Mornin'!
And just when I thought I was going to be able to sleep in! Arghhhh! The "baby's" car got broken into last night!
The kid just can't catch a break! He went out this morning at 6:30 and found the passenger door window was smashed in. His dashboard was messed up because they tried to get his stereo out. The trunk was popped and his amp and speakers were missing. Geez, he just got the thing out of the shop. And right in our driveway to boot!
The cop came and said "so, which one of his friends did it?" I told the cop I was sure that it wasn't one of his friends. I told him that the Baby is 24, a college graduate, employed full time as an engineer and doesn't hang out with anyone in the neighborhood. The cop said "well, somebody knew he had a stereo system and thumper in the trunk." It's not too hard to figure out that a car has a thumper in the trunk. The whole dang neighborhood knows. That is, IF they can hear the thumper over the exhaust pipes he put on!!!!
KIDS! Gotta love 'em. They're cute, they're bright, but for the most part no common sense!
The funny part was that after we went through this with the cop, the cop came back and was talking car shop with the Baby! It's like, geez man. The cop asked if the car was fast. Then they got into that the cop had just ordered a new car and they were drooling over each other's choices. YIKES!
On the "plan" front.....today is a new day. Something has got to be done about this weight I'm carrying and I'm guessing there isn't anybody going to do it for me, so I better get working on it. *sigh*
Well, first things first:
Judy: Shopping sounds fun. I almost forgot all about you going to NC. Is it business or pleasure?
Brandnewme: I hope that things have settled down for you. I hope your sister and the baby continue to do well. When is she due? [[[hugs]]] Congrats on the couple of pounds gone!
Terri: I found the same thing about Lane Bryant. Ya know, I've been in Lane Bryant stuff since I was about 8. My mother used to always take me to the one mall that was in the area at the time and that's where we shopped for my clothes. I remember thinking that all of the styles looked like they were for old ladies. Now, I go in Lane Bryant and I think all the styles look like they're for the younger crowd. I just can't win!!!
Jazzmine: WOW, you're doing the 3 mile tape! Good for you! I'd get through about 2 minutes and I'd be laying out on the couch. *Hope your visit with your brother this weekend goes well.
Tina: How's your FIL? Still in the hospital? I hope all is going well. * I'm glad your tests came back that there is nothing seriously wrong with you. I don't know what to tell you about the meds. Geez, I know what you're thinking. I'm taking Bextra for my arthritis and it's on that crazy "watch out for this one" list. But I haven't found anything that works as well. So do I stop taking it in the off chance I'm that one in 700,000 that has a heart attack from it, or do I take it and be able to walk without pain.
It's a tough decision.
Jen: You've done so incredibly well. You look wonderful! And I bet you're loving the idea of coming "home". I do hope that you'll start posting more often. It's always nice to hear from you.
mnemosyne: You have such a great mindset! It is very inspiring to hear about your positive self talk and the great strides you have made.
SueMarie: I hear you on the "tomboy". Even now, my favorite is tee shirt and jeans.....well, they're stretch denim leggings now, but you get the drift.
Arcayne: Welcome to our little corner of the world. We're glad to have you joining us. I know well, the whole "lose it, put it back on" routine. You are in good company. Now we need to learn how to break the cycle.
Barbg: I think that particular graphic you posted is one of my favorites. The colors are just so beautiful and peaceful somehow. * I'm sorry you're having such a struggle. Keep working on it. One of these days it will all kick in. [[[hugs]]]
Lilion: I loved this statement: "Warning, Excessive consumption of this product will cause your butt to balloon to gargantuan proportions." There are so many things that should have THAT warning on them.
I'm sorry to hear about all of the turmoil at work. Budget cuts are never fun.
BarbPA: I think you should be on your way to Florida today, if I remember right. Have a good trip. I hope you find your dad in good spirits and that you'll be able to have a nice visit. Be safe, my friend.
Scooter: Woohoo, Scooter's a leader, Scooter's a leader!!!
Hope the whole thing went well. Congrats on the 1/4 pound! It's in the right direction. You're so close to twoterville you can almost taste it.....oops, on second thought, don't "taste" it!
*Have a safe trip. Can't wait to hear how you like your new bike.
Cokia: Welcome to you as well. We love having new people join us. Hope you'll post often.
Leanne: Congrats on your maintain. Sometimes a maintain is a gift and it looks like you got one this week.
Hope the diabetes scare is just that....a scare and nothing serious.
Julee: Thank you so much for the descriptions of your Jewish holidays and foods. It's fun to learn about other people and their traditions. *You are a very busy lady, but it must be very rewarding to work with the kids. I think that is an amazing job. * I loved the apple snack idea. How simple and what a great diversion from just a plain apple. Thanks for the tip. *CONGRATS on the 3.2!!! Good for you! *BTW, can you get Light Butter out there? Land o' Lakes puts out a "light" butter. It comes in 4 stick pounds just like the real stuff and the stats are much better than the real stuff and IMHO you can't tell the difference. The only trouble is I can only find it at Kroger's here. But I did notice that Kroger had their own brand of "light" the last time I was in there, so maybe some other groceries will be jumping on the bandwagon.
Melissa: Sooooo, how did your second day at Shaws go??? I don't even like the merchandising end of things anymore.
I'm getting bored with the mystery shopping that I'm doing too. I think it's time to get the "search" going for some new jobs.
BTW, those website links were fine because they weren't "selling" anything. It's just those that "sell" that are not allowed as "links".
Catherine: Your roommate hasn't become an "axe murderer" yet!
I love the way you put things!!! Just watch out, she's just getting started. I would suggest you DON'T hide her patch!
Not if you want to live to tell about it anyway.
Synn/Keri: Good job bypassing that Chineese! Just for fun I went and looked up Chicken and Broccolli on Dotti's and this is what I found...if you're interested.
Ginger Broccoli & Chicken (2.5 servings per dish) (240 cal/7 g fat/2 g fiber/15 g carbs) 5 WW points. *WOW, 6.5 POUNDS! Very IMPRESSIVE!!!
Loki: Good job on the 1.5 pounds gone! You go, girl. It's coming off!
2cute: Good to see you checking in. Hope you're doing ok. [[[hugs]]]
Iwillbe: Ooooo, more STORMS! OMG!!! I hope you do ok and stay dry and don't have any damage. That's scarey. This must be your Spring storm season? We're getting into tornado season here. So far, nothing, knock on wood.
Shop: What did you think of
Eyes? We all fell in love with the show within the first 10 minutes. It was witty and fast paced and had enough twists and turns to keep you interested....right up until the last minute.
Ok, where are my
Survivor friends? That poor Ulong tribe just can't cut a break! That Bobby Joe/Tommy Joe, whatever his name is was TERRIBLE at the puzzle. What a joke! I was rather surprised that he voted off Ibraham. I really thought Steph was a goner, even though she is the brightest, most talented in the tribe.
I really thought Chris was going to be gone on the
Apprentice. I can't stand him! But again, he bypassed the bullet.
What was that team thinking being set up in one end of town, but selling pizzas back in Brooklyn??? Geez, BIG mistake! I thought the parting comments were uncalled for. There was no need to make the remarks concerning the "high schoolers" because they are certainly holding their own in the competition.
Has anyone been watching the
Amazing Race? Are Rob and Amber still in the running? I missed this week, or maybe even a couple of episodes. Of course, I was only watching it for Rob and Amber anyway.
Okey, dokey, I think I'm caught up again. Gotta run. Love
ya bunches!
. I was a little mad. But I was also happy because I just got rid of one of my biggest problems. 
Got my new mattress delivered. Holy Smoly! I swear you walk into the bedroom and the top of the mattress is waist high. I need a frickin' step ladder to get into it. 
has slashed Social Services budget by $240,000,000. 
Yes, that's the right amount of zero's. Of course, I work for Social Services. I suppose it could be worse, the plan is for only two Hearing Officer's to lose their jobs..and I've been there 10 years and I know I'm quite good at my job...and, being perfectly modest, better than some in my office. But it's still a shock to know that jobs are in danger. To top it off, the director was quite short with me at the meeting, when he wasn't with other folks, and it put me in quite a mood. I'm generally one who doesn't like the boss mad at me...and I really don't like it when his mood follows a $240 mil. budget cut and firing annoucement. 
I actually took the skin off and by my caluclations didn't go over 35 points, even with the fried chicken pig-fest. 
April Fools !!!!
Old water logged!
