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Tater

Monday, August 11, 2003 - 02:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
1. Woke up in a good mood. I refuse to let my wrist slow me down! I can still do stuff!

2. Total redesigned my bedroom to fit in my new office.

Wargod

Monday, August 11, 2003 - 02:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
1. We rented a large dumpster for this week so we could go through closets, cabinets, and the garage and get rid of stuff we haven't seen in forever. I'm tired of clutter!

2. Problem is, the kids and I just spent part of the day in the backyard raking up leaves and branches from the storm, triming bushes and the trees, and once again digging up the 2 plants that won't die and grow at an alarming rate, and now I have six bags of yard stuff that will end up filling the dumpster.

3. Looks like I'll have to rent the dumpster for another week unless its bigger than I think it is, lol.

Juju2bigdog

Monday, August 11, 2003 - 06:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Two words, Wargod: garage sale

Jbean

Monday, August 11, 2003 - 07:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
not1, thanks for the suggestion..i don't have anywhere to put the hammock either, wouldn't look right anywhere in here...i am thinking my stuffed friends will have to go in the bedroom closet.

1. my college roommate (the one getting married, that is having a bizillion showers) had a thing about her stuffed animals had to be face up, so they could "breathe". lol, she is hiliarious!

2. my first "official" day of vacation started with my jacked up phone line ringing 3 different times beginning at 7:30 this morning (waking me up, of course). finally i got so pissed that i answered it, and the line was dead! so had to call the phone company, and they fixed it later on this afternoon.

3. i spent $50 on a measley FOUR items at the adult toystore for my friend's naughty party. ughhh. and the stuff is of course TOATLLY tasteless. it is expensive to buy trashy stuff!

4. now i am making banana bread...yum. i do the low fat, low cholesterol kind though, with unsweetened applesauce and egg whites instead of cooking oil and whole eggs. it is smelling really good about now!

Schoolmarm

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 07:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
1. I am doing "Adventures in Wild West Babysitting" with my nieces and nephew. WHEW!

2. I don't have any kids of my own.

3. I wouldn't have the energy.

4. I usually am quite energetic.

5. I saw a herd of buffalo yesterday.

Egbok

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 09:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
1. jbean, it's nice to see you posting in this thread once again!

2. My dd arrived home at LAX last night after being gone for 2 months...it was absolutely wonderful hugging her once again!

3. Now all three of my kidlets are at home and it's all good.

4. They'll be leaving in 2-3 weeks to return or begin college.

5. I'll be okay with ENS this time around...I've moved into my next journey of life with a new 'tude.

6. I'm really enjoying Curves.

Sage

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 12:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
1. I really like listening to Metallica's St. Anger CD when I need some attitude.
2. I filed for divorce today - yay.
3. I should be a free woman on Nov. 13th.
4. I swam 10 laps yesterday, and plan on doing it again today.
5. My muscles are getting firmer.
6. I think we are going to Cape Cod next month to meet/visit Brian's family.
7. Brian has a job interview in about an hour. :)

Jan

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 12:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
jbean can you share the recipe for the banana bread, please! I love the stuff but took the regular banana bread off my menu because it has too many calories. :)

Schoolmarm

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 03:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
1. I can't believe that Sage will be a free woman that quickly. Took me 2 1/2 years to get a divorce...no children, but a law firm. BLECH!

2. I went swimming in a lake with my nieces and nephew and brother. It was fun. I need a nap. They don't!

3. 95 degrees with little humidity is no where as hot as 80 degrees with 100 percent humidity.

4. I DO miss the lush green of Pennsylvania, but not the constant rain.

5. I was the "Lunch Police" today and everyone actually ate their lunches without whining.

6. The "Lunch Police" trick will probably only work one day and tomorrow I'll be up the creek with no paddle!

7. The kids are riding on the fire truck right now. I'm sure they will be excited when they come back.

8. I'm applying for a grant so that I can spend a whole academic year in Germany. Keep your fingers crossed!

Gidget

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 04:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Evening all. I'm still learning my way around TVCH though I've been here quite awhile. I just discovered recently that there is a Library thread by posting about a book in the General Discussion thread which I've only really started participating in (a little) this year.

Mostly I spend time at BB and a little time at Survivor and Amazing Race.

Anyway, this morning on the way to work I heard that BB was pre-empted till the wee hours of the morning here in NJ because of baseball.

Generally speaking, pre-empting BB annoys me, but I can live with it if it comes on after the game.

Anyway, I went on with my rant in the Things to Complain About Thread. Right this moment in my life, the mindless entertainment of BB relaxes me, as does following it on the TVCH. I do not have the feeds and would have little opportunity to enjoy them even if I did.

Why you ask don't I just tape it. Well my husband has all this high tech stuff in the house all interconnected. One day he hooked the cable and the TV to the computer in such a manner that the VCR will no longer tape. And since he rarely tapes anything from the TV he took no interest in correcting the situation. He did find a way to record TV on the computer, but then he sold the computer and bought himself a lap top, which he took with him when he moved out in May.

Somehow it just poured out of me this morning. I am having some serious problems with my hormones which are reeking havoc on my body and my mood, coupled with the rat walking out on me just short of 20 years of marriage.

I wasn't consciously looking for sympathy, but a few posters interpreted my posting such and suggested I post over here. I promised I would. And I am. And maybe I was... not necessarily looking for sympathy but perhaps some empathy.

My marriage has been a bit of a mess for years. I am a born optomist married to an equally dedicated pessimist.

For years I let less than desirable behaviors slide. But it had to stop. Financially we were in a mess and I just would not tolerate it anymore. I put my foot down and it was not long after he put his foot out... the door.

For the last 3 months we were courting a reconciliation. Yet something deceitful seemed to lurk below the surface. Last night we got into yet another stupid argument, mostly about his ego and the facade he presents in public. My reluctance to hide what is going on in our house caused him to blow up and threaten me with losing the house. Since we bought my family's house, he knows this is a vulnerable point for me.

But I did not back down and he cursed me and my family and threatened all kinds of ridiculous things.

And what really makes me mad is my unwillingness to walk away from this. I feel stupid. I earn a good living. It will not be easy for a few years to be on my own but eventually, since I am more sensible with a buck, it will sort it self out.

I feel like a total loser for clinging to the rare bright moments in our relationship and ignoring the $**t.

On the up side, I went to a different GYN today who really listened to me and has presented me with some palatible alternatives, depending on what the tests I had a few months ago reveal to him when he looks them over.

Ironically he is a colleague of my husband, who recommended him earlier yesterday, before the stupid fight!

I have not seen a lawyer yet. Because we have a lot of joint debt, I will undoubtedly have to sell the house. I don't have enough money to buy him off. And while on one hand it will break my heart to leave the house I have lived in the better part of my life, the appeal of a nice big new, clean apartment, close to work, does not seem all bad. No grass to mow. No repairs to bend the budget. It is logically the best choice. But emotionally, that is another story.

It's not even the house as much as the 2 sweetest cats who shared so many years of my life resting in the backyard. I know it's dumb but there it is. It brings tears to my eyes thinking about it.

As does thinking about how I could share my life with someone for 2o years and for him to betray that love and trust over the issue of control and the fact that with the years only one of us has managed to grow up.

Thanks for listening. You are some very nice people here at the Clubhouse. I am priviledged to know you.

Buttercup

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 04:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, Gidget...I'm not sure what to say, other than I am sorry and sending good thoughts your way

I made you an extra "home"...just click here

Buttercup

Gidget

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 04:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I apologize for not formatting the above post properly. I had to read through many archives to "catch on".

Good thoughts are always appreciated. I strongly believe in the wonder of the universe. "We are stardust" oops, dating myself :)

Juju2bigdog

Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 09:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
1. Since Gidget did at least 10 unnumbered facts, I will just do a couple. And of course they are not about me.

2. I would like Gidget to know we also have a very useful couple of ranting threads, The TVCH Menopause Rant Thread comes to mind. It's over here ../9200/1094573.html?1060339349 You don't have to actually BE menopausal to rant there but it does help to be female, LOL.

3. I would like Gidget and others to know there is a whole lot more to this board besides BB. You can find out what else is being discussed on the board by going to the top of this page and clicking on Topics. Then venture into each of the sections there and see if anything interests you. General Discussions is good, as is Community Corner.

4. I am glad Tess made it home safely.

Jbean

Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 10:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
jan, i just use the box mixes (any brand, most have the same amount of mix in them), and instead of using what they recommend for oil and eggs (usually 1/4 c oil, and 3 eggs), i use 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce and 3 egg whites. i don't really do "from scratch" stuff. i read that you could sub. that stuff on the betty crocker mix, i think. and it doesn't taste any different.

i'll post this in you folder, too, just in case.

Jbean

Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 11:01 am EditMoveDeleteIP
gidget, sending hugs and good wishes your way.

and just so you know, you have come to the right place. you won't find any more caring people than those who are here.

Jan

Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 03:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
...I'm sneaking in to say thanks to Jbean...and sneaking out again so you guys won't lose count

Mak1

Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 04:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<is anyone really counting?

Tater

Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 04:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'll start it up, we left off at Juju's #4...

1.Warm thoughts and hugs to Gidget.
2.TVCH is so much more that you can ever imagine. Every nook and cranny is filled with wisdom, Authority, humor, and most of all love.
3.I took apart my computer, with one hand, to replace the fan.
4.I had never done anything like that before. Worst that could happen was it still would be broke.
5.TADA It works! I am a geek!! I accept that proudly!

Gidget

Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 09:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Tater

1. Good wishes back to all the wonderful peeps at TVCH.

2. I once built a computer from parts. Installing parts not a problem for me, getting everything to work together and follow instructions big problem, especially since I had someone as a crutch all this time.

3. Serving 18-20 weeks on Grand Jury. Heard a case today that made me sick. I wanted justice for the victim but the Prosecution brought weak case against accused. Prosecutor realized she wasn't going to jam it down our throats (emotion not withstanding) wised up and promised witness for examination in the future.

4. Going to the beach tomorrow for company team building outing. Last year we had lobster tail and steak served a few feet from the surf. Financially company not doing as well this year, but even burgers will be great in this setting.

5. Won't be able to participate in the physical activities tomorrow. Gyn problems, have to take it easy till tests reviewed and treatment installed.

6. Going to be 90 on the beach. Glad to have excuse NOT to run around. Have a really great book to fill the time!!

Ha... I can do this!!!

Schoolmarm

Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 06:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
1. Welcome Gidget!

2. I am tired of the Wild West and being a cowboy.

3. We wore the kids out yesterday. Thankfully they are still sleeping. Actually EVERYONE is still sleeping except me, and that's because I'm still on East Coast time.

4. The Evans Plunge in Hot Springs is awesome. My 3 year old niece went down the big slide by herself. It is the largest indoor/outdoor hot springs fed swimming pool in the US. It has river rocks for the bottom.

5. I am sunburned.

6. I am going home tomorrow.

7. It has been great to see my brothers and their families. I DO wonder how in the world we are related, though, because we are very different. I've had my fill of "their" music. (Nuff said!)

Wargod

Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 10:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
1. Sounds like Marm is having a good time.

2. My 4 year old neice decided the other day that throwing a temper tantrum in the middle of a restaurant was the way to get what she wanted ($50!) She screamed all the way through lunch, and all the way home. When they got home, they sent her to her room, where she stomped her little butt into her room and slammed the door.

3. My bil has unique ideas of punishment which usually leave me rolling on the floor when I hear about them. This time, he walked out to the garage, got a hammer and screwdriver and removed her bedroom door until she learned not to slam it.

4. Mom has a new boyfriend. He's a nice man that her and my step dad had known since high school. Me and my sis grew up with his children. My step dad passed away over 2 and a half years ago, and mom has dated some since then, but until now nothing very seriously or anyone we knew.

5. I'm not upset by this. All I keep thinking is, interesting and at least she's happy.

6. I was up til 1:30 with the hg's this morning. Was still awake when Darren got up at 2:45 to get ready for work.

7. At 5:30, Dakota stood next to my bed and poked me until I woke up. She told me she wanted to go swimming and when I told her no, she threw a temper tantrum. It took half an hour before she realized she wasn't coming out of her room until she knocked it off. She's been much more pleasant since then.

8. I feel like I've been awake for months, LOL.

Squaredsc

Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 12:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
1. wow ive got to do 9
2. my hair looks like crap right now
3. this is what i get for missing my appt last week
4. getting it done tomorrow
5. think i will get my nails done and a pedicure this weekend
6. getting a new cell phone after work today
7. ive narrowed my choice down to 2
8. also need to pick up a book from the bookstore for #1
9. for his summer reading assignment cause amazon.com didn't deliver it overnight and i still don't have it.

Yankee_In_Ca

Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 09:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
1. I'm thinking about starting a "Gardening" thread on here because I've always got lots of questions about some plants on my patio garden -- but I'm not sure if anyone would be interested.

2. I grew up gardening, but it was in the mid-Atlantic, and now that I'm in the Pacific NW I find that the "rules" are a little different!

3. I'm hoping that everyone on the TVCH affected by the blackout today is safe and that their power is on, or comes on quickly.

4. I think my mom will come soon for a visit -- she needs it and I'll be happy to show her my new house.

5. Does anyone know of a good reference book for identifying and treating gardening problems (pests, mineral deficiencies, etc.) -- preferably with reference pictures of problems, and then solutions??

6. My trip to Switzerland was cancelled this week, but though I love the country, I was happy because I'm tired.

7. I have a friend who I genuinely like, but who drives me nuts and makes me want to scream most times I'm around her. Is that unusual?

8. We're having a patio barbecue tomorrow for friends, and it should be fun. Fruity slushy drinks for all!

9. I am sore from working out tonight.

10. I would also like to find out if anyone has a Palm Tungsten W? I'm considering one for work and am on the fence.

Squaredsc

Friday, August 15, 2003 - 05:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
1. TGIF!

Babyruth

Friday, August 15, 2003 - 06:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
1. We got our power back around 8:30 this AM. I'm hoping power and water is restored to everyone soon. It's a hot, humid day again, and Detroit is still without.
2. Last night's sky was EXCELLENT for viewing the moon, the stars, and Mars.