Not only is it raining, it is piddling down here. DS2 is happy with that because he has to work tomorrow (Sunday) and gets extra money for being up power poles in the rain.
I've been fairly busy today and achieved a lot in the house, even got to clean some windows and brother did they need it. Will do some more tomorrow if it is still raining. The washing is done and dry, I have one more load to fold up and put away and we are done with that. The floor is swept, the bed is changed and I am about to sit and watch the news with a glass of wine and eat prawns and mango. Does it get much better than that? Oh yeah there is footy on tonight - NZ v Aust. Go you good thing.

Fly out to Mudgee on Monday. Flight to Sydney, then flap your wings type plane to Mudgee. 15kg of weight isn't much and I think I will be opting for the layered look and steel caps on the plane. That should be fun.

Happy - don't know that TN is that far behind us. We only have 4 days of August left not a week and a half. We will think up a hopeful but not overly optimistic title for September. Let's work on it. Who has found a new problem with the house now. It seems to me that trouble seems to be inventing itself in your place. Try doing what every one else would do and do a dodgy patch on it.

Annie - You are going to have to start watching where you put those fingers. It must be sore. You may even lose the nail if you are not careful.

Ceejay, hope you have a happy birthday with the family around, travel safe. Glad you told the neighbour where to get off. You are not a bank, you don't look like a bank and they need to get to work and earn their own money and stop trying to wheedle your hard earned out of you.

Mel - Hope it all goes away before it gets to you but if it doesn't then get inside, sit tight, hang on and hope. Nothing much else you can do. If you have a thermos flask, might be a good idea to fill it with hot water for drinks etc.

Michelle - hope you are feeling better today and that the horrid nausea has gone.

Okay, time to get that last load out of the dryer and put it away, get my wine, watch the news and get on with the footy. Go NZ go.

OMG MISS HAPPY!!! YOU ARE TOO FOOKING FUNNY. I ALMOST SPIT OUT MY HOARDED AND CHERISHED STARBUCKS JUST NOW!!! WTF!! BUT GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE. WHEN I WENT INTO THE HOSPITAL, ONE NIGHT I WAS THINKING THAT MAYBE WE SHOULD HAVE A VERY DEPRESSING NAME ON OUR THREAD AND THEN THINGS WOULD GET BETTER CHIT...I WILL LAUGH AT THIS ALL DAY!!!
I AM RUNNING OUT OF SYMPATHETIC PHRASES AND WORDS FOR YOU AND YOUR DH. SO CUT THE CRAP AND KEEP THE EXPENSIVE BREAKAGES DOWN TO A MINIMUM WILL YA PLEASE?? WE'RE BECOMING THE COMEDY OF ERRORS HERE! ALL I CAN DO IS LAUGH NOW AND IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT. EITHER YOU OR OBAMA'S!! HOPE THE WEEKEND GOES BETTER. SENDING YOU AND ERIC LOVE. I GOT THE E-MAIL AND RETURNED IT
YOU WILL HAVE TO WATCH OVER ME AS SHADDIE IS TRAVELING AND CANNOT TAKE ME WITH HER




MICHELLE.....I WILL PM YOU AS SOON AS I POST. IF SOMETHING GOES REALLY AWRY, I'M GOING TO CALL HAPPY RIGHT AWAY BEFORE WE LOSE THE TELLIE. JUST YOU CONCENTRATE ON GETTING YOURSELF AND DH WELL AND NOT OVERDOING IT!




ANNIE MY SISTAH.....I PRAYED LAST NIGHT YOUR FINGER ISN'T TOO BAD. I FEEL YOUR PAIN. SENDING LOVE & HUGS HONEY. FEEL BETTER




SHAD.....SAFE TRAVELS MY LIL SISTER. WISHING YOU GOD SPEED ON YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDING THE FLAP YOUR WINGS EXCURSION FLIGHT!!! OMG....ONCE AGAIN I ALMOST LOST MY COFFEE. FUNNY BUT NOT FUNNY. HOPE THE JOB GOES WELL AND THE MEN ARE HUNKY. WATCH OUT FOR THE WOMEN THERE WITH THE BIG MUSCLES.,....THEY MIGHT BE THE JEALOUS TYPE!! TAKE CARE AND BE SAFE TOO. HOPE THE DS2 STAYS SAFE AS WELL WITH THE RAIN AND ELECTRIC POLES!!! CAN'T THAT FRIGGING KID FIND A SAFER JOB??? MAYBE HE CAN APPLY FOR SECRET AGENT MAN!! HE LOVES DANGER!






CEEJAY.....YOUR BIRTHDAY IS COMING IN WITH A REAL BANG HERE IN MY STATE!!! HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME ON THIS YOUR SPECIAL DAY A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SOUTHERN SISTER





MORNING LADIES OF THE WORLD.
WENT DOWNSTAIRS AND THE HUMIDITY IS AWFUL. YUCK.
I THINK THIS IS A GOOD TIME FOR A HARRY POTTER DVD WEEKEND.
JEN & RICHIE DID TOO. THOSE 2 ARE GLUED TO THE DRAMA ON EVERY TV CHANNEL WITH THE WEATHER . I CAN'T BE BOTHERED. MY PHONE RINGS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY WITH AUTOMATIC TOWNSHIP ALERTS. ENOUGH TO SCARE THE SENIORS FOR THE REST OF THEIR SHORT LIVES. I TOLD THE SENIORS TO HANG UP ON THE MACHINE
THE WIND PREDICTION HAS BEEN REDUCED IN OUR TOWN FROM 150 DOWN TO 70-90 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. SO WE'RE NOT LOOKING AT THE SAME STORM AS YESTERDAY.
JEN'S WINDOWS FACE SOUTH AND SHE'S NERVOUS. I TOLD THEM WE CAN ALL LIVE TOGETHER IN MY 1 BEDROOM FLAT AND SAVE MONEY!!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. I TOLD THE SENIORS WE SHOULD TREAT THIS LIKE AN INVITATION TO PARTY HARDY! BUT NOT IN EXCESS CAUSE THE AMBULANCES MIGHT BE BUSY DOING OTHER THINGS
I AM OFF TO CHECK ALARMS AND DOORS. WAITING FOR MY REPORT FROM THE LAST MEETING THAT WILL BE HELD AT 10 AM. MY BOSES AND I CANNOT GET THERE SO SOMEONE IS GOING IN OUR STEAD.
WHAT MORE CAN THEY TELL US???? YES, I KNOW IT'S GOING TO RAIN!!!
POOR NYC WILL BE CRIPPLED WITH THE PREDICTED 18" OF RAINFALL
FOR OUR AREA. THE SUBWAYS WILL NEED ROWBOATS AND A WHOLE LOTTA SUMP PUMPS!!
I NEED SOME BREAKFAST. TODAY I AM FINALLY HUNGRY.....MAYBE CAUSE THE OFFICE IS CLOSED AND NO ONE IS CALLING OUT "MELLO"!!!!!
HAPPY SATURDAY/SUNDAY

Just a quick post this morning....

Ceejay - Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and a wonderful birthday weekend! Enjoy your visit with the aunt, uncles and your sister!

Mel - Stay safe, my dear sista. I hope the winds calm down even further, and that the storm isn't as bad as they're predicting.

Just wanted to add...but it wouldn't let me edit my post.

I am feeling better...the nausea has gone and my chest isn't quite as tight.

Happy - bummer that you can't go with DH, but I understand about it being so much more expensive if you went...plus, you don't want to fall short on vacay days. I don't get migraines very much anymore...just a few times per year...usually due to dramatic weather fluctuations.

Shad - I hope DS2 stays safe on the wet power poles. Good on ya for getting so much accomplished around the house! I sure could use your energy (or Annie's for that matter). We watched some pre-season football on TV last night too. Green Bay Packers versus the Indianapolis Colts. We only watched the first half because after that they put the 2nd and 3rd string players in as a pre-season tryout to see if they'll make the team. The prawns, mango and wine sound yummy!

Honest to God, this is EXACTLY what I was thinking except I could not put it into words as well as Mel. Every time we have overly optomistic titles, someone gets whammed on the side of the head with the fugly stick of life

And I have totally lost track of time so yes, the end of the month is mid week next week. I don't know where I am any more

I suggest The Worldy Chicks say to September Pizz off You Bloody Lout!

and Mel I am not going to chastise you for drinking Starbucks (only one I hope) only because you get a pass if a hurricane is making it's way towards you

Happy Birthday Ceejay I apologize for not posting a nice graphic but I have packed away my id and password for my graphics account and none of my email accounts seem to be working.

I hope you have a great celebration with the family.

Mellie - stop your spitting NOW - isn't there enough moisture in the air Sending you good wishes to weather the storm. Seems like Irene is about to say Goodnight.

I have a busy day ahead - better get on with it. Happy weekend chicks.

THE FUGLY STICK!!! "The Worldy Chicks say to September Pizz off You Bloody Lout! ".......TOO EFFING FUNNY!!!
HAPPY.....PLEASE STOP AS I DON'T WANT TO KEEP WASTING MY COFFEES!!
I JUST CONFESSED TO THE BOSS I BOUGHT 6!!!

THEY JUST EVACUATED THE TOWN SOUTH OF US.....AND THE HE11HOLE THEY CALL A HOSPITAL. IT'S ALL LOWLANDS DOWN THERE.
JUST HEARD FROM ONE OF THE OFFICE GALS AND TOLD HER TO BRING HER FAMILY UP HERE TO THE EMPTY APARTMENT IF SHE FLOODS OUT. SHE IS LOWLAND AND IN OUR TOWN.

IT JUST BECAME FREAKISHLY CALM AND LIGHT OUT NOW. THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM. JEN & RICHIE ARE NOT BACK FROM CLOSING UP THE TRAILER AND HOPE THEY DON'T GET STOPPED BY COPS ON THE WAY BACK. PEOPLE ARE GOING NUTS AND IT'S SOOOO UNNECESSARY.
HUMANITY AT THEIR FINEST.

I JUST CALLED THE MEN IN. THEY ARE STARTING AT 4PM AND CONTINUE ON UNTIL THE MAYOR SAYS DIFFERENTLY. NO ONE IS HAPPY ABOUT THAT ONE. LOL BETTER THEM THAN ME!!!

I'LL LET YOU KNOW IF IRENE DIDN'T BLOW US AWAY TOMORROW.







CEEJAY......THIS IS FOR HAPPY (cause i don't want her to cry anymore):





MICHELLE....GLAD TO HEAR YOU'RE FEELING BETTER. WISH WE ALL KNEW HOW ANNIE IS DOING.

OMG Mel - that smilie hanging on to the palm tree is TOO funny. I'm glad we can laugh. Seriously tho I just checked the news - 20 inches of rain in North Carolina. That's serious. I don't think it was wrong at all for them to be so overly prepared. I'm hoping it dies down as it heads up the coast. What a freaking mess. Was nice of you Mel to offer up the empty apartment. Better that than to crack heads and ignorant grandchildren of tenants. The thing that gets me is some people will risk their lives over stupid people that poo poo'd the warnings in the first place. Miss Mel - don't you DARE be drinking 6 Starbucks. I will have to send Annie with her sore hand out to slap those bottles out of your hand. If she's gimpy you might have a chance to get away from her but she might bring Curtis with her for back up and I don't think any of us stand a chance against someone strong enough to walk the Grand Canyon So let that be a warning Missy - remember what that can do to your peepers

DH broke down today over this whole bloody house mess - and nothing ever gets him down. I told him we will find a way out of it. We put our heads together and have some options to try. Then he noticed the pool pump had stopped. Again, we put our heads together, he is off to the store hoping it is just a 20 dollar part and not a $6,000 filter replacement. We can't take too much more - stress or financial.

Ok, it's 3pm and I haven't packed a single box yet. Better get busy.

Thank you Mel for finding me a good graphic for Ceejay's Birthday to both of you chicks. Oh heck, everyone take a hug!

After spending several hours on website work and sending off a bill, I'm relaxing now. DH's head and chest are still congested. And I'm pretty tired. He offered to grill out. He's having a hamburger, I am having a bratwurst.

Mel- just called you and left a message. Hope you are doing ok, and that Jen and Richie got back from the trailer ok. Good idea to offer up the empty apartment to the office person. Hope you all are safe, my friend.

Happy - so sorry to hear that your DH is getting down too. I hope the pool repair is a cheap, easy fix. Everything will work out for you....just hang in there. I am glad you can see options to help your situation. Sending you both lots of : and

Morning all,

Mel, I am checking the news regularly and hoping for the best for you. Keep your head down and think happy thoughts. Not Happy thoughts since her head is in a whirl and she is not thinking straight right now. Yes and I told her that when I phoned her this morning.
DS2 has gone to work - well I think he has, he didn't come home last night and it is a gloriously sunny day - so no extra pay for him. He will be spitting tacks when he gets home eventually.

Michelle - glad to hear that you are getting better and over the crud. I didn't eat the prawns and mango last night since I got involved with the football and damn it all we lost!!!! $%^$^%^&^&^*^(*()#@$%^% I was yelling at them so bloody loud, I don't know how they didn't hear me.

Ceejay - Hope your birthday is a good one with all the family. Should be a good celebration with the couple of birthdays you have to celebrate. Have a great day.

Happy - just remember, we are all here pulling for you. Do not overdo either the renovations or redecorations, regardless of what the realtors say, you won't get the money back.
Happy and I have a new title thread sorted. However you are all going to have to wait until September to figure it out. It's a Scottyism. Don't know if I can explain it in plain print either.

Right - one more coffee - and then I am off to get some new pillows for the beds, the ones on them now are old and stained and grotty looking. Some fresh new sanitised ones might help to alleviate the sinus problems we both have from time to time. Then the garden, finish packing, weigh the case and decide whether I have to wear the dreaded steel caps on the plane or not. I will probably have to wear two days worth of clothes.

Shad - hope you have a great Sunday! I love buying new pillows. Bummer that your team lost last night. Good luck with the packing and planning what to wear on the plane. You have me curious about the thread title for September. All I can say is September is my birthday month and it dang well better be a good month for ALL of us.

My chest is still tight today, and DH's lungs and head are still messed up so I didn't mow today. DH said he will mow tomorrow, and I told him no way. I will or it won't get done.

Mel - hope all is well by you & that Jen & rich made it back safely. Take care!!

Shad - safe travels , if not comfy in your steel toes & multiple layers.

Happy - that the repair is inexpensive! Chin up & hang in there.

Michelle- feel better, & same for dh. Take it easy.

Ceejay -

Annie- how's the hand?? Hope it's getting some TLC from someone & you're feeling no pain.

Last night was a dog walk, then tv. Today was a circuit class, a load of laundry, hair Appt, the gathering at bf's sis's house, a dog walk, then dinner. Watching psych right now- love that silly show.

Mel, feeling guilty for enjoying the gorgeous weather here while you're preparing for a hurricane there. If only mother nature would take a chill pill and just give us ALL some tranquil weather!!

GOOD MORNING CHICKIES

ALL IS WELL IN MY TOWN. NOT SO GOOD FOR OTHERS.
THE BACK END IF THE STORM IS JUST HITTING US NOW.
THANK GOD I LIVE UP HIGH. BELOW ME IS LOOKING AT A 4-8 FOOT SURGE.
THE MAYOR CAME LAST NIGHT AND THE BIG BOSS WAS ON THE PHONE.
WHEN HE CALLED ME BACK THIS MORNING, I WAS ALREADY DRESSED AND DOWNSTAIRS. THEY CAN'T CATCH ME UNAWARES!!
HE TOLD ME I WAS THE ONLY ONE UP & DRESSED BESIDES HIM.
WE CAN RELAX AFTER 12 NOON AND THEN WAIT FOR THE SUN.
HOPEFULLY WE WON'T BE ADDED TO THE LIST OF 400,000 PEOPLE ALREADY WITHOUT POWER. BUT OUR LITE COMPANY SAID ITHEY MAY TURN IT OFF FOR REPAIRS IF NECESSARY INTERMITTANTLY..
I AM FULLY CHARGED UP AND READY TO GO.
NOW I AM OFF TO EAT BREAKFAST AND MAYBE A DVD TILL MY BOBBY GETS HERE......NOW THAT'S EYE CANDY!!!
HAVE A SUPER DAY



HAPPY......WHEN I GOOGLED WINDY AND FOUND THE HANGING SMILEY I CRACKED UP FOR 5 MINUTES!!! I THOUGHT IT WAS CLIPART AND WHEN I CLICKED ON IT IT BECAME ANIMATED I MUST KEEP HIM IN CASE HE IS EVER NEEDED AGAIN. WE WERE ALL LAUGHING ABOUT IT WHEN I EXPLAINED TO SOME SENIORS WHAT I DID. I THINK THEY LIKE THAT "THEY"RE ON THE COMPUTER. LITTLE DO THEY KNOW I WISH THERE WAS HUMOR I COULD SEND TO YOU & DH RIGHT NOW. NOTHING WORSE THAN CONTINUALLY TRYING TO GET MOVING FORWARD AND GETTING A MILLION ROADBLOCKS AND DETOURS. JUST KNOW OUR BEST THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU





LAURA.....I AM GLAD YOU ARE ENJOYING THE WEATHER. OURS WILL BE GREAT THE MINUTE IRENE PACK UP AND LEAVES. YOUR SATURDAY SOUNDED FILLED TO THE BRIM! hope the gathering and dinner was nice.




MICHELLE....NO ONE SHOULD BE MOWING!! BUT THEN YOU GUYS ALREADY KNOW THAT HOPE YOU BOTH FEEL MUCH BETTER THIS WEEK




SHAD.....SORRY THE SD DIDN'T GET THE HAZARD PAY AND I BET HE WILL BE MAD!! LOL AS YOU SEE WE ARE STILL HERE AND JERSEY NIS STILL ON THE MAP. SOMEWHAT SOGGIER BUT HERE NONETHELESS! I AM GOING TO REST UP ALL WEEK WHILE YOU ARE OUT PLAYING WITH THE BOYS & THEIR BIG EQUIPTMENT!!