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Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 3:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
1. YEAH! All exams are given, but unfortuneately, the pile of papers stays about the same.

2. I've been grading like a maniac, but the late work coming in is equal to what is going out.

3. I'm tired.

4. There is a recital starting soon. This is bad, because it is finals week and they aren't supposed to do recitals. I am giving ear training and sight singing tests in my office, which is right behind the stage. SIGH!

5. Remember when I said that I didn't have any heat in my office. Well, they overcorrected. I ran the air-conditioner most of the day. It's an old building and the thermostat is in the hall and that really doesn't help regulate the steam in the radiators, which are, of course, painted shut.

6. The governor is on a kick to lower the temp in all government buildings. HA HA HA... Last week I would have given my eye-teeth to get UP to the temp he wanted things lowered to. This week, I can't get the heat off and I'm running the AC. You would think that they would FIX the old buildings.

7. I have been fairly relaxed for the end of the semester. Of course I forgot until Skootz reminded us that there are just 10 more sleeps until Christmas.

8. I should probably start shopping for presents. The only one I have is for my cleaning lady and she got that this morning.

9. I am anxious to get my office cleaned up and organized. WHERE is flylady when you need her?

10. I get a free lunch tomorrow! We have a punch card at the cafeteria and after buying 10 lunches you get one free. WHOO HOO!

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
1. I just saw the Keith pics and I like! He's playing here this Saturday but it's my husband's 50th birthday party and I don't think he'd like me slipping out to go and see Keith!

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 3:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
1. I haven't even put up our tree at home yet. I got some decorations put up at the shop and just haven't made time for home.

2. Where did my organizations skills go?

Serenity
Member

06-28-2005

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 6:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
1. Schoolmarm - I wish I was grading papers instead of writing them! LOl.

Three finals down and two more to go. My hardest one is tomorrow at 9am...I see a late night of studying in my future! (Make that cramming!)

2. Last week I was complaining about the bitter cold. Guess what??? It then warmed waaaaay up and melted all of the snow. Now we are paying for it - I have shovelled twice today and we are expecting even more snow overnight. The roads are horrible. The kids like it though because it is good for sledding. I'm not complaining (too much) I'd rather have the snow than the "freeze your face off" temps we had last week.

3. I am loving the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Every night they are showing old Christmas movies and shows. The kids and I are having a blast watching them every night after supper. We were in tears watching Mr. Bean last night.

Kaili
Member

08-31-2000

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 7:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaili a private message Print Post    
1. Schools all were dismissed early today- heavy snow since about 7 am.

2. Which means all the trucks at UPS were coming in starting at about an hour late. Long night, especially since this is peak week for shipping throughout the year.

3. Still supposed to get another 4 inches over night- this is about a 10 inch storm.

4. Amazingly, the highway was better on my way home (50 mph) than on my way to work (25-30 mph).

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 8:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Froggiegirl621 a private message Print Post    
1. Got to visit my cousin and her new baby today. Boy is she tiny! I got to hold her for a while. I love newborns!

2. I also got a flat tire today on my way over to my sister's. Luckily I made it to her house and was able to leave my car there. They had to special order a tire for me because I have 17 inch rims and low-profile tires. It should be in by Friday so I am without a car until then.

3. We are supposed to get snow/ice tomorrow night into Friday. They say we'll get a significant ice accumulation.

4. I'm working until 9pm tomorrow night so I'm hoping if it's starts sleeting my boss will let me get out of there earlier. Steve will be coming to pick me up since I don't have a car and it's a good thing...I hate driving on icy roads!

5. My sister had a doctor's appointment yesterday and they scheduled her c-section for January 12th. In 29 days I'll be an auntie again!


Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 3:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
1. Froggie, I had a flat today too. I was leaving for my hair appointment and then as soon as I drove onto the road, I knew I had a flat. Called dh, he came from the barn with the truck, I drove him back to the barn, then to my hair appointment, then back to pick up dh and then he went and got the tire fixed. {whew}

2. Serernity, we too have been enjoying the CBC Christmas show broadcasts. I have a tape full of shows for the kids to watch now. (including Mr. Bean lol)

3. We are expecting a major snow storm today, from 4-12 inches of snow expected. Windy etc. Dh & I are suppose to help move my sil. I may just stay home due to the weather, in case buses are not cancelled this morning and get sent home early. Just have a funny feeling I should not go.

4. Schoolmarm this is for you...I messed up on sleeps...it is actually 10 sleeps now till Christmas. I kept thinking yesterday was the 15th. So you have an extra day in there.

6. Spitfire...a mother never has a day off. Even when I was sick with a stomach flu a few weeks ago, I still had to get up and do a few things for the kids that needed to be done by mom. A mom never has a day off to be sick :-)

7. Have a great day all!



Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 6:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
1. Yay Auntie Froggiegirl! Waiting for new babies is fun!

2. Sick mommy reporting in. Someone gave me there cold and I've spent the last 36 hours in and out of bed.

3. Since pretty much everyone in the family has gone through this I got off lucky. I did have to get up and dressed yesterday to take the kids to school, but grandma picked them up for me. Then dad came home and helped them with homework, got them in the shower and fixed dinner for them.

4. This morning grandma's going to pick them up for me and take them to school. She's also taking Kota to the store to buy some sugar cookies, cuz I'm not making them. And she offered to volunteer in Kota's class today to help out with the cookie decorating. That's a huge relief to me since Dakota was disappointed when I told her I couldn't come.

5. I am feeling better this morning, but thats not saying much, lol. My head is not as stuffy, though I have the sinus burning and the damn cough that has me sore all over. I've been up since 4am because I just couldn't lay in bed anymore.

6. Dakota has a field trip today, along with the cookie decorating. Caleb has his holiday party along with a gift exchange. Shoot, I need to wrap his gift before school!

7. Tomorrow they have a minimum day. We have a few things we have to do so they will be going to my sisters for a few hours.

8. Guess I should get the kids up and moving. I think I'll make them breakfast since I'm already up!

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 6:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
8.1 Ah sorry to hear you are sick...like I said, moms never have time to be sick. Hope you are up and feeling better soon {{{Wargod}}}

Coco
Member

07-13-2000

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
1. Yesterday I attended a 2-hour mandatory training session on Harassment.

2. This seminar was mandated by a new law signed in by Governor Arnold S. I found that interesting in and of itself...lol.

3. We're one of 5-6 other states in the union who have anti-harassment laws, so be on the lookout for new anti-harassment laws coming into your state soon. Apparently emails are the best case scenario to pursue a harassment case.

4. My dh's high school is the "cheater school" you may have heard about this past month.

5. Today we learned in the L.A. Times that the assistant coach was banned for life from coaching high school football. This clearly is a message being sent to all coaches that cheating will not be tolerated and that all adults alike need to be a good example to our children.

6. As bad as I feel for this guy since I know him and his family personally, I am glad to see the tide turning for all coaches to take a second thought about their pending actions and what passes through their lips as they "coach" our children in the future.

7. Now onto happier news! Today our middle kidlet comes home from college for winter break!

8. Tomorrow our youngest kidlet will arrive home for his college winter break.

9. The refrigerator and cupboards are packed with food and drink, so I'm all ready for the onset of our boys...yay!


Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 9:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Froggiegirl621 a private message Print Post    
1. Hi Coco! Glad to hear your boys on on their way home. Enjoy them!

2. My boss called me a few minutes ago and told me not to bother coming in to work tonight.

3. I'm a little sad to lose the hours, but happy to be able to spend the night at home.

4. I'm hoping to start wrapping my Christmas presents tonight. I'm usually done by this time.

5. I STILL need to buy Steve's gifts. I bought him a sweater that he wanted but now I'm out of ideas. He is sooooooo hard to buy for.

6. I need to go grocery shopping in the next few days so I can get my baking done next week. My mom put my older sister and I in charge of desserts for Christmas dinner. She's the baker...me, not so much. But I'll bring the wine!

7. My cat, Max, loves oatmeal. He loves to lick the bowl after I'm done my breakfast. Weird.

8. It only started to snow about a half hour ago. It's a very fine but steady snow and we already have a coating on the roads and sidewalks.

9. I'm addicted to coffee all of a sudden. I've gotten into the habit of drinking 2-3 cups throughout the day when I used to only drink 2-3 cups throughout the week.

10. Have a great Thursday everyone...stay safe and warm!


Sillycalimomma
Member

11-13-2003

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sillycalimomma a private message Print Post    
1. Froggie-May I suggest something from Fredericks
Lol

Schoolmarm
Member

02-18-2001

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
1. Well, I'm taking a break from grading. I had four students in a remedial class not show up for the final. One who hadn't been to class for a good month DID show up, stood me up for a sight singing hearing today and only scored 32% on the final. I guess that final grades for those five will be easy. Honestly, if you took a class wouldn't you take the final?

2. I found out why it is so hot in my building. Someone set the hallway thermostat to 85. I put it back down to 66 and have been running the air conditioner all day. That just strikes me as odd, to run an airconditioner in December! We have a few of the "not-painted-shut" windows open to get rid of some of the excess heat. This is just killing the pianos!

Saxywildcat
Member

05-30-2005

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 8:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
1. I baked tonight. I used two recipes from the cookie thread. Serate's soft chocolate cookies and the heath cookies that Jmm found online.

2. Thank God tomorrow is Friday, I get to see my hubby!

3. We're going to a Christmas party, it should be fun! :-)

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Friday, December 16, 2005 - 3:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
1. Yesterday we moved my sil during about 4-6 inches of falling snow. We had to use a back door at her new apartment, which meant carrying everything down 2 long halls to the elevator and then to her apartment. She is not very organized, was not all packed and has a lot of junk, so we had to help pack before she moved too. We left around 9:30 and didn't get home again until around 6:30 pm. It was a very tiresome and long, long day. Thank goodness she doesn't move very often. She was at the other place for 21 years. So I don't think we have to worry about moving her for a long, long time.

2. Today my kids school is hosting there annual Christmas dinner. Turkey, ham etc. We were quite worried yesterday with the weather what would be happening for that. However, the snow has stopped and roads have been cleared...so all is a go.

3. Tonight is my kids "Santa Skate" from their figure skating club. So we will be going (not me but dh and kids) will be skating with Santa. They are really looking forward to it

4. 9 more sleeps till Christmas.

Resortgirl
Member

09-23-2000

Friday, December 16, 2005 - 5:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Resortgirl a private message Print Post    
1. TGIF!
2. It's been a long week at work. Grouchy people everywhere.... don't they know this is the Holiday Season?? Tis the season to be Jolly?? They better be jolly today Gol Darnit, or there is going to be Hell to pay!
3. I'm leaving town right after work to stay at a hotel with DH, do a little dinner, some other stuff, and a little last minute Christmas shopping. There better not be any grouchy people at the mall....
4. Sounds like you had a busy day Skootz! I'm glad your storm wasn't worse. We totalled out at about 6 inches of new snow. I'm guessing we have about 2 feet on the ground now. And it's not even Christmas!
5. I don't know for sure what Santa is getting me this year, but I'm sure it will be wonderful! I've been a very good girl!!

Jbean
Member

01-05-2002

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 7:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jbean a private message Print Post    
1. lol, RG...i've been one of those kinda grouchy people myself. the holidays, which i usually love, are stressing me out this year...too much to do, not enough time, etc to do it in. but, i'm good today! :-)

2. i'm taking lola to petsmart today to get her picture taken with santa. no, she's not the least bit spoiled.

3. we slept til 8:30 this morning...that was so nice. i feel like a new woman!

4. thursday night, miss lola, decided it would be fun to stay up all night, jumping on and off the bed at least 10 different times. i'm a very light sleeper and hardly slept at all because of her "antics".

5. i have been getting several hang up calls a day left on my answering machine every day! i don't have caller id so can't tell who it is, and it's starting to piss me off. i wish there were a way to block the number. i'm not listed, and don't speak my name on the machine, but it still just freaks me out a little. why do people have to suck?

6. i'm so happy the weekend is finally here and maybe i can get some of this crap done that i desperately needing to finish! :-)

happy saturday, factoiders!


Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 7:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
1. Tired today after this busy week

2. The Christmas dinner at the kids school yesterday turned out awesome. Lots of parents helping so it made it very easy and enjoyable.

3. Last night we took the kids to their skating clubs annual Santa Skate. I will post pictures when I get a chance.

4. I finally like JBean got a good nights sleep and stayed in bed until 8am. This a very rarity for me. Must of needed the sleep.

5. Today doing laundry and cleaning.

6. Tomorrow after lunch we are going to my moms place for our family Christmas. Looking forward to seeing all my family (except for my brother who is in Costa Rica - but is going to be phoning there around 6pm our time)

7. 8 more sleeps until Christmas

Have a great Day all!!!

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-13-2003

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 7:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sillycalimomma a private message Print Post    
1. What in the world is SCM doing up this early on a Saturday, you might be asking?

2. Well, dd had an event with the Brownie troop and I had to drop her little bum off by 7:30am

3. That was a tough task since we had a late night looking at Christmas lights last night

4. I posted pictures in MY FOLDER if you wanna see some highlights

5. I really need some coffee

6. Sorry about the creepy phone calls Jbean-I am all too familiar with that and it is a bit scary/creepy

7. I am taking Buddy to get his picture with Santa today at Petsmart too!

8. I think I might take the ex up on the offer to take play in the snow with dd this weekend...pictures to follow if we do!

Jbean
Member

01-05-2002

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 7:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jbean a private message Print Post    
8.3 silly, we'll have to post their pics with santa in the dogs thread! i'd take the cat, too, but i'm afraid she'd be trying to scratch santa's eyes out!

Coco
Member

07-13-2000

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
1. Hey Factoiders! I got to sleep in too...just got up at 9 and here I am...lol!

2. I do have my cup of coffee sitting next to my laptop and boy! do I need it.

3. One of the first things I did this morning was tip toe upstairs and take a peek into our sons' bedroom to see them sleeping in their beds. It was an awwww moment for me.

4. Then I was being stared at in a quizzical way by Oscar as if he was sending me an ESP message "aren't you gonna play throw-the-ball with me"?

5. Soooo....Oscar had his morning workout while chasing the tennis ball and then bringing it back to me. He's so cute because he'll use his nose to "throw" it to me and he has a great aim as it always comes my way. His momma did the same thing but not his daddy. I find that really interesting...genetics.

6. So both boys are home and today all four of us will be bringing in the Christmas tree and decorating it...yay!

7. jbeanie, I want to see that Santa photo with Lola Bean!!

8. I missed the Christmas Party last night with dh's co-workers, so no Jungle Juice for me last night...lol! (Jungle Juice = a rum drink concoction that tastes yummy and is very potent!)

9. Instead, after I finished taking around a wonderful group of Caroler's at our hospital, I came home and cooked my boys some dinner.

9.1 Have a great weekend Factoiders!!


Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
1. We are having a big crabfest party for my husband's 50th birthday tonight.

2. He just left to pick up 25 crabs.

3. He is also picking up all the other ingredients we need and all the other things.

4. How much says that I'll be back at the store later?

5. I've got to start cleaning.

6. I need to put together some pics of him during the ages. From no hair to long hair back to no hair again!

7. He keeps telling me he has everything under control. Yeah right....

8. We are expecting maybe 25 to 30 people.

9. I'm already tired.

10. Where's my Starbucks?

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-13-2003

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 11:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sillycalimomma a private message Print Post    
1.1 Good Luck Mamie! And tell the Mr. Happy Birthday!

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 11:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
1. He came back from the store with just the crab and the ingredients for the marinade. No napkins, no salad, no french bread, no soda, no water. Guess who's going to the store? lol

2. I will pass on the birthday wishes!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 11:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
.5 Happy Birthday to your hubby, Mamie! Hope ya'll have a great time tonight.

1. Caleb's sick today. This is his second time with this crap and it seems to be hitting him much worse than the first go round.

2. I'm going to wait til he's napping and dads home then I'm going to go finish my little Christmas shopping (I forgot stocking stuffers for Darren!) It's cold and windy outside today and I'd rather not go but if I don't do it today I'm not going to have much time this week to do it. Or rather, not any time alone!