I have made a big decision regarding my job. 

Work has been really slow and I had to go from being the Quality Control Director back to just being a keyer.  It has been an average of a $2-3 an hour cut in pay.  Well, I was looking at my paycheck stub today and realized that my insurance premium has doubled.  Apparently, the boss decided she couldn't afford to pay as much of our insurance as she was.  that doesn't bother me so much, what does is that she didn't tell us to give us the chance to cancel.

Well, I decided to cancel my insurance (pray that my daughter doesn't get sick) and look for another job that will give me hours.  I am the sole support of my family and can't afford this anymore.

Funny thing is, I feel much better now that the decision has been made.


Doesn't sound like a good situation, good luck.

Thanks for the wishes, guys.  I have found myself wishing I could get laid off so I could collect unemployment while I looked for another job.  Sad to say, but I would make more money on unemployment.

Oh well, it will all work out fine.  There is a job out there for me that has the hours I need to support my family.

I have made a big decision regarding my job. 

Work has been really slow and I had to go from being the Quality Control Director back to just being a keyer.  It has been an average of a $2-3 an hour cut in pay.  Well, I was looking at my paycheck stub today and realized that my insurance premium has doubled.  Apparently, the boss decided she couldn't afford to pay as much of our insurance as she was.  that doesn't bother me so much, what does is that she didn't tell us to give us the chance to cancel.

Well, I decided to cancel my insurance (pray that my daughter doesn't get sick) and look for another job that will give me hours.  I am the sole support of my family and can't afford this anymore.

Funny thing is, I feel much better now that the decision has been made.



I'm sorry you are in this position but I am glad that you have made the decision. I wish you the best in your search.




Cat

I have made a big decision regarding my job. 

Work has been really slow and I had to go from being the Quality Control Director back to just being a keyer.  It has been an average of a $2-3 an hour cut in pay.  Well, I was looking at my paycheck stub today and realized that my insurance premium has doubled.  Apparently, the boss decided she couldn't afford to pay as much of our insurance as she was.  that doesn't bother me so much, what does is that she didn't tell us to give us the chance to cancel.

Well, I decided to cancel my insurance (pray that my daughter doesn't get sick) and look for another job that will give me hours.  I am the sole support of my family and can't afford this anymore.

Funny thing is, I feel much better now that the decision has been made.


I'm sorry that things happened this way for you, Dagwood, but I'm sure you've made the right choice by deciding to look for a job that will pay you better. 

Everything will work out.  :)

Thanks for the wishes, guys.  I have found myself wishing I could get laid off so I could collect unemployment while I looked for another job.  Sad to say, but I would make more money on unemployment.

Oh well, it will all work out fine.  There is a job out there for me that has the hours I need to support my family.
Sorry I didn't see this until late Dagny....I hope things work out best for you ;)

I'm sorry you are in this position but I am glad that you have made the decision. I wish you the best in your search.




Cat


Thanks, all.

I talked to my boss today.  I am going to drop coverage on the short one...my boss pays 100% of my coverage and I pay 100% of the kids.  I am going to check into the local CHIP program, which is reduced or free insurance for lower income children.  I am also going to see if I can get just individual coverage for her at IHC.  I am also going to check with her school to see if they know of anything.  Her school is in a low income area so they might have information on insurance for the kiddos.  Until I find ins for her I will take half the premium I usually pay for her and set it aside as a sort of medical expense account. 

Our insurance at work is incredibly expensive because we have people with diabetes, heart problems, lots of babies, hypochondria, etc.  It sucks, but what can I do.  I think that all insurance companies need to have a medical savings plan so that people like us don't have to be penalized for the people who are always going to the doctor.  I visit once a year and Sarah goes once a year.  We haven't been to any other appts (sickness or emergency) for 2 yrs.  My premiums more than pay for what we get out of it.  Medical savings would be the way to go.

I feel like bad mommy dropping her health insurance, but also needs a roof over her head.  It sucks when it comes down to this.  I need to find a job with a company that doesn't rely on work from other companies outsourcing.  When the belts get tightened in the bigger companies the first thing they cut is the outsourcing.

Thanks, all.

I talked to my boss today.  I am going to drop coverage on the short one...my boss pays 100% of my coverage and I pay 100% of the kids.  I am going to check into the local CHIP program, which is reduced or free insurance for lower income children.  I am also going to see if I can get just individual coverage for her at IHC.  I am also going to check with her school to see if they know of anything.  Her school is in a low income area so they might have information on insurance for the kiddos.  Until I find ins for her I will take half the premium I usually pay for her and set it aside as a sort of medical expense account. 

Our insurance at work is incredibly expensive because we have people with diabetes, heart problems, lots of babies, hypochondria, etc.  It sucks, but what can I do.  I think that all insurance companies need to have a medical savings plan so that people like us don't have to be penalized for the people who are always going to the doctor.  I visit once a year and Sarah goes once a year.  We haven't been to any other appts (sickness or emergency) for 2 yrs.  My premiums more than pay for what we get out of it.  Medical savings would be the way to go.

I feel like bad mommy dropping her health insurance, but also needs a roof over her head.  It sucks when it comes down to this.  I need to find a job with a company that doesn't rely on work from other companies outsourcing.  When the belts get tightened in the bigger companies the first thing they cut is the outsourcing.


Asking her school is a good idea.  There should be options for insuring a child.  Now on a lighter subject, how is Nomar?  I am from Massachusetts, but not a Sox fan, would love to see him in the series.  He did a lot of charity stuff here, you guys will love him.

I did a search online and found a policy for her only for $39 a month, and her doctor is already a provider.  I am going to call the ins company tomorrow for more info.  With my employer, I would have to pay $160 a month for her.  Slight difference.

I should be able to find another job.  I am not picky about what I do, I just need to be able to pay the bills.  If I do quit my job, I can cash out my 401K and there is enough in there to pay off my credit cards, which is a huge chunk of my bills.

Danoota, as for Nomar...I am not in Illinois, but I am dang happy the Cubbies got him.  He seems to have added what the team needed...they are doing well again.  Thanks for handing him over, even though it probably sucked to have him leave.

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I should be able to find another job.  I am not picky about what I do, I just need to be able to pay the bills.  If I do quit my job, I can cash out my 401K and there is enough in there to pay off my credit cards, which is a huge chunk of my bills.

Danoota, as for Nomar...I am not in Illinois, but I am dang happy the Cubbies got him.  He seems to have added what the team needed...they are doing well again.  Thanks for handing him over, even though it probably sucked to have him leave.

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Maybe you should see if you could talk to some kind of financial advisor before cashing in the 401K.  That should always be a last option. Get all the credit cards on one low interest card(internet search), a budget , anything.  I've seen to many people who just needed some help managing what they have, instead they have put themselves in a bigger hole.

My ob/gyn would let me take Tylenol Cold/Flu...just make sure it doesn't have zinc in it.  And, don't take Advil or Aleve, they can be bad for the little Cube ;)


Thanks, Cheer. I think I'll have to buy some of that since my cold seems to have worsened. :P

I'm taking Jordan to the vet to get her last series of shots!! yay. She is gonna love me for that one!!


Rio

Had lunch with a friend-who I haven't had lunch with since I quit volunteering. She told me that I looked good-it called not being stressed out!  ;D ;D





Cat

Maybe you should see if you could talk to some kind of financial advisor before cashing in the 401K. That should always be a last option. Get all the credit cards on one low interest card(internet search), a budget , anything. I've seen to many people who just needed some help managing what they have, instead they have put themselves in a bigger hole.


Thanks for the advice...but I am on a budget.  I just am not getting the hours so I am living on $50 a week after all the bills are paid.  I am only in debt $7000 with the credit cards, but they are a huge chunk of the budget.  If I could get my hours I would be ok.  It's just that I am not getting the hours.  I am on my last options now...aside from losing my house and living on the street.

Dag, Danoota's right...cashing out the 401K wouldn't be in your best interests. First off, they take 10-20% right off the top as a penalty and then you get screwed again when you do your taxes. If at all possible, keep paying the minimums for now or consolidate them all onto a new one with an introductory 0% interest rate (or see if one of them has a 0% balance transfer option) and pay the minimum until you get back on track. As a last resort, you might be able to borrow against it, but then you'd still have an additional payment until you get it repaid.


The problem with this is my credit sucks.  I can't consolidate, believe me, I have tried. (I am paying minimums now)  The way my 401K is set up I can't borrow against it, unless I am in extreme hardship, basically loosing my house.  I refuse to let it get that far.  The only other way I would be able to get the money is to terminate my employment.  Hopefully I will have a better job soon and it will be a moot point...I will be able to roll the 401K over to an IRA or something.  There is only $5000 in there right now, anyway, so with my loss of income so far this year, it would put me where I normally sit.  I don't make a whole lot and being a single mom don't pay alot of taxes. 

Well, yesterday I paid for my foul mood and lost some friends because of it. That's not a bad thing, though. Not in retrospect.

Today, all I can do is sleep. But not right now. I need to find someplace to hide from the world.

Well, yesterday I paid for my foul mood and lost some friends because of it. That's not a bad thing, though. Not in retrospect.

Today, all I can do is sleep. But not right now. I need to find someplace to hide from the world.


Hey Bobo that doesn't sound too good.  What's up?  I'm around if you want to talk.

karen

Well, yesterday I paid for my foul mood and lost some friends because of it. That's not a bad thing, though. Not in retrospect.

Today, all I can do is sleep. But not right now. I need to find someplace to hide from the world.


I've had days like that too Bobo!  Don't be too hard on yourself. 

Today I've got sinus (yuk!)  A friend dropped in this morning for coffee.  Mum came over and helped me in the garden.  My husband and I did some shopping for my father-in-law's 80th birthday.  We bought him a new budgie (which was really beautiful) and a huge cage.  The celebration is tomorrow.  My husband took me out for lunch then he went to have his skin cancer check-up which went very well (considering it IS black Friday!).  This afternoon i've cleaned the house and cooked dinner for the family.

The problem with this is my credit sucks.  I can't consolidate, believe me, I have tried. (I am paying minimums now)  The way my 401K is set up I can't borrow against it, unless I am in extreme hardship, basically loosing my house.  I refuse to let it get that far.  The only other way I would be able to get the money is to terminate my employment.  Hopefully I will have a better job soon and it will be a moot point...I will be able to roll the 401K over to an IRA or something.  There is only $5000 in there right now, anyway, so with my loss of income so far this year, it would put me where I normally sit.  I don't make a whole lot and being a single mom don't pay alot of taxes. 


Talking to the credit card companies could help, and chop the things up.  I am a single with one and make very good money, but it hasn't always been this way.  Now I am playing catch up with things like retirement and preparing for old age, so my house is small, cars are used, vacations are few, wardrobe is small, and the credit card(one) stays home. It also helps if you date a mechanic.

Talking to the credit card companies could help, and chop the things up. I am a single with one and make very good money, but it hasn't always been this way. Now I am playing catch up with things like retirement and preparing for old age, so my house is small, cars are used, vacations are few, wardrobe is small, and the credit card(one) stays home. It also helps if you date a mechanic.



My accounts are all closed, I am just paying off the balance.  I have learned my lesson about the dang things, trust me.

Today I am going to check on that insurance policy for my daughter, then I am taking her to the eye doctor.  School starts in a week and she needs glasses.  There is a place here where I can get two pair for $69.95 plus and extra $15 for the warranty.  Jumping on that.

My accounts are all closed, I am just paying off the balance.  I have learned my lesson about the dang things, trust me.

Today I am going to check on that insurance policy for my daughter, then I am taking her to the eye doctor.  School starts in a week and she needs glasses.  There is a place here where I can get two pair for $69.95 plus and extra $15 for the warranty.  Jumping on that.


It makes me sad to think that these issues are causing you so much worry.  Although Australia is nowhere near perfect you could go to a Public Hospital and get glasses for your daughter for a nominal amount.  When my mother's brother and sisters visit from America they are amazed at the price of our drugs and medical procedures.  My father underwent a medical procedure last year which cost $168 and my aunt in America has just had the exact same test which cost $750!

I was supposed to go to some WIC class today, but I've decided to cancel due to the fact that I've gotten about 3 hours of sleep thanks to my cold. I swear, I don't know how Rice Cube slept last night what with me tossing and turning and coughing and stuff. :P Anyways, I think I'll just try and go rest in a bit after I call up the WIC office to tell them I won't be there.

In retrospect, I'm fine. I'm happier knowing I've actually got proper friends who can talk to me about it, rather than fake friends who make it happen in the first place. Thanks guys. But, as you can see from the time it was posted, I didn't get so much sleep..

Hey Bobo that doesn't sound too good. What's up? I'm around if you want to talk.

Spend some quality time with my son.  :)

Today I met with the career counselor at the college; he was back after a four-week vacation. The Fall semester starts in 10 days, and we're making some progress as to finding a set of classes that I'm gonna take. I have to do a little more work before I go see him again on Monday.

Oh, by the way, I found out that the Dodgers already won. 8)

My day combined Karens and nalleys....I registered my youngest son Brian in High School today...he is staying here in Colorado instead of going back to Utah this year :)

That's a great deal (America's Best?) It's OUTRAGEOUS what they charge for glasses these days. Luckily, hubby has insurance or our oldest's would've cost us almost $300 :o



Yeah, America's Best is a great place.  It cost me $78 and that includes the lenses and coating.  The frames I wanted to get her would have been $200 or so..they are the ones that bend.  Makes them hard to break.  I guess we will stick with two pairs in case one breaks.  I will be able to pick them up Friday.

I applied at Debtfreechristian.org to help with my bill situation.  I can't get the cc companies to drop my interest but companies like that can...and they can deal with them companies.  I know it doesn't look good on my credit, but I am paying the bills and it looks better than a bankruptcy.  My credit isn't a big deal right now, anyway.  I am planning on saving for a new car...no more car payments.  I like not having a car payment.

  I am planning on saving for a new car...no more car payments.  I like not having a car payment.


I am with you on that one.  I could never understand working for a car, because that is what you do when you are making car payments every month.  It is good if you know someone who is a good mechanic, and do some research to find a dependable car.  Like I said in another thread, I have a 75 Plymouth with very low mileage.  That is the way I prefer to go. Solid, used, dependable, Low maintenance.  Of course if I hit the lottery I would go for the Cadillac, but I don't see that happening to soon,  :o wait,  :o :o  I feel some vibes..., gotta go... gotta play a number.

My only sunshine is with his auntie for the day. My other sister is visiting from San Fran so I may go to the beach or something with her.  Eat saltwater taffee, watch the waves.

We were going to go out on the boat today but I want to see which way Charley is heading. They are calling for tropical watches up and down the eastern seaboard. We probably won't get hit with it too much (if we do get hit) but I really don't want to be in a boat if we do.  :o




Cat

I was at the doctor for the better part of the day. Then I had to track down some essential oils for my cold and then I watched the Raiders kick a$$ in their preseason game. ;D

Union elections are today.  I feel confident that I will be able to vote and my vote will be
counted.  I live is Massachusetts, nowhere near george, jeb and katherine, and there will be a paper trail,

I have my ceramics student coming over this morning, and then after that I hope to take my daughter to see Princess Diaries 2.  :)

My 82 year old mom cried today...at the joy of taking my 2  sons Randall and Brian shopping for school clothes....you see, Brian just decided to stay here in Colorado after being with my ex in Utah last year. Randall has been busy working all Summer and we hadn't seen him much. She just loves having them around....as do I :)

Not a lot - I"M ON HOLIDAY!!!!   

:D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D

My 82 year old mom cried today...at the joy of taking my 2  sons Randall and Brian shopping for school clothes....you see, Brian just decided to stay here in Colorado after being with my ex in Utah last year. Randall has been busy working all Summer and we hadn't seen him much. She just loves having them around....as do I :)


That's great, Mark!  :)

That's great, Mark!  :)
Thank you Karen, that means a lot to me ;)

My 82 year old mom cried today...at the joy of taking my 2  sons Randall and Brian shopping for school clothes....you see, Brian just decided to stay here in Colorado after being with my ex in Utah last year. Randall has been busy working all Summer and we hadn't seen him much. She just loves having them around....as do I :)


Very sweet

Very sweet
Thanks ktelqueen....this decade started off SUCKING but it's getting more bearable everyday

Thanks ktelqueen....this decade started off SUCKING but it's getting more bearable everyday


It's so sad to see your Mom cry.  Hope things get better - it must be fantastic to have the kids around now.

Went to work and will soon be off to get some much needed sleep. I exhausted ! :P

I'm sitting here waiting for my trouser leg bottoms to dry having just got caught in a rainstorm on my way to the post office !
I'm now deciding what I fancy eating for my dinner tonight...............

Once again, the dreaded, laundry YUCK!






Cat

I had an appointment at the clinic to be evaluated for an obstetrician. They gave me a tuberculosis test. :P The nurse then gave me an appointment to see an actual obstetrician. I go on Thursday. Yay! ;D

Now I'm going to go collapse and sleep for a bit, I think. :D After that, it's laundry and cooking dinner.

Later today, I am going to clean out the scientific experments that are in the refrige. Anyone want to help?  ;)





Cat

It's so sad to see your Mom cry.  Hope things get better - it must be fantastic to have the kids around now.
Thanks blackdog....but my mom was very happy....losing a son to murder is what we all are trying to deal with now :-\\

Getting my hair done this afternoon.My sister in law does it as she's a hairdresser the only worry being she likes to use up all the little bits of left over colour on my hair so who knows what shades it will be............

Taking the Downeaster to Old Orchard Beach :D

Went to a friends Grandmother's funeral :(  Went to the gym.  Answered about 10 phone calls this evening :P  Sometimes I'd love to get our telephone cut off!  Watched the Olympics.

I went to a place called 'Bygones' in Torquay. It is like a museum and it is full of interesting details about Victorian life. It even features a walkthrough of a reconstruction of a trench in the war! It was pretty good.

Do laundry, shop for some food and have fun with my son.  :)

I've been so very busy this Summer volunteering at a gym. Things are winding down though, so i hope to have more time to spend around here!

I went to a place called 'Bygones' in Torquay. It is like a museum and it is full of interesting details about Victorian life. It even features a walkthrough of a reconstruction of a trench in the war! It was pretty good.


Where is Torquay located?



Howard

Where is Torquay located?



Howard


Southwest coast of England

Southwest coast of England


That's right, Danoota. It is near where I live and it is the setting of the famous sitcom 'Fawlty Towers'.

As for me, I feel relieved today because, over the past three days I have been getting a weird feeling in my left hand (like pins and needles and the tips of my fingers felt like they had been burnt) and I was worried that it was something sinister. I went to the doctors today and he said that it was a nerve problem in my hand that originates from my funny-bone (why it's called a funny-bone I don't know). He said the pain should go of it's own accord.

I feel happy now.  :D

That's right, Danoota. It is near where I live and it is the setting of the famous sitcom 'Fawlty Towers'.

As for me, I feel relieved today because, over the past three days I have been getting a weird feeling in my left hand (like pins and needles and the tips of my fingers felt like they had been burnt) and I was worried that it was something sinister. I went to the doctors today and he said that it was a nerve problem in my hand that originates from my funny-bone (why it's called a funny-bone I don't know). He said the pain should go of it's own accord.

I feel happy now.  :D





That's good Bobby. Carlos also had "pins and needles" in his hand and his pinky was numb. Come to find out, it was a nerve in his neck. He got a home traction thingy to stretch his neck and he now has feeling again in his hand. In fact, he hardly uses the traction now.



Cat

Today I had my "monthly endulgence"-a massage. I must say there weren't as many knots as there usually are. Most of them felt like they were pretty much on the surface instead of deep down like they usual are. I guess when I quit my volunteer position, I managed to get rid of an awful lot of stress.  :)




Cat

That's good Bobby. Carlos also had "pins and needles" in his hand and his pinky was numb. Come to find out, it was a nerve in his neck. He got a home traction thingy to stretch his neck and he now has feeling again in his hand. In fact, he hardly uses the traction now.


Gosh! It's incredible how the human body works.

I'm glad Carlos is feeling better.  :)

Today, I'm going to college to pick up my exam results. I don't really know what I'm hoping for/expecting, but I guess in my heart I want it to be sortable.

Good luck to you Bobo,everything crossed for you !

Today I am going to the Chester Races with my work colleagues, to drink lots of champagne and get 'bed-wetting' drunk!!

Today I am going to the Chester Races with my work colleagues, to drink lots of champagne and get 'bed-wetting' drunk!!


'Bed-wetting' drunk . . . Cool!  :D

Have a good day at the races.

First, I'm going to register for a college class (Life-Span Psychology), then I'm off to the inlaws with the kiddos until Sunday.


Life-span Psychology sounds interesting, 80s cheerleader. What does that entail?

Just hangin' out at my shop in Manitou Springs :D

Just hangin' out at my shop in Manitou Springs :D


Do you work in a shop, RockandRollFan? If so, what type of shop is it?

Manitou Springs - Sounds dead posh.  :)

Took the train to Rockport, a little seaside town like Torquay but much, much smaller,ate hot dogs, pepsi, and massive amounts of salt water taffee. Bought myself some earrings.  Lovely Day.

I got what I needed. I'm so happy now!

Good luck to you Bobo,everything crossed for you !

and massive amounts of salt water taffee.


Oh man, that stuff is soooooo good. The candy store down on Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey makes the most delicious salt water taffy I've ever tasted.

Had the most hugest! spring clean.  No cupboard has gone untouched.  It's fantastic throwing all that accumulated stuff out!!  This afternoon had three girlfriends come over for a glass of wine and to fuss over my tidy house :)

about to attempt to hem a cute cotton dress i bought to wear out tonight..i'm not much of a seamstress but i'm going to try.. :D

Gonna walk down to the shopping center with Rice Cube so he can apply for a job. Then I'll probably just sit around and do nothing. This is the first time in a week that I don't have to venture into Salinas for any reason, and believe me, I'm going to make the most of it. :P

Everybody in my family is home today, so we are going to go to breakfast, and then take the kids ice skating.  They need to learn...especially my son, so he can play hockey in his dad's footsteps.  :)

Everybody in my family is home today, so we are going to go to breakfast, and then take the kids ice skating.  They need to learn...especially my son, so he can play hockey in his dad's footsteps.  :)

Ice skating in August? Where do you live? ???

After work we went and picked up my daughter's glasses.  She looks so much older wearing them.

I called my ex to update her on our boys who live here in Colorado....they started school yesterday and she is also doing good. I am very happy :)

Ice skating in August? Where do you live? ???


We went to a rink, silly!  :D

I called my ex to update her on our boys who live here in Colorado....they started school yesterday and she is also doing good. I am very happy :)


I'm glad to hear that all is well over there, Mark.  :)

We went to a rink, silly!  :D

Oh. right. :o :-\\ :D What was I thinking? ;D I've never been ice skating, though; at any time of the year. Hope you had a good time. :)

Oh. right. :o :-\\ :D What was I thinking? ;D I've never been ice skating, though; at any time of the year. Hope you had a good time. :)


We had a great time!  I don't skate, so I took video of the kids' first adventure on ice.  My 8-year-old daughter took to it well and was out there the whole time.  My son, who is much younger, tried it a few times (with his daddy by his side) but then gave up.  I'm sure both the kids will be good skaters after a few more trips to the rink!  :)

We had a great time!  I don't skate, so I took video of the kids' first adventure on ice.  My 8-year-old daughter took to it well and was out there the whole time.  My son, who is much younger, tried it a few times (with his daddy by his side) but then gave up.  I'm sure both the kids will be good skaters after a few more trips to the rink!  :)


That's great. :) Like I said, I've never been ice skating, but I have been roller skating.
I was 8 2/3 when I first went roller skating. The date was March 21, 1989. A kid in my third grade class had invited me to his birthday party at the "Skateland" and I was inexperienced at roller skating. So one of my friends (who happened to be there as well) showed me how. So I became progressively better, and four months later, I had my birthday celebration there. In December of that same year, my mom had a roller skating accident; she fell down and someone accidentally skated over her (ouch! :o) and permanently dislocated the bone in her right wrist. (I didn't see it happen, but she explained it in the car on the way home.)

I haven't been roller skating the day after Christmas in 1996 (I was 16 at the time), so if I should go again, I'll probably forget!

Well, today I'm going to watch the Olympics, and update my non-plural 2-8 letter word Scrabble Hooks and Blockers lists.

In the list of normal things which I'm going to do... er.. I'll get back to you..!

Edit: Oh yes, and.. I need to find thirty violinists to be available on September 20th..

Watch the rain. call me crazy but I love a rainy day.

Right now, I'm babysitting my nephews 2 year old son. It's been awhile since I've had a little one around the house, so I'll post later on whether I have any hair left!! ;D

I woke up too early...5am, and went shopping until 6. Then I went back to sleep for what I thought would be an hour or so and the next thing I knew it was 10 am!

That's great. :) Like I said, I've never been ice skating, but I have been roller skating.
I was 8 2/3 when I first went roller skating. The date was March 21, 1989. A kid in my third grade class had invited me to his birthday party at the "Skateland" and I was inexperienced at roller skating. So one of my friends (who happened to be there as well) showed me how. So I became progressively better, and four months later, I had my birthday celebration there. In December of that same year, my mom had a roller skating accident; she fell down and someone accidentally skated over her (ouch! :o) and permanently dislocated the bone in her right wrist. (I didn't see it happen, but she explained it in the car on the way home.)

I haven't been roller skating the day after Christmas in 1996 (I was 16 at the time), so if I should go again, I'll probably forget!


I used to go roller skating all the time when I was a teenager but it's been a long time and I would be very rusty at it if I were to try it again now.  I think I'll stick to watching from the sidelines.  ;)

Sorry to hear about your mom's accident.  :(

I used to go roller skating all the time when I was a teenager but it's been a long time and I would be very rusty at it if I were to try it again now.  I think I'll stick to watching from the sidelines.  ;)

Sorry to hear about your mom's accident.  :(


I know... this December it'll be 15 years since it happened. She had physical therapy on it over the next several months.

I got what I needed. I'm so happy now!


CONGRATS to you Bobo,I had every faith in you of course !! ;)

I used to go roller skating all the time when I was a teenager but it's been a long time and I would be very rusty at it if I were to try it again now.  I think I'll stick to watching from the sidelines.  ;)



i was in winnipeg(canada) a couple of years ago to visit friends..while we were having drinks before we headed out to party,i mentioned that it would be so much fun to go rollerskating again since i hadn't gone in years and most rinks have closed..my friend opened the phonebook,made a call and the next day my dream came true  ;)
the funniest part was telling my friends that i thought my skates were broken as i stood on the carpet forgetting how to move my feet..my friends reassured me that if i could move them at all,they weren't broken,i was just timid.after the first twenty minutes,i was back in my groove!

made seafood chowder,baked a carrot cake and about to get ready to go to a party  :)

Well, I made it home from work and am just watching the last bit of the movie "Atomic Twister".....then I'll probably catch some sports :)

Well, I made it through the babysitting of the little one, but I now I know how UN-childproof my house is now that my girls are grown! Man, that kid can grab with one hand and while your taking something away he's grabbing something else with the other. I'm too old for this stuff!!  :o

Went to a first birthday party for Carlos' granddaughter. She was so alert and was right there enjoying the spotlight. It was also a baby shower for Carlos' eldest daughter. It was a lot of fun. When we got there, I got drafted into playing a couple of games of "go fish" with a 6 year old attendee. (I did win one game.  :)) We drove up in the pouring rain but on the way home, it looked like the Sun was trying to make its appearence.


Tomorrow we head out to sea (ok out to "lake") for an extended trip. It is last full week of summer vacation and our calender is FREE! We are bringing the cats with us and who knows when we will be back.




Cat

Went to my sister's house and fixed her toilet.  Saved her money, too...she thought she needed a handle but I just needed to adjust the float.

Then we went to Old Navy.  I found a killer deal on a couple of shirts for the short one.  They were 2 for $5 or $6.50 each.  Gotta love buying two shirts for less than you would pay if you bought just one.

Going to go to the beach with my friends then off to the mall.

Going to go to the beach with my friends then off to the mall.
Have fun, Whisper :)

Then we went to Old Navy.  I found a killer deal on a couple of shirts for the short one.  They were 2 for $5 or $6.50 each.  Gotta love buying two shirts for less than you would pay if you bought just one.
I know just what you mean, Dagny....I bought the boys school clothes last weekend and saved quite a bit ;)

I'm watching the Womens Marathon....makes me wish I could go for a run but I need the doctors okay first :-\\

Went to a baby shower for my friend who is having twin girls! It was a barbeque for everyones families, so it was pretty cool.  We didn't have to play those silly baby shower games  :)

I went shopping for stuff. :)


Howard

I'm watching the Womens Marathon....makes me wish I could go for a run but I need the doctors okay first :-\\


RnRF,

You ever get that dizziness thing straightened out?  ???

LB

RnRF,

You ever get that dizziness thing straightened out?  ???

LB


You get dizzy, RockandRollFan? Sorry to hear that - is that to do with a problem in your ear?

Then we went to Old Navy.  I found a killer deal on a couple of shirts for the short one.  They were 2 for $5 or $6.50 each.  Gotta love buying two shirts for less than you would pay if you bought just one.

Yeah.. you can't really ever go wrong with Old Navy.  I have bought so many nice clothes over the years from Old Navy--I mean, they stay so nice.  It's great when you can get clothes so cheap for such good quality, too.

Heading out to Denver with my friend Mike to get some things for the shop....I should be back this evening though :)

I'm moving in to my mum's house for a while til I can find and save up for a flat, she's picking me up tonight. It has upsides and downsides but I don't wanna go cuz i'm leaving my boyfriend behind and I don't wanna! But I know we'll still see each other because its not all that far away but I'm used to him being down the road  :( We will get a flat together at the end of it though. *shrugs* Still don't wanna go :P

Today I begin the Fall semester at school. I will have to add and drop some classes today and tomorrow, so we'll see what happens from there. I have another class at 11:00 (about 25 minutes from right now), which is one that I will try to add.

I'm here at home today for a change so between the chores around here, i will be on and off of here!

RnRF,

You ever get that dizziness thing straightened out?  ???

LB
Nope....tomorrow is my appointment....it was originally for last month but they bumped me!

You get dizzy, RockandRollFan? Sorry to hear that - is that to do with a problem in your ear?
What? Just kidding :D Thanks, I have an appointment tomorrow :-\\

Nope....tomorrow is my appointment....it was originally for last month but they bumped me!


Well, I now have "ringing in the ears" alot lately.  I have MY appointment next week.  :-\\

Well, I now have "ringing in the ears" alot lately.  I have MY appointment next week.  :-\\
I hope it's nothing serious, LyricBoy :-\\

What? Just kidding :D Thanks, I have an appointment tomorrow :-\\


Ha ha. I get you.  ;D

There is something in your ears called a cochlea and it has liquid in it. It can cause trouble - however, I hope your doctor sorts you out.  :)

Ha ha. I get you.  ;D

There is something in your ears called a cochlea and it has liquid in it. It can cause trouble - however, I hope your doctor sorts you out.  :)
All I know is when I try to yawn....I hear "Crackling"....Glad you got the joke though ;)

All I know is when I try to yawn....I hear "Crackling"....Glad you got the joke though ;)


Well it's certainly not tinitus. It sounds very peculiar though.

Well, I now have "ringing in the ears" alot lately.  I have MY appointment next week.  :-\\


Did you answer it? ;D


Howard

Going to Chuck E. Cheese :D

I've been in work all day and it's nearly time to fetch the children and go home.  Today a vital piece of equipment came back from Seattle where it was been upgraded and I've been testing it out.  More of the same tomorrow.

Tonight I am thinking about packing for the coming weekend.  We're going up to Yorkshire on Friday until Monday. I've probably got a meeting tomorrow evening so I'd better do my share tonight.

I'm at my shop today.

We got back from our boat trip today. It had good points and bad points.

Bad points: We got rained on-AGAIN.
-We had one day when the wind was whipping really hard, the waves were up and we were being tossed around all day-and night.
-We have two sinks. The one in the galley works off of the battery which is great-hands free. But we lost the pump to our water system. So we had to use the one in the head that you have to physically pump.
-It got really cold at night. We do have extra sleeping bags which we finally took out. So, even though this was a bad point one night, the next night it didn't matter because with those extra sleeping bags, we were nice and toasty.
-And the worse part of the trip-today, after we put the boat on the mooring and was rowing to shore in the dinghy, I got stung by a bee-TWICE in the arm. It still hurts.
-Well, not really too sure if the bee stings were the worse-what may be worse was listening to NPR on the radio and they played Bill Shatner "singing" (I don't think you can call that singing) Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. AGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!

Good points:
-We did have one nice day of sailing. The wind was steady but not too much.
-The cats seem to take it all in strive. They seemed ok-even when the boat was rolling and pitching constinately.
-Last night's fishing was GREAT. Got a lot of white perch.
-Just being out there.



Cat

had to go into work today and fill in for someone. i had planned on being here most of the day :( Now i will probably curl up with a good book tonight.

Today, I'll be going to the orthodontist and then to an enrolment at my college.

Well, today I woke up at an unholily late hour, sometime between six and seven in the morning as opposed to an earlier time to which I am more accustomed..

And I'm in town all day attempting to find things, fix things, make things, break things, purchase things, and generally cause havoc all round. But I'm going back home to the real world soon enough..

Today I think will be shopping for school.  I have a 13 year old who was has grown about
5 inches over the summer.  :o I know my baby is in there somewhere, and I would like to have
him back for a day. Anyone out there know what I'm talking about? :-\\

I can sympathise with you Danoota.  My daughter, who's 5, gave me a knowing look today when my son (age 2) started on some nonsense or other.  She suddenly looked very grown up.

Schools are back next Wednesday here, when does yours start back?

He goes back on Thursday. He is in special education because he has PDD(pervasive development delay) which causes him to have a hard time having a conversation, but he does well with the help he gets.  I'm a bit worried because this is the year when we may see a bit of a rise in kids who will make fun of him, but he has a few of the boys who look after him, they are impressed at his skill on the game boy, so hopefully it won't be too bad.

Today I think will be shopping for school. I have a 13 year old who was has grown about
5 inches over the summer. :o I know my baby is in there somewhere, and I would like to have
him back for a day. Anyone out there know what I'm talking about? :-\\


I do.  My baby is 6 and just started first grade.  Every day she seems taller.  I just wish they could be babies a little longer.

Don't worry about your son, Danoota.  It sounds like he will be fine.  It is a good thing he as boys who will look out for him...that will rub off on the other kids, I'm sure.

Went to work and am really  looking forward to two whinge free days. Bliss ! :D

Watching Ma while brother and sister, primary caregivers, take a day out.

Took the cat to the vet-AGAIN (for anyone who is interested-look at my post early on this thread about taking the cat to the vet-same cat, same problem ::))
Then had a nice lunch with a friend. After playing on the computer a bit-read a bit. I'm in the middle of reading The Hobbit. Never read it and I felt it is about time to do it.




Cat

Took the cat to the vet-AGAIN (for anyone who is interested-look at my post early on this thread about taking the cat to the vet-same cat, same problem ::))
Then had a nice lunch with a friend. After playing on the computer a bit-read a bit. I'm in the middle of reading The Hobbit. Never read it and I felt it is about time to do it.

Cat
I remember that....is your cat going to be alright this time :-\\ I read "The Hobbit" in the 8th grade....I remember enjoying it very much....let me know what you think of it? AND tell me more about the cat, Cat ;)

I remember that....is your cat going to be alright this time :-\\ I read "The Hobbit" in the 8th grade....I remember enjoying it very much....let me know what you think of it? AND tell me more about the cat, Cat ;)



It is a cronic problem with him. It looks like we are going to have to bring him in every couple of months to get "cleaned out".  ::) He doesn't like it but I think he feels better now that it is done.



Cat

My girlfriend packed my lunch for work and she wrote 'I love you' on my banana.  :)

My girlfriend packed my lunch for work and she wrote 'I love you' on my banana.  :)


:o

Today I think will be shopping for school.  I have a 13 year old who was has grown about
5 inches over the summer.  :o I know my baby is in there somewhere, and I would like to have
him back for a day. Anyone out there know what I'm talking about? :-\\


Oh yes, I know exactly what you're talking about! My last baby will be 16 in Dec. And I would give anything to have some of those younger days back again. She has her driving permit now, next her license, then soon, out the door  :\'( 

My girlfriend packed my lunch for work and she wrote 'I love you' on my banana.  :)



Is this the banana I'm thinking of?  ;D



Howard

Went to aquaerobics.  Did the ironing.  Went grocery shopping.  Cooked all afternoon.  Made three dozen sausage rolls,  a lasagne, a quiche, and three salads.  Went to son's First Communion.  Had all the family over for dinner.  It's been a very nice day. :)

I'm gonna talk to my friend Robert to tell him I'm definitely coming over to Albany to finally see him after we've had trouble trying to find a date to see each other and Labor Day is it.I haven't seen him in 2 years. :)


Howard

Is this the banana I'm thinking of?  ;D


Are you thinking of the fruit, Howard? If so, then that is it. She wrote it on the banana skin. ;)

It is a cronic problem with him. It looks like we are going to have to bring him in every couple of months to get "cleaned out".  ::) He doesn't like it but I think he feels better now that it is done.



Cat
That's good news that he's alright ;)

That's good news that he's alright ;)



Yup-just a pain.  :-\\



Cat

Have to get dressed soon so I can go to a going away party for my aunt.

Sip lemonade by the pool. :)

Cleaned the house, all that is left is the laundry and that never goes away.

Are you thinking of the fruit, Howard? If so, then that is it. She wrote it on the banana skin. ;)



How was she able to do that,wasn't it slippery?  :o ;D



Howard

Got up early and went to my parents for breakfast....then I came home and went back to sleep until 2pm! ::)

Church then home.

I did get good news today.  There is a chance I could be a full time member of the Children's Ministry.  It is a paid position.  I am going to go talk to the head of the ministry and the Pastor tomorrow.  I would love to work full time at the church.  If it is what God wants for me I will do it.

Church then home.

I did get good news today.  There is a chance I could be a full time member of the Children's Ministry.  It is a paid position.  I am going to go talk to the head of the ministry and the Pastor tomorrow.  I would love to work full time at the church.  If it is what God wants for me I will do it.
That's great news, Dagny! I hope it works out the way you want it ;)

Thanks, Mark. :)

Thanks, Mark.
You're very welcome, Dagny :)

How was she able to do that,wasn't it slippery?  :o ;D


Banana skins tend to be dry, Howard.

:o


Yes it does sound a bit near-the-knuckle LOL.  ;D

Well, by my calculations, today is Monday, and I've only got one more week of summer left. It sounds like I'm not going to be able to write the best music album ever in just one week's time, and finding the time to do it otherwise sounds impossible.

But who knows, if things work just right, the dice may land in the right place and.. who knows.

Had my ceramics student over this morning, loaded my kiln for a bisque firing (which I'll probably do tomorrow), went with the family to Wal*Mart, relaxed for a bit, then cooked dinner.  :)

One hour later, or thereabouts, and I'm more certain of today's plan. Having had the strangest day in memory yesterday (my memory only spans one day at the very most), I'm going to visit a certain friend of mine and do what I do best. Make an a*s of myself dab in front of the person I love most.

And then there's tomorrow which will be a bit P-Q-leah, but I'll get to that nearer the time.

Today is the day Hubby makes his announcement that he will be taking early retirement to take effect in May. I'm not too sure how I feel about it because I really love the time I have alone when he is at work. I guess I will have to come up with a "honeydo" list-"Honey, do this, honey do that"  :D  ;)





Cat

Today is the day Hubby makes his announcement that he will be taking early retirement to take effect in May. I'm not too sure how I feel about it because I really love the time I have alone when he is at work. I guess I will have to come up with a "honeydo" list-"Honey, do this, honey do that"  :D  ;)


Taking early retirement is cool (I wish I could do that  ;D). I know how you feel about your private time. Since I have been with my girlfriend, I have valued my private time with a passion.

Taking early retirement is cool (I wish I could do that  ;D). I know how you feel about your private time. Since I have been with my girlfriend, I have valued my private time with a passion.


I don't know the meaning of the words 'private time'.  :(

I don't know the meaning of the words 'private time'.  :(


Ah! How many children do you have, Ceramics?

Ah! How many children do you have, Ceramics?


I have two kids, Bobby, and they are both under the age of ten.

I don't know the meaning of the words 'private time'.  :(


Heh! 'Private Time'...

Cast your mind back to what you and hubby enjoyed before the kiddies, Karen...

...and, for that matter, it's probably what led to the kiddies...!!

Heh! 'Private Time'...

Cast your mind back to what you and hubby enjoyed before the kiddies, Karen...

...and, for that matter, it's probably what led to the kiddies...!!


Well...um...I was referring to spending time alone, but I understand what you're saying, Paul.  ;)

Heh! Never take me seriously, Karen...!!

I have two kids, Bobby, and they are both under the age of ten.


Wow! They must be hard work, Ceramics. It must be great though, because when my girlfriend's niece and nephew come around, they are so enthusiastic and excited - the good thing is we can give the kids back. They tire me out. ;D

Well, I talked to the leader of the Children's Ministry.  Looks like I won't be working there.  They can only afford to pay half of what I am making now...wouldn't work.

Today is the day Hubby makes his announcement that he will be taking early retirement to take effect in May. I'm not too sure how I feel about it because I really love the time I have alone when he is at work. I guess I will have to come up with a "honeydo" list-"Honey, do this, honey do that" :D ;)


Cat


That's cool.  Good luck to the both of you. :)

Banana skins tend to be dry, Howard.



always use a green banana.It's better before it turns yellow. ;D



Howard

Well, I talked to the leader of the Children's Ministry.  Looks like I won't be working there.  They can only afford to pay half of what I am making now...wouldn't work.
Sorry, Dagny :-\\ :-*

always use a green banana.It's better before it turns yellow. ;D


Doesn't that mean it's not ripe enough, Howard LOL?  ;D

Today is the day Hubby makes his announcement that he will be taking early retirement to take effect in May. I'm not too sure how I feel about it because I really love the time I have alone when he is at work. I guess I will have to come up with a "honeydo" list-"Honey, do this, honey do that"  :D  ;)

Cat


:o
Ok, now listen, I'm older and have been around. Find that man a job!  It seems that the one thing I hear from women is that having a guy around the house all day is a killer of relationships. Perhaps he has always wanted to write a book, or do volunteer work, or whatever.  Or maybe it is time for you to get out and return to what it is you want to do, and have him be the stay at home. Whatever it is, do it. People plan their careers, it is just as important to plan their retirements.  This is all tongue in cheek/serious. that being said, we are all here for you, the "my husband retired and is home all day please help" Club :o ;D ;D ;D

Today I went to lunch to celebrate a friend's birthday.  Mum came over for afternoon tea.  Bought a new microwave oven because my old one died :(

Today is my day off so I thought I'd do a few errands, but I'm not feeling too well  :(  I think I'll go back to bed for awhile.

I know exactly what you mean (3,6,9 here).  Although, since I started school and have the littlest potty trained and in preschool, I do get a couple of hours at the gym by myself...well, at least with noone in my family bugging me :P


I'm glad that you're finding a bit of time for yourself, Cheer.  My husband is trying to convince me to go back to school, especially since he is now working for the University here (which means I would get a tuition waiver).  I'm so used to being home all the time for my kids, but if I can be sure that it wouldn't be a problem for my father-in-law to watch my son for a few hours each week, I might just enroll.  Perhaps in the Spring...I really need to think about it some more.  :)

I'm glad that you're finding a bit of time for yourself, Cheer.  My husband is trying to convince me to go back to school, especially since he is now working for the University here (which means I would get a tuition waiver).  I'm so used to being home all the time for my kids, but if I can be sure that it wouldn't be a problem for my father-in-law to watch my son for a few hours each week, I might just enroll.  Perhaps in the Spring...I really need to think about it some more.  :)


What is there to think about?  get over their now, (don't make me raise my voice) >:(

Busy day-Went to lunch with a friend, had my hair done. My step-daughter is here for a visit. Tonight we have a dinner at the pres of the college's house and then a concert afterwards. Tomorrow I sleep. lol



Cat

Doesn't that mean it's not ripe enough, Howard LOL?  ;D


Yes.I'm pretty sure that's what it means. ;D



Howard

Sorry, Dagny :-\\ :-*


Thanks, Mark.  It's ok.  It just wasn't the right time.

Well, today, the first thing I'm going to do is weigh up the pros and cons of each pronunciation of the word 'oregano'.

Then when the real world starts, I'm going to be a good boy and visit my girlfriend when she least expects it. Eight o clock in the morning. Unless I'm not finished with the 'oregano' problem, in which case I'll ask 'er kindly to hold 'er 'orses and wait slightly longer in the event that I'm not going to be ready to trip out at that time.

o-RE-ga-no? O-re-ga-no?

I'm still up a plasma tree with this one. But worry not. I'll decide eventually.

And then, at five o clock in the afternoon, maybe I'll get back from there, eat some food and dream of the future.

o-RE-ga-no? O-re-ga-no?

I'm still up a plasma tree with this one. But worry not. I'll decide eventually.



I prefer or-E-gan-o, goes to the core of my being, but that's just me.

I prefer or-E-gan-o, goes to the core of my being, but that's just me.


or-e-GAN-o is how I pronounce it. :-\\

Oh....today I went to work. The usual.

Well, twelve hours have passed since I last said anything on here..

I don't know quite how to say this. I'm going to make as best of it while blinding myself with tears as I can.

A very deep friend of mine has commited suicide. She was fourteen, and expecting a child. I was talking to her on the phone the moment she did it. It's hurt me so much. I've phoned my girlfriend about it, and she's ripping herself up about it as much as I am. I just feel so helpless now.

So I don't feel so good.

Well, twelve hours have passed since I last said anything on here..

I don't know quite how to say this. I'm going to make as best of it while blinding myself with tears as I can.

A very deep friend of mine has commited suicide. She was fourteen, and expecting a child. I was talking to her on the phone the moment she did it. It's hurt me so much. I've phoned my girlfriend about it, and she's ripping herself up about it as much as I am. I just feel so helpless now.

So I don't feel so good.



We are so sorry Bobo. We know any words that we may say can not ease the pain you are feeling. Maybe you and your girlfriend can help each other deal with the grief you are both feeling. If we can in anyway help you through this, please feel free to PM us but also concider seeking grief counciling. Again we offer both of you our heartfelt condolences and are here for you if you would wish it.


With our regeret for your loss,
Cat and Carlos


(Carlos helped me write this)

Well, twelve hours have passed since I last said anything on here..

I don't know quite how to say this. I'm going to make as best of it while blinding myself with tears as I can.

A very deep friend of mine has commited suicide. She was fourteen, and expecting a child. I was talking to her on the phone the moment she did it. It's hurt me so much. I've phoned my girlfriend about it, and she's ripping herself up about it as much as I am. I just feel so helpless now.

So I don't feel so good.


Oh man! That is awful! I have no way of consoling you, Bobo. I am really sorry. Why would she commit such an act while on the phone to you? Again, Bobo, I am so sorry to hear such distressing news and I hope you will heal in time.