of in my life playing.
Nothing would bring me back from tge dead faster then the thought of people praying for me


Condolences for the loss of a friend.

In theory it's a great idea but logistically it can be a nightmare.


I worked for two yrs with Magic Me Americorp. This program took at risk youth to convalescent hospitals once a week to engage in activities with the elderly.

When I say at risk - our kids ranged from the academically challenged, socially challenged, class clowns, gang members and etc. At one school they refused to identify theorist risk kids (at that scool we got, via drawing, a perfect mix of A students and act outs)- we never told the kids why they were chosen- the idea was to get them out of class so teachers could have two hours free from usual distractions.
An hour at the facility, 30 mins round trip and 30 mins to discuss the experience.

Anyway- the kids had real issues dealing with the elderly.  You know some were great- others were barely functioning or capable of communication. A lot of the kids were scared of their buddies.  we spent about two three weeks prior orientating them etc but it's one thing to talk about it in a classroom and another to experience it head on.

Some kids were overly sensitive and thought their buddy didn't like them because they didn't react like so&so's buddy. One girl got fondled- that was a fun day  >:(  some kids just felt bad the people were stuck there. Others had a good experience. 

The point is- it's not just hey kids today we're gonna meet some old people and make them happy for a half hour.  You really need to prepare the kids for the reality- address all possible fears and them debrief with them after.

One of the best moments tho was this one school I worked with was a group primarily of poor students and socially awkward kids. There were also two gang members in the group. One alpha- mr I ain't doin' this stupid shyt and his lackey David. David idolized Tony and did everything he told him to so they always sat in the back of the room alone bs-ing and not helping.

One day Tony was sick & I went over to David and asked him if he could help me because Pablo didn't have a partner today and he was just sitting there. Pablo never talked- ever we'd been going there for several months. He was 93 in wheelchair and just sat and states into dead air. I knew it was a risk but figured David wouldn't really have to do much talking because the kid was super shy and quiet when Tony wasn't around.

That kid sat down and drew butterflies with Pablo. He took the man's hand and helped him drew. The kid smiled and encouraged him and then Pablo said "I did it" he smiled and laughed and I looked at the activities director who said the man never spoke to her before. I puuled David aside later and thanked him and told him how impressed I was and I told him Pablo never spoke to anyone before. You could just tell he was proud of that.

The next week that jack ass Tony was back and David was too cool to participate I caught him looking at Pablo sitting alone at the table and I'd like to  think- he wished Tony hadn't shown up again.

It was an amazing moment - it was just one day - but I always carry it with me.
Sadly- I'm pretty sure david is dead or in prison. Some of the kids turned out okay tho- They reach out to me on facebook.

I've been thinking about getting a film crew together and doing a doc about those kids I worked with and where they are now.... I still have some video footage and tons of pics from that time (94-96)



Point taken. Maybe there is a way to work around them-like just letter writing or something.



Cat

tired of overcast days rain or sun would be fine.  I had saved some corned beef from last time I cooked some because my cabbage went bad.  got some fresh cabbage now so guess what I'm having for dinner?

Apocalypse preparedness on Anderson today...is it weird that I'm excited?  :D

tired of overcast days rain or sun would be fine.  I had saved some corned beef from last time I cooked some because my cabbage went bad.  got some fresh cabbage now so guess what I'm having for dinner?


Pizza?

Apocalypse preparedness on Anderson today...is it weird that I'm excited?  :D



Like putting your head between your knees and kissing your ass good-bye?



Cat

Like putting your head between your knees and kissing your ass good-bye?



Cat


Yeah I think that's step one - three  ;D

Apocalypse preparedness on Anderson today...is it weird that I'm excited?  :D


For my three friends not on facebook  :D


so I'm watching the ep and then this happens during the commercial break

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/429401_10100667765469477_3623089_56189473_1393539771_n.jpg


Ummmmm the world can't end yet........ I haven't finished learning how to be prepared and haven't gotten my supplies

Had to go out yesterday, in the rain, still feel rough today.

Went to the funeral today.  It was a most unusual, but beautiful service at the crem. 

The family were not at all religious so there were no hymns.  The wife spoke first of Roger's life history, then the daughter Jenny read a poem, a song called The Joy of Life was played, then son Chris paid tribute to his father and joined with his sister in reading the poem Death Is Nothing At All.  The service ended with Roger's wife Ursula speaking of her life with him.  You'll Never Walk Alone played as the coffin was committed.


sorry for your loss.  :(

Apocalypse preparedness on Anderson today...is it weird that I'm excited?  :D


but it's not for another 10 months.

Just when you thought you'd seen it all...

Think I've sent well over 60 emails today.

sorry for your loss.  :(

ditto :(

Had to go out yesterday, in the rain, still feel rough today.

Be sure to rest well and feel better soon.

Getting my hair done today. So, this afternoon, I will no longer have gray hair. I just love how that works.



Cat

Just when you thought you'd seen it all...

Think I've sent well over 60 emails today.


73, to be exact. The previous record stood at 59. No fun - but it's work.

Getting my hair done today. So, this afternoon, I will no longer have gray hair. I just love how that works.



Cat


Instead it will be greenish purple. Or yellowish red. :D ;)

but it's not for another 10 months.


Thats why it's a show about preparation. It wouldn't do much good to show us what to do the day before...  ::)

Instead it will be greenish purple. Or yellowish red. :D ;)



all of the above.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3499106650_a5af0c2fb1.jpg


:D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

I got to do that with my hair with an extreme mohawk

Just when you thought you'd seen it all...

Think I've sent well over 60 emails today.


Wow, you must've had such a busy day.  :o

Thats why it's a show about preparation. It wouldn't do much good to show us what to do the day before...  ::)


I'm not worried, It's probably gonna be a heavy snowfall so I don't know what they're talking about armageddon.

73, to be exact. The previous record stood at 59. No fun - but it's work.


Your fingers have had quite the workout.  ;)

My cold has settled into my ears so now hubby really has to shout for me to hear, very frustrating.

In other news, have I mentioned that I have weird parents?  Neither of them know how to use a computer, but recently have learned how to text via cell phones.  I am usually getting a phone call from them asking me to get on the computer to look up gardening catalogs, how to get replacement parts for a 1973 Volkswagon Camper/van, I even applied for a job for my father because they only accepted applications online.  Over the years there have been some random requests (which is fine, at least I'm still useful to them.  ;D ;D )  Today topped all requests, Today I get a text from mom asking to look up exotic dance clubs near a casino she wants to go to.  For my dad to entertain himself while she gambles.  Very bizarre day I'm having to say the least.  ;D

Just when you thought you'd seen it all...

Think I've sent well over 60 emails today.
Once, a few years back, I was sent over 400 emails, all of the same message. Luckily for me they were all in the Junk Mail.

Once, a few years back, I was sent over 400 emails, all of the same message. Luckily for me they were all in the Junk Mail.


I've never had that many, thank goodness. On a busy day, I get maybe 12-15 emails, but on average I'd say it's closer to 1 or 2.

I've never had that many, thank goodness. On a busy day, I get maybe 12-15 emails, but on average I'd say it's closer to 1 or 2.
It did not take long to delete them, and I cannot now remember the subject of the messages.

My cold has settled into my ears so now hubby really has to shout for me to hear, very frustrating.

In other news, have I mentioned that I have weird parents?  Neither of them know how to use a computer, but recently have learned how to text via cell phones.  I am usually getting a phone call from them asking me to get on the computer to look up gardening catalogs, how to get replacement parts for a 1973 Volkswagon Camper/van, I even applied for a job for my father because they only accepted applications online.  Over the years there have been some random requests (which is fine, at least I'm still useful to them.  ;D ;D )  Today topped all requests, Today I get a text from mom asking to look up exotic dance clubs near a casino she wants to go to.  For my dad to entertain himself while she gambles.  Very bizarre day I'm having to say the least.  ;D


;D  Wow, I don't know how I would take that last request if it were from my parents.  It would be different to say the least.

My cold has settled into my ears so now hubby really has to shout for me to hear, very frustrating.

In other news, have I mentioned that I have weird parents?  Neither of them know how to use a computer, but recently have learned how to text via cell phones.  I am usually getting a phone call from them asking me to get on the computer to look up gardening catalogs, how to get replacement parts for a 1973 Volkswagon Camper/van, I even applied for a job for my father because they only accepted applications online.  Over the years there have been some random requests (which is fine, at least I'm still useful to them.  ;D ;D )  Today topped all requests, Today I get a text from mom asking to look up exotic dance clubs near a casino she wants to go to.  For my dad to entertain himself while she gambles.  Very bizarre day I'm having to say the least.  ;D



Thank god my dad knows how to use google....that's about all he knows how to do but it's saved me a lot of time and embarrassment  ;D

Thank god my dad knows how to use google....that's about all he knows how to do but it's saved me a lot of time and embarrassment  ;D



When we were in DC last week, my dad was updating a website using an old code method. He was saying that no one knows how do it the way he was anymore and that there are many new programs out there that will do it easier. The thing is, I think my dad knows more about computers than I do.  :-\\  My mother, on the other hand, has trouble turning hers on. She counts on my sister or my nephew to help her with simple things like retrieving documents.


Cat

When we were in DC last week, my dad was updating a website using an old code method. He was saying that no one knows how do it the way he was anymore and that there are many new programs out there that will do it easier. The thing is, I think my dad knows more about computers than I do.  :-\\  My mother, on the other hand, has trouble turning hers on. She counts on my sister or my nephew to help her with simple things like retrieving documents.


Cat



my father still doesn't understand what the address bar is and how you can just type the address you want - but google is his home page so he just searches for stuff..

my father still doesn't understand what the address bar is and how you can just type the address you want


That only works if you know the address you want.  And speculative guessing sometimes leads to problems - as my friend Laura found out when looking Dick's Sporting Goods on-line store

That only works if you know the address you want.  And speculative guessing sometimes leads to problems - as my friend Laura found out when looking Dick's Sporting Goods on-line store


;D

Once, a few years back, I was sent over 400 emails, all of the same message. Luckily for me they were all in the Junk Mail.

I haven't had that many new messages at once, not even all in the spam folder... but anytime I do have a bunch of spams, I can clear them with just by clicking the link to remove all spam.

great I got the coral honeysuckle I ordered from amizon and it's bigger then me.  If I were to by anything near this big at my local nursery, I would have paid at least $20 more.  So I've been untangling it and trying to fit it on to my trellis. To be continued.

my father still doesn't understand what the address bar is and how you can just type the address you want - but google is his home page so he just searches for stuff..


you can also save the address bar where you can store your addresses so that you don't have to type them in again.

great I got the coral honeysuckle I ordered from amizon and it's bigger then me.  If I were to by anything near this big at my local nursery, I would have paid at least $20 more.  So I've been untangling it and trying to fit it on to my trellis. To be continued.


That sounds nice Ann.  Looking forward to seeing pictures.  :)  I  love gardens, I just have no desire to actually be the one doing the planting.

That only works if you know the address you want.  And speculative guessing sometimes leads to problems - as my friend Laura found out when looking Dick's Sporting Goods on-line store


Then there are the well-meaning businesses that get their website addresses registered, only to later realize there are no spaces in website addresses...  ;D
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Media/slurls-outrageous-website-urls/story?id=10807326#.T0g969VfReU

Then there are the well-meaning businesses that get their website addresses registered, only to later realize there are no spaces in website addresses...  ;D
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Media/slurls-outrageous-website-urls/story?id=10807326#.T0g969VfReU


that was funny!

That sounds nice Ann.  Looking forward to seeing pictures.  :)  I  love gardens, I just have no desire to actually be the one doing the planting.


Well I'm just keeping it in the pot it came in for now, maybe later when I get some more potting mix I'll put it in a bigger nicer pot.  The coral honeysuckle doesn't have any flowers right now, but it probably will soon.  The Carolina Jasmiine I got had some flowers on it, but they'll probably start getting too hot and take their flowering break from the heat.  Whatever came up for me looks nice, but am afraid will get hot and disappear.  one variety of verbena is sprouting in a pot as well as some nasturtims. Only thing in the ground is dirt so far.  Sure, I'll take some pictures when I go out to fix up the honeysuckle on the trellis a little more.

finished putting the honeysuckle up this morning, took some pictures, happy with  what I have right now and have just felt like taking a nap.  Not physically tired, happy. 

finished putting the honeysuckle up this morning, took some pictures, happy with  what I have right now and have just felt like taking a nap.  Not physically tired, happy.

That's nice; you can post the pics anytime. :)

I, too, took a nap recently; not tired, per se, but maybe it's something in the air. :-\\

well what is in my sig now is what I'm posting for now.  A pretty dirt ground and the flowers aren't on the honeysuckle.  Maybe in another week some of the seeds will come out of the ground.

^hey that's fine. ;) Just give 'em some time.

Much like I do with the jobs I search for and apply to. Speaking of which, I haven't heard anything about the job I interviewed for last week, whether or not they've selected anyone for the position. Guess they need time to evaluate all the people they've interviewed, and decide on who they feel will be the most qualified.

well what is in my sig now is what I'm posting for now.  A pretty dirt ground and the flowers aren't on the honeysuckle.  Maybe in another week some of the seeds will come out of the ground.


those are some nice flowers.

Just enjoying my Sunday, spending time with my parents and of course some time to myself! If it were warmer out I would go for a walk... Oh well.

Went orienteering yesterday and today (different areas).  The weather has been great which helps things along

Now most of dinner is cooking in the oven, the kids and hubby are outside playing basketball and I have time to come here and post a bit

those are some nice flowers.


yeah and any I can get I'm happy for.  I finally do think I have it fiqured out for my garden this time, I need plants that go dormant ( sleep in the winter).  The honeysuckle and passion vine does that.  All the other butterfly plants don't go dormant, but because I like the common buckeye butterfly, I am going to have a pot of tall verbena I wil move as needed for it to host and eat from. I've had some adults eat coreopsis, which I will also have in a pot and move as nessesary. One butterfly at a time.

Spending time with my parents, and hoping the rest of the day will be this sunny and gorgeous!

Been enjoying my Sunday; went to church in the morning, came home and rested, and then helped my family prepare an early dinner. Also did some laundry.

Headed for Vegas early in the morning, our flight leaves in 11 hours.  I will be offline till Wednesday!  Have a good end of February.  :D

Headed for Vegas early in the morning, our flight leaves in 11 hours.  I will be offline till Wednesday!  Have a good end of February.  :D

Have a good trip!

Headed for Vegas early in the morning, our flight leaves in 11 hours.  I will be offline till Wednesday!  Have a good end of February.  :D


Have a good trip.

rain clouds headache larve in my pond that looks like it might be misquitos.  I'm thinking about getting rid of the pond after sufficating the larve with vegetable oil.

So I had my job interview this morning...and it seemed to go quite well! At the end, I asked the people interviewing me when I'd be hearing back, and they said possibly by the end of next week, or soon thereafter, since they will be interviewing a few other candidates for the position.

By the way, I still have not yet heard back from them, as of today. Chances are that they might still be interviewing other candidates, or are taking time to evaluate everyone to see who will be right for the position. Meanwhile, I am still looking for other positions.

My cold has settled into my ears so now hubby really has to shout for me to hear, very frustrating.

In other news, have I mentioned that I have weird parents?  Neither of them know how to use a computer, but recently have learned how to text via cell phones.  I am usually getting a phone call from them asking me to get on the computer to look up gardening catalogs, how to get replacement parts for a 1973 Volkswagon Camper/van, I even applied for a job for my father because they only accepted applications online.  Over the years there have been some random requests (which is fine, at least I'm still useful to them.  ;D ;D )  Today topped all requests, Today I get a text from mom asking to look up exotic dance clubs near a casino she wants to go to.  For my dad to entertain himself while she gambles.  Very bizarre day I'm having to say the least.  ;D
;) ;) ;) You don't have to tell us it is for your parents  ;) ;) ;) ;)  We all know Dag is headed to Las Vegas....  she doesn't want that on her work computer  ;) ;) ;)

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LOL - Love ya Dagney!!! 8)

That only works if you know the address you want.  And speculative guessing sometimes leads to problems - as my friend Laura found out when looking Dick's Sporting Goods on-line store
yep...  I told my sister a livestock showgirl clothing store/web was showgirls.com (I forgot to put in livestock  ;D)  and then my husband misspelled Las Vegas and typed in losvegas...  whole nother side of town... :D

Much like I do with the jobs I search for and apply to. Speaking of which, I haven't heard anything about the job I interviewed for last week, whether or not they've selected anyone for the position. Guess they need time to evaluate all the people they've interviewed, and decide on who they feel will be the most qualified.
Did you send a Thank you/Follow up letter?????

How about calling, just to check on the status of the position....

Did you send a Thank you/Follow up letter?????

How about calling, just to check on the status of the position....

Oh yes, calling is a good suggestion. I will definitely consider that tomorrow. No one has contacted me yet, either in e-mail or via phone.

By the way, I still have not yet heard back from them, as of today. Chances are that they might still be interviewing other candidates, or are taking time to evaluate everyone to see who will be right for the position. Meanwhile, I am still looking for other positions.


keep up the good work you're doing very well.

My day has gone really well. Looking forward to March I just love a new month I can start over again! At home right now, and getting ready to go to church later tonight.

did a little weeding in my garden and stuff, want to make it look nice, especially if y all would like a picture.  Just about all the larva in my pond is dead with a few survivors running out of spots to get air.  My dad has brought up the idea of doing a waterfall for better circulation, but I don't really seem to want one.  I'm doing solar powered pumps and waterfall or not, how many pumps will I need to possibly get the pond circulated to keep the larva out?  Maybe less water and a second pump before I just give up and throw away the pond.

keep up the good work you're doing very well.

I'm sure I am. I know I've been doing very well with my volunteer work, which I still do on a weekly basis.

I'm sure I am. I know I've been doing very well with my volunteer work, which I still do on a weekly basis.


I don't volunteer anymore gave it up a few years ago because it was too hard to juggle a paid job and a volunteer job so I gave one thing up.

I don't volunteer anymore gave it up a few years ago because it was too hard to juggle a paid job and a volunteer job so I gave one thing up.

I gave up volunteering for the three months that I had a temporary paid job 2 years ago. That was full time, Monday-Friday, so I had no time during the week to volunteer then.

Overslept this morning, hey it rained! maybe that will help get some more sprouts up.  Now that I finally figured out what kind of plants I'll have to use that will work for me, I need to plan the garden.  I know I'm after that buckeye butterfly.  It comes here in fall, likes low weedey open spaces ( perfect) ,and will appreciate a windbreak.  Last night, I was on amazon to see what they had and what I might be able to do.  The little plantstand greenhouses they have look like they'll work for just putting a potted plant or two inside them during fall and winter.

Oh yes, calling is a good suggestion. I will definitely consider that tomorrow. No one has contacted me yet, either in e-mail or via phone.

This morning I called the H.R. director (who was one of the people that interviewed me) but had to leave a message.

Just found out I have Walking Pneumonia.  I've been feeling soooo tired and run down and just hellish lately, so it makes sense.  I just hope the antibiotics kick in soon.

Just found out I have Walking Pneumonia.  I've been feeling soooo tired and run down and just hellish lately, so it makes sense.  I just hope the antibiotics kick in soon.


Eeeek! :o

I hope you start feeling better.  Damn.

Just found out I have Walking Pneumonia.  I've been feeling soooo tired and run down and just hellish lately, so it makes sense.  I just hope the antibiotics kick in soon.


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Made it home in one piece.  Thankfully.  It was warm in Vegas.  We hit Utah and there is a storm.  First we get to the airport and there is a 40 minute delay on our flight.  We were able to make up all but 10 of it in the flight.  We get to Utah and the storm was headed our way.  The landing was really rough with all the wind.  There was one drop that made most of the people on the plane gasp and I actually cried a little.  Scared the crap out of me.  We got off the plane to wind, by the time we hit baggage claim it was snowing.    Now it is still snowing.  Crazy night.

Back to the real world.

Eeeek! :o

I hope you start feeling better.  Damn.

ditto...

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Made it home in one piece.  Thankfully.  It was warm in Vegas.  We hit Utah and there is a storm.  First we get to the airport and there is a 40 minute delay on our flight.  We were able to make up all but 10 of it in the flight.  We get to Utah and the storm was headed our way.  The landing was really rough with all the wind.  There was one drop that made most of the people on the plane gasp and I actually cried a little.  Scared the crap out of me.  We got off the plane to wind, by the time we hit baggage claim it was snowing.    Now it is still snowing.  Crazy night.

Back to the real world.

Glad you got home safely, Dag.

Oh yes, calling is a good suggestion. I will definitely consider that tomorrow. No one has contacted me yet, either in e-mail or via phone.
Thank you/follow-up letters are really good too.  They show you took time (more so than a call) to put forth the effort, for no other gain except to get noticed and say thanks.  Phone calls alone just come off as information gathers.

Thank you/follow-up letters are really good too.  They show you took time (more so than a call) to put forth the effort, for no other gain except to get noticed and say thanks.  Phone calls alone just come off as information gathers.

Yes, they do... and I also called 'em back this morning (but had to leave a message).

Yes, they do... and I also called 'em back this morning (but had to leave a message).


:-\\

did you read what sami said?

Last night we went to a music evening at Elizabeth's school.  She was playing the violin in the Intermediate Orchestra.  They played two pieces, the second one was elizabeths favourite.  The conductor did an arrangement of Elbow's One Day Like This.

There were a variety of ensembes playing last night, harp, flute, clarinet and two percussion groups.  The highlight of the evening is always the swing band.  They played Take Five and Barbara Ann

Just found out I have Walking Pneumonia.  I've been feeling soooo tired and run down and just hellish lately, so it makes sense.  I just hope the antibiotics kick in soon.


Yuck!  Hope you feel better soon.

Just found out I have Walking Pneumonia.  I've been feeling soooo tired and run down and just hellish lately, so it makes sense.  I just hope the antibiotics kick in soon.


feel better soon.

Just found out I have Walking Pneumonia.  I've been feeling soooo tired and run down and just hellish lately, so it makes sense.  I just hope the antibiotics kick in soon.


Damn girl! Take thyself to bed....STAT!
and get better soon!

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Made it home in one piece.  Thankfully.  It was warm in Vegas.  We hit Utah and there is a storm.  First we get to the airport and there is a 40 minute delay on our flight.  We were able to make up all but 10 of it in the flight.  We get to Utah and the storm was headed our way.  The landing was really rough with all the wind.  There was one drop that made most of the people on the plane gasp and I actually cried a little.  Scared the crap out of me.  We got off the plane to wind, by the time we hit baggage claim it was snowing.    Now it is still snowing.  Crazy night.

Back to the real world.


And people ask me why I no longer fly....I had a flight thru a storm and the plane dropped....I cried a lot!

Glad you made it back safe dag!

Just found out I have Walking Pneumonia.  I've been feeling soooo tired and run down and just hellish lately, so it makes sense.  I just hope the antibiotics kick in soon.



Been there. Done that.


Hope you feel better very soon.



Cat

Contact the managers of target, Kmart and walmart see if they're willing to help.
Getting the kids involved is a great idea.... You coulddedicate a theme a game.  One game could be blanket day the next slipper day- then everyone who comes has to bring slippers and blankets.


Sorry it's taken forever for me to reply...

Todd has talked to a pastor of a local church, who also happens to be a Virginia State Trooper, he (the pastor) is helping Todd get many of the items needed.  Getting his fellow troopers to get stuff donated as well as the church members.

But I also plan on getting Megan's team involved, but I need to see what is still needed.

Made it home in one piece.  Thankfully.  It was warm in Vegas.  We hit Utah and there is a storm.  First we get to the airport and there is a 40 minute delay on our flight.  We were able to make up all but 10 of it in the flight.  We get to Utah and the storm was headed our way.  The landing was really rough with all the wind.  There was one drop that made most of the people on the plane gasp and I actually cried a little.  Scared the crap out of me.  We got off the plane to wind, by the time we hit baggage claim it was snowing.    Now it is still snowing.  Crazy night.

Back to the real world.


Glad you made it home safe.  Hope you had a nice time in Vegas.

:-\\

did you read what sami said?



Yes.

But this morning I happened to hear back from them and they said they have decided on who to fill the position with.


And it wasn't me.

Sorry it's taken forever for me to reply...

Todd has talked to a pastor of a local church, who also happens to be a Virginia State Trooper, he (the pastor) is helping Todd get many of the items needed.  Getting his fellow troopers to get stuff donated as well as the church members.

But I also plan on getting Megan's team involved, but I need to see what is still needed.


good stuff!

And people ask me why I no longer fly....I had a flight thru a storm and the plane dropped....I cried a lot!

Glad you made it back safe dag!

Glad you made it home safe.  Hope you had a nice time in Vegas.


Thanks.  Even though the landing was rough, I still love to fly.

Thanks.  Even though the landing was rough, I still love to fly.


Oddly enough I love living more  :D