Start I would start it as I didn't see another one set up....

Place for all the action and goings on that June Brings = SUMMER VACATION for me!  Not really, contest's, fairs and petting zoo's abound....

Carry on

Damn u Sami you broke my zombie theme!  >:(.




:P

Damn u Sami you broke my zombie theme!  >:(.




:P



She COULD change it.


Cat

Damn u Sami you broke my zombie theme!  >:(.




:P
who knows... perhaps there are june bug zombies!  I haven't gotten into this zombie thing at all, or the apocalypse for that matter  LOL - SORRY! :-\\

who knows... perhaps there are june bug zombies!  I haven't gotten into this zombie thing at all, or the apocalypse for that matter  LOL - SORRY! :-\\



Then you will be the first to die





;D

who knows... perhaps there are june bug zombies!  I haven't gotten into this zombie thing at all, or the apocalypse for that matter  LOL - SORRY! :-\\



Either have I.


Cat

Either have I.


Cat





And you'll be second  :D

Damn u Sami you broke my zombie theme!  >:(.




:P


Thank GOD!  But then she had to go and put a bug in it.

What is wrong with you people?  ;) ;D :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I-790dGx-o

who knows... perhaps there are june bug zombies!  I haven't gotten into this zombie thing at all, or the apocalypse for that matter  LOL - SORRY! :-\\


There will be no apocolypse.

Thank GOD!  But then she had to go and put a bug in it.

What is wrong with you people?  ;) ;D :P



What's wrong with you? The Zombies ARE coming!!!!  Just wait! I'll be laughing the last laugh....






Oh course my post will be.  Uuuuunnnnnhhhhhh. Arrrrrr.  Drool. Braaaaiiiiinnnsssss.    :D

I think this summer will turn out hot but not very hot like these past few days.

There will be no apocolypse.



You sir are wrong!

What's wrong with you? The Zombies ARE coming!!!!  Just wait! I'll be laughing the last laugh....






Oh course my post will be.  Uuuuunnnnnhhhhhh. Arrrrrr.  Drool. Braaaaiiiiinnnsssss.    :D


Meh, eff it.  I'm just gonna let them get me and then I will come after you!

You sir are wrong!


It'll probably be some freaky foot of snow or something, that's the apocolypse!

I think this summer will turn out hot but not very hot like these past few days.





I think it's supposed to be hot.....that's why they call it summer. 


Also- the freaking apocalypse is coming.  The world is going to hell and your first clue is the heat rising.

I think this summer will turn out hot but not very hot like these past few days.
The astronomical summer (Northern Hemisphere) begins Wednesday, 20 June 2012, and ends Friday, 21 September 2012.

It is not quite summer yet.

Also- the freaking apocalypse is coming.  The world is going to hell and your first clue is the heat rising.


Is the barometer getting low?

Also- the freaking apocalypse is coming.  The world is going to hell and your first clue is the heat rising.

That will be in December?

The astronomical summer (Northern Hemisphere) begins Wednesday, 20 June 2012, and ends Friday, 21 September 2012.

It is not quite summer yet.


THAT WAS DECADEOLOGY-ISH!

You are hereby banished!

THAT WAS DECADEOLOGY-ISH!

You are hereby banished!
Ish, but not quite.

Ish, but not quite.


There is a zero tolerance policy.  I'm calling the police!

THAT WAS DECADEOLOGY-ISH!

You are hereby banished!


except that some other people here totally believe it should only be hot when it is officially summertime and only get cold/start to snow when it is officially winter.  Or at least I get that impression from them

There is a zero tolerance policy.  I'm calling the police!



Sorry....it's my day off.  :P

Sorry....it's my day off.  :P


That's ok.  I have to call the police in London anyway, silly.  It will take the Santa Barbara police way too long to get there.

I think it's supposed to be hot.....that's why they call it summer. 


Also- the freaking apocalypse is coming.  The world is going to hell and your first clue is the heat rising.


I'm not worried about some stupid apocolpyse!  :P

The astronomical summer (Northern Hemisphere) begins Wednesday, 20 June 2012, and ends Friday, 21 September 2012.

It is not quite summer yet.


It just felt like it.

That's ok.  I have to call the police in London anyway, silly.  It will take the Santa Barbara police way too long to get there.
I will keep an eye out for them.

That's ok.  I have to call the police in London anyway, silly.  It will take the Santa Barbara police way too long to get there.



You should call Bobby than.  ;) ;D ;D ;D



Cat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I-790dGx-o



That song always makes me think of a girl name June going through puberty.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

You should call Bobby than.  ;) ;D ;D ;D



Cat
http://www.rjerrard.co.uk/law/city/citylondonpolice.jpg

Evenin' all!

http://www.rjerrard.co.uk/law/city/citylondonpolice.jpg

Evenin' all!
This policeman looks like Lord Lucan!

http://www.rjerrard.co.uk/law/city/citylondonpolice.jpg

Evenin' all!



Somebody got my joke.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat

That's ok.  I have to call the police in London anyway, silly.  It will take the Santa Barbara police way too long to get there.


But I'm sure they'd enjoy Takng the trip!

We almost had an officer go to another country to pursue a suspect. But we got what needed at the airport!

You should call Bobby than.  ;) ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Now that's funny! ;D

Then you will be the first to die





;D
Perhaps, or maybe oblivion makes me invisible to them  8)

Either have I.


Cat
Well I at least I am not the only one...  I still have not seen zombie land even.

Thank GOD!  But then she had to go and put a bug in it.

What is wrong with you people?  ;) ;D :P
Bugs have a place in this world, they are a major food source for soo many living creatures....  Think of them as little piggies for the animal word  ;D

What's wrong with you? The Zombies ARE coming!!!!  Just wait! I'll be laughing the last laugh....






Oh course my post will be.  Uuuuunnnnnhhhhhh. Arrrrrr.  Drool. Braaaaiiiiinnnsssss.    :D
Perhaps they have already started on you lower left side....  That is what the pain is.  I am armed with my emergency kit  8)

Meh, eff it.  I'm just gonna let them get me and then I will come after you!
I like the way you think!  ;)

except that some other people here totally believe it should only be hot when it is officially summertime and only get cold/start to snow when it is officially winter.  Or at least I get that impression from them
or maybe not even then.....  LOL

Can't believe it is June already!! Leaving for vacation in..oh, 8 hours!  :D

White Rabbit.  Pinch Punch and all the other good luck terminology ushering in the new month.

HA!  I beat you this month.  :P

I'm going on a trip to Italy starting on June 2!

A 9 day trip.

Haven't posted here in ages!  :D

I'm going on a trip to Italy starting on June 2!

A 9 day trip.

Haven't posted here in ages!  :D


Have fun

I'm going on a trip to Italy starting on June 2!

A 9 day trip.

Haven't posted here in ages!  :D


Any particular place, or all over?

I'm not worried about some stupid apocolpyse!  :P


Apocolpyse...? Is that a sign of the apocalypse?

I'm not worried about some stupid apocolpyse!  :P


Apocalypse or A pack o' lips?

http://static.tumblr.com/mgqdg89/uawlttui4/lots_of_lips.jpg

Off to the Lake District for the long weekend (Queen's jubilee).  In work on Tuesday though its an official holiday so I can take next Friday off work.

Tomorrow we are hitting the road for the weekend-back down to D.C. We really don't want to. The things we do for our parents-even when they are no longer around. Has anyone been to a Quaker meeting? I have and I can say that are the most boring things you can ever attend. For the first half hour-everyone sits in silence. Then if the spirit moves someone, they will stand and speak. For my family to sit in silence for a half hour is going to be a KILLER! I can not LOOK at my sister because I would bust up laughing. My other sister (the lucky one who will not be attending this) put into all of our minds, "The next one to speak will be a monkey for a week-starting NOW!!!" I'm sure we are all going to be thinking of that and trying not to laugh. Last night I found out that leech will be attending.  ::) Double the reason for not wanting to go.

This is the last thing that I am going to do for my Dad-and he BETTER appreciate it-wherever he is. 



Cat

Have fun


Thanks!

Any particular place, or all over?


It's pretty much all over. :D

I'm going on a trip to Italy starting on June 2!

A 9 day trip.

Haven't posted here in ages!  :D


I'm so jealous!  What parts are you visiting?

I'm going on a trip to Italy starting on June 2!

A 9 day trip.

Haven't posted here in ages!  :D



Have a great and SAFE trip.



Cat

Bugs have a place in this world, they are a major food source for soo many living creatures....  Think of them as little piggies for the animal word  ;D


but not for us humans!  :P

Can't believe it is June already!! Leaving for vacation in..oh, 8 hours!  :D


enjoy your vacation.

I'm going on a trip to Italy starting on June 2!

A 9 day trip.

Haven't posted here in ages!  :D


have fun.

Apocolpyse...? Is that a sign of the apocalypse?


12/21/12

12/21/12


or 8/22/82  or not quite?

Coming out of the store, there was a homeless man on the corner asking for money.  My daughter wanted to give him some of hers so I let her.  He had a stutter and for some reason this broke my heart. :(

I got a plastic thing from Walmart to put my craft stuff in. 

enjoy your vacation.



Thanks Howard! :)

Coming out of the store, there was a homeless man on the corner asking for money.  My daughter wanted to give him some of hers so I let her.  He had a stutter and for some reason this broke my heart. :(


I gave a 60 -70 year old woman digging in the trash for bottles the box of empty water bottles I carry in my car. She was more grateful than any homeless person I've ever helped.


Good for Sarah and her generous heart.

Sarah does have a generous heart.  I hope she doesn't become jaded as she grows up and loses it. 

have fun.


Thank you!

I'm going on a trip to Italy starting on June 2!

A 9 day trip.

Haven't posted here in ages!  :D
have a safe trip

I'm so jealous!  What parts are you visiting?


I don't know.  ;D

I'm going on a trip to Italy starting on June 2!

A 9 day trip.

Haven't posted here in ages!  :D

Have a safe trip in Italy.

have a safe trip


Karma!

Have a safe trip in Italy.


Karma!

Coming out of the store, there was a homeless man on the corner asking for money.  My daughter wanted to give him some of hers so I let her.  He had a stutter and for some reason this broke my heart. :(


That was very nice of your daughter to do that.  :)

Sarah does have a generous heart.  I hope she doesn't become jaded as she grows up and loses it.


I'm generous too sometimes when I want to give people money in times of need but do you ever feel like you're a bank?

I'm generous too sometimes when I want to give people money in times of need but do you ever feel like you're a bank?


I know what you mean.  I have a hard time because you don't know who really needs it and who is just using it to get the money.  I usually follow my gut when giving money.  I would prefer to give it to the shelter where I know it is going to help them.  If I am at the store, I tend to give them food items instead of money.

I'm generous too sometimes when I want to give people money in times of need but do you ever feel like you're a bank?


NO. I feel like maybe tge people are hard up and need it more than I do.
I don't give to every homeless person I see. Sometimes I'll buy food instead of money.
I don't give when I'm hurting. But if it's the decision between getting some fries or giving to someone I need I'll give it.

I know what you mean.  I have a hard time because you don't know who really needs it and who is just using it to get the money.  I usually follow my gut when giving money.  I would prefer to give it to the shelter where I know it is going to help them.  If I am at the store, I tend to give them food items instead of money.


Call me judgementsl but I rarely give to homeless men.
If I see a homeless person with a dog I'll go buy some dog food.
Of I see a woman (who doesn't look like an alcoholic/drug addict I'll give cash)

When I was at paleyfest there was this one guy who didn't look homeles. He was, somewhat, developmentally disabled or he was faking it for sympathy. One day he came up to me and said he left his wallet at home. My gut didn't feel right so I said no.

The next day one of our group from CT was there. He's pretty much a no mercy man. The guy came by with the same story. I died when friend said? What! YOU LEFT YOUR WALLET AT HOME!?!?!?  :o well you better go home and get it then.  ;D  I was glad my gut didn't fail me.

most if not all of the people in Modesto are people looking for free handouts.  You don't see them any more because now they are  holding signs for businesses. 

I know what you mean.  I have a hard time because you don't know who really needs it and who is just using it to get the money.  I usually follow my gut when giving money.  I would prefer to give it to the shelter where I know it is going to help them.  If I am at the store, I tend to give them food items instead of money.


It's like this guy Rodney who I always see in the parking lot almost every day and he needs money but he treats me like a bank and there is also this guy Willie such a nice guy to talk to who works at Pathmark has been paying me back every time I give him a few dollars and the next day he has the money to give to me. That's being trustworthy.

It's like this guy Rodney who I always see in the parking lot almost every day and he needs money but he treats me like a bank and there is also this guy Willie such a nice guy to talk to who works at Pathmark has been paying me back every time I give him a few dollars and the next day he has the money to give to me. That's being trustworthy.



The difference is Willie is co-worker/friend you're lending money to.... Rodney is a homeless guy looking for a handout...those are two different scenarios that should never be compared.

We are here! My brother's wife booked the rooms for us. My two sisters are across the hall & my brother-in-law & nephew are in the room next to my sisters. My niece & her boyfriend are downstairs and my brother and his wife-Well, they are in a SUITE. How nice! We came in before my sisters. They first put us in their room (two queen size beds rather than 1 king) so we had to move. When one of them called to say they were here, I told her to open her door. She was like, "What?" I said, "Open your door." She didn't quite understand but she opened the door and there I was. We were all hungry and went out to eat. We call my brother to see if they wanted to go with us-of course not. We have NOT seen them since we got here. Won't see them until tomorrow.

As much as I am happy to see my sisters, I am REALLY not looking forward to tomorrow. They are going home tomorrow and we are going to be stuck with my brother & his wife-and maybe the leech.  8-P


Cat

We are here! My brother's wife booked the rooms for us. My two sisters are across the hall & my brother-in-law & nephew are in the room next to my sisters. My niece & her boyfriend are downstairs and my brother and his wife-Well, they are in a SUITE. How nice! We came in before my sisters. They first put us in their room (two queen size beds rather than 1 king) so we had to move. When one of them called to say they were here, I told her to open her door. She was like, "What?" I said, "Open your door." She didn't quite understand but she opened the door and there I was. We were all hungry and went out to eat. We call my brother to see if they wanted to go with us-of course not. We have NOT seen them since we got here. Won't see them until tomorrow.

As much as I am happy to see my sisters, I am REALLY not looking forward to tomorrow. They are going home tomorrow and we are going to be stuck with my brother & his wife-and maybe the leech.  8-P


Cat


glad you made it.. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow..... um.... don't even try and hang with the brother, his wife and the leech. Just excuse yourself once your sisters leave and go do something with Carlos... 

glad you made it.. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow..... um.... don't even try and hang with the brother, his wife and the leech. Just excuse yourself once your sisters leave and go do something with Carlos...



We are planning on hitting the pool after my sisters leave. Just hope my brother doesn't want to do that, too.  :-\\



Cat

We are planning on hitting the pool after my sisters leave. Just hope my brother doesn't want to do that, too.  :-\\



Cat


maybe if he knows you are he won't  ;)

maybe if he knows you are he won't  ;)



I do need to have a serious talk with him. I'm trying to figure out how to say what I have to say and WHEN to say it. We will be taking the Metro back to the hotel together this afternoon. I'm not too sure if that will be the ideal time but who knows when I will get another chance.



Cat

Thinking of you Cat

I do need to have a serious talk with him. I'm trying to figure out how to say what I have to say and WHEN to say it. We will be taking the Metro back to the hotel together this afternoon. I'm not too sure if that will be the ideal time but who knows when I will get another chance.



Cat


Whatever it is it sounds serious, and maybe this isn't the time.  There is always snail mail.

Second day of rain with about 5 more to go.  No excuse not to clean this house, but I'm sure I can come up with something.  ;)

I came back from church and feel pretty good

The difference is Willie is co-worker/friend you're lending money to.... Rodney is a homeless guy looking for a handout...those are two different scenarios that should never be compared.


Rodney does live at home but I wouldn't consider him homeless he does have a cell phone,wallet,keys and stuff and sometimes he wants me to buy him fries at Burger King like today and I said to him "Rodney I got to go" cause I had a morning shift and it ended at 2pm and I needed to use the bathroom badly and I wanted to leave so I told him maybe some other time.

Thinking of you Cat



Thanks. It turned out much better than I thought it would be. It is now over and tomorrow we will be on our way home.



Whatever it is it sounds serious, and maybe this isn't the time.  There is always snail mail.



Actually, the opportunity presented itself. When I was in my sisters' room, my brother showed up (without his wife) and I was able to ask some questions. I think my sisters SHOULD have also. They said after that would have been the perfect time but they missed their chance. But I took it for my concerns-well, some of them.  :-\\


The biggest thing that went wrong today is the fact that my laptop is not working right. I need to figure out what is wrong and I don't think I am going to be able to do that until we get home. I was hoping to get some more CDs burned for our audiobook for the ride home but I don't know if that will happen.



Cat

Rodney does live at home but I wouldn't consider him homeless


Well if lives at home or in a house/apt then he's not homeless. Does he have a job or is begging the way he makes money?

My initial point is still valid. There's a difference between loaning a friend/coworker money and giving money to the needy.

You're not obligated to give rodney money Howard just say no when he asks you again.


Btw.

he does have a cell phone,wallet,keys and stuff and sometimes he wants me to buy him fries at Burger King like today and I said to him "Rodney I got to go" cause I had a morning shift and it ended at 2pm and I needed to use the bathroom badly and I wanted to leave so I told him maybe some other time.

Btw homeless people have wallets and keys. And some have cellphones. I've never really figured out who they're talking to on them but they have them. Perhaps to dial 911 in an emergency....

Well if lives at home or in a house/apt then he's not homeless. Does he have a job or is begging the way he makes money?

My initial point is still valid. There's a difference between loaning a friend/coworker money and giving money to the needy.

You're not obligated to give rodney money Howard just say no when he asks you again.


Btw.

Btw homeless people have wallets and keys. And some have cellphones. I've never really figured out who they're talking to on them but they have them. Perhaps to dial 911 in an emergency....


That guy Rodney doesnt have a job and he asks people for money I guess you would call him a "moocher".

That guy Rodney doesnt have a job and he asks people for money I guess you would call him a "moocher".


Next time he asks you for money, tell him to go inside Pathmark or Burger King and apply for a job.  Then he will have his own money all the time and you won't have to give him any of yours.

give a man a fish and he'll ask for another the next day.  Give a man a fishing pole and he can get his own food every day.

We went to the Lake District for the weekend.  We stayed in High Close youth hostel (Dai and I last stayed there in 1998 when I was expecting Elizabeth).

On Saturday we did a long walk around the Fairfield horseshoe.  The cloudbase was low meaning the very tops were in the mist, so lunch was a very quick stop at one of the cairns on Fairfield before we moved to the lower slopes.

On Sunday we did a shorter walk starting straight from the hostel and going over Silver Howe, across to Grasmere and then back via Loughrigg Terrace.  This morning Dai and the kids went back to Silver Howe to do a bit of orienteering training (we happened to have some blank maps).  Then we drove home via Wilf's cafe in Staveley (great cakes!)

Watching the Queen's jubilee concert at the moment.  The local hill is having a beacon lit sometime this evening.  Can't quite see the summit from our house.

Work tomorrow, Dai is at home with the kids.

give a man a fish and he'll ask for another the next day.  Give a man a fishing pole and he can get his own food every day.



Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.



Cat

Next time he asks you for money, tell him to go inside Pathmark or Burger King and apply for a job.  Then he will have his own money all the time and you won't have to give him any of yours.


just like what happened today, one of the frontend managers was having lunch today and she saw me about to give money to him till she stopped me from doing so but I wasn't in trouble with them I was told that he's up to no good that you should'nt be giving him money anymore and he's been doing this to customers all the time, he needs the money for food cause he's hungry.

yep, that's classic no good behavior... asking for money for food if you are hungry and have no food or money.  Terrible!  ::)

Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.



Cat



8)

Went to see a movie yesterday (with my brother). Can't even remember the last time I went to a theatre. :-[

The movie ("Jackie", starring Carice van Houten, Jelka van Houten and Holly Hunter) was so-so. Twin sisters (one a workaholic single, the other trapped in a not-so-happy marriage) set out to the US of A to meet the mother they've never met. It turns into a sort of road movie, only rather tedious. There's a twist or two to the tale, but you get the general picture.

yep, that's classic no good behavior... asking for money for food if you are hungry and have no food or money.  Terrible!  ::)


But I don't understand him if he owns a wallet which he showed me and he has keys and stuff why would he go grub people for money for food, if he wants food he should get a job, that way he'll have the money to buy him the food, simple!

yep, that's classic no good behavior... asking for money for food if you are hungry and have no food or money.  Terrible!  ::)


Well he asks Howard and others for money almost every day.  That's just not right.

But I don't understand him if he owns a wallet which he showed me and he has keys and stuff why would he go grub people for money for food, if he wants food he should get a job, that way he'll have the money to buy him the food, simple!


He probably isn't using it for food.  He is just a scam artist.  Don't give him any more!! 

Went to see a movie yesterday (with my brother). Can't even remember the last time I went to a theatre. :-[

The movie ("Jackie", starring Carice van Houten, Jelka van Houten and Holly Hunter) was so-so. Twin sisters (one a workaholic single, the other trapped in a not-so-happy marriage) set out to the US of A to meet the mother they've never met. It turns into a sort of road movie, only rather tedious. There's a twist or two to the tale, but you get the general picture.



The last movie I went to see at a movie theatre was Maverick-yup, last century.  :-\\  I did go to a special showing of Flags Of Our Fathers when it first came out but it wasn't a "MOVIE" theatre but  at the college so I don't really count that.



Cat

But I don't understand him if he owns a wallet which he showed me and he has keys and stuff why would he go grub people for money for food, if he wants food he should get a job, that way he'll have the money to buy him the food, simple!


because he needs money to put in the wallet... People have wallets to carry id and hold important papers... he could have keys because he has things that are locked away. he might have a car, a po box, a place he's living, a storage shed, a bicycle with a lock on it... he could just be a person who likes keys so when he finds a key he puts it on his key ring.

Well he asks Howard and others for money almost every day.  That's just not right.


I know, that's why the frontend manager told me that this has to stop right now or he'll wind up coming right back. If he was my friend like he says he wouldn't be asking for money every single damn day! I mean 7,8,9 10 dollars I need money for myself and for drinking cold soda, coffee or cold water outside when I'm thirsty or on a break!

He probably isn't using it for food.  He is just a scam artist.  Don't give him any more!!


I won't but I'm just afraid he might get confrontational.

because he needs money to put in the wallet... People have wallets to carry id and hold important papers... he could have keys because he has things that are locked away. he might have a car, a po box, a place he's living, a storage shed, a bicycle with a lock on it... he could just be a person who likes keys so when he finds a key he puts it on his key ring.


or he could need the money for food cause he's hungry.

If he' was starving or dieng of thirst, ask for the food or drink.

If he' was starving or dieng of thirst, ask for the food or drink.


he always says that he's hungry but doesnt mean he should go around harassing customers like that, one person is gonna say no and then call the cops! >:(

I just started taking piano/keyboard lessons. It's something I've thought about doing for a long time but I realize I'm not getting any younger so I decided to go for it. Went out and bought a Casio digital piano today, and I'm going to do my best to stay with it. My ultimate goal is to learn how to play a Hammond B3 (or clone, anyway) organ.

I just started taking piano/keyboard lessons. It's something I've thought about doing for a long time but I realize I'm not getting any younger so I decided to go for it. Went out and bought a Casio digital piano today, and I'm going to do my best to stay with it. My ultimate goal is to learn how to play a Hammond B3 (or clone, anyway) organ.


That's awesome, Al!  My mom taught piano lessons when I was little.  I used to be able to play but haven't really practiced or tried in years.  Keep with it - then when you say you're a piano player in a whorehouse you'll have the chops to back it up!  ;D

or he could need the money for food cause he's hungry.


Well then next time he asks for money, offer to buy him a burger instead.  If he says no, that means he isn't really hungry.  He just wants money.  Then you'll know for sure.

I still say you should tell him to apply at Pathmark or BK though.

That's awesome, Al!  My mom taught piano lessons when I was little.  I used to be able to play but haven't really practiced or tried in years.  Keep with it - then when you say you're a piano player in a whorehouse you'll have the chops to back it up!  ;D


You know what's funny? I completely forgot about the whorehouse thing.

Now I REALLY have to get good at it.  ;D

I know, that's why the frontend manager told me that this has to stop right now or he'll wind up coming right back. If he was my friend like he says he wouldn't be asking for money every single damn day! I mean 7,8,9 10 dollars I need money for myself and for drinking cold soda, coffee or cold water outside when I'm thirsty or on a break!


He's using you Howard. Tell him you've given all you can afford to give.


I won't but I'm just afraid he might get confrontational.


You could tell him your manager doesn't like you people begging outside of the store because it's bad for business so you're not allowed to give him money any more.


I guarantee you this true Howard. Most businesses do not want beggars/homeless people outside harassing their customers. Just tell him you're sorry (even if you're not) but you don't want to make your boss mad by continuing to give money to beggars.


Oh and he's not your friend.

or he could need the money for food cause he's hungry.


That's what I said two or three days ago

he always says that he's hungry but doesnt mean he should go around harassing customers like that, one person is gonna say no and then call the cops! >:(


No one is likely to call the cops Howard. Most people say no and just walk away.
People would call cops if he did get confrontational.

I just started taking piano/keyboard lessons. It's something I've thought about doing for a long time but I realize I'm not getting any younger so I decided to go for it. Went out and bought a Casio digital piano today, and I'm going to do my best to stay with it. My ultimate goal is to learn how to play a Hammond B3 (or clone, anyway) organ.


Awesome!

he always says that he's hungry but doesnt mean he should go around harassing customers like that, one person is gonna say no and then call the cops! >:(


well then if he's harassing customers then maybe he ought to be told the he better stop or the boss of the store is going to call the cops.  I'm not there Howard so I don't know what he's doing.  I'd give him my fist if he came up to me and harassed me. 
in Modesto the business that had people acting like they're homeless and holding up signs had them move their @$$ or hold up a sign for their business.

The first couple hours is going to be rather a drag... 2 reviews, then floriculture practice then this afternoon is end of the year BBQ!  Hope I survive!

I just started taking piano/keyboard lessons. It's something I've thought about doing for a long time but I realize I'm not getting any younger so I decided to go for it. Went out and bought a Casio digital piano today, and I'm going to do my best to stay with it. My ultimate goal is to learn how to play a Hammond B3 (or clone, anyway) organ.


That's so awesome.

Well then next time he asks for money, offer to buy him a burger instead.  If he says no, that means he isn't really hungry.  He just wants money.  Then you'll know for sure.

I still say you should tell him to apply at Pathmark or BK though.


Well he asked me couple of months ago about that he wanted to do what I was doing, pushing carts but he never brought it up again. Do you think I should or wait till he brings it up?  ???

He asked me about treating him to Burger King or Chinese Food, I only have a limited amount, I don't make much so I think Chinese Food is out of the question so I think Burger King is fine with me.

He's using you Howard. Tell him you've given all you can afford to give.


I told him I can't do it anymore and he said that's BULL****!, who the F**K does she think she is? And I told him she's the frontend manager she has every right to say something. It's their store and they have to do whatever is necessary to keep customers out of harm.

You could tell him your manager doesn't like you people begging outside of the store because it's bad for business so you're not allowed to give him money any more.

They already know about that guy and I told him that I will not give you anymore money, I understand he wants me to help him out but c'mon every single day? that's ridculous!  ::)

No one is likely to call the cops Howard. Most people say no and just walk away.
People would call cops if he did get confrontational.


or I could get the security guard that is in charge. I don't care if starts to hate me no skin off my back.

The first couple hours is going to be rather a drag... 2 reviews, then floriculture practice then this afternoon is end of the year BBQ!  Hope I survive!


Well there's BBQ so if you don't survive at least you'll have a fantastic wake!

or I could get the security guard that is in charge. I don't care if starts to hate me no skin off my back.


If he hates you for standing up for yourself, he was never your friend to begin with.

Rain and unseasonable cold....Day 5... 8-P

Well he asked me couple of months ago about that he wanted to do what I was doing, pushing carts but he never brought it up again. Do you think I should or wait till he brings it up?  ???

He asked me about treating him to Burger King or Chinese Food, I only have a limited amount, I don't make much so I think Chinese Food is out of the question so I think Burger King is fine with me.


If he asks you for money or food again you can always ask if he was still interested in pushing carts and if he ever filled out an application. 

Only buy him bk if you want to buy him bk. you don't have to feel obligated to.  It's charity Howard. You do it because it feels good. If it doesn't make you feel good then you shouldn't do it any more.

I give plenty of homeless money or food but I also turn down a lot of people as welll.

Rain and unseasonable cold....Day 5... 8-P


Same here!  On Monday evening when I left work it was 94 degrees.  Yesterday when I left work it was 56 degrees.  Last night was FREEZING!

Had about 5 power outages during the night. I didn't get much sleep at all.
Woke up 45 mins late.  Shouldve been at work 30 mins ago but I still need to get dressed. No energy to get off the couch. The only part of me moving right now is my thumb (typing this  :D )


I already called in and told them I'd be in after 8 do I have a few more minutes to kill.

Same here!  On Monday evening when I left work it was 94 degrees.  Yesterday when I left work it was 56 degrees.  Last night was FREEZING!



Had 60-70 mph gusts flying thru tge canyon where I live. I thought my apr was gonna be swept to oz and kill some old witch during the landing  :D

Got a call from credit card fraud alert.  Someone in California was trying to rent a car on my dime.  Hopefully they are in custody, my new cards are on the way.

Got a call from credit card fraud alert.  Someone in California was trying to rent a car on my dime.  Hopefully they are in custody, my new cards are on the way.


Sorry didn't think you'd mind...  ;)



Seriously tho that sux. I'm glad they figured it out before there was too much damage done.

Sorry didn't think you'd mind...  ;)



Seriously tho that sux. I'm glad they figured it out before there was too much damage done.


We aren't responsible for any of it, and now if they try to use it they are bagged. 

Well there's BBQ so if you don't survive at least you'll have a fantastic wake!
I survived...  have to learn to be more of a salesman, and promote the program...  DYAM never went into sales.

Got a call from credit card fraud alert.  Someone in California was trying to rent a car on my dime.  Hopefully they are in custody, my new cards are on the way.
That soo sucks.  It was my debit card, and it was HORRIBLE living without it for a week!  My husbands (our Joint account) was also compromised, they still have not sent us a second copy of the card, so I still cannot use the joint account.  Wonder if my husband planned it that ways  ???

I just started taking piano/keyboard lessons. It's something I've thought about doing for a long time but I realize I'm not getting any younger so I decided to go for it. Went out and bought a Casio digital piano today, and I'm going to do my best to stay with it. My ultimate goal is to learn how to play a Hammond B3 (or clone, anyway) organ.



Wonderful. That is something that I have often thought about doing myself. I ALWAYS wanted to learn to play the piano and used to bug my Dad since I could remember to teach me. (He could have been a concert pianist in his heyday.) But, he never did.  :\'( :\'( :\'( I recalled one or two lessons and that was it. He later told me that he couldn't teach-but he SHOULD have hired someone who could. I have bought a couple of keyboards and played around with them (I can play tunes with one hand but don't really play.) Now, I am afraid to hire someone to teach me because I'm afraid they will insist that I cut my nails-something that I REFUSE to do. If I can type (and type well, I might add) with long nails, I'm sure I can play the piano with them.



Cat

This morning as we were reading the paper, the doorbell rang. It was someone delivering a basket to us full of fruit, cheese & crackers, & a plant. It was from our friends/financial adviser. They are so sweet.

Today we are going to the marina for the first time this season to check on the Big Dog. We will see what needs to be done and hopefully this is the year we will be able to get out there more than just once or twice.


Cat 

This morning as we were reading the paper, the doorbell rang. It was someone delivering a basket to us full of fruit, cheese & crackers, & a plant. It was from our friends/financial adviser. They are so sweet.

Today we are going to the marina for the first time this season to check on the Big Dog. We will see what needs to be done and hopefully this is the year we will be able to get out there more than just once or twice.


Cat
Hopefully it is a good year for you  8)

If he hates you for standing up for yourself, he was never your friend to begin with.


He says I help him out and I admit I've did for a few months now but to give him 7,8,9 10 dollars every single day do you call that a friend? I mean if he's able to give me back the money I lent him then that's ok I expect a return but this giving money every day has been getting out of hand.

If he asks you for money or food again you can always ask if he was still interested in pushing carts and if he ever filled out an application. 

Only buy him bk if you want to buy him bk. you don't have to feel obligated to.  It's charity Howard. You do it because it feels good. If it doesn't make you feel good then you shouldn't do it any more.

I give plenty of homeless money or food but I also turn down a lot of people as welll.


He likes Burger King and I sometimes see him with a thing of fries.

He says I help him out and I admit I've did for a few months now but to give him 7,8,9 10 dollars every single day do you call that a friend? I mean if he's able to give me back the money I lent him then that's ok I expect a return but this giving money every day has been getting out of hand.


sorry I'm at work this got submitted before I finished typing...

Howard you didn't really "loan" him the money... you have to establish before you give him the money that you expect him to pay you back...  If he says can I have some money and you give it to him there's no expectation for him to pay it back... 

If he says can you loan me some money or can I borrow some money then he should pay you back...

if he asks for money again you can say I can't afford to be giving money away will you be able to pay me back?  but even if he says yes he's probably lying so I wouldn't give him any.

Howard you didn't really "loan" him the money... you have to establish before you give him the money that you expect him to pay you back...  If he says can I have some money and you give it to him there's no e


then you would call him a "moocher".

then you would call him a "moocher".



no I'd call him a nuisance

So anyway, I am still going to this 'Contacts N Coffee' group; this is my second week doing so. I have met lots of different people who work for various companies around Ventura and Oxnard, and given them my business cards (and getting some from each of them), in hopes that I can get some sort of job that can utilize the skills I have. So far it is going pretty well, although I haven't been contacted to meet one-on-one with any of these folks yet.

He says I help him out and I admit I've did for a few months now but to give him 7,8,9 10 dollars every single day do you call that a friend? I mean if he's able to give me back the money I lent him then that's ok I expect a return but this giving money every day has been getting out of hand.


The question is, has this guy done anything for YOU? Has he ever helped YOU out when you needed him to?

My aunt Rosie is coming to see us on Fryday

no I'd call him a nuisance


exactly a nuisance is much better.

So anyway, I am still going to this 'Contacts N Coffee' group; this is my second week doing so. I have met lots of different people who work for various companies around Ventura and Oxnard, and given them my business cards (and getting some from each of them), in hopes that I can get some sort of job that can utilize the skills I have. So far it is going pretty well, although I haven't been contacted to meet one-on-one with any of these folks yet.


good luck Jeff.

The question is, has this guy done anything for YOU? Has he ever helped YOU out when you needed him to?


He kept saying in the past that he'll watch my back out in the parking lot but tell you the truth I really don't need anyone watching my back I do have a cell phone and I can easily go on inside and tell the frontend manager about what happened.

No he hasn't done anything for me but he did invite me to come over his house one day, I'm afraid of coming over his house, I don't know whether he's gonna give me any alcoholic beverage or get erratic towards me or stab or get into a fight so I'll just stay away from that situation.

good luck Jeff.

There is also a Friday group which meets in Camarillo; I went to it last Friday and am thinking I might go again tomorrow.

For the first time in I don't know how many weeks, we have no place we HAVE to go, nothing we HAVE to do, etc. So, I am going to spend today catching up on things that have been put on hold for so long. I have already made a couple of phone calls-rescheduled appointments that were postponed, etc. I also have to work on the laptop. I have to reinstall the OS but I want to make sure that I have everything saved first. That's is ALWAYS a fun job-NOT. I just did that with the desk top (that I am on right now) just a few months ago. Now, I get to do it all over again.  ::) 

To err is human but to really fowl things up takes a computer.



Cat

At World Pork Expo!  Free ribs, free tenderloin, free pulled pork... More to come!

At World Pork Expo!  Free ribs, free tenderloin, free pulled pork... More to come!


I think this post belongs in the I got a free ham thread  ;D

At World Pork Expo!  Free ribs, free tenderloin, free pulled pork... More to come!


I didn't even know there was such a thing!  You need to post pics, girl!

I think this post belongs in the I got a free ham thread  ;D
I was going to tell you to think of it as a Paley event starring Pigs!!!!  :D

;D

I was going to tell you to think of it as a Paley event starring Pigs!!!!  :D

;D



Ha ha ha. Def post pics!!!

I had a dream the other day that I was carrying around a pig. I don't recall why or where I was bringing the pig to. And then my sister sends me a link to this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7leMctSTMc


The pig in my dream was a lot bigger.



Cat

I had a dream the other day that I was carrying around a pig. I don't recall why or where I was bringing the pig to. And then my sister sends me a link to this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7leMctSTMc


The pig in my dream was a lot bigger.



Cat


I WANT A MINI PIG SO BAD!!!!!

I WANT A MINI PIG SO BAD!!!!!


There's a parody of billionaire in there somewhere.  I just know it.  ;D

I WANT A MINI PIG SO BAD!!!!!
hate to tell you this, but the micro mini/teacup pigs are just traditional potbelly pigs but they "limit"/starve them...  Yep they do not grow stay small, until taken home and fed a regular diet; which is why you rarely see pictures of adults...  Info from a "micro mini" producer, can buy them for $50 (boars) - $350 (gilts) around here, to my husband who is a "meat pig" producer. 

There's a parody of billionaire in there somewhere.  I just know it.  ;D
LOL...

I didn't even know there was such a thing!  You need to post pics, girl!


Ha ha ha. Def post pics!!!
Sorry guys, unless you wanted pics of pig supplies and pig techniques, hog houses, manure spreaders etc....  I did not take pics. We did not go anywhere near the 1700 pigs being shown there.  My husband has to work tomorrow and he cannot risk taking a disease in and having it wipe out the 30,000 head he oversees.  So no go.  Sorry  :-\\

Sorry guys, unless you wanted pics of pig supplies and pig techniques, hog houses, manure spreaders etc....  I did not take pics. We did not go anywhere near the 1700 pigs being shown there.  My husband has to work tomorrow and he cannot risk taking a disease in and having it wipe out the 30,000 head he oversees.  So no go.  Sorry  :-\\


You could have taken pictures of the hog houses and manure spreaders...  :P ;)

There's a parody of billionaire in there somewhere.  I just know it.  ;D


I always sing "I want a hysterectomy so freakin bad" when my lady business starts acting up.  ;D

I always sing "I want a hysterectomy so freakin bad" when my lady business starts acting up.  ;D
;D

You could have taken pictures of the hog houses and manure spreaders...  :P ;)
Sorry... It is amazing the amount of products available, and new biosecurity measures being invented for the hog industry!

BTW - there is an "ap" for World Pork Expo....  If you want to see what your missing  :D

At World Pork Expo!  Free ribs, free tenderloin, free pulled pork... More to come!



sounds delicious, did you bring ketchup?  :D

sounds delicious, did you bring ketchup?  :D
I only use ketchup on french fries, hotdogs, or hamburgers....  I hate ketchup otherwise!

I had a dream the other day that I was carrying around a pig. I don't recall why or where I was bringing the pig to. And then my sister sends me a link to this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7leMctSTMc


The pig in my dream was a lot bigger.



Cat



so cute.  :)

I always sing "I want a hysterectomy so freakin bad" when my lady business starts acting up.  ;D


O0


Now I will too!

I always sing "I want a hysterectomy so freakin bad" when my lady business starts acting up.  ;D



I always sing "It's A P.M.S. Kind of Day."



Cat

I always sing "It's A P.M.S. Kind of Day."



Cat



To what song?  ???

To what song?  ???



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWb5l1_cKk4



Cat

all showered and reasy to see my aunt.

So two years ago I went to an allergist who told me I absolutely should never eat fish or shellfish.  I suspected the shellfish part, but the fish, OH NO!!!  I had never had a problem with it.  About a year ago I mentioned it to another doctor who thought it strange and suggested I go back for another test, they could tell me if there were fish I could or could not eat.  This time I went straight to Boston, Mass General Hospital, and had a retest. WELL!  The only thing I am allergic to is lobster and scallops.  I can absolutely eat fish.  The seals it for me, I live a mere 5 miles from the best hospitals in the world, sadly the local hospitals are the exact opposite.  From now on I will go the extra mile.  ;)  Now I am off to have some fish.  :)

So two years ago I went to an allergist who told me I absolutely should never eat fish or shellfish.  I suspected the shellfish part, but the fish, OH NO!!!  I had never had a problem with it.  About a year ago I mentioned it to another doctor who thought it strange and suggested I go back for another test, they could tell me if there were fish I could or could not eat.  This time I went straight to Boston, Mass General Hospital, and had a retest. WELL!  The only thing I am allergic to is lobster and scallops.  I can absolutely eat fish.  The seals it for me, I live a mere 5 miles from the best hospitals in the world, sadly the local hospitals are the exact opposite.  From now on I will go the extra mile.  ;)  Now I am off to have some fish.  :)
Good luck!  I hope you can!!!  Allergies are a hard thing to diagnose, many doctors always want to err on the side of caution.  I have a latex allergy, I started getting a reaction with Bananas, and then later latex gloves (elastic, bandaids, adhesives, etc...).  They tested me with the blood test, definitely a latex allergy.  I am not supposed to eat bananas, kiwi, papaya, grapes, avocado, watermelon, tomato, potato, celery, chestnut, spinach, broccoli, apples, legumes (beans), mint, cinnamon, mango....  Well I definitely react to banana, teeth feel loose, gums swell and bleed, mouth tingly... and mango I have a similar feeling, but the rest notta (or at least no so far).  I take it day by day.

Elizabeth is at Scout camp from yesterday evening until tomorrow afternoon.  It is a school holiday here so I had the day off work to be home with James.  Except my boss called last night, could I call in this morning to sort out some computer problem.  ::)

James and I cycled to my office this morning.  Then friends came round late morning and stayed for lunch and the afternoon.  James played with Theo and I chatted with his mum Lynne.  The weather was too horrible to venture outdoors really.

talking allergies-  I'm still not quite sure whats exactly up with me, but two spoons of yogurt instantly sends me to the bathroom. 

talking allergies-  I'm still not quite sure whats exactly up with me, but two spoons of yogurt instantly sends me to the bathroom.


That could be an intolerance.  Food allergies and intolerances are sometimes confused.  Allergies will kill you, intolerances will just make you miserable.  Intolerances can cause bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, that can last hours or days.  Allergies will close up your throat and kill you.

Good luck!  I hope you can!!!  Allergies are a hard thing to diagnose, many doctors always want to err on the side of caution.  I have a latex allergy, I started getting a reaction with Bananas, and then later latex gloves (elastic, bandaids, adhesives, etc...).  They tested me with the blood test, definitely a latex allergy.  I am not supposed to eat bananas, kiwi, papaya, grapes, avocado, watermelon, tomato, potato, celery, chestnut, spinach, broccoli, apples, legumes (beans), mint, cinnamon, mango....  Well I definitely react to banana, teeth feel loose, gums swell and bleed, mouth tingly... and mango I have a similar feeling, but the rest notta (or at least no so far).  I take it day by day.


I tested for fish and shellfish.  The fish wasn't a problem, I am definitely allergic to lobster, and had a blood test for other shellfish.  I will know about those in two weeks.  I just finished a nice piece of haddock,  :)

That could be an intolerance.  Food allergies and intolerances are sometimes confused.  Allergies will kill you, intolerances will just make you miserable.  Intolerances can cause bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, that can last hours or days.  Allergies will close up your throat and kill you.


I use to eat yogurt when I was a kid and threw is up.  I think I threw up a few other things, but it seemed I'd just throw up every morning.  My mom figured it  had to do with my surgery and stuff.  Perhaps, but I may have always had some sort of problem with yogurt.  I was given medicene to stop throwing up in the morning.  Now it seems I cant digest stuff.

^ This worries me, to some extent. Unless I'm missing something. ???
Danoot may be right; it's probably an intolerance.

So two years ago I went to an allergist who told me I absolutely should never eat fish or shellfish.  I suspected the shellfish part, but the fish, OH NO!!!  I had never had a problem with it.  About a year ago I mentioned it to another doctor who thought it strange and suggested I go back for another test, they could tell me if there were fish I could or could not eat.  This time I went straight to Boston, Mass General Hospital, and had a retest. WELL!  The only thing I am allergic to is lobster and scallops.  I can absolutely eat fish.  The seals it for me, I live a mere 5 miles from the best hospitals in the world, sadly the local hospitals are the exact opposite.  From now on I will go the extra mile.  ;)  Now I am off to have some fish.  :)



enjoy your fish.

I use to eat yogurt when I was a kid and threw is up.  I think I threw up a few other things, but it seemed I'd just throw up every morning.  My mom figured it  had to do with my surgery and stuff.  Perhaps, but I may have always had some sort of problem with yogurt.  I was given medicene to stop throwing up in the morning.  Now it seems I cant digest stuff.



then you probably have a dairy intolerance.

then you probably have a dairy intolerance.



I think so.  My mom says it's strange that yogurt bothers me so much and cheese doesn't.  Actually cheese does, but I can eat more of it before having bathroom problems. 

I think so.  My mom says it's strange that yogurt bothers me so much and cheese doesn't.  Actually cheese does, but I can eat more of it before having bathroom problems.



With lactose intolerance(which I have) you can sometimes tolerate some dairy and not others, it is the lactose(dairy sugar) that makes you sick and some things have more lactose than others.  I have a huge problem with milk, but can eat yoqurt, they say soft cheeses have less lactose than hard, you just have to figure out which ones you can handle.  There is also "Lactaid" that they sell over the counter.  It is pills you take before you eat dairy to prevent the problem.  I have found it better to just avoid the things I can't eat.

Today we are supposed to have the first totally rain free day in about a week and a half  :)

Today we are supposed to have the first totally rain free day in about a week and a half  :)
It is the first real day without rain here too.

I think so.  My mom says it's strange that yogurt bothers me so much and cheese doesn't.  Actually cheese does, but I can eat more of it before having bathroom problems.


growing up I never had an intolerance to dairy.

Today we are supposed to have the first totally rain free day in about a week and a half  :)


In our forecast there are shower/thunderstorm chances every day.

I think so.  My mom says it's strange that yogurt bothers me so much and cheese doesn't.  Actually cheese does, but I can eat more of it before having bathroom problems.
Yogurt and cheese (hard cheese) usually do not bother people with lactose intolerance, due to the fact that the lactose in these 2 items has already been fermented into lactase (what a lactose intolerance person's body is unable to do).  So the body can absorb them.  This is very odd in lactose intolerance person and a person with dairy allergens are allergic to all dairy. Perhaps it is the bacteria in the yogurt.  You should probably go get it checked, it could be an underlying condition for crohn's or celiac disease. 

I tested for fish and shellfish.  The fish wasn't a problem, I am definitely allergic to lobster, and had a blood test for other shellfish.  I will know about those in two weeks.  I just finished a nice piece of haddock,  :)



That would totally kill me because lobster is one of my all-time favorite foods.



Cat

That would totally kill me because lobster is one of my all-time favorite foods.



Cat


Luckily, I have never been a big fan, take it or leave it.  I really like crab, so I will wait for 2 weeks to see if I get to eat that. 

my aunt and uncle are are still here and now my brother John has came up too.  I'm over in these threads  for a little bit because it 's still so hard for me to follow conversations.  Last night Mom, dad Joel, and I played canasta with Aunt Rosie and uncle Mike  and put on that movie In which Steve Martin has a big nose.

about fish- I like salmon and shrimp.  Fish tastes like fish to me so it doesn't really matter to me.  I've never had lobster or crab and don't want to waste my time removing all the shell.

That would totally kill me because lobster is one of my all-time favorite foods.



Cat


I've never had lobster.

Boat is in the water and mast is up. Tomorrow we going to go and clean her up. Spent all day messing with the laptop. Reinstalled the OS yesterday and today I was putting on all the programs we want. Tomorrow (or Monday), I will put on all our files (pics, videos, etc) and then it is DONE!!!


Cat

So that guy came back (Rodney) but this time he didn't ask me for money which he won't do that anymore so he asked me if I could buy him lunch at Burger King which I obliged and he thanked me afterwards by sharing his french fries with me. :)

Boat is in the water and mast is up. Tomorrow we going to go and clean her up. Spent all day messing with the laptop. Reinstalled the OS yesterday and today I was putting on all the programs we want. Tomorrow (or Monday), I will put on all our files (pics, videos, etc) and then it is DONE!!!


Cat



YAY!!!

YAY!!!



I don't know if you can say "yay" because today we are going to "swab the deck."  :-\\



Cat

So that guy came back (Rodney) but this time he didn't ask me for money which he won't do that anymore so he asked me if I could buy him lunch at Burger King which I obliged and he thanked me afterwards by sharing his french fries with me. :)


So he is still after stuff from you by the sounds of it.

So he is still after stuff from you by the sounds of it.


I was told to tell him that he cannot get any more money from me but buying lunch is fine when I do have the money, I might treat him to Burger King.

Elizabeth survived a very wet scout camp.  At least it stopped raining on Saturday and allowed most of the tents to dry out.

We bought some rhododendron plants for our garden.  Dai and James chopped down a small conifer that had more or less died off and dai dug up the rootstock plus loads of other plants that had completely covered the garden plot.  By next weekend we'll be ready to plant the rhododendrons and move some other stuff around to rebuild that area of the garden.


Today we went orienteering.  First off we were running the start area, making sure people on the same course didn't try and start at the same minute, checking youngsters (and some oldsters) knew what they were doing, etc.  Then we did our courses.  I did alright, could have run a bit more I suppose.  I managed to get nettle sting on the back of my hand (flailing wildly catching my balance in a marsh) and then on my legs cutting through the undergrowth.

Mom made some breakfast that we and our gusts ate and then we said goodbye.  I'm considering joining some art classes.  Now that technology is getting better for my CI and I don't have to work so hard to try and hear,  I can use some friends besides on the internet.

Mom made some breakfast that we and our gusts ate and then we said goodbye.  I'm considering joining some art classes.  Now that technology is getting better for my CI and I don't have to work so hard to try and hear,  I can use some friends besides on the internet.


Great idea. Good luck

I was told to tell him that he cannot get any more money from me but buying lunch is fine when I do have the money, I might treat him to Burger King.


Don't see how its any different personally, but if you're fine with it ...

Mom made some breakfast that we and our gusts ate and then we said goodbye.  I'm considering joining some art classes.  Now that technology is getting better for my CI and I don't have to work so hard to try and hear,  I can use some friends besides on the internet.


good luck with that

thanks karen and snoz.. It's time to do some kind of something.

I've never had lobster.
I have never had a whole lobster.  I have had "lobster" bisque, lobster bites, imitation lobster, and a few (less than 3) lobster tails in my life.  I could not proclaim it a favorite or not a favorite...

Well, we are back from vacation, and I am already ready to go back! Why is it that when you go somewhere, you instantly want to move there? We were in the Outer Banks, NC. I would just love to move somewhere this is close to the ocean!

I have never had a whole lobster.  I have had "lobster" bisque, lobster bites, imitation lobster, and a few (less than 3) lobster tails in my life.  I could not proclaim it a favorite or not a favorite...


Whole lobster is a waste of  time and space  Lobster tails and claws are the only part of the lobster worth eating.  Perhaps tails you had were cooked poorly or your drawn butter was subpar

I would kill for a well cooked lobster tail or claws and some really rich drawn butter.

Whole lobster is a waste of  time and space  Lobster tails and claws are the only part of the lobster worth eating.  Perhaps tails you had were cooked poorly or your drawn butter was subpar

I would kill for a well cooked lobster tail or claws and some really rich drawn butter.



Carlos loves the roe & liver.  8-P 8-P 8-P  However, there is meat in the body-you just have to dig it out-and IMO it is worth it. I have a routine as to how I eat lobster. Legs are first. Then the body. (Of course I give that green sh!t to Carlos  8-P 8-P 8-P ). Then I eat the claws and the tail is saved for last. (I ALWAYS save the best for last.) Oh yeah, and the drawn butter goes without saying.  :)



Cat

I've never had lobster.


Really!?  I am surprised because you seem to be a good eatin' type of guy and all the good eatin' type of guys I know do lobster.  Of course here in the northeast it is pretty much a ritual. Summer is lobsters and barbecue, Friday night until Sunday night.  To do it up right they go right to a restaurant within a mile of the harbor and pick their own live lobster from the pool.  Don't let them tell you any different, size matters, two one pounders is always better than one 2 pounder.

Well, we are back from vacation, and I am already ready to go back! Why is it that when you go somewhere, you instantly want to move there? We were in the Outer Banks, NC. I would just love to move somewhere this is close to the ocean!

I know how that is. Especially when I was younger and my family went on vacation, I would enjoy a place so much that I'd never wanna leave.

Well, we are back from vacation, and I am already ready to go back! Why is it that when you go somewhere, you instantly want to move there? We were in the Outer Banks, NC. I would just love to move somewhere this is close to the ocean!


In my younger wilder days I woke up one day in England. I felt like I had come home, it was odd, but then I was thinking being from New England being in England wasn't such a far stretch.  There is a reason they call this New England. There was something nicer about the people though.

Mom made some breakfast that we and our gusts ate and then we said goodbye.  I'm considering joining some art classes.  Now that technology is getting better for my CI and I don't have to work so hard to try and hear,  I can use some friends besides on the internet.


that's wonderful good luck with the art class.

Carlos loves the roe & liver.  8-P 8-P 8-P  However, there is meat in the body-you just have to dig it out-and IMO it is worth it. I have a routine as to how I eat lobster. Legs are first. Then the body. (Of course I give that green sh!t to Carlos  8-P 8-P 8-P ). Then I eat the claws and the tail is saved for last. (I ALWAYS save the best for last.) Oh yeah, and the drawn butter goes without saying.  :)



Cat


I'm just not willing to work that hard for my good eats  ;D 
seriously the last time I had a whole lobster was about two years ago, on my b-day and I was so annoyed at the effort that I was putting into the body, and the fact that it was taking away from my enjoyment of the good stuff....

I was told to tell him that he cannot get any more money from me but buying lunch is fine when I do have the money, I might treat him to Burger King.


If you want to buy him lunch that's fine, but keep it to a minimum.  You shouldn't be buying it for him every day.  I say once a week, tops.

If you want to buy him lunch that's fine, but keep it to a minimum.  You shouldn't be buying it for him every day.  I say once a week, tops.



Once a week?  Once a month...he'd be lucky to get a kids meal out of me...... I wouldn't indulge him any longer if I were howard...and I certainly wouldn't share fries with the man  >:(

Really!?  I am surprised because you seem to be a good eatin' type of guy and all the good eatin' type of guys I know do lobster.  Of course here in the northeast it is pretty much a ritual. Summer is lobsters and barbecue, Friday night until Sunday night.  To do it up right they go right to a restaurant within a mile of the harbor and pick their own live lobster from the pool.  Don't let them tell you any different, size matters, two one pounders is always better than one 2 pounder.



When I was a kid, my mother's cousin & her husband owned a lobster restaurant in Mount Desert Island, Maine. I don't remember the restaurant too much.


Cat

When I was a kid, my mother's cousin & her husband owned a lobster restaurant in Mount Desert Island, Maine. I don't remember the restaurant too much.


Cat



I always think of that moment in Mystic Pizza when Julia Roberts opens the fridge looking for a snack and there's about 2 or 3 shelves full of lobster and says "focking lot of lobster here!"  and I'm thinking... I WISH!!!  ;D

I always think of that moment in Mystic Pizza when Julia Roberts opens the fridge looking for a snack and there's about 2 or 3 shelves full of lobster and says "focking lot of lobster here!"  and I'm thinking... I WISH!!!  ;D



I have never seen that movie.  :-[


The last time we went to Maine, Carlos & I bought a dozen lobsters-we ate some there but brought the rest home.


Cat

I have never seen that movie.  :-[


The last time we went to Maine, Carlos & I bought a dozen lobsters-we ate some there but brought the rest home.


Cat


but it's such a great flick!!!  truly one of my top  5 Julia Roberts movies!  Actually Top 3!!!

I've eaten Mystic Pizza.  It was a bit meh

I've eaten Mystic Pizza.  It was a bit meh


I don't want to eat it....they use goat cheese  :D    but seriously I've always wanted to visit the town of mystic and buy one of those t-shirts... I know I could buy one online but it's not the same...gonna include mystic as a destination on my road trip map after I win the lotto and drive cross country and back...  8)

but it's such a great flick!!!  truly one of my top  5 Julia Roberts movies!  Actually Top 3!!!


I've never made it clear through the movie. 

I also refuse to eat lobster.  Big swimming bugs.  8-P

I've never made it clear through the movie. 

I also refuse to eat lobster.  Big swimming bugs.  8-P



estas una chica loca!!!  :P

estas una chica loca!!!  :P


Perhaps.

My niece calls me Tia Loca.  :)

sad and nervous for my friend's daughter... actually I've known the kid since she was 18 months old. Got to hang out with her and her hubby when I was in San Diego in jan/feb.  She's grown into a remarkable young woman....


about two/three yrs ago she was pregnant with child number 2... baby one is 4 now.  Anyway, unfortunately the baby died inside her...they were supposed to take it out (details are sketchy but essentially she found out on a friday and they were going to do a c-section to remove it on Monday or something....at least that's how her mom explained it to me...never having gone thru pregnancy nor birth I know not if it's normal to wait like that...) at any rate, on Sunday she had cramping and wound up miscarrying in the shower. 

She's pregnant again (was when I saw her)  and it hasn't been going well. She just texted me that she is going in today at 3 for a C-Section.  I know she wants this kid bad and she was devastated with the loss of the last one. I feel bad for her and just want things to be okay.


Not looking for prayers because I don't believe in them but I just needed an outlet to express my concern. thanks.

I don't want to eat it....they use goat cheese  :D    but seriously I've always wanted to visit the town of mystic and buy one of those t-shirts... I know I could buy one online but it's not the same...gonna include mystic as a destination on my road trip map after I win the lotto and drive cross country and back...  8)



Haven't been to Mystic in DECADES!




sad and nervous for my friend's daughter... actually I've known the kid since she was 18 months old. Got to hang out with her and her hubby when I was in San Diego in jan/feb.  She's grown into a remarkable young woman....


about two/three yrs ago she was pregnant with child number 2... baby one is 4 now.  Anyway, unfortunately the baby died inside her...they were supposed to take it out (details are sketchy but essentially she found out on a friday and they were going to do a c-section to remove it on Monday or something....at least that's how her mom explained it to me...never having gone thru pregnancy nor birth I know not if it's normal to wait like that...) at any rate, on Sunday she had cramping and wound up miscarrying in the shower. 

She's pregnant again (was when I saw her)  and it hasn't been going well. She just texted me that she is going in today at 3 for a C-Section.  I know she wants this kid bad and she was devastated with the loss of the last one. I feel bad for her and just want things to be okay.


Not looking for prayers because I don't believe in them but I just needed an outlet to express my concern. thanks.






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Cat

Haven't been to Mystic in DECADES!



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Cat



so how long do cecearians take?  :-\\

so how long do cecearians take?  :-\\


Depends...Both of mine took about a half hour but they were normal c-sections, nothing out of the ordinary. 

Depends...Both of mine took about a half hour but they were normal c-sections, nothing out of the ordinary.



well it can't be all bad...her hubby just accepted my friend request. I guess if he has time to check facebook for updates then no one died right?  ;D

You know how sometimes you have a terrible nightmare but then you wake up and thank God it was just a bad dream? Well just the opposite happened to me a couple days back. I dreamed that I received 2 checks in the mail for $8,000 each and I was totally excited but then I woke up right away and I was like, "Aw, f*ck!  It was just a dream!" ;D

You know how sometimes you have a terrible nightmare but then you wake up and thank God it was just a bad dream? Well just the opposite happened to me a couple weeks back. I dreamed that I received 2 checks in the mail for $8,000 each and I was totally excited but then I woke up right away and I was like, "Aw, f*ck!  It was just a dream!" ;D



dude...the exact same thing happened to me! Two weeks ago I had a dream that I got one check....for $400,000. It was green and white, like my pay checks...and I thought...hmmmmm what can I sue for to make that one a reality!  ;D

I'm signed up for a cancer survivor art class that's going to be doing different kinds of art stuff so I don't know yet.  I'm going to see a going to be seeing a counselor four times.  I don't know what is called matrix reasoning, but that's one of my strongest points and I'm going to look it up tomorrow.

I'm signed up for a cancer survivor art class that's going to be doing different kinds of art stuff so I don't know yet.  I'm going to see a going to be seeing a counselor four times.  I don't know what is called matrix reasoning, but that's one of my strongest points and I'm going to look it up tomorrow.


that's great....glad to hear you're being proactive, getting involved and getting out!  karma to ya

that's great....glad to hear you're being proactive, getting involved and getting out!  karma to ya


thanks  gotta see if I can hear and understand conversations and stuff.  I;m way too dam lonely in the house all the time every day.

If you want to buy him lunch that's fine, but keep it to a minimum.  You shouldn't be buying it for him every day.  I say once a week, tops.



right that's what I'll do plus I need money for myself for a cold drink or a cup of coffee.

Once a week?  Once a month...he'd be lucky to get a kids meal out of me...... I wouldn't indulge him any longer if I were howard...and I certainly wouldn't share fries with the man  >:(


I don't like seeing people begging for food sometimes so maybe once in a while I'll go into Burger King to buy him a burger or fries or maybe a cold drink.

You know how sometimes you have a terrible nightmare but then you wake up and thank God it was just a bad dream? Well just the opposite happened to me a couple days back. I dreamed that I received 2 checks in the mail for $8,000 each and I was totally excited but then I woke up right away and I was like, "Aw, f*ck!  It was just a dream!" ;D


Don't you wish it was real?

I'm signed up for a cancer survivor art class that's going to be doing different kinds of art stuff so I don't know yet.  I'm going to see a going to be seeing a counselor four times.  I don't know what is called matrix reasoning, but that's one of my strongest points and I'm going to look it up tomorrow.


Sounds great.  :)

I got rear-ended today.  Pretty bad.  I am on the phone with the other person's insurance company right now.  I'm fine, but my back bumper is about to fall off.  I duck taped my bumper up so it won't drag.  We shall see what happens.

I got rear-ended today.  Pretty bad.  I am on the phone with the other person's insurance company right now.  I'm fine, but my back bumper is about to fall off.  I duck taped my bumper up so it won't drag.  We shall see what happens.


That sucks. Glad you're OK though!  :)

I got rear-ended today.  Pretty bad.  I am on the phone with the other person's insurance company right now.  I'm fine, but my back bumper is about to fall off.  I duck taped my bumper up so it won't drag.  We shall see what happens.


That sucks too. Al beat me to it but I'm glad you're okay.

Thanks guys.  :-*

I got rear-ended today.  Pretty bad.  I am on the phone with the other person's insurance company right now.  I'm fine, but my back bumper is about to fall off.  I duck taped my bumper up so it won't drag.  We shall see what happens.


Glad you are okay.  Sorry about your bumper.  Duct tape to the rescue!

I got rear-ended today.  Pretty bad.  I am on the phone with the other person's insurance company right now.  I'm fine, but my back bumper is about to fall off.  I duck taped my bumper up so it won't drag.  We shall see what happens.


That's terrible glad you're fine though.

I'M A GREAT "AUNT".....actually I'm a fantastic Aunt T but I mean mother and baby survived!!!
Baby is 5lbs 6oz and mom, who was in the most danger is okay!


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I got rear-ended today.  Pretty bad.  I am on the phone with the other person's insurance company right now.  I'm fine, but my back bumper is about to fall off.  I duck taped my bumper up so it won't drag.  We shall see what happens.



Glad you are ok. Gotta love "duck" tape (btw, it is duct tape.  ;) )



I'M A GREAT "AUNT".....actually I'm a fantastic Aunt T but I mean mother and baby survived!!!
Baby is 5lbs 6oz and mom, who was in the most danger is okay!


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578312_461576053871189_11759022_n.jpg




Yay! Congrats to mother & baby and course Aunt T.


Cat

It's finals week at good ole UCSB...that means commencement is this coming weekend  ::) 

My work schedule thru the end of the month.... ready?

Monday 10 hrs
Today    14 hrs
Wednesday 10 hrs
Thursday 6 hrs
Friday (off)
Saturday 12 hrs *command post*
Sunday  8 - 10 hrs *command post*
Monday 10 hrs
Tuesday 10 hrs
Wednesday 10 hrs
Thursday LA
Friday (off)
Saturday 5 - 10 hrs
Sunday 10 hrs
Monday 10 hrs
Tuesday LA
Wed 10 hrs
Thursday 10 hrs

and then finally I get my full weekend!

It's finals week at good ole UCSB...that means commencement is this coming weekend  ::) 

My work schedule thru the end of the month.... ready?

Monday 10 hrs
Today    14 hrs
Wednesday 10 hrs
Thursday 6 hrs
Friday (off)
Saturday 12 hrs *command post*
Sunday  8 - 10 hrs *command post*
Monday 10 hrs
Tuesday 10 hrs
Wednesday 10 hrs
Thursday LA
Friday (off)
Saturday 5 - 10 hrs
Sunday 10 hrs
Monday 10 hrs
Tuesday LA
Wed 10 hrs
Thursday 10 hrs

and then finally I get my full weekend!



You BETTER get overtime.



Cat

You BETTER get overtime.



Cat


In this case I will get Comp Time (time and a half)  for working the command post on Sat and Sunday. 

Because I'm going to LA on Thursday the 21 The first 10 hours I work on Sat or Sunday will be straight time...basically adjusted hours but every thing over 10 hrs on that weekend will be more comp time (time and a half)...


I collect most of my OT as comp time...combined with my vacation hours and holiday hours earned....is what allows me to take off 3 weeks during Paley Fest in the spring, one week in the Fall for Paley fall previews, a week or two in AZ every winter and several days thru out the year for random TV events that  happen outside of my days off.  ;)   

I complain but really it's not a bad gig...no other agency would indulge my needs the way this place does.

5 pm today will be my first meeting with this counselor.  My art classes don't start until July.  I'm making an appointment with my doctor to get my colesteral checked again. Let see what else, I'm looking up one of the tests I was given and still don't know what matrix reasoning is.  Somehow in some way enjoying finding out. how much of a retard I seem to be in about every area. Probably I spent so much time ias a child wondering what is wrong with me.

5 pm today will be my first meeting with this counselor.  My art classes don't start until July.  I'm making an appointment with my doctor to get my colesteral checked again. Let see what else, I'm looking up one of the tests I was given and still don't know what matrix reasoning is.  Somehow in some way enjoying finding out. how much of a retard I seem to be in about every area. Probably I spent so much time ias a child wondering what is wrong with me.


You have a really pretty smile, just sayin'.  :)

I'M A GREAT "AUNT".....actually I'm a fantastic Aunt T but I mean mother and baby survived!!!
Baby is 5lbs 6oz and mom, who was in the most danger is okay!


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578312_461576053871189_11759022_n.jpg


she's so beautiful.  :)

5 pm today will be my first meeting with this counselor.  My art classes don't start until July.  I'm making an appointment with my doctor to get my colesteral checked again. Let see what else, I'm looking up one of the tests I was given and still don't know what matrix reasoning is.  Somehow in some way enjoying finding out. how much of a retard I seem to be in about every area. Probably I spent so much time ias a child wondering what is wrong with me.


good luck.

she's so beautiful.  :)



the baby is a boy

the baby is a boy


oops I'm sorry.  :-[

oops I'm sorry.  :-[


It's okay I don't think I mentioned she was having a boy

I took a call from a guy today who's last name was Mishmash... I did not laugh... I totally wanted to but I didn't!  :D

Congratulations on becoming an "Great Aunt", So glad to hear that both survived.  Such a great picture.  :-)

You have a really pretty smile, just sayin'.  :)


the counselor liked it too.  I thought I'd put my face up again.

Congratulations on becoming an "Great Aunt", So glad to hear that both survived.  Such a great picture.  :-)


thanks!  Just one more pic cuz I'm not normally one who promotes the kids in my life but this was too precious to not share  ;)


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550822_462016713827123_1809480879_n.jpg

Precious photo. 

My husband's friend (and friend's wife) had a baby last August. So I've been able to get my baby fix (hold them, feed them, rock them) until they go to sleep then give them back.  Perfect arrangement for me.  ;D

I took a call from a guy today who's last name was Mishmash... I did not laugh... I totally wanted to but I didn't!  :D


;D

thanks!  Just one more pic cuz I'm not normally one who promotes the kids in my life but this was too precious to not share  ;)


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550822_462016713827123_1809480879_n.jpg


very nice picture.  :)

thanks!  Just one more pic cuz I'm not normally one who promotes the kids in my life but this was too precious to not share  ;)


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550822_462016713827123_1809480879_n.jpg


Super sweet.

5 pm today will be my first meeting with this counselor.  My art classes don't start until July.  I'm making an appointment with my doctor to get my colesteral checked again. Let see what else, I'm looking up one of the tests I was given and still don't know what matrix reasoning is.  Somehow in some way enjoying finding out. how much of a retard I seem to be in about every area. Probably I spent so much time ias a child wondering what is wrong with me.


Ann, don't put yourself down.  Concentrate on what you are great at, and don't call yourself a retard. 

I love your new avatar pic.  You really are a beautiful girl.  :)

thanks!  Just one more pic cuz I'm not normally one who promotes the kids in my life but this was too precious to not share  ;)


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550822_462016713827123_1809480879_n.jpg


Sooo cute!  I'm glad mom and baby are doing well.  :)

the baby is a boy



Maybe he meant Mama is beautiful.  ;)



thanks!  Just one more pic cuz I'm not normally one who promotes the kids in my life but this was too precious to not share  ;)


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550822_462016713827123_1809480879_n.jpg



A pic that makes you go, "AWWWWWW."



Cat

Maybe he meant Mama is beautiful.  ;)






Cat



tis possible....

Ann, don't put yourself down.  Concentrate on what you are great at, and don't call yourself a retard. 

I love your new avatar pic.  You really are a beautiful girl.  :)


That's actually and old picture I haven't used since I first came here.  I still smile like that though and have that Wario beenie. 

You may think I'm calling myself something negative, but my mind is on Forest Gump parodies, florist something or something.  I've been wondering all my live since a kid what is wrong with me, now I've been tested and know a lot more then I did as a kid.  I don't remember the number of places that can be sued for having turned me down in my past.  It's against the law.  Hmm.... against the law ...

Take case then withdraw
It was against the law.

That's actually and old picture I haven't used since I first came here.  I still smile like that though and have that Wario beenie. 

You may think I'm calling myself something negative, but my mind is on Forest Gump parodies, florist something or something.  I've been wondering all my live since a kid what is wrong with me, now I've been tested and know a lot more then I did as a kid.  I don't remember the number of places that can be sued for having turned me down in my past.  It's against the law.  Hmm.... against the law ...

Take case then withdraw
It was against the law.


Ann, is that you in the bottom picture, as well? You kinda remind me of the actress Pheobe Cates, and I always thought she was very pretty!

http://members.tripod.com/~xxx123456/cates11.jpg

Ann, is that you in the bottom picture, as well? You kinda remind me of the actress Pheobe Cates, and I always thought she was very pretty!

http://members.tripod.com/~xxx123456/cates11.jpg


The red guy or the other one?  It's a current picture of me. 

The red guy or the other one?  It's a current picture of me.


Definitely the other one! :D

I wanted to do something with the red guy.  I had said I liked hot guys.  I was going to take the newer pic and stretch it out, but I haven't done pics in a while and will have to re figure out how I use to do it on Paintshop Pro.  The pic did look like I was watching TV so I did it the way I did it. 

headache

headache



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For us, we will probably go to the boat today to do more work-finishing cleaning her up, put the BOOM up and try to fix the anchor line. If we can't fix the anchor line, then we have to go to the people who own the marina to fix it. If it don't get fix-we don't go out for an overnighter. Of course we are not planning on doing that today-but maybe next week.



Cat

headache


Get better soon!

I seem to be having a headache too.  I noticed a little build up of wax skin blood crud in my head and did a little walking.  Just have to finish clearing the s out.

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For us, we will probably go to the boat today to do more work-finishing cleaning her up, put the BOOM up and try to fix the anchor line. If we can't fix the anchor line, then we have to go to the people who own the marina to fix it. If it don't get fix-we don't go out for an overnighter. Of course we are not planning on doing that today-but maybe next week.



Cat


I'm jealous!!!

I got rear-ended today.  Pretty bad.  I am on the phone with the other person's insurance company right now.  I'm fine, but my back bumper is about to fall off.  I duck taped my bumper up so it won't drag.  We shall see what happens.
Glad you are OK! Did you use a fashion color/print duct tape?  Wonders what that stuff can do!

I'M A GREAT "AUNT".....actually I'm a fantastic Aunt T but I mean mother and baby survived!!!
Baby is 5lbs 6oz and mom, who was in the most danger is okay!


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578312_461576053871189_11759022_n.jpg
Congratulations!  Glad all are doing fine and out of danger! Beautiful pair they are!!!

thanks!  Just one more pic cuz I'm not normally one who promotes the kids in my life but this was too precious to not share  ;)


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550822_462016713827123_1809480879_n.jpg
adorable!

Ibuprofen and lots of fluids more or less cleared the headache.






Cat

I was thinking of you earlier today, mainly because James was walking around the house shouting BOOM!!!! at regular intervals.  He was testing the sound characteristics and echoes in different rooms in the house.  :-\\ 

And did you know that if you cup your hands in front of your ears, palms facing backwards, your voice sounds different.  He tested that by shouting a lot as well  ::)

Ibuprofen and lots of fluids more or less cleared the headache.






Cat

I was thinking of you earlier today, mainly because James was walking around the house shouting BOOM!!!! at regular intervals.  He was testing the sound characteristics and echoes in different rooms in the house.  :-\\ 
And did you know that if you cup your hands in front of your ears, palms facing backwards, your voice sounds different.  He tested that by shouting a lot as well  ::)



;D

I may be testing that theory as well! 

It's Friday... tomorrow is Sunday...

 
Gonna go do something fun!!!!

I'm jealous!!!



Don't be. We went out there, the wind was really whippin'. Carlos cut the old anchor line and before he could try to figure out how to replace it, he gave up. I didn't even get on the boat. On the way home, we checked out another "toy" which I will be starting a new thread about.



Cat

headache


(((hugs))) hope you feel better.

It's Friday... tomorrow is Sunday...

 
Gonna go do something fun!!!!


Paleyfest? ???

It's Friday... tomorrow is Sunday...

 
Gonna go do something fun!!!!


what happened to Saturday?

Last Day of School  :) :-\\ :) :-\\ :) :-\\

what happened to Saturday?


I've asked myself that quite a few times... :P  :o

Paleyfest? ???



No paleyfest is in the spring.  I just meant I'm going to enjoy the little time off I have.



what happened to Saturday?




In fortunately I don't get a Saturday this week.
Normally I have no wednesday and two Saturdays but this weekend I have to work so I only get a Sunday.

In fortunately I don't get a Saturday this week.
Normally I have no wednesday and two Saturdays but this weekend I have to work so I only get a Sunday.


Okay, you're taking days off to have fun, got ya.

In fortunately I don't get a Saturday this week.
Normally I have no wednesday and two Saturdays but this weekend I have to work so I only get a Sunday.


Okay, you're taking days off to have fun, got ya.


No I only have 1.5 days off instead of my normal 3

No I only have 1.5 days off instead of my normal 3


I wasn't sure what you were even talking about.  I took some time to try to wake myself  and figure out what you were talking about.  Yeah me.  It's getting easier  with better hearing technology when I need to hear,  And having been tested.  Reminds me I have a problem and all the people that denied helping me are the a holes, there's nothing wrong with me,  I just hapin to be retarded in many ways.  I am not putting myself down with calling myself this, It puts me in the mood to write Forest Gump like parodies or something.

I wasn't sure what you were even talking about.  I took some time to try to wake myself  and figure out what you were talking about.  Yeah me.  It's getting easier  with better hearing technology when I need to hear,  And having been tested.  Reminds me I have a problem and all the people that denied helping me are the a holes, there's nothing wrong with me,  I just hapin to be retarded in many ways.  I am not putting myself down with calling myself this, It puts me in the mood to write Forest Gump like parodies or something.



In a normal week Monday - Friday are weekdays and Saturday and Sunday are weekends

Although its not true for everyone tge weekends are considered days off.

Because I don't work a traditional schedule my days of the week vary.

The first day I work is considered "my Monday" the last day I work is "my Friday' my days off are Saturdays and the last day I have off (the day before I go back to work is my Sunday)

Basically, since I normally work four days and have 3 days off my week is:

Monday - 1st day working
Tuesday - 2nd day working
Thursday - the day before my last work day
Friday - last work day before my weekend
Saturday - a day off with another day off to follow
Saturday 2 - another day off with another day off to follow
Sunday - Mu last day off before going back to work

^ see...no hump day

This week tho I had

Monday = Monday June 11
Tuesday = tuesday june 12
thursday = wednesday june 13
Friday = Thursday June 14
Sunday = friday june 15
Monday = Saturday 16th
Tuesday = sunday 17th
wednesday = monday 18th
Thursday = tuesday 19th
Friday = wednesday 20th
Saturday = thursday 21st
Sunday = Friday 22nd
Monday = Saturday 23rd
Tuesday = Sunday 24th
Wednesday = Monday 25th
Random day off Tuesday 26th
Thursday = Wednesday 27th
Friday = Thursday 28th
Saturday = fri
Saturday = sat
Sunday = sun
Monday= mon
Tues = tues
Thurs = wed
Fri = thurs
Etc

Yeah I think I understand all that.  Like I think I'm trying to say is that I'm now killing myself to try to hear when needed or hear or wonder whats wrong with me, I can pay more attention to things and figure stuff out.  It's like everything is opening up for me now and now I have more energy and will to socialize with people and maybe get a life.  I might try  some more posting with people in this thread.

Last Day of School  :) :-\\ :) :-\\ :) :-\\


and for kids in the U.S. June 25th.

and for kids in the U.S. June 25th.


Danoota is in the U.S., Howard.  Not all kids get out that late.  My daughter got out June 1st.

Danoota is in the U.S., Howard.  Not all kids get out that late.  My daughter got out June 1st.


My last day of school was always June 25th.

and for kids in the U.S. June 25th.


where do you think danoota lives?

Danoota is in the U.S., Howard.  Not all kids get out that late.  My daughter got out June 1st.


aw you told him!

<-----What is this "attack/defense" thing?!?  ??? ??? ???

<-----What is this "attack/defense" thing?!?  ??? ??? ???


I was wondering the same thing? Are we going to be suddenly thrown into a reality game show?  :o

<-----What is this "attack/defense" thing?!?  ??? ??? ???



I asked Chucky here http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=46323.0 but he didn't answer me.  :-\\



Cat

Since I'm the resident asshole here I guess I'll attack someone and see what happens.

Sorry meesa, but since you're the low man* on the totem pole...



*Actually your gender is still unknown.  ;D

OK so I tried but I kept getting an error message saying, "You can not view the battle."  :P

Again nothing personal meesa.  :)

My last day of school was always June 25th.


That is the way it used to be.  They always built in 5 snow days.  In the old days we used the extra snow days whether it snowed or not.  Now, if there aren't any snow days in winter, the schools let out early. 

Danoota is in the U.S., Howard.  Not all kids get out that late.  My daughter got out June 1st.


June 1st!  When do they go back?!

Since I'm the resident asshole here I guess I'll attack someone and see what happens.

Sorry meesa, but since you're the low man* on the totem pole...



*Actually your gender is still unknown.  ;D



Actually, HER gender is known.  ;)


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=46141.17



Cat

Since I'm the resident asshole here I guess I'll attack someone and see what happens.

Sorry meesa, but since you're the low man* on the totem pole...



*Actually your gender is still unknown.  ;D


No offense taken.  :) Somebody's gotta be the guinea pig!






Actually, HER gender is known.  ;)


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=46141.17



Cat


;D

Actually, HER gender is known.  ;)


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=46141.17



Cat


My bad.  :-
No offense taken.  :) Somebody's gotta be the guinea pig!




;D


Nothing happened when I clicked on "attack member."

Is Chucky slowly turning inthe00s into a MMORPG?!?  :o :o :o

where do you think danoota lives?


The U.S.

<-----What is this "attack/defense" thing?!?  ??? ??? ???


Is that something like karma?  ???

June 1st!  When do they go back?!



Usually the week before labor day.  Plus they don't get a whole lot of days off in the year.  Vacations are not that big.
My last day of school was always June 25th.


What if it falls on a weekend?  Or do you mean around June 25th?


aw you told him!


Sorry.  Can I go to my room and think about what I have done? ;D

What is this attack thing and how do we get to use it?  I tried to attack but it said I was too weak.

......Okay, it is a game, but I am not sure what I am doing. 

Special Olympics Track and Field Day!  Very nice day today 70s and sunny, and we will spend it at Harvard Stadium hopefully winning a medal for the team.  :)

What if it falls on a weekend?  Or do you mean around June 25th?

I mean if it falls around June 25th.

The weather is alternating between being sunny and being wet and wild.  Just the right weather for James to go to to cub camp then!  I'm sure he's having a whale of a time and I hope he and his kit are keeping dry.

We did some stuff in the garden this morning.  Dai planted the rhododendrons we bought last week and Liz and I tried to tame a holly tree that is wildly (and weirdly) overgrown with a honeysuckle weaving through it.  Also did battle with a couple of other plants and shredded my wrist on the pampas grass.

I'm happy to report that I have absolutely no recollection of what day I got out of school.... K-12.

I'm happy to report that I have absolutely no recollection of what day I got out of school.... K-12.


I can remember the year I left school (1975) but the exact date like you has been lost in the sands of time.

I'm happy to report that I have absolutely no recollection of what day I got out of school.... K-12.



5th grade: I moved from Mass to Conn in May of that year. First I went to a school for one month before moving to another school. I remember it was the last two weeks of school and the last day was (get this) June 29th!!  :o :o :o I remember it so clearly because that year, Conn got hit with a massive ice storm which Mass did not. So, school was out a lot during the winter but of course they had to make it up at the end of the school year-which is when I was there. And on top of that, that June there was a massive heat wave and I was stuck in an old school which was built prior to the Revolution-ok, maybe not that old but it was going to close for good when the school year was over-which took forever if you ask me. This school did not have A/C and I remember sweltering in class and wondering why I was there since I DID go to school in the winter when all my classmates did not. I just thought it was so unfair.



Cat

I can remember the year I left school (1975) but the exact date like you has been lost in the sands of time.


I do remember the day I graduated but only because I was surprised I made it  :D

June 8 1986

I don't even remember the day I graduated college.  It was father's 2000..... I only know that because our commencements always fall on Fathers day weekend and I graduated on Sunday.

I do remember the day I graduated but only because I was surprised I made it  :D

June 8 1986

I don't even remember the day I graduated college.  It was father's 2000..... I only know that because our commencements always fall on Fathers day weekend and I graduated on Sunday.
All I do remember is starting work before my final exam (which I passed) and keeping that job for the summer.

speaking of commencement.... graduation ceremony one at UCSB has begun....this means round one of Pomp & Circumstance... have I mentioned how sick and tired I am of hearing this stupid song?

I do remember the day I graduated but only because I was surprised I made it  :D

June 8 1986

I don't even remember the day I graduated college.  It was father's 2000..... I only know that because our commencements always fall on Fathers day weekend and I graduated on Sunday.



I graduated high school on Father's Day, the Solstice, a friend's birthday, and my Step-Dad's birthday.  :o :o :o



Cat

I do remember the day I graduated but only because I was surprised I made it  :D

June 8 1986

I don't even remember the day I graduated college.  It was father's 2000..... I only know that because our commencements always fall on Fathers day weekend and I graduated on Sunday.


I remember graduation day, June 1, 1989.  That is the only day I do remember.

I personally don't remember what days I got out of school or what day I graduated, but as I was avoiding cleaning, I was looking through a scrapbook/photo album and my graduation ceremony program was in there.  May 30, 1987 was my graduation day.  My last day of school was probably a week before that since I had to "practice" the commencement ceremony.  ::)

I had lunch and then I lost all the dam seeds of the braclet I was trying to make for the third time today. 

Special Olympics Track and Field Day, they said it would be warm(70s) and sunny and just a beautiful day, so I dressed accordingly and happily went off.  Well it was cloudy, windy, and 60 and it was  too cool and I just couldn't wait to get into the car and turn on the heat.  Wait 'til I get my hands on that weather person, you just wait!

I never go by what the weatherman says.

I can remember the year I left school (1975) but the exact date like you has been lost in the sands of time.


I started Kindergarden in 1979 and that was the year I cut my own hair by accident, boy my mother was pissed at the class picture when it came out. I cut my own bangs.

I do remember the day I graduated but only because I was surprised I made it  :D

June 8 1986

I don't even remember the day I graduated college.  It was father's 2000..... I only know that because our commencements always fall on Fathers day weekend and I graduated on Sunday.


mine was June 24th,1992. as of today I still have my graduation balloon after 20 years.  ;D

Trying to decide what to do with my bangs..they are too long to be bangs now. Cut or not to cut? That is the question..

Trying to decide what to do with my bangs..they are too long to be bangs now. Cut or not to cut? That is the question..



have it cut.

June 1st!  When do they go back?!


Vaughn got out on May 30th, and they go back the end of August.

now I finished the bracelet I was trying to do and did another one.

There is a furry convention in Pittsburgh this weekend.  I may go into town to see if I can spot a few.  Always interesting when you see an adult in an animal costume walking down the sidewalk with no cares in the world.  ;D

Life With A Luddite

One year ago

Him:  I need a printer but I don't know anything about them, can you pick one up for me, nothing fancy

Me:  Ok

(I got on for him)

Him:  This says it prints color, I said nothing fancy.

Me:    This is as basic as it gets, they all do this

Him:  Well......O.K.

One Year Later

Him:  There is something wrong with the printer, the print is light

Me:    Either you need more ink or the nozzles are clogged

Him:  It shouldn't be ink, I don't use it that much, I'll look at the manual.

Later that day

Him:  HEY!  THIS IS GREAT!  I was reading the manual, did you know this thing prints in color!

Me:    ::)

There is a furry convention in Pittsburgh this weekend.  I may go into town to see if I can spot a few.  Always interesting when you see an adult in an animal costume walking down the sidewalk with no cares in the world.  ;D


What kind of animal was it? cat? dog?

Dai, Elizabeth and I went orienteering this morning.  Wish we hadn't bothered.  Dai retired after the first 4 or 5 control points on his course.  I seriously contemplated it, having spent 15mins looking for one.  My course took me past the finish for a loop in a grotty area.  That said Elizabeth had a good run and enjoyed it.

Picked James up from camp this afternoon.  He was v tired and v muddy!  He was awarded his Chief Scout Silver Award today, the highest award you can get in Cubs in the UK.

Picked James up from camp this afternoon.  He was v tired and v muddy!  He was awarded his Chief Scout Silver Award today, the highest award you can get in Cubs in the UK.




I was gonna put a smiley....what happened to the smileys?

I see them now.

Dai, Elizabeth and I went orienteering this morning.  Wish we hadn't bothered.  Dai retired after the first 4 or 5 control points on his course.  I seriously contemplated it, having spent 15mins looking for one.  My course took me past the finish for a loop in a grotty area.  That said Elizabeth had a good run and enjoyed it.

Picked James up from camp this afternoon.  He was v tired and v muddy!  He was awarded his Chief Scout Silver Award today, the highest award you can get in Cubs in the UK.



Glad Miss E enjoyed herself at least.

Yay for young master James!

Life With A Luddite

Me:    ::)


;D

Dai, Elizabeth and I went orienteering this morning.  Wish we hadn't bothered.  Dai retired after the first 4 or 5 control points on his course.  I seriously contemplated it, having spent 15mins looking for one.  My course took me past the finish for a loop in a grotty area.  That said Elizabeth had a good run and enjoyed it.

Picked James up from camp this afternoon.  He was v tired and v muddy!  He was awarded his Chief Scout Silver Award today, the highest award you can get in Cubs in the UK.


Good job Elizabeth and James!

I survived another commencement weekend. 23 hrs of OT in 2days....cuz I'm awesome like that!

I survived another commencement weekend. 23 hrs of OT in 2days....cuz I'm awesome like that!


*clicks on imaginary like button*

*clicks on imaginary like button*






;D

Got the day off to take Sarah to get her wisdom teeth removed.  She is not a happy camper but it has to happen. 

Got the day off to take Sarah to get her wisdom teeth removed.  She is not a happy camper but it has to happen.



bummer!

lets see Monday  Laundry day, too hot to go outside  probably looking around here while checking some other stuff like a doctors appointment that I sceduled for Friday but didn't hear back.

Danoota is in the U.S., Howard.  Not all kids get out that late.  My daughter got out June 1st.
My daughter was May 24th

My daughter was May 24th


No fun. :(


She was super nervous to get put out.  She woke up crying, they said it is because of the nerves.  Right now she is sleeping off a lortab.  Lots of jello and applesauce in this house.

No fun. :(


She was super nervous to get put out.  She woke up crying, they said it is because of the nerves.  Right now she is sleeping off a lortab.  Lots of jello and applesauce in this house.


It's better to have it done during the summer than during the school year.  I didn't get mine done until I was 23 and I had to go to work looking like a chipmunk for a week!

I was in my 20s when I got my wisdom teeth out (only 3) and then I ended up with dry socket. They had to pack it with something that tasted  8-P 8-P 8-P and everything I ate tasted  8-P 8-P 8-P 8-P The "flavor" diminished after a few days but then the REpacked and I had that tastes all over again.  8-P 8-P 8-P  The good part of getting my wisdom teeth out, they gave me some GOOOOOOOD drugs.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Got the day off to take Sarah to get her wisdom teeth removed.  She is not a happy camper but it has to happen.


I had my wisdom teeth pulled out and I got novocaine, Did Sarah get novocained? ???

Wisdom teeth were pulled out
Then they drugged me all out vocane

I had my wisdom teeth pulled out and I got novocaine, Did Sarah get novocained? ???


Nope, she got put to sleep. 

She got Lortab but the first one made her sick.  Either that or the antibiotics/lortab/not much food made her sick.  We'll see if the second round does the same.

Nope, she got put to sleep. 

She got Lortab but the first one made her sick.  Either that or the antibiotics/lortab/not much food made her sick.  We'll see if the second round does the same.


That happened to me too.  An hour after I got home I was throwing up violently.  Stupid Lortab.  Have her take it with ice cream.  I'm serious!!  Have her eat half a bowl, then take the pill, then eat some more.  It is the ONLY way I can take hydrocodone.  :(

I'M A GREAT "AUNT".....actually I'm a fantastic Aunt T but I mean mother and baby survived!!!
Baby is 5lbs 6oz and mom, who was in the most danger is okay!


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578312_461576053871189_11759022_n.jpg

Belated congratz to you and the mom!

Belated congratz to you and the mom!



thx

My last day of school was always June 25th.

I was gonna say.. Even when it fell on a Saturday or Sunday?? That doesn't make any sense.

Until I read this:

I mean if it falls around June 25th.



My last day of school varied from year to year. The earliest I ended in grade school was in kindergarten, on June 6th; the latest I ended was on the last day of June, both in 6th and 7th grade (since the L.A. Unified School District had been on a year-round schedule for a couple years); in my freshman year of high school I actually ended on the 28th. Other than that, it was usually between the 15th and 23rd when my school year would end.

last load in the wash, doctor appointment on, and I almost forgot that I'm seeing the councelor tomorrow at 2;00

mine was June 24th,1992. as of today I still have my graduation balloon after 20 years.  ;D

The next day was my elementary-school (6th grade) graduation but it wasn't the last day of school overall, which I thought was kinda silly. It didn't make sense for us to graduate and then have a few more days of school.

I was in my 20s when I got my wisdom teeth out (only 3) and then I ended up with dry socket. They had to pack it with something that tasted  8-P 8-P 8-P and everything I ate tasted  8-P 8-P 8-P 8-P The "flavor" diminished after a few days but then the Repacked and I had that tastes all over again.  8-P 8-P 8-P

I was 20 when I got mine out; all 4 of them were removed. Similarly, I had to have gauze in my mouth for the next several hours and could only consume meals in the form of milkshakes... but after a few days, I could eat normally again. I healed up pretty quickly.



The good part of getting my wisdom teeth out, they gave me some GOOOOOOOD drugs.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Yeah, they prescribed one for me, too; and it helped with the healing process greatly.

So anyway... yesterday my dad had a great Father's Day; my mom and I prepared a brunch meal for him (and cleaned up all the dishes afterwards), watched the Dodgers ballgame on tv, and then took him out to dinner.


In other events, I am still going to these Contacts N Coffee gatherings twice each week, meeting other people and hoping to get some sort of a job. There's a chance I might get a position doing data entry for one of these companies, but nothing's official yet. I'll talk more in detail about it later.

That happened to me too.  An hour after I got home I was throwing up violently.  Stupid Lortab.  Have her take it with ice cream.  I'm serious!!  Have her eat half a bowl, then take the pill, then eat some more.  It is the ONLY way I can take hydrocodone.  :(


Thanks for the tip.  She has a frostie in the freezer, I will have her do that when the time comes for the next one.

I was 20 when I got mine out; all 4 of them were removed. Similarly, I had to have gauze in my mouth for the next several hours and could only consume meals in the form of milkshakes... but after a few days, I could eat normally again. I healed up pretty quickly.

Yeah, they prescribed one for me, too; and it helped with the healing process greatly.


I had 4 wisdom teeth removed about 11-12 years ago, the first day or two was the worst but I too healed up pretty quickly, it took about a month before I was back at 100%.

I had 4 wisdom teeth removed about 11-12 years ago, the first day or two was the worst but I too healed up pretty quickly, it took about a month before I was back at 100%.

Ah, right around the same time as mine. It took me about a week to fully recover; I seemed to be doing things normally again by then.

Reading about all the wisdom teeth removed I guess I should feel lucky. I made to 50 pretty much intact,
all that is missing is 1 wisdom tooth, 1 molar and an appendix.

One of my best friends called me last night. Her dad passed away-on Father's Day.  :o :o :\'( :\'( :\'(  I don't recall ever meeting him-I may have once. When I told Carlos about her father, he said, "There is a lot of that going around." She said that the funeral will probably be on Thursday. I asked her if she wanted me to be there. She said it was up to me. The only reason why I would go is to be there for HER since I didn't know him. But, she knows that losing both my father & FIL is still pretty raw which is why she said that if we weren't up to going, she totally understand. She has a big family so it is not like she won't have any support. Sometimes it is better just to stay out of the way until the dust settles.


Cat

One of my best friends called me last night. Her dad passed away-on Father's Day.  :o :o :\'( :\'( :\'(  I don't recall ever meeting him-I may have once. When I told Carlos about her father, he said, "There is a lot of that going around." She said that the funeral will probably be on Thursday. I asked her if she wanted me to be there. She said it was up to me. The only reason why I would go is to be there for HER since I didn't know him. But, she knows that losing both my father & FIL is still pretty raw which is why she said that if we weren't up to going, she totally understand. She has a big family so it is not like she won't have any support. Sometimes it is better just to stay out of the way until the dust settles.


Cat

:\'(

No fun. :(


She was super nervous to get put out.  She woke up crying, they said it is because of the nerves.  Right now she is sleeping off a lortab.  Lots of jello and applesauce in this house.
My dentist told me to chew.  Chew, chew, chew, chew to avoid dry sockets and chipmonk cheeks.  I feel for the girl though

My dentist told me to chew.  Chew, chew, chew, chew to avoid dry sockets and chipmonk cheeks.  I feel for the girl though


Her dentist told her soft foods only...applesauce, jello, mac and cheese and the like.  I can't get anything in her right now.  She is just not hungry

Her dentist told her soft foods only...applesauce, jello, mac and cheese and the like.  I can't get anything in her right now.  She is just not hungry



poor thing...... and not just cuz she has to eat mac & cheese...  :P

poor thing...... and not just cuz she has to eat mac & cheese...  :P



Thanks.  And she doesn't have to eat mac & cheese...she wants to.  I know you think it is strange but she likes cheese. :D

She is doing much better now.  Currently she is passed out on the living room floor.  A little queasy but I guess that's to be expected.

I don't have wisdom teeth...they never came in!  :o

Thanks.  And she doesn't have to eat mac & cheese...she wants to.  I know you think it is strange but she likes cheese. :D

She is doing much better now.  Currently she is passed out on the living room floor.  A little queasy but I guess that's to be expected.


You cheese eaters are weird  :P

Glad she's hanging in there.  Tell her, when she gets around to it, to eat some ice cream for me.

Hope Sarah is feeling better today.

Reading about all the wisdom teeth removed I guess I should feel lucky. I made to 50 pretty much intact,
all that is missing is 1 wisdom tooth, 1 molar and an appendix.


Yeah, you should feel lucky! At 45, I'm missing two molars and four front teeth. The teeth had to be extracted because they were all crooked/askew and cavities could thus not be filled. My parents really should've gone for braces when I was younger. :(

I still have my wisdom teeth and appendix, though. :P


That said, I feel for Sarah. I know having teeth extracted is no fun at all. I don't really remember the pain, but I do remember wishing I had my teeth back that first day.

Got the day off to take Sarah to get her wisdom teeth removed.  She is not a happy camper but it has to happen.


June 29th....Jake will have 4 taken out....not looking forward to it.

Nope, she got put to sleep. 

She got Lortab but the first one made her sick.  Either that or the antibiotics/lortab/not much food made her sick.  We'll see if the second round does the same.


I was drugged and my parents had to pick me up and put me in the car to take me home because I was so dizzy from all that novocaine.

I was gonna say.. Even when it fell on a Saturday or Sunday?? That doesn't make any sense.

Until I read this:

My last day of school varied from year to year. The earliest I ended in grade school was in kindergarten, on June 6th; the latest I ended was on the last day of June, both in 6th and 7th grade (since the L.A. Unified School District had been on a year-round schedule for a couple years); in my freshman year of high school I actually ended on the 28th. Other than that, it was usually between the 15th and 23rd when my school year would end.


It was on a Wednesday.

One of my best friends called me last night. Her dad passed away-on Father's Day.  :o :o :\'( :\'( :\'(  I don't recall ever meeting him-I may have once. When I told Carlos about her father, he said, "There is a lot of that going around." She said that the funeral will probably be on Thursday. I asked her if she wanted me to be there. She said it was up to me. The only reason why I would go is to be there for HER since I didn't know him. But, she knows that losing both my father & FIL is still pretty raw which is why she said that if we weren't up to going, she totally understand. She has a big family so it is not like she won't have any support. Sometimes it is better just to stay out of the way until the dust settles.


Cat


my condolences.  :\'(

Yeah, you should feel lucky! At 45, I'm missing two molars and four front teeth. The teeth had to be extracted because they were all crooked/askew and cavities could thus not be filled. My parents really should've gone for braces when I was younger. :(

I still have my wisdom teeth and appendix, though. :P


That said, I feel for Sarah. I know having teeth extracted is no fun at all. I don't really remember the pain, but I do remember wishing I had my teeth back that first day.



She still has hers....just in a plastic container on my table right now. ;D


June 29th....Jake will have 4 taken out....not looking forward to it.


Hope everything goes well, poor kiddo.

Yeah, you should feel lucky! At 45, I'm missing two molars and four front teeth. The teeth had to be extracted because they were all crooked/askew and cavities could thus not be filled. My parents really should've gone for braces when I was younger. :(

I still have my wisdom teeth and appendix, though. :P


That said, I feel for Sarah. I know having teeth extracted is no fun at all. I don't really remember the pain, but I do remember wishing I had my teeth back that first day.



Carlos didn't have braces either and today, he doesn't have any upper teeth. As he says, that is a hidden issue of class (which I'm sure you don't have the same problem in your country because I'm assuming dental care is covered with your health care-here it is not.)


I had braces when I was a teen and had 8 teeth pulled at that time.  :o :o :o  Four were baby teeth and the the other four were underneath the baby which were dug out!  :o :o :o :o  I was told by the dentist at the time that I had a small mouth and I told him that I know A LOT of people who would disagree with him on that.  :D ;D ;D ;D

So far, I have had a total 7 teeth pulled.  :-\\



Cat

well I'm all nice and clean and will have my lunch when the time comes and leave for my appointment when the time comes.

Carlos didn't have braces either and today, he doesn't have any upper teeth. As he says, that is a hidden issue of class (which I'm sure you don't have the same problem in your country because I'm assuming dental care is covered with your health care-here it is not.)


I had braces when I was a teen and had 8 teeth pulled at that time.  :o :o :o  Four were baby teeth and the the other four were underneath the baby which were dug out!  :o :o :o :o  I was told by the dentist at the time that I had a small mouth and I told him that I know A LOT of people who would disagree with him on that.  :D ;D ;D ;D

So far, I have had a total 7 teeth pulled.  :-\\



Cat


I've got you there.  I've had 14 teeth pulled.  I had similar problems that you did, Cat - my baby teeth weren't falling out fast enough and my adult teeth started growing in horribly gnarled and crooked.  So one day I had 10 teeth pulled.  No joke.  Then they put braces on me to help straighten out the adult teeth.  Needless to say, I really hate the dentist.

It was on a Wednesday.

Would've made sense for June 24th in '92. The very next day was my 6th grade graduation (as I mentioned earlier). I can't believe it's been almost 20 years since then.

So...I went to another Contacts N Coffee gathering this morning. There were a few newbies there, including one or two people close in age to me. Still no word on any additional job leads/offers for me...but I keep my eyes open.

I've got you there.  I've had 14 teeth pulled.  I had similar problems that you did, Cat - my baby teeth weren't falling out fast enough and my adult teeth started growing in horribly gnarled and crooked.  So one day I had 10 teeth pulled.  No joke.  Then they put braces on me to help straighten out the adult teeth.  Needless to say, I really hate the dentist.



When I was 13 or 14, I was in a play called "Meet Miss Stoneage" and I played the winner from the previous year. There was one line that I said several times throughout the play-and that line holds true here. So, I will repeat the line from that play:


As I pass on my crown to you, my beautiful and worthy successor. 



Cat

I've got you there.  I've had 14 teeth pulled.  I had similar problems that you did, Cat - my baby teeth weren't falling out fast enough and my adult teeth started growing in horribly gnarled and crooked.  So one day I had 10 teeth pulled.  No joke.  Then they put braces on me to help straighten out the adult teeth.  Needless to say, I really hate the dentist.


I can totally see that.


I never had braces.  My wisdom teeth pushed my front bottom teeth so they overlap a little, but when they pulled them the problem stopped.  I don't have problems with decay because of floss.  It doesn't look like Sarah needs them either.  Thankfully.  Too spendy even with my insurance.

When I was 13 or 14, I was in a play called "Meet Miss Stoneage" and I played the winner from the previous year. There was one line that I said several times throughout the play-and that line holds true here. So, I will repeat the line from that play:


As I pass on my crown to you, my beautiful and worthy successor. 



Cat


Awww...I'm getting a little teary... 

:-* :-* :-*

So...I went to another Contacts N Coffee gathering this morning. There were a few newbies there, including one or two people close in age to me. Still no word on any additional job leads/offers for me...but I keep my eyes open.


Just out of curiosity, what do you tell them during your 30 second intro?
Have you ever won any prizes?
How have the guest speakers been?
Anything interesting learned from the speakers?

Carlos didn't have braces either and today, he doesn't have any upper teeth. As he says, that is a hidden issue of class (which I'm sure you don't have the same problem in your country because I'm assuming dental care is covered with your health care-here it is not.)


I had braces when I was a teen and had 8 teeth pulled at that time.  :o :o :o  Four were baby teeth and the the other four were underneath the baby which were dug out!  :o :o :o :o  I was told by the dentist at the time that I had a small mouth and I told him that I know A LOT of people who would disagree with him on that.  :D ;D ;D ;D

So far, I have had a total 7 teeth pulled.  :-\\



Cat



I got braces in 1984 because I sucked my thumb from the time I was a baby till the time I reached 10 because my front teeth started to look like rabbit teeth and after that I started wearing retainers.

Auction tonight.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Auction tonight.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat



Have fun!

Have fun!



Always do. We went over there yesterday to really check things out and then came home and did some research. There are two lots that I REALLY want (knew it before going over there because they had pics up on their website). A few lots are definite maybes-depending on what they go for. We shall see.


Cat

Dont think I'm doing too much today.  Friday I see my doctor for a colesteral check and stuff.  Mom and I do need to take a look at my money and how much I still have to spend.  The councelor I'm seeing is nice and all, but I'm paying $60 for her to tell me what everyone here can tell me here for free so far. She wants to help me, but I myself don't seem to have anything I want to work towards.  I think I'd like to volunteer somewhere so I'm doing something.

Dont think I'm doing too much today.  Friday I see my doctor for a colesteral check and stuff.  Mom and I do need to take a look at my money and how much I still have to spend.  The councelor I'm seeing is nice and all, but I'm paying $60 for her to tell me what everyone here can tell me here for free so far. She wants to help me, but I myself don't seem to have anything I want to work towards.  I think I'd like to volunteer somewhere so I'm doing something.


wanna pay me $50? I'll help you!  :D 

seriously tho ann, all she (and we) can do is offer advice... if you're not willing to hear it or try and do something to help yourself then nothing will ever change for you.  I'm glad you're thinking about taking an art class and now volunteering...these things will definitely help.

Dont think I'm doing too much today.  Friday I see my doctor for a colesteral check and stuff.  Mom and I do need to take a look at my money and how much I still have to spend.  The councelor I'm seeing is nice and all, but I'm paying $60 for her to tell me what everyone here can tell me here for free so far. She wants to help me, but I myself don't seem to have anything I want to work towards.  I think I'd like to volunteer somewhere so I'm doing something.


Stick with her.  These things take time.

Auction tonight.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat


enjoy!

Stick with her.  These things take time.


long as I have the money too  She wants to help me and I can see that.  I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what I'd like her to help me with.

Stepdaughter comes in from California tonight.  As I've stated various threads (and on FB) Hubby and I have been cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning like maniacs for the past month or so.  We've gone from slightly less hoarding then those television shows to just pretty messy.  It really is a big improvement. We're just shy of a big "after" scene from the proverbial hoarders show.  Still lots to go but it's so damned hot and humid and I have muscles that ache that I didn't even know I had.  Taking a short break to veg here.  May be around some for the next two weeks but not nearly as compulsively as usual.  ;D

Stepdaughter comes in from California tonight.  As I've stated various threads (and on FB) Hubby and I have been cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning like maniacs for the past month or so.  We've gone from slightly less hoarding then those television shows to just pretty messy.  It really is a big improvement. We're just shy of a big "after" scene from the proverbial hoarders show.  Still lots to go but it's so damned hot and humid and I have muscles that ache that I didn't even know I had.  Taking a short break to veg here.  May be around some for the next two weeks but not nearly as compulsively as usual.  ;D



I TOTALLY understand. I give you so much credit for cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. I do a little cleaning and then slack off. This place is STILL a mess.  :-\\



Cat

I wish I could come and help you guys.  I'm not kidding!!  I love to clean.

I TOTALLY understand. I give you so much credit for cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. I do a little cleaning and then slack off. This place is STILL a mess.  :-\\



Cat


I like to make excuses such as "I'm genetically predispositioned to hoarding because mom and grandma were both hoarders and mom gives me stuff everytime I see her."  and I absolutely love to shop in thrift stores, it's kind of like a treasure hunt.  I just have to learn to throw more stuff out.  or <gasp> not buy it in the first place.  I have a hard time getting rid of clothes (I, being a extra-large economy-sized woman) have amassed a small clothing store of clothes and yet never have anything to wear.  Go figure, Maybe I am a reincarnated Hollywood starlet who never wears the same thing twice.  ::) ;D  So anyway, I am making progress and trying to reform from my bad habits.  By the end of the summer, I hope to be a new woman and have to show you my identification for you all to recognize me.  ;D ;D

cleaning is probably something I can do. 

Just out of curiosity, what do you tell them during your 30 second intro?

Generally, I mention that I do data entry, and work with databases. I am improving each time I do so. Since I am not involved in any business currently, I don't use up the entire 30 seconds.



Have you ever won any prizes?
How have the guest speakers been?
Anything interesting learned from the speakers?

Not yet (although a few times my ticket number has been one off from the number called)... those who speak for ten minutes do a good job; I have learned a few interesting things about their businesses. For example, I went to the one in Ventura this morning and the featured speaker was a representative of a business-card company and if I ever need a new batch of business cards, I will consider contacting this guy.

I got braces in 1984 because I sucked my thumb from the time I was a baby till the time I reached 10 because my front teeth started to look like rabbit teeth and after that I started wearing retainers.

My teeth were growing in crookedly, so I had braces from 1993 (age 13) until late 1995. I, too, had retainers after that.

I wish I could come and help you guys.  I'm not kidding!!  I love to clean.

cleaning is probably something I can do. 

Good, because my place could use some cleaning and I often get the lazies when it comes to doing a thorough cleaning job.

I like to make excuses such as "I'm genetically predispositioned to hoarding because mom and grandma were both hoarders and mom gives me stuff everytime I see her."  and I absolutely love to shop in thrift stores, it's kind of like a treasure hunt.  I just have to learn to throw more stuff out.  or <gasp> not buy it in the first place.  I have a hard time getting rid of clothes (I, being a extra-large economy-sized woman) have amassed a small clothing store of clothes and yet never have anything to wear.  Go figure, Maybe I am a reincarnated Hollywood starlet who never wears the same thing twice.  ::) ;D  So anyway, I am making progress and trying to reform from my bad habits.  By the end of the summer, I hope to be a new woman and have to show you my identification for you all to recognize me.  ;D ;D


Not that you asked, but some of the guidelines I follow when cleaning out closets, and drawers etc. are:

1. If you forgot that it existed and have no forseeable need of it, toss it.
2. If you haven't worn it in the past year, toss it.
3. If you just know that you're going to need it one of these days but don't have any immediate use for it...and you've been saying that for several years - toss it.
4. If you don't love it, toss it.

And by "toss it" I mean donate it to a thrift store or give it to a friend or family member that might have use for the item.  It might still be there if you need it again!  And if you don't need it, then you can be happy knowing that someone else is using it.

Remember, things are replaceable - memories are what's important.  If something has a great amount of sentimental value, then yes, of course you should keep it.  But at some point you have to draw a line in the sand. 

Good, because my place could use some cleaning and I often get the lazies when it comes to doing a thorough cleaning job.


how much will you pay me for?

Not that you asked, but some of the guidelines I follow when cleaning out closets, and drawers etc. are:

1. If you forgot that it existed and have no forseeable need of it, toss it.
2. If you haven't worn it in the past year, toss it.
3. If you just know that you're going to need it one of these days but don't have any immediate use for it...and you've been saying that for several years - toss it.
4. If you don't love it, toss it.

And by "toss it" I mean donate it to a thrift store or give it to a friend or family member that might have use for the item.  It might still be there if you need it again!  And if you don't need it, then you can be happy knowing that someone else is using it.

Remember, things are replaceable - memories are what's important.  If something has a great amount of sentimental value, then yes, of course you should keep it.  But at some point you have to draw a line in the sand.

Excellent ideas... we have several clothing items which we want to give away and have been storing in bags until we can get rid of them. There are a few thrift stores around here that we could possibly send said items to.

long as I have the money too  She wants to help me and I can see that.  I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what I'd like her to help me with.


I could be wrong but I would think your disability money, medicaid, medical, or whatever, should cover the cost of this.... I don't really know how all that works but it seems like it should be covered by your social services stuff.

Stepdaughter comes in from California tonight.  As I've stated various threads (and on FB) Hubby and I have been cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning like maniacs for the past month or so.  We've gone from slightly less hoarding then those television shows to just pretty messy.  It really is a big improvement. We're just shy of a big "after" scene from the proverbial hoarders show.  Still lots to go but it's so damned hot and humid and I have muscles that ache that I didn't even know I had.  Taking a short break to veg here.  May be around some for the next two weeks but not nearly as compulsively as usual.  ;D


we will miss you....enjoy the visit!

I wish I could come and help you guys.  I'm not kidding!!  I love to clean.



knows who to call if I ever get that house I want...  :P 

between you and shannon I might not have to lift a finger!  :D 

I like to make excuses such as "I'm genetically predispositioned to hoarding because mom and grandma were both hoarders and mom gives me stuff everytime I see her."  and I absolutely love to shop in thrift stores, it's kind of like a treasure hunt.  I just have to learn to throw more stuff out.  or <gasp> not buy it in the first place.  I have a hard time getting rid of clothes (I, being a extra-large economy-sized woman) have amassed a small clothing store of clothes and yet never have anything to wear.  Go figure, Maybe I am a reincarnated Hollywood starlet who never wears the same thing twice.  ::) ;D  So anyway, I am making progress and trying to reform from my bad habits.  By the end of the summer, I hope to be a new woman and have to show you my identification for you all to recognize me.  ;D ;D



;D 


I always have too many clothes because I hate going to the laundry mat... rather than washing clothes I just buy new stuff (always at kmart and always on sale  but still!)  so yeah I have more clothes than the average woman ('cept maybe a true clothes whore I mean horse  :D  )  I am not one of those... I'm just super lazy!  ;)

Generally, I mention that I do data entry, and work with databases. I am improving each time I do so. Since I am not involved in any business currently, I don't use up the entire 30 seconds.

Not yet (although a few times my ticket number has been one off from the number called)... those who speak for ten minutes do a good job; I have learned a few interesting things about their businesses. For example, I went to the one in Ventura this morning and the featured speaker was a representative of a business-card company and if I ever need a new batch of business cards, I will consider contacting this guy.



this is maybe totally off the mark, and forgive me if it is, or if you've mentioned it before but I was thinking this morning,  have you ever looked into employment at a temp agency?

this is maybe totally off the mark, and forgive me if it is, or if you've mentioned it before but I was thinking this morning,  have you ever looked into employment at a temp agency?

I did, last year. I registered with one and have been updating with them on a weekly basis.

Not that you asked, but some of the guidelines I follow when cleaning out closets, and drawers etc. are:

1. If you forgot that it existed and have no forseeable need of it, toss it.



What if you forgot about it but see a need for it now that you remembered it existed....or..... you forgot about it and got totally excited when you rediscovered and want to keep it even tho you see no forseeable need for it


2. If you haven't worn it in the past year, toss it.


But what if it's cute? I mean something could come up where you might need it!


3. If you just know that you're going to need it one of these days but don't have any immediate use

But you know you're going to need it so you wouldn't toss it right?



for it...and you've been saying that for several years - toss it.
4. If you don't love it, toss it.




in all seriousness  this one makes sense to me... I totally toss stuff I don't love or I have a bad feeling about.  I think back to that hoarding show on OWN with Peter Walsh. He cleaned out Mackenzie Phillips house well her bed room and garage. She was hoarding stuff from her drug days and for her mom who's in a nursing home.  She had the desk she used to shoot up on, and a closet full of crap she didn't go in cuz it was her drug closet (ie she hid in it and did drugs)  they smashed the hell out of the drug desk and she felt so relieved to be rid of it.

I remember when Peter was on Clean Sweep and he'd talk to people about the crap they held on to and everything that had negative energy attached to it they got rid of... I used to hold on to stuff because it cost me x amount of dollars and I didn't want to be "out" the money but, as they say, it cost you more in precious real estate (space)  than it does in dollar value....it's a good way to learn what you're spending money on so you don't waste it as much. 

I do still have a ton of stuff to sell on Ebay because I'm not ready to commit to that loss yet but I've decided that next month (my weekends are full this month) I will physically be selling as much as I can on ebay to try and get some cash in the bank because I can no longer live month to month the way I have been.  It's killing me....

I also wanna have a yard sale, but I am positive that whatever doesn't sell in the yard sell is immediately being sent to good will or whomever will come pick it up.  The ebay stuff I will give a few rounds  on to see if it sells. It may not sell for what it's worth but at this rate I'm just hoping to make back a portion of what I've lost and perhaps I'll get lucky with some items.  then I will stop spending money on crap... I swear!



And by "toss it" I mean donate it to a thrift store or give it to a friend or family member that might have use for the item.  It might still be there if you need it again!  And if you don't need it, then you can be happy knowing that someone else is using it.




Don't give it to a friend or a family member....that's just causing them to continue the hoarding tradition....in fact I think that's what her mother is doing to her! lol


Remember, things are replaceable - memories are what's important.  If something has a great amount of sentimental value, then yes, of course you should keep it.  But at some point you have to draw a line in the sand


yeah...but the problem with lines in the sand is that you can move them  :D

Excellent ideas... we have several clothing items which we want to give away and have been storing in bags until we can get rid of them. There are a few thrift stores around here that we could possibly send said items to.



call around, some of those places do pick ups so all you have to do is place the bags outside of your house on the day they want to pick them up and they will leave you a receipt for taxes...

I did, last year. I registered with one and have been updating with them on a weekly basis.


if they haven't come up with a job in a year then I'd certainly try a different agency. 

if they haven't come up with a job in a year then I'd certainly try a different agency.



another idea,  and maybe I mentioned this before, but I would contact your the local walmart, target, best buy etc and find out which company does their inventory.  Typically major department and grocery stores do their inventory once  a year or a quarter or something. And they contract company to do the job for them. It's usually an overnight gig but basically requires the staff to scan items and do a count of all the product in the store and in the storage area.  These companies tend to use temp workers for this but they are usually contracted by various businesses in the area and therefore the potential to work frequently is higher.

I could be wrong but I would think your disability money, medicaid, medical, or whatever, should cover the cost of this.... I don't really know how all that works but it seems like it should be covered by your social services stuff.


They're covering as mush as they're going to cover  I do have the money to see her next Tuesday as well as my doctor on Friday which will get covered some too.

I wish I could come and help you guys.  I'm not kidding!!  I love to clean.


Me too I enjoy cleaning.

Survived the week! Going to la today for the cast of the Tv show Awkward.
Then off tomorrow then one more crazy week!

I like to make excuses such as "I'm genetically predispositioned to hoarding because mom and grandma were both hoarders and mom gives me stuff everytime I see her."  and I absolutely love to shop in thrift stores, it's kind of like a treasure hunt.  I just have to learn to throw more stuff out.  or <gasp> not buy it in the first place.  I have a hard time getting rid of clothes (I, being a extra-large economy-sized woman) have amassed a small clothing store of clothes and yet never have anything to wear.  Go figure, Maybe I am a reincarnated Hollywood starlet who never wears the same thing twice.  ::) ;D  So anyway, I am making progress and trying to reform from my bad habits.  By the end of the summer, I hope to be a new woman and have to show you my identification for you all to recognize me.  ;D ;D


Not only do I have issues with getting rid of things (wouldn't call myself a hoarder-just a packrat), we also have our business and last night we brought MORE crap into the house. Granted it is for sale but the selling isn't going as fast as the bringing in.  :-\\  I really would love to sell most of the crap so I won't feel too guilty about buying more.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

I do still have a ton of stuff to sell on Ebay because I'm not ready to commit to that loss yet but I've decided that next month (my weekends are full this month) I will physically be selling as much as I can on ebay to try and get some cash in the bank because I can no longer live month to month the way I have been.  It's killing me....

I also wanna have a yard sale, but I am positive that whatever doesn't sell in the yard sell is immediately being sent to good will or whomever will come pick it up.  The ebay stuff I will give a few rounds  on to see if it sells. It may not sell for what it's worth but at this rate I'm just hoping to make back a portion of what I've lost and perhaps I'll get lucky with some items.  then I will stop spending money on crap... I swear!



What about taking stuff to a consignment store?  Especially clothing.  If they sell it for you, you get a percentage, and if it doesn't sell within a time limit then you can take it straight to the thrift store when you collect it.  I sold a few items of clothing this way when I was clearing out before moving back to the UK

Right ear seems to be going out on me .  I don't think it's because of crud in my ear, because I don't feel like I do in the fall when there is a ton of crud in my ear.  Good timing if I am saying bye to it, I see a doctor Friday who can look in my ears and I have an appointment July 17th to adjust my CI.  I cant understand Areosmith's Dream On and There was a Boston song I couldn;t hear the speech right.  I'm going to  get my Cd's out and find out how many different bands I cant hear now. 

What about taking stuff to a consignment store?  Especially clothing.  If they sell it for you, you get a percentage, and if it doesn't sell within a time limit then you can take it straight to the thrift store when you collect it.  I sold a few items of clothing this way when I was clearing out before moving back to the UK



I don't know if my clothes are nice enough fora consignment store.  The other stuff I wanna sell is art of my toy/Barbie collection. I don't really want to put that stuff in a store. I need more control lol

Survived the week! Going to la today for the cast of the Tv show Awkward.
Then off tomorrow then one more crazy week!


enjoy.

Yesterday we went to the Pairpoint Glass Works, bought a "tree of life"  The place is great.  Small, but with a window looking into the workshop so you can see the artists blowing the glass.

http://www.pairpoint.com/images/Tree%20of%20Life.JPG

^very pretty  :)

That's beautiful Eleanor

I've been to a couple artisan glassblowers.  Fascinating to watch.

Not that you asked, but some of the guidelines I follow when cleaning out closets, and drawers etc. are:

1. If you forgot that it existed and have no forseeable need of it, toss it.
2. If you haven't worn it in the past year, toss it.
3. If you just know that you're going to need it one of these days but don't have any immediate use for it...and you've been saying that for several years - toss it.
4. If you don't love it, toss it.

And by "toss it" I mean donate it to a thrift store or give it to a friend or family member that might have use for the item.  It might still be there if you need it again!  And if you don't need it, then you can be happy knowing that someone else is using it.

Remember, things are replaceable - memories are what's important.  If something has a great amount of sentimental value, then yes, of course you should keep it.  But at some point you have to draw a line in the sand.


Thanks for the advice, I am trying to do that now.  It's really hard though.  I have clothes (that still fit) from high school (25 years ago) that I've been able to get rid of.  And there are clothes that either have stains (I can't eat a single thing without spilling it down the front of me.  And usually it's something oily that drips.  You'd think with as big a mouth as I have, I'd have no trouble making the food making it from the fork to my mouth.  :-\\ ) I've either tried to get the stains out with Oxy-clean (which works really really well) or just throw them away. 

I guess it's just such a big job and that it's overwhelming at times.  I'm trying to break it up into smaller goals.  Sort this pile, clear out that box of stuff, that corner of the room.  I'm making progress, just slow progress.  :-\\

Ironically, I've read several articles on organizing and have a few books that I've looked through.  And I'm not really opposed to cleaning.  I often do cleaning the kitchen counters and sort of the fridge before garbage pick-up days, and usually cleaning the bathroom once a week.  I hate running the vacuum (if I got a robot vacuum, it would just spin in a damn circle. or the cats would attack.)  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep80TSVQe70&feature=related

Yesterday we went to the Pairpoint Glass Works, bought a "tree of life"  The place is great.  Small, but with a window looking into the workshop so you can see the artists blowing the glass.

http://www.pairpoint.com/images/Tree%20of%20Life.JPG


Wow that is quite beautiful.

Going to the boat today. It's not supposed to be as hot as it was yesterday.



Cat

Patty I have the same problems with food stained shirts. Every shirt in the SAME. DAMN. SPOT.
WTF lol

I went thru my skinny clothes the other day. I have three sets.  My skinny clothes. My mid size. And the clothes I wore when I got fat ( that are now too small for me)  :-\\
I'm getting closer to my fat skinny clothes. Have a good feeling and the mid skinny. And am crossing my fingers for the skinny ones  :D

They were in a bin but some clothes got stained...not sure how. Some are just way out of style. So I got rid of those. I'm keeping the ones I liked tho. I found my jackets from HS. I didn't toss them bc out of style or not they hold a lot of sentimental value.

I have a bin of stuffed animals. I was the queen of stuffed animals. I still love them so it's hard to get rid of them. I think I'm down to 20 or so. Don't know what I'm gonna do with them but I'm not ready to let them go.

Right now I just wanna focus on the clutter I can sell and get some cash flow going cuz I still need to raise a down payment for a house. Might get a second job. Just don't want this place I found to slip thru my fingers so I gotta work fast.