November is just around the corner.
What's happening?

Thor 11/8/13  8)

It will be 4 months of happiness for me! *July to November*.  :)

looking forward to a nice Thanksgiving dinner with my friend.  :)

My nephew turns 6, my cousin turns 30 and I turn 28... But other than that nothing much.

^^ Thor's out this week here :D

So many birthdays this month...(including mine)

And later this month it will be 50 years since JFK was killed.

So many birthdays this month...(including mine)

And later this month it will be 50 years since JFK was killed.


What day is your birthday?? Mine is the 29th.

What day is your birthday?? Mine is the 29th.


No way. Mine is the 27th.

And I'll be 43.  :-[

No way. Mine is the 27th.

And I'll be 43.  :-[


Empathetic tears for the Thanksgiving man. :\'( :\'(

What day is your birthday?? Mine is the 29th.


The 9th. And I will be..8 years older than Al  :-\\

The 9th. And I will be..8 years older than Al  :-\\


If you switch both numbers you're only a teenager!  :-X

If you switch both numbers you're only a teenager!  :-X


And it will also match my I.Q.!!!  :D

;D

And it will also match my I.Q.!!!  :D

;D



naw...still too high  :P

naw...still too high  :P


;D

naw...still too high  :P


http://zirtual.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/confused-man1.jpeg
;D 

Sisters birthday 67
Sigs birthday  64
God daughters birthday 42
Dads Birthday would have been 95
Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address 150

And later this month it will be 50 years since JFK was killed.

I can't believe it was 50 years.  :o

No way. Mine is the 27th.

And I'll be 43.  :-[



we all get older someday.

This month will mark 11 years since my friend Robert who I haven't seen in years who lives Upstate now.

we all get older someday.


I'm not planning on doing it for a few years yet

we all get older someday.


Or....everyday even.  Lol

I'm not planning on doing it for a few years yet

There's a difference between being older and being old  ;)

Or....everyday even.  Lol


and I'm still in my prime.

"White Rabbit"

November is just around the corner.
What's happening?

My mom will turn 62 on the 21st :)

white ribbit

Hoping rest of month is not as exciting as the first day....  ER visit and surgery for the hubbins!  I would like a weekend to myself real soon!!!! 

Halloween was so fun that I was kind of depressed today. It was such a high yesterday then bam!.... today was blah and normal. It made me feel like I had it will take me a day or two more to recover from this feeling of 'blahness!'

Halloween was so fun that I was kind of depressed today. It was such a high yesterday then bam!.... today was blah and normal. It made me feel like I had it will take me a day or two more to recover from this feeling of 'blahness!'


you should come to work with me... that'd give you a couple extra days of high... you'd be begging for the blah...


lol

you should come to work with me... that'd give you a couple extra days of high... you'd be begging for the blah...


lol


Do those 22 year olds make it crazy??  :D :D

Do those 22 year olds make it crazy??  :D :D



for sure.. I'll find you some video lol

for sure.. I'll find you some video lol


I can't listen to the videos right now so I don't know what the people are saying or if the music is obnoxious...  basically youtube Isla Vista or UCSB Halloween and enjoy.  lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9fbTqfUuQM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfdOSfBG5rw

Just found out that one of my friends/former student employees who works TSA was involved with the TSA shootings that occured at LAX earlier today... fortunately he was not hurt but it sure makes the incident feel a bit closer to home.

you should come to work with me... that'd give you a couple extra days of high... you'd be begging for the blah...


lol
oh my yes!!!  I was just in Iowa City (you know the number 1 party school this year).  I had to drive through "bar district" coming from hospital!  I saw Uncle Sam, a girls thong was longer than her skirt, a horse head, kitty kat, and really it is far too cold for most of those "costumes" out there!!!!  I almost hit a Dorothy at a crossing as she stumbled in her ruby stiletto thigh highs at a crossing!  UGGGG. I feel sorry for you Q after driving through that craziness!!!!!!!!!

Just found out that one of my friends/former student employees who works TSA was involved with the TSA shootings that occured at LAX earlier today... fortunately he was not hurt but it sure makes the incident feel a bit closer to home.
uGGGG...  Crazy people are everywhere!  No matter how much we try to protect ourselves from them! 

Glad your friend is alright!

oh my yes!!!  I was just in Iowa City (you know the number 1 party school this year).  I had to drive through "bar district" coming from hospital!  I saw Uncle Sam, a girls thong was longer than her skirt, a horse head, kitty kat, and really it is far too cold for most of those "costumes" out there!!!!  I almost hit a Dorothy at a crossing as she stumbled in her ruby stiletto thigh highs at a crossing!  UGGGG. I feel sorry for you Q after driving through that craziness!!!!!!!!!



UCSB is the number 2 party school in the nation... I'm still disappointed in them for losing the title to Iowa City lol

UCSB is the number 2 party school in the nation... I'm still disappointed in them for losing the title to Iowa City lol
lol!  Well maybe they are taking some of the heat off of you tonight!!!  8)

It was insane!

I can't listen to the videos right now so I don't know what the people are saying or if the music is obnoxious...  basically youtube Isla Vista or UCSB Halloween and enjoy.  lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9fbTqfUuQM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfdOSfBG5rw


I'll watch tomorrow, when I more awake. They already look interesting.

Halloween was so fun that I was kind of depressed today. It was such a high yesterday then bam!.... today was blah and normal. It made me feel like I had it will take me a day or two more to recover from this feeling of 'blahness!'


once you get to the holidays it becomes fun then the day afterwards you start to crash.

Just found out that one of my friends/former student employees who works TSA was involved with the TSA shootings that occured at LAX earlier today... fortunately he was not hurt but it sure makes the incident feel a bit closer to home.



How scary.  Glad your friend wasn't hurt. 

Just found out that one of my friends/former student employees who works TSA was involved with the TSA shootings that occured at LAX earlier today... fortunately he was not hurt but it sure makes the incident feel a bit closer to home.

Scary indeed, we were at LAX several times since mid September.

Hubby is now home!!!! He never realized how important stomach muscles were!  He needs help from everything from getting up from a chair, to shutting the car door! 

Going to be a long 7 days!

Hubby is now home!!!! He never realized how important stomach muscles were!  He needs help from everything from getting up from a chair, to shutting the car door! 

Going to be a long 7 days!
That is good news that he is home, I wish him well, and take care over the next week.

Hubby is now home!!!! He never realized how important stomach muscles were!  He needs help from everything from getting up from a chair, to shutting the car door! 

Going to be a long 7 days!


Good news he is home. O0

Hubby is now home!!!! He never realized how important stomach muscles were!  He needs help from everything from getting up from a chair, to shutting the car door! 

Going to be a long 7 days!


Oh yeah.  I remember that from my C-Sections.  If he makes you mad, make him laugh.  Worst. punishment. ever.  (hurts like a bugger.  My mom did it to me a lot :D)

Thanks all



Glad he's home Sami.

;D @ Dags advice.

Scary indeed, we were at LAX several times since mid September.

And my parents were just there last weekend, coming home from their trip.

Hubby is now home!!!! He never realized how important stomach muscles were!  He needs help from everything from getting up from a chair, to shutting the car door! 

Going to be a long 7 days!

Glad to hear he is home; hope he takes care, and I wish your family well. :)

Yes he is home for at least 7-10 days!  Then sees the doctor!  No lifting at all for 7-10 weeks! 

I can't listen to the videos right now so I don't know what the people are saying or if the music is obnoxious...  basically youtube Isla Vista or UCSB Halloween and enjoy.  lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9fbTqfUuQM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfdOSfBG5rw


Yup, they look and act like 20 or 21 year olds alright!  ;D ;D

once you get to the holidays it becomes fun then the day afterwards you start to crash.


Especially after New Year's day and the days following it.  :-[

Hubby is now home!!!! He never realized how important stomach muscles were!  He needs help from everything from getting up from a chair, to shutting the car door! 

Going to be a long 7 days!



good news.

Especially after New Year's day and the days following it.  :-[


that happens after a night of partying and boozing.

I was so tired at 10.  I am so awake now.  :(

So I met this guy at a Halloween party last weekend, and we've gone on two dates since then.
I think he really likes me, I'm so excited. :)

so in the UK we have guy fawkes/bonfire night on 5th November.  In reality that means fireworks at various times until about a week after.  Last night was the main night for parties and public display.

Years ago Elizabeth didn't like the loud bangs so we came up with the idea of going up onto a hill to watch the fireworks.  We did that for a few years.  then we went to the big public display a couple of times but got frustrated with the location in that most of the time you end up missing some of the display because of the trees blocking your view.

So we went back to going up onto a local hill (at the edge of some woods).  It looks out across the whole town and surrounding areas.  We bought chips and sat/stood up there to eat them while all the fireworks were going up.  Great views, and this year some friends joined us.

so in the UK we have guy fawkes/bonfire night on 5th November.  In reality that means fireworks at various times until about a week after.  Last night was the main night for parties and public display.

Years ago Elizabeth didn't like the loud bangs so we came up with the idea of going up onto a hill to watch the fireworks.  We did that for a few years.  then we went to the big public display a couple of times but got frustrated with the location in that most of the time you end up missing some of the display because of the trees blocking your view.

So we went back to going up onto a local hill (at the edge of some woods).  It looks out across the whole town and surrounding areas.  We bought chips and sat/stood up there to eat them while all the fireworks were going up.  Great views, and this year some friends joined us.


Good idea.  We always view fireworks from afar.  More because of the crowds, We both hate being I them, there are always people who make you want to smash them.  More fun and rlaxing to find a spot where you can see them and have room to move and enjoy the company.

Nutty November indeed

I've been in the ER for 2 hours. Came in w severe chest pains. It's not a heart attack thankfully.
Will be a few hrs before I get my test results tho.


No mention on FB pls. My mom has enough to deal with w/o worrying about me.

:-\\

Nutty November indeed

I've been in the ER for 2 hours. Came in w severe chest pains. It's not a heart attack thankfully.
Will be a few hrs before I get my test results tho.


No mention on FB pls. My mom has enough to deal with w/o worrying about me.

:-\\
Please take care with your situation.

A few years back I was rush to hospital under similar circumstances, and the only caused could have been stress from work.

Please take care with your situation.

A few years back I was rush to hospital under similar circumstances, and the only caused could have been stress from work.



Thanks.


I work in a stressful job and I have a stressful life ($$$$) but honestly I was relaxed all night at work.
One more test at 0600.

Nutty November indeed

I've been in the ER for 2 hours. Came in w severe chest pains. It's not a heart attack thankfully.
Will be a few hrs before I get my test results tho.


No mention on FB pls. My mom has enough to deal with w/o worrying about me.

:-\\


ooh, hope it's nothing serious.  Just like Philip I went to the hospital about 12 years ago for a similar thing...they took my BP and did a EKG test (Electrocardiogram) and I was OK...they said I was having muscle spams in my chest, possibly due to stress.

I have never had that since.

Nutty November indeed

I've been in the ER for 2 hours. Came in w severe chest pains. It's not a heart attack thankfully.
Will be a few hrs before I get my test results tho.


No mention on FB pls. My mom has enough to deal with w/o worrying about me.

:-\\


OMG, Q.  Keep us posted.  How scary.

Tnks.
No heart attack

No blood clot in my lungs

They decided atypical chest pain. I still have to get a stress test in the next couple days.
Lost about 3 hrs OT  >:(


Plus crazy lady, vomiting drunks & and a screaming 10 ur old paranoid of needles did not make for a restful stay in the er.

My sgt saw my boobs and my belly. 
Yay  :-\\

I'm going to bed. The diet starts again.....  today.  :P

Tnks.
No heart attack

No blood clot in my lungs

They decided atypical chest pain. I still have to get a stress test in the next couple days.
Lost about 3 hrs OT  >:(


Plus crazy lady, vomiting drunks & and a screaming 10 ur old paranoid of needles did not make for a restful stay in the er.

My sgt saw my boobs and my belly. 
Yay  :-\\

I'm going to bed. The diet starts again.....  today.  :P
Rest well

Nutty November indeed

I've been in the ER for 2 hours. Came in w severe chest pains. It's not a heart attack thankfully.
Will be a few hrs before I get my test results tho.


No mention on FB pls. My mom has enough to deal with w/o worrying about me.

:-\\
Oh Snoz!  You are in my thoughts!!!!  I hope you get in and out quickly, or as quick as possible with an e.r.!  Hoping it is nothing major, and you can easily have it treated!

Tnks.
No heart attack

No blood clot in my lungs

They decided atypical chest pain. I still have to get a stress test in the next couple days.
Lost about 3 hrs OT  >:(


Plus crazy lady, vomiting drunks & and a screaming 10 ur old paranoid of needles did not make for a restful stay in the er.

My sgt saw my boobs and my belly. 
Yay  :-\\

I'm going to bed. The diet starts again.....  today.  :P
well that is good news! 

Hoping stress test is negative of anything!  My husband had to do one of those a couple years ago!  He thought the therapist in charge of the treadmill was a Gillian Micheals want to be!  Lol!!! 

Tnks.
No heart attack

No blood clot in my lungs

They decided atypical chest pain. I still have to get a stress test in the next couple days.
Lost about 3 hrs OT  >:(


Plus crazy lady, vomiting drunks & and a screaming 10 ur old paranoid of needles did not make for a restful stay in the er.

My sgt saw my boobs and my belly. 
Yay  :-\\

I'm going to bed. The diet starts again.....  today.  :P


Positive news.
Feel better, rest easy. Changing eating habits is a good thing to do.  Drinks lots of water too.
Guess the EKG/ECG was normal..no heart attack. Good news.
Thoughts and prayers...well..thoughts at least  ;) going your way. Take care of yourself!

So I met this guy at a Halloween party last weekend, and we've gone on two dates since then.
I think he really likes me, I'm so excited. :)


That's cute and I'm happy for you. Karma.

Tnks.
No heart attack

No blood clot in my lungs

They decided atypical chest pain. I still have to get a stress test in the next couple days.
Lost about 3 hrs OT  >:(


Plus crazy lady, vomiting drunks & and a screaming 10 ur old paranoid of needles did not make for a restful stay in the er.

My sgt saw my boobs and my belly. 
Yay  :-\\

I'm going to bed. The diet starts again.....  today.  :P


Get some rest.  Glad they found nothing horrible.  Good luck with the stress test.

Nutty November indeed

I've been in the ER for 2 hours. Came in w severe chest pains. It's not a heart attack thankfully.
Will be a few hrs before I get my test results tho.


No mention on FB pls. My mom has enough to deal with w/o worrying about me.

:-\\


Sometimes stress hits you when you don't expect it.  It has built up, and you don't even know it's there, kinda like a mini ptsd episode to tell you it is time to do something about it.

I was so tired at 10.  I am so awake now.  :(


try have something to eat.

So I met this guy at a Halloween party last weekend, and we've gone on two dates since then.
I think he really likes me, I'm so excited. :)


wonderful news.  :)

Good idea.  We always view fireworks from afar.  More because of the crowds, We both hate being I them, there are always people who make you want to smash them.  More fun and rlaxing to find a spot where you can see them and have room to move and enjoy the company.



I view fireworks on TV, not crazy about watching fireworks in person.

Nutty November indeed

I've been in the ER for 2 hours. Came in w severe chest pains. It's not a heart attack thankfully.
Will be a few hrs before I get my test results tho.


No mention on FB pls. My mom has enough to deal with w/o worrying about me.

:-\\


hope you feel better Q.

Plus crazy lady, vomiting drunks & and a screaming 10 ur old paranoid of needles did not make for a restful stay in the er.

maybe you need some quiet time at home.

Tnks.
No heart attack

No blood clot in my lungs

They decided atypical chest pain. I still have to get a stress test in the next couple days.
Lost about 3 hrs OT  >:(


Plus crazy lady, vomiting drunks & and a screaming 10 ur old paranoid of needles did not make for a restful stay in the er.

My sgt saw my boobs and my belly. 
Yay  :-\\

I'm going to bed. The diet starts again.....  today.  :P

Sorry you feel this way. Feel better asap. I am sending some good thoughts your way.

Here is a picture of the parking space of my house or whatever you call it. In front is my neighbors' houses.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1455982_10202274409488353_190870919_n.jpg

Here is a picture of the parking space of my house or whatever you call it. In front is my neighbors' houses.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1455982_10202274409488353_190870919_n.jpg


Wow, that's some large parking space.

Wow, that's some large parking space.


It's pretty average Howard, it can park three cars.

glad to hear they found nothing serious Q, although I guess its frustrating not knowing a cause.

Day 3....  Had to run errands with hubbins!  He can basically sit, and talk everything else stresses stomach muscles. 
I have sole responsibility in doing calve chores, had to go to the mill, buy 500# of feed load it in truck, and restack it in barn, as well as 2 more bags of chicken feed.  Ugg  - worn out.  Plus I get to conveniently take down all the Halloween boxes and bring up the Holiday Boxes.

It is nice to have him home, but not as an invalid.  Is this bad of me to say :-\\

His appointment for recheck is not till next Monday. Going to be a long few days
:D

It's pretty average Howard, it can park three cars.


Ah, but you see Howard lives in New York, where parking is so scarce that people will literally murder each other over a parking spot.

That's one of the nice things about living in the Midwest, we have so much more open space out here.

Ah, but you see Howard lives in New York, where parking is so scarce that people will literally murder each other over a parking spot.

That's one of the nice things about living in the Midwest, we have so much more open space out here.


Insert long over-dramatic response here--------> "Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh."

Insert long over-dramatic response here--------> "Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh."


;D

Here is a picture of the parking space of my house or whatever you call it. In front is my neighbors' houses.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1455982_10202274409488353_190870919_n.jpg
I wish leaves changed colour where I live.

I wish leaves changed colour where I live.


What state are you from?

Ah, but you see Howard lives in New York, where parking is so scarce that people will literally murder each other over a parking spot

That's what us New Yorkers do, there's just not enough room.

Insert long over-dramatic response here--------> "Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh."


;D

I voted for Bill DeBlasio. Who'd you all vote for?

I voted for Bill DeBlasio. Who'd you all vote for?


Vote for...what? Did you have a vote in NY today for something?

Vote for...what? Did you have a vote in NY today for something?


It was Election Day. Today, people vote for mayor, next year It will be Governor.

Yes, today is 'Election Day'; some cities/localities do have elections today; others do not. Nothing big is going on where I live.

It was Election Day. Today, people vote for mayor, next year It will be President.


Nope, Presidential election is in 2016. 

We had a minor election in my city, city councillor and school committee.  I voted.  There isn't any election too small.... ;)

I don't know if you can see this via my link (got it via YouTube mobile)

But it's one of my cops and the deputies we work with creatively clearing the streets of Isla Visya after the Halloween Festivities. Cops are human and have a sense of humor. 

Oh. The dude in the blue uniform is the cop from my dept. he's also running for sheriff in 2014. (Hell probably run for pres I'm 2016  :D  :) )

http://youtu.be/gi8-RkLm1nI

I don't know if you can see this via my link (got it via YouTube mobile)

But it's one of my cops and the deputies we work with creatively clearing the streets of Isla Visya after the Halloween Festivities. Cops are human and have a sense of humor. 

Oh. The dude in the blue uniform is the cop from my dept. he's also running for sheriff in 2014. (Hell probably run for pres I'm 2016  :D  :) )

http://youtu.be/gi8-RkLm1nI


Everybody is having a good time.  :)

Nope, Presidential election is in 2016.


I corrected myself.

I corrected myself.


Ah, okay. :)

Everybody is having a good time.  :)


I think those people respect the cops just a little more  ;D

My sister in law (on my wife's side) , who has been battling cancer for 18 months now, passed away today, in Hong Kong. She was given 6 months to live..some 18 months ago.  She had been on chemo for a long time, left her in pain, weak and no appetite for some weeks now. Really was not worth to go through that everyday, she decided to just stop the chemo a few days ago.

My sister in law (on my wife's side) , who has been battling cancer for 18 months now, passed away today, in Hong Kong. She was given 6 months to live..some 18 months ago.  She had been on chemo for a long time, left her in pain, weak and no appetite for some weeks now. Really was not worth to go through that everyday, she decided to just stop the chemo a few days ago.

I'm so sorry, man. My condolences to you and your wife's family.

I'm so sorry, man. My condolences to you and your wife's family.


Thank you, nally. Even when you know they are going to die soon because of the cancer, it's still very sad.  My wife and her got along as sisters..similar ages, similar interests.

My sister in law (on my wife's side) , who has been battling cancer for 18 months now, passed away today, in Hong Kong. She was given 6 months to live..some 18 months ago.  She had been on chemo for a long time, left her in pain, weak and no appetite for some weeks now. Really was not worth to go through that everyday, she decided to just stop the chemo a few days ago.


{{{*hugs*}}}

My sister in law (on my wife's side) , who has been battling cancer for 18 months now, passed away today, in Hong Kong. She was given 6 months to live..some 18 months ago.  She had been on chemo for a long time, left her in pain, weak and no appetite for some weeks now. Really was not worth to go through that everyday, she decided to just stop the chemo a few days ago.


((((Hugs)))) sorry for you wife's and you loss

sorry to hear someone passed away.


I started reorganizing my closet yesterday and hope I can finish today.

My sister in law (on my wife's side) , who has been battling cancer for 18 months now, passed away today, in Hong Kong. She was given 6 months to live..some 18 months ago.  She had been on chemo for a long time, left her in pain, weak and no appetite for some weeks now. Really was not worth to go through that everyday, she decided to just stop the chemo a few days ago.
so sorry to hear this!  It is a horrible disease that seems to affect everyone at some point!

My sincere sympathies and prayers to you and yours!

My sister in law (on my wife's side) , who has been battling cancer for 18 months now, passed away today, in Hong Kong. She was given 6 months to live..some 18 months ago.  She had been on chemo for a long time, left her in pain, weak and no appetite for some weeks now. Really was not worth to go through that everyday, she decided to just stop the chemo a few days ago.


sorry about your loss Warped. my condolences.  :\'(

Thank you, nally. Even when you know they are going to die soon because of the cancer, it's still very sad.

Yes, it is. I went through that with relatives and other people in my life over time.

As well as with a dog, 20 years ago. :\'(

My sister in law (on my wife's side) , who has been battling cancer for 18 months now, passed away today, in Hong Kong. She was given 6 months to live..some 18 months ago.  She had been on chemo for a long time, left her in pain, weak and no appetite for some weeks now. Really was not worth to go through that everyday, she decided to just stop the chemo a few days ago.



So sorry for your loss.  Hugs and prayers to your family.

My sister in law (on my wife's side) , who has been battling cancer for 18 months now, passed away today, in Hong Kong. She was given 6 months to live..some 18 months ago.  She had been on chemo for a long time, left her in pain, weak and no appetite for some weeks now. Really was not worth to go through that everyday, she decided to just stop the chemo a few days ago.
Sorry your wife's sister passed away Frank. it's sad to lose a family member. She lived 3 x's longer than expected, God bless her. prayers of peace to you and your family

Yes, it is. I went through that with relatives and other people in my life over time.


same thing here.

Had to train a new employee today.

Had to train a new employee today.



and I almost strangled the employee I am training today!  :D

and I almost strangled the employee I am training today!  :D


I remember those days. :D

So loved going to a job where I don't have to be in charge.

and I almost strangled the employee I am training today!  :D


In my case, the dude did a good job overall. Didn't really have to correct him on anything.

There was one time where I had to train someone else awhile back, that person was rougher to try and teach(He felt that stocking milk was confusing, which is one of the things I have to train them in).


I remember those days. :D

So loved going to a job where I don't have to be in charge.


In all honesty, I don't think I that good at training anyone(Although I did fine tonight). The reason I end up having to on rare occasions is probably due to convenience.

In my case, the dude did a good job overall. Didn't really have to correct him on anything.

There was one time where I had to train someone else awhile back, that person was rougher to try and teach(He felt that stocking milk was confusing, which is one of the things I have to train them in).

In all honesty, I don't think I that good at training anyone(Although I did fine tonight). The reason I end up having to on rare occasions is probably due to convenience.

Glad to hear this went well.

Had to train a new employee today.




and I almost strangled the employee I am training today!  :D


I hope it's not the same employee. :D

Gas prices are awesome right now! They haven't been this low in a billion years!  8)

Gas prices are awesome right now! They haven't been this low in a billion years!  8)
Can anybody "Gasolina" in Spanish - to English PLEASSEE?  ;D

and I almost strangled the employee I am training today!  :D


thank god it didn't get you fired.

I hope it's not the same employee. :D


Unless there is some dimensional warp between where me and her live, I doubt it.  :D

Gas prices are awesome right now! They haven't been this low in a billion years!  8)

I've noticed 'em getting lower in southern California too. :D

Can anybody "Gasolina" in Spanish - to English PLEASSEE?  ;D


;D ;D

I've noticed 'em getting lower in southern California too. :D


The average from where I live is $2.98. I think the last time it was this low was like 2007!

and I almost strangled the employee I am training today!  :D


Wash the blood from your hands. Afterwards, if you hit the body with a bat, the person will stay still in the trunk for sure.

The average from where I live is $2.98. I think the last time it was this low was like 2007!


Saw it for $2.77 here in Omaha today.

thank god it didn't get you fired.



they would've considered it justified so why would I be fired???  :D



note I didn't actually strangle or try to strangle anyone.

Saw it for $2.77 here in Omaha today.


Wow. Just wow. Yeah, it feels like 7 billion years instead of 7 years since gas prices have been 'okay' in my book!

Saw it for $2.77 here in Omaha today.

Nice. We just paid $3.63 in NY state yesterday and then we drove another 15 miles and it was $3.43 so were still high.

btw, we have a thread on this topic "Anybody want to talk about Gas Prices?"

Philip beat me to it!



The weather has turned cold here.  We spent the morning at Beacon Hill at an orienteering event.  It was a practice for next week's schools competition so I was helping with the new girls from our school.  And then Dai had some coaching going on afterwards that I helped at.  Another cup of tea should finish thawing me out.

Wow. Just wow. Yeah, it feels like 7 billion years instead of 7 years since gas prices have been 'okay' in my book!


Back in the 90's I could fill my tank, give the cashier a $20 bill, and get change back.

My dad once told me that back in the 1960's you could do the same thing with a $10 bill.  :o

btw, we have a thread on this topic "Anybody want to talk about Gas Prices?"


Thanks for this!

Nice. We just paid $3.63 in NY state yesterday and then we drove another 15 miles and it was $3.43 so were still high.


We're about 75 cents a gallon more expensive here.  I always fill up my tank when I visit America.

Wash the blood from your hands. Afterwards, if you hit the body with a bat, the person will stay still in the trunk for sure.


make sure it's locked.

Wash the blood from your hands. Afterwards, if you hit the body with a bat, the person will stay still in the trunk for sure.
You have seen training film too?  ;D

It's Remembrance Sunday in the UK (and maybe elsewhere)

There is always a parade in town of the local Territorial Army and various cadet groups, scouts and guides etc.  Elizabeth and James paraded today.  I went across to the war memorial where the service took place.  Despite it being the same service every year (hymns and readings) they managed to muddle up the bible reading and the service address so that the two minutes silence was slightly after 11.00 (You can hear the town clock chimes).  Despite the reminder I still jumped when the rifle shot after the two minutes.

This is the war memorial in a local park

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Loughborough_Carillon.jpg/250px-Loughborough_Carillon.jpg


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loughborough_Carillon

It's Remembrance Sunday in the UK (and maybe elsewhere)

There is always a parade in town of the local Territorial Army and various cadet groups, scouts and guides etc.  Elizabeth and James paraded today.  I went across to the war memorial where the service took place.  Despite it being the same service every year (hymns and readings) they managed to muddle up the bible reading and the service address so that the two minutes silence was slightly after 11.00 (You can hear the town clock chimes).  Despite the reminder I still jumped when the rifle shot after the two minutes.

This is the war memorial in a local park

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Loughborough_Carillon.jpg/250px-Loughborough_Carillon.jpg


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loughborough_Carillon

The two minute silence was respected at home today.

It's Remembrance Sunday in the UK (and maybe elsewhere)

There is always a parade in town of the local Territorial Army and various cadet groups, scouts and guides etc.  Elizabeth and James paraded today.  I went across to the war memorial where the service took place.  Despite it being the same service every year (hymns and readings) they managed to muddle up the bible reading and the service address so that the two minutes silence was slightly after 11.00 (You can hear the town clock chimes).  Despite the reminder I still jumped when the rifle shot after the two minutes.

This is the war memorial in a local park

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Loughborough_Carillon.jpg/250px-Loughborough_Carillon.jpg


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loughborough_Carillon



Is this the same as Veteran's Day here in the U.S.?  If so, that is tomorrow here.  Or, as my dad called it, Armistice Day. 

Is this the same as Veteran's Day here in the U.S.?  If so, that is tomorrow here.  Or, as my dad called it, Armistice Day.

I think it is; often times on calendars I see the day listed as "Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day".

I think it is; often times on calendars I see the day listed as "Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day".


It's called "Remembrance Day" in Canada, and it's celebrated tomorrow (Nov 11th).

A couple of streets away, there was a huge party in someone's house last night. Lots of music.  People were screaming, cops went there. Party started again after they left, lots of cursing going on.  Noise at 2 and 3am

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It's called "Remembrance Day" in Canada, and it's celebrated tomorrow (Nov 11th).

That's what I thought. :)

Just got home from church to find out one of my neighbors passed away two hours ago.  Sarah had run across the street to give another neighbor something and she told her.  She came back in tears.  He was a sweet old man.  Very sick, though, so it was a blessing.  :\'(

Rest in peace, Leo.

A couple of streets away, there was a huge party in someone's house last night. Lots of music.  People were screaming, cops went there. Party started again after they left, lots of cursing going on.  Noise at 2 and 3am

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sorry this happened. :(

Just got home from church to find out one of my neighbors passed away two hours ago.  Sarah had run across the street to give another neighbor something and she told her.  She came back in tears.  He was a sweet old man.  Very sick, though, so it was a blessing.  :\'(

Rest in peace, Leo.


my condolences.  :\'(

my condolences.  :\'(


Thanks, Howard.

Just got home from church to find out one of my neighbors passed away two hours ago.  Sarah had run across the street to give another neighbor something and she told her.  She came back in tears.  He was a sweet old man.  Very sick, though, so it was a blessing.  :\'(

Rest in peace, Leo.


:\'( :\'(

Just got home from church to find out one of my neighbors passed away two hours ago.  Sarah had run across the street to give another neighbor something and she told her.  She came back in tears.  He was a sweet old man.  Very sick, though, so it was a blessing.  :\'(

Rest in peace, Leo.


Awww.  :\'(  sad to lose a nice neighbor.

Thanks again, guys. 

Just got home from church to find out one of my neighbors passed away two hours ago.  Sarah had run across the street to give another neighbor something and she told her.  She came back in tears.  He was a sweet old man.  Very sick, though, so it was a blessing.  :\'(

Rest in peace, Leo.


Poor Leo

That reminds me.  For people who are not on FB
statsqueen's mom passed away a couple days ago.

I can pass on messages for those who aren't on FB or FB friends with her. Plus we text a lot.

Poor Leo

That reminds me.  For people who are not on FB
statsqueen's mom passed away a couple days ago.

I can pass on messages for those who aren't on FB or FB friends with her. Plus we text a lot.


my condolences to her Family.  :\'(

The fact I could barely find a parking space at a grocery/super center store this morning, at 8, due to the fact that people are camped out to get 6 free wings for a year...  Shows we have nothing really to look forward to in the Midwest! 

The fact I could barely find a parking space at a grocery/super center store this morning, at 8, due to the fact that people are camped out to get 6 free wings for a year...  Shows we have nothing really to look forward to in the Midwest!


;D


Wait...FREE WINGS????  I'd be all over that!

The fact I could barely find a parking space at a grocery/super center store this morning, at 8, due to the fact that people are camped out to get 6 free wings for a year...  Shows we have nothing really to look forward to in the Midwest!


How long was this thing going on?  ???

Just got home from church to find out one of my neighbors passed away two hours ago.  Sarah had run across the street to give another neighbor something and she told her.  She came back in tears.  He was a sweet old man.  Very sick, though, so it was a blessing.  :\'(

Rest in peace, Leo.

Sorry to hear this, Dag. :\'(

Is this the same as Veteran's Day here in the U.S.?  If so, that is tomorrow here.  Or, as my dad called it, Armistice Day.


It was called Armistice Day because it was started after WWI, "the war to end all wars".  WWI ended officially on November 11, 1918 at 11am...the eleventh month-eleventh day-eleventh hour.  When I was a kid we still called it Armistice Day.

It was called Armistice Day because it was started after WWI, "the war to end all wars".  WWI ended officially on November 11, 1918 at 11am...the eleventh month-eleventh day-eleventh hour.  When I was a kid we still called it Armistice Day.


I know, my dad told me all of that.  He called it Armistice Day until the day he died.  I do just to honor him.

;D


Wait...FREE WINGS????  I'd be all over that!
yes, people camped out over night (they didn't allow people to start lining up till after 9 pm last night).  Grand opening was today at 10, the first 100 people got free wings for a year.  (Fine print - 6 wings a week for a year.  I would spend more going every week than I would ever save (feeding the kids, cause they would never let me eat out that much).  Lol

How long was this thing going on?  ???
first 100 people in the door today, got free wings (6 wings a week for a year)

first 100 people in the door today, got free wings (6 wings a week for a year)


I'd take up on that offer.

I'd take up on that offer.
you camping out all night to be the first 100 for those 6 wings???  (Weather here is a balmy 18 degrees this morning) 

I know, my dad told me all of that.  He called it Armistice Day until the day he died.  I do just to honor him.


I still call it Armistice Day, too.  :)

I still call it Armistice Day, too.  :)


It became a habit with me, living with him.

Is this the same as Veteran's Day here in the U.S.?  If so, that is tomorrow here.  Or, as my dad called it, Armistice Day.


In the UK they always have Remembrance Sunday as the nearest Sunday to the 11th November.  It is for the same reason as Veterans Day.  Until quite recently not many people observed the 2 minutes silence at 11 am on the 11th.  More and more though it is being done.  On Monday maroons were fired from the top of the Carillon at 11 am and 11.02 so that every in town could hear them and stop what they were doing for a brief moment.

you camping out all night to be the first 100 for those 6 wings???  (Weather here is a balmy 18 degrees this morning)


Then I'd wear a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf with a hat. Grab me some hot coffee or hot chocolate when I'm waiting.

Then I'd wear a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf with a hat. Grab me some hot coffee or hot chocolate when I'm waiting.
OK!  I just can't see you liking to be outside for 18 hours.  You grumble when your outside in the cold for work, and you are getting paid to do that! 

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I am going to slay next year! I'm going to make 2014 my year!! 8) 8)
2013 has been okay, but 2014 is kind of a resurrection for me. Bring it on.  :o

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C4w-vQfMJFQ/UDu-fLiJKUI/AAAAAAAAAfE/GLlUjM_ROu8/s1600/Buffy+stake+with+cross.jpg

I am going to slay next year! I'm going to make 2014 my year!! 8) 8)
2013 has been okay, but 2014 is kind of a resurrection for me. Bring it on.  :o




WHOOO HOOOO!!!! 


oh I'm reacting to the pic of Buffy... I think 80'sfan might have said some important stuff but I was destracted by the Buff... sorry 80'sfan what was that? ??? oh that's awesome... good luck to yo.... BUFFY!!!!!  sorry... got distracted again!

OK!  I just can't see you liking to be outside for 18 hours.  You grumble when your outside in the cold for work, and you are getting paid to do that!


Yep, you know me.

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I am going to slay next year! I'm going to make 2014 my year!! 8) 8)
2013 has been okay, but 2014 is kind of a resurrection for me. Bring it on.  :o


What's with The Buffy picture?  ???

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C4w-vQfMJFQ/UDu-fLiJKUI/AAAAAAAAAfE/GLlUjM_ROu8/s1600/Buffy+stake+with+cross.jpg

I am going to slay next year! I'm going to make 2014 my year!! 8) 8)
2013 has been okay, but 2014 is kind of a resurrection for me. Bring it on.  :o


Hey, if you stab and kill 2014 now, before it happens, then we can jump right into 2015. Yes!  :D

So I'm gonna need to take another typing test this morning; yesterday I made some more applications, including a position that requires a "current" typing certificate; that is, one issued in the past year, but my most recent one is a couple years old, so that's why I need a new certificate. So I'll be going over to take it shortly.

WHOOO HOOOO!!!! 


oh I'm reacting to the pic of Buffy... I think 80'sfan might have said some important stuff but I was destracted by the Buff... sorry 80'sfan what was that? ??? oh that's awesome... good luck to yo.... BUFFY!!!!!  sorry... got distracted again!


LOL.

What's with The Buffy picture?  ???


Slay 2014.Get it? Buffy slayed vampires??  :( :(

Slay 2014.Get it? Buffy slayed vampires??  :( :(


She also layed with a couple.

Lol

So I'm gonna need to take another typing test this morning; yesterday I made some more applications, including a position that requires a "current" typing certificate; that is, one issued in the past year, but my most recent one is a couple years old, so that's why I need a new certificate. So I'll be going over to take it shortly.

btw, my typing test went well; my score was 76 wpm.

So I'm gonna need to take another typing test this morning; yesterday I made some more applications, including a position that requires a "current" typing certificate; that is, one issued in the past year, but my most recent one is a couple years old, so that's why I need a new certificate. So I'll be going over to take it shortly.


Good Luck.  :)

Now that I look back the other day, I just feel bad that My Parents have to get new carpeting. I shouldn't have panicked and panicking caused My Mother to panic as well. It's like I knew what to do but then I forgot how to shut off the water from the toilet bowl. Sometimes I have trouble calming down. All these things that have happened to me in the past, I just can't live by myself, I'll admit it. I need help with life situations. :(

Now that I look back the other day, I just feel bad that My Parents have to get new carpeting. I shouldn't have panicked and panicking caused My Mother to panic as well. It's like I knew what to do but then I forgot how to shut off the water from the toilet bowl. Sometimes I have trouble calming down. All these things that have happened to me in the past, I just can't live by myself, I'll admit it. I need help with life situations. :(


Nothing wrong with that, Howard.  We all need help sometimes.  You know your limitations and live within them.  You're a good guy, Howard.  Don't let it get to you.  You said the carpet is 35 years old, maybe it is just time for new carpet anyway. 

Now that I look back the other day, I just feel bad that My Parents have to get new carpeting. I shouldn't have panicked and panicking caused My Mother to panic as well. It's like I knew what to do but then I forgot how to shut off the water from the toilet bowl. Sometimes I have trouble calming down. All these things that have happened to me in the past, I just can't live by myself, I'll admit it. I need help with life situations. :(



you do pretty well Howard under most circumstances.  People panic somethings... the important thing is to remember to breathe.  just stop and take a quick breathe.

  You said the carpet is 35 years old, maybe it is just time for new carpet anyway.



Also a very good point!

Now that I look back the other day, I just feel bad that My Parents have to get new carpeting. I shouldn't have panicked and panicking caused My Mother to panic as well. It's like I knew what to do but then I forgot how to shut off the water from the toilet bowl. Sometimes I have trouble calming down. All these things that have happened to me in the past, I just can't live by myself, I'll admit it. I need help with life situations. :(


Do not dwell on this.  It's something that happened and it's done. It's over.  What you can do and what I think you are doing here is saying to yourself "How can I do better the next time it happens", coz that's all we can do with an emergency happens, ask ourselves what can we do better next time.  You said it yourself, just remember how to shut off the water.

Howard, it takes a big man to admit his weaknesses sometimes.  You are a really good man, with a kind heart. Karma.

Nothing wrong with that, Howard.  We all need help sometimes.  You know your limitations and live within them.  You're a good guy, Howard.  Don't let it get to you.  You said the carpet is 35 years old, maybe it is just time for new carpet anyway.


the carpet is old, we need a change in this house.

you do pretty well Howard under most circumstances.  People panic somethings... the important thing is to remember to breathe.  just stop and take a quick breathe.


I will the next time a situation arises.

Also a very good point!


and I remember back when My Brother And I were little boys Him And I used to run in the house and the carpet piled up and My Mother always said to "stop your running in the house" ;D Ah, those were cool times.

Good Luck.  :)

Thank you. And my score was 76 wpm.

The people there also told me that they'd be sending me some further information regarding the next step in the application process within the next few days.

What state are you from?
I'm from Oregon originally, but living in Southern California.

I'm from Oregon originally, but living in Southern California.


Feel bad for you.  I live in the Northeast and hope I never have to leave.  People complain about the winter, but without the winter you wouldn't have the spring, without spring no summer, without summer no fall, without fall no winter.  I love the seasons, and the change of seasons.

Feel bad for you.  I live in the Northeast and hope I never have to leave.  People complain about the winter, but without the winter you wouldn't have the spring, without spring no summer, without summer no fall, without fall no winter.  I love the seasons, and the change of seasons.
I agree, it sucks living in a place where people think winter is when it gets down to 65F.

Now that I look back the other day, I just feel bad that My Parents have to get new carpeting. I shouldn't have panicked and panicking caused My Mother to panic as well. It's like I knew what to do but then I forgot how to shut off the water from the toilet bowl. Sometimes I have trouble calming down. All these things that have happened to me in the past, I just can't live by myself, I'll admit it. I need help with life situations. :(
You can feel bad, but nothing you can do about it now!  Accidents happen, and we can only move forward!  So you panicked, we all do from time to time.  Just move on.  Time for new carpet! Embrace it!!!  Great new look!  You are fine!  You have your health and you are a great person!  You know what you can and can't do!  Love who you are!!!

I agree, it sucks living in a place where people think winter is when it gets down to 65F.


I like our cool weather (sometimes cold) green winters!  :P

I'm from Oregon originally, but living in Southern California.

Nice. I've been a so-Cal resident all my life. Never been to Oregon, but I'd like to someday.




I like our cool weather (sometimes cold) green winters!  :P

I like it too... I've been accustomed to it all my life.

Of course, I wish there'd be some rain in the forecast; there hasn't been a whole lot of it this year in the area.

I'm from Oregon originally, but living in Southern California.


I understand now.

I like our cool weather (sometimes cold) green winters!  :P
It's nice when the rain comes and everything is green.
Last winter was much colder and rainier than previous years, which I thought was nice.

I agree, it sucks living in a place where people think winter is when it gets down to 65F.


65F? that's summer weather..picnic weather.  ;)

65F? that's summer weather..picnic weather.  ;)
That is it.

65F? that's summer weather..picnic weather.  ;)


That's what I was thinking. :D

Every year in November our town has a street fair.  We were granted a charter to hold a fair back in 1220-something or other.  All the rides are in the town centre and there is a bit of chaos caused.  They have to shut a couple of roads including the main road through the bottom part of the market place.  This always causes some problems, but this year there are road works on the streets usually used as diversions.

I am going down to walk round this evening with James and his friends.

Tomorrow is Elizabeth's birthday and we are going to a new pizza place in town where we can make our own pizza and then eat them.  Should be fun with ten 15 year olds giggling their way through it all.

James has made the school rugby C team as a sub and it is his first match tomorrow morning.

Every year in November our town has a street fair.  We were granted a charter to hold a fair back in 1220-something or other.  All the rides are in the town centre and there is a bit of chaos caused.  They have to shut a couple of roads including the main road through the bottom part of the market place.  This always causes some problems, but this year there are road works on the streets usually used as diversions.

I am going down to walk round this evening with James and his friends.

Tomorrow is Elizabeth's birthday and we are going to a new pizza place in town where we can make our own pizza and then eat them.  Should be fun with ten 15 year olds giggling their way through it all.

James has made the school rugby C team as a sub and it is his first match tomorrow morning.
Sounds fun!!!  Happy Birthday to Miss Elizabeth!  Wow I can't believe she is that old already, but then again mine aren't babies anymore!  Congratulations to Master James and Good Luck!!!

That is it.



That's what I was thinking. :D


Guess it all depends on what weather you are used to.  ;D

Feel bad for you.  I live in the Northeast and hope I never have to leave.  People complain about the winter, but without the winter you wouldn't have the spring, without spring no summer, without summer no fall, without fall no winter.  I love the seasons, and the change of seasons.


I like the Spring and Fall seasons.

You can feel bad, but nothing you can do about it now!  Accidents happen, and we can only move forward!  So you panicked, we all do from time to time.  Just move on.  Time for new carpet! Embrace it!!!  Great new look!  You are fine!  You have your health and you are a great person!  You know what you can and can't do!  Love who you are!!!


Thanks Sami.  :)

So we're finally getting some new carpeting for the upstairs and maybe by next year I want to do my room which used to be my late brother's room and after looking at a blue carpet after 42 years, It's time for a change & My brother would've been proud.  :)

I'm off to see Vanessa Carlton tonight in LA.
One more week until Thanksgiving break, then I'm off to Texas to see family.

I'm off to see Vanessa Carlton tonight in LA.
One more week until Thanksgiving break, then I'm off to Texas to see family.

Sounds like fun. I hope you enjoy the show. 8)

Ok...  Someone can change the calendar anytime now!  I am through with November!  Nov. 1 husband an emergency surgery, me doing all chores from then to the next 4-6 weeks.  (He can't lift or bend).  Okay, if that wasn't enough, now the damn dog has the scoots! 

I noticed she smelled horrible, and I gave her a bath.  Washed her bedding, she must have had an accident in her kennel. She went out and came back in and leaked all over the house.  Trying to keep calm and have patience, but uggggggg.  Dog is on a diet of water, pumpkin and yogurt!  Tomorrow will be turkey and pumpkin.... 

I need wine!

Ok...  Someone can change the calendar anytime now!  I am through with November!  Nov. 1 husband an emergency surgery, me doing all chores from then to the next 4-6 weeks.  (He can't lift or bend).  Okay, if that wasn't enough, now the damn dog has the scoots! 

I noticed she smelled horrible, and I gave her a bath.  Washed her bedding, she must have had an accident in her kennel. She went out and came back in and leaked all over the house.  Trying to keep calm and have patience, but uggggggg.  Dog is on a diet of water, pumpkin and yogurt!  Tomorrow will be turkey and pumpkin.... 

I need wine!
sounds a bit overwhelming, hope you can sustain and maintain a positive attitude thru it all. on a high note you're almost ready to celebrate a milestone  of 20,000 Posts  :D


Every year in November our town has a street fair.  We were granted a charter to hold a fair back in 1220-something or other.  All the rides are in the town centre and there is a bit of chaos caused.  They have to shut a couple of roads including the main road through the bottom part of the market place.  This always causes some problems, but this year there are road works on the streets usually used as diversions.

I am going down to walk round this evening with James and his friends.

Tomorrow is Elizabeth's birthday and we are going to a new pizza place in town where we can make our own pizza and then eat them.  Should be fun with ten 15 year olds giggling their way through it all.

James has made the school rugby C team as a sub and it is his first match tomorrow morning.
sounds like a lot of fun to be had. Happy Birthday to your dear daughter and hope your son's match goes well too. and the Pizza should rock!

Been away for a while... but by next weekend I'll have moved into another place (less money and better location), been packing stuff like crazy, got 2 new big diecast cars plus a box of little ones in the mail, my job went over like a lead balloon (was bullied on the job and not trained), but am taking on applications for data entry at an adoption agency and a couple other places. Also got a page set up for my artwork for sale and am entering into a juried art show in April 2014, which could lead to my art going on extended traveling exhibition & eventual sale!  8)

http://kindtree.org/marketplace/artists/chris-garza

sounds a bit overwhelming, hope you can sustain and maintain a positive attitude thru it all. on a high note you're almost ready to celebrate a milestone  of 20,000 Posts  :D
Thanks!!!  Dog is still scooting, albeit not as bad, so I may make it to 20,000 posts all on the same subject.  (or at least my tragic November news).  :P

Last night I ate some bad food. I got dizzy, hot face, extreme face redness, diarrhea, nausea, sore stomach, headache, vomiting, weakness in the whole body, hands tingling and what felt like a rapid heartbeat but probably was panicking resulting from all that. Thought about going to emerg but decided against it.  What a fun night. Must be something else I am allergic to.

I am better today except for the weakness due to lack of nutrients in my body. Ate a banana, toast, rice and soup. Should help. Gonna sleep/rest most of the day, I think.

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Yup, Snow White, this is how I felt last night, You even nailed the redness on the face. My clothing though...is a little different than yours.

Ok...  Someone can change the calendar anytime now!  I am through with November!  Nov. 1 husband an emergency surgery, me doing all chores from then to the next 4-6 weeks.  (He can't lift or bend).  Okay, if that wasn't enough, now the damn dog has the scoots! 

I noticed she smelled horrible, and I gave her a bath.  Washed her bedding, she must have had an accident in her kennel. She went out and came back in and leaked all over the house.  Trying to keep calm and have patience, but uggggggg.  Dog is on a diet of water, pumpkin and yogurt!  Tomorrow will be turkey and pumpkin.... 

I need wine!


You have too much on your plate right now. I hope the 2nd half of November and December is better.

You have too much on your plate right now. I hope the 2nd half of November and December is better.
Thanks...  Right now I wonder what it would be like to have a full time job as well?  I guess I am lucky that I do not.  Or maybe unlucky, because I could go to my work and be oblivious to it all for 9-10 hours of the day.  LOL  ;) 8)

Last night I ate some bad food. I got dizzy, hot face, extreme face redness, diarrhea, nausea, sore stomach, headache, vomiting, weakness in the whole body, hands tingling and what felt like a rapid heartbeat but probably was panicking resulting from all that. Thought about going to emerg but decided against it.  What a fun night. Must be something else I am allergic to.

I am better today except for the weakness due to lack of nutrients in my body. Ate a banana, toast, rice and soup. Should help. Gonna sleep/rest most of the day, I think.

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Yup, Snow White, this is how I felt last night, You even nailed the redness on the face. My clothing though...is a little different than yours.
Maybe you got into the same stuff my dog did!  :D

;D
No seriously...
Gall Bladder attack????  I know it happens to some, and I have wondered if I have had it a couple times.  I hate those nights, and why does it decide to hit always at night, I guess maybe due to big meal at night.    Best to stick to the BRAT diet (Banana, Rice, Apple, and Toast) for now.  If you are my dog, you can also throw in yogurt (for probiotics) and pumpkin (for fiber). 

Good luck, hope you feel better soon!

Last night I ate some bad food. I got dizzy, hot face, extreme face redness, diarrhea, nausea, sore stomach, headache, vomiting, weakness in the whole body, hands tingling and what felt like a rapid heartbeat but probably was panicking resulting from all that. Thought about going to emerg but decided against it.  What a fun night. Must be something else I am allergic to.

I am better today except for the weakness due to lack of nutrients in my body. Ate a banana, toast, rice and soup. Should help. Gonna sleep/rest most of the day, I think.

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Yup, Snow White, this is how I felt last night, You even nailed the redness on the face. My clothing though...is a little different than yours.


Oh my goodness. All of that at once? That's just awful. :-\\

Well, you did the right thing having the soup. I do hope you feel much better soon...

Oh my goodness. All of that at once? That's just awful. :-\\

Well, you did the right thing having the soup. I do hope you feel much better soon...

ditto...

Thanks to all. I just have to watch out what I eat. I have several food allergies that give me a similar reaction..yesterday was about the worst I've had as far as reactions go.  I'm not sure what I ate that caused it, but it may have been a multigrain bread or some "ingredient" in a sauce.
Yes sami, I have known about the BRAT diet for years and I always go to it when an incident like this happens.  :)

I'm off to see Vanessa Carlton tonight in LA.
One more week until Thanksgiving break, then I'm off to Texas to see family.


enjoy the concert.

Ok...  Someone can change the calendar anytime now!  I am through with November!  Nov. 1 husband an emergency surgery, me doing all chores from then to the next 4-6 weeks.  (He can't lift or bend).  Okay, if that wasn't enough, now the damn dog has the scoots! 

I noticed she smelled horrible, and I gave her a bath.  Washed her bedding, she must have had an accident in her kennel. She went out and came back in and leaked all over the house.  Trying to keep calm and have patience, but uggggggg.  Dog is on a diet of water, pumpkin and yogurt!  Tomorrow will be turkey and pumpkin.... 

I need wine!


hope things can get better for you.

Last night I ate some bad food. I got dizzy, hot face, extreme face redness, diarrhea, nausea, sore stomach, headache, vomiting, weakness in the whole body, hands tingling and what felt like a rapid heartbeat but probably was panicking resulting from all that. Thought about going to emerg but decided against it.  What a fun night. Must be something else I am allergic to.

I am better today except for the weakness due to lack of nutrients in my body. Ate a banana, toast, rice and soup. Should help. Gonna sleep/rest most of the day, I think.

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Yup, Snow White, this is how I felt last night, You even nailed the redness on the face. My clothing though...is a little different than yours.


that's a good idea, get plenty of rest and eat some good food to get back your energy.

I've been too asleep with either this medicene I'm taking or from somithing if not both to do much reading, replying, or typing.

Sami hope the dog perks up soon

Sorry for your situation warped hope you're feeling better

Chris congrats in the move, sorry about the job, good look on the new search and good luck on the art sale

Sami hope the dog perks up soon

Sorry for your situation warped hope you're feeling better

Chris congrats in the move, sorry about the job, good look on the new search and good luck on the art sale
thanks!  No scoots as of now, kept her outside or in her kennel for much of the day.  Gave her a bath in early this afternoon, and she is still clean.  She had a cup of doggie food, and she ate it.  But I am keeping her on the yogurt and pumpkin!  I just don't want her to have any more upset tummies!!!! 

Thanks!

Maybe you got into the same stuff my dog did!  :D

;D
No seriously...



I can just see the headlines  "Mysterious unknown disease affects dogs in America's mid-west, and also some strange guy from Canada."  ;D

I can just see the headlines  "Mysterious unknown disease affects dogs in America's mid-west, and also some strange guy from Canada."  ;D
It's a great headline!!! ;D

I can just see the headlines  "Mysterious unknown disease affects dogs in America's mid-west, and also some strange guy from Canada."  ;D


That would totally make me read the article. ;D

It's a great headline!!! ;D



That would totally make me read the article. ;D


Sadly, I am getting better, so I might not make that headline  :D

Been feeling like the events of 6 years ago (for those who don't know, my mom entrapped me into criminal charges that there were no evidence of, I was abused & denied medication in jail, a deputy used brutality that I instinctually defended myself from, I went to the state hospital on a 2-year conditional sentence and narrowly avoided 20+ years in prison or the state hospital) are gonna repeat themselves but with a far worse outcome and that the data entry job will go bad because I type with 1 to 3 fingers and look at keyboard & screen at the same time.

And I had a dream that I had to be group home roommates for the rest of my life (sharing a bedroom and everything) with a person who has bullied me since kindergarten & will not give up.

Been feeling like the events of 6 years ago (for those who don't know, my mom entrapped me into criminal charges that there were no evidence of, I was abused & denied medication in jail, a deputy used brutality that I instinctually defended myself from, I went to the state hospital on a 2-year conditional sentence and narrowly avoided 20+ years in prison or the state hospital) are gonna repeat themselves but with a far worse outcome and that the data entry job will go bad because I type with 1 to 3 fingers and look at keyboard & screen at the same time.

And I had a dream that I had to be group home roommates for the rest of my life (sharing a bedroom and everything) with a person who has bullied me since kindergarten & will not give up.
not sure what the ehole situation was!  But if you are at all worried, get yourself out of the situation!!!!  FAST!  If it is your mom, leave, stay with friends etc.  if you don't think the job is houng to work out, there are lots of jobs out there (especially with the holidays)that you can do!!! 

Have no fear, jussive forward and don't look back! 

Busy day yesterday and today.

James played in his first rugby match.  His team lost but it was a pretty close game according to Dai.  James played well and although he was officially listed as sub was on the pitch for most of the game.

Then in the afternoon James went to karate while Elizabeth had her pizza making party.  It was great fun.  First we made dough by hand, this was wrapped up for us to take home (and we baked pizzas for tea tonight).  Then the chef showed us how to press, throw and fling the dough about to make a pizza.  We tried to throw a pizza around the table, passing from one to the other.  Only one girl got hit in the face!  Then with some fresh dough a volunteer topped it with tomato, cheese and basil.  We watched it cook in the oven, so hot it was done in minute or two.

We then sat down and had a pizza each.  Delicious!


Today was the British schools orienteering championships. Elizabeth and her friend came third in the Year 10 girls team competition, some others from the school won the Year 9 team competition and the school won the small secondary school competition overall.  YAy  (All due to their excellent coaches I think!)

I can just see the headlines  "Mysterious unknown disease affects dogs in America's mid-west, and also some strange guy from Canada."  ;D


;D

Great day!  The dog is out of her kennel!  Pumpkin and yogurt diet worked again!!!  She had some food tonight! 

We had our church Thanksgiving Dinner tonight.  Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, rolls, sweet potatoes (best ones ever-baked with apples), pecan pie, chocolate peanut butter fluff...  The food just kept coming!  Delish! 

not sure what the ehole situation was!  But if you are at all worried, get yourself out of the situation!!!!  FAST!  If it is your mom, leave, stay with friends etc.  if you don't think the job is houng to work out, there are lots of jobs out there (especially with the holidays)that you can do!!! 

Have no fear, jussive forward and don't look back!

Thanks. Luckily my mom went out of state for a while & I'm moving into a new place very soon, I will give the job a try... problem is I'm in a program where I have to start with volunteer work and move toward paid work, I will be sent back to the state hospital or the abusive group home I was in if I quit the program, and I am sick of transitioning & teaching when I am functional enough to jump straight into things and can learn by trial & error like any adult without a diagnosis can. And I have no friends IRL because I was torn away from the ones I did have when my mom insisted I go to the high school everyone in the family went to.  :(

I'm honestly burned out and burning out more every day. My psychiatrist is worthless and I'm not allowed to look for another, so... I'm at wit's and and I don't think anyone or anything can help me. My mom entrapping me into charges ruined my life and future.

I'm honestly burned out and burning out more every day. My psychiatrist is worthless and I'm not allowed to look for another, so... I'm at wit's and and I don't think anyone or anything can help me. My mom entrapping me into charges ruined my life and future.

So what can you do now? ???

JUST MADE MY FINAL HOUSE PAYMENT!!!!!!!

JUST MADE MY FINAL HOUSE PAYMENT!!!!!!!


Yay!

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JUST MADE MY FINAL HOUSE PAYMENT!!!!!!!
congratulations!!!!!

Great day!  The dog is out of her kennel!  Pumpkin and yogurt diet worked again!!!  She had some food tonight! 


So glad to hear that.



JUST MADE MY FINAL HOUSE PAYMENT!!!!!!!

Awesome!!! :) O0 8)

Waiting to be called in for a job interview. The position I am going for is florist, which has been my area of work for 13 years. I consider myself blessed, because florist jobs are hard to find. So this is a really good opportunity! I want to gain more experience as a florist in the future. Hopefully they will call me in soon, but it could take weeks/months. I know I've got this one though!

Waiting to be called in for a job interview. The position I am going for is florist, which has been my area of work for 13 years. I consider myself blessed, because florist jobs are hard to find. So this is a really good opportunity! I want to gain more experience as a florist in the future. Hopefully they will call me in soon, but it could take weeks/months. I know I've got this one though!

Good luck... I sure hope you do get it! ;)

Good luck... I sure hope you do get it! ;)


Thank you! I know I will. I just have to be patient and wait. :)

still sleepy and out of it mostly due to medicene and or whatever.

JUST MADE MY FINAL HOUSE PAYMENT!!!!!!!


WHohoo!!!!

Thank you! I know I will. I just have to be patient and wait. :)


Good attitude! Good luck

Good attitude! Good luck


Thanks! :)

Thank you! I know I will. I just have to be patient and wait. :)


Best attitude to have.  Good luck. :)

Best attitude to have.  Good luck. :)


Thanks so much for wishing me luck!

JUST MADE MY FINAL HOUSE PAYMENT!!!!!!!


YAY!  :)

Waiting to be called in for a job interview. The position I am going for is florist, which has been my area of work for 13 years. I consider myself blessed, because florist jobs are hard to find. So this is a really good opportunity! I want to gain more experience as a florist in the future. Hopefully they will call me in soon, but it could take weeks/months. I know I've got this one though!


definitely good luck.  :)

Waiting to be called in for a job interview. The position I am going for is florist, which has been my area of work for 13 years. I consider myself blessed, because florist jobs are hard to find. So this is a really good opportunity! I want to gain more experience as a florist in the future. Hopefully they will call me in soon, but it could take weeks/months. I know I've got this one though!


Hope it works out!

definitely good luck.  :)



Hope it works out!


Thanks, I'm sure it will. ;D

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!

Or at least good news!!!

One of my father-in-laws fat cattle broke it's leg as it was being loaded.  Laws have it, that any "down cow" cannot be slaughtered at beef packing plant (unless the animal broke it's leg while at the plant). 

We got the opportunity to have it.  We had to process it ourselves.  And the steaks may not be the prettiest!  BUT WE HAVE BEEF in our freezer!!!!  I am so grateful right now.  We were down to our last package of ground venison, 2 venison loins, 5 packages of breakfast sausage, 3 packages of ground pork, and a couple pork chop packages!  I feel blessed we get to eat BEEF again! 

Sorry, it is such a big deal!!!  It just seems so silly we raise it, we just can't afford eat it. 

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!

Or at least good news!!!

One of my father-in-laws fat cattle broke it's leg as it was being loaded.  Laws have it, that any "down cow" cannot be slaughtered at beef packing plant (unless the animal broke it's leg while at the plant). 

We got the opportunity to have it.  We had to process it ourselves.  And the steaks may not be the prettiest!  BUT WE HAVE BEEF in our freezer!!!!  I am so grateful right now.  We were down to our last package of ground venison, 2 venison loins, 5 packages of breakfast sausage, 3 packages of ground pork, and a couple pork chop packages!  I feel blessed we get to eat BEEF again! 

Sorry, it is such a big deal!!!  It just seems so silly we raise it, we just can't afford eat it. 


I consider that awesome news!  Gotta love having a stock of meat in the freezer.  That seems to be what costs the most these days.

I consider that awesome news!  Gotta love having a stock of meat in the freezer.  That seems to be what costs the most these days.
been a busy past couple days, and as hubby can't lift much...  I still have to get the packages from our neighbors walk-in freezer (he's a taxidermist, and they are sitting next to a buffalo head and cape right now)  :-\\ to ours! 

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!

Or at least good news!!!

One of my father-in-laws fat cattle broke it's leg as it was being loaded.  Laws have it, that any "down cow" cannot be slaughtered at beef packing plant (unless the animal broke it's leg while at the plant). 

We got the opportunity to have it.  We had to process it ourselves.  And the steaks may not be the prettiest!  BUT WE HAVE BEEF in our freezer!!!!  I am so grateful right now.  We were down to our last package of ground venison, 2 venison loins, 5 packages of breakfast sausage, 3 packages of ground pork, and a couple pork chop packages!  I feel blessed we get to eat BEEF again! 

Sorry, it is such a big deal!!!  It just seems so silly we raise it, we just can't afford eat it.


Sorry for the cattle, but yeah...lots of meet to freeze. Good for you!

Sorry for the cattle, but yeah...lots of meet to freeze. Good for you!
I am sooo excited!  We have not had a beef butchered in over 3 years!  I buy what I can on sale, but it will be super nice to be able to get it from our freezer again!

Been a while but dropped by to say hello...things are so crazy. Hope everyone is doing well! :)

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!!!

Or at least good news!!!

One of my father-in-laws fat cattle broke it's leg as it was being loaded.  Laws have it, that any "down cow" cannot be slaughtered at beef packing plant (unless the animal broke it's leg while at the plant). 

We got the opportunity to have it.  We had to process it ourselves.  And the steaks may not be the prettiest!  BUT WE HAVE BEEF in our freezer!!!!  I am so grateful right now.  We were down to our last package of ground venison, 2 venison loins, 5 packages of breakfast sausage, 3 packages of ground pork, and a couple pork chop packages!  I feel blessed we get to eat BEEF again! 

Sorry, it is such a big deal!!!  It just seems so silly we raise it, we just can't afford eat it.


sorry that the cattle broke it's leg, enjoy your beef anyhow.

Been a while but dropped by to say hello...things are so crazy. Hope everyone is doing well! :)


Hey Meesa.  :)

Been a while but dropped by to say hello...things are so crazy. Hope everyone is doing well! :)


Glad you are here. We miss you!

Been a while but dropped by to say hello...things are so crazy. Hope everyone is doing well! :)

Thanks for dropping by, Meesa! :) We've missed ya. I'm doing fine, and hopefully you are too!

Been a while but dropped by to say hello...things are so crazy. Hope everyone is doing well! :)


It's nice to see you again!

Been a while but dropped by to say hello...things are so crazy. Hope everyone is doing well! :)


I MEESA MISS YOU!!!!  :D

Just letting all the things I can't control in my life into God's hands (atheists will scratch their heads).  8)

Just letting all the things I can't control in my life into God's hands (atheists will scratch their heads).  8)


that's where to let them go

I was going to go to the sound off thread and rant that I hadn't heard from my friend who I was supposed to meet at one for lunch. I got here at 130 but I knew she was in a show taping so I figured I had time...& I'd been texting updates in case the taping finished early.

She just called me and the taping ran late.  Whooo hoo. I was afraid I'd missed them and drove downfor nothing.

I was going to go to the sound off thread and rant that I hadn't heard from my friend who I was supposed to meet at one for lunch. I got here at 130 but I knew she was in a show taping so I figured I had time...& I'd been texting updates in case the taping finished early.

She just called me and the taping ran late.  Whooo hoo. I was afraid I'd missed them and drove downfor nothing.
glad you get to still have your lunch date!!!  Have a great time catching up!

that's where to let them go


I guess!

I was going to go to the sound off thread and rant that I hadn't heard from my friend who I was supposed to meet at one for lunch. I got here at 130 but I knew she was in a show taping so I figured I had time...& I'd been texting updates in case the taping finished early.

She just called me and the taping ran late.  Whooo hoo. I was afraid I'd missed them and drove downfor nothing.


Glad you found out why your friend was a little late.

We got the opportunity to have it.  We had to process it ourselves.


You "had to" or "got to"? :)

No snark intended.  I remember the day I saw a cow being broken down from carcass to primal cuts to steaks and figured out what the bone in a T-bone was, and why it was shaped that way.  It was, like, "whoa, neat!" and I had a new appreciation for where my food came from.  Still loves me a steak.  Also just realized that if I were in your situation, I'd also have an opportunity to do things like rare hamburgers...  If it weren't turkey weekend here, I'd go to the butcher shop, get me the fattiest chunk of chuck I can find, and fire up the meat grinder, and do what comes naturally.


Been a while but dropped by to say hello...things are so crazy. Hope everyone is doing well! :)


You're back?  Inconceivable!  (Whatever's going on, have fun stormin' da castle! :)

You "had to" or "got to"? :)

No snark intended.  I remember the day I saw a cow being broken down from carcass to primal cuts to steaks and figured out what the bone in a T-bone was, and why it was shaped that way.  It was, like, "whoa, neat!" and I had a new appreciation for where my food came from.  Still loves me a steak.  Also just realized that if I were in your situation, I'd also have an opportunity to do things like rare hamburgers...  If it weren't turkey weekend here, I'd go to the butcher shop, get me the fattiest chunk of chuck I can find, and fire up the meat grinder, and do what comes naturally.

thanks! 

Not everyone appreciates "getting into" their meat as much as you do!  Now as I would prefer to be able to take our own beef to a locker and have it cut for us!  Ease and convenience (and prettier steaks) prevail!  I am rather proud that we are able to do it ourselves.  I have learned to season my own sausage (breakfast, Italian, chorizo ) when we do pork.  The best part is I know what is in it!  Now wishing I could learn to cure a good ham, or smoke bacon (and have the automatic slicer)!!!  I get a good satisfaction about "all natural and living off the land"!

So today (Thursday) was my mom's birthday; she had to work for a couple hours in the morning, but came home after that. In addition, my dad took the day offa work so he could be home with us. In fact, I helped him bake a chocolate birthday cake. Later on, for dinner, we went to a nice restaurant in Westlake Village for a nice dinner...and came home to have cake.

Two more shows and Sarah's play is over.  I will be so glad when it is.  She is so exhausted.  Thankfully, they also get Wednesday off so she can have a nice 5 day weekend of rest.

November 23, my niece turns 11 years old. Adolescence is near, adolescence here we come!

Two more shows and Sarah's play is over.  I will be so glad when it is.  She is so exhausted.  Thankfully, they also get Wednesday off so she can have a nice 5 day weekend of rest.


Awesome

Tomorrow I go visit a friend who is in the hospital after a fairly serious operation ( it's her birthday)
Then I go pick up some free swag from a reporter friend of mine.
Then I go have lunch with a former boss...& friend...I haven't seen her in over a decade.
She's gonna be in the la area for business.

Full day I'm tired just thinking about it

Tomorrow I go visit a friend who is in the hospital after a fairly serious operation ( it's her birthday)
Then I go pick up some free swag from a reporter friend of mine.
Then I go have lunch with a former boss...& friend...I haven't seen her in over a decade.
She's gonna be in the la area for business.

Full day I'm tired just thinking about it
sounds fun!!!  Enjoy! 

Going to visit my sister in Boston today. Haven't seen her in a long time so I am really looking forward to it. Hopefully we will spend some time, catch up on our lives and see what's new. So, it's going to be a great day!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

Going to drive up to Courtenay to visit my aunt and her husband to spend the night there. It's over 2.5 hours away so it will be an adventure driving up there.

Dr Who

Going to visit my sister in Boston today. Haven't seen her in a long time so I am really looking forward to it. Hopefully we will spend some time, catch up on our lives and see what's new. So, it's going to be a great day!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!



Going to drive up to Courtenay to visit my aunt and her husband to spend the night there. It's over 2.5 hours away so it will be an adventure driving up there.


Have a great time!!!

Dr Who


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November 23, my niece turns 11 years old. Adolescence is near, adolescence here we come!


Happy Birthday to your niece.  :)

Tomorrow I go visit a friend who is in the hospital after a fairly serious operation ( it's her birthday)
Then I go pick up some free swag from a reporter friend of mine.
Then I go have lunch with a former boss...& friend...I haven't seen her in over a decade.
She's gonna be in the la area for business.

Full day I'm tired just thinking about it


enjoy your day.

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The start of the new series was tonight.  It is marking the 50th anniversary of the show

Going to visit my sister in Boston today. Haven't seen her in a long time so I am really looking forward to it. Hopefully we will spend some time, catch up on our lives and see what's new. So, it's going to be a great day!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!


Not a bad day to be in town, a bit chilly, but from what they are saying tomorrow is going to be cold.  Where in Boston? 

The start of the new series was tonight.  It is marking the 50th anniversary of the show


Oh.  That's why the dr who shirts on tee fury and all the FB mentions.
I don't watch so I didn't notice

enjoy your day.

sounds fun!!!  Enjoy! 


Spent an hour with my friend she looks great. It was projected at 40% survival rate. She made it and seems to be doing well.


I got some really awesome swag!!!! Haven't been able to go through it all yet but I saw a walking dead book, something from game of thrones several things from psych, something from Homeland. Boy i feel like a kid on Christmas morning!!!!


Lunch was nice. My friend talks a lot and I hadn't seen her in 12 yrs so I got an earful. It was nice enough and something I hope to do again...in about 5-10yrs  :D

MEESA's ONLINE!!!!  :D

Going to drive up to Courtenay to visit my aunt and her husband to spend the night there. It's over 2.5 hours away so it will be an adventure driving up there.


You must live on Vancouver Island near Victoria?

You must live on Vancouver Island near Victoria?




Nuh uh..... She lives in catnada.  :D

Got to see a very personal moment today.  At the end of tonight's performance of Peter Pan at the high school, someone got up on stage, called the cast back and proposed to his girlfriend.  (Don't panic, they are already out of school...just helping with the play)

It was so sweet.

Got to see a very personal moment today.  At the end of tonight's performance of Peter Pan at the high school, someone got up on stage, called the cast back and proposed to his girlfriend.  (Don't panic, they are already out of school...just helping with the play)

It was so sweet.


Whew!

I assume she said yes

I assume she said yes


Wouldn't that be the worst thing ever?  Public proposal and she hesitates before replying

Wouldn't that be the worst thing ever?  Public proposal and she hesitates before replying


Yeah, guys should think twice about that kind of thing.

Dai and Elizabeth are away this weekend, up in the Lake District doing some orienteering coaching.  Dai is a coach and Elizabeth a coachee

James played rugby for the school C team again yesterday.  The team won 25 - 5.  James didn't make any score directly but contributed to his team winning the ball on a few occasions apparently.

I did a small amount of Christmas shopping, I think I'm going to have to consolidate my ideas this week and blitz it next weekend.  For the kids I won't buy too much because we'll be able to get some stuff much cheaper in the US.

Dai and Elizabeth are away this weekend, up in the Lake District doing some orienteering coaching.  Dai is a coach and Elizabeth a coachee

James played rugby for the school C team again yesterday.  The team won 25 - 5.  James didn't make any score directly but contributed to his team winning the ball on a few occasions apparently.

I did a small amount of Christmas shopping, I think I'm going to have to consolidate my ideas this week and blitz it next weekend.  For the kids I won't buy too much because we'll be able to get some stuff much cheaper in the US.


If you buy it here you will have to fly it back and they charge for extra luggage. 

If you buy it here you will have to fly it back and they charge for extra luggage.


I think the company we are flying with have a decent allowance (like two cases each).  Plus I have a cunning plan of taking a large suitcase but not many clothes so there is room for more.  And I usually take a few scroggy items that I don't mind throwing out to make room for new stuff!

Whew!

I assume she said yes

Wouldn't that be the worst thing ever?  Public proposal and she hesitates before replying

Yeah, guys should think twice about that kind of thing.


I wasn't close enough to hear her actual reply, but judging from her reaction and the way she kissed him...it was a yes. :)

Got to see a very personal moment today.  At the end of tonight's performance of Peter Pan at the high school, someone got up on stage, called the cast back and proposed to his girlfriend.  (Don't panic, they are already out of school...just helping with the play)

It was so sweet.


Very cool.


Yeah, guys should think twice about that kind of thing.


I proposed to my wife in high class restaurant/club. I put the ring in her purse when she stepped away to the ladies room for a minute. When she came back I asked her for a candy, coz my throat was dry...she looked into her purse looking for candy and then she saw the ring box, opened it up and freaked out a little. Others around sort of knew what was going on, I think..after she got emotional.

Got to see a very personal moment today.  At the end of tonight's performance of Peter Pan at the high school, someone got up on stage, called the cast back and proposed to his girlfriend.  (Don't panic, they are already out of school...just helping with the play)

It was so sweet.
awwwww.... Soo sweet!



I never did get proposed to...  Just drove to a jewelry store.

MEESA's ONLINE!!!!  :D


YAY! :)

Got to see a very personal moment today.  At the end of tonight's performance of Peter Pan at the high school, someone got up on stage, called the cast back and proposed to his girlfriend.  (Don't panic, they are already out of school...just helping with the play)

It was so sweet.


aw! that was so beautiful.  :)

You must live on Vancouver Island near Victoria?


Excellent guess---yep, I live in the Island's "big city".
Don't know if you've been to the Island, but I should warn you about driving on the Malahat at night---most of the stretch is entirely pitch black on a narrow winding road that's surrounded by cliffs!  :o    :o    :o

Nuh uh..... She lives in catnada.  :D


lol  ;D

Yeah, guys should think twice about that kind of thing.


Totally agree. Public proposals are such a huge gamble.

Excellent guess---yep, I live in the Island's "big city".
Don't know if you've been to the Island, but I should warn you about driving on the Malahat at night---most of the stretch is entirely pitch black on a narrow winding road that's surrounded by cliffs!  :o    :o    :o


I used to live out west, been to Victoria 5 or 6 times. Have never driven up the coast to Nanaimo or Courtenay, usually we take the ferry to Swartz bay and go down to Victoria, and yes Butchart's gardens are beautiful. We wanted to go to Tofino for years, just never got there.
It's a beautiful island. We have thoughts of retiring there.

Totally agree. Public proposals are such a huge gamble.


you want to know where you want it to be held.

So today I have a testing exam on that position which I had taken a typing test for a couple weeks ago.

So today I have a testing exam on that position which I had taken a typing test for a couple weeks ago.


Good luck on your testing exam today.

Good luck on your testing exam today.

Thanks. The written part (which consisted of multiple choice questions) went well, but then there was an oral part in which we'd have to translate certain phrases between English and Spanish. The person would say something in one language and I had to translate it into the other... and I seemed to hit a bump in the road there because I didn't know all the Spanish words. When the person gave me an English phrase, I had trouble figuring out the corresponding words in Spanish. When it went the other way, I could translate most of the Spanish words to English, but not all of them. Some of them were intuitive, but it was a challenge. In addition, there were like 20 other people taking this exam, most of whom were probably native speakers, so they likely had an edge. So like I said, I feel I did quite well on the written part, but the oral part was a struggle. I will likely be emailed the results sometime next week.

Thanks. The written part (which consisted of multiple choice questions) went well, but then there was an oral part in which we'd have to translate certain phrases between English and Spanish. The person would say something in one language and I had to translate it into the other... and I seemed to hit a bump in the road there because I didn't know all the Spanish words. When the person gave me an English phrase, I had trouble figuring out the corresponding words in Spanish. When it went the other way, I could translate most of the Spanish words to English, but not all of them. Some of them were intuitive, but it was a challenge. In addition, there were like 20 other people taking this exam, most of whom were probably native speakers, so they likely had an edge. So like I said, I feel I did quite well on the written part, but the oral part was a struggle. I will likely be emailed the results sometime next week.


Well you did your best, even if some others might have a Spanish language advantage, you tried your best and feel confident with the written part. It's out of your hands now, but I wish you the best.

So today I have a testing exam on that position which I had taken a typing test for a couple weeks ago.


good luck.

Came home to a small hole in the ceiling and through my bookcase.

RIP, monthly bus pass blank.

Got to call my landlord in the morning.

Thanks. The written part (which consisted of multiple choice questions) went well, but then there was an oral part in which we'd have to translate certain phrases between English and Spanish. The person would say something in one language and I had to translate it into the other... and I seemed to hit a bump in the road there because I didn't know all the Spanish words. When the person gave me an English phrase, I had trouble figuring out the corresponding words in Spanish. When it went the other way, I could translate most of the Spanish words to English, but not all of them. Some of them were intuitive, but it was a challenge. In addition, there were like 20 other people taking this exam, most of whom were probably native speakers, so they likely had an edge. So like I said, I feel I did quite well on the written part, but the oral part was a struggle. I will likely be emailed the results sometime next week.


Do you mind if I ask what the job is? Did the job listing mention anything about being bilingual or a need to know some Spanish?

I used to live out west, been to Victoria 5 or 6 times. Have never driven up the coast to Nanaimo or Courtenay, usually we take the ferry to Swartz bay and go down to Victoria, and yes Butchart's gardens are beautiful. We wanted to go to Tofino for years, just never got there.
It's a beautiful island. We have thoughts of retiring there.


Did you live in Vancouver before? I went to Tofino once when I was 10, but got struck with this ear infection so I don't really remember much about it...

Did you live in Vancouver before? I went to Tofino once when I was 10, but got struck with this ear infection so I don't really remember much about it...


Yes, we left Vancouver a few years ago.

Good to know Canadian Tire (a Canadian store) is having a black friday sale.

http://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/canadian-tire-black-friday-flyer-november-28-to-december-1-2013

This is a Canadian store. We don't do black friday here. Our thanksgiving was 6 weeks ago.  :-\\

Well you did your best, even if some others might have a Spanish language advantage, you tried your best and feel confident with the written part. It's out of your hands now, but I wish you the best.

Thanks. :) I have plenty of experience with the Spanish language, having learned it in school (I took 4 yrs of high school Spanish, as well as a semester in college) and practicing it every now & then. (Perhaps I should've practiced it more over the past weekend, in preparation for my exam.)




Do you mind if I ask what the job is? Did the job listing mention anything about being bilingual or a need to know some Spanish?

The position was listed on the county employment website as "Attendance Accounting Technician (Bilingual Spanish)", and it was at the Oxnard School District headquarters.

Came home to a small hole in the ceiling and through my bookcase.

RIP, monthly bus pass blank.

Got to call my landlord in the morning.


Thieves?

So as most Americans here are going to celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving on Thursday, my wife's workplace is having her Christmas party/dinner tomorrow. Yes; Christmas party in November  :-\\

It's a quality restaurant though. We should enjoy it.

Christmas music started playing on Sunday, and Monday morning, my girlfriend announced she'd left me for someone she met at a PS4 launch event.  :\'(

With my previous abandonment issues, it's been really hard on me, but I'm hanging with a friend of sorts Wednesday morning, so that should be nice to help each other through our issues.

And I'm in my new apartment, a nice place in a very central location.

Also, I'm staying home for Thanksgiving... don't like traditional holiday food, don't think feasts to celebrate holidays are necessary anymore, it glorifies the beginning of Native American genocide, and I have found holidays to be a pain lately.

Thanks. :) I have plenty of experience with the Spanish language, having learned it in school (I took 4 yrs of high school Spanish, as well as a semester in college) and practicing it every now & then. (Perhaps I should've practiced it more over the past weekend, in preparation for my exam.)


The position was listed on the county employment website as "Attendance Accounting Technician (Bilingual Spanish)", and it was at the Oxnard School District headquarters.
This job would be contacting parents as to why their children are truant.  This would need very fluent Spanish (with lots of dialect) skills. 

I know I did gather enough in my 4 years of high school to be considered fluent!  I will not starve in Mexico however! ;D

Thieves?


More like some fool upstairs fired a handgun at the floor. No one else called the cops before me either. Found a little of the bullet shrapnel last night(the rest was found today)

Trying to see if I could get my bus pass(which I didn't even get to activate) replaced. Of course, the supervisor at the transit store is off this week. Real convenient. They also doubt they could give me another regardless...

Doubt they could replace a bus pass I payed 60 dollars for and didn't even get to start using due to circumstances that were not my fault? That's BS. That's like paying 120 dollars total for a 31 day pass if I have to buy another one.

>:(

So as most Americans here are going to celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving on Thursday, my wife's workplace is having her Christmas party/dinner tomorrow. Yes; Christmas party in November  :-\\

It's a quality restaurant though. We should enjoy it.


enjoy your feast.

Christmas music started playing on Sunday, and Monday morning, my girlfriend announced she'd left me for someone she met at a PS4 launch event.  :\'(

With my previous abandonment issues, it's been really hard on me, but I'm hanging with a friend of sorts Wednesday morning, so that should be nice to help each other through our issues.

And I'm in my new apartment, a nice place in a very central location.


I'm sorry bad things have been happening hopefully there's a silver lining.

More like some fool upstairs fired a handgun at the floor. No one else called the cops before me either. Found a little of the bullet shrapnel last night(the rest was found today)

Trying to see if I could get my bus pass(which I didn't even get to activate) replaced. Of course, the supervisor at the transit store is off this week. Real convenient. They also doubt they could give me another regardless...

Doubt they could replace a bus pass I payed 60 dollars for and didn't even get to start using due to circumstances that were not my fault? That's BS. That's like paying 120 dollars total for a 31 day pass if I have to buy another one.

>:(


hope you can get your replacement Buss pass.

hope you can get your replacement Buss pass.


The problem relies on the fact that I need one sooner than next week. Tommorrow is the only day left that I can afford to spend money directly on the bus, if I go any longer I won't be able to get one for awhile unless I get lucky and get a windfall of extra hours.

Odds are much higher I will just have to buy another one this week, but that's basically like getting ripped off.

I'm sorry bad things have been happening hopefully there's a silver lining.

Thanks Howard. Been doing better & trying to hang in there one day at a time. :)

Thanks Howard. Been doing better & trying to hang in there one day at a time. :)



congrats on the new place....

try to put your energies into decorating!  :)

I'm going to be subtle about this..... I turn 25 on the 29th, I turn 25 on the 29th!  :-X :-X

I'm going to be subtle about this..... I turn 25 on the 29th, I turn 25 on the 29th!  :-X :-X



did anybody else hear something? It was like a buzzing or a whisper I can't really make it out... oh well it can't possibly be that important whatever it is......













:P



















:D

did anybody else hear something? It was like a buzzing or a whisper I can't really make it out... oh well it can't possibly be that important whatever it is......













:P



















:D


Well, at least we now know who's been listening. ;D

Well, at least we now know who's been listening. ;D


I was listening... the 25th was your 29th birthday!!!  8)


Happy belated birthday!!!! Sorry I missed it!!!!  :D

The problem relies on the fact that I need one sooner than next week. Tommorrow is the only day left that I can afford to spend money directly on the bus, if I go any longer I won't be able to get one for awhile unless I get lucky and get a windfall of extra hours.

Odds are much higher I will just have to buy another one this week, but that's basically like getting ripped off.


So I guess you have to use money for the time being until you can get your bus pass?

I'm going to be subtle about this..... I turn 25 on the 29th, I turn 25 on the 29th!  :-X :-X


Wow you're old!  ;D

Wow you're old!  ;D


If you switch the 2 and 5!

Thanks Q. Right now it's unpacking, transferring my files to my other computer, getting ready to have my phone, cable & internet switched over to Comcast from Country Vision (regional cable provider) and Cricket (new phone via partnership between Verizon and Comcast), and helping build the electrical cord portal & enclosure for my bed...

Thanks Q. Right now it's unpacking, transferring my files to my other computer, getting ready to have my phone, cable & internet switched over to Comcast from Country Vision (regional cable provider) and Cricket (new phone via partnership between Verizon and Comcast), and helping build the electrical cord portal & enclosure for my bed...


that will certainly keep you busy for a few days!

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a great day.

that will certainly keep you busy for a few days!

More like a few weeks, but it'll definitely keep me busy! :)

I'm going to be subtle about this..... I turn 25 on the 29th, I turn 25 on the 29th!  :-X :-X


ooh I am more than double your age  :o

15 mins left in my 14 hr shift....then I go home and sleep for about 6 hours... then I go back to work..... Happy Thursday to you all.  :P

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a great day.


Happy Thanksgiving Ninny!  :)

ooh I am more than double your age  :o


50?  :D

15 mins left in my 14 hr shift....then I go home and sleep for about 6 hours... then I go back to work..... Happy Thursday to you all.  :P


just enjoy your day Q.

More like some fool upstairs fired a handgun at the floor. No one else called the cops before me either. Found a little of the bullet shrapnel last night(the rest was found today)

Trying to see if I could get my bus pass(which I didn't even get to activate) replaced. Of course, the supervisor at the transit store is off this week. Real convenient. They also doubt they could give me another regardless...

Doubt they could replace a bus pass I payed 60 dollars for and didn't even get to start using due to circumstances that were not my fault? That's BS. That's like paying 120 dollars total for a 31 day pass if I have to buy another one.

>:(


With the gun shot, the shrapnel and that bug problem a while back. if possible, I'm hoping you can move to a better place. 
Bus passes are so expensive.  When I was a kid in school, bus tickets were 8 cents.  I miss those days when bus passes didn't cost an arm and a leg.

Happy WKRP Thanksgiving.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf3mgmEdfwg

Thanksgiving at home this year, not with family... we've had so many arguments, disagreements, some of which nearly turned physical, I've been called a financial & physical burden many times, just avoiding the drama and blaring football on 3 different TVs.

Thanksgiving at home this year, not with family... we've had so many arguments, disagreements, some of which nearly turned physical, I've been called a financial & physical burden many times, just avoiding the drama and blaring football on 3 different TVs.


Give thanks in your own way.  You have a home and you are strong enough to walk away from the drama, so many aren't. 

Give thanks in your own way.  You have a home and you are strong enough to walk away from the drama, so many aren't.

As I am. Karma.

Thanksgiving at home this year, not with family... we've had so many arguments, disagreements, some of which nearly turned physical, I've been called a financial & physical burden many times, just avoiding the drama and blaring football on 3 different TVs.


Sorry Thanksgiving at your house didn't turn out peaceful, maybe next time. disagreements can be a problem at family gatherings.

Sorry Thanksgiving at your house didn't turn out peaceful, maybe next time. disagreements can be a problem at family gatherings.

Thanksgiving here today was lovely, peaceful & relaxing as a holiday should be. Last year, at my parents' house, it was terrible (referring to last year along with Sunday the 24th as when disagreements were)

So I guess you have to use money for the time being until you can get your bus pass?


I'll be able to buy another pass tomorrow, it's just gonna cause me to be 60 dollars short.


With the gun shot, the shrapnel and that bug problem a while back. if possible, I'm hoping you can move to a better place. 
Bus passes are so expensive.  When I was a kid in school, bus tickets were 8 cents.  I miss those days when bus passes didn't cost an arm and a leg.


The gun shot in particular is definitely a wake up call.

I've been tired of living in this place, it's too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. I'm the only person that has been in this place for over 12 years while all the other tenants have come and gone.

The current problem is the lack of money to move(I wouldn't mind living a lot closer to current job, that would cut travel costs greatly).

Got a new diecast model car in the mail, it's a silver Dodge Omni GLH Turbo and I'm very impressed with it.

Other than a massive headache that has lasted all morning and being proselytized at by my dad over drinking energy drinks when caffeine is "not godly" and "(I'm) using a drug, we don't take drugs in this family" (latter is applied to all of my medication too)  ::) I'm doing OK today.

I'll be able to buy another pass tomorrow, it's just gonna cause me to be 60 dollars short.

I guess you got to do what you got to do.

Happy WKRP Thanksgiving.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf3mgmEdfwg


Local DJ John DeBella used this as an inspiration for the past 20 years or so. At first he would drop slips of paper
from a helicopter that were redeemable at a local branch supermarket for a free turkey, but the last 11 years he
has been using the inspiration for people to drop off turkeys and other food items to help feed the hungry.

I guess you got to do what you got to do.


And now for some good news, while it was highly unlikely that Indygo was going to replace it, my rental office is going to let me pay 60 less next week.

And now for some good news, while it was highly unlikely that Indygo was going to replace it, my rental office is going to let me pay 60 less next week.


O0 Great news. Covers what you had to pay for the bus pass, I think.

Sitting at a poultry show - listening to 1500 birds sound off and watching people.  Eldest just bought a hen from Tennessee and looking at another trio from Oklahoma.  Such a learning experience for her!  I get to people watch!!!

A bit of Christmas shopping this morning, but couldn't find a present for Dai.

This afternoon we went to see The Hunger Games - Catching Fire at the cinema.  Good film, slightly spoiled at times by some 'cool' teens being a little noisy and distracting.

And now for some good news, while it was highly unlikely that Indygo was going to replace it, my rental office is going to let me pay 60 less next week.


that's not bad, that's pretty good.

Let's see...today I tried to do a little reorganization in my house, specifically my room. I threw out some things I'm sure I didn't need anymore, and boxed up some stuff that I'm likely not gonna be needing immediately. I still have a little more work to do on that.

Let's see...today I tried to do a little reorganization in my house, specifically my room. I threw out some things I'm sure I didn't need anymore, and boxed up some stuff that I'm likely not gonna be needing immediately. I still have a little more work to do on that.


I did reorganization in my room this year, my closet and my drawers.

I did reorganization in my room this year, my closet and my drawers.

Seems like I have to do it every so often, for one reason or another.

Seems like I have to do it every so often, for one reason or another.


it can get quite cluttered.

that's not bad, that's pretty good.


Well, yeah. But it's pretty sad that the transit store can't apparently pull a mulligan for me on something I didn't even get to start using, while my rental office picks up the tab.

(And let's not get into small claims court, that would take awhile)