Freaky Friday Rants and Raves 9-15-06
Sep 15th, 2006, 05:13 AM
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Congrats Jorr! I know what an accomplishment that is.
Congrats Alisa! I'm so happy for you!
GoT--I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved cat. On 9/29 it will be 1 year since we lost our Hector and I'm still very sad. I miss him so much.
Rave/rant: It's the 2 week countdown until the big day. I'm starting to really stress!
Rave: Parents have gotten us a limo since our other transportation idea fell through.
Rave: Aunt and Uncle have gotten a person to video tape the ceremony as part of their gift to us.
Rave: Dress should be finished and ready for me to pick up in a week.
Rant: I feel like crap today. What a horrible time to get a cold!
RAVE: Puerto Vallarta will see our smiling faces on 10/2. Bring on the margaritas!
Hugs to everyone!
Congrats Alisa! I'm so happy for you!
GoT--I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved cat. On 9/29 it will be 1 year since we lost our Hector and I'm still very sad. I miss him so much.
Rave/rant: It's the 2 week countdown until the big day. I'm starting to really stress!
Rave: Parents have gotten us a limo since our other transportation idea fell through.
Rave: Aunt and Uncle have gotten a person to video tape the ceremony as part of their gift to us.
Rave: Dress should be finished and ready for me to pick up in a week.
Rant: I feel like crap today. What a horrible time to get a cold!
RAVE: Puerto Vallarta will see our smiling faces on 10/2. Bring on the margaritas!
Hugs to everyone!
Sep 15th, 2006, 05:18 AM
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Rant: I thought September was early enough to book inexpensive tickets to Florida for Easter break. NOT. I'll have to keep trying.
Rave: After a long dry spell, it looks like I may be able to take a few trips in the coming year!!
Rant: Dad's now in rehab after a stint in the hospital. He'll be in rehab for a while, and then on to assisted living - we hope.
Rave: My brother came home yesterday and is here to help me out for a few days.
Rant: I'm overwhelmed with everything that's happened in the last two weeks, and on top of it we have to clean out my parents house and get it sold, along with a car. Most of it is on my back because my brother lives out of state.
Rave: My brother is still talking about taking me to Italy!!! I'm so excited thinking about it (although it will be quite a while before we actually pull it off). My home and work computer both have Italy backgrounds.
Good thoughts to all....have a great weekend! BG
Rave: After a long dry spell, it looks like I may be able to take a few trips in the coming year!!
Rant: Dad's now in rehab after a stint in the hospital. He'll be in rehab for a while, and then on to assisted living - we hope.
Rave: My brother came home yesterday and is here to help me out for a few days.
Rant: I'm overwhelmed with everything that's happened in the last two weeks, and on top of it we have to clean out my parents house and get it sold, along with a car. Most of it is on my back because my brother lives out of state.
Rave: My brother is still talking about taking me to Italy!!! I'm so excited thinking about it (although it will be quite a while before we actually pull it off). My home and work computer both have Italy backgrounds.
Good thoughts to all....have a great weekend! BG
Sep 15th, 2006, 05:27 AM
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Gotravel,
sorry to hear aboutyour cat.
rave.
Leaving for Baton Rouge Tuesday for USS Trathen DD530 reunion.
Group bus tours to St. Francisville and two plantations on Thursday and to NO Friday to visit WWII museum and two hour river cruise. Memorial service Saturday on USS Kidd DD661.
DW and I are taking Natchez Trace Trail home following the reunion.
sorry to hear aboutyour cat.
rave.
Leaving for Baton Rouge Tuesday for USS Trathen DD530 reunion.
Group bus tours to St. Francisville and two plantations on Thursday and to NO Friday to visit WWII museum and two hour river cruise. Memorial service Saturday on USS Kidd DD661.
DW and I are taking Natchez Trace Trail home following the reunion.
Sep 15th, 2006, 05:35 AM
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Yep-gotta go with Steph on this one:
Grew up in the 80's...do NOT want to revisit that fashion debacle. Skinny jeans dont even look good on models, IMO.
RAVE: 5 weeks left.
RANT: I want my body back-I'm tired of the emotional rollercoasters, not being able to bend over and not having any margaritas.
RANT: Dogowners. Not all of them-but many. If you're too lazy to pick up your dogs crap from someone else's lawn you are too lazy to own a dog. UGH.
Grew up in the 80's...do NOT want to revisit that fashion debacle. Skinny jeans dont even look good on models, IMO.
RAVE: 5 weeks left.
RANT: I want my body back-I'm tired of the emotional rollercoasters, not being able to bend over and not having any margaritas.
RANT: Dogowners. Not all of them-but many. If you're too lazy to pick up your dogs crap from someone else's lawn you are too lazy to own a dog. UGH.
Sep 15th, 2006, 05:51 AM
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Rave: Remodeling back on track. Plastering starts today, kitchen cabinets are ready to be delivered, granite will be picked out tomorrow. Starting to think about what to cook for our first meal in the new kitchen.
Rant: Finally decided where to go for 20th anniversary but the hotel that I fell in love with is booked.
Congratulations Alisa - hope all goes well.
GoT - sorry for the loss of your pet.
BuffaloG - glad to hear that your dad is recuperating.
StephCar - too funny!
Rant: Finally decided where to go for 20th anniversary but the hotel that I fell in love with is booked.
Congratulations Alisa - hope all goes well.
GoT - sorry for the loss of your pet.
BuffaloG - glad to hear that your dad is recuperating.
StephCar - too funny!
Sep 15th, 2006, 05:55 AM
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Steph, instead of skinny jeans, try the slim cut. They have the slim leg opening at the ankle, so they're very current. And they're not sausage tubing like the skinny jeans. Express makes a perfect pair.
I've never posted on the Rants and Raves thread before, but I read it every week. So here goes:
Rave: The Office season 2 and Grey's Anatomy season 2 are both out on DVD now. So it's going to be a nice, lazy weekend of tv-watching for us.
Rave: We're booking Puerto Vallarta for January. We've never been.
Rave: I get to go back to Boston next week for work. One of the great perks of my otherwise very stressful job. I love that town.
Rave: On Fridays, I always look forward to my weekly Saturday morning ritual of going to Barnes & Noble, staking out my favorite chair, ordering my favorite frappucino, and reading for hours. And I will admit, my reading material includes People and Us. Hey, everyone needs some brain candy after a long week!
Happy weekend, everyone! And congrats, Alisa.
I've never posted on the Rants and Raves thread before, but I read it every week. So here goes:
Rave: The Office season 2 and Grey's Anatomy season 2 are both out on DVD now. So it's going to be a nice, lazy weekend of tv-watching for us.
Rave: We're booking Puerto Vallarta for January. We've never been.
Rave: I get to go back to Boston next week for work. One of the great perks of my otherwise very stressful job. I love that town.
Rave: On Fridays, I always look forward to my weekly Saturday morning ritual of going to Barnes & Noble, staking out my favorite chair, ordering my favorite frappucino, and reading for hours. And I will admit, my reading material includes People and Us. Hey, everyone needs some brain candy after a long week!
Happy weekend, everyone! And congrats, Alisa.
Sep 15th, 2006, 06:04 AM
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Rave: FedEx - I dropped a custom made iron light fixture/chandelier at Solutions on Wed AM and it arrived at SO's DD's house in Ft Worth, TX at 09:31 on Thursday. Amazing.
Rant/Rave: Nonstop fiestas/noise for the next three weekends.
Semperfid, amen, but being an expat is even better, lol.
De la cuna (con tilde), feliz Dia de Independencia.
M
Rant/Rave: Nonstop fiestas/noise for the next three weekends.
Semperfid, amen, but being an expat is even better, lol.
De la cuna (con tilde), feliz Dia de Independencia.
M
Sep 15th, 2006, 06:08 AM
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Alisa: Congratulations!
Icuy: See in Boston!
travel_addict: What fun! I hope your pup wins.
GoT: I am so sorry about your kitty.
angelthereader: So glad for you and your sister.
BuffaloGirl: Hang in there.
CheBird: Welcome to FFR&R!
Rave: First ever sister weekend next week.
Rant: Project Runway just isn't as good w/o Santino.
Rant: New owners buying the business where I work. I hate change.
Rant: Have to use up over 2 weeks of vacation and don't know where to go. I missed the Air France sale to Paris.
Rave: Two weeks of vacation.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Icuy: See in Boston!
travel_addict: What fun! I hope your pup wins.
GoT: I am so sorry about your kitty.
angelthereader: So glad for you and your sister.
BuffaloGirl: Hang in there.
CheBird: Welcome to FFR&R!
Rave: First ever sister weekend next week.
Rant: Project Runway just isn't as good w/o Santino.
Rant: New owners buying the business where I work. I hate change.
Rant: Have to use up over 2 weeks of vacation and don't know where to go. I missed the Air France sale to Paris.
Rave: Two weeks of vacation.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Sep 15th, 2006, 06:20 AM
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rave: new job starts on monday! mixed emotions as i've been at this job for 4 years, but excited, and ready for the change!
rave: the very kind, and sincere emails i've been getting from collegues around the U.S.
rave: my dad had a great time at his bday party last week. the weather held out as well.
rave: heading out of nyc tomorrow for the night.
rave: sisters wedding is next week.
phieagle...cool! i was an exchange student in france when i was 12. actually had my 12th bday in france.
alisa...congratulations on the good news! enjoy the trip. i was in hawaii when i was 9. my brothers and idrank "virgin" coladas and smoothies the whole time. we had a grand ol' time. ;-)
gotravel...so sorry to hear about your cat. you truelly are never the same after loosing a pet.
rave: the very kind, and sincere emails i've been getting from collegues around the U.S.
rave: my dad had a great time at his bday party last week. the weather held out as well.
rave: heading out of nyc tomorrow for the night.
rave: sisters wedding is next week.
phieagle...cool! i was an exchange student in france when i was 12. actually had my 12th bday in france.
alisa...congratulations on the good news! enjoy the trip. i was in hawaii when i was 9. my brothers and idrank "virgin" coladas and smoothies the whole time. we had a grand ol' time. ;-)
gotravel...so sorry to hear about your cat. you truelly are never the same after loosing a pet.
Sep 15th, 2006, 06:22 AM
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Greetings dear FFR&R'ers ~
Rave ~ Fall, Fall, Fall. My favorite season! Football and pumpkins and sliding back into your jeans at summer's end. Hot chocolate and hot cier and fireplaces. God painting the leaves a new color for us to bask in. Looking forward to my MIL's delicious and I mean DElicious Thanksgiving meal. Crisp, clean, chilly air.
Rave ~ People that make us laugh everyday.
Rave ~ Alisa's is pregnant!
Rave ~ Ani's baby will arive soon!
Rave ~ Jorr lost an inch and four pounds. (Jorr, this will only assist you in the management of your diabetes, well done!)
Rave ~ Our ethel will be married soon!
Rave ~ Lee Ann won, yes! (Please forward said whole wheat bread to Tiff immediately.)
OO ~ Getting slammed awake in the wee small hour of the morning by the phone can be so scary. I am sorry. (but happy it was not bad news for you and yoru family.)
GoT ~ I am so sorry about your cat.
angethereader ~ Happy Anniversary.
BuffaloGirl ~ I am glad your brother is with you. Continued peace and strength for all of you.
Welcome CheBird! I love lazy weekends, enjoy yours!
May everyone have a happy, lazy weekend!
Tiff
Rave ~ Fall, Fall, Fall. My favorite season! Football and pumpkins and sliding back into your jeans at summer's end. Hot chocolate and hot cier and fireplaces. God painting the leaves a new color for us to bask in. Looking forward to my MIL's delicious and I mean DElicious Thanksgiving meal. Crisp, clean, chilly air.
Rave ~ People that make us laugh everyday.
Rave ~ Alisa's is pregnant!
Rave ~ Ani's baby will arive soon!
Rave ~ Jorr lost an inch and four pounds. (Jorr, this will only assist you in the management of your diabetes, well done!)
Rave ~ Our ethel will be married soon!
Rave ~ Lee Ann won, yes! (Please forward said whole wheat bread to Tiff immediately.)
OO ~ Getting slammed awake in the wee small hour of the morning by the phone can be so scary. I am sorry. (but happy it was not bad news for you and yoru family.)
GoT ~ I am so sorry about your cat.
angethereader ~ Happy Anniversary.
BuffaloGirl ~ I am glad your brother is with you. Continued peace and strength for all of you.
Welcome CheBird! I love lazy weekends, enjoy yours!
May everyone have a happy, lazy weekend!
Tiff
Sep 15th, 2006, 06:55 AM
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Rave--The rain!!! More please!!!
Rave--DS football season began. He is having a blast and it is so much fun to watch!
Rant--Post Office lost 2 bills I mailed. They suggested I use delivery confirmation so that I would know when they arrived. I had to explain to them that that is useless when they lose my mail, grrr!
jorr--WTG!
Alisa--Congrats! Very exciting!
Lucy--LOL at the puppy
LeeAnn--WTG on 2nd place!
GoT--So glad that Jack is giving you joy.
Angethereader--Great news about your sister!
ethel--It is coming up so soon! Enjoy every minute of it.
Buffalogirl--That trip to Italy will be much deserved after all the work/stress you will go through.
Ronkala--I love hearing about those kinds of reunions.
CheBird--Welcome to the FFRR!
Rave--DS football season began. He is having a blast and it is so much fun to watch!
Rant--Post Office lost 2 bills I mailed. They suggested I use delivery confirmation so that I would know when they arrived. I had to explain to them that that is useless when they lose my mail, grrr!
jorr--WTG!
Alisa--Congrats! Very exciting!
Lucy--LOL at the puppy
LeeAnn--WTG on 2nd place!
GoT--So glad that Jack is giving you joy.
Angethereader--Great news about your sister!
ethel--It is coming up so soon! Enjoy every minute of it.
Buffalogirl--That trip to Italy will be much deserved after all the work/stress you will go through.
Ronkala--I love hearing about those kinds of reunions.
CheBird--Welcome to the FFRR!
Sep 15th, 2006, 07:11 AM
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Alisa: Congratulations!
Angethereader: How wonderful for your sister, and Happy Anniversary!
CheBird: Lol regarding the brain candy. I save those magazines for the eliptical trainer; it makes the exercise a little less painful.
Tiff: You painted such a beautiful picture of fall!
Rave: It was cold enough for me to wear my new coat this morning. A silly rave, perhaps, but it made me smile.
Rant: Our dream house is for sale. It's a beautiful, old, three story, brick home with a couple of fireplaces, hardwood floors, and several french doors on a double lot within walking distance of my office downtown.
But we're a few years away from being able to buy it. Now why couldn't the owners wait five more years before selling it??
Rant: It's supposed to freeze tonight and we have so many beautiful unripe tomatoes sitting on the vine.
Rave: I bought some beautiful new yarn last weekend and I'm knitting a scarf for me and a hat for my toddler. Someday, I'll be good at knitting!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Angethereader: How wonderful for your sister, and Happy Anniversary!
CheBird: Lol regarding the brain candy. I save those magazines for the eliptical trainer; it makes the exercise a little less painful.
Tiff: You painted such a beautiful picture of fall!
Rave: It was cold enough for me to wear my new coat this morning. A silly rave, perhaps, but it made me smile.
Rant: Our dream house is for sale. It's a beautiful, old, three story, brick home with a couple of fireplaces, hardwood floors, and several french doors on a double lot within walking distance of my office downtown.
But we're a few years away from being able to buy it. Now why couldn't the owners wait five more years before selling it??
Rant: It's supposed to freeze tonight and we have so many beautiful unripe tomatoes sitting on the vine.
Rave: I bought some beautiful new yarn last weekend and I'm knitting a scarf for me and a hat for my toddler. Someday, I'll be good at knitting!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Sep 15th, 2006, 07:34 AM
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Rave: Yesterday, the GTG/Chicago was superb as were all the participants. Faina was more than a peach, a sweetheart, and gave each of us a SF heart necklace. I'm wearing it today. Sorry, angethereader and travel addict, that I will miss you or that you couldn't come- but next time in Chicago! DO post, so I can meet you. Swalter & sfowler are stars, period.
Rave: I caught by total serendipity the sale of the pre-broadway showing ticket sales of "Pirate Queen" at the Cadillac Palace on the way back to LaSalle St. Station, and I got my ticket for OCT. 18- FIRST row balcony, center.
Rave/Rant: Downtown Chicago changes. Some are great and some are not. Loved the Orchestra rehearsal I caught at the bandshell in Millenium Park.
Rant/Rave: New styles from behind and on dressy, dressy office workers. Too many layers and too tight- certainly does not look good on majority. And the capri length skinnines everything with dress suits etc. NOT. AND I SAW 3 inch heels on office workers once again. Podiatrists are in for the bucks. But overall, better than the belly look.
Rave: I never threw away my skinny black leggings and Audrey Hepburn black velvet capris. Honestly!
Rave: I was asked for directions twice, so I must look like a natural.
Rave: I could answer the questions and one was a wandering Wacker one, so I feel like I haven't lost my hand entirely.
Rave: So glad I didn't buy that condo now in 1994, as I don't like what they are doing around it at all.
Rant: State Street shopping- has not just gone downhill- but fell in a coalmine.
Rave: Walked over 13 miles just on the downtown part of yesterday's trip and am only in a small bit of pain today.
Rave: New babies and good news.
Buffalogirl, I would love to switch brothers. I have same situation, have since December. My Dad is out of rehab since April (Mom died in July) and home- but will not go into assisted living so we have to run constantly, nor will they let me clear the house. I sure hope your situation gets resolved differently.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. And also lots of travel to help remedy the good-byes we all face.
Rave: I caught by total serendipity the sale of the pre-broadway showing ticket sales of "Pirate Queen" at the Cadillac Palace on the way back to LaSalle St. Station, and I got my ticket for OCT. 18- FIRST row balcony, center.
Rave/Rant: Downtown Chicago changes. Some are great and some are not. Loved the Orchestra rehearsal I caught at the bandshell in Millenium Park.
Rant/Rave: New styles from behind and on dressy, dressy office workers. Too many layers and too tight- certainly does not look good on majority. And the capri length skinnines everything with dress suits etc. NOT. AND I SAW 3 inch heels on office workers once again. Podiatrists are in for the bucks. But overall, better than the belly look.
Rave: I never threw away my skinny black leggings and Audrey Hepburn black velvet capris. Honestly!
Rave: I was asked for directions twice, so I must look like a natural.
Rave: I could answer the questions and one was a wandering Wacker one, so I feel like I haven't lost my hand entirely.
Rave: So glad I didn't buy that condo now in 1994, as I don't like what they are doing around it at all.
Rant: State Street shopping- has not just gone downhill- but fell in a coalmine.
Rave: Walked over 13 miles just on the downtown part of yesterday's trip and am only in a small bit of pain today.
Rave: New babies and good news.
Buffalogirl, I would love to switch brothers. I have same situation, have since December. My Dad is out of rehab since April (Mom died in July) and home- but will not go into assisted living so we have to run constantly, nor will they let me clear the house. I sure hope your situation gets resolved differently.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. And also lots of travel to help remedy the good-byes we all face.
Sep 15th, 2006, 07:36 AM
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GT~Here's to Jack and the joy he will rekindle.
Rave: Our beloved neighbor's house sold without me having to bury a St Joseph statue upside down for good luck.
Rant: Our beloved neighbor's house sold.
Rant: 8 day work week in prep for vacation starting 9/20.
Rave: Vacation starting 9/20.
Have a wonderful Fall weekend everyone. I suggest warm apple cider with a shot of Applejack by the evening fire. We serve these on Halloween while the kiddies tramp about. They are true "comfort".
Rave: Our beloved neighbor's house sold without me having to bury a St Joseph statue upside down for good luck.
Rant: Our beloved neighbor's house sold.
Rant: 8 day work week in prep for vacation starting 9/20.
Rave: Vacation starting 9/20.
Have a wonderful Fall weekend everyone. I suggest warm apple cider with a shot of Applejack by the evening fire. We serve these on Halloween while the kiddies tramp about. They are true "comfort".
Sep 15th, 2006, 07:42 AM
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Hello!
It has been a long time since I posted on FFR&R but I wanted to put down a rave for GoTravel and several others who helped me with suggestions for my wedding reception in Key West in January! I was feeling kind of frustrated and now I have good leads!
GoTravel, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty. I am also a cat lover and know how hard it is to lose one. Glad you have others to help cheer you up!
Rave: I am getting married!!! We used frequent flyer miles for a 2-week trip to Spain in April! May have use of a friend's house in Granada, so we'll likely base from there,rent a car and do lots of day trips. I've never been to Spain (neither has fiance), so we are really looking forward to it!
Rave: I am going on Christmas cruise with my fiance and my parents!
Rave: I have a new job (as of May) and I love it so much that going to work isn't really a chore any more!
No real rants, I guess.
Congratulations to those with good news and my thoughts are with all going through difficult times.
Best wishes to everyone for a great weekend!
It has been a long time since I posted on FFR&R but I wanted to put down a rave for GoTravel and several others who helped me with suggestions for my wedding reception in Key West in January! I was feeling kind of frustrated and now I have good leads!
GoTravel, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty. I am also a cat lover and know how hard it is to lose one. Glad you have others to help cheer you up!
Rave: I am getting married!!! We used frequent flyer miles for a 2-week trip to Spain in April! May have use of a friend's house in Granada, so we'll likely base from there,rent a car and do lots of day trips. I've never been to Spain (neither has fiance), so we are really looking forward to it!
Rave: I am going on Christmas cruise with my fiance and my parents!
Rave: I have a new job (as of May) and I love it so much that going to work isn't really a chore any more!
No real rants, I guess.
Congratulations to those with good news and my thoughts are with all going through difficult times.
Best wishes to everyone for a great weekend!
Sep 15th, 2006, 07:47 AM
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Kureiff--I found the best yarn store, down in McMinnville, and spent hours at it yesterday, lol! Right next door to a great restaurant too! You need to go there on your next trip out. Heck, plan a trip just for this store!
Sep 15th, 2006, 08:20 AM
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jorr - congrats on the weight loss, hope it will help with the numbers
OO - 4:30 for the call?? WTHeck?
Alisa - Love babies, my three boys have given me more smiles than anyone.
Elendipickle - congrats on the bread (loooove good bread).
lcuy - I'm always amazed at the smart, then really dumb things my college sons do.
steph - I'm torn on the skinny pants. They don't make me look as fat as the dress pants with the pleats in front - don't have a stomach bulge, you do now!
GoTravel - sorry about your kitty.
ethel - Wedding countdown! Enjoy the day, mine was a blur.
bennie - I am jealous of your kitchen remodel - enjoy!
CheBird - Ditto on the welcome. I'm relatively new and have been welcomed with open arms.
gomiki - I've had several sisters weekends (I have four sisters), some were good, some not so good but always memorable. Good for you for taking the time.
On Project Runway (addict) I love Michael, I hope he wins.
BuffaloGirl - I sympathize on all the work for your dad. Had to clean out a duplex with full basement (full of crap) and attic (full of crap) last summer. It's not fun, and can be very sad. I feel for you. It was my FIL and DH couldn't help as he couldn't stand to go back to house where he grew up. I understood and worked all the harder to get it done. Good luck!
JJ5 - Sorry I didn't get to meet you. We'll be at the GTG tonight though.
Also, I cannot wear all those layers without looking three sizes larger, and I'm envious of all the younger women in my office who can.
Florida1 - Congrats on your wedding too!
New Rave: All the good news (mostly) this week.
OO - 4:30 for the call?? WTHeck?
Alisa - Love babies, my three boys have given me more smiles than anyone.
Elendipickle - congrats on the bread (loooove good bread).
lcuy - I'm always amazed at the smart, then really dumb things my college sons do.
steph - I'm torn on the skinny pants. They don't make me look as fat as the dress pants with the pleats in front - don't have a stomach bulge, you do now!
GoTravel - sorry about your kitty.
ethel - Wedding countdown! Enjoy the day, mine was a blur.
bennie - I am jealous of your kitchen remodel - enjoy!
CheBird - Ditto on the welcome. I'm relatively new and have been welcomed with open arms.
gomiki - I've had several sisters weekends (I have four sisters), some were good, some not so good but always memorable. Good for you for taking the time.
On Project Runway (addict) I love Michael, I hope he wins.
BuffaloGirl - I sympathize on all the work for your dad. Had to clean out a duplex with full basement (full of crap) and attic (full of crap) last summer. It's not fun, and can be very sad. I feel for you. It was my FIL and DH couldn't help as he couldn't stand to go back to house where he grew up. I understood and worked all the harder to get it done. Good luck!
JJ5 - Sorry I didn't get to meet you. We'll be at the GTG tonight though.
Also, I cannot wear all those layers without looking three sizes larger, and I'm envious of all the younger women in my office who can.
Florida1 - Congrats on your wedding too!
New Rave: All the good news (mostly) this week.
Sep 15th, 2006, 08:43 AM
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jorr, lol! 
OO, don't get me started on Time Warner Cable...grrrrh. I'm impressed you managed to squeeze $2.10 out of them--every time I call they insist the problem is on our end...grrrrh. I told DH I'd like to send them a bill for all the downtime we've endured. They could stand a little competition.
Time Warner Cable = >
Alisa, congratulations! Enjoy a great trip.
ElendiPickle, congratulations on your win! I once won second place in the county fair for brownies...curious because the oven broke half way through the baking process, lol.
GoT, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty.
StephCarr, too funny. With all the junk in my trunk there is no way I'm even going to try and squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans--sounds too painful! ;-)
Rave: Rain, glorious rain!
Rant: Mice in the house... specifically, between the first and second floor--how do we trap mice that are between floors? We have humane traps stationed in the attic and garage but so far only one of the stray cats has managed to catch one of them and wasn't she sweet, left it as a gift for us in the middle of our driveway.
Huge Rave: DH wants to buy land in Maryland in anticipation of our move back.
OO, don't get me started on Time Warner Cable...grrrrh. I'm impressed you managed to squeeze $2.10 out of them--every time I call they insist the problem is on our end...grrrrh. I told DH I'd like to send them a bill for all the downtime we've endured. They could stand a little competition.
Time Warner Cable = >
Alisa, congratulations! Enjoy a great trip.
ElendiPickle, congratulations on your win! I once won second place in the county fair for brownies...curious because the oven broke half way through the baking process, lol.
GoT, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty.
StephCarr, too funny. With all the junk in my trunk there is no way I'm even going to try and squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans--sounds too painful! ;-)
Rave: Rain, glorious rain!
Rant: Mice in the house... specifically, between the first and second floor--how do we trap mice that are between floors? We have humane traps stationed in the attic and garage but so far only one of the stray cats has managed to catch one of them and wasn't she sweet, left it as a gift for us in the middle of our driveway.
Huge Rave: DH wants to buy land in Maryland in anticipation of our move back.
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Rave for all of you in Hawaii:
http://tinyurl.com/ervr4
you are likely to live a looooong time !
Rant: Recovery on my back is going slower than I'd like, after almost 3 months, but that's the way it goes.....got thru it before will get thru it again!
Rave: All the good news above - babies, health, travel, family visits, etc
Rant: Any with health issues, family issues, loss of family and pets, -always thinking good thoughts for you
Rave: My son is loving his semester in Kalimpong/Darjeeling - his family, studies, independent project decisions all going well
Rant: I miss him and it's still a long way till mid January and w/ my back it isn't looking like the long plane ride is in the picture.
Rave: crisp fall weather with sunshine in new england !
Wishes for a good week for all -
http://tinyurl.com/ervr4
you are likely to live a looooong time !
Rant: Recovery on my back is going slower than I'd like, after almost 3 months, but that's the way it goes.....got thru it before will get thru it again!
Rave: All the good news above - babies, health, travel, family visits, etc
Rant: Any with health issues, family issues, loss of family and pets, -always thinking good thoughts for you
Rave: My son is loving his semester in Kalimpong/Darjeeling - his family, studies, independent project decisions all going well
Rant: I miss him and it's still a long way till mid January and w/ my back it isn't looking like the long plane ride is in the picture.
Rave: crisp fall weather with sunshine in new england !
Wishes for a good week for all -
