Congrats to the milestones--college graduations AND first words. I'm somewhere in between (the cranky teen years can you say FRUSTRATING?) Oh well, she's basically a good kid and this too shall pass.
Sympathy to Bennie and others going through some rough patches.

Rant--Just came in from a fire drill and it is gorgeous outside but we haven't seen to many good days and the forecast for the weekend is not looking good.

Rave--It is Friday and MCAS testing is over!!!!!

Congrats to Bamakelly, What a joyous gift.

To Bennnie, What happy and sad news you have all at once. I am sorry about your MIL, that must be so hard for all of you. I hope baby Brendan gives many smiles to your family especially now when you need them the most!

Way to go Bonnie

May all the recent grads have abundant blessings and all their dreams fulfilled.

Rave: This is my first Freaky Friday rant and rave post, hee. quot;> Hi everyone!

Rant: After six weeks of recovering from her first surgery (both back legs because of a genetic disorder) we found out this morning that our little Sophie ((&)) must be re-opened with another surgery.
My is for her, she is so brave and sweet, while the vet was examing her the other day, she actually reached her little head up and gave my kisses, what an angel.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and safe weekend! T.

Happy Friday Everyone!

Rave-VIP seats for David Copperfield for my birthday trip to Vegas--very excited

Rave-found a mistake on airfare for anniversary trip in November Snagged them up and saved 0ver $3000- got first for less than coach.

Rave-my husband...just because he's a great guy with a big heart

Rave-raining here on LI but everything looks so beautiful!

Rave-the bloody mary's at Legal Seafood!

Rave-not having to work

Rave-No rants...life is too short

Congrats to all with good news.

Tiff, I hope Sohpie's surgery goes well. I know how hard it is, we once had a Peke who required surgery on her back legs, and it hurts to see your baby in pain. Our dog came through with flying colors and lived to the ripe old age of 14. I will hope and pray for Sophie's speedy recovery.

Rave: 8 days until the UK trip!! I will spend the weekend getting organized.

Rant: I miss my dog already. ((&))

Rave: We don't have to board her, as we have friends who are good babysitters.

Rave: Green Wing finally made it to BBCA. (A British version of Scrubs). I saw it on BA in November and it's pretty funny.

no rants, apart from the lousy weather.

Rave again: NYC here I come! one week!

Hi P_M,

Soph & I are thankful for your well wishes and prayers, very kind indeed.

Have a wonderful time on your trip to the UK! I will look for your trip report on the Europe board!

I know what you mean about leaving these little ((&)) ones, it is hard, isn't it? I am glad that you have good babysitters for your girl, that is so reassuring when you are away! When my family isn't available we have a FABULOUS boarder that we found through this board. The owner used to be an exec with a major hotel chain and left to fulfill her dream of having this 5 star boarding facility. They book up very far in advance but are so fantastic, they spend many hours a day with each dog. Sophie has been there twice and LOVES it there, it truly is a resort for dogs, hee.

Byrd--The TG sounds so fun! Maybe my DH and I should start one...

Bennnie--thank you and sorry about your MIL. You are so tenderhearted; I am inspired by your sweet comments about her.

Thanks everyone!

Happy Friday!

We have just returned from a galaxy far far away

bamakelly, Congratulations!!

Also Congrats to all the graduates and their parents..I still remember that feeling of great pride and relief

mini rave: we got an offer on our house

Rave: Today is my birthday.

Rant: I'm officially in my mid-30's today.

Rave: The NY/NJ GTG is tomorrow and I can't wait to meet everyone!

Rave: I leave for London on Tuesday. Woohoo!

Congrats on the new arrival, bamakelly!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear We'll celebrate at the GTG TOO!


See you tomorrow! Have a great Birthday!
Trish

Statia - my sincere apologies for my faulty memory.

Bamakelly - you've made me laugh - its not often an attorney gets called tenderhearted. Thanks for giving me a smile today!

Scarlett, I am happy that you got an offer on your house. I know how that can be, both happy because of the offer, but a little sad too.

Happy Birthday +Y 16 !

another rant: OK, my dog was a good boy yesterday. Just now, I found half eaten Wood Chuck number five at my back door. YUK. So nice of him to leave the rear end for me. YUK! Now I have to bury another half eaten Wood Chuck. YUK.

Thank you Tiff, but in this case we will be All Happy when this house sells!
We reeeally want to get moved to Portland asap!

Hey, Scarlett, I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you!!

>< Thank you!

Scarlett - have you buried a St. Joseph's statute upside down in your backyard yet? Sure fire way to get your house sold.

Raves: Congrats on bonnie's weight loss (and staying with the exercise program), great grades, birthdays, new babies and babes on the way, brave pups with hearts of gold and short commutes (especially in Atlanta!).

Rave: My recently reclaimed labs are settling in nicely, soaking in the love, swimming every day, enjoying running through pastures and have established appropriate boundaries with neighbor dog and horses.

Inside/ Princess pup would prefer they go away again!

Rant: Not going there this week!

Jorr - are you sure it's #5 and not repeat exhumations?

Oops! Meant to add - Congrats, Scarlett!

This FFR&R is such a nice and warm "family". My best wishes to all of you.

Rave/rant - My hubby spent a few terrribly worried hours trying to discover whether his brother was on a bus that was involved in a horrific accident on the highway just north of our city (many fatalities and severe injuries). Just found out that he was not on that bus but on an earlier one - what a feeling of relief!!!! (buses were carrying contractors returning to the city from the Syncrude tar sands expansion project in northern Alberta, Canada). So sad to hear of the deaths - other families must be suffering deeply right now.

(Sad)Rant - Still miss my dear Dad, who passed away from cancer nearly a year ago.

(Frustrated) Rant - my job came to an end, must look for another one, after twenty-plus years of smooth sailing workwise, find that this decade is just awful in terms of opportunities (so who said that having degrees after your name will guarantee employment ???!!!).

(Joyful) Rave - have two gorgeous grandsons now, added to my gorgeous son and daughter-in-law, who could ask for anything more !!!

(Happy) Rave - our spring weather has been wonderful this year, sunny and very pleasant most of the time.

(Contented) Rave - it's a long weekend in Canada - the first "real" gardening weekend for a lot of us.

Enjoy spring!!!