Kempy I know I could not believe how that first lady treated that family! "I want real coffee!" All they had was instant. I mean god she was a guest, act like one. Last night the rich Dad treated the woman terribly, I don't know if I am even going to watch anymore. Well I really gotta go now!

Hello peoples!!! I wasnt here today because I had to take the kids school shopping We spent $350.00 and we arent even done yet. Whatever happened to the days when the schools provided the glue and stuff anyways?

Cal, WOW gangs. That is like the only good thing about Maine. We are so far in the boonies that crime is really low. That was one thing that scared me about moving down south. I didnt want to put my kids in danger if I didnt have to. Everyone in my town still leaves their doors unlocked and sleep with the windows open at night. I dont because I am a worry wart. I figure it would be my house they pick!!!

Kempy, When do you leave and for how long? Are you going to Destin again?

Julie, I watched last night and I couldnt believe how mean those rich *****es were to her. Granted she wasnt the nicest lady herself but geesh!!! "It isnt our fault we were blessed with these good looks" Give me a break!!!! I think they meant we were blessed to have enough money to buy these good looks. I hate people who think they are better than everyone else.

I had Wendy's for lunch today. I was running late and still had to go to work so we stopped there.

Hey girls, how's everyone doing today? I've watched the first episode of Trading Spouses with the nipped/tucked "perpetually suprised looking " rich white lady. Do you think her husband did that to her? Anyway, I felt sorry for the black lady's family too. I haven't watched any of the current episodes other than passing glances but the lady trading off with the rich family didn't come off as to friendly either.

We've decided to let the office girl go...in a way it's good because her life was getting in the way WAY too much with her work, and on the other hand we're not as busy as we should be. Rick is killing himself working some major late hours just to keep everybody paid--the new guy running the van is not quite as proficient as he says he was. I've told her that I appreciated all that she's accomplished while she was here but that we've got to do what's right for business right now. It was a pretty sh*tty feeling having to let her down like that, but I'm keeping her til Friday then it's back to my lonesome again . I can come back here more often, just like the old days!!!!

Kempy, I'm praying the hurriancane/storm stays well below your destination. You deserve the vacation! I will be in CA the 2nd of October
thru the 7th. Can ya come out early? Doesn't Joe's mom or someone live out there?

Angie, yeah school supplies are a major expense--yikes with three kids too. My son's school wanted something ridiculous like 36 rolls of paper towels per kid (one grade only). My God! What are they supplying, the whole school instead of just the class?!?!!

Julie I wish it would cool off here, it's humid and hot. Belated congratulations on your 500th post . How are your kiddos doing?

Cal, I can't wait for vacation either and getting to meet you. That's going to be fun.

Well, I gotta run out and get lunch--been so busy I've been skipping breakfast and now I'm starving... i'll try and be back later.

Good Morning!!!

Food yesterday was bad and today started off with cake. OUCH!!

Noelle, I am sorry you had to let your help go. I would be so bad at having to fire people. I am not good at standing up to people. If there is a problem I like to hope it goes away on its own. Good Management materieal I am!!!!!

Hi girlies,

Angie I have a cake in my fridge that is calling my name. So far I have not had a piece though. And hus bought some Mrs. Field's white choc. chip macadamia nut cookies, one of my favorites. Ugh, but I have not had one of those yet either. I could eat the whole darn box! Hang in there, today is a new day!

Sorry Noelle about letting the girl go. But now we can have more time with you !! At least you got major filing and some stuff done when she was there to help, right? My kids are doing great, I am getting ds ready for preschool. Why do I feel like a nervous wreck? I am such a worrier!! I hate that about myself. Well I hope it cools down for you. Any plans for the weekend?

Hi, Holly, Cal, Kempy, Summer and everyone! Julie

Oh I wanted to ask you guys, anyone know if drinking coffee speeds up your metabolism? I am tired all the time and I might start drinking it again. Kempy you might know this one? Thanks, Julie

Hi guys sometimes I feel like I am talking to myself , just kidding....How is everyone's night going? Are we all staying OP? So far this week I have except for Monday. Tonight for supper we had bratwaurst, sauerkraut, green beans, buns etc. But I skipped the buns. Trying low carbing this week. Hey Angie don't forget House Hunters is on tonight. I love that show. Between that and the Food Network I could watch tv all day long. haha....
How is it going with the kids gone. Peace and quiet I bet?

Well wanted to see if anyone popped in, hi everyone. Julie

No OP for me.

Hey girls, finally a moment to sit down and relax. I had a visit with the accountant today for our corp. taxes so that's a load off my chest (at least until December anyway). I've been running around like crazy today, all over the island. I must've put close to 100 miles on my car today, no joke. I know that may not sound like much to you guys but here on this tiny rock in the middle of the ocean, that's like going around one and a half times. I'm not exactly OP either but the scale is staying put for now. Now w/the office girl gone I can go back to being fanatically obsessed with measuring out my cereal and milk in the morning, drinking exactly 100 oz of water and counting my points with abandon! I'm feeling goofy right now. Rick just sprang this on me that he was going to Kauai for the weekend so I just said, see ya, and dropped him off at the airport. I'm looking forward to spending some time by myself anyway.

Julie, I don't know if coffee actually speeds up metabolism but I know when I drink it (and it has to have caffiene), it makes me feel amped up so I move around a lot more + it makes me walk to the bathroom a couple of extra times , sorry if that was TMI , I only meant #1 .

Angie, Rick's b-day was on Sunday so we had Hagen-Daaz vanilla ice cream w/a Sam's club carrot cake--the cheesecake frosting was studded with crushed almonds on the sides...OMG it was so rich, and I ate it two days in a row Heck, we all need cake sometimes. Sometimes you just gotta go with the flow of things.

Cal, glad to hear the school year is starting off right and you sound like you mean business. I think it's good for kids to have a teacher that sets boundaries, those are the ones you really remember after you leave school--the ones that you actually learned from. Does Ashley have a preference to what kind of pet she would like? Michael is trying to convince me to get a poodle, since he enjoyed the one we babysat for my sister's boss for 6 weeks.

Kempy, how is your neck of the woods faring with those hurricanes? HOpe they pass by! I gotta check the news. I'm praying that it goes easy. Good luck on your test tomorrow too.

Hello to Summer, Holly and everyone else. Gotta run for now. Have a good night.

Good Morning!!! Hurricane Bonnie is coming up this way now. It sownpoured all night. The pool is overflowing Litterally. My walkway around it is a big puddle. Part of the yard that we had brought up recently washed out so we have a big hole in the driveway. I guess the heavy rain wont actually be here until tonight.

Noelle, You are one busy girl!! I hope you get a chance to relax this weekend.

Julie, Did you love the houses in Vegas? I would have been happy with any one of them. The first couples house was so UGLY!!! That lady didnt have any sense of color.

Me and Jay are going down to Southern Maine tomorrow to spend the day. We are going to the Sebago Lakes area. That is the area we wanted to move a while back because it is touristy.

Angie I love the Vegas's houses. Have fun on your trip this weekend. Never know you might find your front and a house! Good luck and be safe. I hope Bonnie leaves you alone!! Go away .

Noelle that cake is making my mouth water. That kind is one of my favorites, among others . Don't worry that was not too much tmi! You can tell me anything . Enjoy your time alone. Even though you will probally miss him.

Well I wish this could be longer, but everyone is hungry. Gotta run chickies. Julie

Julie, I especailly loved the pool. I can only imagine how much that house cost!!!

Wow Hurricane Charley is bad!! I hope everyone stays safe there. I know a woman that I talk with on the Canine Club who lives in Orlando and she and her husband and pets had to evacuate today. Scary!! I could be living there right now.

My dogs are full of **** today. I cant get them to calm down. They have been going full tilt all afternoon. They are little freaks!!! I tried to video tape them playing today so what does Candi do? She starts to hump them. GEESH!!!!

Julie, whatcha up to?

Noelle, How did work go today? Take it easy this weekend.

I cant wait until this humidity leaves(Kempy, I dont know how you can stand it) I have already taken 2 showers today. YUCK!!!

Well, I hope everyone gets to post this weekend.

Angie I loved the pool too. I don't think I would ever leave that house with a pool and spa like that. The first episode the lady was kind of bossy and bit**y. I felt bad for her husband. Tonight for dinner we had salmon, baked potatoes, salad, and cauliflower. My dd ate a whole plate of buttered cauilflower and salmon. She is such a good eater. I wish ds was. I keep thinking he will grow out of it and when he is fifteen he will eat us out of house and home! Julie

Julie, My kids were always really small kids and everyone was like they must not eat much. Haha. Those kids eat nonstop!!! It is funny because now when someone has them for the night they always comment on how much they eat. Must be nice to have their metabolism.