What are you doing in July suckas?!?!?  :D

I effing love you so much.  You will never know.

Un boleto de la lotería, por favor.

What are you doing in July suckas?!?!?  :D


Lastly, I read this as "what are you doing in July, suck ass?"  and very nearly peed.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Lastly, I read this as "what are you doing in July, suck ass?"  and very nearly peed.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


OMG I'm still laughing...

Everytime I see this thread, I keep thinking on the song

"Me and Julio down by the schoolyard" by Paul Simon, and I can't get it out of my head.

;D Well, Suck-Asses, I'll probably be laying low this July, as I frikkin' HATE THE HEAT!

;D Well, Suck-Asses, I'll probably be laying low this July, as I frikkin' HATE THE HEAT!



;D

going home

Everytime I see this thread, I keep thinking on the song

"Me and Julio down by the schoolyard" by Paul Simon, and I can't get it out of my head.



Now I have it in my head. Thanks a lot.



going home



:\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(



Cat

Are you going for a visit or are you moving back?

Are you going for a visit or are you moving back?


Moving back.  The furniture is being shipped in June.  When it arrives in the UK we will fly home.

I' del ll el intento probablemente y batió el calor. Podría también tomar crocheting o la dominación del mundo. Haven' t decidía realmente todavía. :-\\

Un boleto de la lotería, por favor.


Ganado 11 dólares en la lotería.

Lastly, I read this as "what are you doing in July, suck ass?"  and very nearly peed.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

too funny!!!

;D Well, Suck-Asses, I'll probably be laying low this July, as I frikkin' HATE THE HEAT!


now I can't stop laughing!

going home



:\'(

Now I have it in my head. Thanks a lot.



me too

I' del ll el intento probablemente y batió el calor. Podría también tomar crocheting o la dominación del mundo. Haven' t decidía realmente todavía. :-\\


Gracias a Dios por Google Translate!

Gracias a Dios por Google Translate!





You try and decide between taking up crocheting and world domination.  Decisions shouldn't be this hard.

Gracias a Dios por Google Translate!





I've been using the Bing translate site a lot today

You try and decide between taking up crocheting and world domination.  Decisions shouldn't be this hard.


both... that way once you conquer the world you can crochet your own flag!  8)

I've been using the Bing translate site a lot today


;D




*bing!*  ;D

As it is the month of my birth I intend to eat a great deal of cake!

I'll be pushing carts.  :P

both... that way once you conquer the world you can crochet your own flag!  8)


A dictator of a Totalitarian government with all the qualities of Martha Stewart. :)

As it is the month of my birth I intend to eat a great deal of cake!


best plan yet! O0

A dictator of a Totalitarian government with all the qualities of Martha Stewart. :)


let's face it. Martha is also  totally capable of world domination!!!

July? Hmm.. no plans yet. But hopefully we (i.e. the Dutch) will be celebrating like crazy.

Ganado 11 dólares en la lotería.



Guacamolé. (The extent of my Spanish.  :D ;D ;D ;D )



Cat

MY BIRTHDAY - THAT IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN JULY :D



The greatest Holiday of them alll 8)

Don't know if I'm going anywhere yet, but hopefullly I'll be motivated before then to shed some poundage so in September I can look more like a rockstar than a huge ball of gas. :D

I'll be in the pool at my in-laws; it'll be hella hot in the desert.  My sister-in-law and her kids will be here.  :)

MY BIRTHDAY - THAT IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN JULY :D



The greatest Holiday of them alll 8)


Whee!  Fireworks for Sami!

Guacamolé. (The extent of my Spanish.  :D ;D ;D ;D )



Cat


nah....surely you know

Taquito
empanada
enchilada
burrito
fajita

and of course Cuervo, Tequila y Margarita.  :P

MY BIRTHDAY - THAT IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN JULY :D



The greatest Holiday of them alll 8)



Another holiday is July 4th,Is that when your birthday is?  ???

Another holiday is July 4th,Is that when your birthday is?  ???



Yeah her birthday is the fourth...she used the think the fireworks were set off especially for her.... actually I think they probably were!  ;)

Yeah her birthday is the fourth...she used the think the fireworks were set off especially for her.... actually I think they probably were!  ;)


Alright a firework cake!

Alright a firework cake!


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_df4PRY8v64w/SBvKi8LAp8I/AAAAAAAAAQs/MiVFOP2eOF4/s400/Magic-Flower-Fireworks-Music-Candle-Birthday-Cake-Decoration.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_df4PRY8v64w/SBvKi8LAp8I/AAAAAAAAAQs/MiVFOP2eOF4/s400/Magic-Flower-Fireworks-Music-Candle-Birthday-Cake-Decoration.jpg
OOOOOOo :o

That looks soooo festive - I want one O0

nah....surely you know

Taquito
empanada
enchilada
burrito
fajita

and of course Cuervo, Tequila y Margarita.  :P



Pina colada, por favor.

Followed by:

Dónde está el baño?  :D ;D ;D ;D

Of course when they tell me the answer to the question-I wouldn't understand them.  :-\\



Cat

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_df4PRY8v64w/SBvKi8LAp8I/AAAAAAAAAQs/MiVFOP2eOF4/s400/Magic-Flower-Fireworks-Music-Candle-Birthday-Cake-Decoration.jpg



But how is one going to blow out the candles without getting freworks getting blown up in your face? ???

But how is one going to blow out the candles without getting freworks getting blown up in your face? ???


It takes talent!

It takes talent!


I'm sure it does.

MY BIRTHDAY - THAT IS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN JULY :D



The greatest Holiday of them alll 8)


Celebration of which includes gluttony, mass present giving and alcoholic beverage sampling.  No video taping allowed because if party goers can't remember it you tube can't have it. :)

But how is one going to blow out the candles without getting freworks getting blown up in your face? ???



Very carefully.



Cat

July? Hmm.. no plans yet. But hopefully we (i.e. the Dutch) will be celebrating like crazy.


On July 11th.

On July 11th.


Queens birthday?

Queens birthday?


No, that's January 30. (Festivities on April 30, though)

Going to Cleveland and Akron to hang with my homies.  We're going to hit up the Rock Hall and get plastered all weekend.  YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!!!!!!!!

Going to Cleveland and Akron to hang with my homies.  We're going to hit up the Rock Hall and get plastered all weekend.  YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!!!!!!!!


Cleavland eh?  ;D

Cleavland eh?  ;D


Yep.  I'm going to have FUN because I found a TON of things to do with my friends.  You just wouldn't believe how cool that city can be.  I can't wait. :D

Yep.  I'm going to have FUN because I found a TON of things to do with my friends.  You just wouldn't believe how cool that city can be.  I can't wait. :D


right on!!!

On July 11th.



Queens birthday?



No, that's January 30. (Festivities on April 30, though)


Giving up...?

Giving up...?


Wouldn't be anything to do with a certain tournament being held in South Africa?

Give up...Brazil or Spain as winners!

Wouldn't be anything to do with a certain tournament being held in South Africa?

Give up...Brazil or Spain as winners!


Probably. But I can dream, can't I?

Probably. But I can dream, can't I?


Join the multitude of dreamers on this fair isle, Henk... ::)

Our sides seem to share a common trait...promise a lot, but somehow don't quite deliver!  :-\\

I contemplated posting that it was something to do with the World Cup but I thought that was slightly later this summer.

I contemplated posting that it was something to do with the World Cup but I thought that was slightly later this summer.


No, it starts in just over a month. June 11 to July 11.

¡Es un pequeño sobre un mes lejos!

¡Es un pequeño sobre un mes lejos!


Que?

Que?


It's a little over a month away, foolio!


:D

It's a little over a month away, foolio!


:D


Julio.

Ringo Starr will turn 70 in July  :o

Ringo Starr will turn 70 in July  :o


My nephew will turn 3!
My grandma will be 89
My mom will smack me if I tell you :D

My nephew will turn 3!
My grandma will be 89
My mom will smack me if I tell you :D



and my Aunt will be 57,I think.

My nephew will turn 3!
My grandma will be 89
My mom will smack me if I tell you :D



I think you could use a good smack!

I think you could use a good smack!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/djmidas96/Midazz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/djmidas96/Midazz.jpg



Time to bring back THIS thread?

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=22789.0


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



Cat

Time to bring back THIS thread?

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=22789.0


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



Cat


Sure, why not? :D

Sure, why not? :D


Just got to keep it PG.

Just got to keep it PG.


Sez the one that likes to border on R  :D

Sez the one that likes to border on R  :D

R? He's on XXX rating that would make even European countries blush  :D

Sez the one that likes to border on R  :D


You don't want to show too much ass.

R? He's on XXX rating that would make even European countries blush  :D


or European Messageboards.  ;D

Time to bring back THIS thread?

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=22789.0


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



Cat


Done.  BOO-YAA!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/djmidas96/Midazz.jpg


OMG!!!  Look at your.......



















































hair. :D

OMG!!!  Look at your.......



















































hair. :D


:P

That was right before you came to North Cackalackee to meet me :D

One more month.

One more month.



nuh huh.... 21 more days

I pity da foolio that don't know there's less than a month 'til Julio!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/djmidas96/Midazz.jpg


I just barely saw this.  ;D  If I had that opportunity, I'd be kickin, not smackin!  ;D

I just barely saw this.   ;D  If I had that opportunity, I'd be kickin, not smackin!   ;D


;D

I pity da foolio that don't know there's less than a month 'til Julio!


Who's Julio?  ;)

Who's Julio?  ;)


no no... it's Quien es Julio?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-SlaPX1UU



Cat

no no... it's Quien es Julio?


Que?

Que?

Manuel?

Julio?

Julio?

http://www.1q2w.com/funny/manuel-que.jpg

Our wedding Anniversary in July ( 18 years? 19?)

Think I'll text message her on that day. Wait...no, that's wrong...I did that last year...shouldn't give the same present 2 years in a row. That would be bad.

What to do...what to do...
Better ask gibbo for some sound advice...

Our wedding Anniversary in July ( 18 years? 19?)

Think I'll text message her on that day. Wait...no, that's wrong...I did that last year...shouldn't give the same present 2 years in a row. That would be bad.

What to do...what to do...
Better ask gibbo for some sound advice...
LMAO  ;D

running away to the circus!

running to the nearest air conditioner.

Two more weeks!

Two more weeks!


Damn,June is going fast.  :o

running away to the circus!




tell toby tyler I say hello!!!

God help me I've agreed to go to AZ for about 4 days in the middle of July

God help me I've agreed to go to AZ for about 4 days in the middle of July


Isn't July mad hot for Arizona? :o

Isn't July mad hot for Arizona? :o



But it's a dry heat.


http://www.bjwinslow.com/albums/rotted_corpses/Lucy_Skeleton_28.sized.jpg



Cat

But it's a dry heat.


http://www.bjwinslow.com/albums/rotted_corpses/Lucy_Skeleton_28.sized.jpg



Cat


Ha ha. Btw I found that other pic u like on my computer if u want me to send it to u.

Ha ha. Btw I found that other pic u like on my computer if u want me to send it to u.



You must have read my mind. I was looking for that yesterday when I posted.  :D ;D ;D ;D




Cat

But it's a dry heat.


http://www.bjwinslow.com/albums/rotted_corpses/Lucy_Skeleton_28.sized.jpg



Cat



Man,if New York was that hot,we'd all be dead.

God help me I've agreed to go to AZ for about 4 days in the middle of July


Whee!  Now you can suffer with the rest of us!  :D


Oh yeah, it's gonna hit 110F this Thursday!  :P

Whee!  Now you can suffer with the rest of us!   :D


Oh yeah, it's gonna hit 110F this Thursday!   :P


110 and what will the heat index be?

110 and what will the heat index be?


Dammit Howard I'm not a weatherman!  :D  It's gonna feel at least that hot or hotter!  Try walking into an oven that's turned on.  THAT's what it feels like.  :D

Dammit Howard I'm not a weatherman!  :D   It's gonna feel at least that hot or hotter!  Try walking into an oven that's turned on.  THAT's what it feels like.  :D



I'd rather walk into a freezer.

Dammit Howard I'm not a weatherman!  :D   It's gonna feel at least that hot or hotter!  Try walking into an oven that's turned on.  THAT's what it feels like.  :D


Today's forecast in USA Today for Phoenix was "abundant sunshine"!

Today's forecast in USA Today for Phoenix was "abundant sunshine"!


True, yes, along with "excessive heat"  :D

True, yes, along with "excessive heat"  :D


and humidity?

and humidity?



It is a DRY heat!



Cat

It is a DRY heat!



Cat


Yeah!

I'm uber excited...just got a ticket to attend a Grease 2 sing-a-long!!!! July 14th

I'm uber excited...just got a ticket to attend a Grease 2 sing-a-long!!!! July 14th



I wanna cooooooool rider. A coo ooo oooo ooool rider. If he's cool enough he can burn me through and through. Whoa, whoa, whoa. And if it takes forever, then I wait forever. No ordinary boy, no ordinary boy will do.



Oh, sorry.



Cat

I wanna cooooooool rider. A coo ooo oooo ooool rider. If he's cool enough he can burn me through and through. Whoa, whoa, whoa. And if it takes forever, then I wait forever. No ordinary boy, no ordinary boy will do.



Oh, sorry.



Cat


why apologize? I love that song... I love all the songs but that one is a particular favorite!!!

I'm uber excited...just got a ticket to attend a Grease 2 sing-a-long!!!! July 14th


Fun!

Less than a week!

Less than a week!


It's going to be hot,hot hot.

It's going to be hot,hot hot.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQHsZH-XlXo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQHsZH-XlXo



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


This one was played at our wedding.  ;)



Cat

Got an invitation to another bridal shower happening July 3rd.  The invitation says it will have a Japanese theme.  ???  It also says that this park where it's going to be held has fishing and hiking and a room downstairs to which the men can retire to play games and such while the ladies get their shower on...  Hubby hasn't decided if he wants to go or not yet, technically they are his friends from his role-playing group (to which I've met them but only casually talked once or twice.)  I, again, don't have anything bought.  Maybe just give them a wal-mart gift card (they are registered there).  Personally I don't really feel like shopping or being all social, but perhaps it's what  need to do to become less preoccupied...

It's here!  For some, anyway  :D

Kid's party this weekend.  Hooray for cake!

I hope it turns out to be a good month. I will have my 30th birthday, which should be exciting... but my temporary job is scheduled to end shortly thereafter (namely, on the 15th). If it does, then I will most likely need to look for more jobs. But maybe something will open up at the place where I've been working; I've enjoyed my current job and that's a good thing.

It looks like I might be off for July 4th weekend Sunday but that's good,last year it was chaos when all the carts were gone within the hour and I had to keep looking for carts when there weren't any at all to be found.

I hope it turns out to be a good month. I will have my 30th birthday, which should be exciting... but my temporary job is scheduled to end shortly thereafter (namely, on the 15th). If it does, then I will most likely need to look for more jobs. But maybe something will open up at the place where I've been working; I've enjoyed my current job and that's a good thing.


at least you know have a job on your resume...it should be easier to find a job now (current nationwide employment difficulties aside)
I say it should be easier because employers are always more receptive to someone with a recent work history.

White rabbit or something!  :P

White rabbit or something!  :P



I was thinking the same thing:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oRKvpZ7PjE




Cat

had my hair cut today.  And, in big news, Elizabeth had her hair cut as well!!  Including having a fringe (side bangs) added!

BBQ tonight with Dai's work colleagues and families

my mom is going to take me shopping yeah ::)  I'd tell her no and be gone on taking the bus all day, but in 90 and 100 it's kind of hot.

had my hair cut today.  And, in big news, Elizabeth had her hair cut as well!!  Including having a fringe (side bangs) added!

BBQ tonight with Dai's work colleagues and families


hmmmm bbq!!!!

My big Newfoundland, just got a chin nip and tuck, thanks to my husband trying to tackle shaving him down by himself.  Otis' dewlap (fleshy neck skin) got caught in the clipper's and got sliced down fairly well.  They clipped off the remainder of the sheared skin, and gave me some antibiotics.  I hope he is alright  :\'(  Hubby feels terrible, but what can we do...  I love my Newfie, never a whine, welp, growl, or even a whimper.  He is big, but he is the bestest dog (and my old Newfie was the same way)...  Give him his antibiotic, and keep screw worm spray on it, and he should be fine!

I was thinking the same thing:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oRKvpZ7PjE




Cat


What's White Rabbit?

at least you know have a job on your resume...it should be easier to find a job now (current nationwide employment difficulties aside)
I say it should be easier because employers are always more receptive to someone with a recent work history.

Yes, that's a good thing. O0

I will probably talk with the director of Human Resources (who I had spoken to in April before I was officially hired) sometime soon.

Tonight I am going punting with some of my work collegues. I have only been living in this area for 26 years and never been before  :-http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/images/punting

Tonight I am going punting with some of my work collegues. I have only been living in this area for 26 years and never been before  :-http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/images/punting


The water looks like it's calm.

Today at work we were all dismissed at 2:00 since we have a holiday weekend coming up... a three-day weekend, which I will definitely enjoy!!

Sounds like a good dog Sami.  Hope it's ok.

hmmmm bbq!!!!


Another bbq today!  Friends housewarming + watch the soccer.

A quiet day-unless we decide to go see the lumberjack show in the park. Yup-that's right, a lumberjack show (and I'm ok. I sleep all night and I work all day.  :D ;D ;D ;D ) We have the door open and can hear the announcer. We are only about 30 yards from the park. Tonight, we will be watching our annual movie-1776 & tomorrow, we are planning to go out on the boat-first time all season. We don't usually like to go out on weekends because it can get kind of crowded but this time we are making an exception because tomorrow night Ticonderoga, NY will be having their fireworks display. Our usual anchor place is off of Mount Independence on the Vermont side & Fort Ticonderoga on the NY side. From that spot we will be able to see most of the display from the boat. 



Cat

Man,it sure felt blistering hot today in the parking lot,I drank as much water as possible,tomorrow it's going to be 95 degrees. 8-P

Man,it sure felt blistering hot today in the parking lot,I drank as much water as possible,tomorrow it's going to be 95 degrees. 8-P

Try not to go out in the heat if you don't need to.

It was supposed to be hot in California today but all we really have right now is extended June Gloom.

Man,it sure felt blistering hot today in the parking lot,I drank as much water as possible,tomorrow it's going to be 95 degrees. 8-P


Make sure you go to the bathroom before you leave the store to go home.  ;)

Sounds like a good dog Sami.  Hope it's ok.
OH he is a good dog!  He is still taking his amoxicillin, tonight he would not take it in the velveeta (that he has been taking it in), so hubby forced it down his throat (good thing about huge dogs, you don't need a pill pusher. Just stick your whole hand in it's mouth and get the pills to the back of it's throat).  Keep spraying the fly spray on the wound, and he is eating and drinking.  I think those are all real good signs, but the cut is still really icky looking. 

Your dog and I have something in common, we're both taking Amoxicillan.  Except I don't take mine in Velveeta either.  ;)

Watch some fireworks from the comfort of my porch tonight, got eaten by mosquitos.  Now I remember why I don't go outside.  lol

Since it's past midnight on the East Coast, Happy 4th of July to all the Americans here!


http://www.freewebs.com/americanrenovations/Eagle-Flag-Fireworks.jpg

Pretty picture!

It's 4th of July everywhere in the world.  Except nobody else celebrates it unless they are American.  lol  Happy 4th of July to everybody.

Your dog and I have something in common, we're both taking Amoxicillan.  Except I don't take mine in Velveeta either.   ;)

Watch some fireworks from the comfort of my porch tonight, got eaten by mosquitos.  Now I remember why I don't go outside.  lol
Well I am praying for both your speedy recovery, velveeta or not!  I suggest you take the amoxicillin, and don't make me come there and force it down your throat - your mouth is probably not as large as my Newfoundland's =)

Make sure you go to the bathroom before you leave the store to go home.   ;)


Right,In this heat if I wait to go to the bathroom,I will have severe bladder problems.

Since it's past midnight on the East Coast, Happy 4th of July to all the Americans here!


http://www.freewebs.com/americanrenovations/Eagle-Flag-Fireworks.jpg


Happy Holidays. :)

Today we are going to Lake Compounce - amusement park and water park.  Should be fun.

Tomorrow I am leaving super early to drive to Boston to fly back to the UK for a few days,  My grandad's funeral is on Wednesday.  Dai is going to stay here with the kids and try to work from home.

I have missed so much and cannot really go back and read everything....

A speedy recovery to you, Patty  :-*

and Karen, my condolences on the loss of your Grandad  :\'(

Today we are going to Lake Compounce - amusement park and water park.  Should be fun.

Tomorrow I am leaving super early to drive to Boston to fly back to the UK for a few days,  My grandad's funeral is on Wednesday.  Dai is going to stay here with the kids and try to work from home.


Karen,my condolences. :(

Busy day today, girls off to swim lessons, and then too the dentist this afternoon for them.  I imagine we will get to eat, either sushi or at Hu Hot for lunch...

DANGEROUS HEAT ADVISORY:

Temperatures today tomorrow and maybe Wednesday will be near or close to 100 degrees so for those who live in New York just take it easy and be careful,drink plenty of cold water to stay hydrated.

When we got to the marina yesterday, we were unloading the car. I was bringing the 3 jugs of water and I noticed one was extremely light. I asked Carlos about it and he said he filled it up. When I went back to the car-sure enough, the truck had a HUGE wet spot-including on our sleeping bags.  :o :o  Carlos wanted to leave them behind but I said to bring them anyway and maybe they will dry before we need them.

We also realized that our stow-away was still there-at least he/she/they was/were since the last time we went out because our bait we left out was gone. So, no matter what I did, I was half expecting a little mouse to jump out at me.

When it was time to leave our boat slip, as usual Carlos was at the engine & I untied the lines on the dock and then jump on the boat. Unfortunately, this did not go very smooth. The wind kept taking the stern of the boat over to the next boat. Carlos kept trying to hold it off from hitting that boat as I was trying to pull the boat back over to our dock. I think I got on & off the boat a few times. Finally, the last time I got on, we were still trying to keep the boat from hitting the other boat when the owner of the marina and someone else came to help. They climbed on the other guy's boat and pushed off-and we were free from the slip. The wind was whipping so we only used the jib (for those of you who do not know, that is the front sail). We got our usual anchorage and throw the anchor out.

Shortly after, one sailboat came by and asked us how deep it was. He was fairly close to us and dropped his anchor-followed by 4 other boats (4 sailboats & 1 motor boat). All 5 boats hooked up together. After a while, we noticed they kept getting further and further away from us. They only had one anchor out for 5 boats. It was kind of funny watching them all drift away. Finally, 1 boat unhooked and came back to where they originally were. The other 4 also came back but they were still hooked together. It was kind of funny seeing 4 boats moving as one.

We did do a little fishing-we each caught 1. Carlos caught a yellow perch & I caught a white perch. Both were small so we threw them back. No fish for dinner (besides my seafood sandwich from Subway  ;) ).

When the sun went down, there were fireworks going off all around the lake-including from the 4 boats that were close to us. They didn't have too many-only about 2 or so. We really didn't see the ones on shore too well and thought it was a bust. I was getting eaten alive by mosquitoes so we decided to go in the cabin. After we got in, got the screen up & lit the lantern, THEN the REAL fireworks began-the ones we were waiting for. So, back out on deck we went. I sat with my legs in the cabin under the screen so The mosquitoes didn't bother me too much. It turned out to be a nice display.

Didn't sleep very well-never do on the boat mainly because of the size of the v-berth. I think sometime in the middle of night I might have heard our stow-away scratching but I'm not sure. It could have just been from the wind. It is pretty cool to lay in bed and look up through the hatch and see all the stars in the sky (and yes, the hatch also has a screen). BTW, the sleeping bags were dry by the time we got into bed.

This morning, Carlos was putting a sheet on one of the benches in the cabin and found a dead little mousie. We don't know if that was our stow-away or if he had some friends. We put out some more bait so we will know next time. I can't believe that such a little guy could cause so much mess. He even ate some of our soap.  :o :o :o

Coming back, we had trouble getting into the slip again. We rammed right into the dock. As I was trying to pull the boat toward the dock, Carlos was trying to hold it off from hitting that other boat. Someone saw us and came over and asked if we needed some help. I said, "Yes." The 3 of us managed to get the boat where it should be and tied her off in her slip.

Came home & took a shower. Now I am very tired and my arms are very sore from trying to pull the boat in the slip. Everything is moving as if I am still on the boat.

And if people have already stopped reading, no biggie. I just feel like I have to write this all out.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat 

When we got to the marina yesterday, we were unloading the car. I was bringing the 3 jugs of water and I noticed one was extremely light. I asked Carlos about it and he said he filled it up. When I went back to the car-sure enough, the truck had a HUGE wet spot-including on our sleeping bags.  :o :o  Carlos wanted to leave them behind but I said to bring them anyway and maybe they will dry before we need them.

We also realized that our stow-away was still there-at least he/she/they was/were since the last time we went out because our bait we left out was gone. So, no matter what I did, I was half expecting a little mouse to jump out at me.

When it was time to leave our boat slip, as usual Carlos was at the engine & I untied the lines on the dock and then jump on the boat. Unfortunately, this did not go very smooth. The wind kept taking the stern of the boat over to the next boat. Carlos kept trying to hold it off from hitting that boat as I was trying to pull the boat back over to our dock. I think I got on & off the boat a few times. Finally, the last time I got on, we were still trying to keep the boat from hitting the other boat when the owner of the marina and someone else came to help. They climbed on the other guy's boat and pushed off-and we were free from the slip. The wind was whipping so we only used the jib (for those of you who do not know, that is the front sail). We got our usual anchorage and throw the anchor out.

Shortly after, one sailboat came by and asked us how deep it was. He was fairly close to us and dropped his anchor-followed by 4 other boats (4 sailboats & 1 motor boat). All 5 boats hooked up together. After a while, we noticed they kept getting further and further away from us. They only had one anchor out for 5 boats. It was kind of funny watching them all drift away. Finally, 1 boat unhooked and came back to where they originally were. The other 4 also came back but they were still hooked together. It was kind of funny seeing 4 boats moving as one.

We did do a little fishing-we each caught 1. Carlos caught a yellow perch & I caught a white perch. Both were small so we threw them back. No fish for dinner (besides my seafood sandwich from Subway  ;) ).

When the sun went down, there were fireworks going off all around the lake-including from the 4 boats that were close to us. They didn't have too many-only about 2 or so. We really didn't see the ones on shore too well and thought it was a bust. I was getting eaten alive by mosquitoes so we decided to go in the cabin. After we got in, got the screen up & lit the lantern, THEN the REAL fireworks began-the ones we were waiting for. So, back out on deck we went. I sat with my legs in the cabin under the screen so The mosquitoes didn't bother me too much. It turned out to be a nice display.

Didn't sleep very well-never do on the boat mainly because of the size of the v-berth. I think sometime in the middle of night I might have heard our stow-away scratching but I'm not sure. It could have just been from the wind. It is pretty cool to lay in bed and look up through the hatch and see all the stars in the sky (and yes, the hatch also has a screen). BTW, the sleeping bags were dry by the time we got into bed.

This morning, Carlos was putting a sheet on one of the benches in the cabin and found a dead little mousie. We don't know if that was our stow-away or if he had some friends. We put out some more bait so we will know next time. I can't believe that such a little guy could cause so much mess. He even ate some of our soap.  :o :o :o

Coming back, we had trouble getting into the slip again. We rammed right into the dock. As I was trying to pull the boat toward the dock, Carlos was trying to hold it off from hitting that other boat. Someone saw us and came over and asked if we needed some help. I said, "Yes." The 3 of us managed to get the boat where it should be and tied her off in her slip.

Came home & took a shower. Now I am very tired and my arms are very sore from trying to pull the boat in the slip. Everything is moving as if I am still on the boat.

And if people have already stopped reading, no biggie. I just feel like I have to write this all out.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat   

Read it all...  Water leakage = wet sleeping bags.
Trouble getting boat out of slip due to wind
Get out to spot and set anchor, 5 other's anchor (5 boats 1 anchor = failure to stay in 1 spot)
Fishing soso (1 white, 1 yellow throw backs)
Mouse bait 1/2 gone = dead mousey (with a potty mouth)
FIREWORKS (in more ways than 1, I am sure)...

I think that is it O0

Read it all...  Water leakage = wet sleeping bags.
Trouble getting boat out of slip due to wind
Get out to spot and set anchor, 5 other's anchor (5 boats 1 anchor = failure to stay in 1 spot)
Fishing soso (1 white, 1 yellow throw backs)
Mouse bait 1/2 gone = dead mousey (with a potty mouth)
FIREWORKS (in more ways than 1, I am sure)...

I think that is it O0





Well, I didn't mention about the OTHER fireworks.  ;)




Cat

Well, I didn't mention about the OTHER fireworks.  ;)




Cat
Yes you did, around the lake, and the boat with you, not sure what you are talking about  ::)


;)

Yes you did, around the lake, and the boat with you, not sure what you are talking about  ::)


;)



:D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

My mom gave Sarah her old laptop and I just finished ordering a wireless router so I will no longer have to share my computer with her!  ***does happy dance***

Sounds like a fun time anyway Cat.  Glad you could go out on the boat a little this year, I know Charlie loves it so.


That's awesome about the new/used computer Dag!

How did swim lessons go Sami?  I remember not doing so well in them years ago.
Were you anywhere near the town where the horses broke free of their harness in the parade and trampled a bunch of people?


This weekend I developed a bad rash on arms, chest, back, hands and somewhat on feet, legs.  Been itching like crazy!  I thought at first it was poison ivy (but looked it up and my rash doesn't look like that.)  Ready to take a belt sander to the affected areas.
Been going to see alot of dollar movies lately just to get out of this smothering heat.

Sounds like a fun time anyway Cat.  Glad you could go out on the boat a little this year, I know Charlie loves it so.


That's awesome about the new/used computer Dag!

How did swim lessons go Sami?  I remember not doing so well in them years ago.
Were you anywhere near the town where the horses broke free of their harness in the parade and trampled a bunch of people?


This weekend I developed a bad rash on arms, chest, back, hands and somewhat on feet, legs.  Been itching like crazy!  I thought at first it was poison ivy (but looked it up and my rash doesn't look like that.)  Ready to take a belt sander to the affected areas.
Been going to see alot of dollar movies lately just to get out of this smothering heat.
Swim lessons went AWESOME!  Although my 8 year old said (and I quote) "I guess I just need someone I can really trust" (to teach her how to swim)- MOM FAIL (since I have been trying to teach her, and every other swim coach).  My youngest is not afraid of anything, and dives and everything; eldest hates getting face wet.  Well they are both in the first session of swim lessons (again for eldes, she has taken them 3 times now), and the teachers asked them to see who could hold their breath under the water the longest, my two lasted the longest.  Then they made them compete against one another, the eldest held it out (and she HATES getting face wet).  When I asked her privately later, did you want to beat your sister she got a cute little grin and said Yes...    SO off we go again, we have a months worth of lessons!

OH and the horses who ran over the people, were about an hour north of us.  Small town parade though, sorta scarey freak accidents can always happen. I just hope they don't stop having the parade (or horses) in them.  My hometown stopped throwing candy, so kids didn't get ran over trying to get the candy.  THey now have no parades (the kids wanting the candy, are the reason people go to parades); and why can't parents learn to watch their kids ::)

My mom gave Sarah her old laptop and I just finished ordering a wireless router so I will no longer have to share my computer with her!  ***does happy dance***


So,now you have your own computer,enjoy it.  :)

Off to swim lessons...

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hey Jessica,nice of you to stop by. :)

The water looks like it's calm.


Yeah, but it's still wet, Howard. :P

Anyway... I've been pondering about moving for about, oh I dunno... a year or so. Maybe more. Today I finally put my money where my mouth is.
(off topic: why would anybody want to do that? I mean: literally put your money where your mouth is? :-\\)
Went to the building corporation and got registered. I'm now oficially a house hunter.  8) They've some appartments under construction atm that I'm VERY interested in. Let's hope I qualify. (Completion scheduled for spring 2011, so I'm not moving yet!)

I'll keep y'all posted.

Anyway... I've been pondering about moving for about, oh I dunno... a year or so. Maybe more. Today I finally put my money where my mouth is.
(off topic: why would anybody want to do that? I mean: literally put your money where your mouth is? :-\\)
Went to the building corporation and got registered. I'm now oficially a house hunter.  8) They've some appartments under construction atm that I'm VERY interested in. Let's hope I qualify. (Completion scheduled for spring 2011, so I'm not moving yet!)

I'll keep y'all posted.



Way cool. I would love to help you look. One of the things I love to do is look at houses.



For us, we are going up north to celebrate my youngest step-daughter's birthday. I THINK she is 25 today.  :o :o :o  I KNOW that can't be.  :D :D :D




Cat

Way cool. I would love to help you look. One of the things I love to do is look at houses.



For us, we are going up north to celebrate my youngest step-daughter's birthday. I THINK she is 25 today.  :o :o :o  I KNOW that can't be.  :D :D :D


Cat

North to Canada?

Swimming lessons today - all went well (eldest even jumped off the diving board - huge step for her).  I just wish she would trust, and just swim; I do not understand her fear (nothing traumatic has happened to her) and water does not hurt (unless you cannot swim)....  I love the water and lived in it during the summers...

Tonight I am going punting with some of my work collegues. I have only been living in this area for 26 years and never been before  :-http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/images/punting


Did you have a good time, Henk?  This is the first time I've ever heard it called punting.  I've only been out on a row boat once in my life when I was 17.  It was a nice experience, but I have no desire to ever do it again.  That is interesting that it's a gondola with row boat paddles.

Did you have a good time, Henk?  This is the first time I've ever heard it called punting.  I've only been out on a row boat once in my life when I was 17.  It was a nice experience, but I have no desire to ever do it again.  That is interesting that it's a gondola with row boat paddles.



Errm...I think you confused me with Gis there. ;)

Anyway... I've been pondering about moving for about, oh I dunno... a year or so. Maybe more. Today I finally put my money where my mouth is.
(off topic: why would anybody want to do that? I mean: literally put your money where your mouth is? :-\\)
Went to the building corporation and got registered. I'm now oficially a house hunter.  8) They've some appartments under construction atm that I'm VERY interested in. Let's hope I qualify. (Completion scheduled for spring 2011, so I'm not moving yet!)

I'll keep y'all posted.



that's awesome Henk... I too am house hunting...can't afford to buy or move but I do enjoy the hunt!
and I have been watching copious amounts of House Hunters, house hunters intn'l and my first sale with great envy.

Errm...I think you confused me with Gis there. ;)


quick Patty....blame the meds!!!  ;)

North to Canada?



Not THAT far north-only to Stowe.


Had a good time. Went swimming-well, more like sitting in a pool.  :D ;D ;D Got to see Granddaughter #4 & Grandson. We got some sandwich stuff instead of going out-ate, and then my step-son, fiancé & Grandson had to leave. We left a short while later. It was a 2 hour drive-actually a bit longer because we took the "scenic" way home-which is just about any way we decide to go.  :D ;D ;D ;D But, it was a different route than our norm.



Cat

Anyway... I've been pondering about moving for about, oh I dunno... a year or so. Maybe more. Today I finally put my money where my mouth is.
(off topic: why would anybody want to do that? I mean: literally put your money where your mouth is? :-\\)
Went to the building corporation and got registered. I'm now oficially a house hunter.  8) They've some appartments under construction atm that I'm VERY interested in. Let's hope I qualify. (Completion scheduled for spring 2011, so I'm not moving yet!)

I'll keep y'all posted.



Good Luck with everything.

I am a bit sad today. For many years now, I have been searching for my childhood best friend who I haven't seen since we were 15. My sister "Dawg" found and contacted my friend's sister-in-law and I discovered that she passed away 7 years ago.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  What makes it really sad was the fact that she was into drugs and died of AIDS.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( So my search has come to a sad ending.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat

I am a bit sad today. For many years now, I have been searching for my childhood best friend who I haven't seen since we were 15. My sister "Dawg" found and contacted my friend's sister-in-law and I discovered that she passed away 7 years ago.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  What makes it really sad was the fact that she was into drugs and died of AIDS.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( So my search has come to a sad ending.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat



I'm so sorry to hear that, Cat.  {{hugs}}



Just heard there was a 5.9 quake in So Cal.  Hopefully all our Cali members are okay.

I am a bit sad today. For many years now, I have been searching for my childhood best friend who I haven't seen since we were 15. My sister "Dawg" found and contacted my friend's sister-in-law and I discovered that she passed away 7 years ago.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  What makes it really sad was the fact that she was into drugs and died of AIDS.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( So my search has come to a sad ending.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat



that's sad news Cat. I'm sorry for your loss and the fact that you didn't get the time to reminisce and say goodbye one last time.

I'm so sorry to hear that, Cat.  {{hugs}}



Just heard there was a 5.9 quake in So Cal.  Hopefully all our Cali members are okay.



<----------    didn't feel a thing..... 

<----------    didn't feel a thing..... 

Me neither. I think it was centered in San Diego. Far from where I was.

I think that area was hit by another shaker earlier this year......

The news here is saying it was centered by Palm Springs.  Not sure how far that is from either of you.  I am kinda bad with Cali geography.

Palm Springs? That's in the east area of California, a few miles from the Arizona border. My grandparents live out that direction; I wonder if they felt it. Still a great distance from the Los Angeles area.

I am a bit sad today. For many years now, I have been searching for my childhood best friend who I haven't seen since we were 15. My sister "Dawg" found and contacted my friend's sister-in-law and I discovered that she passed away 7 years ago.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  What makes it really sad was the fact that she was into drugs and died of AIDS.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( So my search has come to a sad ending.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat


Sorry for your loss Cat.  :(

I'm so sorry to hear that, Cat.  {{hugs}}



Just heard there was a 5.9 quake in So Cal.  Hopefully all our Cali members are okay.





that's sad news Cat. I'm sorry for your loss and the fact that you didn't get the time to reminisce and say goodbye one last time.




Sorry for your loss Cat.  :(



Thanks.

Since I found out, I have been thinking a lot about her and some of the stuff we did as kids-like the time we "ran away" from home and the only thing we brought with us was a box of dog biscuits-just in case we met any dogs along the way. Of course we were home before anyone realized that we ran away.  :D ;D ;D ;D  That was the day she gave me a dog biscuit and told me it was a cookie.  8-P 8-P 8-P  Some friend, huh?  :D ;D ;D  But she used to eat them all the time.  8-P 8-P 8-P 8-P



Cat

Thanks.

Since I found out, I have been thinking a lot about her and some of the stuff we did as kids-like the time we "ran away" from home and the only thing we brought with us was a box of dog biscuits-just in case we met any dogs along the way. Of course we were home before anyone realized that we ran away.  :D ;D ;D ;D  That was the day she gave me a dog biscuit and told me it was a cookie.  8-P 8-P 8-P  Some friend, huh?  :D ;D ;D  But she used to eat them all the time.  8-P 8-P 8-P 8-P



Cat
Sorry for the missed chances and opportunities, it makes me think of all the friends that I have grown apart from through the years.  Makes each day with the ones we have now, more special.

Thanks.

Since I found out, I have been thinking a lot about her and some of the stuff we did as kids-like the time we "ran away" from home and the only thing we brought with us was a box of dog biscuits-just in case we met any dogs along the way. Of course we were home before anyone realized that we ran away.  :D ;D ;D ;D  That was the day she gave me a dog biscuit and told me it was a cookie.  8-P 8-P 8-P  Some friend, huh?  :D ;D ;D  But she used to eat them all the time.  8-P 8-P 8-P 8-P



Cat


I'm sorry to hear about her Cat.  :\'(  I wish things would have turned out differently...

That was a great story Cat.....


kay- I'm in AZ... I'm hot.... I'm cranky and I'm bored outta my skull....

Today is the last day of WEEK 1 of swim lessons. 4 days, and the eldest girl will now freeely float on back and stomach, jump off the diving board, put her face in the water, jump in (getting her face wet), dive after rings, and do a basic (although crude type) swim (cross between a crawl and doggy paddle).  MAN 4 years of swim lessons to get us this far (and all but the very first of them were private), this is a GREAT year - she LOVES to swim, and can't wait to get to swim lessons.  I finally had to get mean, and tell her she needed to stay out of our pool, if she couldn't swim (no just floating around on floaties and wading anymore) and what friends was she going to have (because if they went swimming, she wouldn't be able to go).  PLUS her instructor (a high school student of mine - is telling her to do it, not just me, and both are encouraging her she CAN do it (she likes to say she can't and then bail out - same problem with bike riding).

GOING CAMPING for the first time this year!  YAY

That was a great story Cat.....


kay- I'm in AZ... I'm hot.... I'm cranky and I'm bored outta my skull....
I am sorry, I hope it get's better for you!

I am a bit sad today. For many years now, I have been searching for my childhood best friend who I haven't seen since we were 15. My sister "Dawg" found and contacted my friend's sister-in-law and I discovered that she passed away 7 years ago.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  What makes it really sad was the fact that she was into drugs and died of AIDS.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( So my search has come to a sad ending.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat


Heartbreaking.  I have some childhood friends who I would like to find, but on the other hand sometimes it doesn't turn out to be the pretty picture you hoped you'd see.

This house is disgusting, if it gets any worse I may have to clean it.

That was a great story Cat.....


kay- I'm in AZ... I'm hot.... I'm cranky and I'm bored outta my skull....



Oh man, I feel for ya. Hey, maybe you can visit with Midas-that might make your visit more bearable.




This house is disgusting, if it gets any worse I may have to clean it.




;D ;D ;D


When you get done there, you can come and clean my house.  :D ;D ;D ;D




Cat

So a friend/coworker just came by the house for a visit.  He has been out of work, too.  His wife just got laid off.  They didn't take the Cobra Insurance benefit from the local because he said the government is taking over health care and he doesn't believe it's right.  His wife wasn't offered insurance where she worked.  Now deadline for him to take advantage of the government subsidized Cobra from the local has passed, he is on his own as far as getting health insurance so he will have to apply to the state so they won't have anything.  All of the sudden things are looking a little bit different on the help from the government side.  This is the same attitude people had when they instituted unemployment compensation, didn't hear him bellyaching about that for the past year, either. 

I am a bit sad today. For many years now, I have been searching for my childhood best friend who I haven't seen since we were 15. My sister "Dawg" found and contacted my friend's sister-in-law and I discovered that she passed away 7 years ago.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  What makes it really sad was the fact that she was into drugs and died of AIDS.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( So my search has come to a sad ending.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(




Cat

Very sad for ya. Very painful.. :\'(

I start a part time job on Monday, it will be over by the end of August.

This house is disgusting, if it gets any worse I may have to clean it.


How are you going to clean it with?

I start a part time job on Monday, it will be over by the end of August.



Good Luck.  :)

Errm...I think you confused me with Gis there. ;)



Oops!  It's either the heat or my meds.  I can't seem to concentrate on anything lately.  Perhaps they did a lobotomy while I was in hospital?  ??? :D


I'm sorry for your loss Cat.

quick Patty....blame the meds!!!  ;)


Good idea!  ;D

How are you going to clean it with?


A high powered fire house would do the trick, but I think I will just have to do it the old fashioned way, stuff it in a closet...sweep it under the rug.

Tweaky back...afraid to move the wrong way.  This sucks

They wont survive
yeah my gardening

I think it's cursed  :D I can only plant along the fence the only plant that can survive my garden not up against the fence are the amaranths.  My garden starts in fall in my part sun winter section with a passion vine and snapdragon,lupine, and four o clock seeds in back by the fence.  Probably plant pumpkins in the fall or something besides seed experimenting and letting the amaranths grow. 

Well,My Parents have finally gave away the excersize bike that has been in our living room for almost 20 years now,It has been taking up way too much space and then decided to give it away to someone.

And maybe in the next few months,we're going to redo our kitchen and getting new shades for my room,I've had enough looking at yellow and orange blinds.

Well,My Parents have finally gave away the excersize bike that has been in our living room for almost 20 years now,It has been taking up way too much space and then decided to give it away to someone.

And maybe in the next few months,we're going to redo our kitchen and getting new shades for my room,I've had enough looking at yellow and orange blinds.



Sounds like fun. We have been redoing our house for a while now-one room at a time.



Cat

Sounds like fun. We have been redoing our house for a while now-one room at a time.



Cat


Out of the 37 years I've been here we've had about so many redo's in this house,trying to keep up to date with everything.

Went to the beach today.  It rained not long after we arrived, and wasn't sunny at all.  But it was still warm and the kids said the sea was nice - till the jellyfish arrived.

Farewell party tomorrow.

Went to the beach today.  It rained not long after we arrived, and wasn't sunny at all.  But it was still warm and the kids said the sea was nice - till the jellyfish arrived.

Farewell party tomorrow.



:\'( :\'( :\'(


BTW, which beach?



Cat

Just got my free Slurpee from 7-11 for free slurpee day.  Came at the right time cuz I am totally broke and really wanted one.

Just got my free Slurpee from 7-11 for free slurpee day.  Came at the right time cuz I am totally broke and really wanted one.


What flavor was it?

Home from camping  :D  Really needing to take a shower, I feel as if I smell funny from campfire (cooked all meals, via campfire) and swimming in the lake all weekend; unfortunately the campground only had a primitive bathroom, and no shower house...  Girls didn't mind - but mom is feelin sort of gross, had to stop in here and share with you first ;)

What flavor was it?


Banana

Banana
Man you made me hungry for a slurpee - till you told me the flavor 8-P

so I'm in AZ.... bored outta my mind... I leave tomorrow....I'd say thank god but it turns out my dad has to have another surgery.... stent replacement.  :-\\

so I'm in AZ.... bored outta my mind... I leave tomorrow....I'd say thank god but it turns out my dad has to have another surgery.... stent replacement.   :-\\
Awww, that's tough.  Is he having the surgery soon or are you able to plan to be back out?  Did you just find out???


((((hugs)))))

Man you made me hungry for a slurpee - till you told me the flavor 8-P


They had other flavors, too.  Pina Colada is another yummy one.  Coke, too.

They had other flavors, too.  Pina Colada is another yummy one.  Coke, too.
Coke I Love, but it has been YEARs since I had one (I settle for Coke Icee's) 8)

Awww, that's tough.  Is he having the surgery soon or are you able to plan to be back out?  Did you just find out???


((((hugs)))))


He has it on Monday... same day I leave. I'm staying until the evening so I can be sure he gets thruough it. He's had so many it's just scary because how much can the human heart actually take?  We found out on Friday.

He has it on Monday... same day I leave. I'm staying until the evening so I can be sure he gets thruough it. He's had so many it's just scary because how much can the human heart actually take?  We found out on Friday.
Lot's of love being sent to you and your family.  Keeping you in my thoughts and my prayers (even though I know you are not into that sort of thing ;))!

Lot's of love being sent to you and your family.  Keeping you in my thoughts and my prayers (even though I know you are not into that sort of thing ;))!


meh- prayers do nothing for me but my dad is like a religious fanatic....go figure  ;D .... so i know he'll appreciate the sentiment.



but the love and positive thoughts are totally appreciated  :-*

meh- prayers do nothing for me but my dad is like a religious fanatic....go figure  ;D .... so i know he'll appreciate the sentiment.



but the love and positive thoughts are totally appreciated  :-*
So I will pray for him, and I will just send you the love and positive thoughts - DEAL 8)

I had a great birthday today!

My parents were taking me to an Italian restaurant in Camarillo that I like (Ottavio's); what I didn't know is that other family members and family friends were gonna be there too! That caught me by total surprise. But I had a nice time with everyone. 8)

So I will pray for him, and I will just send you the love and positive thoughts - DEAL 8)


Works for me!!!!! Thanks Sami!  :)

so I'm in AZ.... bored outta my mind... I leave tomorrow....I'd say thank god but it turns out my dad has to have another surgery.... stent replacement.   :-\\


Hope it works out well.

I had a great birthday today!

My parents were taking me to an Italian restaurant in Camarillo that I like (Ottavio's); what I didn't know is that other family members and family friends were gonna be there too! That caught me by total surprise. But I had a nice time with everyone. 8)


Happy B-Day, Nally.  Italian food is the absolute best food in the world.  I'm glad I have some Italian heritage.  My Grandmother was from Naples and she could cook leather and make it taste great.  I know you ate well. 

:\'( :\'( :\'(


BTW, which beach?



Cat


Rocky Neck again.  It's near Niantic

I had a great birthday today!

My parents were taking me to an Italian restaurant in Camarillo that I like (Ottavio's); what I didn't know is that other family members and family friends were gonna be there too! That caught me by total surprise. But I had a nice time with everyone. 8)


sounds like a great birthday surprise

so I'm in AZ.... bored outta my mind... I leave tomorrow....I'd say thank god but it turns out my dad has to have another surgery.... stent replacement.   :-\\


hope it goes well for him

so I'm in AZ.... bored outta my mind... I leave tomorrow....I'd say thank god but it turns out my dad has to have another surgery.... stent replacement.   :-\\



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


You know Carlos & I are sending you & your family lots of love & good thoughts. And if you ever need to talk/chat you know where to find us.



Cat

Hope it works out well.


Thanks Howard


hope it goes well for him


Unfortunately it's not the best news. His hearts not pumping properly allowing blood to circulate (or something- I'm bad at this shyt) anyway, that's why he needed the surgery but- when he went in this am they found his kidneys are only functioning at 5% so they have to work to kidneys up to at least 25% and see if they can do the stent surgery in a few days. I was supposed to leave today but I can't in good conscience just get in that car and drive away so, I'm burning the last two vacation days I have. It's not gonna make much difference but I think my mom feels better about it. 



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


You know Carlos & I are sending you & your family lots of love & good thoughts. And if you ever need to talk/chat you know where to find us.



Cat

I do know and appreciate it so much!!!  :-*

You are in my thoughts, Q. {{{hugs}}}

You are in my thoughts, Q. {{{hugs}}}


thanks dag

Happy B-Day, Nally.  Italian food is the absolute best food in the world.  I'm glad I have some Italian heritage.  My Grandmother was from Naples and she could cook leather and make it taste great.  I know you ate well. 


I love Italian Food too,my favorite is spaghetti and meatballs.  :)

Just got my free Slurpee from 7-11 for free slurpee day.  Came at the right time cuz I am totally broke and really wanted one.


I know a kid who got fired because of free slurpee day.... he worked for us doing campus security. he was on patrol and decided he wanted to get that last free slurpee before midnight hit... anyway he stashed a department bike behind a bush in the town adjacent to campus... fortunately for us, but unfortunately for him, an off duty student employee saw him do this and watched him get in the car with some friends and leave...  the second kid (he was all of 20  ;) ) secured the bike- it would've been stolen in a matter of minutes... and he reported the incident. not an easy thing to do but we're glad he did- the dept would've been out an expensive bike plus the guy was getting paid to work not leave his beat and drive 3 miles out of the way for a 4 oz slurpee...  ::) 

no one knew why he left....when he got called into the office the boss asked him what he was thinking and he said he really wanted a free slurpee before the offer ended  ;D

oops i forgot.....

congrats on the job frank...temp or not its gotta be nice to get back to work for a bit.

happy birthday Jeff glad you had a good time with the family

btw Cat- i could never get on the boat knowing there was a stowaway hiding somewhere....more power to you...



Karen, sorry your trip to the beach got rained on but glad you guys still had fun... in case I miss the moment - safe journey too you, Dai, Miss Elizabeth and Young Master James...
It was truly a pleasure meeting you and I only wish we had an opportunity to do it again.

Sorry to hear about your dad Q, I hope things work out for him.  Much love to you and your family.


Sami, sounds like a good time was had by all, camping.  I haven't been in a good 25 years...sometimes I think I misss it, but then remember I can't take my couch or recliner to sleep on and no bathtub.  lol

nally, sounds like a great birthday surprise.  Happy belated birthday. (although it's still your birthday right now in California)


Frank - congratulations on the job.

nally, sounds like a great birthday surprise.  Happy belated birthday. (although it's still your birthday right now in California)





Thanks, but it was yesterday (Sunday). I like to continue the celebrations as long as I can, though. :)


Jeffrey

I start a part time job on Monday, it will be over by the end of August.


Hope it is going well Frank.

Thanks Patty

Flights booked for this coming Sunday.

Sorting out last minute things such as mail forwarding, picking up cheques and clothes from the consignment shop, tax refunds etc.

Planning to go to see Sorcerer's Apprentice tomorrow

Flights booked for this coming Sunday.

Sorting out last minute things such as mail forwarding, picking up cheques and clothes from the consignment shop, tax refunds etc.

Planning to go to see Sorcerer's Apprentice tomorrow



:\'( :\'( :\'(

can't remember......have you found a residence yet?
how soon before you are online again?

Flights booked for this coming Sunday.

Sorting out last minute things such as mail forwarding, picking up cheques and clothes from the consignment shop, tax refunds etc.

Planning to go to see Sorcerer's Apprentice tomorrow


Where are you headed off too?

Flights booked for this coming Sunday.

Sorting out last minute things such as mail forwarding, picking up cheques and clothes from the consignment shop, tax refunds etc.

Planning to go to see Sorcerer's Apprentice tomorrow
Sort of a bittersweet time, I am sure!  Are the kids much affected???

:\'( :\'( :\'(

can't remember......have you found a residence yet?
how soon before you are online again?





We move back to our old house in the UK.  We rented it out for the time we were away.

I'm not sure how quickly we will get phones set up etc.  Also need to research which e-mail/internet company to go with.

Sort of a bittersweet time, I am sure!  Are the kids much affected???


Exactly.  Elizabeth has the excitement of a new school to look forward to, but she has made several good friends.  It's hard to tell with James.  He doesn't talk much about it.  :-\\  I had a bit of a wobble when I knew the tickets were booked.  It makes it much more definite to know the date of the flight rather than it being sometime in July!

Flights booked for this coming Sunday.

Sorting out last minute things such as mail forwarding, picking up cheques and clothes from the consignment shop, tax refunds etc.

Planning to go to see Sorcerer's Apprentice tomorrow




:\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(


I do have mixed feelings. I know you are looking forward to going home but I'm going to miss seeing you every time we head down to Conn.  :\'( :\'( :\'(  I hope all of you will be able to make a few trips back here. You know you are ALL welcome here. We can even put you up.




Cat

This one really takes the cake. Got this email:


Dear Visa® customer,

It has come to our attention that your Visa Card has been involved
in a fraudulent auction in Miami, Florida on the date of July 01, 2010
As a result we started an investigation and your credit card has been
blocked. You will not be able to use your visa card again until we will
verify your identity. Information needs to be reactivated as part of our
continuing commitment to protect your card and to reduce the instance of
fraud. Once you have reactivated your Visa Card records, your card service
will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.

Your Case ID Number is: FR78ERW7RTY4

To reactivate your Visa Card we need the following documents to be sent
by fax at: +1 (616) 855-6731

- copy of your driver's license
- copy of the front of your credit card
- a document containing the following details:
    1. Card Number
    2. Expiration Date
    3. CVV2(3 digits number on the back of your credit card)
    4. Name on Card
    5. Social Security Number
    6. Date Of Birth
    7. Mother's Maiden Name
    8. Street Address
    9. City
    10. State
    11. Zip/Postal Code
    12. Country
    13. Phone Number
    14. Email Attached To Your Visa Card
    15. Security Key



Failure to verify your records will result in Card suspension.

Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement, Visa will
periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.

Please note:
This message was automatically generated. Please do not answer this email.

If you have any questions regarding the result of this request
please do always include the following order number: #FR78ERW7RTY4


I am really surprised they didn't ask for the number of all your bank accounts or for you to rewrite your will to give them EVERYTHING!



Cat

This one really takes the cake. Got this email:


Dear Visa® customer,

It has come to our attention that your Visa Card has been involved
in a fraudulent auction in Miami, Florida on the date of July 01, 2010
As a result we started an investigation and your credit card has been
blocked. You will not be able to use your visa card again until we will
verify your identity. Information needs to be reactivated as part of our
continuing commitment to protect your card and to reduce the instance of
fraud. Once you have reactivated your Visa Card records, your card service
will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.

Your Case ID Number is: FR78ERW7RTY4

To reactivate your Visa Card we need the following documents to be sent
by fax at: +1 (616) 855-6731

- copy of your driver's license
- copy of the front of your credit card
- a document containing the following details:
     1. Card Number
     2. Expiration Date
     3. CVV2(3 digits number on the back of your credit card)
     4. Name on Card
     5. Social Security Number
     6. Date Of Birth
     7. Mother's Maiden Name
     8. Street Address
     9. City
    10. State
    11. Zip/Postal Code
    12. Country
    13. Phone Number
    14. Email Attached To Your Visa Card
    15. Security Key



Failure to verify your records will result in Card suspension.

Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement, Visa will
periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.

Please note:
This message was automatically generated. Please do not answer this email.

If you have any questions regarding the result of this request
please do always include the following order number: #FR78ERW7RTY4


I am really surprised they didn't ask for the number of all your bank accounts or for you to rewrite your will to give them EVERYTHING!



Cat



Yeah and I have some great beach front property in southern Arizona I'll sell them.  Let's see now, if they know your card has been used in fraud then they have most of the info they are asking for already.  You know I was born at night - just not last night.  So they want a fax sent.  Unless they are spoofing or redirecting that number like through proxy servers  these rip off jerks can be had by the law. 

Yeah and I have some great beach front property in southern Arizona I'll sell them.  Let's see now, if they know your card has been used in fraud then they have most of the info they are asking for already.  You know I was born at night - just not last night.  So they want a fax sent.  Unless they are spoofing or redirecting that number like through proxy servers  these rip off jerks can be had by the law. 



We did look into reporting them but it was just a hassle. I wish there was a place that we can just forward the email to. It would be so much easier. Oh yeah, who faxes these days?



Cat

We did look into reporting them but it was just a hassle. I wish there was a place that we can just forward the email to. It would be so much easier. Oh yeah, who faxes these days?



Cat


There is so much of this crap going on now that law enforcement is just overwhelmed.  Best advice- suspect everything, trust no one, do everything that is prudent to protect your identity, learn all you can about how hackers and identity thieves work, get an understanding of social engineering so you can avoid what seems to be casual encounters that are designed to screw you and/or your company up through the info they gather so nonchalantly, learn hacking skills and war driving just so you know what they do and how to spot this activity when it is occurring.

Don't engage in these activities yourself since doing so means that you are committing a felony.  Keep your anti virus SW up to date and download all security patches from trusted vendors.  Never trust a website that you think is secure if the browser line starts with HTTP.  It should start with  HTTPS.  The "S" means secure and that more than likely they are employing encryption and/or (VPN) Virtual Private Network.  You can never be too careful.  You need to do these things for yourself since law enforcement can't help you much so you must help yourself.  Be like Maxwell and Get Smart.