G'mornin all!!

We got our marriage license yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I'm excited.

Just a flyby post as the work ****'s are watching us closely today. I'll checkin around lunchtime.

Happy Friday! :cb:

Short day - I'm off at 11am... had a close call last night - did the grocery shopping for the gang this weekend, to the tune of a bit over $100 - then we lost power for over 3 hours... I didn't dare open the fridge for fear of loosing even a degree in temperature! Thankfully, lights came back on 'round 9:15pm and all is well... *whew*

Kaylets - I can relate to your storm. It poured down rain last night - and wind! So much for Spring I guess???? You're right, at least it's not snow.

Q of the day - No way. There are other, less invasive, ways of increasing your IQ - cutting myself is outta the question.

Anagram - Thank you... I'm looking forward to their visit so much!

Frogger - :dance: One step closer!!!!

Toodles for now... if I don't make it back before I leave, have an awsome weekend everyone and I'll "see" you on Wednesday!

Terri
( :queen: of Friday, Dutchess of Dusting and Princess of Preparation)

Hello again all.

I'm so excited today that I can hardly sit still!! My only downfall of the day was that we went to pay the balance of what we owe to the place where we are having the wedding/reception and the road was closed!! The highway sign said closed from March 3 for 2 months. That brings us to May 3rd (hopefully). I emailed the owner and asked if this was going to effect our wedding plans any. I'm hoping they are just repaving or fixing the little bridge that is down there.

I forgot to weigh in this morning. I'll do that tommorow morning or sunday and post what I get. I also have some pix of the toss bouquet and maybe one or 2 of me in my dress to post if no one minds.


Have a good day everyone.

Mind, Frogger? I think we're all ANXIOUS to see.

New computer
 

Wow, dumped old computer, old browser, old weight loss plan and am making kick-a*** progress (hopefully). It is so fast to post here, I can't believe it.

But after dealing with a burnt-out computer for three days, I'm far behind with work. Just wanted to say hi!

Still on a journey of self-discovery ... apologize for not posting personal replies ... everyone seem to be moving along in the right direction.

Later, gators!

Saturday!
 

Hello all!

Here it is the end of the week already!

Empress- you are going to love your new system! Almost like a new car! I f you're like me, the comparisons will begin- "How could I have been waiting so long.... etc etc" For years I always said I didnt trust power locks because I was afraid what would happen if they broke but now, I am really glad I have them!

Sure hopes this means you'll get caught up in record time and you'll be able to tell us all about the new system!! We need DETAILS!
We are also starved ( sorry for the food reference) for info about the Fitness Kingdom!

Frogger- We want PIX! hee hee! when you have a chance of course! Keep smiling! It will all be beautiful!

Anagram- Any word on the test results? I realize its probably too soon but can't help but wonder! This is so frustrating but exactly why I am so cyncical w/ the medical community. It must really turn your blood cold to think what might have happened if the one Doctor had missed the "goofy test results".


How is everyone else??

DH has decided he must change jobs. He's been in manufacturing most of his career and this isnt the best time but....
The place he's at is on its last legs and if any of you have been in a similiar situation, the politics and backstabbing during a downsizing can be very ugly. No one is willing to admit to any mistakes as it could mean you job--all the dirty tricks come out of the bag.
Stress magnifies diabetes symptons and that's just what's happening.-- Time to make a change while there's still time.

Today's thought is:
"We cannot touch another person's heart with anything less than our own. --- Unknown"

Question of the day:
"If you were to discover that your closest friend was a heroin dealer, what would you do?" --Question 81 "The Book of Questions-- Gregory Stock, Ph.d "

Take care all!

I lost a pound this week--so now I'm at 145. Still going for a very reasonable pound a week. [Thanks for the idea, Scooby!]

Amarantha, can't wait to hear about your new plan.

Frogger, send the pics!

Kaylets, your question-of-the-day intrigued me. I think I'd have to drop that friend and I'd be mad at myself for being such a poor judge of character. And I'd want to know why they started selling.

BIG NEWS! Yesterday we welcomed a puppy into our family. He's 4 months old and a hound-lab cross. We met him with his foster mom [human!] at a local park, and brought our dog so he could be part of the decision too. And we fell in love with him! He is so serene for a puppy and we reminds us so much of a dog we lost 2 years ago [Remus]. He's a lover too--loves to cuddle and so appealingly needy right now as puppies can be. And he's taken to his crate and has even learned 'sit'. I could go on and on--sorry! Since he reminds us so much of our beloved Remus, we've decided to name him Lupin--after the werewolf professor in the Harry Potter series, Remus Lupin!:D
Our other dog, Jubal, is still a bit skeptical--but overall seems okay. We just have to make sure that Jubal remains the king!

And another good thing is I'm so swept away with dawg-love that I forgot to eat yesterday!

There's more than one meaning to the song..."and they call it puppy love" :D Congrats Eydie! What a wonderful way to welcome Spring, with a brand new baby dawg!

Still Saturday!
 

Oh Eydie! A new dog!! How lucky for both of you!
I don't know if you're like me but I suspect if our house and/or yard was bigger we'd have more than just the two dogs.
Just can't resist.

Have washed two floors and feel very productive. Dishwasher and clothes washer also running now too. Too bad I haven't gotten dressed yet!! hee hee!
Usually don't mind doing floors as you see the results so fast its instant gratification but somehow things just got away from me.

Wildfire- how are things your way?

I'll be baaacccckkkk

Hi Kaylets! :wave: It's one of those *finally Spring* cleaning days, isn't it? It's gorgeous out here and I had all the cleaning done by 1pm, with every window in the place open to the air. It was nice to come home later this afternoon to a clean apartment!

Things are okay here. DD has passed all her courses at the mid-term mark this week. :crossed: She's still capable of better, but marks in the 70's are a great improvement. My sister has offered for her to go and live back on the east coast and finish high school there, where the school system isn't so messed up. Honestly, I've never seen such a horrible system as we are experiencing here in Ontario. Smaller school back home will mean more attention in the classes, and the teachers back home aren't complete psychos, at least all the ones I knew, anyway. Last week one of her teachers grabbed her by the back of her collar and pushed her towards the other side of the gym where DD's class was congregated during an assembly. My daughter said that normally in assemblies they can sit wherever they want, so she'd stopped when she found one of her friends. I made a call to the school and told the guidance counsellor that if I EVER hear of anyone laying so much as a finger on my daughter that they'd have ME to deal with. Screaming at the kids is bad enough (there is an awful lot of that from what DD tells me)....I don't ever remember my teachers screaming at us, nor did I ever do it when I taught! Touch my kid, though....and you'd better be prepared. :nono: Anyway, she is making an effort to pass this term, doing assignments and projects and going to class. I think the point of view that my cousin was able to show her did make an impact. My sister and my daughter have always gotten along well, and my daughter really wants to go, so I am going to let her. Hubby and I could use the peace, and if we make her stay then no one is going to be happy. She's old enough now...will be 16 this summer...and I'd much rather she learn to drive away from the big cities. There are things like orthodontist/dental/medical coverage to work out since she is going to be in a different province, but we'll find a way.

Work is my own private ****. I've had the invoicing dumped on me since the new system went in, along with the normal financial responsibilities I have as Accountant. I'm really ticked about it...this is work I did 6 years ago when I started there, and I don't feel that I should have it dumped on me in the position I'm in. I'm being told it's temporary, but nothing ever is in this place. It's just another way to say my boss is a spineless coward who can't tell the truth to your face. I'm trying to live day by day and leave it behind when I leave in the evening.

Diet-wise I'm looking into making the shift to a more lower-carb diet. Not really low, just trying to make a more conscious effort. I don't know how my IBS is going to like it, so the slower the better.

Sorry to hear that your DH's company is downsizing. Does he have any leads on job opportunities? I hope you're winning the battle with the sinus problems. They really drag you down.

DD is at a wedding today and she called to tell me she forgot her sneakers for tonight. So guess who has to get back in the car and trek out there with them? Yep, me.

Enjoy your evening...hope it's mild where you are.

Hugs Wildfire!

Sunday!
 

Hello all!

Two Sunday's in a row late ! Of course. last week was time change and this week we were out late and got to bed late because of the Yanni Concert. It was great to see him live but we didnt have the best seats and the arena was freezing cold. To Yanni's credit, the show had gone over 2.5 hrs when we left but somehow, after the intermission, I was having trouble paying attention. As I said, it was wonderful to hear many of the pieces I recognized -- It was probably more me than him--
On the other hand, some performers do not have electrifying live performances, sometimes their brillance is in the composing. Again, it could have been me and that uncomfortable stadium seat and my Cheapskate mentality remembering when concert tickets were $13.00 !!

Took a break while writing the above as CNN is announcing that they have found 6 or 7 "missing" soldiers-- No more info on the details at this point but I know someone's prayers have been answered.

Wildfire- Glad to hear DD has made such improvements! Considering how far behind she had gotten, she must be really trying to get passing marks ! I know not much comfort, but the public schools here in the US seem to be having the same problems.
Its really great you have an alternative for DD and that she is enthusiastic about the other school is even better.

Jobs ---- Spineless is very apt description for situation my DH is in as well. The downsizing has been going on mostly with as few permanet layoffs as possible ( cheaper in the long run) and now the staffing is so stretched that its impossible for anyone to do their job well. If an employee goes on vacation, the other dept members have to stay late to make up the work. Everyone is stretched, tired, and tense. A breeding ground for mistakes and no one but a few will take responsibility for an error. Instead, more time is spent figuring out how to pin the blame elsewhere.
Too many extra hours on the job and then some have "attached' themselves to t he bosses by buying them drinks afterwards., etc etc.
Its really only a matter of time till the place shuts down completely. A lot of this maneuvering is for small reward. Almost like tipping someone to get the Presidential suite on the Titantic -
Priorities are backwards-- need to get into a lifeboat than than the big suite.


Today's thought is :

" A soul like the body, lives on what it feeds on" -- Josiah Gilbert Holland


I'll be back -- time is getting away from me!

Well time has totally GOT away from me. Still in robe. And lolling around.

Wilfire, so glad things are better with daughter and that plans are working out for her. What a great sister and cousin! Sorry job is so hellacious, thouch.

Kaylets, sorry to hear about even more stress on dh. Takes a lot of effort to see the good in life when a work layoff hangs over your head. And with the health issue, it's even more difficult.

Nice day here, as yesterday was. Was nice yesterday as well and I was lazy as well. I think this old cold thing has me drained. Dh and I did walk in our favorite park and sat on the bench in utmost luxury talking for quite a while.

Empress, so happy to learn of your new worktoy. FAST POSTING will mean you won't be away from us so long. Not happy to hear about three days without though as it means your livelihood and work backlog. I really must bite the bullet soon but I don't need a computer to work or anything so I straggle along. But it's old, bedraggled and threatening.

Lazy, lazy, and today I'm just going to go with that flow. Enjoy the flowers blooming (including my indoor amaryllis which is busting its guts in bloom) and start thinking of holiday plans. Sounds like enough effort for me.

Good one, Springettes all!

Yo! Work is my private **** as well, so I need to get to it as I have extra assignments this weekend.

Eydie: Good luck with your baby doggie!!! Dogs are really the best people around! (Cats are nice, too, though!)

Frogger: I'm GREEN with envy over the wonderful adventure you have before you!

Arabella and Kaylets: Thanks for replying to my pms (messages, not pms) ... I never know when I'll be posting so I thought I'd say it.

To all: :wave:

Still Sunday!
 

Hello all!

I have to admit I did more goofing off than anything else today!
Did run some errands this am but even the last 3 stops were at my own pace and more "window shopping". Went to the party store to get some ideas for my folks 50th wedding anniversary party and actually saw more "Not" than possibilities.

I 've never been to a 50th before and am not sure if there are any rules. Did see a couple cake topper ideas to make me realize that people do use formal cake toppers but am not sure if my mom is interested on that score. Not for the prices I saw, I can assure you but maybe.......

Got some strawberries this morning that were like candy- wound up making strawberries, yogurt and bran cereal my lunch.

Big NSV for me-- I had fallen into some pastel wrapped Hershey Kisses Friday and was actually thinking as I looked at the grocery flyer that the Cadbury Eggs would be the perfect compliment. Nothing like just DIVING off the wagon !!
:lol:
BUT< although I even walked thru the candy displays, I resisted.
Not sure how or why-- in fact, that was part of the reason to go ahead and walk thru-- I couldnt think of a reason " not ". Somehow, a far away thought of not wanting to go back above 170 was heard but it was very hard to hear over all the other noise.

I think part of my problem is that somehow, I have stopped eating many vegetables. Unless its in soup or stirfried. DH is eating all the salads suddenly.

Luckily we found the Texas size scallions in the farmers market this am and I really enjoy them. Am actually looking forward to tonights salad.

DH called a friend who might know have an opening. The friend will know more Monday and DH is hopeful. They used to work together. Just that in itself was a big boost to DH's confidence. Made DH feel as though the skills needed were similiar enough and made him feel like he had found a way out of the maze.

Took a 2 hr nap but still feel as achy as last night sitting in that freezing cold First Union Center.

DS started at a pizza shop in the mall today. We suspect the mall is where he spent most of his week while we were at work. Especially since it was such a rainy week. Don't know what finally convinced him that there was nothing he could say to get us to change our minds about getting a job- - He thought by just telling us he had an interview Friday that he'd be allowed to stay in the house after we left. Even started a load of wash at 7am "to have something to wear" ( He had been in the house the previous evening at 6:30- ) DH wound up getting to work an hour late because DS wouldnt shave or shower until the clothes were dry--( He refuses to get the clothes in a towel ) And then was stunned to find out his father wouldnt bring him up to the corner to the busstop. Again, a friend suggests we are expecting too much of someone w/ a drinking problem. I am extremely frustrated w/ this "But a good parent would" type of thinking. That "Instead we sign him into detox". Adults can't be admitted against their will unless they are in danger of hurting themselves or somone else. DS says this is our problem and not his anyway because when he was paying us rent, it didnt leave him enough money to go and meet people who didnt do drugs/alcohol. :o
Sometimes I think when he hears what he's just said, he must be embarrassed at how ridiculous it sounds.


Anyway, I'm more philosophical about it today than upset. That's the one thing his "Hot" drug test did for both DH and I. Reinforced that our suspicions were right.

So, wonder if I can get thru to my Mom and find out what she wants to do about a cake topper.

But before I go.... Kettle is hot, who needs a refill??