They finally called me in for that florist job interview this week! So I will definitely be hired, and thankfully work all through December and next year...and hopefully many more years!. I knew I had this one. So happy right now!


"...you'll never find the answers if you throw your life away. I use to feel the way you do, still I have to keep on going."


Way to go!

They finally called me in for that florist job interview this week! So I will definitely be hired, and thankfully work all through December and next year...and hopefully many more years!. I knew I had this one. So happy right now!


"...you'll never find the answers if you throw your life away. I use to feel the way you do, still I have to keep on going."


that is good news.  :)

I'm back, after a break from the boards. Have I missed anything?


Hey Phil, nice to see you after a while.  :)

I just got home from Texas today, which I will be heading back to for Christmas.
My last day of classes is next Friday, so I'm really going to try to hit the books so I can get the best possible marks on my exams.
I really hope I become official with the guy I'm dating, I tried to hang out with him before I headed for Texas, but he was too busy with work and family. :(
I hope this will be a good month, and a good end to the year.

I just got home from Texas today, which I will be heading back to for Christmas.
My last day of classes is next Friday, so I'm really going to try to hit the books so I can get the best possible marks on my exams.
I really hope I become official with the guy I'm dating, I tried to hang out with him before I headed for Texas, but he was too busy with work and family. :(
I hope this will be a good month, and a good end to the year.

Welcome back, and good luck on your exams.

I just got home from Texas today, which I will be heading back to for Christmas.
My last day of classes is next Friday, so I'm really going to try to hit the books so I can get the best possible marks on my exams.
I really hope I become official with the guy I'm dating, I tried to hang out with him before I headed for Texas, but he was too busy with work and family. :(
I hope this will be a good month, and a good end to the year.


good luck.

I e-mailed my doctor about my depression increase.


I hope everything turns out fine for you, and that the doctors can help you.



Congrats on the job.  :) Did you pray about it?


Yes I did. A lot!


I just got home from Texas today, which I will be heading back to for Christmas.
My last day of classes is next Friday, so I'm really going to try to hit the books so I can get the best possible marks on my exams.
I really hope I become official with the guy I'm dating, I tried to hang out with him before I headed for Texas, but he was too busy with work and family. :(
I hope this will be a good month, and a good end to the year.


Nice to see you again, and best wishes with everything!

I e-mailed my doctor about my depression increase.


Yeah, any mental illness (whether situational or chemical) sucks! I hope you find a way to treat this depression!

Volunteering at the school again today.  The PTO holiday store, where students can come and purchase trinkets for their family and friends.  They learn to budget, estimate, add, and gift of giving.  Man today 12 classes and $1200 through (from 11-3:15).  I was the only cashier with a few 6th grade helpers (bagging, helpin kindergarten shop, etc...). I feel brained tonight!!!  No time for lunch even!  :P

Yesterday wife gave me a haircut, today I gave her a haircut. Both turned out OK.

Also went to Christkindl Market today. Christmas holidays related market. Overpriced items. Nice Christmas tree though, and cool model railway set.

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Yesterday wife gave me a haircut, today I gave her a haircut. Both turned out OK.

Also went to Christkindl Market today. Christmas holidays related market. Overpriced items. Nice Christmas tree though, and cool model railway set.

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those are very nice gifts.  :)

Anybody else watching the Sound Of Music, live?  Loving it so far.

Anybody else watching the Sound Of Music, live?  Loving it so far.
not watching it yet  :\'(...    We have it recording. 

The girls bedtime is 8 and with the one being sick, she needed a good nights rest.  They would be sad, if I watched it without them.  So I guess that will be a weekend entertainment for us :)

Yesterday wife gave me a haircut, today I gave her a haircut. Both turned out OK.

Also went to Christkindl Market today. Christmas holidays related market. Overpriced items. Nice Christmas tree though, and cool model railway set.

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That railway set looks neat 8)

Yesterday wife gave me a haircut, today I gave her a haircut. Both turned out OK.

Also went to Christkindl Market today. Christmas holidays related market. Overpriced items. Nice Christmas tree though, and cool model railway set.

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One model railway set purchased in time for Christmas and now is stowed in the attic. :)

Volunteering at the school again today.  The PTO holiday store, where students can come and purchase trinkets for their family and friends.  They learn to budget, estimate, add, and gift of giving.  Man today 12 classes and $1200 through (from 11-3:15).  I was the only cashier with a few 6th grade helpers (bagging, helpin kindergarten shop, etc...). I feel brained tonight!!!  No time for lunch even!  :P
same thing today !  That place is crazier than walmart on Black Friday!

Only change.  Hubby has recheck for his hernia.  We shall see if he can go back to work yet.  And I have a job interview next Thursday. 

same thing today !  That place is crazier than walmart on Black Friday!

Only change.  Hubby has recheck for his hernia.  We shall see if he can go back to work yet.  And I have a job interview next Thursday.


Great! What job is this one?

I feel better now that I was able to tell someone about mydepression.

same thing today !  That place is crazier than walmart on Black Friday!

Only change.  Hubby has recheck for his hernia.  We shall see if he can go back to work yet.  And I have a job interview next Thursday.



good luck.

I feel better now that I was able to tell someone about mydepression.


good for you Ann, did the right thing.  :)

good for you Ann, did the right thing.  :)


well thats what I try to do, the right thing.  Now someone over at The City Of Hope knows how bad I end up feeling some times.

Great! What job is this one?
This is a Production Assistant position at a antenna company headquarters.  I just applied.  I had some of the qualifications, and they wanted a resume and cover letter.  So I sent it in.  We shall see how this goes (I have never worked on a factory position.  But I have been in several leadership/training positions).  Their benefits are outstanding I hear.  They have their own track, work out facility, child care, and match 401k... We shall see. 



good luck.
thanks Howard!

same thing today !  That place is crazier than walmart on Black Friday!

Only change.  Hubby has recheck for his hernia.  We shall see if he can go back to work yet.  And I have a job interview next Thursday. 


Good luck, Sami!

We went to a live Christmas pageant tonight, sheep, donkeys, horses, Roman soldiers riding horses. Really fun night! A little cool out though (about 20F).

This is a Production Assistant position at a antenna company headquarters.  I just applied.  I had some of the qualifications, and they wanted a resume and cover letter.  So I sent it in.  We shall see how this goes (I have never worked on a factory position.  But I have been in several leadership/training positions).  Their benefits are outstanding I hear.  They have their own track, work out facility, child care, and match 401k... We shall see. 

thanks Howard!

Hope it all goes well. Good luck. :)

Anyways... we got our Christmas tree today. We'll probably start decorating it this weekend.

I'm writing like crazy!  :D

same thing today !  That place is crazier than walmart on Black Friday!

Only change.  Hubby has recheck for his hernia.  We shall see if he can go back to work yet.  And I have a job interview next Thursday.



Good luck on both points

We went to a live Christmas pageant tonight, sheep, donkeys, horses, Roman soldiers riding horses. Really fun night! A little cool out though (about 20F).



wonderful, was this The Nativity Scene?

Hope it all goes well. Good luck. :)
Thanks Jeff!

Good luck on both points
Thanks!!!  Hubby gets to go back to work on Monday.  I will keep my fingers crossed about Thursday. 

Thanks!!!  Hubby gets to go back to work on Monday.  I will keep my fingers crossed about Thursday. 


Yay for the hubby!  Still wishing you luck on Thursday.

Took my dad to breakfast w his retired Air Force buddies today. He hasn't been able to go for 6 weeks. It was me and 14 70+ year old men talking about the good ole days. It's was a little painful but worth it because it made him so happy.

We ate at Golden Corral  8-P

Then a lazy day at home. A few birthday presents. My parents friends brought me all kinds of food today- tamales, Costco Pumpkin Pie, Cupcakes!!!!

Had fun visiting with the various people in their lives.

Took my dad to breakfast w his retired Air Force buddies today. He hasn't been able to go for 6 weeks. It was me and 14 70+ year old men talking about the good ole days. It's was a little painful but worth it because it made him so happy.

We ate at Golden Corral  8-P

Then a lazy day at home. A few birthday presents. My parents friends brought me all kinds of food today- tamales, Costco Pumpkin Pie, Cupcakes!!!!

Had fun visiting with the various people in their lives.


It's nice to read you had a great day with your dad.  :)

It's nice to read you had a great day with your dad.  :)


Thanks it's been a rough week but he maintained today.

Took my dad to breakfast w his retired Air Force buddies today. He hasn't been able to go for 6 weeks. It was me and 14 70+ year old men talking about the good ole days. It's was a little painful but worth it because it made him so happy.

We ate at Golden Corral  8-P

Then a lazy day at home. A few birthday presents. My parents friends brought me all kinds of food today- tamales, Costco Pumpkin Pie, Cupcakes!!!!

Had fun visiting with the various people in their lives.




Sounds like a fun day...even with the Golden Corral. ;D

First snow of the year for my city. About 2 inches on the ground.

Took my dad to breakfast w his retired Air Force buddies today. He hasn't been able to go for 6 weeks. It was me and 14 70+ year old men talking about the good ole days. It's was a little painful but worth it because it made him so happy.

We ate at Golden Corral  8-P

Then a lazy day at home. A few birthday presents. My parents friends brought me all kinds of food today- tamales, Costco Pumpkin Pie, Cupcakes!!!!

Had fun visiting with the various people in their lives.
sounds great!  Glad you survived Golden Corral!

I am sure your dad enjoyed having you there with him!

Thanks it's been a rough week but he maintained today.
great news!

Yay for the hubby!  Still wishing you luck on Thursday.
thanks again!  I need as much luck as I can.

Thanks!!!  Hubby gets to go back to work on Monday.  I will keep my fingers crossed about Thursday.



that's wonderful news.  :)

Took my dad to breakfast w his retired Air Force buddies today. He hasn't been able to go for 6 weeks. It was me and 14 70+ year old men talking about the good ole days. It's was a little painful but worth it because it made him so happy.

We ate at Golden Corral  8-P

Then a lazy day at home. A few birthday presents. My parents friends brought me all kinds of food today- tamales, Costco Pumpkin Pie, Cupcakes!!!!

Had fun visiting with the various people in their lives.


What was bad at Golden Corral?  ???

First snow of the year for my city. About 2 inches on the ground.


we just have a dusting.

What was bad at Golden Corral?  ???


It couldn't have been a gunfight, that was the OK corral.

we just have a dusting.


When I woke up this morning that is all they were calling for, I look outside now and see 8" of dusting.

At the height of the storm I had to go rescue my daughter because see slid off the road and onto the shoulder.
It scared her enough that she didn't want to drive anymore. I also got to use my snow blower. My other daughter
gave it to me three years ago; today is the first time the dang thing was even started.

What was bad at Golden Corral?  ???


All of it (well the bacon was okay- really greasy but not bad)

The pancakes, French toast, & sausages tasted like those frozen ones from the grocery store
The eggs were not real (maybe powdered eggs or beat ems - that egg product that comes in a milk carton)
The steak was hard as a brick
The lunch didn't look appetizing
The fried chicken was okay but not great

All of it (well the bacon was okay- really greasy but not bad)

The pancakes, French toast, & sausages tasted like those frozen ones from the grocery store
The eggs were not real (maybe powdered eggs or beat ems - that egg product that comes in a milk carton)
The steak was hard as a brick
The lunch didn't look appetizing
The fried chicken was okay but not great
nothing at the Golden Corral is great...  (Except the amount of germs on the food that missed the sneeze guard).

The only thing it has going for it is, it's all you can eat (so if a family with pubescent boys go), bland (so people with gastric problems can go), there is something for everyone (so groups can get together with no fear of anyone starving) and you never have to worry about burning your mouth! 

we just have a dusting.


3 inches now I think!

3 inches now I think!
we have an inch...  Wishing it was more!  I could use a good snow day!

Thanks it's been a rough week but he maintained today.

Good to know.


So today we began decorating our tree... we put the lights on it (that took a while) but didn't get started on the ornaments yet; we'll hang those tomorrow.

When I woke up this morning that is all they were calling for, I look outside now and see 8" of dusting.

At the height of the storm I had to go rescue my daughter because see slid off the road and onto the shoulder.
It scared her enough that she didn't want to drive anymore. I also got to use my snow blower. My other daughter
gave it to me three years ago; today is the first time the dang thing was even started.


Wow, is she ok?

3 inches now I think!


we're supposed to get some snow tomorrow.

We had a little bit of snow fall earlier this morning. But it's rained since then, and all the snow is gone now. Oh well.

We had a little bit of snow fall earlier this morning. But it's rained since then, and all the snow is gone now. Oh well.


we had some light snow then changed to rain later.

We had a little bit of snow fall earlier this morning. But it's rained since then, and all the snow is gone now. Oh well.
I saw on The News an American Football match involving Philadelphia that was being played in a heavy downfall of snow.

I saw on The News an American Football match involving Philadelphia that was being played in a heavy downfall of snow.

I saw that (briefly) the other day.

Anyways... we got our Christmas tree today. We'll probably start decorating it this weekend.

We got a new one but most of our decorations are in our storage shed.  We need to dig them out.  :P


I meant to be on here more.  I've just been really emotional and haven't been online much. 

We got a new one but most of our decorations are in our storage shed.  We need to dig them out.  :P


I meant to be on here more.  I've just been really emotional and haven't been online much.


That happens. It's nice to see you around again! :)

That happens. It's nice to see you around again! :)

Thank you  :)

James was in the Year 7 production yesterday.  He played a joke telling cleaner in the pantomime Aladdin.  All the boys did a great job with some wonderful audience interaction.

James was in the Year 7 production yesterday.  He played a joke telling cleaner in the pantomime Aladdin.  All the boys did a great job with some wonderful audience interaction.
A star is born!

We got a new one but most of our decorations are in our storage shed.  We need to dig them out.  :P


I meant to be on here more.  I've just been really emotional and haven't been online much.


What's been happening? ???

I'm going to my office Christmas party this weekend. I'll be honest by admitting that I'm a little nervous since I'm new.

I bought my Christmas cards but still haven't bought any gifts.

just wanted to say hi.  Seems I'm going nuts more often and reading and posting less around here.

James was in the Year 7 production yesterday.  He played a joke telling cleaner in the pantomime Aladdin.  All the boys did a great job with some wonderful audience interaction.



Bravo to Young Master James!

I'm going to my office Christmas party this weekend. I'll be honest by admitting that I'm a little nervous since I'm new.

I bought my Christmas cards but still haven't bought any gifts.


are you able to chat with your co-workers?

Tomorrow is my interview...  I applied for this job so long ago, that I no longer have the job requirements.  NOTE TO SELF - Make sure to save a copy of those.  Needless to say I can't prep for the interview. Perhaps this interview I will not be "over qualified" for  :-\\

We got a new one but most of our decorations are in our storage shed.  We need to dig them out.  :P

We have a special compartment in our home where we keep the indoor ones, including our collection of ornaments (which expands every year with at least one). We also have some outdoor decorations, including lights, which we store in boxes in the garage.



I meant to be on here more.  I've just been really emotional and haven't been online much.

No worries; things like this happen. Glad you are back again!

I'm going to my office Christmas party this weekend. I'll be honest by admitting that I'm a little nervous since I'm new.

I bought my Christmas cards but still haven't bought any gifts.

Speaking of Christmas parties... I'll be going to one tomorrow at the library where I volunteer. Last month, I received an invitation in the mail for this. It is a celebration to honor all the people who've been volunteering at the library this past year.

Tomorrow is my interview...  I applied for this job so long ago, that I no longer have the job requirements.  NOTE TO SELF - Make sure to save a copy of those.  Needless to say I can't prep for the interview. Perhaps this interview I will not be "over qualified" for  :-\\



you'll do fine... what was the job title again?

I'm going to my office Christmas party this weekend. I'll be honest by admitting that I'm a little nervous since I'm new.

I bought my Christmas cards but still haven't bought any gifts.


Good luck! I never fit in/felt comfortable at office Christmas parties. I am usually one of the first to leave.


Tomorrow is my interview...  I applied for this job so long ago, that I no longer have the job requirements.  NOTE TO SELF - Make sure to save a copy of those.  Needless to say I can't prep for the interview. Perhaps this interview I will not be "over qualified" for  :-\\


Wish you all the best at the interview!

you'll do fine... what was the job title again?
production assistant...  And nope I haven't worked in a factory ( unless you count recycling center).  I have been supervisor many a time.  Quality control while inventorying trees...  And then there is training, 7 classes 5 days a week for 7 years.  Yep done that.  Preparing reports, preparing lectures, materials, etc.., 

Tomorrow is my interview...  I applied for this job so long ago, that I no longer have the job requirements.  NOTE TO SELF - Make sure to save a copy of those.  Needless to say I can't prep for the interview. Perhaps this interview I will not be "over qualified" for  :-\\



you'll do good Sami. :)

Tomorrow is my interview...  I applied for this job so long ago, that I no longer have the job requirements.  NOTE TO SELF - Make sure to save a copy of those.  Needless to say I can't prep for the interview. Perhaps this interview I will not be "over qualified" for  :-\\
Good luck!

you'll do good Dag. :)


Of course I will, but that was Sami not me.  ;)




Good luck, Sami.  You will do great!

Tomorrow is my interview...  I applied for this job so long ago, that I no longer have the job requirements.  NOTE TO SELF - Make sure to save a copy of those.  Needless to say I can't prep for the interview. Perhaps this interview I will not be "over qualified" for  :-\\


Lots of luck to you with the interview. I know what's it's like. It's a good idea to take your resume with you, and you'll be all set!

production assistant...  And nope I haven't worked in a factory ( unless you count recycling center).  I have been supervisor many a time.  Quality control while inventorying trees...  And then there is training, 7 classes 5 days a week for 7 years.  Yep done that.  Preparing reports, preparing lectures, materials, etc..,

Once again, good luck on it; I am sure you'll do fine.

you'll do good Dag. :)
or me even Howard  ;)

Thank you!

Of course I will, but that was Sami not me.  ;)




Good luck, Sami.  You will do great!


I fixed my error.

Thank you everyone that took the time to wish me well!  Truly shows me that you care!!!  Thank you!

Interview went well, started with a plant tour and ended with the interview.  I would be working a lot with excel, doing counts and scheduling of production.  My job would be on and off the production floor.  It in all was an hour and 20 minute interview.  They are interviewing all "out of house" possibilities this week, and "in house" next week.  Probably will not hear about final decisions till after the first of the year.

Only problem I am having difficulties with, if this came to fruition ... They would like the position to start at 5:30 a.m.  That means I would have to leave around 4:30.  My husband leaves at 4:00.  My girls would have to get themselves up and ready for school by themselves.  Not sure if I am willing to have that.  :\'(

Praying for guidance.  I hear my heart, I hear my head...  I hear my pocketbook.  :-\\

Thank you everyone that took the time to wish me well!  Truly shows me that you care!!!  Thank you!

Interview went well, started with a plant tour and ended with the interview.  I would be working a lot with excel, doing counts and scheduling of production.  My job would be on and off the production floor.  It in all was an hour and 20 minute interview.  They are interviewing all "out of house" possibilities this week, and "in house" next week.  Probably will not hear about final decisions till after the first of the year.

Only problem I am having difficulties with, if this came to fruition ... They would like the position to start at 5:30 a.m.  That means I would have to leave around 4:30.  My husband leaves at 4:00.  My girls would have to get themselves up and ready for school by themselves.  Not sure if I am willing to have that.  :\'(

Praying for guidance.  I hear my heart, I hear my head...  I hear my pocketbook.  :-\\


I guess you would have to adjust to a new schedule for yourself and your husband.

Changed my internet service provider due to my old one going out of business and being increasingly slow & buggy, got nice fast Comcast Xfinity DSL now and am gonna be as active here as I can, cable finally hooked up & watching Jail (Portland episode) now, but been having a terrible time mentally & with my family.

My area has been hit hard by the lowest temperatures in documented history, lots of ice & snow, terrible road conditions, but I have a new job at an adoption agency that is gonna be better than my last job.

Thank you everyone that took the time to wish me well!  Truly shows me that you care!!!  Thank you!

Interview went well, started with a plant tour and ended with the interview.  I would be working a lot with excel, doing counts and scheduling of production.  My job would be on and off the production floor.  It in all was an hour and 20 minute interview.  They are interviewing all "out of house" possibilities this week, and "in house" next week.  Probably will not hear about final decisions till after the first of the year.

Only problem I am having difficulties with, if this came to fruition ... They would like the position to start at 5:30 a.m.  That means I would have to leave around 4:30.  My husband leaves at 4:00.  My girls would have to get themselves up and ready for school by themselves.  Not sure if I am willing to have that.  :\'(

Praying for guidance.  I hear my heart, I hear my head...  I hear my pocketbook.  :-\\


At least your girls are old enough now to do so.

Whatever happens I hope things go your way

At least your girls are old enough now to do so.

Whatever happens I hope things go your way
i know technically they can.  But  they are only 10 and will be just turning 12.  And when sick, etc.. I won't even be able to wake them up and check on them.  And I have seen so many children with a chronic truancy problem because they miss the bus and I (and hubby) will be over 45 minutes away.  There is no other way for them to school. 

i know technically they can.  But  they are only 10 and will be just turning 12.  And when sick, etc.. I won't even be able to wake them up and check on them.  And I have seen so many children with a chronic truancy problem because they miss the bus and I (and hubby) will be over 45 minutes away.  There is no other way for them to school. 


It's hard, isn't it?  I had to start leaving Sarah home in 7th grade to get herself to school.  There were a couple of times she missed the bus, fortunately I was only 15 min away and had a position where I could leave and get her to school.

With the new job, I leave well after she has to leave for school.  I have to admit it makes me feel better knowing I can get her to school if she misses the bus. 

I know that wasn't helpful.  Wish I had advice for you.

i know technically they can.  But  they are only 10 and will be just turning 12.  And when sick, etc.. I won't even be able to wake them up and check on them.  And I have seen so many children with a chronic truancy problem because they miss the bus and I (and hubby) will be over 45 minutes away.  There is no other way for them to school.


I see sooo many kids who are not self sufficient so I honestly think it would be good for them to learn how to be.. Shannon had a good suggestion on FB by having them do trial runs.... of course all of this is moot if you don't get the job but it's not a bad idea (if they are still school- or when they return) to have them try while you are still home...  that way if you do get the job you'll know they can.

i know technically they can.  But  they are only 10 and will be just turning 12.  And when sick, etc.. I won't even be able to wake them up and check on them.  And I have seen so many children with a chronic truancy problem because they miss the bus and I (and hubby) will be over 45 minutes away.  There is no other way for them to school.


In the end if your hubby can't change his starting time/shift, and you can't change your starting time/shift...even if you explain the problem to your potential future employer about your kids getting to school, and if you will be worrying/thinking everyday if the kids will get to school or not, or you feel uncomfortable that they are home alone, you have your answer as what you will do. 
But this is a really difficult decision to make.

And I also like Shannon's idea on fb

I see sooo many kids who are not self sufficient so I honestly think it would be good for them to learn how to be.. Shannon had a good suggestion on FB by having them do trial runs.... of course all of this is moot if you don't get the job but it's not a bad idea (if they are still school- or when they return) to have them try while you are still home...  that way if you do get the job you'll know they can.


Good idea.



Okay, it's cold out and I have to go to a parent meeting for the spring play.  Sarah got a part in Annie Get Your Gun.  If she weren't already at the school, I would try to worm my way out of it.  Guess I owe it to her to at least bring her home. :D

I see sooo many kids who are not self sufficient so I honestly think it would be good for them to learn how to be.. Shannon had a good suggestion on FB by having them do trial runs.... of course all of this is moot if you don't get the job but it's not a bad idea (if they are still school- or when they return) to have them try while you are still home...  that way if you do get the job you'll know they can.
I understand...  I really do.  But I wish I could also show everyone a day in the life.  Cattle chores,poultry chores, and we live in the middle of no where.  There isn't neighbor if trouble.  I have enough issues right now with the cattle drinkers freezing up, and having to be unthawed every morning to make sure they have fresh water.  And with that I am always having to remember to turn off the breaker, because I am dealing with an electric heater and water.  Let alone the weird, calf head stuck in gates, etc..  (You've seen some of the bizarre happenings in my face book).  These girls are already responsible for much more than just themselves. 

In the end if your hubby can't change his starting time/shift, and you can't change your starting time/shift...even if you explain the problem to your potential future employer about your kids getting to school, and if you will be worrying/thinking everyday if the kids will get to school or not, or you feel uncomfortable that they are home alone, you have your answer as what you will do. 
But this is a really difficult decision to make.

And I also like Shannon's idea on fb
we would have to see about hubbies...  That would be ideal.  They are being rather "difficult" right now.  No way this "potential" job of mine can start late.  The primary job is performing the "counts" in the morn, before shifts start, of steel rolls brought in, and then cuts, and product, and final packages, of all the steps.  And producing the 8 floor managers (time two shifts) their start up baskets of stickers and gear,  and schedules of product to be made...  Then enter all information from counts, in excel for distributors to know what is ready yo ship out.  Metal comes in as giant rolls and it is turned into a satellite receiver and sent out in 36 hours.  And they want to make it about 24 hours.. 

Thank you everyone that took the time to wish me well!  Truly shows me that you care!!!  Thank you!

Interview went well, started with a plant tour and ended with the interview.  I would be working a lot with excel, doing counts and scheduling of production.  My job would be on and off the production floor.  It in all was an hour and 20 minute interview.  They are interviewing all "out of house" possibilities this week, and "in house" next week.  Probably will not hear about final decisions till after the first of the year.

Only problem I am having difficulties with, if this came to fruition ... They would like the position to start at 5:30 a.m.  That means I would have to leave around 4:30.  My husband leaves at 4:00.  My girls would have to get themselves up and ready for school by themselves.  Not sure if I am willing to have that.  :\'(

Praying for guidance.  I hear my heart, I hear my head...  I hear my pocketbook.  :-\\
hopefully guidance and assurance will be yours. sounds like some potential difficulties with the children and animals. geez, you have a lot of responsibilities  :o  but I wish you the best in all circumstances  8)

we're going to see The Hobbit at a matinee tomorrow! I'm gonna get some buttered popcorn and a diet coke and settle in for 3 hours of pleasure.

i know technically they can.  But  they are only 10 and will be just turning 12.  And when sick, etc.. I won't even be able to wake them up and check on them.  And I have seen so many children with a chronic truancy problem because they miss the bus and I (and hubby) will be over 45 minutes away.  There is no other way for them to school.


I'm sorry it's been so hard on you.  :(

Thank you everyone that took the time to wish me well!  Truly shows me that you care!!!  Thank you!

Interview went well, started with a plant tour and ended with the interview.  I would be working a lot with excel, doing counts and scheduling of production.  My job would be on and off the production floor.  It in all was an hour and 20 minute interview.  They are interviewing all "out of house" possibilities this week, and "in house" next week.  Probably will not hear about final decisions till after the first of the year.

Only problem I am having difficulties with, if this came to fruition ... They would like the position to start at 5:30 a.m.  That means I would have to leave around 4:30.  My husband leaves at 4:00.  My girls would have to get themselves up and ready for school by themselves.  Not sure if I am willing to have that.  :\'(

Praying for guidance.  I hear my heart, I hear my head...  I hear my pocketbook.  :-\\

Glad to hear everything went well. Sorry about the potential difficulties, though. :-\\

Right now I feel pretty buzzed from prescription medication for joint pains...nothing serious...it just hurts...and I feel buzzed.  8)
I'm listening to really loud music on ear phones  8)  Probably will go to sleep soon  ;D

Just got back from Wally World.  I picked an ornament off the tree at church for a stocking for a little girl at the homeless shelter.  No specific child, just bringing a bunch of stuff to the kids.  All the ornament says is "stocking filled with toys".  Anyway, spent $23 and stuffed that stocking full.  I also threw a pair of gloves in there, it's cold in my neck of the woods.  Sarah loves doing this every year.  She has a lot of fun with it.

Just got back from Wally World.  I picked an ornament off the tree at church for a stocking for a little girl at the homeless shelter.  No specific child, just bringing a bunch of stuff to the kids.  All the ornament says is "stocking filled with toys".  Anyway, spent $23 and stuffed that stocking full.  I also threw a pair of gloves in there, it's cold in my neck of the woods.  Sarah loves doing this every year.  She has a lot of fun with it.



I used to help out with the Giving Tree every year-i.e. setting it up and putting the ornaments on at our local grocery store. I don't know if they still do it or not. Since I left the organization, I don't think they have been reaching out to the community like we used to when I was there.



Cat

Right now I feel pretty buzzed from prescription medication for joint pains...nothing serious...it just hurts...and I feel buzzed.  8)
I'm listening to really loud music on ear phones  8)  Probably will go to sleep soon  ;D


don't make it too loud.

I used to help out with the Giving Tree every year-i.e. setting it up and putting the ornaments on at our local grocery store. I don't know if they still do it or not. Since I left the organization, I don't think they have been reaching out to the community like we used to when I was there.



Cat


That's too bad.  I hope they do.  I always feel so bad for the kids.

Just got back from Wally World.  I picked an ornament off the tree at church for a stocking for a little girl at the homeless shelter.  No specific child, just bringing a bunch of stuff to the kids.  All the ornament says is "stocking filled with toys".  Anyway, spent $23 and stuffed that stocking full.  I also threw a pair of gloves in there, it's cold in my neck of the woods.  Sarah loves doing this every year.  She has a lot of fun with it.
my girls love the giving tree...  This year we picked off of the senior citizens tree at the local center.  They are seniors that have no family and no one to share Christmas with.  A different spin on giving.  The girls are just as excited. 

my girls love the giving tree...  This year we picked off of the senior citizens tree at the local center.  They are seniors that have no family and no one to share Christmas with.  A different spin on giving.  The girls are just as excited. 


I love that idea.  I will have to see if they have it here, too. 

When Sarah was in the girl scouts, her troop would go to the retirement center and "adopt" a grandparent.  They had so much fun.

I love that idea.  I will have to see if they have it here, too. 

When Sarah was in the girl scouts, her troop would go to the retirement center and "adopt" a grandparent.  They had so much fun.
it was fun, and most of the seniors wanted easy things...  Slippers, sweaters, robes, gloves.  (One wanted underwear and socks - we had a laugh over that one).  Then the girls made stockings with decks of cards, fuzzy no skid socks, pencils/ pens and stationary, books of crosswords, and treats...  And they made the rice and sock snowmen to decorate their room with. 

Joel traded furnature with me yesterday and I have a little sorting out to do.

We did some more Christmas shopping today.  Present wrapping and card writing tonight.

Tomorrow James is doing his next karate belt.

And I am morris dancing in the town centre

it was fun, and most of the seniors wanted easy things...  Slippers, sweaters, robes, gloves.  (One wanted underwear and socks - we had a laugh over that one).  Then the girls made stockings with decks of cards, fuzzy no skid socks, pencils/ pens and stationary, books of crosswords, and treats...  And they made the rice and sock snowmen to decorate their room with. 


It is so much fun to see the kids getting into the spirit of help and giving.  So much nicer than the "gimme" attitude some of them have.


Went and washed my car today.  It is yucky out, but no storm and the dirt was really beginning to bug me. 

It is so much fun to see the kids getting into the spirit of help and giving.  So much nicer than the "gimme" attitude some of them have.


Went and washed my car today.  It is yucky out, but no storm and the dirt was really beginning to bug me.
It is wonderful!  Their great grandpa is living in the "assisted living" part of the nursing home.  Jason went and played cards with him while Jason was off on medical leave.  Well we decided the girls could learn to play "up and down the river".  We took them, and we ended up with a couple others playing as well.  The last time there was 8 others.  The girls are like magnets.  Now they are thinking of making gg a calendar with card playing dates listed ( but then we are scared we will run into snags with their schedules - softball dates, Girl Scouts, etc...  And he will get disappointed.  Trying to come up with a way around that snag... 

my girls love the giving tree...  This year we picked off of the senior citizens tree at the local center.  They are seniors that have no family and no one to share Christmas with.  A different spin on giving.  The girls are just as excited.


What is a "Giving Tree"? ???

What is a "Giving Tree"? ???
some say an "Angel Tree".

It is a tree that you can pick an ornament off.  That ornament will have a name, age, sex, and wants of someone in need of gifts during the holiday season! 

some say an "Angel Tree".

It is a tree that you can pick an ornament off.  That ornament will have a name, age, sex, and wants of someone in need of gifts during the holiday season!


Pathmark could make one of those. ???

Pathmark could make one of those. ???


They could.  A lot of stores have them, usually stores like Walmart, Shopko or the malls.  You can find them all over this time of year. 

They could.  A lot of stores have them, usually stores like Walmart, Shopko or the malls.  You can find them all over this time of year.
Does anyone know what they do with all the "left over" names.  It makes my girls sad each year to think some are not getting gifts!  I wish I could afford to buy them all things. 

Does anyone know what they do with all the "left over" names.  It makes my girls sad each year to think some are not getting gifts!  I wish I could afford to buy them all things. 


I don't know.  I know one local one is also sponsored by a tv station, so I imagine they help with the ones not grabbed.  Our church does that as well, although our tree usually runs out of ornaments before we run out of helpers. 

I don't know.  I know one local one is also sponsored by a tv station, so I imagine they help with the ones not grabbed.  Our church does that as well, although our tree usually runs out of ornaments before we run out of helpers.
that is great!  The tree here in town usually has 20+ names left on it... 

It just saddens the girls cause we can't help them all!

But I will add, That some are asking for ds's and X-box's.  It is hard to pay for those too many times! 

Just to let you know that I may be off the boards for about a day or two because our new carpet is coming tomorrow and My Father may have to disconnect the wires to the computer which will affect mine too so anyway, we'll see what happens.

I'm trying to find/apply for a job, it's so hard!  :\'(

Just to let you know that I may be off the boards for about a day or two because our new carpet is coming tomorrow and My Father may have to disconnect the wires to the computer which will affect mine too so anyway, we'll see what happens.


Good luck on the carpet!

I'm trying to find/apply for a job, it's so hard!  :\'(


What kinds of jobs are you looking for?

What kinds of jobs are you looking for?


Desk/office jobs.

Desk/office jobs.


Have you tried temporary agencies?

Have you tried temporary agencies?


What are temporary agencies?

What are temporary agencies?


Employment agencies that provide employers with temporary workers.  Basically they send you out on temp jobs and you can see what you like.  It is a great way to get experience, and there are a lot of employers that only hire from temp agencies. 

What are temporary agencies?


Employment agencies that provide employers with temporary workers.  Basically they send you out on temp jobs and you can see what you like.  It is a great way to get experience, and there are a lot of employers that only hire from temp agencies.


I think you have Kelly Services in America, that would be one of the temp agencies

http://www.kellyservices.us/us/ushome/

I'm sure there are many more in your area, 80s fan.

Employment agencies that provide employers with temporary workers.  Basically they send you out on temp jobs and you can see what you like.  It is a great way to get experience, and there are a lot of employers that only hire from temp agencies.


Cool.

I think you have Kelly Services in America, that would be one of the temp agencies

http://www.kellyservices.us/us/ushome/

I'm sure there are many more in your area, 80s fan.


I'll look at the website soon!

I'll look at the website soon!


Look in the phone book for more temp agencies, or just google temp or employment agencies for your area.

If you have workopolis in America, go to their website, they often post jobs from temp/employment agencies as well. That way you can discover more temp agencies in your area as well.

I'm trying to find/apply for a job, it's so hard!  :\'(

Same with me.



Look in the phone book for more temp agencies, or just google temp or employment agencies for your area.

Yes, that's another good route to go. There are some in my area that I'm signed up with.

Good luck on the carpet!

Speaking of carpet... last night we had to pull back some of the carpet on our dining-room floor, due in part to the fact that our water heater began leaking earlier in the day (which we noticed first). So now the WH has to get replaced; we even called a few possible people to come over and fix it, with the work beginning last night, and continuing into today. The WH was the original one that came with the house as it was being built 13 years ago, so it lasted twice as long as it was supposed to. Still, it needs replacement; the entire project is supposed to be completed either tomorrow or the next day.

Speaking of carpet... last night we had to pull back some of the carpet on our dining-room floor, due in part to the fact that our water heater began leaking earlier in the day (which we noticed first). So now the WH has to get replaced; we even called a few possible people to come over and fix it, with the work beginning last night, and continuing into today. The WH was the original one that came with the house as it was being built 13 years ago, so it lasted twice as long as it was supposed to. Still, it needs replacement; the entire project is supposed to be completed either tomorrow or the next day.
bummer about the WH but 13 years is a long lifespan. hopefully it will be replaced tomorrow. we had ours replaced about 2 years a0go. it's in the garage and it leaked in the garage so that wasn't to bad. cost me about $1600 to replace and they did a good k=job.

bummer about the WH but 13 years is a long lifespan. hopefully it will be replaced tomorrow. we had ours replaced about 2 years a0go. it's in the garage and it leaked in the garage so that wasn't to bad. cost me about $1600 to replace and they did a good k=job.

Thanks. Ours is going to cost about that much altogether as well. One of the guys doing the work was busy in the garage all day today, and he'll be back early tomorrow morning to pick up from where he left off.

Also, it should be duly noted that we've been without hot water since last nite, so we couldn't shower... and that's why I couldn't go to the library and volunteer this morning (so I called over there to let the staff know that I wouldn't be in because of this sudden emergency).

Speaking of carpet... last night we had to pull back some of the carpet on our dining-room floor, due in part to the fact that our water heater began leaking earlier in the day (which we noticed first). So now the WH has to get replaced; we even called a few possible people to come over and fix it, with the work beginning last night, and continuing into today. The WH was the original one that came with the house as it was being built 13 years ago, so it lasted twice as long as it was supposed to. Still, it needs replacement; the entire project is supposed to be completed either tomorrow or the next day.


Go new water heater!

Same with me.

Yes, that's another good route to go. There are some in my area that I'm signed up with.


How long have you been looking?

What are temporary agencies?


What dag said....it's a great idea.

You get exposure and experience and it really beefs up your resume.

I think you have Kelly Services in America, that would be one of the temp agencies

http://www.kellyservices.us/us/ushome/

I'm sure there are many more in your area, 80s fan.


I think manpower is a national one too. I mean I used to see them everywhere.

What dag said....it's a great idea.

You get exposure and experience and it really beefs up your resume.


And, if the job isn't a good fit it doesn't look bad on your work record if you quit. 

And, if the job isn't a good fit it doesn't look bad on your work record if you quit.


That too.

How long have you been looking?

For almost 3 1/2 years. Ever since my temporary job ended in mid-2010.

Go new water heater!

Thanks. The guy returned this morning, to continue the work. He's still in our garage as we speak.

Also, we still have no hot water, but we were able to heat some up in the microwave so that we could at least wash ourselves this morning.

I'm trying to find/apply for a job, it's so hard!  :\'(


have you tried the classified? ???

Good luck on the carpet!


We finally got the new carpet and after 40 years, we can finally say goodbye to an ugly dirty brown carpet and hello to an all new fresh one.

We finally got the new carpet and after 40 years, we can finally say goodbye to an ugly dirty brown carpet and hello to an all new fresh one.


Yay! 

Yay!


And the brown carpet used to be green and after 40,41 years of walking up and down the stairs back and forth, it turned a dirty brown unfortunately. We were all pleased with the new carpet afterwards.

We finally got the new carpet and after 40 years, we can finally say goodbye to an ugly dirty brown carpet and hello to an all new fresh one.
bet the house looks different!

And the brown carpet used to be green and after 40,41 years of walking up and down the stairs back and forth, it turned a dirty brown unfortunately. We were all pleased with the new carpet afterwards.
wow!  That some tough carpet!

Tomorrow is my 14th wedding anniversary!  Can't believe it has been that long.  It feels like only yesterday!  Other days it feels like forever ago!  I can say we have our differences, but he is still my best friend! 

Wow, 14 years...way to go.  Happy Anniversary! :)

I'm tired.  Think I will go pass out for the night.


Goodnight friends. :)

We finally got the new carpet and after 40 years, we can finally say goodbye to an ugly dirty brown carpet and hello to an all new fresh one.

That's great. O0

We may have to replace the carpet in our home in the coming year, since it is the same carpet that was new with our house 13 years ago. Especially since some of it got wet from our old water heater leaking. That reminds me... the work done on our new water heater is complete, so we finally have hot water once again!!

Tomorrow is my 14th wedding anniversary!  Can't believe it has been that long.  It feels like only yesterday!  Other days it feels like forever ago!  I can say we have our differences, but he is still my best friend!

Happy anniversary, Sami!

That's great. O0

We may have to replace the carpet in our home in the coming year, since it is the same carpet that was new with our house 13 years ago. Especially since some of it got wet from our old water heater leaking. That reminds me... the work done on our new water heater is complete, so we finally have hot water once again!!
Is there a line for the shower????  :)

Wow, 14 years...way to go.  Happy Anniversary! :)
thanks !  Some achievement!  Can't let him go now he is partially housebroken! 

Is there a line for the shower????  :)

Yes...  ;)

Happy anniversary, Sami!
thank you!

Tomorrow is my 14th wedding anniversary!  Can't believe it has been that long.  It feels like only yesterday!  Other days it feels like forever ago!  I can say we have our differences, but he is still my best friend! 
Happy anniversary to you both.

Happy anniversary to you both.
thank you Philip! 

Tomorrow is my 14th wedding anniversary!  Can't believe it has been that long.  It feels like only yesterday!  Other days it feels like forever ago!  I can say we have our differences, but he is still my best friend!


Happy anniversary to both of you!

thanks !  Some achievement!  Can't let him go now he is partially housebroken! 


;D

Happy anniversary to both of you!
Thank you!

bet the house looks different!


Yes a lot different. Sami, We've been living in this house for about 41 years and within those years we've made so many changes to the house from the ceiling to the dining room chairs and to the carpet. I don't think My father wants to move anytime soon.The only problem is the carpet sheds like a dog.  ;D

wow!  That some tough carpet!


I know right. Back in 1976, the carpet used to be green back in the days when My father worked for Korvettes.

Tomorrow is my 14th wedding anniversary!  Can't believe it has been that long.  It feels like only yesterday!  Other days it feels like forever ago!  I can say we have our differences, but he is still my best friend!


Happy Anniversary!  :)

Packing ready for our trip to the US

we live very early tomorrow morning and arrive in Boston sometime in the afternoon and then will drive down to Connecticut.

we plan to meet up with some friends over the weekend, visit Yale for a look round, probably some shopping and maybe an ice hockey match.  Then drive up to Vermont.  Hopefully (weather dependent) we can meet up with Cat and Carlos.  We'll be in Vermont skiing over the Christmas period and hope to meet up with some other friends who have a holiday place there.

For New Year we will be in Boston.  Not totally sure what our plans are but again we're trying to arrange to meet up with friends.

I don't know how much internet access we'll have, but I'll try and log on if possible.

If not have a great Christmas/winterval/holiday and I'll be back in early January.

Sounds like a fun trip, Karen.  Have a great Holiday. :)

Packing ready for our trip to the US

we live very early tomorrow morning and arrive in Boston sometime in the afternoon and then will drive down to Connecticut.

we plan to meet up with some friends over the weekend, visit Yale for a look round, probably some shopping and maybe an ice hockey match.  Then drive up to Vermont.  Hopefully (weather dependent) we can meet up with Cat and Carlos.  We'll be in Vermont skiing over the Christmas period and hope to meet up with some other friends who have a holiday place there.

For New Year we will be in Boston.  Not totally sure what our plans are but again we're trying to arrange to meet up with friends.

I don't know how much internet access we'll have, but I'll try and log on if possible.

If not have a great Christmas/winterval/holiday and I'll be back in early January.
Have a save trip, I hope you enjoy Boston more than we did for we were there during the shutdown.

Packing ready for our trip to the US

we live very early tomorrow morning and arrive in Boston sometime in the afternoon and then will drive down to Connecticut.

we plan to meet up with some friends over the weekend, visit Yale for a look round, probably some shopping and maybe an ice hockey match.  Then drive up to Vermont.  Hopefully (weather dependent) we can meet up with Cat and Carlos.  We'll be in Vermont skiing over the Christmas period and hope to meet up with some other friends who have a holiday place there.

For New Year we will be in Boston.  Not totally sure what our plans are but again we're trying to arrange to meet up with friends.

I don't know how much internet access we'll have, but I'll try and log on if possible.

If not have a great Christmas/winterval/holiday and I'll be back in early January.
have an amazing time!

Packing ready for our trip to the US

we live very early tomorrow morning and arrive in Boston sometime in the afternoon and then will drive down to Connecticut.

we plan to meet up with some friends over the weekend, visit Yale for a look round, probably some shopping and maybe an ice hockey match.  Then drive up to Vermont.  Hopefully (weather dependent) we can meet up with Cat and Carlos.  We'll be in Vermont skiing over the Christmas period and hope to meet up with some other friends who have a holiday place there.

For New Year we will be in Boston.  Not totally sure what our plans are but again we're trying to arrange to meet up with friends.

I don't know how much internet access we'll have, but I'll try and log on if possible.

If not have a great Christmas/winterval/holiday and I'll be back in early January.


have a nice trip.

Yes a lot different. Sami, We've been living in this house for about 41 years and within those years we've made so many changes to the house from the ceiling to the dining room chairs and to the carpet. I don't think My father wants to move anytime soon.The only problem is the carpet sheds like a dog.  ;D



had the carpet been there so long that you forgot it was green??? because whenever you talked about it you kept referring to it as the brown carpet  ;D


what color is the new carpet?

I know right. Back in 1976, the carpet used to be green back in the days when My father worked for Korvettes.



what is Korvettes?

Packing ready for our trip to the US

we live very early tomorrow morning and arrive in Boston sometime in the afternoon and then will drive down to Connecticut.

we plan to meet up with some friends over the weekend, visit Yale for a look round, probably some shopping and maybe an ice hockey match.  Then drive up to Vermont.  Hopefully (weather dependent) we can meet up with Cat and Carlos.  We'll be in Vermont skiing over the Christmas period and hope to meet up with some other friends who have a holiday place there.

For New Year we will be in Boston.  Not totally sure what our plans are but again we're trying to arrange to meet up with friends.

I don't know how much internet access we'll have, but I'll try and log on if possible.

If not have a great Christmas/winterval/holiday and I'll be back in early January.



BOOOO.... the east coast drools....  :P




Sounds like a fun trip, Karen.  Have a great Holiday. :)



oh yeah......  THIS...  ;)

also congrats on the new carpet howard...

glad the water heater is fixed jeff

happy anniversary sami...

had the carpet been there so long that you forgot it was green??? because whenever you talked about it you kept referring to it as the brown carpet  ;D


what color is the new carpet?


I was a kid in my playpen when that carpet was green at the time. It aged over the years of us walking on it and then you had the dirt and debris under the carpet too as well.

The new carpet is a shaggy brown.

what is Korvettes?


Korvettes was a discount store back in the 1970's, they went Chapter 11 in 1981, My Father worked there as a CEO.

I was a kid in my playpen when that carpet was green at the time. It aged over the years of us walking on it and then you had the dirt and debris under the carpet too as well.

The new carpet is a shaggy brown.



at least this new one is starting out brown  ;)

Korvettes was a discount store back in the 1970's, they went Chapter 11 in 1981, My Father worked there as a CEO.


that's impressive

also congrats on the new carpet howard...

glad the water heater is fixed jeff

happy anniversary sami...
I don't get my own post...  I have to share!  It's the season of gifting... I want my own  :D

Thanks though!  :)

Packing ready for our trip to the US

we live very early tomorrow morning and arrive in Boston sometime in the afternoon and then will drive down to Connecticut.

we plan to meet up with some friends over the weekend, visit Yale for a look round, probably some shopping and maybe an ice hockey match.  Then drive up to Vermont.  Hopefully (weather dependent) we can meet up with Cat and Carlos.  We'll be in Vermont skiing over the Christmas period and hope to meet up with some other friends who have a holiday place there.

For New Year we will be in Boston.  Not totally sure what our plans are but again we're trying to arrange to meet up with friends.

I don't know how much internet access we'll have, but I'll try and log on if possible.

If not have a great Christmas/winterval/holiday and I'll be back in early January.


Praying for a safe trip and good weather (no New England snow storms)

Packing ready for our trip to the US

we live very early tomorrow morning and arrive in Boston sometime in the afternoon and then will drive down to Connecticut.

we plan to meet up with some friends over the weekend, visit Yale for a look round, probably some shopping and maybe an ice hockey match.  Then drive up to Vermont.  Hopefully (weather dependent) we can meet up with Cat and Carlos.  We'll be in Vermont skiing over the Christmas period and hope to meet up with some other friends who have a holiday place there.

For New Year we will be in Boston.  Not totally sure what our plans are but again we're trying to arrange to meet up with friends.

I don't know how much internet access we'll have, but I'll try and log on if possible.

If not have a great Christmas/winterval/holiday and I'll be back in early January.
my niece and her hubby and son live in Connecticut :)  I wish you guys were visiting San Francisco again. have fun traveling and on your mini meet with Cat & Carlos

I don't get my own post...  I have to share!  It's the season of gifting... I want my own  :D

Thanks though!  :)


congrats sami













on being an attention whore  :P

:D






feel better?  ;)

congrats sami













on being an attention whore  :P

:D






feel better?  ;)



;D

congrats sami

on being an attention whore  :P

:D

feel better?  ;)


;D ;D

Okay so I know we have a Non-Forum Quote of the Day thread but I don't feel like looking for it.....


I was just talking to one of my Sgts and he was telling me about his son's first play...

"They bastardized Beatles songs and glorified homelessness." 

Then he proceeds to sing (to the tune of Yellow Submarine)

                We all live on the streets and that's okay




:D

congrats sami













on being an attention whore  :P

:D






feel better?  ;)
do not really care about the attention!!!


::)

I just don't like to share!  :D

Much better!  Thanks O0

;D ;D


;D
what are you two laughing at  >:(


:)

On a good note...  Yesterday I received a letter from the community college!  My application and transcripts have been received and have been reviewed and chosen to go onto the selection committee!!!

Finally (they were going to start selecting applications October 14th). And yes, the letter was dated Dec. 16th!

Fingers crossed!

at least this new one is starting out brown  ;)


If my Parents continue to live in this house for the next 40 + years but unfortunately they will not, it may not be brown for long.

that's impressive


It was the biggest retail store chain of the 1970's to about 1980 but unfortunately they went belly up.

http://kickinthecornflakes.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/korvettes.jpg

1979 Korvettes Department Store

On a good note...  Yesterday I received a letter from the community college!  My application and transcripts have been received and have been reviewed and chosen to go onto the selection committee!!!

Finally (they were going to start selecting applications October 14th). And yes, the letter was dated Dec. 16th!

Fingers crossed!


Crossing everything I possibly can!

Crossing everything I possibly can!
thank you!!!!

On a good note...  Yesterday I received a letter from the community college!  My application and transcripts have been received and have been reviewed and chosen to go onto the selection committee!!!

Finally (they were going to start selecting applications October 14th). And yes, the letter was dated Dec. 16th!

Fingers crossed!


October 14th?  :o 
My old body prohibits me from crossing everything like Dag, but hoping for the best!

On a good note...  Yesterday I received a letter from the community college!  My application and transcripts have been received and have been reviewed and chosen to go onto the selection committee!!!

Finally (they were going to start selecting applications October 14th). And yes, the letter was dated Dec. 16th!

Fingers crossed!

That's great... and I'm wishing you well! :)

October 14th?  :o 
My old body prohibits me from crossing everything like Dag, but hoping for the best!
thank you!  And make sure you don't constrict blood flow!  I don't want no tissue necropsy!  Lol

That's great... and I'm wishing you well! :)
thank you nally!

On a good note...  Yesterday I received a letter from the community college!  My application and transcripts have been received and have been reviewed and chosen to go onto the selection committee!!!

Finally (they were going to start selecting applications October 14th). And yes, the letter was dated Dec. 16th!

Fingers crossed!


Good luck...

On a good note...  Yesterday I received a letter from the community college!  My application and transcripts have been received and have been reviewed and chosen to go onto the selection committee!!!

Finally (they were going to start selecting applications October 14th). And yes, the letter was dated Dec. 16th!

Fingers crossed!
that's great. best of luck to ya

Good luck...
thanks!

that's great. best of luck to ya
Thanks!

So today our water heater is being inspected; right now a guy is doing the inspection and writing up the report.

Realized today that I thought I had Christmas done!  Not doing much, but I forgot my daughters Holiday Barbie from Santa!  Have to go out in the morning to get it, before the 6-14" of snow starts coming down tomorrow afternoon. 

And of course hubby is going deer hunting!  We have two, but trying for at least a third and our freezer will be well stocked!  Any extras and we can fill my mothers freezer as well!  Last weekend!

So today our water heater is being inspected; right now a guy is doing the inspection and writing up the report.


Hope it's working well!



And of course hubby is going deer hunting!  We have two, but trying for at least a third and our freezer will be well stocked!  Any extras and we can fill my mothers freezer as well!  Last weekend!


I love deer meat. I assume after it's killed he brings it home in truck or something.. How long does it take your hubby to skin and clean it?

Hope it's working well!

It seems to be... but the report indicates that there are some adjustments needing to be made on the unit. So we called the company that installed it, and a guy will be coming over this morning to fix the problem(s). So right now I am waiting for him to show up.

It seems to be... but the report indicates that there are some adjustments needing to be made on the unit. So we called the company that installed it, and a guy will be coming over this morning to fix the problem(s). So right now I am waiting for him to show up.
aside from adjustments needed, hooray for hot water!

about 4 dats ago my brother John called and had gotten food poisoning.  He seems to be getting better over time.  Last night My dad's brother called to tell him that his dad passed away.  I'll be leaving with my parents to go to the funeral.

about 4 dats ago my brother John called and had gotten food poisoning.  He seems to be getting better over time.  Last night My dad's brother called to tell him that his dad passed away.  I'll be leaving with my parents to go to the funeral.


My condolences on the passing of your uncle

Realized today that I thought I had Christmas done!  Not doing much, but I forgot my daughters Holiday Barbie from Santa!  Have to go out in the morning to get it, before the 6-14" of snow starts coming down tomorrow afternoon. 

And of course hubby is going deer hunting!  We have two, but trying for at least a third and our freezer will be well stocked!  Any extras and we can fill my mothers freezer as well!  Last weekend!


But don't you want to use the deer for Santa Claus?

about 4 dats ago my brother John called and had gotten food poisoning.  He seems to be getting better over time.  Last night My dad's brother called to tell him that his dad passed away.  I'll be leaving with my parents to go to the funeral.


my condolences. :(

aside from adjustments needed, hooray for hot water!

Thanks. Btw, he finally showed up at 10:15am Pacific Time, and he got the job done in less than two hours.

about 4 dats ago my brother John called and had gotten food poisoning.  He seems to be getting better over time.  Last night My dad's brother called to tell him that his dad passed away.  I'll be leaving with my parents to go to the funeral.

Sorry to hear this, especially this close to Christmas. :( Condolences to your family.

thanks cat and nally

He is my Grandpa not my uncle.  He chose to not call us or anything like that because my dad diddn't choose to be just like him.  Dad just feels he should go and mom and I are going too.

hopefully John will get alll the way better soon.

Hope it's working well!

I love deer meat. I assume after it's killed he brings it home in truck or something.. How long does it take your hubby to skin and clean it?
yes they field dress it then bring it home and hang them...  Let them dry for a day or two and then skin them...  They do a bunch, they have 8 this year (6 guys), and they do them together!  So it isn't too difficult at that point!

It all depends on what we do.  If we make sausage, or jerky, it takes a bit longer.  I like to can some... 

But don't you want to use the deer for Santa Claus?
these are white tailed deer not reindeer no flying for these guys!

about 4 dats ago my brother John called and had gotten food poisoning.  He seems to be getting better over time.  Last night My dad's brother called to tell him that his dad passed away.  I'll be leaving with my parents to go to the funeral.
sorry about your grandfather!  You are in my thoughts!

sorry about your grandfather!  You are in my thoughts!


thanks



there's been a change of plans for me, my parents are going to drop me off at my aunt's house so I don't have to go to a funeral that I probably wont be able to hear all of anyway.

about 4 dats ago my brother John called and had gotten food poisoning.  He seems to be getting better over time.  Last night My dad's brother called to tell him that his dad passed away.  I'll be leaving with my parents to go to the funeral.

I'm sorry for your loss  :(

thanks cat and nally

He is my Grandpa not my uncle.  He chose to not call us or anything like that because my dad diddn't choose to be just like him.  Dad just feels he should go and mom and I are going too.

hopefully John will get alll the way better soon.


Well then sorry about the loss of your grandfather

these are white tailed deer not reindeer no flying for these guys!


was it a doe a deer a female deer a ray pocket full of sun?  ;D

thanks everyone else who's sory about my loss.

My condolences and a cyberhug to you, Annimal.

As far as me, over-the-top anxiety & stress, job is a pain in the arse because of my trainer always being spaced out & inattentive and talking down to me all the time, sold 3 notecard-size photos on Kindtree, got another crazy neighbor, my mom fell on hoarded junk and sprained her ankle, and drama as far as not riding the bus enough & disregarding my autism. Can't wait until I can get a car, run away from this terrible life & get into a trailer on a $2000 lot I found as one of many in the Antelope Valley of California.  :-\\

about 4 dats ago my brother John called and had gotten food poisoning.  He seems to be getting better over time.  Last night My dad's brother called to tell him that his dad passed away.  I'll be leaving with my parents to go to the funeral.


I'm so sorry for your loss, annimal. Sending you my deep condolences.

thanks to two more people.

My mom has taken my dad to the doctor because his jaws started hurting real bad yesterday.  If they don't get better we wont be going to the funeral.

Had a wonderful lunch with Karen & her family. It was great seeing them again. There may be a chance that we can get together again within the week. I will post pics later.



Cat

A high school friend is visiting from Australia, she moved there almost 40 years ago and has been back a couple of times.  It is great getting together with her and another friend, we were like the 3 Musketeers for a while.  :)

So this morning I did my volunteering at the library. The place will be open tomorrow but I won't be going there because it figures to be a busy day for me and my family (we have to go pick up my grandma and bring her out here for Christmas).

My condolences and a cyberhug to you, Annimal.

As far as me, over-the-top anxiety & stress, job is a pain in the arse because of my trainer always being spaced out & inattentive and talking down to me all the time, sold 3 notecard-size photos on Kindtree, got another crazy neighbor, my mom fell on hoarded junk and sprained her ankle, and drama as far as not riding the bus enough & disregarding my autism. Can't wait until I can get a car, run away from this terrible life & get into a trailer on a $2000 lot I found as one of many in the Antelope Valley of California.  :-\\



Wow, sorry those things happened to you.  :(

Wow, sorry those things happened to you.  :(

Thanks. At the risk of sounding like a troll or hater, I'll say that my mom had it coming from her hoarding and carelessness, but I'm dealing with everything ok. Gonna work on getting my license so I can get this awesome Volvo I saw on Craigslist if I get it while the Volvo is still there.

My condolences Animal. I know what it's like to lose a loved one.

--All I'm doing the next two days is cooking, and watching A Christmas Story until I shoot MY eye out. And I'm eating the meal I want: baked ham, potato salad, mac and cheese and an apple pie.  ;)

My condolences Animal. I know what it's like to lose a loved one.

Me Too, I know how it feels as well.  :\'(

one more thanks

dad was given some medicene but I don't think he is feeling much better.  If we go we will be leaving right after Christmas.

Tomorrow morning my family and I are going to my Grandparents'.  We don't have a lot planned but we'll just be spending time together.  We'll probably exchange gifts after getting back home.  I may or may not come on her at some point tomorrow, but if I don't... Merry Christmas everyone!!! I hope you all have a great day. 

Ah December.


Tomorrow is Christmas Day and I will be home, alone.
Yep, Big Nasty is deployed again.
This time he is in Afghanistan.
I did however, get to talk to him tonight on Skype so that made my day. Not sure if I will get to tomorrow or not. He will make sure all of his Soldiers get the internet before he does. Love him for putting others first. Honestly, I do. It means so much to the Soldiers who have little ones at home, to get on the computer with their family.


The Son moved out last year, so it is just me here. No worries though. My friend stayed the night tonight. She has to work in the morning but I am pretty sure she will be coming back over when she is done her shift. If not, it's ok. I have a few books I have wanted to read so I am sure I will start one of them no matter what.


Monday I received Christmas cards in the mail.
Thank you so much Karen & family and Cat & Carlos. They are very much appreciated. 8)
Last week I also received a card from Ash. Thank you as well.


I hope everyone has a very, Merry Christmas.


Tam

Ah December.


Tomorrow is Christmas Day and I will be home, alone.
Yep, Big Nasty is deployed again.
This time he is in Afghanistan.
I did however, get to talk to him tonight on Skype so that made my day. Not sure if I will get to tomorrow or not. He will make sure all of his Soldiers get the internet before he does. Love him for putting others first. Honestly, I do. It means so much to the Soldiers who have little ones at home, to get on the computer with their family.


The Son moved out last year, so it is just me here. No worries though. My friend stayed the night tonight. She has to work in the morning but I am pretty sure she will be coming back over when she is done her shift. If not, it's ok. I have a few books I have wanted to read so I am sure I will start one of them no matter what.


Monday I received Christmas cards in the mail.
Thank you so much Karen & family and Cat & Carlos. They are very much appreciated. 8)
Last week I also received a card from Ash. Thank you as well.


I hope everyone has a very, Merry Christmas.


Tam



you and I can be bah humbugs together... I hate christmas...it's so effing depressing... that's why over the next 36 hours I plan to work 24 of them...and, hopefully, sleep the other 12....

I'm glad you got to talk to Big Nasty today... I hope you get to talk to him tomorrow but it is nice of him to put his soldiers ahead of him.

hope you find some good distractions in books hopefully your friend will be a nice distraction as well...

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Merry Christmas

Ah December.


Tomorrow is Christmas Day and I will be home, alone.
Yep, Big Nasty is deployed again.
This time he is in Afghanistan.
I did however, get to talk to him tonight on Skype so that made my day. Not sure if I will get to tomorrow or not. He will make sure all of his Soldiers get the internet before he does. Love him for putting others first. Honestly, I do. It means so much to the Soldiers who have little ones at home, to get on the computer with their family.


The Son moved out last year, so it is just me here. No worries though. My friend stayed the night tonight. She has to work in the morning but I am pretty sure she will be coming back over when she is done her shift. If not, it's ok. I have a few books I have wanted to read so I am sure I will start one of them no matter what.


Monday I received Christmas cards in the mail.
Thank you so much Karen & family and Cat & Carlos. They are very much appreciated. 8)
Last week I also received a card from Ash. Thank you as well.


I hope everyone has a very, Merry Christmas.


Tam


Merry Christmas Tam.  :)

Merry Christmas


Merry Christmas to you and your family Ninny.  :)

Aw, Tam, that stinks.  Sorry he is deployed again.  It says a lot about him that he puts the other before him, though. 

{{hugs}}

Ah December.


Tomorrow is Christmas Day and I will be home, alone.
Yep, Big Nasty is deployed again.
This time he is in Afghanistan.
I did however, get to talk to him tonight on Skype so that made my day. Not sure if I will get to tomorrow or not. He will make sure all of his Soldiers get the internet before he does. Love him for putting others first. Honestly, I do. It means so much to the Soldiers who have little ones at home, to get on the computer with their family.


The Son moved out last year, so it is just me here. No worries though. My friend stayed the night tonight. She has to work in the morning but I am pretty sure she will be coming back over when she is done her shift. If not, it's ok. I have a few books I have wanted to read so I am sure I will start one of them no matter what.


Monday I received Christmas cards in the mail.
Thank you so much Karen & family and Cat & Carlos. They are very much appreciated. 8)
Last week I also received a card from Ash. Thank you as well.


I hope everyone has a very, Merry Christmas.


Tam

Sorry to hear your hubby is deployed again, Tam... Merry Christmas to ya ;)

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!



Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!! :)

Did anyone get an exciting gift this year?  :)

Merry Christmas

John is here so he's gotten all better Wont know till tomorrow if Imy parents and I are leaving until tommorow so bye if I do leave.

Did anyone get an exciting gift this year?  :)

Kindof. I needed a new wallet, since the one I'd had for the past 15 years was starting to fall apart.

Also a copy of the 2014 World Almanac.

Kindof. I needed a new wallet, since the one I'd had for the past 15 years was starting to fall apart.

Also a copy of the 2014 World Almanac.


I used to get one every year (starting in 1971). An excellent source for info and facts.

I used to get one every year (starting in 1971). An excellent source for info and facts.

It sure is; that's why I like to get one every year. I began showing interest in it in the early 1990s, and have been receiving one every year since 1996.

I got a nice, soft pair of jammie bottoms and a super huge, long john type shirt.  The sleeves extend a good two inches past my hand.  3X in mens.  I feel like I am wearing my dad's shirt.  Love it.

I got a nice, soft pair of jammie bottoms and a super huge, long john type shirt.  The sleeves extend a good two inches past my hand.  3X in mens.  I feel like I am wearing my dad's shirt.  Love it.



that's fantastic....

I got Walking Dead Season 2  8)
and  Grand Theft Auto V....which, of course, I'd just bought myself on the 23rd  ::) 

that's fantastic....

I got Walking Dead Season 2  8)
and  Grand Theft Auto V....which, of course, I'd just bought myself on the 23rd  ::)
i got Gilmore girls 1st season, 2 pans, and a charm for my bracelet!

i got Gilmore girls 1st season, 2 pans, and a charm for my bracelet!


YAY season one!!! it's only taken how long???  :)

6 seasons to go...

Don't forget I already have season 4 (from Christmas a few years back)! I keep scouring the aisles - to see if anyone has them!  First time in a while I have seen any!!!

my dad got an MRI today and he looks fine.  Tommorow afternoon I wil be

On the road again

Had a wonderful lunch with Karen & her family. It was great seeing them again. There may be a chance that we can get together again within the week. I will post pics later.



Cat


That's great! Glad you had a good time


my dad got an MRI today and he looks fine.  Tommorow afternoon I wil be

On the road again



Good that the results of the MRI were OK.

Ah December.


Tomorrow is Christmas Day and I will be home, alone.
Yep, Big Nasty is deployed again.
This time he is in Afghanistan.
I did however, get to talk to him tonight on Skype so that made my day. Not sure if I will get to tomorrow or not. He will make sure all of his Soldiers get the internet before he does. Love him for putting others first. Honestly, I do. It means so much to the Soldiers who have little ones at home, to get on the computer with their family.


The Son moved out last year, so it is just me here. No worries though. My friend stayed the night tonight. She has to work in the morning but I am pretty sure she will be coming back over when she is done her shift. If not, it's ok. I have a few books I have wanted to read so I am sure I will start one of them no matter what.





Prayers that Big Nasty will keep safe in Afghanistan.

my dad got an MRI today and he looks fine.  Tommorow afternoon I wil be

On the road again


good news. :)

So, today I had some beer for the time in my life...and I am 33. I must say, It was really exciting to drink something I have never tried before. But, I took just one sip of it, and found that it tasted terrible! Why do people like it? It's like drinking liquid chalk or something. And to top it off it is bitter. Anyway, I am very pleased with myself and happy that I was not afraid to try something new to me. It was fun...but I will not be drinking anymore beer in future 'cause it tastes really bad!

So, today I had some beer for the time in my life...and I am 33. I must say, It was really exciting to drink something I have never tried before. But, I took just one sip of it, and found that it tasted terrible! Why do people like it? It's like drinking liquid chalk or something. And to top it off it is bitter. Anyway, I am very pleased with myself and happy that I was not afraid to try something new to me. It was fun...but I will not be drinking anymore beer in future 'cause it tastes really bad!


I'm with you....back in my drinking days I really hated beer. 

Way to branch out  and put yourself out there tho

So, today I had some beer for the time in my life...and I am 33. I must say, It was really exciting to drink something I have never tried before. But, I took just one sip of it, and found that it tasted terrible! Why do people like it? It's like drinking liquid chalk or something. And to top it off it is bitter. Anyway, I am very pleased with myself and happy that I was not afraid to try something new to me. It was fun...but I will not be drinking anymore beer in future 'cause it tastes really bad!



The thing is about beer is that all beers do not taste the same. Dark beer (that Carlos prefers) does have a bitter taste. While I do not consider myself a beer drinker by any means-I usually don't like it, I can tolerate some light beers. Just some food (or beer) for thought.



Cat

So, today I had some beer for the time in my life...and I am 33. I must say, It was really exciting to drink something I have never tried before. But, I took just one sip of it, and found that it tasted terrible! Why do people like it? It's like drinking liquid chalk or something. And to top it off it is bitter. Anyway, I am very pleased with myself and happy that I was not afraid to try something new to me. It was fun...but I will not be drinking anymore beer in future 'cause it tastes really bad!


I have never liked beer either. However on high school weekends it wasn't unusual for me to drink 12 to 24 bottles at a party.  So...I didn't like it, but still drank it...Ah, high school.  ;D

So, today I had some beer for the time in my life...and I am 33. I must say, It was really exciting to drink something I have never tried before. But, I took just one sip of it, and found that it tasted terrible! Why do people like it? It's like drinking liquid chalk or something. And to top it off it is bitter. Anyway, I am very pleased with myself and happy that I was not afraid to try something new to me. It was fun...but I will not be drinking anymore beer in future 'cause it tastes really bad!
not all beer tastes the same!!!  I love many types of beer, but hate about as many types as well!  I can't stand anything from Sam Adam's, it's taste is horribly bitter to my pallet!  I love Belgian ales, and the spiciest of other ales!  Lagers are great as well. 

I enjoy a cold keystone light, bud or coors product..  But the wheat in a miller product tastes off to me!

So, today I had some beer for the time in my life...and I am 33. I must say, It was really exciting to drink something I have never tried before. But, I took just one sip of it, and found that it tasted terrible! Why do people like it? It's like drinking liquid chalk or something. And to top it off it is bitter. Anyway, I am very pleased with myself and happy that I was not afraid to try something new to me. It was fun...but I will not be drinking anymore beer in future 'cause it tastes really bad!

I'm the same age as you, yet I have never had any beer, nor do I intend to. Just my personal preference, that's all.

Thanks everyone for the comments on my post. :)

Not sure what to say, except I had no idea. lol. Oh well.

So, today I had some beer for the time in my life...and I am 33. I must say, It was really exciting to drink something I have never tried before. But, I took just one sip of it, and found that it tasted terrible! Why do people like it? It's like drinking liquid chalk or something. And to top it off it is bitter. Anyway, I am very pleased with myself and happy that I was not afraid to try something new to me. It was fun...but I will not be drinking anymore beer in future 'cause it tastes really bad!



I tried beer a long time ago and it didn't interest me at all.

we ended up just going to the service and came back late last night.

The thing is about beer is that all beers do not taste the same. Dark beer (that Carlos prefers) does have a bitter taste. While I do not consider myself a beer drinker by any means-I usually don't like it, I can tolerate some light beers. Just some food (or beer) for thought.



Cat




not all beer tastes the same!!!  I love many types of beer, but hate about as many types as well!  I can't stand anything from Sam Adam's, it's taste is horribly bitter to my pallet!  I love Belgian ales, and the spiciest of other ales!  Lagers are great as well. 

I enjoy a cold keystone light, bud or coors product..  But the wheat in a miller product tastes off to me!



true... not all beers taste the same.... but I will say I have tried enough different types  :D of beer to say I was never likely going to find one that I liked...but, since I don't drink any more it's now a moo point.... like cow's opinion... it's moo. 

Due to family reasons I had to be for the holiday season. Have I missed much on board?

Due to family reasons I had to be for the holiday season. Have I missed much on board?


Hey Phil.  :)

true... not all beers taste the same.... but I will say I have tried enough different types  :D of beer to say I was never likely going to find one that I liked...but, since I don't drink any more it's now a moo point.... like cow's opinion... it's moo.
yes if you gave it your best shot...  It is not for everyone.  Nor does it need to be!

But man cannot judge on one alone...  I just had one that tasted reminiscent of the spices in pumpkin pie!!!  It would have paired perfectly!!!!  It was absolutely delish!!!  I wish I could find it around here!!!! 

I am looking forward to the next year!  For some reason I feel more hopeful and blessed for this coming year than any year I can remember in the past!!!!

Okay, so today (Monday) I was out all day; we went out to Palm Desert to visit my grandfather. We were up early, and had to stop along the way in Simi Valley to pick up my uncle, and take him with us. It took almost 3 1/2 hours to get out there. 'Twas a nice drive for the most part (even though I myself didn't do any of it, but I would have if need be). While we were at my grandfather's place, we showed him some pictures we took this year... primarily, vacation pictures. My parents had spent the weekend creating a DVD of the pictures they'd taken on their 3-week trip to Italy/cruise across the Atlantic, so we brought it along with us to show my grandpa. Also, I brought along my pictures from the cruise I'd taken in April. He seemed to really like all the pictures. We left his place at 5pm, and got back home at 9. (We stopped to fill the gas tank in Azusa, then took my uncle back to his home, and stopped to get a late dinner out.)

I am looking forward to the next year!  For some reason I feel more hopeful and blessed for this coming year than any year I can remember in the past!!!!


I am hoping 2014 will be a better year than this year.

Off to the last work day of 2013.

So happy right now! Having a great New Years Eve!<3

So happy right now! Having a great New Years Eve!<3


awesome here is some karma to keep it great.... that's what it was supposed to say but it submitted before I finished typing.

awesome here is some karma to keep it great.... that's what it was supposed to say but it submitted before I finished typing.


Thanks for the karma snozy! Hope you had a wonderful new years holiday...and I hope everyone else on here did too.

Off to the last work day of 2013.

On a similar note, I was going to volunteer at the library yesterday, since Monday and Tuesday are my volunteering days over there (and the place was open), but we had places to go so I couldn't go there. However, I have decided to go there tomorrow (even though it's Thursday) and let my supervisor know of the situation.



So happy right now! Having a great New Years Eve!<3

I had a great one too!! Played some games with my parents (including one known as "Bananagrams", a game with word tiles where you have to generally make adjoining words with all the tiles you have), had some snacks, and watched the ball drop at midnight!



awesome here is some karma to keep it great.... that's what it was supposed to say but it submitted before I finished typing.

And you get some from me as well.

Thanks for the karma snozy! Hope you had a wonderful new years holiday...and I hope everyone else on here did too.


mine was good, was at a friend's house, had pizza,munched on cookies and flavored popcorn.

Very tired today.  we flew back from the US overnight so I've not had that much sleep.  Plus we stayed up on New Year's Eve to see the fireworks over Boston Harbour.

We had a great two weeks in the US.  The first few days were spent in Connecticut where we used to live.  We had a look round Yale (Elizabeth likes the liberal arts courses that are offered in the US), we met with friends for lunch and did some shopping.  (They rearranged aisles in Target without consulting us!). We also managed to see a Hartford Wolfpack ice hockey game.  Unfortunately they lost.  :-\\

We drove up to Vermont and had a great time meeting up with Cat and Carlos.  So glad it worked out with the weather and everything. It was fun to get together.

Then we were in Vermont, staying in this lovely bed and breakfast 'Country Inn' near a couple of ski resorts.  We skied a few days and we also went to the Ben and Jerry's factory for a tour.  They were in the process of upgrading the machines so it wasn't easy to understand the whole process.  We got to taste test a potential new flavour but none of us liked it.

I also did some snow-shoeing around Mad River Glen ski resort (friends have a condo there and they showed us around).  To get down off the mountain we sat down and slid on our snow pants.

On the drive across to Boston we met with some other friends and went tubing.  It was a cold day and we had to give up before the end of the session because our feet were too cold.

In Boston we met up with some other friends (from the UK who live in the US) and we did some of the Boston First Night activities around the town.  (Thanks to Danoota for mentioning that there would be something to see and do).  We saw some ice sculptures, various interactive light shows, the parade and two firework displays.

Now of course is the dreaded unpacking and laundry piles to sort!

Very tired today.  we flew back from the US overnight so I've not had that much sleep.  Plus we stayed up on New Year's Eve to see the fireworks over Boston Harbour.

We had a great two weeks in the US.  The first few days were spent in Connecticut where we used to live.  We had a look round Yale (Elizabeth likes the liberal arts courses that are offered in the US), we met with friends for lunch and did some shopping.  (They rearranged aisles in Target without consulting us!). We also managed to see a Hartford Wolfpack ice hockey game.  Unfortunately they lost.  :-\\

We drove up to Vermont and had a great time meeting up with Cat and Carlos.  So glad it worked out with the weather and everything. It was fun to get together.

Then we were in Vermont, staying in this lovely bed and breakfast 'Country Inn' near a couple of ski resorts.  We skied a few days and we also went to the Ben and Jerry's factory for a tour.  They were in the process of upgrading the machines so it wasn't easy to understand the whole process.  We got to taste test a potential new flavour but none of us liked it.

I also did some snow-shoeing around Mad River Glen ski resort (friends have a condo there and they showed us around).  To get down off the mountain we sat down and slid on our snow pants.

On the drive across to Boston we met with some other friends and went tubing.  It was a cold day and we had to give up before the end of the session because our feet were too cold.

In Boston we met up with some other friends (from the UK who live in the US) and we did some of the Boston First Night activities around the town.  (Thanks to Danoota for mentioning that there would be something to see and do).  We saw some ice sculptures, various interactive light shows, the parade and two firework displays.

Now of course is the dreaded unpacking and laundry piles to sort!



Glad you made it home ok and glad you enjoyed your trip. It was wonderful getting together with you guys again. I just wish the visit was a little longer. (Note to self: Still have to post pics).



Cat

Very tired today.  we flew back from the US overnight so I've not had that much sleep.  Plus we stayed up on New Year's Eve to see the fireworks over Boston Harbour.

We had a great two weeks in the US.  The first few days were spent in Connecticut where we used to live.  We had a look round Yale (Elizabeth likes the liberal arts courses that are offered in the US), we met with friends for lunch and did some shopping.  (They rearranged aisles in Target without consulting us!). We also managed to see a Hartford Wolfpack ice hockey game.  Unfortunately they lost.  :-\\

We drove up to Vermont and had a great time meeting up with Cat and Carlos.  So glad it worked out with the weather and everything. It was fun to get together.

Then we were in Vermont, staying in this lovely bed and breakfast 'Country Inn' near a couple of ski resorts.  We skied a few days and we also went to the Ben and Jerry's factory for a tour.  They were in the process of upgrading the machines so it wasn't easy to understand the whole process.  We got to taste test a potential new flavour but none of us liked it.

I also did some snow-shoeing around Mad River Glen ski resort (friends have a condo there and they showed us around).  To get down off the mountain we sat down and slid on our snow pants.

On the drive across to Boston we met with some other friends and went tubing.  It was a cold day and we had to give up before the end of the session because our feet were too cold.

In Boston we met up with some other friends (from the UK who live in the US) and we did some of the Boston First Night activities around the town.  (Thanks to Danoota for mentioning that there would be something to see and do).  We saw some ice sculptures, various interactive light shows, the parade and two firework displays.

Now of course is the dreaded unpacking and laundry piles to sort!



sounds like a great trip.... remind Miss E that we have fine liberal arts programs on the left coast as well  ;)