[Shad]

I'm not sure anything I say today will be better than yesterdays news. But here we go.
It's raining, the dog hasn't got out of bed yet. He is very very slow at the moment. We wont get out for our walk this morning because it is raining. On the bright side the rain is doing alot for my little lettuces and tomatoes. When the sun comes back out, we will just about be able to see them growing.

I'm going to have to work inside today. So I'm busy thinking up what I might do. There is no shortage of work, just a shortage of inclination since the next job is probably a mammoth sanding of the ceiling in the lounge room or one of the bedrooms. Preparation is the key to a good paint job, but it is horribly boring and sometimes I find bits that more or less have to be remade and that is a pain.

There is a couple of jobs on the 'net this morning that I might apply for. Unfortunately one is in Melbourne and the weather down there sucks in the winter - dear heaven they even get snow!!! The other means travelling in Central Queensland which is not a bad life - so much to offer in the way of sights and events - gem fossicking for example. I'll think about it over the weekend and see what gives.

Seems everyone is sleeping in today or is it me. Linus is not here yet with a cheery evening post and I haven't seem Mel or Roseblush. They must be busy - hang on a minute, linus is back after swimming. Great exercise that Kirsty.

Okay, Happy you are doing great with the no smoking - are your cravings disappearing now? I'm real proud of you. You are probably right about time to get back on program as the planning for that and the exercise will help to take up some of the time you have gained from being smoke free. Actually that may be an idea. Get up from the chair at the times you would normally go for a smoke and do 10 minutes on the treadmill. It's all about a routine really isn't it.

Best go and clear the kitchen, slice the new loaf of bread and freeze it. I can not be trusted with fresh bread on the bench!

[happy2bme]

Hi Ladies,
Not much new on my end of the world either. Spent all evening working on DH's website for my school project. I don't like how it turned out. Keep tweaking it but it will come to the point of having to turn it in so I'd better not mess it up too much. At least I can get it to the point where I have the minimum for my project, can always spend some time on getting it up to speed for actual use prior to making it live and on line. Lot's of time getting all the pictures sized correctly and fussed with... And really, I've found you're never QUITE happy with the result no matter how much time or tweaking you do.

17 days as a non smoker. Over 500 cigarettes NOT smoked, over $125 saved and not burned up in flames (literally). Hard to argue against those statistics. I do notice I'm not coughing like I used to or constantly clearing my throat. Yes, I still get cravings every day and they are strong but it's down to only a few times a day instead of every hour. Sometimes it is very hard to resist but I keep telling myself that smoking is not an option anymore so don't even entertain the thought ... aw geeeeeeeeeeeee . And I hate myself for telling myself that but hey that's the way it is, right? I have had a few very stressful moments that made me want to run to the smokes for comfort but I have managed to avoid them. I have also accepted that it's probably going to take a good 6 months before I stop thinking about them so much - like it was when I decided to give up smoking in the house years ago. Was hard to do at first and eventually it got to the point where I wouldn't even consider it. I have 5 packs which I will be giving to my aunt tomorrow so they won't be on the counter for me to even look at anymore. It's funny but I was able to resist them because they were there but I think once they're gone it will be a bit of a panic. I don't know how to explain it - sort of like chocolate. I can resist it if it's here - just tell myself if I want it I have to wait 30 minutes and that 30 minutes never comes but if there's nothing in the house, then it seems to be all I think about. Guess I'm wierd...

I will have to get the job hunt in full swing now which means once again confronting all my insecurities. Too fat, too old, too dumb, not stylish enough, frumpy clothes, big as a house, uncomfortable and shy in new situations, not as up to speed on all the technical wonders of the world and frankly getting too old and tired to care much anymore la la la.... DH is also looking to see if there's a slim chance he might get another position via a transfer within the company. It's a very slim chance but we have nothing to lose by trying. He applied for one and said he's trying not to get his hopes up too much.

We have a family party on Saturday which should be fun as long as it doesn't rain since that would make for a very crowded house with lots of people - better if we can spread out all over. Sunday is Mother's Day here, not sure if we will make the lengthy trek back and forth or just take Mum out for dinner next weekend. I hate to be away both days of the weekend, things just seem to pile up.

So as you can see, nothing really exciting in my life at the moment. You are on to something Shad with me getting up and taking little breaks. I find myself sitting at the computer for hours on end now and my elbow, neck and body is getting all stiff. I haven't really gone outside much as that was a trigger for a smoke but I should at least get up, do some stretches and as you say a quick 10 minute walk.

It's off to bed for me, would be nice to get up earlier and get a few things done around here before we leave for the party. The birds are up quite early these days and they all congregate in our tree cheeping away and making quite the racket just like the Hallelujia chorus or something at 6am. Bird gangs as my sister is fond of calling them

Have a nice Mother's Day to all you Mum's out there even if it's not Mum's Day across the ponds. And if you're like me and not some person's Mum, be nice to yourself because we are fabulous people and deserve it

[Shad]

It's Mum's day over here too, which mean not a lot in this house. The boys will either give a card or ring and chat and that suits me just fine. I get very tired of the hype. Sure Mums are special but when I was young that special meant a flower - usually a Chrysanthemum as they are in flower now and a card - often hand made. And that is where I think it belongs. I'm happy to go out to dinner or lunch or even breakfast but I DO NOT want anyone to buy me a coffee maker, a plasma tv, a dishwasher or a flaming iron!!!!! That is crass commercialism. Rant over, you can come out of hiding now. Anyway shouldn't it womens day and mens day and grandfolks day etc. etc.

Been to the gym and run the full 15 minutes again. And 15 on the rower. Heartrate stayed up there and steady on 161-163 and I did sweat it as well. Hate it while I am doing it and am really happy when it finishes but it has one benefit - it seems to curb the appetite so I don't actually want to eat much after the workout for some hours. That can only be a good thing.

[Roseblush]

Good Morning Ladies around the world! I do hope that everyone is having a good weekend and enjoying the simple pleasures in life! Happy you are doing so great and just like the gals have been telling you the cravings will get less each day and that seems to be true. I admire you for your strength and determination to stick with your goal. Shad How are things going down under? You seem sort of content to be working and doing things in your garden and around the house. I hope your dream job come your way Linus how are things going for you this weekend? I heard back from the woodpecker guy, the one you sent the email to me, I just had to laugh a bit because he said SHOOT THEM! I have been trying to do that but no success at all. At least the piece of wood that they have gone through and gotten into the closet is the same piece they are working on again further down. They didn't like the hot pepper so they just moved to a different section. I guess it is the old west philosophy shoot, shovel and shutup........You have been doing so good with your program.... so happy for you. Mel, oh Miss Mel where are you??? How did the flower deliver go the other day? And what have you been up too? How have you been feeling, the eyes and skin.... what is the song for the day girl??? Is Teel still gone for the weekend too? And where is Shaker? Who else is missing in this part of the world there was a post from Raven2 where did she end up? And peacock hasn't said much lately either......inquiring minds want to know how their struggle and joys are doing also!
Well, my son Chad who has been truly trying to turn his life around.... he has finally been offered his two dream jobs in the same spring and he can't believe it. One to jump out of helicopters and other to return to Alaska to fight fires and head up a crew. He is so excited and amazed and it is just proof to him that mom's old theory has paid off for him. Bug them til they get sick of seeing you and finally offer you the job!!!! He needs one good season to help him get out of debt and save some money for school next year! I am so happy for him. Jesse my other son is going to be working in the forest that Chad was at last year and the plan was to work together but now Jesse will be up there with some other friends and he is really excited about that opportunity too. I am so proud of Jesse too they are very close as brothers but so very different from each other. I miss them..can ya !
I am working on another project for my meeting next week and I do hope I can pull it off. I am attempting to learn Indian Sign Language and perform to the song which is the Lord's Prayer being sung...I saw this done last week and was so moved. It just seemed like everything just fell into place...next year is the Lewis and Clark Celebration and this is the birth place of Sacajawea so I had a few good sources to draw from....
Gee I am chatty today... well the scale of mine is quirky and I am amazed how different a digital scale reads.... I went to the web site recommended by a gal in the journals and printed out the couch potato to the 5K...it looks doable and I hope to make a start on that this weekend..... oh dear there I go again. I wish you alll were here with me this morning I would make some coffe and we could sit out on the deck and look at the mountains and hear the birds sing and chat up a storm!
Talk to you all again,
Take Good Care,
Nae

[MELODY525]

Today is bright and sunny albeit chilly but I'll take it. also a start for a new week and yet another chance to start on plan aagain. Thank God for new beginnings. I won't repeat the journal or the week here. It's all too negative and also over with. I will say the Seniors were so happy yesterday and that's what counts. Jen's BF is going to work, I think, so she and I will watch a dvd and eat when he comes home. We're winging it. So Mother's day will be peaceful!

Linus~ I am..... SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU GIRL!!! WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE TO READ YOUR NEWS THIS MORNING!!! Wonderful news and Shad is right How many LBS?!?!? No matter what.....it's a great accomplishment and I am sorry I wasn't here for the news!!! Waddling in self pity for a few days. Anyway....keep up the great work!!

Shad~ You had some great news too and I am very HAPPY FOR YOU TOO!
CONGRATRULATIONS AGAIN Nice for your pressure and cholesterol too!!! I wish you continued success with the healthy living. Even with all the travelling and streess too! Nice accomplishment! Really a nice post. Made my day reading about the 2 of you. Hope the job front opens it's doors with something grand for you soon. I hear you on the bills!
All this gardening etc and you will have everything pruned within an inch of it's life!!! Poor plants!!! Maybe that's why you keep uying new ones! Well don't be giving them too many "haircuts"

Happy~ Good luck to you and the DH as well. My God there are so many people looking for jobs, both new and better ones. Sad state of affairs.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES, SECONDS AND ABOVE ALL THE $$$$ YOU HAVE SAVED!
Nice work woman!!! Keep it up. Hope the website comes out to your liking!
Can't wait to see it when completed!

Well Girls, I am losing some momentum just sitting and typing. I have plans for a very active and Mr. Clean weekend! Also made a list in case kids go to his Moms first. Part of me hopes they do cause I forgot about the fact that he might not work and made plans in my head to get on track! I even journalled it into my new one that Fran gave me(office) She knew I needed a fresh beginning and gave me it for Mother's day. Nice and thoughtful kid. She's a temp and I will miss her very much. Hope the rose gif I tried to bring here opens up for all of you.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

May your day and weekend be filled with much happiness and smiles!!!

[linus]

hey girls just a quick post to let you know that there is a bad virus going about so keep your firewall up and update your anti-virus as we have loads of pcs here waiting to be fixed this sasser virus is a bad one so be careful and ill pop back on later for a blether
kirsty

[MELODY525]

Nae~ I meant to ask you....there are different kinds of sign languages? I never knew that. I thought there was only one universal language. Hmmmm
It sounds like quite a project and I hope you get it together! This week with all the crap going on I was wishing to live in a desolated area! I think that's the right word! Away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Felt like I couldn't think straight!! But I bet you know the down sides to that living too! Woodpeckers! etc.

Linus~ I hope no virus enters my PC domain!!! I had 2 notices from somewhere that said things were deleted cause it detected a virus and got rid of it. I need to get that girl up here and check out my stuff. I have no idea what I have! LOL Thanks for the warning. Jen heard it on the TV cable news.

Hope you are all having a great Mother's Day and Shad is having sweet MD Dreams!!! Jen and I are going to watch Harrison Ford in Hollywood Homicide and do our nails! I'm spending the day in PJs and doing girlie things. Showered and cut my bangs already! Well I have to get the polishes out and get ready! Have a wonderful day! Love Mel!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

[Shad]

Well Mothers Day came and went. I ddn't hear from son#1 but there are probably good reasons for that. Like he hasn't got a phone hooked up in his new flat and has to use his mobile. There is probably a card in the post which hasn't got here yet. Or maybe he has just forgotten!!!!
DS#2 and I went out to our friends place, chopped down 2 trees and cut up the fallen ones. That was a nice sweaty job. Have to go back for the bigger tree with a bigger saw. Our smaller variety is just too small for this giant. Then I came home and tiled a bit more - got covered in silicone sealant so I shouldn't leak for a while and will contine this today after gym. Things are moving along. The wee plants in the garden are all up and growing. Another few weeks and we will be picking leaves of the lettuces and the tomatoes will be starting to fruit. Yum Yum.
Roseblush - Indian sign language huh? I know you said you were learning to use it for the Lords Prayer but is this going to be a regular thing - using the sign language I mean, not the Lords Prayer.

Actually Mel, I think you mean an isolated area. Desolated means I've taken to it with the pruning shears and there is no greenery left!

Happy is no doubt enjoying her party. This will be one of the first of the smoke free ones for her. I'm sure she will cope. If you get tempted Happy, just go have a sniff of one of the dirty ashtrays - that should fix it!

Thanks for the warning Linus. I think we are so well protected now that nothing will get through and our ISP is also protecting us as well, they have installed new software to get rid of most of the spam and put warnings out all the time about stuff coming through their system - which is not before time either.

Okay, things to do, people to see. Taxes to pay - drat, darn, etc. Catch up later

[linus]

good evening chickies and happy mothers day to you all i told my lot i should be allowed two but they werent having it so all the computers have been fixed and returned to their owners and i have a bedroom once again so happy me until the next one evry time theres always some silly sod who hasnt kept there anti-virus up to date
anyway had a really good weekendbeen swimming and went to the flicks to see van helsing really good picture so it took my mind off the volume way too loud for me had a giggle at hubby jumping at all the scary bits and the guy across the aisle from me spilling his whole very large box of pop-corn all down his legs and all over the aisle and i dont think he appreciated me laughing my head off at him either so kids are in bed hubby has been banished to his room and im off to play with my wee men so ill catch you all later and have a good one where ever you may be
kirsty

[happy2bme]

Oh Linus, what a character you are you must really like scary movies and have nerves of steel. Do you get that from having children? As in nothing startles you or surprises you anymore?

Shad I have often seen you speak of adding some chili seasoning/spice/dressing - can't remember exactly what as you documented foodstuffs in your journal. I picked up some mashed chilies at the store today. Looked interesting - chilies in a tube - you squeeze a bit into whatever you are making. They also had it with cilantro, garlic, lemon grass and ginger. However the tube does not come with recipes... hmmm. I just looked at the tube - it's from Gourmet Garden, Queensland Australia And now I see that they have a website. Amazing stuff this is, you can put it in the freezer where it will last for up to 6 months but it does not completely freeze solid! Holy :cow: what an amazing thing! Anyway, I think you spoke of making a chili salad dressing - how did you make that? Perhaps I should peruse your journal to find what I'm talking about. I thought it might be something that DH would like to try as he likes the spicy stuff.

The family party was very nice. We were all glad that it didn't rain. I sat outside most of the time sitting next to my cousin who smoked away and it didn't bother me at all. To be quite honest the "event" that makes it most hard for me to resist is when I'm at home and I have to do something I don't particularly feel like doing. Having a cigarette was a big stalling technique for me and that's the situation I find most difficult to resist. That or just standing around doing nothing, waiting for a few minutes for something to happen - ie. DH to be ready to leave, waiting for a phone call, etc. Food does not taste any different to me, I don't seem to be able to smell things any better - perhaps it is the Zyban that is interferring with that. I am trying hard not to shove food into my mouth as a substitute just to do something - it's getting warmer and I'm not that hungry anyway. Got some nice fruits and veggies at the store today - will be looking at doing some cool meals tho I hope we can do some grilling this week. On and off rain showers predicted all week long.

I really need to get the treadmill cleaned off and in use again but that means some major cleaning in the basement first. All that sanding DH did on the drywall made an incredible mess. I have 2 weeks left for school so I can refocus on the house after that is out of my hair.

I hope you all had a nice weekend and Mother's Day. Linus was laughing at the skittish men, Shad was ripping trees out and covering herself in silicone - are you nice and slippery now? Mel is all nice and pretty and girly and enjoying a day doing her favorite things. Nae is busy learning Indian sign language which sounds quite fascinating to tell the truth. Are your sons studying for careers in forestry? I will have to remember your advice about bugging people to get them to hire you as I pursue my job hunt (hear that too Shad?)

It was quite warm today - in the mid 80's and I wore shorts - didn't care what I looked like. I don't like the heat or the cold - will be happier living in the "in betweens" - perhaps the autumns and winters that Shad experiences in her part of town. I should start to think about what I want to plant for flowers this year and whether I want to go through the ordeal of planting tomatos again. We haven't had a good tomato growing season with the right amount of sun and warm weather in a long time. I think I'll sleep on it tonight and maybe the answer will come in a dream

Back to the work week again ladies.

[Shad]

Yep, I've seen those little tubes in the shops Happy. Don't know much about them tho. If they can go into the freezer and not freeze then they either contain a lot of oil or a lot of alcohol. They would be a good standby for when you can't go out and pick the real stuff I guess. I've obviously never picked them up because I didn't know they were made right here in beautiful Queensland. Must have a look and see exactly where one day.
The lime and chili dressing I use is made by Kraft. It is called Free Chilli and Lime and is 100% fat free - which actually means <1g per 20mls. It is quite spicy. I put it on all lettuce salads and have been known to put some in meatballs as well. www.kraft.com.au if you want to go have a look at the range. They also make a herb and balsamic dressing which is nice as well. Actually I just went there and it doesn't tell you much about the dressings.

As an aside - I was just watching a programme on the lifestyle channel called Big Boutique. It had an article on shopping in Auckland NZ and the poor old American lady voice over had a bit of a problem with pronouncing Karangahape Road. She ended up calling in K Road (which is exactly what the natives call it anyway and have done for yonks!!!) Sorry shouldn't giggle at the Americans - they are nice people mostly!!!!

It may not be the zyban interfering with the sense of smell Happy, It could just be a long time before the proper sense comes back or if you are like me, it may not come back completely. I can smell a foul odour from 40 feet but need to get up close to a rose to get a whiff. But then who wants to get up close to a foul odour anyway!!!

Right well I am not going to get the siliconing done today. And no I am not all smooth and slippery - more like water repellent. It's too late in the afternoon. I went to the gym, did some banking, went to Ikea and it took up a lot of my time. Ikea had some interesting stuff but I bought absolutely nothing. Now to pay the bills. Bahhhh humbug.

Teel, you must be back from respite now. Where are you????? Do I have to send out a search party?? I should go to the same movie theatre as Linus. At least it would give me a good giggle.

See you

[MELODY525]

Good Morning Ladies! Well Mother's Day was a flop. I did do all 20 nails but no one was here! I even watched the DVD! Spent time with Jen last night when they got back. Seems the BF was going to lie to his parents so he could be here and then changed his mind. He ended up apologizing to me for about 20 minutes. Couldn't shut him up! Jen is more upset than me. Actually I am not upset at all. I did everything I wanted to do and then some. I also got swollen glands, as this new sinus stuff is not working as well as the old discontinued pills. Gotta call and make an appt so I can try something else.

I woke up and fell asleep again. Now I am foggy headed! Let me make an effort to remember what I just read here

Happy~ I had a great smeller before I quit smoking so I found no changes. People used to remark that they were surprised I could smell so good WHEN I smoked! I did find how much I used them for tranquilizers, to put off hunger, stress reducers, to get started in the morning, as a laxative etc!! These just to name a few so I know what you mean. Just hang on! Glad the party was good! Now instead of mustard the DH can do the chili thing!

Linus~ I could just see you in the theater! I am more the Walt Disney type now. The scary ones give me nightmares! Sounds like your day was a good one too!

Shad~ I did mean ISOLATED! After I typed desolated I knew it looked wrong! You said about smelling from 40 feet.........it sometimes is a curse to have this nose. Everytime I smell smoke I have to wait and see where it's coming from before I can go to bed etc. Also there are many foul odors in this bldg full of senior citizens. The other day one of the floors smelled like a very nasty diaper pail! Are you done playing Paul Bunyan?! The lumberjack? They will be asking you at the gym what you do to get such nice definition in the biceps!

I must go and eat so I can do something before I fall asleep at the keyboard!!!
Hope you have great days and nights!

[Roseblush]

Hello All, Well, the weekend is over and back to the daily living push. It is cloudy this morning so maybe with any luck there will be some rain to fall on us! We could just dry up and blow away in this desolate area!!!!!! Mel you are right on both accounts! I planted my apple tree all by myself and made good headway on the plants I bought on Saturday. I need more pots now.
There are so many weeds that need my attention it is overwhelming so I have ignored them all for now. Here is some trivia for you .... the Hubbard glacier in Alaska is advancing 12 feet forward a day..... it is predicted to block off a very major river by the end of June.....they are trying to figure out a way to divert the river....Man vs. the power of that magnitude..... it will be interesting to see you wins...duh!Have any of you ever stood by a glacier and felt how almost alive they are.....it is unexplainable ......very powerful... I can't imagine watching it move and change the earth right in front of your eyes. When out working on the boat we would just go pick up a chunk that was floating by and use it all weekend or longer in our coolers..
Any hoo, my project is hopfully still going to come off....I will record with myfriend on tuesday and see if I can get it together..... yesterday I went over to my friend Denise who is a paraquad and we watched a tape that was done last weekend she was the keynote speaker at a women's conference. She did a good job for only having done this 2 other times...very powerful and moving..... I cry everytime I hear her story. She had the crowd laughing at how her body is now and what that is like .... makes me feel so irritated at myself when I want to ***** about some of the small stuff. She had some great quotes from people in there I wish I had written them down to share.
I always take my family and friends to just say a quick hi when they are in town...to be in her presence is like a gift you give yourself....she is definitely living in the moment.
Linus, so you went to the movie....I have to be somewhat careful about the scary movies I watch but that one just looks so visual and clever and like a story so come alive not really gory..... and I could look at him....for a while.
After this week is over I can take a good breath and relax a bit more some of my commitments will be over....I just am so rushed to finish all my tasks with working too. Happy we are so proud of you with your strength to stick with your goal....way to go girl. Shad, you are just a working fool girl, that place is going to be so ship shape when you are done. Mel thanks for all the cool graphics and well wishes you gave over the weekend you are the best!
Everyone have a safe a productive day.......The outside of you doesn't define who you are, this inside is the defining image of self.
Take Good Care,
Nae

[linus]

hi all well how are we all good i hope you sound it HAPPY im so proud of you girl you must have true willpower and you sound even more confident with every post good for you yes i really like horror and no not the kids fault this time but it sure helped i have and read and re read all of stephen kings booka and dean koontz and clive barker and i love them all im a prolific reader ill even read the back of shampoo bottles and i read all of the info sheets that come with things including the ones that come with the meds and horror is my fave what a combo horror and mills and boons SHAD youd have a feild day in my backgreen all the trees badly need attention we have some ash beech an oak{which is very old and very statley } some birch and other shrubs and bushes that are maintained by a gardening service who i am continually shouting at when they do things wrong or at the wrong time they pruned a very lovely magnolia in june and the poor thing hasnt flowered since and it was so lovely in full bloom MEL sorry mothers day was a flop it sounded just like mine my kids were here but it was just a normal day for me housework cooking cleaning dog walking but in a way i enjoyed it because i CAN still do theses things and the kids and hubby know i still get hacked off when i have to ask for help and maybe dd and bf felt that you were the one that wouldnt fall to pieces and understand that they ad other commitments to do maybe his mother wouldnt have so in a way it was probably a very large compliment to you ROSE your sounding a lot more happy theses days glad to hear it have a hint for you from mums next door neighbour he hangs a blanket that his cat sleeps on near his spruce to keep the squirrels away from it and he puts some wet cat litter at the base of same tree and he says the squirrels wont go near it might work on peckers
im off now to gut the bathroom as men are mucky pups no matter what age they are and if the towel gets draped over the shower cubicle instead of back on the towel ring one more time there is going to be a war in this house oh before i forget my hubbys cousin had a baby daughter this afternoon so i get to go all broody for a wee while mums knitting her some lacy frilly concoction for me as a pressie im just no good with girls stuff just as well i didnt have daughters i hate loopy lacy stuff mine would ahve spent her babyhood in dungarees
bye for now
kirsty

[MELODY525]

Nae~ Had a good laugh at the "desolate" part!!! I like the wilderness I meant!
Some days I just cannot communicate Let me tell you, your everyday "bad" things are just as annoying as my bigger things. Each person, until something happens to change their life, has problems. I hope you never feel "funny' just cause others have more. Not so long ago a hangnail would put me in a foul mood till it went away!
Your glacier would be awsome to see. I was reminded of 2 days in my childhood when I read your post. One was watching clouds go by while we were lying on our backs and the other was after a snowstorm and my brother and I jumped into a pile of snow and got stuck. I know they sound so un related but I can remember feeling so small and helpless compared with the enormity of Mother Nature. She is truly a force to be reckoned with. I have heard how the glaciers are going to change the shape of the continent in the future. Scary stuff!! Loved the post! Anything that reminds me of my baby brother is a good thing. I lost him at the ripe old age of about 24. We were a year apart and very close. Lovely memories.

Linus~ You need to go to work as a stand up comedienne or a sit down one cause of the back problems! Don't encourage Shad with the saw!!! She's probably half way to Toowoomba by now!!! If she's out of work to long I fear for the forestry in all of Queensland! Youn were a 100% right about yesterday. Jen knows I don't care what day or time we celebrate anything. Comes from having to share her on occasion with my MIL when she was younger. We played a game of making the holiday to suit our schedule so no one's feelings were ever hurt. Somehow we have kept it up all these years! My daughter used tyo love frilly dresses one day and her little motorcycle boots from Dad the next! Never knew which Jen was waking up till she crawled to the closet and dragged whatever she wanted to wear into the kitchen!
When you feel daughter-deprived, I'll post her over the big pond!!! She's pretty skinny so the postage shouldn't be too much!

I am sorting and cleaning and even washing my plants. Shad's post about gardening and pruning got me looking and WHAT DUST THERE WAS ON THEM ALL!!! ACHOO!!
I am trying to keep busy cause I could just curl up in a ball and go to bed or eat my brains out in the kitchen. I'm in a rare mood I am. Can't wait for it to vanish. Jen too. We were comiserating with each other via phone. Maybe it's her TOM and I'm having sympathy moods!? Well girls breaktime is over and I must get going. See ya later!