May - Madness or mellowness (Meliness) for the Worldly chicks.
 

There you go. It is May. My how the year is flying by. Only about 3.5months to Grandmotherhood.

For the old stuff click http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/supp...ie-chicks.html and don't post there anymore.

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HAPPY FIRST OF MAY!!
HERE'S TO A GREAT MONTH FOR THE WORLDLY CHICKS:cheers:


Thanks Shad for making the new thread:hug:
By the time we get to chat, I'll have a book to tell you!!!!
Hope your day is better. Tired of the crap too. :rofl
YES!!!! Grandmotherhood wiill soon be upon us:bb:

HAPPY......I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MOM. I HOPE EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT AND SHE'LL BE FEELING BETTER SOON.
SOMEHOW I MISSED ALL OF THIS LAST NIGHT WHEN I SKIMMED THE POSTS.
GUESS I WAS MORE TIRED THAN I WANTED TO ADMIT.
SENDING GOOD THOUGHTS OUT TO YOU & MOM :hug: :yoga:

Hello ladies -

Sorry for being so absent...as Shad said, I'm definitely on a hamster wheel both at home and at work. And I'll be working late today, and then I have to finish up the tidying for DMIL's arrival tomorrow.

I don't even have much time to post this morning as I have to try and figure out some questions to ask mentors. I am meeting with my "business knowledge" mentor at 9, and my "technical" mentor at 2, and I haven't a clue how to start the discussion. :faint: Guess it's time to start Googling.

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Happy - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope everything gets stabilized soon. :hug:

I hope everyone else is doing well. I'll try and get caught up on personals soon.

Much love,

May Day...May Day...May 1st...dance around the May pole!!

I made through Friday. It was the two year mark for momma's passing. I only sniffled once but had a worse time of it last night, was kind of bumming about it. Guess it was because of watching the movie Grease and wishing for more time with people and missing out on so many things in life....I know look forward not back. The future is where it is at!!

Got an appt to get hair cut tomorrow nite, then need to have sissy color it. I love getting my hair cut and hair washed. They just don't wash it long enough....guess it is not really a massage. lol

I go back on June 20th for removal of the cancerous causing polyp. I am not excited about going through the prep again. As a matter of fact I am dreading it. I think I may camp out in the bathroom that night just in case I don't make it to the toitie again.

I am a fat pig. I am up to 178. My clothes hardly fit. My jeans nearly cut me in half. I quit drinking alcohol. I need to move more. I read that when you watch TV and get up on commercials and march in place you lose weight. I hardly watch TV and I do chores on commercials when I do watch. Guess that doesn't work for me. I need to cut my portions in half. I am in a size 8 to 10 now up from a 4 to 6. Thank God I am tall. My mind is getting into that mindset of not wanting to do anything or see anyone because I am over weight. Motivation, motivation, motivation. NEED SOME!! I am trying to drink more water also, doing slightly better on that. SOSDD...same old sh*t different day...eat less, move more.

CHELLE...so sorry to hear the idiots do not recognize great talent when they see it. Eventually the hamster does get off the wheel in better shape! Do your best and you know the ole saying....EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.

HAPPY...my heart is with you about your momma. It is hard to see our parent's deteriorating. I don't know what to say but giving you a huge hug sweet sister.

MELLIE...Don't get all caught up in the office and forget about taking care of you. If you start feeling run down or tired. Head home to take a nappy poo. We cannot have you sick again. YOU YOU YOU...remember that.

CEEG...sorry your visit was a little hectic. Next time will be better.

LAURA....is now the exercise queen! Good for you.

SHADDIE...I understand about it being only morning and not good. Hope they listen to you, do what the need to do, and quit muffling around.

Better get busy...lots to do and little time to do it in.

Loves and hugs.

Morning all. On a rush-rush to get some information out today, but I'm waiting to confirm what data is needed before I start working on it.

Had a nice enough day off yesterday. Got roped into taking doggy for his injection yesterday morning, but that was just a quick trip. Before that was just some tea and newspaper reading.

After that I went to Ikea to buy another rubber bath mat. Of course they didn't have the same color that I bought last time - a couple years ago now. Live and learn - should have bought two of them at the time. But I guess we'll be able to live with the other color. I like actual colors better than the usual white ones sold elsewhere. I also bought a vase, so I'm ready for whenever my peonies decide to bloom. :) Also bought a couple inexpensive rubber-backed rugs for 3-season room. Like a dufus I removed the ones that were out there thinking I would get to the laundromat soon to wash them and doggy has slipped a couple times on the bare floor when he dashes into the house from the yard. Guess I'm a bad dog mommy!!

Stopped at Lands End after Ikea, but bought nothing. Happy, you mentioned Talbots and we do have an outlet store not too far from us (in Park Ridge) that I visit once or twice a year. I'll have to get back there sometime soon. Wearing a pair of slacks from there right now.

I wanted to get to the thrift store near the house yesterday, but time did not permit. I had my massage at 4 pm and it was pretty good. The person who did it was not as good as the person I've have a couple times in the past (she's not at that location anymore), but it was still nice because my arms and hamstrings were pretty sore from my Sunday workout. Next time I will try a hot stone massage.

Then there was dinner, then a dog walk, then DWTS. They now have these team dances in addition to the individual ones, and they are so over the top. ...though I did like the shirtless male part of the one team's routine, lol. :o
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Shad - Thanks for setting up the new thread. Yeh, I can't believe how quickly the year is going by! Of course with my day off yesterday, it totally slipped my mind to put my May train ticket in my purse (it comes in the mail). A kind soul on the train offered me a punch on her 10-ride ticket amd I accepted. I'll probably buy a 10-ride ticket and use it for my ride home tonight (and for the next time I forget my monthly), and hopefully someday soon I will pay that kindness forward.

Mel - Thank you for posting the Maypole graphic! That reminds me of the sitcom "The Odd Couple". One of the scenes in the opening of the show is Felix and Oscar at a May Day celebration in the park (Central Park?) - you can see a Maypole in the background. :)

Michelle - I hope your meetings with the mentors go well today. So tomorrow DMIL returns! It'll be so nice to have her with you once again. :yes:

Ceejay - Glad to hear the bronchitis is getting better. Would using a humidifier make it better or worse? Guess the doc would know best. Did you catch up w/ your aunt & uncle?

Happy - I hope your mom is back home or with your sister and feeling better now. Yeh, no followup didn't seem wise on her doc's part... a stroke would be horrible.

Hellos to Annie, Mary & Patty!! Hope to see you checking in soon!

TTFN!

Annie - Can't help looking back...hopefully in time it will be to revisit good memories. You're right, looking back and having regrets is not productive! Love love love it when the shampoo person at the salon will give me a little scalp massage! :love: :D Re moving more - once the weather is nicer you can get back out for those lunchtime walks right? I used to exercise during commercials, but now we DVR most of our shows and so there are no more commercial breaks!! I definitely need to up my water intake. Ever since the lid of my favorite water cup broke, I've been using a smaller cup and not been refilling it enough. Been looking around for a new one, but there aren't any like my old one. Boo. Anyway, I'm not nearly tall enough for my weight, and coming from the high 180's perspective, 178 sounds pretty good. And I know I said no regrets, but I sure wish I worked to maintain way back before my weight became a significant issue - don't we all!!

Good morning ladies,

As Bob Seger would say - Turn the Page ... another month roles around the corner. This marks 6 months since I stopped working and means my severance benefits have ended :( First up is to call and change the health insurance. That's going to be a hassle. We're also supposed to get some potentially strong thunderstorms this afternoon and I need a few things from the grocery store so I'd better get a move on.

My Mom is still in the hospital - might be there a few days. My sister said she is the healthiest one in the hospital :lol: She is in good spirits and an ideal patient but is understandably bored and eager to get out of there. The problem right now is that her heartbeat races when she does anything other than just sit quietly. I think they want that under control before she gets her walking papers.

Shad - thanks for setting up the new thread. I like the title :D Sorry to see from your FB post that the day has taken a turn for the worst. Hope you only have an hour left in the work day so that you don't have to suffer for too long. You're good at preparing so I think you can put off until there is only .5 months left to think about the Grandmotherhood :lol:

Laura - we got a hot stone massage when we went up to the Ozarks. It really helped DH and his back so I ordered some river rock and massage oil and if he's a good boy he will occasionally get a massage from me. :lol: I actually just found my stones - I used a very old electric fry pan with crock pot insert to heat the stones and was very happy to see they made the move intact and did not destroy my crock insert. You can probably get a set of rocks and oil for less than the cost of a hot stone massage. Hint to BF ;) ;) ;) :lol: That was nice of someone to help you out with a train fare. Used to be that the first of the month they would let you ride in with the previous month's monthly ticket so that you could buy a new one at the train station but I think they did away with that practice once they started the ticket by mail program. And finally much to DH's frustration, I find that when I really, really like something (like a particular spoon type of silicone spatula), I will sometimes buy 2 just to have a spare - especially if it's something I think I will never find again. :lol: I am still hunting down a second pair of black capri modal fabric pj pants that I found at Kohls and loved to shreds :rofl: So buy wisely ;)

Annie - I can't believe it's been 2 years already for your Mom :hug: And it sounds like you are coming to terms with it - can't say there will EVER be a day you don't think of her with a tear in the eye. As for your polyp, can't you ask the doc or the pharmacist for a prep kit that might not be so terribly harsh on your system? I hear you on the weight thing - my sister was complaining of the same thing. I know you run like a woman possessed from sun up to sun down but sometimes they say while that helps from gaining too much - it also is not enough to turn the scale down. I guess if you find yourself at a point you are not happy with, the only answer is counting calories WHICH I HATE :lol: I will agree tho we probably take in more than we realize. I hope you can find something that works for you as I know how frustrating that can be. Perhaps a lunchtime walk if you get to take a lunch break?

Michelle - hope your 9am meeting went well. About all I can suggest is to ask them what they think the company values in skills and knowledge nowadays. Keep them talking and listen for suble clues. I can indeed vouch for the fact that oftentimes what we think as common sense as important is not what the company views as such. I do hope they are of some help to you. :hug:

Mellie - a whole month to honor you - how nice! :dance: I'm loving your May pole today. Sounds like you are still a bit tired and in need of an easy day. Let it be so or bop them offenders with your May pole :rofl:

Ceejay - I found that a warm air vaporizer helped me when I was wheezy. Cold air humidifer just made me more sick. Hope you feel better.

I think I'd better get off this computer as the gray clouds are moving in and I don't want to be caught out in heavy rain. Later chicks...

couldn't agree with you more Laura

DH got the treadmill set up in the 3rd bay of the garage. But the paper with the sequence code to start the thing is no where to be found so... that will be an adventure.

Shad
Thanks for bringing us into May. I can't believe that this year is flying by so fast. Are you gettiing excited to see the grandbaby?

Laura
Sounds lke you had a good shopping day. I'm beginning to like to shop by myself. When I'm with friend's or my aunt I have a tendency to go with the flow. My warm air humidifier is doing wonders as it keeps my throat from drying out to much. I'm supposed to be using it all the time.

Happy
Hope your mom is doing better. Wish that the doctor had made her a follow up appointment. Those fast heartbeats can be scary especially at night when they wake you out of a deep sleep.

Michelle,
Good luck with the meetings. I'd like to know how those turned out too.
I'm looking forward to see what you have planned with dmil.

Annie
How's that little boy doing? I need to get my hair cut again. But the hairdressers drown me. Think I'm to short. Therefore, I don't like to get my hair washed.

Mel
I'm taking a do nothing day on Thursday. Want to join me?

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Nothing new here. I've got the reports ready to go for the month of April and will take them over to the boss after lunch. I want to double check some errors I found on the copies but I think I've already found them on the orignals.
Must be feeling better as I rode the bike for 15 minutes last night but I did cough a bunch too.
I'm not coughing as deep or long as I have been. I'm on the road to recovery.

Morning all,

Michelle - these mentors, are they sent to you by the business or are they people you have picked? Keep it simple. Ask them to explain the business processes that you are evidently not meeting according to the bigwigs and then ensure you have the company policy correct. If the company picked your mentor, who's to say that they are going to give you the good oil - do they know what the good oil is in the first place. See if you can find the policies on the intranet. Staff behaviour and expectations should be set out there.
I might start by doing this before the meeting so you can show that you have initiative. Mel - Chat. I will be home Friday night and not late either. So do you want to chat on my Saturday, your Friday arvo or my Sunday morning, your Saturday arvo. Or are things still humming over there?

Annie - I found with the death of my parents that it took around two years to 'get over it'. You never actually get over it, but as time goes along, you remember the good years and the fun things more than the actual passing. At first all you want to do is talk about them. Then there is the guilt factor - in my case it was - if I had been there then I might have been able to save him - probably not true but I believed it at the time. Even worse, Dad's death sent my Mum into a downward spiral of dementia and I felt guilty about that as well.
You have a bright future to look forward to - grandkids etc. and a wedding for the DS and another for yourself. I'm sure you won't forget Mum but will start to think of the good things now rather than the loss.
I don't think you can say you are fat, you have a good 6 or 7 inches on me and I weigh about the same at the moment. Really do have to do something about that.

Laura - colours for houses never stay the same more than 1 year along. It's like fashion, they'd love us to redecorate every year.
Hope you got all your info lined up. I'm just correcting a whole lot of rubbish that someone wrote at the moment. It's not the writing that is wrong, it is the content. Fair go.
What a nice person to give you a ride on the train off their ticket. There is good in the world. I like to hear about random acts of kindness.

Happy - nice to hear that Mum is taking notice and being the health germ around the place. She needs to be stablised before she comes home, you are right. How old is she again. In her eighties if I remember. She has done very well to be independent for so long.
Here I am dealing with people who haven't moved with the times, who really don't think that life will be much different with SAP. WRONG. I had to bully the Inventory man into cataloguing some items that are actually critical spare parts. Bah humbug. Poor man will wish he had retired pre SAP soon.

Ceejay - Baby will arrive when baby decides to arrive. I am sort of looking forward to this but I have a lot of things to do before baby arrives and I maybe will have to take some time off to get those things done. I might have to go shopping for some bits soon. DS1 tells me they have purchased the stroller thingy so I should work out what else they may need as well. A phone call is in order I think.
Hope you got the reports sorted in the right order.

Okay - so time is now such that I need a cup of tea and I need to get on with some work. So saying I had better go and do this thing. Catch you later

Fair enough???
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/q...-1226344513011

$1000 fine? Why not release the blokes into the shark infested waters = they might make a nice pickled appetizer. Poor Dirk - what a frightful experience - glad he's ok. Stupid humans.

Holy Cr*p Shad...I agree with HAPPY. Do unto others..is my philosophy. Poor lil Dirk, scared to death, probably hungry too. Makes me sad.

Will come back later, have to produce some slicks for an enrollment this afternoon. Also giving blood, or trying to at 9.

Hugs

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE.
OUR WORLDLY MONTHS ARE SPEEDING BY.
NOTHING NEW SINCE YESTERDAY.
JUST THE USUAL CRAPOLA.:rofl:
I DID CALL MY BOSS THOUGH LAST NIGHT.
TOLD HER THE NEW TENANT IS BECOMING A PAIN ALREADY.
SHE IS YOUNGER, 40'S, BUT SICKLY, DIALYSIS, AND EXTREMELY NEEDY!!!!
I AM NOT HER PERSONAL CAREGIVER OR SUPERINTENDANT.
THE MORE I TRY TO CUT BACK THE MORE STUFF LIKE THIS IS HAPPENING. WTF!
I AM STILL HAVING SOME PROBS WITH MY RIGHT ARM.
BUT I AM GOING TO TRADER JOE'S TOMOOROW WITH OR WITHOUT IT! :lol3:
HAVE A SUPER DAY :moped:




MICHELLE.....GOOD LUCK WITH THE MENTORS. WE'LL BE SENDING YOU GOOD VIBES :crossed:




ANNIE....IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE 2 YEARS HAVE GONE BY ALREADY.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN MOM :angel:
MY BABY BROTHER & I HAD BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH AND HE PASSED AWAY IN MARCH. SO I HAVE A SNIFFLE EVERY YEAR. DON'T BE HARD ON YOURSELF. WE'RE ALLOWED TO THINK OF THEM. :hug:
PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR POLYP REMOVAL AND FOR GOOD RESULTS!:hug:




LAURA......I CAN JUST SEE COAL DOING THE SLIDING THING ON THE FLOOR. Weeeeeee!
GLAD THE MASSAGE WAS GOOD. I GAVE THE KIDS A CHEAP HOT ROCKS "COOKER" FOR THEIR "ANNIVERSARY" LONG AGO.
THEY LOVED IT.
I USED TO WATCH FELIX & OSCAR BUT DON'T REMEMBER THAT PART.
JUST THE THOUGHT OF AS MAYPOLE MAKES ME HAPPY...THAT AND MERRY-GO-ROUNDS:dance:




HAPPY....I AM GLAD MOM IS THE HEALTHIEST ONE IN THE HOSPITAL.
HOPING THEY GET THE HEARTRATE DOWN. I WONDER WHAT CAUSES THAT??
I CAN SEE MOM SITTING THERE THINKING OF A GAZILLION THINGS SHE COULD BE DOING AT HOME! :hug:
HOPE YOU MADE IT TO THE STORE BEFORE YOU GOT DRENCHED:rain:




CEEJAY....VERY HAPPY TO HEAR YOU ARE ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.
THAT COUGHING BUSINESS CANNOT BE ANY FUN AT ALL.
GOOD FOR YOU GETTING THE EXERCISE THOUGH. GOOD FOR THE LUNGS TOO.
HOPE THE REPORTS WENT WELL AND YOU FOUND EVERYTHING.




SHAD....I THINK MY FRIDAY ARVO MIGHT BE BETTER.
IT'S HARD TO PICK ONE CAUSE FOR SOME REASON THINGS SEEM OUT OF WHACK HERE.:rofl:
BUT I CAN GIVE IT MY BEST SHOT!! :rofl:
WHEN I HAD TO LEAVE THE APARTM,ENT LAST TIME, I UNPLUGGED THE PHONE SO YOU WOULDN'T GET THE ANS. MACHINE.
IF ANYTHING GES WRONG, I'LL DO IT AGAIN.
SUPPOSEDLY NOTHING IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND EXCEPOT EMERGENCIES.:crossed:

**** WHEN I WENT TO POST THIS...3FC TOSSED ME OUT AND MADE ME LOG IN ?!?! THEN IT SAID I HAD THE WRONG PASSWORD. SO I CLOSED IE AND REOPENED IT! THIS SITE IS WONKY!!:dizzy:


I JUST READ THE LINK ABOUT THAT POOR PENGUIN.
I HEARD IT ON THE NEWS HERE BUT NOT THE PART ABOUT THEM RELEASING POOR DIRK INTO THE OCEAN. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO CLEAN TANKS AND PENGUIN POOP FOR THE NEXT YEASR!!!
POOR LITTLE THING OUT THERE SHIVERING.
TOSS THE BLOODY KIDS INTO THE SHARK TANK....I AGREE WITH MY SISTA CHICKS!!

Good morning ladies -

DMIL arrives today...and while I wasn't able to get the house quite as tidy as I would've liked to...I'm sure she'll be okay with it. She's so excited to be moving in with us...she's like a little kid. Even though she won't have all her stuff until John goes out there in late summer/early fall to get it, she'll at least be living in a much less stressful environment. :)

Work is going...our company is upgrading to Windows 7 and Office 2010, and the project I'm currently assigned to is to determine which of our legacy applications (of which there are hundreds) will work on the new upgrade and which need modifications. It's definitely a challenge to try and troubleshoot all the applications I'm not familiar with, and unfortunately I'm not resolving the issues quite as fast as my two counterparts on the team...which I'm sure is being noticed by my director.

The two meetings with my mentors went well. I gleaned a bit of info from them...and I'm sure I'll have more questions in the coming days/weeks.

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Shad - So exciting that you're just a few months away from being a grandmother!! You brought up good points about my mentors. My "business acumen" mentor was one picked by my director. The technical mentor was a gentleman picked by me, and at first, the director said he doesn't normally condone male-female mentoring (What?? Are we not adults here??), but he eventually gave in. I have found several of the policies online...but some of the expectations I'm apparently not meeting are vague. "Leadership" because the word "Senior" is in my job title; but I'm not a team or project lead. "Subject Matter Expert"...I was in terms of reporting but that doesn't account for anything...and since my actual Java programming skills are rusty, and I haven't been on a broad number of development projects, I'm not a subject matter expert in my new area...and am therefore, "underperforming". DH thinks they've trumped up these criticisms, and he's probably right. I'm going to do my darndest to exceed every expectation on my "plan" which I still haven't seen yet, but I'm not in a rush because the 30-60-90 day clock doesn't start until I get the plan. As for the idiots who took Dirk...I agree with Happy...release the b*stards into shark infested waters.

Annie - Sending hugs for you. You'll always miss your mom, and occasionally shed a tear. I still miss my mom and dad a lot, and it's been nearly 9 years. Right now, I wish I could talk to my dad about my career stuff. Is June 20th the earliest you could get in for your procedure? Oh, and btw....you are NOT a fat pig, my dear sista. You're more active than most people I know...you're just a great cook!!

Happy - Sorry to hear that mom is still in the hospital, but with her irregular heart rate, that's the best place for her. I hope your benefits switch goes well. We got our thunderstorms at 4 am. KA-BOOM!! As for the treadmill, can you go on the manufacturer's website (or call them) to get the sequence code?

Laura - I'm going to be making a trip to the thrift store this week. Our friend who lives in Chicago is a member of the Moose Lodge (and actually so am I, though I attend more events at her Lodge than the one where we live). Anyway, her Lodge is having a Kentucky Derby Day on Saturday to watch the race on TV, wear funny/impressive hats, drink Mint Juleps, etc., and it's followed by a steak dinner. DMIL is going with me, and DH will go too if he feels up for it. I remember that May Pole scene in the opening of the Odd Couple! Too Funny! I haven't thought about that show in years. So nice that you treated yourself to a massage. So nice of the person to help you out on the train fare. :)

Ceejay - I've found that a humidifier makes the breathing better when I have bronchitis. Also, putting metholatum or vicks vapor rub on the chest helps too. I'm glad to hear it helps you too, and that you're starting to feel better. Don't overdo it though...breathing issues are nothing to mess around with.

Mellie - I hope you're having a relaxing day after the hellish weekend. Don't let the tenants get to you.


Gotta go for now...project meeting to prep for.

Much love,

Nothing new in my corner of thw world.

Every one have a good day.

Hi ladies,

Ever since I decided to try and clean the zip top from our sleep number mattress - outside in the sunshine and air where it can dry nicely - that must have been what the universe was waiting for to unleash the rain. It's supposed to be 70 degrees and sunny now but it's totally overcast and while dry, everything is damp from last night's rain.

I went grocery shopping yesterday and while I started out only to get a few things, everything looked fresh and delicious and I bought a TON of food. Actually I never shopped the interior of the store - just the produce section, the meat and dairy sections. :lol: Our eating kind of fell into a routine that I just wasn't happy with so it's back to my tried and true way of eating of grilled or lean meats, fresh vegetables and fruits. Oh and an applesauce donut for brekkie because you have to have a treat once in a while :lol: I wanted to make PF Chang's lettuce wraps for lunch one day and it's best to use ground chicken for that. My store had it on sale and the rack was as empty as Mother Hubbard's cupboard. :mad: So I went over to the co-op store who had it on sale too but just a bit more than the other store. They only had one package in the cooler but the nice butcher went into the back and got me 2 more packs. They are changing the store around a bit and are clearing the shelves to bring in a new line of food. All through the store are displays of clearance items at some really good prices. I walked out with a cart full of stuff and only went in there for 2 things. :yikes: My freezer is filled to the gills and I have a huge menu to plan out. I should not have to go to the store for at least 2 weeks save some immediate perishables.

Michelle - welcome home DMIL :hug: :yay: I'm not sure you can ever get the house the way you want it - and if you do, it's a challenge to keep it that way. She's back and that's all that matters. I feel for you on your new project - that brought a bit of the crunching of the chest fear for me - troubleshooting stuff I have no idea about. AND... sometimes you bring up something that is serious for the end user but the tech team doesn't want to deal with it because it would slow the rollout :dizzy: Do the best you can, don't let it stress you out. I'm sure there are lots of people who appreciate your thoroughness.

Mel - I hate when the site starts getting all wonky with the login. That means it might burp big time in a bit. Hope not. I thought I was the one who caught that. I guess someone is going to have to have a talk with the new tenant and explain that this is not an extended care facility and if she needs an assistant or caretaker she'd better hire one. Or Mel you could pull one of my Momma's favorites and point to your chair when she starts complaining and say "I learned how to take care of myself, you can too" and take off. No one needs a dingleball in their life. :lol: Sorry to hear that your arm is still bothering you. Better get that rested up - you need a good shooting arm up this way. ;)

Shad - I'm still thinking about poor Dirk. Idiots. My Mom is 85 and still going strong. I hope they can get her stabilized as I really am looking forward to her visit in 3 weeks. :crossed: Do I remember correctly - is the baby in another state where you will have to do some travelling to be there? And someone is going to have to teach the new mom how to interpret baby needs. I'm sure you will love being a grandma once you see the baby.

Hello Annie, Ceejay and Laura :wave:

Sun keeps peeking in and out - not sure what it's going to do and you certainly can't believe the weather forecast. See yah later chicks.

Hello all. Couple long meetings dominated my morning.

Happy - Always nice to catch some good deals at the market. Sure hope your mom is feeling good and able to visit you in 3 weeks! :crossed: It was just until very recently (last 3-4 months?) with the "Be fair, pay the fare" campaign that Metra used to let riders use their previous month's train tickets until noon on the first day of the new month. Not any more. Yes, I need to consider buying multiples on something I really like... Hope you're able to get the treadmill code from the manufacturer without too much hassle.

Michelle - What a challenge you've got now at work - sounds so different than the reports team! Welcome back to your DMIL! So your visit to the thrift store is to find hats for the Derby party? That sounds fun - both the shopping and the party!

Mel - Crapola - LOL. My dad liked that word and used it a lot, so it always reminds me of him. :D Sorry the new tenant is being so needy. I hope she gets her own help, otherwise she needs a facility that is set up to provide it, cuz you are NOT her caregiver. You're too busy being your own caregiver!! :yes: Both you and Happy mentioned heating up my own stones for massage purposes, but that just sounds too risky for me, LOL!! Best left to the professionals, I say!!

Annie - Hope you were able to give blood today. Feels like a waste of everyone's time when the iron levels come back too low.

Shad - Oh, poor Dirk! Those guys were old enough to know better. Judge was way too lenient!

Ceejay - I just helped someone learn to do their monthly reports - we had a consultant who used to do them, and our department (i.e., me) had to take them over when she took ill and then passed away. I took him through several, and hopefully the rest go smoothly on his own. :crossed: And now I've got to submit my input for our department's monthly report.

Hellos to Mary and Patty!!
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Nothing much to report. In addition to forgetting my train ticket yesterday, I also forgot my umbrella and had to walk through the light rain to get to the train station. Once there, I bought a 10-ride train ticket to get me home. The ticket is good for a year, so the other 9 rides can be used by bf for any outings we might have going downtown or elsewhere, or the next time I forget my monthly ticket on the first of the month! If we don't use it all up within a month or so before its expiration, I give it to a friend of bf who doesn't have a lot of money but uses public transportation all the time. I also have some money on a CTA transit card (bus and subway) that I need to use up or give to bf's friend.

Watched the first couple shows of Doc Martin, but that was about it for last night. Tonight I really should do a workout, and I need to go through the mail. I've been keeping up with it pretty well lately, but not the past couple weeks!

Back to work. At least I'm past the hump now!

Morning all,
Grey and gloomy and raining here too although it is supposed to clear later. Personally, I think that the weather gurus forecast by sticking an arm out of the window, middle finger extended. If the finger comes in:
Dry, it's fine.
Wet, it is raining.
Bent, it is windy.
White, its snowing.
And we send them to college for 4 years to learn this cr*p

I've got a informal class this morning so I will have to go and get emotionally prepared for that shortly. I'm giving the guys here an overview into SAP and showing them where all their hard work has been put to use and how they will deal with it. Should be fun. I've even brought them some dips n chips so they won't rush off at lunch time.

Mel - should that woman actually be in your building. Sounds to me like she should have more care than can be given there. And you are NOT the carer either and you need to ignore the crap.
By the way, how do you schedule emergencies???
Unfortunately we can't schedule the idiots to penguin poop parade for the next year since they are Welsh and out here on holiday. I think the Brits might declare war if we forcibly detained two of their citizens and besides which we might have to foot the bill for their board and keep. Dirk continues to improve. They thought they might loose him at one stage because he was so traumatised, but his girlfriend (Peaches) helped him through. AAAAAhhhhhh all together now - how sweeeeeeeeeet!

Michelle - how typical to bung you into an area where you haven't been for years or not at all and expect you to perform. I hope there is a set of guidelines and pre requisites to be able to know what to look for. I wasn't aware this was done manually. I thought they just ran a compatibility check over everything, but then IT is not always my strong point. I just expect it to work and usually it doesn't but hey, that's the purpose in having DS1 and Robbie around.
Welcome home to DMIL.

Happy - yes the baby will be born in Adelaide in South Australia. And no I will not be going to teach - interpret baby needs 101. I wouldn't be thanked for it and she has her own mother down there to do it for her. I will be the globetrotting granny who will find interesting things from afar and tell stories to my grandchild.
Good shopping

Ceejay - no news is often good news

Laura - sounds like you are becoming the go to person in the office to learn new things and run projects.
Hope Doc Martin lived up to expectations. He is so rude. And he has a problem with the sight of blood. What a man.

So I had better go get on with my day. Organise this training session and round up the victims. Catch you later.

Good Morning Chicks.
Short post.
Too much pain for shopping today and typing.
Maybe post on the weekend.
Dr gave me pain meds over the phone.
Lots of ice & he says bedrest?
I didn't question....just give me the drugs. :rofl:
Maybe because I cannot use either arm lying down.

Shad...can we postpone again??
I am sorry to be such a PITA.

Morning all.

Shad - Hope the informal class went well. This morning during my commute I was listening to a podcast of a radio show from this past weekend. There's a segment called "Drunks in the News" and wouldn't you know it, one of the featured stories was that of poor Dirk being abducted by the idiots from Wales... I'm happy to hear Dirk is making a recovery with the help of his gf. Awwwww. :)

Mel - Hope the drugs help and you are relaxing pain free now. :hug:

Hellos to the rest of the Worldlies!!
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Bf pulled my commuter bike out of the shed yesterday. He's finally decided that he needs to replace the cables (brake and shift), so we went to the bike shop before getting dinner last night and he bought the cables and a spoke wrench. He'd previously been intent on just finding another bike for me because this one is rather old and the cables were old and stretched out and the braking and shifting weren't like they should be. I wasn't thrilled with looking for yet another bike just for my 3 minute rides morning and evening (other than just buying a new $99 Walmart bike, while bf would have wanted to search for a great deal on a high quality used bike), but I did want the bike to work better than it currently does. Anyway, hopefully the $18 outlay and bf's considerable bike experience will result in a satisfactory ride for me. (Bf was really into cycling as a teen and he regularly tore down and rebuilt bikes with a buddy of his.)

Being in the bike shop made me want to go out for a bike ride! This is the year that I will finally get a new helmet. My old one looks great on the outside, but the inside part in which the straps are held in is all decrepit. Unfortunately, this helmet is so old that a replacement for the strapping system is not available. Happy, you will be amused to know that when bf & I were browsing the helmets bf said that when we buy the helmet, we'll also buy multiple replacement strapping systems for it, LOL.

Dinner was on the patio at a local eatery. I had a chicken avocado wrap and bf had a black and bleu burger. It was nice being outdoors, especially since the inside seating area felt really stuffy.

Since buying our Thundershirt for doggy, we had given him a treat using the shirt as a plate of sorts to create a pleasant association, but we hadn't actually had doggy wear the shirt yet. So yesterday, with storms in the forecast, we put the shirt on him with the help of some treats. He didn't fuss with it and wore it for a couple hours. The storms didn't happen, but at least he's had the experience of wearing the shirt. This evening more storms are expected, so it might be good to get the shirt on him again, at least to get us better at putting it on him, LOL.

No exercise last night, so I better do something tonight!!

That's about it. I'll post this and see if anyone snuck in on me. TTFN!

Mel
Feel better soon.

Laura
I skipped exercise last night too, but will today.

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The bronchitis is a lot better today. I feel fluid in my ears and throat so Maybe I can kick this out to the road this week end.
Need to call my aunt and uncle to see how they are doing and tell them I will not be there this week end.
I slept till 9 a.m. this morning.

Good morning ladies,

Laura your talk about a bike reminded me of my favorite bike.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...SmallerPic.jpg

We were poor growing up and one of my uncles was a city cop. They would have a yearly auction of stuff they confiscated in raids and such or unclaimed stolen goods. God bless this man who showed up one day with the most awesome, stylish purple Spyder bike with a banana seat and sissy bar :love: Also I was a short kid so the (I guess) 18 inch frame was idea for my little legs. I drove this bike all over the city. No place was too far for me and my cool bike. They still have them occasionally one Ebay for upwards of $500. :yikes: I'd probably still like it better than the one I have now. :lol:

I hope you find something that works as a commuter bike. For a short ride like you have, I'd probably go with something cheap that does the job - kind of like a "beater" car for commuting :lol: That's good that Coal is taking to the thundershirt. Hope it works - now's the time for the spring showers.

Ceejay - glad to hear you are feeling better but probably wise to stick around the house this weekend.

Mel - sorry to hear your arms are giving you the big push back :( but sounds like your body is taking over telling you the best thing for it if your head does not want to listen. Best to sit quietly and be a nice girl now ;) Feel better :hug:

Shad - how did your informal class go? Sounds like a wonderful approach to people who might not be totally on board with what's happening and how it may very well help them in the long run. Will be interested in hearing the details.

Hello to Michelle, Annie, Patty and Java :wave:

Mom came home from the hospital yesterday. My sister is at wits end. My Mom insists on finding a cardiologist in the city (not like she is capable of standing around and waiting for 2 or 3 buses to get to her appointments). My sister says she has no fight left in her (sister) so I need to take over nudging Mom who can be VERY VERY stubborn - so much moreso as she ages. That woman won't listen or concede to anything without a long and frustrating fight. I did get the mattress cover cleaned and outside for a while but not long enough for it to dry. Good thing I brought it in last night as we had fierce storms that woke DH up at 4am. Even the ducks were back in the yard this morning wading through puddles. I'm hoping the skies will clear up shortly as I have more bedding I want to air out. I'm doing stuff in the house but doesn't seem like I'm making any real headway. :dunno:

Anyway - I'm going to try and call Mom and reason with her. Wish me luck!

Ceejay - So this is your weekend now? Enjoy. :) Good idea to just stay put and recuperate.

Happy - Like that bike! Love the gear shifter! And the banana seat and sissy bar :D My current commuter bike is definitely a beater, but I like it anyway. My previous commuter bike was a single speed Schwinn Breeze, which I liked except that I finally decided I wanted a bike with gears to make riding against the wind and up inclines easier! The current one is a Schwinn World Tourist in a copper color, and not only the frame is painted that color, but the fenders as well. It looks like the photo I attached. I like that it's a ladies bike (easy on/off in my work clothes), has upright handlebars, and that it's a 10-speed. I'm perfectly happy to have bf monkey around with it and get it running better. For some reason he'd been hesitant to put any money or time into these old bikes, but to be honest, if the bike is running well, I wouldn't have any reason to not keep riding it forever - and not just to the train, but to the library, the hair salon, farmers' market, etc. I definitely don't need a new bike, and I don't need one that I'm going to worry about having stolen.

Enough about my bike (for now). Glad your mother is home now. I don't envy you the struggle you will have with getting her to allow you and your sister give her a hand with more and more. Good luck with that. So is it too soon to tell if she'll be able to make the visit in a couple weeks?

TGIF

I am so ready for this week to come to a close. It has been so stinkin' busy at work this week, all the while painting at home. I have jumped in there and helping with the painting. I do not particularly like it, but it needs to get done.

Last night I made meatloaf burgers and augratin potatos on the grill. Fresh cut up strawberries for dessert. It was all yummy and even sent some with Curtis for his lunch today. He eats crap when I don't send him some lunch then come evening he feels like poo and the toitie is his best friend. Silly man you know what causes it quit doing it....yeah yeah yeah...I know what makes me fat quit eating it. blah

Just getting my first cup of Joe this morning, rather a late start on the caffeine. Didn't get to give blood on Wednesday. Iron level has to be 12.5 and mine was 12.4...really, like dang it anyway. I was so dissappointed. I will pump up my iron even more. Already taking one pill a day, may have to make it two when it gets closer to donating. Also gave me a list of food to avoid as they are iron sucker outters....

One of my BFFs is coming over tonight for a glass of wine and chat. Then we are going over to sissy's so she can see lil man. She hasn't seen him since he was in the hospital. I am excited to get together with Leanne whom I call Rosie as her maiden name is Rose. Too cute.

LAURA...that is the type of bike that I want. Big tires and then a tractor seat so my rump doesn't get sore riding it. It would be more fun if I had somewhere close to ride it and someone to ride with....Curtis would ride with but his time is limited.

CEEG....glad to hear you are feeling better. I hate having coughing issues as it tends to keep me up at night. blah Have a great time off of work. Hugs.

HAPPY.....I like the bike...I had a yellow one very similar. Only a "girl" bar type with the banana seat with the multi-colored flowers on it a basket on front with the same flowers. And the Bell oh the bell! LOL

MELLIE...hope you are also feeling better. Better living through chemicals. YEAH!! Take it easy and stay the H away from that D*MN office. You are forcing me to come and whoop up on you.

SHADDIE...round up the victims...oh yeah...that is what I used to say when I went into work at CVS...who are the victims I am working with tonight. lol. too funny! I have always said we could all be weather girls...your diciphering method is just about accurate.

CHELLE...keep doing your best. That is all you can do....too bad for them if they cannot see it. Be careful what you reveal to your coaches as I am sure they report back to the bosses. Hugs sweet sister....

Rainy and 80s today....I can handle the rain when it is warm out. More painting this weekend. That is about it.

Have a marvelous day/night...Love Hugs and prayers...

Annie
You are still busy as a bee. We could use some rain. It's really dry here.

Michelle
I'm sure that dmil will be glad to have her own little space. How are the dogs doing?

Happy
Sometimes mom's still want their independence. Mine did. You may have to use reverse psychology on her. It worked every time with my mom.

Laura
Looks like you are getting ready to start the bike rides to and from the train again.
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I really need to be cleaning the apartment but I don't have the want to.
Talked to my aunt and uncle last night. They are expecting me this week end but I'm still uncertain as to whether I'll go. I'm feeling better. Two of my cousins are sick and both have been diagnosed with hyperthyroid problems. One of my cousins is also having an ekg and some other heart related test ran. So glad that mine turned out to be hypo.

Morning all. TGIF!!

Annie - Busy is good! Ugh, painting. Once I resign myself to it, then I'm okay. I very much prefer to paint on my own, and I actually kind of like it if I'm by myself with just the radio on. Dinner sounded good - just curious how you do au gratin potatoes on the grill, LOL. So good of you to send C to work with a good lunch. I need to bring lunches for myself because I also end up eating crap and paying too much for the privilege. What a waste. Sorry your iron level was not up to snuff. Enjoy your evening with Rosie and your visit with lil guy. :bb: :)

Yeh, I much prefer the upright style of bicycle with a comfortable seat and bigger tires for a softer ride. The only advantage of the "racing" bikes is that they're very lightweight, but the drop handlebars and skinny tires are not comfortable at all! We have a good number of bike trails in our general area, but all but one are too far away to cycle too! The ride to the trail is enough of a ride itself, lol. Anyway...we have a car rack which will be a hassle until I become more familiar and adept at using it.

Ceejay - We've had a good amount of rain this week, but it's mostly been in the evening, so that's been good. It's also been good to get the newly seeded areas growing from where the trees and shrubs have been removed. Hope you're feeling well enough to go to the uncles - just don't get worn down and have a relapse!

Hellos to the rest of you! :wave:
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Had the Thundershirt on doggy last night since were were getting some storms, and he was fine for hours (we really didn't get much thunder early on), according to bf, but later when doggy needed to go out, bf took off the shirt and not long after, the storms returned and that together with the warning noises that blare so loudly on the tv freaked out doggy and so bf had to deal with the usual anxiety. :( Have to figure out if we can just fold the shirt up a bit when doggy goes outdoors to do his thing....

I did one BE workout last night along with some ab crunches on the ball afterwards and that was it. Feeling heavy and sluggish lately and that's due to eating too much and not getting enough exercise. Need to do more. Trying to guzzle more water during the day.

That said, I'll get this posted and make a visit to the loo.

Everyone have a good weekend!!

Hi chicks,

Was cool and gray when I got up but the sun is trying to poke through the clouds. Today I'm focusing on the upstairs part of the house. 2 more weeks until my family comes. I'm getting excited! My sister said her hubby is counting the minutes. He is sooooo looking forward to this vacation. He's been getting his fishing stuff together for the last 3 weeks, buying some new stuff. Reminds me of when we went to the beach at Gulf Shores and I said that I'm taking a blanket and plopping myself in the sand facing the water for an entire week. Just throw me an occasional sandwich and bottle of water :lol: I think that's how my BIL is feeling although you'll find him at the end of the dock, fishing line in water, Ipod plugged in just enjoying the peace and quiet.

Annie - considering guys approach to the path of least resistance and fuss "ie. it's too much trouble to eat healthy - I'd rather eat crap food on the run and be sick :rolleyes: " it's a wonder they live to their 80's. Glad you are looking out for Curtis. Have a great night with your friend - sounds like you could use some kicking back. DH said he would be painting in the winter - I said you need to paint in the fall so we can open some windows and air the place out - he said - that would be a good time for you to go and visit Momma :lol: That's a really good point you made to Michelle about being guarded around her coaches - I didn't think of that but it's probably very true. Shame we have to always consider the hidden agenda of people.

My Mom says in no uncertain terms is she staying home when my sister comes up to visit. She said we have doctors here and she's coming up no matter what. So there. :lol3:

Ceejay - I know what you mean about not really wanting to travel sometimes to go out on the weekend. Sometimes the urge to just hang around the house is strong. We'll see if sense of duty or instincts gets the better of you.

Laura - that looks like a nice sturdy bike that gets the job done. Just what you need.

Mel - hope you are resting and getting some strength back in those arms.

Michelle - take a little R&R this weekend - go have a margarita tomorrow with DMIL for Cinco De Mayo :hat:

Shad - how's the weekend looking so far? How did that informal class go?

Guess I'd better get off of here and go get busy. I noticed that DH made his bed but not mine. What a relief, guess I only have to do my laundry and for dinner I will add lots of mushrooms and asparagus because he'll be making his own dinner. Men - :rolleyes: they make-a me a crazee :dizzy:

Have a good weekend everyone.

Laura - we posted over one another. Your comment about the thundershirt gave me a visual of a flap door - kinda like on those union jack - long underwear suits of old. :rofl:

Hi everyone -

Can't stay on long as I just have a quick break between meetings.

If y'all can keep sending me good vibes, I'd really appreciate it. I hope things will be improving soon...and I'll tell ya' more about it this weekend, though the possible improvements are still quite up in the air....and only time will tell. That's about all I can say right now...today...on this 'puter.

Much love,
an optimistic and very hopeful...

Ah Michelle - I am pulling for you - good thoughts, prayers, good karma, fairy dust, angel pennies - whatever will help you. :hug:

Michelle - I got your back. Hope it all goes well.

Been a busy day washing, gardening, shopping and talking to the kid. I've cooked up a storm and am now ready for bed. Back tomorrow with the weekend wrapup - although we have a holiday on Monday. Yeehaa

A QUICK HELLO.
HAVEN'T READ ANY POSTS
WILL CATCH UP NEXT WEEK.
THE RIGHT ARM IS IMPROVING.
DR DROPPED BY JUST TO CHECK.
SAID HE WAS IN THE AREA....YEAH RIGHT.:rofl:
THINKS IT'S AN INFLAMED TENDON.
TOO BAD THE PILLS KILL MY STOMACH.
SO ICE AND ISOLATION OF THE ARM & SHOULDER.
BUT HOW CAN I DRIVE WITH MY LEFT ARM:?:
SEE YA SOON. LOVE TO ALL.

Happy Saturday.......

Today will be starting a new garden plot as the shed is now on my old, seasoned garden spot. Boo. Will have to remove the sod and hoe my arse off. Then Miracle Grow Garden Soil to be hoed in. Lot of work which will take me most of this day.

Tomorrow will be painting and more painting. It is supposed to rain all day on Sunday so holding painting off till tomorrow. Working in the yard today.

Right now watching the 500 mini-marathan on TV...something definitely wrong with that, should be attending and walking...lol. A guy from the university of IL won the wheelchair competition...the exciting news is he is from Avon Indiana. YEAH....

Tonight is my bro's band in AVON, INDIANA....at Sidelines Bar and Grill. I will dance my feet off to get exercise in for today....if only his band played every other day instead of bi-monthly. lol I would be skinny if they did.

For those of you on FB....my post about apologies and moving on is DEFINITELY NOT ABOUT ANY OF YOU....sadly, it is my daughter. We didn't quite see eye to eye on something about the babe and now she is just plainly p*ssed off at me. I don't know what else to do..I have apologized for something that I didn't feel I needed to, but did to keep peace...so..going to bow out of their lives and lay low for a while till she gets past it. That is the only way to deal with Samantha...let her come around to what is truly important in life. Emotional me...yeah...unhappy and crying a lot. Keeping busy with projects will make it better.

CHELLE....loves and hugs and keeping you in my thoughts always....it will all work out for the best....that is always how my life got better, by these little burps in life that make us take a hard look at what we are doing in life. You will come out smelling like a rose and all for the good. My belly thoughts is they will see what a dedicated, hard working employee they have and it will all be good...xoxoxoxo

MELLIE...dang it Mellie...take it easy on yourself...and unless you are 100%, stay the h*ll away from the office and dealing with the seniors. How much more can your health take it? YOU YOU YOU are the most important part of life.....stop doing what you shouldn't. I may just very well come there and beat up on you.

SHADDIE...sounds like you have been movin' and groovin' at home with the normal cleaning projects that NEED to be done. Be sure to take at least a few moments for SHAD time and enjoy your life.....hugs

HAPPY...I would definitely take up the offer from DH while he is painting to go visiting...even if it is to INDY to visit me....We have not one, but two, guest rooms to chose from...I would even take a few days off work to entertain you......think about it.

LAURA....every time I read about you posting the Thunder Shirt...all I can think of is almight dog...flying away in his thunder shirt....and have to chuckle..a lot. It just sounds like a super hero...like Mighty Mouse or something. If it keeps the doggie calm then it is definitely worth it.

CEEG...this is mother hen coming at you....if you are not 100%, then stay the H away from the sickies and do not go to the uncles. Find something to do at home, even if it is just kicking back and relaxing. Only do what you feel up to...my momma always said, so when I die, it will still all be here, and who really cares. Just wish I had more time with my momma. SOOOoooo....take care of YOU, same as I tell MELLIE...you, you, you. Hugs sista.

Gotta get busy and watch a lil more of the marathon, color my own hair..afraid of sissy right now...lol, then out to the yard to start the garden.

Love, Hugs, and lots of prayers for all the Worldlies.....

Holy Cow...just moved 50 decorative stones to new location to make garden...sheesh...used muscles that I didn't even know I had...now on to removing sod and hoeing...blah...got to fold towels in dryer too, then do dress clothes for work....blah....to much to little time.

My bod is screaming, only have 1/3 of garden sod removed....gotta get busy and finish....don't want to!.....Yuk....working on laundary also...just want to veg on the couch and can only dream about it....

Hi chicks,

Happy Saturday. Cool and rainy weekend here. The garden centers are opening and I want to check out a few of them to see what vegetable plants they might have. I would prefer established plants if possible but some things like peas and radishes I have not seen as plants so I need to figure out what I want to grow and what will be seed (that needs to get started) and what I can get from the nursery. Also have to figure out how I'm going to work the garden (which at this point is nothing more than paint on the grass staking out the area) with getting ready for my family visit and hurrying to get the fence and garden in.

Mel - thanks for checking in, just rest up like you should. Take care of Mel. Have a margarita for Cinco De Mayo :hat: - even if it's a virgin one :lol:

Annie - thanks for explaining your FB comment - having been raised Catholic I automatically think I have done something even when I don't have a clue :o I am sorry to hear you had a tiff with DD. I'm sure it won't be the first time because I guess it must be difficult with you having raised 2 children and her being a Mom who wants to do things her way - bound to be some disagreements. I hope it will blow over soon. Mother's Day is in 3 weeks - she can't stay mad for that day. I know it hurts you but be cool :hug: Thank you for the invite but I don't drive the expressways :yikes: As it is, DH will have to drive me into the city to see Mom which is ok because he can go do things with his friends. Besides you and I would just get boozed up and have a great time :rofl: I hope you have fun dancing although after all you are working on, even great music would be a challenge to find the energy to dance too.

Shad sounds like you've had a very productive Saturday. Waiting to hear the details...

Hellos to the rest of the chicks. Hope you are all having a great weekend.

Oh HAPPY...just have DH drive you to the nearest airport....I will pick you up and the we will have a great time. I LOVE LOVE LOVE company and having fun.....make my day!!!

Got about one more load of sod to haul off for the garden and it has taken me ALL DAY to accomplish...didn't think it would take me this much time so I am behind in all I want to accomplish for Saturday....blah.

Back at it...one more wheelbarrow load of sod to get rid of by the pond, of course I still have to uproot it....me tired..and still have to go see bro's band tonight. Wouldn't miss it for nuttin'. LOVE STINKS..yeah yeah...lol