:P

I know, time does go by quickly. :o What happened to January??

I hope we can all have a good month.

Damn, Snoz beat me to it.  I was going to call it "Cuz Cat is afraid one won't be started" ;)

Damn, Snoz beat me to it.  I was going to call it "Cuz Cat is afraid one won't be started" ;)


We'll call it a colaboration...

Well, I COULD have started it. I just wanted to give others the chance. Like I said, I didn't want people to think that I was "hogging" starting the monthly threads.



Cat

Well, I COULD have started it. I just wanted to give others the chance. Like I said, I didn't want people to think that I was "hogging" starting the monthly threads.



Cat


OINK!  ;D

WHITE RABBITS  :D



Pinch Punch, any thing else of such nature

I have ALWAYS wanted to do that, and I keep getting beat 8)

Doesn't count Sami. You did on the 31st.  :P

white rabbit          http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/rocksannwastaken/smilie%20land/annoy-2.gif

I know, time does go by quickly. :o What happened to January??

I hope we can all have a good month.


January was just an awful awful month snow every week,glad it's over and done with.

I'm glad February is here,January was such an awful month for snow,Let's see what this month brings as far as precipitation goes.

We'll call it a colaboration...


;D


And the countdown has begun.

Doesn't count Sami. You did on the 31st.  :P


It was the first somewhere in the world!

January was just an awful awful month snow every week,glad it's over and done with.




I'm glad February is here,January was such an awful month for snow,Let's see what this month brings as far as precipitation goes.


Have we just entered Ground Hog Day-i.e. where everything gets repeated over and over again?



Cat

^ he he

white rabbit           http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc153/rocksannwastaken/smilie%20land/annoy-2.gif


You're in Cali so it was still the 31st so it still doesn't count

It was the first somewhere in the world!



Yes but it has to be the 1st for you for it to count.

I'm glad February is here,January was such an awful month for snow,Let's see what this month brings as far as precipitation goes.


In Nebraska January is the worse month for snow.  ::)  I'm sure it's the same in New York for you.

January was just an awful awful month snow every week,glad it's over and done with.


I'm glad February is here,January was such an awful month for snow,Let's see what this month brings as far as precipitation goes.


Really Howard?!?

Do you have short term memory loss or something?

These posts are only 2 minutes apart  ::) ::)
::)

January was just an awful awful month snow every week,glad it's over and done with.

I heard that there's still some in that part of the US. Thank goodness there's none in California (except maybe in the mountains).






Have we just entered Ground Hog Day-i.e. where everything gets repeated over and over again?



Cat

That's tomorrow. I still remember seeing the movie.

Have we just entered Ground Hog Day-i.e. where everything gets repeated over and over again?



Cat


More like groundhog minutes.

That's tomorrow. I still remember seeing the movie.



Um yeah... She didn't really think Groundhogs day was today  ::)  

I its sad when a good sarcastic post or zing or lost on the literal  

Um yeah... She didn't really think Groundhogs day was today  ::)  

I its sad when a good sarcastic post or zing or lost on the literal  

Sorry...I guess I misinterpreted it then. My bad!

Um yeah... She didn't really think Groundhogs day was today  ::)  

I its sad when a good sarcastic post or zing or lost on the literal  



Don't you hate it when people don't get your joke?


Oops, wrong thread.



Cat

Don't you hate it when people don't get your joke?


Oops, wrong thread.



Cat


I think you meant to post that in  this thread







oh wait... you were making another joke weren't you? I almost couldn't tell  ;)



:D

I think you meant to post that in  this thread







oh wait... you were making another joke weren't you? I almost couldn't tell  ;)



:D





Yup-sometimes it is just so hard to tell when a joke is being made.


Cat

You know, sometimes it just so hard to tell when a joke is being made.



Cat

Have we just entered Ground Hog Day-i.e. where everything gets repeated over and over again?



Cat

Have we just entered Ground Hog Day-i.e. where everything gets repeated over and over again?



Cat




;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

something's wrong with my internet...it keeps showing double...

something's wrong with my internet...it keeps showing double...



Blame it on Howard.


Cat

something's wrong with my internet...it keeps showing double...



Blame it on Howard.


Cat

Blame it on Howard.


Cat


I usually do!  ;D

Can everybody hear me okay?..... hello Hello HELLO HHHHEEELLLLOOOOOO (echo)!!  :(

Can everybody hear me okay?..... hello Hello HELLO HHHHEEELLLLOOOOOO (echo)!!  :(


I can't see you! Where are youououuuuuuuu?

I can't see you! Where are youououuuuuuuu?


I'm in a tunnel of snow.  >:(

Pop:.!!! Oh, now I'm in Wonderland...... oh look...there's Alice!!  ;D

I'm in a tunnel of snow.  >:(

Pop:.!!! Oh, now I'm in Wonderland...... oh look...there's Alice!  ;D


as I told my friends on Facebook! 

Suck on this!  :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs254.snc6/180200_987736366277_3623089_51612352_7064691_n.jpg

That was taken about an hour ago!  8)

as I told my friends on Facebook! 

Suck on this!  :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs254.snc6/180200_987736366277_3623089_51612352_7064691_n.jpg

That was taken about an hour ago!  8)




Snow is okay to me; I don't love it, but I don't hate it either.

But yes, that picture is inticing!  :P

If I don't promote my own awesomeness then who will?  ;D


http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=26885.msg2620680#msg2620680

Have we just entered Ground Hog Day-i.e. where everything gets repeated over and over again?



Cat


And so its snowing up North again Oh well........ 75 here in Fla  and Hi to all. Hopefully I will be around more thanks to Snozz and Cat

And so its snowing up North again Oh well........ 75 here in Fla  and Hi to all. Hopefully I will be around more thanks to Snozz and Cat



YAY!!!! Haven't seen you forever.

BTW, I'm not getting hit with the snow-AGAIN. I'm spending the winter in the tropics-Puerto Rico.


Cat

And so its snowing up North again Oh well........ 75 here in Fla  and Hi to all. Hopefully I will be around more thanks to Snozz and Cat


yay!!! Karma for your return Deb!!

Hello and happy February to all!  We start the month off here in NY with more snow.  I don't really mind it, except there is nowhere to put it once you've shoveled.

I'm throwing a murder mystery party for my daughter on Saturday, so I hope the snow gods can hold off that day  :D 

Hello and happy February to all!  We start the month off here in NY with more snow.  I don't really mind it, except there is nowhere to put it once you've shoveled.

I'm throwing a murder mystery party for my daughter on Saturday, so I hope the snow gods can hold off that day  :D 


a murder mystery party for 7 yrs olds... AWESOME IDEA!!! I hope there'll be some method acting and dare I say maybe an actual murder?  ;D

You're in Cali so it was still the 31st so it still doesn't count


It does in my stomach

tomorrow  http://www.amiright.com/parody/70s/thedoors37.shtml I'll be going to the dentist

Have we just entered Ground Hog Day-i.e. where everything gets repeated over and over again?



Cat


Well I don't predict 6 more weeks of winter.  ;D

In Nebraska January is the worse month for snow.  ::)  I'm sure it's the same in New York for you.


We just got a mix of ice rain snow sleet slush and a lot of mush. :P

Really Howard?!?

Do you have short term memory loss or something?

These posts are only 2 minutes apart  ::) ::)
::)



;D Sure blame it on me.  :P

Blame it on Howard.


Cat


NO!

;D Sure blame it on me.  :P


That's not me blaming you... that's me stating an actual fact  :P

That's not me blaming you... that's me stating an actual fact  :P


You have a point there. ;D

Have we just entered Ground Hog Day-i.e. where everything gets repeated over and over again?



Cat


I think we should call it "GroundhoWard Day" on the board.

good idea

I think we should call it "GroundhoWard Day" on the board.




http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff30/bookmistress4ever/groundhow.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff30/bookmistress4ever/groundhow.jpg

will howard see his shadow tomorrow?  ;D

^^ good picture

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff30/bookmistress4ever/groundhow.jpg


HA! Good one.  ;D

will howard see his shadow tomorrow?  ;D


I predict more than 6 weeks of winter.

Shoveled again...not so bad, now it is turning to light rain.  All tolled I would say I have about 4 feet of snow on the lawn, the snow mounds are higher

Hello and happy February to all!  We start the month off here in NY with more snow.  I don't really mind it, except there is nowhere to put it once you've shoveled.

I'm throwing a murder mystery party for my daughter on Saturday, so I hope the snow gods can hold off that day  :D 


Oh, believe me, this is a group of drama queens and kings!  I'm sure they'll be hamming it up!  My daughter will get to do the death scene and, in a dual role, play her twin sister!  It ought to be good. ;D

Well I don't predict 6 more weeks of winter.  ;D




I predict more than 6 weeks of winter.



I'm totally confused.



Cat

as I told my friends on Facebook! 

Suck on this!  :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs254.snc6/180200_987736366277_3623089_51612352_7064691_n.jpg

That was taken about an hour ago!  8)




You are lucky that I am not in CT now!

Well I don't predict 6 more weeks of winter.  ;D




I predict more than 6 weeks of winter.



Make your mind up

Oh, believe me, this is a group of drama queens and kings!  I'm sure they'll be hamming it up!  My daughter will get to do the death scene and, in a dual role, play her twin sister!  It ought to be good. ;D


;D  Oh man... if not for all the freaking snow and my fear of flying I would totally be there to watch that!!! It would be really great if someone video taped it and provided the kids a copy of a dvd as a party favor....and if Q happened to be a recipient of said party favor she would howl with laughter!

I'm totally confused.



Cat


He's the Contradictory Groundhog! Can't give you a straight answer otherwise he'd be wrong... this way he's definitely right....one way or the other.  :D

You are lucky that I am not in CT now!


because you'd hurl a snowball at me from 3000 miles away?  :P

or is that a "threat" that you'd be on the next plane to cali - because that would be awesome!

because you'd hurl a snowball at me from 3000 miles away?  :P

or is that a "threat" that you'd be on the next plane to cali - because that would be awesome!


I was thinking more about the fudge button

because you'd hurl a snowball at me from 3000 miles away?  :P

or is that a "threat" that you'd be on the next plane to cali - because that would be awesome!



Or PR.


Cat

I was thinking more about the fudge button


oooh... you play dirty! That would totally hurt.  :-X

Shoveled again...not so bad, now it is turning to light rain.  All tolled I would say I have about 4 feet of snow on the lawn, the snow mounds are higher


This morning we had drizzle but now it's very icy so it's tough to walk.

He's the Contradictory Groundhog! Can't give you a straight answer otherwise he'd be wrong... this way he's definitely right....one way or the other.  :D


;D

I can see my shadow...... look!! There it is!  :D

Spring is a coming.

I couldn't see my shadow so why would the prairie dog?  :-\\

I couldn't see my shadow so why would the prairie dog?  :-\\


I see mine...does that count?

I see mine...does that count?


:( There it is....

I see mine...does that count?


Wait, so if the dog prairie sees its shadow then there's 6 weeks left of February?  ;D

And yes, your shadow does count.

He's the Contradictory Groundhog! Can't give you a straight answer otherwise he'd be wrong... this way he's definitely right....one way or the other.  :D


;D

And once again I was in hospital. ...but no worries, guys: it was just a checkup (a result of my visit two weeks ago), and the surgeon I visited had me discharged seeing that the symptoms I had back then have not recurred since.

So yes, I'm free. :D Although I'll still be taking pills for the next couple of weeks.

And once again I was in hospital. ...but no worries, guys: it was just a checkup (a result of my visit two weeks ago), and the surgeon I visited had me discharged seeing that the symptoms I had back then have not recurred since.

So yes, I'm free. :D Although I'll still be taking pills for the next couple of weeks.



YAY!!!!



Cat

And once again I was in hospital. ...but no worries, guys: it was just a checkup (a result of my visit two weeks ago), and the surgeon I visited had me discharged seeing that the symptoms I had back then have not recurred since.

So yes, I'm free. :D Although I'll still be taking pills for the next couple of weeks.


Good news then, I'm glad your tummy rolls well dear henk.

;)

Still Snowed in - absolutely no maintainer has been down our road (the drift the one way is higher than the 4wd truck cab; the other way it is 3' deep and about 25' long, could have busted through it if it just wasn't so long)...  Still stuck in the house.  Thankful all are happy, healthy, and warm!

And once again I was in hospital. ...but no worries, guys: it was just a checkup (a result of my visit two weeks ago), and the surgeon I visited had me discharged seeing that the symptoms I had back then have not recurred since.

So yes, I'm free. :D Although I'll still be taking pills for the next couple of weeks.


Glad to hear that you're doing better, Henk!  :)

Still Snowed in - absolutely no maintainer has been down our road (the drift the one way is higher than the 4wd truck cab; the other way it is 3' deep and about 25' long, could have busted through it if it just wasn't so long)...  Still stuck in the house.  Thankful all are happy, healthy, and warm!


Glad to hear you're all safe!

And so its snowing up North again Oh well........ 75 here in Fla  and Hi to all. Hopefully I will be around more thanks to Snozz and Cat

Hey Deb... long time no see on the forums...glad to hear you've got some decent weather where you are. :)

I can see my shadow...... look!! There it is!  :D

Spring is a coming.


Well then melt the snow already,What I want right now is 75 degrees.

And once again I was in hospital. ...but no worries, guys: it was just a checkup (a result of my visit two weeks ago), and the surgeon I visited had me discharged seeing that the symptoms I had back then have not recurred since.

So yes, I'm free. :D Although I'll still be taking pills for the next couple of weeks.


YAY Glad you're feeling good Henk.  :)

Still Snowed in - absolutely no maintainer has been down our road (the drift the one way is higher than the 4wd truck cab; the other way it is 3' deep and about 25' long, could have busted through it if it just wasn't so long)...  Still stuck in the house.  Thankful all are happy, healthy, and warm!


You know Sami I'm tired of winter and all this snow I'm ready for Spring,If it ever gets here,I'd be happy.

Still snowed in.  I can get outside, but we cannot get anywhere (ok neighbor's, across the street - they have chickens so we have plenty of eggs), and no one can get to us.  Hubby's dad tried with the tractor mounted snowblower (used to blow the cattle lots clear of snow) He got to within a mile of our house and the drifts were so big, that he sheared a pin on the blower (he thought it was just a little TOO much for the old girl).  No school again today (as the impassible roads).  We are all happy (well daughter is mad at me because I made her go read), and healthy, and have plenty of groceries - HA and I did not go shopping the day before (my house is normally well stocked for an army)!  I think I may make some cookies  8)

I am glad no one is sick, as it would be hard to get them to a doctor or for medicine.  Not sure what anyone would do in an emergency situation :-\\

You know Sami I'm tired of winter and all this snow I'm ready for Spring,If it ever gets here,I'd be happy.
I LOVE winter!  It is why I live in the midwest.  I love playing in snow.  When I was with the city, I worked in it and still loved it (plowing snow, shoveling sidewalks, snow blowing, clearing ice skating ponds, cutting down trees/tree limbs, picking up trash in parks, clearing playgrounds, applying snow mold fungicide to the golf greens, etc...).  I went out yesterday and shoveled our drive... still can't get anywhere but it is done, and I was able to be outside. 

I actually dislike spring the most.  Things are ugly till they start growing, and the muddy mucky mess, and the cold rainy days.  I will say that the nice days, are nice, but there are too many of the  icky days.

After being here for 3 weeks, I was able to break in my new swimsuit because we FINALLY went to the beach today. YAY!!!! My FIL also came with us which surprised us (it also surprised my SIL when we told her). We both had mixed feelings about this because on one hand, we were glad that he joined us and got out of the house but on the other hand, we were sorry because we were hoping for a little alone time. Oh well.


Cat

Cycling to work this morning on a shared pedestrian/cyclist path.  Approaching dad with kids.  Kid says to dad "That cyclist needs to watch where she's going", Dad replies "Yes, especially when there's young children around"  This cyclist is thinking "well if you taught your kids to step slightly to one side instead of jigging about the place it wouldn't be a problem"  >:(


I just got an e-mail titled "Another 12 inches for a super weekend".  :o

it's from a ski area in New Hampshire!!  ;D

After being here for 3 weeks, I was able to break in my new swimsuit because we FINALLY went to the beach today. YAY!!!! My FIL also came with us which surprised us (it also surprised my SIL when we told her). We both had mixed feelings about this because on one hand, we were glad that he joined us and got out of the house but on the other hand, we were sorry because we were hoping for a little alone time. Oh well.


Cat



at least you got there!!! YAY!!! oh I took this pic yesterday and posted it on facebook

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs882.ash1/179043_988322965727_3623089_51622958_1076209_n.jpg

Cycling to work this morning on a shared pedestrian/cyclist path.  Approaching dad with kids.  Kid says to dad "That cyclist needs to watch where she's going", Dad replies "Yes, especially when there's young children around"  This cyclist is thinking "well if you taught your kids to step slightly to one side instead of jigging about the place it wouldn't be a problem"   >:(


I just got an e-mail titled "Another 12 inches for a super weekend".   :o

it's from a ski area in New Hampshire!!  ;D



this is why we don't allow pedestrians on our bike paths in SB... they always get in the way 

Nice email. I wonder how many people blinding deleted it thinking it was spam  ;D

I LOVE winter!  It is why I live in the midwest.  I love playing in snow.  When I was with the city, I worked in it and still loved it (plowing snow, shoveling sidewalks, snow blowing, clearing ice skating ponds, cutting down trees/tree limbs, picking up trash in parks, clearing playgrounds, applying snow mold fungicide to the golf greens, etc...).  I went out yesterday and shoveled our drive... still can't get anywhere but it is done, and I was able to be outside. 

I actually dislike spring the most.  Things are ugly till they start growing, and the muddy mucky mess, and the cold rainy days.  I will say that the nice days, are nice, but there are too many of the  icky days.


Well you can have our winter and trade you for Spring.

Well you can have our winter and trade you for Spring.
I have my own winter Howard... 

this is why we don't allow pedestrians on our bike paths in SB... they always get in the way 



Some areas have seperate bike paths (doesn't stop people walking on them but I have less problems with cutting close to them in that case).  But for various reasons there are a few sections of combined paths which are a nightmare for all concerned.  I bet the councillors don't cycle/walk on them

I have my own winter Howard... 


Can I have your Spring?

I am feeling no pain right now. We went out to dinner and I had my two pina coladas-well actually one and a half because Carlos dumped the first one on me. Not on purpose. Alcohol abuse.


Cat 

I am feeling no pain right now. We went out to dinner and I had my two pina coladas-well actually one and a half because Carlos dumped the first one on me. Not on purpose. Alcohol abuse.


Cat  


was it the first half of drink number one or the last half of drink number two... something tells me it most definitely happened sometime after the first half of the first drink was consumed otherwise you would have reacted differently.  ;D

was it the first half of drink number one or the last half of drink number two... something tells me it most definitely happened sometime after the first half of the first drink was consumed otherwise you would have reacted differently.  ;D



I drank the first half of the first drink and then I don't know what he did-he was doing something and the drink ended up on me. There was still a little bit left to it. But then I got a second one.


Cat

at least you got there!!! YAY!!! oh I took this pic yesterday and posted it on facebook

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs882.ash1/179043_988322965727_3623089_51622958_1076209_n.jpg


That's a cool pic, it kinda looks like a totem pole.

That's a cool pic, it kinda looks like a totem pole.


thanks.. I have this thing about nature photos. I like an anchor in the foreground so when you look at the background you're looking past something to see it...  almost all of my nature shots have something in the foreground... a leaf, a branch a rock... something. :-)

here's what the rest of that "totem pole" looks like  ;)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs907.ash1/181500_989534198407_3623089_51640046_7279124_n.jpg

I'll give someone a pack of chewing gum if they give me 2 A's for this semester at my university.  ;D

Anyone, anyone?.......  :(

SSI is going to let me try to be my own payee.  I'm tired, walked to the SSI place and back not to mention crossing the street and looking at the plants at Home Depot since I was already there.  Something new, they call it a necter bush.  Seems to be a butterfly bush that was crossbread with a shrub.  It will survive if we get a winter as cold.  Gonna get me one.

I am feeling no pain right now. We went out to dinner and I had my two pina coladas-well actually one and a half because Carlos dumped the first one on me. Not on purpose. Alcohol abuse.


Cat   



You have to cut down on yourt alcohol. ;)

I'll give someone a pack of chewing gum if they give me 2 A's for this semester at my university.  ;D

Anyone, anyone?.......  :(


You'd have to pay me first.

Party at Carlos' cousin's house. This is a cousin I have yet to meet. I heard they will be serving crabs. If we are not mistaken, the house is practically on the beach so we will be bringing our swimsuits. Should be fun.


Cat

^awesome!!! Have fun

I am typing this in the semi darkness.  Dai is fitting new lights in the bathroom and switiching off that circuit has also switched off the lighting circuit in the study.

The extractor fan stopped working in the week so we took the opportunity to fit new lights at the same time.

Elizabeth is at an overnight Scout camp.  I am taking James to a swimming gala soon

Hopefully spending this weekend doing nothing but laundry to try to rid my house of the remaining stench. 

I have to spend the week finding a new computer.  I miss my computer.

Hopefully spending this weekend doing nothing but laundry to try to rid my house of the remaining stench. 

I have to spend the week finding a new computer.  I miss my computer.


Once you go Mac you never go back  :)

My mom and dad are coming in for a visit later today.  They'll be staying in a motel later.  (Both of our guest rooms are packed full of stuff).  Mom wants to hit the casino and we'll probably do some thrift stores too, not sure what dad wants to do.  

The Super Bowl is tomorrow, they are closing off parts of the city in preparation for celebrations (win or lose, people will be coming out of the bars and usually milling about the street. making it hard to get cars through.  ::) )  Some businesses are actually closing early so that their employees can go home and watch the Super Bowl.   ;D

Once you go Mac you never go back  :)


I am more of a PC person.  Plus the work software isn't Mac compatible.

I am typing this in the semi darkness.  Dai is fitting new lights in the bathroom and switiching off that circuit has also switched off the lighting circuit in the study.

The extractor fan stopped working in the week so we took the opportunity to fit new lights at the same time.

Elizabeth is at an overnight Scout camp.  I am taking James to a swimming gala soon


swimming gala? does that involve little swim suit tuxes and evening gowns?  ;D

Once you go Mac you never go back  :)


I was looking at them but they are so expensive...

I am more of a PC person.  Plus the work software isn't Mac compatible.


dag are you looking for a laptop or desktop?

dag are you looking for a laptop or desktop?


Desktop.  I am currently using my daughters laptop and I don't like it at all.

I have it narrowed down to HP, eMachine or Acer.  I have a week to do the research.



How sad is it that the fridge i don't research as much as the computer. Do I have my priorities straight or what? ;D

Party at Carlos' cousin's house. This is a cousin I have yet to meet. I heard they will be serving crabs. If we are not mistaken, the house is practically on the beach so we will be bringing our swimsuits. Should be fun.


Cat


sounds great,enjoy the party.

I've spent the better part of the morning trying to buy a pass to Comic Con... the stupid site has been overloaded for two hours now.  >:(

I was looking at them but they are so expensive...
Love my Mac!  4 years old and not a problem with it ( knock on wood).

Desktop.  I am currently using my daughters laptop and I don't like it at all.

I have it narrowed down to HP, eMachine or Acer.  I have a week to do the research.



How sad is it that the fridge i don't research as much as the computer. Do I have my priorities straight or what? ;D
Not really!  Fridge's are rather simple and all are similar running!  Just space and accessories are different (double doors, freezer bottom, ice/water. Etc...)

Love my Mac!  4 years old and not a problem with it ( knock on wood).


I didn't say I wouldn't love it.. I'm a PC person but was interested in a mac.. the one I configured online tho ended up being 3909 and that's WITH the education discount.  :o  (for a laptop)  :o :o

I didn't say I wouldn't love it.. I'm a PC person but was interested in a mac.. the one I configured online tho ended up being 3909 and that's WITH the education discount.  :o   (for a laptop)  :o :o
yes, pricey!  But you get what you pay for.  I know people who replace pc laptops yearly (hp, Dell, and toshiba) because of all the problems they have had - that seems to be a lot of work for me!  I want a new Mac desk top! 

yes, pricey!  But you get what you pay for.  I know people who replace pc laptops yearly (hp, Dell, and toshiba) because of all the problems they have had - that seems to be a lot of work for me!  I want a new Mac desk top! 


I've had my desk top for about 7yrs... I have gone thru two lap tops but that's because the first one I got was a gift and it was HUGE and not really what I wanted or needed... ultimately I bought myself a laptop it was 500 bucks and that was 3 yrs ago... It still working fine. The issue is actually with my desktop- the memory is maxed out on the c drive... I can no longer update itunes... I was thinking about getting a new desktop and just checked into the macbooks out of curiosity... a coworker suggested I clone go to some techy place and buy a bigger hard drive and clone the one I've got... I dunno.. I think I just want a new desk top...  ;D  that's what tax returns do to me.. I have never, ever learned how to put money away for a rainy day.. I only know how to spend, spend, spend!  :D

swimming gala? does that involve little swim suit tuxes and evening gowns?  ;D


gala used in the sense of a fun gathering for a sports event

yeah... the desktop would cost me 300 more than the lap top...and I wasn't even look at the Mac Pro that time...  :P

I've had my desk top for about 7yrs... I have gone thru two lap tops but that's because the first one I got was a gift and it was HUGE and not really what I wanted or needed... ultimately I bought myself a laptop it was 500 bucks and that was 3 yrs ago... It still working fine. The issue is actually with my desktop- the memory is maxed out on the c drive... I can no longer update itunes... I was thinking about getting a new desktop and just checked into the macbooks out of curiosity... a coworker suggested I clone go to some techy place and buy a bigger hard drive and clone the one I've got... I dunno.. I think I just want a new desk top...  ;D  that's what tax returns do to me.. I have never, ever learned how to put money away for a rainy day.. I only know how to spend, spend, spend!  :D
Our desktop is 9 years old...  I think.  It is still functional, which is why I haven't bought a new one!  But I think about it.  I just use my laptop and ignore the desktop....  I have think there are some virus issues there! 

Wonderful day. Great food, great company. I just love Carlos' cousins. They are bunch of super nice people. Even when they were all speaking Spanish and couldn't understand what they were saying, I could tell that they all enjoyed each other's company and were just having a good time. But, they all spoke English to me.

It was funny when we were on our way there. We turned where we thought it should be but it wasn't. Then we made another turn and Carlos said, "I'm sure this isn't it" and turned around. We finally called (when we could get a signal) and his cousin came out to meet us. Come to find out, we turned around RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE!!! It wasn't that close to the beach so we didn't get to go swimming (but had our swimsuits in the car) but that was fine because these people are so delightful and I enjoyed visiting with them.

When Carlos' kids come down, we are going to rent a van. I found a place in San Juan that had cheaper prices than the national companies but was a little cautious about it. I asked today and everyone said that they were good and one of Carlos' cousins knows one of the co-owners of the place and will be able to get a good deal.

We left the party a bit earlier than we wanted to because Carlos' dad. He was basically partyed out.  :-\\


Cat

Wonderful day. Great food, great company. I just love Carlos' cousins. They are bunch of super nice people. Even when they were all speaking Spanish and couldn't understand what they were saying, I could tell that they all enjoyed each other's company and were just having a good time. But, they all spoke English to me.

It was funny when we were on our way there. We turned where we thought it should be but it wasn't. Then we made another turn and Carlos said, "I'm sure this isn't it" and turned around. We finally called (when we could get a signal) and his cousin came out to meet us. Come to find out, we turned around RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE!!! It wasn't that close to the beach so we didn't get to go swimming (but had our swimsuits in the car) but that was fine because these people are so delightful and I enjoyed visiting with them.

When Carlos' kids come down, we are going to rent a van. I found a place in San Juan that had cheaper prices than the national companies but was a little cautious about it. I asked today and everyone said that they were good and one of Carlos' cousins knows one of the co-owners of the place and will be able to get a good deal.

We left the party a bit earlier than we wanted to because Carlos' dad. He was basically partyed out.  :-\\


Cat


glad it was nice visit and you're gonna get a deal on the van and that the cousins are so great...
sorry C's dad got tired early. 

glad it was nice visit and you're gonna get a deal on the van and that the cousins are so great...
sorry C's dad got tired early. 



We have only been home maybe a half hour or so, he sat in his chair to read and already he is asleep. It must have REALLY tired him out. What do you expect, the guy is 90.


Cat

We have only been home maybe a half hour or so, he sat in his chair to read and already he is asleep. It must have REALLY tired him out. What do you expect, the guy is 90.


Cat


Yeah it must be exhausting to be 90... I'm exhausted just thinking about it.

Yeah it must be exhausting to be 90... I'm exhausted just thinking about it.



But the crabs were YUMMY!!!!  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

But the crabs were YUMMY!!!!  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat



mmmmmmm crab!

FIL is now awake. I wouldn't be surprised if he goes up to bed in a few minutes. (It is 10 after 8 here.)


Cat

FIL is now awake. I wouldn't be surprised if he goes up to bed in a few minutes. (It is 10 after 8 here.)


Cat


answers the question I never asked... 4 hr time difference!  ;D

answers the question I never asked... 4 hr time difference!  ;D



I do that all the time. It is my E.S.P. I can't tell you how many times I will say something and someone else will tell me, "I was just thinking of that." or "I was just about to ask that." One time my youngest step-daughter told a friend that I do that all the time and that she hates it when I do that.  :D ;D ;D ;D


And yes, PR is on Atlantic time-4 hours difference from you this time of year. In the summer only 3 hours because they don't change their clocks.


Cat

And yes, PR is on Atlantic time-4 hours difference from you this time of year. In the summer only 3 hours because they don't change their clocks.


Cat


like arizona..  

I was looking at them but they are so expensive...


They cost more, but while all my friends with Microsoft systems have bought and bought and bought, I have had 3 Macs in 15 years and have only had to take it in for service once.  In the long run I have spent less and have had less trouble. 

They cost more, but while all my friends with Microsoft systems have bought and bought and bought, I have had 3 Macs in 15 years and have only had to take it in for service once.  In the long run I have spent less and have had less trouble. 


yeah I just haven't had that problem with PCs. I've had one virus in all the years I've owned pcs and the only reason I bought a new one was to upgrade once I became familiar more familar with them. I've had two desk tops and two laptops since 96 both each replacement I made the machines were running fine I just wanted better models. 

my current desktop (the 7 or 8 yr old one) runs fine my only issue is a memory storage issue otherwise the machine runs as well as it did the day I got it.

But the crabs were YUMMY!!!!  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Was it the crab shells dipped in butter? ???

Was it the crab shells dipped in butter? ???



No butter.

Here they were going into the pot:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r92/aandcsattic/family/019.jpg

And after they came out:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r92/aandcsattic/family/030.jpg


BTW, that was only just the FIRST batch. There was at least twice as many as that-maybe more. But I only ate 2.


Cat

I'm not a football fan, but I thought this was cute:

The Pittsburgh Zoo animals had a "pep rally" in support of the Steelers in the Super Bowl.
http://www.post-gazette.com/multimedia/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5527169&flvUri=&partnerclipid=

I'm not a football fan, but I thought this was cute:

The Pittsburgh Zoo animals had a "pep rally" in support of the Steelers in the Super Bowl.
http://www.post-gazette.com/multimedia/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5527169&flvUri=&partnerclipid=



I loved those polar bears jumping on the barrels in the water. That was SOOOOO cute.



Cat

Looks like I might be moving later this year after all... More news to follow (wait till Thursday).

Looks yum cat but no butter  :o and you only had two??? I hope u meant you had two batches  :D

Congrats Henk.


I worked this morning then Effie and I drove to San Jose. Hi BFF! anywho she hates long drives (so do I)

The hotel is awesome. It's a residence inn so it's like a studio apt.  There's a stove w/ oven and a dishwasher. You know.... The amenities I don't have in my own apt. They put me on the 1st floor right by the exit and there's a large patch of grass for miss Effie so I don't have to go far in the morning for her bathroom.
I took her for a mile walk tonight. I'll do that every night but it's nice to know I won't have to do that at 6 am

Oh- bonus- the class I'm attending is right here in the hotel so no travel time. Now I can get up take Effie out shower and relax until 750.

No butter.

Here they were going into the pot:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r92/aandcsattic/family/019.jpg

And after they came out:

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r92/aandcsattic/family/030.jpg


BTW, that was only just the FIRST batch. There was at least twice as many as that-maybe more. But I only ate 2.


Cat


I love crab,haven't had it in quite a while.

Looks like I might be moving later this year after all... More news to follow (wait till Thursday).


Good Luck.

Nephew number one auditioned for music college today and was accepted. I'm so very proud of him and I'm just the aunt! ;D

Looks yum cat but no butter  :o and you only had two??? I hope u meant you had two batches  :D



I did make a comment about not having butter but I could manage them without. Besides, you know how many calories are in butter? I am trying to lose some weight you know.

As for only eating two, I didn't want to eat them ALL-I figured I would leave some for others. lol.


I worked this morning then Effie and I drove to San Jose. Hi BFF! anywho she hates long drives (so do I)

The hotel is awesome. It's a residence inn so it's like a studio apt.  There's a stove w/ oven and a dishwasher. You know.... The amenities I don't have in my own apt. They put me on the 1st floor right by the exit and there's a large patch of grass for miss Effie so I don't have to go far in the morning for her bathroom.
I took her for a mile walk tonight. I'll do that every night but it's nice to know I won't have to do that at 6 am

Oh- bonus- the class I'm attending is right here in the hotel so no travel time. Now I can get up take Effie out shower and relax until 750.


Didn't realize you were going to attend a class-what kind? I'm assuming work related.


Cat

I've never had crab before.  It  looks like a lot of shell to go through to get to the meat if there is much. 

Nephew number one auditioned for music college today and was accepted. I'm so very proud of him and I'm just the aunt! ;D


Congratulations to your nephew.  :)

Cat- it's a dispatch supervisors course. Two weeks long.
Luckily work allowed me to stay over the weekend. It seems logical right? But people were telling me they've been to classes and had to drive home on Friday and back on Sunday. I hate driving so that wouldve sucked. Plus I wouldve had to pay $100 deposit twice for eff. This way it's just once.

Today I walked Effie a mile at lunch and a mile in the evening  8)

Oh the bad news. Of all the dumb luck one of my dispatchers #3 on my list of problem dispatchers.... His brother is in the class too  ::)
How am I supposed to talk openly and get advice about my problem children now?

I've never had crab before.  It  looks like a lot of shell to go through to get to the meat if there is much. 


It's a lot of work but totally worth it

Nephew number one auditioned for music college today and was accepted. I'm so very proud of him and I'm just the aunt! ;D


Excellent!!! O0

Nephew number one auditioned for music college today and was accepted. I'm so very proud of him and I'm just the aunt! ;D


Congratulations to Gis nephew

James just found out the hard way what happens when you only apply the front brake to the bike when riding single-handed!

He was practicing riding single-handed for signalling purposes (he holds his hand down by his side to lessen the wobbling - we'll move onto proper signalling when he's mastered this bit!).  we were approaching the traffic lights outside our house and had to stop.  James jammed on his brake and sorta jack-knifed the bike!  I must have looked a callous mum as I hauled him and the bike upright and made him get back on!  There was no tears, no visible blood and it was a v short distance home.  Much better than dropping his trousers in public to assess the damage  ;D

Going to Sears to buy a stackable washer/dryer. We also have to get a drying rack but I THINK that is basically it for the house.

My SIL comes home tomorrow and we will be back at our house-YAY!!!! Of course that means no t.v. & no DLS-but we have the wifi (which is about as good as dial-up  ::) ) And the phone reception sucks. But it is OUR space-and a BIGGER bed.


Cat

Has anyone seen Google today? I think it is the COOLEST Google to date.


Cat

Has anyone seen Google today? I think it is the COOLEST Google to date.


Cat



It IS pretty nneat.  I also like Bing's background today a sunken coast guard ship that was turned into an artifical reef in Key Largo.

James just found out the hard way what happens when you only apply the front brake to the bike when riding single-handed!

He was practicing riding single-handed for signalling purposes (he holds his hand down by his side to lessen the wobbling - we'll move onto proper signalling when he's mastered this bit!).  we were approaching the traffic lights outside our house and had to stop.  James jammed on his brake and sorta jack-knifed the bike!  I must have looked a callous mum as I hauled him and the bike upright and made him get back on!  There was no tears, no visible blood and it was a v short distance home.  Much better than dropping his trousers in public to assess the damage  ;D
Ouch!  Glad he made it out with only minor damage!  Tough lesson to learn, but there is no other way to learn it!

Going to Sears to buy a stackable washer/dryer. We also have to get a drying rack but I THINK that is basically it for the house.

My SIL comes home tomorrow and we will be back at our house-YAY!!!! Of course that means no t.v. & no DLS-but we have the wifi (which is about as good as dial-up  ::) ) And the phone reception sucks. But it is OUR space-and a BIGGER bed.


Cat
Yay!

Has anyone seen Google today? I think it is the COOLEST Google to date.


Cat


Yeah Google comes up with very neat logos. :)

It's a lot of work but totally worth it


then I'll have to try some some day.  I'm still looking for a good place to have sweet and sour pork and garlic chicken like I use to.

So, I have been a week without a fridge.  The appliance repairman came tonight just to make sure before I bought a new one.  Not a blessed thing wrong with it.  The first electrician said it was fried...it is running now and the freezer is cold.  I feel like an idiot...my insurance company will be happy, though.

Poor james. Glad he's no worse for the wear.

Yay dag.


As for me I walked two miles again today. This time all at once. It took me an hour but so what I did it. I mean we did it. Effie was happy. She got major cabin fever.

Also. Imtgere a scale in the work out room I was wearing tennis shoes pants and a long sleeve shirt when I stepped on it said I'm 12 lBS lighter than I am at home. By no means do I think I lost 12 lbs in 3 days. Maybe 2 or 3 but it still felt good.

8) :)

So, I have been a week without a fridge.  The appliance repairman came tonight just to make sure before I bought a new one.  Not a blessed thing wrong with it.  The first electrician said it was fried...it is running now and the freezer is cold.  I feel like an idiot...my insurance company will be happy, though.



Shouldn't the freezer BE cold? ???

Yes, Howard.  The point is it was unplugged all week because the electrician told me the power surge killed it.  I have been a week without a fridge when I didn't need to be.

As for me I walked two miles again today. This time all at once. It took me an hour but so what I did it. I mean we did it. Effie was happy. She got major cabin fever.

Also. Imtgere a scale in the work out room I was wearing tennis shoes pants and a long sleeve shirt when I stepped on it said I'm 12 lBS lighter than I am at home. By no means do I think I lost 12 lbs in 3 days. Maybe 2 or 3 but it still felt good.

8) :)



I know what you mean. I have been using my SIL/FIL's scale. It is not quite at 0 (heavier) but it says that I am 4 lbs lighter than my own scale. I don't want to take stock in it because I know every scale is different. I just wish I knew where I am on OUR scale. That way I will know if these exercises I am doing is paying off. (BTW, the shorts I am wearing right now are VERY loose-so that is a good sign. )



Cat

That's a great sign Cat. I brought some pants that I know are tight or don't fit because I packed in a hurry and I've never been good at it.
I dump about two times the number of outfits I will need so I'll have choices lol
I brought over 30 shirts for 11 days.  ;D (some are for sleeping in)

Shouldn't the freezer BE cold? ???


Howard if you'd read the post you quoted
Or any of Dags posts last week
You'd know she was told that her fridge was toast and she had to get a new one
Fortunately now she doesn't have to get a new one because the old one she was told is broken is actually working  ::)

I know dag commented but sometimes it's best to repeat these things in hopes it'll sink in

Got an email from a Paley friend this morning
We met almost 4 yes ago at some event and became really close
She lives in LA and we often go to events together or just meet up for lunch

She lost her mom two yes ago and subsequently became really close to her aunt.
She introduced me to her aunt at an event (we had extra Tix and Pamela jean was excited to be there)

I lbe never met anyone so full of joy and spunk. She was a super sweet and charming woman. She was always happy when I saw her and genuinely excited about the whole Paley vibe ( don't know how to explain it but there's a surge of energy when you go. It's like drugs.

Anyway she lost the battle with breast cancer this morning and I'm really gonna miss her.

That's a great sign Cat. I brought some pants that I know are tight or don't fit because I packed in a hurry and I've never been good at it.
I dump about two times the number of outfits I will need so I'll have choices lol
I brought over 30 shirts for 11 days.  ;D (some are for sleeping in)




I am a pro at packing. It usually takes me about an hour or so to REALLY pack (even for a 7 week trip  ;) ). I usually start with mega outfits and then whittle it down. I probably still overpack but I do like to have choices but I still manage to fit everything in one bag (that includes Carlos' stuff, too-yup the two of us use one bag.) We don't have to worry about something to sleep in because we both usually sleep in the nude.  :o :o :o  We do bring something along just in case we end up on someone's couch and don't have a private bedroom.



Got an email from a Paley friend this morning
We met almost 4 yes ago at some event and became really close
She lives in LA and we often go to events together or just meet up for lunch

She lost her mom two yes ago and subsequently became really close to her aunt.
She introduced me to her aunt at an event (we had extra Tix and Pamela jean was excited to be there)

I lbe never met anyone so full of joy and spunk. She was a super sweet and charming woman. She was always happy when I saw her and genuinely excited about the whole Paley vibe ( don't know how to explain it but there's a surge of energy when you go. It's like drugs.

Anyway she lost the battle with breast cancer this morning and I'm really gonna miss her.




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


Cat

I'm sorry for you and your friend's loss Q

Howard if you'd read the post you quoted
Or any of Dags posts last week
You'd know she was told that her fridge was toast and she had to get a new one
Fortunately now she doesn't have to get a new one because the old one she was told is broken is actually working   ::)

I know dag commented but sometimes it's best to repeat these things in hopes it'll sink in



I was just asking for Pete's Sakes!  ::) This was the first time I read the post.

Got an email from a Paley friend this morning
We met almost 4 yes ago at some event and became really close
She lives in LA and we often go to events together or just meet up for lunch

She lost her mom two yes ago and subsequently became really close to her aunt.
She introduced me to her aunt at an event (we had extra Tix and Pamela jean was excited to be there)

I lbe never met anyone so full of joy and spunk. She was a super sweet and charming woman. She was always happy when I saw her and genuinely excited about the whole Paley vibe ( don't know how to explain it but there's a surge of energy when you go. It's like drugs.

Anyway she lost the battle with breast cancer this morning and I'm really gonna miss her.



I'm sorry for the loss.

I'm sorry for the loss.

Me too. :(

I was just asking for Pete's Sakes!  ::) This was the first time I read the post.



If you READ the post you responded to, she did mention that it wasn't working.


Howard, you really need to learn how to READ post before responding to them. It would save a lot of aggravation on everyone's part.



Cat

My SIL is home! My SIL is home!


Cat

If you READ the post you responded to, she did mention that it wasn't working.


Howard, you really need to learn how to READ post before responding to them. It would save a lot of aggravation on everyone's part.



Cat


What Cat said.

My SIL is home! My SIL is home!


Cat


Yay!!!





Thanks for allbthe sympathy love and stuff 

We are now in our own house-YAY!!!! My FIL had dinner ready at 4:30.  ::)  He usually has it set for 5-WAY TOO early and of course you are hungry again by 9. But we now have the place to ourselves for a while. And a BIGGER bed.

Cat

Got an email from a Paley friend this morning
We met almost 4 yes ago at some event and became really close
She lives in LA and we often go to events together or just meet up for lunch

She lost her mom two yes ago and subsequently became really close to her aunt.
She introduced me to her aunt at an event (we had extra Tix and Pamela jean was excited to be there)

I lbe never met anyone so full of joy and spunk. She was a super sweet and charming woman. She was always happy when I saw her and genuinely excited about the whole Paley vibe ( don't know how to explain it but there's a surge of energy when you go. It's like drugs.

Anyway she lost the battle with breast cancer this morning and I'm really gonna miss her.



Sorry {{{hugs}}}

Howard if you'd read the post you quoted
Or any of Dags posts last week
You'd know she was told that her fridge was toast and she had to get a new one
Fortunately now she doesn't have to get a new one because the old one she was told is broken is actually working   ::)

I know dag commented but sometimes it's best to repeat these things in hopes it'll sink in

Too wordy...  ::)

Too wordy...  ::)


1st Mr Fix It made a boo boo  ::) :P

1st Mr Fix It made a boo boo  ::) :P


That might work. ;D

Got an email from a Paley friend this morning
We met almost 4 yes ago at some event and became really close
She lives in LA and we often go to events together or just meet up for lunch

She lost her mom two yes ago and subsequently became really close to her aunt.
She introduced me to her aunt at an event (we had extra Tix and Pamela jean was excited to be there)

I lbe never met anyone so full of joy and spunk. She was a super sweet and charming woman. She was always happy when I saw her and genuinely excited about the whole Paley vibe ( don't know how to explain it but there's a surge of energy when you go. It's like drugs.

Anyway she lost the battle with breast cancer this morning and I'm really gonna miss her.

So sorry for your loss!  (((((hugs)))))

I was just asking for Pete's Sakes!  ::) This was the first time I read the post.
Then don't respond to something you don't read!  Easy Peasy. O0

If you READ the post you responded to, she did mention that it wasn't working.


Howard, you really need to learn how to READ post before responding to them. It would save a lot of aggravation on everyone's part.



Cat
Lol. Yet he read Q's long post O0. He surprised me on that one O0

Woof woof!

1st Mr Fix It made a boo boo  ::) :P
Better  8)

Got an email from a Paley friend this morning
We met almost 4 yes ago at some event and became really close
She lives in LA and we often go to events together or just meet up for lunch

She lost her mom two yes ago and subsequently became really close to her aunt.
She introduced me to her aunt at an event (we had extra Tix and Pamela jean was excited to be there)

I lbe never met anyone so full of joy and spunk. She was a super sweet and charming woman. She was always happy when I saw her and genuinely excited about the whole Paley vibe ( don't know how to explain it but there's a surge of energy when you go. It's like drugs.

Anyway she lost the battle with breast cancer this morning and I'm really gonna miss her.



I'm sorry Q  :\'(

we need the good ones to go on. Unfortunately I usually feel like they pass more frequently away than the pain-neck's ones.

How old was she ? I got a friend bearing a throat cancer since more than a year and I'm afraid he would fail any day.

A hug for you little Q

and be patient with those who don't pick your words at first sight, just me among them too.  :-*

Got an email from a Paley friend this morning
We met almost 4 yes ago at some event and became really close
She lives in LA and we often go to events together or just meet up for lunch

She lost her mom two yes ago and subsequently became really close to her aunt.
She introduced me to her aunt at an event (we had extra Tix and Pamela jean was excited to be there)

I lbe never met anyone so full of joy and spunk. She was a super sweet and charming woman. She was always happy when I saw her and genuinely excited about the whole Paley vibe ( don't know how to explain it but there's a surge of energy when you go. It's like drugs.

Anyway she lost the battle with breast cancer this morning and I'm really gonna miss her.



Dammit!  That's awful!  A big hug for you!  I'm going into the smite club to give cancer a big fat fudge!

But we now have the place to ourselves for a while. And a BIGGER bed.

Cat


 Enjoy!

Then don't respond to something you don't read!  Easy Peasy. O0


I will.  ::)

Having lunch with a couple of Carlos' cousins-both of them are called Junior. So we have Junior & Junior or THE Juniors. lol. (They are NOT brothers but also cousins.)


Cat

Looks like I might be moving later this year after all... More news to follow (wait till Thursday).


Make that a 'yes'.  :D

After my rather disappointing try at the new appartment complex nearby my current residence, I decided to try my luck at another new appartment building complex in another part of town. I wasn't very hopeful, but much to my surprise I turned out to be 10th on the list (with 44 appartments still available)! :o
And when I turned up for the actual pick this afternoon, my chances had even improved: only three people before me had shown up. And then, to top it all, the appartment that was my first choice was still available!!  :D :D

So, long story short, I will be moving - as soon as the complex is completed (scheduled for May/June 2011). 8)

Yay Henk.

Thanks!  :)

I was gonna upload some pictures of the new appartment building, but there appears to be a problem at my usual host.

So if you're curious: just google for any images with keywords "assisi" and "den helder" (there should be about 7 or 8 relevant images).

Make that a 'yes'.  :D

After my rather disappointing try at the new appartment complex nearby my current residence, I decided to try my luck at another new appartment building complex in another part of town. I wasn't very hopeful, but much to my surprise I turned out to be 10th on the list (with 44 appartments still available)! :o
And when I turned up for the actual pick this afternoon, my chances had even improved: only three people before me had shown up. And then, to top it all, the appartment that was my first choice was still available!!  :D :D

So, long story short, I will be moving - as soon as the complex is completed (scheduled for May/June 2011). 8)



YAY!!!!



Cat

I'm sorry Q  :\'(

we need the good ones to go on. Unfortunately I usually feel like they pass more frequently away than the pain-neck's ones.

How old was she ? I got a friend bearing a throat cancer since more than a year and I'm afraid he would fail any day.

A hug for you little Q

and be patient with those who don't pick your words at first sight, just me among them too.  :-*


Thx Pavo. Sorry about your friend.

Cancer sucks.

Thx Pavo. Sorry about your friend.

Cancer sucks.



Yes, it does.


Cat

Thx Shannon.

And thanks again to everyone I didn't get to thank personally yesterday.
This class is kicking my ass so my posts are kind of hit and run.


Have a presentation this afternoon. Hope it doesn't suck.

Congrats, Henk!

Congratulations Henk and good luck with getting things packing (although I'm sure it's a bit early to do so yet) lol

Make that a 'yes'.  :D

After my rather disappointing try at the new appartment complex nearby my current residence, I decided to try my luck at another new appartment building complex in another part of town. I wasn't very hopeful, but much to my surprise I turned out to be 10th on the list (with 44 appartments still available)! :o
And when I turned up for the actual pick this afternoon, my chances had even improved: only three people before me had shown up. And then, to top it all, the appartment that was my first choice was still available!!  :D :D

So, long story short, I will be moving - as soon as the complex is completed (scheduled for May/June 2011). 8)


Hooray for Henk,
I'm glad you got a new brand flat.
I wish and hope there will be Internet too  ;)

The Juniors couldn't make it so Carlos & I went out to lunch by ourselves, walked around town taking pics & then went grocery shopping. Sounds like fun, huh?



Cat

Make that a 'yes'.  :D

After my rather disappointing try at the new appartment complex nearby my current residence, I decided to try my luck at another new appartment building complex in another part of town. I wasn't very hopeful, but much to my surprise I turned out to be 10th on the list (with 44 appartments still available)! :o
And when I turned up for the actual pick this afternoon, my chances had even improved: only three people before me had shown up. And then, to top it all, the appartment that was my first choice was still available!!  :D :D

So, long story short, I will be moving - as soon as the complex is completed (scheduled for May/June 2011). 8)


Congratulations Henk.

Thanks everyone. :)



Hooray for Henk,
I'm glad you got a new brand flat.
I wish and hope there will be Internet too  ;)


And I will make sure there is, Paco.  ;)

I went to the grocery store with my mom and found a new STOUFFER'S tv dinner of sweet and sour chicken.  I've been wanting something sweet and sour.  Now if I can find a butterfly bush or something Buddleia, then I'd be an extremely happy person right now.

I finished another reading of a chapter and I'm off to McDonald's to celebrate with my friend.  8) 8)

Anyone want a Quarter-pounder? How about a Big Mac?  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/07/pepsi.gif

Make that a 'yes'.  :D

After my rather disappointing try at the new appartment complex nearby my current residence, I decided to try my luck at another new appartment building complex in another part of town. I wasn't very hopeful, but much to my surprise I turned out to be 10th on the list (with 44 appartments still available)! :o
And when I turned up for the actual pick this afternoon, my chances had even improved: only three people before me had shown up. And then, to top it all, the appartment that was my first choice was still available!!  :D :D

So, long story short, I will be moving - as soon as the complex is completed (scheduled for May/June 2011). 8)

Sounds great, Henk!

Thanks!  :)

I was gonna upload some pictures of the new appartment building, but there appears to be a problem at my usual host.

So if you're curious: just google for any images with keywords "assisi" and "den helder" (there should be about 7 or 8 relevant images).


Near a river/canal?

Planning on going to the beach today. YAY!!!  This may be the one and only time we get to go by ourselves.


Cat

planning to do some stuff aroumd the house today.  I want to go to Scenic nursery and get a plant, but our fan is acting up.  At least I got that tv dinner to try.  My mom made spagetti so I'm eating that for lunch and maybe dinner.

I finished another reading of a chapter and I'm off to McDonald's to celebrate with my friend.  8) 8)

Anyone want a Quarter-pounder? How about a Big Mac?  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/07/pepsi.gif


Big Mac with Large Fries.

The beach was great-but man was the wind whippin'. After taking a dip, Carlos & I walked down the beach. I found a starfish in the water. On the way back, I found a starfish almost buried in the sand (yeah, it was already dead) so I brought it back with us. We walked down the other way and this couple came up to us and asked us to take their photo. We basically exchanged cameras-we shot them and they shot us. There were a few people from the States there-trying to escape the snow, I'm sure. It was a REALLY nice day!

Now, that I'm all showered, time to look at the photos we took today.


Cat

Near a river/canal?


Not really. :-\\ Well...there is some water to the north, but it's definitely not a river. And I wouldn't call it a canal either. More like an oversized rectangular pond.

I've attached three images. My appartment is in the northmost building (for both the model and drawing goes: top = north, bottom = south).
You can sorta see it in the third picture. It's on the second floor (or is it third?) on the right hand side.

Big Mac with Large Fries.


Sure, why not?  ;D

YAY!!!!!  I got my new computer and it is set up and running! **does happy dance**

YAY!!!!!  I got my new computer and it is set up and running! **does happy dance**


Yay!

YAY!!!!!  I got my new computer and it is set up and running! **does happy dance**


Karma!

Karma!


Back atcha!

You too, Q. :)


It is quite zippy, too.  Gotta love an empty computer

Back atcha!

You too, Q. :)


It is quite zippy, too.  Gotta love an empty computer


I gotta get one for realize now. I did a diagnostic type thingy on mine before I left.
Apparently the reason my hard drive is full is because the computer I bought 7 yrs (or so) ago has 512 bytes can't remember now if it was mega or gigs but judging at how hard I laughed on Saturday iwanna guess mbs lol. Remember when that felt like a ton of space?  ;D

YAY!!!!!  I got my new computer and it is set up and running! **does happy dance**



YAY!!!!



Cat

YAY!!!!!  I got my new computer and it is set up and running! **does happy dance**



Congratulations,Which one is it?  ???

It is a Compaq Presario. 

It is a Compaq. 


Does it have a Q on it? Does it? Does it? Huh???
I bought a compaq laptop for two reasons.
1) comp USA was going out of business so it was cheap
2) it had a big Q on the front of it.

I am not ashamed to tell that I relay this story not in the order of importance in making the decision to buy said laptop.  :D

It is a Compaq Presario. 


I used to have a Compaq.

Does it have a Q on it? Does it? Does it? Huh???
I bought a compaq laptop for two reasons.
1) comp USA was going out of business so it was cheap
2) it had a big Q on the front of it.

I am not ashamed to tell that I relay this story not in the order of importance in making the decision to buy said laptop.  :D



As a matter of fact, it does have a big Q on the front ;D

As a matter of fact, it does have a big Q on the front ;D



You realize that now you will think of me everytime you turn it on
;D

You realize that now you will think of me everytime you turn it on
;D


Yes I do. ;D

I think we have been adopted!

A few weeks ago when we were here, one night was a little kitty who was sitting on the sidewalk right in front of our place. I went and got something for her to eat (the only thing we had basically was ham.) At first she was nervous but before long, she was eating out of my hand. Tonight, the kitty (I believe it is the same one) was back. I went to get some ham and before I could give her any, another kitty came up-meowing up a storm and basically stole the ham from my hand. I believe these two are siblings. They are about the same age (VERY young-I would say about 6 months or so-maybe a month or two older.) So, I was trying to distract the aggressive one while trying to feed the more timid one. After giving them a couple pieces of ham, I just sat on the porch. The aggressive one (male) came around the fence and came up to the porch. Carlos went inside and got a couple pieces of cheese. The timid one (female) did come around, too. Again, I tried to distract the male so the female could eat. I did try to feed them bread. They ate a bit of it but wasn't too keen-or maybe they were just full by then. When they were done, they both came up to us and let us pet them and scratch them. He (a tuxedo cat/black & white) just looked like a Pete to me so that is what I called him. Carlos said, "Pedro" (I mean after all we are in Puerto Rico). Ok Pedro. But he still looks like a Pete. So, what should we name the girl. I thought Repeat-so we have Pete & Repeat.  :D ;D ;D ;D  Naaaa. She seems like a sweetie so I wanted a nice name for her. Carlos kept coming up with names. Two he mentioned I think are good names: Nadia & Tanya. But, I think I have settled on Nadia. So, we have Pete (or Pedro) & Nadia. Tomorrow, Carlos said that he is going to buy some cat food. (He talked about that before but we kept forgetting.) I'll post pics later.

Now, Carlos is across the street watching a ball game. He wants me to go with him. Tomorrow, my SIL & I are off to the casino.  ;D ;D ;D


Cat

Not really. :-\\ Well...there is some water to the north, but it's definitely not a river. And I wouldn't call it a canal either. More like an oversized rectangular pond.

I've attached three images. My appartment is in the northmost building (for both the model and drawing goes: top = north, bottom = south).
You can sorta see it in the third picture. It's on the second floor (or is it third?) on the right hand side.


That's photos I found.  On the top picture to the right of the building it looked like a river or canal.

The building looks nice (though I hope the scaffold will be going soon!)

I has dinner with some high school friends. Same ones I hooked up with nearly two years ago.
It was great. I was surprised so many came. We were a group of 7. One drove two hours. Two 1 1/2. Another 2 drove an hour and one was 30 mins away. The one who lived closest gave up plans with her girlfriend, their 15 mo old son and her GFs best friends to hang with us. 

I'm always amazed and humbled that people would go thru such hoops to see me. And at the risk of sound full of myself these people live within an hour of each other (some within 30 minutes) actually two live in the same town and they never get together.

Went to buy Sarah some shoes today and found a shirt that I have been looking at but not buying because it was $15.  It was on for $5.  Yeah, I snagged it.

^ right on!

OMG! OMG!  We have some mysterious flaming ball of light in our sky.  I am uncertain what it is... although I've seen it before...
Must get out of house to enjoy brightness and relative warmness.  Have no real destination other then OUT.  yay!

OMG! OMG!  We have some mysterious flaming ball of light in our sky.  I am uncertain what it is... although I've seen it before...
Must get out of house to enjoy brightness and relative warmness.  Have no real destination other then OUT.  yay!


could it be Aurora Borealis by any chance? ???

could it be Aurora Borealis by any chance? ???



The Northern Lights? I don't think so.


Cat

The Northern Lights? I don't think so.


Cat



Why not?

could it be Aurora Borealis by any chance? ???


No Howard. My guess patty just saw the sun for the first time in awhile.  ;D

Why not?
Patty made her post at 1615. I know it gets dark earlier this time of year but nit that dark that early.  ;)

SIL won at the casino but I didn't.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat

SIL won at the casino but I didn't.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat

Bummer



I found a blockbuster that's going out of business. Today was the last day. I spent a hundred bucks and got prev viewed DVDs

Seas 1 us of tara & nurse Jackie for 10 bucks each
And about 25 movies.

No Howard. My guess patty just saw the sun for the first time in awhile.  ;D


Indeed!

I was being silly.  It got up to 50 freakin' degrees (10 degrees celcius for you Europeans, Canadians, and probably Australians too)
We're having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave. 

I haven't personally seen the Aurora Borealis lights here, although I've seen pictures taken by local-ish astronomers who have somehow caught the lights on certain days a few years back.

We got out of the house, drove around trying to decide what to do, watched everybody with a nice car lining up at the car wash (getting all the salt residue and ash they use to tend to the ice and snow on the road) off their cars, and finally ended up eating at an Indian food buffet.  Yum.

Now I am taking a break from cleaning the living room and kitchen (our trash pick-up is tomorrow morning.)  Hubby is doing laundry because the washer and dryer is in the basement and the stairs are... rather ricketdy and he doesn't want me on them in case they fall down.  Fine by me.  lol

No Howard. My guess patty just saw the sun for the first time in awhile.  ;D


Why? Is she Dracula?  ;D

I found a blockbuster that's going out of business. Today was the last day. I spent a hundred bucks and got prev viewed DVDs

A lot of Blockbusters might be going out of business over here,the internet is just too much for the company to handle.

A lot of Blockbusters might be going out of business over here,the internet is just too much for the company to handle.


Blockbusters and Borders Books are both declaring bankruptcy

Blockbusters and Borders Books are both declaring bankruptcy


I think in the next 10 years,we'll be watching movies,films tv from our computers.

I haven't personally seen the Aurora Borealis lights here, although I've seen pictures taken by local-ish astronomers who have somehow caught the lights on certain days a few years back.



Once when I was really, really, really, young my father dragged us all out of bed to see the aurora.  I remember him saying, you have look and to remember this because you may never see it again.  I remember.

I have yet to see the Aurora Borealis but Carlos has. I know it is possible in Vermont. I'm just hoping that I will get to see it.


Cat

I think in the next 10 years,we'll be watching movies,films tv from our computers.


The times, they are achanging.  :-\\

I think in the next 10 years,we'll be watching movies,films tv from our computers.


Um haven't we already been doing that for the last 3-5 years? ??

I was watching the little crowned sparrows eat the seeds from the neighbors tree.  I lo wish they'd leave now

The Northern Lights? I don't think so.


Think again.  Yesterday's M-Class flare should be just about here by now.  Expect heightened auroral activity until around Feb 17th.

Back spasms, and we leave on vacation Thursday.  :(

Um haven't we already been doing that for the last 3-5 years? ??


I mean television sets will be outdated.

Back spasms, and we leave on vacation Thursday.   :(


What have you taken for it? ???

Having friends come to visit us. They are only going to be staying until Friday. Today & Friday are basically travel days so that means only two days to just visit & show them the sights. With such a short visit, you ask, "why bother?" But, it should be nice & I'm sure will we have fun.


Cat

Back spasms, and we leave on vacation Thursday.   :(


That sucks. Hope you find relief before then.

What have you taken for it? ???


Hot bath with epsom, cold packs, chiropractor, muscle relaxer, chocolate.

Hot bath with epsom, cold packs, chiropractor, muscle relaxer, chocolate.




MMMMMMM chocolate.




Cat

Hot bath with epsom, cold packs, chiropractor, muscle relaxer, chocolate.


Hope it works well Danoota.

I was at the mall to see if any people were going to show up for a sign language meeting.  Didn't look like it.  I want to go shopping at Target tomorrow.

Yesterday I just got a text from my old buddy Randy that his Father passed away Sunday,He was 81 years old,He had some dementia and I think when I came over his house a few times in the past he suffered from prostate and bladder problems cause he had urinary problems.His Mother passed away in May of 1996 a year after My brother passed away.So now all he has in his house are his down syndrome brother and sister who are almost 20 and his younger brother but he is not retarded,he's quite normal and I think he goes to college.He's trying to stay strong and I told him he can call me if he likes,don't be afraid to pick up the phone.I've known him for almost 18 years but after 1996,he went into a slump and started eating,drinking,growing facial hair and becoming lazy but anyway his father is in a better place now.  :(

sorry to hear about your friends father, Howard

not good news

I have a horrible sinus headache right now from being out last night and a mom that's whining to me about SSI because I don't understand it the way she wants me to I guess which I just e-mailed the person helping me at Drail all I could figure out  because I'm going nuts again and feel completely inconfident again, but in reality am probably doing fine.

Good news for anyone that enjoyed my audio quizzes. Looks like I may be back in business... ::)

8) I always like trying

Sorry for your friend's loss, Howard.

sorry to hear about your friends father, Howard


Thank You Karen.  :)

Sorry for your friend's loss, Howard.


It was a shock,I don't know what he wants to do with the house now,I'm also wondering as to how much his Father left him money-wise he could either sell the house or continue to live in it with his down syndrome brother and sister and pay off the mortgage,What do you think he should do? ???

It was a shock,I don't know what he wants to do with the house now,I'm also wondering as to how much his Father left him money-wise he could either sell the house or continue to live in it with his down syndrome brother and sister and pay off the mortgage,What do you think he should do? ???


I wouldn't know.  I am sure he will talk to someone who knows more about the situation and decide that.

I wouldn't know.  I am sure he will talk to someone who knows more about the situation and decide that.



He has to take care of his down syndrome brother and sister so he might have to keep the house but problem is where would he put his brother and sister?  ???

He has to take care of his down syndrome brother and sister so he might have to keep the house but problem is where would he put his brother and sister?  ???



Because his brother and sister have downs they are probably already in the social security system with a social worker who, hopefully, will see to it they are cared for.  A lot of this depends on a lot of different factors, such as guardianship and who the estate was left to.  There isn't much that you can do about any of this, but trust it will come out alright.

Today we start our annual train trip, this year L.A.  :)  Hopefully my back will get better, not worse. :-\\

Because his brother and sister have downs they are probably already in the social security system with a social worker who, hopefully, will see to it they are cared for.  A lot of this depends on a lot of different factors, such as guardianship and who the estate was left to.  There isn't much that you can do about any of this, but trust it will come out alright.



Thanks Danoota,I give him credit for taking care of his brother and sister for almost 20 years he's been the "Mother","Father" of the household,I will come over this weekend on my day off to talk to him.

Yesterday I just got a text from my old buddy Randy that his Father passed away Sunday,He was 81 years old,He had some dementia and I think when I came over his house a few times in the past he suffered from prostate and bladder problems cause he had urinary problems.His Mother passed away in May of 1996 a year after My brother passed away.So now all he has in his house are his down syndrome brother and sister who are almost 20 and his younger brother but he is not retarded,he's quite normal and I think he goes to college.He's trying to stay strong and I told him he can call me if he likes,don't be afraid to pick up the phone.I've known him for almost 18 years but after 1996,he went into a slump and started eating,drinking,growing facial hair and becoming lazy but anyway his father is in a better place now.  :(



My condolences to you & your friend, Howard.



Cat

Good news for anyone that enjoyed my audio quizzes. Looks like I may be back in business... ::)


yay

Had a nice day yesterday. Took our guests around, showed them the beaches, took a swim, then took a drive into the mountains. It was just a quick tour. They left about 10 or so this morning. They want to see some place today and then they fly back home tomorrow. Carlos & I are like, "Why even bother if you were only going to stay a day & a half." Hopefully, next time they will stay longer.

So now, we have a few extra days to get ready for the next wave of guests (Sunday).


Cat

Today we start our annual train trip, this year L.A.  :)  Hopefully my back will get better, not worse. :-\\


Have fun.

I had a most excellent day.

I have whined in the past about my PITA employees who think it is okay to call in sick once or twice a pay period, leave whenever they want and mess around instead of work.

Well, today my boss decided we need to get rid of some people because we don't have the work.  Guess who is gone!  Guess who is doing the happy dance! :D

I know it seems mean to enjoy them losing their jobs, but they need to learn that they can't get away with their behavior without consequences.  One of them got written up for excessive absences and had the nerve to yell at me, her boss by the way, because I had said it was okay to stay home when she called in.  That doesn't mean there is consequences, it means that I am not your mom or your babysitter.  You do what you will but you are the one who needs to take responsibility for it and pay the consequences if there are any.

Translation, grow up kiddos, the real world is about to slap you across the face.

Here here. And congrats dag!

My pain in the ass #2 failed out of the police academy for being a know it all smart ass. Go figure. We haven't filled the position yet and they are considering hiring him back  ::) >:(

Keeping my fingers crossed that they don't.

Keeping my fingers crossed that they don't.

Thx.

Had a nice day yesterday. Took our guests around, showed them the beaches, took a swim, then took a drive into the mountains. It was just a quick tour. They left about 10 or so this morning. They want to see some place today and then they fly back home tomorrow. Carlos & I are like, "Why even bother if you were only going to stay a day & a half." Hopefully, next time they will stay longer.

So now, we have a few extra days to get ready for the next wave of guests (Sunday).


Cat
Really this is how you feel?  I guess we have taken whatever opportunity to see people, even if it is only a couple of days.  Sometimes that is all the time we get, as both of us work and schedules do not coincide.  We have taken many vacations for 4 days. I always feel it is better to try and see the people we are visiting, then not going because of the time constraints.  I also feel like short vacations do not "inconvenience" people as much as long vacations, and they do not have the time off to spare and such. 

Hmmmm, I guess I need to rethink this ...

I had a most excellent day.

I have whined in the past about my PITA employees who think it is okay to call in sick once or twice a pay period, leave whenever they want and mess around instead of work.

Well, today my boss decided we need to get rid of some people because we don't have the work.  Guess who is gone!  Guess who is doing the happy dance! :D

I know it seems mean to enjoy them losing their jobs, but they need to learn that they can't get away with their behavior without consequences.  One of them got written up for excessive absences and had the nerve to yell at me, her boss by the way, because I had said it was okay to stay home when she called in.  That doesn't mean there is consequences, it means that I am not your mom or your babysitter.  You do what you will but you are the one who needs to take responsibility for it and pay the consequences if there are any.

Translation, grow up kiddos, the real world is about to slap you across the face.
YAY.... I am doing the happy dance with you  :D :D :D

8)

Here here. And congrats dag!

My pain in the ass #2 failed out of the police academy for being a know it all smart ass. Go figure. We haven't filled the position yet and they are considering hiring him back  ::) >:(
OH noes :\'(  This is tragic :-\\

My condolences to you & your friend, Howard.



Cat


Thanks Cat.  :)

Really this is how you feel?  I guess we have taken whatever opportunity to see people, even if it is only a couple of days.  Sometimes that is all the time we get, as both of us work and schedules do not coincide.  We have taken many vacations for 4 days. I always feel it is better to try and see the people we are visiting, then not going because of the time constraints.  I also feel like short vacations do not "inconvenience" people as much as long vacations, and they do not have the time off to spare and such. 

Hmmmm, I guess I need to rethink this ...



It is one thing if they were going across country and stopping here and then there on their way to someplace else or if they lived a few hours away. This time, the three of them all paid for a plane ticket (at least over $500 each-probably more) and then they left Vermont about 6 a.m. and finally got to our place after 6 p.m.) So they got to spend one day with us, and then (I hope) they got to see the other place they wanted to-all for over $1500 (not to mention the cost of the rental car, hotel that they stayed at last night and the hotel they stayed in the day before flying out). That's what I meant about "Why bother." I really don't think the cost of that particular trip was worth the price-but that is what they wanted. And we were very happy to see them.


Cat 

I've been enjoying the 65-70 degree weather.  Took the kids bike riding the last two days and today we plan on going to the park.  Feels good to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine.  :)

I've been enjoying the 65-70 degree weather.  Took the kids bike riding the last two days and today we plan on going to the park.  Feels good to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine.  :)


It was beautiful today but in February? And lot of the snow melted and now they're puddles.

Office is moving to woop woop - looking for another job again grrr  ::)


On the upside - off to Japan soon  8)

Office is moving to woop woop - looking for another job again grrr  ::)

That sucks, Manda... hope you find another one asap. I'm still looking for work too. :-\\

Nice to see ya here again! :)

That sucks, Manda... hope you find another one asap. I'm still looking for work too. :-\\

Nice to see ya here again! :)


Hi Jeff - great to see you  8)

Luckily the job market has picked up again here..plus I'm studying Events Management...so hopefully I can get something related to that in some way...

Bummer you are still looking - hopefully something will come your way soon  :)

Rain drops keep fallen in the bed
But that doesn't mean the photinium tips aint red
Gerbera Daisy
Fuss? why ever wanna stop the rain by complainin?
Waters my seeds
Getting just what it needs




no sunlight all day is depressing though

Hi Jeff - great to see you  8)

Luckily the job market has picked up again here..plus I'm studying Events Management...so hopefully I can get something related to that in some way...

Bummer you are still looking - hopefully something will come your way soon  :)

Thanks; I am trying everything I can to find even something.

Hi Jeff - great to see you  8)

Luckily the job market has picked up again here..plus I'm studying Events Management...so hopefully I can get something related to that in some way...

Bummer you are still looking - hopefully something will come your way soon  :)


Hey....we're just a couple of Aussies out of work!!  Hope you find something soon...  :)

Hey....we're just a couple of Aussies out of work!!  Hope you find something soon...  :)


Cripes Peter - you too? What happened??

I've got until June to find something - still a pain in the bum though  :-\\

Office is moving to woop woop - looking for another job again grrr  ::)


"I know what me Daddy-O would say, I can just hear him, All we get in Woop Woop is that Rogersan."
"Who?"
"Rogersan, y'know Rogersan Hammerstein?"


Sorry to hear about your job loss, though. :( Good luck in finding a new one!


On the upside - off to Japan soon  8)


Now that's more like it! 8)

"I know what me Daddy-O would say, I can just hear him, All we get in Woop Woop is that Rogersan."
"Who?"
"Rogersan, y'know Rogersan Hammerstein?"



Now where's that from again....?


Sorry to hear about your job loss, though. :( Good luck in finding a new one!


Thanks Henk - I'm sick of looking for new jobs every couple of years through no fault of my own ::)


Now that's more like it! 8)

I know..I'm very excited! My first overseas trip!!  8)

Now where's that from again....?


The ever so popular 1997 Aussie movie "Welcome To Woop Woop". (Not that I've seen it, mind you. I just found this on IMDb. ;D)

Office is moving to woop woop - looking for another job again grrr  ::)


On the upside - off to Japan soon  8)


Have a good time in Japan.

Where is Woop Woop?  ???

Where is Woop Woop?  ???


It doesn't exist, Howard. It's an Aussie expression.

It doesn't exist, Howard. It's an Aussie expression.
Wagga Wagga as a place name exists in Australia

Sorry about the job, Manda, that sucks.  Have fun in Japan, though.

Now where's that from again....?


Thanks Henk - I'm sick of looking for new jobs every couple of years through no fault of my own ::)


I know..I'm very excited! My first overseas trip!!  8)


Sorry to hear the news, a trip to Japan, does it have job prospects?

sorry about the job Amanda but yay on the trip to Japan.. you know. I hear English speakers can make some money in Japan. I had a friend who worked as a teacher there and there were families who paid her quite a bit of money to sit and talk english to their children... just an idea!

FINALLY bought my SIL that bedroom set that we have been talking about forever. We thought we were going to give her the one in our spare bedroom but bought her an entirely different set. Then we helped her rearrange her bedroom so when the new set gets delivered, her room will be ready. She gave her old desk so now I have something to put the laptop on other than the kitchen table. Even though it is not a desk that I would have chosen myself, at least now I don't have to keep moving the laptop when we need to eat when we have guests.

I'm about ready to get into a shower and then we are going out to eat with my SIL & FIL.


Cat

yay! I got my nectar plant.  Though it says full sun and drought and heat tolerant, I'm not sure because everything seems to die out here any in the summer.  I'll see a little light for a while then it's gonna be all cloudy again

I need to have a talk with my mom and dad about the SSI situation.  My Drail advisor says just give your mom a $500 check.  My mom has already made me buy my own tv dinners and label them.  I'm not sure how she's going to make pizza for the family and tell me I cant eat it or charge me 1/5 of every food she makes.  I feel like my mom just wants to be impossible.

yay! I got my nectar plant.  Though it says full sun and drought and heat tolerant, I'm not sure because everything seems to die out here any in the summer.  I'll see a little light for a while then it's gonna be all cloudy again

I need to have a talk with my mom and dad about the SSI situation.  My Drail advisor says just give your mom a $500 check.  My mom has already made me buy my own tv dinners and label them.  I'm not sure how she's going to make pizza for the family and tell me I cant eat it or charge me 1/5 of every food she makes.  I feel like my mom just wants to be impossible.





Is this 500 dollars in rent money?

give to my mom for rent and food  I think that's what she's thinking, but if she cant explain anything then she's not much help.  My thought is how is just thrwing a check to my mom making me more independent?  I just got done talking to my dad too and he wanted to know what gave her the right to decide on $500?

I am going to read all the SSI info online myself again.  There is Drail on tuesday in which I will ask her to explain things a little better and or maybe decide to never see her again.

I think I might be able to do this still and if not it it seemed SSI would have no problem letting me have a payee again,

My mom might seem strange but it's my adviser that seems to have a problem

I think it's teaching you money management. If you lived on your own even with assistance you'd have to pay something to rent and for food. Plus utilities. Instead of complaining see the value of it - it's something you've never had to dealnwithbbegore. Way better to learn at home rather than finding out in the real world where it can do major damage.

How is throwing a check at my mom and saying here you deal with it managing money?  That was my first thought

SSI report I gave a $500 check to my mom.








I'm good at asking 200,000,000 questions and I'm going to make sure I ask them.

Because, and you can correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like for the first time in your life you are actually getting your checks.
When you have never had a lot of money to manage at one time it can be easy to misspend it. Ie spending too much on fun stuff and leaving any over for emergencies or at the end of the month.

Technically you do not really have those issues because you live in your patents house. You do not have to worry about the lights, cable, water, trash and a dozen other things you would have to worry about if you were on your own

If you didn't pay your mom $500 then you wouldn't know what it was like having to make a regular monthly payment to someone for the things you need like a roof over your head or food in your fridge

If you just moved out and started paying those things on your own you could find yourself short at the end of the month because you've had no experience balancing a budget.

By making you pay your mom is (whether you like it or not) teaching you how to manage your money.

Plus you're like 27 yes old right? Disability or not at some point if you are capable (and you seem to be) you have to start paying your own way. Just because your montage birth to you or adopted you or whatever your situation is doesn't mean she expected to take care of you your whole life

I'm sorry ann but you really need to stop botching about your mom. You don't Luke the way she treats you too bad. You got dealt a bad hand in life it happens deal with it.

You have it worse than a lot of people but you have it spool much better than a whole lot of people too.  Play the cards you were dealt and try to make something of it.

Ann you're going to be 29 and it's time you learn how to give your mom a $500 check         

My parents want me making them income,

There is an extreme negitive point of view coming from my parents and I realize that.  I to tend to be on the negitive side right now.  My plan of action as the payee is to review all the SSI information to make sure nothing has changed and I understand and to ask my adviser a bunch of questions when I see her.  That's the best things I think I can do for myself right now.

Ann you're going to be 29 and it's time you learn too give your mom a $500 check::)

My parents want me making them income,





I'm pretty sure I explained that there's more to it then that but you're not going to see it any other way because you dont want to see it any other way.
There is an extreme negitive point of view coming


from my parents and I realize that.  I to tend to be on the negitive side right now.  My plan of action as the payee is to review all the SSI information to make sure nothing has changed and I understand and to ask my adviser a bunch of questions when I see her.  That's the best things I think I can do for myself right now.

I really hope you do

Actually I try to keep myself to see things in as many ways as possible, but  sure I never see all. 

Yes I plan to ask questions and my aim is to do the best I can so I plan to keep doing it

The ever so popular 1997 Aussie movie "Welcome To Woop Woop". (Not that I've seen it, mind you. I just found this on IMDb. ;D)


I haven't seen it either - no idea where I heard that quote from then ;D


Have a good time in Japan.

Where is Woop Woop?  ???


Thanks Howard  :)

As everyone said, it doesn't exist - it basically means "too far for me to travel to"  ;)



Sorry about the job, Manda, that sucks.  Have fun in Japan, though.


Thanks Dag - Japan should be heaps of fun! I've heard you can get whatever you want from a vending machine  8)



Sorry to hear the news, a trip to Japan, does it have job prospects?


Thanks Philip - no job prospects - just a nice holiday :)




sorry about the job Amanda but yay on the trip to Japan.. you know. I hear English speakers can make some money in Japan. I had a friend who worked as a teacher there and there were families who paid her quite a bit of money to sit and talk english to their children... just an idea!


Thanks Q - I've heard that too! I knew of someone's daughter that did just that - I wonder if it was the same person?  :D

Wagga Wagga as a place name exists in Australia


Ya don't call Kurri Kurri Kurri
and ya don't call Gin Gin Gin
ya don't call Mooney Mooney Mooney
and ya don't call Kin Kin Kin
ya never call Pindi Pindi Pindi
and ya don't call Grong Grong Grong
and ya don't call Wagga Wagga Wagga no sir
callin' Wagga Wagga Wagga is wrong

It's Lang Lang and it's Ki Ki Wangi Wangi and Woy Woy
and if ya call Tumbi Umbi Tumbi, well that proves your a silly boy
Cocklebiddy isn't Cockle, Duckinwilla isn't Duck
Burpengary isn't Burpen, Muckadilla isn't Muck
Uranquinty isn't Uran, and Petrie isn't Pee
you'd look pretty silly callin' Liili Pilli Lilli and Wee Waa isn't Wee,
and

Ya don't call Walla Walla Walla
and ya don't call Curl Curl Curl
ya don't call Mitta Mitta Mitta
and ya don't call Wool Wool Wool
ya never call Pura Pura Pura
and ya don't call Bong Bong Bong
and ya don't call Wagga Wagga Wagga no sir
callin' Wagga Wagga Wagga is wrong

It's Terrigal not Terry, and Stanthorpe isn't Stan
Peterborough isn't Peter, Dandaragan isn't Dan
Kenebri's not Kenny, Jackadgery isn't Jack
never ever call Jimboomba Jim and Macksville isn't Mack
so now you'll all remember Ted Egan's good advice
some words are so fair dinkum that you have to use 'em twice!


    :D :D :D

Thanks Philip - no job prospects - just a nice holiday :)
A break away from it all, will do you a world of good.

I think it's teaching you money management. If you lived on your own even with assistance you'd have to pay something to rent and for food. Plus utilities. Instead of complaining see the value of it - it's something you've never had to dealnwithbbegore. Way better to learn at home rather than finding out in the real world where it can do major damage.


I live with my Mother And father and I pay them $1000 and they take it out of my checking acct.

give to my mom for rent and food  I think that's what she's thinking, but if she cant explain anything then she's not much help.  My thought is how is just thrwing a check to my mom making me more independent?  I just got done talking to my dad too and he wanted to know what gave her the right to decide on $500?

I am going to read all the SSI info online myself again.  There is Drail on tuesday in which I will ask her to explain things a little better and or maybe decide to never see her again.

I think I might be able to do this still and if not it it seemed SSI would have no problem letting me have a payee again,

My mom might seem strange but it's my adviser that seems to have a problem


I give Carlos $500 for rent & food every month.


Cat

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Thanks Q - I've heard that too! I knew of someone's daughter that did just that - I wonder if it was the same person?  :D



the world is small but I don't think it's that small  ;D

actually my friend's parents died some years ago. I think it was after the death of her last parent that she left the country. She was in Japan for two yrs. Now she's married and living somewhere in England.

I live with my Mother And father and I pay them $1000 and they take it out of my checking acct.


thank you howard for demonstrating my point.... karma

I give Carlos $500 for rent & food every month.


Cat


and karma to you too...

Been sick the past few days :(  I shall have better news next month :)

Been sick the past few days :(  I shall have better news next month :)


sorry you've been sick why do I have to wait till next month for your news I want to know now.... >:(

and karma to you too...


Right back at ya, My Friend.


Been sick the past few days :(  I shall have better news next month :)


Sorry to here that. A little karma to hope you get better.


As for us, the kids are coming in today-REALLY late, like about 2 a.m.  :o :o :o  

Just got a phone call from my SIL who said that if I wanted to go to the casino, this would be the day to go. I made a comment about it yesterday to Carlos and he thought that my SIL was tapped out. (She did win the last time.) So, she said that she will come and pick me up in about an hour.


Have I mentioned how much I love my SIL?


Cat

Have I mentioned how much I love my SIL?


Cat


I think I recall reading that somewhere at least once or twice  ;)

It's a beautiful sunny day and I'm going out in my garden to relax myself and going to read SSI information.  

I do know what snoz is saying and I know the view point my parents are coming from.  I have to work out whatever with them or leave.  I just feel like leaving at this point.  Am I just lazy? Can I take care of myself or get myself help to do so?   Will I get the SSI adjustment for that? Is this a fear of the unknown?

To many questions, for one mind, to be askin?
To many questions for one mind to carry on

my last piece of advice is to write down all your questions so  you can make sure you get them all asked...once you're talking to your counselor or whatever you may forget to ask something important.

my last piece of advice is to write down all your questions so  you can make sure you get them all asked...once you're talking to your counselor or whatever you may forget to ask something important.


I was just about to write the same advice.

I was just about to write the same advice.


great minds!

Dai and the kids went to the US on Friday for a week visiting friends.  I would have had to take unpaid leave (due to the screwy way they work out leave entitlement) so I decided to stay here and go to work next week instead  :\'(

Today I went to IKEA and Decathlon (sports warehouse)  I bought myself some black leggings to wear at Morris dancing - it's part of the 'uniform'.  I looked at black trainers (sneakers) but the ladies ones didn't go up to my size.  The men's ones of a similar style cost about three times the price!!

In Ikea I was looking at curtains mainly.  I was tempted to buy some in a rosey pink (style name was Dagny!) but they were only available in one size - long and narrow, whereas I want wide and short - so I would have had to buy two pairs per window and cut loads off the bottom.  ::)

I went to another shop nearby (Laura Ashley) and spotted some nice curtains.  I was looking for a price label and a bloke behind me remarked to his wife "I don't care how nice they look, I'm not paying £500 for a pair of curtains".  :o So I stopped looking for the price label!

I give Carlos $500 for rent & food every month.


Cat


that's good.

thank you howard for demonstrating my point.... karma


ur welcome Karma backatcha.  :)

great minds!


and I love being in a forum with people with great minds, it helps me keep my head straight.  I'm going to be asking my parents more questions on how they would like this to be done then I'll need to ask her.  I've been out in the sun and I looked up payee information.  In a better mood.  Now it's lunch time.

I'm dying of laughter right now... unfortunately it's at the expense of a very good friend but still... I am so relieved.

As you know- (if you were paying attention) I had a huge ass who worked for me and made things miserable in dispatch. He recently failed out of the police academy.... of course he's arrogant so probably instead of being humbled he probably just thinks the instructors who are idiots who can't find they buts with a flashlight....

anyway I heard dude came to talk to the chief and I was afraid he was going to try and get his job back.
turns out he still is trying to get a job with CHP (he's been waiting two- almost three yrs now)  anyway he also put in an app at a dispatch center about an hour north of here.

The director of that dispatch center is a really, really good friend of mine. She's the one who told me he failed out of the academy. We used to work together here and I often call her to vent so she's very aware of what he's like.  Funny thing is I never really vented to her in the beginning.  She was teaching a class and I sent him to it and she called me after the first night and asked me who the eff that a-hole was and why in the hell did I subject her to him  ;D   after that comment I called her all the time to bitch.... so she knows exactly what he's like.  

She's all pissed at the prospect that she might have to work with him  ;D

Once again, SIL won and I lost.  :\'( :\'( :\'( BUT, I didn't lose as much & SIL didn't win as much either.


I kept doing it backwards. I win big at the beginning but then I lose it. I should lose at first and then win at the end. Or just leave after I'm up.  :-\\


Cat

Once again, SIL won and I lost.  :\'( :\'( :\'( BUT, I didn't lose as much & SIL didn't win as much either.


I kept doing it backwards. I win big at the beginning but then I lose it. I should lose at first and then win at the end. Or just leave after I'm up.  :-\\


Cat


you must be her good luck charm!  ;D

you should leave as soon as you're up...

yay! I got my nectar plant.  Though it says full sun and drought and heat tolerant, I'm not sure because everything seems to die out here any in the summer.  I'll see a little light for a while then it's gonna be all cloudy again

I need to have a talk with my mom and dad about the SSI situation.  My Drail advisor says just give your mom a $500 check.  My mom has already made me buy my own tv dinners and label them.  I'm not sure how she's going to make pizza for the family and tell me I cant eat it or charge me 1/5 of every food she makes.  I feel like my mom just wants to be impossible.



There are many plants that are "drought and heat" resistant, but that is only after they get well established...  They should still be babied and cared for the first year, the second year a little less, the third year even less; the fourth year they will take care of themselves.  But they may not bloom or look real well, but they will survive! 

In Ikea I was looking at curtains mainly.  I was tempted to buy some in a rosey pink (style name was Dagny!) but they were only available in one size - long and narrow, whereas I want wide and short - so I would have had to buy two pairs per window and cut loads off the bottom.  ::)


;D

I might have to go buy some just because.

;D

I might have to go buy some just because.


There are several things in the Dagny range.  I liked the cushions as well

That totally cracks me up.

sadly the Dagny line (according to the search I did at ikea.com) is not avail in the US

however- if you go to the website and select UK and search Dagny you get 5 curtain styles, two pillow styles and a throw...

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?query=dagny

^ beaten to it again!

^ beaten to it again!


sorry... but you got me curious!

There are many plants that are "drought and heat" resistant, but that is only after they get well established...  They should still be babied and cared for the first year, the second year a little less, the third year even less; the fourth year they will take care of themselves.  But they may not bloom or look real well, but they will survive! 


They must be established.  I've just had a hard time getting stuff established in the past, but not that I found a good spot and got a hedgerow established (separation of full sun and full sun in summer only), I'm ready to start getting into spots with more sun and get them established before losing them.  

i just got a kick ass deal on a printer!!!

so check this out....  I decided on the 1st that I wanted to buy a wi-fi printer... I have two printers in my house... one for my desktop (that I need to upgrade soon - the desktop not the printer)  and one for my laptop (cuz I'm too lazy to walk to the other room and hook up the laptap to the desktop...


anyway... I started looking at kodak printers cuz I like them. 

I found two wi-fi printers I liked. One was 249 and the other same model without the fax capabilities was 219.  I thought I could do better than kodak.com so I went to amazon and found the same printers for 199 and 179.... but I was leaving for San Jose for my work trip soon so I decided to wait.... 

While in SJ I heard an ad from best buy. Turn in a printer and get a kodak printer (like the ones I was looking at) for $50 less.... I thought sweet but my printer is in santa barbara (about 350 miles away)  so I did nothing.

Yesterday, my first day back in town, I went to Bestbuy.com and found my printers for 149 and 129. I called to see if they are still running the special and the girl said yes thru tomorrow....

I came home and unhooked my printer (a 6yr old HP in perfect condition btw)  and took it to work with me. After work I went to best buy to trade it in. Bad news...
the girl mislead me... apparently she meant the offer ended on saturday nite.  I was not a happy camper.

the girl who helped me said they were now running a similar deal on HP printers (Just in case you're interested and still reading you can take an old printer into BB and get 50 crredit towards an HP printer)  I told her I'd already spent my time researching the kodak printer and I knew what I wanted

on my way out (pissed) I saw the manager and decided to tell him how pissed off I was because I was really looking forward to buying the damn printer and now I was walking out empty handed because the girl I talked to on the phone on Sat. was not educated in the dates of their store promotions.

He said hold on and did some research... turns out the printer I wanted with the fax was no longer avail  but the same model without the fax was actually on sale for $99 so I would be getting cheaper than the price advertised yesterday because the list price he was looking at said 179.  I said 'so, when I looked online yesterday and it was advertised at 129 that was the price with the printer trade-in? Because it definitely did not say that in the fine print." 

I guess he realized I'd done my home work so he gave me the printer at the 129 price minus 50.... meaning I paid 79.99 for a printer I saw listed three weeks ago at 219!!!  8)  It's on order cuz the store sold out but I should have it in about 5 days and it's totally worth the wait!

My mom's friend from Chicago is coming out to visit us this week; in fact, she's scheduled to arrive on the train in just about an hour. (This person actually flew into California on Friday night, but has spent the weekend with her brother, who lives in Orange County. Now she's on a train that is scheduled to arrive in oxnard an hour from now.) She'll be spending a few days with us. For her, it'll be a relief from the snow and super-cold weather back in the Midwest.

sadly the Dagny line (according to the search I did at ikea.com) is not avail in the US

however- if you go to the website and select UK and search Dagny you get 5 curtain styles, two pillow styles and a throw...

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?query=dagny


I did the same thing and was very disappointed that I can't be bought in the US. :D

I did the same thing and was very disappointed that I can't be bought in the US. :D


You should write a letter and complain. Bet it'd work.

It is 2 a.m. here.  :o :o :o  I'm sure everyone is wondering WTF am I doing on the computer? We are waiting for Carlos' kids to get here. They landed about 10:30 (their plane was late) and by the time they got their rental and drove here... We told them to call us when they got to a certain point. Carlos & I went to sleep. We both woke up and they still hadn't called but we called them. They were just getting to the point where we told them to call. (We jumped the gun.) They should be here in about 15 minutes or so.

I just don't understand why they don't take the flight we usually take. Yes, you have to get up early in the morning to catch it but you get here at a half way decent time (we land around 2 in the afternoon and by the time we get here around dinner time). I guess because we have taken this flight so many times-and I have scoured the airlines for something better, the one we take is the best-time-wise.


Cat

Once again, SIL won and I lost.  :\'( :\'( :\'( BUT, I didn't lose as much & SIL didn't win as much either.


I kept doing it backwards. I win big at the beginning but then I lose it. I should lose at first and then win at the end. Or just leave after I'm up.  :-\\


Cat


How much did you come home with?

How much did you come home with?



Not as much as I left with.


Cat

You should write a letter and complain. Bet it'd work.


No doubt. :D

One of their ads in the UK featured a letter they claimed was written by a child asking when there'd be an IKEA store nearby; and advertising the fact that the Nottingham store would be opening soon (that's the store nearest to me and it opened in about 1997)

I swear my dog is senile.  He wants to go out, so I let him and then he just sits down.  Doesn't do anything so I get him back in...five minutes later he does the same thing.  He's driving me nuts.  All day long...In and out.  He does not bug anyone else just me. 

i just got a kick ass deal on a printer!!!

so check this out....   I decided on the 1st that I wanted to buy a wi-fi printer... I have two printers in my house... one for my desktop (that I need to upgrade soon - the desktop not the printer)  and one for my laptop (cuz I'm too lazy to walk to the other room and hook up the laptap to the desktop...


anyway... I started looking at kodak printers cuz I like them.   

I found two wi-fi printers I liked. One was 249 and the other same model without the fax capabilities was 219.  I thought I could do better than kodak.com so I went to amazon and found the same printers for 199 and 179.... but I was leaving for San Jose for my work trip soon so I decided to wait.... 

While in SJ I heard an ad from best buy. Turn in a printer and get a kodak printer (like the ones I was looking at) for $50 less.... I thought sweet but my printer is in santa barbara (about 350 miles away)  so I did nothing.

Yesterday, my first day back in town, I went to Bestbuy.com and found my printers for 149 and 129. I called to see if they are still running the special and the girl said yes thru tomorrow....

I came home and unhooked my printer (a 6yr old HP in perfect condition btw)  and took it to work with me. After work I went to best buy to trade it in. Bad news...
the girl mislead me... apparently she meant the offer ended on saturday nite.  I was not a happy camper.

the girl who helped me said they were now running a similar deal on HP printers (Just in case you're interested and still reading you can take an old printer into BB and get 50 crredit towards an HP printer)  I told her I'd already spent my time researching the kodak printer and I knew what I wanted

on my way out (pissed) I saw the manager and decided to tell him how pissed off I was because I was really looking forward to buying the damn printer and now I was walking out empty handed because the girl I talked to on the phone on Sat. was not educated in the dates of their store promotions.

He said hold on and did some research... turns out the printer I wanted with the fax was no longer avail  but the same model without the fax was actually on sale for $99 so I would be getting cheaper than the price advertised yesterday because the list price he was looking at said 179.   I said 'so, when I looked online yesterday and it was advertised at 129 that was the price with the printer trade-in? Because it definitely did not say that in the fine print." 

I guess he realized I'd done my home work so he gave me the printer at the 129 price minus 50.... meaning I paid 79.99 for a printer I saw listed three weeks ago at 219!!!  8)   It's on order cuz the store sold out but I should have it in about 5 days and it's totally worth the wait!




Still $79.99..? I'm sure I paid less for mine. (Granted - not a Kodak)




And yes, I read through it.

i just got a kick ass deal on a printer!!!

so check this out....   I decided on the 1st that I wanted to buy a wi-fi printer... I have two printers in my house... one for my desktop (that I need to upgrade soon - the desktop not the printer)  and one for my laptop (cuz I'm too lazy to walk to the other room and hook up the laptap to the desktop...


anyway... I started looking at kodak printers cuz I like them.   

I found two wi-fi printers I liked. One was 249 and the other same model without the fax capabilities was 219.  I thought I could do better than kodak.com so I went to amazon and found the same printers for 199 and 179.... but I was leaving for San Jose for my work trip soon so I decided to wait.... 

While in SJ I heard an ad from best buy. Turn in a printer and get a kodak printer (like the ones I was looking at) for $50 less.... I thought sweet but my printer is in santa barbara (about 350 miles away)  so I did nothing.

Yesterday, my first day back in town, I went to Bestbuy.com and found my printers for 149 and 129. I called to see if they are still running the special and the girl said yes thru tomorrow....

I came home and unhooked my printer (a 6yr old HP in perfect condition btw)  and took it to work with me. After work I went to best buy to trade it in. Bad news...
the girl mislead me... apparently she meant the offer ended on saturday nite.  I was not a happy camper.

the girl who helped me said they were now running a similar deal on HP printers (Just in case you're interested and still reading you can take an old printer into BB and get 50 crredit towards an HP printer)  I told her I'd already spent my time researching the kodak printer and I knew what I wanted

on my way out (pissed) I saw the manager and decided to tell him how pissed off I was because I was really looking forward to buying the damn printer and now I was walking out empty handed because the girl I talked to on the phone on Sat. was not educated in the dates of their store promotions.

He said hold on and did some research... turns out the printer I wanted with the fax was no longer avail  but the same model without the fax was actually on sale for $99 so I would be getting cheaper than the price advertised yesterday because the list price he was looking at said 179.   I said 'so, when I looked online yesterday and it was advertised at 129 that was the price with the printer trade-in? Because it definitely did not say that in the fine print." 

I guess he realized I'd done my home work so he gave me the printer at the 129 price minus 50.... meaning I paid 79.99 for a printer I saw listed three weeks ago at 219!!!  8)   It's on order cuz the store sold out but I should have it in about 5 days and it's totally worth the wait!


Well all I can say is congrats...  And that although I love the fact my printer is wireless, I hate it because it eats ink cartridges!  I buy the extended life (extra large, for extra large capacity) and they print MAYBE 20 pages...  I don't even do photo's on my printer (cause I hate to see how much ink it would use)...  UGGGHHHH

Still $79.99..? I'm sure I paid less for mine. (Granted - not a Kodak)



...and it's not wi fi either. ;D

yay there's some sun today.  I'm doing some laundry, looking up a little more SSI stuff to answer what I can for myself.  Take a close up picture of my gerbera daisy and my gazania when it opens.  Think I'll wait until fall to put my necter  plant in the ground.  that other bucket in my picture has some purple cone and butterfly weed seeds in it.  They aren't selling any butterfly plants around here right because we just had a zone 10 winter and the plants that attract butterflies are 5-9.  It's about time they started thinking about cross breeding the butterfly plants for better cold hardiness. 

Tomorrow I see my advisor to see if she can give me advise or if I don't need to be seeing her.

Still $79.99..? I'm sure I paid less for mine. (Granted - not a Kodak)




And yes, I read through it.


I guess I shouldn't mentioned it's a printer/copier/scanner photo printer that I can send documents to from my laptop via wi fi.

...and it's not wi fi either. ;D

Yeah that makes a difference.

Went to the beach today. Man, it was crowded. The group next to us had a cooler with speakers which were facing us and their music BLARING!!! We finally told them to turn it down. I did like the music they were playing but just not THAT LOUD.

We are now taking showers (figured it will be a while before it is my turn) and then we are heading to my SIL's for dinner.


Cat

I guess I shouldn't mentioned it's a printer/copier/scanner photo printer that I can send documents to from my laptop via wi fi.



Well, mine's a printer/scanner/copier as well. Just not wi-fi. I really don't see why I should pay extra to get less (no cords). ;)

yay there's some sun today.  I'm doing some laundry, looking up a little more SSI stuff to answer what I can for myself.  Take a close up picture of my gerbera daisy and my gazania when it opens.  Think I'll wait until fall to put my necter  plant in the ground.  that other bucket in my picture has some purple cone and butterfly weed seeds in it.  They aren't selling any butterfly plants around here right because we just had a zone 10 winter and the plants that attract butterflies are 5-9.  It's about time they started thinking about cross breeding the butterfly plants for better cold hardiness.   

Tomorrow I see my advisor to see if she can give me advise or if I don't need to be seeing her.
Ummm, I have to tell you.  The Hardiness Zone Ratings (in both USDA, and Morton Arboretum) in the United States, the larger the number the warmer the climate is (a 9 has average minimal temperatures of 20-30 degrees, and a 10 rating has a 30-40 degrees for minimal temps).  So if you just had a Zone 10 winter, then you had an above average (warmer) winter than normal.  Not sure which "butterfly plant" you are wanting, but you need one for warmer conditions rather than cooler.  Obviously as you keep mentioning nothing survives, the micro-climate of your garden tends to be warmer.  I know Latin names such as Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush), Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly weed/Butterfly milkweed), or Guara lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies) are all called commonly "butterfly plant" by many people, this can lead to many problems when you try and purchase them.  I would definitely look for plants with hardiness of 10 or so. 

Also try getting 4 or 5 (if your garden is no bigger than what it looks in the picture)bags of composted manure, or compost and mix that into your soil.  Your soil looks extremely sandy, so it has very little water retention.  Compost will actually help "absorb" water, and hold it so plants can use it as they need it.  Some mulch on top of the soil will also help keep water in, and block the black soil from heating up from the suns rays. 

Well, mine's a printer/scanner/copier as well. Just not wi-fi. I really don't see why I should pay extra to get less (no cords). ;)

;D

Ummm, I have to tell you.  The Hardiness Zone Ratings (in both USDA, and Morton Arboretum) in the United States, the larger the number the warmer the climate is (a 9 has average minimal temperatures of 20-30 degrees, and a 10 rating has a 30-40 degrees for minimal temps).  So if you just had a Zone 10 winter, then you had an above average (warmer) winter than normal.  Not sure which "butterfly plant" you are wanting, but you need one for warmer conditions rather than cooler.  Obviously as you keep mentioning nothing survives, the micro-climate of your garden tends to be warmer.  I know Latin names such as Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush), Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly weed/Butterfly milkweed), or Guara lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies) are all called commonly "butterfly plant" by many people, this can lead to many problems when you try and purchase them.   I would definitely look for plants with hardiness of 10 or so. 

Also try getting 4 or 5 (if your garden is no bigger than what it looks in the picture)bags of composted manure, or compost and mix that into your soil.  Your soil looks extremely sandy, so it has very little water retention.  Compost will actually help "absorb" water, and hold it so plants can use it as they need it.  Some mulch on top of the soil will also help keep water in, and block the black soil from heating up from the suns rays. 


Yes I'm an I think I know what I'm talking about, but may be saying it backwards or some other crazy way.  Never heard of Guara lindheimeri .  The soil is clay and gets all hard and dry so it's going to need something. 

Yes I'm an I think I know what I'm talking about, but may be saying it backwards or some other crazy way.  Never heard of Guara lindheimeri .  The soil is clay and gets all hard and dry so it's going to need something. 
The best thing about compost is it helps clay soils as well.  I knew you spent plenty of time at the garden centers, and looking up plants, but after working at garden centers and trying to help customers I just had to point out some common mistakes.  People using "common names" for a specific plant, was always a huge problem, different people call things differently or don't get the entire name.  Another was the hardiness zones.  I just had to correct it. Sorry. I love plants (it is why I majored in them at college) and I love growing them. If you need some help, I will be happy to try.   

Guara is a Texas wildflower, and it blooms all summer long in the heat and it is a perennial in zones 7-10 (we have it here, but it is only an annual, I am a 4).  It loves the heat... 

Several types
(pink guara)
http://www.robinsonslandscaping.com/images/photo-large/Guara.jpg

("crimson butterflies" guara)
http://www.variegatedfoliage.com/S_-_Guara_Crimson_Butterflies_jpeg.jpg

(white whirling butterflies guara - native)
http://www.penick.net/digging/images/Guara%207-04.JPG

I swear my dog is senile.  He wants to go out, so I let him and then he just sits down.  Doesn't do anything so I get him back in...five minutes later he does the same thing.  He's driving me nuts.  All day long...In and out.  He does not bug anyone else just me. 


Maybe he needs his excersize.

whatever you do, don't be sorry 2kidsami

 I'm a huge plant lover and when I went to jr college my favorite thing I did was work their green house.  I tried to major in Environmental Horticulture, but the classes got over my head.  I'd rather work in a green house then be a landscape worker or something anyway.  Common names have given me trouble trying to find the actual types of plants butterflies would more commonly eat from and even harder to find the correct host plants when I get them.  That crimson butterflies" guara looks exactly like something I'd like in my garden.  I'm kind of going red/pink purple/blue.  

whatever you do, don't be sorry 2kidsami

 I'm a huge plant lover and when I went to jr college my favorite thing I did was work their green house.  I tried to major in Environmental Horticulture, but the classes got over my head.  I'd rather work in a green house then be a landscape worker or something anyway.  Common names have given me trouble trying to find the actual types of plants butterflies would more commonly eat from and even harder to find the correct host plants when I get them.  That crimson butterflies" guara looks exactly like something I'd like in my garden.  I'm kind of going red/pink purple/blue.  
I loved working in the greenhouses as well, I specialized in potting up containers.  I loved the design process, and thinking all the plants through and the design element of it.  I hated the spring when we would transplant the 1,000's of plugs into larger flats....  it was sooo monotonous I wanted to tear my hair out.  But in April when I could pot up containers, it was all worth it. 

The Guara is pretty, I have used it in my containers here (again it is only a annual in my temps, and I never bring things into overwinter), great foilage, great blooms.  It does attract butterflies.  If you have Monarch butterflies there, make sure you allow some milkweed (NOT butterfly milkweed) to grow, and plant some parsley by seed (the caterpillars love it)!

I love gardens myself, just have no desire to actually grow one.  I'd rather visit someone else's and ooooh and awwww it.  lol  Or else hire a gardener.  I'm rather lethal with plants.

parsley, that's something I've grown a little before and ate as well.  They say it will host Anise swallowtails which type of parsley? they say carrots and fennel to.  I've never seen an Anise swallowtail in the backyard and my dad has grown carrots before.  We get Monarchs and everyone says butterfly weed tuberosa.  I had some carvassaca tropical milkweed and the little foldwing skippers that were eating my lantana decided to try it out.  My pan is to get the food before driving myself nuts trying to attract the butterflies with host plants.  I've also decided that I'm going to get a plant I enjoy butterfly or not.  I want Aristolochia californica that would be our CA native pipevine.  I'd need some shade for it though.  I'm just going to work on finding some plants for the area that is in  the width of the trellis.  there is a little bit of space beyond that and a little space before that gets some part sun except for in summer.  I'm putting a passion vine on the trellis in my picture. I liked watching the bumble bees come to the one I had before.

Good news for anyone that enjoyed my audio quizzes. Looks like I may be back in business... ::)


Please be patient...These audio quizzes take a lot of preparation time, and it's been a while since my last one (so I'm a bit rusty). ;)

Please be patient...These audio quizzes take a lot of preparation time, and it's been a while since my last one (so I'm a bit rusty). ;)


I was starting to wonder where it was!

okay, so I'm back from Drail and she's going to call SSI to send some sheet for my mom to sign to say I pay her right?  um, okay, but                      never mind I'm still confused, At least I know I can make arrangments to have things changed back if needed and can talk with my mom to work out whatever.  Seems my Dadis the one who's worried and paniced and it seams to be from fear of the unknown.  He loves his little girl too much.

okay, tomorrow is another Drail meeting I'm suppose to practice sign. before then,but don't want to because I already know the words and hate playing school. Rain comes back on Thursday and I have a 10am dentist appointment.

You should have asked more questions if you were confused.  Don't sign any paperwork if you don't understand what it is about

You should have asked more questions if you were confused.  Don't sign any paperwork if you don't understand what it is about


right,always ask questions if you don't understand or always come with a piece of paper and pen to write down the questions you need to ask them.

she's going to send a paper to my mom and from what she's telling me it's so she can sign it in agreement that I'm paying her right.  I did have a paper with questions.  I asked her what this program or paper was and she really didn't answer me.  She just told me she knows what she's doing and treating me like an adult and I will help you.

Then tell me what the hell you're doing to help me.

right,always ask questions if you don't understand or always come with a piece of paper and pen to write down the questions you need to ask them.


You almost got it Howard.

You should have the question written down ahead of tone and use the pen and paper to take notes about the answers.

Please be patient...These audio quizzes take a lot of preparation time, and it's been a while since my last one (so I'm a bit rusty). ;)



I was starting to wonder where it was!


Steps to create an audio quiz:

1. Find inspiration
2. Make a list of songs fitting the theme
3. Find/locate/download songs fitting the theme
4. Convert songs to WAV format
5. Create clippings of each song (of approx. 10 seconds each)
6. Convert clippings to MP3 format
7. Remove all WAV format files and clippings, because they take up too much space
8. Upload MP3 clippings
9. Create track listing
10. Create HTML file
11. Upload track listing and HTML file
12. Create new topic in Quizzes section
13. Test run
14. Redo all of steps 9 to 13, 'cause I've made a mistake... :D (optional)
14. Invite people to come and play
15. Finished.


I'm currently working on step 3. Steps 3 to 8 are the most tedious ones, but they're necessary.

BTW: I'm kinda working on 6 quizzes at once, so yeah...extra tedious.

You almost got it Howard.

You should have the question written down ahead of tone and use the pen and paper to take notes about the answers.



always is a good word of advice from my Parents. ;)

Steps to create an audio quiz:

1. Find inspiration
2. Make a list of songs fitting the theme
3. Find/locate/download songs fitting the theme
4. Convert songs to WAV format
5. Create clippings of each song (of approx. 10 seconds each)
6. Convert clippings to MP3 format
7. Remove all WAV format files and clippings, because they take up too much space
8. Upload MP3 clippings
9. Create track listing
10. Create HTML file
11. Upload track listing and HTML file
12. Create new topic in Quizzes section
13. Test run
14. Redo all of steps 9 to 13, 'cause I've made a mistake... :D (optional)
14. Invite people to come and play
15. Finished.


I'm currently working on step 3. Steps 3 to 8 are the most tedious ones, but they're necessary.

BTW: I'm kinda working on 6 quizzes at once, so yeah...extra tedious.


I could help with steps 1 and 2 (and maybe 3).

Going to Gilligan's Island today (for a 3 hour tour).

http://www.portadelsolpuertorico.com/gilligans-island.html

It is a good place to try out the underwater camera.


Cat

Going to Gilligan's Island today (for a 3 hour tour).

http://www.portadelsolpuertorico.com/gilligans-island.html

It is a good place to try out the underwater camera.


Cat


Say hi to the Howells for me.  Try the coconut pie, I understand it's a best seller.  lol

You almost got it Howard.

You should have the question written down ahead of tone and use the pen and paper to take notes about the answers.


and things like her asking me why I'm looking online ( so I'm sure I know whats expected as a payee and trying to figure out what you're talking about)  Why would she ask me this?  appointment with her ad someone else to get this SSI deal explained and I will mention that she did ask me this and would like to know why I don't need to be looking up online for information.  got to get ready to leave on the bus

Going to Gilligan's Island today (for a 3 hour tour).

http://www.portadelsolpuertorico.com/gilligans-island.html

It is a good place to try out the underwater camera.


Cat


Have a good time.

I could help with steps 1 and 2 (and maybe 3).


Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. :) But right now I already have a theme, and am working on downloading the songs. It's down to a few obscure hard-to-find ones (which probably also means they won't get answered in my quiz later on! ;D)

and things like her asking me why I'm looking online ( so I'm sure I know whats expected as a payee and trying to figure out what you're talking about)  Why would she ask me this?  appointment with her ad someone else to get this SSI deal explained and I will mention that she did ask me this and would like to know why I don't need to be looking up online for information.  got to get ready to leave on the bus


I honestly didn't understand what you wrote here ann...


the only I can deduce is that your aide, case worker or whatever is curious about the research you're doing on your own online... I can understand why she'd have some concern because you can't always trust the information you get online... perhaps if you tell her you're trying your best to learn some of this stuff on your own or let her know it's like seeing a doctor you're seeking a second opinion perhaps she can refer you to some reputable websites and or books to help you out.

I could help with steps 1 and 2 (and maybe 3).


but that would give you an upper hand in the quiz...

I honestly didn't understand what you wrote here ann...


the only I can deduce is that your aide, case worker or whatever is curious about the research you're doing on your own online... I can understand why she'd have some concern because you can't always trust the information you get online... perhaps if you tell her you're trying your best to learn some of this stuff on your own or let her know it's like seeing a doctor you're seeking a second opinion perhaps she can refer you to some reputable websites and or books to help you out.


I'm frustrated and perhaps don't know how to explain my frustration.  She told me that she was going tell  SSI to send my mom a paper that she sign that I was giving mom the correct amount of money.  Now there is something like this because there's been examples from some of you here.  I thought a payee reports where all the money goes.  I want to know if we're thinking  two different things here and if not explain the process to me as if I were 2, but damit don't give me sheesh which I feel she has, but maybe it's just me.  I just want to see if something gets clarified.   

I've asked the person at the front desk to make an appointment with her, I, and another advisor to see if ,

I'm frustrated and perhaps don't know how to explain my frustration.   She told me that she was going tell  SSI to send my mom a paper that she sign that I was giving mom the correct amount of money.  Now there is something like this because there's been examples from some of you here.  I thought a payee reports where all the money goes.  I want to know if we're thinking  two different things here and if not explain the process to me as if I were 2, but damit don't give me sheesh which I feel she has, but maybe it's just me.  I just want to see if something gets clarified.     

I've asked the person at the front desk to make an appointment with her, I, and another advisor to see if ,


Ann

The examples people gave were not necessarily them paying money to parents from SSI.  It sounds like this form is specific to SSI to me.

but that would give you an upper hand in the quiz...


Either I wouldn't answer any questions or I wouldn't answer the question I'd supplied.  Henk would know wouldn't he?

I'm frustrated and perhaps don't know how to explain my frustration.  She told me that she was going tell  SSI to send my mom a paper that she sign that I was giving mom the correct amount of money.  Now there is something like this because there's been examples from some of you here.  I thought a payee reports where all the money goes.  I want to know if we're thinking  two different things here and if not explain the process to me as if I were 2, but damit don't give me sheesh which I feel she has, but maybe it's just me.  I just want to see if something gets clarified.   

I've asked the person at the front desk to make an appointment with her, I, and another advisor to see if ,


They are probably having your mom sign the paper saying you are giving her $500 to make sure you are telling the truth when you tell them that is your rent.  There are people out there who will lie about that stuff and they have to make sure everything is on the up and up.  Don't take it personal, they do it for everyone.

Ann

The examples people gave were not necessarily them paying money to parents from SSI.  It sounds like this form is specific to SSI to me.


I know, but there examples of giving other money.  There's probably ways to do SSI that I dont know about and?or understand.

I asked to be my own payee and I thought that meant I would be reporting back to SSI.  

I want to know if We're on the same page or if there are some things that just need to be  better explained to me.  It seems my advisor is ignoring me when I say I don't understand.  Now that I've told the person at the front desk to scedule an appointment with me,her, and another advisor, she wants me to tell her what I don't understand.  Well, I tried to  



They are probably having your mom sign the paper saying you are giving her $500 to make sure you are telling the truth when you tell them that is your rent.  There are people out there who will lie about that stuff and they have to make sure everything is on the up and up.  Don't take it personal, they do it for everyone.


that's probably it, but like I said I thought I was going to become my own payee and do all my reporting myself. If something needs to be signed by my mom to say that I'm doing my budgeting honestly then that's fine.

that's probably it, but like I said I thought I was going to become my own payee and do all my reporting myself. If something needs to be signed by my mom to say that I'm doing my budgeting honestly then that's fine.



In my scenario you would still do your own reporting, they are just checking that you are reporting it correctly.

yes, it would make since and that would be fine.  I'm not sure if my advisor can tell SSI when to do what though. 

added- I don't know, I know I get upset sometimes over the craziest things for crazy reasons and I also know that sometimes I cant hear her or she cant hear me.  However, I have really seemed to got upset with this and don't think the appointment I'm making is going to hurt anything.

In my scenario you would still do your own reporting, they are just checking that you are reporting it correctly.


I report my earnings every month,Once a month I have to call in my wage earnings from Pathmark and that goes into their database.

yes, it would make since and that would be fine.  I'm not sure if my advisor can tell SSI when to do what though. 

added- I don't know, I know I get upset sometimes over the craziest things for crazy reasons and I also know that sometimes I cant hear her or she cant hear me.  However, I have really seemed to got upset with this and don't think the appointment I'm making is going to hurt anything.
Ann, why don't you write it all out, and have them write their responses?  As it may not be efficient, you don't have to worry about being heard or not hearing then.  It is possible to carry on a conversation in writing only, I see teenage girls pass notes back and forth all the time, we communicate on this message board, and millions of people text all the time.  Try it and maybe your frustrations will go away. 

Ann, why don't you write it all out, and have them write their responses?  As it may not be efficient, you don't have to worry about being heard or not hearing then.  It is possible to carry on a conversation in writing only, I see teenage girls pass notes back and forth all the time, we communicate on this message board, and millions of people text all the time.  Try it and maybe your frustrations will go away. 


Excellent idea.  8)

That is a great idea Sami.

May I add- try sticking to one topic/idea at a time to limit confusion.

I am getting my haircut in about an hour's time.  I have been trying to grow out my fringe and get a layered bob type style.  I have had to try quite hard to let it grow, not get annoyed with it and hack it short again.

Hopefully it will look beautiful and I will be able to keep it looking good at home!

Good luck. It's been a month and I've already screed up my hair
I have always hated that my hair requires so much work to maintain.
If I were less vain I'd just shave it all off.

Maybe it's time to look into wigs.

Good luck. It's been a month and I've already screed up my hair
I have always hated that my hair requires so much work to maintain.
If I were less vain I'd just shave it all off.

Maybe it's time to look into wigs.


I've often thought about shaving my head and seeing what grows back (of course I'd have to wear a wig because I would look really idiotic bald.)...I have no idea what my natural color is since I've been dying it for so long.

EVERY TIME I get my hair done, I ALWAYS tell her to cut it all off (after she colored it). I often say that I should go with the Sinead O'Connor look.


I've often thought about shaving my head and seeing what grows back (of course I'd have to wear a wig because I would look really idiotic bald.)...I have no idea what my natural color is since I've been dying it for so long.


I often thought of that, too. I have been coloring mine since I was 19 because I had gray hair since I was 15.  :o :o :o :o I'm sure if I stopped coloring it, I would be completely white-NOT gray but WHITE!!!


Cat

I am getting my haircut in about an hour's time.  I have been trying to grow out my fringe and get a layered bob type style.  I have had to try quite hard to let it grow, not get annoyed with it and hack it short again.

Hopefully it will look beautiful and I will be able to keep it looking good at home!


Good Luck,I need my haircut soon too.

EVERY TIME I get my hair done, I ALWAYS tell her to cut it all off (after she colored it). I often say that I should go with the Sinead O'Connor look.

I often thought of that, too. I have been coloring mine since I was 19 because I had gray hair since I was 15.  :o :o :o :o I'm sure if I stopped coloring it, I would be completely white-NOT gray but WHITE!!!


Cat


15 years old? Wow!  :o

In my case it would probably be best to forget an appointment and just e-mail.  Like I said, I don't know what gets me upset like this, but now that I type on this foruma have a better idea of how much of me is disabled or something.  E-mail back my adviser so she knows everything is okay and not go out to all these Drail events, they're not sceduled meetings. 


I haven't done anything with my hair in a while.  I kid about getting a mohawk, but I found one that has a pixy cut on top.

In my case it would probably be best to forget an appointment and just e-mail.  Like I said, I don't know what gets me upset like this, but now that I type on this foruma have a better idea of how much of me is disabled or something.  E-mail back my adviser so she knows everything is okay and not go out to all these Drail events, they're not sceduled meetings.   


I haven't done anything with my hair in a while.  I kid about getting a mohawk, but I found one that has a pixy cut on top.
ANN, do you really think not following through with this goal of yours is beneficial?  I think you need to do this, to prove to yourself it can be done and you can do it.  SO you are not going to go about it the "traditional" way, get it done!  Get your questions answered, no matter how many meetings it takes, do it face to face. Your immediate questions will be resolved. Emails have a tendency of not putting your emotions through clearly, or can be misread!

You need to prove you can do this!

I have not canceled the appointment, but I have responded to an e-mail my adviser sent wanting to know whats going on.  She wanted me to explain what I dont understand.  I started out saying what seemed to get me pissed was the fact that I was trying to tell her something was bothering me and I was handed a this self esteem paper.  the rest was  about the $500 and if we were thinking the same thing.  The e-mail ended with me saying I guess I don't like your advise.  There,I responded to that.

Now I'd love for there to still be some meeting of some sort Ruben, the other advisor the lady at the front desk said she was going to make this appointment with,  is their SSI specialist.  He use to be my adviser before Lisa showed up. 

EVERY TIME I get my hair done, I ALWAYS tell her to cut it all off (after she colored it). I often say that I should go with the Sinead O'Connor look.

I often thought of that, too. I have been coloring mine since I was 19 because I had gray hair since I was 15.  :o :o :o :o I'm sure if I stopped coloring it, I would be completely white-NOT gray but WHITE!!!


Cat


My husband has had grays for a long time, even as a teen.  He'll be white in a few years, it's a family trait. 

If I had hair like Paula Deen's I'd stop coloring it.

Going to the hot springs today.


Cat

My husband has had grays for a long time, even as a teen.  He'll be white in a few years, it's a family trait. 



I am lucky to have inherited my dad's hair colour.  He is 70 and has only just started to go grey!  Just hope I don't go bald like him though  ;D  My mum started going grey in her 30s.

Loving my new cut.  Just hope it looks this nice tomorrow when I try and style it myself!  Still it will justify asking for hair straighteners for Christmas - I haven't used them yet.

In my case it would probably be best to forget an appointment and just e-mail.  Like I said, I don't know what gets me upset like this, but now that I type on this foruma have a better idea of how much of me is disabled or something.  E-mail back my adviser so she knows everything is okay and not go out to all these Drail events, they're not sceduled meetings.   


I haven't done anything with my hair in a while.  I kid about getting a mohawk, but I found one that has a pixy cut on top.


You could do it face to face or on the phone.

My husband has had grays for a long time, even as a teen.  He'll be white in a few years, it's a family trait. 

If I had hair like Paula Deen's I'd stop coloring it.



I've started growing gray hair for a couple of years now.

You could do it face to face or on the phone.



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are you gonna tell him or should i?  ::)

I've started growing gray hair for a couple of years now.


yet another reason for you to update your profile pic  :P

You could do it face to face or on the phone.


really?

I had a really great day today.  We were going to get rid of 3 people for various reasons, mostly because they are people who don't want to work and think they are above the job.

Anyway, my boss was going to call it a lay off so they can get unemployment.  One of them called in so they moved it to next week.  One of them (the biggest pain) walked out at lunch with her arms full of stuff you normally leave at your desk.  She said she was just going to the gas station with a couple of other people.  She didn't come back with them.  Yup, she quit thinking she got one over on us.  Even if she hasn't quit and tries to come Monday, she will be written up for not working her hours yet again and insubordination because they were all told they had to stay and work their hours today because of the workload.  It would be #3 and a termination anyway.  Now she can't get unemployment.  Of course she didn't know this, but if she had stuck it out one more day she would have been eligible. 

Yeah, I laughed all the way home.

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You could do it face to face or on the phone.
Howard, pay attention here!  You have been on this thread much longer than I, but I hate to tell you Ann has some difficulty hearing (sorry Ann if this offends you) it also effects speech, so the phone is not really an option to help her understand SSI fully!  Now wake up, and quit posting while being oblivious.  ::)

I had a really great day today.  We were going to get rid of 3 people for various reasons, mostly because they are people who don't want to work and think they are above the job.

Anyway, my boss was going to call it a lay off so they can get unemployment.  One of them called in so they moved it to next week.  One of them (the biggest pain) walked out at lunch with her arms full of stuff you normally leave at your desk.  She said she was just going to the gas station with a couple of other people.  She didn't come back with them.  Yup, she quit thinking she got one over on us.  Even if she hasn't quit and tries to come Monday, she will be written up for not working her hours yet again and insubordination because they were all told they had to stay and work their hours today because of the workload.  It would be #3 and a termination anyway.  Now she can't get unemployment.  Of course she didn't know this, but if she had stuck it out one more day she would have been eligible. 

Yeah, I laughed all the way home.
8) and all is well in Dagnyland  8)

8) and all is well in Dagnyland  8)


Oh yeah. 8)

And to make it all even better, did I mention I took Monday off?  3 day weekend, baby! 8)

Oh yeah. 8)

And to make it all even better, did I mention I took Monday off?  3 day weekend, baby! 8)
*jealous*...

my weeks seem to be lasting forever.  :P

*jealous*...

my weeks seem to be lasting forever.  :P


Mine, too.  This week was especially long.  We did let someone go yesterday, she was unstable so it was a scary moment.  I spent all week knowing it was coming and steeling myself for the fit she would throw.  Surprisingly she just left, I think to calm down.  It was super hard.

The main reason for taking Monday was it is my big 4-0 and my sister and I are going to go buy lottery tickets and just hang out. 

Mine, too.  This week was especially long.  We did let someone go yesterday, she was unstable so it was a scary moment.  I spent all week knowing it was coming and steeling myself for the fit she would throw.  Surprisingly she just left, I think to calm down.  It was super hard.

The main reason for taking Monday was it is my big 4-0 and my sister and I are going to go buy lottery tickets and just hang out. 
Happy Birthday! Have a great weekend and day off!!!


















































And HEY - Relax and enjoy it 8)

I had a really great day today.  We were going to get rid of 3 people for various reasons, mostly because they are people who don't want to work and think they are above the job.

Anyway, my boss was going to call it a lay off so they can get unemployment.  One of them called in so they moved it to next week.  One of them (the biggest pain) walked out at lunch with her arms full of stuff you normally leave at your desk.  She said she was just going to the gas station with a couple of other people.  She didn't come back with them.  Yup, she quit thinking she got one over on us.  Even if she hasn't quit and tries to come Monday, she will be written up for not working her hours yet again and insubordination because they were all told they had to stay and work their hours today because of the workload.  It would be #3 and a termination anyway.  Now she can't get unemployment.  Of course she didn't know this, but if she had stuck it out one more day she would have been eligible. 

Yeah, I laughed all the way home.


THAT'S AWESOME!!!! O0

Oh yeah. 8)

And to make it all even better, did I mention I took Monday off?  3 day weekend, baby! 8)


Did I mention that I was in a class for two weeks in San Jose? It was a lot of work but it was drama free. I came back  on friday and worked Sat and Sun.
Then I took monday off cuz it was a holiday and I didn't want to work alone in disp on a slow day with my biggest PITA. 

then I was off thru thurs because TWT are my normal days off...

Then I worked today and work tomorrow sunday and monday....


then.... I am off for two more weeks cuz PALEYFEST BABY!!!!!  8)

Did I mention that I was in a class for two weeks in San Jose? It was a lot of work but it was drama free. I came back  on friday and worked Sat and Sun.
Then I took monday off cuz it was a holiday and I didn't want to work alone in disp on a slow day with my biggest PITA. 

then I was off thru thurs because TWT are my normal days off...

Then I worked today and work tomorrow sunday and monday....


then.... I am off for two more weeks cuz PALEYFEST BABY!!!!!  8)
Always about you  ::)


;)
O0

Always about you  ::)


;)
O0


ALWAYS!!!!


oh yeah... I forgot... dag... if you get a winning lottery ticket....can you loan me 9,999? I'll totally pay you back... at 100 a month for the next 999 months lol... but still...  ;)