What's Happening In Your Life?

[Brooke]

Pm, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace. You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

TT - good for little Lucas!!

PM - Hate to say it but you suddenly made my miserable day seem not-so-bad. I'm so sorry that Chuck had to go through what he went through for the last few years, and I totally understand your conflict.

Today I found out that having a few people from my company at the office every day isn't enough, we need IT people and that includes the holidays. There is only me and one other person who are in IT, and his family is in NC. It is impossible for either of us to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas with our families and be at the office the day before or the day after. This isn't what I signed up for. I've not mentioned it here before, but now I just don't care that it's an open board. I accepted this job the beginning of July and moved from interim manager to real manager on July 15. Our HR people never completed the paperwork and higher levels of management took their sweet time in signing off on the promotion, then the raise. Consequently, I have yet to see my raise. They tell me it will be the next paycheck, with retroactive pay. Which of course means when it's four months worth at once, the taxes taken out will be HUGE. Yesterday I was finally given access to the timesheets for the people that report to me.

Obviously, I don't do this job for the money. I do it for our soldiers, but to be honest, today, it's not enough. I could be working just about anywhere else making a lot more money. I picked up my life and moved it to KY in the blink of an eye, and less than half the moving costs were covered. Then the raise fiasco. Now they are telling me I can't spend the holidays with my family? Be trapped here where I know only a few people and spend the holidays alone? The stress of this job is unbelievable, and I can't even get into all the roadblocks tossed in my path several times a day. I do believe I'm now actively pursuing another job. I've had it.

[Prettymaid]

VA, that sounds terrible! I wish you had known all of this before you accepted the promotion. If they don't get you taken care of, then I agree it's time to find a better job.

[Freypower]

PM, I wished you & your family sympathy on FB & will do the same again here. He must have been so brave; but he's no longer in pain & at peace.

[Witchy Woman]

I'm so sorry for your loss, PM. My best wishes to you and your family. Chuck is finally free from that horrible, devastating disease.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

first pm,I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved Chuck.
The conflict you feel is a common one I am sure and part of the grieving process.
My prayers will be for you to find peace of heart and mind and the strength of gods love to surround you. again I am so sorry .

Verna, I am so sorry that you are having a bad time. No one should be getting the runaround bad treatment that you are having to experience.
Prayers as always.
With your work ehic and expierence I am sure something will come your way that is better for you.
In the meantime do you have any recourse open to you?

[WalshFan88]

PM - So sorry about Chuck. May he RIP.

VA - Good luck with everything.

[Houston Baby]

Hooray for Lucas! But I know how you feel TT, it's like he is not a baby anymore. Once they learn to walk, they become independent! You better get your rest before this weekend.

VA - I am so sorry to hear about the ongoing work problems. It is always the dedicated hard working employees that always seem to get taken advantage of and I could see your dedication to your work in Seattle. I will say prayers that this works out for you whether it is there at this job or somewhere else. It is just a shame that it has come to this! :hug:

I'm keeping all our other Borderers looking for jobs in my prayers too.

[Topkat]

PM, I'm so sorry for your loss of Chuck. May he rest in peace...Sending hugs to you & prayers you & to his family.

VA: Wow sure sounds like they are really taking advantage of you. I knew you moved for this job, but to have not even gotten your raise & now to miss the holidays with your family is really just too much! I'm so sorry you have to deal with this along with all the pressures of this new job. That really stinks. Wishing you the best to deal with all of this crap!

[The Thrill Is Never Gone]

PM, I am so sorry for your loss. He is finally free and whole once more.

[Brooke]

VA, I'm so sorry that your job is not working out like you wanted. It sounds very frustrating. And then to find out that you can't go home for Christmas with your family..... Sending hugs and positive vibes for this to get straightened out or you find a new and better job.

[Outlawman13]

VA-I'm sorry about your job not working out for you.

PM-I'm so sorry about Chuck!!!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

home from work today,,,
left two hours early yesterday...
I have a nasty cold....my turn everyone in work has had it .
I feel down right yucky...
did have a scheduled dr apt with a specialist but I feel really bad.

need my rest gotta watch lukie on sat

[Prettymaid]

Sorry you're feeling bad, TT. Plenty of rest for you! Drink lots of fluids, take multiple doses of the Eagles and call us in the morning! ;)

[Glennsallnighter]

PM, I read of Chuck's passing on FB, and just as I sympathised with you there I do here too. There must be some small comfort that at least he is at peace and out of pain, but it hasn't been easy on those he has left behind. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

VA, I understand totally your frustration at the new 'promotion'. I hope everything works out well for you in your future choices. I hope some compromise can be made where you can spend as much time over Christmas and thanksgiving with your family.

TT, great that. Lucas is walking! There's no stooping him now!

TLR good luck with the job hunting!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Sorry you're feeling bad, TT. Plenty of rest for you! Drink lots of fluids, take multiple doses of the Eagles and call us in the morning! ;)
yes doctor pm I will lol:hilarious:

[sodascouts]

Feel better soon, TT!

PM, as I said on FB, I'm terribly sorry for your loss and Chuck's family continues to be in my prayers.

VA, I'm also sorry your promotion has turned out to be such an awful disappointment. I hope you find a position more worthy of you.

[Prettymaid]

Thank you everybody for your thoughts and prayers. Chuck will be missed by many.

As I said before, I just happened to be on vacation here at home last week. Since I used my bereavement time also, I had three more days of scheduled vacation time left. I requested this Monday through Wednesday and my manager was nice enough to give it to me. Tomorrow I go back to work after being gone for 12 days! Hope I remember how to do my job! ;)

[sad-cafe]

wow, seems like the week for everyone to need good prayers.

TT. Feel better soon
VA. Sorry that your job is sucking it will get better
PM . So very sorry for your loss

[VAisForEagleLovers]

One of my employees that lives in Louisville has agreed to come down for the days around Thanksgiving, his relatives live in Louisville, so he'll be in the area. So, that will work out! Now, I need to find out if he can help out around Christmas.

As far as the rest, they say the retroactive pay will show up in my Black Friday paycheck. If true, that works out for those on my Christmas list. The stress, well, I knew that when I took the job. The stress hasn't been from the sources I had thought they'd be from, and every day something comes out of nowhere and catches me by surprise.

I just find it odd that it's OK with everyone for me to follow our guys all over the country and yet going home for the holidays is not OK. Go figure.

[SallyGee]

PM I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. He is no longer in pain but he will be missed by all of his loved ones.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Well guys still sick. I think its moving south . Losing my voice now( sure some people r happy about that) and sou d like a barking dog too
Not going to take luke tomorrow, don't wanna make him sick.
Sad but know its right for him and I am not at 100 %
Especially since he is walking like a drunk lol and getting into everything
He has a new trick.
If u feed him then the utencil (fork or spoon ) he used to feed himself is his and u can't get it away from him till he decides he's done ,usually after he's asleep
Well time for mmeds and bed

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Well guys still sick. I think its moving south . Losing my voice now( sure some people r happy about that) and sou d like a barking dog too
Not going to take luke tomorrow, don't wanna make him sick.
Sad but know its right for him and I am not at 100 %
Especially since he is walking like a drunk lol and getting into everything
He has a new trick.
If u feed him then the utencil (fork or spoon ) he used to feed himself is his and u can't get it away from him till he decides he's done ,usually after he's asleep
Well time for mmeds and bed

Thanks for all the feel betters......this has been a wicked cold. ???? Put me down for a while

[zeldabjr]

oh tt...hope you feel better soon...I have been sick too...started two days after getting back from NYC...wonder if I caught something on the plane?...on antibiotic now for 10 days..yuck!

[Witchy Woman]

Feel better soon, TT & Zelda !! It sucks to be sick !!

[Glennsallnighter]

Feel better TT and Zelda!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Oh zelda sorry u r under the weather too

[Brooke]

Hope you guys feel better soon, tt and Z. I hate being sick too.

VA, it sounds like you will be able to go home for Thanksgiving and I hope Christmas works out for you too. Take it easy some so you aren't so stressed!

[zeldabjr]

thanks guys for the well wishes...and hope you are feeling better soon tt!!!...hopefully no more sickness for the rest of the winter!!

[SallyGee]

VA glad you will be able to get home for Thanksgiving. You need some time to just chill
TT and Zelda hope you both feel better soon.

[sad-cafe]

Is Anyone available to talk about Al Anon? I have been looking up meeting times and places. Trying to decide how I would explain my absence to go to a weekly meeting when I hate to even go to the store. Is it worth it? Will it help?

[WalshFan88]

Zelda and TT - Get well soon!!!!!

VA - Glad you can get home for Thanksgiving.

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Not much going on here. Going to be pretty quiet until the 8th when I fly out to Florida.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I agree w u bj ,
Hope that this is it for sickness for the winter.
One nasty ,cold affecting everything.
I did get a flu shot ,not the flu I do work with patients and this has been going around the office.

Now I have no vlicelolsome people r happy campers !
Anyway thanks for all the well wishes.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Is Anyone available to talk about Al Anon? I have been looking up meeting times and places. Trying to decide how I would explain my absence to go to a weekly meeting when I hate to even go to the store. Is it worth it? Will it help?

I've never looked into it, but I've spoken to a few who have, and most of them said it was beyond worth it, it was a life saver.

[thelastresort]

Any advice appreciated guys, I'm in quite a situation here.

As I've mentioned I went for a job ages ago but didn't get it. I met up with them again today and they've offered me another more-office, less-people based role (I'm a bit timid at times), but it's even better than the one I went for. It's a full time job and whilst it's only 18 months guaranteed employment, if I do even an average job I'll have no trouble finding employment in the same role elsewhere, and that will as good as set me up for life. It also includes a lot of cool little behind the scenes style experiences too across the company. The only trouble is if I take it I'll have to leave uni, and whilst I'll still be in the same city I will miss it sooooooo much, especially the social aspect. It is essentially a huge gamble on my future, but the rewards are so lucrative. I've spoken to a few people and thought about it alone for a few hours now and I'm still no nearer. Need to let them know as soon as possible too! Not sure whether to laugh or cry.

[Witchy Woman]

Any advice appreciated guys, I'm in quite a situation here.

As I've mentioned I went for a job ages ago but didn't get it. I met up with them again today and they've offered me another more-office, less-people based role (I'm a bit timid at times), but it's even better than the one I went for. It's a full time job and whilst it's only 18 months guaranteed employment, if I do even an average job I'll have no trouble finding employment in the same role elsewhere, and that will as good as set me up for life. It also includes a lot of cool little behind the scenes style experiences too across the company. The only trouble is if I take it I'll have to leave uni, and whilst I'll still be in the same city I will miss it sooooooo much, especially the social aspect. It is essentially a huge gamble on my future, but the rewards are so lucrative. I've spoken to a few people and thought about it alone for a few hours now and I'm still no nearer. Need to let them know as soon as possible too! Not sure whether to laugh or cry.


TLR, I think you've already answered your own question. There's no doubt you should take the job. If you do well, there would be no reason to not keep you past the 18 months, and the ability to earn good money and take care of yourself is far more important than university, which is something you can always pick up again in the future, or take courses online. I understand the social aspects, but I'm sure you will find friends at work, and still be able to see your school friends when you can. Sometimes, you have to roll the dice, especially if there can be huge rewards.

[thelastresort]

Thanks WW. I'm beginning to agree, it's a fantastic opportunity (I was almost speechless when he was listing the things the job included :lol:) and, to quote OOC, 'You got no guts, you get no glory'.

[Brooke]

I agree, tlr. It sounds like a great opportunity and like WW said, you can always go back to uni if it doesn't work out.

Congrats!

[Freypower]

I agree that you should take this job. Congratulations!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Jobs r hard to come by

[sad-cafe]

Sounds like a great opportunity.


Thank you for the info-I will check into it after Christmas

Ya'all are the best!

[thelastresort]

Thanks for the advice Brooke, FP, TT and S-C; have decided to reject the offer though; a few too many uncertainties for my liking and I would've probably ended up losing a substantial amount of money (certainly all of my wage) on rent and paying back uni fees immediately. Will try and focus all my attention now on uni, and that does include a placement year in a couple of years' time, which is essentially the same thing for 12 months. Thanks for the advice though :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

So many decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving now, but I am sticking to my guns and waiting till after, so, today it begins! I can't handle the Black Friday shopping mess, so it's a good long weekend to get r done! First to get rid of the fall decorations though!

[thelastresort]

Black Friday Mess is happening here in the UK! This is the first year it's caught on and we have news reports of riots in the stores and police arresting people physically fighting each other for bargains! We don't seem to be able to handle it! :-(

Reminds me of when Primark on Oxford Street opened, people were literally fighting over a pair of jeans!

[zeldabjr]

So many decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving now, but I am sticking to my guns and waiting till after, so, today it begins! I can't handle the Black Friday shopping mess, so it's a good long weekend to get r done! First to get rid of the fall decorations though!

I'm with you on this Brooke...

[The Thrill Is Never Gone]

I agree with that completely. I never set foot in any store on Black Friday. I spend the day doing my holiday conversion. Orange and brown to red and green.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I go w the flow.
Usually try to be done by black Friday
Or I spend the time going through what was bought already and start wrapping
We have our church womans group "cut throat" pollyanna next week and work the week after
So i spent time getting it together today
Mall ??? Not for me

[Glennsallnighter]

Thanks for the advice Brooke, FP, TT and S-C; have decided to reject the offer though; a few too many uncertainties for my liking and I would've probably ended up losing a substantial amount of money (certainly all of my wage) on rent and paying back uni fees immediately. Will try and focus all my attention now on uni, and that does include a placement year in a couple of years' time, which is essentially the same thing for 12 months. Thanks for the advice though :thumbsup:

I've only caught up on this now and I think you have done the right thing TLR. I have seen so many people take a job over college in my time. They would say that they would finish off their degree later/at night/as a module, but then the working life took over and they never went back. Fine if you know the job would be permanent, But places close. Its good to get as many qualifications as you can. You are also used to studying. Its much harder to start over after 10 or 15 years! If financially and socially you are in a position to continue with your education, I think you are best going down that road. the job will come, and you will have a much better choice too when you have your degree wrapped up.

Good luck with it!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Tlr good luck to u

[Topkat]

Just stopping in to catch up & say hello to everyone. Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving... Just been very busy this past week.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

we did thanksgiving with my side of the family ( whats left of it ) this year
It was a lot of fun and just great to be around all my cousins and their kids.
It made me miss my son a lot wishing he could be there with my cousins children since they are all the next generation but deep down I know he is with all his friends and was having just as much fun in Chicago.
I was off from work weds thurs and fri. I go back Monday . It was nice to have a break....just tried to catch up on sleep and rest since I still cant shake this cold I have . tomorrow will start the third week.
Now I gotta start cleaning the house again ,..lol:hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

Thanksgiving was great - just me and my parents this time.... It was delicious and it was a nice relaxed day. I went Black Friday shopping ONLINE, and got a great deal on a new digital camera (taking photos with my phone ain't cutting it anymore) and then I took a nap and then got up and ate some more. :D

Getting ready to leave for Florida next Sunday - can't wait.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

well I went back to work today..was in a great mood....till the first two people I tried to help got bossey...Why do people think that if they are asking you to fit them in as an emergency, they would get to pick the time to come in???
don't people realize that there is a schedule of appts for "normal " people who scheduled their appts weeks ago ?? And that emergency means just that,and after someone tells you that they are in pain and has to be seen , telling them to come right on over isn't good enough???Who knows maybe I am the crazy one.
thanks for letting me explode.:steviesmack:

Gonna load the dishwasher and hit the couch . I need to de compress.

[Witchy Woman]

You're not crazy, TT. Some people are very self centered and impatient, and think the world should revolve around them and the times they want to do things. I do my best to ignore them, because going to jail for flogging the living fecal matter out of them isn't worth it.

[zeldabjr]

LOL..WW totally agree with you...

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ah thanks ww.

It just wasn't my day...

I had one other lady who thought it was ok to curse at me and scream at me.
I said I am hanging up on you cause I don't tolerate that language...she hung up on me....

the first one just really ticked me off at 800am
I was starting to think there was something wrong with me..

then I came home and got a statement from my insurance carrier that says my new doc charged for "prescription" to the tune of 35.00 and they paid him 23.00 ?????I don't get it. In 32 years not one doc has ever charged for writing a script for meds...itsnt that their job????

don't come sit near me I got a :evil: cloud over my head today.

Just took a muscle relaxer ..my back is killing me....such ashame after a nice 5 days off with family....
I just don't get people and their rudness:shrug:

[zeldabjr]

oh TT...sorry you had such a bad day...yeah where's their Christmas spirit?..lol...try to put it all out of your head...have a cup of tea and...maybe listen to some Eagles music to relax!...but I would call the Dr...and question that charge...what the heck???

[Tiffanny Twisted]

yeo what the heck :shrug:calling blue cross in the am

[sodascouts]

I hate days like that, TT! I hope tomorrow is better for you.

[HenleyFan1971]

today is a okay been having issues with my right knee last month I heard a pop went to ER they said I need a MRI then today I heard a pop again and the pain OMG they told to use a cane when I walk long distances but when I walk short distances my right leg below the knee swells I hate using a cane since I am only 42 but I guess I have no choice has anybody even had this problem it wont stop from going to my eagles shows next month even if I have to hop on one leg lol need my Don fix lol

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thanks Nancy
here's hoping today is better

hf71 no every thing shows on an mre.
if you have pain your body is trying to tell you something.
just saying

[sodascouts]

today is a okay been having issues with my right knee last month I heard a pop went to ER they said I need a MRI then today I heard a pop again and the pain OMG they told to use a cane when I walk long distances but when I walk short distances my right leg below the knee swells I hate using a cane since I am only 42 but I guess I have no choice has anybody even had this problem it wont stop from going to my eagles shows next month even if I have to hop on one leg lol need my Don fix lol

Sorry to hear it! I hope you can find some relief.

[Brooke]

tt, sorry about your day. Hoping this one is better for you!

HF71, yikes! Get well soon!

We had a lovely Thanksgiving with my side of the family at my sister's. Everyone was there except my older brother and his family and my sister's steps. Her house was beautifully decorated for Christmas already. Every nook, shelf, and cranny had some type of Christmas decoration. It is a small house, but it looked beautiful! She said it took her 2-3 weeks. And she doesn't work outside the home. That much work just puts me in a bad mood. I wish I could hire her to come and do mine! I put up my prelit tree and a set of lights were out, so if you have one of those, be prepared! Grrrr! I did get it all done over the weekend though and it looks pretty.

This is a crazy busy work week, so I'll be hit and miss around here!

[zeldabjr]

hope you are feeling better for the concerts next month HF71!

[HenleyFan1971]

thx so much the knee pain wont stop me from going lol I going to have it checked again before I go

[Tiffanny Twisted]

hf1971 feel better soon

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I had a great Thanksgiving and visit with my family. I'm so glad I was able to arrange someone to cover for me at work. We had 18 for Thanksgiving dinner, and either I was hungry enough to eat anything or I outdid myself on the food! I guess being here in KY and not knowing many people means I was desperate to cook for people once again.

I did get my raise, FINALLY, and the retroactive pay as well, so that was a nice paycheck on Friday! Plus, it was the third check of the month. Guess this means I'm to be extra generous this Christmas!

[zeldabjr]

that's awesome VA...so glad you had a great Thanksgiving!...

[Brooke]

Great news for you, VA! :partytime:

[Molly]

thx so much the knee pain wont stop me from going lol I going to have it checked again before I go

I actually hurt my knee at the Eagles show in St. Louis this past October. By the time we got back home to Wisconsin, my knee was swollen and throbbing horribly. Follow that up about a week later, my 2 dogs and my "grand-dog" decided that the basement stairs were a racetrack and they bounced me into the wall. More pain and swelling.

Limped around until about 3 weeks ago when I had an MRI -turns out I partially tore my posterior cruciate ligament and my medial meniscus. Saw the orthopaedic surgeon and he says it's not bad enough for surgery. So, I'll just limp on thru the Holidays, I guess. It isn't as painful as it was even a week ago. At least I have my concert memories to ease the pain!

Hope your knee feels better.

[sodascouts]

VA - finally! Yay!

Molly - sounds painful. I hope it heals up before Christmas, at least.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Yeah VA glad things are starting to roll your way:partytime::partytime:

[WalshFan88]

VA - Great news.

Molly - Get well soon!

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Ugh...bad, bad week and make that last couple weeks. A lot going on in my personal life and I'm really, really depressed right now. I'm dreading my trip to Florida this weekend I was so looking forward to. I'm still going as the flight is already booked and I don't want to disappoint my grandmother but I'd just soon stay home. I don't want to get into it all here but if you are so inclined, please keep me in your thoughts and/or prayers. Thanks.

[sodascouts]

You know, I've been thinking about you, Austin. I will keep you in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear you're down. Let me know if I can do anything for you - and remember that you have friends!

[Houston Baby]

VA - wonderful news! Now how do I get on your Christmas list? :hilarious:

TT - hope your week has improved!

HF71 & Molly - hope the knees heal quickly. It's difficult keeping up during the holiday season when you are in pain.

[Houston Baby]

Austin - you will be in my thoughts & prayers. I hope a change of scenery will help. And Soda is right, you have lots of friends here. Enjoy your time with your grandmother.

[zeldabjr]

hope your knee feels better soon Molly...and Austin...you will be in my thoughts and prayers...*hugs*...

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Austin, I'll definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers! I hope it all works out OK for you. Like others have said, remember that we're all your friends. Anyway, I know the upcoming weather this weekend would have me getting to Florida as fast as I could go! Have a good visit with your grandma and check in often.

[HenleyFan1971]

wow sounds like mine it has been almost 2 months of pain and the swelling below my knee wont go down even with just a little walking I just wish I knew when I hurt it I cant remember when I did I just power through the pain when I go to concerts I will have a lot step but then the pain and swelling will be worth it at least I have seat 1 in the row for both nights Molly hope your knee gets better soon I might need to make a apt for MRI pretty soon

[WalshFan88]

Thank you so much everyone. I really appreciate it.

[Thunzyag]

Now a days many are falling victims to injury i guess.

[Brooke]

Austin, I'm sorry to hear you are having a tough go of it. Keep your head up and try to enjoy your trip to Florida and your visit with your Grandma. She won't be here forever and you must cherish the time she is. I'd love to be going to Florida too! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Molly, I'm sorry to hear about your knee. What happened after we parted at the concert? Prayers for healing for you too.

VA, I've been a good girl this year (except when I look at my avatar too long :smokin: ) and would like to be on your Christmas list too! :lol:

[WalshFan88]

Thanks again. I feel a bit better this evening but it's a slow process.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

VA, I've been a good girl this year (except when I look at my avatar too long :smokin: ) and would like to be on your Christmas list too! :lol:

I'll check with Santa...see what he says about what list you're on!

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: Austin

[sodascouts]

Glad to hear things are getting a little better, Austin. Just keep truckin'.

I just got some news from my sister in Florida and while I'm not going to put her business on the internet, it's going to be a very hard Christmas for her and her children. I've told her that I'll be there for her and that I'm praying for her, but I still feel pretty helpless.

[Brooke]

VA, lol!

Soda, sorry to hear this. Prayers for her and her family.

Busy weekend for me, Christmas shopping, house cleaning, and must help our dnl get the baby's room tranformed. Her Mom lives 5 hours away, so I feel I need to help her out. It's a very small room and right now it is full of new baby things from 3 baby showers! They are blessed and she is doing great, but a little overwhelmed right now. Just 5 weeks or so now......if she makes it that long!

[Houston Baby]

Soda - I will keep your sister & family in my prayers.

Brooke - have fun decorating the baby's room! It won't be long until you are holding that little blessing. What joy!

And Austin before I forget, have a safe trip to FL. I'm glad that you are feeling better & hope it continues. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Outlawman13]

I haven't been on here in a long time. I will keep everyone in my prayers.

[Glennsallnighter]

Aw WW best wishes to your DNL Brooke. Hope everything goes well for her. 5 weeks is not very much longer to wait.

Soda, prayers for your sister. Is that the sister who was with you in Dublin last year?

Austin, hope you feel better soon. Maybe sunny Florida will cheer you up!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

first as always prayers to all who need it.

This is such a tough time of year for everybody .And anybody who tells you its all chocolate and candy canes is fibbing.
I mean think about it...cleaning and shopping for holiday stuff on top of ususal stuff you do everyday and working etc...and missing the people who aren't with us physically any more.

I just so try and stay ahead of it all . This week I am failing and had hit the wall .....

I now long for the days when my son was little and waiting for santa and so trying to be a good boy .
Me I am hanging on to the week after next when ihave a block of lose or use time off and then maybe I can just stay in bed with covers over my head.

Nancy, its natural to fell helpless when someone you love is hurting..peace and prayers for you both

Brooke
new baby coming soon wow how exciting and so kind of you to help her organize it all prayers as well

Austin :-) the man

[sodascouts]

Soda, prayers for your sister. Is that the sister who was with you in Dublin last year?

No, it's the other one. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, everyone.

Brooke - have fun with the baby's room!

TT - hang in there.

[WalshFan88]

Soda - :( Praying and sending good thoughts to them.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ty nancy

[WalshFan88]

Take care, TT.

---

Things are slowly but surely looking up. The bad thing that had happen has now resolved itself and I'm not as scared and sad about it. I'm still fighting my typical seasonal winter blues but I'm not as down and out as I was. I thank you all for praying and/or sending good thoughts my way. I know it helped, and I thank you all immensely.

I'm getting ready to fly to Florida and am hoping to enjoy it at least more now knowing things are better.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thanks austin

[Glennsallnighter]

Glad you are feeling better Austin.

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the update Austin - so glad you are feeling better!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks!!

[Koala]

Hi,
Do You remember me? I am again here! I've missed so much!
it's so much happening, deaths, illnesses and separations it was not a good year!
so I unfortunately had no head for music and forums.

[Brooke]

Koala, welcome back! We've missed you! So sorry to hear it hasn't been a good year for you so I'm wishing you much good luck for the coming year! Hang in there!

Austin, glad to hear things are looking better for you! Have fun in Florida!

Baby's room is ready! Dnl looks ready! All is going well there!

My mom has been battling bad lower back pain for the last couple weeks and still no better after 2 trips to the doctor and several different meds. They spent all day in the walk in clinic Friday and no better so my sister took her to the er today and it turns out she has a very bad uti and also possible shingles. I hope and pray she is on the road to recovery now!

[Freypower]

Hi,
Do You remember me? I am again here! I've missed so much!
it's so much happening, deaths, illnesses and separations it was not a good year!
so I unfortunately had no head for music and forums.

Of course I remember you Desire and if you are back, it's lovely to see you again. :yay: I'm sorry you have had some problems.

[Molly]

Welcome back, Desire! Hope next year brings only good things.

Austin (((hug))). This can be a tough time of the year especially when you aren't feeling well. Hang in there. You certainly have many, many friends here to lean on. Please use us!

Nancy, best wishes to your sister and her kids. I'm sure she's grateful for your family support.

Brooke-hope your mom is feeling better. Shingles...ouch! A UTI is no picnic, either.

Can't wait until your grandbaby arrives. Trust me, it's almost too joyful for words!

[sodascouts]

Hi,
Do You remember me? I am again here! I've missed so much!
it's so much happening, deaths, illnesses and separations it was not a good year!
so I unfortunately had no head for music and forums.

I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles! I hope things get better.

Praying for your mom, Brooke!

Update on my sister: she called me to wish me a happy birthday and we got to talk about what's going on in her life. She is amazingly positive and being very strong. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers during this time.

[Koala]

Thanks guys for your Kind words! it's nice to be back!the next year can only get better!

[Koala]

I give up! I can't read anything! I just want to say you and your families are all in my thoughts and prayers!

[TimothyBFan]

Glad to see you here again, Desire! Hope all is better for you now.

Soda, your sister and her family are in my thoughts. I sure hope they can have a good holiday season.

Brooke--so happy for your family. What an exciting time in all your lives.

Hope everyone is getting prepared for the upcoming holidays and I've been thinking about all of you even tho I haven't been here.

[Brooke]

Thanks everyone! Mom is already feeling better after getting a shot for pain and meds for the uti. We have to go back to the dr. Friday to see what to do for the shingles, if that's what she has.

Soda, glad your sister is positive and handling things well.

TBF, welcome back! I was wondering where you were!

[HenleyFan1971]

Brooke I have had the shingles 3 times horrible pain it is very rare to get them twice I am the talk of the my sister work since I have had them 3 times and I am only 42 one this is that the pain is so bad it cant be explained my husband thought when I got them the first time that I was overacting about the pain then when he got them last year he felt bad and realized I was not hope your mom feel better if she does have the meds they will give helps and the pain killers

[Brooke]

Wow, HF, that's terrible! I hope you don't have to deal with them ever again!

I can relate a bit because my husband had them over a year ago in the summer and he said he wouldn't wish them on his worst enemy. He had to take 2 rounds of meds and still has scars.

[HenleyFan1971]

That is what I told my hubby I don't wish on my worst enemy not fun they gave me vicodin it help and the anti bacterial meds first time I had them which was the worst the doc gave me no pain meds second time they did I hope I don't get them for a 4th time mine are triggered by stress second time was triggered when l lost my mother in law and father in law and uncle in law in a 5 month period third time not sure what trigger it

[Glennsallnighter]

Hi,
Do You remember me? I am again here! I've missed so much!
it's so much happening, deaths, illnesses and separations it was not a good year!
so I unfortunately had no head for music and forums.

Welcome back Desire! I'm sorry you have not had a good year and sincerely hope that next year will be much better for you.

Brooke, sending prayers your way for your Mum. Hopefully she will be a lot better by Christmas, and also by the time her new great grandchild arrives. Best of luck to your family.

Soda, I'm glad your sister is coping ok!

Welcome back Willie!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I've really behind on this thread! Soda, sorry to hear about your sister and her problems. I'll keep her in my prayers.

Brooke - what a magical time, I can only imagine what it would be like to look forward to a grandbaby!

The breaking news in my life? I still haven't won the lottery. :grin: I've been decorating my place for Christmas, I have two parties coming up and people will likely stop in as one is close by.

My sister, her boys, and my mom and aunt are coming for a visit between Christmas and New Year, so I'm very excited about that!

[sodascouts]

Sounds like they're bringing Christmas to you!

Thank you for your prayers for my sister. :)

[zeldabjr]

Koala...I remember you being on the board a lot when I first joined...so glad to see you again!
Soda...how is your new apartment?...hope you're getting settled in nicely!...and my thoughts are with your sister...
Brooke...you are really blessed to have this exciting event coming soon!..and I hope your mom is on the mend quickly
VA...wonderful news that your family is coming to visit during the holidays

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Soda...still praying.

Brooke...so excited for you .Babies are wonderful....Having Luke and Lillian in our lives has been a blessing in this past year. I pulled out a picture of Lukie from his first Christmas and it looks like Santa is holding a Hebrew national salami instead of baby with a feeding tube.:rofl:
Kiara and her hubby and I are off later next week so we are gonna celebrate early so that we can see him open our gifts to him.

Koloa welcome back the new year is just around the corner sweetie and I pray its better for all of us.

VA--yeah Christmas is coming to you how cool....:blueblob:

Yes I too did not win the lottery but I hear its up to 550million :blueblob:
Guess I gotta buy another ticket,:rofl:

We had our office holiday dinner on Friday nite. Every year , we are blessed our boss holds a holiday dinner at his country club in a private cottage that has a living room with a fire place and a bigger room with a fire place where we eat dinner.He says we are his family and he enjoys his family being together to celebrate the holiday.He is very kind and we are lucky and blessed.

well...waiting for the ice to melt to clear the driveway.
I am so over snow.....:nausea:

[TimothyBFan]

Welcome back Willie!

Thanks GA. I'm always around, just stealthy about it. Lol

I'm with you, TT- sick of the snow & know we still have several months of it. Yuck!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ah willie thought I was the crazy one who looks out the window and goes oh sh** at the snow. I am in themedical field and thereis no snow days much like therew as when I worked in a school when our son was little ..god I miss those days.

that being said , son just called and will be home at the end of the week if all goes well..happy dance time:blueblob::blueblob::blueblob:for me
good thing I cleaned and freshened up his room already .

[Grey Sadler]

Hey young-uns! :wave:
I'm still recovering from singing our Christmas choir service...four times in 24 hours!! Hope to have a clear head by...Friday when school lets out for the semester? :D

[prayfordaylight]

My boss gave me a huge Christmas bonus this morning out of his own pocket.

I know I complain a lot about my job - it can often be tedious and frustrating - but I don't think I'll ever have a better boss. I'm still in shock.

[Brooke]

My boss gave me a huge Christmas bonus this morning out of his own pocket.

I know I complain a lot about my job - it can often be tedious and frustrating - but I don't think I'll ever have a better boss. I'm still in shock.

Pfd, wonderful for you! Now, I have a few things on my Christmas list that I haven't told anyone yet..........:wink:

[zeldabjr]

wow PFD..that is awesome..for a boss to do that...he must value you very much and that must make you feel great..despite all the frustrations of the job...

[Tiffanny Twisted]

who hoot prdl congratulations.

[Witchy Woman]

My boss gave me a huge Christmas bonus this morning out of his own pocket.

I know I complain a lot about my job - it can often be tedious and frustrating - but I don't think I'll ever have a better boss. I'm still in shock.

That's awesome, PFD.

We all have certain aspects of our jobs that we don't like. Don't feel bad about venting every now and again. It's what keeps us sane !!

[Grey Sadler]

My boss gave me a huge Christmas bonus this morning out of his own pocket.

I know I complain a lot about my job - it can often be tedious and frustrating - but I don't think I'll ever have a better boss. I'm still in shock.

Yay!!!! :cheers:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I am now off for 5 days in a row.:grin:
where I work we make if fair at Christmas week cause everyone wants that one off. seniority goes first , if you don't want it then it goes to the next gal in each dept . I had it last year so it put me out this year since someone with more seniority had the time and wanted it
which is why I split my time and used two paid days this week and two paid days the week of New years.

My son called and is coming home from
Chicago on Friday.:blueblob::blueblob:

I just was on the phone with Kiara cause she is off the same days this week as I am and we wanna get together for an early xmas visit.
Lukie wanted to talk on the phone and I asked him if santa was coming and he screamed YES then I said is he bringing presents and he laughed and screamed louder Yes.
:inlove:I so love that baby he just makes my heart melt.

[Topkat]

Sorry I haven't had much time to come in here lately...

TT enjoy your days off! Always grateful for those! I am taking off day before Christmas & 2 days before New Years, so I will have a 5 day break around New Years.

Yesterday we had Christmas lunch party at Smith & Wollensky's. The food was amazing, but the guy made my drinks really strong. We got back to the office at about 3:30, but after a few minutes I was passed out on the floor in the Conference Room. The boss saw me & sent me home. Sure hope that doesn't put a damper on my raise this year! YIKES!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Brooke]

tt, that's great that you get those days off and get to spend some of them with your son for the holidays!

Tk, on my! :fingerwag: Take it easy at the next party! :lol:

I'm taking off Friday to prepare for my husbands family Christmas at our house this year. We are expecting around 60! We provide turkey, ham, potatoes & gravy, dressing, broccoli casserole, and drinks. Every family also brings a dish or two. It's a feast, never heard of his family ever going hungry! They are all great cooks. I'm a little nervous, but I think we are pretty much prepared. We've done all the deep cleaning and are waiting to do the basic touch up cleaning Friday.

And now we have a big ice/snow storm coming in Friday. We live in the most remote place of anyone.........:hmm:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ellen lol never drink at the office party seoecially if its durning the day.
ours was at night and each section picked a designated driver (techs , front desk, billing) lol and we had a blast
:rofl:laughing with you sweetie not at you:wave:

[thelastresort]

I could have gone home for Christmas this Friday lunchtime, but as I'm seeing an Eagles tribute act just up the road on Saturday night I'm having to wait until Sunday afternoon. A few of my flatmates have gone this evening, and the rest of them go by the time I'll probably even be up on Saturday. I've got no work to do and I can't go into town as it will be wedged solid with last-minute shoppers on Friday / Saturday, so I'm in for a very odd, lonely, quiet couple of days. Yay!

[sad-cafe]

Our school went on lock down the last 30 minutes of school today. Then, after the students left, we staff were told to leave 2 at a time with security to check our vehicles.

Apparently an active shooter ditched his car in our parking lot and as last I knew was still on foot. A little scary.

[Brooke]

sc, be careful.

A school system 15 miles from me was locked down yesterday for several hours. A father had a dispute with a mother and threatened to take his kids from school. He was found and taken in to custody. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

This stuff has finally gotten closer to me.......

[sad-cafe]

We didn't know if it was a drill or not (deductive reasoning would dictate not a drill because of the lateness of the day and the busses had to wait)

We thought it was over when they let the students leave but what we teachers didn't see were the many police vehicles on either end of the bus lines.

When they told us to leave and security walked us out and checked our cars we were all too glad to leave.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

My boss gave me a huge Christmas bonus this morning out of his own pocket.

I know I complain a lot about my job - it can often be tedious and frustrating - but I don't think I'll ever have a better boss. I'm still in shock.

This is great for you!! Congrats!! Of course, you earned it, but it's incredible of him to do it out of his own pocket.

[prayfordaylight]

Between the school incidents and mall incidents, it's getting really scary out there.

[kdzbme]

Life is good... and hoping it stays that way. Looking forward to a trip to California next month and at least one concert on San Jose! Hope to hook up with some fans at that concert. Have good seats on the floor, but to the side and row 14. I have had better, but I did not feel like paying an arm and a leg again. So there! Hope you are all enjoying a great season and so happy I found the group again!

[kdzbme]

Sorry for post on school scares. We do the drill so we know what to do in a real situation. The sad thing is that there ARE situations.... and children have to be at risk, etc. After 34 years, I retired last June. Now working part time. Try not to think about what 'could happen' because it's wrong to have to live in fear. Just be smart about things. Hope your holiday is uneventful!

[Topkat]

Someone photographed me asleep on the conference room floor, so boyfriend turned it into a Christmas card....

[Brooke]

Too funny Tk! :lol:

[Brooke]

I'm off work today to prepare for our Christmas Bash here tomorrow! Hubby's side of the family (siblings, inlaws, kids, grandkids) around 60, will be in our house for several hours eating, drinking, playing, laughing, talking.........general chaos! Plus we are getting freezing rain, ice, snow, you name it over the next couple days. I can't wait!

I should really save the cleaning for after they leave because you won't be able to see anything but human bodies anyway! :roll: Bah humbug! :lol:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

MY SON IS HOME!!!!!:blueblob::blueblob::blueblob::blueblob:

sorry I am just so excited. He Arrived around 100am today after driving from Chicago with a friend.
Merry Christmas to me

Brooke..have fun with your family ..cleaning can wait its people that count Have a blast .

TK save that picture ,,,,,reminder about what happens when you drink at office party ...lol a picture is worth a thousand words.

Off to the movies with son and Aunt. have a great Friday everyone

[WalshFan88]

I got home from Florida on Tuesday. It was an ok trip. The last day was not so good but all in all it was a good thing. I'm doing better now. I am not liking this cold weather though......

[sodascouts]

Getting caught up... so much happening!


Soda...how is your new apartment?...hope you're getting settled in nicely!...and my thoughts are with your sister...

It doesn't feel like home yet, but I have more space, which is good. Everything's unpacked except for my hordes of concert bootlegs, which is a daunting task since they need to be organized by artist and date. My sister seems to be doing OK but... I wish she were coming home for Christmas.

Willie - I know how you guys up there get the snow, but I have to admit, I miss it living in the South now. Guess the grass is always greener... or the snow is always whiter... whatever!

GS - today is the day before freedom, eh? I know you must be in a great mood! lol

TLR - don't forget to let us know how that tribute act went. I wonder if they'll play Please Come Home for Christmas?

kdz - I went to an Eagles show at San Jose a few years ago. Love that city. Have fun!

TT - enjoy your family time!

Austin - thanks for the update. I'm glad most of your trip was fun; it's hard to have one that's 100% good but I'm glad you feel better.

Brooke - good luck with that party. Dang! But I know you're the hostess with the mostest so you can make it work.


s-c: please stay safe! How frightening! All these school shootings and mass murders... humans are so fragile and it's so easy for one to do so much damage. We just have to pray for sanity.


Someone photographed me asleep on the conference room floor, so boyfriend turned it into a Christmas card....

Now TK, I gotta tell you something for your own good. Girl, try to make people forget that incident as soon as possible. Get that photograph if you can and make sure no one is passing it around behind your back. You don't want to become known as "the one who got so drunk that she passed out at the Christmas party." Not trying to be a downer - just trying to be real!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Its raining here and very warm
Hoping to see luke Man today to give him his presents.:blueblob:
:spin:Crazy:spin: at my house these days..son in from Chicago with his busy schedule and Momma is trying to squeeze him into her activities cause people wanna see him too ...you know .....great aunts and grandparents and Luke wants to meet his god brother.
Gee I would love to have a picture of those two ha ha ha

\may you get all your errands done and presents wrapped.lol
of and baking done.

I gotta funny story there,:rofl::rofl::grin:
I bought a gluten free cake and it looked so pretty but when I got it home I gotta decorate it..lol like with sugar and berries or icing..lol so I gotta go back to the store for that stuff.lol told you that I suck in the kitchen dept ,thats why the non drinker picks the wine and she picks by the pretty lable on the bottle method , ha ha ha :grin:

well at least I got the cards in the mail not bad for someone whoses Christmas card list is in the black hole of storage.lol

[Brooke]

Well, we survived our first family get-together and the house is still standing! There were 58 people here which meant standing room only, but everyone had a good time and there was plenty of food! We also had freezing rain all afternoon, but everyone made it home safely after they got out of our driveway! We cleaned the floors this morning, so we're ready for the next one on Christmas Eve! That will just be us and our son and his very pregnant wife though!

TT, have fun!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Oh Brooke..so glad you had such a great family get together .
58 is a lot
of people but when you are having fun whose counting right??:grin:
Glad it was a success.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

TT...glad your son is home!

Brooke, your family gathering boggles my mind!!

I bought myself a new Android tablet and quite happy that I figured out how use copy and paste on both the tablet and phone.

I'm here in PA...stayed with my sister last night and now here at my moms.

[glenneaglesfan]

Brooke, glad your family reunion went well.

Sad news here, my ex husband's mother passed away today peacefully after a very short illness. Happy memories of visits to them in good times.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thank you Verna:-)
I am very happy that my son is home for the holidays:blueblob:
It sucks that I have to work this coming week but in fairness I had it last year and I don't have enough time off to cover the whole time he is here ..till Jan 5th. I am off again the following week through the 2nd,
Besides,lol I don't think he came home just to see me anyway.
I am glad he did get to see my Aunt , his defacto grandmother since my Mother is long since passed.

glad you are safe and sound in the great state of pa. I am sure you are watching your Steelers. Cant see them without thinking of you.

GEF sorry for your family loss.
It is good that you choose to remember all the good in that relationship.
again so sorry its a tough time of the year but hopefully she didn't suffer,

[Molly]

As many of you already know via Facebook, my 25 year old son, Peter, passed away unexpectedly this past Tuesday. The past 5 days have been excruciating and I've been told I can expect to have many more ahead of me.

Yesterday was his memorial service and over 200 of his and our friends came thru to pay their respects. It was quite overwhelming.

Now we try to get thru the Holidays. Peter LOVED Christmas, and his b-day would have been in just a few weeks. Definitely was his favorite time of the year!

I thank God for my husband, my older son, Tom, his Audra and my beloved grandson, Owen. They will get me thru this. We will get each other thru this.

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: GEF and :hug: Molly

[VAisForEagleLovers]

GEF, sorry to hear about your ex's mother. Glad you have the memories.

Molly...I was just devastated to hear about Peter. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. Just know we are all for you, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Freypower]

Sheryl, I already offered my sympathy to you & your family on Facebook & I offer it again here deeply & wholeheartedly. I cannot imagine.

ETA: Kate: sorry to hear about your mother in law.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

molly I am sorry for your loss.
prayers for you
again I am so very sorry

[sodascouts]

Kate, I'm sorry to hear of your mother-in-law's passing. I know your children will miss their grandmother, and your family is in my prayers.

Sheryl, I've already been praying for you and your family ever day since you posted the news. As a Christian, I believe that there will come a time when you will see him again, in a place where there will be no more tears. Still, I can't imagine what you are going through, and how terribly you miss him and will continue to miss him. I can only keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Witchy Woman]

Molly, I'm so sorry for your loss. My best wishes to you and your family. I hope you find strength and peace.

[Glennsallnighter]

Sheryl I was shocked to read your post about Peter's passing and I extend my sympathy to your whole family. I have been thinking about you all all week and have been praying for you all in the hope that God will give you the strength to bear this. Try to remember the good times and the wonderful life that you shared. And remember that we are all here for you whenever you want us. :grouphug:

Kate, I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your MIL and your sons' grandmother. May she rest in Peace. Like Sheryl's family, yours too is in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[Brooke]

Kate, my sympathies to you and your family on your ex mnl's passing. I know your good memories will help get you through. :hug:

Molly, I've been praying for you and your family also since I heard about Peter. My heart breaks for you and I just cannot imagine what you are going through. I'll keep you in my prayers. :hug:

[Topkat]

GEF & Molly, my sincere deepest sympathy for the losses in your families. Very sorry.

TT, Glad your son is home, you must be thrilled.

Brooke, glad your family party was a success! I can't imagine entertaining that many people! OMG I get a panic attack when I have 4 people in my house, but it's really small.

Mostly did some shopping yesterday in the unseasonably warm weather we had yesterday, but today it was pouring! I took off today, so I have a 5 day weekend, but I have so much laundry, & cleaning to do, so it won't be much of a rest!

[timfan]

Molly I am so sorry for the loss of your son Peter. Remember through this tough time he will be with you always.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

tk time away from th ejob is time away and with pay is even better. :blueblob:
Hope all who have suffered loss at this time of year are finding some comfort and peace.
continuing to pray for yall.

Yes My son is home:blueblob::blueblob:.
I am very excited, but it sucks that I had to work today and tomorrow and thurs and Friday.
JAHH and he went to the movies today and when they came home Kiara and Lucas were here visiting after work,
God I love that baby..so cute and he walks , Havent seen him since his bday end of Oct so he has grown and looks like a little boy no more baby. He has two bottom teeth and is very verbal.
It was the first time my son and my godson met. Kiara says they are godbrothers for life.

Nice to have the three important men in my life all together tonight
He even took a selfie with my phone lol :nod:

[Brooke]

Off work today and tomorrow, happy, happy, happy!

Being the low man at work, our son has to drive for UPS tonight. Bummer. So hubby and I and our dnl will spend the evening watching Christmas Vacation and eating and visiting. Her doctor didn't want her to travel the 5 hours to her Mom's in her condition, so we get her! Of course, we are thrilled! They usually travel down there on Christmas afternoon. But, with our son having to work tonight and probably Friday night too, that won't happen again for a couple years. At least till he moves up on the totem pole!

Our daughter won't be here on Christmas this year for the first time ever! But, she is moving back to Columbia, MO from Austin, TX next Saturday, so we will get together with her soon after. So glad she is coming back to Missouri, at least! Haven't seen her since last Christmas, but will see her much more often now! :yay:

Tomorrow we open our gifts in the morning and then go to my Mom's for Christmas lunch with my brother and his wife, my sister and her husband, her daughter and husband, her son and his 2 kids, and our son and his wife. Small gathering, but lots of fun!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

[WalshFan88]

Molly - I'm so very sorry to hear that. Please take care.

[SallyGee]

Molly, I know no words can help, but I am sending prayers for you. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Molly - There are no words that anyone can write that can really express the grief and pain you must be feeling over your loss. Every time you ever spoke or wrote about Peter, your pride in him would shine through. I hope you can find some comfort and strength in knowing how many people are with you during this time and in remembering all of the joy that Peter brought to you and your family. May God bless you all.

[Glennsallnighter]

Woke up to bad news this morning that a young man who I taught (when he came in) about 4 years ago was killed in a fight on NYE.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ga I am sorry for your loss
I am sure you had an impact on his life

[Brooke]

Ga, very sorry to hear this.

[Glennsallnighter]

Thanks. Unfortunately it comes with the terrain where I teach. We do what we can to guide these young people into a better way of living. For some it works.... Others aren't as lucky. From what I hear this guy was surrounded by a group of others, a row broke out and he sustained head injuries. Very sad.

[sodascouts]

I'm so sorry to hear it, GA.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Sorry to hear about this, GA...

[Elizasong]

So sorry to hear. My prayers are with you and the family.

[Molly]

This little guy (my grandson, Owen) reminds me every day that I still have joy in my life.

Look out Joe Walsh...there's a new kid in town. And, apparently he writes his own lyrics. The original song he's performing in these pix is called "Me Saw a Tiny Puppy." It's the only line in the song.
??? No idea where that came from.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/OwenWalsh2_zps75c5ef8a.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/OwenWalsh_zps63211ef4.jpg

[Freypower]

Those are really sweet. I appreciate your taking the time to post them considering what you have been going through.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

he's adorable.
god bless him

[Brooke]

Molly, how cute! I'm so glad he is bringing you some joy! Thanks for sharing the pics!

Watch out, JW!

[Glennsallnighter]

Molly, those pictures of little Owen are absolutely adorable. I'm so glad you have his comfort during this time.

[Henley Honey]

I love his two-handed microphone technique and his finger placement on the neck of the guitar. He's a natural and so so cute! Look out Joe is right!

[sodascouts]

This little guy (my grandson, Owen) reminds me every day that I still have joy in my life.

Look out Joe Walsh...there's a new kid in town. And, apparently he writes his own lyrics. The original song he's performing in these pix is called "Me Saw a Tiny Puppy." It's the only line in the song.
??? No idea where that came from.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/OwenWalsh2_zps75c5ef8a.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/OwenWalsh_zps63211ef4.jpg

He is absolutely precious!

[Grey Sadler]

Molly--he's adorable!! :thumbsup:
:hug: GA

[zeldabjr]

oh Molly he is too precious!!!

[WalshFan88]

Very cute! :)

[Brooke]

Back to work! Joy! :lie:

[sodascouts]

Going back home today, finally. My plane takes off at 3:30. Glad I'm not driving!

[EagleLady]

Not much happening but its cold cold cold!!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

son finally made it home to Chicago YIPEE

[zeldabjr]

glad to hear tt!!

[sodascouts]

Good deal!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

:thud:thanks gals I was a worring mom

[thelastresort]

So after all the joys of Christmas and New Year comes university exams. Yay. 90 minutes of Maths on Monday morning. Don't know the first thing about 50% of the content so I've given up for the evening and am now sat here listening to the Eagles with a nice new bottle of tequila. I am going to be absolutely jubilant in two weeks time when it's all over.

[Glennsallnighter]

What maths are you doing. It's a bit late at this stage but I teach maths. If you are having problems with some content PM me and I will try to help you out.

[Grey Sadler]

Yay TT!! :thumbsup:

We finally went back to school for a whopping two days...and they are predicting snow again in the middle of next week...:worried:

I'm zonked out...but not too tired to pull out the bass and pick at PEF and Outlaw Man (now that I know some thirds and fifths) :D

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Good for you, GS!

I'm relaxing, waiting for the Pens game this evening. They're on the West Coast and so three hours behind us, which makes for late nights. I missed the game the other night because I couldn't stay up til 10pm, let alone the whole game! Got my nails done tonight, getting my hair done tomorrow night. Will probably go shopping after that. Yes, this weekend is ALL ABOUT ME!!

[Witchy Woman]

Good for you, VA !! Me time is essential !!

I'm hoping to hear good news about my foot on Wednesday, and return to work after a 5 month absence on Thursday. I still have a few issues, but that is normal, and it can take upwards of a year to be fully healed. I'm a little nervous about being in pain and having problems after going back, as I haven't done anything and I'm out of shape. All I can do is handle things as they come, and try to remain positive and upbeat.

[sodascouts]

Sounds like you're coming along, WW - best of luck to you!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ww and va --sounds like a plan to me

good luck to your pengs va and ww good luck on going back to work

I have had a VERY stressful week:sigh:.... sudden family illness etc ....for some peoples privacy wont post but my head is still spinning .

today I slept till 1000am I am so short of sleep real sleep.
Just relaxing today and doing laundry before church ..trying to get back to a normal schedule and routine here but that will take a while .....
happy rainy sat to all

[Thirsty&Hot]

aw Take it Easy TT

speaking of which I sang Take It Easy at a Karaoke bar last night :grin: :partytime:

[sodascouts]

TT - hope your family member recovers soon.

T&H - sounds like a fun night!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

aw Take it Easy TT

speaking of which I sang Take It Easy at a Karaoke bar last night :grin: :partytime:

No video??

[Tiffanny Twisted]

No video??
yeah I want video too???
thanks nancy

[sad-cafe]

Hope everyone's year is starting out great.

We are back in school this last week. Already have 6 new HS students (means they got expelled from their base school) and looks like 5 more enrolling. WOW busier than we have been in the last 3 years.

[Thirsty&Hot]

haha sorry no video!

there was lots of jumping up and down

my friend laughing and clapping and was like "ohmygod she's so adorable " like a proud mother haha

[Glennsallnighter]

Welcome back GS and SC, and hopefully the weather won't be too much of an issue this term. As a matter of interest, do you get paid for snow days if the school is shut?

TT wishing a speedy recovery to your family member.

VA! Way to go!

[Brooke]

VA, now that's the way to do 'me time'! Good for you!

WW, good luck to you and your foot!

TT, take it easy!

T&H, wish we had video of that! Way to go!

Not much happening here, waiting to be a Grammy any day now. Due date is tomorrow and the dr. thinks the baby is about 9 pounds! Hoping she goes soon for her sake! :ack:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

oh brooke..so exciting I bet you are on pins and needles .
let us know please :partytime:

[sodascouts]

Hope she has a speedy and easy delivery, Brooke!

[Thirsty&Hot]

that's exciting Brooke! congratulations!

[bluefeather]

congrats, Brooke! nothing particularly interesting is happening to me, just studying and looking for work

[Houston Baby]

How exciting Brooke! I hope she has a fast & easy delivery too!

My nephew's baby decided to make an early arrival. Rylee Brooke was born late late last night & she weighed 6 lbs 3 oz. She is about 3 weeks early but all is well. This is my sister's first grandchild.

I plan to make THIS Brooke as big an EAGLES fan as our Brooke here! :hilarious:

[Brooke]

How exciting Brooke! I hope she has a fast & easy delivery too!

My nephew's baby decided to make an early arrival. Rylee Brooke was born late late last night & she weighed 6 lbs 3 oz. She is about 3 weeks early but all is well. This is my sister's first grandchild.

I plan to make THIS Brooke as big an EAGLES fan as our Brooke here! :hilarious:

Congrats, HB! And good luck with Rylee Brooke! Love her name! :wink:

[Grey Sadler]

Yay HB!! :thumbsup:

[Grey Sadler]

Welcome back GS and SC, and hopefully the weather won't be too much of an issue this term. As a matter of interest, do you get paid for snow days if the school is shut?


Well...I have never figured it out. We have 13 days built into the schedule...and we get paid monthly...I suppose we do get paid. I'll have to ask someone LOL (I'm not that good with money calculations :nahnah:)

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Ooh I like the sound of auntie HB lol
congrats deb
love babies they make you feel so young

[Glennsallnighter]

Well...I have never figured it out. We have 13 days built into the schedule...and we get paid monthly...I suppose we do get paid. I'll have to ask someone LOL (I'm not that good with money calculations :nahnah:)

Ah I see. We rarely close for weather but if we do we make up up to 3 days on each of the midterm (February) and / or Easter breaks. And we get normal pay. Was just wondering how other countries do it.

[Glennsallnighter]

How exciting Brooke! I hope she has a fast & easy delivery too!

My nephew's baby decided to make an early arrival. Rylee Brooke was born late late last night & she weighed 6 lbs 3 oz. She is about 3 weeks early but all is well. This is my sister's first grandchild.

I plan to make THIS Brooke as big an EAGLES fan as our Brooke here! :hilarious:

Congratulations Auntie Deb! Great planning too!

Fingers x-d for your daughter in law Brooke. Hope everything goes well!

[Brooke]

Thanks Ga! She's very ready to have that baby but things don't seem to be progressing. They plan to induce her on Tuesday if she doesn't go before then. I hope she does, I'm ready to be Grammie!

[Molly]

Thanks Ga! She's very ready to have that baby but things don't seem to be progressing. They plan to induce her on Tuesday if she doesn't go before then. I hope she does, I'm ready to be Grammie!

I'm so happy for you...being a grandma is about 1000x better than you can ever imagine!

[Houston Baby]

Thank you everyone! My sister has sent me lots of pictures but I have not seen the little one yet since I just got back late last night. I can't wait to hold her!

[sad-cafe]

Welcome back GS and SC, and hopefully the weather won't be too much of an issue this term. As a matter of interest, do you get paid for snow days if the school is shut?

TT wishing a speedy recovery to your family member.

VA! Way to go!


yes, we have 5 days built into our schedule. If we go more than that, teachers will have an inservice or something. In the 15 years with the district, we have never used more than that.

[Houston Baby]

Back home after our LA adventure with some SERIOUS PEW. Driving home from the airport last night "Heartache Tonight" came on the radio. Heavy sigh!! The guys were FANTASTIC & I never NEVER tire of seeing them!!:inlove:

Thank you Nancy & Kay for showing me the sights of Sunset Blvd., Laurel Canyon, West Hollywood, etc. It was so much fun & I loved that we ate at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Dan Tana's, the Sunset Grill & the Laurel Canyon Store. Such unbelieveable memories!! Running the roads & hills of LA with you zany gals which includes Lissa was TOO much fun!!

And thank you Lissa for being my personal Brighton shopper. And I'm sure Brighton thanks you-LOL! Every time I put on my watch I am going to think of you and the fun time that we had in the Brighton store in Pasadena. I am so glad that we finally met & I hope we have another Eagles adventure soon!

Verna - it was great sharing another Eagles adventure with you & thank you for going to the Lakers game with me. That was so much fun! Too bad that Glenn was not there that night. Of course then neither of our eyes would have been on the game!;) BTW thank you for catching that basketball - GREAT save!! I would have hated to go to the concerts with a broken nose!

Joanie - what can I say? It is ALWAYS a blast with you. I think I lost 10 lbs. from laughing so much! This was our 3rd Eagles adventure and I hope there are lots more! And thank you for the Pink Champagne - a great start to Friday night's concert.

Thank you so much ladies!! Thank you for letting me share in another crazy EAGLES adventure. They are NEVER dull!! I would do another EAGLES adventure with any of you wild & crazy women in a heartbeat!! Just let me save up some more $!! :grouphug:

[Thirsty&Hot]

aw that sounds like a blast HB!!!

[Brooke]

HB, sounds like you all had a blast! Someday I'm going to do the LA tour too!

Holiday for me today, just hanging out here at home. Today is hubby's 58th birthday. We celebrated with one of his brothers and his family yesterday who also had a birthday on Saturday, so it was fun!

Baby watch still on. I was soooooo hoping it would come today for Grampa's birthday, but it's not looking like it! If only we would have thought about it last week when they scheduled the inducing. :doh: They think the baby is over 9 pounds and mom is not a very big girl, so it's going to be interesting starting tomorrow.....

[Houston Baby]

Brooke - I definitely recommend the LA Eagles tour! I would do it over again in a heartbeat!

I will keep everyone in my prayers for tomorrow. You will have 1 more birthday to celebrate next year Grammie!!

[Houston Baby]

T&H - it was a blast! Definitely recommended & I know you would have so much fun!

[Thirsty&Hot]

yeah I definitely plan to do that Eagles' "tour" one day :) I've been to LA numerous times, but didn't get to all those places.
Although I will have fun no matter what, it would definitely be more fun to do it with people who get it and would be enjoying it for all the same reasons I would haha

[WalshFan88]

Wow - LOTS to catch up on! I've had so much going on and I don't remember where I left off in here! For now I'll just say I hope everyone is doing well and sending good thoughts to those who need them.

------

I'm doing ok, although last Friday I spent most of my evening in the ER with severe stomach pains and vomiting - FUN! A CT scan and bloodwork later - find out it's the new Norovirus strain that is pretty brutal. The ER doc said stomach flu doesn't normally cause severe pain like that, so that's why he did the CT to make sure it wasn't something else - that's what showed the gastroenteritis and he researched it and found out it was a new bad strain that is going around the country. Also he said my mono is active again and need to make sure in a couple weeks it goes down or it could be a chronic Epstein Barr virus problem and may need to see a specialist.

They gave me Zofran (nausea med) and Fentanyl (narcotic pain med) and sent me home where I proceeded to sleep for several hours. I'm on Phenergan as needed when it gets to bothering me but it's MUCH better now.

When it rains it pours! My health has been really bad since I got mono - it really affected my immune system. That's why I seem to be getting so many bugs and so down and out (energy wise).

[sodascouts]

Oh gosh - so sorry to hear it, Austin! I hope you feel better soon, poor thing!

[sodascouts]

Back home after our LA adventure with some SERIOUS PEW. Driving home from the airport last night "Heartache Tonight" came on the radio. Heavy sigh!! The guys were FANTASTIC & I never NEVER tire of seeing them!!:inlove:

Thank you Nancy & Kay for showing me the sights of Sunset Blvd., Laurel Canyon, West Hollywood, etc. It was so much fun & I loved that we ate at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Dan Tana's, the Sunset Grill & the Laurel Canyon Store. Such unbelieveable memories!! Running the roads & hills of LA with you zany gals which includes Lissa was TOO much fun!!

And thank you Lissa for being my personal Brighton shopper. And I'm sure Brighton thanks you-LOL! Every time I put on my watch I am going to think of you and the fun time that we had in the Brighton store in Pasadena. I am so glad that we finally met & I hope we have another Eagles adventure soon!

Verna - it was great sharing another Eagles adventure with you & thank you for going to the Lakers game with me. That was so much fun! Too bad that Glenn was not there that night. Of course then neither of our eyes would have been on the game!;) BTW thank you for catching that basketball - GREAT save!! I would have hated to go to the concerts with a broken nose!

Joanie - what can I say? It is ALWAYS a blast with you. I think I lost 10 lbs. from laughing so much! This was our 3rd Eagles adventure and I hope there are lots more! And thank you for the Pink Champagne - a great start to Friday night's concert.

Thank you so much ladies!! Thank you for letting me share in another crazy EAGLES adventure. They are NEVER dull!! I would do another EAGLES adventure with any of you wild & crazy women in a heartbeat!! Just let me save up some more $!! :grouphug:

Right back at ya, Deb! You are a total sweetheart and even though I'd visited those places before, doing so with you was like seeing them with fresh eyes all over again. Plus, what can I say, I will never tire of doing Eagles tours! lol I only wish we'd had more time to see even more.

I know that we have more fun times in our future. I'll be seeing you the next time I'm in Houston, at the very least! Maybe once the Eagles take a break we can see some Mac together!

And if any other Borderers wind up in LA at the same time as I do - well, I'd gladly do it all over again!

[Thirsty&Hot]

oh no...wishing you a speedy recovery, Austin!

I had something like that last year...though maybe not the Norovirus... they never really diagnosed it..I had thought it was food poisoning and they went with that....but I was full on sick for almost a week and then felt weak and still kinda sick (though not as severely) for nearly a month.

and as HB said to me (cos my back has been out)




How does Garth Brooks' song go......"I'm too young to feel this damn old"!

[Brooke]

Austin, sorry to hear you've been feeling bad and hope you're all better soon!

T & H, always loved that GB song!

I'm officially a Grammy! Cutter Brent was born this morning at 5:20! They went in yesterday morning at 6 and after being induced in the afternoon her contractions went very slow. After staying at 7 cm for over 2 hours the dr finally said she would do a c section. Things just weren't progressing. But everything turned out ok. There was never an emergency. Our baby boy weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and is 21 inches long and has a tiny bit of light brown hair! And, it was a very long night of waiting! We got home about 9 and went straight to bed. I stayed there for about 3 hours but didn't ever go to sleep. I just don't sleep unless it's night time. I did try! I will post a pic soon. If you are a friend on fb, our son has posted a couple already! And, he's gorgeous! :smile:

[sodascouts]

Congrats on being a grandmommy, Brooke!

[Witchy Woman]

That sucks, Austin !! Feel better soon !!

And Congratulations, Brooke !!

[Freypower]

Austin, sorry to hear you've been feeling bad and hope you're all better soon!

T & H, always loved that GB song!

I'm officially a Grammy! Cutter Brent was born this morning at 5:20! They went in yesterday morning at 6 and after being induced in the afternoon her contractions went very slow. After staying at 7 cm for over 2 hours the dr finally said she would do a c section. Things just weren't progressing. But everything turned out ok. There was never an emergency. Our baby boy weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and is 21 inches long and has a tiny bit of light brown hair! And, it was a very long night of waiting! We got home about 9 and went straight to bed. I stayed there for about 3 hours but didn't ever go to sleep. I just don't sleep unless it's night time. I did try! I will post a pic soon. If you are a friend on fb, our son has posted a couple already! And, he's gorgeous! :smile:

Congratulations! How does it feel?!

Austin, I hope you feel better soon.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Austin feel better dude will keep you in prayer.

Brooke congats . So excited for you and such a lucky baby to have you as his grandmomma:inlove:

Crazy busy day for me. Today was my usual day off but I had said I would go in to help as I always do when we have the extra specialist come in.
They gave us a two hour delay to get into work.
So we had all those patients to call and reschedule plus three dr schedules from yesterday who needed to be rescheduled.
On top of that we have regular work to do and don't get me started on emergencys.
Just glad to be home and have a less stressful drive than yesterday.
And they finally got my new parking permit to work in the new computer system,:cheers: yippee

[Houston Baby]

Austin - hope you feel better soon!

Brooke - Congratulations to your family! I love the name - Cutter Brent!
Get some rest Grammy!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Congrats, Brooke!!!!

[Thirsty&Hot]

Congrats Brooke!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks everyone!

Congrats Brooke!

[bluefeather]

Sounds nasty, Austin, I hope you'll be better soon. Congrats, Brooke!:D

[thelastresort]

Just had an argument with my flatmate about who was better looking out of Patrick Swayze and Glenn Frey. Typical day by my flat's standards.

Congrats Brooke and I hope you get well soon WF88.

[Houston Baby]

I know that we have more fun times in our future. I'll be seeing you the next time I'm in Houston, at the very least! Maybe once the Eagles take a break we can see some Mac together!

And if any other Borderers wind up in LA at the same time as I do - well, I'd gladly do it all over again!

I am definitely in for another Mac show with you! Can't wait!! :thumbsup:

[Glennsallnighter]

Just had an argument with my flatmate about who was better looking out of Patrick Swayze and Glenn Frey. Typical day by my flat's standards.

Congrats Brooke and I hope you get well soon WF88.


Put me doen for Glenn :heart: Frey

[Molly]

Now the fun begins, Brooke! You'll find yourself pulled into the baby and toy department at every store you go into as if you're wearing clothing made out of magnets.

Feel better, Austin.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Hey that sounds like me and I am only a god momma

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Ugh ......gf :thumbsup:

[mustangkim11]

A Lot of Really Good News-

1-Got a temp (to hopefully) perm job at a company 10 minute from my house
2-I have two different local stores that are letting me sell greeting cards thru them
3-Getting my photography off the ground, won 3rd place in the Color Print show at the art society I belong to

Last but not least...

4-Wrote a novel in the summer of 2012 and self-published it to NOOK last week.

Here is the link for the book.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/for-all-time-kim-salter/1118174532?ean=2940148319467

The book is called 'For All Time' and is the (fictional) story of a young British woman who survives the Titanic sinking and how her life unfolds after. If you do buy this and download it, you will probably figure out who the main male character is based on.

[sodascouts]

So cool! I'll have to check that out!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

wow congrats on all your good news and accomplishments:cheers:

[mustangkim11]

Thanks, everyone!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

bought it ..its on my nook now lol
thanks for the heads up and good luck

Ok guys Lucas update.
For now he has a stomach virus and so far his sugar levels are good.
He weighs 23 lbs and 8 oz and is 31 inches long .
didn't gain much weight but he grew a lot taller per the doc,
He got three shots today so between that and the virus I don't think he is a happy camper.
God I love that little guy.
His nicknames---Goddad Mike calls him "the chairman"
I refer to him as "handsome"
but his momma and both me and his other god momma call him "PUDDY".
Its just something we all started when he was a little bit and its sticking .
He's just a great baby who had such a rough start and is doing ok now with lots of prayers and help.
:inlove: