What's Happening In Your Life?

[WalshFan88]

Have fun with the guitars!! It takes patience but you definitely will get the hang of it.

I'm selftaught, through online chords, videos and also through slowing down records.

I HATED school and instruction, so anything to remind me of that is a no-go for me (ie guitar lessons).

Also, most if not all of my rock n' roll heroes were not sheet music touting, sight reading, and by the book theory diehards. They learned to play as I did, with chords, blues scales, learning from group jamming, and slowing down records. I've never liked the technical aspect of guitar, and the whole "reading music" thing or the "by the book" way of playing. Playing by ear and picking things up is so much more rock n' roll than reading music or being a schooled guitarist. Technical virtuoso playing turns me off. Gimme a sloppy bluesy guitar riff or solo anyday. But a combination of a technician and a fly by the seat of his pants type guitarist in a band works great (Joe Perry/Brad Whitford for example, Brad is schooled and Joe isn't, and I prefer Joe).

For me guitar lessons just aren't my thing - even from non-theory diehards. I'd rather do it myself at my own pace.

[Glennsallnighter]

I suppose we all learn different ways Austin! You seem to be an excellent guitarist doing it your way.

I'm up to my neck marking exams at the moment which is why I'm quiet. But I am checking in every day even if I can't post. My home Internet has gone so slow too!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'm on my second Ford Focus, and recently my stepmother and younger brother were shopping for a second car for my brother (he's 17). I told them my thoughts along with what many of you here said about your Focus's, people walking away with little to no injuries after an accident, including hitting a bear. So they got it and the other night he hit a patch of ice and went off the road and slammed into a big tree. He walked away, shaken, but the car is likely totaled. Typical story, on a stretch of road twenty miles long, he found the 500 ft that for whatever reason hadn't been treated.

[Grey Sadler]

GREWIUFSFOIUSFHSHGH...

Throat sore, feeling so tired just like for the last 2 days...managed to sew a basic "cover/sleeve" for my iPad (it's on Facebook if you want to see :D)...need to go back downstairs & practice scales, but...maybe later...

Kinda wish I could sleep until...9PM tomorrow night!!
There is a WD marathon on right now...too tired to pay attention...ack ack

[zeldabjr]

VA...so glad he is ok...wow...scary!

[EagleLady]

I just cut the side of my foot so bad on a VHS Shelf. Needed four bandaids and broke a piece of skin off.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Oh no, EL! I hope it heals up fast for you.

[Troubadour]

Ouch, EL!

GS, hope you feel better soon.

[zeldabjr]

OUCH! EL...hope it heals quickly! Get rid of the shelf!!!

feel better soon GS!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I'm on my second Ford Focus, and recently my stepmother and younger brother were shopping for a second car for my brother (he's 17). I told them my thoughts along with what many of you here said about your Focus's, people walking away with little to no injuries after an accident, including hitting a bear. So they got it and the other night he hit a patch of ice and went off the road and slammed into a big tree. He walked away, shaken, but the car is likely totaled. Typical story, on a stretch of road twenty miles long, he found the 500 ft that for whatever reason hadn't been treated.
Ooh VA...so glad to hear that your brother walked away uninjured.
The car can be replaced..your family memeber cant
I am glad that if it had to happen that the car took the brunt of it AND THAT HE was in a FOcus.
Hope he is doing better.

[Topkat]

VA, Glad your brother is OK..That must have been so scary for him.

EL & GS, Hope you're both feeling better.

I vegged out today & stayed in. I have had enough of this weather, I went up to the gym & then just spent the day just hanging out. I meant to do some cleaning, but somehow that just didn't happen!

[Glennsallnighter]

Oh EL and GS. I hope you are both feeling better by now!

TK I think natures way of telling us we need to veg out is by sending us bad weather!

VA I'm glad your brother is ok! A car can be replaced. A life can't! I too have a focus and have been tempted to change it for something cheaper to tax, insure, run NCT, but I think it's worth keeping if it's a lot stronger in a crash!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Just got a good morning text and picture...
apparently Mr Lucas has learned he can roll over all by himself and is quite pleased with himself....

Yeah baby Luke .....

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Just got a good morning text and picture...
apparently Mr Lucas has learned he can roll over all by himself and is quite pleased with himself....

Yeah baby Luke .....

This is great news!!

[zeldabjr]

oh TT...wonderful...Lucas is on the move!

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: EL & VA's brother & family...yikes!!

and another WOOT for Mr. Lucas!! :partytime:

I feel so much better today than yesterday...well enough to bundle up and go with my 2 friends out to the "farm" (their land that they will eventually build on) and shoot at some targets...the bad part was finding out that my dad's old .22 pistol needs some work (timing is off and it might be more $$ than it is worth to fix it), good part was learning to shoot a .22 rifle...no problems there!!

Now just eating supper and chilling until 9:00 comes around...which will be Walker Time in Tennessee!! :armed:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Thanks Guys ..
the picture is too cute ..the look on his face is "hey what did I do??"

yeah Luke

[zeldabjr]

Glad you're feeling better GS!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Luke now weights 12 lbs.....growing like a weed:thumbsup:

[TimothyBFan]

I'm on my second Ford Focus, and recently my stepmother and younger brother were shopping for a second car for my brother (he's 17). I told them my thoughts along with what many of you here said about your Focus's, people walking away with little to no injuries after an accident, including hitting a bear. So they got it and the other night he hit a patch of ice and went off the road and slammed into a big tree. He walked away, shaken, but the car is likely totaled. Typical story, on a stretch of road twenty miles long, he found the 500 ft that for whatever reason hadn't been treated.

Glad to hear he walked away safe. One of the reasons we bought our Ford Focus in August was because of what you guys have said and the bear story really decided it for me. In fact, our daughter is buying her first car at the end of the month and it will be a new Ford Focus also. She's enjoyed driving her Dad's every once in awhile and after looking into the safety features and economical aspects has decided that's the one for her. She has our car salesman on alert on her color and features and as soon as all her school funding has been taken care of, that's her next step. Pretty proud of her for being so responsible because she's planning her trip to Spain in June but is holding off purchasing her plane ticket until the car is under control.

[Troubadour]

Glad to hear that Lucas is doing so well, TT, and I'm happy you're feeling better, GS.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

tbf...
YEP, the focus my son hit and ran over the 700lb bear in and walked away with out anything but a bruse but the car was totaled...(axel and frame bent...guess that happens when you hit a bear ).That car had three accidents and each time we all walked away uninjured
He had had an accident in the same car a year before..on a rain soaked roadway going across the white painted stripes..they were slippery.
A week after our son had his accident...a gal a work who had just gotten a focus was hit while she was standing still waiting to make a left turn... she also walked away ..the other driver had to b e hospitazed..
I can not say enough about those cars....they are great and fun to drive and comfortable....

va glad he is ok ...
prayers of thanks for all.
tt
oh and guys....LUCAS WEIGHTS 13 lbs......yipee

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm so glad to hear that Lucas is doing so well TT! It must be wondeful for his parents and friends to see him growing like a weed and so determined.

GS, glad you are so much better now.

TBF, Hope your daughter gets the car she wants. What colour is she looking out for?

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thanks GA ..yes it is ...he is such a sweet little guy .,,,:inlove:

[TimothyBFan]

TBF, Hope your daughter gets the car she wants. What colour is she looking out for?


To be honest, I'm not sure--this whole car thing I'm leaving up to Dad to help her with but last I heard either black or red.

[Brooke]

My goodness, so much going on around here I'm having a hard time catching up!

I've had a very busy last few days. The usual grocery shopping Saturday, then being sick on Sunday didn't help. I just felt very nauseous all afternoon. Went to Sunday School and had planned on my son and his wife coming for lunch, but had to cancel because I just started feeling bad. Came home and went to bed for a few hours and was better by evening. If you have to have the flu, that's the way to have it!

Then yesterday here at work we were soooooo busy, plus board meeting last night. Glad that's over for a month!

GS, hope you are feeling better.

EL, hope your cut is all well.

VA, glad to hear your brother wasn't hurt!

TBF, good luck to your daughter on finding the right car!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

To be honest, I'm not sure--this whole car thing I'm leaving up to Dad to help her with but last I heard either black or red.
Had a black mustang onnce....harder to keep cool and takes longer in the summer time cause black holds the heat....
red is pretty.
we had a grey one and now a white one and I kinda like the white one..although I didnt really have the choice JAHH picked that ...

tell her to get the heated seats they rock in the cold weather....

[WalshFan88]

GS - Get well soon!!!!

TBF - Good luck to your daughter!

EL - Ouch!!!!! Hope it is doing ok and healing.

VA - So glad to hear your brother is safe.

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Florida was fun... Now just preparing for my surgery on the 28th and working on computers for some clients and going to appointments. Fun fun!

[TimothyBFan]

Had a black mustang onnce....harder to keep cool and takes longer in the summer time cause black holds the heat....
red is pretty.

And in this area, the black shows the salt from the roads this time of year horrible. I almost had forgotten that. My last 3 SUVs were all silver and my mustang was yellow but never saw winter because we stored it. But in August I traded my silver Explorer for a black Hummer H3 and is it ever yucky all the time right now. Just can't help it with the winters around here.

[Brooke]

I think silver is the best color for not showing dirt and dust. I live on a gravel road and you drive down it once and your car is dirty. Even though I know the dust or dirt is there, you really don't see it till you're up close on silver or even the light bronze color.

I love red and black, but I can't have it on my road.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

TBF funny how it all comes back to you at some point ?? lol
JAHH hated the black mustang ..hard to keep clean showed every ding or nick ...
I"m just glad she is getting aFOcus..she will be safe from a crash stand point god forbid..
I still pinch myself when i realize hour son hit and ran over that 700lb black bear and walked away from it..I mean...he felt bad he killed it kept saying" blood and fur everywhere"...but the trooper said had he not killed it , it would have killed him..I thank god everyday for watching over him.
When she gets the car..go buy her a "guardian angel " visor clip.
When I had my accident years ago, I was afraid to drive and a lady I didnt know from the gym gave me one and it was in the car when I gave my first focus to my son and when he left the car (not knowing if they would total it or not) he grabbed the clip and when he called he told me that to him that was the most important thing...it kept him safe..:angel:

just a suggestion

[VAisForEagleLovers]

And in this area, the black shows the salt from the roads this time of year horrible. I almost had forgotten that. My last 3 SUVs were all silver and my mustang was yellow but never saw winter because we stored it. But in August I traded my silver Explorer for a black Hummer H3 and is it ever yucky all the time right now. Just can't help it with the winters around here.

I live on a gravel road and have a black Focus. Almost all of my vehicles have been black because I don't really find any other color acceptable! It definitely shows the salt, and after the trip home from PA after Christmas, it was pure white (from roads in VA since those in PA and WVA were untreated, I'm still not over that). I've found that since it drives me crazy, I go wash the salt off, which I'm sure is better for the finish than leaving it on.

[EagleLady]

Well the house across the street just caught on fire..... Luckily the Firemen are here now

[Glennsallnighter]

I hope everyone is safe EL and not too much damage has been done.

We are doing up the kids playroom as an 'older kids' den. This week we got them a new HD and 3D TV and today I get them a new HD box. I also had to replace my small camera this week! the old one came to blows at the family celebration at the weekend.
As I mark the exams I am realising the inevitability that I cannot go on much longer doing this without a decent pair of reading specs. Its gotten to the stage where the words are completely blurry now when I read.I lost my last pair in Atlanta Airport on my way to LA last year and have been managong with a few pairs of OTC specs. I guess I'm getting a bit old......

[EagleLady]

She seems to be fine, but they've called another engine, I can see flames now

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Oh no, EL, I hope everything turns out OK!

GA, have you tried a stronger pair of OTC glasses? My eye doctor recommended I have several different strengths on hand, since when you're tired or in poor light (like trying to read a restaurant menu) you need a stronger pair than when in good light.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

what happens with over the counter readers is sometimes your right eye is one strenght and your left eye is another strenght....so what happens is if you get something to weak or two strong..your eyes tend to get tired since they are working extra hard to compensate and correct the deficincy.
That was my problem since my left eye is one strenght and my right eye is another strenght....

[VAisForEagleLovers]

what happens with over the counter readers is sometimes your right eye is one strenght and your left eye is another strenght....so what happens is if you get something to weak or two strong..your eyes tend to get tired since they are working extra hard to compensate and correct the deficincy.
That was my problem since my left eye is one strenght and my right eye is another strenght....

True. I wear contacts that get them both to the same strength before the readers need to do their job. Or I did, now I wear one reader and one for distance and only need the OTC specs when in a dark place.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

You know heres how I feel about it
I would love to be thinner , I would love to be younger but geeze I really want my eye site bcak.:hilarious::hilarious:

[EaglesKiwi]

You know heres how I feel about it
I would love to be thinner , I would love to be younger but geeze I really want my eye site back.:hilarious::hilarious:
Oh yes please!!! I only need glasses for reading, but that also means that I can't walk into a shop and browse stuff on the shelves (e.g. food products) without glasses... :worried:

So I do less shopping!

[TimothyBFan]

EL--hope everyone was safe during the fire and it didn't spread and do more damage.

Don't even get me started about eye sight. Ugh!!! I hate glasses and contacts and would kill for lasik BUT I'm kind of a chicken AND it cost a lot. :hilarious:



When she gets the car..go buy her a "guardian angel " visor clip.
When I had my accident years ago, I was afraid to drive and a lady I didnt know from the gym gave me one and it was in the car when I gave my first focus to my son and when he left the car (not knowing if they would total it or not) he grabbed the clip and when he called he told me that to him that was the most important thing...it kept him safe..:angel:

just a suggestion

I used to have one of those but don't know which vehicle I left it in when I traded in for another car. Of course, I don't know if it would do much good for my heathen daughter anyways. :-(

Your son grabbing the clip from the car after the accident reminded me of something..... 3 days after Katie first got her license 3 years ago, she and her best friend at the time were out at the outlet mall she works at now filling out apps for jobs and on their way home, someone ran a stop sign and scraped the front of my SUV she was driving, tearing the Eagles license plate off the front of it and kept going. Katie pulled over and while waiting to see if the jerk would come back (he didn't), her friend ran out into the busy intersection to grab the Eagles license plate and save it from getting ran over anymore because he knew I was a huge fan. Larry flattened it our, bought a new frame to help keep it that way and it's been on the next 2 vehicles I've driven, including the H3 now. :hilarious:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Your son grabbing the clip from the car after the accident reminded me of something..... 3 days after Katie first got her license 3 years ago, she and her best friend at the time were out at the outlet mall she works at now filling out apps for jobs and on their way home, someone ran a stop sign and scraped the front of my SUV she was driving, tearing the Eagles license plate off the front of it and kept going. Katie pulled over and while waiting to see if the jerk would come back (he didn't), her friend ran out into the busy intersection to grab the Eagles license plate and save it from getting ran over anymore because he knew I was a huge fan. Larry flattened it our, bought a new frame to help keep it that way and it's been on the next 2 vehicles I've driven, including the H3 now. :hilarious:

Thinking this belongs in the 'addicted to the Eagles' thread!! You're so addicted you've got your entire family trained!

[zeldabjr]

Thinking this belongs in the 'addicted to the Eagles' thread!! You're so addicted you've got your entire family trained!

and friends of family...and friends of friends of family...etc...don't you love it?

[zeldabjr]

oh EL...hope your neighbor is ok...I'm sure she's very shaken

I would love the Lasik...my niece had it over ten years ago and still has perfect sight...I'm a big chicken...so I'll settle for the contacts for now...I love them...

[Brooke]

Don't even get me started about eye sight. Ugh!!! I hate glasses and contacts and would kill for lasik BUT I'm kind of a chicken AND it cost a lot. :hilarious:


Really! I want my eyes back too!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

EL--hope everyone was safe during the fire and it didn't spread and do more damage.

Don't even get me started about eye sight. Ugh!!! I hate glasses and contacts and would kill for lasik BUT I'm kind of a chicken AND it cost a lot. :hilarious:



I used to have one of those but don't know which vehicle I left it in when I traded in for another car. Of course, I don't know if it would do much good for my heathen daughter anyways. :-(

Your son grabbing the clip from the car after the accident reminded me of something..... 3 days after Katie first got her license 3 years ago, she and her best friend at the time were out at the outlet mall she works at now filling out apps for jobs and on their way home, someone ran a stop sign and scraped the front of my SUV she was driving, tearing the Eagles license plate off the front of it and kept going. Katie pulled over and while waiting to see if the jerk would come back (he didn't), her friend ran out into the busy intersection to grab the Eagles license plate and save it from getting ran over anymore because he knew I was a huge fan. Larry flattened it our, bought a new frame to help keep it that way and it's been on the next 2 vehicles I've driven, including the H3 now. :hilarious:
thanks for the laugh...it was funny...today in the gift shop at the hospital where i work,,,,,they had a angel visor clip but it was for a expecting mom...lol firs time I ever saw one of those.....heathen or not we all need an agel on our shoulder.:angel:

[TimothyBFan]

Thinking this belongs in the 'addicted to the Eagles' thread!! You're so addicted you've got your entire family trained!

And their friends! :hilarious:

[Glennsallnighter]

While we are on the topic, my eyesight has really gone down over the last year or so. Not that its bad, but I'm finding close work and reading very hard to manage now particularly if the light is any way dim. Marking work in pencil is a real chore.

I need to get a proper eye test, but I don't know whether to opt for contacts or spectacles.

Another issue I have is that the last pair of specs (lost in Atlanta Airport when I was going to LA last year) is that when I was wearing them I could see the words really clearly when reading, but when I look up everything else is a blur!

Dunno what to do, but I can't keep reading much longer without some help!

[Freypower]

While we are on the topic, my eyesight has really gone down over the last year or so. Not that its bad, but I'm finding close work and reading very hard to manage now particularly if the light is any way dim. Marking work in pencil is a real chore.

I need to get a proper eye test, but I don't know whether to opt for contacts or spectacles.

Another issue I have is that the last pair of specs (lost in Atlanta Airport when I was going to LA last year) is that when I was wearing them I could see the words really clearly when reading, but when I look up everything else is a blur!

Dunno what to do, but I can't keep reading much longer without some help!

You probably only need glasses for reading as you don't appear to have a problem with long range vision.

I have never even tried contacts. They sound a pain in the neck. You have to decide what is best for you.

[Brooke]

Ga u will never be the same. I've tried both and can't seem to get used to either. Never could get used to the contacts or glasses and have a pair of readers on every table in the house. II need to just put glasses on and leave them there but can't stand them on my face.

I want my eyes back!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

see i always say I wanna be younger and thiner but would trade it all for my eyesight back..lol:thud:

guess I am not the only one who missed her eyesight

[Topkat]

While we are on the topic, my eyesight has really gone down over the last year or so. Not that its bad, but I'm finding close work and reading very hard to manage now particularly if the light is any way dim. Marking work in pencil is a real chore.

I need to get a proper eye test, but I don't know whether to opt for contacts or spectacles.

Another issue I have is that the last pair of specs (lost in Atlanta Airport when I was going to LA last year) is that when I was wearing them I could see the words really clearly when reading, but when I look up everything else is a blur!

Dunno what to do, but I can't keep reading much longer without some help!

If you only need glasses for reading & that sounds like the case, you can't wear contacts. Contacts are great if you have problems with distance (like driving or movies) but you have to leave them in.
If you are over 40, you probably do need reading glasses, This happens to almost everyone! You can get readers at the drugstore. Go try them on. Start with a +1.00 & see if that works for you, if not go a little higher.
It is a good idea to get your eyes checked by a doctor anyway if you have not had them checked in awhile!

[Brooke]

Like I said, I have tried contacts and even had one contact for a while. At first I thought it was going to work, but they just really bothered me and especially when I was driving. I could drive but had to concentrate on depth perception too much. I didn't need help with distance. It just took too many tweakings by the eye dr to try to get them right and ultimately never did. Back to bifocals which just bug me being on my face.

I know lots of people that just have contacts or one contact for reading. It does work for some people.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I went to church this morning since I was all about the movie last night, and it seems that for Sunday School someone thought it a good idea to give young children balloons. Two beside me were beating on them the whole service. My concern was that the couple in front of me were in their 80's if they were a day, and the man in front of the kids was late 80s/early 90s and wore a hearing aid. I can't even imagine what a popped balloon sounds like through one of those. The entire service, I kept thinking about how popping balloons by surprise and elderly people might not be the best mix. I kept wondering if I should say something to their mother, but didn't. The balloons never broke (I prayed a LOT the entire time), and when they went to children's church they never came back. I'm still wondering if I should have mentioned it to the mother. I didn't want to come off as some interfering old know-it-all, but...

[Brooke]

Oh my! I can't believe they had balloons in church! What was the mother thinking? :headscratch:

I probably wouldn't have said anything either, VA!

Missing my Dad today. He would have been 87 and has been gone for over 3 years now. That doesn't seem possible! Many, many good memories!

[Topkat]

Just got back from the dentist...OMG. I have 2 cracked teeth & I need 2 crowns. This is going to be fun & costly...Today he fixed one of the cracked teeth. It wasn't too bad. This is what I get for waiting 3 years to go to the dentist. I just couldn't find a dentist I like & have been to like 3 or 4 over the past few years. Now I am seeing someone a friend recommended, not in love with him either, but he's ok. The work has to be done!

Brooke, sorry about your dad. I know the feeling. My dad is gone almost 10 years now, & I still miss him terribly. There are always things I want to ask him for advice. I was a daddy's girl & he was always there for me.
Glad you got to meet Soda & see the Eagles movie with her. I'm sure you guys had fun. I had the chance to meet her in AC along with VA, Dreamer, HenleyHoney & Zelda. We had a fun time at that show.

VA, Yeah, balloons in church with some old people isn't the best combination, but at least they didn't break. I wouldn't have said anything to them. Some parents don't make the best choices, but this was really not that terrible.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

sorry bout the teeth tk ..been there done that dont wanna buy the Tshirt or program ewver again ( I have 12 of them already in my mouth)Jahh always says "next wife he's gonna check the teeth like he's buying a horse..lol)

VA sorry about the church incident...Balloons are nevder a good idea ...

I talked to my son breifly today,,,,just made me miss him more hearing his voice....kinda sad and trying not to cry,,,did that alreay on the way to the store to try and buy a birthday gift for someone,

[WalshFan88]

VA - yeah popped balloons bother me and I don't have a hearing aid!

TK - sorry to hear about the teeth. I had to have one of mine extracted a while back and the bone is too thin to put an implant in. Not fun.

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: Brooke

Good luck with the teeth, TK...yikes!

VA...balloons??!?! I'd be having a talk with the SS/Childrens' Church team...why not just give them air horns and popcorn?!!! :eyebrow:

[Brooke]

Tk, sorry to hear about this. Good luck!

[zeldabjr]

Definitely :hug: to you Brooke

Good luck with the dentist TK...hope it doesn't eat too much dough out of your concert fund!!!

and the balloons...geesh...I wouldn't allow my kids to take balloons into the sanctuary..but that's easy for me to say since I don't have kids.lol...maybe it's not that easy to take them away from them once they have them in their hands!...glad nothing bad happened with them...I would have been very nervous sitting there!

I am seeing someone this week...a guy I have known since kindergarten and went to school with...but haven't seen since graduation...we connected on Facebook..and have video chatted and been been texting back and forth for a few weeks now...He is a big Sabres fan (hockey)...and says he loves the Eagles...I told him I was watching the History of the Eagles Part 2 the other night...so he went and turned it on and watched...what more could I want in a man? lol....We are getting together to watch hockey and go out to see a live band on Fri...wish me luck!!...I don't think I'll tell him about my addiction just yet though...lol

tt...glad you got to talk to your son...hope school is going well for him!!

[Topkat]

Sounds like a date Zelda!!! Have fun & let us know how it goes.
Lately everyone I know is hooking back up with their boyfriends from High School or Jr. High...Pretty funny
Maybe there's someone I need to contact from my past? Ummm That's a thought, but he lives in California now, a little too far away! I don't think that's gonna work out.

[Troubadour]

Hugs to you, Brooke.

Zelda, have fun on your date! Be sure to keep us updated. :thumbsup:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

So very relieved!! Finally got a chance to talk to my boss today, and my job is not at risk of being lost or furloughed due to the upcoming sequestration. We are fully funded until September, and perhaps for one year beyond that. I'm hoping that by September this is all fixed.

[Troubadour]

Good news, VA!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

yipee va ...nice to have job security.
yipee bj....nice to find old friends that become "new again" good luck but I dont think you need it.

[Brooke]

Great news Va! :cheers:

It's basketball finals here in the show me state. Games were canceled last night due to the snow storm and now the championship games are tonight in a town about 50 + miles away. We will have to take the long way around since the backroads are terrible! Can't believe they are having it tonight since all schools in the area were canceled today. But, basketball is king right now and we must carry on! lol I have nieces and nephews playing so we're off to that after work.

[Troubadour]

That's a shame about the cancellations, Brooke! Take care on the roads.

[Topkat]

Good news VA...At least you have some security!

Brooke, take care on the road, & best to your team!!

[zeldabjr]

went out tonight to see a band my friend plays bass in...they were really good...he came over and talked to me during a break and asked me if there was anything I'd like to hear...I said how about some Eagles...He said we can do "Life in the Fast Lane"...I said great that's my second favorite Eagles song...he then asked me what my first was...I said "I Can't Tell You Why"...he then said..."Timothy B Schmit...what an amazing voice...are you a fan of his?"....Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!...:hilarious:

[EaglesKiwi]

went out tonight to see a band my friend plays bass in...they were really good...he came over and talked to me during a break and asked me if there was anything I'd like to hear...I said how about some Eagles...He said we can do "Life in the Fast Lane"...I said great that's my second favorite Eagles song...he then asked me what my first was...I said "I Can't Tell You Why"...he then said..."Timothy B Schmit...what an amazing voice...are you a fan of his?"....Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!...:hilarious:
Ummm... just maybe...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Your friend has good taste.:)

[Brooke]

Lol zelda! Glad you had a good time! Sounds like he knows his stuff!

Both our teams won last night so we are now on the road to the final four! :yay: The boys game was a nail biter and we won in overtime! The girls game was a piece of cake.

So a big congrats to our MUSTANGS AND LADY MUSTANGS! :blueblob:

And amazingly all the roads we took were clear! Smooth sailing!

[EagleLady]

I just found out my Cousin's having a baby! :blueblob:

[Troubadour]

Congrats on the wins, Brooke!

And congratulations to your family, EL. It's always fun to have a new baby around!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Zelda, glad you had a good time!

Brooke, glad to hear your Mustangs and Lady Mustangs pulled through for you! When is the next game(s)?

EL, congrats on the family baby announcement!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

WOW congradulations all the way around ....

isnt it nice to have good news??

[Brooke]

Brooke, glad to hear your Mustangs and Lady Mustangs pulled through for you! When is the next game(s)?


Tuesday night! Road to the final four! :blueblob:

[TimothyBFan]

Brooke---You guys must have some pretty good coaches at your school. Seems every year they are doing well. Congrats to them and best of luck in the final 4.

[Brooke]

Brooke---You guys must have some pretty good coaches at your school. Seems every year they are doing well. Congrats to them and best of luck in the final 4.

Thanks! Yes, we do, but we've had a lot of talent too! Good combination in BB! And our boys coach grew up here and was an all-stater himself! And he's a cousin and one of our daughter's best friends! Our family lives, breathes, and dies BB! :lol:

We have to win 2 or 3 more games to get to the final four though!

[zeldabjr]

Brooke..so happy both your Mustangs and Lady Mustangs won...good luck on the next game!

EL...congrats on the new addition to your family...very exciting!

VA...glad to hear about your job...must be a great relief..so you can concentrate on really important things...like the Eagles

My dates Thursday and Friday went ok...had a lot of laughs which I think is very important in a guy...a sense of humor...he said he's kind of gun shy since his divorce...but he brought me flowers...and has been calling me three or four times every day...and he's coming over tomorrow night again to watch hockey!...and he mentioned tonight on the phone he'd like me to come over and meet his mother...WHAT?

oh and Brooke...your avatar is smokin'!!:smokin:

[Troubadour]

Wow, Zelda - calling three or four times a day? He doesn't sound particularly shy!

[TimothyBFan]

With Troub--- doesn't sound to shy if he's calling that much. And the Mom thing? :fear: Are you going to do it? Good luck!!!

[Brooke]

Thanks Zelda!

Your new guy sounds fun so far!

We are snowed in again today! Second snowstorm in a week. At least it started before everyone got out! I posted a couple pics in the How's the weather thread. All schools closed and most people didn't have to get out to work! :yay:

EL, congrats on the new baby in your family. Love babies!

ETA-corrected where I put the pics! :doh:

[Troubadour]

Glad the snowstorm is giving you a bit of respite, Brooke! I love the pictures... so pretty.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

well brooke..glad you are trying to enjoy the snow and every one is safe.I hate when you get out and have to worry about getting back in.

Bj..is this the guy you knew in high school??
sounds like you are having fun and moving fast.
Yippee you go girl.

Well I have Lucas news..today was his 4 month check up and to quote his momma"His weight is 12 lbs and 4 oz. and is now over 2 ft long.Peanut is no longer a peanut.He got 5 shots today and was pissed"

So he is thriving thank god . He has learned to roll over and holdhis own bottle.....He loves his momma to read him books before bed and they say their prayers every nite. Aunt Celle(me) cant help but keep buying him books since he loves it so much....
Thanks guys for all the prayers and suspport when he was born and in CHOP>

[zeldabjr]

so glad peanut is doing so well...even though he really isn't a peanut anymore...

yeah this is the guy I've known since kindergarten...actually things aren't moving very fast...despite his wanting to meet his mother...but it's all good for right now...having a lot of fun with him...

HEY...I just noticed I'm over 3,000 posts...:blueblob:.lol

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thanks BJ

So glas things are going so well..Kindergarden is a long time to know somebody...He likes Hockey and understands your "eagles hobby" so He must be good.
have fun girl

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: to all y'all for new babies, new loves, good news from Mr. Lucas...
I could name all the stuff that's happened here if I had a better attention span tonight...feeling troubled and in need of comfort. To the iTunes!! :thumbsup:

[Topkat]

Glad to hear that Lucas is doing so well..That's great news

[Brooke]

Good news about the baby, tt!

Zelda, sounds like you are having fun!

Basketball tonight, hopefully. The games were canceled the last two nights because of the snowstorm.

[Glennsallnighter]

Great news about the Babies EL and TT!

Wow Zelda, look like this guy really likes you! Go with whatever vibe you are getting is my advice.

Hope the BB goes well Brooke and that you win those matches.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I am tired...but excited...I am gonna see the baby tomorrow:partytime:

[Brooke]

Two very exciting BB games last night! Our girls lost, but put up a good fight. Probably the end of an era for the Lady Mustangs. They have been a team to watch for the last 8 years or so and in the State finals most of those years. Pretty amazing for a little tiny school system.

Our boys won! :yay: Came from behind and won in overtime! And they have done this their last 3 games! Another heart attack game! It wasn't looking good for us, but somehow they pulled together and came out on top! Amazing! Now they play Saturday and if they win are in the final four at State! I so hope they win and make it. Their coach made it to that point 3 years in a row and his team has done the same the last three years! He deserves to make it this time!

GO MUSTANGS!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Sorry to hear about the Lady Mustangs, but your guys rock! I'm glad to hear, though that the ladies put up a good show for the last eight years. Keep us in the loop about the guys!

[zeldabjr]

awww Brooke...sorry to hear your ladies lost...but that Mustangs game must have been very exciting to be at...hope they do it again Saturday...although without the heart attack!

[WalshFan88]

Quick update (before I go back to sleep).

Surgery went fine. No pain last night but today has been not good in that dept lol. Went to my morning postop appt and had my eye patch removed, eye cleaned, and looked at. The doctor said he moved it 10 millimeters and MAY (not a definite) do the other eye to straighten them both together as a touch-up. Lets hope not lol.

[sodascouts]

GO MUSTANGS indeed, Brooke!

Austin - hope things go well with your eyes.

[Troubadour]

Keeping you in my thoughts, Austin!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Brooke..something to be proud of all the way around.
Autsoin..prayers and good thoughts to you..I just know you will come out of this in fine shape...

Well, I had a great afternoon.
I got to see Lucas and boy has he grown.
That baby just melts my heart.
Daddy was having an exam and Momma was the nurse so I spent time with my godson after everyone else in the office fussed over him.
It was funny....I tried to read him a book since Ki said he loves to be read to but he didnt like that..what he liked was me making up a story about a "special baby named Luke" who was Gods gift to those who love him. AS I told him his story,,,he was cooing and smiling at me.
DID I say how much I love this special baby???

so a nice day to start the weekend and to end the work week.

[Grey Sadler]

Yay Mustangs!! (our boys got knocked out of the playoffs last week but had a pretty good season)

:hug: Austin...hope they don't have to work on your other eye just yet...

and SQUEEEEE for Lucas! I love hearing about how great he's doing!!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thanks amy:heart::grouphug:

[SallyGee]

Hi everyone. Haven't posted in a while. Work has been crazy busy and I come home exhausted every night. I've been going to physical therapy for tendonitis in my shoulder. It bothers me worse at night. So I can't stay on the computer for too long. It feels better if I keep it moving. I have been reading some of the posts on here. So much going on. I want to welcome the new people to the board. TT so happy to hear about Lucas. Zelda I hope you are enjoying your new friend. Well, that's enough for now. I better do my exercises. It is getting better. I can wash my hair with two hands again! Yippee!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

SG, it's good to hear from you again. I hope your shoulder gets better quickly!

[zeldabjr]

SG...sorry to hear about your shoulder...I had tendonitis in my elbow once and it was very painful...good girl that you're doing your exercises...hope it's better soon...:hug:

[sodascouts]

Ow! Feel better soon!

[Outlawman13]

I hope you feel better SG

[zeldabjr]

I'm so excited...today is my one year Borderversary!!!:blueblob:

I'd just like to thank everyone here...I have had so much fun and met so many nice people...can't imagine life without it now...hugs to all!!!

[Outlawman13]

Ahhhh happy one year anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so awesome to be part of an amazing board. This is by far one of the best boards ever!!!!!!!! I'm with you. I can't imagine either. I've only been on this board for 9 days now and I feel like I've known you guys for a long time. LOL.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

happy border anniversary BJ..:birthday:

long may you post:yay:
so glad that our paths have crosssed and its the borders fault lol:hilarious:
tt

[sodascouts]

Wow, a year already? Happy Border Anniversary!!!

[prayfordaylight]

Congrats Zelda! Mine is coming up in a few weeks.

[Topkat]

Congratulations Zelda!! HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

[TimothyBFan]

Finally back on the Border after a week or so away. I was checking in a bit but not able to find the time or ambition to post. Especially when I saw all the threads that I had to get caught up on. Someone's been a very busy Borderer going through the old threads and bringing them forward. I may never be able to catch up here, but I'll give it my best. :thumbsup:

Just want to ask all of you to keep my hubby in your thoughts every once in awhile. He's dealing with some major back issues right now and it hasn't been going so well. He's had back issues pretty much since I met him 27 years or so ago but they've gradually gotten worse over the years. They all stem from, believe it or not, a broken elbow at the age of 6 that he had to have surgery on and wasn't fixed correctly. Over the years, he's had to compensate for the bad elbow and not being able to utilize it like he should and it has thrown his spine, hips (they're over an inch difference), etc... off and now with maturing age, and the typical deterioration of the disc also, it's gotten bad. MRIs show that he has disc fused together, slipped and deteriorating and pinched nerves, etc.... He had some work done in August that they weren't sure would help or for how long if it did and it only lasted about a month and back to the problems again.

He's now working with a Chiropractor (despite his doctors objections) and he's having some good days periodically now so it seems to be working a bit. He's gone to one before years ago and it seemed to help so we thought why not try again. He's also wearing a Tens Stimulator which gives him some relief.

Some of the things he's been told the last few months have been hard for him to swallow and he hasn't been easy to live with at times. He's been told that he needs to get a cane but only has to use it if he knows he'll be standing around a lot (he seems to be better when mobile) or doing a lot of walking or in a crowd and also that he needs to expect to be pretty much disabled eventually but depending on treatments and how he takes care of himself will determine when.

My husband is not one to just sit around and has to pretty much be busy with something all the time so hearing that stuff, especially at the age of 49 isn't easy to accept. One of our favorite things to do is go to auctions and we tried one a few Saturday's ago and with all the standing around, we left after awhile (had to force him to) and he suffered for it the whole next day. Last summer, we attended a couple of concerts and they did him no favors either so I'm thinking our concert days may be about over. That bothers him because he knows how much I love them and won't go without him or by myself.

So anyways, thanks for listening. I needed to unload this to someone. Know what I mean?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

TBF, I'm so sorry to hear this. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Can I ask what type of doctor he's been seeing for the back issues? An orthopedics type or some other kind?

[Troubadour]

Sending big hugs and positive vibes to you and Larry. :hug: I hope he sees some positive changes with the chiropractor... they really can do amazing things!

[Grey Sadler]

Congratulations Zelda!! :partytime:
:hug: TBF and hubby

[Tiffanny Twisted]

TBF and Hubby...hand in there,,,,take it a day at a time:angel:

[Outlawman13]

I am so sorry to hear about that Willie. I hope everything will go smooth again. Wow, I didn't know if doctors don't fix a bone right, it will come back and haunt the patient. He needs to lay low for a bit. Do more sitting than standing. LOL yeah I love bumping old threads up. Seeing what kinds of surprises I can find on each one. LOL.

[zeldabjr]

oh Willie...so sorry to hear about hubby's back problems...amazing that it all goes back to his elbow..wow...prayers and hugs to you both:hug:

[SallyGee]

So sorry to hear about your hubby Willie. Back pain is the worst. I'm sure it is mentally as hard for him as it is physically. Don't give up. Try everything- Chiropractic, heat, ice, physical therapy- anything to help him. Hopefully there is something. Don't let him give up hope. Thoughts and prayers for you both.

[Molly]

Willie, sorry to hear about Larry's back problems. It's rough when your back is painful...it affects so much of how you can live your life.

Hopefully, he can find a therapy or doctor that can help him out and give him some relief. Therapy, pain specialists, etc. have come a long way.

My brother broke an ankle when he was 7 years old (back in the mid 50's) and it wasn't set correctly. He now has, among other orthopedic issues, one leg that is shorter than the other. Now that he's in his 60's he's having a ton of problems and just had surgery last week to try to alleviate some of his discomfort.

It never slowed him down much. He played multiple sports and had shelves full of trophies and awards. Now that he's older though, he has trouble just walking around. I feel bad for him.

Good luck to Larry!!!

[sodascouts]

Poor Larry! I hope he can get some relief. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers as well!

[SallyGee]

Happy Border anniversary Zelda.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w369/SallyGee1/TBS/DPP_91131.jpg
Your story about this concert endeared you to me forever. LOVE that story!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

what story???I love a good bedtime story

[WalshFan88]

Happy Borderversary Zelda!!!

TBF - I hate back pain with a passion. I've had it for years and it's so debilitating. I hope Larry can get some relief soon.

[TimothyBFan]

Thanks for all your thoughts, everyone!! It means a lot. Like I said, we take it all one day at a time and right now he's having some good days and the therapy and chiro seems to be helping some so we'll take that for sure and consider it progress.



TBF, I'm so sorry to hear this. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Can I ask what type of doctor he's been seeing for the back issues? An orthopedics type or some other kind?

He's got an ortho doc, his regular doc, a few therapist, chiro and pain management he's dealing with. Some of them have helped more than others. The therapy seemed to be the biggest disappointment for the money. Some doctors want to do nothing but give pain killers which is ridiculous--all that does is cover up the pain when what he needs is a way to keep the pain from happening or at least at bay. He's willing to try almost anything but surgery will be a last resort because of all the research we've done and people we've known that have had it done, it's hit or miss rather it works or not.

My Mom had chronic pain from 5 forms of arthritis and I know what it's like for someone who has to deal with it. She had a pain management doctor tell her one time that on a scale of 1-10, her pain without pain medication was between a 15-18. One doctor told her just a couple years before she passed away, "you know you're addicted to pain killers, right?". She told him of course but don't you dare take them away. That doctor told her no way he'd do that because that was the only thing that kept her upright. So seeing hubby go through a lot of this is not new to me but not any easier either.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I am bouncing off of walls!! OK, not really, but I'm still pretty happy!!!

I can't remember if I've mentioned this before, but a year and a half ago I had to take a pay cut to keep my job as well as agree to no raises for three years. Do I like my job that much? Not really, but I believe in the overall mission of our project, plus I get to work at home. In addition, before that, the boss I had previously believed in giving out raises equally across all team members, which meant our appraisals were even across all team members. Not this boss! I did my self-evaluation and he rated me higher than what I rated myself! And...happy happy happy, I got a raise!

Of course, the money is much appreciated and even needed, but I have to say that what I'm most happy about is finally having an 'honest' performance evaluation and have it be so high. Sometimes that pat on the back is worth its weight in gold. Having him tell me how much he really appreciated me taking on the extra tasks and going the extra mile almost made me cry.

[sodascouts]

Congrats! Are more front row VIP tickets in your future then? ;)

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Congrats! Are more front row VIP tickets in your future then? ;)

Or new rain gutters...

[prayfordaylight]

Way to go VA! So great to see your sacrifice pay off.

[zeldabjr]

oh VA that is great news ...you deserve it!!!

[Brooke]

VA, wonderful news! I'm so happy for you!

TBF, I'm so sorry about your husband's back pain. Here's hoping he can get it managed quickly. I'm a believer in therapy because it worked for me a few years ago when I hurt my shoulder. I'm sure every case is different though. I hope he can take care of it without the knife. I have back pain myself (pretty minor) that flares up sometimes, which is pretty minor compared to what he must be going through. I've never gone to a doctor for it. My husband can hardly walk sometimes, but he refuses to go to a doctor too. I'm sure if it got bad enough we would though.

Happy Borderversary Zelda! Keep on postin'! :computer:

[Brooke]

Oops! Forgot to report that my Mustangs lost their BB game Saturday. :cry: We just did not play well at all. We could have beat them if we'd brought our A game, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. I asked our nephew Sunday at church if he was ready for some rest. He replied, "Rest? What is that? Coach told me to get my ball glove out and we'd throw! All we can do is move on! Track practice in the morning before school and baseball practice after school!" I told him there was no rest for the weary! :lol:

[Freypower]

I am bouncing off of walls!! OK, not really, but I'm still pretty happy!!!

I can't remember if I've mentioned this before, but a year and a half ago I had to take a pay cut to keep my job as well as agree to no raises for three years. Do I like my job that much? Not really, but I believe in the overall mission of our project, plus I get to work at home. In addition, before that, the boss I had previously believed in giving out raises equally across all team members, which meant our appraisals were even across all team members. Not this boss! I did my self-evaluation and he rated me higher than what I rated myself! And...happy happy happy, I got a raise!

Of course, the money is much appreciated and even needed, but I have to say that what I'm most happy about is finally having an 'honest' performance evaluation and have it be so high. Sometimes that pat on the back is worth its weight in gold. Having him tell me how much he really appreciated me taking on the extra tasks and going the extra mile almost made me cry.

Congratulations. You deserve it. :thumbsup:

[Glennsallnighter]

Brilliant news VA! I'm delighted for you.

FP, I LOVE your sig! And I know too it is so true!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

:thumbsup:
I am bouncing off of walls!! OK, not really, but I'm still pretty happy!!!

I can't remember if I've mentioned this before, but a year and a half ago I had to take a pay cut to keep my job as well as agree to no raises for three years. Do I like my job that much? Not really, but I believe in the overall mission of our project, plus I get to work at home. In addition, before that, the boss I had previously believed in giving out raises equally across all team members, which meant our appraisals were even across all team members. Not this boss! I did my self-evaluation and he rated me higher than what I rated myself! And...happy happy happy, I got a raise!

Of course, the money is much appreciated and even needed, but I have to say that what I'm most happy about is finally having an 'honest' performance evaluation and have it be so high. Sometimes that pat on the back is worth its weight in gold. Having him tell me how much he really appreciated me taking on the extra tasks and going the extra mile almost made me cry.
WAY TO GO VA......
AWSOME.......
YOU ROCK GIRL...:thumbsup:

I had a similiar thing happen to me last week and I wont go in details here but when someone realizes all your hard work well...happy dance time:partytime:.
new gutters are a wonderful thing too...

[SallyGee]

Good for you VA! It's great to feel appreciated. And the extra money doesn't hurt either!

[Topkat]

Congratulations VA. Great news.

I didn't mention it, but I also got a raise in Feb. I'm only there since Oct. & everyone gets a review & raise in Jan, but they said I was only there for 3 months so I was not getting a raise....Well, I was told that I would get a raise in Jan when they hired me, & I thought my salary was too low, so I went to the boss & asked for it. I figured the worst he could do is say NO, but he said he would get back to me. Then a few days later, he calls me in his office & tells me he's giving me a raise, but he wasn't sure yet about how much....So when I got my next check, the raise was a surprise. It wasn't huge, but it was something, so I was glad I asked for it, because otherwise it would probably be another year until I would get a raise...I think I'm doing a good job, so I felt I deserved it.

BROOKE: I'm sorry about the Mustangs! I know you were really hoping for a win this year!

[Grey Sadler]

Woo Hoo Va, TopKat, TT...:partytime:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Thanks AMY,

sometimes its just nice "when someone says"I appreciate your work ethic.
Some people have bolw through all their "paid time off " and its only MArch.
I only took the one day when we went to see DH and thats cause I couldnt do 4 hours since I had to get a gal to come in on her day off for me and she wanted the 8 hours.(Understandable)

anyway...Lately its harder and harder to get going in the am..dont know if thats the cold and arthritis or what.....I go in and figure if It gets worse I can always come home. But usually we are so busy next thing I know its lunch time....ooh well.
glad to be off tomorrow and home cause I have things to do here and the weather is gonna not be nice.
Now that business meeting at breakfast on thursday ...?????? we will have to see what the weather brings. after snowing through the night.
I miss the days I workded in a school and had a lot of unpayed time off.
Medical proffession you are always open

ANyway..gone on too long as it is...
be safe all with the weather coming our way

[Topkat]

TT, I'm glad they appreciate you at work. Sometimes you really need to hear that!!!

I know sometimes it's also hard for me to get going in the morning & get out there in this freezing weather. Sometimes it's just so cold & windy out there, but I must get to work because I was out of a job for awhile & that was no fun not having enough to pay my bills. I ran up some credit card bills that I'm now trying to pay off & I have an EAGLE HABIT to support here~LOL Yeah & Eagle tickets are expensive!!

[WalshFan88]

Congrats VA, TT, and TK!

---

Feeling a lot better now. The swelling is going down, the pain is lessening, and I don't look as bad, LOL.

[Glennsallnighter]

TK, my Eagle habit is the only thing that gets me into work in the mornings! That and knowing that I will at least get one 'good morning' smile ...... When I open my locker!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Congrats VA, TT, and TK!

---

Feeling a lot better now. The swelling is going down, the pain is lessening, and I don't look as bad, LOL.

glad to hear you are coming along Austin.......Now we need a good cover story for your swelling..lol I know "you should see the other guy"......

[Grey Sadler]

The first half of our semester is winding down...I really need to get one more chapter (Genetic Engineering) knocked in the head...

Next week the NASCAR peeps invade Bristol!! I really wish someone I knew had Nationwide Series tickets (only interested in NW vs. SC b/c my boy Sadler isn't doing SC to my knowledge lol)...otherwise it will be a week of never going to any slightly-upscale restaurants and preparing for additional Wal-Mart crowds :D

[zeldabjr]

GS...are Nationwide tickets hard to come by?

[Grey Sadler]

GS...are Nationwide tickets hard to come by?

To be honest...I've never tried to buy them myself, always had them given to friends by their bosses, etc. etc...I'm sure they are much easier to get than Cup tickets, especially at Bristol. For several years I had bids to buy frontstretch tickets for the spring Cup race, but had to pass one year, due to "insufficient fundellations"...

[Outlawman13]

OHHH man!!!!!!!!!!!! You are going to be a busy body GS.

[TimothyBFan]

Hi everyone. I have been absent this week from The Border, FB and pretty much life in general. A tragedy like I never could of imagined happened at the beginning of the week and I can't even begin to tell you how broken my heart is and how hard it will be to get back to some sort of normalcy.

As many of you know, I watch kids on pretty much a daily basis. A lot of nieces, nephews, friends kids, etc... for the last 18 years. My son was a very sick little boy and I had to quit my job to take care of him and one thing led to another and here I still am 18 years later.

Tuesday afternoon, I went to check on the 4 month old daughter of a friend who was taking a nap and noticed she was just too still. Picked her up and realized she wasn't breathing. I picked up the phone, dialed 911 and started mouth to mouth and cpr. She didn't make it. I have to admit that I don't actually remember much after that--it's all pretty much a blur. The autopsy shows it was SIDS. I don't understand SIDS or how in the year of 2013, with all of the medical progress that has been made, babies still can die from something so unexplainable. Especially since less than 2 hours before that, she was cooing, smiling, etc... and just her usual happy self.

What I have been through this week is just unimaginable. I am trying my hardest to be there for Joanna (her mother). Yesterday was her funeral--easily one of the roughest days of my life. This week, Joanna and I are going to sit down with all the pamphlets we have been given from different sources and decide who we wish to go through for counseling. We've decided we are go to do counseling together.

I am very thankful for all the support from friends and family I have gotten this week. This is a small town and many, many here know me because as one friend has said in the past, I have helped raised the kids of this town. The outpouring of support for me and the babies family has been unbelievable.

I would like to ask all of you to please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as she has a very long healing process ahead of her. I will be there for her as much as possible while I also try to move forward.

[sodascouts]

Oh my gosh, how horrific. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. The family and you as well will be in my prayers. I know at a time like this there's not much can be said except that I'm so very sorry.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Oh, TBF, this is just awful. I can't even imagine. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. I'm in complete shock and it didn't even happen to me.

[EagleLady]

Oh Willie I am so very sorry, Joanna and the entire family will be in my prayers

[Topkat]

Willie, I'm so sorry about this tragic loss. I can't imagine what you must be going through....My thoughts & prayers are with you & the babies family...
Very sad to hear this.

[zeldabjr]

Oh Willie...I can't even imagine how hard it was for you to write that post...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the baby and her family...just know I am thinking of you and giving you lots of hugs!:hug::hug:

[Freypower]

That is dreadful. Give the family my deepest sympathy.

[timfan]

Willie your post had me choking back tears. I can't imagine the pain you and the baby's family must be feeling. You have my deepest condolences and sympathies during this difficult time.

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: and :pray: for you and the family, Willie.

[Witchy Woman]

I'm so sorry, Willie. My best wishes to you and to the little girl's family :-(

[Tiffanny Twisted]

TBF
I am speechless
I am so sorry for your loss.
May god heal your heavy heart
tt

[UK TimFan]

Willie, such a heartbreaking thing to happen. :cry:
'I'm so sorry and :hug: to you and Joanna' just seem totally inadequate, but they are so very heartfelt.

[WalshFan88]

Willie - I am so, so sorry to hear this. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and the family.

[Wildthyme]

Willie, my condolences to you and the baby's family. This must be such an unimaginably difficult time and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[Brooke]

Willie, I am so sorry to hear this. I can't even imagine what you and the family are going through. My heart goes out to all of you. I will keep you and them in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[Outlawman13]

I am so very sorry Willie!!!! I will keep you and the baby's family in my thoughts.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Willie - What a horrible tragedy - I can't even begin to imagine the grief and pain you must be going through. My heart goes out to you and Joanna and your families that you will find the strength to deal with this. :grouphug:

[Glennsallnighter]

What a terrible thing to happen to your friend, yourself, and her little girl. Nobody knows the workings of SIDS, only that is it merciless in the way that it strikes. My heart goes out to you all, and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

[Troubadour]

Willie, I am so, so sorry. I was heartbroken just reading that. I can't even imagine how distressed you must be. I think it's a good thing that you and Joanna are planning to do counselling together. Please know that you are in my thoughts and that I wish I could give you a big, warm hug right now. What a terrible tragedy. Stay strong, my friend. :hug:

[TimothyBFan]

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts. Right now it's still one day at a time and something I wonder if I will ever have a day again that I won't think of it several times a day.

One day at a time for now, tho.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

:hug::xoxo:to you TBF:angel:
love and prayers everyday ...one day at a time .....:heart:tt

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Boss hasnt had baby yet..(yeah for me as i still have things to do on my day off while I stillhave one)

Gotta get blood work done , a doctor appt and assorted errands today.
at least it is sunny out and not raining since I have a long drive.
can anyone say road trip eagles music.:inlove::blueblob::blueblob:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

One day at a time for now, tho.

Great plan, Willie. Stay strong and know that you are in our thoughts! :grouphug:

[tequila girl]

Willie, i'm so very sorry to hear this - what an awful tragedy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Joanna and both your families.....just devastating!

[zeldabjr]

thinking of going back to school...changing career to computers...big decision!

[timfan]

Zelda computers is a great career.. I remember a teen being terrified of computers now I can't go an hour without them!

My brother and his wife are in the hospital delivering my first nephew.. he should be here sometime this afternoon or evening.

[zeldabjr]

oh tf...so exciting...do they have a name picked out?....be sure to let us know when he comes!

[Brooke]

Zelda, good luck!

tf, sounds quite exciting! Let us know!

[Molly]

((((Willie)))) I'm so very sorry. My prayers and condolences to you and to your friend and her family. We have friends who went thru this years ago. They've since found strength in helping other people who have had SIDS tragedy touch their life. It's how they go on and remember and honor their son.

Hang in there. One cyber hug doesn't seem like enough. (((((Willie)))))

We lost my mother in law this week. Her health had been declining the past few weeks and was facing some drastic changes to her independence and daily needs (feeding tube, wheelchair, skilled nursing). She was hospitalized w/pneumonia last week and decided this past Sunday to stop her antibiotic therapy. She passed quietly and comfortably yesterday. We're grateful she didn't suffer.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

molly sorry for your loss

zelda-wooho

babys are exciting newa

[Outlawman13]

Molly, I'm so sorry to hear about that. She is in a better place now.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Molly, sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. (((( Molly )))) :grouphug:

[timfan]

Molly so very sorry to hear this..


My nephew Colby Michael was born at 2:10 pm this afternoon and he is a BIG boy!! 10 pounds 8 ounces at birth!! and 22 inches. He is HUGE. He's gotta be the cutest little guy I've ever seen. He's spending tonight in the NICU with a few very minor issues but it's expected he'll be into the baby unit tomorrow.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

welcome to colby michael:blueblob::grin:
congradulations to his family tim fan:blueblob:

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: Molly
:blueblob:Colby Michael!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Yay!! Wow, little Colby Michael has already mostly outgrown all the infant sizes!

[Topkat]

Congratulations on new baby Colby Micheal; wow 10 lbs 8 oz is big.


Molly, very sorry for your loss

[WalshFan88]

Molly - So sorry to hear that.

TF - Congrats!

[zeldabjr]

Molly...so sorry to hear about your mother in law...hope the family is doing ok...

TF...Congratulations on the new family member...wow he's a big boy...hope everything is ok with him tomorrow...

:hug:to all!

[TimothyBFan]

Molly--- I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

TF--congrats on the new addition!!!

[Brooke]

Molly, so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Thoughts and prayers going your way.

tf, what a boy! Congrats and love his name!

[Freypower]

Molly so very sorry to hear this..


My nephew Colby Michael was born at 2:10 pm this afternoon and he is a BIG boy!! 10 pounds 8 ounces at birth!! and 22 inches. He is HUGE. He's gotta be the cutest little guy I've ever seen. He's spending tonight in the NICU with a few very minor issues but it's expected he'll be into the baby unit tomorrow.

Congratulations!

[Outlawman13]

Congrates on the newest member of your family TF.

[Topkat]

Did you ever have someone at your office that just drives you crazy??? Yeah, well I'm not a this job very long. but it didn't take long for the receptionist at the office to start to drive me NUTS. She is an older woman, & I'm no kid & she's a bit older than me & she has been with the company since they opened over 20 years ago. Well, she is the receptionist , but she seems to THINK THAT SHE IS MY BOSS!!! I had 2 arguments with her just this week.
So far any time I have asked her a question, she answered "I don't know" yet she doesn't hesitate to tell me what to do.

Yesterday, she comes in my office & pulls a really big file out of the filing cabinet & plops it on my desk, right on TOP of SOMETHING I AM WORKING ON... Well. I just let her have it! I was so pissed off. I have a pretty big office & she was going to take the file & do something with it, & she could have placed it any number of places, but NO. she plops it on my desk. She had the nerve to tell me to leave a space on my desk so she can put files there when she pulls them...I was like WHAT????

My office used to be an empty office, so people would come in & use it, but now it is my office & she just doesn't want to accept that. She thinks it is still an office that anyone can use. I don't know... the woman loves to make snippy comments......telling me not to do this or that. Today I went into the office manager & told her that she was treating me really nasty. She said that when she first came there, she used to be very mean to her also. I don't know what her problem is??? Everyone else there is really nice to me. The 2 bosses are both dolls are always nice to me. I don't have any problem with anyone else there. I am at the point of ignoring her. I know this all sounds so petty, but I am just venting! Seems like her job is to make me miserable! I really don't know what to make of it.
Sorry, Just Letting off steam here! Any advice on how to handle her?

[Outlawman13]

It is good to vent for sure. Man I never liked people like that either. Try to make you the smaller person just 'cause they've been there longer than you. I hope something can be done with her. She needs to be taught a lesson for sure. I had a person do that to me before, but then I told the bosses about it and they gave me shifts where I don't have to worry about her anymore. Just try to get your bosses to do something about her.

[Brooke]

Tk, sorry to hear about your aggravating co-worker. That's too bad. I would just try to ignore her if you can and let your boss know how she is treating you. Maybe if she learns that she's not really bothering you, she will give up. Or you could try to reason with her about things. I know it's hard to 'turn the other cheek' sometimes.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Hey, TK, sorry to hear about the annoying coworker. I've worked with a few of those myself.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

sometimes its just tought to be the "new kid on the Block".

right or wrong she has been there a long time so she must be valued.

You are new.....just do your work to the best of your ability and try and go with the flow....

[Topkat]

I know there isn't anything I can really do. She is not going to change if she is here over 20 years. I am ignoring her. When I come in the door, I usually say "good morning " to her but today, I didn't. I am just going to have as little contact with her as possible. I don't really work with her at all, so I will just stay away from her...LOL If I see her in the kitchen, I won't go in there so I won't have to make any small talk!

[zeldabjr]

yeah I think the best thing is to stay clear of her as much as you can...Good luck Tk...it's a tough spot to be in...

[Tiffanny Twisted]

first ...just because she is rude or whatever doesnt give you the right to stoop to her level. be the better person!!!!Not acknowlging people with a good morning is so not the thing to do you are in a proffessional setting and it just isnt cool......our boss said at one point when things were so bad cause of a few co workers..."I dont care if you hate each other, when you are in here you will act in a professional manner and be cival to each other and no matter how you feel , will greet and acknowlege each other "

My motto is to act and treat others as I myself would like to be treated.
Each patient that walks in the office, is someones mom , dad , or other family member and we as an office treat them as if they were our own family memebers....
You are paid to do your job and be a proffessional.

[EagleLady]

I am sorry TT But it sounds like You're blaming Topkat for her coworker being rude to her.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I am sorry TT But it sounds like You're blaming Topkat for her coworker being rude to her.
nope not what I am saying.
One person behaving badly shouldnt mean she should come down to her level and do the same...dont seek her out but dont be rude ..too rude people dont make it the right thing to do..get my drift...????someone has to be the bigger person and somehow..I thought it might be her..

[Topkat]

nope not what I am saying.
One person behaving badly shouldnt mean she should come down to her level and do the same...dont seek her out but dont be rude ..too rude people dont make it the right thing to do..get my drift...????someone has to be the bigger person and somehow..I thought it might be her..

TT, I was never rude to her. I just want to make that clear. I was always very nice to her.....Several times in the past, I tried to have a conversation with her, but she is just strange....The woman doesn't say "Good morning" to me, unless I say it first. I was nice to her this entire time, even though she has been nasty to me on several occasions for months now. It finally got to me when she slammed a file down on a project I was working on. That was totally uncalled for.

Today, I just stayed away from her, but when we crossed paths we were civil to each other. I'm telling you that there is something strange & odd about her. I can't put my finger on it, exactly. I will deal with her. I like my job, & so far it is going pretty well, so I won't let her get to me.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

TT, I was never rude to her. I just want to make that clear. I was always very nice to her.....Several times in the past, I tried to have a conversation with her, but she is just strange....The woman doesn't say "Good morning" to me, unless I say it first. I was nice to her this entire time, even though she has been nasty to me on several occasions for months now. It finally got to me when she slammed a file down on a project I was working on. That was totally uncalled for.

Today, I just stayed away from her, but when we crossed paths we were civil to each other. I'm telling you that there is something strange & odd about her. I can't put my finger on it, exactly. I will deal with her. I like my job, & so far it is going pretty well, so I won't let her get to me.
GOOD dont let her get to you.. glad you are the better person and handeling it well

[Glennsallnighter]

Try to cope with your co-worker as best you can TK. Is it possible she feels threatened by you after being in her place for 20 years?

TF, congratulations to your family on the new addition.

Molly, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother in Law, but I am sure she is in a better place and feww from suffering and confusion. May she rest in peace. :hug:

[Grey Sadler]

Well...trying to keep things more positive here...walked out of BB&B store telling a staff member they had LOST my business (he was one of the ones that walked by me without asking if I needed help or letting me even ask!)...so I head to Wally World...and a nice man in a big white truck let me have his parking spot (closer to the store LOL)...:)

Then I noticed a local kids' advocacy group was selling hot dogs/chips/drinks as a fundraiser in a little food trailer, so I couldn't resist--I took home some lunch for me and my mom...thought it was a pretty good idea, set up outside WalMart during one of the busiest weekends of the year (Bristol Races)...:thumbsup:

Other things...I'm trying to make some drastic diet/workout changes. The knee just isn't getting better unless I do my PT (even just the first things they gave me to do)...the weight won't come off unless I eat better and cut carbs down (yeah, not such a good job today LOL)...also trying some things like probiotics and cranberry supplements...along with spacing out my allergy supplements from the chiro--if they don't knock a dent in things, it's back to Allegra (don't care to do that every day, blah)...just want to be HEALTHY!!!! :nahnah:


...and TK...all I can do is say to keep being nice to her, say positive things, give complements...who knows, it might just kick in soon that you're not a threat! :hug:

[zeldabjr]

feel like crap...sore throat, achey, headache...no St. Patty's day fun for me today...darn...

[Topkat]

Hope you feel better Zelda.... I'm not having any St. Patty's Day fun either!

I have some weird allergy or something going on with my eyes since last week. My eyelids are puffy & really itchy, so I went to the pharmacy & he told me to take some allergy pills. They are helping a little I guess, but it is still not gone completely. I may have used some eye shadow, or make up remover that is giving me a reaction. It's annoying & I can't wear eye makeup, so it looks pretty bad. Yesterday, I was so knocked out, I took a 2 hour nap...Well, I haven't taken a nap in ages, so I know it was those allergy pills. ..Right now, I'm really tired, but I can't lie down because my laundry is in the wash, & I have to go back to put it in the dryer.

I can't believe that it's still so cold out...What did that darn groundhog say? He lied to us!!

[timfan]

My nephew Colby is home from the hospital as of yesterday! and I just spent a good 45 minutes with him in my arms! Auntie kath is in luvvvv :smitten:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

OOh Auntie Kath ...I so understand...thats how I feel when I hold Lucas:smitten: and he isnt even my blood.
I just spent the after noon making him organic homemade applesauce ....

I so love that sweet little boy..so I knowhow you feel.
glad he is home and doing well.
:yay::smitten:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

OH well everybody feeling under the weather ..get well soon ..I feel your pain.
I found a lump in my jaw last week that turned out to be a virial infection in my salivary gland which has since cause two other secondary infections.
I feel yucky to say the least.
It has been brewing for a while
My hygentist noticed my mouth wasnt making enough silva in jan and I had no other symptoms so ....till the lump appeared with a swollen neck and jaw line last week.

rest well all and feel better everyone

[Glennsallnighter]

Feel better everybody who is under the weather.

And Auntie Kath...... way to go! :yay:

[Topkat]

Wow, TT That must have been scary to find a lump & a swollen neck. Hope you feel better soon. I'm glad it wasn't anything more serious.

TF, Glad to hear Colby is home & you are enjoying time with him

[Outlawman13]

I'm so sorry that happened to you TT. I hope it goes away soon

LOL I'm glad that you got to see your nephew Kath. Holding him in your arms must be a real joy for sure. I'm happy for you

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thanks guys....

[Brooke]

Hope everyone that is feeling bad feels better soon!

Good for you Auntie Kath! Love babies!

[zeldabjr]

Auntie Kath...you're so lucky...I haven't held a baby in so long...give him a kiss for me...

[sodascouts]

Congrats, Kath!

And I hope those who are ill feel better soon!

[Topkat]

All is peaceful here at work today, except for my itichy eyelids. I took an allergy pill that is making me really sleepy & I have 1/2 hour to go yet here!!
Made an appointment with the eye doctor for Wednesday!
Supposed to be another storm here tonight! WTH???

[Outlawman13]

I'm glad that you are peaceful at work, but I'm sorry about your eyelids. Allergies are a pain in the neck. Hang in there.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

tk
even if you stopped what you had an allergic reaction too...it still could be in your system and days before your system gets rid of it.
glad its quiet at work
yep its hailing here.,,,,gonna suuggle under the covers...read some intresting book about a band of guys...

[Brooke]

My ipod has died and I am devestated! When I plug it in to the car or whatever all I get is the sound from the ipod. I guess the connection part has gone bad. :cry:

Back to cds? Oh the pain! :brickwall:

[Glennsallnighter]

I feel forgot Brooke! The battery on mine will not recharge so I guess it too is Kaput.

I'm on a free class. Watching it snow........

[Topkat]

This eye thing has been going on for over a week already, so I figured I should go see the doctor.

How old are these Ipods? I had my first Generation Ipod nano for ages, until there was a recall on it, saying the battery could catch on fire!! I was using the thing since like 2002, but they said to send it back. They replaced with the new nano last year, so now I have the mini size one, but to be honest, I liked the old one better....Then l found one in the street, that was I think 5th or 6th generation nano,. so I now have a back up.

Funny story, when I found that nano, I put an ad on Craigs list to try to return it to the owner because it was a really nice one....About 5 or 6 people tried to claim it, but none were the real owner, just people looking for FREE STUFF on Craigs list. When I asked them to describe it & what music was on it, not one of them gave the correct answer! lol

[VAisForEagleLovers]

TK, I occasionally get 'bumps' on the underside of my eyelids from allergies. Two years ago, the eye doctor told me to use some allergy eye drops, which was a pain since I wear contacts. You should still get checked out and get an initial diagnosis, then if it happens again in the future, you'll know what to do right away. Unfortunately, as my eye doctor described it, the body remembers allergic reactions to various things and repeats it the next time you come into contact with whatever it is you're allergic to.

[Topkat]

I had eye allergies a few years ago, but it was different than what I have now. It was more like teary watery. He will probably give me some allergy drops which I'm sure will help because I can't keep taking allergy pills, they are making me too sleepy!

[zeldabjr]

I had something funky with my eyelids last summer after I first got my contacts...the eye doc gave me some kind of steroid cream and it was gone in a flash...maybe you need something like that...

[Brooke]

Yuk on the eye allergies. My eyes water a lot especially in the morning and at bedtime. It's probably my face cleanser. I use regular eyedrops and that seems to help.

My ipod was 2 or 3 years old. Maybe 4. I really can't remember but I was a hold out and never had one before. Now I'm missing it terribly!

[Outlawman13]

I'm so sorry Brooke. I hope you get another i-pod here soon. I can't imagine living life without one either. LOL.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Lucas is 5 months old today.
a healthy 13 lbs..
They still check his blood sugar two times a day but someone loves sweet potatoes which is his new food this week.

Happy little baby boy:)

[Topkat]

TT, So glad to hear that Lucas is doing well....That's great!:thumbsup:

Brooke, If you call Apple, they may be able to help you, either put a new battery in the ipod, or tell you how to have it fixed. They have really good customer service...I couldn't believe that they gave me a brand new Ipod for mine that was about 8 or 9 years old. That was a recall, but it lasted a really long time. It shouldn't die after 3 years. My old one was still working when I turned it in. I didn't even want to part with it because I was so nuts about it. That first one had features on it that are not on my newer one...Like some cool games & different settings for the music & some other stuff.

[Grey Sadler]

Lucas is 5 months old today.
a healthy 13 lbs..
They still check his blood sugar two times a day but someone loves sweet potatoes which is his new food this week.

Happy little baby boy:)

That's the kind of news that makes me smile!! :partytime:
WOOT!!!!

[zeldabjr]

so glad to hear the little peanut is doing so well...

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Thanks guys...he's so sweet.
Such a big smile .
Kiara tried to take his picture to send out on her phone and he wasnt having any part of it..lol
turned his head to the side as if to say..".not gonna do it ...no I am not !!!":hilarious:

[Brooke]

Brooke, If you call Apple, they may be able to help you, either put a new battery in the ipod, or tell you how to have it fixed. They have really good customer service...I couldn't believe that they gave me a brand new Ipod for mine that was about 8 or 9 years old. That was a recall, but it lasted a really long time. It shouldn't die after 3 years. My old one was still working when I turned it in. I didn't even want to part with it because I was so nuts about it. That first one had features on it that are not on my newer one...Like some cool games & different settings for the music & some other stuff.

Hmmm, I will give them a call. Thanks Tk!

[Topkat]

I just received some very sad news that one of my neighbors & friend from my building has died of a heart attack. This woman was so sweet, she was the first person to befriend me when I moved into the building 13 years ago. She was a very lovely woman who was always kind & giving.....Very sad to hear this news & pretty shocked right now.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Oh no, TK! So sad to hear this. You have my thoughts and prayers. :sad:

[zeldabjr]

oh TK so sorry to hear this...hope you're ok...:hug:

[Topkat]

Thanks guys, Just sad tonight:-(

[Outlawman13]

I'm so sorry TK. So sad to hear that kind of news.

[Grey Sadler]

:hug: TK

[WalshFan88]

TT - Great news!

TK - So sorry to hear that. :(

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Yesterday after work and all evening, I finally worked on my income taxes. Good thing I did with all the concert announcements! As I gathered things that I had been saving in a big pile on the desk, I opened a letter from my mortgage company. They sent it well over a month ago and I assumed it was the interest statement and tossed it on the pile. It wasn't! They sent me a refund on overage for my escrow account!! I was very happy about that, but not happy that I hadn't opened it sooner. Then eight hours later I saw the concert announcement for DC! Now I know what to spend it on...

The moral of this story is that you should at least peek at your mail, instead of assuming you know what it is!

[Brooke]

Good news for you, VA! :lol:

Tk, very sorry to hear about your friend.

[prayfordaylight]

The moral of this story is that you should at least peek at your mail, instead of assuming you know what it is!

Amen to that! Always nice to GET money this time of year!

On a similar note, I received a call yesterday from an area code in Washington state. I usually don't pick random out-of-state calls up but this time I did. It was AT&T executive customer service responding to the angry letter I sent about a number of undisclosed fees when I changed my phone plan. Long story short I got a nice apology and a $75 credit on my account.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Amen to that! Always nice to GET money this time of year!

On a similar note, I received a call yesterday from an area code in Washington state. I usually don't pick random out-of-state calls up but this time I did. It was AT&T executive customer service responding to the angry letter I sent about a number of undisclosed fees when I changed my phone plan. Long story short I got a nice apology and a $75 credit on my account.

Excellent!! As long as the fees don't show up again next month...

[sodascouts]

Very sorry to hear of your neighbor's death, TK.

[Topkat]

VA. Wow, What a great find in the mail pile!! A check!
PFD, Sometimes it does pay to complain...I usually don't because it gets me aggravated! LOL

My boss did my taxes yesterday & I was surprised that I will be getting a REFUND this year because I was not expecting it! So that means an Eagle concert is in my future! Now, if I can get him to finish & E-file it for me...They are crazy busy here

Went to the eye doctor yesterday & he said I have some kind of irritation, so he gave me some prescription drops. It's feeling a little better, but now he tells me I need to have some small procedure done on one of my eyes, so I'm not too happy about that. I have to go back April 1st, so I guess I will deal with it then.

Meantime I have this funeral to attend on Sun. I know it's going to be pretty bad. This was a sudden thing. She wasn't feeling well, so they took her to the hospital, & she walked into the hospital & she had a heart attack there. They said many doctors were there & worked on her, but they couldn't save her. This woman has a twin sister, so I feel so bad for her. They were very very close.

[prayfordaylight]

VA - They shouldn't. They were "activation" fees and prorations for changing from an individual to family plan. I was assured my bill next month should be normal.

TK - I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Molly]

My ipod has died and I am devestated! When I plug it in to the car or whatever all I get is the sound from the ipod. I guess the connection part has gone bad. :cry:

Back to cds? Oh the pain! :brickwall:

I had to get talked into getting an Ipod years ago, now mine goes with me everywhere I go. I feel your pain, Brooke. If I die tomorrow and people look at what I have on my Ipod, I wonder what they will think...the other day I downloaded Kid Rock and the Cowsills.

tk-sorry for your loss. Heart attacks in women can present with a pretty strange set of symptoms. I'm sure it was a shock for the family.

Austin-I noticed your Les Paul signature. You're in Illinois? Not too far from Milwaukee. Have you ever been to the Les Paul exhibit at the Discovery World Museum in Milwaukee? It's awesome...even the Eagles have a signed guitar in the exhibit.
www.discoveryworld.org/exhibits/les-paul-house-of-sound

[SallyGee]

TK so sorry about your friend.