Okay Ms. Susan...I quit posting over there, and yes I know no one is going to read it. Kidding ...didn't realize it was at 50 posts! Anyway, I was on my way out until you and Ms Ellen showed up! Okay, but now i really gotta go. Chat with ya's later!

Quickly posting!!

So much going on. Enough for new threads to be created!

The weather is fabulous around 74 today. How is it up North???

Going to go work on my yard, just wanted to check in and say hello.

I'll be back this weekend for catch up time.

HI GIRLS

HI CRISTI..... YAY now you can get on with your life I bet that its a relief to finally have some closer. Sure blame anything you want on me , I will even come help you, when I'm finished here. Ahh darn someone is barbecuing and the smell is coming up into the room ohh it sure smell good though That must have been cute card What a waste its on the other thread to You know if you start redecorating again , just think of all the jabbering we can do do you suppose we would drive everyone to drink, well its a good enough reason I think ,how bout you Its fun and exciting when you start, and as it wears on and on and on you want it to be done, of course it doesn't take everyone as long as this took me. I think I took on a little to much for me this time , especially because of the way the year went but its looking up for the now anyways ,so I am looking forward to finishing it up ,after all I have a garden to plant Darn I'm hungry now, think I will head next door Chat later

HI SUSAN..... HA HA FUNNY INTRO
I have to agree with Cristi on that one, they know when to spill the tears, tears didn't have much effect on her when you were shedding them over her did they. She is where she needs to be, she put herself there, and now she must earn the privilege and respect to be in your home, your family and her community. Of course its heart wrenching to have a child in this situation, you did all you could to get her out of it, and her choices got her where she is. I know she is a sweet girl, and a good girl , just lost her way. Please don't give in Susan or you will regret it, she will have manipulated the situation to her advantage and that will be the beginning of the end for all of you. She has learned some tricks along the way don't kid yourself, be very wary of the tears and promises of good behaviour, they will only last as long as the conversation does. Whats 3 weeks compared to the rest of her life ,nothing, she will survive and hopefully come out a better person. Please don't think I am being harsh, I just want you to have a close wonderful family and relationship with your daughter in future. ok no more sermon, That sandwhich sounded so good, all this food talking and smelling is really making hungry whats on the Weekend agenda for you. You didn't say if I can go to camp with you and maintenance guy , don't you want me there you afraid I'll look better in my Daisy Dukes than you OMG what a frightening visual that is I will be back to chat in a bit , I'm HUNGRY

HI MARTI...Its chilly at my end of the world, do a good job in the garden I am coming to do an inspection :


HI EVERYONE ELSE.

Hello ladies,

Ellen - did you seal the grout? Not sure if ours is sealed or not, and someone asked me. Now I think I better check that out!! I love the rug, btw!

Angie - your brown and aqua jean outfit sounds so cute! The bracelets I mentioned came as a set - want me to send you one? YAY for you saying NO about the play. I'm proud of you! Surprised, but proud.

Kathy - I know you have horses, but why are they having breakfast in the house, lol. Sheesh, I thought I pampered MY pets! Katie is sad about leaving WDW, but excited to be coming home.

Ginny - we tried a planned chat, but it didn't seem to work out. We can try it again, if you want. I tend to be better on the phone that in the chat room, lol.

Jules - so sorry about your 2 friends. I hope they each turn out ok.

Susan - you little stinker, lol. I took your food porn reference outta the greeting, lol. About the friend, I think you are absolutely right! Let the other mom worry about that kid, and just keep doing the right thing as you have been, with Rach. Uh.... aren't you a little old to be going to camp? Or is this "Matchmaker Camp", lol?

Cristina - Yay for doing IF! You're doing great, Crisiti. The book I'm reading right now is an old one that they made a mini-series of called North and South by John Jakes. I want to see the movie once I'm done with the book.

Marti - hiya! Enjoy the sun. Btw, if I can get a pic of a cardinal at my birdfeeder, I'm post it for you, ok? They usually don't stay long, but I've got my camera handy, just in case.

Got my teeth cleaned today. Then I ran errands. Bought Neal new tightie whities and t-shirts. Twelve of each. Now, getting him to give up the old ones will be hard. For those who will say - just get in his drawer and get them - I have never been in his drawers. Well, not THOSE drawers, lol. Seriously, we don't mess in each other's stuff. He's only been in my purse maybe once or twice in nearly 20 years. And I've only been in his wallet once, and that was because he was on the john and I needed his credit card, lol, and the wallet was on his dresser, lol.

Buh-bye for now.

Can't remember who asked, Ginny? I didn't see the chiro for my feet. I have recurring back pain, I assumed stemming from a knee I twisted in a step aerobics class. The knee wasn't getting better either. I would lay off the exercise for a few days, then go back to class and get all sore again. The doc looked at my feet and said they roll in ( pronate?), so it was throwing my alignment all off...hence the orthotics.. But wait! My doc called me today and said I could use the insoles on the site I found. Yippee! A much better deal for me...let's hope they do the trick. I really hope so. I did 45 minutes of cardio today, split between the bike and the elliptical. I also walked to the post office and back ( about .75 mile) My back and knee started talkin' to me.....I am really ready for some relief.

Jane - Thanks for the tighty-whitey visual If others are up for chat, I can be. I kind of like it, but it's hard to get a regular time established with all the different time zones and whatnot. If we can get a good time for most ...I'm in!

Ellen - my DD came in just I was was reading your post and said "OOOOh pretty"

Marti - 80 here - the kids played in the kiddie pool today

Susan- I love cukes in sandwiches...they are also good in omelettes. Are you seeing Benchwarmers tonight?

HI JANE...I sealed it with a product that actually changes the colour of the grout as well as seals it, some grouts have sealer in them already , and then you can seal with a clear sealer which is what you might want to do .If I remember your grout is dark anyways right, so you wouldn't have the problem of staining. My grout was a light sand colour and it stained badly ,I bleached it frequently and used a brush to clean them but after 5 years some place just started to look dingy. If you want to check with your tile installer that's probably a good idea anyway just to be on the safe side, tiles are a big investment. Yay another positive on the rug. Jane here's an idea every time one goes into the wash , in the garbage they go , and a new one goes in its place , 12 loads of laundry should go by quick 12 in 12 out and you stay out of his drawers young lady Wow when I was still married my then husband ordered me to lay out his clothes ie: underwear socks etc. yuck crappy memories

HI KATY....Almost missed you up there. Did you tell her that's where Ellen lives with all her kitties which insoles did you find, I hope they do the trick for you, keep in mind the walk fit if they don't work out , my feet turned in to and these insoles have helped me a lot.

Hi girls!

Busy day today, but then so many of them are! But I did do my Curves workout, hitting it for the third time this week. It gives me so much energy! I'll just be glad when I can SEE the difference in myself, but I know it is too early yet.

Well, I can't seem to get much typed tonight as one of my kitties is being very demanding about being petted! Hope you are all having a good night!

Okay, was going to chat for a few minutes but got side tracked so will have to be back tomorrow morning. Still don't know what I am wearing to the wedding!

Nighty,night!

Good Evening -

No, not seeing Benchwarmer yet Katy. That was the plan but that was MY plan and it never happens the way I want it too. No one to watch Gaby and I was thinking of just taking her with but she fell asleep after her 1/4lb hot dog and slurpee from 7-11. What a dinner, I am such a good mommy. It is good though, I had the same thing.
So, Doug went to a meeting and my mother said she couldn't.....so *&%$#. Beck went to her friends house(I drove her....it is like 2 min away - lol) and promises not to go to the community center, she is suppose to call me. I came back to Dougs because he has the computer and 2 other girls show up looking for Beck. I told them where she was at and they walked over. One girl is cute but stupid. Is that mean? She is a bubble brain. I think she is a Lip Gloss worshiper and watches too much 3's Company. She reminds me of Chrissy Snow. I told her to have Becky call me and she just giggled..&^%$#@#......ugh.
It is a camp that the fire dept, police and the housing agency do Jane. They provide the staff for the camp. It is mainly low income city children that otherwise wouldn't have a chance to go and spend time in the out doors. I voluteered last year but had all that court stuff happening, and I think Rocky decided to visit. Anyway, that is what the camp is about.
Ellen- Thanks. It is hard though. I wouldn't give in to her but it is still stressful with Rach.
Kim- I always put the kitty in the bedroom when I get home. He always gets in my way and I trip. lol.......I let him out though after I have a minute to unwind.
Anyway, better get,,,,,

Its not 1 AM is it?

Ellen, I can't help being so late in the evening,,,I finish a show and race home to be with you...and the other Ladies. I was given some flowers tonight,,,normally the stage managers never get flowers,,,but tonight I was actually called onto the stage,,,Being that I just spent 3 hours in a dark room, being on the stage with bright lights about blinded me...I don't like bright lights. I felt like a mole,,,trying to see. Pretty flowers,,,nice spring like.

Susan,,,I laughed over the Crissy Snow,,,there was a kid that Brandon worked with named Tyler, OMG he had to have been the female version of Crissy without teh lip gloss. I once drove him home after work,,,he was sitting in the back, Brandon riding shot gun. I looked into the rearview mirror and asked him what his name was,,,*silence. I then asked again,,,*silence Finally Brandon goes,,,his name is Tyler,,, Tyler then says,,,oh I thought you were talking to Brandon...umm ya man Im craving a cuke sandwich,,,i always buy long english and hummis,,,man I want some hummis and cukes, ok Ill just take a cuke...

Katy, $45. is cheeeap. We already know we have to buy new inserts for after Brandon has surgery. Oh Joy...

Jane,,,Im pretty shocked to be saying no too,,,happy though,,,relief,,,world off my shoulders. Did mention I would love to be an audience member...and can't wait to support all my friends. And occassionly usher for a show...great way to get to watch it without paying...lol
I bet you can't wait for Miss K, to be home,,,I can't wait for you to tell us what she thinks of the new home.

Jules, Im sorry about your friends...they both sound like they have a good attitude though. My birth father had 3 toes done Christmas last year. There is some statsic saying that many people don't even know they are diabetic. Untill its too late,,,they need meds or worse as your friend drastic measures are done. A simple blood test will give you a heads up that you need to shape up with the eating and not become dependant on insulin. My sister Ruby is seriously dependant,, two shots a day,,,but she is juvenile diabetic. Didn't know till her late teens. She doesn't take care of herself,,,has been in the hospital many times,,,two kids...and her attitude is,,its her life to live. And if its short it was ment to be...I am well if you eat healthier it will be a longer ment to be life! duh Whatever I can't as Susan say save the world...
how are your eyes? Mine aren't puffy any longer,,,not sure what is working,,,since i started to take everything I have in the house,,,even the expired stuff...lol I took one that makes you drowsy thinking my friend Rachel would be picking me up to go to the show...ya,,,no. I drove there,,,almost nodded off during the show.

Christina,,,that must be a relief with your decision. Im happy for you. My house isn't all that much bigger,,,, 1350 square feet. with the basement now done its 2000. Miss Skittles wants to sit in my lap,,,poor dog haven't seen her in days it seems. I want to go shopping,,,not sure for what,,,but feel the need to shop! Have yet to find my brown sandals... I have this flirty skirt,,,its olive colored with cream and brown flowers on it. I wear it with a very racy brown lacy top. Need sandals. In the winter I wear it with a brown sweater and boots. But summer it needs sandals.

I have so much to do tomorrow,,, I said no to the Oklahoma play but said yes to some emergency sewing for a play called Eve. Have that to do tomorrow,,,but I also have turbins to make,,,arghh starting to hate turbins! My friend Steffanie is coming over to help out since i have to machines....
but need to buy groceries sometime tomorrow,,,no fud in the house...scary.
I giggled the other night went to see Beauty,,,and a friend whos in the play HAIR came up to me and asked when I would be bringing by the joints. Of course I did the double wHHHHHHHHAT? Joints? I then of course hammed it up and said that its been 20 years and I did do rehab....ha ha ha nah I guess everyone is under the impression Im their props person...lol Im not! really...lol I lent them my pregnancy belly I made for another play. So tonight I was telling someone about this,,,laughing cause ya Child Welfare will be called,,,no food in the house,,,but there I am rolling oregano into joints for a play...righhhhtt! What I do for the arts!
I wish Becky would of joined by now,,,,she is going through some major stuff and i know she has the weight of the world on her right now...I feel so bad for her, and I don't know if Im helping. Offered to get her totally drunk...

well I should get to bed,,,its 12:26 and i don't want to be caught by Miss Ellen....lol night all

Susan I ment Male version...duh geesh look whos talking..*snort

AHHH ANGIE YOU MISSED ME BUT I HAD FLOWERS FOR YOU TO , WELL I WILL CATCH UP WITH TOMORROW , TO TIRED TO TYPE NIGHT ANGIE