Mono, what a drag. Hope you feel better soon and get your car going. I sent you amovie that will perk you up I hope.

Oh, Valley! I'll be crossing my fingers and praying for ya!

They are nasty creatures. We have 3 poisonous ones here. Copperheads, Cottonmouths and rattlers I haven't run into any rattlers here tho.
Have you been sick? I may not have read back far enough on the pages. If so hope you are all better.

Good luck. I am sure you will do fine. I remember those days well. Last minute cramming all the way to the classroom door hoping to put that last bit of info in that might make the difference between pass or fail. What classes did you take?

Yes, and it has a really nice interview with him too. The Vogue layout--WOW! There is one picture of Chris and SJP lying on a couch (she's in a green dress), and it is....well, its way.....its.......um.......::THUD::



I would send you some brain cells, Valley, but I don't think I have any good ones left. So instead I'll just pray for your brain cells. You will do great. I know this because you are so awesome!

HEHE




Oh yea VDO always makes me feel abit better

Ok, remember when I told you guys about my and hubby decieding to start a Cub Scout Pack. Weelll, it's pretty much a done deal now. The children's ministry leader and I meet with the District Executive last night, and gave us the paper work to fill out (which is just a half sheet form for name and address!) We meet with him again next Wed to turn in the paperwork and give him the check for the charter fee and the transfer fees for me and the five scouts following me from the old pack.

Now I'm sitting here thinking, am I really ready to handle this?

There are times I feel way over my head. I mean, I'm committee chair, however, I still don't have a Cubmaster, or any other rank other than first year Webelos.......Can I really handle this???

You're so brave to take care of the snakes yourself! I'd scream & run away lol. Fortunately, we only get grass snakes here, but even those creep me out. The first day at the cabin, we flipped the row boat over & found a bunch of those buggers. eeeewwww! Sitting in the boat after that made me all crawly feeling! Cant' handle it...love nature's beauty, but I could do without the critters.

I'm sorry to hear about the mono Tasha. It would be hard to start a new job & be so sick at the same time! Hang in there.

Valley: Best of luck on your finals! It's almost over! I haven't been here for long, so I don't know...but what are you going to school for?

My new place is all hardwood floors, do you think I should get a rug or two? How can I do that without spending too much?

At least get a rug for your bedroom--cause cold floors first thing in the morning suck!
I know you don't like the store, but Wal-Mart using has some decent rugs and an affordable price....or buy lots of slipper socks to walk around in

Oh no, sounds like the day from hell... don't worry though, somewhere in the world the sun is shining!!!
Hope you'll feel better soon.

Cloggs

pouring raining hear, flood watch, send boat!

CI seems like the appropriate inspiration and I can see how seeing the characters would help you put them on paper better.

I can focus on my reading fine when the music on the radio is playing but as soon as someone starts to talk I get distracted. I've burnt a cake or two just being absorbed in my reading with the music on... it's even worse if I put my MP2 player on with the headphones... nearly ran someone over on my bike once whilst listening to music.
Am getting a bit confused at the moment as I am listening to Edith Piaff (French singer) and typing in English.. well most of the time.

Cloggs

You'll have to let me know if it's any good. I plan to get it but have not been able to get hold of it just yet...coming to the USA in a few weeks anyway so might just see if I can pick it up then. Is it one that is readily avaialable or would it be an order in jobbie?

Cloggs

I would think that you need to be pretty "capable" to be a committee chair so, sure you can handle this!!!!

Good luck!!

Cloggs

PS: Valley good luck on the exams!!

Found this Humorous and True.

Indian Chief, 'Two Eagles,' was asked by a white government official, 'You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done.' [/size]



The Chief nodded in agreement.

The official continued, 'Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?'

The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied. 'When white man find land, Indians running it. No taxes, No debt, Plenty buffalo, Plenty beaver, Clean Water; Women did all the work, Medicine man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; All night having sex.'

Then the chief leaned back and smiled. 'Only white man dumb enough to think he can improve system like that.'

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[size="3"]HA! HA! So true! The joke's on us then, huh?

Hey. Ladies, I need some advice about a situation that is going to arise. Angie went straight to her mom's house after work because her mom is flying to CA tomorrow for a few days to visit her family, so Angie hasn't been home yet. And I know when she gets here she's going to freak out.

We bought flowers for around the house but haven't had the time to plant them yet. When I got home from work they were planted and I could tell my mom and Gma had been here. Oh boy. Being the only son and only grandson they have felt it their 'duty' to do my laundry, fill my fridge with food I don't want; it was a battle of the wills between them. When I was single it was just easier to let them do it than keep arguing with them all the time. But now that has all changed since I'm married. We both stood up to them and basically said thanks but no thanks. We'll take care of ourselves together.

Angie is going to be mad because this is our first house and the first spring and she was looking forward to planting flowers and stuff. And they will be waiting for us to 'thank them'. And.....we will be spending the entire weekend together!!

Any advice? Angie definitely comes first so I need to back her up. Some of you are my mom's age. How would you want to be told to 'bug off'?

Andy

Andy, either way you are screwed! Oh man, I feel sorry for you.

I guess the way to look at it is who do you prefer being mad at you? Is it too late to dig up the flowers? Is that even possible?

On one hand, you need to cut the apron strings and support your wife on this one. On the other hand, will she find it funny that they planted the flowers? But your wife has to understand that you have always been their "little man" and they have taken care of you. THey might not be ready to share you. It is your mother's and grandmother's fault for putting you in this situation.

You might have to go buy some new shrubs or trees and plant them with your wife and give up on the flower battle. I hope they weren't perrenials.

Do they have keys to your home? If so, change them immediately!

Someday, you may look back on this and laugh, I hope so. Good luck. I am thinking of you.

How did it go???


Nope Im not sick, Tahsa is under the weather, the get well was for her. I used to play with grass snakes as a child, they dont bother me at all. I was almost bitten by a rattlesanke when I was 5 or 6...we were mushroom hunting and I jumped over a log, dad told me to freeeze, killed it and I was safe.




You may want to check local papers for estate sales. If you are in an area where they have those, you can get good deals sometimes and people are getting rid of stuff so the prices are usually reasonable, also a good place to find antique furniture if you are into that.




KimT rushing to the rescue....



Well I hope I am not mom's age...yet, but maybe you could just take her to pick out some more flowers (maybe that will make her feel more connected with the flower thing) or even a tree and plant that together...a tree lives a lot longer than a few flowers. You are kind of stuck, but hopefully it will all work out okay in the long run. My hubby's mom was always here, doing stuff for him, bringing him things...but we get along well so it slowed down and fianlly she realized we were going to be fine on our own and quit worrying so much. It just took a little time is all.

Make sure that you get those little felt pads with stick glue on one side to put under all the legs on your chairs. They are made by 3-M I think. They come in various sizes, or you can cut your own. They will keep the hardwoods from getting scratched each time you move a chair.

I don't remember there being rugs at my wal-mart here... I'll have to look again. I may not have noticed if they have those faux-persian patterned ones that feel like they're made out of horsehair. Like they make paintbrushes out of. Can't stand those things.


Estate sales here usually mean Estate Sales. Like 27 bedroom house and lots of expensive stuff... That they want top prices for.


Well one chair is on wheels, the other 2 are cast iron patio chairs so I'm not sure how that would work. You're right that I need something if they're going to be on the wood though.

I want a plushie carpet piece to stick under my desk so my feet aren't on the floor when I'm sitting at it, but it's comfy enough to squish my toes in. I also wanted one for the living room so I could exercise on carpet. I don't want to spend a bunch of money on it though.

check over near the cutian section. That's where they keep them here at home, or order online and they ship it to your store for free!

Ahhh, well here estate sales are the household and everything in it...of someone who has passed and has no family or family who is not interested in the belongings. They are common where I am from. You could try craigslist.org. You put in what area you are looking in and can select what you are interested in finding. The have a lot of stuff for sale there.

or you could always go yard sale hunting!

My turn to tell a sad tale just cuz I need to get it off my chest - A few months ago, I thinkI posted about my niece's dog going missing. We were all worried about my niece since she is pregnant with her first child and was so upset about losing "Archie". The family searched everywhere for weeks, posted flyers all over, ran ads in the newspaper. Nothing was too much to get this puppy back home.

After a month or two, my niece and her husband came to believe someone had stolen the dog (miniature schnauzer) and had given him a new home. They bought a new puppy a couple weeks ago and had begun to move on (of course, Archie's toys were in a closet not for the new puppy just in case Archie came home) Archie is as black as midnight the new puppy, also a miniature schnauzer is pure white.

Last night, my sister called me all upset. She was at work and my niece called her in hysterics. A neighbor had been out for a walk and found Archie's body in the woods not 100 yards from my niece's house. He had apparently fallen through the ice of a nearby pond, which was why no amount of searching turned up anything. With the nice weather, he was able to be spotted.

So last night my son and my niece's husband were reclaiming Archie's body to bring him home. He was wrapped in his blanket and buried with his toys and buried in the yard where he would always lay when my niece did yardwork.

And we're all worried about my niece again. She's not due for another 10 - 12 weeks and she's a basket case. My son is an EMT and he wouldn't leave her alone last night, he was so scared something would happen. So, my whole reason for this is to talk to someone since our family is torn up and worried. And if you have a minute, would you please just think good thoughts and say a small paryer for my niece. She's a beautiful person and is grieving the lost of her beloved pup.

I'm so sorry, Little Sis, I know we talked about this last night but I wanted to step in here, since I'm offline all day.

I'm so sad for Archie, the little guy, and for Kelley, cuz I'd be JUST like she is if one of my doggs was found dead.

I hope his burial provided some closure, and that Kelley can bond with the new pup, who I think is better with the children, isn't he? At least he will help....

You do have a tough situation. I think I would thank them for planting the flowers but gently tell them that your wife was really looking forward to you and her planting them together. If they are not planted where you had planned, just dig them up and replant. That might send a message. Good luck.

At least they have an answer to their prayers about what happened to the dog. They know that he is not suffering. That anxiety alone is brutal.

We just had a similar situation with my neighbor's maltese' (sp). Two dogs 5 lbs. each got loose for the first time. They are 15 and 12 years old. One is deaf. My neighbor came by in a panic last Saturday night. They were loose, only for about an hour. Someone found the deaf one wandering, but the other one was too skittish and took off. We looked all evening. At one point we had six cars driving around from the neighborhood. Nothing. Then it rained all night. The next day we put up posters everywhere within a one-mile radius. NOTHING. Finally on Wednesday, she got a call that the owner of a restaurant had found the dog's body in her parking lot early early Sunday morning. It was over 2 miles away. The little dog hauled! She actually kept the dog's body in her freezer (yuck) because obviously it was someone's pet and she drove all over looking for signs too. There was some relief that the dog was not wandering around for a long time (less than 12 hours) and was no longer suffering. There was a vet 2-doors from her whom we had notified and she did too, but because of a series of misunderstandings and miscommunications between the vet's staff, they never realized it was the same dog. So they have their answer, not what anyone wanted, but an answer. Their kids are 8 and 10 and they had the dogs longer than the kids!

I hope your niece can focus on the baby and not dwell on the dog which she can't do anything about. You are all in my prayers.

This is beyond sad. I feel so bad for your niece. Having just had one of mine put down I know the heartbreak she is going thru. I hope she can take some comfort that Archie is back home with his blanket and toys. Hopefully the new puppy wil help her.

Andy and Lauren -- how easy would it be for ya'll to change jobs and move? lol, j/k, but it IS a possibility. Maybe A's mom and gma need to see L taking care of A and that would begin to help? Replant the flowers where YOU want them; change the locks; tell them they are not welcome without calling first to see if ya'll are home AND available. (When did this thread turn into "Dear Abby"? )

Judy -- I'm praying for your neice and family. That sounds rough.....

Valley -- how did finals go?

Tasha -- you feeling better yet, chica?

Judy, I'll be praying for all of you. I know losing a pet is tough! I pray everything works out!

Here in my town we are one of the few ( maybe the only ) places to still have a "Roses" and when we moved in to our house we needed area rugs soo we went there ..."Big lots" was pretty good too i have some picked out from there but when we went to pick up our new table from Rosesi saw a rug i liked and said well were here soo why not


PS boy i am glad i amnot going to be moving again for a long while .. it cost us soo much becos we only had furniture for a 2 bedroom town house .... and we moved into a 4 bedroom house we had to buy sooo much.. thank god for big lots and roses

I will, its so sad losing a part of the family, I know each and every pet was a part of my family.

i can not imagine how i would feel if i lost one of my animals it would break my heart .... some people think animals are cute but they are soo much more than just cute . they become part of your family and looseing them would be sooo hard .. i know a few weeks ago i came home and couldnt find daisy anywhere ( she had tried to get out of the fence and got stuck in a bunch of bryers and i couldnt see her)but when i looked in my back yard and didnt see her i felt sick to my stomache ... im really sorry for your niece...

im feelin a bit better not great... but better .. just dred cooking tomorow night or everyone ... have to wear a mask or something soo i dont get anyone sick hah....

BTW, Jrayn I have I told you how much I like your new Signature?

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Rainbow Bridge </H1>

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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This helped our family when we lost our beloved friend. I hope it helps yours as well. God bless.

Judyg, I am sorry about your niece’s beloved pet. One who has been with us for so many years is part of the family. I lost my dear dog and he never returned, so I feel her pain. Your niece will be remembered in prayers to give her full of comfort and strength and a new friend.

Thanks still waiting on word from valley hopes she likes it.

well men always screwing a good thing when they got it huh, lol.

Judy - At least they know what happened to him and that he didn't suffer. Now he's home again to rest


Oh yeah that's what they are here too, just that most of the time it's the estate of someone from the country club and Palm Beach crowd. You know the Million dollar homes that are only really lived in from Oct/Nov to March/April crowd.

I am an avid user of Craigslist so now I am shamed not to have gone there first.

As for Wal-Mart delivering a rug to the store... Will they take it back if it gets there and I feel it and it's too scratchy?

I probably am your mother's age, Andy, and I really feel for your predicament. Its so hard for us moms to be replaced by "the other woman". Although, I would never do something like that--I don't even plant flowers in my own yard! I'll give you the Passive-Agressive way to deal with the situation (I'm an expert on avoiding confrontations!). You and Angie dig up the flowers and replant them in different spots (even if you happen to like where Mom and Grandma planted them--gotta make a point here). Then when you see them, thank them profusely for going to all the trouble to help you out. Then say, "Although, they weren't quite where we had planned to put them, so we had to move them to the right spots. But we love you for your thoughtfulness." And if they buy food that you don't want, thank them and tell them how much you appreciate their help. "Unfortunately, I didn't know you had brought us food and we had to throw some of it out to make room for the groceries we bought on the way home." Always thank them, but always change whatever they have done. Just be sure to spend as much time with them as possible so they know that you still love them and they aren't losing you to this "interloper". Oh, and definately change the locks. "I lost my key and couldn't find it anywhere, so we just had to change the locks." Oh boy, I'm advocating lying--my pastor's not here, is he?



That is a sad tale, Judy! These animals just get into our hearts and it is so painful to lose them. I'll be praying for you niece and her baby.

Hey. I'll have to respond to anyone else later. Just ran in for some lunch, but want to respond to flashymom before any rumors get started! LOL

1. Lauren and I are not married! (She's going to love this one!) My wife is Angela and we are both 27 years old. Lauren is around 60 and has grandchildren. We live about an hour from Lauren and know her, but......I am not married to her. I'm not making fun of you because I know you don't know us.

2. No, there is no possiblity of Angie and I moving. We both grew up on Lake Erie and love sailing, swimming, skiing, etc. Plus in the winter there is snow, which we both love. In Ohio you can go skiing all year round; water in summer and snow in winter.

C. My apologies for using this thread as a Dear Abby. I thought there was a Therapy thread somewhere, but admit I didn't take the time to look for it. Sorry.

Andy

!! Oh my! lmfaooooooooooooo!

that made me laugh so hard i cried. I absolutely love it.

Mind if i save it to my computer?

That's the beauty of an Off Topic thread--we can talk about anything! A lot of us have used it as a Dear Abby resource. One thing's for sure--you will ALWAYS be able to find opinions around here!

No I don't mind.

Being a Dear Abby, I didn't respond, cause I don't know what to say, My hubby was very close to his mom and dad when we were first married, they didn't come over, but If I would bake a cake, he would bring them a piece, I mean even if it was 10 pm at night, He is one of 4 boys, and is a twin, he is very close to all his brothers and was very close to his dad who is now passed. They all talk on the phone constantly which I wasn't used to. I am close to my mom, but we don't talk daily, maybe twice a week, we all live in the same town. But he and his brothers talk once to twice a day and this has been for 27 yrs. and when his dad was alive it was the same with him. The phone was always ringing, I just don't answer the phone cause I know its not for me, If it is, I get scared someone died. I have two older brothers, they are 14 and 12 yrs older, so I guess thats why we aren't that close, we have get togethers sometimes around holidays, or when one of their kids come back to town, all their kids have moved away, My kids live here.

Ok back to the point wanted to give you my background, well my husband always had a woman taking care of him, first his mom, then he was married before me, for 5 years, but no children, then mom again, then me. Well this closeness of family for them threw me for a loop, and I felt left out alot, I tried to bond with his mom, do things with her and talk to her, never made my husband get in the middle, maybe Angela should talk to her, As for my sisters n law they hated my mother n law so that didn't work out well for me. As time passed, they laid off a bit, and I got used to the phone ringing all the time, he is just close to his family, differently than I am. Maybe if Angela explains what she wants to do with you, create your own memories and own home. I think your mom will accept it better than, if you tell her, If you tell her, it might be like your telling her to get out of my life. I don't know I might be wrong, but that's how I handled it 27 yrs ago. I just reasured her, I am taking good care of your boy.