What's Happening In Your Life?

[Brooke]

GS, ouch! Get well soon!

Troub, I'm sorry you didn't get the job, but hang in there. I'm sure the right one will come along soon!

[Outlawman13]

I'm so sorry Lou!!! I know there is a job waiting for you!!!!

[Glennsallnighter]

Yeah, Lou! We all believe in you, and I am convinced that with your qualifications and your lovely manner with kids it will only be a matter of time before a really good job comes up. Keep your chin up!

Get well soon GS!

[sodascouts]

Feel better, GS!

I just had a call back to say that I didn't get the teaching job I went for this morning. They were incredibly complimentary and literally couldn't offer any advice - there were no negatives, I was just pipped to the post by a slightly stronger/more experienced candidate on the day. It is a bit galling because I feel like it's the same old story at each interview, but I also know that I couldn't have done any more and that it's just the way the job market is at the moment. I'm sure there is a role out there with my name on it... On the plus side, I actually enjoyed teaching the observed lesson this morning and am really pleased with the feedback I have had from it. As I said, no negatives, just one of those things. The agency I am signed up with is putting me forward for another role in a Year 1 class in a tougher area (the school was in special measures, but is working hard to improve.) They want someone who will get stuck in and help the school to raise standards. It will be tough, but then I think any school would be. We shall see how it goes if they like my CV and I get the chance to visit the school/go for interview...

Aw, I'm sorry. Keep up that great attitude. I have been in your shoes and I wish I had been as positive as you are. Good luck!

[Houston Baby]

I'm so sorry Troub about the teaching position. However I truly believe it is just a matter of time. Your positive attitude is going to net you the PERFECT position & school, some place that really needs YOU! :hug:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

GS, take care of that knee!! Just tell yourself the snuffles are your imagination...

Troub, sorry to hear about the job, but it just means it wasn't the right fit for you. Yours is coming!

[WalshFan88]

GS - Get well soon!!!!

Troub - Sorry to hear that. :(

[SallyGee]

GS hope you are feeling better.
Troub the perfect job for you is out there, don't worry.

[TimothyBFan]

I will be starting a major project in our house tomorrow. We have decided to move 4 of our rooms completely around. Our bedroom is going back upstairs, where it started 24 years ago, the tv room is being moved into our bedroom now, etc.... The good thing is that we can kind of take our time and do one room at a time starting with the room that is going to be our new bedroom because, even tho it is furnished, it's not being used since our son moved out. Tomorrow, I'm going to start clearing it out, sorting everything and boxing stuff we'll keep up. It now has a combination of Dillon's stuff, Larry's sports memorabilia and some of my music memorabilia in it. Then the fun starts with picking out the new colors.

This is all coming as we still have the laundry/utility room tore up and being painted and new floor going in. Add to that that Larry is working 50-60 hours a week right now and probably will be for the rest of the summer. What is wrong with us? We are getting to old for this kind of nonsense! Good thing is tho, that we are going to take this opportunity to try to clear out some stuff that we haven't used for years and get rid of it. Next week is our little town's Hometown Days and lots of people have yard sales. Who knows, maybe if I get really ambitious, we can have a sale also and make enough money to fund this project. :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

TBF, since I've stayed at your house I can picture exactly which rooms you're talking about! Hmmm :hmm:, where will the guest room be...:hilarious: Anyway, good luck with everything. Even though most of it is a lot of work, designing a room can be fun! It'd be great if you could sell some stuff next weekend, but pricing everything and setting it up is so much work! Maybe you can just sit everything that you want to get rid of around your house and have a sign in your yard that says, 'Come in and make an offer'. :hilarious:

This has been a busy summer for us and this weekend is no exception. Today is my SIL's birthday, so when I get off work we are going to take my parents to Champaign/Urbana (a 45 minute drive) to meet my brother, SIL, niece and her new hubby for dinner at this great Italian restaurant called Biaggi's. Mmmm, can't wait for that! Then tomorrow I have to work until noon, quickly change, pick up my parents again and go to my cousin's son's wedding in Bloomington, IL, about 1 1/2 hour's drive from here. The wedding is at 3, so we will be rushing, plus I will be one hungry girl! But they're feeding us well at the reception. ;-) All in all, it should be fun!

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm sure you will enjoy getting your teeth into that project Willie! You should take some 'before' and 'after' pics!

Cathy, you will indeed have a busy but hopefully funfilled weekend. Enjoy the birthday and wedding.

Laura will attempt to be part of a world record breaking attempt on Sunday when the longest lines of simultaneous irish dancer will dance to Riverdance. With temperatures forecast in the late 20s (90s F I think) and wall to wall sun it should be very good.

[WalshFan88]

TBF and GA - Good luck!!!

PM - Have fun!!

[Brooke]

Oh my Willie! Sounds like quite a project, but very exciting to be doing! Good luck!

We are always involved in something like that. We are currently putting new siding on our house and refinishing the concrete drive pad in back. I'm starting another week of vacation at home and will be painting the kitchen/ dining area and cleaning out clutter everywhere I can find it. Why am I keeping some of this stuff? I also need to refinish my antique dining table, but that may have to wait till my August week off. The dozer operator is coming next week too to clean out our pond and make it bigger. It's never ending! :crazy:

Today is our 39th anniversary! I guess I'll keep him a few more years sinc he did send me a beautiful bouquet of flowers yesterday! Most of the time, he's a sweetheart! Tonight we are going out to dinner!

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[Troubadour]

Happy Anniversary, Brooke! 39 years is amazing. What a beautiful bouquet of flowers! Hope you have a wonderful dinner tonight.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

congrats brooke beautiful flowers.
we are at 32 .

[VAisForEagleLovers]

39! Wow! You got married when you were 10? Congratulations!

[Brooke]

39! Wow! You got married when you were 10? Congratulations!

Ha! No 18! Thanks!

"Seems like a dream now it was so long ago!" :wink:

[Houston Baby]

What beautiful flowers Brooke!

39 years - CONGRATULATIONS!!

[Outlawman13]

Congratulations Brooke!!! That's amazing that you guys stayed together for 39 years now!!! What a beautiful bouquet. I guess he is good for something!! LOL just playing

[Topkat]

Congratulations Brooke & hubby on 39 years! Lovely flowers & hope you enjoy the anniversary dinner!

It's been so freakin' hot here in NY. I think 6 days of 94-98 degrees, & even higher with the humidity. Yesterday I took the day off & didn't even leave my apartment. I just chilled with the AC & watched tv most of the day. I even cleaned the house a little.
Today I went to the pool for a little bit, but it was really windy up there for some reason. I went for a swim, but I didn't really hang out there too long.
Tonight I'm bored, just hanging out.

[EaglesKiwi]

Kate, hugs & best wishes & prayers for this new chapter in your life.

Lou, hang in there, I agree the right job will be waiting for you, and you'll be amazing in it.

GS & VA, continued prayers for your dads and yourselves.

Brooke - wow, congratulations!

TBF - enjoy the mega-project. We should be doing that sort of thing but... it's way too easy to make excuses not to!

Just saw my 8-year old daughter off on her first camp (run by the YMCA during school holidays), she will be back on Friday. Missing her already!! She is with her best friend (they met aged 6 months) and although she will find everything strange, she should enjoy herself too, she's that kind of kid (I'm saying partly to reassure myself. :)).

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Today is lukes christening.........I have butterflies and could not sleep last night. Oh well. I will take my prayers with me for all borders and those near and dear.

[Glennsallnighter]

OMG Brooke! 39 years together is an excellent achievement. Congratulations to you both. The flowers are gorgeous, but next year it will have to be Rubies! Just sayin'.

Since others are posting, we will be 16 years married next month. Together 23 years. They DO clock up!

Topkat! Sounds like you did the right thing yesterday! Just chill all you can in this heat!

TT, enjoy Luke's Christening! Hope the lil tyke has fun!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

The buyers for my house rescinded the contract! :( They used the home inspection as the grounds for it, and the list they provided was mostly stuff that's not an actual problem. The things I know are problems weren't in there. My neighbors saw them, said they were an older couple. I'm thinking they just realized it's too much yard work, etc. They didn't ask to have money taken off the price, they wanted it all 'fixed', which isn't going to happen.

So now I'm stuck, and not sure what to do...

[Brooke]

Thanks everyone!

Bummer VA! Hopefully someone else will come along soon!

TT, best wishes for Luke at the christening!

EK, enjoy your little vaca! I'm sure your daughter will enjoy herself at camp. You might as well enjoy yourself too!

[Troubadour]

That's a shame, VA! Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[Henley Honey]

The buyers for my house rescinded the contract! :( They used the home inspection as the grounds for it, and the list they provided was mostly stuff that's not an actual problem. The things I know are problems weren't in there. My neighbors saw them, said they were an older couple. I'm thinking they just realized it's too much yard work, etc. They didn't ask to have money taken off the price, they wanted it all 'fixed', which isn't going to happen.

So now I'm stuck, and not sure what to do...


Just sit tight. You got that contract within what -- one week? Fix what you can on the list and get estimates for what you can't or won't fix before the sale so that you can factor those costs into your sales price. If you educate yourself as to the repair costs, you won't get "taken" by consenting to too much of a credit on purchase price.

[Houston Baby]

Great advice HH!

VA - I'm keeping my fingers crossed & prayers said that another buyer comes quickly.

EK - stay busy! The week will pass quickly & just think of all the fun stories she will have to tell you.

TT- how was Luke's christening? I bet he was adorable all dressed up in his Sunday best!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Great advise hh.also see what your agent thinks.like was anything on the list really an issue that will come up again?

Well it was nice.little man luke was aces in church.slept danced when the choir sang and clapped when others did. Good as gold. The heat got to him a little but it bothered me too.
He was just so good and there were so many people there cor his special day.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Just sit tight. You got that contract within what -- one week? Fix what you can on the list and get estimates for what you can't or won't fix before the sale so that you can factor those costs into your sales price. If you educate yourself as to the repair costs, you won't get "taken" by consenting to too much of a credit on purchase price.

Ha, a lot of the things on the list aren't issues at all.

Glad little Lucas had a great morning!! (And you...)

[Henley Honey]

Great advise hh.also see what your agent thinks.like was anything on the list really an issue that will come up again?

Well it was nice.little man luke was aces in church.slept danced when the choir sang and clapped when others did. Good as gold. The heat got to him a little but it bothered me too.
He was just so good and there were so many people there cor his special day.


So glad you and Luke had a great time. How could the kid not be aces with an auntie like you?

[Troubadour]

I'm glad the christening went well, TT!

[Houston Baby]

I love that Master Luke was so good on his special day! Should have known that he would do everyone proud. He is truly blessed to have you & so much love in his life.

[Prettymaid]

Lots going on here! I've only been gone for two days! To everyone with celebrations (Brooke, TT), congratulations! To those doing home projects, (TBF, Brooke) when are you coming to my house? :wink:

VA, I hope you get another offer soon.

The wedding we went to yesterday was really nice, although it seemed like forever between cocktail hour (4:45) and dinner (6:30). I got to see some cousins and their kids, and of course spend time with my Mom, Dad, brother and SIL. We didn't get home until midnight, and I've been sloth-like all day!

[Houston Baby]

Glad y'all are home safe & sound PM! And that y'all had a good time.
Weddings are so much fun & a great time to catch up with family.

[WalshFan88]

Troub - Best wishes on the job search.

GS - Prayers sent to your dad (yours as well VA).

VA - Best of luck on finding another buyer. Sorry to hear it fell through.

Brooke - Congrats!

TBF - Enjoy the project!

PM - Welcome home!

TT - Good to hear! :)

GEF - Best wishes.

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The gig went smashingly and was a ton of fun. Joe/Eagles were well represented. Sang (and played on) RMW and Already Gone (as well as other songs by other groups). Will post a photo in the pic thread.

[Troubadour]

So glad you had fun, Austin. I just saw your photo - it's great!

Glad you're back, Cathy, and that you got to spend some time with your family at the wedding.

[Houston Baby]

That's great news Austin!! Glad you had fun & you are home safe & sound.
Did you play any of your new guitars?

[WalshFan88]

That's great news Austin!! Glad you had fun & you are home safe & sound.
Did you play any of your new guitars?

Yes - the white one. The red one I'm keeping safe at home - it's almost mint condition. The white one has mojo to it and has been worn in and plays great live. Used it for the whole show.

Thanks!

[Houston Baby]

COOL!! Great find for you! :rockguitar::thumbsup:

[Outlawman13]

Cathy, Glad that you are back!!! So great that you had a wonderful time at that wedding!!!

Austin, sounds like you had an awesome time!!! I need to see that picture

[Glennsallnighter]

VA! What a bummer! I hope you get a new buyer soon!

TT. So glad little Luke had a great Christening Day.

Austin, saw the pic in the photo thread. Looks like a wonderful time was had by all!

[Brooke]

Sounds like everyone had good times this weekend! Carry on!

We have dozer people coming this morning to work on our pond. It's going to be interesting to watch. They are draining it and cleaning it out and then making it bigger. We are going to try to catch the fish and put them in a neighbor's pond. Should be interesting!

Then off to paint the kitchen! :yuck:

[TimothyBFan]

First room is cleaned out and ready to paint. Now to decide on the colors. I'm going more neutral this time (surprised my whole family with that one) so that I can change up the bedding often. Leaning toward some grays. I hate this part and will welcome any suggestions. Would like to have it picked out soon so I can start painting this weekend.

And of course, as we start this big project, hubby starts working major overtime, including this coming Saturday and Sunday. Looks like I might be on my own for most of this.

[Houston Baby]

TBF - I have a friend who painted her living room a light gray a couple of years ago. It is very neutral and really pretty. I will send her an email and see if she remembers the brand & color name. Will let you know when I hear back from her.

[Houston Baby]

Brooke - I'm curious, how are y'all going to catch the fish? With a net, fishing pole? Whatever, it sounds like a fun way to spend a morning!

[Houston Baby]

TBF - I'm sorry but Brenda doesn't remember the name of the gray color. She now has the living room painted Sherwin Williams Macadamia which is a neutral beige. Her daughter is a designer and so Brenda is always having her rooms redone. I will say this beige is pretty.

[Outlawman13]

Marcelle, I'm so happy about Lucus!!! Having his first Christening Day

Willie-You are painting your whole house? Wow. I hope you do wonders to the house. LOL

Brooke=Wow!!! I'm glad that you are making that pool larger for the fish to roam in. LOL what are you going to catch them with? I'm curious too!!!

[Troubadour]

Well, Don's birthday obviously brought me good luck because I got the job! I didn't even have to go home and wait for a phonecall... they offered me the job there and then. They were really impressed and said that they hope I will be there for a long time. It's a school in a deprived area of London (but there are great areas really close by train, so I can still live in a nice area like Twickenham and have a short commute!) It's really turned around in the last year or so, and is making huge improvements thanks to the headteacher and the new staff team. I was really impressed with the space in the school and the friendly, positive vibe - they're a really passionate team and they want the best for the children. I know that it will be hard work. They have high expectations and are under rigorous monitoring by OFSTED because of their need and desire to improve their grading, but they are also incredibly supportive to staff and have fantastic training programmes in place. I feel that I can really make a difference there. I will be a Year 1 class teacher (5-6 year olds) and my class is named Orange class. :) I stayed today after the interview to start planning for September with my fellow Year 1 teacher and the NQT mentor. I will get paid for today, which is a nice bonus!

All in all, I'm extremely relieved and happy. I can't quite believe I finally have a job, but I also know that there was a reason I was made to wait for this school. Thank you so much for all of your good wishes and thoughts over the past few weeks!

[prayfordaylight]

Congratulations!!!

[Glennsallnighter]

Congratulations Troub! I knew you would get something special that you would relish doing. Those lucky 5-6 year olds in Orange class will do very well under your guiding hand.

[Henley Honey]

Terrific news, Troub!!!! I'm very happy for you. I'm sure you'll do a great job and that you'll start those 5 and 6 year-old kids on a life-long love of school and learning!!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Yay, Troub!!! Good news!

[Prettymaid]

Troub!!! You're a teacher! (Well, I believe we all are.) But you are getting paid to be a teacher!!! Aw, I'm happy for you. :hug: I wish I was there to celebrate with you!

[Witchy Woman]

That's awesome, Troub !! A little Henley luck goes a long way !!

[WalshFan88]

Very cool Troub!

[Outlawman13]

I'm so happy for you Lou!!! You were ment to wait for this school!! LOL I know the little tykes will learn a lot from you!!!

[Prettymaid]

A funny thing happened on the way home from Louisville...(I'm not laughing) :eyebrow: We were traveling in the right lane heading north on 65, following a vehicle pulling a trailer with a boat on it, when suddenly the trailer's tire blew, causing debris in front of us. The traffic was heavy, and there was no way for us to get into the left lane. Hubby tried to put as much distance between us as possible, but when the vehicle pulled onto the shoulder it kicked a rock up and we heard that awful, loud tap and spotted a crack in our windshield.

We purchased the car Thursday evening and drove it off the lot at 7:00 p.m. Hubby went to the insurance company to change things over on Friday during his lunch hour, but they were closed. Fortunately, he left a voicemail with our agent telling her we had purchased a new vehicle. We'll contact the insurance company and the glass company tomorrow.

Honestly, this stuff doesn't usually happen to us! The car gods must be angry with us, or something. :-(

Thought I'd update you on the car (Ruby) ordeal. Last Monday morning the windshield was replaced at my workplace. I was amazed that they could do it right on the bank's parking lot. When I drove it home for lunch I thought something looked odd with the windshield. Hubby was home for lunch, took one look and said that it was off-center. He also saw that the installer had left a nice big glob of black glue on the hood, near the wiper. Hubby immediately called and told the manager about the issues. He was very apologetic and told us the installer would contact us that same day.

Sure enough, when I got back to work I took a call from a very apologetic installer. He said he would come and remove the glue that afternoon, but would be unable to switch out the windshield, as the glue has to bond for at least 48 hours.

When I took Ruby home after work, Hubby and I both looked at the spot where he had removed the glue, only to find Brillo pad-like scratches! :enraged: Again, Hubby called the manager to report the problem. They then arranged for us to bring the car to their business today and they would replace the windshield and have the scratches buffed out. We were to pick the car up at 1:00 today, when I got off work.

Hubby was there to pick me up from work and said that they had called him to say that the windshield, which was expected to arrive today, had not arrived. :dizzy: They are keeping Ruby overnight and hoping the windshield comes in tomorrow.

Can you believe this??!! Frankly, I was afraid to have them take it to have the scratches buffed out, for fear of what it would come back looking like. I guess we'll find out tomorrow. Doesn't anybody take pride in their work anymore? :-(

[Outlawman13]

I am so sorry about that Cathy!!! I hope they have it fixed for you tomorrow!! Makes me so angry when mechanics do that as well!! That's so stupid that they left blobs of glue on the windshield. I don't think mechanics take pride in their work anymore.

[Houston Baby]

Aw, that's FANTASTIC Troub!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[EaglesKiwi]

Congratulations, Troub!! It sounds like a great fit - those kids will really benefit from your passion.

[Topkat]

Yeahhhhh!:yay::yay::yay: So happy for you Troub!!! I knew something would come through for you! CONGRATULATIONS!

[Topkat]

PM, sorry to hear that about the car! Hope it gets fixed properly. Mostly just a pain in the neck. At least you weren't hurt or in an accident. When a trailer blows a tire, that can be really dangerous, so I'm glad it wasn't any worse!

[Freypower]

Well, Don's birthday obviously brought me good luck because I got the job! I didn't even have to go home and wait for a phonecall... they offered me the job there and then. They were really impressed and said that they hope I will be there for a long time. It's a school in a deprived area of London (but there are great areas really close by train, so I can still live in a nice area like Twickenham and have a short commute!) It's really turned around in the last year or so, and is making huge improvements thanks to the headteacher and the new staff team. I was really impressed with the space in the school and the friendly, positive vibe - they're a really passionate team and they want the best for the children. I know that it will be hard work. They have high expectations and are under rigorous monitoring by OFSTED because of their need and desire to improve their grading, but they are also incredibly supportive to staff and have fantastic training programmes in place. I feel that I can really make a difference there. I will be a Year 1 class teacher (5-6 year olds) and my class is named Orange class. :) I stayed today after the interview to start planning for September with my fellow Year 1 teacher and the NQT mentor. I will get paid for today, which is a nice bonus!

All in all, I'm extremely relieved and happy. I can't quite believe I finally have a job, but I also know that there was a reason I was made to wait for this school. Thank you so much for all of your good wishes and thoughts over the past few weeks!

I couldn't be happier for you. Congratulations.

[Troubadour]

Thank you so much everybody! :grouphug:

Cathy, that is unbelievable about your car. Awful service!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

wow, in no piticular order:

Yeah troub way to go .. I am excited for you and the little ones lucky to be in your class.

PM bummer about Ruby. Yes it is ashame that there are no work ethics in the world today. I am so sorry for all you are going through with your new "baby'

Now room colors..yep grey is good. My aunt did that (actually a decorator did it.)..lol and it still looks good. so much goes with it ,,,beige...black...mauve..burgendy I could go on and on.
Know you are in a rush to pick but you will have to live with it so ...tske your time..
reminds me of the time our son went away for camp and JAHH and I did the office .....it has a corner desk a comfy chair and a book case....we picked an area rug and decided to leave the wood work and the doors and the ceiling white. ( each wall had white to break it up)I wanted a taup color Jahh wanted a slightly darker than white color..well neither got what we wanted but the room came out great..Kid came home fromcamp and was in awe that we painted and bought furniture and had the whole thing done int less then 2 weeks..

thank you eveyone for all the well wishes for luke.
just looked at the pictures jahh took and they are beautiful.
He is truely a gift from god to his momma and all who love him.

I am beat...over fried from yesterday and all the crazy people on the phone...today what a day ...but I am glad to be home..now gotta clean up a kitchen that wont clean itself.
tt

[Brooke]

Brooke - I'm curious, how are y'all going to catch the fish? With a net, fishing pole? Whatever, it sounds like a fun way to spend a morning!

They put chicken wire between two steel posts and held that across the opening. When the water got low enough they grabbed the fish and put them in buckets. Then transferred them to a water tank. Then they took them to a neighbor that dressed some of them and put the rest in his pond. I took lots of pictures and will post them when I get some time. Fun to watch, but so hot!

Troub, congratulations on your job! I knew something would turn up and I bet you will love it!

Pm, this car deal sounds awful! Best of luck getting every thing straightened out! Good grief!

[Houston Baby]

Oh PM - I'm so sorry about your car. I ask myself that several times a year, where is the pride in people's work? I hope they get everything fixed quickly & for FREE! After everything y'all have been thru with them, you certainly deserve some compensation for time, gasoline & aggravation. Poor Ruby! :scowl:

[Houston Baby]

They put chicken wire between two steel posts and held that across the opening. When the water got low enough they grabbed the fish and put them in buckets. Then transferred them to a water tank. Then they took them to a neighbor that dressed some of them and put the rest in his pond. I took lots of pictures and will post them when I get some time. Fun to watch, but so hot!


I bet that was entertaining Brooke! Can't wait to see the pics!

[Prettymaid]

Then they took them to a neighbor that dressed some of them and put the rest in his pond.

Ooh, did he put them in matching pleated skirts? :mrgreen:

[Outlawman13]

LOL Cathy!!! I love that!!

Brooke, I can't wait for the pictures!!! Love to see all of the excitement

[glenneaglesfan]

Troub, Congratulations!!! You deserve it, and sounds like you are going to be a highly valued member of the staff. Good luck finding somewhere to live.

My younger son is coming to the end of his Masters in London, but he's living in Hackney. He has to resubmit one essay, then his dissertation, but unless something unexpected turns up he will have to come home to live while he looks for work. Thank goodness my older son has settled into a good job with the local council, and has prospects for going far. He is living at home with me and is a real support. Last night I went in the hot tub, and he called down to say he'd put some music on for me - Boys of Summer, Funk 49 and The Last Resort! What a sweetie!

I applied for a paid job (shop assistant) with the charity I'm volunteering for, but haven't heard anything. I'm really enjoying being there as a volunteer and now doing two and a half days a week.

PM, sorry to hear about Ruby. I hope they fix her properly.

Brooke, the pond work sounds cool. Look forward to seeing your pics!

[Glennsallnighter]

Awwwww you're welcome GEF! Hope Mark gets a job soon and that the Rest of his Masters goes well for him.

I hope too that you get the paid job at the shop.

[Brooke]

Ooh, did he put them in matching pleated skirts? :mrgreen:

Of course! :lol:

I forgot the first thing I did yesterday was drop my cell phone in a sink of water! Great way to start the day! It spent the rest of the day in a bowl of rice. This morning it's still dead. Looks like it may be a trip to town for a new one. I'm overdue for an upgrade anyways. :dizzy:

[TimothyBFan]

First and foremost---Congrats Troub!!!! There was a reason you didn't get that other job last week. So happy for you and best of luck to you. Sounds like a will be somewhat of a challenge but I bet the rewards will be plentiful.

PM-- Goodness!!! Poor Ruby!! What a mess this had turned out to be. Hope she comes back as good as new very soon.

HD-- Thanks for checking on the paint color. Who knew there were so many different shades of gray. Geez!! I'm having a heck of time deciding.

Brooke-- Hope your projects go smoothly this week for you. Sounds like quite the "staycation".

[VAisForEagleLovers]

GEF, good luck on the job situation(s)!

Brooke, sorry to hear about your phone. My brother went swimming with his brand new phone last year, fortunately it was insured.

PM, what a bummer about the car. I hope they make this right for you.

[Brooke]

Kitchen primed and painted with first coat! I knew I'd have to paint again going from light yellow to 'persimmon'. Ugh! I'm just ready to be done with the mess already!

Gef, good luck to you and your sons!

[Outlawman13]

Kate, I'm glad that you are enjoying the volunteering work. I hope you get paid some time. Your son is really sweet putting that music on for you!!!

[Troubadour]

Thank you all!

GEF, your son is so sweet putting that music on for you. :thumbsup:

[GlennLover]

Troub, congratulations! I had a feeling that you would get something soon.

PM, I hope ruby comes through looking as good as new. How frustrating!

Brooke & TBF, good luck with your home projects.

GEF, thinking of you & hoping that things go well for you in the days ahead. Oh, 56 isn't old (that's my age too, lol).

[WalshFan88]

Brooke - have fun!

PM - get well soon Ruby!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I didn't get a chance to post it yesterday, but my realtor called me as I drove to Pittsburgh yesterday to let me know she received three offers on my house!! I'm back in VA at the moment, getting ready to go to her office and look them over. A definite answer to prayer! Now, I just need to pick the right one...

[Prettymaid]

Great news, VA! I hope this one sticks!

Good news! Ruby is back and she looks good as new! (Oh wait, she is new :eyebrow:) Anyway, she's repaired!

[prayfordaylight]

I didn't get a chance to post it yesterday, but my realtor called me as I drove to Pittsburgh yesterday to let me know she received three offers on my house!! I'm back in VA at the moment, getting ready to go to her office and look them over. A definite answer to prayer! Now, I just need to pick the right one...

We knew it wouldn't be long! Great to hear.

[Outlawman13]

That is too cool that you have 3 offers already for your house!!! Glad to hear that

Cathy, so glad that Ruby is back safe and sound at your house.

[Troubadour]

Good news, VA and PM!

[glenneaglesfan]

VA, good luck with selling your house and the move. Three offers already, sounds good!

PM, glad Ruby is back and all sorted.

I've had three valuations on my house this week. Average is around £320,000. Hard to believe we paid £68,000 back in 1987.

On positive side I've been learning how to open up the shop and set the till up. It seems trivial but it means so much to me to be back as a valued member of the team.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

yeah Va prayers do get answered.
God will help you make the right choice.

glad rubys back to her "new " self

[Houston Baby]

VA, PM & GEF - Great news! Sounds like a joyous day for y'all!

[Prettymaid]

GEF, I'll bet it's nice to hear how much your house is worth now! And also, I'm glad you're learning how to open the shop yourself. Perhaps it means they are considering you for a paid position!

[SallyGee]

PM SO happy about Ruby.
VA Great news. 3 offers!
GEF Good for you! Sounds like they really value you.
Troub So happy about your teaching job. You will absolutely love it. What a great age!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Mr. Luke went for his check up and now weighs a grand total of 18 lbs and 5 oz.....he looked so healthy on sunday at his christening ,
thanks for all the border prayers over the last 9 months...

totally appreciate them ..thank you

[Brooke]

VA, Pm, Gef, TT-great news from all of you! :yay:

[Outlawman13]

I'm so glad to be hearing good news from everyone now:grouphug:

[prayfordaylight]

I'm so glad to be hearing good news from everyone now:grouphug:

Likewise!

[Prettymaid]

Good news is...well, good!

[Troubadour]

Fantastic, TT!

Some more good news... I got a room in the house that I viewed today! I am so happy. I really loved the house and the girls (all Irish teachers!) are lovely. They said they would love to have me live with them. It's just a four minute train journey to my school and it's no distance at all from lots of fantastic areas in London. (It is basically Twickenham, which means I'm only a few minutes from my beloved Harlequins rugby stadium!) I can't tell you how nice it is to have this all sorted before I go away on holiday.

[WalshFan88]

Great news everyone!

[TimothyBFan]

Fantastic, TT!

Some more good news... I got a room in the house that I viewed today! I am so happy. I really loved the house and the girls (all Irish teachers!) are lovely. They said they would love to have me live with them. It's just a four minute train journey to my school and it's no distance at all from lots of fantastic areas in London. (It is basically Twickenham, which means I'm only a few minutes from my beloved Harlequins rugby stadium!) I can't tell you how nice it is to have this all sorted before I go away on holiday.

This has been a wonderful week for you!!! So happy for you.

[Glennsallnighter]

Congratulations Troub. A new job and a new home! I'm thrilled for you!

And of course, Irish teachers are lovely people......... :wink:

VA! Great that you have 3 offers. I hope one of them comes true for you.

GEF, glad things are going well for you.

[Houston Baby]

:grouphug: Great news everybody!

Mr. Luke is getting to be a big boy!

Troub - I knew that Don dream was the start of great things for you. Of course it helps that you are a sweet, caring & smart lady!

VA - hope it will be an easy & quick decision for you!

GEF - sounds like you are adjusting well to your new life!

[Prettymaid]

Congratulations Troub. A new job and a new home! I'm thrilled for you!

And of course, Irish teachers are lovely people......... :wink:

I was thinking the exact same thing, GA!

Great news, Troub! The house and neighborhood sounds so nice. You have so much to look forward to, new experiences to enjoy. I know you will put your own personal touch on everything you do. Knock 'em dead!

[Prettymaid]

I haven't been feeling well. Yesterday afternoon I was at work and my stomach started feeling upset. I worked through it, came home and laid down. I ended up sleeping straight through, about 12 hours! I got up and went to work, even though I still didn't feel 100%. I hadn't been there 15 minutes when I accidentally cut my hand with a box cutter while putting away supplies! I'm usually very careful but I think because I still wasn't feeling well my mind wasn't on my work. I decided to go home then and there. I've slept quite a bit today and I think my stomach is feeling better.

[Troubadour]

Oh no! :hug: Take care of yourself. I hope you are on the mend. I can think of one or two videos that might make you feel a little better...

[Tiffanny Twisted]

pm
well wishes to feel better soon.
I had something weird like that today too.
Felt out of sorts when I awoke today but went to work and wound up leaving and going straight to the doctors. I am sure I will come around quick but boy do i feel out of sorts:yuck: and down right crappy.

[Henley Honey]

I haven't been feeling well. Yesterday afternoon I was at work and my stomach started feeling upset. I worked through it, came home and laid down. I ended up sleeping straight through, about 12 hours! I got up and went to work, even though I still didn't feel 100%. I hadn't been there 15 minutes when I accidentally cut my hand with a box cutter while putting away supplies! I'm usually very careful but I think because I still wasn't feeling well my mind wasn't on my work. I decided to go home then and there. I've slept quite a bit today and I think my stomach is feeling better.


Feel better, PM. Drink lots of fluids -- maybe even a few adult beverages -- and just "Take It Easy" for the weekend. That's my Rx.

[Outlawman13]

I hope you feel loads better PM!!!

[Glennsallnighter]

Hope you are feeling much better now Cathy. Get plenty of rest, fluids and Joe love!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Get better soon, PM! I hear there are all kinds of weird things going around out there!

[Brooke]

Can you believe US Cellular can't do anything to get me a new phone? If you remember I accidently dropped my phone in the kitchen sink on Monday. Since I wasn't pressed to get it replaced and thought I would try drying it out on my own in a sack of rice (which didn't work!) I didn't make it to the store until Wednesday. Of all days, they were completely shut down as far as making any changes to anyone's accounts because they were switching over to a new billing database. Ok, understood. My bad luck to pick that day. I went back today hoping to get it taken care of and they were still unable to help me! I don't know who was more frustrated, me or all of the us cellular employees! They will call me when they get back up and running! Bummer! :rolleyes:

[Troubadour]

Ugh, sorry to hear that, Brooke. How frustrating!

[Prettymaid]

When does your contract end, Brooke? That's really not acceptable in this day and age.

[Brooke]

It's up and I'm ready to upgrade, but US Cellular is the only one that works in my area. And it's a nationwide problem, not just here. You can't even access your account online!

Hopefully it will be up and running again soon! Not a real biggie for me. I'm not a diehard phone fanatic, thankfully! The phone service works, if you have one! It's just the account/billing part.

[Glennsallnighter]

Very frustrating Brooke! I'm a diehard phonie. A problem like that would leave me feeling like I was missing a limb! I hope they get it sorted soon!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I guess this is something that could happen to any company, Brooke, but it's still irritating. I have Verizon Wireless and have been a customer of theirs for 16-17 years (original name was Bell Atlantic Mobile) and where I'm moving to in KY, there is no Verizon Wireless!! Their network is extended there, but they tell me I don't need to change carriers. Yet there are no Verizon Wireless stores in the area, so we'll see. Bluegrass Cellular just doesn't sound like they handle nationwide coverage very well, so we'll see.

I was to drive to KY today, but I don't have all my packing nearly done. My back hurts too much right now to pack the car with the things I'll need for three weeks, so I guess I'll stick around today and do what I can, then leave either very early tomorrow morning or later tonight and stay in a hotel somewhere.

[Prettymaid]

VA, I gotta tell ya, your posts are making me tired! I feel for you. I'm sure you're not looking forward to the drive, either. Take care of yourself.

[Outlawman13]

I hope all gets better for you VA!!!

[Houston Baby]

VA - hope you get everything taken care of easily. Wish I was there to help. Take care & be safe on your trip. :hug:

[Prettymaid]

VA - hope you get everything taken care of easily. Wish I was there to help. Take care & be safe on your trip. :hug:

Speaking of trips, how was your weekend, HB?

[Houston Baby]

PM & TT - sorry that y'all have been under the weather. Hope both of you will be back to normal quickly! :hug:

[Houston Baby]

It was fabulous PM! It was a nice relaxing FUN trip & I am sure Brenham appreciated me boosting their economy. I love shopping in the little shops there and finishing the day off on the balcony eating home made chocolate pie - LOL! And it was great spending time with my sister.

Thank you PM for asking! And thank you everyone for your good wishes for my trip - it was much appreciated. :grouphug:

Tomorrow it will be back to work & reality!

[Troubadour]

Glad you had a great time, HB!

[Houston Baby]

Thanks Troub! Are you packed & ready for your trip?

[Troubadour]

Pretty much! I'm going to the hairdresser tomorrow (yay!) and going shopping for some more holiday clothes... then I'll be ready. ;)

[Tiffanny Twisted]

PM & TT - sorry that y'all have been under the weather. Hope both of you will be back to normal quickly! :hug:
thanks hb..I am trying but my energy is zapped:yuck:...glad you had a great trip.
pm feel better soon

[Houston Baby]

Troub - Sounds like you are ready! Have a FABULOUS time with your family & enjoy the island life! I bet it will be beautiful there! Take lots of pics!

[Prettymaid]

Tomorrow sounds like a fun day, Troub. I love shopping for vacation clothes. Hope you find some cute stuff.

I am feeling much better, thanks.

I hope you're back to yourself again soon, TT.

[glenneaglesfan]

VA, hope the packing and journey go ok.

PM and TT, hope you feel better soon, and TT, glad Luke's thriving!

Brooke, ugh, another wasted journey, so frustrating.

Troub, really good news about finding a room. Didn't know you were a Quins fan. Back in the day we had a few family trips to watch them at the Stoop - Will Greenwood, Jason Leonard era. I've still got my Harlequins mug!

Still having strange contact from husband, late night texts saying "Talk to me pleeease???xx", then formal stuffy emails about things he needs from the house etc, and what he's been up to with girlfriend...and he thinks I need counselling?!:confused:

However, after reluctantly speaking to him he has agreed to pay me a decent sum of money every month, and will let me continue to stay in my lovely house for now. I have decided to hold off on the divorce for a couple of months to see how this works. For me, the house is my greatest wish as I have everything I want here, and it's our family home, and soon my younger son will be moving back as well while he looks for work.

[Prettymaid]

Good, GEF. Sounds like you're taking it nice and slow.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ooh gef..prayers and wishes that it all works out for you to your advantage.
always remember how special you are to a lot of people.

keep your head held high
thanks for nthe get well wishes..

[Outlawman13]

Kate, best wishes to you!!!

Marcel, I sure do hope that you have more energy tomorrow!!!

Debbie, so cool that you had so much fun. You went to Brenham?!!! Man that is 40 minutes from my house and the place where I work. Damn I could've said hi!!! LOL. Yeah work and reality really does suck. LOL.

[Brooke]

Kate, I hope it all works out the way you want it too!

HB, glad you had a fun trip!

Troub, have a great time on your vacation! We'll be waiting to see your pics!

I'm actually glad to be back at work today, even tho it has been very hectic! At least I can sit here all day to do my work! :lol:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'm here in KY and in the apartment. Mostly unpacked! I went grocery shopping and went to BB&B and got an aerobed and a few necessities!! Now I'm Taking It Easy and winding down. I'll be glad when all my stuff arrives, whenever that might be!

[Henley Honey]

I'm here in KY and in the apartment. Mostly unpacked! I went grocery shopping and went to BB&B and got an aerobed and a few necessities!! Now I'm Taking It Easy and winding down. I'll be glad when all my stuff arrives, whenever that might be!


Congratulations!!!!! Just think . . . NO MORE YARD WORK!!!
What'll you do with yourself on weekends?

[Glennsallnighter]

Kate, I hope everything works out for you in the way you want it to. I know how much you love your home and I'm so glad that you do not need to think about selling it at least for the moment.

Debbie, I'm glad you had so much fun!

Brooke..... things must be hectic if getting into work is a break! Enjoy!

VA, delighted you are safe in your new home. I hope you enjoy it in Kentucky.

[Outlawman13]

Too cool that you are in your new home VA!!!! Sure hope that your stuff comes soon so it won't be that empty!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Congratulations!!!!! Just think . . . NO MORE YARD WORK!!!
What'll you do with yourself on weekends?

Probably spend money I don't have!!

[Prettymaid]

I'm actually glad to be back at work today, even tho it has been very hectic! At least I can sit here all day to do my work! :lol:

It's pretty bad when you have to go to work to get some rest. Lol!

VA, how are you going to fit all your stuff into an apartment?

[WalshFan88]

VA - Congrats.

HB - Glad you had a fun trip!

Troub - Have a fun trip!!!

Brooke - Hope it calms down soon.

GEF - Best wishes.


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I'm still feeling absolutely drained of any energy at random times of the day and I'm beginning to think it's not mono related. I know the fatigue of that can last a long while, but man I wouldn't think this long. So the story goes I went and had my endocrinologist move next year's blood panel to this year and do the full battery of blood tests. So I find out my thyroid is lower than what I normally show, but not in the abnormal range (yet). Everything else was normal. So he increased my thyroid replacement ever so slightly from 175 to 200 mcg. I'm thinking I'm starting to feel a bit better, but maybe that's just placebo effect in my brain. But I know I'm getting up and around more often instead of wanting to sleep all the time, lol.

[Houston Baby]

Hope you feel better & get all your energy back soon Austin! It's good that you are taking control of your health & not letting things get delayed. :hug:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

feel better soon austin:faint:

[Glennsallnighter]

Hope you feel better soon Austin. You are doing the right thing getting checked out!

Happy hols Troub!

[Outlawman13]

Feel better Austin!!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

VA, how are you going to fit all your stuff into an apartment?

I got a storage place, too!!

Austin, glad you're feeling better regardless of what the reason may be!

[Grey Sadler]

A big :hug: for Austin...is it awfully humid where you are? Just wondering, since our high humidity tends to knock me out at times, ugh...

and a big :grouphug: and :yay: to everybody I've probably missed again...trying to get back on schedule (back to work Thursday :shock:) and keep up with things here not so easy, allergies are trying to kick in...yes, I know I cheated a teensy little bit with some ice cream and ranch dressing at a wedding shower this weekend...shame on me!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Bless storage places.

[Outlawman13]

LOL Amy!!!! You are allowed to indulge a little bit some times. Don't feel bad!!!! Keep those allergies at bay and work sucks:yuck:!!!! LOL. I have to go back tomorrow and don't want to!!!!

I'm glad that you have a storage place VA!!!!! You will probably need it for a while. I hope you will love Kentucky VA!!!!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks!! I'm hoping this is it. Feeling sleepy all the time is depressing which makes you that much more tired. lol

[Brooke]

WF, glad you are feeling better!

VA, best of luck to you in Kentucky! Enjoy!

[Prettymaid]

GS, I hope you didn't have that ice cream and ranch dressing together! :yuck:

Austin, could it be the swimming that's making you extra tired? I've always heard that swimming has that effect, and your pool is fairly new...

[Glennsallnighter]

Ugh PM!

I was checking out my groceries earlier and when I turned around the guy behind me said 'do you mind me asking, did you go to see Glenn Frey, or do you just have the t-shirt?' I was wearing my GF 'After Hours' t-shirt that I got in LA. Of course I told him I had gone. He told me he loves the Eagles and he was at their last Dublin show in 09, in the row just ahead of us! So we chatted for another few minutes about them, and hope they come to Europe soon. It's great to meet another fan, just by chance!

[Houston Baby]

That is so cool GA! Y'all will have to definitely meet up at the next Eagles concert there!
Had he listened to "After Hours"?

[Brooke]

Ga, very cool! Always fun to meet someone that loves the Eagles!

[Outlawman13]

That is way too cool Lisa!!!! I always love bumping into another Eagles fan for sure!!!

[Prettymaid]

Great story, GA!

[Glennsallnighter]

It was nice to literally bump into a fan, but sadly, as I was just in the queue for the checkout I didn't get to mention After Hours. Also Laura was giving me the 'ugh God Mom, Not another fan........ ' eyes!

[WalshFan88]

Austin, could it be the swimming that's making you extra tired? I've always heard that swimming has that effect, and your pool is fairly new...

Hmm, I hadn't thought of that. First time I noticed the tiredness was right at the time I got the mono, and that goes along with it. But it kept lingering and that's when I had the thyroid test and that was borderline low but still increased the med anyway. That might have played a part in it. All I know is I'm starting to be less tired but still not 100%.

[Brooke]

Haven't felt well myself for several days. Tired, achy all over. Last night we went to a family get together and I considered not going, but wanted to. In the restaurant I was literally shivering. We ate and left pretty quickly and I had a 100 degree temp when I got home. Took tylenol and went to bed. This morning after freezing part of the night I got up and had 101 degree temp. Ok. Off to the doctor and I have a uti. I thought maybe, but wasn't really sure because it wasn't that bad. Ugh! Antibiotics and bed. Missing family reunion. :sad:

[Houston Baby]

I'm sorry you're not feeling well & missing your family reunion Brooke. :hug:

Rest & drink lots of water & cranberry juice. Take care!

[Prettymaid]

Haven't felt well myself for several days. Tired, achy all over. Last night we went to a family get together and I considered not going, but wanted to. In the restaurant I was literally shivering. We ate and left pretty quickly and I had a 100 degree temp when I got home. Took tylenol and went to bed. This morning after freezing part of the night I got up and had 101 degree temp. Ok. Off to the doctor and I have a uti. I thought maybe, but wasn't really sure because it wasn't that bad. Ugh! Antibiotics and bed. Missing family reunion. :sad:

I'm sorry to hear that Brooke, but at least you got it diagnosed.

This past April 1 we had eaten dinner and I sat down to relax and watch some TV. Within 10 minutes what started as an uncomfortable ache in my side turned into a full blown horrific pain. I writhed with pain for the next hour, trying to lie down and rest, but finally even I agreed that I needed to go to the ER. Unfortunately I had to wait for what seemed like an eternity, but was about 25-30 minutes before they had a room for me. The entire time I was moaning and writhing in what I would call the most excruciating pain I had experienced since my appendix ruptured when I was 5. Once they put me in a room, thankfully they gave me pain meds and the pain quickly subsided. Hubby and I thought for sure it was a gall stone, but the diagnosis was.... A UTI! I had no clue beforehand. Man, that pain was off the chart!

[Glennsallnighter]

They are horrible and because the are bacterial in origin, they come on very fast,mans really make you feel bad. I have experienced the same with tonsillitis. Not often thank God!

Brooke, take plenty of rest and fluids and I hope you feel very well again very soon. I'm sorry you'll miss the reunion. I know how important your family is t you. Hugs

[Outlawman13]

I do hope you feel lots better soon Brooke!!!! Get plenty of sleep and fluids!!! I'm sorry you missed your family reunion!!

[sodascouts]

Sorry about the family reunion, Brooke. Get well soon!

[WalshFan88]

Get well soon Brooke!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Haven't felt well myself for several days. Tired, achy all over. Last night we went to a family get together and I considered not going, but wanted to. In the restaurant I was literally shivering. We ate and left pretty quickly and I had a 100 degree temp when I got home. Took tylenol and went to bed. This morning after freezing part of the night I got up and had 101 degree temp. Ok. Off to the doctor and I have a uti. I thought maybe, but wasn't really sure because it wasn't that bad. Ugh! Antibiotics and bed. Missing family reunion. :sad:

That's what I had..apparently. its going around...I finished meds and still feel "off"
Common in warmer weather I guess.....feel better I am with u

[Glennsallnighter]

Feel better too TT! Hugs to all who aren't feeling well.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Brooke, get better quickly!!

[Brooke]

Thanks everyone! Wow, Pm, I'm glad I didn't have the pain you experienced! Sounds awful! I am feeling better this morning, but a little weak. There are several around here that have had it too. I know it's not contagious tho! Strange! Hubby said he knew I must be sick because I never lay around like I did yesterday and last night! I'm one to always be up and doing something!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

JMO i THINK it has to do with all the really hot hot weather we were having. I am still cleaning and packing (seems my son left everything he ownes here and only took himself to chicago lol) any way..with all the heat....I was drenched in sweat over and over again even thought I changed clothes and JAHH would be saying "I"m not hot dont need the air conditionar"
I think thats wehre it comes from jmi:hilarious:

[sodascouts]

Well, today had NOT been a good day!

I noticed two things.

First, under my toenail polish, one of my toenails blackened. Apparently there is blood trapped under it from banging it on the treadmill. It looks nasty, but at least it doesn't hurt and should go away by itself after the nail falls off.

Second, I noticed my baby Milton is limping. He is still jumping onto furniture and walking around, but decidedly favoring his front right paw. Off to the vet tomorrow. He will NOT be pleased. Hopefully it's not too serious.... or too expensive.

[Glennsallnighter]

Oh poor little Milton. I hope he's ok and not in any pain. Good luck at the vets tomorrow Soda.

Glad the nail problem isn't serious. And good for you doing the treadmill. Do you do it every day? And for how long?

[sodascouts]

I do it almost every day now during the summer, but I think that'll change once school starts up again. This nail issue has also put a crimp in my plans as I'm not sure if it's a good idea to keep jogging on it.

I do it for about 25-30 minutes at 5 mph. Any more than that right now and I think I'd collapse!

Thanks for the good wishes for my little Milton.

[Glennsallnighter]

Well that's pretty good going. I'm trying to do the cross trainer for 20 mins and weights most days but again, when term starts I can't see myself having as much time either.

[Houston Baby]

Hope you feel better TT! It takes awhile to regain your energy level after these infections.

And hope you feel better too Milton! Hope it is not anything serious for him Soda. He is a cutie! And be careful with your toenail. Girl I would think it would hurt! OUCH!!!

[Prettymaid]

Soda, I'm sure the vet will get to the bottom of Milton's limp. I know how you feel - you don't want your baby to be in pain but you don't want the remedy to cost a lot either. Maybe he saw your toe and he's having sympathy pains! Lol!

Today we went to the Decatur Celebration, a large street fair in Decatur, IL. They block off the streets and have about 8 stages set up. It's not really a music festival; the headliners we've seen in the past are Little River Band, Eddy Money, Charlie Daniels Band, Patty Smyth, The Spinners, The Marshall Tucker Band and Jim and Dan Seals. It's never anybody like the Eagles. Lol. Anyway, this year on Friday night they had an Eagles tribute band called Heartache Tonight, who we had seen before elsewhere, Foghat on Saturday night, and Blind Melon tonight. Because of time restraints today was the only time we could go, so we weren't able to see any of those, but we go every year so I didn't want to break from tradition. The weather was gorgeous for a change (usually it's sweltering) and we enjoyed walking around, eating fair food and listening to some local bands. Hopefully next year we'll get to see somebody good!

[Houston Baby]

That does sound like fun PM! I love street festivals especially the food! Everything always looks so tempting, I can't resist! My favorite is funnel cake-YUMMY! And how wonderful that the weather cooperated!

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the kind words HB and PM!


Today we went to the Decatur Celebration, a large street fair in Decatur, IL. They block off the streets and have about 8 stages set up. It's not really a music festival; the headliners we've seen in the past are Little River Band, Eddy Money, Charlie Daniels Band, Patty Smyth, The Spinners, The Marshall Tucker Band and Jim and Dan Seals. It's never anybody like the Eagles. Lol. Anyway, this year on Friday night they had an Eagles tribute band called Heartache Tonight, who we had seen before elsewhere, Foghat on Saturday night, and Blind Melon tonight. Because of time restraints today was the only time we could go, so we weren't able to see any of those, but we go every year so I didn't want to break from tradition. The weather was gorgeous for a change (usually it's sweltering) and we enjoyed walking around, eating fair food and listening to some local bands. Hopefully next year we'll get to see somebody good!

I love those type of festivals and like HB, have a special weakness for funnel cake. Back when I saw Joe on the 4th of July last year, I got one and ate it all by myself! lol

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for the kind words HB and PM!
I love those type of festivals and like HB, have a special weakness for funnel cake. Back when I saw Joe on the 4th of July last year, I got one and ate it all by myself! lol

Today I was really bad. I had a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, a waffle cone AND a root beer float! Lol! And it never fails, we always wish we had gotten something other than what we chose! :shrug:

[Outlawman13]

I'm so sorry about Milton Nancy!!! I sure do hope he gets better!!! And those black nails, I think there are vitamins (or somekind of pills) that get rid of them!!! I have two on my foot that are giving me pain as well.

Anywho I'm sorry PM. Normally carnival food looks so good!! I'm addicted to the corn dog to be honest. I love those!!! They are so good.

[Henley Honey]

That does sound like fun PM! I love street festivals especially the food! Everything always looks so tempting, I can't resist! My favorite is funnel cake-YUMMY! And how wonderful that the weather cooperated!


Don't forget the sausage and peppers!! Yum.

[WalshFan88]

TT - Get better soon!

Soda - Hope Milton gets a good report and gets better soon.

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: TT, Brooke...and Milton too!!

[Troubadour]

I'm glad you had fun at the festival, PM - sounds great!

Soda, I really hope Milton will be fine and that he won't need any costly treatment. Hope that you are not in too much pain either!

Brooke, hope you are feeling much better now. I'm sorry you had to miss the family reunion.

VA, hope you are settling in well in Kentucky!

[Prettymaid]

Troub! It's nice to hear from you. I know you are enjoying your holiday. You'll have to tell us about it here when you get home.

[TimothyBFan]

I and the whole rest of our little town have heavy hearts this morning after word is spreading of a murder/suicide of a prominent business lady here in town just a couple hours ago.

I heard lots and lots of sirens around 7 this morning and it's unusual around here so your heart just drops because you know something horrible has happened and you know you probably know the person it's happened to. In this case I did. It happened about 2 blocks from here and the woman is an old friend of mine from over 20 years ago. We hung out shortly after hubby & I were married when she was dating one of our best friends. She now is vice president of the local bank and has been married to her second husband for several years. Apparently her husband came home from work this morning and shot her then turned the gun on himself. Even more sad is the fact that her 12 & 8 year old daughters were in the house. Word quickly spread and everyone's a bit in shock right now. This doesn't happen in our little town and it doesn't happen to the people that chose to live here. Another realization to us all that ugliness is everywhere and none of us are immune to it.

Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Her parents and sister are some of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet and I can't even imagine what her girls will live with for the rest of their lives.

[Troubadour]

Oh wow. I am so sorry. How tragic.

[Houston Baby]

I am so sorry TBF! What a horrible thing to happen in your little town. I will definitely keep you, their daughters & family & your whole town in my prayers. Tragedy can & does indeed strike everywhere. But one of the best things of living in a small town is that you have each other for support during this grieving & healing process. :hug:

[Prettymaid]

Oh Willie! My heart goes out to all of your town and especially the family of the victim. What goes on in some people's heads must be very scary. I can't imagine being so tortured to take someone's life, or my own.

[sodascouts]

I and the whole rest of our little town have heavy hearts this morning after word is spreading of a murder/suicide of a prominent business lady here in town just a couple hours ago.

I heard lots and lots of sirens around 7 this morning and it's unusual around here so your heart just drops because you know something horrible has happened and you know you probably know the person it's happened to. In this case I did. It happened about 2 blocks from here and the woman is an old friend of mine from over 20 years ago. We hung out shortly after hubby & I were married when she was dating one of our best friends. She now is vice president of the local bank and has been married to her second husband for several years. Apparently her husband came home from work this morning and shot her then turned the gun on himself. Even more sad is the fact that her 12 & 8 year old daughters were in the house. Word quickly spread and everyone's a bit in shock right now. This doesn't happen in our little town and it doesn't happen to the people that chose to live here. Another realization to us all that ugliness is everywhere and none of us are immune to it.

Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Her parents and sister are some of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet and I can't even imagine what her girls will live with for the rest of their lives.

So awful. The family is in my prayers.

[Outlawman13]

I'm so very sorry Willie!!! The family, the town, and the victim are in my thoughts and prayers.

[sodascouts]

Update on Milton: it seems he may have arthritis in his left elbow, poor baby. That's not going away. Luckily it doesn't debilitate him or anything. I just hate that he even has a smidge of pain.

[Prettymaid]

Arthritis? How did they determine that? Is there anything you can give him?

[Tiffanny Twisted]

willie prayers sent
soda hope milton feels better soon

well...last night Lukes mom and dad finally tied the knot.
with her dad being so sick and passing....they finally did it on her late dads birthday ...
It was at her aunts house ont he same street as her grandmas house where her dad was born and raised.

anyway....beautiful night ....bbeautiful bride...and of course lovely godson.
Got to have some quality time with him...he fell asleep on me twice , it was my job to get him to take a nap while all the "gals were getting made up and dressed"
It was a wonderfttul eveining.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I and the whole rest of our little town have heavy hearts this morning after word is spreading of a murder/suicide of a prominent business lady here in town just a couple hours ago.

I heard lots and lots of sirens around 7 this morning and it's unusual around here so your heart just drops because you know something horrible has happened and you know you probably know the person it's happened to. In this case I did. It happened about 2 blocks from here and the woman is an old friend of mine from over 20 years ago. We hung out shortly after hubby & I were married when she was dating one of our best friends. She now is vice president of the local bank and has been married to her second husband for several years. Apparently her husband came home from work this morning and shot her then turned the gun on himself. Even more sad is the fact that her 12 & 8 year old daughters were in the house. Word quickly spread and everyone's a bit in shock right now. This doesn't happen in our little town and it doesn't happen to the people that chose to live here. Another realization to us all that ugliness is everywhere and none of us are immune to it.

Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Her parents and sister are some of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet and I can't even imagine what her girls will live with for the rest of their lives.

I will definitely keep them in my prayers...

[SallyGee]

Willie, I will definitely keep all of your town in my prayers. What a senseless tragedy. Those poor little girls.

[sodascouts]

Arthritis? How did they determine that? Is there anything you can give him?

There was no trauma to his paw or injury that they could identify. When the doctor applied pressure to certain areas, he didn't react until he got to the elbow. When he extended his elbow joint, Milton cried (poor baby). However, the bone wasn't broken or anything like that. The vet said he could hear a .little "click" consistent with joint problems, but it was pretty much a process of elimination.

Joint problems are not unusual in a 9 year old cat. I bought some pain medicine for him that I'm to give him every few days, or as needed. Unfortunately it's chronic, but it could be worse. Milton has only a very slight limp and can still run and jump easily.

The vet also says he could stand to lose a pound or two.

If he suddenly gets worse, the vet told me to come back and they will X-ray him.

TT - congrats to Luke's parents. They are doing the right thing.

[MaryCalifornia]

Soda, I have a 15-year-old cat (Hobbes) who weighs 18 lbs. He has arthritis at the end of his spine, near his tail - you can see it in the x-rays. When it first presented, it was so severe I had to take him to the 24 hour vet, he all of a sudden couldn't sit down. He got some liquid narcotic pain reliever. I have to say, though, that over the past year, it really comes and goes. I can tell when he is stiff, but most of the days he seems to be perfectly fine. It's like it flares up occasionally. The medicine makes him sort of crazy - his pupils dilate, and he killed a full-sized rabbit and brought it to the back door after having not killed anything in years, so when he looks stiff, I give him half of a low dose aspirin sprinkled on his food, and this seems to help - our vet told us to do this. She said don't read the internet, it is OK for a cat to have small amounts of aspirin to combat arthritis. It has worked for us so far. So, I guess what I'm saying is not to worry that it will get progressively worse - Milton may be having a little flareup. Ask your vet about the aspirin, so you don't have to rely on the narcotics.

[Prettymaid]

I hope the medication helps Milton. I hate that cats can't let us know when they're in pain. I was just talking to my Buddy about it yesterday. ;-)

[Brooke]

TT, congrats to little Luke's parents!

Soda, I'm glad to hear poor Milton will be ok and it was nothing too serious. I was thinking maybe a sprain from jumping. Hope it doesn't bother him too much.

Willie, how awful! Thoughts and prayers all around here.

My own life has been way too busy these days. Sickness-much better. Birthday was great! My son and dnl brought a gift of Fiestaware to me-red mixing bowl set and shamrock pie pan. Love! Hubby took me out to dinner last night and helped me pick out a new ipod! :yay: I made a HotE Tour playlist and of course Saturday Night was the first song played on it this morning on my way to work! Lots of cards and calls and wishes! A Good Day! :wink:

Work is absolutely crazy. I'm so glad I felt much better Monday morning because I just could not miss. We are putting in a new meter reading system and completely changing everything for 2000 customers and it's a nightmare! Phone ringing, people coming in, questions, questions.......:brickwall: I kinda think I know what US Cellular was going through a couple weeks ago! That's why I haven't been on here! :dizzy:

[Prettymaid]

Brooke, your job sounds like mine right now - busy busy busy! Hopefully they'll be finished with all the changes soon and your work life will settle down. Glad to hear you're feeling better and that you were able to enjoy your birthday.

[Houston Baby]

Soda - I'm glad you got an answer on Milton. But that is tough knowing he is in pain. Hopefully his flare up will not last long. Poor kitty!

TT - Wonderful news about Luke's parents! CONGRATULATIONS to them!

Brooke - sounds like you had a wonderful birthday & I'm glad that you are feeling better too.

It has been C-R-A-Z-Y at my work too! What is up? It is like full moon time! Of course I blame it on the heat down here in H-town, makes people crazy & cranky!!!

HEAT INDEX TODAY - 110 DEGREES!!

[Outlawman13]

LOL yeah the heat sucks for sure!!! Can't wait 'til the cool weather gets here.

Nancy, I'm sorry about Milton!!! I hope he won't be in that much pain!!!

Marcelle, so glad that Luke's parents are finally married. So awesome to hear about that news.

Brooke. so glad that you are back at work and feel good again.

[sodascouts]

Brooke - glad you're better. Hope things slow down at work!

[Glennsallnighter]

TT, congrats to Luke's parents. I hope they have a long and happy life together with their lovely little boy!

Brooke, glad you are feeling better, take it easy now!

TBF, so sorry to hear about that awful incident in your hometown. It must be devastating. We had a similar case here where a father murdered his two sons aged 5 and 10, and tried to strangle himself after. He then crashed the car but got away with minor injuries.

I'm on my nerves tonight. My friend of 43 years is due a section in the morning for twins!

[Prettymaid]

I'm on my nerves tonight. My friend of 43 years is due a section in the morning for twins!

Aw, that's good, right GA? I mean, she's not expecting any complications, right?

[WalshFan88]

GA - Congrats to your friend.

TT - Congrats also to Luke's parents.

Brooke - Glad you are feeling better.

Soda - Hope Milton isn't in too much pain...

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Well I had to find a new home for my kitten this week, which has me all out of sorts and bummed out. Long and short was that my cats loved her, our other dogs loved her, but our Boxer HATED her and tried to attack. I couldn't live with myself if he hurt or killed her, so I sent her to live with 3 other cats at my mom's best friend's house. It's better for her but damn I was already attached to her...

Other news is I'm going to Nashville in September, which should be fun.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

GA, I hope it all goes OK!

I'm headed back to VA tomorrow afternoon to finish packing up the house. Mom is coming back down to help me. I've decided to heck with being organized. I'm gonna tape a bunch of boxes together and start tossing stuff in. I've also decided to take two hours out of my weekend to get my hair done, and see if I can talk her into doing it again before I leave for Seattle. Who would have thought that my hairdresser would be the one thing in VA that I can't seem to give up? I'm gonna try and talk her into moving to KY...

[Henley Honey]

GA, I hope it all goes OK!

I'm headed back to VA tomorrow afternoon to finish packing up the house. Mom is coming back down to help me. I've decided to heck with being organized. I'm gonna tape a bunch of boxes together and start tossing stuff in. I've also decided to take two hours out of my weekend to get my hair done, and see if I can talk her into doing it again before I leave for Seattle. Who would have thought that my hairdresser would be the one thing in VA that I can't seem to give up? I'm gonna try and talk her into moving to KY...


I'll do your hair for you in Seattle, VA. No worries. Do you prefer Lucille Ball red or Bozo The Clown orange???

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'll do your hair for you in Seattle, VA. No worries. Do you prefer Lucille Ball red or Bozo The Clown orange???

This is exactly why giving up my hairdresser of 15 years is so traumatic!!

[TimothyBFan]

I'll do your hair for you in Seattle, VA. No worries. Do you prefer Lucille Ball red or Bozo The Clown orange???

:hilarious:

Austin-- I'm so sorry to hear that. It's hard, no matter how short a time you have an animal, to give them up like that. But sounds like she went to a good home of someone who obviously loves kitties.

[Prettymaid]

Too bad, WF. I hope they keep her name!

[Glennsallnighter]

Aw, that's good, right GA? I mean, she's not expecting any complications, right?

Not really, but she is 43, has had 2 sections already and had a pretty rotten pregnancy.

However .......

THE TWINS HAVE ARRIVED SAFE AND SOUND THIS AFTERNOON!!!

Both Mum and her twin boys are doing great!

Austin, sorry to hear about the kitty. Hopefully you will be ale to keep in contact with her though.

[Houston Baby]

GA - That's wonderful news!! I am so happy that everyone is doing fine! Twin boys - wow!!

Austin - I'm so sorry that your little kitty had to move. I hope you got good visiting rights!! I bet she misses you too!

[Houston Baby]

I'll do your hair for you in Seattle, VA. No worries. Do you prefer Lucille Ball red or Bozo The Clown orange???

Glad I am having my hair hi-lited before I go to Seattle!

HH - you sound like a "mad scientist"!! :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

Congratulations to your friend, GA. My, she's taking on quite a lot!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ga congrats to you and your friend.

va ....continued good luck on the relocation

austin sorry about your beautiful kitty
but sometimes when we love something we have to do the right thing for kitty and you did.

va--ah yeah hairdressers are hard to find and when we do we dont wanna give them up..
hh.....all i can say is lol

thanks for all the well wishes for kiara:love: and her family.
she was beautiful and so happy and I know her dad was watching her from heaven above ......

oh and soda..sorry about Milton and hIis issue..it was intresting to read how they found it and how they treat it as well.I will pray to st francis for his recovery ....he listens i know he does.:thumbsup:

if I missed anyone so sorry ..geze miss a few days here and its hard to keep up.

Last nite I got done dinener and dishes at 730 and it was lights out as soon as I was horizontial.....I worked extra this week cause so many were out on vaca. Kiara's family was in from va and tulsa so she was only in for two days and two otheres in her dept were out as well.
we were short too but somehow we managed. while I like the extra money I really like my day off in the middle of the week lol...helps me get caught up on things sleep being one thing lol:computer:

[Houston Baby]

TT - Hope you get some rest this weekend!

[sad-cafe]

Not really, but she is 43, has had 2 sections already and had a pretty rotten pregnancy.

However .......

THE TWINS HAVE ARRIVED SAFE AND SOUND THIS AFTERNOON!!!

Both Mum and her twin boys are doing great!

Austin, sorry to hear about the kitty. Hopefully you will be ale to keep in contact with her though.


yes Awesome. Congrats.

Sorry about your kitty Austin.

[sad-cafe]

hubby bought me a new couch. We got it tonight. It is 3 sections one section has a recliner on each end with a seat in the middle, the triangle section is big enough for two people and the third section is two rocker recliners with a "console" inbetween to hold drinks and a compartment for remotes and things.

It is so nice. We are not letting the dogs on it and they are whining. They will learn :)

[Prettymaid]

Sounds comfy, SC!

[Houston Baby]

That does sound nice SC. Enjoy!

What color?

[Glennsallnighter]

Congratulations to your friend, GA. My, she's taking on quite a lot!

She certainly is. She has two older children as well, a 10 year old girl and an 8 year old boy.

[glenneaglesfan]

Trying to catch up here, so can't reply to everyone's posts, but my best wishes to anyone who is going through difficult times at the moment.

GA, wonderful news about your friend's twin boys! What will they be called?

Austin, sorry you had to rehome your kitty, but sounds like she'll be loved in her new place.

Soda, hope Milton's doing ok.

VA, good luck with the packing and the move.

I've been trying to sort out the rest of the stuff from my parents's house, which is in storage. Most of the books have gone to Oxfam, the china and glass have gone to my charity, St Lukes Hospice, but there are still some things to sort. This week I brought home a little suitcase that I hadn't really looked at before. It must have been my grandmother's. It mainly had old receipts and such, but there was one box which had birth and death and marriage certificates from three generations back. One dated from 1863. I was overwhelmed. Two little birth certificates right at the bottom were for my father's twin older brothers, who died shortly after birth in 1921. When I found those I wept. The rest has inspired me to trace our family tree.

On a different note, my new voluntary work includes helping with the charity's ebay site. Last week the sales amounted to over £700 on one night! We had been donated a family bible from the 18th century which went for £276, and is going to the USA!

[Prettymaid]

GEF, your story of the little suitcase sounds like the makings of a movie! I can just picture you looking through it and finding those two little birth certificates at the bottom and weeping. What a treasure trove! And congratulations with the success on eBay!

[Prettymaid]

We're going out tonight to see our friend David Howie perform his Live Jukebox Show. David is an old friend of Hubby's and we go see him when we can. Tonight he's playing at an outdoor patio bar close by. Should be a lot of fun!

Here's a link to David's website if anyone wants to have a look. My favorite of his original songs is Everybody's Here.

http://www.thelivejukeboxshow.com/

[Glennsallnighter]

Trying to catch up here, so can't reply to everyone's posts, but my best wishes to anyone who is going through difficult times at the moment.

GA, wonderful news about your friend's twin boys! What will they be called?

I've been trying to sort out the rest of the stuff from my parents's house, which is in storage. Most of the books have gone to Oxfam, the china and glass have gone to my charity, St Lukes Hospice, but there are still some things to sort. This week I brought home a little suitcase that I hadn't really looked at before. It must have been my grandmother's. It mainly had old receipts and such, but there was one box which had birth and death and marriage certificates from three generations back. One dated from 1863. I was overwhelmed. Two little birth certificates right at the bottom were for my father's twin older brothers, who died shortly after birth in 1921. When I found those I wept. The rest has inspired me to trace our family tree.

On a different note, my new voluntary work includes helping with the charity's ebay site. Last week the sales amounted to over £700 on one night! We had been donated a family bible from the 18th century which went for £276, and is going to the USA!

The boys will be Thomas Matthew which is Anne Marie's own Dads name (I bet he is chuffed), and Daniel Brian (her husband is Brian).

So thrilled that your eBay site is doing so well. That Bible sounds awesome.

And amazing about finding all those family birth Certs. It must have been very profound. It's amazing how much history can be tucked away in a corner waiting for somebody to discover it! How nostalgic it must have been.

PM, hope you and hubby enjoyed the David Howie gig!

[Brooke]

Austin, sorry about having to give your kitty away, but sounds like she will enjoy her new home.

Gef, congrats on the success on ebay! And the little suitcase sounds so interesting! I'm kind of in to genealogy too and try to do a little digging every once in a while.

Ga, twins! Fun!

Pm, hope you had a good time last night!

sc, new furniture is always nice!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

:hilarious:

Austin-- I'm so sorry to hear that. It's hard, no matter how short a time you have an animal, to give them up like that. But sounds like she went to a good home of someone who obviously loves kitties.

Austin I too am very sorry to hear this. I wonder what the problem was? Glad the kitty is in a better place for it. I guess it gives you a good reason to visit!

[sad-cafe]

thanks guys. After all the house mess, this was a nice addition. Our contractor was awesome and worked it so we didn't have to pay our deductible so I got the couch instead. It is a deep brown color. Very nice. So far we have only had to kick our female puppy off it once. Hubby is even looking at doggie couches to put along a wall so they have something to sit on. Yea, he spoils them.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ooh yeah sad cafe...well deseved after what you have gone through.
and in my opinion you can never spoil a wife or a four legged child too too much .

[Prettymaid]

...
and in m opinion you can never spoil a wife or a foour legged child too too much .

Spoken by a true wife! :thumbsup: lol

[WalshFan88]

Austin I too am very sorry to hear this. I wonder what the problem was? Glad the kitty is in a better place for it. I guess it gives you a good reason to visit!

I don't know... Our boxer kills rabbits and birds in the yard all the time. We have a fenced in yard that is set up like Fort Knox yet critters still sadly find their way in... He's very prey driven. My old dog, Shiloh, a beagle, was that way. He used to bring his "catch" inside and drop it on the bed and enjoy it, lol. Shiloh was my best friend and companion and I've yet to have another since and so I was hoping the kitten would be. Gibson (the boxer) is my mom's dog and she lets him do pretty much anything. She likes cats, but is biased to dogs!

He gets along with our adult male cat because he isn't furry (DSH) and is very dog-like, for lack of a better word, lol. Our female cat stays in the basement because she knows she'll be dinner if Gibson gets her. She looks like a rabbit. Abbey wasn't smart enough and she looks furry and Gibson didn't even get close, he just peeked through the gate to the basement and started growling and jumping and we were worried about him anyway.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Austin, I guess it's good that Abbey is in a 'safer' place and somewhere where you can still see her.

I am back in KY, I finished packing everything in VA on Sunday and flew back. Some neighbors took care of supervising the movers getting it all on the truck yesterday, and they will deliver it here tomorrow. I'm a bit worried, the tech division here finally gave us a date to make our big release, and as IT director I have to participate... Guess when it is? Yep, tomorrow morning. This will be a little tricky!

[Prettymaid]

Wow VA, talk about multitasking!

[Troubadour]

I can't respond to everything individually now, but just wanted to say that I am thinking of everyone and will catch up properly when I get home! We're leaving Greece tomorrow, early afternoon. (Think anyone would notice if I just didn't come back?!)

[Houston Baby]

Have a safe trip home Troub!! I for one have missed you here on the Border!

[Brooke]

Troub, of course, we've all missed you around here! I haven't even been around much because of work and I've definitely noticed your absence!

Work for me is calming down a bit. The worst part of our transition is over, I hope! We shall see after our training next week........

[Prettymaid]

I can't respond to everything individually now, but just wanted to say that I am thinking of everyone and will catch up properly when I get home! We're leaving Greece tomorrow, early afternoon. (Think anyone would notice if I just didn't come back?!)

Hi Troub! If you're meaning, would anyone notice if you didn't come back here, uh...hell yes!!!

I've missed you being here. As we've been playing Survivor I've wondered which songs you would have voted for and why.

Have a good trip home. It will be nice for us to only have a six hour time difference again - this eight hour difference sucks! Lol!

[Prettymaid]

Work for me is calming down a bit. The worst part of our transition is over, I hope! We shall see after our training next week........

Good luck with the training, Brooke.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Austin, I guess it's good that Abbey is in a 'safer' place and somewhere where you can still see her.

I am back in KY, I finished packing everything in VA on Sunday and flew back. Some neighbors took care of supervising the movers getting it all on the truck yesterday, and they will deliver it here tomorrow. I'm a bit worried, the tech division here finally gave us a date to make our big release, and as IT director I have to participate... Guess when it is? Yep, tomorrow morning. This will be a little tricky!

good luck va ...you will be fine.
prayers still for you and yours

[SallyGee]

Wow VA you make me tired just reading about everything you have going on. Good luck with everything.

[Glennsallnighter]

I can't respond to everything individually now, but just wanted to say that I am thinking of everyone and will catch up properly when I get home! We're leaving Greece tomorrow, early afternoon. (Think anyone would notice if I just didn't come back?!)


Of course we'd miss ya ............. Shirley Valentine!

[thelastresort]

For once something interesting in my life happened today.

Had the option of opening my exam results live on an (British based) international TV station. Turned it down. Way too attention seeking for my liking.

Odd to think though, tomorrow my face could have been seen the world over by millions on the most important day of my life so far...