All the news that's fit to print: GN/BN X

Good news: new thread!

Post your ups and downs here!

Good news: I did a lot of cleaning today and threw out recycled a lot of paper! (I'm a major paper collector, so this is very good.)

Bad news: Now my back hurts.

Good news: It's not pulled and will feel better as soon as I go sit in a better chair or lie down.

Good News: I just finished my precalc project.
Bad News: I have a project for english I have to do too ::sigh::
Good News: I have a study hall tomorrow.
Bad News: I'm probably going to be so tired tomorrow. I need more sleep!

#2: Hope your back feel better, K!

GN: I finished working at my old job!
GN: I have many students that were interested in me teaching them outside the academy where I used to work in.
GN: I will be earning more money!
BN: I have some things to do for college.
GN: I have way more extra time to do them.

GN: I had cup cakes for dinner

BN: no bad news when there are cupcakes around

Thanks for the new thread, Foggi! Scrolling left and right on the old one was getting a little old.

GN: I am brewing coffee
BN: work and it is raining
BN: Lots of homework still... I can't figure out how to find the pictures I need.

BN- Gracie, the dog, got out of the yard this morning when Missie let her out.
BN- Missie came screaming into my bedroom to tell me about it. It took me precious seconds to find a coat that would cover my PJ top (coat necessary since shirt doesn't cover all of the Bump).
GN- Next door neighbor man, who works 3rd shift and had just gotten home, heard Missie's cries. He fetched Gracie, who of course, ran right to him which she would never do for me.
BN- I'm positive that it was our meter reader person and this is the second time this has happened. If I call and complain to the electric company I doubt anything will happen. I can't really take my frustration out on the CSR that answers since they have nothing to do with it. Maybe I should hop in the car and drive around looking for the meter reader's truck. Or maybe that's the hormones talking. 8)

GN I'm glad Gracie has been returned to her rightful owner. MEM tell them you will read your own meter and send in the bill and then chain the gate

LOL polly!

I was going to suggest a note on the gate. Something along the lines of the note Phoebe put on Ross' sandwich...

BN: Crud! I didn't see the new thread.

GN: I have a job interview at the library in 25 minutes.
BN: I have a job interview at the library in 25 minutes.

(darn't misposted on the old thread too well...)

YAY!! GOODLUCK! breathe and relax!

#11: Good Luck, Espy! Remember to breathe deeply!!

Good News: I only have to do some English homework.
Bad News: I have homework.
Bad News: I work tonight.
Good News: I don't have anything too major due soon. I've been getting really annoyed with all the projects for school.

GN: I think the interview went well.
GN: They said they'll be making their decision by Monday.
BN: That means I won't know about this job until Monday at the earliest and probably not until Tuesday or Wednesday.

15: :fingerscrossed:

GN: jason got the drain taken out of his side today, everything is healing up nicely.

That's great news, rissa!

GN: I'm going to get together with an old friend in april. I havn't seen her since her bridal shower in '06

15- My fingers are crossed for you!

That's wonderful, rissa!

MsD - Please can I live my life through you? I have denied myself the cupcakes for two weeks now. Nearly.

Rissa - Great news. I'm glad Jason's well on the mend.

GN: I have four whole days off work!!!
BN: I get bored easily.

GN: My cats are very cute!
BN: I'm very sick.
BN: My step-mom and dad are splitting.

BN: One of the fish in the big tank where I work died, and I had to get it out with the net, because we didn't see it until after the maintenance guy had gone home. Ewwwwwwww. (From the looks of it, it had been dead for some time. I'll spare you further details.)
GN: I get to go home in 20 minutes, and I am off work tomorrow!
GN: Espy is making pizza tonight, and there should be good stuff to watch on TV.

>20 LadyN: LadyN, there are these things called books that will help you avoid boredom. Also TV. Also sleep!

>21 MrsGrinch: Sorry to hear both your pieces of BN.

BN: My coffee grinder broke.
GN: My new stick blender works to grind those beans.

BN: The grocery store had no Darjeeling tea.
GN: They had some English breakfast that's not bad.

BN: I have a lot of work to do.
GN: I have a lot of work to do.

#23 - OH yes!!! Silly me...

#21 - I'm really sorry. Chin up lovely.

MrsG: I am sorry! We are here if you need to talk...

GN: Two papers for humanities down.
BN: still more to do...

GN: I will hopefully get it all done tonight.

#4 ron:
Thanks.

#8 MEM:
I'm glad Gracie got home alright!

#11 espy:
Good luck! :)

#17 rissa:
I'm so glad Jason is doing better!

#21 MrsG:
I'm sorry your sick and about the divorce. *hugs* if you need them.

Bad news: I got two phone calls at work. My boss wouldn't put me on the phone and told me afterward that it was two of my sisters.
Worse news: They called because my kid sister had another seizure, while she was at school.
Good news: It was only a small seizure, not full blow. One of my sisters came to get me from work to be with our kid sister sooner.
Bad news: My kid sister called my phone five minutes after I was off work to tell me she had a second mini seizure.
Good news: She's been doing alright since. It's been two-in-a-half hours.

Not a good day. But, it could always be tons worse.

K, I'm sorry. That's very frightening. However, at least she's doing ok, and they weren't terrible seizures. I can't believe your boss wouldn't give you the phone though. That's awful.

#27 LadyN:
Thank you. Yes, thank goodness! Today would have been a bad day for something worse to happen. My grandparents had a plane to catch for their cruise. Today made me realize that my temp boss didn't know about my kid sister's health. I had done the mental check list, (back issues know, check) and had missed that. She knows now and felt bad about the phone and for my sister as soon as I told her.

Good news: Spring Break!
Bad news: I had an electrician here and some guys from the city and my lights still flicker and go out.
Great news: Today is my dad's 70th birthday and we had a special family dinner.
Scary news: When I got home my new furnace wasn't running.
So-so news: I just had to switch the fuse. I hope one of the guys had bumped it or something. I don't want the fuse blowing all the time.

Good news: My band had another festival and all three judges gave us superiors in performance!

Bad news: We only got an excellent in sight reading. It was a pretty hard piece though. (for those who don't know, superior is the best and excellent is the second best score you can get)

Good news: I got to miss 3 1/2 periods because of the festival! And i have barely any hw partly cause of it.

Bad news: I have to do a math poster.

Good news: I have to do a math poster.

Bad news: I got my bottom braces on Monday.

Good news: I've already had my top braces on for 6 months! Only about 1 1/2 left to go!

Good news: I'm actually doing stuff this weekend! My aunt is coming over tomorrow for a movie and pizza and on Saturday we are giving my friend a surprise b-day party! (don't tell!) ;)

Bad news: Seizure number three.

Good news: An extra dose of medicine.

*scratches head* Based on my reading, I thought it wasn't good to take any medicine besides not having and food or water after a seizure. I have to trust my mother knows more than me, though. She pours over those medical books, after all. Maybe it's just with full seizures.

Good news: My mom's leaving work early today and I should have a sister on the way here to be here just in case since I can't drive.

Thinking of you all Kerian. xx

GN: I'm off work tomorrow. This is GN because...

BN: It's now 2.30a.m and I;ve become addicted to the funny farm word game thing. I'm now gonna heave my helpless self to bed. I've drunk a whole bottle of wine whilst trying to progress with the darned thing. Argh!

*big hugs for K!!!*

23-26> Thank you. *hugs*

Good News: Work was really good today.
Bad News: I'm so tired.
Good News: bed time =)

Thank you again, LadyN. *hugs* Sleep well!

Thanks also, MrsG! *hugs*

Goodnight to mindy as well!

K, I hope everything is okay! My thoughts are with you and you family lots of *Hugs*

#32 LadyN, did the wine help you solve the puzzles? ;)

BN: I've developed a blood clot in my left leg
GN: It is superficial thrombophlebitis, not deep vein thrombosis, so there's no threat of the clot breaking off and lodging in my lung, hurting me or the baby
BN: It's painful and my leg is swollen all along the vein path
GN: Treatment is pretty simple and doesn't involve any anti-coagulants or antibiotics, just compression stockings, baby aspirin, leg elevation, heat compresses and chocolate cake (OK, well, the chocolate cake wasn't exactly proscribed by the doctor but my husband insisted as he knows how I love it!)
GN: My work has been super great about all the doctor appointments I've had the past two days
GreatN: There is absolutely NO risk to the baby's wellbeing :o)

I'm sorry about your leg grkmwk, but am happy that it is being treated and no threat to baby. Now you eat that cake young lady and no excuses!

I'm sorry about your leg, but glad that you and your baby are ok and you get chocolate cake!!

I'm sorry grkmwk! I had a friend who needed to wear those types of stockings during her pregnancy. It was awful for her, especially since it was the middle of summer and the circus camp where we worked had no air conditioning.

Enjoy your cake!

*hums a happy little hum*

Gn: I passed my audition
Gn: I finally got that cartilage piercing I really wanted (cartilage is the piercing you get in the top part of your ear)
Bn: It hurts to touch it and reaaally hurts when I try to sleep on the side that I got my piercing on =/

*taps fingers on desk*
*smiles mysteriously*

Do you know something we don't know?
Do we need to guess?

.....is there something you would like to share foggi?

come on... what is it???

Are you planning to steal grkmwk's chocolate cake? Don't do it!

GN: I GOT THE JOB AT THE LIBRARY!!!
BN: PIANO!
GN: I start April first.
BN: This means that I'm not going to be able to go up to my grandparents and help chop wood.
GN: I'm going to be making enough money that that doesn't really matter.

Yay Espy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...........is that it foggi?

I thought that might be why foggi was acting weird!

Congratulations espy!!!!

good for you,Espy!

Weirder than usual, you mean? ;-)

Yes, that was it! I wanted to let him put it in, but couldn't resist teasing a little.

Chocolate cake sounds good, though! I won't steal grkmwk's, though -- she needs it.

#49: YAY!!! I'm so excited for you Espy! WOOHOO!!!

#49: Go Espy! =)

Yay Espy! Nothing like finding out before you expect to hear! Is it foggi's library?

grkmwk, I feel bad for you right now, but I am glad there will be no lasting problems.

*Snoopy happy dance!*

*Dance of Joy!*

#56 -- Same system, but a different branch.

BN: Reading everyone's bad news makes me sad.
GN: I'm wishing good thoughts for everyone's health.
GN: Reading everyone's good news makes me smile!

*Chocolate cake all around!!*

Yay Espy!
grkmwk: Hope you get to feeling better soon.
K: I'm glad your sister is doing fine now.
Anyone else I've missed: {hugs} and {high fives} where needed.

BN: Spring Break is almost over.
BN: I haven't read threads for a few days. I'm so far behind. I feel so deprived.
GN: I'm hoping to make it to the movie tonight.
BN: I've got lots of work to do. Silly me decided it would be a good idea to clean out my closet and rearrange my classroom.... I've got lots of work to do!

Other News: I've lost 10 pounds in the last 7 days. This is good (since I have a lot to lose), and I'm sore. We got the Wii Fit a week ago and I've been on it every day for at least 30 minutes. I think I over did it yesterday though. I logged 1 hr and 20 minutes. The last few exercises have introduced some new muscles to me in my back.

Oh. Speaking of Wii, I have a question. Can you get a wireless internet hook up for it? If so, I'd love to get it because it would make things so much easier.

If you have a wireless modem for your internet then you can connect your wii to that. It's built into the wii, you don't need to buy anything new.

Also, CONGRATS on losing 10lbs!!

Kirby, I'm almost sure that's what my niece has for their Wii and when I googled "Wii wireless" the first thing that came up was a how-to connection guide. So, yes!

Yeah! Then I'll work on setting that up later tonight.

GN: Ha! As of this particular moment I'm all caught up in HE.

#36 bella:
Thank you, bella! *hugs*

#38 grmwk:
How scary but I am so glad it won't affect your baby! That was nice of your hubby to prescribe chocolate cake.

#42 foggi:
What is it?

#43 twi-hard:
Ouch, your poor ear. Congrats again!

#44 foggi:
What happened? :)

#49 epsy:
YEY! Congratulations!! I'm so happy you got the job! Have some raining confetti to dance it! :)


kirby,
Thank you. Congratulations for the weight loss and catching up in the HE. :)

Good news: My kid sister is doing fine today.
More good news: My sister's working on moving back home today! I had really missed her.
Plus more good news: My check wasn't right today but it's okay because I found out it's actually correct and that I got a raise.

Did you get a raise, or is it the stimulus package? It went into effect on March 12, so everyone's seeing a slight increase in their checks since they're taking out less taxes.

Yay for raises!

#38 grmwk:
I'm glad the problem doesn't affect the baby and I'm also glad that you are ok and it's not that serious.

#49: Congratulations Espy!!!! That's great news!!

#61: Congrats on the weight loss and the catching up with the thread, kirby!!

#67: K
I'm happy to hear that your sister is doing better!

GN: I finished working at my old job on Wednesday!
GN: I'm going out tonight with some friends to celebrate that a friend and me quit our respective jobs!
BN: I have a lot of reading to do for college :(

Ah! I hadn't known about that. Let me check when it started. ... It began Sunday, March 8th. I'll have to ask. That's two days after my old boss said he was supposed to find out what everyone's raises would be...though he made me think it wouldn't be till later, like April, that anyone would get a raise. Maybe it's not a raise! Goodness, how confusing. Well, I work in two hours so I will find out.

ETA:
Good luck with the reading, Ron!

Look at your paystub, did your rate of pay go up? Or did it stay the same? If the rate of pay went up, you got a raise and YAY for you! If the rate of pay stayed the same, but your check is higher than you expected, it's the stimulus.

It says it's the rate of pay. Yey! :)

Bad news: I got several crazy charges for the Twilight dvd totaling $194. See the rants thread for details.
Good news: I called the right people to have the charges canceled. I've double checked it and all is well.

You know, that must be a very special DVD. Gold plated I bet.

GN: I finished my report.
BN: My ex-step-mom keeps trying to talk to me and I really just don't want to right now.
GN: Whatever. I am happy.

{sguh} Mrs.G (I don't know how I managed to type that backwards, but I'm leaving it).

GN: My B&N order should arrive today. I had preordered some items and forgot about them. I just happened to remember that I got an email last week saying it was ready to be shipped. Found the email again and looked at the UPS shipping data. It's "out for delivery" right now!

Very BN: My friend's cat just died. I feel so bad for her because like Wilma, her cat was really young.
GN: I got my iPod today and it's awesome!
GN: The weather's been great!

I'm sorry about your friends cat.

Good News: Work was good.
Bad News: I'm tired.
Good News: I can probably sleep in a bit tomorrow. YAY!

Congratulations Espy.

GN: My friend (the one's whose cat died) said she'd like to come over for sleepover. We're gonna do Earth Hour together and then watch Twilight!
GN: There's almost no more snow left! Hopefully that's it! *knocks on wood*
BN: That means the ground is all soggy and the trails for biking are terrible.

Congrats, Espy!!!! I work in a library and LOVE it!!

Way to go on the weight loss, kirby!!! Keep up the good work, even through the soreness. :o)

Thanks for all the well-wishes and concern everybody! The swelling has gone down dramatically and although my leg still hurts whenever I first stand up or touch it, it doesn't hurt constantly anymore which is a great improvement. And the baby has been happily kicking away the past few days, so he is just fine!

GN: It's Saturday and I've been super-productive for it not yet being lunchtime.
GN: It's raining...not normally GN I know, although I don't hate rain, but as we're still under drought conditions, it's good because it's a very steady rain that the land should be able to soak up
BN: Really can't think of any...

#49 Congrats Espy!!!

#61 Yay! Good job! I love Wii Fit.

Good news: I'm going to a surprise b-day party today!

Good news: The present are wrapped in tissue paper and in the bag!

Bad news: I can't choose between two cards.

You'll never believe this. Snow! I took the boys out, in the rain (no surprise since it's been raining all week) at 6:30 this morning and went back to bed. When I got up at 7:30 I see 2 inches of snow on the ground. It's all melted away now, but it was coming down in those big flakes. You should have seen Finnegan. I think it's his first real snow, since the last time was really ice. He looked like a bulldozer going through it. He would put his mouth on the ground and run. All the while trying to eat as much of it as he could. Then he noticed the big flakes falling from the sky and tried to catch those while jumping at them.

Kirby, I would have loved to see that! Finnegan is a cutie, I'm so happy you have him.

Today, for the first time, I saw flowers! Crocuses across the street. It must be true that spring is here, I nearly gave up hope . . .

edited to add: this is GOOD NEWS!!!

I should take a picture of our crocuses. They look awesome this year. Like little bouquets.

#84 kirby: Awww, that's so cute. I remember bout 2 weeks ago I took the girls out for the first time...Lily seemed to enjoy the snow more than Elvira. Elvira just kept meowing the whole time so I had to carry her back inside. :P

:D I had to drag him back in. He wanted to eat all the snow. He was having so much fun, but I was cold and wet.

Good news: I leave for Vail tomorrow!
Bad news: There is a winter storm watch and the heavy snow is supposed to hit about the time I am leaving the house tomorrow.
Bad News: I am not taking my computer so I will not be on for 4 or 5 days!
Good News: I will have 5 days when I get back and before school starts to catch up on posts.

Well have a safe trip!

Here's a picture and short videos of Finnegan in the snow.





http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirbyjack/3392352101/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirbyjack/3393164260/in/photostream/

Thank you!

cute pictures!

Good news: I am spending the night at my aunt and uncle's house which puts me an hour closer to the airport and less driving in the snow tomorrow.

Good for me, Bad for you :) I decided to take my computer!

Tough decision: What should I do with it when I am out on the hill? Do I leave it in the hotel room and trust the maids? Do I take it to the front desk? My life and all of you are on this!

#92 -- Some hotels have room safes that are designed to be big enough for a laptop computer -- maybe your hotel room will have one of those.

Unless it's a very seedy hotel, leave it in the room--you'll notice right away if it's missing and the possibilities for who could have taken it are pretty slim.

You could also just put the do not disturb sign on the door and have the maid skip the room, unless you are really into having someone make your bed and empty the trash. If you just need the fresh towels, call housekeeping and ask for them after you get back.

Or put the laptop in your luggage and close/lock it.

I can't help myself--I'm so much better at solving other people's problems than dealing with my own ;-)

GN: I received a friend request on LT.
BN: It's from someone with whom I share no books, don't recall any discussions in threads, without any note as to why the request was made, and, looking at his profile, he's got hundreds of friends listed. So I'm not feeling so special now. Is that really cynical of me?

Nah, I think the person might be one of those people who like to have lots of friends whom they don't know and for no particular reason....or maybe it's just a stalker. *shrugs* Who knows? ;P

BN: It's raining really hard.
GN: It'll make what's left of the snow go away!
GN: My friend and I enjoyed Earth Hour yesterday!

#74 kirby:
KIK!

#77 picolina:
I am very sorry about your friend's cat.

I'm happy everyone is seeing a little more of spring. Very cute news about Finnegan, however.

#89 compski:
Be safe and enjoy Vail!

#95 ejj:
I don't think so. I've gotten some friend requests like that, too. I think some people consider this more of a MySpace kind of place with friend requests.

Good news:
We were able to keep the lights out during Earth Hour despite my sister moving in.
Bad/Good news:
Wax from one of the candles I bought got all over the kitchen table, but I was able to get it off and it didn't ruin the table.
Bad news:
The house is a horrible mess from my sister's things being moved in and other stuff being moved out. Also, I had to put some of her stuff in my closet because she filled the other one.
Good news:
I have the next two days off to make the house cleaner and figure out what to do with my own clothes which no longer fit in my closet.

Bad News: I have a paper to write for english.
Bad News: I really just want to read but I can't.

>98 mindylou182: Mindy, I feel your pain, I have to work and I'd rather read. Well, I have to read for my work, and it actually is interesting, but I'd still rather read books.

>97 Kerian: K, there's a thread on here someplace about how people dress and a number of people mention their "floorobe," where they keep their clothes ;-)

Must resist the urge to send a friends request to ejj. *knows fully well that she will not be able to resist*

ETA: and to Pico

BN: Snow. In Spring.
GN: Its melted by now.

GN: My whining has produced several friends requests from people I actually recognize, have books in common with, and want to be friends with.
BN: I feel slightly ashamed for the whining.
GN: But only slightly.

Bad News: It snowed earlier.
Bad News: The gas gauge on my car doesn't work (it never has since I've had it. I got it from my sister, Michelle, though and she didn't drive it for over a year because the engine broke.) So anyways, I was doing some research to see how much it costs. Evidently the fuel pump and gas gauge are one unit in the tank, making it more expensive to fix. The estimated cost was around $500 from what I looked at.
Good News: To start the car, you have to jiggle the key a little because there is something wrong with the ignition (I forget what my dad called it). But anyways, he said it would only be about $30 to fix.

GN: I had a Twilight party last night. It was awesome!!!
JN: I told my dad that I'd rather he not pick me up from school and that I just want to stay with my mom. Can't wait to see how he will react to that.

GN: I got most of my homework and a final done today.
BN: I have another final due and more work for my computer class...
BN: No time to read

GN: I have a "friend date" on Tuesday with a guy I had a crush on in high school.
BN: It's definitely just a friend thing since he's headed to seminary this fall to become a Catholic priest.
GN: Friends who actually live within 15 miles of you are always good!

GN: My sister Megan was here this weekend and we did some home decor stuff! We made a lot of progress on the dining room. :D

BN: Weekend is over. Work begins again tomorrow. :/ Let's all make the world a place where we trade goods and do not need to have jobs.

Ya, I'm in with you lefty!

BN: I have this allergy-thing on my hands again. It's like tons of little red dots that feel bumpy and they're really itchy....:( I'm trying to resist the urge not to scratch cuz my hands are becoming dry quickly. :(

Picolina, do you have caladryl or calomine lotion? They would help . . .

#109 That's not good. :(

Good news: The party went well and my friend was surprised.

Good news: My other friend and I went to her b-day girl's house afterward. It was a lot of fun. We even did Earth Hour together!

Good news: My nails are painted. My friend and I are matching. She wanted to do each fingernail a different color. Lol

Bad news: I have to work on homework.

GN: My dad said he would give me space until I'm better. :)
GN: I actually feel good. Something I haven't in a while. And you guys were a big part of that so Thanx!!! I love you!
BN: I have to walk to and from school tomarrow and I it's at the bottom of a really big hill!

(((MrsGrinch)))

I'm glad you feel good. Keep doing that! We love you, too.

#99 ejj:
KIK! I actually don't have any clothes on my floor. You can check. Heehee, or I guess you can't. ;) I don't dig the clothes on floor thing. Clothes that touch the floor risk icky spider containment potential. They get washed immediately. Thanks for your suggestion, though!

#103 mindy:
I'm happy your car will cost much less to fix than the original price you'd found! :)

#106 bib:
Having friends nearby a good thing is so very true! Have a good friend date!

#108 picolina:
*hugs for your poor hands*

#111 MrsG:
*hugs*

Bad news:
I thought I had today off work. At 1:15pm, I got a phone call that I was supposed to call work at noon for a call in and that they wanted me to work in only forty-five minutes.
Good news:
I had a very bad morning from that point on from not being told sooner but once I got to work they told me I'd won last week's contest.
Bad news:
One of my sisters keeps coming into my work trying to have me buy stuff for her. She doesn't seem to notice or care that she can lose me my job, and I've talked to her about this before.

#106 Never say never, time to get out your copy of The Thorn Birds.

Ahhhhhh.....Monday

Well let's see how the morning started off.

I got to work at 6:30 this morning intending to do some paperwork on the computer. The computer wouldn't start up. I kept getting an error message. After about 1/2 an hour of trying to fix it I went to another computer, which took about 15 minutes to start up. Once I had logged on, my computer started up. Grrrrr.... That gave me about 10 minutes to do all my paperwork before the kids arrived. Didn't get it all done.

Some of the kids are coming in and they do not have the best of behavior. I understand that it's after Spring Break, but these students are my major behavior problems. I had to send some back outside the classroom to start the day over with.

I'm thinking about doing the same thing. Maybe it will go better for me.

>114 MsDonna: LOL!

>113 Kerian: K, I'm with you, I don't like the idea of clothes on the floor either, that's where the dust lives. My extra clothes space is on top of the piles of books on top of the cedar chest. I wonder what's in it?

*hugs for kirby*

#166 ejj:
Book bugs? Not any bookworms, though, because that would be you. :)

Bad news:
We had another earthquake. That makes three this last week. (I'm only going to count the ones I can feel.) It worries me about a stronger one coming soon.
Good news:
Everyone's fine. My two sisters here are heavy sleepers and slept right through it. The cats, also, are strangely calm. They didn't even act up before the earthquake, which is stranger yet.

BN: Mrs. Espy is gone to visit her parents and relatives for a week, but I couldn't go because of this new job.
GN: At least I have a job now.
GN: She's happy for the opportunity to see them, and she's going to see a lot of her relatives while up there.

Good News: I finished The Dragon of Trelian which I loved.
Bad News: I procrastinated doing my english paper that is due tomorrow. And I work tonight 4:30-8.
Bad News: That means the time I spend from now to work is consumed by school stuff. Then probably some time after I'm done with work.

>117 Kerian:

If I remember my earthquake mythology science correctly, lots of little quakes are good, because that means the pressure on the plates is being relieved and not building up for a big one. Or that's what I told myself when I lived in LA.

BN: I honestly don't see how I'm going to get everything done that I need to do by the end of the day.
GN: Tomorrow is my day off.
BN: I'm coming in for a meeting tomorrow -- and, if I don't get everything ready for it today, I will probably take stuff home to work on tonight and tomorrow morning.

#118 Espy:
I'm sorry you couldn't go with her. I hope she has a wonderful time visiting family and that your first day is great. When do you start?

#119 mindy:
Good luck with your paper.

#120 ejj:
Yes. I've heard that, too. I just worry because sometimes they seem clumped together. My mother works near a fault line. We're forever waiting for that big one that's expected. I remember the awful one in '89 that is nothing compared to what it's supposed to be. I was almost six then.

#121 foggi:
*hugs*

Good News: I finished testing the kids and mailed everything today.
Bad News: I realized my quarterly reports are due Friday.
Good News: I just finished writing them.
Bad News: My printer hates me. The feeling is mutual.

VGN: I might be getting a puppy!!!!!!!!!! EEEEEK! I'm so excited! This woman says she's got 3 puppies left. My dad promised me in January that we'd be getting a puppy this year, and he said that if the puppy wasn't too expensive, we would!!! I'm so excited!!!!
BN: It snowed today.
GN: What came down melted away.

SQUEEEEEE....Puppies! What kind of puppy is it?

GN: My neighbor teacher just gave me a very cute book called Do Unto Otters. It's always fun to get books. This book even has a HP reference. It talks about sharing things like favorite books. One of the books drawn is "Harry Otter", which has a little otter flying on a broom with a red scarf and black glasses.

>124 picolina: Yay!! You must post pictures if it works out. They grow up so fast.

BN> My hubby is in the hospital with something called gilliam-barre syndrome It makes your body go numb and can get severe enough to kill you

GN> He is being moved to a rehab unit and they think he will get much better

BN> It never completely goes away, he will have occasional bouts of numbness and pain all his life

Polly, I'm so sorry. Wiki says that 80 percent of patients have a full recovery, so fingers crossed, thumbs held, prayers muttered. Sounds like getting treatment right away is important, so it's sort of a good thing he's in the hospital.

Many, many (((hugs)) for you, though.

Love and hugs and kisses to you and Jim. It's Jim right? He's posted a few times here I know.

yes its Jim. He still lurks sometimes but says he feels strange. I wonder why. Wiki is wrong, patients can learn to live with it but they never recover completely according to the doctor. Some recover to the point where it doesn't bother them anymore then the usual aches and pains, but it never goes away. he had been complaining that his hands and feet were numb and tingly and we thought it was neuralogic. He made an appointment to see the doctor but then last sunday while i was at work he got up to make himself something to eat and turned around to get something, unfortunately his feet did not respond and he fell and broke his ankle. My son helped him to the couch and he insisted it was just a sprain so I went to work the next day but when I came home it was still all swollen and starting to turn black and blue. he asked me to take him to the hospital

I'm sorry polly. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

#123 jp:
Did you beg your printer to be friendly? I'm glad you can relax a bit more soon.

#124 picolina:
How exciting! Let us know if it works out. I second ejj. We would love to see pictures of the puppy. :)

#126 kirby:
KIK! That was nice of her.

#128 polly:
I'm so sorry he isn't doing well! *many hugs* Tell Jim we all hope he'll feel much better and be out of the hospital soon.

#125 kirby: The woman has 3 puppies left: The male is a Shih-poo (a mix between a shitzu and a poodle) and the 2 females are pug/poodle mixes. I'm really excited and my parents seem to be okay with it, although my mom says my dad might start complaining about the puppy chewing or whatever. But like with the cats, I'm sure he'd get over it....he's always wanted a dog as much as I have anyway.

I'll definitely post some pics if it works out. The woman told us she'd love to have us visit and see the puppies!

And Polly, I'm so sorry about Jim! I hope it doesn't bother him as much after going to the hospital. ***hugs***

Aww. Polly I am so sorry. I hope he gets better quickly and that everything turns out ok. I am sending all of my happy thoughts your way!

BN: I didn't get all of my homework done in time to submit it.
BN: I am afraid I might have to retake the one class.... I am hoping I don't because I can' afford it, and I dont know if my finanacial aid covers retakes.
GN: My new classes dont start until april 13th so I will have sometime to rest and read...
GN: Tom might be getting a really good job!
BN: If he gets it he might be working 2nd or 3rd shift wo I wont really get to spend any time with him during the week... by the time he gets home from work I will be wither asleep or at work. and wen he leaves for work I will be at work.

Good News: Work was good tonight.
Good News: I just ate some pizza.
Bad News: I still have to write at least another page for my paper. And I'm running out of ideas of what to write about! (time to put my awesome rambling skills into action)
Good News: I have a kitkat on my desk... waiting to be devoured...

>131 pollysmith: I'm sorry, Polly, I think the implication is that the patient can recover from the symptoms although they still have the disease, and that's certainly what I'm hoping for with Jim. Per the Mayo Clinic site: "There is no cure for the disorder, but several treatments can ease symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. Most people recover completely from even the most severe cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome."

It sounds truly frightening when it first presents itself, though. But I'm hoping for a better situation in the near future for you both.

Bad News: Its 11:30. And I'm still not done with my paper. There's a reason I shouldn't be a writer...

Polly: {hugs} Know I'll be thinking about you guys.

Bella: My parents had to do the different shifts thing for several years. It was tough, but survivable. Let's look at the bright side. He'd be home for the day, so that means he can do all the house work. Right? No? What do you mean he needs to sleep? ;)

Polly: ((((((hug))))))

GN- It's a beautiful sunny day that is perfect for the park.
BN- I don't think I'm going to make it there with the kids today.
GN- Maybe I will be able to take Cole there after Missie goes to visit my ex husband.
BN- My friend invited me to go to a park around the same time Missie would have to go so I can't make it. 8(
whatever news- That reminded me that my husband is taking my truck to work and I will be keeping the car.
GN- That means he will put gas in my vehicle and I won't have too. 8) I'm lazy.

GN: I have $15 of Borders bucks to use in April from surveys I've taken. :D

That's the best kind of news, lefty! I'm jealous.

Good News: I got 3 hours to read today during school.
Bad News: During those 3 hours I could've been sleeping. But I just had to be in a class and literally do nothing but read. Literally. In painting I was done with my project. In SRP, I didn't have any homework.

GreatN: We just found out that we don't owe the IRS thousands of dollars like we thought we did!!! we owe them NOTHING!!! (for 2007)

BN: we do owe them for 2008, but still...at least we don't owe them double.

GN: this puts us much much closer to buying a house

BN: Over the last month I've been having trouble with my left hand. To be more specific, my middle finger and ring finger throb. It's very random when it happens, and doesn't go away for hours. When it's throbbing, it is like little sharp pains going through my finger and hand. It hasn't happened in a few days, but started up again this morning. Right now it's isolated to my middle finger.

That's great Mandy!
We're actually getting money from the Federal income tax this year. That's right, they are giving us a whopping (wait for it) FOUR BUCKS!!!!

kirby, I'm sorry about your hand. Is it like an arthritic feeling?

I don't think so, but then what do I know about athritis?

WOW! Four bucks. What will you do with it? I bet it's hard to think of things to spend all that money on. ;)

#147 -- Don't blow it all in one place. ;-)

You're right. I should think carefully how I'll spend it. :o)

#150: Maybe you can invest them JP! :P

>150 jugglingpaynes: I think you should spend it on chocolate. Or maybe I'm just thinking that I'd like some chocolate.

GN: Finished a project last night.
BN: I have a ton of other work to do.
GN: I have a ton of other work to do.

Working after school today I hear a very loud noise. It sounded like a helicopter was landing on the roof above my classroom. The windows were shaking. It ended up being 5 army helicopters. It was neat to watch them so close to our building, and then I thought of grabbing the camera. The last one passed over when I got back, so I didn't get a good shot of it.

That's so neat kirby!

GN: No homework except a book report that's due in 3 weeks.
GN: Weather was really nice.
BN: The woman who's selling the puppies hasn't replied to my email I sent yesterday night. I know I shouldn't be complaining because it hasn't even been 24 hrs, but these things make me anxious. Oh well, patience is a virtue I don't excel at...

GN: I'm back from my friend date and I had a great time. We had dinner and good conversation, he paid, and then we walked around this pond/lake thing but the restaurant for about 1/2 hour talking some more.
GN: If nothing else, I definitely have a friend that I have some history with that I can hang out with now.
JN: He seems to have been under the impression that we were better friends in high school than I thought we were.
GN: After I went to Trader Joes, which means I have food in my house again!

kirby I'm sorry about your hand. I hope its not carpal tunnel

>155 biblioholic29:

Yay on the food in the house!

Glad you had a good time. I'm starting to connect with people from high school on Facebook and mostly I don't remember them at all. Eeek.

nothing makes me feel so secure and happy as having a houseful of food!

GN: I felt up to going to my prenatal yoga class tonight
BN: My leg/vein is really painful now, thanks to the pressure I put on it during yoga
GN: Slowly but surely it seems to be healing, and the bruising is starting to go away too

That is so good to hear!

GN: I just went through the Krispy Kreams drivethrough. It was awesome.

BN: It's been really quiet around here all evening.
GN: I got the backyard mowed.

You're mowing already?
The previous owner was nice enough to let my front yard naturalize with crocuses, so I can't mow until they finish. Frankly, I can't do much outdoors right now until the evergreens finish flowering. The fine pollen has me itchy all over.

#135 Bella:
I hope everything works out for your class so you won't have to retake it. About Tom possibly working 2nd or 3rd shift, maybe you guys can write something to each other during the week so you can still 'see each other' in a sense on those days besides seeing the other sleeping.

#142 lefty:
Congratulations! I hope you pick out a really good book with it. :)

#145 Mandy:
*hug for the relief* That's very good news. Owing the IRS can be scary. My family once lost everything to that cause. I'm glad it won't be the case for you.

#146 kirby:
Has anyone looked at your hand yet?

#155 bib:
I'm so glad you made it to Trader Joes!

#157 ejj:
I was looking up people from the high school I went to on Face Book last week, and don't even recognize more than a few names. I think I kept more to myself than I'd thought. ;)

Bad news:
I have a lot of work to do on the top of ladders today to put boxes on a very high shelf. The ladder can't get close to where I have to put it so it will make it all the more awkward and freaky. :(

One of my coworkers thinks it's blood pressure. I usually have really good blood pressure, but when I tried to test myself last week our machine would only error out. I'm going to try again.

Be safe K! I've been climbing up and down a ladder for the past 2 days trying to cover things up for testing. I know about the awkward spots. It can be a little scary.

Thanks, kirby. I only hope. Ladders scare me.

Yay for old friends, food, lawn mowing, Krispy Cremes! :)

Boo for leg pains, ladders and blood pressure issues. :(

GN: I had a Partylite Candle Party (kind of like Tupperware parties but with candles) last week and and it was really fun! And I just got an email that the orders have shipped and should be delivered today!! (They originally said 2-4 weeks for delivery so this is really soon!)
BN: I have to work a long day today and won't be home until really late.
GN: There will be fun candles waiting for me at home!!!

Good News: I finally updated the Coyote Kids website (it's a running program we have here. My parents run it. I'm the website editor). It's finally all up to date and organized and all the links work.
Bad News: It took forever.

BN: I think I need a tums. We just got done with our testing meeting. They told us every little thing had to be covered up. ABC lines and Number lines were the real shocker since we've never had to cover them before. Then they went through all the legal stuff. I'm sick.

GN: I had a box today full of Earth Day shirts. I was surprised since they weren't supposed to be mailed until April 6th.

BN: I had 150 unread posts here, so i've had to skim quickly.
GN: Doing that makes for some amusing reading. I picked up that Bib is dating a priest, and pico may be getting a shitz-poo. Is that right?

I also noted that when LadyN consumes a bottle of wine, she makes the same typing mistakes that i make. This fact doesn;t surprise me.

Sorry about hubby, polly. Hope he recovers as well as possible.

Congrats on the job, Espy!

((hugs)) and congrats to everyone else as appropriate ;)

GN: I am not going to work today because
Great N: I have an interview
GN: That means after my interview I get to read all day

Good news: I had a great time in Colorado and didn't get altitude sickness!
Great news: I am home! I really love home!
News: The electricians are coming soon to switch out my main breaker and a corroded line. It looks like the power stayed on while I was gone, and hopefully this will take care of the flickering lights problem.
Great news: Once they get here I can go get Gregor from "camp!"

GN: I get to write a grant. It's a small one and it's good experience. I think I was asked to do it because they might be grooming me for bigger and better things here, so if the other thing doesn't work out...

It has been rather ... serious without you MrA!

Yay, Bib! Better you than me though -- writing a grant sounds scary.

GN: I am taking a nap when I get home.
BN: I have a lot of dresses to finish before Saturday. The nap might be my last moment of calm before I really have to get busy.

I really don't hate sewing. I just don't like things that interrupt my free time. :P~~

Good News: I just got His Majesty's Dragon from paperbackswap =D

#171 Bella:
Belated good luck wishes to you!

#172 compski:
I'm happy you're safely home and can see Gregor again soon or already! It's so hard to leave home because of pets - the parting is terrible.

#173 bib:
It sounds exciting! Congratulations. :)

Bad news: My mother broke one of her toes.

Good/Bad/Just news: My kid sister had another doctor appointment this week. We found out she has a cyst in her brain but that it has nothing to do with her seizures.

#170 MrA: lol, I might be...

I'm sorry about your mom's broken toe and your sister's cyst....that sounds pretty bad. At least it has nothing to do with her seizures. Hope they get better soon!

GN: Weather was formidable today!
BN: The "puppy woman" replied to our email saying the puppy costs $550. When we told her it was too much, she told us she'd lower it $100. We still think it's a lot of money, so we told her the max. amount of money we're willing to pay is $300....now we just wait and see what she says.
GN: We had our last dose of HPV shots yesterday at school and I didn't even feel bad (no fainting, no vomiting!)
GN: We're getting our dance photos taken on Sunday and we get to chose our pose!

>177 picolina: Wait a minute--these are not purebred puppies, right? And she wants $550 for them? That's crazy, quite honestly. You can adopt a pet for a lot less from a pound/shelter. Check out www.petfinder.com.

We got the cutest puppy in the world (aka Sophie) from our local shelter for $50 -- now, that's not counting what we spent on trips to the vet, or the stuff we bought for her, but still . . . I agree with ejj, that seems like a lot of money for a mixed-breed puppy.

No, they're not purebred, they're mixes (shitzu and poodle and pug and poodle) so that's why we told her we'd only pay $300. No more. Our local shelter sells the dogs for $250, so if she doesn't wanna lower the price, we're just gonna say a definite no.

Ugh, I hate using "sell" for animals, because it makes me feel like they're just another useless object, which they are definitely not, but I couldn't find any other synonym except "give," which isn't really good for this situation...

I think they call it an adoption fee.

I'm a bit surprised at how much it costs to adopt a dog.

Ya! That's it!

In Winnipeg I think it costed a little less, but they do come with at least their first vaccinations, a collar identification thingy, registration, and a free bag a food....

My family got our dog out of the newspaper under the "Absolutely Free Classifieds"
But obviously all the vet trips we've had to take has made her the most expensive free dog in the world. A couple months ago she had a cyst that had to be removed (I have pictures of the surgery!)

Good News: Work was busy.. meaning it went by quickly.
Bad News: I have homework. LAME!
Bad News: I need to get my oil changed. But I keep forgetting.

GN>Jim has more mobility in his fingers

BN> The pain is intense and nothing helps. he says he sleeps only an hour or so at a time.

Ouch! Sending healing and pain-relieving andgood-sleep thoughts to him!

thx pico!

#177 picolina:
Thank you, pico.
Hmm. When my aunt was selling her pure breed shelties they were maybe $200-$270, pending on the gender and coloring.

My cats have all been free. We pay a lot for everything they need and require and then some, though. They're all spoiled.

#184 polly:
*hugs* I hope he has more improvements soon. For Jim.

Finnegan is a purebred, and I paid $500 for him. That was because he was 3 months old. They normally go for $800-$1500. Kirby was $600 at 8 weeks old, and is also a purebred. I'm surprised she wants so much for a mixed breed.

K: Sorry about your mom's toe and your sister. Are there any plans for surgery?

GN: I might never post pictures again.
BN: I might never post pictures again.

GN: It's Friday (and, by extension, the weekend). This weekend yeilds the Final Four and the beginning of baseball season!
BN: I'm dealing with runner's knee, which I've had for about 3 weeks. I'm taking Aleve and using Icy/Hot Patches for it.

wingert, where are you that it's Friday already? I thought I was east of you.

GN: I don't have to drive anyone anywhere on Friday!
BN: It's supposed to rain. I won't be able to play in my garden.

technically, it's still Thursday. In my mind, it's Friday.

It's Friday here p~

#188 kirby:
Thank you, and no.

#190-193:
It's Friday here, too. Heeheehee. ;)

#184: Sorry about Jim, polly. I hope it gets better and that the pain subsides(sp?) soon.

GN: It's Friday!
BN: I still have to go to college.
GN: I get off college at 10.
GN: I have next week completely free.
BN: My dad still has some money problems (I mean it like he opened a bread making business and it still doesn't produce enough money to support us)
GN: We are all healthy.
GN: I can't really complain about anything right now.

#177-183: $550 CAD is $444 USD. $300 CAD is $242 USD. $250 CAD is $202 USD, which is actually pretty close to what it costs to adopt a dog in the states.

#196 Oohhhh. Thanks Bib!

GN: Friday!!!
BN: This weekend isn't going to be all that lovely. I have fittings from 10-3 tomorrow and a lot of Sunday will be getting stuff ready for the rest of the week. ::sigh::
GN: Only 7 more weeks of school until summer! :D

Sgt. Pepper was a 4-5 hundred dollars. But that paid for all her shots, getting her spayed, plus a small donation to the shelter that housed her (our choice)and a trasportation fee. She was coming to us from Arkansas.

Hey! That's where I am!

Maybe you and Pepper know each other! ;D

It's possible!

Did you ever see a family of dogs in a box outside a Wendy's about 2+ years ago?

if so then you saw my angel!

Well I think so, but there alot of Wendy's in Arkansas. You'd have to be more specific where in Arkansas.

ummmmm the one on the corner

Yeah. That narrows it down. Was it in NorthWest Arkansas, SW Arkansas, Central Arkansas, NE Arkansas, or SE Arkansas?

BN: my break is almost over :(

205: no idea where sorry.

Oh well. She sure is a cutie.

Thanks, I know that where she was sheltered was in Little Rock, not sure where she was found.

What she looked like when we found her on petfinder

That's the Central Arkansas region, so I'm sure she was found around there. That's about 4 hours away from me.

Awww....wook at da wittle face.

#209 mandy:
How cute!

Good news:
I have today off work.
Eh news:
There is much to do today.

>209 Mandy2:

Awww! So cute.

#209
aww shes so cute!!!

Great News: Spring break!! woot!
Bad News: Work.
Good News: Work will be busy. which means it should (keyword should) go by quickly.
Bad News: With it being busy, there is more of a chance I mess up.

Awww puppy. MrA has promised to get me a puppy soon.

BN: I am so tired. I didn't get enough sleep last night (I stayed up late reading) and have had to work all day today.
GN: The work day ends in 35 minutes!
BN: Have to work all day tomorrow, too.

215: YAY!

PUPPY!

GN: I got out of work an hour early.
BN: Part of the reason is because my boss wanted to make my friend (who has been asking to go home all day because she doesn't feel good) stay because it is her late night.
BN: I feel bad becuase I went home.
GN: It is the weekend and it is supposed to be nice out
GN: I am almost done inkspell (I am hoping to get Inkdeath this weekend.)

BN: Headache (had for 3 days)
GN: Taking my mom out to eat for her birthday tonight.
BN: I can't give her her present yet. She wants a set of knives from Pampered Chef. We're going to a PC wedding shower in a couple of weeks and will order them there.
GN: I'm going to stop by the movie theater and get her a gift card. That should make up for it.

I wish an early bed time to foggi tonight, lots of reading for bella, a painless head for kirby, and a happy birthday to kirby's mom.

GN: Work wasn't too busy.
BN: I messed up some girl's order by putting 4f (catfish) instead of 5f (salmon). Go to the rants thread to see the story.

#196 bib: Wow! Thanx bib!

#209 mandy: Awww, soooo cute!!!!!!

BN: some stupid people on here are trying to get in mine and my friend bid-ness. They think there friends, but they dont even know her. And i do. ugh....

A sad thing has happened:

BN: I have just discovered that I suck at soccer! Well, at soccer with a tiny cat toy! :P My cat was just lying beside the chair, and I was supposed to kick the tiny ball in between the legs of the chair, but I tried like 3 times from about 2 or 3 feet away and it always hit the legs. Finally I just kicked it at my cat for her to play with, because I felt she was laughing at me (all that time she was just looking at me with those eyes that say: "Get it in already!") lol

lol pico..

GN: New game addiction for me called Runescape... I have been on it all day
BN: I feel like I have neglected you guys
GN: I think it is awesome lol it is keeping me entertained.

RIP the future Pele *cue solemn music*

GN: My vein/leg is much better. Still not 100%, but at least the pain is gone.
GN: We found a cute chest of drawers for the baby's room today for a fantastic price, which means that all told we spend less than $200 on a crib, changing table, chest, and rug! I love buying furniture on consignment...
BN: I had a tuna salad sandwich at lunch and now all I want for dinner is more fish, but I'm not supposed to have that much fish in one day due to mercury consumption concerns :o/

Good News: At work, they want me to become a server!
I was really nervous at first though because when I got there the owner was like "clock in and then come here." and he didn't sound or look very happy. So I went over there and he was like "You don't have to be scared. Next week I scheduled you to shadow John (another server). Are you interested in becoming a server?"
I was just surprised because of last night's little mix up with salmon and catfish.

So I'll be serving within the next couple of weeks!

>229 mindylou182: Congrats, MindyLou, I hope this means big tips in your future!

GN: Jason felt well enough to go to work for the full day today.
BN: he's been out of work for three weeks, which means he hasn't been getting paid for three weeks.
BN: the bill from the surgeon is $1400
BN: the bill from the anesthesiologist is $1200
BN: we still don't know how much the bill from the hospital will be
GN: he might be getting a grant to help with the hospital bill
GN: Jason's roommate who has been out of work since mid-December and not been able to help with bills is supposed to start a new job on Monday.
BN: I have no idea how we're going to be able to pay for all the baby stuff we still need and pay off the hospital bills.

God Bless you, rissa!

Something will happen to help out Rissa! I'm sure of it! Sending good luck vibes you're way!

BN> Just talked to Jim and he is in so much pain, all he can think about is his next dose of pain meds (This was 8 oclock pm) he tried to sleep and woke up choking on bile because he had lowered his bed all the way, with his acid reflux, he's not supposed to sleep flat but he said he wanted to feel his back straight for a change, anyway they had to give him something thru a mask attached to the wall that did something to clear,his lungs and airway. I feel so bad for him

GN> well.........he can wiggle his toes....thats an improvement

#231: What stuff do you need rissa? Babies don't really need as much as people think they do. And don't forget that you will probably have at least one baby shower.

Of Course, Rissa! It will work out!

stuff I still need that I need to have before she gets here:
Onsies
Socks
Hats
Mits
Receiving blankets
Diaper bag
changing pad
Diapers
Wipes
Diaper cream
Sling
Thermometer
Snot sucker
Nail clippers
Baby towels
Baby washcloths
Baby wash
Carseat
Burp cloths
Bibs
rocking chair
dresser

and there are other things that I won't need right away, but will need later on, like a stroller

You will get a lot of that from freinds and family too!

Just a thought... if anyone would care to send an ecard or other message to Jim his email is : jrussellsmith@yahoo.com I know he's appreciate anything

ETA don't feel like you have too , just if you want too

Don't worry, Rissa. Missie was born in May and she spent most of the first months in a diaper or simply in a onsie because it's so hot. Try not to worry to much about the clothes. Changing pads are really cheap or a towel will do. Car Seat obviously you need but I know here the hospital will give you one free if you register ahead of time. Honestly, I never bothered with the special wash cloths and stuff, it just adds clutter and the baby won't care. I could go on and on because I'm super cheap-er- frugal. I would worry about the onsies, receiving blankets (that turn into burp cloths eventually) and plain white cloth diapers to use for everything including burp cloths and washrags and so on. Oh and of course diapers. 8)
Plus- garage sale season is coming up and you can get EVERYTHING super cheap at those!

I think MEM meant She WOULDN"T worry about the onsies...etc...... and she's right, you can get along fine without those things! I know as a new first time mom you want to do everything right but trust me your little one will think you are the most wonderful person in the world even if you dressed him in nothing but burlap

there's a reason there isn't much by way of clothes on the list, I plan on socks and a onsie, a hat for if we're out on a cold day or in the evening (we sometimes still get snow in may) and mits to keep her from scratching herself. I'm pretty sure that the hospital here doesn't do car-seats, and I'm not wanting to get one second hand unless it's from someone I know, just because there's no guarantee the car-seat hasn't been in an accident. and garage sale season here doesn't start until mid-june, so that won't work for the stuff I'm going to need right away.

Please don't be depressed Rissa! It will work out! I promise!

and about hospital bills, If you pay even ten dollars a month they will not harass you. There are programs to help, please check around

unfortunately, when Jason is working he makes just over the income cut-off for most programs. though he might get a grant to cover part, or if we're lucky all, of the hospital bill, but that still leaves the surgeon and the anesthesiologist. and there's a couple other bills that need payed off. and I have to start paying off my student loans at some point. It's just all adding up to way more debt than either of us would like.

Congrats mindy!

And don't fret too much riss! I'm sure, as everyone else is also, that everything will work out well. Sending good luck your way!

BN: The "puppy woman" said she's give us a pup for $300 bucks, but we didn't really like it. And we get the impression she breeds dogs and sells them (as in, that's her job) so we wouldn't want to buy from a breeder but...
GN: I am getting a puppy after Easter!!!!!!!! We went to the animal shelter today and they said they'd have 8 month-old puppies in on Saturday, Easter weekend (2 male lab-shepherd mixes) and on Monday after Easter weekend (2 female lab-shepherd mixes.) The pups will have their first shots and will be spayed, microchipped, dewormed, flea treated, and vet checked before being given to us, and it'll cost us $250! I'm so excited especially cuz we're planning on getting a little female and my birthday will be the day after we adopt her!!!! So it's officially my birthday present!
BN: It snowed today.
GN: The snow melted.
GN: Dance pictures tomorrow!

Oh, good, pico! That's exciting news.

Riss.. A lot of diaper bags come with a changing pad in them now. I noticed that from all of the parents at my work. The onesies i have seen at wal-mart anf target for a 5 pack for 2-3 dollars. same for burp cloths and such... Even the dollar stores have a baby section for cloths and such. The only hing I would definately pay normal price for is diapers just so you know your baby wont get miserable rash.

yay! thats exciting pico! I wish I could get a puppy.

shep/labs make really good loving pets! they are usually very intelligent ,so be prepared for a lot of "why should I " looks from your pup as you try to train him/her. smiles, kind words and treats for proper behavior and frowns and strict words and no treats for improper behavior. be consistent and you will have a well trained pup!

#247 I actually want two changing pads, one to keep in the diaper bag and one for around the house since we won't have a changing table.

I forgot about the snot sucker! I admit, it was my favorite baby object.
rissa, I'm embarrassed to say it, but I may still have a diaper pad around here. I might even have some baby towels. I'll check my linen closet. It's due for a cleaning.

Are you planning to do cloth or disposable diapers? If you are doing cloth, I recommend finding a service for the first couple of months. Many allow gifters to put money into your account. I had three months worth of diaper service when my son was born thanks to family and friends.

And it's true about the washcloths. I didn't use them too much. Nail clippers can wait, it's much easier to chew their nails off. I had a bad experience where I cut Catbastet's finger when she was a baby with the baby nail clippers. *blushing*

disposable diapers. cloth are way too much of a pain.

#229: Congratulations on the promotion, Mindy!!

#231: Sorry about the bills Rissa. I'm sure you guys will be able to solve this monetary situation. And I agree with JP and polly you will get some of the stuff from the baby shower.

#234, 239: Sorry about poor Jim, polly. I'm crossing my fingers so his health improves more and more everyday. I already sent Jim an E-card polly! :D

GN: I went to bed early and slept like a baby.
GN: I'm up really early for a Sunday.
GN: I have a whole week free of work and college (Easter holidays although we call it Holy week around here)
GN: I'm hosting the movie next week and I'm really excited and looking forward to it! The movie is Spanglish just to remind anyone who would like to join us at the Group Movie Watch.

BN: I've been terribly absent.
GN: I'm here now!!

Rissa - keep your chin up my lovely. All will be well, despite how overwhelming it all seems now. Thinking of you.

Polly - I'm so sorry about Jim. You are both in my thoughts. I'll drop him a mail. xx

#228 grkmwk:
I'm glad to hear the pain is gone!

#229 mindy:
Congratulations!

#231 rissa:
Remember you will have gifts, too. My cousin's wife got a lot of things from her baby shower. *hugs*

#234 polly:
Tell Jim we are are rooting for him to feel better. I'm sorry he's in so much pain, polly. *hugs*

#239 polly:
Thank you for his e-mail address. I've sent him an e-card.

#245 pico:
Some breeders will lie about that kind of thing. My aunt and ex-uncle always pretended they didn't deliberately breed their dogs to sell puppies regularly but they did. They lied about where they lived, too, but it was my house they were in so at least the people still had a way to find them.

#250 rissa:
Do you want a changing table? Because we have one. I'll take a picture of it later after work. It was my kid sister's.

Bad news:
My throat is killing me from screaming. My sister (the one who doesn't live here) and I had a fight because of her insensitivity for others.

#249 polly: Thanks for the advice! We're planning on enrolling ourselves in obedience school as soon as we can, so that'll be something exciting!

#255 K: I'm sorry you had a fight with you sis. Sending throat-pain-relieving thought to you!

GN: The dance pictures went great! I didn't get to see mine, but I have a feeling they'll look good!
GN: It's nice out so my mom and I are going on a bike ride!

GN: Back from the ride.
BN: Really really tired.
Oh and I forgot to mention:
GN: Today we went to the MapleFest, and we got to eat pancakes and sausages with maple syrup and best of all, we got to eat maple taffy! It was sooo good!

#255 we really don't have room for a changing table. besides I always have found it easier to just change the kid on a changing pad on the floor. Thank you though

Bad News: Today I woke up and I wasn't feeling to good. Then, I went to work at 5 and thought I would be ok, but I ended up going home after 30 minutes of being there because I got sick.
Good News: I'm feeling much better now.
Bad News: Since I slept so much today (like 6 hours in naps) I'm not tired at all. And it's midnight.

GN: Tom and I spent all day yesterday on the bike.
BN: I am sore from head to toe.
GN/BN: Work today

#256 pico:
Thanks. It's fine now and we made up.

#258 rissa:
You're welcome.

#259 mindy:
I'm sorry you're sick and hope you were able to sleep. Feel better soon!

Good news: I'm off work for the next two days.
Bad news: After being gone for their third cruise my grandparents are returning any time now. From what I hear it went bad so I don't think they'll be in good spirits.

BN: Testing Week.
GN: It will be over with on Thursday.
GN: No school on Friday. It's a teacher in-service day, but I don't have to go because I have about triple the required hours for this year.

Poor Mindy. Hope you get to feeling better.

K: Good luck with your grandparents!

>261 Kerian: Sorry, K. I have to admit, I don't see how a cruise could be bad if you can avoid a) food poisoning; b) being boarded by pirates (not including Captain Jack Sparrow); or c) a hurricane.

But that's just me.

BN: Discovery Channel is starting a series with Billy Mays called "Pitchmen."
GN: I have a remote control and know how to use it (currently, to hit "mute" every time a Billy Mays pitch comes on).

#262 kirby:
Thank you. Congrats on getting to have a three-day weekend! :)

#263 ejj:
I agree. I'm considering that someone wasn't well, that my grandparents were left alone from our other relatives more than they wanted to be, or that they weren't given time to enjoy their scheduled activities off the ship.

GN: the Hubby and I found a house we want to buy
BN: It's in a flood zone
GN: we talked to a neighbor who said it's only been bad once in the last 30 years and insurance paid for everything
BN: I was playing with Pepper yesterday, tripped over my pants and fell hard on my hallway floor, now I have 2 giant bruises on my knees that hurt just from my pants touching them
GN: I didn't break anything this time!!!!

Wait, has it only flooded once in the last 30 years, or has the regular flooding only been bad once in the last 30 years? If it's a regular thing and the people there are just used to it, is that something you want to get used to?

Is this the Cape Cod mom told me about? Or is it a new one from this weekend?

266: it does minor flooding often. We're not sure if we want to get used to it, that is our current hesitation, that and resale would be hard.

267: yes it's one in the same, It's a fantasic house and if it wasn't in a flood zone we'd already have made an offer, We LOVE this house.

:(

#268 Ack! The house my husband's family had also had minor flooding issues along with most of the houses in that neighborhood. I would honestly not even attempt it. There is not too many things that can cause so many gross things (mold, smells, lawn that is constantly damp and squishy) that water does. Even when they didn't actually flood, there was a 'feeling' of wetness several times of year.

Have to weigh in on this . . . one suggestion is to check the price of flood insurance before you go any further--I was actually pleasantly surprised by the quote for this on my house, I was expecting it to be a lot more.

Is it the kind of thing that a sump pump in the basement would take care of normally, or is it bad enough that it would get into your living space? Because I cannot express enough how much that sucks for your life. Eleven months in a FEMA trailer, need I say more?

#270 That must have been horrible!

Kerian- Hopefully your grandparents are just so happy to be home that they aren't too cranky! 8)

That's really hard, Mandy! I don't know what I would do. Sorry I am no help whatsoever. :/

BN- belly cramps from crawling around cleaning Cole's room

GN- His floor is now clean!

BN- I have to get this spring cleaning out of my system or I am going to end up crippled.

GN- Baby in tummy does not seem not to mind the work as long as I don't bend my stomach so I've been doing a lot of crawling. 8) Dignified, I know.

H(Horrible)N: IT SNOWED TODAY!!!!!!! *bursts into tears* And I thought it was all over. :'(

No good news, that just made my whole day really stink. :(

You have all my sympathy, Picolina, I'd hate that, too. Here it is just cool and gray. Ugh, but at least it's not snowing.

Good News: I'm feeling much better.
Bad News: According to my mom (and this is a direct quote) "you sound horrible and you look awful"
Oh well. I'm getting better.
Good News: I was able to eat some soup, crackers, and an ice cream sandwich without throwing up later.

Good News: My youngest lost her first tooth. This is good news, since the adult tooth was half-way out BEHIND the baby tooth.

Fingers crossed that it goes into place.

I am glad you are feeling better, Mindy

Bummer: Back to school tomorrow. Spring Break is over.
Not a bummer: Good Friday is off, so only three days this week.
Bummer: Our local ski hill closed for the season yesterday. I will miss everyone, but...
Not a bummer: no more working 6 days a week!

#265 Mandy:
I'm glad it's only bruises! Good luck on your house decision.

#272 MEM:
Thank you. It turned out to be about learning things about our relatives that they didn't like and didn't know before which has made them like my family more than before. ;)

*tells her sunny weather to go see pico*

#277 mindy:
I'm happy you're better. Take it easy still.

#269 compski:
I hope you enjoy your shorter work week, though I am sure you will. :)

Great news:
I have an awesome sister. We were looking at the piles of my books on the floor when she told me she'd spent only about $30 on her bookshelf. We went to get one like it for me so now I have a new bookshelf! YEY! *Snoopy dance* :)

JP - I can sympathise with the teeth issue. When I was a nipper, I had to have several milk teeth removed as the adults all grew through completely, and the little 'uns just weren't shifting. Bleugh! I had double teeth pretty much all the bottom set on the left. Man, I was a pretty child...

News: Testing today. I'll check in later!

ejj: we've looked into the price of insurance and it's no biggie.
It is flooding that a simple subpump could handle unless there is a huge crazy storm. Which again has only happened once in the 30 years the current owners have lived there.

I don't know if this will work but here is the house.

Well, I gotta say that if a sump pump takes care of most of the problem and the insurance isn't horrible, then it might be a reasonable buy. I assume you've talked to mom about it. I know she's not a Realtor any more, but she was and can likely help you figure it all out. It's a very cute house. Perhaps, if you do put an offer on it, you can at least drive me past it when I'm up there.

Also do you know if they want a short close or not? Just wondering how soon I might get sucked into helping you move again!

Not a short close, as far as I know. So it could be a while still ;)

That is a very cute house. It looks very happy 8)

JP- Missie has the same issues with her teeth though unlike LadyN, my dentist refuses to pull the baby teeth because Missie is only 7. It's kind of freaky looking, isn't it? 8)

Update: Testing over for the day. I'm exhausted.

>283 Mandy2:

It's very cute, and I've always liked yellow houses. Nice lawn/fence, too.

Good luck!

Oh it is an adorable house, Mandy! I love the fencing around the yard.

LadyN, my sister Megan can sympathize with you on your teeth. For a while Megs nicknamed herself "shark" because of her rows of teeth.

ETA: Megs has since had braces and is still very grateful for her beautiful smile.

lefty, now you have me worried. I don't want to have to deal with braces again. Even though catbastet has been very positive and upbeat about hers, I'm getting tired of planning monthly visits to the orthodontist.

I know, I'm lazy. What's your point?

Good News: The tooth fairy visited.
Bad News: She forgot the tooth. My youngest theorized that the cat (not Cat) scared her before she could collect it.
Good News: Youngest is happy that she gets to keep the tooth.
Bad News: She lost it outside.
Good News: I found it. Apparently I have keen vision for spotting tiny teeth and the smallest toys.

#286, 289, 290: I had to get 11 of my baby teeth pulled because of problems with adult teeth coming in. But I first got 4 pulled when I was 6. And I had to have a retainer in 3rd grade. Now I have braces.

GN: I don't think I've ever had a tooth pulled.
GN: I've still got all mine, though three had root canals and crowns, so there's not that much of the original left.
BN: Haven't been to the dentist in about 4 years, can't afford it.

BN: It frigging snowed last night!
GN: It's all melted now.

#283 That house is so pretty!

Good news: I've never had a cavity!

Good news: I'm on spring break!!!!!!!

Bad news: I have some homework.

Good news: I finally have time to relax!

#283 Mandy:
The house looks so cute! I love the window in what looks like an attic. It has a very nice porch, too.

#292 ejj:
I'm sorry it snowed! *sending warmer weather thoughts your way*

Good news:
We managed to get my new bookcase in my room and there is empty space for more books on it.
Bad news:
There isn't any more organizing to do. (I was enjoying shelving, alphabetizing, and organizing by genre, of course.)
More good news:
We found season two of Gilmore Girls so my sister and I can still watch episodes at night.

Mandy, that house is very cute. I can see why you're torn.

I could go on about my teeth, but I would bore myself as well as you guys. Suffice to say I've had teeth pulled where adult teeth have still not grown through, as well as where they grew too soon. Hate my smile, so tend not to. If I could wind back the clock I would do ANYTHING to have beautiful teeth. But we weren't to know. At least if it was through neglect, I could say "Oh well, serves me right", but actually it's genuinely through no fault of my own. Stoopid teeth.

Great News!: Tom got the really really good job that he wanted!!!!!

My son also had the problem with adult teeth growing in before the baby teeth came out. I've actually tried to keep on top of this issue since my husband has an impacted baby tooth. I'm with you LadyN. Stoopid teeth.

ETA: Congratulations Bella!

Bella, great news, congratulate him for us all.

LadyN, I smile with my mouth closed. I look at those beauty queen smiles full of teeth and can't imagine how it would feel to smile like that--fake, I guess. I'm glad my teeth are relatively good but they aren't particularly pretty.

Thanks, Kerian! I know the warm weather is coming, though overall I'm well ready to move away from this climate forever. Well, except for having to sell the house and pack and figure out where to move to and stuff like that.

I know I'm coming in really late on this but...

#237 rissa- I would love to knit a baby hat for you! I've never made baby socks before, but I've made regular socks, so it couldn't be too hard. :)

My thoughts go out to all those who are sick, injured, having relationship issues, etc. It's ironic that when you're having a bad day and talk to someone who's having just as bad of a day, you fell a bit better.

BN: I have a lot of homework. I have a 12 page paper and 2 5 page papers to write. One of the 5 page papers is due tomorrow, although I finished it and just need to edit it tonight. The other 5 pager and the 12 pager are due on the 28, so I have some time to work on them. I also have a PowerPoint presentation that corresponds with the 5 pager due tomorrow. On top of all that, I'm stressing out about my photojournalism project. I have to submit a proposal with the people/events/ ideas that we're going to shoot for the final project. However, if the professor doesn't like our proposal, we can't shoot and we fail the class.
GN: My ER book is in the mail and I should have it shortly to begin reading, which might help take my mind off of everything.
BN: I'm not feeling 100%.
GN: I'm (hopefully) going to a friend's house to spend the weekend.

GN: It's nice and sunny out today
BN: I currently have three misaligned joints in my pelvis (there are only three joints in the pelvis)
GN: I get to go to physical therapy tomorrow and get everything aligned.

Cat: anything newborn sized has to be light weight (it won't be that cold end of may and june), so it might work better if you knit something for next fall/winter when it will be cold and she'll need to be bundled up. though I would love anything you made.

Great!

Good News: I went to the doctor and got medicine.
Bad News: I have strep throat (when the doctor first looked at my throat, he said, "How do you swallow??")
Good News: I serve on Monday.

Thanks everyone! I will make sure to tell tom you all said congrats! They want him to start Monday.

GN: Two more days to the weekend
BN: I have to work today
Really BN: I forgot to post this yesterday: One of my babies was taken away from his parents by the state :( (I m sure there was a reason, but I will miss him none the less)

GN: Last day of testing
BN: Testing today
BN: I have another horrible headache.

bella_ add my Congrats!

Mandy- thats a lovely house! What the heck? whats life without taking chances!

K great about your new bookshelf!

#283 That house is super cute Mandy!

Good News: My throat doesn't hurt anymore!
Bad News: My room is a mess.
Good News: I'm in the mood to clean and rearrange... and I have 5 hours before work! perfect!

BN: All of a sudden I started feeling blue, and I'm having a weepy afternoon.
GN: I have someone intersted in using me for voiceovers....for WB!

That is very cool, LadyN. Let us know if we should be listening for you on our TVs!

BN: It has been snowing on and off today. In mid-April. Seriously?

That is so cool, LadyN!! Like ejj said, let us know if we should listen for you! That's great!

BN: My house is seriously messy.
GN: I'm at work, so I don't have to look at it right now.
BN: My desk at work is also messy. And I do have to look at it.

#296 Bella:
Congratulations to Tom!

#295 LadyN & #298 ejj:
I prefer to smile with my mouth closed, too. It's because of braces due to missing two teeth from bad genes, and because it makes my chin not so horrible. I would love to have jaw correction surgery and worry no more over teeth and my chin.

#298 ejj:
You're welcome.

#300 wingert:
Sorry for your heavy load of school work. Good luck with your papers and PowerPoint presentation!

#301 rissa:
*hugs*

#305 Bella:
That is sad. *hugs*

#306 kirby:
Peppermint and geranium!

#307 polly:
Thank you! I love it!

#308 mindy:
I'm glad the medicine is working and that you're feeling better.

#309 LadyN:
*big hugs* I'm sorry about your afternoon. That sounds like terrific news about the WB. Keep us up to date.

#312 foggi:
Selective looking, dear. ;)

Good news: I'm getting extra hours at work today.
More good news: We finally bought new virus protection stuff for the computer.
Bad news: I have to download it.

#309 Congrats LadyN!!

Good News: My room is cleaner... but not perfect. I've stopped caring though.

GN: We got cable and internet installed today! We've never had cable but since we had to get internet (okay, really wanted) we got cable too since it's not much more for both. I am so amazed at how fast web pages are loading! It's glorious! (School internet is deathly slow.)

BN: Dishwasher needs a new motor. The seal around it cracked and water got in it. Annoying, but it's far more annoying not to have a dishwasher after having had one for several weeks now. How quickly I get spoiled!

GN: I stayed home from school today and not because I was sick! Since the cable guys and dishwasher guys were coming I had to be here in the morning but I took the whole day off so I could catch up on dresses. It feels so good not to be sacrificing sleep time to get dresses done!

BN: I counted yesterday -- I have 28 dresses in my house right now. They aren't all due at once, but they are all waiting to be worked on. I try not to have more than 6 due on any given day and even that is stretching myself thin what with school. Prom season is exhausting!

You're only supposed to have 27 dresses in your house, silly lefty! ;) *hugs* Good luck. Congratulations on your cable and internet. I hope the dishwasher is okay now that someone's been out to visit for it.

Thanks everyone! I'm verrrrrrrrry excited. My friend has worked for the guy before on cartoons and things, which is somethingI've always wanted to do.... And I didn't tell you the most exciting thing.... HE DOES THE VOICE POST PRODUCTION FOR ALL THE HP MOVIES!!!!! He's currenlty perfecting a Slughorn scene from HBP!
He emailed me today, so I'm going to go and do a voice test at the WB London office soon! EEK

In other brill news: My February ER book arrived today!!!! I' super excited, as even though it's my third snag, it's the only one to have arrived!! I'm gonna read allllllllllll night!!!

That is so cool, LadyN! Best of luck!

And congratulations on your ER book arriving! I'm so glad one has reached you. Happy reading!

Thanks!! Eek!!

Wow, LadyN!!!

Yeah LadyN!

GN: I already put this as a random thought on the train, but I finally found Finnegan the seatbelt I've been looking for.

LadyN that is so cool! Once again, I feel special because I know you. It's like I'm one degree of separation from fame!

#316 K, kik! I actually thought of that when I counted them. I probably have a few that could compete for most hideous with dresses from that movie.

LadyN, I'm so happy for you! {{{hugs!!!}}}
And I even met you!!!!

Congrats LadyN!

Bad news:
I have an all time low of seven hours at work next week. I am feeling the "You're the best person we have!" speech.
Good news:
I picked up extra hours this week which will help for that pay period.
Bad news:
I still have a bill to pay and was surprised with a birthday gift to buy someone...in two days! I wasn't paying attention. What to get.

ETA:
Good news: I'm stupid: I looked at my planner wrong. There is still an extra week to look for a gift for the friend I haven't seen in two years.

Bad News: My youngest cut her hair tonight. How many days is it till Easter?

My husband thinks we should just have her wear a nice Easter bonnet.

Goood News: Training for becoming a server went well. I think I'll be okay by Monday.

#326 jp:
I second the Easter bonnet idea. A lot of little girls will have them. Just don't mention the little girl part. I'm sure she'd rather not be a little girl. ;)

Good news: I caught someone with a majorly humongous bag stealing today when her bag split and a large candle fell and rolled on the floor.

Bad news: If anything else was in her bag she got away with it. This has been my first time catching a thief that I haven't felt good about it.

Unrelated good news: I was invited to join two co-workers shopping on Friday. No one ever invites me to shop with them so I'm excited about it.

K, let me be the first to invite you to shop with me at Dervish and Banges, at Harry Potter's place in Florida. Sure, it's a while yet, but I'm still excited about it!

Thanks everyone for being excited for me! I have to keep calming myself a bit, since there's still the voice test to do before I actually get any work. He may not like me, but I think I have enough range to be useful.... fingers crossed.

BN: I did not sleep well last night as I was having nightmares about spiders, because...

S(cary) News: ON Saturday I go to London Zoo for them to try and cure me of my phobia. SATURDAY!! That's come around very quickly. I feel sick.

#326 -Wa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

Cat, aren't you old enough to know not to play with scissors? :P~~

A bonnet sounds like a good plan, JP!

Mindy, I'm glad training is going well! :) Serving sounds like much more fun than hostessing. (Hmm, that really is a word I guess ... spell check doesn't have a problem with it anyway.)

LadyN, good luck with the critters. And the voice stuff. How could anyone not like you? :)

K, I think you should move to the Midwest. Though I don't shop often, you can come whenever I do!

BN: I forgot today was snack day for the kids! AHHHH!!! Okay not that big of a deal.
GN: If I can figure out something before 10:15 (my time-11:15 LT time) I can go to the store during my planning time to pick up stuff.

Adding to the things I never thought I would say:

If you're going to cut your hair, could you at least not try to hide the hair between the tub and the sink?

It's going to be a long day.

GN: I had to work through a couple lunches this week, so I get to leave an hour early today.
GN: I'm also off tomorrow!
JN: I'm spending the holiday weekend at my parents', who live less than half an hour from me, but I need to be there Sat. and Sun., so I figured it'd save gas and energy to just stay there. It's like a mini-vacation.

BN: My chiropractor is leaving early, so my appointment was cancelled for today. :(
GN: I have a four day weekend! :D

JP, lol! Though I certainly see the logic of at least not putting the hair in a hard-to-clean area.

Bib, sounds like a fun weekend! :)

Yes, that one inch space between the tub and the sink certainly counts as hard to clean. But I give her credit for trying to hide the evidence.

She likes the bonnet. It's one of catbastet's old Easter hats. Of course, without hair it looks sort of like her head is too small for it.

And I should admit I lost it with her. This was the latest in a string of things, and I've tried to be easy on her to keep her from lying, but I'm at my wit's end. I asked her (rather loudly) what's next? Smoking? Tattoos? Drugs?

Well, you don't have to worry about tattoos with her. She's afraid of needles, remember?

#337 -- You probably shouldn't give her ideas. Are your permanent markers in a secure location at the moment?

If that's the worst she does, I will be very happy. ;)

JP, how old is this child?

341: She's six but she has the heart of a teenager. ;)

339: I suppose I should count my blessings. I had to call the police for the permanent marker incident. :o)

Perhaps I should splain. When Sierra was 5 she disappeared before dinner. We looked everywhere, neighbors became involved, and after 15 minutes of searching we called the police. That was when catbastet found her in our car. She had drawn a null sign, two percent symbols and an x on the seat. She looked like this:

I know it's wrong, but I'm laughing.

I once had a kindergartener in my day care class who came home from school with cut bangs. very short. Since I didn't see her in the mornings I excepted her explanation that Mommy did it. well daddy picked her up that day so it was the next day when I was called out to the directors desk wihere a furious looking mommy and a guilty looking little girl were waiting. Mom says "Nina told me you cut her bangs! I want to know why?" Blankly I replied "No of course I didn't cut her bangs! She told me you did!" Whereupon Nina started to cry. I said "Nina, who cut your bangs, really?" "It was _____ .my friend at school!" we were in the play house and wanted to play beauty shop!" (sob sob) I said" Why did you tell me it was Mommy and tell Mommy it was me? "Be.. be.... because your grown-ups who wouldn't get in trouble. I'm sooooorrrryyyyy!"

H aha ha ha ha ha ha!!!! Sorry JP, but I'm finding the exploits hilairious!!! Sorry you're having a nightmare though....

LOL polly! I am so living that right now.
And it's OK if you all want to laugh at my life. I know I do. I have to.

Hehehehehehehe, she sounds a little firecracker. Just wait till you get to her teens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHA!!! I'm sorry, but these things are really funny!

Ok,

GN: It's officially Easter holiday!!!! Which means I get tomorrow and Monday off school.
GN: We're going to see puppies and adopt one on Satruday!!!!
BN: We probably won't get it until Monday cuz it needs to get fixed first.
GN: That gives us time to go to Ottawa and get all the things necessary!!! EEek!! I'm so excited! Especially cuz my friend's gonna be in town and I told her that if my parents accepted, she could come with us and help me pick!

That's very exciting pico! Can't wait to find out what you get!

#329 ejj:
Thank you! HEers are awesome. I love you guys. :)

#330 LadyN:
Would it be mean if we asked suge when visiting you to by chance find a ... never mind. ;) I wish you much good luck, LadyN! As a fellow person who fears them I really hope it goes well for you. *hugs*

#331 lefty:
I would seriously love living closer to more HEers so there would be opportunities to see more of you and more frequently. Maybe someday. It's so tough since I'm very family oriented.

#333 jp:
I remember the only time I experimented with scissors on my hair. I hid it behind the living room couch. ;)

#334 bib:
Have a good time this weekend with your parents!

#337 jp:
*big hugs* My youngest sister is so far different from the rest of us that my mother is sometimes quite lost and unsure how to go about things with her. Still, both my kid sister and your youngest are good hearted. Keep patience.

#343 jp:
We had to call the police from one of my sisters missing at 3 years old. It turned out she'd walked down the street to a convenient store to buy candy.

#349 pico:
Happy puppy adopting!

Good news: One more day till shopping with co-workers!
(You can tell I never get out. ;)

the time I cut my hair I was about 4 and my older sister (then about 6) and I were fighting about something and she had a pair of scissors and threatened to cut my hair. I really didn't want her to do that so I said no she wouldn't, cause I would do it myself. so I took the scissors from her and cut a hunk of my hair.

polly-I had one of those a year or two ago. I keep my kids' scissors in a scissor rack so no one is tempted to cut things that they're not supposed to. One day I was sick and had a sub. Now, I leave very specific instructions for a sub (lesson plans, behavior plans, and such). She decided to put a student (one of my behavior problems) in time out (which is not in my behavior plans). Guess where she put him. Yep. In a chair near the scissor rack. The next day I kept finding this thin brown hair all over the place. I noticed that this child's hair didn't look quite right, but you never know with parents these days. I spoke to a neighbor teacher after school, and she mentioned that he had been in time out. I asked him about it and he denied doing anything. So I called dad. Dad said that the child did not go to school with that hair cut, but he wasn't letting him get his hair cut for a few days as a punishment. The next day he walked in with a very closely shaved hair cut. I asked him about it and he said that he had cut his hair because he was bored.

I remember one time when I was young (I don't remember the exact age... maybe 8 or 9?) I decided my bangs were too long. So I cut them myself. They were uneven, but they were still long enough that my mom could correct them later.

Good News: I have tomorrow off!
Good News: I got home a little earlier today =)
Bad News: I feel like painting... but I have nothing to paint on, and I need more colors.

BN: I left my school keys on my desk.
BN: It means I can't get in this weekend to do much needed work.
GN: It means I can't get in this weekend to do work.

BN: I twisted my knee a couple of weeks ago, and it hurts on and off when I walk. Sometimes it's worse than other times. It will pop at the most unfortunate moment, which almost makes me misstep. Sometimes it will be on the verge of popping for several minutes, which hurts even more than when it does pop. Have you ever had a joint that felt like it needed to pop, but you couldn't get it too? That's what it's like, except 10x worse.

sorry about your knee Kirby. mine hurts like that sometimes

Ah, yes. If only she would have left them long enough that I could have fixed it.
Or if only she were a boy so I could shave her head.

That's a good thought though kirby. Boredom. I asked her what she was thinking and she told me she wasn't. In her defense, she's always been fascinated with scissors and has been able to use regular scissors since she was 3. My other two had trouble with scissors until they were six.

She's a scissors prodigy. Lucky me. :o)

shave her head and start a new trend

358-Oddly enough, she told catbastet that she wanted long hair. Maybe I need to discuss the growth process...

#355 I know the feeling kirby... well minus the 10x worse.

GN: Meeting with WB guy went well. Going to do some voice test recording in the next week or so, and if that goes well he's going to get me involved in a project. HUZZAH!!

S(cary)N: same as before, but now Spider Day is TOMORROW!!!!!

I don't need to tell you how high my anxiety level is running right now...

I'm staying at my aunt's tomorrw, but I'll be sure to try and pop in if I can to feedback on how it went. If I'm nnot rocking in a darkened room.

Right now I could cry. So anxious.

{{{HUGS}}} Good luck LadyN!
If it helps, when catbastet was little she was terrified of bugs. My sister had her meet the resident "bug guy" at the museum where she worked and after that cat was much more relaxed around bugs.

Breathe deeply, I'm rooting for you!

Good Luck and well wishes for you LadyN!!!!!!

K, I hope you have/had fun shopping!

Good News: I got off work early today because Tom was off today.
BN: When I got home he wasn't here and still hasn't been home...
Just News: He is out with friends... But I feel neglected.
GN: Because I was so frusterated when I got home a got a lot of cleaning done.

Ms. Bella, next time you are frustrated, feel free to visit. House is kinda messy ;-)

GN: My neighbor invited me for Easter dinner. Oh, how I love it when other people cook food and give it to me.
BN: Did not get paid today.
GN: Should therefore get paid next week, and I'll have another invoice in before then.
GN: I have work.

Thanks guys. I'm off to bed now. Trying to regulate my breathing/heart rate, and hoping to get some sleep...!
Back either tomorrow evening or Sunday! xx

eta: have a great Easter everyone!

Good Luck LadyN!!!!!

BN: I couldn't find my Petcetera Member Plus card today. You know when you put something somewhere where it'll stay safe and then you find out it's too safe cuz you can't find it? Ya, well the card was in my old wallet.
GN: Puppy adoption tomorrow! And then we're going to Ottawa to buy the puppy stuff!

Best of luck, LadyN! You'll do great! Congrats on the good meeting too!

GN: All my dresses for tomorrow are ready.

BN: I have about 6 to do for Monday and another 5 (I think) for Tuesday and 8 for Thursday. This means I don't get to play this weekend. Again.

GN: Only 6 more weeks of school until summer!!

GN: I made egg-shaped Rice Krispie treats in all different colors for the bake sale tomorrow.
BN: It took longer than I thought it would -- my original plan was just to do Rice Krispie treats, but I decided that the egg-shaped ones would be better.
GN: I think they look nice (and taste good too, of course) -- nice and seasonal.
BN: Now I'm at that point where I'm tired but not sleepy, because I had to taste-test a bit, so I've had too much sugar for this time of night.

BN: Just found out that a boy I know (must be about 20 now) was in a head on car collision this morning. Apparently he's in a very serious condition with severe head injuries and on life support. The life support is probably going to be turned off tomorrow.

#365 Good luck!

#366 Yay for puppies!

Good news: I had fun yesterday and I thought Knowing was a really good movie.
Bad news: Today I didn't get to stay out as long and no Easter egg hunting. :( Cause her family was bored and then decided to go to Del Taco and not go back.
Good news: I still had fun and apparently her mom likes me.

ETA: #369 Oh wow that's so sad.

GN: I USED to be scared of spiders!!!!!

I'm totally amazed at what I've achieved today. First I was amazed that I managed to even look at a bird eating Tarantula (look, I can even type that word now!!!). Secondly, I was amazed that I touched the leg of a house spider. Third I was amaze that I let a HUGE house spider walk around on my hands. And last, I was amazed that I HELD A TARANTULA!!! I would have a hard time believing that myself, but I have photos to prove it!!!!!

Thanks for all the good luck vibes. You all helped more than you know, especially during the hypnosis part - We were told to picture ourselves in a safe, comfortable place. I automatically placed myself in bed, and then completely unplanned, LT appeared. So there you go!! Even my subconscious loves you guys!!

LadyN, that is terrific! I don't have a particular phobia but holding a tarantula is not something I'm sure I could do. Wow.

Excellent, LadyN! I don't think I could have gone that far!

#371 -- Oh, hooray! I'm so glad it worked!

Huzzah for LadyN! I am so proud of you!

#369
I'm sorry luna. That's very unfortunate =(

#371
I'm so proud of you LadyN! I don't think I would want to hold a tarantula. (Yet for some reason I want to hold the hissing cockroach my brother owns... it doesn't make sense to me either).

Good News: I got all of the sewing I needed to get done, done.
Bad News: My room is a mess again because I did laundry (somewhat ironic) and I haven't put the clothes away yet.
Good News: I have tomorrow off!
Bad News: I have school Monday.
Good News: Monday I'll be a server =)

#370 Chelsea: I saw that movie too! I thought it was pretty good, but it was kinda weird also...

#371 LadyN: That's great LadyN!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

GN: We got to see the puppies. They're so fluffy and cute!
BN: Unfortunately the ones we saw today were the males and they had to be kept for another week or so because of parasites. But....
A(wesome)N: The females are coming in tomorrow and we're gonna go play with them and adopt one!
BN: We won't be able to take her home until Monday (which isn't that far away really) because they need to get spayed first, which is being done tomorrow!
GN: So after we visit them we're gonna go shopping in Ottawa for some puppy stuff!!! yay!!!!!

Congrats LadyN!!!!!!!!! I would never be able to do that.. ever. I am so glad everything worked out for you!

#371: Yay LadyN!
I read what you said out loud and my silly husband asked if you had to try to picture a spider naked. :o) That must be an amazing program. Maybe we should send other arachnophobes in our group to you....

#371 That's awesome news!!!! Yay!!! :)

#337 Oh yes, it was strange.

Good news: We're getting Carl's Jr for dinner!

Bad news: One more day left before school. :( I'm going to cry.

#379 re #371 JP, does being sent for phobia therapy mean a free trip to London? I'm suddenly feeling very irrationally frighted of spiders. Sign me up.

#369 luna:
I'm very sorry.

#371 ladyN:
I am extraordinary impressed! That is incredible. I'm excited and very happy for you and the trip you have coming up! *hugs* :)

Bad news:
I've been in headache and pulled back land.
Good news:
I feel much better.

Thanks everyone!!

It was an amazing afternoon. There were 21 of us in need of help,and of that number I think only two didn't manage to hold Maggie (the tarantula!), butI think they did at least manage to stroke her leg.

#379 - picturing a spider naked!! Ha ha ha!! It was incredible though.

I had some very bizarre dreams last night. I think it was my brain trying to test me. I shalllook at the pictures several times a day so as not to break the spell!

BN:

The boy I knew from work that was in the car accident died this morning. His injuries were too severe and his life support was turned off today. What a waste. We always said his driving would kill him and now it has. *sigh*. He can only have been 19 or 20 I guess. His poor family.

I'm sorry luna =(

Bad News: My spring break ends tonight. Maybe I'll have a bonfire...

luna, I'm so sorry. It's terrible when things like that happen. Just awful. Such a shame he didn't live to learn from his mistakes.

well...
Good News: My mom is letting me repaint my room.
Bad News: I have no clue how I want to design it...

>387 mindylou182:

Just a suggestion: go to the library and look through home decor magazines for ideas. It doesn't matter if you don't end up with a room that looks like the magazines (who ever does??) but you can get ideas for color combinations, for example. Twice I've painted my bedroom: once a soft peach, and once something called "Sherwood green," sort of a moss or olive shade.

GN: I've got 2 months off work
BN: It's because I have cancer (da da duh!)
GN: I've been operated on and hopefully it is a case of I HAD cancer
BN: I've worked non stop for the last 15 years and I'm scared I will go insane not being able to escape home and its other inhabitant.
GN: In between naps I'm going to have heaps of time for LT over the next two months

MsDonna, I certainly hope the operation did the trick. Get well! and remember, you can also use your time off to read books . . .

#390 I could read but why would you read when you can LT. As a joke MrA foolishly suggested that he would re-read Twilight to me. He already finished You Suck for me and re-started my re-read of HBP.

#384 -- I am sorry to hear that, Luna.

#389 -- I also hope the surgery did the trick. Enjoy your time off -- and we will be glad to see you lots on LT! :-)

BN: My first attempt at making pizza this afternoon was what I can only call an "epic fail." Through a concerted effort, we managed to kill the yeast so the dough didn't rise.
GN: The second one is just about ready to cook. Yes, it is almost 10:15 at night, but we're having pizza, darn it!

concentrate on getting well and strong again Ms Donna! Make mr A wait on you

#389
I hope the surgery was a success MsDonna, unlike foggi's "epic fail" attempt at pizza =P

Good News: I had a bonfire and I read for a bit.
Good News/Bad News: I was by myself. It's good because it's always nice to have time to just think, but it's bad because I haven't hung out with anyone this week... and I was on spring break!

Get well MsDonna. I send you healing thoughts and hugs. I admit, you worried me a little when you said MrA was going to re-read Twilight to you.

Could you please videotape MrA reading it?

#389 MsD: Get well soon MsD!!!!! I hope the surgery got it all out.

#384 luna:
*hugs* I'm very sorry.

#387 mindy:
Oh! Have fun repainting! I've wanted to for ages.

#389 Donna:
*hugs* I'm sorry, Donna! I hope they got all of it and that you recover well. We will enjoy your company while you recover but of course wish the extra time spent with you were different circumstances. Get better! We love you!

#392 foggi:
Reminds me of the pizza suge and I made. I think you did a better job, though. :)

Good news:
I have a bad time on holidays but today was both good and enjoyable.
Bad news:
Someone's coming over early tomorrow morning.
Good news:
It's to treat the termites at long last.
Other bad news:
Our cats all need to see the vet.

MsD - lovely to have you back with us. I join in the healing vibe sending, and am also full of hope that it's all been zapped. Lots of love to you xx

MsD: I hope everything is well and that your surgery got it all! I am sending happy healing thoughts to you and look forward to you being on LT more! Hope you heal quickly...Lots of Love

luna-{hugs} I too am sorry.

MsD- I hope you get feeling better soon, and that the surgery got it all.

GN: Half day for me today.
BN: It's because of a much dreaded Dr.'s appointment. Yuck.

More good vibes and healing thoughts coming your way MsD! Selfishly looking forward to seeing more of you around here, but wish it were under different circumstances! Love you!

I hope everyone's week is off to a good start! 8)

MsDonna- Our thoughts are with you. 8) When I quit work I think I did go insane after the first two weeks but it wore off after a while...er... I think it did at any rate.

GN: Missie has her first homeschool gym class today.
BN: They don't have a class for Cole and he is going to be really mad that he can't participate.
BN: This is the first real set of classes we've been able to get Missie into so she is fairly desperate to make a friend,
*Everyone wish very, very hard for a little girl in this class that will be wonderful and sweet and like my daughter.* Two nice, friendly girls would probably be too much to hope for. LOL
The one thing Missie has not liked about being at home was the lack of companionship.
GN: Summer will be here soon and hopefully we'll be able to meet some new friends at the parks around here. 8)

MsD: Do you mind telling us what type it was? If so, don't worry about it. I'm just curious.

#402 - Fingers crossed for Missie! Hope she finds a gym buddy!

ah freinds! Are the days long gone when all you had to do as a child was look for a yard with toys or kids playing and then join in? I used to roam from yard to yard with our gang> Each person's yard had something unigue about it, A cool swingset, a bush that hid a cool place to hideout, a big rock to climb on or an open space to play kickball, a large climbable tree, a covered porch for playing barbies on rainy days! All these I remember fondly

#402 MEM:
I hope Missie makes friends with a very nice girl and that she enjoys the class.

Good news:
The termites treated. Hurrah!
Good/Bad news:
My new boss is beginning to work next Monday. I get shy of metting them when that position is replaced but much looking forward to having a boss again at last.
Bad news:
Saying goodbye to the temp boss and not getting to see pictures of her baby after she's born.

GN: COFFEE!!!

I know I'm late but...

#371 ladyN:
Congratulations, LadyN!! It's a great thing you were able to overcome your fear of spiders and good luck on your trip!!

#384:
I'm very sorry for your friend, luna.

#389: MsD. Hope that the operation took the cancer away and wishing you a fast recovery from it! Sending good healing vibes your way!

#402 MEM:
I'm hoping that Missie gets to find some new friends in the class and have lots of fun in the class...

GN: I have internet access again!
BN: I missed Group Movie Night :(. And I was hosting and I'm really really sorry...
GN: Thanks to you guys I think we can re-schedule.
BN: Holidays are over and started college again.

Bad News: Spring break is over =(
Good News: I'm a server tonight.
Bad News: I'm a little nervous...

#403 MrA says it's a brain cloud, my doctor doesn't concur or deal with the brain. MrA swears the only cure is to buy some very good luggage, take a long sea voyage and then jump into a volcano. I think he's been watching Joe vs the Volcano too much.

BTW- thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. Sorry I didn't mean to hijack the GN/BN thread.

No worries, MsD.

I'm so happy for you, LadyN! Now you won't have to worry when you go to Borneo.

402- Good luck to Missie! I've been in similar situations. I get really nervous meeting people, and I'm on the quiet side. If I was able to find friends at various dance/gymnastics/tae kwon do/other classes, then I'm sure Missie will find someone nice.

#407 Mandy:
I'm happy you can enjoy your coffee now! :)

#408 Ron:
I'm sorry about your internet but glad it's back up. Also, that there's still a chance to see the movie with the group - I was gone, too.

#410 Donna:
Cat's right. And we just wish you to get better! *hugs*

Bad news:
I procrasinated filing taxes.
Good news:
There's still time and best of all I know what I'm doing this year. (More thank yous to those who helped me last year! You know who you are.)
Possibly more good news:
I'm supposed to get a return. Supposed to. Some people worry there won't be any, so who knows.

Grrr, it's been one of those days!!!

BN: You know how we were supposed to be getting the female pup today cuz yesterday she was getting spayed? Well turns out we were late by 1/2 an hour. 1/2 AN HOUR!!!! The worst part is that today the people at the shelter tell us there's a way to pre-adopt an animal. Oh, well thanks for telling us, after all, it's only been 3 times we've been in one weekend!!!!!!!! Ugh, we were sooo annoyed.
GN: We pre-adopted one of the male pups that supposed to arrive on Wednesday, so it's all good.
BN: I have to wait till Wednesday! :(

BN: See the rants thread. Grrrrr.....

GN: A majority of my school projects are done. I have a few more plus finals before school's out! Yea!!
GN: New HBP trailer this Thursday. See http://www.mugglenet.com/ for more info.

GN: Missie met several girls that seemed to like her so YAAAY! Thanks for all the good thoughts everyone was sending 8) Even Cole made a friend...well the way little boys make friends. Cole showed him his toy and the other little boy showed Cole his toy. They traded the toys and then ignored each other for the rest of the time.

BN: Little boy's father came over to watch. He kept trying to talk to me but I couldn't really hear him so I amused myself by trying not to meet the father's eyes so he wouldn't speak to me.

GN:Luckily he wasn't much of a talker. He did come in handy by getting on the floor with the boys and showing each of them how to work the other's toy. 8) I'm getting to the point where if I'm on the floor, I'm not a graceful butterfly getting back up. LOL

#416 -- At least you have an excuse! I'm not a graceful butterfly at any point in time, as I was realizing yesterday during a spurt of intense clumsiness.

Perhaps there was something in the air yesterday. I was a total butterfingers, couldn't hang on to anything!

#413 pico:
I can't believe they had her adopted! I'm sorry! I hope everything turns out well with this other puppy.

#415 wingert:
Thank you! :)

RE #416:
I was dropped a few more things than usual at work yesterday. Hmmm!

Bad news:
I pulled my back again. It hurts!
Good news:
I hardly work the rest of this week so maybe it can get better faster.
More bad news:
Something's wrong when I'm online. I don't know if it's LT (tres slow and problems loading pages) or if it's my computer.
Good news:
It won't matter anyway since I shouldn't be sitting in this chair because of my back.

#413 I'm sorry about your puppy pico! Stupid shelter people...

Good News: Work yesterday was good. I never got too busy (but yesterday was kind of slow). It was a good way to start out serving.
Good News: I work again tonight.
Bad News: I work Friday night. 3rd day serving. and I'll be working on the busiest night. lovely.

I just realized my puppy news should've been on the rants thread instead of here....oh well!

#416 MEM: I'm glad Missie met some new friends!!!

#420 mindy: I'm glad your first night as a server was good!

BN: I broke a nail by playing football. :(
BN: I don't know what to do! I've never broken a nail before!
GN: The weather's bea-u-ti-ful!

Poor pico! I happy that you were still able to get a puppy. Have you decided on a name yet?

GN: The day is over.
GN: I'm picking up Finnegan to bring to town. We're going to swing by the bank (yeah refund check), and then go walking.
GN: It's a nice, sunny 61 degrees right now. No rain in sight until Friday.

My parents and I have been debating on it a lot. I like the name Kero, my mom likes the name Pancho, and my dad likes names like Canuto. But I have a feeling we'll stick with Kero!

>423 picolina:

Have you read By the Sword? The heroine of that book is Kero (short for Kerowyn), and she is tough. Very tough.

Pico, did you break a fake nail or a real nail?

Good news:
My back is feeling better and my taxes are all done!

Mem, I am glad Missie made friends!

Pico, I am sorry about the puppy but am glad that you are able to get another one!

K, I'm sorry about your back! Congrats on getting your taxes all done! I had to do mine early.. but I do them myself n e ways lol

GN: Today was better than the last couple of days...
BN: I n longer am enjoying my job.. I need to get out of the daycare business..

Fabulous News: I worked for 5 hours today. Made $120. I love serving. I made $24 an hour... compared to the $6.55 if I had been the cashier.
Great News: I'm also working Thursday, Friday, AND Saturday night. This will be a good week money wise.

#424 ejj: Really? Hmmmm, well I was more thinking of the little animal in the anime Sakura: Cardcaptors. I remember I loved that show when I was younger, and the little animal that always followed Sakura around is called Kero. Charming character!

#425 K: It's a real nail, although it's really only a little crack at the top....I tend to make a big deal outta the smallest things...:)

#426 Bella: I'm sorry you're not enjoying your job anymore. :(

#427 mindy: I'm glad you're enjoying serving! :D

#413 -- I'm sorry to hear about your puppy problems, but it might be for the best: when we got Sophie, we originally went to the shelter for another dog that we saw on Petfinder, but that dog had been adopted earlier that day. It almost goes without saying that we're really happy with the dog we got, though -- I hope you are just as happy with yours!

GN: I just finished filing my taxes.
BN: I owe them a lot, and I haven't got it.

There is no good news after that, I want to throw up.

#426 Bella:
Thank you. Like pico I'm sorry you're not enjoying your job anymore. :( *hugs*

#427 mindy:
Wow, that's great pay! Congratulations! :)

#428 pico:
You must have good calcium! My nails are often long but they do get shorter only after breaking and then needing to be trimmed.

#430 ejj:
Are you sure everything is done right?? Recheck it to be sure. *hugs*

Great news:
An old friend from high school found me on another site! She'd been one of my closest friends and now lives fifteen seconds away from me by car!!

Wow! That's cool K! You'd think it would be faster to walk. What does it add? Another 15 seconds? It be cheaper for you for gas. ;)

pico-I like Kero.

{hugs} for ejj. I second K's suggestion. Recheck them.

Forgot to add my news.

BN: Mom went home early from work yesterday not feeling well. She felt dizzy and like her legs wouldn't support her. Dad took her to the doctor who told her it was probably vertigo. He only checked her blood pressure, which was a bit low, gave her a perscription, and sent her on her way. I haven't researched vertigo yet, but I will a little later today.

Did the prescription involve Cary Grant in any way? Kim Novak? A bell tower?

(I'll stick to the Hitchcock references and let compski take the Arrested Development references...)

hehehe.
Although Cary Grant might make her swoon more. Maybe it involves Mel Brooks.

(I will take all of the parody references.)

i'll take the... i'll take the... darn. Nothing left.

*waits for Compski and the Lucille2 references*

Why don't you take slapstick comedy, MrA?

Maybe it involves a pie in the face. While standing on a really really high chair.

Not sure that really works, JP. Thanks though.

Ahhh.... What would I do without you guys.

I don't understand why he told her "It's probably vertigo", and didn't check anything but her blood pressure. Duh! We knew she was dizzy, but why is she dizzy? It irritates me when you spend that much money on a doctor to tell you what you already know.

if someone is dizzy, the only things to check are blood pressure, hydration, and blood sugar. hydration you check visually, and blood sugar usually just asks if you've been eating unless it's a recurring problem. so the doc really did do all they could, ruling out all causes that don't include the inner ear.

#439: Kirby I suffered from that and my doctor prescribed me some pills and I was fine. My doctor told me it was probably because of some flu or cold that wasn't completely cured. But don't worry about it I'm sure your mom will be fine.

#439 I'm kind of surprised that he didn't check her ears for fluid or possibly an infection. The only way I could ever tell if Cole had an ear infection was when he seemed to be dizzy a lot.

Ack! I missed my Librayrthingaversary!! Two years as of just over a week ago!

Sorry to interrupt...

As you were!

Happy belated Thingaversary!

441&442: I'm surprised too. Its like he just didn't have time to deal with her.

Good News: I get to see my best friend today! It's been several weeks since I saw her last (she lives an hour away)
Bad News: I have homework. La-HAME
Good News: I'm getting an echo and an EKG tomorrow for my heart murmur. Just a regular checkup though, so no worries. Then I'll have a checkup with my heart doctor May 6.

434,436: Bib and MrA
Sorry I'm late, I had a touch of the dizzies and had to check into the Plumb Clinic. I should be all right as long as I stay out of any convertibles. Just remember, it is not my nausea, it is our nausea. (These are all Arrested Development references, I am really ok)

433: But serious, Kirby, my mom has had vertigo on and off for years and maybe there are different kinds, but she never had trouble with her legs supporting her.

stable as a table.

????????

another arrested development reference, polly :-D

GN: I got my puppy!!!!!!!!!! He's a little fluff ball full of energy. We decided to name him Kero after all. I'll post pics later...

Congratulations, pico!

Congratulations Puppy mum.

bn: we've got termites
gn: we live in a parsonage so we' don't have to pay for it
bd: the exterminators want $2300
more bd: I'm pretty sure the church doesn't have $2300
even more bd: I really really really hate bugs

GN: I'm almost caught up on threads!
BN: My laptop battery is about to die so it'll be tomorrow before I'm completely caught up.
GN: Spring has finally arrived!
BN: So have my husband's allergies...oh well, so it goes.

#451: Congratulations on the Puppy, Pico!!! I can't wait to see Kero's pictures!

#454: Sorry about the termites, exiledlibrarian and Welcome to the Hogwarts Express!

P.S. We should come up with a nickname for theexiledlibrarian...maybe "exi" or "tel"?

Congrats on your puppy pico!! I bet he's adorable!

Congrats pico!! Can't wait to see him!

BN: You know that nice young man I was seeing a little while ago? Well....he suddenly stopped being in touch, which is just rude quite frankly. And a bit puzzling. But it's ok, because...

GN: I have a date with another HEG on Sunday. We shall see! Just getting right back on that bike! Ok, that might sound a bit...wrong....but you know what I mean. The metaphorical-dating-bike, right?

Sorry & Happy for you LadyN.

pico-I fully expect pictures by 3:00 LT time this afternoon. You'll just have to do it by then. No excusses. ;)

YAY for puppies! *glances over at full grown dog taking up entire bottom half of bed* Too bad they get bigger and bigger! 8)

LadyN- *KIK dating bike*
-What a butt-head! Shall we make a dead beat date thread and verbally abuse him? That would be fun! Just remember, you're in a country filled with HEG's, you lucky girl!

BN: No one has posted to the HEG thread in a while.
GN: We have the technology to start up a new one.

Good luck, LadyN!

BN: I'm going to be away from my computer from now until Sunday night.
GN: It's because I'm going out of town for the weekend, to visit friends and go to Orthodox Easter services at my old church.
BN: I'm running late! The rest of the clothes I need to pack are in the dryer, which is taking its time.
GN: That gives me a few minutes to catch up around here before I leave.

See you all later!

Bye foggi! Have a great time.

Have Fun!

GN: I got a free rental from RedBox! Yeah! I think I'm going to use it Saturday for our movie watch. We're watching Twilight. Right?

JN: I'm thinking about taking Finnegan to a neighboring town on the 21st to go to the PetSmart birthday party. I think it would be fun!

MN: I'm off for our daily 2 mile walk.

Bye Foggi. I hope Espy doesn't throw a party.

Happy Easter, Foggi!

BN: No "payment advisement" memo in my email today probably means I won't be paid tomorrow as I was hoping.
GN: At least I'm at my sister's, with electricity and food and all those good things.

GN: I am playing on LT tonight and nobody can stop me! :D
BN: This means I'll have to sew double-fast tomorrow.

Have fun, Foggi! Or rather, I hope you had fun! (as you're already gone and won't see this until you return)

BN: I have a horibble toothache and I don't know what to do about it.
GN: I got my books for school in the mail today so I won't be behind.
GN: Tom brought me mashed potatoes and that means I don't have to chew anything!

Sorry about your tooth, Bella! I have a tooth that has been bothering me off and on. I keep thinking I need to do something about it before it gets much worse and starts bothering me just on, no more off. Mashed potatoes sound like a good way to start feeling happier!

I almost forgot!
GN: The History of Now should be arriving any day now! Finally!

I'm sorry about your toothache MsBella.

BN: My teeth kinda hurt cuz I had my braces tightened today...
GN: They don't hurt very much. :)
GN: We have swimming tomorrow.
BN: We had a "practice lockdown" today at school, and we were all pretty disappointed. Apparently we were gonna hear gunshots (not real ones) from the "intruder" and it was gonna last 30 mins. But no, there were no gunshots, nothing surprising, and it lasted 10 mins! The guy didn't even pound on the door. My friends and I later said there should be another one, but they should neither tell us what day or at what time it's gonna be so it scares us all, cuz during the whole thing we were whispering and laughing. lol

clove oil and cinnamon are good for toothache Bella, if oTC pain relievers don't help

Don't let your tooth go. You might end up on a desert island removing it with an ice skate! Take care of it and yourself!

How do they have to be used polly?

If you get clove oil, heat it gently and use a cotton swab dipped in it to put against your tooth. Make a wash with the cinnamon, (mix it with warm water or tea )and swish it around your mouth. You can swallow it just don't put sugar in it as that will aggravate the tooth

My GN > jim is home from the hospital. He stills faces months of recovery. He walks with a walker very slowly.

Polly, thanks for the help. I am going to try the cinnamon one since I have n idea where to get clove oil lol. I am glad Jim is home from the hospital!

yeah clove oil is available where you can buy candy making supplies or bakery supplies, kinda hard to find. Good luck with the cinnamon

That's great news, polly. It's always good to get home. I hope the recovery goes well.

I'm really glad Jim's home polly! I hope the recovery goes well and quickly and smoothly!

Happy to hear it polly. I send hugs to you both.

Glad to hear Jim's home Polly. Ask him if he wants to race.

blehh.
Good News: I made $50 tonight (roughly $10/hr because I worked 5 hours)
Bad News: I was supposed to get off at 9, but got off at 10:45 because I had a bunch of tables so I didn't get to roll silverware or do my sidework til 930.
Bad News: Since I thought I would get off at 9, I didn't write my paper for english. so I still have to do that... it's due tomorrow.
Good News: It's something that should be easy to BS. It's about my own personal experiences, so yeah.

I'm glad that Jim is home, polly! I hope he has a speedy recovery. *hugs*

482- Yikes! Thank goodness you can write that fairly easily. I hope you'll have at least some time to sleep after all that.

Hooray for Jim being home, Polly! Wish him a speedy recovery from us!

#472 Compski, thanks for that. I think you've just scared me into getting my tooth checked out right now.

#482 Mindy, and how long have you known about this paper, hmm? ;)

I'm curious how you found an ice skate on a desert island.

In a FedEx box, of course! They deliver!

*having a mind blank right now*

What was the name of that Tom Hanks movie?

*Looks it up*

Cast Away!

Good News: I am home from school!
Bad News: I am having a minor medical procedure later today.
Good News: It is nothing compared to what you all have been going through. I am so glad everything seems to be going well for everyone.
More Good News: It is a good excuse to lay around all weekend and read and go on LT! I have some serious catching up to do!

:facepalm: Why didn't I think of that.

Good luck on your minor medical procedure!

Happy to hear that Jim is home, Polly. Let him know he has a lot of people pulling for him and wishing the best.

Jim says 'Thanks for all the good wishes!"

#484 Not very long actually, Missy. I'll admit... I could've done it before work... but whats the fun in that??

Good News: It was beautiful outside today.
Bad News: After 5pm, I didn't go outside because I had work.
Good News: Work went well, especially for a Friday night.
Good News: The night I made $120, there was a fundraiser. A percentage of the amount of tips made would be donated to the YMCA (so not my own personal tips, but work would pay it). And I made the most tips, therefore raising the most money =D

GN: My tooth is feeling a bit better. Not hurting do much. I stayed with light foods today, soups and such.
GN: Tom starts his new job on monday! He is thrilled.
BN: I still havent found another position anywhere. I don't know how much longer I am going to be able to take working there.
GN: It is supposed to be gorgeous tomorrow and I can't wait!

BN: the hubby and I are NOT going to buy that house
GN: We found another house
GN: A friend just bought a house a block away
GN: I already have a friend that lives a block away in another direction
BN: It needs a lot of work
GN: that means we can afford it!

Congratulations Mandy! I can't wait to see pictures.

that's the front and all you want to see for now, trust me. The people living there now just don't seem to care about the house so they've let it go. But the neighborhood is great and if we give it the TLC it needs then we're basically garanteed to make a profit. It's a neighborhood we never thought we'd be able to afford.

Congrats Mandy! I think you will be much happier out of a flood zone!
Our house also needed a lot of work (still does--it never ends) but when we saw it, we knew it was the one. The right house just asks you to live in it. :o)

Its a lovely looking house and I love all the greenery around. I think there must be something very satisfying to be able to do up a house and 'rehabilitate' it.

I love it Mandy! Funny how they don't take care of the house, but they make sure the car is covered!

It's beautiful Mandy! Sometimes being able to redo a house the right way (because in my house, there are so many things wrong because the idiot before us wasn't so good at remodeling) and the way you want it done is wonderful.

Ooh Mandy, it's lovely! And the fact that it needs work just means it'll be even more "yours" when it's done. HURRAH!!

Congrats, Mandy! I didn't like the way I had to remodel my house (because of the flood), but I still really like looking at the floors and paint colors I picked out. It's nicer than it was before the flood and it's my taste (which is quite different from the previous owner's).

And it always amazes me just how much difference a new coat of paint makes in a room.

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Mandy it is so pretty.