Woo! Good month, October.

I have 2 hours 25 minutes 'til October starts here.  I feel pretty good about the month though.  Going to visit my bro in San Diego in a few weeks.  8)

Hmm today I feel like crap, but yes on the whole October is usually a good month. My nephews birthday, our anniversary (10 freaking years!!!  :o)
oh and Bowling for Soup on the 19th and a Ross Noble live screening on the 21st. 

First tests in Amsterdam revealed that my mother (still) has too much fluid behind her lungs, and her blood pressure is currently too low, so she can't be treated/operated on right now. They've also discovered a small hole in one of her cardiac valves (I don't know if this is a result of her condition, or a probable cause). That should also be taken care of, but like I said: nothing can be done just yet. They're trying their best to get her in optimal shape for any surgery. Of course we all hope this will all be behind us asap.
Visiting hours are from 15:00 to 20:00, so we have plenty of time to see her (although we need to drive over an hour to get to the hospital).
Thank goodness I have taken the week off...


UPDATE

My mother's condition seems to be deteriorating... :( :-\\
She has been moved from Coronary Care Unit to ICU (still in Amsterdam) because she keeps having breathing problems. She's been intubated and is kept in a comatose condition in order to help her with breathing. She was seriously short of breath when we visited her yesterday, I could see that. We'll be off to visit her today in 45 minutes.

Needless to say this is not the news we were hoping for. :\'( I have given up hope for her attending Friday's wedding ceremony. As I understand it, my brother and his wife are trying to have the ceremony postponed.

Ah Henk, I'm so sorry, I was so hoping she would show some kind of awesome improvement and in the best case scenario, she'd make it to be in the first row for your brother's wedding.  But obviously, the hospital is the best place for her right now, and it's good that they are trying to keep her comfortable as well.
As always, my thoughts are with you and your family.  Hoping that you get some good news soon.



I just found out my own family is in hospital.  My grandma (who is 87).  They think she has pnumonia.  She didn't recognize her daughter (my aunt) the other day when she came to visit and also had no appetite, so she wasn't eating.  The doctors put her on some really strong antibiotics and apparently that is helping a good bit.  I am going to try to drive in to see her and the rest of my family today (it's a 4 hour drive.)  She was asking my mom when my ex-husband and my anniversary was, so she's a little confused, but heck if I can have a coherant conversation at 87, I'll be pretty damned lucky.  I just passed the year anniversary of when I was in the hospital (for only a week), where they did gallbladder surgery and discovered I had diabetes, and I had no idea what was going on when I was in.  They had me signing permission forms that...could have said you will donate your kidneys now, and I probablly would have signed it.  :D 

UPDATE

My mother's condition seems to be deteriorating... :( :-\\
She has been moved from Coronary Care Unit to ICU (still in Amsterdam) because she keeps having breathing problems. She's been intubated and is kept in a comatose condition in order to help her with breathing. She was seriously short of breath when we visited her yesterday, I could see that. We'll be off to visit her today in 45 minutes.

Needless to say this is not the news we were hoping for. :\'( I have given up hope for her attending Friday's wedding ceremony. As I understand it, my brother and his wife are trying to have the ceremony postponed.
Henk I am so very sorry to hear about your Mum.

UPDATE

My mother's condition seems to be deteriorating... :( :-\\
She has been moved from Coronary Care Unit to ICU (still in Amsterdam) because she keeps having breathing problems. She's been intubated and is kept in a comatose condition in order to help her with breathing. She was seriously short of breath when we visited her yesterday, I could see that. We'll be off to visit her today in 45 minutes.

Needless to say this is not the news we were hoping for. :\'( I have given up hope for her attending Friday's wedding ceremony. As I understand it, my brother and his wife are trying to have the ceremony postponed.



Henk,

I, too, am very sorry to hear about your mom.  Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your entire family.  I hope you get a miracle

I was going to groan about Jake and I both being under the weather, now I consider myself lucky.  So sorry for you Henk and Bookie. 

UPDATE

My mother's condition seems to be deteriorating... :( :-\\
She has been moved from Coronary Care Unit to ICU (still in Amsterdam) because she keeps having breathing problems. She's been intubated and is kept in a comatose condition in order to help her with breathing. She was seriously short of breath when we visited her yesterday, I could see that. We'll be off to visit her today in 45 minutes.

Needless to say this is not the news we were hoping for. :\'( I have given up hope for her attending Friday's wedding ceremony. As I understand it, my brother and his wife are trying to have the ceremony postponed.


Awww, Henk.  Sorry to hear your mom isn't doing well. 

UPDATE

My mother's condition seems to be deteriorating... :( :-\\
She has been moved from Coronary Care Unit to ICU (still in Amsterdam) because she keeps having breathing problems. She's been intubated and is kept in a comatose condition in order to help her with breathing. She was seriously short of breath when we visited her yesterday, I could see that. We'll be off to visit her today in 45 minutes.

Needless to say this is not the news we were hoping for. :\'( I have given up hope for her attending Friday's wedding ceremony. As I understand it, my brother and his wife are trying to have the ceremony postponed.



I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.




I just found out my own family is in hospital.  My grandma (who is 87).  They think she has pnumonia.  She didn't recognize her daughter (my aunt) the other day when she came to visit and also had no appetite, so she wasn't eating.  The doctors put her on some really strong antibiotics and apparently that is helping a good bit.  I am going to try to drive in to see her and the rest of my family today (it's a 4 hour drive.)  She was asking my mom when my ex-husband and my anniversary was, so she's a little confused, but heck if I can have a coherant conversation at 87, I'll be pretty damned lucky.  I just passed the year anniversary of when I was in the hospital (for only a week), where they did gallbladder surgery and discovered I had diabetes, and I had no idea what was going on when I was in.  They had me signing permission forms that...could have said you will donate your kidneys now, and I probablly would have signed it.  :D 


My thoughts to you and your family, too.


Karma to both of you. I know that karma is not going to make things better but it my way to let you both know that I'm thinking about you.



Cat

My mother's condition seems to be deteriorating... :( :-\\
She has been moved from Coronary Care Unit to ICU (still in Amsterdam) because she keeps having breathing problems. She's been intubated and is kept in a comatose condition in order to help her with breathing. She was seriously short of breath when we visited her yesterday, I could see that. We'll be off to visit her today in 45 minutes.

Needless to say this is not the news we were hoping for. :\'( I have given up hope for her attending Friday's wedding ceremony. As I understand it, my brother and his wife are trying to have the ceremony postponed.


There's not going to be a wedding ceremony, and my mother won't be needing that angioplasty...


Today, October 1, 2007, at approx. 13:00 CET my mother passed away. :\'( :\'( :\'(


My father, one of my sisters and I were there when they "pulled the plug". This is definitely the saddest day in our family's history.

Today, October 1, 2007, at approx. 13:00 CET my mother passed away. :\'( :\'( :\'(


My father, one of my sisters and I were there when they "pulled the plug". This is definitely the saddest day in our family's history.

Oh no!! :( :\'(

This is just sad news!

My condolences to you and your family, Henk.

There's not going to be a wedding ceremony, and my mother won't be needing that angioplasty...


Today, October 1, 2007, at approx. 13:00 CET my mother passed away. :\'( :\'( :\'(


My father, one of my sisters and I were there when they "pulled the plug". This is definitely the saddest day in our family's history.



Oh, Henk.....

"I'm sorry" seems so inadequate, but I don't know what else to say.  My deepest sympathies to you, your dad, your siblings, and the rest of your family.    :\'(

Henk-

My sincerest prayers and condolences for you, my friend.
I realize I'm half a globe away, but know that my thoughts and prayers for complete healing are with you.

Patty- I hope yours gets better.

As for me- I've been having trouble with connections and Internet activity, due to an outage, in my area.
By now, hopefully things have cleared up...otherwise, I may have to become perturbed with something.

Oh, Henk.....

"I'm sorry" seems so inadequate, but I don't know what else to say.  My deepest sympathies to you, your dad, your siblings, and the rest of your family.    :\'(



Henk-

My sincerest prayers and condolences for you, my friend.
I realize I'm half a globe away, but know that my thoughts and prayers for complete healing are with you.


Thanks. I'm lost for words myself. It's gonna take a while to sink in...

Thanks. I'm lost for words myself. It's gonna take a while to sink in...

Not knowing how it feels to lose a parent, I cannot claim to know what you're feeling.
However, growing up only with my Mom in my life, I can imagine the pain you're experiencing.

I have watched my Mother, my Guitarist, and my best friend lose at least one, if not both, parents.
The aftermath of those deaths still send waves even today.
Know that it's OK to heal at your own pace. Give yourself enough time to get through it, and know that you have many caring people around this planet who are thinking of, and hurting with, you.

Should you need someone to use as a sounding board, PM me any time.
Take care, mon ami.

I had a very confusing day....I just don't know what to do. :-\\

There's not going to be a wedding ceremony, and my mother won't be needing that angioplasty...


Today, October 1, 2007, at approx. 13:00 CET my mother passed away. :\'( :\'( :\'(


My father, one of my sisters and I were there when they "pulled the plug". This is definitely the saddest day in our family's history.



I'm sorry Henk.My heart goes out to you and your Family. :\'(

This month at Pathmark will make it 6 months since I've worked there.October should be a pleasing month,Let's see what it brings. :)

I had a very confusing day....I just don't know what to do. :-\\
I'm sorry to hear that Erin, I hope things are better tomorrow.

I had a very confusing day....I just don't know what to do. :-\\



Hope you feel better Erin.Maybe things will be better tomorrow.  :)

Erin- PM me. I'd like to help, if I can.

I had a very confusing day....I just don't know what to do. :-\\



You ok?  Anything I can do to help?  PM me if there is anything I can do (listen, etc.).

I had a very confusing day....I just don't know what to do. :-\\


{{{HUGS}}}

I have decided I hate the world today.....

Too much crap, and too many people who want to be world-class jackasses, "because they can".

I'm ready for a cuppa and a lobotomy.

I have decided I hate the world today.....

Too much crap, and too many people who want to be world-class jackasses, "because they can".

I'm ready for a cuppa and a lobotomy.


I don't like to hate, so I try to not.

I just want to beat Kingdom Hearts...!!!!! Gwaaaah!!

Our little red Toyota Corolla is in the mechanics shop because when Diane was driving it on Sunday, the accelerator stuck and she couldn't get it to slow dow, and somehow managed to get the car in neutral, tun off the engine & brake, and quite frankly, I was very impressed with how she handled that situation. I picked her up and we had the car towed to the shop and she sorta broke down and cried once we were alone.  :\'(  so tonight and this week, we're looking to get her a new car, something small like a Hyundai Elantra. just a nice little commuter car. 

Oh Henk!  I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother.  I wish that there was something I could say that could make it better, but of course there isn't.  My thoughts are with you and your whole family right now. 

There's not going to be a wedding ceremony, and my mother won't be needing that angioplasty...


Today, October 1, 2007, at approx. 13:00 CET my mother passed away. :\'( :\'( :\'(


My father, one of my sisters and I were there when they "pulled the plug". This is definitely the saddest day in our family's history.


I know how it is, I have been there.  There is nothing anyone can say or do.  So very very sorry :\'(

Looking forward to getting back to work after the few days off.

I'm feeling good. The exercise is starting to help a lot.

Probably not going to do much today. Maybe head over to the bookstore for a bit and let Jason run around.

Jake is home from school.  We both have the miseries.  He is much better but I feel lousy, what the heck am I doing online?  I gotta go back to bed  :(

I have decided I hate the world today.....

Too much crap, and too many people who want to be world-class jackasses, "because they can".

I'm ready for a cuppa and a lobotomy.



Are things any better today?

Getting my hair done and it seems that I am going to start a family project-that some members of my family are on-board. We want to sent the record straight about my great-grandfather. If anyone is REALLY interested it this, you can PM me, otherwise I don't want to bore everyone else with the sorted details.



Cat

Same stuff, different day.

I did get a nice surprise in the mail today, my dad won some money playing the lottery so he sent us a check...I can't wait to spend it.  ;D ;D

I don't like to hate, so I try to not.

Me neither. The only things in life I truly hate are annoying tv commercials.

Today is my Grandma's 87th birthday.  We celebrated with dinner last night.  She has just gotten over pneumonia, which was really scary considering her age, and so it has made this birthday even more special.  She one of the coolest people I have ever known.  :-*

Patty - I hope your grandma is doing better!

Today is my Grandma's 87th birthday.  We celebrated with dinner last night.  She has just gotten over pneumonia, which was really scary considering her age, and so it has made this birthday even more special.  She one of the coolest people I have ever known.  :-*

Patty - I hope your grandma is doing better!


Happy birthday to your grandma, Ash!! :D 8) She's lucky to have been alive for 87 years.

My maternal grandma turned 86 this past August and is still doing fine. We just went to see her at her house the other day.

There's not going to be a wedding ceremony, and my mother won't be needing that angioplasty...


Today, October 1, 2007, at approx. 13:00 CET my mother passed away. :\'( :\'( :\'(


My father, one of my sisters and I were there when they "pulled the plug". This is definitely the saddest day in our family's history.
Henk, my heart truly goes out to you.

Been having some more connecting trouble with my computer.
Seems to be getting better, but we'll see.....

More trouble with the Blazer.
Getting it fixed tomorrow.....

Teela's anxious to become a little Amway person.
(School fundraiser is in effect.)

Been about 5 months since I've had a haircut.
The way it grows, it gets bushy and long on the sides, but I can't get it to grow past shoulder length.
It's weird, actually.

Today is My father's 66th Birthday and wouldn't you know it,He's on vacation with my Mother,gone to Acapulco,Mexico for a cruise.

wow. i am in training and have been with the job ab out 10 days. i was left to run the office alone for 8  hours.  trial by fire. it was ok, but it was not really a learning experience.
I had to tell someone that I didn't think that was a good use of my training time.

wow, everyone has "stuff"  going on.


Today is my Grandma's 87th birthday.  We celebrated with dinner last night.  She has just gotten over pneumonia, which was really scary considering her age, and so it has made this birthday even more special.  She one of the coolest people I have ever known.   :-*

God bless your dear Grandmother Ash & Happy Birthday to her  :)


Been having some more connecting trouble with my computer.
Seems to be getting better, but we'll see.....

More trouble with the Blazer.
Getting it fixed tomorrow.....

Teela's anxious to become a little Amway person.
(School fundraiser is in effect.)

ahhggg!! computer problems  >:( I hate those. good luck with that and your car (one of our cars is broke and in the shop) Teela sure soundss ambitious.


wow. i am in training and have been with the job ab out 10 days. i was left to run the office alone for 8  hours.  trial by fire. it was ok, but it was not really a learning experience.
I had to tell someone that I didn't think that was a good use of my training time.
I hate training but I hate meetings more. best of luck to you KKay. wow, they must really think highly of you & trust you to let you run the show so soon. good luck  8)

oh yeah, me, I got my own stuff going on but I usually just am superficial here.  ;D 

I got into a minor car accident tonight.  I have been having high blood sugar readings all day and been kinda "slow" reacting today.  I hit a car ahead of me when I couldn't stop in time.  I was trying to move into the turning lane (I signaled) but this huge pick-up truck behind me whipped around me and passed by me just as I was starting to move over.  So I pull my van back into the lane, but hit the car ahead of me when I was distracted by the truck passing me.  Long story short.  It was my first accident ever.  Nobody was hurt.  The guy ahead of me only got minor paint scratch on his bumper, I, on the other hand, broke my headlight and the plastic grill and bumper cover on my van.  It looks worse then it is.  Hubby changed the headlight out.  I am still shook up about the whole thing.  I need to make some changes in how I deal with my diabetes, as I am the only driver in the family.  This was a severe wake-up call for me.  Things could have been alot worse.

I got into a minor car accident tonight.  I have been having high blood sugar readings all day and been kinda "slow" reacting today.  I hit a car ahead of me when I couldn't stop in time.  I was trying to move into the turning lane (I signaled) but this huge pick-up truck behind me whipped around me and passed by me just as I was starting to move over.  So I pull my van back into the lane, but hit the car ahead of me when I was distracted by the truck passing me.  Long story short.  It was my first accident ever.  Nobody was hurt.  The guy ahead of me only got minor paint scratch on his bumper, I, on the other hand, broke my headlight and the plastic grill and bumper cover on my van.  It looks worse then it is.  Hubby changed the headlight out.  I am still shook up about the whole thing.  I need to make some changes in how I deal with my diabetes, as I am the only driver in the family.  This was a severe wake-up call for me.  Things could have been alot worse.
definitely a wakeup! I'm so glad you or nobody else was hurt and that it ended up being a fender bender, but still enough to shake a person up. you take care and relax and don't dwell on it too much Patty. it's gonna be allright.

definitely a wakeup! I'm so glad you or nobody else was hurt and that it ended up being a fender bender, but still enough to shake a person up. you take care and relax and don't dwell on it too much Patty. it's gonna be allright.


Thanks Mike.  That's exactly what my husband says too.  He's been so nice about it, I thought he would scream at me.

The guy I hit was having a REALLY bad day.  When we got out to inspect damages to our cars, he said..."This is my second accident today".  Poor fellow.  He was a young-ish "kid" (about 22 or so) but his car also was...how shall I put this delicately...not a "show car" either (I can say that because mine is a rustbucket on wheels). 

Thanks Mike.  That's exactly what my husband says too.  He's been so nice about it, I thought he would scream at me.

The guy I hit was having a REALLY bad day.  When we got out to inspect damages to our cars, he said..."This is my second accident today".  Poor fellow.  He was a young-ish "kid" (about 22 or so) but his car also was...how shall I put this delicately...not a "show car" either (I can say that because mine is a rustbucket on wheels). 
good for you hubby being sensitive to you, maybe tomorrow he'll scream a little bit  ;D  2nd accident for the kid?  that's a little bit odd but anythings possible. poor guy, his insurance is gonna cost him more$$$

Getting my hair done and it seems that I am going to start a family project-that some members of my family are on-board. We want to sent the record straight about my great-grandfather. If anyone is REALLY interested it this, you can PM me, otherwise I don't want to bore everyone else with the sorted details.



Cat


I'm all ears. 




Been about 5 months since I've had a haircut.
The way it grows, it gets bushy and long on the sides, but I can't get it to grow past shoulder length.
It's weird, actually.




Time to take a trip to a salon.  Really, they can do what it takes to get your hair the way you want it.  Just let them do it. 

Feeling much better today.  Jake will return to school and I will have to deal with the house messy from 3 days of 2 ill people.  :P

Mike- You know it.

Danoota- I know. I feel like a reject from 1974!

Patty- I've been in a couple of auto accidents. They can be very scary. As long as no one was harmed, it's nothing that can't be fixed. I'm pleased to see you're OK.

I just found out from my therapist that I have about 4 more sessions to go then I'm done with therapy altogether.Now I can definitely save my Tuesdays for work.  :)

I just found out from my therapist that I have about 4 more sessions to go then I'm done with therpay altogether.Now I can definitely save my Tuesdays for work.  :)


Wow, that is great.  Make sure they will let you come back, though, in times of stress.  Sometimes I think they shuttle people out of the system just to make themselves look good.

Today is my Grandma's 87th birthday.  We celebrated with dinner last night.  She has just gotten over pneumonia, which was really scary considering her age, and so it has made this birthday even more special.  She one of the coolest people I have ever known.   :-*


Happy birthday to your grandmother!  Enjoy every minute you can with her.

I got into a minor car accident tonight.  I have been having high blood sugar readings all day and been kinda "slow" reacting today.  I hit a car ahead of me when I couldn't stop in time.  I was trying to move into the turning lane (I signaled) but this huge pick-up truck behind me whipped around me and passed by me just as I was starting to move over.  So I pull my van back into the lane, but hit the car ahead of me when I was distracted by the truck passing me.  Long story short.  It was my first accident ever.  Nobody was hurt.  The guy ahead of me only got minor paint scratch on his bumper, I, on the other hand, broke my headlight and the plastic grill and bumper cover on my van.  It looks worse then it is.  Hubby changed the headlight out.  I am still shook up about the whole thing.  I need to make some changes in how I deal with my diabetes, as I am the only driver in the family.  This was a severe wake-up call for me.  Things could have been alot worse.



Patty,

I, too, am glad that no one was hurt and your car wasn't damaged anymore than what you mentioned.  Your husband sounds like a great guy!!  Yeah, diabetes in no joke.  Take care of yourself.

I got into a minor car accident tonight.  I have been having high blood sugar readings all day and been kinda "slow" reacting today.  I hit a car ahead of me when I couldn't stop in time.  I was trying to move into the turning lane (I signaled) but this huge pick-up truck behind me whipped around me and passed by me just as I was starting to move over.  So I pull my van back into the lane, but hit the car ahead of me when I was distracted by the truck passing me.  Long story short.  It was my first accident ever.  Nobody was hurt.  The guy ahead of me only got minor paint scratch on his bumper, I, on the other hand, broke my headlight and the plastic grill and bumper cover on my van.  It looks worse then it is.  Hubby changed the headlight out.  I am still shook up about the whole thing.  I need to make some changes in how I deal with my diabetes, as I am the only driver in the family.  This was a severe wake-up call for me.  Things could have been alot worse.



I'm really glad that you are okay, Patty. :)

I got into a minor car accident tonight.  I have been having high blood sugar readings all day and been kinda "slow" reacting today.  I hit a car ahead of me when I couldn't stop in time.  I was trying to move into the turning lane (I signaled) but this huge pick-up truck behind me whipped around me and passed by me just as I was starting to move over.  So I pull my van back into the lane, but hit the car ahead of me when I was distracted by the truck passing me.  Long story short.  It was my first accident ever.  Nobody was hurt.  The guy ahead of me only got minor paint scratch on his bumper, I, on the other hand, broke my headlight and the plastic grill and bumper cover on my van.  It looks worse then it is.  Hubby changed the headlight out.  I am still shook up about the whole thing.  I need to make some changes in how I deal with my diabetes, as I am the only driver in the family.  This was a severe wake-up call for me.  Things could have been alot worse.


Glad to hear you are o.k.  Did I ever mention the time a car drove into our house?  The guy who did it was having some sort of diabetic complication.  The police thought he was drunk.

On an even more serious note Patty you really need to get the diabetes stable.  It's not just day to day problems you can have but real long term complications.  I realise that there is a monetary issue to this (which I think is shocking) but your long term health has got to come first, surely?

I got into a minor car accident tonight.  I have been having high blood sugar readings all day and been kinda "slow" reacting today.  I hit a car ahead of me when I couldn't stop in time.  I was trying to move into the turning lane (I signaled) but this huge pick-up truck behind me whipped around me and passed by me just as I was starting to move over.  So I pull my van back into the lane, but hit the car ahead of me when I was distracted by the truck passing me.  Long story short.  It was my first accident ever.  Nobody was hurt.  The guy ahead of me only got minor paint scratch on his bumper, I, on the other hand, broke my headlight and the plastic grill and bumper cover on my van.  It looks worse then it is.  Hubby changed the headlight out.  I am still shook up about the whole thing.  I need to make some changes in how I deal with my diabetes, as I am the only driver in the family.  This was a severe wake-up call for me.  Things could have been alot worse.


Wow! I'm glad you're okay! You know, you can't entirely blame the accident on YOU, although diabetes is nothing to mess with (several of my family members have it in varying degrees). It sounds like it was more that other guy's fault (the one in the truck that whipped around you) than yours. What an ass. :P

My day is going to consist of waiting for the peeps to come and fix our lock on the front door. It refuses to turn because the tumblers are out of alignment or something. Luckily we have a deadbolt that works, so we just use that. Still though, we shouldn't be having all these troubles with everything since it's all BRAND NEW. ::)

I got into a minor car accident tonight.  I have been having high blood sugar readings all day and been kinda "slow" reacting today.  I hit a car ahead of me when I couldn't stop in time.  I was trying to move into the turning lane (I signaled) but this huge pick-up truck behind me whipped around me and passed by me just as I was starting to move over.  So I pull my van back into the lane, but hit the car ahead of me when I was distracted by the truck passing me.  Long story short.  It was my first accident ever.  Nobody was hurt.  The guy ahead of me only got minor paint scratch on his bumper, I, on the other hand, broke my headlight and the plastic grill and bumper cover on my van.  It looks worse then it is.  Hubby changed the headlight out.  I am still shook up about the whole thing.  I need to make some changes in how I deal with my diabetes, as I am the only driver in the family.  This was a severe wake-up call for me.  Things could have been alot worse.


I'm glad you're O.K.. 



Today, I picked up a few groceries (mostly lunch stuff for the kids) and some cleaning stuff (Meg's school has a Fall Festival on Sat. and they auction off gift baskets, the theme for her class is a cleaning basket, and since most of the other parents a either poor, cheap or lame I've spent about $10 on stuff.  ::) )

Oh, I also bought myself a couple of shirts.

I'm glad to hear you were only shaken up and not hurt too Patty. Been there and done that and it is so easy to keep beating yourself up about it so please don't.

As to me I am pretty fed up. I had the day from hell at work yesterday due to my w****r of a boss being his usual useless self and today hasn't been much better. We have asked for a meeting with him on friday morning but I don't expect for one moment he will listen to a word we say AND of course, he is *NEVER* wrong. Yesterday I was SO mad, today I am really fed up. I used to love my job and now I'm really starting to hate going to work.  :-\\ 

I got into a minor car accident tonight.  I have been having high blood sugar readings all day and been kinda "slow" reacting today.  I hit a car ahead of me when I couldn't stop in time.  I was trying to move into the turning lane (I signaled) but this huge pick-up truck behind me whipped around me and passed by me just as I was starting to move over.  So I pull my van back into the lane, but hit the car ahead of me when I was distracted by the truck passing me.  Long story short.  It was my first accident ever.  Nobody was hurt.  The guy ahead of me only got minor paint scratch on his bumper, I, on the other hand, broke my headlight and the plastic grill and bumper cover on my van.  It looks worse then it is.  Hubby changed the headlight out.  I am still shook up about the whole thing.  I need to make some changes in how I deal with my diabetes, as I am the only driver in the family.  This was a severe wake-up call for me.  Things could have been alot worse.


Thank goodness nobody was injured.  What became of the guy who passed you?  From the sounds of things, he is the one at fault ?

I'm glad to hear you were only shaken up and not hurt too Patty. Been there and done that and it is so easy to keep beating yourself up about it so please don't.

As to me I am pretty fed up. I had the day from hell at work yesterday due to my w****r of a boss being his usual useless self and today hasn't been much better. We have asked for a meeting with him on friday morning but I don't expect for one moment he will listen to a word we say AND of course, he is *NEVER* wrong. Yesterday I was SO mad, today I am really fed up. I used to love my job and now I'm really starting to hate going to work.  :-\\   


So sorry to hear that you are having such trouble at work.  I can empathize though.  That's how I felt when I still had my other boss.  I dreaded the very idea of having to come into work.  Every day was a new drama and it was always something I had done seriously wrong.  I got so stressed, I had hives.  Hang in there.  PM me if you ever need to vent!

Yesterday was my first actual day on the job at work, and I loved it.  And today will be even better because this morning, I took my road test and I passed which means I can now drive myself to work

Yesterday was my first actual day on the job at work, and I loved it.  And today will be even better because this morning, I took my road test and I passed which means I can now drive myself to work



Congratulations!!!!

Yesterday was my first actual day on the job at work, and I loved it.  And today will be even better because this morning, I took my road test and I passed which means I can now drive myself to work

Glad to hear it!! O0 I wish I could double-karma you, but I can only hit your applaud button once a day.

Wow, that is great.  Make sure they will let you come back, though, in times of stress.  Sometimes I think they shuttle people out of the system just to make themselves look good.



Yeah Danoota,My therapist said that I could call her if I'd like.I've been attending that therapy for 4 years and altogether 15 years.

My case manager forgot to give me an award for National Volunteers Week back in April but I had that interview with Pathmark so he handed it to me today. :) 

Nothing eventful has happened in my world today (yet)...but I feel pretty good overall.

Yesterday was my first actual day on the job at work, and I loved it.  And today will be even better because this morning, I took my road test and I passed which means I can now drive myself to work
Way to go! It's the best feeling isn't it.  :)

So sorry to hear that you are having such trouble at work.  I can empathize though.  That's how I felt when I still had my other boss.  I dreaded the very idea of having to come into work.  Every day was a new drama and it was always something I had done seriously wrong.  I got so stressed, I had hives.  Hang in there.  PM me if you ever need to vent!
Thanks for that. I just spent an hour on the phone to my best friend so I feel much better now.  :) I'll just have to see what friday brings.

I have decided that School fundraisers that involve children selling things to people are not good ideas.

My daughter is throwing a royal hiss-fit, because I informed her that we have to plan who to talk to.
She wants to do it today, and is now taking a rest in her room, after kicking me in the stomach, and slamming an oscillating fan on my foot.

I'm going to speak with the Principal tomorrow, about this sort of thing.

after kicking me in the stomach, and slamming an oscillating fan on my foot.


Excuse me!


I assume you're resting on the couch after the beating you just laid down?

Davey Thrashmister  1001

Hey, wadda ya know, everyone thinks I'm great.

Although it says 998 on my profile.. strange.

UPDATE

My mother's condition seems to be deteriorating... :( :-\\
She has been moved from Coronary Care Unit to ICU (still in Amsterdam) because she keeps having breathing problems. She's been intubated and is kept in a comatose condition in order to help her with breathing. She was seriously short of breath when we visited her yesterday, I could see that. We'll be off to visit her today in 45 minutes.

Needless to say this is not the news we were hoping for. :\'( I have given up hope for her attending Friday's wedding ceremony. As I understand it, my brother and his wife are trying to have the ceremony postponed.


I'm so sorry, Henk. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you, and to you too, bookmistress.  :\'( :\'(

I have decided that School fundraisers that involve children selling things to people are not good ideas.



I agree so I usually just buy a few things and that's it, we don't even go around the neighborhood.  If the school has a problem with that, then I suppose they won't get any of my money next year.  ;D

I have decided that School fundraisers that involve children selling things to people are not good ideas.

My daughter is throwing a royal hiss-fit, because I informed her that we have to plan who to talk to.
She wants to do it today, and is now taking a rest in her room, after kicking me in the stomach, and slamming an oscillating fan on my foot.

I'm going to speak with the Principal tomorrow, about this sort of thing.



Good luck and let me know how that talk goes!  My parents never let us sell anything door to door for fundraisers at school (school, band, scouts, etc.).  It seemed like everyone in my class/group had hundreds of relatives in the immediate vicinity who would buy tons of stuff, but my relatives were spread all over Western MI and none of them lived closer than an hour away.  To add insult to injury, my parents never bought anything either.  They didn't want us bugging the neighbors because there were so many of us having to go out and sell stuff.  My parents never talked to the school, they just sent us back with blank forms.

I would really like to know how it goes (seriously).

Davey Thrashmister  1001

Hey, wadda ya know, everyone thinks I'm great.

Although it says 998 on my profile.. strange.
are you surprised?

are you surprised?


MmmHmm, cus I'm a jerk.

MmmHmm, cus I'm a jerk.
;D  yes you are, but you're one of the coolest ones I ever met online

OMG I hope you're ok!

Thank goodness nobody was injured.  What became of the guy who passed you?  From the sounds of things, he is the one at fault ?


He went on his merry way, and as the accident happened, I lost track of him, and I didn't get the description of the truck or license plates and there weren't any witnesses other then the guy in the car ahead of me and his friend.

Good luck and let me know how that talk goes!  My parents never let us sell anything door to door for fundraisers at school (school, band, scouts, etc.).  It seemed like everyone in my class/group had hundreds of relatives in the immediate vicinity who would buy tons of stuff, but my relatives were spread all over Western MI and none of them lived closer than an hour away.  To add insult to injury, my parents never bought anything either.  They didn't want us bugging the neighbors because there were so many of us having to go out and sell stuff.  My parents never talked to the school, they just sent us back with blank forms.

I would really like to know how it goes (seriously).


I have never approved of this as a positive idea.
While the concept is good, it ignites a sense of "if you don't sell for the school, you're a bad kid" type of thing.
Also, kids can be extremely cruel, when it come to competition.

I'm feeling pretty good today.Back to work at Pathmark,2-7.

I have decided that School fundraisers that involve children selling things to people are not good ideas.

My daughter is throwing a royal hiss-fit, because I informed her that we have to plan who to talk to.
She wants to do it today, and is now taking a rest in her room, after kicking me in the stomach, and slamming an oscillating fan on my foot.

I'm going to speak with the Principal tomorrow, about this sort of thing.


I hate this sort of thing.  It is the lowest form of fundraising along with sending kids with cans out into traffic.  Beyond that, what do you mean she kicked you in the stomach and slammed an oscillating fan on to your foot?  Seems like you have more to worry about than a fundraising thing.

Davey Thrashmister  1001

Hey, wadda ya know, everyone thinks I'm great.

Although it says 998 on my profile.. strange.


999.

I have never approved of this as a positive idea.
While the concept is good, it ignites a sense of "if you don't sell for the school, you're a bad kid" type of thing.
Also, kids can be extremely cruel, when it come to competition.



You got that right on both counts!  Plus, when I was in school, the incentive to "sell, sell, sell" was cash (in some groups--prizes in others).

That's why I am so interested in hearing what the principal has to say about it.

I'm also interested to hear how Hawk's school thing goes.  So far I've had a Sally Foster catalogue and raffle tickets from the school and pop corn from the Scouts to sell.  I don't know anyone to sell it to!  And I always hated this sort of thing in the UK.  Raffle tickets aren't too bad because you just sell those and then maybe turn up with a prize for them.  Anything else is too hard.

It isn't just schools that do it though.  Dai has done two things through work (bike ride and 5km walk) where he was supposed to get sponsorship, set himself fundraising targets and that.  He just paid the entry fee each time because, again, we don't know anyone to ask.

I'm also interested to hear how Hawk's school thing goes.  So far I've had a Sally Foster catalogue and raffle tickets from the school and pop corn from the Scouts to sell.  I don't know anyone to sell it to!  And I always hated this sort of thing in the UK.  Raffle tickets aren't too bad because you just sell those and then maybe turn up with a prize for them.  Anything else is too hard.

It isn't just schools that do it though.  Dai has done two things through work (bike ride and 5km walk) where he was supposed to get sponsorship, set himself fundraising targets and that.  He just paid the entry fee each time because, again, we don't know anyone to ask.


Or.. just not do it?

I don't remember taking part in any of those things at school, they'd give us all books of raffle tickets and mine would be in the drains outside before the end of the school day.  ;D

Or.. just not do it?

I don't remember taking part in any of those things at school, they'd give us all books of raffle tickets and mine would be in the drains outside before the end of the school day.  ;D



That is the best way.  If you want to be diplomatic just say that for reasons of safety you prefer that your child not engage in this activity.  Dai is on his own

That is the best way.  If you want to be diplomatic just say that for reasons of safety you prefer that your child not engage in this activity.  Dai is on his own



My parents never bothered with diplomacy (though I think the statement you made should certainly be understood by the school administration or whomever).  They just told us we couldn't do it....my dad said no child of his was going to panhandle for someone else (said to us, not the school).  They would just send us back to school with the form still blank.  What I didn't appreciate is the teacher/leader calling attention to the fact that it was blank in front of the whole group.  I would just have to say I wasn't allowed to go door to door and didn't have relatives that lived close by.

I think I prefer YOUR way.    ;) 

I will be dealing with that, later on.


I hate this sort of thing.  It is the lowest form of fundraising along with sending kids with cans out into traffic.  Beyond that, what do you mean she kicked you in the stomach and slammed an oscillating fan on to your foot?  Seems like you have more to worry about than a fundraising thing.

Unfortunately, Teela has inherited my Swedish temper.
When she DOES get angry enough to show it, she cuts loose. As I said, she was throwing a fit. I put her in her room, and she proceeded to lash out.
I was the target, and as her father, I meted out what I felt was the proper punishment.
She was promptly grounded, and she has been told she will NOT do anything concernning fundraising.


Or.. just not do it?

I don't remember taking part in any of those things at school, they'd give us all books of raffle tickets and mine would be in the drains outside before the end of the school day.  ;D



That is the best way.  If you want to be diplomatic just say that for reasons of safety you prefer that your child not engage in this activity.  Dai is on his own


I will be informing the Principal of my honest opinions. However, since Melissa is on Site Council, I have to be rather diplomatic.

I'm glad to hear you were only shaken up and not hurt too Patty. Been there and done that and it is so easy to keep beating yourself up about it so please don't.

As to me I am pretty fed up. I had the day from hell at work yesterday due to my w****r of a boss being his usual useless self and today hasn't been much better. We have asked for a meeting with him on friday morning but I don't expect for one moment he will listen to a word we say AND of course, he is *NEVER* wrong. Yesterday I was SO mad, today I am really fed up. I used to love my job and now I'm really starting to hate going to work.  :-\\ 
I think it's okay to type "wanker" ;D


AFA the "fundraising" thing, the schools are in desperate need of extra $$ and because of some stupid law, can't remember it right now, because they're not a non-profit organization, they can't ask for $$ without offering something (or a chance at something) in return.  My concern is the raffle tickets....isn't that akin to gambling? I usually just buy a few things myself and ask hubby's sisters and mom.  I would honestly much rather just give the school a donation (which I have done in the past) because one can only use so much wrapping paper and if I ordered what I really wanted to (Kathryn Beich chocolates of different varieties), I'd gain 20 lbs :D

I finally got my G2 Driver's License on Wednesday, which means I am now able to drive on my own, but just my luck, my brother came home to visit and he has been using the car all week.  I was soo looking forward to Wednesday when I could finally drive myself to work.  Guess I'll have to wait until Monday to look forward to that.

Monday is a holiday, but I will be working.  With my job, the place is a 24-hour operational office, so I work on holidays, but I get extra pay, so I will be working Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and any other holiday.  The extra money makes it all worth while!

AFA the "fundraising" thing, the schools are in desperate need of extra $$ and because of some stupid law, can't remember it right now, because they're not a non-profit organization, they can't ask for $$ without offering something (or a chance at something) in return.  My concern is the raffle tickets....isn't that akin to gambling? I usually just buy a few things myself and ask hubby's sisters and mom.  I would honestly much rather just give the school a donation (which I have done in the past) because one can only use so much wrapping paper and if I ordered what I really wanted to (Kathryn Beich chocolates of different varieties), I'd gain 20 lbs :D


I have no problem with fundraising.
What I have a beef with, is making children to feel as if they HAVE to sell things, just to be an asset to their school.

I think it's okay to type "wanker" ;D


Fair enough I wasn't sure  ;D It is the word that always comes into my head when I see him or when I read any of his emails. So today is the meeting, he sent us an agenda of what he has assumed we want to talk about and as usual completely missed the point ..........  ::)

I have no problem with fundraising.
What I have a beef with, is making children to feel as if they HAVE to sell things, just to be an asset to their school.


Why any child would want to be an asset to their school I can't understand. I hated going to school and did everything I could to either not go.. or if I was there, cause as much trouble as possible.

Spoke with the Principal, after the "Family Night" activities.

He stated that while he understood my view on it, other parents are perfectly content with the fundraiser.
However, he stated that we didn't have to participate, if we felt that strongly.

It is going up to 86 degrees, and it is humid.  Think I'll take a ride to the beach.

It is going up to 86 degrees, and it is humid.  Think I'll take a ride to the beach.


We're getting that here. I'm getting sick of this weather. :P

We're going to Ohio this weekend, and it's supposed to be 90 degrees. I hope our friend's baby shower has massive amounts of air conditioning.

Speaking of which, I guess I should go do those important things....like pack our clothes and make Jason pick out some toys and books to take. :D

I've been to the gym today, chased up our order for a featherbed and now I'm going to take a shower.

When the children get in from school I'm going to go across to Manchester to buy them some new shoes or trainers.  We might also look at winter clothing (although we don't need it yet).

Davey Thrashmister  1001

Hey, wadda ya know, everyone thinks I'm great.

Although it says 998 on my profile.. strange.

Yes, I know there's been a discrepancy of 3 in your profile...I wonder what's causing that?? ??? ???

I finally got my G2 Driver's License on Wednesday, which means I am now able to drive on my own, but just my luck, my brother came home to visit and he has been using the car all week.  I was soo looking forward to Wednesday when I could finally drive myself to work.  Guess I'll have to wait until Monday to look forward to that.


WTG Jason. 8) I've been doing a little more nighttime driving lately (with the lights turned on)...actually, it's in the morning, before the sun comes up. With the sun coming up later these days I have to be able to drive myself to the train station when it's still dark...before sunrise.


Monday is a holiday, but I will be working.  With my job, the place is a 24-hour operational office, so I work on holidays, but I get extra pay, so I will be working Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and any other holiday.  The extra money makes it all worth while!

That's right...it's Thanksgiving in Canada!!

Yes, I know there's been a discrepancy of 3 in your profile...I wonder what's causing that?? ??? ???


it's because people give him karma but they don't really mean it...so it's weak and does not register.

it's because people give him karma but they don't really mean it...so it's weak and does not register.

Yes, but his profile is the only one like that!

AAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!




Sorry. Needed to do that.



Cat

It is going up to 86 degrees, and it is humid.  Think I'll take a ride to the beach.




This is Indian Summer.

Just one of those days where work is "nuts".Carts are all over the place,cars backing up and backing out,warm and humid afternoon.I'm not looking forward to Winter.

AAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!




Sorry. Needed to do that.



Cat


They'll lighten up.

They'll lighten up.




They?  Whatchu talkin' bout, Willis? ???



Cat

They?  Whatchu talkin' bout, Willis? ???



Cat


Him/her/it/they.

AAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!




Sorry. Needed to do that.



Cat


What's up?  Anything I can do to help?  ^ hope it helped  ;)

Yes, but his profile is the only one like that!


I don't know what to say, things like this have a tendency to happen to me.. some have called me Satan's son.. a name I cannot deny, Wielding a fury that's second to none, far too vile to be confined. Unleashing all burning wrath, potential killing machine, take down all who block my path, revel in all that's obscene, excessively vile.

It could just be because I started out at - 3, what with being the first born son of Lucifer.

weird stuff, I worked, then went to my softball game at 630pm in which we dominated the other team and won, & while playing shortstop, I turned an amazing double play on a lazy fly that I almost caught just over the pitcher. I snagged it up, took two steps towards 2ndbase, tapped the bag with my foot & while facing centerfield, did a 180 spin & threw a rocket to 1st base all in one motion to beat the runner and end the inning. (very Jeter-like)  8)  the weird part is that I came home and watched BackStreet Boys videos on Youtube. go figure that one out  ???

weird stuff, I worked, then went to my softball game at 630pm in which we dominated the other team and won, & while playing shortstop, I turned an amazing double play on a lazy fly that I almost caught just over the pitcher. I snagged it up, took two steps towards 2ndbase, tapped the bag with my foot & while facing centerfield, did a 180 spin & threw a rocket to 1st base all in one motion to beat the runner and end the inning. (very Jeter-like)  8)  the weird part is that I came home and watched BackStreet Boys videos on Youtube. go figure that one out  ???


...You felt Larger Than Life? ???

I'm working today 3-7 and most likely on Columbus Day,Monday.So That holiday should be busy and I might get long hours,I'll have to see.

Finally, after alomst 2 yrs.- the Blazer passed smog!

This means we are now officially getting the title in our names!
I feel really good, about that!

Feeling O.K. except that my Father-in-law is about to drive me nuts.  ;D

I plan on taking the kids to a Fall Festival at my daughter's school this afternoon. 

Him/her/it/they.



Hopefully, it will.


What's up?  Anything I can do to help?  ^ hope it helped  ;)



I am in the middle of a "transitional" period right now.  It is something I don't want to mention right now because I don't know if the transition will actually take place or not. If it does happen, I will let everyone know.  In the meanwhile, I'm pretty stressed-a good excuse to eat lots of chocolate.  :D ;D ;D



Cat

...You felt Larger Than Life? ???
brilliant deduction Henk, that must have been why I needed to watch BackStreet Boys videos.

brilliant deduction Henk, that must have been why I needed to watch BackStreet Boys videos.
Hearing the Backstreet Boys, always makes me think of Weird Al

Hearing the Backstreet Boys, always makes me think of Weird Al
;D  yeah.  of the boy bands, they are the one I liked the most

Hopefully, it will.


I am in the middle of a "transitional" period right now.  It is something I don't want to mention right now because I don't know if the transition will actually take place or not. If it does happen, I will let everyone know.  In the meanwhile, I'm pretty stressed-a good excuse to eat lots of chocolate.  :D ;D ;D



Cat
talk about raising our curiosity  ???  transitional periods are part of life and hopefully the stress reduces Cat. we'll be waiting  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/03/clock.gif

Well, tonight is Micah's last homecoming dance....

She has a date (she always went w/ a group before) and I got her a new outfit because she hasn't had one in so long (she has always rotated her dresses from 8th grade and her freshman year).  The nice thing about it is that it isn't a formal dress (because she said the theme is so lame), so she can wear it out to dinner, etc.

Well, tonight is Micah's last homecoming dance....

She has a date (she always went w/ a group before) and I got her a new outfit because she hasn't had one in so long (she has always rotated her dresses from 8th grade and her freshman year).  The nice thing about it is that it isn't a formal dress (because she said the theme is so lame), so she can wear it out to dinner, etc.
a date? why weren't we allowed to interview this boy first  ???  J/K,  hope she has a wonderful time.

...getting ready to go out tonight for Diane's 30th High School reunion. it's at a nice site on campus at UC Berkeley. They're supoosed to have an International buffet for dinner, so that sounds good and it better be for $75 each. I hate dressing up  >:(  anyways, we'll be leaving shortly and I hope to return for a little action here tonight.