Yeah, that's a mystery, isn't it? Or the dishwasher, even worse -- when it occurs to me to wipe out the inside of that around the edges, it's really horrific to see what has accumulated while I thought I was innocently washing dishes!

We were looking at some old videos last night and DH commented on how "clean the house looked". Probably because the kitchen floor actually looked like it had been mopped in its lifetime. I had to inform him that it doesn't get cleaned anymore because whenever I mop it, several more tiles disintegrate and I don't have the heart to keep doing it. It's true. Only about 2/3 of the floor is left. And I despair of ever being able to do something about it.

Today DH went to the bankruptcy hearings for his company. So far it looks like he will continue to be paid (vacation weeks) for the time being. Of course actually seeing the checks will be more convincing. But no real idea of when or if the mill will start up. This is really depressing, I can tell you. Not because we will be in terrible straits or anything, just that, selfishly, I don't see me getting my new house. Meanwhile this dump is in that much worse condition than it was last year. Did I tell you we have a black plastic garbage bag hanging from the ceiling in the kitchen to guide the water that leaks from the ceiling into a bucket on the counter? Aren't you jealous?

Oh well. I did exercise today. I am almost getting better at it. I actually did some jumping jacks! {pat pat pat}

Kiwi

Hey, Dahlia, everybody will tell you I'm easy going. ;) We gave a glass business, we do mostly new commercial construction aluminum storefronts & entrances. We have 3 guys who work for us, plus DS, DH & me. I love peonys, hostas & clematis!!! I have some of each, but of course I always need one more. I have a serious plant buying problem. The biggest problem now is finding a spot to fit the new ones in.

Kiwi, just do what I do when the state of the house get to you - get out of it for awhile. Or look out the window at the view or just grit your teeth. I figure my time for the new house will come, and I'll just appreciate it all the more. In the mean time I try to concentrate on what I do have. Call me Pollyanna. Excuse me for being so perky. It's easy for me to give advice when I don't have a DH underfoot. He's busy w/ his girlfriend :lol:

OK Wabby my darling you did say that DH has a gf? I was wondering about that too? You can not be that easy going or are you just being funny as usual?
I want flowers here too. I hope to be able to plant some pretty stuff this year in baskets and stuff. I am going to grow tomatoes again can lots of them cause I :love: them so much.:T :T :T I love going out first thing in the morning and eatting them warm from the sunshine. I am going to grow strawberries again in planters this year also. Last year the birds loved me for my plants. I want to get stuff the will be pretty in hanging baskets.

Kiwi I am so sorry about your DH plant closing. Ihope it starts up soon and he gets all his vacation pay. Has he gone for unemployment yet? I can't remember. :headache:

Dahlia I have to laugh about washing the washer and dryer down. My ex was anal over that. :lol: I couldn't have a laundry basket on the washer even! :yikes: No wonder he is my ex!

SugP 15 on the cross trainer means what to a unedumacated person like me?

CHerry you also cross train? What is a cross trainer? It is like a cross dresser? :lol:

Bagzz Miss Milquetoast means what? Geesh I am so off tonight I guess.

Lush I have my laundry room done finally. I just have to fold one load and dry the other and fold that. Do I need to wipe down washer and dryer? Do I have to wipe down shelves above washer and dryer also?

OK I am off now ladies sorry I had so many questions.

Brattie :angel: :wave:

Is a cross trainer the same as a cross dresser?
 

Just tying to confuse you, Brattie!:D The thing we have is actually called an elliptical strider. It's supposed to be a combination of an exercise bike, a stepper and a treadmill. Bagzie says it's like slogging through mud. I did 15 whole minutes yesterday. I have no stamina.

Today I did my weight routine before the kids even went off to school. Felt slightly nauseated, but that's nothing new for me. Having my 10 o'clock banana and Diet Pepsi snack now. June would be proud. Gotta lose the Pepsi, though. Bad, bad stuff in there. I read it on the internet!

My pregnant friend is about to pop any day. Her practically estranged dh was all keen on getting her a colour tv. She didn't want one but he insisted. When I was over there I suggested to her that she get a little freezer (about the same size as a tv here in mini-appliance land) instead, because all she has is a weeny one in her tiny fridge. She mentioned this to him and his comment was, "What the heck do you need a freezer for? You've lived here for 7 years without one. You can go shopping every day!" Oh yes, we all know how much fun grocery shopping with a newborn, or worse, a toddler, can be, especially every day. He finally broke down and she got her freezer instead of the tv. The guy is such a jerk. I'd like to kick him around the block a few times. She needs to get rid of him ASAP. He's hardly ever physically there, but the mental stress is driving her crazy. She still does his laundry, sweet soul that she is. He needs a couple of rounds in the looney bin, and I'm not just being mean, he really is nutz.

Did I mention that the parental units have moved once again? They swear this will be their last house. They bought it from this darling little ancient Chinese lady whose husband died 3 years ago and Mummy swears the old guy is still walking the halls whispering advice about where to put things. Mummy's like that, you know, which is probably why I turned out like this! :smug:

I am making chicken bacon brochettes for dinner. Basically bacon- wrapped chicken on a stick. With mushrooms in between. Yum.

Re: Is a cross trainer the same as a cross dresser?
 

Wow, Sugar, you are the happy homemaker. chicken wrapped in bacon sounds wonderful.

Perfect 2009 is fine because I woke up this morning with no alarm. I am concerned about my new job. DS has been sick, I mean REALLY Sick this week. I haven't been able to work. What can I do? I had that great first week, they called me at the beginning of this week, but now they've stopped. Should I call?

Kiwi, I'm sure the mill will start up again. In PA, where I'm from, the mills shut down between owners, but then start up again. Are there any other mills around? Is it the only game in town?

I have a cold...again... our collective family immune system is not doing so well. We're constantly sick this year.

Must go. bye

Poor Lush's ds!
 

Is that the ds with asthma, Lushy? Sick is not good, not good at all. :( Have you been having that cr*ppy, rainy weather too?

I forgot, are you substituting? Can you call them and explain your situation and tell them how much you love your job?

Bacon is still sealed up in a package I bought in early Jan. Hope it's still ok. The recipe has been staring at me from the cover of an old Candian Living magazine (that I *will not* throw away!) for about a week so I thought I'd better make it and get it out of my system. And anything with bacon has to be good. Calls for one slice per person (who are they kidding) so we won't be going to cholesterol h*ll. :devil: :devil:

Good morning ladies.

Kiwi, #1, I am not anal...I said I only wipe down my appliances once in a while... however, my DH once said that about me in the office. I am too organized for him... but yet when he wants something and I know just where it is.. he is thankful..:dizzy:

Wabby, we are just putting in a new retail front to our greenhouse,, I wish we could put in an all glass front, as it is, we are putting in double doors with glass... so I actually get to look out and see the parking lot and the scenery beyond which is of a lake.. really very pretty, instead of the usual plastic walls.:)
When the baskets and containers are blossoming I'll take some pictures and try to post them to show you gals what we do.
NOt sure how to do that, but maybe I could get some email addresses and share with you personally if you are interested.

You gals are becoming habit forming... it is a great way to start my day.. I always seem to get a chuckle from someone's posts.

Kiwi, why doesn't your dh fix the leak instead of putting up a garbage bag to direct the leak.. even a temp. fix would be better wouldn't it?

SugP... your mommy sounds either funny or demented..I say that kindly,
:D that she still sees or hears the old chinese man walking the halls telling her where to place things..

Brattie, I agree, there is nothing better than a fresh tomatoe eaten right from the garden.. have you ever tried sweet 100's. they grow in clusters like grapes. they are small and so sweet, we pick a bucket full of them and snack all day... simply love them.

Don't remember who has the floor that is deteriorating, but you know there are cheap linoleums on the market, wouldnt' that solve your problem for a while and be more sanitary?:s:

Sounds like we are all waiting for a new house some day.. I have been waiting for about 30 yrs. been promised one for the first 10 then told it wouldn't happen, now again there is hope... a retirement house sometime in the future... well there is always hope anyway...

Ok. well I have procrastinated enough this morning, I must get to work. DS's gf is coming over this afternoon to hang out with me, so better get something done this morning..

You all take care and have a good day. I'll catch up with you this evening.

Dahlia

Well. After that what is left to say?

i say.let's start a new thread and start our affirmations again---we need June to help us,but she is tanning in her catsuit downt' Egypt--and I think she has Philosphy exam at Oxford in the morning.ANYway---here is my affirmation----- I am NOT a six-arsed Rhino--no matter what my mother says.

Bagz,
did your mommy really say that? that is terrible. but sometimes the ones we love say the worse things to us.. I find old people usually say mean rude things and don't think a thing about it..

NOt much to say, but had to comment on that remark you made..I am ready to start a new page and reaffirm my committment.. still doing good on my eating... getting healthier if nothing else...

Hope someone else posts soon, need more to read...:)

Hi to all.

Later,
Dahlia