Freaky Friday Rants and Raves 3-31
Mar 31st, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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Happy Friday!!
Rave: Another beautiful weekend here in SW Florida. Mild temps and sunny skies.
Rant: Another week with no rain. We are having a serious drought and need rain badly.
Rave: Gators are still in the big tournament. Would love to see them get to the final game but regardless, they have gone much further than most expected early on.
Rant/Rave: Nephew serving in Iraq was in an armoured vehicle that was hit with an "IED" earlier this week. The rave is for the fact that he was only superficially injured and the others along with him were not seriously hurt either.
Have a great weekend. Pray for peace.
Rave: Another beautiful weekend here in SW Florida. Mild temps and sunny skies.
Rant: Another week with no rain. We are having a serious drought and need rain badly.
Rave: Gators are still in the big tournament. Would love to see them get to the final game but regardless, they have gone much further than most expected early on.
Rant/Rave: Nephew serving in Iraq was in an armoured vehicle that was hit with an "IED" earlier this week. The rave is for the fact that he was only superficially injured and the others along with him were not seriously hurt either.
Have a great weekend. Pray for peace.
Mar 31st, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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rave: spring is here, in n.y. there are buds on the trees (what few trees there are) and everything.
rave: i'm on my own in the department here for 2 days!
rave: sister set wedding date! thats 2 siblings in september, and 1 cousin in october!
rave/rant: had a very good, promising interview this week! haven't heard anything, but at least i went! if i started this month, i would have to put the ireland trip on indefinate hold.
rant/rave: bf is on a spring ski w'end, but it will be nice to have the place to myself.
rave: i'm on my own in the department here for 2 days!
rave: sister set wedding date! thats 2 siblings in september, and 1 cousin in october!
rave/rant: had a very good, promising interview this week! haven't heard anything, but at least i went! if i started this month, i would have to put the ireland trip on indefinate hold.
rant/rave: bf is on a spring ski w'end, but it will be nice to have the place to myself.
Mar 31st, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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bennie, Thanks for thinking of me and to all who give good thoughts. Things are very poor on all fronts- and there really is no end in sight. I hope none of you ever have to go through this with anyone you love or even with any you don't love. A dog or any pet wouldn't be put through this kind of outcome, and there is no end in sight. The wound care alone is getting to be beyond the hospice people and I really don't know where we will end up. My sister has also more "interesting" news, now they are pitching another year of chemo AFTER the next 12 weeks regime is done for a 2% difference in prognosis. And she's a real follower and will do it. She'll have all kinds of long term organ (heart especially) damage risk and all of my medical friends are telling me to keep her from going this route.
Rave: Opening day at Sox park is Sunday and youngest son will represent us there.
Rant: Dan Ryan is going down today for THREE YEARS - now we can get there re Iowa or Wisc or Ashland Ave. (HA HA HA HA)
Rave: DST
Rave: Oldest son's family coming home from California today. I can't wait to hear about the trip from my grandkids. I'll tell you how the 11, 9, 6 year olds liked SF. These are the same kids who were in crowds of 20,000 at the ball park and in downtown Chicago when they were 5 days old- so it should be fun to hear.
RANT: MY CAR IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. Now it is intermittant brake lights and they were OUT the whole way to work. Car shopping is got to get into the priorities for this summer.
Rave: Someone else is using my MI house for fishing this week and next week. It is absolutely beautiful there- and
RANT: I'm hearing about how beautiful it is there and I'm not there.
I'm looking at starrsville's "Life is good. Life is good." and just repeating it to myself.
Rave: Opening day at Sox park is Sunday and youngest son will represent us there.
Rant: Dan Ryan is going down today for THREE YEARS - now we can get there re Iowa or Wisc or Ashland Ave. (HA HA HA HA)
Rave: DST
Rave: Oldest son's family coming home from California today. I can't wait to hear about the trip from my grandkids. I'll tell you how the 11, 9, 6 year olds liked SF. These are the same kids who were in crowds of 20,000 at the ball park and in downtown Chicago when they were 5 days old- so it should be fun to hear.
RANT: MY CAR IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. Now it is intermittant brake lights and they were OUT the whole way to work. Car shopping is got to get into the priorities for this summer.
Rave: Someone else is using my MI house for fishing this week and next week. It is absolutely beautiful there- and
RANT: I'm hearing about how beautiful it is there and I'm not there.
I'm looking at starrsville's "Life is good. Life is good." and just repeating it to myself.
Mar 31st, 2006 | 06:15 AM
#27
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JJ5--stay strong. My thoughts are with you.
Rave: My best friend, also maid of honor, and I are going to get her dress tomorrow. Then we're going shopping and spending the night in Albany. It's been so long since we've had a moment for just the two of us. Cocktails and talking--it's going to be great!
Rave: Spring is finally here. It's supposed to be in the 60's today. Of course, followed by rain tomorrow and cooler next week but I'll take it.
Rant: Got warned at work to watch my internet usage. I feel so disconnected from everything now. I had to sneak on to ready the FFR&R though.
I'll end with a minor rave--another pound bites the dust!! Making it 20lbs gone since 11/7. That's 4 bags of sugar!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Rave: My best friend, also maid of honor, and I are going to get her dress tomorrow. Then we're going shopping and spending the night in Albany. It's been so long since we've had a moment for just the two of us. Cocktails and talking--it's going to be great!
Rave: Spring is finally here. It's supposed to be in the 60's today. Of course, followed by rain tomorrow and cooler next week but I'll take it.
Rant: Got warned at work to watch my internet usage. I feel so disconnected from everything now. I had to sneak on to ready the FFR&R though.
I'll end with a minor rave--another pound bites the dust!! Making it 20lbs gone since 11/7. That's 4 bags of sugar!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Mar 31st, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Rant: My grandmother is in the hospital.
Rave: She checked in with her maid and her own private nurse. She's funny.
Rave: I already one the office pool for the NCAA Tourney because three of my picks are in the final four.
There were over 100 people in this pool and I won with three games left to play! (I work with all golf pros, starters, etc.; they won't let me into the Masters pool)
Rave: South Carolina won the NIT! Go Cocks!
Rave: Spending a long romantic weekend with Mr.GoTravel! Whoopee!
Rave: She checked in with her maid and her own private nurse. She's funny.
Rave: I already one the office pool for the NCAA Tourney because three of my picks are in the final four.
There were over 100 people in this pool and I won with three games left to play! (I work with all golf pros, starters, etc.; they won't let me into the Masters pool)
Rave: South Carolina won the NIT! Go Cocks!
Rave: Spending a long romantic weekend with Mr.GoTravel! Whoopee!
Mar 31st, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Rave: Leaving for spring break in FL with the gang in 6 hours and 42 minutes (but who's counting).
Rant: I'll be in the thick of PMS on Wednesday when my OCD father in law will be with us for the day and I'll be "visited by my little friend" for the rest of spring break. It seems like every time I have vacation plans involving a beach or a bathing suit its THAT time of the month!
Rant: I'll be in the thick of PMS on Wednesday when my OCD father in law will be with us for the day and I'll be "visited by my little friend" for the rest of spring break. It seems like every time I have vacation plans involving a beach or a bathing suit its THAT time of the month!
Mar 31st, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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Rant: Work in a small town whose major employer is Delphi. Actually, it's the biggest employer in the county. The bankrupty proceedings, rumors, threats, etc. are making everyone crazy. Latest rumor is our plant stays open, however, at the same time a new rumor about moving all of the work to Mexico. No one knows if they will have a job or at what pay. They can close the town down if the plant closes. then we wont have to worry about whether or not to allow a Super Wal-Mart to be built because there wont be anyone left with money to shop there. Although I originally though I keep my job for about 2 years to get experience, I've ended up staying her for 20+ years.
Rave: DH business (in a different town and county) is growing rapidly and doing great. I wonder what it would be like to be a stay at home mom for awhile. Does it count if your kids are in college and high school? Well, the dogs are still puppies and they would love to have me around to take them on walks and play catch!
Rave 2: Dad's stress test went great, almost 81 and still going strong!
Rave 3: Great weather in western new york. trees budding, crocuses blooming, daffodils and tulips growing, robins and ducks everywhere. It's so lovely every morning when I walk the puppies.
Prayers to those in need of healing.
Kudos to those enjoying good things.
Thanks JOrr for this thread. It always makes me reflect on my week, and each week I realize how lucky I am...great husband, great kids, great family and friends. Relatively good health for all. what more could I want? (besides a trip somewhere)
Have a great weekend all.
Rave: DH business (in a different town and county) is growing rapidly and doing great. I wonder what it would be like to be a stay at home mom for awhile. Does it count if your kids are in college and high school? Well, the dogs are still puppies and they would love to have me around to take them on walks and play catch!
Rave 2: Dad's stress test went great, almost 81 and still going strong!
Rave 3: Great weather in western new york. trees budding, crocuses blooming, daffodils and tulips growing, robins and ducks everywhere. It's so lovely every morning when I walk the puppies.
Prayers to those in need of healing.
Kudos to those enjoying good things.
Thanks JOrr for this thread. It always makes me reflect on my week, and each week I realize how lucky I am...great husband, great kids, great family and friends. Relatively good health for all. what more could I want? (besides a trip somewhere)
Have a great weekend all.
Mar 31st, 2006 | 06:51 AM
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Ethel--20 pounds? That's awesome!!
Bennnie--I had to laugh at the thought of your poor little confused pooch. The antics of our basset just make my day--she's so funny (a huge RAVE).
JJ5--Your family is in my prayers.
Rave: DD turns 14 tomorrow--our little April Fool! The great thing about her birth is that she was 2 weeks early so NO ONE believed us when we called to announce her birth--on April Fool's Day. They're all like, 'Sure. Right.' Us: 'No, really!' She is a blessing--funny, smart, sassy and beautiful. I could do with a little less eye-rolling, but hey, that's okay
Can't believe my baby is 14...
No rants--happy weekend to everyone!
Bennnie--I had to laugh at the thought of your poor little confused pooch. The antics of our basset just make my day--she's so funny (a huge RAVE).
JJ5--Your family is in my prayers.
Rave: DD turns 14 tomorrow--our little April Fool! The great thing about her birth is that she was 2 weeks early so NO ONE believed us when we called to announce her birth--on April Fool's Day. They're all like, 'Sure. Right.' Us: 'No, really!' She is a blessing--funny, smart, sassy and beautiful. I could do with a little less eye-rolling, but hey, that's okay
Can't believe my baby is 14...No rants--happy weekend to everyone!
Mar 31st, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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JJ5--I'm praying for you and your family. I know how hard it is. Take care of yourself, too, though.
GoT & amwosu--y'all make me laugh...thanks.
Another rave: Half of my students are gone today for athletics and UIL competitions. It's a good Friday.
GoT & amwosu--y'all make me laugh...thanks.
Another rave: Half of my students are gone today for athletics and UIL competitions. It's a good Friday.
Scarlett
Mar 31st, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Long time reader of, but first time poster on Rant & Raves ...
Rave: My niece is pregnant, has one child but lost the next two, and this was a high risk with many problems on watch until she got thru second trimester - and yesterday got great news that she is now 'in the clear' - so happy she can finally begin enjoying her pregnancy !!
Rave: Daughter who has been recovering from bad case of mono (Iv's, steroids, etc) seems to finally have turned the corner after 6 weeks...we are waiting for final liver function tests hopefully today to give us good news so I am being optomistic and calling this a rave....she is at least showing signs of getting antsy and thank God her boss is being a doll and holding her job for her in NYC....
Rant: None, counting my blessings - only Rant would be for all of you dealing with something worrisome....
and especially JJ5... unfortunately been in your position too many times with family members...praying for you.....take care of yourself, or you will be no use to others....you have my prayers...
As Lewis Carroll wrote in Through the Looking Glass..
" Alice laughed. "There's no use trying," she said. "One can't believe impossible things." -
"I daresay you haven't had much practice," said the Queen, "When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
I'm entering this week, believing in the impossible.
Rave: My niece is pregnant, has one child but lost the next two, and this was a high risk with many problems on watch until she got thru second trimester - and yesterday got great news that she is now 'in the clear' - so happy she can finally begin enjoying her pregnancy !!
Rave: Daughter who has been recovering from bad case of mono (Iv's, steroids, etc) seems to finally have turned the corner after 6 weeks...we are waiting for final liver function tests hopefully today to give us good news so I am being optomistic and calling this a rave....she is at least showing signs of getting antsy and thank God her boss is being a doll and holding her job for her in NYC....
Rant: None, counting my blessings - only Rant would be for all of you dealing with something worrisome....
and especially JJ5... unfortunately been in your position too many times with family members...praying for you.....take care of yourself, or you will be no use to others....you have my prayers...
As Lewis Carroll wrote in Through the Looking Glass..
" Alice laughed. "There's no use trying," she said. "One can't believe impossible things." -
"I daresay you haven't had much practice," said the Queen, "When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
I'm entering this week, believing in the impossible.
Mar 31st, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Good thoughts for you and your family JJ5.
Ethel: Way to go!
Escargot: What exciting news!
Rave: Just got back from my daughter's 2 year old checkup. She's healthy and fun and beautiful.
Rave: Mannequin jumping at our local ski area tomorrow. It's so much fun to sit on the deck of the lodge and watch the crazy mannequins fly and crash over a big ski jump.
Rave: Crocuses are blooming in one of my flower beds.
Rave: It's Friday and I'm excited to have a Friday night poison.
Ethel: Way to go!
Escargot: What exciting news!
Rave: Just got back from my daughter's 2 year old checkup. She's healthy and fun and beautiful.
Rave: Mannequin jumping at our local ski area tomorrow. It's so much fun to sit on the deck of the lodge and watch the crazy mannequins fly and crash over a big ski jump.
Rave: Crocuses are blooming in one of my flower beds.
Rave: It's Friday and I'm excited to have a Friday night poison.
