I know it's still April 30, but I never get the chance to start one of these!
So- This is ready for tomorrow!

Yeah, it's already May 1st in some timezones now. WTG Wayne.

Also, I like the title you came up with. O0 8)

I refuse to post in this thread until it actually is May.

Dammit

^  ;D

Dammit

Aw, Karma and a hug!  Sorry, but that's hilarious.

I actually have a crazy head cold that may not want me dead, only seriously incapacitated.

I got a postcard from someone we all know and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy... ;D

I got a postcard from someone we all know and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy... ;D


Santa?  How is the ole' chap doing these days?  Does he have spring allergies too?  ;)

Santa?  How is the ole' chap doing these days?  Does he have spring allergies too?  ;)



Lol.... Santa no....someone's secret santa maybe...

I got a postcard from someone we all know and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy... ;D


You got my note!

You're coming to rescue me!!!!!!

Tomorrow I'm off to California by way of Amtrak. It should be an interesting journey. I'll make sure to take some semi-decent pictures and I'll be keeping a journal, so you'll be inundated with details when I get back. :)

Tomorrow I'm off to California by way of Amtrak. It should be an interesting journey. I'll make sure to take some semi-decent pictures and I'll be keeping a journal, so you'll be inundated with details when I get back. :)


Hopefully, your trip will be relatively peaceful- and I hope you have recovered from your sickness.

This is going to sound weird.For the past few days,I don't know what it was but it must be an attack bird,could be a mockingbird was near our house and it almost attacked or pecked My Father,My Mother and this afternoon when I was about to step out of the house and walk to work,the bird just swooped down made a noise but it didn't do anything,I just screamed like a madman fell on my palm,bloody a bit and a slight neck strain and went back inside the house for a little while to calm down,I talked to my supervisor and I thought I was going to be late but I wasn't.Never have I screamed like that in quite some time but that was crazy.Maybe the mockingbird was looking for a nest or whatever but it was congregating around our bushes and around our house.What do you do in this situation?  ???

Should we call The ASPCA,Police or some kind of animal protection agency? ???

Now I'm afraid of going outside to walk to the bus stop to go to work cause I'm scared of getting hit by the mockingbird. :(
We want to know that this mockingbird is gone for good! >:(

Hopefully, your trip will be relatively peaceful- and I hope you have recovered from your sickness.


Thanks! I've heard nothing but good things about Amtrak, although delays are inevitable because they're at the mercy of the freight trains.

And I'm feeling better, but I still have the stuffy nose. :P

Have a fun and safe trip Jess! We want all of the details when you return! :)


As for me...I have pink eye..and my eyes are so blood shot red....and sore. Ugh.

This is going to sound weird.For the past few days,I don't know what it was but it must be an attack bird,could be a mockingbird was near our house and it almost attacked or pecked My Father,My Mother and this afternoon when I was about to step out of the house and walk to work,the bird just swooped down made a noise but it didn't do anything,I just screamed like a madman fell on my palm,bloody a bit and a slight neck strain and went back inside the house for a little while to calm down,I talked to my supervisor and I thought I was going to be late but I wasn't.Never have I screamed like that in quite some time but that was crazy.Maybe the mockingbird was looking for a nest or whatever but it was congregating around our bushes and around our house.What do you do in this situation?  ???

Should we call The ASPCA,Police or some kind of animal protection agency? ???

Now I'm afraid of going outside to walk to the bus stop to go to work cause I'm scared of getting hit by the mockingbird. :(
We want to know that this mockingbird is gone for good! >:(





Please don't call 911 Howard...unless it pecks your eye out and you need medical attention...

you can call animal control and see if they can come out....

you didn't hear this from me but you could put poison in some bread and kill the bastard.....sorry to the animal lovers out there.,...smite me now!  ;D

personally I would shoot it but since you're in New York (right?)  that might not be a good idea.

Have a fun and safe trip Jess! We want all of the details when you return! :)


As for me...I have pink eye..and my eyes are so blood shot red....and sore. Ugh.



Wow...Vaughn knows how to spread the love huh?  sorry to hear this news Erin.

You got my note!

You're coming to rescue me!!!!!!



Me and the lone ranger... and tonto! ;D

Please don't call 911 Howard...unless it pecks your eye out and you need medical attention...

you can call animal control and see if they can come out....

you didn't hear this from me but you could put poison in some bread and kill the bastard.....sorry to the animal lovers out there.,...smite me now!  ;D

personally I would shoot it but since you're in New York (right?)  that might not be a good idea.




Animal Control sounds good,Thanks Snoz,I'll try that tomorrow or I'll let my Parents do it.

Animal Control sounds good,Thanks Snoz,I'll try that tomorrow or I'll let my Parents do it.



no problem...good luck with it.

Wow...Vaughn knows how to spread the love huh?  sorry to hear this news Erin.


ya...the little bugger! lol! Thanks Q.

I finally got a job.  :)  School still sucks though.

Safe trip Jess

Thanks! I've heard nothing but good things about Amtrak, although delays are inevitable because they're at the mercy of the freight trains.

And I'm feeling better, but I still have the stuffy nose. :P
what time do you guys need to be picked up?   Amtrak can be enjoyable, you'll see countryside not seen from the road or highways. We rode it twice, once to Reno, and once to Yosemite. the time we went to Reno, there was 2 or 3 Amish families in one car and they must have been there a few days, looked like they were living on the train and it smelled like a stinky sweaty school gym in that car, but other than that, it's cool. It's not slow, but not really fast, especially with stops. bring some music and a book. and make sure to go to the Cheese Factory in Sonoma


I finally got a job.   :)   School still sucks though.
Way to go on the job Scott!

right now I am pissed. Some beatch just tried to add me on myspace. I DO NOT want anything to do with this person. They helped orchestrate all of the crap that went down with my husband last fall. How dare they even try to weasel their way into my life again. Bastards. >:(

right now I am pissed. Some beatch just tried to add me on myspace. I DO NOT want anything to do with this person. They helped orchestrate all of the crap that went down with my husband last fall. How dare they even try to weasel their way into my life again. Bastards. >:(


You want I should explain da chart to 'em?

*cracking knuckles*

right now I am pissed. Some beatch just tried to add me on myspace. I DO NOT want anything to do with this person. They helped orchestrate all of the crap that went down with my husband last fall. How dare they even try to weasel their way into my life again. Bastards. >:(
yeah, that's major suckage Erin. can you block them or report them to myspace so that they can't do that.  

You want I should explain da chart to 'em?

*cracking knuckles*


haha.. I would love it!


yeah, that's major suckage Erin. can you block them or report them to myspace so that they can't do that.  



I just denied her ass. ;)

haha.. I would love it!


I just denied her ass. ;)
score one for our Erin,  this one's for her  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/03/countdown.gif

I just denied her ass. ;)


That'll show the fartknocker who's boss!

This is going to sound weird.For the past few days,I don't know what it was but it must be an attack bird,could be a mockingbird was near our house and it almost attacked or pecked My Father,My Mother and this afternoon when I was about to step out of the house and walk to work,the bird just swooped down made a noise but it didn't do anything,I just screamed like a madman fell on my palm,bloody a bit and a slight neck strain and went back inside the house for a little while to calm down,I talked to my supervisor and I thought I was going to be late but I wasn't.Never have I screamed like that in quite some time but that was crazy.Maybe the mockingbird was looking for a nest or whatever but it was congregating around our bushes and around our house.What do you do in this situation?  ???

Should we call The ASPCA,Police or some kind of animal protection agency? ???

Now I'm afraid of going outside to walk to the bus stop to go to work cause I'm scared of getting hit by the mockingbird. :(
We want to know that this mockingbird is gone for good! >:(



Howard if this has only just started happening I would say the very likely explaination is that there is a nest very,very close by. The poor bird is thinking you and your parents are about to attack her chicks so she is attacking you! We have had this happen in the past. We did call out the RSPB but all they could tell us was exactly that. They located the nest , in a hole in a tree, but couldn't do anything until the chicks had flown then they came back and filled the hole to stop the bird nesting there again.If you can either put up with it for a few weeks or if you can leave the house by a different door, once the chicks have flown you will be fine again. 

“Rabbit rabbit white rabbit”

“Rabbit rabbit white rabbit”


We got my husband with 'pinch, punch' again this morning. 

yes, it's May.

April was terrible. I'm working on making May a good month.  do better at things, think positively, be well.  (we'll see how that goes!) ;D

Time to have fun in the nice weather.

We got my husband with 'pinch, punch' again this morning. 
A punch and a kick for being so quick?

A punch and a kick for being so quick?


We always say 'no returns' so he's not allowed to get us back with that or "a poke in the eye for being so sly"

We always say 'no returns' so he's not allowed to get us back with that or "a poke in the eye for being so sly"
...and then has to wait for the next month to start it all over again.

feeling v tired.  I should go to bed earlier but CSI was good last night!  and then I came on the boards for a bit so hubby was properly asleep.

Going round a friends soon to hear about her holiday last week. 

Need to pack tonight for the weekend.  We are going to West Point, NY to go orienteering.

8:00am a bunch of repairmen invaded my home.  There still here, it's 10:00 am.  I'm not a happy camper. :P  Everything else is fine.  Allergies are under control and I should be going back to the beach for a day. (before school lets out . . . less crowded)

My cable-internet-phone company sucks. On april 7th we sent them a money order,yesterday about 8:30 the internet stops working well this has happened before,so if you unplug it wait a few minutes and plug it back in it will work,tried that nothing the phones not working and the cable is off,ok so I walk downtown to the payphone,they tell me that they turned us off.I explained that we mailed a payment,so they tell me they will give me till friday to figure things out.Tim comes home finds the receipt to the money order,we call them back up,and tell them we have the receipt,their answer was they haven't got the payment and it's not their fault if it got lost,so they tell us to trace the money order.The post office says they can't do that till its been out for 60 days.Call back the cable company and explain that it has to be 60 days,their answer will give you till monday to make another payment,If we had sent a check that would be fine,but a moneyorder you have to pay up front,so if they dont find it does that mean we're out the $100 we sent them..I'm just so pissed right now.

I've got a box of Ho-Hos in the cabinet.  Feel free, sounds like you could use one.

I've got a box of Ho-Hos in the cabinet.  Feel free, sounds like you could use one.

I might take you up on that,at this point I could probably eat the whole box. ;D

I finally posted a picture of my puppy, Lily, on my thread, 'give rescued animals some food', and on the pet photos section.  It took me long enough, I've had her for a month.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/adagio_photos/Lily003.jpg?t=1209649990



I couldn't resist, since I finally have the picture.  ;D

I might take you up on that,at this point I could probably eat the whole box. ;D


I've gotta run out and get another box. ;D

So, would anyone else be worried if a police helicopter were hovering kinda low over the river not to far from their house?  It is freaking me the hell out right now.  :o

So, would anyone else be worried if a police helicopter were hovering kinda low over the river not to far from their house?  It is freaking me the hell out right now.  :o

Do you have the news on?

I checked, nothing as far as I saw.  The helicopter went away so I think they are done with whatever it was.  Still freaky.

So, would anyone else be worried if a police helicopter were hovering kinda low over the river not to far from their house?  It is freaking me the hell out right now.  :o
I hate that when it happens, not only do you feel something is wrong in your area, but also the vibrations rattle everything.

I checked, nothing as far as I saw.  The helicopter went away so I think they are done with whatever it was.  Still freaky.

Hopefully it was nothing.

I finally posted a picture of my puppy, Lily, on my thread, 'give rescued animals some food', and on the pet photos section.  It took me long enough, I've had her for a month.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/adagio_photos/Lily003.jpg?t=1209649990



I couldn't resist, since I finally have the picture.  ;D


she's so precious! :)

Even biased me has to admit that one....but I think I would say it anyway. ;D

My Father finally got rid of the mockingbird and I was right,the bird which happened to be a female was protecting it's kids so the bird thought that we were going to attack it so what My Father did was call this guy who he knows to rid us of the nest and put it on our neighbor's bush as a joke. ;D

My Father finally got rid of the mockingbird and I was right,the bird which happened to be a female was protecting it's kids so the bird thought that we were going to attack it so what My Father did was call this guy who he knows to rid us of the nest and put it on our neighbor's bush as a joke. ;D


Nice to know you still have your sense of humor!

AFM- I have a meeting with the "Entertainment Co-Ordinator" at a local pub, in town.
Until my band gets FULLY assembled & off the ground, I have to keep running karaoke.
This place is looking for someone, so I'm inquiring.

My Father finally got rid of the mockingbird and I was right,the bird which happened to be a female was protecting it's kids so the bird thought that we were going to attack it so what My Father did was call this guy who he knows to rid us of the nest and put it on our neighbor's bush as a joke. ;D

Howard, I think Gis actually came up with this theory  ;)

I hate that when it happens, not only do you feel something is wrong in your area, but also the vibrations rattle everything.


No doubt.  Thankfully it doesn't happen often.

Howard, I think Gis actually came up with this theory  ;)


But where else could you put the nest?

But where else could you put the nest?

I was referring to the theory about why this bird was dive-bombing you.  Your post said "I was right" but in fact it was Gis who provided this information.

Now, the nest in your neighbor's bush is a different story.

It is May which means we are HOME!!!!




Cat

It is May which means we are HOME!!!!

Cat

Welcome back, Cat & Carlos!

-Didn't miss us a bit, didja?  ;D

Hope the vacation was relaxing!

Yes, a great big welcome back!

Welcome back Cat.  Glad to have you back amongst us.



May is starting out to be a REALLY bad month.

Mom called this afternoon.  She went to the doctors yesterday.  He told her that she is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers Disease.  She is only  59 years old.  Although truthfully, it's something I suspected anyways.  She has been on medication for it for awhile now, (about a year.)  She has fallen twice at work, and her concentration (when I talk to her on te phone) has been not so good lately.  I don't know what to do, what to say, I want to be supportive (I live 3 hours drive away).  Has anyone had experience with this disease?  The ironic thing?  When I was first moving away from home, mom would kinda guilt trip me for leaving by saying stuff like "One day I will be in a home and not know whats going on, all you have to do is come in and visit me, pat my hand and say "I'm here Mom and it's going to be ok."  Perhaps she is psychic. 
I'm scared, sad, concerned, angry...everything...all rolled up into one.

Welcome back, Cat and Carlos.  I hope your vacation was great. :)

Welcome back Cat.  Glad to have you back amongst us.



May is starting out to be a REALLY bad month.

Mom called this afternoon.  She went to the doctors yesterday.  He told her that she is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers Disease.  She is only  59 years old.  Although truthfully, it's something I suspected anyways.  She has been on medication for it for awhile now, (about a year.)  She has fallen twice at work, and her concentration (when I talk to her on te phone) has been not so good lately.  I don't know what to do, what to say, I want to be supportive (I live 3 hours drive away).  Has anyone had experience with this disease?  The ironic thing?  When I was first moving away from home, mom would kinda guilt trip me for leaving by saying stuff like "One day I will be in a home and not know whats going on, all you have to do is come in and visit me, pat my hand and say "I'm here Mom and it's going to be ok."  Perhaps she is psychic. 
I'm scared, sad, concerned, angry...everything...all rolled up into one.


How scary that must be for her.  Are there any support groups in your area? 

Welcome back Cat.  Glad to have you back amongst us.



May is starting out to be a REALLY bad month.

Mom called this afternoon.  She went to the doctors yesterday.  He told her that she is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers Disease.  She is only  59 years old.  Although truthfully, it's something I suspected anyways.  She has been on medication for it for awhile now, (about a year.)  She has fallen twice at work, and her concentration (when I talk to her on te phone) has been not so good lately.  I don't know what to do, what to say, I want to be supportive (I live 3 hours drive away).  Has anyone had experience with this disease?  The ironic thing?  When I was first moving away from home, mom would kinda guilt trip me for leaving by saying stuff like "One day I will be in a home and not know whats going on, all you have to do is come in and visit me, pat my hand and say "I'm here Mom and it's going to be ok."   Perhaps she is psychic. 
I'm scared, sad, concerned, angry...everything...all rolled up into one.


awww Patty..I'm so sorry to hear this. :(  My grandma is in the stages of it as well. She repeats things like crazy. She will tell you the same story like 5 times in a row. It's such a horribly sad disease. If you ever need to talk..I'm here.

yes, Welcome back Cat.  Hope you had a nice vacation :)


May has brought me confusing times.  There is this girl at work that I really want to ask out, but I don't think I stand a chance.  I drive her home from work everyday, and to be honest, even though she is undeniably gorgeous, what I am most attracted to is her outspoken personality.  I really enjoy talking and listening to her more than anything else, and that's the first time I've ever felt that way about any girl

If I ask her out, and she says no, i would be sad, but I would be ok with it.  I promised myself that I would never fall too far head over heels for a girl again cause it would only lead to big heartbreak

Well, I got one paper left to do, and the assignment was given to me yesterday. This weekend I will see about starting on it.

grocery shopping and posting pics. Not to mention more dog toys... ;D

yes, Welcome back Cat.  Hope you had a nice vacation :)


May has brought me confusing times.  There is this girl at work that I really want to ask out, but I don't think I stand a chance.  I drive her home from work everyday, and to be honest, even though she is undeniably gorgeous, what I am most attracted to is her outspoken personality.  I really enjoy talking and listening to her more than anything else, and that's the first time I've ever felt that way about any girl

If I ask her out, and she says no, i would be sad, but I would be ok with it.  I promised myself that I would never fall too far head over heels for a girl again cause it would only lead to big heartbreak


I say go for it Jas!
Seriously though, why not just ask her if she wants to stop and get something to eat first... feel her out a bit that way?
Sure, she might not think it the same thing as you, but you will know how comfortable/uncomfortable the situation is, which will lead you in the direction the relationship should go. Did that just make any sense at all? ;D

I finally posted a picture of my puppy, Lily, on my thread, 'give rescued animals some food', and on the pet photos section.  It took me long enough, I've had her for a month.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/adagio_photos/Lily003.jpg?t=1209649990



I couldn't resist, since I finally have the picture.  ;D
Lily's cute, and looks like a little wolf


I've gotta run out and get another box. ;D
did you already go because I need a box of Ho-Ho's too  :)


It is May which means we are HOME!!!!


Cat
welcome back Cat, there's no place like home



May is starting out to be a REALLY bad month.

Mom called this afternoon.  She went to the doctors yesterday.  He told her that she is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers Disease.  She is only  59 years old.  Although truthfully, it's something I suspected anyways.  She has been on medication for it for awhile now, (about a year.)  She has fallen twice at work, and her concentration (when I talk to her on te phone) has been not so good lately.  I don't know what to do, what to say, I want to be supportive (I live 3 hours drive away).  Has anyone had experience with this disease?  The ironic thing?  When I was first moving away from home, mom would kinda guilt trip me for leaving by saying stuff like "One day I will be in a home and not know whats going on, all you have to do is come in and visit me, pat my hand and say "I'm here Mom and it's going to be ok."  Perhaps she is psychic. 
I'm scared, sad, concerned, angry...everything...all rolled up into one.
Patty, I'm sorry to hear your mom's got the beginning's of Alzheimer's.  it must be an emotional roller coaster. hang in there and lean on us



May has brought me confusing times.  There is this girl at work that I really want to ask out, but I don't think I stand a chance.  I drive her home from work everyday, and to be honest, even though she is undeniably gorgeous, what I am most attracted to is her outspoken personality.  I really enjoy talking and listening to her more than anything else, and that's the first time I've ever felt that way about any girl

If I ask her out, and she says no, i would be sad, but I would be ok with it.  I promised myself that I would never fall too far head over heels for a girl again cause it would only lead to big heartbreak
it sounds exciting jason, the thrill of the hunt. Don't fret over your last heartbreak, and know it may not be your last. you've already got her in your car, dude... your halfway there.  just go easy and stay cool  8)

Patty- I am so sorry, to hear this news.
It reminds me of when the guitarist in my last band, Steve, lost his dad.
He was in severe Alzheimer's, and had just moved into a care facility.
If you need someone to talk to, look me up- bartender to bartender.

Jason- Give it a shot, man! The worst she can say is "no". Go for it, 'A'!

Tam- Did you say "feel her up a bit?"  :o :o :o

I have an important Jobsearch meeting this morning, and the rest of the day is mine. But by the time I could get to the cricket it will probably be raining.

Welcome back Cat.  Glad to have you back amongst us.



May is starting out to be a REALLY bad month.

Mom called this afternoon.  She went to the doctors yesterday.  He told her that she is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers Disease.  She is only  59 years old.  Although truthfully, it's something I suspected anyways.  She has been on medication for it for awhile now, (about a year.)  She has fallen twice at work, and her concentration (when I talk to her on te phone) has been not so good lately.  I don't know what to do, what to say, I want to be supportive (I live 3 hours drive away).  Has anyone had experience with this disease?  The ironic thing?  When I was first moving away from home, mom would kinda guilt trip me for leaving by saying stuff like "One day I will be in a home and not know whats going on, all you have to do is come in and visit me, pat my hand and say "I'm here Mom and it's going to be ok."   Perhaps she is psychic. 
I'm scared, sad, concerned, angry...everything...all rolled up into one.
Sorry to hear this and as I am getting closer to that age, I am wondering exctly what the early symptons are, but I am too frightened to look.

Thanks everyone for the support.  I just may take you up on your offer to talk...at some point.

So, would anyone else be worried if a police helicopter were hovering kinda low over the river not to far from their house?  It is freaking me the hell out right now.  :o


I'd be scared stiff. Not because of the helicopter...But the last time I checked there was no river running near my house. ;)

Here's hoping that everyone has a better month than the last!

Welcome back Cat.  Glad to have you back amongst us.



May is starting out to be a REALLY bad month.

Mom called this afternoon.  She went to the doctors yesterday.  He told her that she is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers Disease.  She is only  59 years old.  Although truthfully, it's something I suspected anyways.  She has been on medication for it for awhile now, (about a year.)  She has fallen twice at work, and her concentration (when I talk to her on te phone) has been not so good lately.  I don't know what to do, what to say, I want to be supportive (I live 3 hours drive away).  Has anyone had experience with this disease?  The ironic thing?  When I was first moving away from home, mom would kinda guilt trip me for leaving by saying stuff like "One day I will be in a home and not know whats going on, all you have to do is come in and visit me, pat my hand and say "I'm here Mom and it's going to be ok."   Perhaps she is psychic. 
I'm scared, sad, concerned, angry...everything...all rolled up into one.
I'm sorry to hear your news Patty. I understand the disease develops at very different rates in different people so I'm praying your Mum  is one of the real slow burners. 

So, would anyone else be worried if a police helicopter were hovering kinda low over the river not to far from their house?  It is freaking me the hell out right now.  :o
No, I'd either think someone has jumped/fallen in or they are tracking a crim. We used to live right near the police helicopter base so we got used to them flying over all the time, it just sucked at night when they had the spotlight on, damn those things are bright! They illuminate the whole room curtains closed or not, keep you awake for ages with the noise and light.  >:( 

It is May which means we are HOME!!!!




Cat
WELCOME HOME! If all goes well this weekend and I figure out how to record on the DVD player from digital I should have a little somthing to mail to you.  :) And no I'm not going to tell you more than that it will have to be a surprise!  ;)



Unless I mess it up of course..............  :-[

No, I'd either think someone has jumped/fallen in or they are tracking a crim. We used to live right near the police helicopter base so we got used to them flying over all the time, it just sucked at night when they had the spotlight on, damn those things are bright! They illuminate the whole room curtains closed or not, keep you awake for ages with the noise and light.  >:( 
It seems I must be on a flight path for helicopters, there is a helipad at Battersea which serves central London, and every helicopter that flies north passes over us.

I say go for it Jas!
Seriously though, why not just ask her if she wants to stop and get something to eat first... feel her out a bit that way?
Sure, she might not think it the same thing as you, but you will know how comfortable/uncomfortable the situation is, which will lead you in the direction the relationship should go. Did that just make any sense at all? ;D




it sounds exciting jason, the thrill of the hunt. Don't fret over your last heartbreak, and know it may not be your last. you've already got her in your car, dude... your halfway there.  just go easy and stay cool  8)



Jason- Give it a shot, man! The worst she can say is "no". Go for it, 'A'!


Thanks all.  The more I see this woman, the more I wanna ask her out, and then the more I get scared.  It's not so much rejection that I am afraid of, but the possible awkwardness if she says no.  I like giving her a ride home, having someone to talk to, and I don't want to lose that.  But if I don't ask her out soon, my feelings for her will only get stronger

Here's hoping that everyone has a better month than the last!


I hope this month looks good for me,relationship-wise.

Thanks all.  The more I see this woman, the more I wanna ask her out, and then the more I get scared.  It's not so much rejection that I am afraid of, but the possible awkwardness if she says no.  I like giving her a ride home, having someone to talk to, and I don't want to lose that.  But if I don't ask her out soon, my feelings for her will only get stronger


As Tam suggested just ask if she wants to stop for a coffee or for a pizza or something on the way home.  If she's interested you'll know.

Welcome back Cat.  Glad to have you back amongst us.



May is starting out to be a REALLY bad month.

Mom called this afternoon.  She went to the doctors yesterday.  He told her that she is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers Disease.  She is only  59 years old.  Although truthfully, it's something I suspected anyways.  She has been on medication for it for awhile now, (about a year.)  She has fallen twice at work, and her concentration (when I talk to her on te phone) has been not so good lately.  I don't know what to do, what to say, I want to be supportive (I live 3 hours drive away).  Has anyone had experience with this disease?  The ironic thing?  When I was first moving away from home, mom would kinda guilt trip me for leaving by saying stuff like "One day I will be in a home and not know whats going on, all you have to do is come in and visit me, pat my hand and say "I'm here Mom and it's going to be ok."   Perhaps she is psychic. 
I'm scared, sad, concerned, angry...everything...all rolled up into one.

I'm sorry to hear your devastating news.  My Grandfather also had Alzheimers.  Please pm me with any questions or just to talk.

I have an important Jobsearch meeting this morning, and the rest of the day is mine. But by the time I could get to the cricket it will probably be raining.

Good luck on the job search!

Good luck on the job search!
Not much came from it, it was me updating them not them pushing me around.

Not much came from it, it was me updating them not them pushing me around.

Things are tough all over, I know.  My husband is also out of work.  Hang in there.  :)

Things are tough all over, I know.  My husband is also out of work.  Hang in there.  :)
I have some prospects in the pipeline, I will know more by this time next week.

I have some prospects in the pipeline, I will know more by this time next week.

Keep a good thought.  In the meanwhile, have some Karma.

Thanks all.  The more I see this woman, the more I wanna ask her out, and then the more I get scared.  It's not so much rejection that I am afraid of, but the possible awkwardness if she says no.  I like giving her a ride home, having someone to talk to, and I don't want to lose that.  But if I don't ask her out soon, my feelings for her will only get stronger


ya..keep it real casual, Jason. Don't make it seem like a "date" at first...make it look like 2 friends hanging out...and then see where it goes from there. :)

Dammit


You get karma...for being amusing!  ;D

Keep a good thought.  In the meanwhile, have some Karma.
Just relax for the Bank Holiday Weekend and await the phone call then.

Welcome back Cat.  Glad to have you back amongst us.



May is starting out to be a REALLY bad month.

Mom called this afternoon.  She went to the doctors yesterday.  He told her that she is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers Disease.  She is only  59 years old.  Although truthfully, it's something I suspected anyways.  She has been on medication for it for awhile now, (about a year.)  She has fallen twice at work, and her concentration (when I talk to her on te phone) has been not so good lately.  I don't know what to do, what to say, I want to be supportive (I live 3 hours drive away).  Has anyone had experience with this disease?  The ironic thing?  When I was first moving away from home, mom would kinda guilt trip me for leaving by saying stuff like "One day I will be in a home and not know whats going on, all you have to do is come in and visit me, pat my hand and say "I'm here Mom and it's going to be ok."   Perhaps she is psychic. 
I'm scared, sad, concerned, angry...everything...all rolled up into one.


Truly sorry to hear this news Patti.  I also don't know what to do, or say to you...only that I'll keep your mom, you and family in my prayers...

It's May..it's May...the lusty month of May........

It's May..it's May...the lusty month of May........
When I was small, and christmas trees were tall,
We used to love while others used to play.
Dont ask me why, but time has passed us by,
Some one else moved in from far away.

(chorus)
Now we are tall, and christmas trees are small,
And you dont ask the time of day.
But you and i, our love will never die,
But guess well cry come second of may.

The apple tree that grew for you and me,
I watched the apples falling one by one.
And I recall the moment of them all,
The day I kissed your cheek and you were mine.

(chorus...)

When I was small, and christmas trees were tall,
Do do do do do do do do do...
Dont ask me why, but time has passed us by,
Some one else moved in from far away

Tra la! It's May!
The lusty month of May!
That darling month when ev'ryone throws
Self-control away.
It's time to do
A wretched thing or two,
And try to make each precious day
One you'll always rue!
It's May! It's May!
The month of "yes you may,"
The time for ev'ry frivolous whim,
Proper or "im."
It's wild! It's gay!
A blot in ev'ry way.
The birds and bees with all of their vast
Amorous past
Gaze at the human race aghast,
The lusty month of May.

I was strolling through the park one day
In the merry merry month of May
I was taken by surprise
By a pair of rolling eyes  :D
Strolling through the park one day.

So, I just came back from 2 neighborhood church rummage sales...and I got two huge shopping bags full of neato stuff...for a whopping total of...$3.50!! :o  Gotta love me some great deals! :)

I'm back home. What a night!

So, we leave Chicago on time, right? Get almost all the way to the Illinois/Iowa crossing and the train comes to a dead stop. No one knows why for several hours. Then the conductor comes on and announces that a barge broke loose on the Mississippi, got stuck under the train bridge because the river is so high, and.....they didn't know anymore than that. So we wait. And wait. Then they announce we're backtracking twenty or so miles to the previous station because we were out in the middle of god knows where and the bridge has been deemed unsafe. So we back up. By this time, I'm heartily sick of it all, call Rice and tell him to come get me at Galesburg (the station we backed up to). They finally decide that people going on to Iowa would wait at that station for busses, and the train would be rerouted to Kansas City, a mere 10 1/2 hour delay. Pile on how delayed the train usually gets when it goes through the Rockies....and yeah. Fut dat.

More on the story:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353816,00.html

So here I sit, thinking of alternate ways. I'm getting a full refund from Amtrak, but I'm still sort of pissed that they let us travel THAT FAR when they knew the barge had messed up the bridge. Why didn't they tell us in Chicago so we could decide from there? Sheesh. :P

I'm back home. What a night!

So, we leave Chicago on time, right? Get almost all the way to the Illinois/Iowa crossing and the train comes to a dead stop. No one knows why for several hours. Then the conductor comes on and announces that a barge broke loose on the Mississippi, got stuck under the train bridge because the river is so high, and.....they didn't know anymore than that. So we wait. And wait. Then they announce we're backtracking twenty or so miles to the previous station because we were out in the middle of god knows where and the bridge has been deemed unsafe. So we back up. By this time, I'm heartily sick of it all, call Rice and tell him to come get me at Galesburg (the station we backed up to). They finally decide that people going on to Iowa would wait at that station for busses, and the train would be rerouted to Kansas City, a mere 10 1/2 hour delay. Pile on how delayed the train usually gets when it goes through the Rockies....and yeah. Fut dat.

More on the story:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353816,00.html

So here I sit, thinking of alternate ways. I'm getting a full refund from Amtrak, but I'm still sort of pissed that they let us travel THAT FAR when they knew the barge had messed up the bridge. Why didn't they tell us in Chicago so we could decide from there? Sheesh. :P
What is it with train companies?  >:(

I'm back home. What a night!

So, we leave Chicago on time, right? Get almost all the way to the Illinois/Iowa crossing and the train comes to a dead stop. No one knows why for several hours. Then the conductor comes on and announces that a barge broke loose on the Mississippi, got stuck under the train bridge because the river is so high, and.....they didn't know anymore than that. So we wait. And wait. Then they announce we're backtracking twenty or so miles to the previous station because we were out in the middle of god knows where and the bridge has been deemed unsafe. So we back up. By this time, I'm heartily sick of it all, call Rice and tell him to come get me at Galesburg (the station we backed up to). They finally decide that people going on to Iowa would wait at that station for busses, and the train would be rerouted to Kansas City, a mere 10 1/2 hour delay. Pile on how delayed the train usually gets when it goes through the Rockies....and yeah. Fut dat.

More on the story:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353816,00.html

So here I sit, thinking of alternate ways. I'm getting a full refund from Amtrak, but I'm still sort of pissed that they let us travel THAT FAR when they knew the barge had messed up the bridge. Why didn't they tell us in Chicago so we could decide from there? Sheesh. :P


Jessica Rabbit's big adventure....

I'm back home. What a night!

So, we leave Chicago on time, right? Get almost all the way to the Illinois/Iowa crossing and the train comes to a dead stop. No one knows why for several hours. Then the conductor comes on and announces that a barge broke loose on the Mississippi, got stuck under the train bridge because the river is so high, and.....they didn't know anymore than that. So we wait. And wait. Then they announce we're backtracking twenty or so miles to the previous station because we were out in the middle of god knows where and the bridge has been deemed unsafe. So we back up. By this time, I'm heartily sick of it all, call Rice and tell him to come get me at Galesburg (the station we backed up to). They finally decide that people going on to Iowa would wait at that station for busses, and the train would be rerouted to Kansas City, a mere 10 1/2 hour delay. Pile on how delayed the train usually gets when it goes through the Rockies....and yeah. Fut dat.

More on the story:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353816,00.html

So here I sit, thinking of alternate ways. I'm getting a full refund from Amtrak, but I'm still sort of pissed that they let us travel THAT FAR when they knew the barge had messed up the bridge. Why didn't they tell us in Chicago so we could decide from there? Sheesh. :P
Would had been quicker walking?

I'm back home. What a night!

So, we leave Chicago on time, right? Get almost all the way to the Illinois/Iowa crossing and the train comes to a dead stop. No one knows why for several hours. Then the conductor comes on and announces that a barge broke loose on the Mississippi, got stuck under the train bridge because the river is so high, and.....they didn't know anymore than that. So we wait. And wait. Then they announce we're backtracking twenty or so miles to the previous station because we were out in the middle of god knows where and the bridge has been deemed unsafe. So we back up. By this time, I'm heartily sick of it all, call Rice and tell him to come get me at Galesburg (the station we backed up to). They finally decide that people going on to Iowa would wait at that station for busses, and the train would be rerouted to Kansas City, a mere 10 1/2 hour delay. Pile on how delayed the train usually gets when it goes through the Rockies....and yeah. Fut dat.

More on the story:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353816,00.html

So here I sit, thinking of alternate ways. I'm getting a full refund from Amtrak, but I'm still sort of pissed that they let us travel THAT FAR when they knew the barge had messed up the bridge. Why didn't they tell us in Chicago so we could decide from there? Sheesh. :P



aww..that sucks Jess. I hope you can work something else out to continue with your plans.

What is it with train companies?  >:(


You know, I have no clue. Up until that snafu, we were having a great time. The food was excellent, pretty much what you'd find in a nice restaurant. Our sleeping car attendant was an absolute sweetheart. The conductors and dining car attendant were helpful. And, though small, our little compartment was comfortable. But, as usual, the corporate offices left the employees on the train to clean up the mess with customers. I feel so bad for them because they were taking the brunt of the frustrations and it wasn't even their fault. I still tipped my sleeping car attendant just because she was so nice in helping me get off at the station in Galesburg.

It's May..it's May...the lusty month of May........


This year for about the first time since I've known him my husband has forgotten to recite

"Hooray, hooray
It's the first of Mat
Outdoor bonking starts today!"

Oy Vey...that's all I can say. :-\\

This year for about the first time since I've known him my husband has forgotten to recite

"Hooray, hooray
It's the first of Mat
Outdoor bonking starts today!"


Alrighty, my husband and I happen to both be home today; we're on it!  ;D

Alrighty, my husband and I happen to both be home today; we're on it!  ;D
I love it when chicks make posts like this  ;D  right on  ladybug316

Did anyone dance around the Maypole yesterday?  No, I didn't either.  I certainally have no desire to become fertile.  ;D

Update on my mom: 

Talked to her a good half hour or so.  Her doctor hasn't really told her much of anything about her condition.  She says he's not especially communicative, he didn't even give her the results of her cholesterol test.  >:(  She's not computer savvy and so I don't know if I should share what I've read online and/or how much to share.  I don't want to be gloom and doom.  I was partially right about her taking the Alzheimer's medication, Aricept, for about a year...it was prescribed to her...and she took it for awhile...but...(and I could spit nails for this one) she stopped getting it filled because it cost her $20 A MONTH.  I told her then that I would pay for it for her, and I made sure that she understand (again) this time when I talked to her that I would pay for it if she would just take it.

I guess that is where I get the not taking so good care of myself ideal from.  She said today she's gotta start taking better care of herself.
She said that they (the physicians) had her on so many medicines (blood pressure, diabetes, and this alzheimer's disease pills) that her whole paycheck was spent just buying medicines for herself. 

She also told me that I didn't have to worry about moving back to where my parents live.  She didn't want me to uproot my life.  My hubby already told me that we would move anywhere I needed or wanted to be.

Sorry for rambling here, sometimes I just start talking and can't seem to stop.  I guess I will end my novel here.  :)

Did anyone dance around the Maypole yesterday?  No, I didn't either.  I certainally have no desire to become fertile.   ;D

Update on my mom: 

Talked to her a good half hour or so.  Her doctor hasn't really told her much of anything about her condition.  She says he's not especially communicative, he didn't even give her the results of her cholesterol test.   >:(   She's not computer savvy and so I don't know if I should share what I've read online and/or how much to share.  I don't want to be gloom and doom.  I was partially right about her taking the Alzheimer's medication, Aricept, for about a year...it was prescribed to her...and she took it for awhile...but...(and I could spit nails for this one) she stopped getting it filled because it cost her $20 A MONTH.  I told her then that I would pay for it for her, and I made sure that she understand (again) this time when I talked to her that I would pay for it if she would just take it.

I guess that is where I get the not taking so good care of myself ideal from.  She said today she's gotta start taking better care of herself.
She said that they (the physicians) had her on so many medicines (blood pressure, diabetes, and this alzheimer's disease pills) that her whole paycheck was spent just buying medicines for herself. 

She also told me that I didn't have to worry about moving back to where my parents live.  She didn't want me to uproot my life.  My hubby already told me that we would move anywhere I needed or wanted to be.

Sorry for rambling here, sometimes I just start talking and can't seem to stop.  I guess I will end my novel here.  :)
you're a good daughter Patty and good form from hubby being willing to do what's gotta be done. I hope she gets better and it isn't too burdensome on you

You know, I have no clue. Up until that snafu, we were having a great time. The food was excellent, pretty much what you'd find in a nice restaurant. Our sleeping car attendant was an absolute sweetheart. The conductors and dining car attendant were helpful. And, though small, our little compartment was comfortable. But, as usual, the corporate offices left the employees on the train to clean up the mess with customers. I feel so bad for them because they were taking the brunt of the frustrations and it wasn't even their fault. I still tipped my sleeping car attendant just because she was so nice in helping me get off at the station in Galesburg.


That sucks the big one, Jess. 

Thanks for the welcome back everyone.




Cat

You know, I have no clue. Up until that snafu, we were having a great time. The food was excellent, pretty much what you'd find in a nice restaurant. Our sleeping car attendant was an absolute sweetheart. The conductors and dining car attendant were helpful. And, though small, our little compartment was comfortable. But, as usual, the corporate offices left the employees on the train to clean up the mess with customers. I feel so bad for them because they were taking the brunt of the frustrations and it wasn't even their fault. I still tipped my sleeping car attendant just because she was so nice in helping me get off at the station in Galesburg.
did they tell you "no cheese for you"!    :\'(    that's too bad Jess, and you were all set to have some R&R. they probably should give you a refund and another trip on top of it.

Patty- you & Jim hang in there. {hug}

Cat- We missed you & Carlos! The chandeliers have been awful quiet....{hug}

Jessica- At least they were good enough to give you some form of compensation.

AFM- I am waiting for a few phone calls, today.

Cat- We missed you & Carlos! The chandeliers have been awful quiet....{hug}




Oh man, I can't get away from that chandelier incident, can I?  :D ;D ;D



Cat

Oh man, I can't get away from that chandelier incident, can I?  :D ;D ;D



Cat


Hey at least they're not dusty!  ;D

Hey at least they're not dusty!  ;D



How do you think they get dusted in the first place.  ;)



Cat

How do you think they get dusted in the first place.  ;)

Cat

AHA!

So you DO admit it! :P

I'm telling Alan! I'm telling Alan!  ;D

AHA!

So you DO admit it! :P

I'm telling Alan! I'm telling Alan!  ;D



Um...what I meant to say is...um...IF I did that...yeah, that is it...IF I WERE to have a chandelier incident, that would be ONE way to dust it. Yeah, yeah. That is it. That is my story and I'm sticking with it.



Cat

I love it when chicks make posts like this  ;D  right on  ladybug316
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Did anyone dance around the Maypole yesterday?  No, I didn't either.  I certainally have no desire to become fertile.   ;D

Update on my mom: 

Talked to her a good half hour or so.  Her doctor hasn't really told her much of anything about her condition.  She says he's not especially communicative, he didn't even give her the results of her cholesterol test.   >:(   She's not computer savvy and so I don't know if I should share what I've read online and/or how much to share.  I don't want to be gloom and doom.  I was partially right about her taking the Alzheimer's medication, Aricept, for about a year...it was prescribed to her...and she took it for awhile...but...(and I could spit nails for this one) she stopped getting it filled because it cost her $20 A MONTH.  I told her then that I would pay for it for her, and I made sure that she understand (again) this time when I talked to her that I would pay for it if she would just take it.

I guess that is where I get the not taking so good care of myself ideal from.  She said today she's gotta start taking better care of herself.
She said that they (the physicians) had her on so many medicines (blood pressure, diabetes, and this alzheimer's disease pills) that her whole paycheck was spent just buying medicines for herself. 

She also told me that I didn't have to worry about moving back to where my parents live.  She didn't want me to uproot my life.  My hubby already told me that we would move anywhere I needed or wanted to be.

Sorry for rambling here, sometimes I just start talking and can't seem to stop.  I guess I will end my novel here.  :)

No worries about rambling, it's what we're here for. 

It might be a good idea for you to go with your Mother to the doctor.  You you'll get a better idea of what's expected and you may ask questions that might not occur to her. 
You might even ask if there are generic options to the medications she's been prescribed. 

I don't know all the details but www.scbn.org is a Precription Assistance program that your mom may qualify for.

Our good thoughts are with you.

So, I just came back from 2 neighborhood church rummage sales...and I got two huge shopping bags full of neato stuff...for a whopping total of...$3.50!! :o  Gotta love me some great deals! :)



I hear a little bird singing....cheap...cheap.....cheap  ;)

This year for about the first time since I've known him my husband has forgotten to recite

"Hooray, hooray
It's the first of Mat
Outdoor bonking starts today!"


I'd be worried if I were you....he wants to bonk someone named Mat in a public place??  :o

I'd be worried if I were you....he wants to bonk someone named Mat in a public place??  :o

Maybe she meant door mat?  That'll do!  I'm certain she meant May, though!

I hear a little bird singing....cheap...cheap.....cheap  ;)




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Last night I heard my baby singin' this song...oooeee  chirpt chirpy cheep

Last night I heard my baby singin' this song...oooeee  chirpt chirpy cheep


Oh, soley, soley. Soley, soley,  ........ soley, soley !

Last night I heard my baby singin' this song...oooeee   chirpt chirpy cheep

Now you're using the "t" instead of the "y".  :D  Karma.

Now you're using the "t" instead of the "y".  :D  Karma.



That's not a mistake...it's Australian past tense..... :D

ya..keep it real casual, Jason. Don't make it seem like a "date" at first...make it look like 2 friends hanging out...and then see where it goes from there. :)


As I drove her home today, I built up the courage and asked her if I could take her dancing sometime, but she said that she only goes to the clubs/dancing when she's with her sister-in-law.  I really wanted to tell her that I have a big crush on her, but I know that if I did, things would definately get awkward.  What confuses this situation even more is that there is another girl at work that I also have a big crush on, and it tears me up inside because I honestly know that I have no chance with either of them

I want to be with a girl whom I can share my life, love and laughter with but I know I will never get that, and somedays, it gets me sad that I just sit and cry real tears :\'(

Alan and gibbo appearing during the day...thought it couldn't be done.. :-\\