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Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 1:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Oh yeah, they said the bear's fur coat was rough and unhealthy, not sleek like normal, because he had been eating so much "junk food" in the yardwaste bins. He wasn't even enticed by the Krispy Kreme donuts they had set in the bear traps.



Wargod
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07-16-2001

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 1:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
He may not have seen what was in the can, Bisc, or else figured it for a one time mistake.

We've already had our water rates increase 2 or 3 times (I've lost count) over the last year, to see them talking about 75% makes me ill. The increase to trash bill sucks...but, in the 11 1/2 years we've lived here it's only gone up once, around year 2 or 3, and while I don't like it, I get that it will eventually go up.

That's weird about the bear Bisc...in the past six months or so we've had two caught, tranq'd, tagged, and released in the wild. One was right outside my bil's uncles work place and they're quite far into town so the bear, also young, had quite a ways to go.

I ended up getting quite a bit done today. After Kota's game at school I ran home to grab lunch before having to go pick her up. On half days she was getting out 20 minutes before Caleb, so I ran through the drive thru dairy, bought them a treat (rootbeer) and then we went to sit and wait outside his school.

Got home and cleaned the kitchen before Darren got off at 2 and we headed straight out to Costco. I especially needed hot dog/hamburger buns for Kota's team party tomorrow, but also wanted to pick up a few other things. Bought more than I planned but it was stuff I needed. I will have to go back to buy meat but I was kinda in a hurry.

Came home to put the groceries away and finished cleaning the house and started a load of laundry. Pj had gone out and rolled around in the dirt and was filthy so she had to have a bath.

With the kids out of school now, I'm planning on making large batches of foods I can freeze (which was what a good portion of the shopping at Costco was for) and they can microwave for lunches. I'd hoped to get mini taco pocket things done today, but decided not to after the dogs bath. I'll make up a batch tomorrow since they're pretty quick and start a pot of chili in the morning. I've got four cans of bisquits, which when cut in 1/4's should give me enough for 100-120 mini tacos and enough ingredients for the chili to make 2-3 weeks worth of lunches and both are relatively easy to do.

Other than that tomorrow, I need to get a bit more cleaning done and some laundry. Then taking Kota and my oldest niece to their team party. Sis and bil are taking their younger two girls and Caleb to a birthday party for our friends son at the same time. Then Caleb's buddy is coming over and I might tell Kota to invite her bff to spend the night.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Lisa cleaned the house, she called me when she was done and said, I hate your floors, LMAO. I totally understood, I cannot figure out how to make them look good. She said she had mopped them and then was wiping them down and they kept streaking, I was dieing laughing. I said why do you think I have so many different floor cleaning products. I have the stuff that the manufacturer suggests, orangewood floor cleaner, flylady said the pledge multi task stuff works well with the dustmop. I am not sure what she used, they are streaky, but they are clean so I am happy.

She is going to check out what her friend uses and try that the next time. Plus she found out why I hate my bathroom floor, it seems every time we sweep and mop some of the grout from the tiles comes out. I was wondering if I could just fill in the grout and cover the whole thing with linoleum, the former owner used left over tiles from her dad and I think they may really be outdoor tiles.

Anyway, I have a really clean house, it is great, and now I only need to do the laundry. It is great!

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 1:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Sweet Dipo & Lisa! Congrats. WRT the bathrm. Now, my bathrooms were linoleum, downstairs had gouges from prior tenants. After cutting away edges, contractor mixed up some brown muddy stuff & poured to fill holes/level, dried overnight. Then he glued down new linoleum on top of old stuff. Made sense to do, since he had to yank out the toilets anyway. Don't know if that would work on your tiles, but worth asking a contractor. Good opportunity to put in a new wax ring to seal the toilet, they wear out over the years.

But, since the bathrms were only 5'x6' I got excellent quality remnants from Lowes @ $29.95 each, same stuff but different color that we had to get off the big 12'x12' roll for kitchen, but much cheaper because it was remnants. I think they were 6'x9', the 9'x12' cost a tad more, then he also cut out the leftovers to line the bathrm sink cabinets & upstairs kitchen sink cabinet (makes so easy to wash them now too). I'm deliriously happy with the new bathrm floors, so easy to wash, as well.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 1:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Another point WRT the remnants, though. I had bought a remnant @ Home Depot for $19.95 (trying to color coordinate) for upstairs bathrm. Contractor refused to lay it, saying "Bisc, that's so flimsy it could easily tear!" Sure enough, I laughed later when I saw he HAD left a tear on the roll while he was checking it out.

Later I ended up cutting that flimsy grade remnant and used it to line all my kitchen cupboards, much better than the contact paper liners. So, what I suggest is to look at the BIG rolls they sell, 12'wide and choose that same quality of pieces when selecting the remnant.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 1:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Actually, I've had to back off from my home reconstructing chores and have diverted to pulling weeds the last 2 days, probably have another 3-4 days of work in backyard, with hedge trimming. Heck, I can only do about 2 hrs a day before running out of steam.

Elderly neighbor guy was telling me about all the horsetail weeds. I pull them every year, but this time they seemed to triple. He said their spores start flying in July or Aug.

Makes sense! Last year I was so busy with contractors, I really didn't pull weeds much until August. My whole yard went to 'heck in a handbasket' lastyear. So much left to do, but I'm up against Ma Nature's deadlines which is good because it's been cooler 74degrees. Summertime will no doubt get warmer.

While it would be comforting to finalize, I realized that even in hot summers, my downstairs on the cement slab always stays cool (I don't have any air conditioning). Plus, I don't have company planned this summer. So I can do that later, while hopefully beat the Spores Spouting Season!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 11:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Monday's Mission

Heh, I'm ahead this week and didn't even realize it!

This morning I got up and found Darren had made himself and the kids (my niece and Caleb's buddy both spent the night last night) breakfast. First up was cleaning up the kitchen.

Finished that and then threw together chili in the crockpot. Cleaned up the mess from that and started the mini tacos (roll out the bisquits, put in the filling, fold) and cooked those.

While waiting for those to finish I threw in a load of laundry. I cleaned up the kitchen again while waiting for the mini taco's to cool and then froze those.

Checked the chili and it was smelling sooo good. Had decided today I'd clean the hall (wipe down walls, door frames, the heater, closet doors, vacuum, and clean the carpet) so I did that. Threw in another load of laundry and Darren made the kids lunch. Since I was already in the hallway I decided to go ahead and clean the bathroom. Went back to check the chili, still smelled great.

I washed the lunch dishes and then picked up the living room and vacuumed there. Folded a load of laundry and threw another in. The chili was done then so I put it into seperate containers and left it to cool before freezing that. Ended up with 5 days worth of mini tacos and 9 days of chili for lunches for the kids. Was pretty happy with that!

Took my niece and Caleb's buddy home and came back and me and Kota cooked dinner. I folded another load of laundry, rinsed off dinner dishes and said screw it, my day was done, lol! I'd been going since I got up this morning and it was 7:30pm!

Tomorrow I'm going to focus on my bedroom. I do have to run by Caleb's school to pick up his epi pen and then by Kota's to drop off a card, should also go get gas in my car. The girls have closing ceremonies tomorrow night.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, June 15, 2009 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Wow, what a busy day, but lots of food! I didn't really do anything, what a joy! I ran the dishwasher and my biggest accomplishment was to re-hang the coat rack.

Watched a lot of lifetime movie channel, LOL.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, June 15, 2009 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
LOL, we're to the point where the kids, especially Caleb and his buddies, are never full. During the school year its no biggie since they're in school 6-7 hours, but now they are home always hungry here! Hoping by stocking up now it'll save me money later...plus I can make healthier food than what I can buy.

I haven't done squat yet today, just got out of bed a while ago. Will take me a couple days to adjust back to my routine. I need to get busy soon though and get some stuff done, but not in a big hurry.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 1:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Tuesday's Mission

I did finally get some stuff done around the house. Did a load of laundry, picked up a bit in my bedroom, and made lists for tomorrow.

I need to do some grocery shopping for my house. And apparently when I went to Costco the other day, I picked up two packs of paper towels for my aunt and no toilet paper, oops. Need to go to Walmart too (may actually do the grocery shopping there now that I think about it.) Darren's birthday is Wednesday and Father's Day this weekend so I have to pick something up for him. Dakota needs new cleats, she's outgrown hers. Wasn't going to worry about new ones yet, but since she'll now be playing into July she's going to need them. Also have to pick my niece up a present for her birthday, which is Friday.

Tomorrow is going to be running aruond day for me. Besides the shopping, I also need to run by Caleb's school and Dakota's cuz I did neither of those today. Have to go give my aunt a shower, and will probably do that in the afternoon, Darren and bil are talking about taking the girls to the batting cages and that'd be a good time for me to do it. I have to drop some forms off at the little league field early in the evening (people who need them will only be there til 6) and then turn around and go back later in the evening for the girls game (they have to be there at 7.)

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 12:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Didn't do a thing last night, LOL. I will be watering the plants tonight, time to run the roomba,and I guess I could sweep up the kitty litter in the bathroom.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 4:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I got most of the Walmart shopping done, they didn't have the game stuff I was looking for for Darren so I'm going to have to hit one of the other ones which I'm hoping to do in a bit.

Got all Dakota's paperwork together for the all-star team and need to drop it off later.

Nurse wasn't at the school so I'll have to do that tomorrow. I'm starting to run out of time for today!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 2:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Wednesday's Mission

Finished up my shopping today, tried to drop the paperwork off at the park (1st game was cancelled so everyone left,) and then cooked dinner at home. I'd left Kota at my sisters and had to run back there to take her her uniform. While sis and bil finished dinner I took the girls to the park and dropped off their paperwork. We got home late so that was pretty much it for today.

Tomorrow I have to do some stuff at my aunts and run a few errands. She has a dr appt late in the afternoon. Tomorrow is also Darren's birthday and I don't know what possessed me, considering I already have a busy day, but I invited sis, bil, the girls, and a friend of ours over for dinner and cake. The girls also have practice. Not quite sure how I'm going to squeeze in cooking dinner, baking a cake, and everything else, lol.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
LOL, have a good dinner b-day party.

I ran the roomba last night, I love that machine!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 5:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Hehe, well, I've been rushing all day I think.

I was planning on making ribs tonight, with asparagus and mushrooms, and some kind of potatoes but when I woke up this morning realized that'd be a bit ambitious for today! Decided on hamburgers, fries, and a salad. One less problem.

Went and gave my aunt a shower and helped her get dressed, that took 2 hours. Then to the doctor. I got home around 3:30 and vegged til Darren got home. He came in and climbed right on the roof. The water line for the swamp cooler had been leaking and he'd shut it off a few weeks ago...no big deal since it was cold, but now it's hot so he had to replace it. He was on the roof when his mom called and asked him to come out. He took Caleb and they've been gone since.

Sis took the girls to practice and is picking them up at 6. She called to tell me they are running late and will be here closer to 7.

In the meantime I cleaned up around the house and baked the cake. I almost went nuts with the cleaning, but then decided screw it, lol. It's just sis and bil and our friend, they aren't going to care if the house is dusted or the toilet water is blue! I did sweep and mop and vacuum, but it's as clean as it's getting, lol.

So, here I sit all ready for the dinner birthday party...and no one is here, lol! If they keep me waiting too long I may start without them.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 1:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Thursday's Mission

Dinner was very yummy. LOL, ever so often I make a meal and wish I could eat more cuz it's just so good, but too full. I grilled up some onions and mushrooms, cut up onions, tomatoes, and avacadoes for the burgers. Also had a salad and french fries (for the kidlets.) Oh it was good! We also had a lot of fun.

Tomorrow I don't have all that much to do other than picking up around the house and some laundry. No practice for Kota either. Caleb's got a buddy coming over and I'll probably have Kota call up her bff.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 12:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Dinner sounds really good! I made a meatloaf last night with all kinds of leftover raw veggies, and I watered the plants.

This morning I emptied the litter locker and darn if I didn't forget to take it out to the trash this morning when I left. I did take out some trash and recycling.

I like todays mission, I think I will do that when I get home.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 1:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Friday's Mission

I have a drs appt with my aunt tomorrow morning and then need to take some cans over to the recycling place (I've been putting this off cuz there's just so dang many bags to deal with.)

Little cleaning around the house and then need to run to Costco with sis or bil so they can buy the food for nieces birthday party on Saturday.

Also need to wash Kota's uniform. Tomorrow they have an early game (5:30) which is good. If they win (fingers crossed) they'll play Saturday afternoon. If they don't, they'll be finished for the season. The girls are hiding their nerves well...I'm not doing so good at it, lol!

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 7:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Hoping for the best game ever!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Thanks Bisc! We're going up against one of the top teams in the area, so a little scary. We've got a good team though and if they can pull it together, keep it together, and have fun they should do pretty good.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 9:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Good Luck on the game!

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Good luck for the game.
I just cleaned the kitchen, took out the rest of the recycling, and ran the dishwasher.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Thank you! The girls spent the morning vegging in front of the tv (normally they'd be outside playing, but we want them to take it easy since it's rather hot outside.) Dakota's starting to get a little tense though.

So far today, I've taken my aunt to the dr. She wasn't doing all that well today so it was a tough task. Also took her oxygen tanks over to have them filled and got new tubing. Had to take the regulator thing off her portable tank because it'd been acting rather wonky for a while. It's been wonky for months and she has a guy come out to check the oxygen machine ever so often and he's checked the regulator and told us it was working fine. I took it in and told the guy what it was doing, he took it in the back to check it and came back out a few minutes later and said it was definitely broken, no idea why the guy who came to the house hadn't replaced it sooner. Tanks that had been registering as empty were actually half full. So kind of a wasted trip on getting the tanks refilled, but glad I did go over and get the new regulator!

I need to clean the kitchen now and start getting the cans ready to go to the recycling place. Darren should be home in about an hour and a half and I'd like to be ready to go.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
War Be thinking of us tomorrow at 6 a.m....that's what time we're heading out for Rae's game!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, June 19, 2009 - 1:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Oh I will Scoot! Where are ya'll playing this weekend?