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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Monday, August 29, 2005 - 11:20 am
(5.3 (((Reader and DD)))) I can certainly relate. Sounds like my DD's first grade experience! What a nightmare-i'm sure you all remember how wonderful it was for us to have a first year (22 year old!) teacher. Hope things go well for you two despite these initial concerns!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, September 02, 2005 - 12:15 am
1. On Darren's way home from work today he was driving a couple car legnths behind a co worker. Car pulled out, nailed the car between Darren and co worker and it slammed into the co workers car. 2. Darren stopped and picked him up, waited for the cops and tow trucks to come and then brought the guy home. He was sore (complained of his back hurting and said he was going to the dr) but ok. According to Darren, his car was totaled. 3. They had an interesting ride home. About half way here Darren started having brake probs. Bad enough that he came home and got my car to take his co worker the last 2 miles home. Came home and tried to replace the brakes and ran into some problem or other. So tomorrow he's got to take it to the Honda dealership. 4. Which leaves me without a car, LOL! Neighbor and I will have to get up at 5:30 to take her hubby to work so she can keep the car (she still doesn't have her licenses) to get the kids to and from school. 5. Darren and I went to the fair alone tonight. Just wandered around and checked out all the stuff the kids find boring. The neighbors oldest kid came over and watched them while we were gone. They had fun. We ended up running into mil and her hubby and chatted with them for awhile. 6. I picked up my first Christmas present tonight. Found a pewter oil burner thingie. It's three roses holding the glass bowl you put the oil in. Very pretty. It's for my younger "adopted" sis. Since her mom died she's been collecting a lot of rose (her moms favorite flower) stuff and I hope she'll really enjoy it. Soon as we saw it Darren and I both knew who it was for.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Friday, September 02, 2005 - 5:40 am
1. Had a CT Scan yesterday. The dye they injected makes you feel like you have peed your pants. VERY strange. 2. This is my fifth migrane in three weeks. Woke up with it and couldn't take anything because of the CT Scan. 3. Got a paper submitted via email last night about 1 hour before the deadline. Not my best work, but I can edit it before I have to present. 4. I keep forgetting that I am going to North Carolina on the 15th! 5. I am very glad that I am not going anywhere for Labor Day weekend. Gas jumped ANOTHER 10 cents yesterday, and is 3.09. 6. My heart is going out to all of the people who suffered from the hurricane. I wish that the news people would tell the people they are interviewing what is going on....maybe there would be less chaos. If they don't have power and the phone service is out, there is NO WAY for the officials OR the victims to know what is going on. I haven't seen any loudspeakers on vehicles on the streets. I don't think that it is fair to criticize the officials on the ground. With the lack of communication infrastructure, they really don't know what is going on. I just hope that the bridges hold and don't collapse under the weight of evacuation busses or relief semis. I just hope that the water receeds soon and that fresh water can get in for drinking. Everyone must be just exhausted! 7. And NOT every city has rampant looting during a catastrophe. During the flood in Des Moines in 1993, there was NO looting. The city was without water for 17 days, as the water plant was underwater. One big difference was that the water DID recede and the power came back on after a couple of days. We had information. We had ROADS that were open so that farmers could bring in well water. One of my friends had a baby on the worst day of the flood. She was very thankful to take a "gang shower" at a neighboring community YMCA after she was released from the hospital. The people in NO are in a bad state because of the communication break down and the road destruction. TGIF!
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Friday, September 02, 2005 - 6:18 am
01. I submitted revised lists for the movers. So far, only two of the movers responded. 02. As I was on my walk yesterday, I saw one of out neighbors has a van for sale for $1500. It has a broken wing window, needs new rubber, and has some body damage. 03. On the other hand, it does have a Class 2 trailer hitch, so we could rent a 6' x 9' trailer to haul our stuff in. 04. If I can get the van guy to knock down the price, it would be about even price-wise between the van, repairs, plates, and insurance; rather than paying for movers AND a rental car (which I'm figuring will be about $1500, since I'll have to get their insurance). 05. I don't know. I still haven't figured out what to do. I figure too, that that will save us money as we would have a vehicle to use for long trips around the city--or even allow us to go some places we haven't been for awhile to say goodbye. 06. Of course, once we are moved, I'll be looking for a much smaller vehicle. Probably a hybrid. 07. I am going to take my walk this morning while it is under 90-degrees. I'm trying to exercise outside of the house 3 times a week. 08. Then, when I get home, it's time to throw more stuff out and to get more stuff cataloged and packed. I'm afraid I won't get it done in time.

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Mameblanche
Member
04-13-2005
| Friday, September 02, 2005 - 7:33 am
1) Schoolmarm,re: your CT - I wish you good results! I had a CT scan last Friday (abdominal/pelvic,) my results came back as expected. I have a benign cyst on my left ovary. You're right - the dye does make you feel warm and wet down 'there' and not in a good way ;( more like you've done an 'oops'. But thankfully its painless. The worst of it was I had to drink this FOUL concoction that was undrinkable (retch) so THEN they mixed it with orange juice. All the other patients thanked me for telling them about the orange juice. WHY don't they just tell everyone themselves. Oh and they made us buy the juice ourselves at the cafeteria!!! Beaurocracy - doncha love it? 2) Been up since 7:30 a.m. Yawn. Currently 10:30 a.m. Not an early riser - I have a teeshirt with a kitty drinking a cup of tea, saying 'I don't do mornings!' Anyhow had to get up early cuz the Sears Refrigerator repair guy was here (2nd time this week, same guy who 'fixed' it Monday') cuz we have a leak from freezer area to fridge. Today he just put paper towels in and said he'd call later to find out how its doing! Huh?
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, September 02, 2005 - 7:51 am
1. not sure where the number system is going..so I may just use my free pass that Coco gave me earlier this year 2. Dropped off kids at babysitters today for the last time..Lisa starts school this month so I don't need her anymore. 3. I had made a cake for them to enjoy today and the kids made cards with digital pictures I took of them yesterday. 4. I also gave her a stained glass angel that my brother made, it is beautiful and I know that she loves angels. She really liked the gift. 5. We decided that I will have to drop by often for coffee so we can stay in contact. 6. After a few tears I left to get some errands done and then dropped by the barn. 7. Barn should be done in a 2 weeks or so...so the end is finally coming on the building part...the the next big step it the figuring out how to run the computerized feed system etc. 8. Kids have 4 more sleeps until school starts again..woohooo. Funny, I cry because the kids are not going to be at the sitters anymore and then I am excited that my youngest is starting school and I will actually have "days" to myself without leaving the house. 9. Not much planned this long weekend, we are invited to our friends 25th wedding anniversary tomorrow, it is outdoors and I will know a ton of people there...looking forward to getting out. 10. Prayers going out to all those involved directly and indirectly with the Katrina. How sad. I have been following the coverage on line on WKRG Hurricane coverage. Have a great day all!

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Wapland
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, September 02, 2005 - 12:08 pm
1. Start of our long weekend. Well for some it will be a long weekend. I have to go into work on Monday to finish up some things I didn't get finished this week......grrrrrr. However, 4 more sleeps and the kids are back at school. Can you hear my shouts of delight? Fondly Wappy p.s. Hi to my piggy friend!
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Friday, September 02, 2005 - 11:09 pm
1. I haven't been in the facts thread in a long time. 2. Have a wonderful weekend everybody!
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 12:49 am
1. I was so tired last night that I fell asleep around 8 p.m. and woke up at 2 a.m. So it is the wee hours of the morning and I am wide awake. 2. I have an appointment at 11 a.m. Trying to decide if I should just stay awake or try to go back to sleep awhile. 3. Parents are coming into town for the holiday weekend. Should be a good one. 
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 8:47 pm
1. I'm very very grateful for my sweet and generous dh. He spoiled me on my birthday, when most everyone forgot or ignored me (sniff). 2. My dh got me a killer speaker system for my PC. It sounds amazing. A huge subwoofer and six speakers (including center channel) and remote. I'm just waiting to get those Sennheiser big DJ headphones and I'll be set! 3. We're going to a wedding tomorrow at an absolutely beautiful local location. I hope the rain stops. 4. My nephew had his birthday party today, and at least I got pictures.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 8:52 pm
4.1 get your name on the bday list.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 8:55 pm
4.2 Ack, Yankee! When was your birthday? Today? You aren't listed in the birthday thread here or for sure we would all have been right there! 
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 8:56 pm
4.3 Oh, please please know I wasn't complaining about anyone HERE -- mostly my real life "friends" who forgot me. LOL. No worries to all of you here - I KNOW I wasn't on the birthday list. LOL. For the record, me and Zachsmom share a birthday -- 9/1.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 9:03 pm
4.4 I understand, but would you add it there? We can't add it for you; you have to do it yourself. We don't want to miss you again next year!!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 11:04 pm
4.5 Do it, Yankee. You would be surprised how much it lifts your spirits when the folks here throw a riot in your folder while the rest of the "real world" (which may not really exist) forgets you exist.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 3:52 am
1. <Ahem...>I'll get us back on track with the numbering...<not that I'm a schtickler or anything....>. 2. Yankee, I took my name off the birthday list and the sweet, kind folks around this place still showered my folder with colorful birthday greetings...and it did make me feel good! So git on over there and add your name please! And a belated Happy Birthday to you!! 3. Skootz, I'm happy to see that you are using that year long pass when needed. Uhhh, remember....that's a year long pass....ends on 12/31/2005....last day of the year. 4. Marm, I hope the CAT Scan will help determine why you're getting those migraines. Please let us know how it's going for you. Take care! 4.5 I'm a night owl tonight. I've been working on a project (for my job) and my best thoughts come to me while I'm sleeping. So, I get up and open up a Word document and let the thoughts flow. LOL!, I hope my thoughts will all make sense in the morning.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 6:51 am
123456789.987654321 Well Coco, since my pass is only good until the end of the year...I thought I would get some more use out of my pass and take up space. 
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 8:44 am
4.7 put your name back on that list coco.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 10:35 am
1. Skootz, you crack me up...thanks for the giggle this morning! 2. Mocha, thanks....I'll be doing that as soon as Yankee does. 3. I'm here to confirm that my middle of the night notes made complete sense to me this morning and I'm thrilled with the brainstorming results. 4. CocoPop wants some pancakes this morning...guess what I'll be doing in about 5 minutes. 5. I continue to be amazed by the beautiful friends at TVCH who come out of the woodwork in my time of need. I feel very blessed this morning.

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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 1:37 pm
1. I'm married!!!! 2. I am EXHAUSTED! 3. The wedding was lovely. I'll share photos tonight or tomorrow night.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 1:41 pm
1. Congratulations to Saxywildcat! 2. Congratulations to Mr. Saxywildcat! 3. Congratulations to Saxywildcat and Mr. Saxywildcat! 4. Congratulations!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 3:14 pm
1. Congratulations Saxy and Jonathon! Can't wait to see the pics! 2. I am on a major cleaning spree today. Which means the kids and Darren (after I sent him golfing) have also been put to work. 3. They haven't really liked me all day. 4. Dakota was cleaning under the couch and found $10. Rules of the house, she gets to keep it. Darren tried to trade her the $10 bill for a $1 bill, she didn't buy that at all, lol. 5. Added bonus...ya'll should see Caleb cleaning now, LOL!
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 8:09 pm
01. Congrats Saxy & Jonathon! 02. After looking at renting a minivan for a week to drive to Michigan, we've decided to buy one to get us through the remainder of our stay in Vegas and then drive out to Michigan in our own vehicle. 03. I HATE buying something that large when, mostly, it will just be two of us in the vehicle. 04. BUT, for the move, we will need something that large for us, the cats, the plants, and any other odds and ends we are taking with us. 05. As soon as we get moved, tho, that sucker is going to be replaced for something smaller--and preferably a hybrid. 06. Unless, of course, I can find someone to convert it to run on french fry grease.

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Jewels
Member
09-23-2000
| Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 8:59 pm
1. Congrats to the newlyweds!! Can't wait to see pictures!! 2. I'm so mad right now. 3. I just typed out a huge post of my anniversary weekend. 4. I got to number 6 and my internet crapped out and although I tried to copy before reposting, it didn't work. 5. Frustrating. 6. AAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!!!! 7. I'll try it again some other time. 
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, September 05, 2005 - 7:19 am
1. Congratulations to Saxy and Mr. Saxy!! Is Mr. Saxy still there for a bit? Hope, hope! 2. I am still stuck on watching CNN day and night for the latest on the effect of Hurricane Katrina even though I see some of the same reports over and over. 3. I had a great day yesterday. No migraines, after getting on every day for the last 4 or 5. I do empathize with you, Marm. I had a head CT, too. Finally concluded mine are probably due to hormonal stuff. The Zomig I take helps, but it is expensive. 4. Herc and I have had three glorious walks in glorious weather at Brandywine Creek State Park--two yesterday (morning and afternoon) and one this morning. 5. Since the drive back is through farmland (corn and hay), the drive back home in the early morning is a treat to the senses. The smell of new mown hay--there is just nothing like it to help you realize how sweet life is. 6. I have a bit of a sore throat, but I am fighting it. With Bufferin and salt water and hot tea. 7. Tomorrow is my followup appt with my new PCP. Hope to get on with scheduling some upcoming procedures (for the carpal tunnel syndrome in my left hand and the tendonitis in my right elbow). 8. Ed and I took a ride to West Chester, PA this morning (after walking Herc), just for the fun of it (despite gas prices). It is pretty much stone's throw from where we live. It's a beautiful, old-fashioned university town crammed with restaurants and shops. Lots of big old houses, stone work, etc. It was a nice jaunt! 8.1 Aww, Jewels! I know how frustrating that is to lose a long post. Also, please know that I am wishing your brother the best after losing his home in the hurricane. I know with family surrounding him, he will be okay.
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