We are pretty much packed for the move. I am getting excited about the move and my appointment on Friday. I am hoping that they will give me a slip to get the u/s done!

Jane~ The move is this coming Saturday. They have a good sized house. They just got an addition built on, in fact it isn’t completely done but it is close.

Cristi~ I guess that isn’t the same theatre but it sounded like it. Well, we did have names picked out, but now Tommy isn’t sure about them. The names were going to be for a boy Rolf Joseph and for a girl Harley Elise. But Tommy isn’t so sure on them now, so we are back to square one on the names. The boy will more then likely still have Rolf Joseph in the runnings. Rolf is to honor one of Tommy’s Masonic lodge brothers that passed away the day before his birthday this year. And the Joseph is to honor one of my younger brothers that passed away. Harley is for, of course, Harley Davidson because Tommy loves those bikes. And the Elise is just a name that I liked that way it sounded. But we shall see what the final name will be!

Ellen~ I have had plenty of bologna sandwiches lately, and they have all been good! We try to make it down to the hoedown every year, but sometimes we get other things that pop up. Last year we didn’t go because I had just had Brandon and we had something else planned that weekend.

RoseKatie~ I haven’t gone for my appointment yet, that is on Friday! So I am crossing my fingers to get an u/s slip! The packing is going great. We are pretty much all packed except for the every day essentials that we use. I will try to get online to keep up with you all. I will have to use my parents computer to get online.

Susan~ I hope a rock hits Mike on the head! LOL

sorry for cutting this short, it is 11:34 and Brandon is helping daddy pack.

Ya, he needs to crawl out from under it first Mindee - hehe.....

Poor Jane.....lol. I am TRYING to be positive!!!! I am learning how to cut and paste!!!

Anyway, below is copies of emails today. ......... I will say that the address he gives is awfully close if not the same place he was before. It was a half way house he stayed at when he first moved down to the coast.

May 17, 2005

Dear Michael,

I heard a telephone message that you left for Amber V stating that you have moved?
I also am of the understanding that you have a new message telephone number? That your 503-***-**** number has been temporarily disconnected?
You are required to provide me information on your new residence and new contact number.
My attorney has informed via email that you should not be allowed parenting time until you provide me this information.
I would like it by Thursday, May 19 2005. I think it should be at least 24 hours before you pick up Gaby at 11 am Friday, May 20, 2005.
I hope you are of the same understanding that the pick up time has been changed from 7 pm to 11 am per Judge *****
Please take note that you cannot park in the employee’s parking lot during business hours. You will need to park on the street and walk in from now on.
This correspondence was also sent via your email address at ******[email protected].

Sincerely,
Susan S.


Mike V wrote:
I will also contact your attorney tommorrow(wednesday). I have a message phone number as I have left it on your recorder it is 1-503-***-****. I will not be moving till next week and will give you my new address. 880 I St. ******,Or . I will contact your Lawyer tommorrow(wednesday with all applicable information) Yes Friday at 11:00 I will park on the st. Take care......Mike

Susan wrote>

I didn't write the number down. You said you were mailing it. I never received it.

The message I heard was you moved already.

You can contact my attorney but I already forwarded him your message.

Thanks!
Susan

Good morning, ladies!!

Cristi - oic about the patio. The brick trim will be awesome!!

Pam - be careful around your crazy neighbor. Sounds like a total nut job to me!

Ellen - good to see you popping in. I know you'll be glad when you and DS each have your own computer.

Anita - yay for the workout.

Terri - there are 67 of us when my sisters and me and our families all get together. Gotta love big families!

Susan - maybe Gaby can be "sick" until you check out the safety of Mike's new place.

Mindee - good luck with the US!!

A big welcome to Karry and Mochahontas. Just jump right in, ladies.

Yikes - not sure I will actually be joining the church group. The meeting started at 9 and was still going strong at 10:30, when I had to leave for another appt. Not sure I can devote that kind of time to meetings when I always have so many other things going on. NSV - they had a tableful of muffins, quick breads, etc. and I passed on every bit of it, since I had already had my breakfast points. I explained to one of the hostesses in private why I didn't accept their hospitality.

Today is Senior awards day for Katie. Her last actual day of school was yesterday. She's officially a college freshman now!

Have a good day!

Good morning!

Wow drama.. that guy is such a weiner! My ex is a loser but not that bad. (that i know of) he gets close sometimes.

Well i got my watkins package so now i can start work from home.. Hopefully i can do well with it. I know a lot of people around here like the toilet cleaner because we have hard ater and that is the only thing that will clean the toilets! WE will see. as long as i make back the money i spent on the kit i will be happy. I think i actually see the sun trying to peak through... yay! Wow the baby was up all night then she got up at 5.. i just put her back to bed so i think i will go for a little snooze... be back later! ttfn xxoo

Jane you snuck in! I was taking forever to type my post lol.. Yes i love my big family! Very nice when we are all together... My dad has 8 sisters and 2 brothers.. and one that dies in an accident when he was 20. so that would make it a total of 12. Plus she had 2 miscarriages and a baby that died.. so ithink that is about 15 pregnancies.. wow i dont know how a body can handle that?

Good morning. Had my walk and doing my coffee. I ment the family who's dog was killed. I saw them out side and went over to talk to them. They were so nice. A very sweet little family. I told them how sorry I was about their dog and I'd seen the whole thing, that if the jerk tried to sue them I'd go to court with them and testify.
Spring is truely here and I've got tons of yard work to get done and all in the early am before it gets to hot. I'd better get off my a-- .

Jane~WTG on your NSV!

Terri~I love it when the family gets together. We too have a big family (52), that's just with 3 brothers & 2 sisters and their families of course. But it is usually more when there is a big get-together because some of my Aunts, Uncles and cousins are there too. Hope the weather cooperates for you guys this weekend and you enjoy it!

Pam~what a good neighbor you are. Not sure why that bozo thinks he can sue anyone when he is the one who killed the dog!

Susan~love reading about you and Gaby, so sweet. Did I read that right, that Mike is moving to a halfway house?! I'm with Jane, maybe Gaby can be sick.

Mindee~hope the move goes smoothly for you guys.

Anita~WTG on the workout!

Well, today is a lazy day for me. Did my grocery shopping yesterday so concentrating on the yard today. It was supposed to rain but doesn't look like it so started watering early this morning. Been lucky so far and have only had to water the yard about three times and boy is it a deep, dark green. It will probably rain this afternoon because I watered today. It did that last time too. Our concrete has been poured! Yea, finally! They were here yesterday from 4-7:30 but it is done and they did a good job. We were fortunate that the cement truck could drive around the corner and come down the field behind our house and back right up to the squares. Also, tried out the washer and dryer yesterday and boy is it weird. I am doing some laundry now and I hear it rinsing and almost ran up the stairs to put fabric softener in it. I like that you put everything in it and walk away till it's done. And it was nice to dry a load in one cycle and they are quieter! We'll see how it does with the jeans I'm washing now. Anyway...that's about all I have. Nothing much going on.

Hi to everyone else Take care ladies and have an awesome Wednesday!

Mindee~forgot to mention...have you been to www.babycenter.com? It is a cool site for moms/moms to be, people trying to get pregnant. I discovered it 5 years ago when I was pregnant with the last and still frequent it. They have a baby name poll each day and I enjoy voting and reading what others have to say about the names selected. Of course sometimes it gets a little crazy with the bickering back and forth. I have always been fascinated with names, not sure why. Anyway, it is a cool site and I thought I would mention it.

GOOD MORNING LADIES
I am popping in , but I'm pooped this morning,allergies are driving me nuts.Its cool this morning , but the sun is shining and it looks like a really pretty day. I have a lot to do so I thought I would check in early,and wish everyone a wonderful day.My daughters moving date is quickly approaching, only a few more things for the builder to finish,so I think in the next week they will begin to start moving things into the house, mixed emotions, happy for her , sad for me, confused about everything ,yep thats me.

MORNING JANE
I admire your willpower, something I seem to be lacking at present, I keep trying , but I keep failing, I am hoping when all my emotions settle down, I will be able to stick to a plan. Yay Katie, CONGRATULATIONS You must be so proud of her, I hope you are having a wonderful day.

MORNING CRISTI
How is your patio coming, doesn't it drive you crazy , when things don't go as planned, I think I have a lot of patience for most things, but delays in getting things finished isn't one of them. I like things done the week before they are supposed to be I love Martina McBride , she has a powerful, beautiful voice, did you watch the country awards last night, I must say that TIm McGraw stands out in my mind WOW what a man , nice voice to Keith Urban to.Reba was looking really good ,and it was nice to see Garth Brooks there.There was a lot of good material to choose from this year, it was hard to pick favourites, but when Tim wins its always a good choice Have a great day

MORNING TERRI

Good luck with your Watkins venture, I hope you do well, my mom used to buy those products , years ago, as I recall they were good products, and anything that makes toilet cleaning easier I am all for it Hopefully you are snoozing right now, since the little one is ,good to take advantage of those moments,My big babies are so noisy in the morning, when their up , so am I Some things never change Wow 15 pregnancies, thats hard to imagine isn't it, my tummy hurts just thinking about it I hope you are having a lovely day.

MORNING SUSAN
I don't even know what to say, I get frustrated just hearing about that yidiot,
I don't know how you manage to say sane , assuming you still are ARE YOU???? Poor Susan, Men can't live with them , can live without them Here this should make you feel betterIts all I've got I hope your day is going well

MORNING PAM
I feel so badly for that family , its hard enough to lose a pet under any circumstance, but that would haunt me, poor family . I feel sorry for you as well having to witness such a cruel and disgusting act of violence, I think the same sentence should apply as killing a person, killing is killing, and if he is capable of such violence towards defenceless amimals, who knows what he is capable of.The whole thing sickens my heart. Well I have a new lawnmower, how exciting is that, it was hard always borrowing one since the old girl passed on, Gardening is still on the back burner for me, but I look forward to getting out there and getting some work done. I find gardening so relaxing, even though its a lot of work its so gratifying isn't it I hope you have a great day , and wear a hat

MORNING MINDEE
I am glad to hear that the packing is almost done, and that you are excited about the move. Moving can be stressful so its good you are looking forward to the change,I hope your appointment goes well,and all is fine with you and the baby I guess at this point its safe to say that you are full of bologney you had to know I couldn't pass that up Have a great day.

MORNING MARTI
Sorry to hear that your legs are still bothering you, sounds like a sciatica problem. Ihope you get some relief soon I know how painful that can be. It sounds like you and James have a really wonderful relationship, being apart is hard , I know, but love will keep you together, Thats a song , how cheesy was that, but thats me, I hope you get to spend more time together and you can buy that house next year.Hope your having a wonderful day

MORNING ANITA
Congratulations on your win, I missed that , was it a big one,any win is a good though Good for you two workouts , I am proud of you, I can't seem to stay motivated long enough to have any success. I am hoping to get my weight and workout schedule under way , very soon , I am tired of being tired and out of shape.Good Luck and have a great day

MORNING ANGIE
Wow sorry to hear about that glass, its a good thing you didn't get hurt,that was the least they could do ,not making you pay for lunch, I know things happen ,but things like that shouldn't. It seems more and more, people are finding things in their food, its for the most part just carelessness. I hope your family is doing great, hows work going , I haven't been upto date for a while. I hope you are having a wonderful day .

GOOD MORNING TO EVERYONE ELSE
Hope all is well with you girls and we catch up soon, meanwhile have a wonderful day

I started this nice and early and its after ll am , time travels fast doesn't it. GOTTA GO NOW, COFFEE'S CALLING ME UPSTAIRS

Back again!

Ellen~yeppers, we got the patio done yesterday. It is drying as we speak. Can walk on it but it is not completely dry through and through. Now all we have to do is the brick work, dress it up and enjoy! Oh my goodness! I can't believe I missed the country music awards! I hardly ever miss that-they didn't have it on the schedule. Watched Gillmore Girls at 7 and then went channel surfing and saw nothing on-bummer, so decided to do some reading. Sorry about DD moving out. I know how hard it will be. Is she going to be close to you in distance? I don't even want to think about when DD moves out-she's the baby and I think it will be harder than the boys.

Terri~meant to ask, what is Watkins? Never heard of it but after reading Ellen's post I am assuming it's cleaning products I saw your car this morning...okay, not "your" car but the same color and model-looks really nice and I can't believe all the orange cars I am seeing now. There's a new pretty green I saw also that I really like. What color is your interior? Was just curious, couldn't picture what would go with the orange. I know a lot of the cars are grey. Grey everywhere. I went with a sandstone color just to get a different interior-the last few cars I've had had grey interiors and I wanted something different.

Okay, starting to babble get chatty sometimes. Anyway, did get the yard good watered. I swear I thought it was going to rain, got really cloudy while I was watering but then the sun broke through. Now need to go fold my last load of clothes and get them put up before Jeopardy-love watching the Championships and it is almost over.

Take care ladies and have a wonderful rest of the day!

Love to cut and paste!!!! Below is an exchange from my lawyer this morning. I almost wanted to ask him......."WHO ARE YOU WORKING FOR????!!!!!?????"
Dummy, why would I bring Gaby for a meeting??? That is ******ed.

Anyway, totally frustrated,.........thanks for the chili Ellen




D J > wrote:
Dear Susan - Mike called me today about his new address, etc. He also wanted to talk about meeting to discuss settlement of the case. He wants to bring a friend whom he trusts. I have no problem with a meeting, and recommend anything that could lead to a settlement of any case (in most cases). I'd suggest meeting at a public place, as things are less likely to get out of hand there. Perhaps we could meet on the next visitation weekend, and you could come here to drop off Gabrielle.
A few things he told me were disturbing: first, he said you and your daughters were bad mouthing him to Gabrielle (my term). That is a major problem, and it shouldn't happen. Don't do it. Ever.
Secondly, he said that he never agreed to pick up and drop off Gabrielle at your house. If that's true, then you made me make a misrepresentation to the court for which I could be disbarred or disciplined. If it's not true, at least I need to know exactly what your conversation was, and how you came to believe that he made that agreement.
That was the gist of what he said. Please advise me ASAP about the meeting. I guess it would have to be on a Friday morning for your work schedule. That's ok. Just let me know. The sooner the better, as we had best abide by the court's order regarding the custody evaluation.
Thank you. David

Susan > wrote
Hi,
I have never bad mouthed him to Gabrielle. That is a lie. Who would have told him we were "bad mouthing" him, Gabrielle? It would be interesting for him to explain that belief.

I asked if he would pick her up at my place because he knows I have to work. He never said yes or no he just did it. As far as I am concerned that was him agreeing. I went through the proper channels to change the time, I would have done the same for location if I thought I was in contempt of court.
He agreed .If he wants to lie about it now I wouldn't be surprised.

I would like him to put into writing what he wants in regards to a settlement before a meeting. He called me 2 weeks ago saying the same thing about a settlement. He has done this 3 times.
I will come down on a Monday morning without Gabrielle.

Thanks,
Susan

Happy Hump day to all.

Our weather is beautiful today. I pulled a few weeds and filled the bird feeders. It was nice just to walk around the yard and see what is about to bloom. DH mowed yesterday so things look so nice. I will get in a walk later...2 miles.
We had an early appt. with the bank and got lots of info about how to go about the whole process of building. It had been 26 years since we did that, things have changed. We found a nice lot and now we are getting excited. Still so many decisions, but it is looking up.
I have gotten back on track with exercising and (hopefully) eating right. DH is also on board, so we might just do this. I did 20 minutes of upper body and lunges this morning. I need to start crunches, but every little bit helps. We are starting out with portion control and exchanges again. Has worked for us in the past, but we just need to realize we can't go back to the way we have been and need to change for life. We love veggies and fruit, so need to stock up. Weighed in today and won't even look at those scales for a week. Next week I start exercising with my aunt in the gym where she lives which will feel good.

Okay, enough about me. I will be back with individuals later.

Hello everyone--

No time for individuals today....so much to do in so little time. Why can't I manage my time better??

My sciatic nerve is better. Spent more time stretching and walking in long strides. I haven't been on my gazelle for a couple weeks due to the pain...now I'm thinking that I should get on it to help ease up the pain.

Been focusing on eating better. I've also been figuring out a way I can spend my lunch breaks....maybe join the gym at work after all and workout instead of smoking. (yes ladies....I'm still a smoker, it will end someday, just not sure when)

Been thinking of doing a 12wk "All about Marti's health" program too. Been digging around finding things that have worked for me in the past, bringing out the tools to help me portion out my meals better and just flat out want to get healthier. I plan on starting that on the first of June. At least that's my plan at the moment. It could change. I'm trying to find all my old journals that I used during Sony's Fitness Challenge. Will find it!!

Anyway....here I am rambling when I have things to do.

Hope you all have a great day...the sun is desperately trying to come out, so it should be a great day, looking forward to the weekend already.

Talk to you all later!

Oh Marti, I hear you about time management! I feel I never post here as much as I would like and I know I don't get to everyone...I read everything, then I look up at the clock...well, you know the rest. I am glad that your back is feeling better, I'm sure getting muscles toned in that area will help. Sure helps me, as I notice how my back starts aching when I can't get a workout in. You know we'll all support you here in all your health goals, including quitting smoking when you are ready(BTDT)

Susan- Big hugs....Just know you are supported...The lawyer is just doing his job...if he screws up he jeopardizes YOUR case, not Mike's. He doesn't know M's history, so when M calls and probably sounds half-reasonable, well, he does have to listen especially since it involves settlement talks. The lawyer hasn't been around with the block with him the way you have...he'll see. Just wait til Mike doesn't show...or can't produce a residential address..or you name it. Hang in there - could all be over soon ( pray pray pray)


Sue - the workout sounds great.. I did a 45 minute video with the workout ball yesterday and it felt so good! I got a walk in today in between the showers - been raining alot here) For some reason I thought you and Dh were getting a condo...At least with a house you won't have pesky CCRS to contend with... Sorry if I haven't been keeping up very well.


Cristi - Don't know if you are an American Idol Fan or not, but there is a great country singer (Carrie)who many think will win. Trouble is, last night was the voting, and all her fans were probably watching the CMA's instead of voting....we'll find out tonight! Personally, I'm rooting for Bo. I'm so hooked on reality tv. Been up way too late this week with the Bachelor and Survivor....need to catch up on my sleep.

Terri - good luck with the Watkins - I, too , hadn't heard of it, guess they just don't sell it around here. But if you have lots of people who really like the product, you will do well. It's great to find some way to be home withthekids and make some money.

Ellen - sorry your allergies are kicking your you-know-what...my DD ( who is only 3) has started on claritin. Yikes! but it seems to be helping and that's what matters. Did you get your coffee? I have mine, lol and its 3pm here! I am such a little addict.

Jane - well you know us ELCA Lutherans - can't resist a reason to socialize! Hope I remembered your new affiliation correctly, that's the church I go to so it stuck in my head. They love a good potluck, lol! I have been slowly picking and choosing my involvements at our church as I have lots of committments to my kids' schools and I don't want to get overscheduled. Our church has lots of opportunities, kind of mind-boggling. Right now, I am on altar guild and help with communion cleanup once a month and I also participate in a book discussion group. I'll most likely also help out with VBS. I thought you handled the food issue with a great deal of grace and tact....bet next time they put out some celery..hee hee

And she's outta time once again- catch the rest of you later!

I know Katy but he lies through his teeth. He lies to his parents, he lies to the Justice of Child Support, he lied last week when he said he was sick and couldn't pick up his other daughter, he lies when he says we have bad mouthed him ,he lies when he picks her up at my place 4, 5 , 6 times in a row and turns around and says that isn't what he agreed to, he lies when he says he hasn't moved yet.
Will if he hasn't moved yet don't leave a message saying " I have a new residence."

He asked that I go back into counseling and I said no - "you lied Mike." The only comeback that he can do is say "everyone lies Susan." oh- will that is a fine thing to teach your child.

He is scum and I will most certainly have someone with me at the meeting besides my lawyer!!!!

UNITE Wendy Chili lovers!!!! lol

whatEVER.......bring the custody evaluation on baby...I don't care.

Would love to call him up and say Gaby is sick but I wouldn't. He does that , even his ex does that but I couldn't.


chat later!!