What's happening in your life? 11/06-08/08

[Brooke]

I enjoyed a similar thread over at Eagleland and thought it would be fun here.



I spend Black Friday and Saturday shopping in St. Louis with my Mom, sister, and niece. On Saturday we went to historic St. Charles, the first capitol of Missouri. It's really a pretty area on the Missouri River with lots of quaint shops lining main street. It was also where Lewis and Clark started their exploration expedition westward to the Pacific.



Thought I'd share a couple pics:



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[timfan]

The big news in my life is.... I am almost done my first course (english) at college. Even tho i have been out of school for a few years i've done pretty well!



I just got back my big essay for the class and i got 100% <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"> on it! i am sooo pleased and a little shocked <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek">



So now all that is left is the final exam. However I have already guarteed myself passing this course sooo YAY!!!!!! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">




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[sodascouts]

Brooke - lovely photos, great thread!



And Kath - CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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[Ive always been a dreamer]

Those pictures are wonderful, Brooke. Thanks for starting this thread - it's great. Sounds like you had such a fun weekend. Actually, I'm leaving in the morning for my birthday getaway weekend. Even though my birthday was last week, since it was Thanksgiving, we postponed celebrating it until this weekend. I'll be gone for a few days, but I hope everyone has a great weekend. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)">



And congrat from me too, Kath.


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[glenneaglesfan]

Kay, sorry we missed your birthday. Belated Happy birthday from me! Hope you have a nice celebration this weekend.



Kath, 100% in an essay!!!! That is fantastic, congratulations!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">



Brooke, thanks for starting this thread. Those photos are lovely. That scene could be in an old English town.




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[weefieryredhead]

Well, I'm getting ready to move house in one week! It's all a little scary but it's going well. This will be our first proper house, we have lived in flats up until now so I'm very excited! We are also moving about 20 miles away from where we are now so it's a bit of a change!


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[glenneaglesfan]

Hope all goes well with the move, Lisa. It will be exciting having your own house. We've lived in ours for 19 years. Prior to that we were in rented accommodation or married quarters. We are going to have the 'fun' of redecorating starting next week - should be finished before Christmas, I hope.


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[sodascouts]

Good luck moving into your new house - hope all goes well! Moving can be a pain, but as you said, it's exciting, too.


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[weefieryredhead]

I just found out that our house has sold! The final piece in the puzzle! Yay! http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif


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[timfan]

YAY!! that's great news!

[Brooke]

Wow, sounds like everyone is pretty busy!



Way to go on that essay, Kath! Good job!



Have fun and Happy Birthday, Kay!



Congrats to Lisa on moving to a house and also selling one! That is exciting but a lot of work, too.



We finally got that big snow storm last night. I live about 120 miles north of St. Louis and we got about 10-12 inches overnight. It's really beautiful. Most everything is pretty well shut down. At least we didn't lose power like a lot of St. Louis did. I live about 2 miles from work down a country road. I'm still amazed I made it. If not for hubby and a 4 x 4, I wouldn't have. What a dedicated employee I am! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes"> But hey, it's payday and I do payroll! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol">


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[sodascouts]

Wow, that's a LOT of snow! It's supposed to snow over here in West Lafayette, Indiana soon but right now it's mostly rain and sleet. UGH!


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[glenneaglesfan]

Great news about selling the house, Lisa!



Wow, Brooke, it's a long, long time since we had snow like that. Well done for your dedication getting to work! Even if we just get a sprinkling everything grinds to a halt here.



Rain and hail here, Nancy!


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[EasyFeeling]

Wow, I have to catch up a lot in this new thread.



Congratulation to everyone who posted his own accomplishment.



Brooke, your pictures are beautiful. Seems you don't live far away from the hometown of my aunt. As far as I know St. Louis is 6 hours drive away from St. Joseph. Probably we can meet up for an Eagles concert next year? <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">



This is my little experience of the week:



Last night I went to a show of a German singer. He was very successful in the 80s in Germany. The venue was small, not more than 200 seats and we had free choice so we got front row and very very close to the stage. The show was fantastic. Somewhat old stuff and songs from the new album. For one song he came down from the stage, held the mic right in front of me and I had to sing ooooooooohh <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> They told me later it was not bad. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">



After the show we went in a restaurant opposite to the venue. An hour later the band came in and sat down at the table beside us. We got into conversation with them and it was really nice and funny. Had never expected that. So cool.



Imagine that happening with the Eagles, wouldn't that be fabulous?

All in all we had a great evening and enjoyed the personal atmosphere.


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[DonFan]

Brooke, I am so glad you started this thread too. Wow, that is a lot of snow--my daughters would be so jealous. If we ever get the tiniest bit of snow flurries here in Alabama, they close the schools and all the grocery stores immediately run out of milk & bread!



Kay, happy belated bday!

Lisa, congrats on selling your house too.



EF--don't we just wish we could all sit around and visit with the Eagles the way that band visited with you!



Not a whole lot going on with me at the moment. I am trying to work, get my Christmas decorations out, and help my best friend's husband throw her a surprise bday party this weekend. I have to lure her over to my house Saturday night while everyone arrives at her house, and I am a lousy liar so I am working on my poker face so she won't suspect anything!


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[glenneaglesfan]

Michaela, your evening sounds amazing, fancy getting to chat with the band. They sound really cool.



Dana, good luck with the party! I laughed when I read about the effect of snow in Alabama - it's just the same here in Devon.



(I'm on my own tonight, hence many posts. Time to go and watch something - Christchurch, I think!)


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[EasyFeeling]

Oh, can't wait for Christchurch. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">



Julie, I went shopping today and looked for some magnets for you. I just wanted to know if you like them. If not, it's too late. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">



These are the Brementown Musicians from a fairy-tale related to Bremen



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A nostalgic one - Deutsche Lufthansa



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The last one a lighthouse from the North Sea with a thermometer, thought that would be cool.



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[Freypower]

Good grief, thank you Michaela. How cool. My only visit to Bremen was in 1972 but I remember the statue of the musicians very fondly.



Great reading everyone's stories (congrats Kath) but I lead an extremely quiet life. We did go to the Billy Joel & Elton John concerts but now we're just waiting for Christmas. We are supposed to be decorating the house this weekend.



On a topical note my political party are having a leadership spill on Monday. I am hoping the new man if elected might have what it takes to rid this country of the incumbent (by which I mean George W's best mate, the Prime Minister). I have followed his career closely. I also hope that Peter Garrrett, the ex singer of Midnight Oil, might be promoted to the shadow cabinet. End of sermon.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/indifferent.gif ALT=":|">


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[EasyFeeling]

I'm glad you like them. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">




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[sodascouts]

Michaela - I definitely would love to have a chat like that with the Eagles - that is, if I didn't become a tongue-tied mute and let my natural charm shine through. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">



Not much happening with me either - I live the quiet life of an academic nerd! I am excited that the semester is almost over, even if I'm terribly behind on my dissertation. As in - 1 chapter done when 3 should be done! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":(">


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[Molly]

Congrats Kath and Lisa.



Michaela, I got dragged up on stage with an improv comedy troupe once. It all happened so fast I didn't even have time to become scared. I'll take singing some ooohhh's over what I had to do!



This has been a trying week. A couple of people that I care deeply about are going through terrible times. I spent a lot of time this week just trying to be supportive.



Hubby is in Germany this week and (Z and Kay don't tell him this coz I'll just deny it), I really miss him. Probably because it's seems like it's been such a looong week. When I talked to him this morning he told me he was really homesick, too.



Top it all off with the snowstorm today. Our part of the state got between 9 and 17 inches!! I think we got something like 10 or 11. I couldn't get the snowthrower working so I've been shoveling on and off all day. My son, Tom, just showed up to save the day! I can hear as I'm typing this that he got the stupid machine going and he'll probably have the entire driveway done in half an hour.



Took the opportunity since I was housebound to put up two of my Christmas trees!






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[Z]

For the first time since June, I have an entire weekend free!! No conversions, no family events, no hospital visits, no concerts, nothing scheduled!!! I don't know how to act. I'm even sending Hubby on an all day errand tomorrow to check on the beach house.



I've made a very long list of things I'd like to accomplish during this free time. I'll be thrilled if I get even half of them done.


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Be careful what you say

Be careful who you trust

This world is beautiful

This world is dangerous

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[sodascouts]

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>This has been a trying week. A couple of people that I care deeply about are going through terrible times. I spent a lot of time this week just trying to be supportive.<hr></blockquote>



I know that can be tough. You deserve to have some fun after all you've been going through in the past couple of weeks. Hopefully once hubby gets home things will look up!



We wound up getting no real snow accumulation at all. I dont want a blizzard, but I'd love to get some snow instead of the icky slush and 50 mph winds we suffered today in Indiana.



And Z - don't forget to pencil in some time to kick back on your to-do list.


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[glenneaglesfan]

Sheryl, sorry to hear that you have had some tough times, and no hubby to be there for you. Hope he has a safe trip home and that your friends can ride through their troubles. Deep snow must be the last straw.



Have a nice weekend, Z. I have a free day too as my other half has gone to our holiday home in Cornwall.


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[Z]

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>All these vacation homes!<hr></blockquote>



Trust me, I am extremely thankful for the beach house, but you have to remember that it comes with a huge mortgage and takes alot of work. The true motivation in owning it is that we could give the money to the mortgage company or to Uncle Sam -- and Uncle Sam doesn't give us weekend getaways in return. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">


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Be careful who you trust

This world is beautiful

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[glenneaglesfan]

Our holiday home is on a park. We let it through the company, so only get use of it out of season, when we are usually repainting or replacing things. I long for the day when we can go down there and relax!


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[DonFan]

I have great news--my oldest, Rachel, has been accepted to the college of her choice--University of Montevallo-- and she has been awarded a full academic scholarship for all four years! We are so proud and thankful!


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[timfan]

WOO HOO Dana thats Great!! congratulations!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">


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[sodascouts]

Wow - that's terrific! Congrats to your daughter! Guess she takes after Mom. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">


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[DonFan]

Awww...thanks, guys.



I wish I could say she takes after me, but truth is, when I was her age, I couldn't have come close to doing as well in school as she has already done. I scored high enough to be admitted to the Univ of Alabama, but it was by no means scholarship-worthy.

She is much smarter than her old mom & dad!



What I know I have passed on to her is my real love of music (she loves the Eagles), and I am proud of that, too!


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[EasyFeeling]

Congratulations Dana, really great news!


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[Z]

Dana, that is wonderful news!!! I'm sure your daughter is on cloud 9 and you and your husband are breathing a sigh of relief.



What is she going to study?




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This world is beautiful

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[Molly]

Congratulations, Dana! Whew! That must be a sigh of relief.






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[Brooke]

Dana, that is awesome news! I have a son in college (he's smart enough, but sure never came up with any scholarships like that!) and I have a good idea how much $ this is going to save you!



Just think.....now you can get that VIP deal we were all wishing for and as many concert tickets for the next tour as you might want!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol">


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[DonFan]

Well, Brooke, we absolutely don't have any money lying around that I can justify spending on that VIP Grammy deal (don't I wish!) but let's just say that now I will feel a little bit better when I buy several VIP Eagles concert tickets!


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[glenneaglesfan]

Dana, congratulations to Rachel for getting into her university of choice and for the scholarship, that's brilliant! There seem to be a few of us who have children starting out this year.


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[Freypower]

That's great Dana. Congratulate her for me.



I'm not good at these topics - as I said I lead a quiet life. I have just about finished my Christmas shopping so that's one thing I guess.


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[glenneaglesfan]

Well done on the shopping, Julie! I just about started mine today with a brief foray into Plymouth. Most of mine will be done on line - good old Amazon!



On the work front, my outpatient clinic and inpatient ward have moved into a brand new building, on the same site. It has been designed without any consultation with the end users, and there are a lot of problems that we will have to address, but by and large it is an improvement on the old facilities.



On the home front, younger son, aged 16, has been invited to an awards evening for achievement at his school. This is something our family is not used to!


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[sodascouts]

You guys have such clever kids!



Our family is trying something new this year, at the suggestion of my younger sister's husband - instead of buying a small gift or every member of the family, buy one big gift for one person. I was told that I would buy for, coincidentally, my younger sister and her husband! I can see how it makes financial sense, but it seems a bit strange to me. I'm going to buy some small and inexpensive gifts for the others even if I'm not supposed to. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">


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[Molly]

We used to do something similar to that, Nancy. Eventually, it turned into kind of a game. We would exchange names, and then get that person two gifts -one "real" gift and the other would be some kind of gag or joke gift. It got very competitive with everyone trying to top each other!


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[sodascouts]

lol - good idea! I'm gonna pull that one this year - we'll see how it turns out, lol.


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[Brooke]

That sounds fun!



At my inlaws the adults take a gift for a grab bag. There are separate ones for men and women. Then each group draws a number and you pick a gift from the pile by number. Once you draw a gift you open it. Then the next person can steal the gift you have or draw another from the pile. If yours is stolen, you get to steal from someone else or draw again. It can get very "heated" if there is an item or two that everyone wants. You're more likely to end up with what you want if you are one of the last numbers to draw. It's really a lot of fun! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">


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[Perfect Little Sister]

We do this same thing with an ornament exchange. You'd be surprised how much conspiring goes on. "You steal that one from her and I'll steal this one from him and then we'll trade after." And of course the last person to marry or significant other into the family is SOL. There's an unmentioned conspiracy that everyone must steal every ornament from the new guy/gal. Luckily everyone has been a good sport about this. Hmmm...now that I think about it this is most often perpetrated by the guys against the new guy.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol">


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[DonFan]

We call that game "Dirty Santa." I am going to not one, or two, but four parties where you play it, usually ornament swap parties. It is pretty fun but sometimes you may get an ornament you really, really want, and then someone with a high number takes it away from you and you aren't able to get it back.



Our neighborhood party does White Elephant Dirty Santa, where you are supposed to bring crappy gifts no one wants, and playing it that way is funny.


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[sodascouts]

I did a White Elephant version of that one time. The funny thing is, someone had thrown in what they thought was a crappy gift - an old Star Wars comic book - and this guy and I both wanted it BAD. I managed to get it, and when he stole it from me and I was left with a Barbie tiara.... NOT HAPPPY!


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[Ive always been a dreamer]

Sorry to be so late on this, but I definately want to congratulate all of you on the "success" stories with your kids. I still think great kids are usually a testament to great parenting. I love reading about all the Christmas gift giving ideas. I've played the White Elephant version of the Dirty Santa game as well, and thought it was a lot of fun seeing what crappy gifts people could come up with. I have had a very busy week. Since I took last Friday off from work for my birthday getaway weekend, I'm working very hard this week trying to catch up. I still have about half of my Christmas shopping to do. This time of the year is soooo hectic!


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[glenneaglesfan]

I have been laughing at all the 'Dirty Santa' stories! Present giving in our family is a much more ordinary affair - maybe I should get together with my sister to liven it up a bit!

We are out to husband's Christmas do tonight at a place called St Mellion in Cornwall (which has an international standard golf course if you are interested, Glenn!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"> ) Apparently it's a James Bond themed evening. I wondered about going just covered in gold paint, but then I thought, maybe not. We have a room booked, so no worries about driving.


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[DonFan]

The party sounds like fun, GF!



That is exactly what I don't like about Dirty Santa, Nancy. Inevitably someone gets attached to something and when they take it away, they get disappointed.



I forgot to add--at our neighborhood White Elephant Dirty Santa, we are allowed to "re-gift," so if you go home with something truly awful you can bring it back the next year and pawn it off on someone else. That makes it even funnier. We have one really ugly lawn ornament that has been showing up for years! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)">


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[EasyFeeling]

That's funny, Dana! Great stories to read here.



This year Christmas is not going to be very nice for my family. It's the first time we celebrate Christmas without my brother. Last year on Dec. 20 he died of AIDS. He had been drug addicted for about 15 years. Although he was trying to get away from the drugs he did not make it.



That's why I really appreciate what our Joe is doing on this subject.


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[Z]

Sounds like it will be a rough Christmas, Michaela. Sometimes being together helps a great deal. This is the first holiday season without my Mother-in-Law and Hubby's family is not doing very well with it.


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[DonFan]

I am sorry to hear that, and I will be thinking of both your families in this difficult holiday season. I lost my father two years ago and the holiday season never quite seems the same without him.

[sodascouts]

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, Michaela, and your mother-in-law, Z. I know there is not much I can say to help, but I will say a prayer for your families at Christmas.

I have been very blessed in that all the immediate members of my family are still alive, although I lost my cousin Thomas to AIDS over 10 years ago and both sets of grandparents are gone. In fact, this Christmas, we have two new members of the family celebrating their first Dec. 25 - my new niece Sophia and nephew Austin.

I also have some happy news. Today, my dad sent me a happy birthday e-mail. He has NEVER done that before. He hates e-mail. Even with birthday cards as I was growing up, Mom always signed the card for both of them. I don't know what changed but he wrote some very sweet things about how he was proud of me and loved me... it actually made me cry! The best present I could have gotten.


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[EasyFeeling]

Thanks for your kind words.

Nancy and Z, sorry to hear about your loss.

Wow Nancy, what a surprise for you. You must have been so happy about that email. But tell me, have I missed your birthday? http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif

Ha, I don't miss it, it's tomorrow. :D

[Brooke]

Want to extend my sympathies to everyone, too. It is especially hard at the holidays. I lost my own Grandmother 2 days before Christmas over 10 years ago, and we still miss her.

And Happy Birthday to you, Nancy! :D


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[Freypower]

Yes Nancy, happy birthday. I knew it was coming up.

My sympathies to everyone on their respective losses. Mine was 19 years ago on December 5 when my father died. Since then I've lost my three other grandparents (the first died back in 1976) an uncle and my husband's father, but I'm ashamed to say it didn't matter that much. :(

[EasyFeeling]

http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/musik/k034.gif Nancy! Have a great day.

[Z]

Nancy, what a wonderful present to receive from your father! I assure you that you will remember it for the rest of your life.

My father never demonstrated or shared his emotions. I still clearly remember a day that I couldn't get to the hospital to see him so I spoke to him on the phone. Before I hung up, I said I love you Daddy and he responded in kind. That will always be with me.

Have a wonderful birthday!


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Be careful who you trust
This world is beautiful
This world is dangerous

[Molly]

I have a feeling this is going to be along post, I've been quiet the last few days, and seem to have some catching up to do.

First - Happy Birthday Nancy!

What is it with Dad's not showing emotions? My dad was the same way. I remember as my Dad "passed me off" to my husband at the alter on our wedding day, he leaned over and said, "I love you and I'm proud of you." Too bad the photographer didn't capture the look of shock that must have been on my face at that moment. It has stayed with me, though. He's gone nearly 10 years, and that's the kind of memory I prefer to keep.

Michaela and others who are going through the Holidays without all their loved ones physically with them, try to have good memories and spend some time reminiscing about some happy times with that person. I remember someone telling me, every time you talk about the one who is gone, it brings them back for that moment in time. Tell some funny stories. It really does work!

We have a "fishhead" that makes the re-gifting circulation in our family. It's a mounted muskie head that must be older than the hills. Muskies have to be one of the ugliest fish in existence. My brother in law bought it at a yard sale coz he thought it was "cool". My sister was horrified. Because some of us made fun of my sister (asking her where she was going to hang it up in her home, ect.), she started the circulating by giving it away as a gift. That was more than 20 years ago. I've received it as a wedding gift, a baby gift and a housewarming gift myself.

On a downer note. We've had a really frightening and unbelievable week. (I'm on a roll with bad stuff happening around me, lately) The company my husband works for in Milwaukee had a massive explosion caused by a propane gas leak on Wednesday. Steve was within 50 yards of the explosion and had just minutes before been very close to where people were hurt and killed.

3 Falk employees were killed more than 40 injured (including Steve's boss who is still critical and another engineer both of whom Steve had been working closely with earlier).

The company grounds look like a bomb has gone off. It was nothing short of a miracle that the company's evacuation plan (which they had just drilled a few days before) was put into place, and many people were already moving to safety. There wasn't time to evacuate the building my husband was in. It's still standing (the building just yards away is gone) but has massive concussive damage. Thankfully, as I said, Steve had moved back to his office which is on the other side of the building from the one that was destroyed. He and his co-workers had to feel there way down a stairwell in the dark with glass flying around them.

We don't know when or if Steve still even has a job. Falk Corp. says they will rebuild, but when you see the level of destruction, who knows? We're feeling sad, shock, some fear and apprehension, but mostly gratitude.

Sometimes, I could just wring Ditka's neck myself, but I can't tell you how many times in the last 3 days I've thanked God that I was one of the lucky ones that heard his voice on the other end of the phone Wednesday morning telling me that he was alright.

This is a picture of some of the destruction.

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[Brooke]

Molly, that was a terrifying experience for you. I'm so glad your husband was spared and hopefully things will work out for you.


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[timfan]

Happy Birthday Nancy!!

[timfan]

Molly what a horrible expirence. I ma soo glad your husband is ok. When something like this happens, it really makes us remember what is important in life doesn't it?


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[sodascouts]

Wow - I'm so glad to hear your husband is alright. How terrifying - and the fact that he may not have a job now can't be easy, even though I know you're just glad to have him alive. That photo is stunning.



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[EasyFeeling]

Molly, sorry to hear about this terrible thing. Main thing is your husband is ok.


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[DonFan]

Molly, I am glad your husband is okay, too. That picture of the destruction is unbelievable.


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[Freypower]

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[glenneaglesfan]

I've been away a couple of days and couldn't get on the board this morning for some reason, so am a bit late to all of this. First of all let me express my sadness to all of you who have had losses. I will be thinking of you all.

Nancy, your dad's email was touching. I'm lucky to have a dad who has always been able to express his love for me and my sister, and we will look forward to having him and my mum over on Boxing Day (that's the day after Christmas and another holiday over here).

Molly, that's a horrifying accident, and so sad that people have been killed and injured, but thank goodness your Steve is safe.


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[sodascouts]

A bit of a complaint - I discovered Friday that my class's final is the last one at Purdue, scheduled for 3:30 pm on SATURDAY the 16th!!!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!


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[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well ladies - I have also been away for a couple days and just now read this thread.



S, I know you must still be in shock - the devastation in that picture sent chills through me. I am so thankful that Ditka is okay. You are both in my thoughts, of course. I am sure the job security must be stressful, but I'm sure it will work itself out in time. I know you both will be fine.



Nancy, I'm sorry this is late, but a very belated Happy Birthday to you. I meant to do this sooner, but I kept forgetting. My bad! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"> That was such a sweet email from your Dad.



Z and Michaela, and everyone else, I also understand what it is like for you and your families going through the holidays without your loved ones. Holidays and special occasions are alway a tough time for missing departed family, especially the first one. My dad passed away seven years ago on this past November 14th. Christmas was very difficult for me that first year. Even though my dad was not very close to me and my siblings (it's a long story for another day), he was still a part of me, and I miss him more than I ever thought I would. This year is very difficult for me because I lost my very dear uncle in April. He was the father figure in my life for many years, and I miss him very much.



It helps to share your memories and feelings with friends, and I am grateful count all of you on this board among my friends. Peace and joy to all of you.




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[Molly]

Thanks to everyone who sent their good wishes our way. I'm a firm believer in the power of prayer and positive thoughts, so trust me, my family has "felt" your positiveness, and we appreciate it. This is a wonderful little community here, and I value what each of you has added to my life.



Steve has been able to become an active part of moving Falk forward, he's there right now, trying to sort through what can be salvaged and what the next steps towards rebuilding may be. I can tell he's feeling a lot better than when he was sitting home fretting. While we still do know how long or if he still has a job, I have lots of confidence in his talent and abilities. We'll land on our feet - I have no doubt! (or is it no endowed? ) <G>



I've decided, too, to get involved with some of the other Falk wives to see what we can do to help the families of those lost or injured to try to make their Holiday a little more bearable. Hmmm, seems like a wise man just recently told us to "Do Something". Doing something is a much better approach to this than sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves!



Thanks again, guys!

Sheryl






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[sodascouts]

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Doing something is a much better approach to this than sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves!<hr></blockquote>



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[glenneaglesfan]

Molly, good for both of you to take things forward, however bleak it seems at the time. 'Do Something' - (have I heard that somewhere) -seems particularly appropriate. We are all thinking of you.


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[Perfect Little Sister]

Wow, Molly...I don't know what to say. You and Steve seem to be handling thing very well. I think action may be the best medicine. Take care of yourselves and don't forget to breathe.


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[glenneaglesfan]

On an upbeat note, we've just come back from an awards evening at younger son's (aged 16) school. My goodness, we had performances from a wind band, a jazz band and a string ensemble, all excellent. Younger son got an achievement reward for his exam results, in particular for good grades in English, Maths, Science, Art and Technology. For once I can be proud!


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[sodascouts]

Congrats, Kate!


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[Molly]

What? Only English, Math, Science, Art and Technology?



Wow, you certainly do have a reason to be proud! It's always fun when they do well, isn't it?



I will take your son's proud achievements over what Peter has warned us we have to look forward to...



He told us he has joined a group of Marquette basketball fans called "The Kiltmen". It's exactly what it sounds like. Apparently, they attend MU basketball games wearing nothing but a kilt (well, I hope they're smart enough to wear something underneath, but they are college boys). They body paint letters on their bare chests so they spell out "WE R

MARQUETTE". (Good thing we're paying big $$ for this education or they'd probably spell "WE IS MARQUETTE")



They are hoping to be shown on television.

Won't Ditka and I be proud!




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[Freypower]

Well, I went to the school presentation night last night but Rosalind didn't win anything. It was 90 minutes of total tedium. I had the iPod to keep me occupied and it was vaguely funny when the school dance group performed to We Are The Champions, which was one of the songs I heard.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes">


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[Ive always been a dreamer]

Congrats to your son, Kate. And Molly - you should be very proud of the invaluable lessons Peter is learning - he are going to be just fine. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">



Julie, I laughed at your post because I just got back home from my 10 year old niece's Christmas Chorus Program. Fortunately, it didn't last 90 minutes. But you could just see that she was so proud - she had a grin from ear to ear when she came out on stage. I think she believed me when I told her I felt like I was at an Eagles concert. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">



BTW Molly - It sounds like you and Ditka are bouncing back fine. I knew you would, and of course, I also knew that you would find a way to make this horrible situation as positive as you can. That's just the way you are. I know the families that you help get through the holidays will be eternally grateful.


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[sodascouts]

Molly - LOL!!!! Guess you're getting your money's worth out of that tuition!



Luckily I have no boring kiddie programs to attend. The virtues of being unattached and far away from nephews and nieces!


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[Z]

Kate -- sounds like you are quite proud of your son as well you should be!



Molly -- think how good being a Kiltman be look on his resume. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">



Nancy -- just wait until the nieces and nephews are old enough to participate in fund raisers. Who do you think the first person they call is (after Grandmom, of course)?


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Be careful who you trust

This world is beautiful

This world is dangerous

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[Ive always been a dreamer]

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Nancy -- just wait until the nieces and nephews are old enough to participate in fund raisers. Who do you think the first person they call is (after Grandmom, of course)? <hr></blockquote>



Ain't that the truth! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes">


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[glenneaglesfan]

Molly - your story about Peter made me laugh out loud! My older son Phil announced he was thinking of joining a club at university. Rugby? The gym? Photography? No, the 'Real Ale and Cider Appreciation Society'! And he had the cheek to ask me to lend him the subscription! No way, son!



Julie, your evening sounded very tedious - the ipod was a great idea!






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[Freypower]

I think Phil & I would get on, Kate.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/devil.gif ALT=":evil">



I will tell you what I'm doing tomorrow which will hopefully be fun. My mother and I sometimes go to the local pub for lunch. It overlooks the river. We have lunch, then we go to her house & have some champagne & I put some of my home made CDs in her 5 disc carousel player and subject her to whatever I've been listening to. No prizes for guessing which two songs I put on the CD I burned yesterday (I might do another one - it is so great having the stuff all on iTunes so you just copy it across to Nero). At 3 pm I walk down to the school & pick up Rosalind & take her back there, then at 5 Mike picks us up. Hopefully it will be a pleasant afternoon (I admit that sometimes my mother & I don't get on as well as we should).<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes">


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[sodascouts]

Sounds like a lovely time! I have a wonderful mother, but she woudn't enjoy sipping champagne (she's a teetotaller) or listening to the Eagles (she doesn't like rock music). Enjoy yourself!


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[EasyFeeling]

Sounds you have fun with your mother. I see my mother many times. We go shopping or to concerts or I take her with me when I go to see friends. And we nearly have the same taste of music so I always have to make a copy for her if I get new Eagles music for instance <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">


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[glenneaglesfan]

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>I think Phil & I would get on, Kate.<hr></blockquote>In truth he's a chip off the old block!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">



Sipping champagne and listening to your favourite music sounds a very nice way to pass the time. My mum has never even heard of the Eagles and hates rock/pop music. She does like champagne, though!


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[Brooke]

That's nice, Julie. Hope you two have a good day together!



I get along well with my mother, but she is also a teatotaler (?) and doesn't like rock music. Whenever I mention going to a concert she comments... I wish you all would grow up! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes"> She really has no clue that millions of other people our age (50ish) go to rock concerts. And if they do, they look like 60's hippies. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek">



We usually shop or eat when we get together!


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[Freypower]

It turned out a pleasant afternoon but the weather was cold and rainy - as it is today. It's supposed to be summer down here! No more cloudy days!!

[MollyL]

I spent part of this afternoon running in and out of stores trying to do a little last minute shopping. I went into a women's clothing store in hopes of findings a skirt to wear to church on Christmas. No luck.

As I was getting ready to go out the door, NMCD started playing. Well, now I can't leave, can I? Does it matter that I could have gone back out to my car and popped the CD into my stereo?

So, I wondered around the store some more singing softly to myself. I managed to stay long enough to find something to buy. Not the skirt I went in there for, but a denim jacket that I don't really need. I figure Glenn owes me $36.99.

[sodascouts]

lol! Hey, all that matters is that it looks good on you. ;)

It turned out a pleasant afternoon but the weather was cold and rainy It's a pity it hasn't been cold and rainy in Perth! :? (For those of you who don't follow cricket, England are being handsomely trounced by Australia, who are playing superbly, and have a bowler called Glenn!)



As I was getting ready to go out the door, NMCD started playing. I went to our local supermarket this morning to stock up for the holiday. They don't play music, but in some of the aisles there are video screens playing jingles. One of them really sounds like the start of NMCD, so I had that playing in my head as I went round and it made the whole process more bearable.

[glenneaglesfan]

Oops, that was me. :roll: I forgot to sign in.

[EasyFeeling]

I wondered who the Guest is. :wink:

[sodascouts]

I did that once this morning, too, but I had the power to delete it, lol. We'll all have to get used to logging in now !

[EasyFeeling]

In Germany it's raining all day. :( I planned to go to our Christmas market but decided against it. So I will have some hot punch at home. :wink:

I bought the new TV guide yesterday. I was curious about the program on New Year's Eve. Every year they broadcast/show (don't know the english word for it) concerts the whole day. Last year they showed concerts of T-Rex, Peter Frampton, Toto, The Eagles 8) , Seal, Doobie Brothers, Queen, Rolling Stones, Earth, Wind & Fire and and and...

Our party starts on 8 pm so I can watch it during the day. I'm really looking forward to see Pink Floyd! Here is a little list for this year:

Green Day: Bullet in a Bible
Cream: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
The Black Crowes: Freak'n'roll
Michael Bolton: Live
Peter Cetera & Amy Grant: Soundstage
Cyndi Lauper and Friends: Decades Rock Live
James Taylor: Live at the Beacon Theatre
David Gilmour: Live at Robert Wyatt's Meltdown
Chris Rea: The Road to Hell and Back
John Fogerty: The Long Road Home
Bonnie Raitt and Friends: Decades Rock Live
Bruce Springsteen: The Seegers Sessions Live
Johnny Cash: Live at Montreux
Simply Red: Live in Cuba
Ricky Martin: MTV-Unplugged
Elton John: The Red Piano
Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta
Tina Turner: Live in Rio '88
Robbie Williams: A Close Encounter
Anastacia: Live at last
Barry Manilow: Music and Passion - Live from Las Vegas
Pink Floyd: Pulse
U2: Vertigo - Live from Chicago
Coldplay: Live in Canada
Depeche Mode: Touring the Angel - Live in Milan
Gwen Stefani: Harajuku Lovers Tour
The Black Eyed Peas: Monkey Business Tour
The Pretenders and Friends

[glenneaglesfan]

Wow, that's an impressive showing for the evening - Bruce Springsteen, The Pretenders, Pink Floyd... This isn't a channel we can access on Sky, is it?

Which Eagles concert did they broadcast last year?

[EasyFeeling]

I doubt it, GEF. The channel is called 3SAT. Usually I don't watch this channel, only 3 times a year when they broadcast the concerts. They do this every year on holidays.

Last year they broadcasted FW1. HFO was in 2002 and 2004.
No new material, no Eagles. :evil:

[Z]

Today began the annual Cursing of the Cookies. Every year Mom, Sis and I get together to bake a bizillion cookies. That day is tomorrow. We also all make two or three additional kinds on our own and bring them to share on Cookie Day. So I was in the kitchen at 7 am foolishly expecting everything to go smoothly.

The cursing didn't really reach a high point until I realized that I couldn't find the decorations for the cookies and that I had put the first batch in the oven without setting the timer. By the time I had my fourth cup of caffeine, I had calmed down enough to only want to throw the cookie gun across the room twice. (Those Zen readings are really making a difference for me!)

But all is well and the cookies and candy are ready to take to Sis's tomorrow. That's tomorrow morning when I have to leave the house at 6 am to pick up rolls at the Italian bakery, drive 45 minutes, pick up Mom and drive to Sis's where the cursing will resume.

One of the best memories of all this is that when things would get loud and ugly in the kitchen, Daddy used to come in singing "Happy Holidays!" Hey, who do you think taught me to be a wise ass? :D

[Freypower]

It's a pity it hasn't been cold and rainy in Perth! :? (For those of you who don't follow cricket, England are being handsomely trounced by Australia, who are playing superbly, and have a bowler called Glenn!)



The cricket is far too one sided. Glenn McGrath is good, but I don't like it when Australia is so dominant.

[sodascouts]

In Germany it's raining all day. :( I planned to go to our Christmas market but decided against it. So I will have some hot punch at home. :wink:

I bought the new TV guide yesterday. I was curious about the program on New Year's Eve. Every year they broadcast/show (don't know the english word for it) concerts the whole day. Last year they showed concerts of T-Rex, Peter Frampton, Toto, The Eagles 8) , Seal, Doobie Brothers, Queen, Rolling Stones, Earth, Wind & Fire and and and...


Quite an eclectic channel! I don't even get VH1 Classic in Indiana. :weep:

[sodascouts]

Today began the annual Cursing of the Cookies. Every year Mom, Sis and I get together to bake a bizillion cookies. That day is tomorrow. We also all make two or three additional kinds on our own and bring them to share on Cookie Day. So I was in the kitchen at 7 am foolishly expecting everything to go smoothly.

The cursing didn't really reach a high point until I realized that I couldn't find the decorations for the cookies and that I had put the first batch in the oven without setting the timer. By the time I had my fourth cup of caffeine, I had calmed down enough to only want to throw the cookie gun across the room twice. (Those Zen readings are really making a difference for me!)

But all is well and the cookies and candy are ready to take to Sis's tomorrow. That's tomorrow morning when I have to leave the house at 6 am to pick up rolls at the Italian bakery, drive 45 minutes, pick up Mom and drive to Sis's where the cursing will resume.

One of the best memories of all this is that when things would get loud and ugly in the kitchen, Daddy used to come in singing "Happy Holidays!" Hey, who do you think taught me to be a wise ass? :D

Sounds like quite a time. I've been busy making Cookies too - with that French reciple - NestlayTollhuus.

[DonFan]

Nestlay Tulhuus---LOL!

My daughters & I made the old fashioned sugar cookies where you tint the dough red & green, roll it out, cut the cookies out with cooky cutters and decorate them with red & green sprinkles. My kitchen was covered in red & green sugar sprinkles by the time we were through, but that is one tradition we cannot miss at Christmas.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

My goodness - all you holiday cookie cookers are funny.

Z - I think your attitude is much improved over last year's cookie weekend - those Zen readings really are quite remarkable. Have fun with Mom and Sis today. :cuss:

And Nanc - How in the world did you ever manage to obtain Phoebe's family cookie recipe from "Friends?" :wink:

[sodascouts]

And Nanc - How in the world did you ever manage to obtain Phoebe's family cookie recipe from "Friends?" :wink:

It comes free when you buy all ten seasons of the show! ;)

[EasyFeeling]

Wow, you are quite busy with the cookies. All I can say is I go to the store and buy the cookies. :wink: Not really exciting, eh? :shock:

As the old say goes, "Welcome to my world, Michaela." :)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Okay - I'm the guest from above. Forgot that sign-on thingy again. :)

[EasyFeeling]

The log in seems to be a general problem here. :wink:

[glenneaglesfan]

One of the best memories of all this is that when things would get loud and ugly in the kitchen, Daddy used to come in singing "Happy Holidays!" Hey, who do you think taught me to be a wise ass? :DLove it, Z!

You productive people spurred me into making mince pies today - needless to say they were a bit burnt, and the boys opted for shop bought cookies instead!

We did our usual family tradition today and went to a farm to choose and dig up our Christmas tree. It's outside at the moment as the painter hasn't finished the sitting room yet.

[sodascouts]

You guys are making me long for Christmas tradition! I haven't bothered to do anything Christmas-y around my apartment (except put up a Christmas wallpaper on my computer) since I'm going to Texas on Tuesday for the Christmas holiday.

[EasyFeeling]

Me neither. I'm not a big fan of this Christmas stuff. I just put a bit Christmas tree decoration with a chain of lights into a glass vase and that's it. I'm surprised it looks really good.

[Z]

I'm sorry you all don't really get into Christmas, but I can absolutely understand why especially if you are traveling. Cookie Day has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember. It sounds like the same for Dana.

There is also the tradition of the Yule Log. Is anybody familiar with that?

My Christmas plans have drastically changed. My 80-yr-old mother has been having problems walking for months, and her Dr told her she needs a total hip replacement. She tried to hold off until the first of the year but she is in a lot of pain, and her Dr is going on vacation for most of the month of January, so he has scheduled her for hip replacement surgery on Dec. 21! She will actually be in the hospital on Christmas, then transferred to the rehabilitation facility for another 3 weeks. UGH.

She lives in Huntsville, 2 hours away from me, and she is counting on my sister and me to take care of her (she really leans on us now, especially since our father passed away two years ago), so I am leaving town Tuesday and probably won't be back for a couple of weeks. My husband and daughters will drive up later and we will have Christmas around grandmother's hospital bed. My sis and I are trying to get internet access at her house so hopefully I will be able to get online--when I'm not at the hospital, that is. Say a prayer that the surgery goes well, and I will try to check in when I can.

I hope all of you have a great holiday! Talk to you soon!

[DonFan]

Sorry-forgot to log in again! Guest was me.

[EasyFeeling]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully all will go well for your mother and you can enjoy Christmas a bit.

[sodascouts]

I'm so sorry to hear about the way Christmas is turning out Dana, although if your mom pulls through and is out of pain, that's a good Christmas too! I'll be praying for you and your family.

Z - I'm familiar with the Yule log. In fact, my family is very big on many Christmas tranditions - I'll be inundated when I fly back home! It's just here in the apartment where the closest I get to Christmas cookies is the bag of green and red hershey kisses I got for my birthday. (Well, more accurately, the wrappers of them now in the trash because all of the chocolate has been eaten. lol)

[Z]

Dana -- what lousy timing! I'm so sorry it couldn't happen after the holidays.

My Mom had both her knees replaced at the same time a few years ago. It was painful and the rehab was tough, but she felt remarkably better afterwards. Be prepared for some tough days, but it will be so very worth it for your mom in the long run.

I'll add you to my morning prayers.

[Molly]

There is also the tradition of the Yule Log. Is anybody familiar with that?

No, but that's probably because we eat a lot of cheese here in Wisconsin. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/10_2_11.gif

Dana, I hope the surgery goes as easy as it can. I'll keep your family in my thoughts.

[Z]

There is also the tradition of the Yule Log. Is anybody familiar with that?

No, but that's probably because we eat a lot of cheese here in Wisconsin. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/10_2_11.gif

What, is everybody trying out for Last Comic Standing tonight?? :laugh:

[DonFan]

Thanks for all the good wishes, everyone! It means a lot.

[glenneaglesfan]

Best wishes to your mother, Dana. I hope all goes well and that she will be up and about again quickly!

Lol, Molly! Yule logs over here are usually made of chocolate cake, but we always save a big log from the woodpile to burn in the fireplace on Christmas day.

[DonFan]

This continues to be one of the wildest Christmases I have ever had. When we got to church tonight to watch the Children’s Christmas pageant, there was a fire truck, ambulance and five police cars in the church’s tiny parking lot. We found out that one of the little old ladies in our congregation was trying to park her car, got the brake and the gas pedal mixed up, and drove her car into the wall of the church’s Sunday School hallway! Her car was literally buried halfway into the back wall of our church. It looked like something you would see on television. Everyone was in the front of the church for the pageant, so the amazing thing was, NO ONE was hurt, not even the driver of the car. Our pastor, with his face white as a sheet, came out and said the pageant would start a little late, but that everyone was fine, and about 10 minutes later, all the kids filed into the sanctuary.

It was unbelievable. We absolutely had a guardian angel watching over our church tonight. Never a dull moment around here!

[Brooke]

Z, your Christmas cookie marathon sounds like lots of fun-not!

I used to make the cut out sugar cookies with my kids (like you too, Dana) when they were little and I remember that mess! This year I made candy (by myself-no kids "helping"). I am going to feel "neighborly" and make up little plates of candy and distribute to my oh so friendly neighbors (there are 5 houses on my road). Maybe this will bring cheer to some of them! :roll:

Dana, hope all goes well with your Mom. How they do some of that stuff, I can't even imagine. But thank goodness they do and it most of the time works!

Nancy, you sound like my daughter. I asked her if she put up a tree and she said no. She is gone to work all day usually till late and just comes home and goes to bed, so why bother? They have one at work and that's enough for her!. Plus, she said her cat would probably destroy one! Then, she'll be coming home for a few days over Christmas, too. She lives is Austin.

[glenneaglesfan]

Dana, that is another amazing escape. Thank goodness no one was hurt. The number of times I hear tell of similar accidents with little old ladies and automatic cars.

Brooke, that's a nice thought to be kind to your neighbours. Good luck!

Btw, I meant to say that I HEARD THE EAGLES AT WORK TODAY. They played 'Please Come Home For Christmas'. I had to check something out in the main office, and was probably hanging around with a vacant expression, but it made my morning!

[sodascouts]

Wow, Dana, guess that guardian angel was working overtime! It's miraculous that even the little old lady didn't get hurt.

Brooke - my sister lives in Austin! I was there just this past Thanksgiving.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Once again - I'm behind on this thread. We ladies sure have a lot going on. Dana - best of luck to your mom. I hope it doesn't put too much of a damper on your family's holiday.

[Brooke]

Brooke - my sister lives in Austin! I was there just this past Thanksgiving.

Yeah, I remember that! It's a great town. Lindsey's dad and I have visited twice now.

[Freypower]

Dana - good luck to your mother. My mother had to have a hip replacement in 2004. It seemed to do the trick because she walks much better now, although she has developed Type 2 diabetes.

We've got all our Christmas presents wrapped and under the tree, and it's STILL cold and rainy here. :x

[Witchy Mummy]

Dana, I hope everything goes well. Sounds like it's been really busy for you lately.

Sorry about the weather, Julie. It's really cold here. We've had weeks of miserable weather, but it's changed. Now it feels like Christmas :D

[sodascouts]

When I left Indiana, I didn't even need a coat, which is stunning for this time of year. I want my winter!!

[EasyFeeling]

:shock: I hate the winter. Yesterday morning I had to scratch the ice from my car the first time. :evil:

[Witchy Mummy]

I don't mind the winter, but by the time summer gets here I'm happy to see it. It's quite scary how warm it has been this past year. Winter, for us, has only just started properly in the past few days. Climate change is worrying. The scariest thing about the weather lately has to be the Tornado that hit North London :?

[Brooke]

I'm always ready for the change, whatever it might be. I get tired of the heat in summer and the cold in winter. I do like snow for Christmas, but now that I have kids traveling for it, I would rather it didn't snow till they get here! A few flakes falling on Christmas eve and a nice blanket of snow when we get up on Christmas morning would be perfect! :D

[Z]

Today is the first day of my almost two week vacation. I haven't been off work at home for this long in a dog's age.

I put all the Christmas gifts in boxes with tissue and tags this morning so they just need to be wrapped. Then I went to have my hair and nails done. Tomorrow I'm going to run a few errands and wrap those boxes. Friday I'll make a new tree skirt and a double batch of pizzelles.

So this is how the other half lives? I could really get use to this. :nod:

[Molly]

We went to a employee meeting/Christmas get-together for the Falk Corp. last night. They updated us with the re-building progress. It sounds very encouraging. They're hoping to have all 700+ employees back to work by the end of January.

The meeting was closed to the public and media. As we all left, though, the media was waiting to pounce. I got a little taste of what dealing with the paparazzi must be like. The flash bulbs going off and the TV lights are blinding! I was wearing my Christchurch Eagles HFO tour jacket! A little media exposure for the boys! <G>

We had another soldier from West Bend killed in Iraq this week. He's the brother of two boys my boys are friends with. I re-call seeing this young man at swim meets watching his little brother, Tim, swim with my Tom. So tragic, especially this time of the year.

[Freypower]

That;'s very sad. I suppose Australia has been lucky. We have only had one fatality and that was not in combat.

It's the last day of school for the year and I was hoping to go into town. But due to my husband's insistence that I move my iPod library to our second hard drive, I am sitting here while it copies the files. I deleted a lot of stuff but it seems it will take forever.

[sodascouts]

I'm glad to hear Falk is doing better, Molly, but sad about the fatality. Death at this time of year is very hard. Before I left Purdue, I heard about one young student who had been celebrating finishing his finals, overdid it, and died of alcohol poisoning. So sad.

[glenneaglesfan]

I'm very pleased to hear that Falk have planned their recovery so quickly, Molly, and that everyone has a job to go back to, and I'm also saddened to hear about one of your local boys being killed. Nancy, that is so sad about the Purdue student. I feel for both their families.


:shock: I hate the winter. Yesterday morning I had to scratch the ice from my car the first time. :evil:EF, so did I! It was the first frost this year. I am driving a courtesy car at the moment. My beloved VW Passat got dented in the supermarket carpark so is in for repairs. An extra expense I could have done without at this time of year.

Julie and Z, you both sound well organised. Our tree is still outside waiting for the painter to finish the sitting room. He estimated five days and it's already day 9. :?

[EasyFeeling]

:shock: Sorry to hear that, GEF. That's really annoying.

Molly, this is great news about the recovery. But sad to hear about that killed boy. :(

[Z]

Molly, the employees of Falk must be breathing easier now hearing that they plan to rebuild and quickly. When something of this magnitude occurs, some companies just walk away.

It's always sad to hear about the loss of life, but it is especially poignant at this time of the year.

[Z]

If the playlist on TheTube is any indication of how this day is going to turn out, I'm definitely buying lottery tickets! First, No More Cloudy Days immediately followed by Boys of Summer. Then Joe in a clip from the Strat Pack show. Two videos later, Warren Zevon's Keep Me in Your Heart with Don, Joe and Timothy. Oh, that hug!!!

Don't worry. I'll remember you all when they announce my winning lottery numbers.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Don't worry. I'll remember you all when they announce my winning lottery numbers.

Thanks Z. After all, I am your very, very, very, bestest friend in the whole wide world, aren't I? :wink: :wink: :wink:

And Molly to reiterate what everyone else has said, I am so glad that Ditka's job appears to be secure now. And you just have feel for everyone who has lost family and friends. It does seem like the holidays is an especially tough time when dealing with grief.

As far as me, my house is still NOT decorated for Christmas. Guess what I am going to be doing this weekend. :shock:

[DonFan]

Hi everyone-
Just a quick post to let you know that my mom came through the surgery fine today, much better than expected! She is on a lot of pain meds and they are planning on getting her up tomorrow--ugh! But she is on the road to recovery.
I will try to log on again when I can-- hope everyone has a happy & healthy Christmas!

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the update - what great Christmas news! :)

[Maleah]

Hi everyone-
Just a quick post to let you know that my mom came through the surgery fine today, much better than expected! She is on a lot of pain meds and they are planning on getting her up tomorrow--ugh! But she is on the road to recovery.
I will try to log on again when I can-- hope everyone has a happy & healthy Christmas!

I'm glad your Mom's surgery went well! I hope you all have a great Christmas! And I do have to tell you, I think I literally gasped when I saw your avatar :wink:


Merry Christmas everyone!!

[glenneaglesfan]

Dana, that is good news about your mother. Thanks for keeping us in touch, and Happy Christmas to you and your family!

[EasyFeeling]

Oh Dana, I'm glad all went well!

[Z]

That's wonderful news, Dana! Mom is going to be up and about in no time.

[Molly]

Great news, Dana! Every day she's going to feel a little bit better.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Wonderful news Dana and thanks for taking the time to update us. Hopefully, your mom's recovery will continue to go well.

[Brooke]

Great to hear the news, Dana and Molly. Things are looking up! :D

[Ive always been a dreamer]

The day after Christmas I am leaving for what is becoming an annual trip to Nashville to visit my aunt. I enjoy going, but I don't usually have a pc when I'm there. I'm going to take my work laptop, but I still don't know if I'll have Internet connection at my aunt's house. Like last year, I'll tuck my Glenn pillowcases in a secret place in my suitcase, along with a few nice pictures, so I don't lapse into a severe case of PGW. :wink: I'll come back on Saturday, and then leave Sunday to drive to Pennsylvania to spend New Year's eve with my SO and his family. Like last year, I'll have to go back to work just to get some rest.

[EasyFeeling]

Nashville? You go to Nashville? :shock:
Have a great time and don't forget to say hello to Keith from me. :wink:

[EasyFeeling]

OMG, your mom's comments make me laugh out loud! http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/g020.gif http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/g020.gif http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/g020.gif

Seems your nephew is going to become their youngest fan. Good job. :wink:

[Z]

And then I had to minimize before she spotted a comment by Dreamer. ;)

I told you Dreamer was going to get us in trouble -- look how she corrupted me!

You have to give Mom points for at least getting the names right, if not the connections.

[Molly]

Hey, my mom once commented on a song by that band "REO Stationwagon".

:headscratch:

dreamer! Get Nancy in trouble with her Mom-right before Christmas!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I have no idea what you ladies are talking about. My comments in Frey Fever are always profound, honest, and straight from the heart. C'mon ladies - now get your minds out of the gutter - you know it's all about the music! :P :twisted: :wink:

And OBTW - good job Auntie Soda - teach the children well. :D

[timfan]

I just got some news... :) I got my final mark from my first semester at college! I had been out of school for 6 years before this past semester and took a English course. It was a BIG unknown how i would do... and the results are IN!!

I got a A!!! :D :band: :yay:

Can you tell i'm a 'little' happy? hehehe

[Molly]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/mollycinder/36_1_751.gif

Way to go, tf!

[Z]

Congrats, TF!!!!!! That is wonderful. I can't imagine how tough it would be to go back to school after that long of an absence. You have every right to be proud.

[glenneaglesfan]

Just as I was scrolling through Frey Fever, my mom comes up and peers over my shoulder. "Who is this?" "It's Glenn Frey, Mom." "Oh, is the person in Fleetwood Mac?" "No - he's from the Eagles." "Oh - yes - it is Steve Nicks who is the man in Fleetwood Mac, right?"

:headshake:

And then I had to minimize before she spotted a comment by Dreamer. ;)

I laughed out loud at this, Soda. Bless that minimize button! I have to confess about mixing Lindsey and Stevie to start with. :blush:

TF, Congratulations on your result , that is great news!

[EasyFeeling]

Bless that minimize button!

Most useful button sometimes. :wink:

Congratulation TF! :)

[Freypower]

That's funny Nancy. My mother knows who Glenn is, but that's about the limit of it.

Still looks like a cold and wet Aussie Christmas tomorrow, but we really need this rain.

[Molly]

It never occurred to me until reading this how close "Stevie and Lindsey" is to my hubby's name!

[Brooke]

Good job with the kids, soda!

And way to go timfan! :yay:

[EasyFeeling]

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That's sounds familiar to me. :wink:

[glenneaglesfan]

Oh, that would make me cringe. I've just had a great afternoon with my sister. First marriage at nineteen, fizzled out after nine years after becoming a football widow, no kids. Second marriage looked on the rocks when she moved out, but she is still very good friends with brother-in-law, who joined our festivities today - they go on sailing holidays together and are really still a couple, but just choose to live in separate houses. Still no kids. She has a great job with nice people and is happy! Just think about the jerks you could meet on a dating website. :yuck:

[EasyFeeling]

Online dating is very popular in Germany. Don't know why. :?

[EasyFeeling]

Nowadays it's not easy to find "Mr. Right". Many of the guys are not able to live a good relationship. As for me I'm not really happy in my current relationship. Thank god, my partner doesn't understand what I'm writing here. :wink:

[Molly]

Nancy, I'm sure it must drive you crazy, but I'm sure your sisters mean well. No one else can tell you what's best for you. On the other hand, never say never! Sometimes fate has a way of sneaking up on you.

Good grief, if I looked to my siblings for marriage advice I'd never have gotten married! Some of them managed to parade some real losers through. I remember one of my brother's girlfriends, who, no matter how many times I told her my name, could never manage to retain it. Her name? Cheryl. Duh!

Nancy, if I knew a nice single guy who looked like Glenn, I'd introduce him to you. No wait, that's a lie. I'd keep him for myself. My husband travels a lot, you know! :twisted:

(dreamer, wanna express mail those rosary beads back to me?)

[EasyFeeling]

Yes, too bad. :wink: My best friend and I went dancing a few weeks ago and we had agreed only to speak to someone who would look like Glenn or Keith. Needless to say we had to go home alone. :wink:

[Billy]

Nowadays it's not easy to find "Mr. Right". Many of the guys are not able to live a good relationship. :

I've been with ny wife for 27 1/2 yrs.Married,all but two of them.Not all men are bad at keeping a good relationships.
:D
Women's lifestyles have changed so much,a lot of men can't handle that. :( .

[sodascouts]

The last time I went clubbing (going out dancing at clubs) was a few months ago when I visited New York City - I was alone, went out to eat at the Hard Rock Cafe, made friends with a girl at the bar, and we decided to go out and have some fun together. Her idea of fun was to go clubbing, and I complied (although privately thinking "I'm over 30 and too old for that"). That was before I realized it would cost me $10 just to get in, $3 to get my coat checked (required) and $10 per drink! I wasn't exactly lookin' for love that night, but even if I had been, the only guy that hit on me was this skinny Asian guy who, when I turned him down, asked me if I was a lesbian.

Good times.

[sodascouts]

Nowadays it's not easy to find "Mr. Right". Many of the guys are not able to live a good relationship. :

I've been with ny wife for 27 1/2 yrs.Married,all but two of them.Not all men are bad at keeping a good relationships.
:D
Women's lifestyles have changed so much,a lot of men can't handle that. :( .

I'm sure they're not, Billy - you sound like a great guy! But most of the good ones are taken, it seems. Pardon our female whining. ;)

[EasyFeeling]

OMG he asked you that just for the reason you turned him down? :roll: That's cheeky and arrogant. :thumbsdown:

[EasyFeeling]

Nowadays it's not easy to find "Mr. Right". Many of the guys are not able to live a good relationship. :

I've been with ny wife for 27 1/2 yrs.Married,all but two of them.Not all men are bad at keeping a good relationships.
:D
Women's lifestyles have changed so much,a lot of men can't handle that. :( .

I'm sure they're not, Billy - you sound like a great guy! But most of the good ones are taken, it seems. Pardon our female whining. ;)

I totally agree, Soda! Billy, you really should appreciate it. :wink:

[sodascouts]

OMG he asked you that just for the reason you turned him down? :roll: That's cheeky and arrogant. :thumbsdown:

Well, perhaps also because I came in with a girl and we danced near each other - but that's only because we didn't want to split up in a strange place. We certainly weren't touching each other or anything like that!

[Z]

...the only guy that hit on me was this skinny Asian guy who, when I turned him down, asked me if I was a lesbian.

Good times.

Isn't it amazing that it would never occur to this gentleman that the reason you turned him down could be all on his part?

[glenneaglesfan]

The one and only time me and hubby went clubbing (way back in the 80s), we picked gay night. The doorman said I'd have to pay but hubby could go in for free :shock:
We went to a movie instead. :wink:

Billy, it's nice to hear about good marriages. I think it's down to staying friends with each other.

[Brooke]

Well, I think I've survived the holiday! Took daughter to the airport yesterday afternoon to fly to Houston so she can fly to NYC today with her friends for New Year's! It was nice to be in a quiet house last night with just hubby! Our son had to go back to his college town to retrieve his car from the repair shop(lovely little fender bender right here at Christmas!), but will be back today for a friends funeral and a high school friend's wedding Friday. A very sad and happy time both for him.

Our daughter learned she is getting promoted at her job. She works for a commercial editing company and is very excited about it. Very good news as she has struggled trying to find something she liked and really loves this. She is 28 and I find myself wishing she would find someone to love, too, soda. She doesn't seem to be the least worried about it and enjoys her single life to the fullest. But I want grandkids! She says I'll just have to talk to her brother about that. He's trying to get through college before he gets serious about anyone. Which is smart, I know!

We managed to get through this without sickness except for an annoying cough when I go to bed!

Now I'm anxious to get all the decorations put away and back to a normal life.

[sodascouts]

Live from the House of Pain...

In the holiday thread, I mentioned the bug that's hit my nephews and their father. They've just recovered. Well, last night, we went to a Mexican restaurant... and half of us got some kind of food poisoning. It hit me first about 5:30 am and I have never thrown up so much in my LIFE. Then, my poor dad got hit, then my other brother-in-law (not the one who was sick before). They are now both wiped out in bed. I only just now feel well enough to get online - so you KNOW that's bad!

There goes my record of not throwing up in over 10 years.

[Maleah]

There goes my record of not throwing up in over 10 years.

boy you really make up for lost time don't you? :wink:

[Brooke]

Oh man, I HATE throwing up! I'm so sorry for you guys, soda! Get well soon!

Btw, tonight we have to go to my son's friends visitation at the funeral home. It's so sad. Two days before Christmas he didn't show up for work and co workers found him dead in his garage. He had been out the night before partying. Came home and pulled in his garage and passed out with the car running!

Such a senseless accident. And this family will never have a happy Christmas again. :(

[timfan]

Oh Brooke that's awful! It's amazing how all this stuff seems to happen at Christmas.

and Soda seems like you have had an 'eventful' Christmas :roll: . My christmas has been quiet in comparison!

[EasyFeeling]

Oh Brooke that's awful! It's amazing how all this stuff seems to happen at Christmas.

That's weird indeed. :? Get well soon, Soda!

[Molly]

Oh Brooke, your story about the young man sent chills down my spine. I always pray that my boys and their friends make it through their 20's OK. Kids that age think they are so invincible.

soda, sounds like you're on the "puke and wipe" tour. I envision your mom buying a big vat of Lysol and spraying down the house after everyone goes back home. Hope you all feel better soon.

I had a streak of almost 10 years going, also -I had never thrown up in our new house. I blew that (poor choice of words) after a little too much birthday celebration two years ago. :blush:

[Z]

That is so sad, Brooke! What a waste of a young life. How's your son dealing with it?

Soda, I think it was written somewhere that come Hell or high water, you were destined to be sick this holiday! Drink lots of juices and rest up.

Good news here -- the doctor said that Alex's lungs are clearing nicely and that the culture growing in the petrie dish (the poor little guy had a spinal tap) has amounted to nothing. Amen!

[Molly]

That's good news, Z.

[Z]

I had a streak of almost 10 years going, also -I had never thrown up in our new house. I blew that (poor choice of words) after a little too much birthday celebration two years ago. :blush:

Oh, and to bring it on yourself -- that's the worst!

[timfan]

Z, i'm glad to hear Alex is doing better...the poor thing having to go thru a spinal tap and all! :? but at least he's on the mend! :)

[sodascouts]

Glad to hear your good news, Z and Dana, but so sorry to hear about that young boy, Brooke. Such a shame. I'm recovering nicely, BTW. Just a lingering headache and occasional nausea (but not vomiting) at this point.

Edited to add: Fully recovered after 24 hours. Woot!

[DonFan]

Nancy, I'm glad you are on the mend.
My 8-yr-old nephew gave that virus to all of us last Christmas, so I know just how you feel.

I reluctantly took my Christmas CDs out of my car and started listening to the radio again today as I ran my errands, & in one hour they played The Long Run, Dirty Laundry, and Smuggler's Blues! :D Made me VERY happy.

[glenneaglesfan]

Dana, I wish I had that radio station over here!
Nancy, sorry to hear about that bug. My in-laws brought a sickness bug with them the last time they visited for Christmas (and it will be the last time!) I was the only one unaffected so had the joy of clearing up after everyone else. :roll:
Z, that's great news about little Alex. I hope he bounces back quickly now.
Brooke, so sad about your son's friend, what a dreadful accident.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Hi all - I am back home now from visiting my aunt in Nashville, and trying to catch up on the board. Brooke, the loss of your son's friend is such a sad thing to have to deal with, and my thoughts are with you. I'm glad things are looking up for everyone else, and congrats to you timfan.

I was supposed to be driving to PA today to bring in the New Year with my SO and his family. Unfortunately, a bug seems to have hit some of them as well, so I'm staying home. My SO is driving here instead. We will try to find a restaurant for dinner that doesn't require New Year's Eve reservations, and then come home and bring the New Year in quietly.

Of course, I'm not happy for those that got sick, but I'm okay with staying home after driving nearly 650 miles yesterday. There will be no self-induced vomiting for me tonight. :wink:

[DonFan]

I don't know where to post this, but this seems to be as good a place as any. :wink:

You know my 18-yr-old daughter Rachel, my computer guru? Well, she was over at my computer yesterday and I got one of those dirty emails--you know those random dirty emails everyone seems to get from time to time? This one said, “Hey, did you get my former email—Do you still want to hook up?” and Rach was standing here reading it too so I said, ”Only if you are Don Henley,” and she laughed and said, “Or Dad.” I laughed and said, “Your dad would never send me an email like that,” and she said, “Neither would Don Henley!”

Thanks for rubbing it in, child. :roll:

[sodascouts]

Yeah, Don would use the phone to call ya. ;)

[EasyFeeling]

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[Maleah]

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[glenneaglesfan]

Well, I took eldest son back to his flat yesterday. Just before he left he had to say he thought he'd found a full size model of Glenn Frey under my desk.

He knew I'd bite....

[DonFan]

Ah, you have to love how these grown children live to tease their poor, long-suffering mothers.... :wink:

[sodascouts]

Just started the new semester today, and my first day of teaching Intro to Fiction. Everything was going fine until one of my students pointed out that the grade percentages of my syllabus didn't add up to 100, but just to 95.

Way to go, Nancy! :doh:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Wow Ms. Soda - them there college kids is smart these days, ain't they!

And what's with these smart a$$ kids lately? A wise friend gave me a gorgeous Glenn mouse pad for Christmas. Last Friday, my 17 year old niece was sitting at my computer taking practice tests to get her learner's permit. She complained that the mouse wasn't sliding over the pad very good because of all the slobber all over it."

[Freypower]

I just took Rosalind to see Happy Feet which we were really looking forward to. She seemed to enjoy it but a couple of times asked what was going on. It was a mishmash, all over the place. It couldn't decide what it was trying to do. The music (mainly, I am annoyed to report, rap & disco) was awful. The environmental theme 'hey the aliens (humans) are stealing all the fish' was so heavy handed I just couldn't enjoy it. I did enjoy a couple of stereotype Australian voices as four elephant seals (Kev, Trev, Nev & Barry). :?

[sodascouts]

Wow Ms. Soda - them there college kids is smart these days, ain't they!

And what's with these smart a$$ kids lately? A wise friend gave me a gorgeous Glenn mouse pad for Christmas. Last Friday, my 17 year old niece was sitting at my computer taking practice tests to get her learner's permit. She complained that the mouse wasn't sliding over the pad very good because of all the slobber all over it."

BWAHAHA!! Love it!

FP - guess I'll be skipping Happy Feet. ;)

[Z]

Soda, did you explain to them that you were a bit distracted by the Smokin' picture?

Interesting idea to make avatars from our favorite parts of our favorite pictures....... :twisted:

The Tube just played a video from Glenn Frey Live of him singing Desperado. FYI, Mr. Schwetty did not appear in the video.

[sodascouts]

No, Z. However, I have a computer and projector in the classroom. I'm sure if I had projected the picture onto it, all the girls would have been very understanding. The guys, however, would probably have just been disgusted. ;)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

The Tube just played a video from Glenn Frey Live of him singing Desperado. FYI, Mr. Schwetty did not appear in the video.

Damn, that's too bad! :twisted:

[EasyFeeling]

OMG...*siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh*

[EasyFeeling]

I'm emailing with Lisa-wfr right now. She asked me to say hello to you all. She's still having problems with the internet connection at home. Hopefully it works soon and she can return to the boards.

[sodascouts]

I'm emailing with Lisa-wfr right now. She asked me to say hello to you all. She's still having problems with the internet connection at home. Hopefully it works soon and she can return to the boards.
Thanks for updating us on WFR. I wondered what had happened to her. Say hello to her from me as well. :bye:

[Brooke]

I was wondering about her, too. Isn't she supposed to have some kind of surgery soon?

[EasyFeeling]

I think you're right, Brooke. I will ask her for that.

[Perfect Little Sister]

OK...I just got back from the vet's office. For the normal once over, shots and nail trim plus a very needed eye exam, ointment and antibiotic they kindly asked me to sever my right arm. No wonder they cleaned his teeth for free...they charged me $179.00! :shock: I'll be meditating if anyone needs me.
Ilovemydogilovemydogilovemydog.
It's not working. lol

[Maleah]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That's one of the reasons I don't have a dog again right now....expensive! (well.........that and the fact that my apartment building won't let me :wink: )

[EasyFeeling]

http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/g020.gif http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/g020.gif Yes, pets are expensive. I would love to have a cat but I don't have enough time. My neighbour has 3 cats so I spend a lot of time there to cuddle them. :D


Say hello to her from me as well.

I will do it tomorrow. :wink:

[sodascouts]

OK...I just got back from the vet's office. For the normal once over, shots and nail trim plus a very needed eye exam, ointment and antibiotic they kindly asked me to sever my right arm. No wonder they cleaned his teeth for free...they charged me $179.00! :shock: I'll be meditating if anyone needs me.
Ilovemydogilovemydogilovemydog.
It's not working. lol

Ouch!!!! But I remember when my first cat Oreo got sick, the vet asked me, "If it costs over a certain amount, do you want us to put him to sleep instead of treat him?" I said "I don't care what it costs, just treat him." They kind of become like your children - at least if you're mushy like me. ;)

[Brooke]

Oh, PLS, I'm sorry. Keep meditating. And throw in a vision of dreamer's av. It might help a little! :wink: :laugh:

[EasyFeeling]

I was wondering about her, too. Isn't she supposed to have some kind of surgery soon?

wfr told me her surgery has had to be postponed to a later time because she has had a flu.

[Brooke]

Awww, poor thing. It's bad enough to have surgery, then to have to wait and wait and wait due to one thing or another. :pace:

Hope she's better soon.

[sodascouts]

Wow, she's not having any luck, is she? Poor WFR!

[Perfect Little Sister]

Well my neurotic dog thinks he's dying! He has to wear one of those radar dish type collars to keep him from scratching at his eye. He won't eat or drink or go outside. He just sat on the couch all day and then slept on me all night. He seems to be under the delusion that he is a lap puppy when in fact he's a dalmatian and weighs something like 56 pounds! Sigh...I'm such a softy. His hip hurt where they gave him his shot so I called the vet back yesterday afternoon and told them he was "complaining of hip pain"...I had to give him asprin. He's such a whimp. lol He yelped everytime he moved or someone touched his hip. And when the doorbell rang he would only growl cuz it hurt his ears when he barked with the collar on. :roll: You know, it was one thing when my babies slept on me after getting their shots...but the dog??? Oh man! Tomorrow the cat goes in to be fixed. I'll have two radar dishes! lol I hope he hadles it better than the dog. I've been on a heart moniter the last 24 hours...I wonder what it looked like when the dog was climbing all over me in the middle of the night. lol

Tell WFR to hang in there...we're all pulling for her.

[glenneaglesfan]

Lol, PLS, you've got to laugh when they are such wimps! At least he behaves at the vet - my cat, who is a big softie at home, has a warning flagged on his vet record - 'Difficult' and last time he had his booster they had to muzzle him!!

EF, please send my best wishes to Weefiery as well. It's awful waiting when an op gets postponed.

[DonFan]

Give Weefiery my best, too.

I always get the wanderlust in January, when the days are cold & gray and my hubby, who is a CPA, starts working long hours. I would give anything to have the funds to plan a trip to Vegas to see Don or to Pebble Beach for Glenn. As it is, I am saving for Eagles concert dates this summer.....<sigh>

For you lucky ladies who are going, we want lots of details!

[EasyFeeling]

I always feel sorry for the pets when I hear those stories.
Let's see, with luck wfr's internet works today so she can read your greetings.

[EasyFeeling]

For you lucky ladies who are going, we want lots of details!

Yep, can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[glenneaglesfan]

I am travelling to London today for the post-Christmas visit to the in-laws. Younger son is staying home to feed the cats, and is having a few friends round... Do I trust him? I sure hope so! Back on Sunday, if the house is still standing.

[Brooke]

You are very brave, gef! Sounds like partytown to me! :P

[Ive always been a dreamer]

First of all - my best to wfr as well.

PLS - I laughed out loud reading that story about your dog.

GEF - have a good trip, and hopefully, your house will still be standing when you get back. :wink:

And lastly - Soda and PLS did a great job of providing details about Pebble Beach last year. As for me, I'm just hoping that I can remember anything and am not in a chronic mesmerized state the whole time once I see Glenn. I'm actually going to have to practice making words come out of my mouth before I talk to him. :shock:

[Billy]

just to let you know,I spoke to Lisa(WFR)and she's great.She moved house and is now internet friendly,again.Like many people in the UK(because of the mild winter)she has had the flu,and her op had to be posponed.I'm sure she'll be here soon,once she catches up.

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the update, Billy!

[EasyFeeling]

I'm actually going to have to practice making words come out of my mouth before I talk to him. :shock:

And try to NOT remember of your avie while talking to him. :wink:

[sodascouts]

I'm actually going to have to practice making words come out of my mouth before I talk to him. :shock:

And try to NOT remember of your avie while talking to him. :wink:

Maybe someone should print that photo out and ask him to sign it. :smokin:

[EasyFeeling]

Good idea, Soda! Don't forget to take a photo of his face when he sees that. :twisted:

[Brooke]

We are in the midst of an ice storm here. Everything is covered with about an inch of sleet and then a layer of ice. It is the slickest I have ever seen it! We live on a slope and you cannot stand up outside! I went out to fill the birdfeeders and literally had to crawl around the house to get to them! You would think you would break through the stuff when you step on it, but you don't! It's a glare of ice! The little birds are even sliding around on the ground. I broke the ice off the feeders so they could get to their food. Poor things! We have a 4 x 4 pick up, but there is no way to get up the grade of our driveway. At least we have power.

Our son lives in Springfield, MO and they have been without power since yesterday. He said it was a disaster there with broken down trees and power lines. Most everything is shut down. He gets in his car to warm up every now and then!

Here is a pic out the front door of our house.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/HPIM0977.jpg

[glenneaglesfan]

Soda, I think even Glenn would blush if he saw that!

Dreamer, keep practising - if he does speak to you, remember to tell him he needs to keep on with solo tours, and England would be an ideal venue! :wink:

Billy, thanks for the news about wfr, and nice to hear from you again.

We're back from London. Actually we had a nice time with a couple of pleasant walks and the long evenings enlivened by a new dvd player and a couple of comedy dvds. When I took over the driving on the way home, D had put Lyin' Eyes on his ipod, so we listened to that as we headed into a spectactular sunset. :D

[EasyFeeling]

GEF, glad you enjoyed your weekend. :D

Oh Brooke, that's terrible. :shock: We Germans are still waiting for the wintertime but it's still warm here, about 10° C, don't know in F. Forecast said it's going to be colder next week. But honestly I don't need snow and ice. :roll: I read in the newspaper today in Southern Europe like Italy it's been 22°C today. :?

[Freypower]

One thing about Australia is it never gets really cold so I sympathise with everyone yelling 'it's cold in here'. :wink:

[sodascouts]

WOW, Brooke. Hope it clears up soon.

We haven't had hardly any snow here all winter! I'm really disappointed about it. On the days when it hasn't been unseasonably warm, it's been cold without snow - just icky rain and sleet. Of course, I wouldn't want what you've got, so I guess I should be careful what I wish for!

[Billy]

This has been such a strange winter for us Scots,usually we've had ,many frosty day's,a few snowy days,followed by,a couple of can't move day's.This year,so far all we have had,is plenty rain,and wind,nothing else.
according to the green people of the world,we have to blame you Americans......
MY GOD....THEY GAVE US....THE

EAGLES

[DonFan]

The winter weather has been very strange all over, hasn't it? Here in Alabama it was 70 degrees yesterday. Weird.

Since I am playing with my Photobucket account tonight, I have one more picture to post. This is a sign my daughter brought back to me when she went camping with our church youth group last summer. It hangs over my desk at home:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/dcrisson/STA71115.jpg

[Freypower]

That is so cool! Thanks for posting it.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That is cool DF. And Brooke, we get some snow where I live in Virginia, however, we tend to get lots of ice storms, too. Believe me, I'd much rather have the snow.

However, this year it has been 'strange weather' indeed. It has been about 75 degrees for the last three days. Here we are in mid-January walking around in shirt sleeves the entire 3-day weekend.

[Brooke]

Well, at least we never did lose power this weekend! It only flickered a couple of times and we thought it was going but never did. My son finally got power back today. Yay! He spent yesterday at a friends that had gotten it. Can you imagine a college town without power? Which I know, happens all the time, but I hadn't been affected yet!

Yesterday I was sledding down our drive (I know I'm old, but I ain't dead yet!) (and I think we could go about 75 mph on the ice :wink: )and had put my camera in my pocket with the lens out. Needless to say, I smashed it and now I have to go buy a new one since we are going to Colorado on vacation this weekend! I really didn't want to spend money on a camera, but ..... :roll:

[glenneaglesfan]

Brooke, I love to read that you enjoy sledding and have mishaps like me! On the rare occasions we have snow we all rush up to the back field with whatever we can slide on. I'm sorry about your camera though, but you'll probably get something much better for what you paid before. My Nikon packed in before Christmas and is going to cost £70 to repair, but if we replaced it with the latest model all the flashdisks and rechargeable battery are incompatible, grrr.

Dana, love that sign! I have a mousemat with a picture of an eagle on it (underneath the eagle picture is a collage of an Eagle of another species! :wink: )

Billy, you must be getting a bit of a battering in the last few days - the weather forecast has been awful for Scotland. It has been exceptionally mild - only one decent frost this winter.

[Freypower]

You might like to know that Rosalind and I are about to go to my mother's and swim in her pool. 8)

[Perfect Little Sister]

Ack! FP I'm sitting here in a big, thick sweater over my shirt and fake uggs and I'm still cold!

[DonFan]

Is there a Chico's clothing store near any of you? It is one my favorite places to shop, especially when they have sales.

I was shopping the sales rack there one day last week and one of the salesgirls said, "You look great in our clothes. Have you ever thought about working here? We are looking for part-time help." I LOVE my freelance writing career but I have been trying to find a full-time writing job to get insurance benefits to supplement our income. Health insurance is already a problem, and now our youngest daughter is about to start driving so we will be paying for auto insurance too. Anyway, when I found out they offer insurance benefits to part-timers, I said, "I'm in."

I don't want to do this forever--this just a stop-gap measure until the full-time writing position opens up somewhere--but the people are nice, benefits are good, and I get 50% off their clothes.

This morning, I had my first of several training sessions. I think I'm going to like it but there is so much for this old brain to remember. A new computer cash register, stocking & re-stocking items in the right places, always greeting customers warmly, remember to smilesmilesmile.

Anyway, if I'm not online as much as before, you will know where I'll be! (And I will be putting a little money away for concert tickets!)

[glenneaglesfan]

Congratulations, Dana, that sounds like a heaven sent job. 50% of clothes can't be bad! You will soon pick up the basics.

[Z]

50% off their clothes, DF?? Dang!

FP, that was a cruel, cruel thing to post. :wink:

[timfan]

Congrats DF! sounds like you've made quite an impression on them! :D

[Freypower]

Good luck with that DF.

I didn't get a swim because my mother had to go shopping but I left Rosalind with her. Maybe when I go back later....