Well, where is evry bloke, then, guv? Don't evry geezer want ter know all about us evenin' at the coffeehouse, luv? Wouldn't yer like ter know the story about 'ow I got a kid grounded just by tryin' ter help out, isit? Don't yer want ter know 'ow me wee spoons star did in 'er coffeehouse debut, then, eh, guv? She got paid in beverages: a bottle of water and a chocolate/banana smooffie. It were a blast.


Kaltighanna Starbuck (very appropriate, seeing all the coffee I have consumed this evening)

Yessuh, Kiwi, ah w'd love t'hear about how yo' got some pore innercent kid groun'ed by pushin' her into a chair. Believe thet a six pack was spiked, cuss it all t' tarnation. Was it now?

Ah swanny thar warn't no sixpacks involved no-how. But that po' child done got grouned all the same, honey-chile. I done gone and carried her t'ar house 'n' her mamma she got so mad she near t'kilt tha lil gal. Ah swanny, Ah like to died.

Ne'er mind now, ma baby she done hussef proud a'pickin' an' a'singin', wuz a saht ta see, yessum.

Keewee

Wal, mah wo'd, cuss it all t' tarnation. Yer evasive. Whut in tarnation gal got groun'ed, whuffo' an' whut did yo' hafta does wif it? Natcherly, it's wonnerful thet dd did so fine but ALL OUR KIDS is sooooo talented in one way o' t'other, isn't they?

Ah reckon we c'd helter-skelter varmints off jest by talkin' this hyar way.

Ah weigh 140 poun's today. Whut in tarnation does yo' reckon about thet? It's all marshmaller fluff though.

Petches

Y'all er jes gwan blow away, honey-chile

Whut in tarnation? When? Yo' ain't answered ennythin', Keewee. Yo' sho'nuff is a sneaky li'l devil, ah reckon. Petches

Durn tootin' ah ain't, cuz'n it's jes lak ah sayd. Ah done pick up at lil girl an' carry her t'mah house so's she'n mah youngun' could git some pickin' 'n' singin' in. Den her mamma come screechin down d'phone bout how she ain't done her chores'n all at, 'n' how she done lef her lil bro'ers t'home all by'm selves. Law, that woman she got a temper on her!

Today I'm proofreading a website. Not this one.

Kiwi

cancer doesn't itch. i'm sure.
i love the conversation between eliza dolittle and mammy.
my whole family is away for the weekend. it is heaven to be alone.
i want to seriously ww next week. i've been ok, but not great. i want to be great next week.
i'. going to be 49 next month. can you believe it? i'm so immature.
congrats to the kiwiette, though no one could be surprised that she was brilliant. what songs did she perform.?
i feel like eating recklessly.
bye

We do have a brilliant bunch o kids on us, don't we?

I'm posting on a saturday just so I can wish you all a Happy Mothers Day tomorrow!!!! Put your feet up and enjoy it!

p.s. I hurt so bad I can hardly type - I've been working in the yard all day. I won't fall asleep with the heating pad on my back like the dh, though. He has a nasty blister from that. I told him to shut it off, but did he follow my instructions?

happy mammaries day to you to Wabby---or reduced mammaries anyway-------------sometimes i have another name for mother's day that is NOT very nice----------but you people are too pure to hear it-----usually everyone does an obligatory obliging and then are off to their paths of self-ness------what else would you do anyway??????only born again christians treat their mothers like gold---------lapsed catholics deserve no food at their banquets---------okay,i am not drunk,but i obviously need sleep-----been two days at "Dramafest" and am zonked-------------i would LOVE to hear what kiwi-etta played at the coffeehouse------------please elaborate and can that redneck blabberfest and tell ME what really happened!!!how old were the younguns that were left unattended?:?

Peachie-dear: itchy flesh colored thing = bug bite. Glad I could help.

Yes, we do have some talented offspring -- aren't we lucky? DD played (and sang) several songs by herself, most of which I had never heard of before she learned them -- from groups like Incubus, Perfect Circle, Killing Heidi, Nirvana (I guess that one would be an "oldie"). She also played one that she wrote herself called "Unravelled". Of course she didn't announce what it was; I had to ask her who it was by and she admitted that it was hers. She also played several classical guitar duets with her guitar teacher -- Ave Maria, Bach's Bourree, Pachelbel Canon in D, Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Those pieces are amazing on the guitar, very intricate, lovely passages that mesh beautifully with the chord fingerings that her teacher was playing. Great stuff. Her teacher played a few songs like "Blackbird", and some Dylan and made us sing along, and she taught DD some blues chords so she could play along with her on a song called "Fishin'". It was great. DD played off and on for about 2-1/2 hours.

I have updated my diaryland diary with a lovely letter to the editor that I wrote 5 years ago, and think of every spring.

Kiwi

Ah, the unattended young-uns were about 9 and 12 years old, but the older one was picked up by his coach before the mom got home. Boy, was she p****d. Hey, I didn't even know the girl was in charge of her brothers. I did claim all responsibility for this, though, since if I hadn't gone and picked her up, it never would have happened, but no go. Oh well. Girls and their moms. Not always a smooth path.

Kiwi, that concert sounds great! You must be so proud!

Happy Mother's Day!
 

But we're not too pure to think it, Bagzie! LOL! So far I've received some batiked tissue paper done in 4th grade art class and a big paper heart with "I Love You" on it. Who could ask for more?

Wow, very talented children. But what else could you expect from a group like us?

Peachy - itchy flesh coloured growth = psoriasis. Got to doctor and get expensive ointment. Actually, I think skin cancer *can* itch. Would be worth it to have it looked at. We want you around for the next 30 years!

Happy Mother's Day!
 

KIWI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR DAUGHTER'S CONCERT SOUNDS AWESOME@!!!!! boy,would my girls ever love to hear that!!! you MUST videotape her at some point!! i usually videotape the girls at the variety shows at the highschool------let me know if she ever plays in the wonky maine town that is close to my town!!!!!That would be wild-------she must be interested in the Phish concert?????? dd19's bf does a nice version of blackbird and dd's father is a really good guitarist----bruce cockburn,neil young,cs&t ---our vintage--------awesome girl your baby!!!! ---------dd19 covered all my dining room chairs with new fabric for mom's day and i got cool glass earrings-----a great gardening book and a poster from ds that says---GO SENS GO------------ i DARE anyone to tell me what that means {go Sens} i bet NO one knows!!! [maybe Cherry will]-------xoxoxox happy Martyr's Day-----SUGAR BUM --- me thinks you DO know what i was thinking regarding the renaming of motherrrrrrrrrr's day.

Happy Mother's Day! The menfolk put my presents on the table and then went hunting, so I'm waiting for them to come back so I can open them. Such teases.

I have issues with mother's day, but it's much nicer now that I am a mom.

Hope everyone has a pleasant day. I started mine with a cappuccino and some mint cookies. Mmmm.

wow
 

I think now would be a good time to say




OY!!

WOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE -----OY!!!!!!!!!!-------DONCHA KNOW THAT TEENAGE BOYS ARE JUST LIKE THAT!!!! UNLESS THEY ARE GAY,IN WHICH CASE THEY REDISIGN THEIR MOTHER'S SITTING ROOMS-------------HE IS NORMAL,DISAPPOINTING BUT NORMAL!!!!---MOST KIDS ARE FORCED TO REMEMBER BY THEIR FATHERS ANYWAY!

Welllllllll
 

To tell you the truth, I don't think it's even just dads who make kids do stuff for mother's day -- it's previously forcing the kid to do something nice for father's day and other dad-centered holidays, and then *****ing loudly if the dad doesn't do the same with said kid for the mom-centered days ("the least you could do is take him/her out to buy a card or something!"). Men, in general, are not thoughtful unless they want something. But they can be trained. Aversive training seems to be especially good. ("Here's what will happen to you if you forget my birthday," etc.) So, Peaches, you are in a bind if you want a thoughtful, sentimental card. The only thing you can do is tell him exactly what you want for the holiday in question, then enable him to get it. As in "what I'd like for Mother's Day is for you to wash the car -- here's the bucket and the sponge". That should work. Subtlety will definitely not work. Wait'll I show you the card DD made for me today -- it's very funny, but you might not want to use it as an example for DS.

Great gift!!

I don't think DD particularly goes for Phish -- she is more interested in alternative rock, punk and heavy metal. But she's learning quite a variety of stuff. I'll let you know when she goes on tour. :lol:

I know what Sens are -- Ottawa Senators hockey team, right?

Or half of a tiny black licorice. Remember sen sen? My mother used to keep a little tin of those with her all the time. I couldn't eat them, they were so intense.

DD wants me to correct something I may have told some of you (although I doubt it): she is horrified that I said her nickname on MSN Messenger was The Artist Formerly Known as Princess. It is actually The Artist Formerly Known as Your Highness. She keeps going "EWW EWW EWW EWW EWW EWW" at the wrong one.

Kiwi

HAHAHAHA!!! I LIKE THAT MSN NAME---ACTUALLY I LIKE BOTH NAMES!!!--- i think i will use "the cow formerly known as Bagzz when i start counting points and become Miss Twiggy"-----is everyone excited that we are starting points tomorrow under the tutelage of WABBY THE COW PRESENTLY KNOWN AS THE WW GROUP LEADER!!!!!!

KIWI YOU BRANIAC!!! OTTAWA SENATORS IT IS!!!!!!! GO SENS---ICE THE DEVILS!!!! i have been watching the playoffs even though my beloved Toronto Maple Leafs are out---- i have switched loyalty to ottawa!!

okay miss wonderbutt and super gut-----NOW that you are SKINNY again!!! make sure you strut your stuff in front of grampasauraus rexi-arse!!!! didn't he suggest you "lose a few"----GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR------I AM AWAITING MY POINTULISM INSTRUCTOR---I AM AFRAID TO EAT LEST I USE UP ALL MY POINTS IN ONE MEAL----WHAT ARE WE HAVING FOR BREAKFAST WABBY???? AND LUNCH???? AND DINNER?????????????????????? AND MOST IMPORTANTLY---SNACKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET WITH THE PROGRAM!!!!!

I had brown rice with raisins for breakfast and two baked spring rolls for lunch. I don't weigh 140. I used to though. Back when I was in my 20's my doctor told me I should never go above 126! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! Sure fooled him:dizzy: :dizzy:

I actually exercised yesterday. Weights. How long before you actually see muscle? 8 weeks???

Thank you cows for being here this morning. I needed the chuckles. I'll go into it all later (or maybe not), but the short version is this - as I was leaving my parents home after going for my Mother's Day homage, my father and I got into a terrible argument. Nothing like Daddy to make me into a seven year old with hurt feelings again. How do you ever grow up to the point that your parent can't devastate you with a few words?:?:

DH, DS & DD were sweet and thoughtful, so part of my life is good. DH took me to the Oregon Garden, and gave me a birdhouse, DS brought me flowers and a card, DD gave me decorative plant starter thingie and a promise for a massage. And I had time to work in the yard - a very lovely day - pretty much.

Kiwi, I bet you were so proud of DD, I'd love to hear her. I'm always amazed when ppl have musical talent, no one in my family has a bit of musical talent. Singing Happy Birthday is painful (to the listener).

OK, WW chicks - this is what I had for breakfast - 1/2 C. cottage cheese (2 pts), 1 toast (2 pts.) 1 tsp. lite margarine (1/2 pt.) coffee w/ sweetner. And this is what I have planned for lunch - Lean Cuisine french bread pizza (6pts.) salad from Wendy's w/ 1/2 low fat ranch dressing (1 pt.) diet coke. I should have some fruit in there and I may have 2 salads w/ an entire packet of dressing for another pt. I'm having a hard time making sure I have the right kind of food available. Much easier to eat whatever junk food is at hand. I've got to get some activity in there somewhere, too.

Peaches, DS lack of Mother's Day savvy is gender related problem. He will get much better when he gets to be about 20 and has a girlfriend to shame him into doing nice things for his mother. Re: Men - Quality men aren't going to be in an online dating service. I have no idea where they're going to be, but I do know where they aren't. I predict that you will meet him when you aren't looking for him. Make your list of desirable traits and keep yer eyes peeled.

I suddenly have a craving for cappucino and mint cookies. Now where did that come from?;)

And hi Sugar and Lush and Cherry, dear.

Hey, I've been called worse! ;)

Boy, I'm in trouble if only a 1/2 c. of cottage cheese is 2 points. Light margarine? I use butter. I guess I can't be a WW cowie. It's too traumatic. I can only imagine what an ounce of cheddar would cost me. I just ate 1/2 cup of lowfat vanilla yogurt with a hunk of strawberry sauce in it. What's that, a million points?

I was planning to get out and walk this morning -- but of course, it was raining and still is. This past weekend I realized I need to be in shape real quick -- I'm going to drive to NC next week and take care of little 2 boys from sunup to lord knows when they'll go to sleep, for mayber several days. I expect I'll collapse by lunchtime every day--my schedule hasn't been very physically taxing for months here.

I feel for you, Wabbit, family is just too much sometimes. We practically had a screaming match last night right before dh went to bed (I fumed for hours). Great. Happy Happy... :(

Kiwi

OK, you twisted my arm - I'll tell you the story. Actually I won't because it would have to involve my entire childhood history to make any sense. And probably my Dad's childhood history. The short version is - I need to learn to keep my Dad at a distance because he just can do and say such hurtful things, and every time I let my guard down .... bamm! Alice! right in the kisser! And the other painful thing is that my Mom in all her life has never stood up to my Dad and told him that he's wrong. Life is easier when they live in Arizona.

Guess what? My Lean Cuisine french bread pizza has 7 points, not 6. My range is 20-25 points. Which means that my measly little lunch was 1/3 of my calories for the day. Gee it didn't seem like it when I ate it. I'm not having fun here.

Sorry you and the DH had a spat, Kiwi, but I could have a dozen fights w/ DH and it wouldn't bother me as much as my Dad giving me one of his looks. The man I married makes me want to wring his neck when I'm mad (a healthy kind of p*ssed off) - my Dad wipes me out emotionally. And it's not just me he can do the same to my siblings. He is the man they invented the word control for.

Wow, Wabby, I'm sorry you have to deal with that from your dad. (BTW, I hate when I use up so many points before dinner. Makes me feel deprived.) (I'm about 90 pounds away from being truly deprived.)

Sugar P, my average for seeing muscle lately appears to be about 4 years. I'm FINALLY getting definition in my arms!

I have term papers to write.

Today, I have eaten:

Bag of animal cookies (forgot my bran cereal at home)- 5
4 coffees w/ creamer & sugar- 4
spaghetti w/ meat sauce
Twix
popcorn
Cherry Coke
apple <----look, a fruit!!!!!
...

oops, I forgot to count points... I will later, but I can tell I'm already over. No activity points for me... have to write the paper.

don't be denied {by Neil Young}
 

Bagzie, what do you mean OP??? Op? op? Are you talking ON PROGRAM? or Oreo points? or oh poor me? I don't know what this OP is.

I know sooo much what you mean about counting points, but if you hang in there it won't feel so restrictive. I don't know any other way to do this, but you could ask Peaches because she seems to be able to lose weight just by eating a little brown rice and working up a sweat over how po'ed Herbie makes her. Of course, there is the revenge factor with Peaches. She's gonna make that Herbie very very sorry that he no longer is her main squeeze. This summer she's going to be traipsing around dogpatch in her shorts and halter top and he's going to be a very sorry man. The one thing that helps me Bagzie, is telling myself that I'm really not depriving myself because it's something I want to do, not have to do.

Have you noticed how much I post when I'm upset and can't eat my way out of it????

arsenic

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