What Are You Doing Right Now

[AlreadyGone95]

Bad dog! :fingerwag: :)
Hopefully your ankle will feel better in a couple of days AG95!

It's tender and a bit swollen, but nothing serious, luckily. I gotta be more careful next time.

[AlreadyGone95]

Just got done frosting a bunt cake.
I'm about to eat a nice, full (southern) supper: Meatloaf, yellow rice, boiled potatoes,butter peas, lace cornbread, and that above mentioned cake for dessert. :D :drool::grooving:

ETA: and of course, sweet iced tea to drink

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Lacken, how was your interview?

I'm watching HGTV, where someone from Louisville moves to Montana. I've never been to Montana, but I know I'd love to live there. Why is it so far from family and friends? For Montana, I'd even put up with snow.

[L101]

Lacken, how was your interview?


I didn't get it as I didn't have enough experience in the pharmaceutical production area - I come from a telecoms background. They wanted someone to write their operating procedures for them and didn't want to spend time training someone from scratch :-(
But hopefully I'll have another interview in the telecoms area next week. ....

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This is a real bummer and I can relate to it. Hope something pops up soon!

[AlreadyGone95]

Going through my record collection to make room for my latest buys. I've run out of room in my main storage area, so I'm having to go through and pick out the ones I rarely listen to, and put them in another area. Eventually, I plan to store some at my uncle's house(duplicates mainly)

ETA: if anyone wants or needs an Allnighter cover, let me know. The vinyl is warped(luckily I have 2 other nice copies), and I have no use for the cover. The printed inner insert isn't with the cover, though.

[DJ]

Playing on the computer watching my three puppies sleep. Needed down time. :)

[AlreadyGone95]

Just set down to watch the first 3 Shrek movies. I've been sick for the past 24 hours, and I want to watch something from my childhood to make laugh. I never realized how much "adult" humor were in these movies when I was a child! :lol:

[Glennsallnighter]

I didn't get it as I didn't have enough experience in the pharmaceutical production area - I come from a telecoms background. They wanted someone to write their operating procedures for them and didn't want to spend time training someone from scratch :-(
But hopefully I'll have another interview in the telecoms area next week. ....

Good luck with that Lacken. At least the jobs market has improved over the past year or so compared to the doldrums it was in a few years ago.

Believe it or not I'm in McDonalds ATHLONE waiting for my marking conference to start at 10 am. It's the one at the M6 junction if you're around and I'm wearing my Eagles jacket!!

[Brooke]

Catching up here and thinking about what I need to do today. I planned to veg out watching movies this week (I never have time) and I haven't watched one yet! Hmmmm........

[L101]

Believe it or not I'm in McDonalds ATHLONE waiting for my marking conference to start at 10 am. It's the one at the M6 junction if you're around and I'm wearing my Eagles jacket!!

Funnily enough, that's where I am now but I'd say you are gone home by now.
Hope the marking conference was fun! ! :grin:

[AlreadyGone95]

I wonder how different the McDonald's over there across the pond are from the ones here. I've eaten there probably 12 times in my life, and I honestly don't like it. (I prefer Burger King or Dairy Queen).

I just left Subway. My almost 95 year old nana buys my mom and I lunch every time we visir her (usually once a week). We get it to go and eat it at her house.

[Glennsallnighter]

Well I was in Florida last week. The main differences are that portion sizes particularly fries and drinks are bigger in the US. Also you have better variety in the menu items. I loved the sirloin burger with mushrooms and onions. We don't get them her. Also we have fewer of the salad varieties and the drinks are filled from behind the counter. But other than that tbere is very little difference. Oh and Laura said that your nuggets are nicer.

Yep Lacken, I was home by then. Sorry I missed you. Maybe next year.

[DJ]

Playing on the computer and sweltering in the heat and humidity. :brickwall:

[AlreadyGone95]

I have the house to myself for the next 24 hours, so I'll be cranking up the music and enjoying myself. :D :partytime:.

[AlreadyGone95]

My dog got ahold of my sandals( my hiking sandals that I wear in the summer time) and he decided to make them into slip on sandals. I've had those sandals since I was 13 or 14, but I'm afraid that even gorilla glue won't work on this. Luckily, my nana give me some money, and I'm on the way to town to find a new pair.

[Glennsallnighter]

Hope you find a nice pair AG!

Im spending a bit of time here before I make Dads lunch. He's been talking bacon and eggs for the last few days, so GUESS whats on the menu??

[AlreadyGone95]

Thanks GA! I did indeed find a nice pair there were reasonably priced :).

[L101]

Wishing I could get back the last hour of my life after watching Kanye West "singing" at Glastonbury!! :unimpressed:
Apparently he is the "greatest living rock star on the planet!" His words - no one else's :hilarious:

[AlreadyGone95]

Wishing I could get back the last hour of my life after watching Kanye West "singing" at Glastonbury!! :unimpressed:
Apparently he is the "greatest living rock star on the planet!" His words - no one else's :hilarious:

Lacken, I'd trade you that one hour for the 4 years I had of hearing his "music" at school and being told how "cool" he is. Didn't believe it then, and don't believe it now.

"Greatest living Rockstar on the planet" :rofl:. Man, is he full of himself or what?

[Glennsallnighter]

What a shame I missed him!

I'm watching the Simpsons with my son on a rare trip home!

[AlreadyGone95]

I just lost the battle of me vs. the grass. I finally got a break from the weather, so I decide to mow the 2-3 foot high grass. Half way through, one of the belts broke. (I use a riding lawnmower due to the size of my yard). I'm left with a half cut yard! :cuss:

[Brooke]

Sounds like you may need to get a tractor with a brushog next, AG! :lol:

I know it's not really funny though...

[AlreadyGone95]

Sounds like you may need to get a tractor with a brushog next, AG! :lol:

I know it's not really funny though...

In a way, it is. Your post did make me laugh. :). It's not far from the truth, though. I did manage to get the grass around the house cut, and that was the most important. (Snakes etc). It'll be a few days before I can get the belt and pulley replaced. :( :worried:

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm watching TV with Dad. Its always around this time of the night he starts to get nervous. My sister calls it 'Sundown Syndrome'!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Going to bed
Ewaiting for our sons flight but I get in

[AlreadyGone95]

Playing Rummy with my mom and uncle. We've been playing for over 2 hours. It's currently 12:30 am and by the time one of us reaches the number of points needed, 2,000, it'll probably be 2 al or later!

[bluefeather]

I'm at a bar with my mom after seeing Robert Plant at the Pori Jazz festival, woohoo!!:partytime:

[Brooke]

Woo hoo, bf!

I'm trying to catch up around here! A big job after the weekend and all of the Don excitement! Good thing I'm home on another week of stay cation!

[DJ]

Watching my son tear about our deck, then we have to reside the rest of the house, install a new sliding door and then.........Put the deck all back together again. What a fun and exciting summer. Oh and it's hot again........Need a cold one. :soda:

[Brooke]

OMG, DJ, you sound like us! We are in the process of completely residing our home too. We have two sides done so far. Daunting task! :brickwall:

I just finished a piece of blackberry pie with ice cream! Yum!

[Glennsallnighter]

Soda and I are in my sitting room watching TV with my kids. We are shattered!!

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm in town with my mom getting the monthly groceries. We're trying to avoid the thunderstorms that are heading our way from Alabama.

[Houston Baby]

Packing for Lexington! :partytime:

[Brooke]

Woo hoo HB!

I'm watching my Cards beat the KC Royals! :yay:

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm watching the Harry Potter film series. I'm currently watching movie #3, The Prisoner of Azkaban.

[NightMistBlue]

OMG, DJ, you sound like us! We are in the process of completely residing our home too. We have two sides done so far. Daunting task! :brickwall:

I just finished a piece of blackberry pie with ice cream! Yum!

Shoot, you deserved the entire pie! I didn't realize people could do their own siding. That seems like a very difficult, huge job.

[Brooke]

Shoot, you deserved the entire pie! I didn't realize people could do their own siding. That seems like a very difficult, huge job.

Yes, a huge job, but when hubby is a carpenter it helps a lot! :wink:

[Houston Baby]

Wishing I was in Bossier City LA......:-(

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm at Walmart, dealing with a back-to-school mad house. School started back today for most schools here.

[jms18222]

Sitting outside on my deck watching the deer playing in the field. We had 3 babies born this year.

I should go & watch the Dodger/Phillie game but it is too nice outside. Can't watch the game on my laptop because I am inside the black-out zone.

[DJ]

Eating Chocolate mousse cake my son bought me for my birthday. Yum.

[LuvTim]

Getting started on the book, The Eagles FAQ.:)

[zeldabjr]

Getting started on the book, The Eagles FAQ.:)

I just got it in the mail today!!! but am in the middle of another book...so will start it after I finish what I'm reading!!!...can't wait!!

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm watching my all time favorite movie, Smokey and the Bandit. I'm 10-10 on the side 8). Lol

[NOLA]

I'm watching my all time favorite movie, Smokey and the Bandit. I'm 10-10 on the side 8). Lol

Are you "Eastbound and Down," AG? :wink:

Jackie Gleason makes me laugh throughout that film series!

[AlreadyGone95]

Are you "Eastbound and Down," AG? :wink:

Jackie Gleason makes me laugh throughout that film series!

Yes, I am. All 18 wheels are a-rollin. ;)

Jackie has some of the best lines I've ever heard in a movie. His use of the word "sombi*ch" instead of the actual words is hilarious. Most of them, I don't think that I could post on here because of the language (how the heck did it only get a pg rating? ), but one that I love is when Junior says "Daddy, I thought.." Jackie/Sherriff Justice: "well, what did you use?" :hilarious:. My mom and uncle both used the line "Oh, you can think about it, but don't do it" on me.

Both 1 and 2 are great movies, but 3 was meh without Burt Reynolds.

RIP Sherriff Justice (Jackie Gleason) and Snowman (Jerry Reed)

[SteveJoburg]

Hi Folks

Long time no see. I hope everyone is well and listening to lots and lots of good music.
Myself, I'm currently recovering from the brutal punishment of fifty lashes with a wet noodle which was the tough (but fair) sentence administered to me for not checking in on the forum often enough by our esteemed Soda Scouts, whom I had the pleasure of enjoying dinner with earlier this week.

I was happy to take the lashes, by the way, as the alternative was listening to two Justin Bieber songs ALL THE WAY THROUGH. That would have been way, way too harsh. :sad:

[Brooke]

Good to hear from you, Steve! Very nice of you to get together with our fearless leader! Send her back this way, please!

Stop in again soon!

[jms18222]

Hi Folks

Long time no see. I hope everyone is well and listening to lots and lots of good music.
Myself, I'm currently recovering from the brutal punishment of fifty lashes with a wet noodle which was the tough (but fair) sentence administered to me for not checking in on the forum often enough by our esteemed Soda Scouts, whom I had the pleasure of enjoying dinner with earlier this week.

I was happy to take the lashes, by the way, as the alternative was listening to two Justin Bieber songs ALL THE WAY THROUGH. That would have been way, way too harsh. :sad:

That is cruel & unusual punishment!

Right now I am sitting on my back deck enjoying the last moments of daylight. Then I need to pack for the weekend & do a mani.

[DJ]

Writing on the Border and enjoying the cool night air through my deck door.:partytime:

[LuvTim]

Checking out the Border and still trying to finish The Eagles FAQ.

[AlreadyGone95]

I just got home from my grandma's memorial service. I should be heading out to eat soon because my great aunts gave my uncle money to pay for supper since they couldn't cook.

[MortSahlFan]

Just got done playing drums... Did a little "TITTL" and "Heartache Tonight" (don't love the song, only the first few lines thinking of Glenn/Felder), did some recording experiments as I just moved, trying out the room, if the production value is better with the door closed, or open, etc. etc.,

[DJ]

Just finished watering all my flowers. My rose bush is ready for it's second bloom of the season. It's so weird because the first flowers to bloom are light pink. The second bloom flowers are dark pink. I can't believe the soil PH changes that much in the summer.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Hi Folks

Long time no see. I hope everyone is well and listening to lots and lots of good music.
Myself, I'm currently recovering from the brutal punishment of fifty lashes with a wet noodle which was the tough (but fair) sentence administered to me for not checking in on the forum often enough by our esteemed Soda Scouts, whom I had the pleasure of enjoying dinner with earlier this week.

I was happy to take the lashes, by the way, as the alternative was listening to two Justin Bieber songs ALL THE WAY THROUGH. That would have been way, way too harsh. :sad:

Welcome back, Steve! We've missed you around here! Sorry to hear about the punishment, but you'd have been safe with the Bieber thing as Soda would never be that mean! All I can say is, don't make her travel back to South Africa and admonish you again!

[AlreadyGone95]

Babysitting (or cat sitting) the 2 new kittens. They're now 2 months old, and are 2 huge bundles of energy!

[jms18222]

Babysitting (or cat sitting) the 2 new kittens. They're now 2 months old, and are 2 huge bundles of energy!

Awwww BABIES! We have 5 right now. I have a brother/sister that I raised from 3 weeks old. My son adopted 2, the "Finnish Queens" Mika & Kimi who were named after Formula 1 drivers. Then we were adopted by Miss Betsey. I took 1 look at her in a cage at PetSmart & she came home with me. She is so tiny...5 years old but weighs 5 pounds.

Right now I just don't know what to do with myself. I just want Friday to be over with.

[LuvTim]

Right now I just don't know what to do with myself. I just want Friday to be over with.[/QUOTE]

Wishing you the very best outcome on Friday, jms.

[AlreadyGone95]

Awwww BABIES! We have 5 right now. I have a brother/sister that I raised from 3 weeks old. My son adopted 2, the "Finnish Queens" Mika & Kimi who were named after Formula 1 drivers. Then we were adopted by Miss Betsey. I took 1 look at her in a cage at PetSmart & she came home with me. She is so tiny...5 years old but weighs 5 pounds.

Right now I just don't know what to do with myself. I just want Friday to be over with.

I have 5 as well. (I also claim my Uncle's cat which makes 6). Midnight, 3 y/o long hair black male, Sunny, an almost 3 y/o orange tabby female, and Ash a charcoal gray tabby male (very dark markings). Plus the 2 new ones.

Good luck on Friday! :)

[jms18222]

Right now I am finishing paying my bills for the rest of August. Then I need to get a bag packed and give my son my insurance card.
Have to be at the hospital for 6:00AM which means a 4 wake up.

Say prayers, chants or wish good karma tomorrow.

[L101]

Good luck tomorrow jms

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b493/Lacken/Misc/cd6ec3c7-6d2d-451a-b78f-e3d3fe13f6e7_zps4h4oilwg.jpg

[Houston Baby]

Prayers said jms.

[Brooke]

Jms, prayers for a quick and speedy procedure and recovery!

[NOLA]

JMS, sending good vibes and wishes - get well soon! :)

[LuvTim]

jms, wishing you well!! :)

[AlreadyGone95]

Jms, hope your procedure went well. :)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Steve - It's great to hear from you again, but the storybook hasn't come to a close so come back and holler at us every now and then.

And hope all is well, jms! Hang in there and check in with us when you get a chance.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm watching the 2 Sherlock Holmes movies with Robert Downey Jr tonight. I'm not feeling well (some type of infection), so I'm going to relax tonight. :)

[LuvTim]

I'm watching the 2 Sherlock Holmes movies with Robert Downey Jr tonight. I'm not feeling well (some type of infection), so I'm going to relax tonight. :)

Feel better, AG!:ack:

[AlreadyGone95]

Feel better, AG!:ack:

Thanks LT! I've developed a low grade fever, so it looks like I'll be making an unwanted trip to the doctor on Monday. :-(:ack:. I know what the infection is (not my first go-around with it), but this is the first time it's come with a fever.

However, resting and drinking some cool water seems to be helping some.

[AlreadyGone95]

Eating the first bag of fresh boiled peanuts of the year. I'm in heaven. Boiled peanuts are my favorite snack!

[LuvTim]

Eating the first bag of fresh boiled peanuts of the year. I'm in heaven. Boiled peanuts are my favorite snack!


I love those Carolina boiled peanuts, too, AG! Hope you're better today!

I'm playing Poco albums this afternoon, along with Timothy B.'s Expando, then out to the Tar-jay to do a bit of shopping.

Have A Good Day

[WKMB55]

I took my granddaughter and 3 of her friends to see One Direction in Columbus, OH last night. I couldn't hear for hours because of all the shrill screaming of the mostly tween and teen girl audience. It was interesting to observe. It was a fun time for the girls and I'm grateful for the chance to make and share memories with her.

[LuvTim]

I took my granddaughter and 3 of her friends to see One Direction in Columbus, OH last night. I couldn't hear for hours because of all the shrill screaming of the mostly tween and teen girl audience. It was interesting to observe. It was a fun time for the girls and I'm grateful for the chance to make and share memories with her.

Yes, this will be a terrific memory you can share and talk about for a long time to come! How fun!

[AlreadyGone95]

I love those Carolina boiled peanuts, too, AG! Hope you're better today!

I'm playing Poco albums this afternoon, along with Timothy B.'s Expando, then out to the Tar-jay to do a bit of shopping.

Have A Good Day

For me, any boiled peanuts are good. I'll even eat the canned ones that you buy in stores. The batch I ate were local. My mom bought 'em for me at a small local IGA grocery store. :)

I'm slowly starting to feel better. Hope those Poco albums were good! I've yet to listen to my vinyl copy of Picking Up the Pieces. :(

[Brooke]

I've never heard of boiled peanuts! Are all peanuts bought in cans or jars boiled? (Planters, etc)

[Houston Baby]

Brooke - the Planters peanuts in cans and jars are not the boiled peanuts that AG95 and the others are talking about now. Since AG95 is living in GA I bet she is talking about peanuts that are actually boiled in their shells in salty water. I'm sorry but those things are AWFUL!! :hilarious:
Seriously my dad loved boiled peanuts. When we would visit our relatives in FL one of his favorite pasttimes was to go to the flea market and walk around after picking up a bag of boiled peanuts. I never developed a taste for them and I will try them every once in a while. :yuck:

[Brooke]

Hmmmmm, maybe I'm not missing anything! :hilarious:

[AlreadyGone95]

HB is right Brooke. Basically, once you pick the peanuts, you wash them thoroughly to get all of the dirt out. Then you get a big pot, fill it about half full of water, dump the peanuts in, let them boil for 3-4 hours, and add salt every half hour or so to your liking. I go crazy for them! It's that time of the year again! Here in Georgia, there are festivals just for peanuts (as well as grits and even fire ants :hilarious:). I'm only about 80 miles away from the national peanut festival, just outside of Dothan, Alabama. It's the local favorite snack!

There are canned boiled peanuts, but they're nothing compared to fresh ones. Planters does make great roasted peanuts, though.

I've eaten so many at one time that I ended up in the emergency room because the massive amount of salt caused my blood pressure to skyrocket.

[Brooke]

Lol, AG! I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time though! Guess it's an acquired taste! I'll have to try them if I ever get down south!

[AlreadyGone95]

Brooke - the Planters peanuts in cans and jars are not the boiled peanuts that AG95 and the others are talking about now. Since AG95 is living in GA I bet she is talking about peanuts that are actually boiled in their shells in salty water. I'm sorry but those things are AWFUL!! :hilarious:
Seriously my dad loved boiled peanuts. When we would visit our relatives in FL one of his favorite pasttimes was to go to the flea market and walk around after picking up a bag of boiled peanuts. I never developed a taste for them and I will try them every once in a while. :yuck:

I've actually had my mom go to the local flea market just to get a baf of them. Give me a cup full and 20 oz Dr. Pepper and I'm on cloud 9 for a while. :) :angel:

[AlreadyGone95]

Lol, AG! I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time though! Guess it's an acquired taste! I'll have to try them if I ever get down south!

No, it wasn't. For some people, they are an aquired taste. Sometimes, you get some nasty ones that are immature or just don't taste right.

I don't know about up there in MO, but here local Walmarts sell canned ones. This (http://www.peanutpatchboiledpeanuts.com/) is the brand they sell.

[LuvTim]

:thumbsup:
No, it wasn't. For some people, they are an aquired taste. Sometimes, you get some nasty ones that are immature or just don't taste right.

I don't know about up there in MO, but here local Walmarts sell canned ones. This (http://www.peanutpatchboiledpeanuts.com/) is the brand they sell.

Whoah, AG, sorry I called out the Carolina boiled peanuts; obviously GA is the king of peanuts for you! lol...:thumbsup:

[MortSahlFan]

"Killing" time until 10pm ET where I await Mort Sahl's presence every Thursday on Periscope (as opposed to me going from Michigan to SF, which I did do to meet him).. If anyone loves social satire, you can check him out through his twitter page /mortsahlsays

In the meantime, just listening to the Eagles of course (currently at "Is It True") and catching up on some reading here :)

[AlreadyGone95]

:thumbsup:

Whoah, AG, sorry I called out the Carolina boiled peanuts; obviously GA is the king of peanuts for you! lol...:thumbsup:

I'll eat any boiled peanuts, but nothing beats local ones, especially when the peanuts come from my cousins' farm. :)

[Houston Baby]

AG95 - you and my dad would have gotten along great! :) Except y'all might have been fighting over the last peanut. :hilarious:
My other dislike for boiled peanuts besides the taste is that they are so darn messy! But I know I am probably in the minority since everybody else in my family LOVES them!

[AlreadyGone95]

AG95 - you and my dad would have gotten along great! :) Except y'all might have been fighting over the last peanut. :hilarious:
My other dislike for boiled peanuts besides the taste is that they are so darn messy! But I know I am probably in the minority since everybody else in my family LOVES them!

Lol, that's probably true!

The juice is what makes them so good, imo.

[jms18222]

Sitting on the couch being bored. Got too cold to sit outside but there's nothing for me to do inside either. I can't even unload the stupid dishwasher.
I want to watch F1 qualifying but I saw the results and watching will spike my blood pressure.
I did read 2 books this week. If you asked me what they were about I couldn't tell you.
Oh wait...Bristol is on tonight. Don't care who wins that race.

[AlreadyGone95]

Today is a "be lazy, do nothing" day. I'm snacking on trail mix and watching Murder, She Wrote. :)

[WalshFan88]

Getting my clothes on, my stuff picked up and then off to the hospital.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Hope all went well, Austin. Feel better soon and check in with us as soon as you're up to it.

[LuvTim]

Getting my clothes on, my stuff picked up and then off to the hospital.

Wishing you well! :-)

[DJ]

Wishing you wellness Austin. :thumbsup:

I am currently playing on the computer and listening to my puppy snore. LOL

[jms18222]

Just got home from getting my hair cut. Stopped for dinner at Cracker Barrel & then went to Starbucks. Their Almond Roca popcorn is to die for.

[AlreadyGone95]

Reading the Genesis autobiography. I'm almost done with it.

[Brooke]

Reading Life by Keith Richards!

[L101]

The lucky people get to go to Linden to see where Don Henley came from. I get to go to Mullingar where Niall Horan (One Direction) came from!! Living the life :grin:

[The Disco Strangler]

After a nice day of playing golf, I'm now watching golf. Great tournament. The Barclays. :thumbsup:

[Witchy Woman]

The lucky people get to go to Linden to see where Don Henley came from. I get to go to Mullingar where Niall Horan (One Direction) came from!! Living the life :grin:

People can say what they will, but our 1D friend has impeccable taste in music
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae260/Jack_Bauer24/5637096-22555011-thumbnail.jpg

[jms18222]

Right now I am reading Wicked The Life & Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Don't feel bad Lacken, Linden is a 1,500+ mile 1 way trip for me. What kills me is both of my sons are going to Texas next month & I can't go on either trip. I will just have to settle for Philly in November.

[L101]

I agree with you WW, Niall has great taste in music! ! :)

Hopefully you'll get to Texas with your son's someday JMS and im sure Philly will be great!

[DJ]

Just readin the new stuff on the Border.
I just got back from the ER with my hubby. He was picking up a 2x6x10 piece of fur wood and it slipped embedding a 3 inch long piece of wood in his hand. OUCH. They put lidocaine in the hand and had to cut it open to remove the sliver. That was about 2 hours ago and now the hand is waking up. I hope he doesn't have a long night of pain. :worried:

[LuvTim]

Just readin the new stuff on the Border.
I just got back from the ER with my hubby. He was picking up a 2x6x10 piece of fur wood and it slipped embedding a 3 inch long piece of wood in his hand. OUCH. They put lidocaine in the hand and had to cut it open to remove the sliver. That was about 2 hours ago and now the hand is waking up. I hope he doesn't have a long night of pain. :worried:

Oh, DJ, so sorry that happened. I hope the night went better than you feared it would and Hubby's hand feels better soon.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yikes DJ -That doesn't feel like fun at all. Hope hubby's doing okay.

[AlreadyGone95]

Ouch DJ! Hope your husband is doing better today.

I'm waiting on my mom to get her lunch. We're doing our weekly visit with my dad's mom(nana). She'll turn 95 on Thursday.

[jms18222]

Just readin the new stuff on the Border.
I just got back from the ER with my hubby. He was picking up a 2x6x10 piece of fur wood and it slipped embedding a 3 inch long piece of wood in his hand. OUCH. They put lidocaine in the hand and had to cut it open to remove the sliver. That was about 2 hours ago and now the hand is waking up. I hope he doesn't have a long night of pain. :worried:

Sending healing vibes to your hubby. My son had a sliver of wood get embedded underneath his fingernail a few months ago. He was in pain after the lidocaine wore off.

Watching the Indy car race on delay right now. I know who won but I can't tell my son.

I have no clue who anyone from 1 Direction are, not my kind of music but seems they do appreciate some of the greats in the industry.:thumbsup:

Cardiologist appointment tomorrow, dreading the 1.5 hour drive down.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I'm catching up on the board during my much-needed day off. The last month has been exhausting. I've worked without a break for the last consecutive 18 days and I'm so looking forward to this 4-day weekend.

This week we closed the sale of my Mom and Dad's home, which was very emotional. Then, I made an appointment to get the oil changed in my car and the car dealership contacted me about trading my car for a new one. They made me an offer I couldn't refuse, so as of last night, I have a brand new car. After I finish posting here, I'm going to fix me some lunch, and then go out and put all of my 'stuff' in my new wheels.

[Brooke]

Good for you, dreamer! I always love to get a new car! Love that smell!

And take it easy for your long weekend! Sounds like you deserve it!

[AlreadyGone95]

Congrats on the new car Dreamer, and enjoy your break!

I'm eating supper(sub sandwich) at my favorite restaurant. It's a local mom and pop bar/grill called Oscar's Place. It's the only place around to hang out, enjoy good food and company(almost everyone knows each other), and enjoy a beer or 2 (if you're legal). Nice family friendly atmosphere that's perfect for the farming communities around :)

[Glennsallnighter]

The lucky people get to go to Linden to see where Don Henley came from. I get to go to Mullingar where Niall Horan (One Direction) came from!! Living the life :grin:

And Niall Breslin - Brezzie (You'd need to be Irish to understand)

I'm recovering from shopping for (hopefully) the last of the school stuff for this year

[L101]

And Niall Breslin - Brezzie (You'd need to be Irish to understand)

I'm recovering from shopping for (hopefully) the last of the school stuff for this year

Forgot about Brezzie and don't forget the one and only Joe Dolan!! We were at his statue taking pictures at 1 am :grin:

(Joe Dolan was famous in Ireland as a showband/country singer. He died in 2007 and a lot of Irish kids would have grown up with his music. )

[Tiffanny Twisted]

ok lol after a break to have a nice lunch with my aunt yesterday, its back to cleaning out the closet .
What promted the closet cleanout is the fact that I am down about 5 sizes .
WeNt out to get coffee and didn't realize shirt was so big when I lifted arms you could see everything.
So its a good thing I guess
I wear scrubs 5 days a week ( blue smurfett here)
So it almost all needs to go
If I need to get dressed for an occasion then so be it ...I will get what I need when I need it.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Congrats Celle! Hope you have a big special occasion come up soon. :hug:

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm doing one of my least favorite things to do, tennis shoe shopping. Because of my disability, I can't tie shoes, and I've yet to find a pair of shoes with laces that fit my feet.(my feet are odd) Therefore, my mom has to tie them, which is something she loathe, and she lets me know . I don't like it either.

[Glennsallnighter]

Well done on your weight loss Celle, Hope you have something to celebrate soon and can buy a new outfit for.

Good luck with the tennis shoes AG, hope the stress of buying them was worth it.

I've just booked for hub and myself to go to a musical tomorrow night. Its called 'Once'. Apparently the guitar music in it is magnificent which is why I want to see it.

[AlreadyGone95]

Thanks GA. I actually managed to find a decent pair of slip on casual shoes and a pair of tennis shoes. The store was having a "buy one, get one half off" Labor Day sale, so I got both. Now, I'm good with my shoes for another year.

[Brooke]

TT, way to go on the weight loss! And great reason to have to buy new clothes!

AG, you should try Sketchers Go Walk shoes. Really comfy and slip on! (I guess I'm too late for this advice, but remember for next time!)

[AlreadyGone95]

I'll look into those next time, Brooke, like you said. :) I hope that I'm set for fall/winter now. (Fingers crossed)

I'm just now getting up for the day. (First time in a week that I could sleep in). I'll fixing to feed the pets, get a shower and eat lunch.

[Glennsallnighter]

I love sketchers Brooke - They are really comfortable.

I am about to get the gear ready for games tomorrow.

Laura is playing Goalie in field hockey in the morning - firstly for her own team, Junior B (deja Vu there - I played on the wing on the Junior B when I was 14 in secondary too!) THEN she is playing for the SENIORS!!!!!!!

Chris is playing a hurling match on the far side of the city also in the morning!

Bad forecast too though so I am praying there will be no cancellations

[jms18222]

Congrats on the weight loss. I'll take any you want to spare. I lost a few pounds this past week but I have until the beginning of October to gain those few pounds back.

I am watching football. My oldest son is in Washington DC to see the Redskins/Dolphin game while my other son went out with his girlfriend for the day. They are getting ready to go on vacation to see a race at Circuit of the Americas next weekend. This is the very 1st start of football that I am sitting at home watching. I usually go to a local sports bar with my oldest & his friends. I could have gone without him but the thought of spending 4 hours on a stool doesn't sound exciting. He also forgot to give me his password so I can't even watch NFL Gameday so I am stuck with network games. My fantasy team is looking good so far.

Freezing cold here, went from 90's last Sunday to low 60's today.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Dang it! I totally forgot to watch the Redskin/Dolphin game. I live in Redskin country but am a Dolphins fan from way back so I was pleased when my niece told me the final score, but still PO'ed at myself for forgetting to watch. A few of my family members had actually flirted with the idea of going up for the game, but we waited too long to find decent seats all together.

[AlreadyGone95]

I just fixed my grandparents' tv. The adapter for the satellite box came loose. Nice way to make $10. :D (I'm the tech person for my family)

I'm on the way home. I plan on eating supper and spending an evening listening to music. :)

My Falcons don't play until tomorrow against the Philadelphia Eagles. That's the only time I'll be booing any Eagles. :lol:

[NOLA]

Oh, it was a rough night for the Who Dat Nation! The Saints got their butts kicked by the AZ Cardinals, 31-19. Sigh. :worried:

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm spending Friday night relaxing by reading a book, Supreme Justice by Philip Margolin. Good read so far. Once I finish it, I'm thinking of watching part of F1 or Live in Dublin before going to bed.

[DJ]

Well I'm winding down the day watching my hubby and son finish the siding on our house. The deck is complete and beautiful. It was a great fall day. So just sitting back enjoying..

[AlreadyGone95]

I just got up. I've been sick since Sunday (chest congestion/sore throat). I have the house to myself this afternoon. I plan on getting a hot shower, eating lunch, and just resting. (I'll probably write a review for Cass County).

[LuvTim]

I just got up. I've been sick since Sunday (chest congestion/sore throat). I have the house to myself this afternoon. I plan on getting a hot shower, eating lunch, and just resting. (I'll probably write a review for Cass County).

Feel better soon, AG!!!!

[Brooke]

AG, hope you are better today!

Right now I'm staring at a pile of mail on my desk at work and ignoring it while I catch up here. :hmm:

[AlreadyGone95]

Thanks LT and Brooke. I'm feeling about the same. OTC meds are working some, though. My chest doesn't feel as tight and heavy as it did a few days ago.

I'm about to chow down on a supper of steaks (small ones cooked in a skillet), baked potatoes, and rolls. I'm :drool: just smelling it. Lol

[NOLA]

AG, sending good vibes to get well soon! :smile:

[AlreadyGone95]

Thanks NOLA. I've avoided a doctor's visit this time. I'm feeling much better now. :)

I'm playing Rummy with my mom. We're going to 1,000 points. I'm leading 710- 490.

[LuvTim]

I'm eating pretzels and peanut butter for dinner in a hotel room in Arkansas. :|

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm eating pretzels and peanut butter for dinner in a hotel room in Arkansas. :|

Sorry about that LT. :(. That kind of sounds like my supper, some turkey lunch meat and crackers. (We decided to not cook today).

Well, I beat my mom, 1085 - 775.

[LuvTim]

Sorry about that LT. :(. That kind of sounds like my supper, some turkey lunch meat and crackers. (We decided to not cook today).

Well, I beat my mom, 1085 - 775.


CONGRATS ON YOUR VICTORY!! :thumbsup: :yay:

[AlreadyGone95]

CONGRATS ON YOUR VICTORY!! :thumbsup: :yay:

Thanks LT :).

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm at my nana's. I went looking in her junk/storage room for something. I found old computer type device that was my older brother's(vtech precomputer power pad). I used to play with it when I was about 7 or 8. It has a full keyboard and you can do different activities on different subjects, English, Science, Math etc. It's 21 years old (copyright 1994), but it still works. I'm playing on it right now. I'm probably gonna ask my nana if I can take it home. I'm reverting my to my childhood already lol. (Truth be told, the activities on this computer are probably for ages 8-15 or so).

[randygirl13]

Right now I'm listening to my favvie singer (Gerry Rafferty) and about ready to go to sleep!!! It's been a long day!!!

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm attempting to soak my ankle/foot in boiling hot water and epsom salt. It's taken me 10 minutes to be able to soak the whole foot. (I'm a bit of a wuss lol)

[Glennsallnighter]

Hope your ankle is ok AG! I'm watching the Muppets with my son. Its midterm week this week.

[LuvTim]

Trying to finish up a little refurbishment in my home office. Sorting through years of paper documents ("to shred or not to shred?", borrowing from The Bard.) :rolleyes:

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm going back and forth between listening to music and reading a chapter from the book I'm currently reading. It's my version of multitasking. :lol:

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm watching a programme about when vacations go wrong - it makes a flight delay pale into insignificance

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm watching the American Humane Association Dog Awards show. It honors dogs from all walks of life. Police dogs, military dogs, service dogs, dogs who suffered abuse etc.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm on the way home from visiting my nana. Tornado warnings have been issued in 2 counties 30 miles south of me. Not a nice thing to read while in a car! My uncle's rain gauge is showing 5 inches of rain already. Much more to come this evening and overnight.


ETA: I'm home now. Tornado warnings have expired, but now thunderstorm warnings have been issued for several counties, including mine. I'm heading off to my uncle's. I'm going to watch some movies with him, and I'll be safer there than here.

[Glennsallnighter]

Stay safe AG!

I'm watching 'Hoarders'. OMG it is so extreme.

[AlreadyGone95]

I stayed as safe as I could. It was confirmed that a tornado did touch down about 10 miles nouthwest of me. No damage reported, luckily.

Right now I'm reading a book and trying to past the time away because the electricity is going nuts. It's been semi on for about 2 hours. Everything is on, but only working at half power or less. (Glad that I had just charged my phone before this happened). I'm thinking that a transformer blew. It's not too bad, except it's a bit warm.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm playing cards with my mom and trying to stay warm! Lol

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm helping my mom get the inside Christmas decorations out. Personally, it's too early for me, but my mom loves this time of year. Last year, some stuff was up before Halloween. Our living room will look like Santa's stop for southwest Georgia (except for the manger scene). Most everything will go up except the tree.

[EasilyTaken]

I'm reading through this website. :hmm:

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm about to eat lunch, and I'm going through my old school stuff trying to find the study books for the ACT/SAT and proof of my GED scores. I found the books. I think that even though I won't be taking either of those tests, looking through them might help anyways. Now, to find the GED scores. I swear, my mom put everything but the kitchen sink together and marked it all "school stuff". High school mixed with GED and a bit of college related things all thrown in together!

ETA: I decided to go to the website(MyGED) and print out my test scores instead of making a big mess looking for the original copy. (Both copies are the exact same).

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm at my local health department trying to get a copy of my immunization records. It turns out that I'm behind on my shots. I need a chicken pox and tetanus(sp?) shot. I've got to get them before I can get my records. Lovely, just lovely. :-x

[Brooke]

I'm at my local health department trying to get a copy of my immunization records. It turns out that I'm behind on my shots. I need a chicken pox and tetanus(sp?) shot. I've got to get them before I can get my records. Lovely, just lovely. :-x

Yikes! Have fun there! :lol: JK!

[AlreadyGone95]

Yikes! Have fun there! :lol: JK!

Yeah, 2 bandaids and a sore arm. Ah, well it's behind me now. I'm on the way to the college now.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm spending a quiet Saturday night at home, watching some Looney Tunes (the original 1940s/1950s ones). I'm thinking of watching the Indiana Jones movies in a little bit.

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm at my local health department trying to get a copy of my immunization records. It turns out that I'm behind on my shots. I need a chicken pox and tetanus(sp?) shot. I've got to get them before I can get my records. Lovely, just lovely. :-x

I never heard of needing immunisation records to go to college. Is that normal practice in the USA? Over here you wouldn't need them even to get into school. Its a parents decision. Immunisation for certain diseases is OFFERED through the school system but is not compulsory. In fact a few years ago a parent took a school to court for having her daughter immunised against her (the mother's) will and the mother won the case and was awarded compensation.

[AlreadyGone95]

I never heard of needing immunisation records to go to college. Is that normal practice in the USA? Over here you wouldn't need them even to get into school. Its a parents decision. Immunisation for certain diseases is OFFERED through the school system but is not compulsory. In fact a few years ago a parent took a school to court for having her daughter immunised against her (the mother's) will and the mother won the case and was awarded compensation.


It's required for public school in general, starting with elementary school. If a parent doesn't vaccinate their child, he/she can't attend public school. I'm not sure what shots are required, obviously the 2 I got. It's even required for online schooling. I did part of the 10th grade online (never completed), and my mom had to send in my immunization records, even though I never attended a physical school. If a parent chooses not to vaccinate, homeschooling is the only option, although I'm not sure about private schools.

I hadn't had any immunization shots since 1999, so I was due for some, lol.

ETA: I believe that the requirements of the vaccines are different between high school and college. When I did the online school, I remember being told that I could use a chicken pox booster shot because I've never had it, but it was optional. I didn't get it. That was in summer 2012. This time around, I had to get it.

[AlreadyGone95]

I've been going back and forth between my bedroom and the bathroom for about the past 6 hours. Whatever GI problem(s) I have is in the middle of a bad flare up. I haven't had one like this in close to a year. My usual "cure" isn't working this time. :worried:

[DJ]

Well right now I'm sitting in my robe looking at the clear blue cold sky. HeHe....
I am preparing to travel for thanksgiving, back to were I grew up. It will be extremely hard to go to the town I grew up in knowing my Mom isn't there anymore. So right now I'm just thinking of memories of my past.

[Brooke]

DJ, so sorry. Remember the good times.

My dad passed away a few days before Thanksgiving 6 years ago now. My m-i-l also only 7 years ago. For the first couple years it was very hard, but time helps.

AG, feel better!

[AlreadyGone95]

My uncle's going through the same thing, DJ. It's the first holidays without my grandma. It's hitting him hard, especially since there'll only be 3 of us for Thanksgiving(him, my mom, and myself). Remember what Thanksgiving was like with her, and let that bring a smile to your face :)

Thanks Brooke. It's not quite as bad today. Guess who's now braving the holiday madness of Thanksgiving to get groceries? :lol: I hope it's not too bad today.

[LuvTim]

My uncle's going through the same thing, DJ. It's the first holidays without my grandma. It's hitting him hard, especially since there'll only be 3 of us for Thanksgiving(him, my mom, and myself). Remember what Thanksgiving was like with her, and let that bring a smile to your face :)

Thanks Brooke. It's not quite as bad today. Guess who's now braving the holiday madness of Thanksgiving to get groceries? :lol: I hope it's not too bad today.

Hey, guys, I know what you're talking about because my father passed away just a few days before Thanksgiving in 2009, on the 24th. So tomorrow's going to be my day to be wistful. We'll always remember.:heart:

[AlreadyGone95]

Hey, guys, I know what you're talking about because my father passed away just a few days before Thanksgiving in 2009, on the 24th. So tomorrow's going to be my day to be wistful. We'll always remember.:heart:

Sorryfor your loss LT. My pa pa(uncle's/mom's dad) died about a week before Thanksgiving in 2013. At the time, his wife (the grandma who died this year) was in and out of a local hospital. I wasn't too close to them, but it really hurt my aunts and uncles, like it is now for my uncle. (He was caregiver for both of them.). Plus, as I said before, my dad was sick all throughout December in 2006. It doesn't seem like almost 9 years have passed. My mom is very emotional this time of year. I feel a whole lot of depression and sadness during November/December, but I don't get emotional (ie sobbing). I remember the fun times with my dad. I believe that he's watching over me from someplace, and that he's my "guardian angel". The differences between my mom and I make this hard time 10x harder.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm debating whether to read some more of the Sherlock Holmes book I'm currently reading or to look at the ACT study guide. I think that reading Dr. Watson's Report sounds a whole lot more interesting!

[DJ]

Thanks AG. That's what I'll do. ;-)

Right now I am watching it snow like crazy!! Just in time to travel, yipee.......
The pass we have to go over should be a blast. My son drove home from college today and just about ditched it. Good thing we taught him to drive well... And I'm getting ready to hit the hay, lots to do tomorrow before we head east.
Hey they were a great band.....HaHa



Happy Thanksgiving to All. Enjoy family, friends and all the love you can share.

[LuvTim]

Thanks AG. That's what I'll do. ;-)

Right now I am watching it snow like crazy!! Just in time to travel, yipee.......
The pass we have to go over should be a blast. My son drove home from college today and just about ditched it. Good thing we taught him to drive well... And I'm getting ready to hit the hay, lots to do tomorrow before we head east.
Hey they were a great band.....HaHa



Happy Thanksgiving to All. Enjoy family, friends and all the love you can share.

Safe travels, DJ. And you have a very nice Thanksgiving, too. :smile:

[AlreadyGone95]

Thanks AG. That's what I'll do. ;-)

Right now I am watching it snow like crazy!! Just in time to travel, yipee.......
The pass we have to go over should be a blast. My son drove home from college today and just about ditched it. Good thing we taught him to drive well... And I'm getting ready to hit the hay, lots to do tomorrow before we head east.
Hey they were a great band.....HaHa



Happy Thanksgiving to All. Enjoy family, friends and all the love you can share.

*sings badly offkey* "There's never been any reason to think about me.... save my life I'm going down for the last time" ;) (I must find my Head East cd)

I don't suppose that you could bring some of that snow this way? Seriously, I'm always dreaming of a white anything in winter. It's only snowed here 3 times in 20 years.

Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving! :)

[Glennsallnighter]

Hey, guys, I know what you're talking about because my father passed away just a few days before Thanksgiving in 2009, on the 24th. So tomorrow's going to be my day to be wistful. We'll always remember.:heart:

24 November 1985 my godfather passed away. I remembered him on FB last week and one of my cousins lads commented that it was 30 years ago and it felt like yesterday. My godfather was his grandfather. I knew exactly what he meant. It never leaves you and we always remember.

[LuvTim]

:grouphug:

[AlreadyGone95]

I just got home after spending Saturday evening with my uncle. We spent several hours watching old videos of his cats and other things. It all started because of Facebook's "on this day" thing. I found this photo (https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/376441_207281246015561_481434343_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjo idCJ9&oh=85e4965ab558e3b6a88e288dca4d1baa&oe=56F97D8E) of my grandparents' cats at feeding time back in 2011. Seeing those videos brought back alot of memories, but also sadness because alot of the cats have died and so have my grandparents. It was nice to see them again. Some of the other things included videos of a local dragstrip (racetrack). My dad worked out there for over 13 years; I grew up there. I've been thinking about him since I saw those videos.

[Brooke]

Whoa, AG! That's a lot of cats! :lol: Reminds me of my childhood as we lived on a small farm and always had quite a few cats, but not that many! I think we counted 15 on the back door step one time! That was before the movement to have them spayed or neutered!

Ga, hugs to you at this time.

[AlreadyGone95]

Whoa, AG! That's a lot of cats! :lol: Reminds me of my childhood as we lived on a small farm and always had quite a few cats, but not that many! I think we counted 15 on the back door step one time! That was before the movement to have them spayed or neutered!


That wasn't the whole herd, believe it or not. I think that the most my grandparents had at one time was about 50. My grandma fit the definition of crazy cat lady. She loved all of her cats, even the ones with no names whom you couldn't even touch. They were her life. She nursed many sick animals back to health. Since they lived out in the country, surrounded by plantations, the cats had/have alot of area to roam. Sadly, despite the love my grandma had for them, none were ever spayed or neutered. It all started with a couple of strays that showed up.
It's now down to about 15 that my uncle still takes care of. All but one have names and are very friendly. I counted 6 from the photo I posted that are among the 15. The 6 my mom and I have are enough for me. :lol:

[AlreadyGone95]

I've just started reading my 20th book of the year. There's a website called Goodreads, where you can rate and review books, make friebds etc. The site encourages members to make a reading challenge each year. I challenged myself to read 20 books in 2015, and it looks like I'll meet it soon! :yay: (if only New Years resolutions were this easy lol).

[LuvTim]

I've just started reading my 20th book of the year. There's a website called Goodreads, where you can rate and review books, make friebds etc. The site encourages members to make a reading challenge each year. I challenged myself to read 20 books in 2015, and it looks like I'll meet it soon! :yay: (if only New Years resolutions were this easy lol).


Great, AG! A worthy goal, certainly!
Gold star!! :-)

[AlreadyGone95]

Great, AG! A worthy goal, certainly!
Gold star!! :-)

Thanks :). Think I'll try for 24 (2 a month) next year.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm eating lunch and writing a letter to a distant cousin. I haven't written many letters before(none outside of school), so this is a new experience for me.

[jms18222]

15 cats! YIKES! I have 3 & my son has 2 somehow they all end up chilling on my bed at night.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm just starting out on a day trip. My mom and I are going down to some outlet stores in Florida to do some clothes shopping. Well probably drive down to Panama City, to the mall there, as it's only about 45 miles away from the stores.

[Glennsallnighter]

Safe travels AG, and I hope you buy some nice things.

I'm at a parent teacher meeting. The rain is awful so I don't expect many parents here tonight.

[AlreadyGone95]

Thanks GA. I made it home safely, and I did find some nice things at the mall. :)

[watchtower]

I'm on goodreads as well. Love that site, it's like Facebook for books. I'm Lancer Lace on goodreads if you want to add me.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm on goodreads as well. Love that site, it's like Facebook for books. I'm Lancer Lace on goodreads if you want to add me.

I sent you a friend request. ( I'm Kim Dixon on there)


Right now, I'm debating if I really want to go to town and do yhe usual monthly running around. I need to, but I don't want to face the Christmas crowds and the usual things on a Friday afternoon.

[AlreadyGone95]

About to watch my small town's little Christmas parade. I'll see another psrsde this afternoon, followed by one this evening.

[jms18222]

That's a really nice part of small towns. My small town does absolutely NOTHING like this!

I am sitting here watching some home remodeling TV shows. Later is a DUKE basketball game then the season finale of Dr Who.
I am still recovering from an allergic reaction I had on Sunday. Not sure what was worse, the actual reaction or the cure. I am still having trouble walking & lost 10 pounds I can't afford to lose.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Well except for a few gift cards I need to get,
I am done my shopping ..yeah

So I have been sorting and wrapping

Already had a xmas visit with my bff Friday night.
We did the movies and a quick dinner
We had a blast

Next up is the holiday party this week at work ,we do a grinch exchange .
Then my church group party where we do a steal kind of pollyanna.
The fun thIng is the grinch one is kind of a white elephant type
The church one is kinda which is ginna be the best gift that everyone wants to steal
Having the last number here works the best cause everything has been opened so you can take the last gift or stealsomething someone else has .we have fun
So I try to sort and wrap in order

And I am looking forward to my godsons xmas this year .
He and my girl friends little girl just make my heart sing .they are so much fun at this age

[AlreadyGone95]

That's a really nice part of small towns. My small town does absolutely NOTHING like this!


My town is the only one in the county that has a parade. It's a tradition. The whole county shows up for one hour on the first Saturday in December at 10 am to watch. My nana's small city has there's at 1:30 pm, so we eat lunch with her, and go watch it. Then, the big city in southwest Georgia has theirs at 6 pm. One of my foster grandmas lives right where the parare starts, so we can just park in her yard and watch it from the sidewalk. Then, my mom and I go looking at Christmas lights. That's become our tradition.

I took some photos. I'll upload them later today.

[sad-cafe]

Garth Brooks is doing the last of his 6 shows tonight in our town. We live a block away from the Arena. It has been fun watching-hearing the crowds come and go.

Last night he did a show at 7 and then another one at 10:30. I took pictures from my 4th story windows of all the people walking and driving and biking between shows.

I heard he did a great job.

[Midnight_Flyer]

sitting and relaxing

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm at the library, trying to find a few more books to read, lol.

[jms18222]

2 weeks before Christmas & I broke my ankle Thursday afternoon. I have almost nothing bought, no tree & won't be making cookies.

This morning, my son to me: I have something in my eye.
Me to my son: no you have pink eye & need to go to urgent care
Son to me: No I have something in my eye
Me to son: I am going to try & get flip flops on & take you to urgent care
Son to me: It's your right ankle I will drive myself
Son to me (on phone) I have pink eye...shut up!

The really bad part is his girlfriend's dad just came home from the hospital after having open heart surgery so he can't go over to help out at all. On top of all of this her uncle passed away & neither of us can go to the viewing or funeral.

I am voting for Christmas in July this year.

[Glennsallnighter]

I hope your son is ok JMS, and also that your ankle heals quickly. Maybe someone can bring a tree in for you - even a fibre optic one that only needs to be plugged in? And I'm sure for this year you can get the same goodies that you usually cook from a good quality store that might even deliver for you. I k ow it will be difficult to have your traditional Christmas but I hope you cam get it to work out.

[Brooke]

Oh my, jms! When it rains it pours?! I hope someone can help you all out with all of this and make Christmas a little better for you. Prayers for quick healing for your ankle and your family.

Today is the most awfulest (new word) day of the month (to the tune of "It's the most wonderful time of the year") for me. Board meeting tonight. Ugh! Been doing it for 25 years, but it's always a pain!

[LuvTim]

Jms-- sending love and best wishes for a quick and satisfying resolution to your health and holiday challenges. Bless you.

[jms18222]

Thanks everyone. Cookies really aren't that important & my son's girlfriend brought a small potted tree with a few red balls on it.
I did get a few things ordered online. We may celebrate Greek Christmas this year.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

jms - I'm so sorry about your accident, especially right here at Christmas time. But, you've got a great attitude ... sometimes ya just gotta make lemonade out of those lemons! Good luck and have a wonderful holiday season in spite of everything! :thumbsup:

[AlreadyGone95]

Jms, so sorry about your accident. Hope your leg heals soon!

I'm at the mall because my nana gave me my Christmas money (gift) early this year, so I'm enjoying an afternoon of buying stuff. I hot my mom her gift, so I'm done with that!

ETA: I just found out that my favorite store in the mall is closing at the end of January. :weep: :weep:. I buy most of my pants and alot 9f my shirts from there.

[AlreadyGone95]

Can't sleep because of a horrible toothache(broken tooth), so I'm browsing the web some. I took some prescription pain med that I had left over from my last tooth problem a few minutes ago. I sure hope it helps.

[bluefeather]

ouch AG I hope you're getting better

wish you a quick heeling too jms and I hope you still have a great Christmas

My studies for this semester are over, thank goodness! Now I'm hanging out at my parents' and doing some Christmas stuff:smile:

[AlreadyGone95]

My toothache is some better. Still hurts alot, but not as much. I don't have dental insurance, so seeing a dentist is out of the question.

[Brooke]

AG, good luck with that tooth, but from my experience, it usually takes a dental appointment or two to take care of! My last problem involved a root canal! I hope yours quits on it's own though!

[AlreadyGone95]

AG, good luck with that tooth, but from my experience, it usually takes a dental appointment or two to take care of! My last problem involved a root canal! I hope yours quits on it's own though!


EEK! I've never had a root canal, but I've had my share of fillings and had my wisdom teeth taken out. Right now, the pain is moderate. I'm thinking it's an exposed nerve because the pain radiates throughout my jaw. I'm doing orajel, pain meds, hot water bottle when I lay down etc. Fingers crossed! :pray::pray:

[AlreadyGone95]

Watching Matlock and wanting to jump for joy because the prescription pain medicine is working. My toothache is down to a dull pain now after over 60 hours of almost constant agony.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Glad the meds are working for ya, AG. Toothaches are agonizing for sure.

[Brooke]

Yes, wonderful AG!

[AlreadyGone95]

It's nice to be able to eat somewhat normal, though cold stuff is off limits.

Right now, I'm about to eat a late lunch and I'm creating a visual listing of my top 100 albums.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm trying to read a book, but mg my cats don't want me to. I have 3 cats trying to sleep in my lap. One of them actually laid down on top of the book. :lol:

[LuvTim]

Too funny about the cats, AG. :laugh: They can be that way!

I just finished cleaning up after a Christmas party at my house. Lots of fun. Wish all of you could have joined us. :partytime:

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm going from small town to small town with my uncle looking at Christmas lights, and listening to some tunes. We just passed a private school who's team is the mighty Eagles. :lol:

[WalshFan88]

On the internet as usual.

[AlreadyGone95]

Waiting to be called back at the dentist's office. My appointment was for 12 pm, and it's now 12:30. Oh well, it's given me time to post on here.

[Brooke]

AG, I trust it's all over now?

:applause:

[AlreadyGone95]

AG, I trust it's all over now?

:applause:

Yes, it's finally overwith. My dentist filled the tooth, and I'm now pain free!

Right now, I'm debating what to have for lunch, a frozen pizza or to make a sandwich with chips.

[NOLA]

Glad to hear you're feeling better, AG. Hopefully, nothing more will happen for the rest of the holiday season. :)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Getting ready to sign off here so I can go get dressed ... time to start the non-stop 2 day Christmas extravaganza! :thumbsup:

[AlreadyGone95]

Going to town with my uncle to try and get some groceries. Walmart on Christmas eve at 5:30 pm, :fear:.

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching Back To The Future part 3

[AlreadyGone95]

Watching A Christmas Story

[Glennsallnighter]

Watching Postman Pat!!

[LuvTim]

Watching my new DVD of "Hell Freezes Over!" Woo hoo!
How many of you think I can talk Hubby into dancing with me? Do I see any hands? LOL...:rockon:

[LuvTim]

Ok, Hubby actually danced!! :partytime:

Now, on to the new Farewell I Tour Live From Melbourne DVD!! Oh, it's an embarrassment of riches!! I hope you're all having as much fun as I am tonight.
:heart::heart::heart::heart:

[AlreadyGone95]

Watching the Falcons/Panthers game. I'm expecting my Falcons to get their butts whooped by the undefeated Panthers.

[Glennsallnighter]

Watching Grease with Laura

[Midnight_Flyer]

relaxing with family :)

[AlreadyGone95]

Drinking hot chocolate to help soothe a sore throat, and listening to music.

[bluefeather]

relaxing and spending time with my family after my trip to London which was great but hectic

[Brooke]

Trip to London? Sounds awesome, bf!

[AlreadyGone95]

My cousin and her family are enjoying a vacation to London this week. Sounds like fun, BF.

I'm currently at the dentist's office for a routine cleaning. Afterwards, I'm going to town to try and enjoy a bit of shopping, but this rain isn't helping!

[LuvTim]

Watching the Rose Bowl Parade on tv. Muffins and coffee with Hubby. Cozy robes and a warm hearth. Feeling blessed.

Whatever makes you feel blessed, wishing those blessed feelings for all of my dear new friends on The Border. :heart:

[NOLA]

That sounds nice, LT. :)

Sipping a Bloody Mary. Getting ready for Mardi Gras next month.

[Glennhoney]

..WATCHING THE OUTDOOR HOCKEY GAME IN BOSTON..

[LuvTim]

That sounds nice, LT. :)

Sipping a Bloody Mary. Getting ready for Mardi Gras next month.

lol...what fun...good for you, starting up early, Beb!:thumbsup:

I'll soon be cooking up some black-eyed peas for the New Year's dinner. Yum.:smile::)

[AlreadyGone95]

Watching my Georgia Bulldogs play Penn State in the Tax Slayer bowl.

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Ok now the the son has left
I have to start tackling cleaning up my house but with the thought if goung back to work tomorrow I dint feel like doing anything but resting .

Just feel like resting dozing and reading

[AlreadyGone95]

Eating lunch at Burger King. I'm trying their new flame- grilled chicken burger. It's pretty good.

[TW]

sitting on the couch watching the bears game

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Finally, relaxing and catching up on the board after spending my afternoon putting up Christmas decorations and watching football.

[AlreadyGone95]

Helping my mom put away the Christmas decorations. I always hate doing this stuff.

[Brooke]

Ugh, I did that New Year's Day. Took me all day and I was completely worn out when I got done! I told my husband I didn't think I would put up any next year! What a job! He just laughed. I'm sure I'll feel differently by next year though! Maybe not! :lol:

[Midnight_Flyer]

watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians

[Glennsallnighter]

Trying to find a last minute excuse not to go back to work tomorrow. I have an inkling of an ear ache but I dont think it will be enough. Our decorations will go away after the 6th

[NightMistBlue]

Just feel like resting dozing and reading

I still feel that way, even though it's my second day back at work (and under deadline, which I'm shirking). I'd rather be home watching Randy Mantooth on "Emergency." Have ya'll got MeTV where you live? It's the greatest thing.

[AlreadyGone95]

I don't have a daily routine to get back into. Mine has stayed the same. My uncle gets Metv through his digital antenna tv. I like most of the shows on there, especially M*A*S*H, The Carol Burnett Show, and Svengoolie. Antenna TV is another great station. They air ahows like All in the Family, Three's Company, Sanford and Son, Good Times, and The Jeffersons.

I'm sitting on the couch watching Murder She Wrote. I'm going to read some after the show goes off in a few minutes.

[NightMistBlue]

Ah, to be young and free - I remember that. Aren't you starting school soon?

[AlreadyGone95]

Ah, to be young and free - I remember that. Aren't you starting school soon?

In August, hopefully. I haven't heard anything from the college since I turned in the application back in late November, though. I'll probably have to call soon and see what the hold up is.

[NightMistBlue]

You sound like the young me, only with better taste in music. Does your mom tell you to clean your room and get a job?

[AlreadyGone95]

You sound like the young me, only with better taste in music. Does your mom tell you to clean your room and get a job?

Lol. The room part, yes. I hate cleaning. I've heard the occasional "get a job" comment, but because I'm physically disabled, there are no jobs available locally that I could handle.

[NightMistBlue]

Maybe it's good that you're at liberty for now anyway - you have time to pursue your interests. For what it's worth (to quote Stephen!), you sound like you'd be a fine writer.

[AlreadyGone95]

I've enjoyed being able to be free to do things without too much responsibility, but it's time to bring that to end. Thanks for the compliment. :). I'm not sure about being a writer. I've tried to do some free form writing outside of school, but I never got the hang of it. I find it difficult to get the thoughts to go from my head onto the paper. Plus, as a young kid, I was never encouraged to read or write on my own. My mom thought that it was stupid. I would prefer something like a museum curator or researcher.

[NOLA]

Surfing the Harley-Davidson web site and picking out clothing and motorcycle accessories. March is right around the corner. 🏍😎

[Midnight_Flyer]

listening to music