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[The crowned one]

When the train rides these are the Rules:

Just look them over and feel free to ask if you have any questions. At the request of several people, I've included short and long versions of the guidelines.... if you do decide to join us, and you aren't clear about something, please take a moment to read the longer rules below the yellow soundbites. :D


SHORT RULES:
The Trade train is a fast, fun game that allows you to trade a deck you don't need for a deck you do by setting up a series of Stations at which Tarot decks are offered and chosen. :)
Each player is a "Station" we will visit on the trip for a set period of time, according to a randomly assigned order.
You may choose your deck at any time.
First player to choose a deck at a Station moves us to the next Station.
For this train, the Station order is determined by preassigned random order.
You will only offer when we reach your "Station."
Any kind of deck is fair game.
Riders may join the train during the ride (until the last 3 stations), but will not pick til the next offering/Station.
You must complete a trade to keep your chosen deck.
Everyone who trades a deck will pick a deck. It's a win/win.
Each player must have fun.
It is that easy. As others can attest, these trains are fun, hilarious, and exciting.


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LONG RULES:
ITINERARY: From the sign up list of riders, we will generate a random order of Stations. This itinerary will determine the order in which you will post your decks to trade. But you can CHOOSE at any time. This itinerary will be posted at the top of the thread along with a record all of the completed trades...

SPEED OF THE TRAIN: We spend 24 hours maximum at each station (i.e. person listing decks) before moving on to the next station. If/when someone picks a deck, the next person/station can list as fast as they want. So you have to stay on your toes and in theory we could go through the whole train in an afternoon. You have a MAX of 12 hours to show at your station before we move on, you are slotted into the next available spot, so do not worry if you are late :)

OFFERING DECKS: You may list as many as you like, but but will only trade one. Everyone who trades a deck will get to choose a deck. Any type of deck is suitable: Majors-only, Pip decks, Oracles, Sets, along with full 78 card decks are welcome. You may change your decks as often and as fast as you like while the train is at your station. And remember, offering a better selection encourages every station to offer a better selection themselves to insure they'll place a deck. It's a win/win!

SELECTING A DECK: You can choose your deck at any time from any rider, but once you have chosen you may not choose again. If you choose a deck you must trade a deck to close your deal. This is a chance to expand our horizons for the cost of post.

NO TAKERS?: Feel free to tweak your offerings during the allotted hours of your station. If no one chooses any of your decks within the alotted hrs the train moves on to the next person/station below you on the itinerary. You will have a chance to list new trades later as when the list reaches the bottom it will go through a second time, starting at the top with the first person who has not had a deck picked from his list.

KEEPING IT FRESH / KEEPING IT NEW: Remember: the quality of each offering dictates the quality of every other trade... The train is only as snazzy as we make it. In order to keep the landscape surprising and to insure the train moves at a reasonable speed, please board the train ready to shake up your offerings. If there are no takers within the first 6 hours, consider changing your offerings. We encourage everyone to list at least 2 decks that are not repeats from the previous train. If a deck has not found a home on the previous train(s), its likely that people already own it or don't care to. If you list an offering identical to the previous train, and a trade is not made, we will move on after 12 hrs.

UNCOMPLETED TRADES: What If someone picks a deck, but the person that listed their choice fails to choose a deck for themselves? Unfortunately then the person that picked that deck would lose that deck. This sure will add some butterfly style excitement. At this point that person that lost their first choice would have a opportunity to re-choose in the second go-a-round.

FINISHING YOUR RIDE: After you have listed, traded away a deck, and accepted a deck you are off the train, but feel free to participate in the chatter. After you finish a trade please leave your decks posted for at least another 24 hrs so all those aboard can browse what they missed...

END OF THE LINE: No decks will be sent until all trades in the chain are complete or the train finishes two laps. This insures no one will be left out and also gives train members something to look forward to/worry about in the days ahead.

Caboose trades are welcome but can NOT be discussed during the actual trade, we call that the end game frenzy, well I do ;)

TALK: In-game chatter is highly encouraged!

YOU CAN'T LOSE!: You only give a deck if you get one. If after the second round you have not managed a trade you are off of the train, nothing lost or gained, unless you accepted a deck, you would lose that, And that train member would re-list.

JOINING THE TRAIN: You can sign up starting now. Also, anyone may join the Train at any time before the train reaches the THIRD TO LAST person of the FIRST ROUND. Then the train closes: no more tickets.

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The internal workings for those who care: The itinerary of offerings will be randomized blindly. I've asked another rider to send me a mixed list of numbers equal to the number of people on the train.

Even more boring internal workings: With just 20 riders we have 1 048 576 combinations of deck combinations in all at just one deck. With a average of 3 or 4 decks being listed each the number is huge. To be in matched pairs takes it to 190 opportunities. SO with just 20 players we have collectively 190 opportunities to make a trade, imagine the numbers as we add cars to this train...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dXDZmgVew5A/S80PNIcpVNI/AAAAAAAAHc0/Ul3TTAaFL1Q/s400/sailing-ships-viking.jpg

THE PUB IS A PUBLIC HOUSE, EVERYONE IS WELCOME, AND WILL BE GREETED AND MADE AT HOME. :)

[Lutestring]

ooh, pretty boat :)

[Lutestring]

*wonders if she should look around for lifeboats*

[Jesii]

Found it! LOL

[Lutestring]

Hi Jesii, we've got the place to ourselves :D

[Jesii]

Hi Jesii, we've got the place to ourselves :D
Yay! *crazy music and eratic dancing* How you been Lute?

[The crowned one]

*wonders if she should look around for lifeboats*

I think you are in it ;)

[The crowned one]

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Lutestring 46
Rhinemaiden 39
NorthernTigress 28
The crowned one 25
Mellaenn 21
Chiska 20
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Flaxen 15
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tarotlyn 5
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Pam O 4
zan_chan 4
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linnie 3
morticia monroe 2
roppo 1
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[The crowned one]

Not a single post on the federal election in Canada, God I love my country LOL!

[Jesii]

Not a single post on the federal election in Canada, God I love my country LOL!
I'm avoiding all the news channels at the moment. Not up for wedding hype, or anything that the press are talking about right now! Federal elections? is that different from normal elections? Not trying to be stupid, I've never know ~anything~ about Canadian government or law!

[Lutestring]

I think you are in it ;)
LOL :) Hi TCO

I just thought I'd drop in before going to sleep. I've had a day where I tried to get lots of things done, but didn't really do much. I had a doctor's appointment and had to wait two hours, which sort of messed up the middle of the day. Then I went back to the shop where I bought some really cheap beads yesterday, and bought some more, so now I think I've got enough for all the tarot bags i'll make for the next few years :D

[emmsma]

Finally caught up on the thread, only to discover it was closed. :P

I don't wanna go to work. :( I was supposed to be off!

And somehow we are going to make it to payday tomorrow by the very skin of our teeth. $7 in the bank.

Sucks!

Storm, I hope you can find out things are not as bad as they seem on paper, or I hope you find YOUR house very soon.

Yira, breathe and try to relax. You are not out of the game yet. ((Yira))

Wendy, hope your boss hasn't injured himself too badly.

Sorry thats about as much as I could retain. :(

[emmsma]

Oh wait, I've seen that little purple tarot deck very cheaply on ebay recently.

Awesome pics Roppo. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[The crowned one]

I'm avoiding all the news channels at the moment. Not up for wedding hype, or anything that the press are talking about right now! Federal elections? is that different from normal elections? Not trying to be stupid, I've never know ~anything~ about Canadian government or law!


Yes it is different, this is for what power hungry dictator will run Canada, rather then just run a province into the ground.

[Lutestring]

I didn't know you were having an election over there, TCO. Does Canada have compulsory voting?

Hi Emm, I need to catch up, but I think you've summarised it for me there.

(((((hugs to all that need them)))))

[Jesii]

Yes it is different, this is for what power hungry dictator will run Canada, rather then just run a province into the ground.
Okay, that also answers my next question which was about your opinion on Canadian politics ^-^ LOL

[The crowned one]

I am a part of the "black market economy" of Canada, we trade food, home made booze and services in the country side. a dozen eggs for a bottle of wine, a few hows work on a tractor for 6 tomatoe plants and good company...that sort of thing... it is common in Canada.

WE do not like tax, but we are laid back and passive so we just go under the radar for our basic needs when possible :)

Let those who want power, struggle for power.

[Jesii]

I am a part of the "black market economy" of Canada, we trade food, home made booze and services in the country side. a dozen eggs for a bottle of wine, a few hows work on a tractor for 6 tomatoe plants and good company...that sort of thing... it is common in Canada.

WE do not like tax, but we are laid back and passive so we just go under the radar for our basic needs when possible :)

Let those who want power, struggle for power.
Oh right, so it's kinda an existance as far away from politics as possible? Sounds blissful!

[yirabeth]

Just received notice of a class announcements forum posting from the teacher. Very interesting...

I'm very interested in any feedback on the MTA exam. I can only take it once so it's difficult to know exactly the breadth and depth. Please stop by if you're on campus this week to discuss.

As far as grading, don't be concerned. I'll make sure the MTA exam does not negatively impact your final grade. More on this after I see the results.

I guess I'm not the only one with an issue... :bugeyed: Too bad I have PRIOR issues that make it so damaging.

Part of the problem with this exam is Microsoft's method of administering exams. They have a pool of "every question a properly educated web application programmer should be able to answer" and questions are pulled randomly from that test pool. The problem arises because there's an algorithm involved that if a tester misses a question, it's set up to pull questions from the part of the pool that relates to that question to see if they had a bad moment, or if they don't know it... So while you may get lucky and NOT get questions on what the teacher didn't teach (application pools and web services, for starters...) if you DO get one, you're in essence, SCREWED. While this is a good practice for expert level exams, this exam is supposed to be 'entry level' so you should have a 'general knowledge' not 'know everything there is to know about X'

I may go in to take the test early tomorrow and stop at the main campus (the test isn't at the main campus) and discuss. Or not; it cuts into my study time. I can send an email also..I'm actually kinda working on that as I study, writing down questions I remember and finding answers for them etc.

In any case this teacher will need to either a) stop requiring the MTA exam as part of the course or b) stop specializing in one thing (really, it was ONE project, all centered around ListView management and Data Sources -- which I received NO questions for -- and XML/CSS for display of said data - which I received a couple on XML and none on CSS. Although he didn't teach these areas specifically, prior classes had. I did fine on those questions.) and teach a broader base with small assignments attached to each to be sure students understand that concept.

This is the first class required to take this test, as part of his position of being responsible for bringing MTA testing to the college -- don't I just LOVE being a guinea pig... :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

This sounds like kinda good news?

[yirabeth]

I think so, Stormy...I do still have the issue of last week's test that I was hoping this exam would pull me comfortably out of, which it obviously isn't. I wish I knew why suddenly taking a test has me trembling in fear and unable to think...it's never happened before :(

[Stormdancer]

I think so, Stormy...I do still have the issue of last week's test that I was hoping this exam would pull me comfortably out of, which it obviously isn't. I wish I knew why suddenly taking a test has me trembling in fear and unable to think...it's never happened before :(Because you feel that your whole future is riding on this. It's not. (((Yira)))

[The crowned one]

I seem to get way more done on work days then days off!

[Stormdancer]

I seem to get way more done on work days then days off!um...that makes sense.

[Wendywu]

Yay - James home from first day and I think fairly happy. Which is good, on a first day - usually very confusing....

Hopefully he'll like it :)

[Stormdancer]

Yay - James home from first day and I think fairly happy. Which is good, on a first day - usually very confusing....

Hopefully he'll like it :)Great news!! I'm sure he's proud of himself!

[Wendywu]

Actually he's more concerned about re-stringing his Les Paul guitar ready for band practice, and "borrowing" ear plugs (like I'd want them back :bugeyed:) .....

He's incredibly laid back and I think he'll be fine. I just hope it'll be interesting.

Shakira has a trial at a job on Friday - hope she gets taken on!

[Stormdancer]

Well, it's certainly a big step for both of them.

[desertrat]

Yirabeth, the quote from your teacher sounds very encouraging. It sounds like many of your classmates may have had issues with their test results also. Deep breaths, help to calm the anxiety. (plus a little xanax :P)

[kaleanna]

got most of packages mailed.

Have two that I still need to work on. but they will go out within the next day or two.

[Chiska]

A new thread! Wheee!!!

Good news Yira!

[kaleanna]

I was also successful in finding a couple of ties for my 13yr old. Now he has a choice on what tie to wear tonite for the ceremony thing for national jr honor society.

[yirabeth]

LOL...I just had to go pick Jack up, he stayed after school to work on homework, a decision he made because 'things are too distracting at home'. Cool, no problem...

My cell phone rings. Jack, answer that please...(I don't answer the phone while I'm driving.) He answers. This is what I hear: "Do you want to talk to mom?" pause. "Sorry, she's driving."

I burst out laughing..would it have killed him to say that FIRST instead of acting like he'd pass the phone to me??? :rolleyes: :D

[cardlady22]

What . . . a . . . day. Is it bedtime yet?

[kaleanna]

What . . . a . . . day. Is it bedtime yet?
((((((cardlady)))))))


I wish it were bedtime already :/

[cardlady22]

:P I'm so tired that I'm mixing up my words. And I just had to correct 3 typos before hitting submit.

Oreo Creamsicle cookies are nasty

grrrr. Cream, not Dream

[kaleanna]

:P I'm so tired that I'm mixing up my words. And I just had to correct 3 typos before hitting submit.

Oreo Dreamsicle cookies are nasty


(((((((cardlady)))))))))




Never heard of those and now definitely will not be trying them, :laugh:

[cardlady22]

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and none of the usual gift ideas are sounding good. Can't make jewelry because she doesn't wear it. They are mostly vegetarians at the school. Hmmmmm

[Chiska]

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and none of the usual gift ideas are sounding good. Can't make jewelry because she doesn't wear it. They are mostly vegetarians at the school. Hmmmmm

How about a nice fruit / veg bouquet? I remember my son making something like that in school at some point. It was cute. And edible. And nutritious.

(((( cardlady )))) always so thoughtful! Teachers are in need of serious appreciation! :D

[cardlady22]

}) I always got on with the teachers. Only 2 in my schooling career that just tipped the wrong way for some reason or another.

[kaleanna]

Ugggggggggggggg so far no luck with job hunting :/

[cardlady22]

(((kaleanna))) Wish I knew what to suggest.

[yirabeth]

(((((Cardlady))))) You really are a thoughtful mom to your children's teachers!

I'm doing the peer review on the project (that I am worried about) and finding, maybe I didn't do so bad after all... :bugeyed: The teacher had said, I'm not expecting perfection, because I know it's a lot to do in the short time we've had, and some of the concepts are really tough.

I didn't get my updates working, and my quiz-taking page was weirded out.(style not mechanics) But it's there otherwise..

I just had to do the peer review on THE SMARTEST boy in the class. One of those 'boy genius' nerds that everyone is in awe of their talents...(0r at least us programmers are in awe of)

Except..his project SUCKS... I'm totally amazed. NOTHING works. It's crap. If I were a boss and had to choose between him and me (lol) based on this work, I'd choose..me... not trying to be conceited. My project has issues and it's had me wondering if I'd pass the class. But if he grades on a scale, (he often does) and Carl's work is next-best to mine...well...I just aced it... :bugeyed:

[kaleanna]

(((((cardlady))))))


I know I will keep plugging away til I find something but just the whole experience of last time(2yrs) is what has me concerned.

[The crowned one]

What a great day, made a few liters of home made juice, ground enough sirloin to last a few days/meals, got the back lawn mowed ( it is about 1/3 an acre and I do it by hand) chicken coop cleaned, beer in hand and now to clean out my car!

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi All! Where do I start?

(((Yira))), today's developments sound very promising! You ain't out of it, yet! :thumbsup:

(((Stormy))) I'm sorry to hear about the problems with the house, but it doesn't sound good. :(

(((kaleanna))) Congrats to your son for making the NHS!

And (((hugs))) to everyone else, too!

[cardlady22]

:laugh: Is it strange that I'd rather clean the bathroom than the car?

[BlueDragonfly]

What a great day, made a few liters of home made juice, ground enough sirloin to last a few days/meals, got the back lawn mowed ( it is about 1/3 an acre and I do it by hand) chicken coop cleaned, beer in hand and now to clean out my car!
:bugeyed: That's a busy/productive day!

Could I have the secret recipe for some of that energy, please?

[yirabeth]

Hi Blue, TCO :)

Yes...I may not be as bad off as I thought..trying not to get my hopes up. My project DOES have issues. But overall it's sound...good foundation...I plan on fixing it while job hunting because other than those issues (which time to research etc will allow me to fix) it's a strong application and fairly impressive I think....

[yirabeth]

:laugh: Is it strange that I'd rather clean the bathroom than the car?

LOL! I'm picky about my car..."Did you LEAVE garbage in MY CAR??" Kids run in fear when I spy a piece of garbage in my car..I may flay them alive....ROFL

[The crowned one]

:bugeyed: That's a busy/productive day!

Could I have the secret recipe for some of that energy, please?


Sure, the secret is in the post ;)

[cardlady22]

Aren't these just adorable?
http://www.housetohome.co.uk/image/550/550/imageBank/c/Champagne-shot-glasses---Play.com.jpg

[Stormdancer]

But if he grades on a scale, (he often does) and Carl's work is next-best to mine...well...I just aced it... :bugeyed:
HeeHee :D

[BlueDragonfly]

.......beer in hand......
?????

[BlueDragonfly]

*sigh* I'd like to ask for a moment of silence, please. Mr. Coffee has died.....:(

[cardlady22]

And there was much weeping (http://flukeout.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sad_coffee.jpg) in kitchens 'round the world.

[BlueDragonfly]

And there was much weeping (http://flukeout.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sad_coffee.jpg) in kitchens 'round the world.
:laugh: Well, a bit of whimpering in mine....



.....good thing I've got a little 4 cup "spare" pot!

[The crowned one]

?????


Home made juice is the key :)

[Stormdancer]

Home made juice is the key :)

The "Key" to what....I am behind...are you talking juicers again? I still don't have one. :(

[BlueDragonfly]

The "Key" to what....I am behind...are you talking juicers again? I still don't have one. :(
The key to all TCO's energy. He's been a busy bee today.

[Stormdancer]

The key to all TCO's energy. He's been a busy bee today.OH....I thought that was because he had to work today...something about work days are more productive than days off.

I'm confused....(((Mr Coffee)))

[BlueDragonfly]

OH....I thought that was because he had to work today...something about work days are more productive than days off.

I'm confused....(((Mr Coffee)))
Mr. Coffee died with 6 cups left to go tonight. Is that what you're confused about?

[Chiska]

(((((( kaleanna )))))) All I can do is send out good job hunting mojo!!

Stormy - that sucks - Your realtor is the one that did this late? If so, that person needs to be reported and held accountable. Our realtor was a close friend and he was amazing. He made sure everything was tip top for our purchase. He even caught them doing an overlay when they were supposed to do a complete new roof! Found out THEIR realtor told THEM that they only had to do the overlay! Their Realtor paid for the brand new roof.

Hopefully, the lawyers can get this figured out - the information you shared would be a deal breaker for us. But everybody is different. I just hope this all comes out satisfactorily.

[Stormdancer]

Stormy - that sucks - Your realtor is the one that did this late? If so, that person needs to be reported and held accountable. Yeah...I'm not "There" yet, but....IF he had this and didn't give it to me, that is a HUGE issue!!! And from what I'm learning....he should've KNOW it needed to be there last fall. Right now I'm concentrating on the house itself...the fallout will follow })

I just feel like such an idiot, even though there's no reason. I know I knew nothing, but this is glaring!!!

Ah well, live & learn...kinda tired of that...

[BlueDragonfly]

Yeah...I'm not "There" yet, but....IF he had this and didn't give it to me, that is a HUGE issue!!! And from what I'm learning....he should've KNOW it needed to be there last fall. Right now I'm concentrating on the house itself...the fallout will follow })

I just feel like such an idiot, even though there's no reason. I know I knew nothing, but this is glaring!!!

Ah well, live & learn...kinda tired of that...
Stormy, you didn't know the first thing about buying a house when you started the process for this one, so You're Not An Idiot!

[The crowned one]

Cars clean on the outside, now to quickly weed the front gardens while I have sun, music and beer, then BBQ and a movie.

See you all soon.

[Stormdancer]

Stormy, you didn't know the first thing about buying a house when you started the process for this one, so You're Not An Idiot!Thanks HON, and I agree. I think what bothers me is ...."I'm oldish....shouldn't I know??"

What is VERY strange to me is that MY agent is working with another woman in my office in her search. When SHE signed her contract, that disclosure was a part of the contract.

Just off the phone with "contractor Dude" to look into the driveway situation....I think this is the "Earth instability" issue mentioned in the disclosure.

[yirabeth]

Thanks HON, and I agree. I think what bothers me is ...."I'm oldish....shouldn't I know??"

Yeah cuz like, you've already bought 10 or 20 houses sheesh woman! Why don't you know this stuff!! :rolleyes:

That's no different than me thinking I should know how to program JUST CUZ I'm 20 yrs older than most my fellow students! (okay 25 now hush!)

[yirabeth]

PS - I don't think I should already know. I just WISH I already knew...LOL And I wish I were smarter about picking it up! Although if being smart like Carl means doing a crap job then perhaps dumber is better. LOL

[Chiska]

Gee Stormy - if everybody was supposed to know all this stuff, we wouldn't have Realtors!

We didn't know, but our Realtor educated us and was on top of everything. He made sure that we got a good deal and that we didn't get screwed. Really, the realtor should have known all this!! It is a MAJOR part of the whole process.

There was a "border dispute" that was part of our deal and it was one of the first papers we saw. We initialed that we had been notified and understood what it all was about. We back and forthed with the sellers on a few items and I swear, I have never had to "initial here, here, here, date here, and initial again here..." so much.

On top of it all - husband went back to sea before we signed the final papers, so I had to sign for me AND sign for him as POA. It was gruesome. My poor wrist was sore for a week.

[BlueDragonfly]

Thanks HON, and I agree. I think what bothers me is ...."I'm oldish....shouldn't I know??"

What is VERY strange to me is that MY agent is working with another woman in my office in her search. When SHE signed her contract, that disclosure was a part of the contract.

Just off the phone with "contractor Dude" to look into the driveway situation....I think this is the "Earth instability" issue mentioned in the disclosure.
I don't think so, that would just be about the driveway being across the property/lot boundary. The earth instability would be about the underground holes(mines ?) and stuff(don't remember the exact wording).

[Mellaenn]

Hugs to all that need them - and even to those that don't!!! :heart:

I'm sitting in my office having just finished with my work for today. I've lit my candle to St Jude, patron saint of lost causes (that would be 'moi'). I'm keeping the faith!

[yirabeth]

You're not a lost cause! (unless you lost yourself under a pile of work?? But then you found the computer so good 'nuff!)

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Mell, you're not a lost cause!

eta-what's going on?

[Mellaenn]

No, I'm not! Because I prayed to St Jude!!! I got the candle for $1.59 at the grocery store.

[yirabeth]

You weren't a lost cause before either :) You okay, Mell?♥

[Mellaenn]

I do have some good news! I am going to be reading tarot (or crystals or toys, whatever the client wants) at a local new age shop that just got sold to a new owner. It will be every other Saturday. A little mad money...

[Mellaenn]

I realized my funky little tongue-in-cheek post sounded like I'm all bummed out, when in real life I'm in a great mood - sorry to scare you guys!!! :heart: Thanks for the care vibes, though! :grin: VERY nice to know someone does care. :)

[yirabeth]

We does care ♥♥ and AWESOME!! on the reading gig!

[BlueDragonfly]

I do have some good news! I am going to be reading tarot (or crystals or toys, whatever the client wants) at a local new age shop that just got sold to a new owner. It will be every other Saturday. A little mad money...
Sounds good to me! And who knows where that will lead!

[BlueDragonfly]

I realized my funky little tongue-in-cheek post sounded like I'm all bummed out, when in real life I'm in a great mood - sorry to scare you guys!!! :heart: Thanks for the care vibes, though! :grin: VERY nice to know someone does care. :)
Ummm, well, duh! :laugh:

Of course we do! :heart:

[Chiska]

Good News, Mell!!

If there is a trade thing ever, I think I have some candidates - though is it tarot only or can it be an oracle?

[BlueDragonfly]

Good News, Mell!!

If there is a trade thing ever, I think I have some candidates - though is it tarot only or can it be an oracle?
You mean a train? TCO was hinting at putting one together soonish. You can add oracles, certainly.

[Mellaenn]

Going to go curl up with a book...long day. Night, all!

[BlueDragonfly]

*dances around the pub* I'm getting Waking the Wild Spirit! :D I am sooo excited!

And now that I'm all wound up, I've got to go to bed. I've got to be at work for a private client at 7 a.m. :D

G'Night (((mATes)))

[kaleanna]

back from the ceremony and eating supper.


I am so tired.


I also got commissioned to do a pendant and possibly a bracelet and some sets of earrings.

[BlueDragonfly]

Going to go curl up with a book...long day. Night, all!
G'Night Mell! Sleep Well!

Damn 30 rule. tick tick tick

[BlueDragonfly]

back from the ceremony and eating supper.


I am so tired.


I also got commissioned to do a pendant and possibly a bracelet and some sets of earrings.
Congrats on the commissions, kaleanna! :D

[Stormdancer]

Going to go curl up with a book...long day. Night, all!I am doing the same, but "Wrapped in Bacon"...caught my eye....LOL

[kaleanna]

Congrats on the commissions, kaleanna! :D


Thankies Blue :D

[The crowned one]

There will be a train in june :)

[NorthernTigress]

There will be a train in june :)

Ooooh. Potential Birthday Train. :D :D :D

[Aulruna]

Ooooh. Potential Birthday Train. :D :D :D

Make that a double birthday train :D ... how very Gemini!

[NorthernTigress]

Make that a double birthday train :D ... how very Gemini!

We're ten days apart, that would be one heck of a train. Giggle.

[kaleanna]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrr ATTITUDES


I am going to go lay down,


(can you tell I really really dislike attitudes?)

[The crowned one]

I think I will watch some "beavis and butthead", I found a VHS of thiers ( well six of them actually LOL)

[Chiska]

Trade Train in June! Got it. And oracles count!

Beavis & Butthead!! Yippee!!

I still have VHS tapes of the 24-hour marathon of Ren & Stimpy from 1992.

*sigh*

I still use a VCR.

[emmsma]

back from the ceremony and eating supper.


I am so tired.


I also got commissioned to do a pendant and possibly a bracelet and some sets of earrings.

I totally read that as "back from the cemetery"

OH NO! What did I miss?!!

Just home a bit ago. Long-long day!

[emmsma]

Guessing everyone is otherwise engaged?

Had an odd day. Got a call to remind me of the 1pm staff meeting and to ask if I would work the rest fo the day. Then we had a dinner conference on canine cardiology. (I thought it started at 6pm, but it was more like 7)

There were no afternoon appointments and the doctor left after the meeting - which I'll get to in a moment.

Instead of work work, I got to paint. They are filming in the clinic next week for a spot on the cities web page, so we were sprucing.

Guess it was fun and the room does look lots better, but that isn't what I was thinking when I was asked if I want to work.

The staff meeting was mostly about - my other job! It seems the spay neuter clinic has greatly impacted on all the regular vet practices on the mountain. Nobody else is doing these surgeries anymore and it is generally a good portion of their income. Therefore its a conflict of interest for technicians to go over there to work.

(Except for me, cause I'm kinda in limbo waiting for them to give me more hours so that I dont need to work the spay neuter clinic.)

BUT, since business is so slow, since everyone is going to them, how can they offer me more hours.

Its an ugly feeling and an unpleasant place to be stuck in.

Dr. did pull me aside before the meeting to tell me it was directed at me and that she understands that I still need the income I get from being there.

Still sucks.

[Wendywu]

((((Emmsma))) I actually think that was a really bitchy thing to do, given they know that at the moment you have no choice if you want to keep your family eating and with a roof over their heads! Time for this meeting was the day you tell them you're leaving the spay/neuter clinic, so that no other member of staff was tempted to go there.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Emmsma, Hi Wendy.

Work can be sucky in general, but when they start to talk about you behind your back (or in this case, in front of your face) things start to get ridiculous.

[Wendywu]

Hi NT - it says on the news that you guys have an oil pip leak in Canada? Is it bad yet? Well, duh, any oil leak is bad but you know what I mean ....

[emmsma]

Yeah, it was very awkward because they are saying we know you can't do anything about it right now, but no one else should go there to help out.

And on and on about how they are the cause of our business being slow and working there takes business away from our clinic.

ANd the spay neuter clinic is looking to hire because my boss is moving back to California. So they need an experienced technician who can step in and do her job. (and I want to leave as soon as I can get more hours at my clinic)

Which would remove both people who are now working surgical prep.

I hate leaving them in a spot with noone who knows our routine, but I really don't feel comfortable with my situation any longer.

But its late and I've stewed long enough over this. Nothing will be resolved by my efforts anyway, so I'm off to bed.

Hope all is well with you-all. *waves* Bye.

[Wendywu]

Sleep well - try and let it all go for now ..... :heart:

[zan_chan]

Hiya Wendy :) How've you been doing? Any train news lately? I'm so far behind. Was at a charity fundraiser yesterday for Tohoku relief, and then an anti-TEPCO/anti-nuclear protest after that. I've decided to drop my moderator status and go back to being a regular member, since I've been so useless as a moderator since all of this started and I just don't have the focus for tarot lately. Today's my grandfather's funeral on top of all that, and I'm feeling a bit guilty about having such an otherwise lovely day. Slept late, playing a new video game I got by trading in a few old ones, dinner with Yuya tonight. Of course I wish I were there, but 15000 miles and a $2000 airplane ticket is so far out of the current realm of possibility that it's almost funny.

Oh well. That got whinier than I'd planned. Really having a nice day though. Slept until 1pm!! :bugeyed: Couldn't even believe it!

[NorthernTigress]

Hi NT - it says on the news that you guys have an oil pip leak in Canada? Is it bad yet? Well, duh, any oil leak is bad but you know what I mean ....

Hmmm. I haven't heard anything about that yet. Of course, I'm notorious for avoiding news broadcasts and such. For the most part, the only oil news around our parts is discussions about the "evil tarsands project".

I'll have to investigate further.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Zan.

I was hoping to run into you. I was wondering if there's more to this joke than the obvious...

http://www.twolumps.net/d/20110502.html

[zan_chan]

Hi Zan.

I was hoping to run into you. I was wondering if there's more to this joke than the obvious...

http://www.twolumps.net/d/20110502.html

Nope, the end sums it up just about right :)

How you been doing otherwise, NT?

[NorthernTigress]

Oh well. I've killed the thread again. Bed Time.

[NorthernTigress]

Nope, the end sums it up just about right :)

How you been doing otherwise, NT?

Moan, bed so close but so far. })

I'm recovering from my weekend road trip, and seem to have troubles knowing what day of the week it is. And what makes things worse, today we had our entire menu system at work re-made. New sizes, new prices, new physical menu board. I at least was there while the owner was re-doing everything. The night-shifters had absolutely no warning (except me).

[Wendywu]

Hiya Wendy :) How've you been doing? Any train news lately? I'm so far behind. Was at a charity fundraiser yesterday for Tohoku relief, and then an anti-TEPCO/anti-nuclear protest after that. I've decided to drop my moderator status and go back to being a regular member, since I've been so useless as a moderator since all of this started and I just don't have the focus for tarot lately. Today's my grandfather's funeral on top of all that, and I'm feeling a bit guilty about having such an otherwise lovely day. Slept late, playing a new video game I got by trading in a few old ones, dinner with Yuya tonight. Of course I wish I were there, but 15000 miles and a $2000 airplane ticket is so far out of the current realm of possibility that it's almost funny.

Oh well. That got whinier than I'd planned. Really having a nice day though. Slept until 1pm!! :bugeyed: Couldn't even believe it!


Sweetie you sound like life is a real combination of wonderful and terrible. Very stressful to try and deal with!

If yoou know what time the funeral is you could spend a quiet time remembering your grandfather then, and thinking about your mom. That would cover it, I think.

I'm so pleased all is well for you with Yuya - you're a guy that needs a guy :laugh:

I'm fine except for my stupid fingers, but luckily fingerbraces don't interfere with typing on this keyboard, and i'm getting better at typing on the laptop. Can't handwrite for toffee though :D

[Wendywu]

Oh well. I've killed the thread again. Bed Time.


Nah - had to drop James's car at the garage for its annual checkup and certificate of roadworthiness. He's gone to work :).

I get to go and see Wonderful Boss today and tell him to be more careful. That fall down the stairs could have seriously damaged him :bugeyed:

[Wendywu]

And what makes things worse, today we had our entire menu system at work re-made. New sizes, new prices, new physical menu board. I at least was there while the owner was re-doing everything. The night-shifters had absolutely no warning (except me).


Good grief! That's appalling. The owners have only themselves to blame if everyone screws up for the next few days ....

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I've somehow gone from trying to get to bed to eating a pair of Pizza Pops. (I'm so pitiful)

[Wendywu]

Yeah well - you can't go to bed if you're peckish - won't get a settled night's kip!!

[zan_chan]

Hehe you're right, Wendy - I am a better Zan when I'm in a happy coupledom. Yuya and I are very comfortable and normal already, going out to quiet dinners, renting movies to watch at home - just the way I (and luckily he) like it. It's nice to have that comfort between work and charity stuff and just general life stuff. Of course it's only been a few weeks (nearly a month?) that we've been dating, so who knows, but I think he's a keeper.

I did just what you'd suggested the night my grandfather passed away. Lit a candle (as Jews do), took out my only relic of him (his signature on a scrap of paper that I carry in my wallet) and just thought of all the fun we'd had together. At 94 and with extreme dimensia, it really was time, so I'm really almost glad that the time came for him.

Anyhow, perhaps a shower is in order for me, now that it's nearly 4:30 in the afternoon...

[Wendywu]

I must admit that when my mother passed I was relieved. She'd had extreme dementia for years and could no longer even chew when food was put in her mouth. She hadn't recognised me for years, nor responded to anything or anyone.

At her funeral, I had an image of her as a young and beautiful (to me, anyway) woman put on the Order of Service card, so that everyone could see the mum I was remembering :)

[NorthernTigress]

Well, bedtime for real now.

[Wendywu]

Nighty-night NT - bet you'll sleep better with something in your tummy :)

[Jesii]

Morning! *waves* Who is about?

[Wendywu]

Meee!! Just munched my sarnie and hard boiled egg. Now I'm wondering if it's possible to download copies of images that someone else uploaded to their Photobucket account. All of MM's images for Frankie are on Photobucket and I need copies to insert into her chapter in Frankie's Journal. I'll have a go when I get home but if anyone knows whether those images are copyrighted on PB - sing out and I'll message MM and see what we can sort out.


ETA - Just tried copying an image and it will let me. Phew! You can't do it from Facebook - for Nisaba I had to copy all her images from her blog.

How are you Jesii - plans for today?

[Jesii]

Meee!! Just munched my sarnie and hard boiled egg. Now I'm wondering if it's possible to download copies of images that someone else uploaded to their Photobucket account. All of MM's images for Frankie are on Photobucket and I need copies to insert into her chapter in Frankie's Journal. I'll have a go when I get home but if anyone knows whether those images are copyrighted on PB - sing out and I'll message MM and see what we can sort out.


ETA - Just tried copying an image and it will let me. Phew! You can't do it from Facebook - for Nisaba I had to copy all her images from her blog.

How are you Jesii - plans for today?
Ummm ... we are having house troubles, so try sort that, and then TANGO :)

[Wendywu]

Oh crumbs Jesii - good luck with the house!!

And then go dance your heart out and your tootsies off :laugh:

[zan_chan]

Gah! I just walked all the way into town to return a DVD and then realized I forgot the DVD at home! :P

[Wendywu]

Hah - new shiny love in springtime ..... :laugh::joke::heart:

[Wendywu]

And now I must go to visit Wonderful Boss at his home :)

Back later....

[BlueDragonfly]

Gah! I just walked all the way into town to return a DVD and then realized I forgot the DVD at home! :P
So, you went out for a nice evening walk, that's all! :) You've got a few other things on your mind right now, don't worry!

Jesii, hope you get those troubles sorted out.

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi Blue, how are things in your world?

[zan_chan]

So, you went out for a nice evening walk, that's all! :) You've got a few other things on your mind right now, don't you?

Hi Blue! I guess you're right. And it worked out fine, as I'd thought I was meant to meet Yuya in town at 6, but it turned out I'd gotten it wrong; we'd planned to meet at 8. So it was no biggie strolling home and back. Now I'm just killing an hour in a cafe, reading Julia Child's memoir on my Kindle. Makes me miss the time I spent in France. And it's making me so hungry! Now I'm sipping a chilled Pouilly and eating goose liver pâté on toasted baguette, so I guess it fits the context just fine! :laugh: And YUM! :P

How you doing today??

ETA: Hi Rhine! How's tropical life today?

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Rhinemaiden! Things in my world are pretty darn good, right now. My Mr. Coffee died last night, but I've got a little 4 cup pot to tide me over till I find a new one.
I picked up some private pay hours for this week, $$ to spend on myself and found the Waking the Wild Spirit deck in the trade forum for $45, so I grabbed it!

How're things your way?

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Blue! I guess you're right. And it worked out fine, as I'd thought I was meant to meet Yuya in town at 6, but it turned out I'd gotten it wrong; we'd planned to meet at 8. So it was no biggie strolling home and back. Now I'm just killing an hour in a cafe, reading Julia Child's memoir on my Kindle. Makes me miss the time I spent in France. And it's making me so hungry! Now I'm sipping a chilled Pouilly and eating goose liver pâté on toasted baguette, so I guess it fits the context just fine! :laugh: And YUM! :P

How you doing today??

ETA: Hi Rhine! How's tropical life today?
That all sounds like a very French interlude, due to reading about Julia, no doubt!

[zan_chan]

That all sounds like a very French interlude, due to reading about Julia, no doubt!

It is and it's a lovely treat! And for just the one glass of wine and the one plate, only about $14. Unnecessary, but something nice while I kill time during a holiday. Love how international Tokyo can be in the absence of many actual international people.

And congrats on the extra work, Blue. Some extra "me" money is always a good thing! :thumbsup:

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh, that's right! I forgot you were on a long holiday this week.

So, is the weather just about perfect there? Not too hot, not too cool? Here, spring is coming in fits and starts. Still cold overnight, but warming up during most days to "just a light jacket" temps.

[zan_chan]

Yes, absolutely perfect weather lately. If I remember Fahrenheit correctly (which I realize sounds fake an pretentious, but after 6 years of another system your brain starts to switch) it's been about 70 in the day and down to 60ish in the evening. Already getting warm for my tastes at midday, but evenings are perfectly perfect.

Wow a wildly good-looking white guy just walked past. Wonder if he's a model or something... I'm sure I'm happy not to be single anymore, right? :P

[BlueDragonfly]

Right!, you are happy to not be single anymore. A little eye candy never hurts, though! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay, time to go earn my deck money! See you all later!

[zan_chan]

Guessing he must be a German tourist. A friend of his arrived with a big backpack and an oversized fold-out map. Both makings of German tourism. You get to know your tourist types well when you live in a strange place long enough :P I can pretty accurately play "guess the European country" from a mile away :P

Anyway, I'm off to Germany now, so maybe I'll catch ya later... :laugh:

Nope. Still 20 mins till Yuya gets here...

[Wendywu]

Wonderful Boss is looking good :D

Planning on coming in next week :bugeyed:. That gives me two days to get the filing all done and the place cleaned up!! Sugarlumps .....

[Jesii]

Back from watching the las Lord Of The Rings with my best mate, what's up? ^-^

[Wendywu]

Coffee's ready :D

[Jesii]

Coffee's ready :D
I'm drinking coffee as well ... type LOL Just eaten breakfast, and may just skip lunch totally. Today is not a normal day LOL

[Wendywu]

Ooooh I'm hungry.... I know I had a cheese sarnie and a hard boiled egg not long ago, but I had a nice trip out in the countryside, and it gave me an appetite!

Everywhere is soooo green and pretty :). The dogs and himself had a nice walk up on Orley Common while I was with WB and they are all famished. Gotta be lunchtime soon?

[Jesii]

Ooooh I'm hungry.... I know I had a cheese sarnie and a hard boiled egg not long ago, but I had a nice trip out in the countryside, and it gave me an appetite!

Everywhere is soooo green and pretty :). The dogs and himself had a nice walk up on Orley Common while I was with WB and they are all famished. Gotta be lunchtime soon?
Yes, it will be lunch soon :D

How did James's first day at work go? Or am I getting days wrong?

[Wendywu]

No, you're right - he started y/day. I think he liked it - was very laid back about it and said he'd spent most of the day studying stuff on the computer and will do so for a few weeks .... that's OK, he's good at studying :). The people are friendly, and he wasn't at all tired because like he said - he'd not actually done anything all day. After telling me all that he shot off to what really matters - band practice ready for the weekend's gig :D




Hey - my lovely Thoth got here from Mell. It feels gorgeous :heart:. I must pm in case she doesn't read this here .....

[Jesii]

No, you're right - he started y/day. I think he liked it - was very laid back about it and said he'd spent most of the day studying stuff on the computer and will do so for a few weeks .... that's OK, he's good at studying :). The people are friendly, and he wasn't at all tired because like he said - he'd not actually done anything all day. After telling me all that he shot off to what really matters - band practice ready for the weekend's gig :D

Oh I'm glad it went well! But it obvious he is a music person! So it's good he is not losing out of that despite having to do other things!

[Wendywu]

Yes - it's central to his life, and I think he doesn't much care what he does to earn money as long as he has the music. I'm glad because it means he won't ever become one of those people who are validated by their career choice - and then are shattered when they lose the job or retire.....

This Thoth is scrumptious!

[Jesii]

Yes - it's central to his life, and I think he doesn't much care what he does to earn money as long as he has the music. I'm glad because it means he won't ever become one of those people who are validated by their career choice - and then are shattered when they lose the job or retire.....

This Thoth is scrumptious!
I agree with you, don't ever wanna be one of those people!

What kind of Thoth is it?

[Wendywu]

It's an OTO 1978 (?), printed in Belgium deck of 78 pieces of silk :)

[Jesii]

It's an OTO 1978 (?), printed in Belgium deck of 78 pieces of silk :)
Wow! Silk? Seriously impressed! Pictures please! :)

[Wendywu]

Not fabric silk - just feels like .... I love the old Belgian printed decks - they feel totally different to anything being produced today. This deck has been used, but loved and looked after :)

[Jesii]

Oh they sound really cool!

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :)

Last test today...(Again. ROFL) If anyone can send 'use yer brain' vibes to me at 4pm EST (9pm London/1pm PST/2pm Mountain/3pm Central/I still can't figure out tokyo/aussie time :( ) I'd ever so much appreciate it....♥♥ Very nervous. I reallllllly need to pass this test.

So glad James is doing well at his new job! He definitely has a good attitude about it :)

Emmsma...I'm sorry you seem to work with idiots :( Maybe if they'd A) pay you more and B) give you more hours you would be able to drop the second job - but can they TRULY expect you to let your family suffer for them??? Jerks.

[cardlady22]

Hello there!

June is a big month for birthdays & events in my family. (especially this year) I hope I'll be around for the Train.

I've written out my list of addresses for packages to mail because I need to know how many new labels to pick up. I may need to divide this into 2 trips. :laugh:

[Jesii]

Hiya Yira! I will send you all my good-brain-y vibes, I am going out tomorrow and have a lecture at 9 tomorrow morning, so you can have all of mine, as there is NO way I will be up for using them tomorrow!!!! :laugh:

(((Yira)))

[yirabeth]

ROFL Jesii! You crack me up...hehehe! (((Jesii)))

G'morning Cardlady :)

[Jesii]

Hiya cardlady22 :D

[cardlady22]

How about some Good Synapse Function vibes too, yira? We know the info's in there; just have to be able to pull it back out. :grin:

[Jesii]

ROFL Jesii! You crack me up...hehehe! (((Jesii)))

Glad your smiling! I'll be fine, I can record the lecture, and make notes from the recording!

[yirabeth]

Yes...that might help. It's like the last test I did so poorly on -- when I read over the questions in retrospect I think, how the HE�££ did I miss that??? :(

I promise I haven't been doing drugs.... :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

Cuz, ya know, drugs cost money and that means I couldn't buy tarot decks!!! :D

[cardlady22]

SO glad I hadn't gotten my Coke yet . . . . ROFLMAO!

[Jesii]

Cuz, ya know, drugs cost money and that means I couldn't buy tarot decks!!! :D
:laugh: and they mess with your brain... appently. Never been there (besides caffine, and alcohol, and sugar and... okay, my point isn't working :laugh:)

[yirabeth]

LOL That too! But to be honest, when ever I think of buying something, I tend to think yeah, but I could buy a tarot deck.... so I rarely drink (probably been over a year) and rarely buy anything frivolous (been over a year - I bought African Violet leaves a year ago April) because I'm saving it for something Tarot...LOL

[Jesii]

And on that note, I'm off to tango, see you all later!

[yirabeth]

Have fun Jesii :)

[cardlady22]

So . . . is anyone else as psyched about going to see Thor as I am?

[yirabeth]

Going to see Thor?

[yirabeth]

And speaking of drinking.....

http://www.twolumps.net/comics/20110504.jpg

[cardlady22]

Going to see Thor?Abso-tively posi-lutely! It's something the whole family can agree on! :party:
Probably Saturday . . .

:heart: that cartoon!

[yirabeth]

I've never heard of it...LOL Is it a TV thing made into movie? Not having a tv (well I have one but I have no channels so I basically don't have one ROFL) means I don't know a lot...LOL

[Wendywu]

Umm, I haven't heard of it either .... *feels very un-with-it*

Yira - every vibe in me will be yours from 9.00 p.m. my time onwards! (That is the right time, isn't it?)

[yirabeth]

Yes it is Wendy :)

It'll only be about 30-45 minutes worth -- after 45 minutes you're done whether you're done or not ROFL. But then I have to drive an hour + so that's why it takes me so long to let you all know :)

[cardlady22]

Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Chris Hemsworth . . .
Have some trailers, my dears!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3-F19BajxE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHBnrJowBZE

[Lutestring]

G'morning all :)

Last test today...(Again. ROFL) If anyone can send 'use yer brain' vibes to me at 4pm EST (9pm London/1pm PST/2pm Mountain/3pm Central/I still can't figure out tokyo/aussie time :( ) I'd ever so much appreciate it....♥♥ Very nervous. I reallllllly need to pass this test.


Goodmorning! this works out to 6am in Sydney time, I will set my alarm :)

I havn't been posting because i had a bad shoulder last night, didn't sleep much, and trying not to upset it with too much typing or anything, so it gets better. Had the postie knock on my door this morning with a parcel (not tarot) and I nearly dropped it, said I had sore shoulder, so the dear man went and brought in the newspaper for me, so nice of him. He's a new postman, much nicer than the last one.

I saw a review for Thor, on a movie program on tv, it looks amusing.

[cardlady22]

If the reviewers get snotty/nasty, I know it's for me! ;)

Kenneth Branagh directed.

[yirabeth]

Okay, Jack would love this one....

[desertrat]

Please tell me at what age the kids will actually do what you ask them to the first time and not the 20th?

Oh no! I'm out of diet Coke! *sobbing*

[yirabeth]

Thank you so much Lutestring ♥♥♥ I'm sorry about the shoulder...Do you know what caused it to be hurting?

[desertrat]

Thor looks pretty awesome. It'll probably be 5 years before I get to see it. We only just now are seeing Avatar for the first time.

[cardlady22]

Please tell me at what age the kids will actually do what you ask them to the first time and not the 20th?My mother says we learned to do it by the 3rd time because she got up and physically moved us to what she wanted done. Personally, I wonder if we were just "more meek" than most. :laugh:
Our own children are most assuredly Not.

We pick & choose what is Theater Screen Worthy. Maybe 3 per year.

Thor makes the list!!!!!!!

[yirabeth]

Please tell me at what age the kids will actually do what you ask them to the first time and not the 20th?

Oh no! I'm out of diet Coke! *sobbing*

Umm...never?? Sorry :( I have a 24yo, 21yo, and 15yo. None have ever done what I asked them to do the first time around. Even now Joe (24) will argue even if he knows I'm right about something. And usually do his own thing. Well, he's an adult right? His problem...lol Although lately....he seems to feel Mother knew things he didn't realize. :( Poor kid.... And Jack had a tantrum this morning because I asked him to wear shoes not sandals (it was 32f out....)

[yirabeth]

Thor looks pretty awesome. It'll probably be 5 years before I get to see it. We only just now are seeing Avatar for the first time.

We never go to the theater...Last time I was at the theater my 21yo kid was in diapers ROFL! But, we do get videos a lot. My oldest is into movies and they would come over and crash out on my couch (its a futon) and watch movies, picking out movies Jack would like too..that's how I saw Avatar (twice. LOL) If Jack says he wants to see this one, I'll either buy or rent it for him though :)

[desertrat]

Umm...never?? Sorry :( I have a 24yo, 21yo, and 15yo. None have ever done what I asked them to do the first time around. Even now Joe (24) will argue even if he knows I'm right about something. And usually do his own thing. Well, he's an adult right? His problem...lol Although lately....he seems to feel Mother knew things he didn't realize. :( Poor kid.... And Jack had a tantrum this morning because I asked him to wear shoes not sandals (it was 32f out....)
RATS! I had a feeling about that. It's so aggravating because it's the same thing everyday. In the morning "go get your school clothes on, brush your teeth, put your socks on, comb your hair." And then at night, "go get your jammies on, brush your teeth". Day after day.

(32 degrees...Eek!)

[cardlady22]

I've minimized to single word lists for keeping on track:
shoes, teeth, hair . . . out the door!

backpack, teeth, pj

[emmsma]

Hello gang. I'm not a happy camper today. I have to go into town to pick up my check today, but I apparently went wild and rubbery with my bank account so I will probably only have about $150 for the next 2 weeks when the fees are all taken out.

Yay! I bounced my home insurance!

And Now I have to pm Pam O and tell her I can't buy the Waking the Wild Spirit after all. And one other deck I was going to get from someone else.

Glad we have Ramen! but I was hoping to send some money to propane, as I owe so much.

Gads. I should go back to bed.

[desertrat]

We never go to the theater...Last time I was at the theater my 21yo kid was in diapers ROFL! But, we do get videos a lot. My oldest is into movies and they would come over and crash out on my couch (its a futon) and watch movies, picking out movies Jack would like too..that's how I saw Avatar (twice. LOL) If Jack says he wants to see this one, I'll either buy or rent it for him though :)
That sounds nice, really. Having your kids together to watch. Better than a movie theater. We are only half-way through Avatar. Never have time to watch a whole movie at one sitting. Boo.

Your test redo is today? I wish you the best of luck, Yira!

[emmsma]

Best of luck on your test, Yira.

[cardlady22]

emmsma, sweetie . . . you need an account manager . . . or envelope/box system to earmark things. When a box gets emptied, you stop pulling from it.
(((:heart:)))

[yirabeth]

Ugggh, what a horrid start to the day... (((((Emmsma)))))

I just found out I'm expected to post my peer reviews back to the actual people instead of submitting to the teacher. Now I have to go in and 'pretty' them up and try not to hurt feelings, instead of my current "Delete, Update not working." "No database, had to use mine" "Lack of Rich Text Editor clumsy; unable to format text." "User Quiz doesn't exist, 0/10" etc....

Wonder what they'll say about mine... :bugeyed:

Big UGGGGH.

I would NOT make a good boss...LOL I'd be crippled worrying about hurting their feelings!

[Lutestring]

Thank you so much Lutestring ♥♥♥ I'm sorry about the shoulder...Do you know what caused it to be hurting?
It's just arthritis, hurting from doing to much, carrying shopping, washing, ironing my new pretty fabrics I bought. Sometimes it just gets bad. I don't feel so bad about my little spending spree on fabrics and beads yesterday, because i found a mistake in a statement and just got credited $150. It's going straight onto my credit card. My first thought was, oh, I should have got the VRrussian :D, but it's just as well that i didn't, still got bills to pay.

[yirabeth]

That sounds nice, really. Having your kids together to watch. Better than a movie theater. We are only half-way through Avatar. Never have time to watch a whole movie at one sitting. Boo.

Your test redo is today? I wish you the best of luck, Yira!

Yes, retake today in....6 hrs now. *angst*

Joe is like a second father to Jack, being so much older, because their own father did the absentee father thing. He's not PERFECT (hell, he's a 24yo kid himself) but he really tries to do right by Jack. It's been a real blow to Jack this past two months, having Joe gone...

I talked to Joe on the phone the other night. He said, Tell Jack to get on his homework and quit goofing off! (usual problem with Jack) I say, Well actually he's working on homework right now... Oh, okay, tell him Good job, hang in there, and I love him! :rolleyes: LOL

[cardlady22]

(((Joe)))
(((Jack)))
(((yirabeth)))

[yirabeth]

(((((Lute's shoulder)))))

But, YAY! to extra windfalls!♥

[emmsma]

emmsma, sweetie . . . you need an account manager . . . or envelope/box system to earmark things. When a box gets emptied, you stop pulling from it.
(((:heart:)))

I stopped trying to budget when I kept seeing, over and over, that my "envelopes" were always empty.

I make about $900 on a good month. For a family of 3. In winter our propane bills are about $300 every 3 weeks.

I just don't bring in enough to cover it and we over extended on the last pay period when we had to get a new monitor for Emm. He was up so close to the replacement old monitor that I feared for his eyesight. He was sitting, literally 3 inches from the screen.

Its caused a cascade effect in our shortness of funds.

Guess I'll be calling Pet Allies for those extra days. :(

Rock -- Debbie -- Hard Place

[desertrat]

(((Joe)))
(((Jack)))
(((yirabeth)))
I'm assuming that all the parentheses are hugs...
Ditto the hugs, Yirabeth. It sounds like you have a pretty tight and loving family despite the father's absence. A reflection of superb mothering, I'm sure. :)

[desertrat]

It's just arthritis, hurting from doing to much, carrying shopping, washing, ironing my new pretty fabrics I bought. Sometimes it just gets bad. I don't feel so bad about my little spending spree on fabrics and beads yesterday, because i found a mistake in a statement and just got credited $150. It's going straight onto my credit card. My first thought was, oh, I should have got the VRrussian :D, but it's just as well that i didn't, still got bills to pay.
Sorry about your aching shoulder Lutestring. If it's arthritis, maybe some anti-inflammatory medication would help with the pain.

Funny how we always think "I can get that tarot deck I've been wanting" when extra money shows up. :D I thought it was just me that did that.

[Wendywu]

We do a LOT of hugging in here :D


Aaaargh - thre are 1010 images to embed into the Frankie Journal of which I have done about 450 :(

Oh well, onward and upward - and it'll be wonderful when it's done :)

[Lutestring]

(((Emm))) it's hard trying to budget when there just isn't enough. I try just to spend as little as possible, but sometime have lapses, as life would just get really boring without an occasional deck, and in my case, a bit of fabric.
I never go out to movies, usually just wait for things to be on tv, or else i get the dvd from the library.

Time I was asleep. goodnight. Good luck for the exam, Yira. I'll go set my alarm. (((Yira, Joe and Jack)))

[desertrat]

I'm going to try the hugs thing:
(((emmsma)))

I'm always shocked at how high the propane bill gets. Why does it cost so freaking much? The electric is always less.

[Lutestring]

Sorry about your aching shoulder Lutestring. If it's arthritis, maybe some anti-inflammatory medication would help with the pain.

Funny how we always think "I can get that tarot deck I've been wanting" when extra money shows up. :D I thought it was just me that did that.
Thanks, I do take medication, sometimes it just wakes me up anyway.

I tend to translate the cost of things into decks, don't we all? :D as in "I could buy a deck for that!" when having to spend the money on something else...

ok, really going to bed now.

[yirabeth]

A reflection of superb mothering, I'm sure. :)

No, not really..just a reflection that I love them more than life, and I guess they know it, and love me back ♥

The way I see it, there's always someone out there that's better...I'm an impatient mom, and a bit of a perfectionist. (I know these things and try to tone them down. But I can be pretty hard to live with.) I know some people that are GUARANTEED better moms than me! So I just make sure there's no mom out there that loves them more and SHOW them that...never let the kids walk out without saying I love you, never let them go to bed without it, even if they're FUMING at me.(or vice versa lol) And hope for the best :)

Oh yeah, and accept them for who they are, even if it's not what I want them to be. Acceptance and Love - better than a degree in child care! hehe

[yirabeth]

Hehe, I do that too! But..but..that's TWO tarot decks!! I don't want that! haha :rolleyes:

[yirabeth]

OMG...HAHAHA! One of the peer reviewers gave me 130/150 on my project...!! He did NOT test it properly because my updates DID NOT work and he gave me 10/10 on that.... :D

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning All.

I have a sick Hubby. I know he's desperate, because I've convinced him to take herbs.

[Wendywu]

Aaaargh - James's car is in for it's roadworthiness certificate. Sean (the garage man) says it's gonna cost about £350 minimum to £600 max to get through...... which is cheaper than another car but it's gonna have to be me that pays and James pays me a regular monthly payment. Oh blast.....

[Wendywu]

OMG...HAHAHA! One of the peer reviewers gave me 130/150 on my project...!! He did NOT test it properly because my updates DID NOT work and he gave me 10/10 on that.... :D


Yee-hah!!!

[yirabeth]

OUCH Wendy! :( Poor you..and James... :(

NT, sorry to hear about hubby -- just flu etc I hope? Nothing serious?

[Wendywu]

I can afford it IF I don't pay off one of the debts I was gonna pay off next week - but James will have to make the payments on that debt each month. It's never easy is it ......

[NorthernTigress]

OUCH Wendy! :( Poor you..and James... :(

NT, sorry to hear about hubby -- just flu etc I hope? Nothing serious?

Yeah, something flu-ish. Cough, cough, moan, cough, moan, sneeze, moan, cough.

[yirabeth]

I hear ya on that Wendy..can't just let them sink for a run of bad luck if you can help it...

I paid off the loan I got on my car for bail for Joe when he was first arrested -- one week before the transmission died... :bugeyed:

What ya gonna do, huh? *sigh*

BUT I can say, James has a fantastic mom :)

[yirabeth]

Well funny thing on that is, his score won't affect me (it's part of the 'learn to debug and test' process, more than judging each other's work) but it WILL affect him. He'll get a lower grade on the review for not catching a very OBVIOUS fault.

Unless the teacher doesn't catch it?? Dare I hope?? hehe

[Wendywu]

Yeah well - he works in the next town over, his band rehearses further away than that .... and public transport round here is laughable. And gigs - how would he get to gigs ... no choice really, is there?

We're all fantastic moms in our different ways :)

[Wendywu]

Well funny thing on that is, his score won't affect me (it's part of the 'learn to debug and test' process, more than judging each other's work) but it WILL affect him. He'll get a lower grade on the review for not catching a very OBVIOUS fault.

Unless the teacher doesn't catch it?? Dare I hope?? hehe


Hey - if he's the wonder-boy student - maybe the tutor will think he doesn't need to check things that Carl has already gone over??

[yirabeth]

Yes, well, the fact that you feel there is no choice, he needs it and so you help == thats why you're the good mom! It's really not a given with some....

And yeah, I do think this forum has an abundance of good mothers and fathers being there for their children in whatever way they need to be ♥

[yirabeth]

Hehe, no this one isn't Wonder-Boy, this one's the one that started last year with an attitude "Ive been programming for 20 years, and I'm only taking this course because I need the degree to keep my job! *better than you attitude* Which quickly got him shut out and no one wanted to help him when gee, he wasn't better after all or he wouldn't need help on something THAT easy now would he.... :D

His project was better than Wonder-Boy's though, although (as I did a thorough review, since it's MY GRADE) not as good as mine.

Which, again, doesn't mean mine's perfect, just that I managed to find a (sometimes cheap and dirty) solution to most requirements.... LOL

[emmsma]

Can you smell it? There's a sale in the air. Its coming, closer...

Should be ready to go live very soon. :(

[Wendywu]

In any event, it seems your project wasn't the crock of shite you thought it was :D.


Seems to me we've been here before!!

[Wendywu]

Oh Emmsma - I'm sorry :(

[yirabeth]

:( :( :( ((((((((Emmsma))))))))

Wendy -- maybe you're right... I'm almost afraid to hope. Maybe I'll pass this class...maybe...I wouldn't say it's a 50/50 chance though....

If I pass...any time up til I find a job will be spent prettying up projects from the last two years, so they can be my 'portfolio' so to speak...including the one I just turned in. Then if I STILL don't have a job (god I hope this doesn't happen) I'll just start learning things that I was too busy doing homework to learn while in school :D One way or another I gotta do my best to be hireable!

[Wendywu]

Heh - garage man rang to say one part that has apparently failed in James's car is still under guarantee :D. That's a huge help.... but I'm not gonna count the chickens yet..... it still leaves a bill for labour and another part...


And at the same time he asked for a copy of James's band's 4 track demo disc - seems he's heard them playing at a gig.....

[Wendywu]

If I pass...any time up til I find a job will be spent prettying up projects from the last two years, so they can be my 'portfolio' so to speak...including the one I just turned in.


Now that's a clever idea :)

[NorthernTigress]

Well, just finished cheating on my Obsessive Facebook Game (hangs head in shame). But even I don't have the time to be as Obsessive as that game needs. Now I must leave for work.

[yirabeth]

Cool on the warranty! That's awesome :) Even more awesome..wants his CD!! (((James))) When he makes it big, I'm gonna say, oh his mother's a good friend of mine! *giggle*

Okay I just 'peer reviewed' my own project.(didn't have to actually go through and test it..did that before I turned it in) I'd give myself 121/150.

Which is better than I thought, but then, I didn't have the teacher's list of score weightings prior to peer reviews being opened...

Maybe. Just maybe. GAWD the next week and a half is gonna KILL me...(grades don't have to be in til end of next week)

[The crowned one]

Good morning all, I am out of resources and it is a great day.... Time for coffee!

[yirabeth]

G'morning TCO :)

Have fun at work, NT!

And I am headed to the shower...wouldn't do to take an exam being stinky! ROFL

[Wendywu]

Back fromy my shower - whilst it's nice having the braces off for a while, it's good to have them back on and be pain-free again. No pleasing some people :D

[Wendywu]

Here - look at Boris :bugeyed:

He GREW!!!

When we got him he was the size of my baby fingernail ... now he's palm sized. *proud mummy moment*

[emmsma]

Your children are so handsome, Wendy!

[Wendywu]

Yep :D

And one day I'll get good images of George and Henry too... little blighters never come out of their huts when I have the camera handy!

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

How is everyone???


Sorry that I haven't posted much the past day. I have read but didn't have alot to post about

[Wendywu]

No worries Kale - can't be chatty Cathy all the time :)

[emmsma]

Hi Kaleanna. Good to see you. Hope things are going well at home.

[kaleanna]

Hi Kaleanna. Good to see you. Hope things are going well at home.



It it good to see you too emmsma



Things are meh........... :/


Hubby is home sick, and hard to keep lil one quiet so he can rest :/

[cardlady22]

(((kaleanna & emmsma)))

kaleanna, can your hubby use earplugs? It's very hard for a little one to stay quiet for very long.

Further luck to James' car!

[kaleanna]

No worries Kale - can't be chatty Cathy all the time :)


True Wendy

[kaleanna]

(((kaleanna & emmsma)))

kaleanna, can your hubby use earplugs? It's very hard for a little one to stay quiet for very long.

Further luck to James' car!

(((((((cardlady)))))))

I wish he could but he does not like them and won't use them. I kept lil one upstairs til right after 10am, but then could not keep him up there anymore, we came down for breakfast and for me to try and get some job searches done.

[cardlady22]

I can understand that. Kids & I can't use earbuds for music players.

But I have resorted to pulling a cotton ball in half and stuffing into each ear. :P Even if I know daddy's out there with them, I won't sleep if I can hear them.

[Wendywu]

I'm a dedicated ear buds woman :). Preferably the Sennheiser Adidas sports buds. Can't feel 'em, but can't hear a damn thing through them except the music.

truth to tell all the band use torn off buds as earplugs to shield them from the sheer volume of noice they generate - they say buds are better than bought earplugs! (I never knew the metal bands do that, but apparently they all wear them these days so as to still have some hearing left in their 30's).

[Mellaenn]

truth to tell all the band use torn off buds as earplugs to shield them from the sheer volume of noice they generate - they say buds are better than bought earplugs! (I never knew the metal bands do that, but apparently they all wear them these days so as to still have some hearing left in their 30's).
This is a darn good idea. I think the reason why I have a little trouble with my hearing today is that attending the concerts of the musicians of my era (e.g. Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath) blew out my inner ear!

[cardlady22]

I have received my Swap items from desertrat and Pam O just now! No time to open them, as I have to run out for a bit. More later.

[Mellaenn]

I have received my Swap items from desertrat and Pam O just now! No time to open them, as I have to run out for a bit. More later.
Whoa!!! That was fast. :) I just put mine in the mail to Guiding Cauldron yesterday, so that will be a little while since she's in the UK.

[cardlady22]

I've picked up the new labels so I can re-use flat-rate boxes that are on hand here. Mine will go out tomorrow.

[Wendywu]

This is a darn good idea. I think the reason why I have a little trouble with my hearing today is that attending the concerts of the musicians of my era (e.g. Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath) blew out my inner ear!


Yeah - know what you mean!

James is in a heavy metal band - and they use massive Marshall valve amps on stage. The sound is just solid!

I gotta say though, that I actually like their music and I am no doting mama when it comes to music. If I don't like it, there's a bum note, a wrong harmonic or some buzz - I'll tell him straight ....

Same with himself, who was a professional session player (bass) at one stage of his life. He tells no kind lies because as he says, they aren't kind if the music is gonna be performed live and the band get a bad reception. He's right.

[desertrat]

I have received my Swap items from desertrat and Pam O just now! No time to open them, as I have to run out for a bit. More later.
Shockingly speedy.

[kaleanna]

My Wild wisdom of the Faery Oracle and the Gnomes have arrived :D

[emmsma]

Aren't those Gnomes great. Can't help but smile when I see them.

[kaleanna]

Aren't those Gnomes great. Can't help but smile when I see them.


From the quick glance I got of them (lil one woke up before I could go through them fully), yes they are and I am very glad to give them a home. I think that they and I will get along greatly :D

[yirabeth]

Well...I failed the test again. With the exact same score. And on the exact same test, now you mention it..(what? you didn't? well I did...LOL) It wasn't random in any stretch of the imagination. It was a lot of questions, but I didn't see even ONE I hadn't seen before. I wish I could have remembered the test questions...I wrote some down hurriedly after the test this time, on a napkin, but there's just so many of them...

Oddly enough, I did remember one previously, and had looked up the correct answer. I still got the exact same score, so one question I guessed on correctly last time, I must have guessed incorrectly this time...or something....

Where do I go from here. Well. Teacher has said, he won't allow it to impact our grades. And, my project may do better than I expected. So, maybe I'll graduate. If I do, great. If not, maybe it's my clue from the Universe, that I need to swing towards getting a business Admin degree instead of a computer degree...I've had doubts anyway...if I don't get my degree now, I'm one class away from a programming degree or 2 (maybe 3? Can't remember for sure) away from a business admin w/computer focus degree. And if I cant get a job as a programmer due to no degree, I'll be taking a lesser job, which means I'll be eligible for a Pell Grant...(that's trying to find a silver lining if ever anyone has tried!)So we'll see.

In the meantime...I can retake this test in a week. And it's free, because the college was given 1,000 test certificates, and there's just no way they have 1,000 computer tech/programming students. Teacher had already mentioned this previously, concerning another test which he didn't feel people would pass BUT give it a shot, it'll look good if you do, and no harm done if not...So I have some base to go on, questions that I can look up and learn about, maybe fire up the ol' VS and program out some of this stuff that the teacher didn't teach... I wonder if I'd have the same questions a third time :rolleyes:

Trying not to be too upset. Stormy's right, I do kinda feel like I've ruined my life... Well. Gotta move on huh? Make plans. Maybe try to find another way not to be dirt poor for the rest of my life. Money makes the world go 'round, and all that... Ugggh.

So lets talk about something else..something fun :) Tarot stones..yeah! I ordered small bags of mini stones to try writing on. Should be in any day now. (they were cheap...$2.53 per bag) Black, Red, Blue, Green, Purple. Gonna make my own tarot-stones deck. Figured I'd need something to do when I'm being unemployed/job hunting. LOL. I'm sure they won't be as lovely as Chronata's though, since I'm just doing numbers/symbols..but maybe I'll love em anyway!

[emmsma]

That last oops purchase, the one I shouldn't have made - The Imperial Dragon Oracle - has arrived.

I like it. Dunno why they didn't just call it a Majors Only deck. Thats really what it is. Renamed cards, but Majors nonetheless.

Perhaps they can calm me, as I wait for my sale to bear fruit.

And maybe in a few days when I have no more gas money, maybe they can magically transport me to work.

What? too bitter. Sorry.

They are lovely large cards. Not too large to handle though. Silky and lovely finish on the cardstock. Nice last purchase for a bit.

(and I must admit, I've already got a Waking the Wild Spirit and should not have gone for a second.)

?Cosmic Retribution for my greed?

[desertrat]

Yirabeth, sorry about the second test. Try to remain hopeful about graduating still. It sounds like your instructor is willing to work on it.

Ok, changing the subject. I've always liked the idea of tarotstones. I'm very much NOT artistic. I thought chronata's were fabulous. If you make your own, would you be willing to post photos ? - I would love to see them. :)

[yirabeth]

(((Emmsma))) We love you girl!♥

[kaleanna]

(((((((Yira))))))))


(((((((emmsma)))))))

We love you both, please don't be too hard on yourselves.

[emmsma]

(((Emmsma))) We love you girl!♥

Back at ya, woman! (((Yirabeth)))

[BlueDragonfly]

(((Yira))), (((emmsma))), hang in there, okay? kaleanna's right....we Love you, both.

[kaleanna]

Hiya Blue

[yirabeth]

Well heck, I think we should make this universal! ((((((((((Pubsters))))))))))

[kaleanna]

(((((((((((((((((Pubsters))))))))))))))))

[yirabeth]

Seriously, I feel as though you guys here are a part of my REAL family...

Well, I gotta go cook dinner. Jack was asleep when I got home (that's what he gets for staying up too late...lol) so I just sat here, now he woke up and is complaining I haven't made food yet LOL Back soon'ish :)

[BlueDragonfly]

*shivers* Oh a hugfest! :D

((((((((Pubsters))))))))

[kaleanna]

Seriously, I feel as though you guys here are a part of my REAL family...

Well, I gotta go cook dinner. Jack was asleep when I got home (that's what he gets for staying up too late...lol) so I just sat here, now he woke up and is complaining I haven't made food yet LOL Back soon'ish :)


Yira,

I feel the same way. You guys are a part of my family and I am thankful for you all!

[emmsma]

Yira,

I feel the same way. You guys are a part of my family and I am thankful for you all!

That goes double ditto for me.

(((((Pubsters)))))

[kaleanna]

I have been trying to look through my wild wisdom of the faery oracle and the gnomes tarot deck, but lil one is not cooperating.

[emmsma]

Gah. Thought I was doing the right thing by telling the spay neuter clinic about the drs feelings and her not wanting to send her techs to work for them.

I've had over a dozen emails today form the clinic folk, telling me how their clients are not being taken from my other job and that they refer patients there all the time. They feel like they are GIVING her business and can't see how theyv'e taken away a good portion of her regular income.

Now they want to offer to advertise the regular clinics services and to offer printed referrals.

Rock --Debbie -- Hard Place.

Someone get me outta here!

[BlueDragonfly]

I have been trying to look through my wild wisdom of the faery oracle and the gnomes tarot deck, but lil one is not cooperating.
Got an pics of the Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle? The Gnomes are cute!

[BlueDragonfly]

Gah. Thought I was doing the right thing by telling the spay neuter clinic about the drs feelings and her not wanting to send her techs to work for them.

I've had over a dozen emails today form the clinic folk, telling me how their clients are not being taken from my other job and that they refer patients there all the time. They feel like they are GIVING her business and can't see how theyv'e taken away a good portion of her regular income.

Now they want to offer to advertise the regular clinics services and to offer printed referrals.

Rock --Debbie -- Hard Place.

Someone get me outta here!
Oh Ouch emmsma! Like you said you thought you were doing the right thing.

[kaleanna]

Got an pics of the Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle? The Gnomes are cute!


Hiya Blue, will have to get some taken as soon as I get a chance too.

[kaleanna]

http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/catalog.php?item=2675


Can see some of the cards here


I will get pics taken though when I can to give you a better idea of the cards.

[Chiska]

(((((((((((( Friends )))))))))))))))

There that should cover everybody! So what were we talking about? Stones? Tarot Stones? Gnomes? What?

I know, chocolate! Chocolate covered crisps sound really good right now. I am craving chocolate, salty, and crispy.

I've decided that since I have about 1 month left on my job (give or take), I shall celebrate each day that I DON'T get a pink slip. There is always a possibility that funding will come from somewhere. I did get a cc of an email that seems to indicate that I am the only person left on campus who knows how to do a certain thing...could that be good news?

So...who has chocolate covered crisps to share?? Anybody??

[kaleanna]

(((((((((((( Friends )))))))))))))))

There that should cover everybody! So what were we talking about? Stones? Tarot Stones? Gnomes? What?

I know, chocolate! Chocolate covered crisps sound really good right now. I am craving chocolate, salty, and crispy.

I've decided that since I have about 1 month left on my job (give or take), I shall celebrate each day that I DON'T get a pink slip. There is always a possibility that funding will come from somewhere. I did get a cc of an email that seems to indicate that I am the only person left on campus who knows how to do a certain thing...could that be good news?

So...who has chocolate covered crisps to share?? Anybody??

Hiya Chiska,

I am here kinda, trying to get lil one to eat.

I was talking about the decks I received today. One is the wild wisdom of the faery oracle, and the other is the gnomes tarot deck.

[emmsma]

I dont have chocolate covered crisps. Sorry. Mine has whole hazelnuts though. I'm willing to share.

http://candybarlab.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/rittersport_milkchocolateh2.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

(((((((((((( Friends )))))))))))))))

There that should cover everybody! So what were we talking about? Stones? Tarot Stones? Gnomes? What?

I know, chocolate! Chocolate covered crisps sound really good right now. I am craving chocolate, salty, and crispy.

I've decided that since I have about 1 month left on my job (give or take), I shall celebrate each day that I DON'T get a pink slip. There is always a possibility that funding will come from somewhere. I did get a cc of an email that seems to indicate that I am the only person left on campus who knows how to do a certain thing...could that be good news?

So...who has chocolate covered crisps to share?? Anybody??
Hi Chiska! That's a positive way to look at things! Sorry I don't have any crisps....will pretzels do?
http://www.engagementexperts.com/images/mini-chocolate-covered-pretzels.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

http://www.fairiesandfantasy.com/catalog.php?item=2675


Can see some of the cards here


I will get pics taken though when I can to give you a better idea of the cards.
Oh, hey, don't go to any trouble. The site gives me the idea of what they look like. They're very pretty! Thanks!

[emmsma]

Oh, I still have a bag of:
http://www.southernsavers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Reeses-Eggs.jpg

[Chiska]

emmsma - OMG is that a Rittersport Milk Chocolate bar w/ whole hazelnuts!! *swoon*

Kaleanna - I saw the link to the new deck. It looks very pretty. Kind of cool the way the descriptions are written on the cards. Though, I wonder if they would eventually get in the way? But then again, the Victorian Flowers have "key words" and they aren't too annoying.

The Gnomes are too cute! I saw a mini once, but I have sworn off minis, unless I can get insurance again so I can get new glasses. Maybe that would help. Or a magnifying glass!!

I saw your spring cleaning thread, too! I keep telling my husband to hurry up and get a job so I can go back to "shopping!!" He said, "go ahead, get what you want!" THAT is why I am in charge of the finances! LOL

Is the Arthurian and the Hallowquest Arthurian the same deck?

[Stormdancer]

!!! YUMMERZ !!! :D

Thanks Blue!!!!

Not at ALL caught up, so if there's MAJOR stuff, spill the beans.

OH, the house is a "NO"...done deal, so the hunt starts anew.... :(

[Chiska]

Hi Chiska! That's a positive way to look at things! Sorry I don't have any crisps....will pretzels do?
http://www.engagementexperts.com/images/mini-chocolate-covered-pretzels.jpg

OMG - I have to make those immediately! I can get really good Gluten Free pretzels for a small fortune, but a bag of chocolate chips and I, too, can have chocolate covered pretzels. mmmmm.....

Stormy - That sucks, but I am glad you found out NOW rather than later about all the "problems." Good House Hunting Vibes coming your way. May the perfect house come your way, free of trouble, free of dispute, price is right, neighbors great and excellent drainage!

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh Man! There are some really yummy looking chocolate covered pretzels on the page I pulled that pic from.....Good thing I'm already in my nightgown, or I'd be headed to town.

[kaleanna]

emmsma - OMG is that a Rittersport Milk Chocolate bar w/ whole hazelnuts!! *swoon*

Kaleanna - I saw the link to the new deck. It looks very pretty. Kind of cool the way the descriptions are written on the cards. Though, I wonder if they would eventually get in the way? But then again, the Victorian Flowers have "key words" and they aren't too annoying.

The Gnomes are too cute! I saw a mini once, but I have sworn off minis, unless I can get insurance again so I can get new glasses. Maybe that would help. Or a magnifying glass!!

I saw your spring cleaning thread, too! I keep telling my husband to hurry up and get a job so I can go back to "shopping!!" He said, "go ahead, get what you want!" THAT is why I am in charge of the finances! LOL

Is the Arthurian and the Hallowquest Arthurian the same deck?
Thanks Chiska,

I have the Oracle of the dragonfae and think this one will compliment it well. I also have the oracle of shadows and light.

Yes the gnomes are cute, and I was lucky to get the full size deck. I can not tolerate mini decks, they are too small for me.


Thank you for taking a look at my thread.

The arthurian is the newer version of the hallowquest arthurian. The difference is that the hallowquest has black border around the picture and the arthurian has white. Also the arthurian is a bit smaller than the hallowquest cards.

[kaleanna]

!!! YUMMERZ !!! :D

Thanks Blue!!!!

Not at ALL caught up, so if there's MAJOR stuff, spill the beans.

OH, the house is a "NO"...done deal, so the hunt starts anew.... :(
((((((Stormy))))))


Bummers on the house, but sending good luck house hunting vibes.

[BlueDragonfly]

!!! YUMMERZ !!! :D

Thanks Blue!!!!

Not at ALL caught up, so if there's MAJOR stuff, spill the beans.

OH, the house is a "NO"...done deal, so the hunt starts anew.... :(
Aww (((hon))), I'm so sorry about the house! I hope the perfect house comes across your radar really soon!

[cardlady22]

I'm bringing out my Humungous Pool Cue Stick to make some trouble roll away from my friends!
(((:heart:)))

[Stormdancer]

....Good thing I'm already in my nightgown, or I'd be headed to town.
***sniff sniff*** Ya don't HAVE any????

I iz SO sad :(

[Stormdancer]

I'm bringing out my Humungous Pool Cue Stick to make some trouble roll away from my friends!
(((:heart:)))You play pool??? I LOVE to play!!! We need a play date :D

[kaleanna]

Would anyone like for me to draw a card from the wild wisdom of the faery oracle for them?

[yirabeth]

OH, the house is a "NO"...done deal, so the hunt starts anew.... :(


That sucks :( We should all line up and each one of us give your realtor a KICK for being an idiot and not doing his job and getting this disclosure thing last fall!

I just know there's a house for you though... I know it! It shall appear for you soon♥

[Stormdancer]

Would anyone like for me to draw a card from the wild wisdom of the faery oracle for them?aYup...
I just know there's a house for you though... I know it! It shall appear for you soon♥
What should I be looking for....it might even be a color or something....just a hint to "MY" house and how will I know...

[BlueDragonfly]

You play pool??? I LOVE to play!!! We need a play date :D
Count me in! I haven't played in sooooo long!

[cardlady22]

You play pool??? I LOVE to play!!! We need a play date :DUmmmm . . . I don't play well, but I try to have fun. Hubby & my sister used to be fairly well matched & the kids love it too. They want us to build a small pool room in the backyard some day. Along with pouring a half-court of basketball or a swimming pool. The swimming pool is a no go. Insurance nightmare!

[yirabeth]

I wrote the book on how to play it WRONG :D Totally frustrated a previous boyfriend in my youth...he decided I was never gonna make a pool player...LOL

[cardlady22]

I wrote the book on how to play it WRONG :D Totally frustrated a previous boyfriend in my youth...he decided I was never gonna make a pool player...LOLAnd here I thought half the guys in the pool hall were just after getting to stand behind a gal as she tried. :laugh: })

[BlueDragonfly]

***sniff sniff*** Ya don't HAVE any????

I iz SO sad :(
*ducks behind the magic curtain, comes out with tray in hand*
Of course I do!

http://www.kissedbychocolate.com/images/pretzels/pretzels.jpg

[yirabeth]

Naww, this guy was actually serious about me -- he even asked me to marry him. Which I didn't. LOL

[Stormdancer]

Count me in! I haven't played in sooooo long!
GOOD!!! I'll kick your butt! })

[BlueDragonfly]

GOOD!!! I'll kick your butt! })
Well, C'Mon.......come up here and prove it! :D

[yirabeth]

I wanna come watch! I promise not to use a pool stick LOL

[kaleanna]

aYup...

What should I be looking for....it might even be a color or something....just a hint to "MY" house and how will I know...


The card drawn for you Stormy is the Unicorn and the Maiden. It shows a unicorn and a lovely maiden leaning her head softly on the unicorn's head. The colors on the card are reds, yellows, and oranges. The unicorn has 3 red roses (which caught my eye after the colors on the card). The words underneath the title of the card are: communication with unicorn,purification,undercover action.

When reading from book, this is what strikes me"If this card has appeared to you,and you are embarking on a creative project (the house?) simply ask for the help and guidance of the unicorn, who will fill you with inspiration and help you through any block you may behaving regarding writing (the documents pertaining to the house?) Also use your intuition when it comes to the house, when you look at a house, what is your intuition (gut feeling) telling you. Take time to listen.

HTH

[Mellaenn]

Would anyone like for me to draw a card from the wild wisdom of the faery oracle for them?
{Logs in just in time to see this} YES! Whichever deck, just pull a card and talk to me, sistah!

[BlueDragonfly]

Got time for more more, kale?

I need the wisdom to know how to deal with a "difficult to deal with" client.

[Chiska]

Well, I'll be dipped!

I just got an email..."Your Amazon order..... has shipped..."

HUH?? What order? I haven't ordered anything.

So, I check it out. I guess I forgot I had pre-ordered the new Shadowscapes. On the plus side, my pre-order guarantee price whatever saved me 1.99 so the deck is only 14.00 after tax and stuff.

I gotta go check my Amazon account to make sure I don't have anything else on preorder!!

[Stormdancer]

I wanna come watch! I promise not to use a pool stick LOLIfin ya don't use a stick ya can't play.... :confuesed:

[Mellaenn]

BRB...honey is home tonight, so we're going to pop out and hit the hot tub. Back in soon, though; it's warm weather already and not so ideal for 103 degrees! :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Well, I'll be dipped!
In chocolate? ;)

I just got an email..."Your Amazon order..... has shipped..."

HUH?? What order? I haven't ordered anything.

So, I check it out. I guess I forgot I had pre-ordered the new Shadowscapes. On the plus side, my pre-order guarantee price whatever saved me 1.99 so the deck is only 14.00 after tax and stuff.

I gotta go check my Amazon account to make sure I don't have anything else on preorder!!
New Shadowscapes? What's new about it?

[BlueDragonfly]

Ifin ya don't use a stick ya can't play.... :confuesed:
She said watch....as in she doesn't want to play, just hang out and suck down a beer or 12. :D

[BlueDragonfly]

BRB...honey is home tonight, so we're going to pop out and hit the hot tub. Back in soon, though; it's warm weather already and not so ideal for 103 degrees! :)
That's the only bad thing about a "hot" tub.

[yirabeth]

I guess I forgot I had pre-ordered the new Shadowscapes.


!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT new Shadowscapes?? Is there a new copy of my precious and I don't KNOW about it??? Please help me find this info out! :D

[yirabeth]

Yeah, I don't want to play, because I'm the worlds Worst Player...but I wanna come along and watch and maybe suck down a beer or two...LOL

[OctavaSpera]

Hi everybody, totally not caught up. What I know about the Shadowscapes is that a deck-only box was released in May. Chiska's shipped so it must already be out. Didn't it take Ms Law over 5 years to complete it?

[emmsma]

Yay! New Shadowscapes!

I think this edition is slightly larger. Slightly.

[cardlady22]

I'm sure she means new to her, right?

Oh, that's right. I recall now . . .

[yirabeth]

Here's a question...I haven't yet opened my Sidhe...maybe tonight's a good night for that, something new, something fun, something non-school-related...whatcha think??

Oh..here's another question...Where's Jo?? :(

[emmsma]

It has been awhile since she's been around.

Jo!!! Where are you?

[yirabeth]

Ohhh just the box only one. Yep, Stephanie Law says it's the same size, and that Llewellyn is unlikely to release it larger. Okay, I'm okay then...

ETA - yep, she spent an eternity on it...LOL (aka 5 yrs)

OS!!! We have missed you :)

[kaleanna]

{Logs in just in time to see this} YES! Whichever deck, just pull a card and talk to me, sistah!

For Mell:

card pulled for you is : Secret doorway: Working with intuition, second sight opening, dimensional doorways.


The picture on the card is a beautiful half-human/half fae being. She is kneeling by a small doorway that is slightly open, looks like she is in the middle of a forest. Fae flying up above her. She is rediscovering herself and her ability to intuit the messages of nature, of all that is.

To me: this says you are going through an awakening period, process of deep and real change. But at the moment you are standing on a threshold of a world that seems ill-fitted to her, that to understand and roam freely within, what can you do? In a way you must become"smaller" but that does NOT mean to become a reduced version of yourself,rather it means to approach whatever situation that is currently at hand as a beginner, a walker in a new land and to be humble and willing to learn. This threshold will see you walk into another land but also to walk in your own. I also see that you are open to learning.

Hope this makes sense :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi everybody, totally not caught up. What I know about the Shadowscapes is that a deck-only box was released in May. Chiska's shipped so it must already be out. Didn't it take Ms Law over 5 years to complete it?
Hi OS, how's things with you?

This would be a second release, but I don't know what the difference would be? Deck only version, maybe?

[OctavaSpera]

Could always use a backup, right?

I find myself spending less time with Tarot recently :( So I spend less time here. Not many questions to ask myself, though there's always Reading Exchange.

[yirabeth]

I have my reading deck, and my 'collection deck' (that came in with the special package Ms Law put out) I could use a backup (because I'll NOT use that collection deck) but that'll happen when Money Is Better. LOL

According to Ms. Law, it's the same as the deck that had the book, just no book.

[BlueDragonfly]

Could always use a backup, right?

I find myself spending less time with Tarot recently :( So I spend less time here. Not many questions to ask myself, though there's always Reading Exchange.
There are times when we all go through "not picking up a deck", doesn't mean you can't still come and hang out with us!

[yirabeth]

Yeah, cuz we're more than tarot readers, we're the PUB! :)

I can't imagine not wanting to pick up my tarot deck. :D That could be because I've never had free run with it -- the whole time I've been reading tarot I've been a student and I usually have to say no, I can't play with my cards right now because I have homework...

[BlueDragonfly]

Here's a question...I haven't yet opened my Sidhe...maybe tonight's a good night for that, something new, something fun, something non-school-related...whatcha think??
Yes! Open it! :D
Oh..here's another question...Where's Jo?? :(
I dunno, I miss her! :(

[OctavaSpera]

There are times when we all go through "not picking up a deck", doesn't mean you can't still come and hang out with us!
That's really true, I guess I still associate the pub strongly with Tarot.

[Chiska]

I meant 'new to me.' Sorry - used the wrong words in my sentence! LOL

I am happy for a deck only, didn't particularly want to have the book.

:)

[cardlady22]

Don't forget, OS ~ as a Subscriber, you have access to many different areas of fun and support if you need it.

[yirabeth]

I meant 'new to me.' Sorry - used the wrong words in my sentence! LOL

I am happy for a deck only, didn't particularly want to have the book.

:)

I adore the book :D Well, I have that (two copies if you count the signed one that was in the set I bought from Ms. Law) and both of her large hardbacked books too, majors and minors...

Question though -- does your deck only come in a tuck box/other type of box that would be good for storage??

[kaleanna]

Got time for more more, kale?

I need the wisdom to know how to deal with a "difficult to deal with" client.
Last one for now:

The card pulled for you:

Shimmer: Glamour confidence, allure, charisma.

The picture shows a lovely fae sitting on a throne up in the air. Lovely purple colors on the card.

This card is saying to stand tall,and be who you are at your highest potential. Close your eyes for a moment and see yourself being sprinkled with faery dust, from head to foot, and from within yourself, see this golden light awaken and radiate out. Stand tall and strong and walk with deliberation and care.

You will soon be spending time with others who lead you to believe you are "less than". Be aware that in order to counteract the egoic tendency to go into your own "faults" you may draw upon the faery power of glamour and draw around you the cloak of enchantment. This will help you protect yourself from your own tendencies to submit to fear and sometimes not handle yourself as beautifully as you are able. When this power is upon you, all will be drawn to you and the glamour will get you through many a tough meeting.

Hope it makes sense :)

[Chiska]

I adore the book :D Well, I have that (two copies if you count the signed one that was in the set I bought from Ms. Law) and both of her large hardbacked books too, majors and minors...

Question though -- does your deck only come in a tuck box/other type of box that would be good for storage??

I guess it does? It isn't here yet. It probably is in the standard Llewellyn type tuck box? It says the size is 3x5 and comes w/ a "pocket sized booklet w/ snapshot interpretations...."

Maybe it is a slightly larger box? I will know in a few days! It said I should have it by the 10th.

[Mellaenn]

Kaleanna - that reading is perfect for me right now. Interestingly enough I just did a tarot spread with my Tarot Workgroup this morning that is all about a door; it's Scion's Sky Door Spread (http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=48559) spread that was designed by our very own Scion.

Thank you!

[kaleanna]

Kaleanna - that reading is perfect for me right now. Interestingly enough I just did a tarot spread with my Tarot Workgroup this morning that is all about a door; it's Scion's Sky Door Spread (http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=48559) spread that was designed by our very own Scion.

Thank you!


You are very welcome :D Will check out that spread in a few. Dealing with a lil one that doesn't wanna go to sleep, LOL

[yirabeth]

Oh, do let me know if you would ♥ That may push it to a "need to buy" status...I love tuck boxes and the protection they provide LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

O.M.G! kaleanna, you have no idea how "dead-on" this is!
Obviously I can't go into detail, but......:thumbsup:

Fabulous deck and reader! :D Thanks!

[Mellaenn]

So, catching up - Yira, hang in there. Everything happens for a reason.

Stormy - sorry about the house, but you're still attracting The House into your vibration. That one was close but no cigar!

Emmsma, sorry about being in between a rock and a hard place!

And just generally; I miss Jo, too! I hope she is well. :) I did run into her on FB a few weeks back and she said she was just super busy.

[kaleanna]

O.M.G! kaleanna, you have no idea how "dead-on" this is!
Obviously I can't go into detail, but......:thumbsup:

Fabulous deck and reader! :D Thanks!


How awesome Blue :D You are very welcome.


*awwww * thankies!

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm calling it a night. I had to get up at 4:30, but didn't get to sleep last night till after 11pm, so.....

G'Night all. (((mATes)))

[kaleanna]

night Blue, Sleep well

[Mellaenn]

I'm outta here, too. We woke up at 4:30 a.m. and never got back to sleep, so it's an early night. {waves}

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue and Mell ♥

[cardlady22]

Gaaaahhhhh! I can't find my roll of clear packing tape.
Methinks a child must have absconded with it.

[yirabeth]

Things you never have if you Have Kids:

Tape
Pencils
Pens
Scissors

:D

[cardlady22]

And if you have a daughter, the list gets added to:

hairbands
nail clippers
emery boards
clear nail polish
jewelry items

[Queen of Disks]

(((everyone)))

Holy cow, I am not on for a couple of days and everything goes to heck around here!! :bugeyed:

Well, I am not dead. Just nonstop work and school yesterday and today, but now I can finally sit down. :)

[kaleanna]

(((((((QoD))))))

[cardlady22]

Good to see you again, Queen of Disks!

[kaleanna]

Things you never have if you Have Kids:

Tape
Pencils
Pens
Scissors

:D


adding to this list

candy
soda
poptarts
cookies


(LOL)

[yirabeth]

Hey QoD, good seeing ya :)

Yep, I forgot the nail clippers...that's another thing boys run off with too...LOL

[cardlady22]

I'm seriously thinking about buying a small combination-lock strongbox for My Essentials. Teendom can only make this effect worse, right?

[yirabeth]

Much worse. I've been looking for a locking footlocker for some time now...LOL Although Jack isn't as bad as his older brothers were! Still it's an issue sometimes.

[yirabeth]

And yes, add all the items Kaleanna mentioned LOL Luckily I don't like a lot of those things so I don't much care...I buy snacks for a period of time and if they're gone before the allotted time to replace, it's not really my problem... :D (And not even MY kids are brave enough to touch MY soda...LOL)

[kaleanna]

I am going to step away from the puter for a bit. lil one still isnt sleeping so gotta go deal with him

[yirabeth]

See you later Kaleanna :)

[Stormdancer]

um....sorry....Midkid talked...Dude is WAY deep!!! My nickname for him has always been, "Still waters run DEEP"....I just got a huge swallow of that! :bugeyed:

***stunned Storm***

[yirabeth]

(((Midkid))) The boy sounds awesome :)

[Stormdancer]

I'm gonna hold onto this....I have a Unicorn deck, Virtue? Thanks Kaleanna!!!

I'll let ya know how it all comes about!

The card drawn for you Stormy is the Unicorn and the Maiden. It shows a unicorn and a lovely maiden leaning her head softly on the unicorn's head. The colors on the card are reds, yellows, and oranges. The unicorn has 3 red roses (which caught my eye after the colors on the card). The words underneath the title of the card are: communication with unicorn,purification,undercover action.

When reading from book, this is what strikes me"If this card has appeared to you,and you are embarking on a creative project (the house?) simply ask for the help and guidance of the unicorn, who will fill you with inspiration and help you through any block you may behaving regarding writing (the documents pertaining to the house?) Also use your intuition when it comes to the house, when you look at a house, what is your intuition (gut feeling) telling you. Take time to listen.

HTH

[Stormdancer]

(((Midkid))) The boy sounds awesome :)
!! YOU !! I am WAY behind....tests???? what do ya think? I saw some stuff about peer reviews at my lunch time.....

[yirabeth]

Well...not good... :/

http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2722536&postcount=248

[Stormdancer]

Well...not good... :/
And yet is still get the feeling that it's not all done yet???? Maybe I'm just dense....but
Stormy's right,Not dense....this is NOT an END.....really, but I'm sure you're feeling devastated! ((((:heart:Yira:heart:)))

[yirabeth]

I feel lost...this isn't how it was supposed to be ya know?? :( I'll figure it out..but I'm kinda adrift right now...

[emmsma]

I feel lost...this isn't how it was supposed to be ya know?? :( I'll figure it out..but I'm kinda adrift right now...

I think this describes my whole life.

Isn't this true for everyone?

[Stormdancer]

Isn't this true for everyone?'Tis been my experience....We just keep up with the "Row & Grow"....

[yirabeth]

Kinda sucks, doesn't it? (((Emmsma)))

[emmsma]

That it does, my friend. that it does.

I have out the new dragons and I want to play, but the boy is not shutting up.

Grrrr!

[cardlady22]

When I feel this way, I crank up Gavin DeGraw's I Don't Wanna Be!

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/gavindegraw/idontwanttobe.html

[Queen of Disks]

this is dedicated to everybody:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmT6udys8Tc

:heart:

[Stormdancer]

That it does, my friend. that it does.

I have out the new dragons and I want to play, but the boy is not shutting up.

Grrrr!Give him some dragons....

[Stormdancer]

When I feel this way, I crank up Gavin DeGraw's I Don't Wanna Be!

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/gavindegraw/idontwanttobe.htmlum...many words, no music...I'm TIRED.....and not reading....

[Stormdancer]

this is dedicated to everybody:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmT6udys8Tc

:heart:ROTF...bony dudes... :D

[cardlady22]

um...many words, no music...I'm TIRED.....and not reading....None of the youtube videos were very great quality. It plays on my radio all the time, but I didn't understand about 1/3 of what he had been saying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNnIYyANugE

[emmsma]

this is dedicated to everybody:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmT6udys8Tc

:heart:

Thanks QoD.

[cardlady22]

I'm going to sign off now. Hang in there, everybody! :heart:

[Stormdancer]

I'm going to sign off now. Hang in there, everybody! :heart:I'm following Her...ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Cardlady and Stormy :)

I believe I'll follow in their footsteps...gotta babysit the grandkidlet tomorrow early♥

[Chiska]

Good night everybody!! :)

[Stormdancer]

Sweet dreams Cardlady and Stormy :)

I believe I'll follow in their footsteps...gotta babysit the grandkidlet tomorrow early♥OH my....protect your ankles...LOL

(((:heart:Elaina:heart:))))

[Stormdancer]

Good night everybody!! :)
(((Chiska)))) Hang in and hang on.....you can only do what you can do....

QUICK!!!! someone sign me up for hallmark sappiness...LOL :D

[cardlady22]

I
forgot
laundry

Just smack me . . .

[Stormdancer]

I
forgot
laundry

Just smack me . . .Wet towels??????

[Stormdancer]

I'm going to sign off now. Hang in there, everybody! :heart:

I'm following Her...ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


um...aren't we going to bed?????????????

[cardlady22]

Wet towels??????School uniforms as well as my own regular clothes. hadn't made it in. :rolleyes:
So now I have to sit up until I can switch them over.

[Stormdancer]

School uniforms as well as my own regular clothes. hadn't made it in. :rolleyes:
So now I have to sit up until I can switch them over.
D*MN....and it's LATE where you are.....

[cardlady22]

Oh, I do miss the nights of 10-hour Dreamland . . .

[Rhinemaiden]

hi all... :) did I get here as everyone's leaving? bad timing!

watching The Tudors on BBCA... Henry's ego knows no bounds!

Storm... I'm so sorry about the house, but hope YOU are relieved. Unless you had a boatload of cash tucked away, I'm afraid you were walking into a money pit. :( NOT GOOD. But, there is something out there that will be perfect for you! :D

[Stormdancer]

hi all... :) did I get here as everyone's leaving? bad timing!

watching The Tudors on BBCA... Henry's ego knows no bounds!

Storm... I'm so sorry about the house, but hope YOU are relieved. Unless you had a boatload of cash tucked away, I'm afraid you were walking into a money pit. :( NOT GOOD. But, there is something out there that will be perfect for you! :D
thanks....not sure about boat loads but enough...for SOME o those, not all...I'm best out but d*mn.....long journey for naught....

Is this a complex version of Cave Stormy????????

[Stormdancer]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...................... ......

[Rhinemaiden]

thanks....not sure about boat loads but enough...for SOME o those, not all...I'm best out but d*mn.....long journey for naught....

Is this a complex version of Cave Stormy????????

I know, sweetie... it SUCKS. But if you got out at minimal cost to you, that's a good thing. Press on! :D

you look like you're fading fast... 'night, 'night!

[cardlady22]

Feeling like Dorothy in the poppy field . . .

[Rhinemaiden]

Feeling like Dorothy in the poppy field . . .

CL, you, too??? is it me???? did I spread the sleepy vibe??? :D

'night, 'night!!!

[cardlady22]

I meant to be in bed by 11pm my time. It's a feminine reason. :P

[Queen of Disks]

goodnight!

[NorthernTigress]

Pokes head in the door.

Anyone here?

[Wendywu]

I am :). How are you tonight?


Odd thing last night, I took my bedtime drugs (for the epilepsy and such) and they hit me like a ton of bricks - as if I'd had a mega overdose. Now I am worried because if the dosage was wrong and I take the full morning dose (which is bigger than night time) and it was an overdose - then I'll be even worse this morning.

Dilemma.

I am going to take a half dose and hope for the best, but make sure I take the extra bit with me to the office.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Wendy.

Today I received my Level 2 Reiki Attunement. I think it was a bad idea to do it so late in the day. I'm yawning, but at the same time I'm buzzing with energy. I also have to see my teacher again, as there are two pages missing from my Reiki manual. It's not a paper manual, it's a document file.

[NorthernTigress]

As for the medicine, is there any way you can check last night's dosage? Do you use one of those "morning/afternoon/evening" pill cases?

[Wendywu]

That's so good NT - brilliant for you :)

Will you go still further?

Do you feel it, in you?



Pills - Yes - and it shows I took the right evening's tablets and no extras. It's himself who loads them (I need 7 different pills at night and 10 in the morning and he likes to feel he's taking care of me). He's sure he didn't make a mistake.

I dunno. I'll just have to listen carefully to my body today.

[Wendywu]

:party: :party: :party: YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! :party: :party: :party:


It's coming tomorrow :). Oh crumbs, oh wow!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


And what is it? An actual brand new Concept 2 Model D with PIM3 - all Greek I know, but what it means is fully variable resistance so that a person with finger braces can row with no ill effects to their fingers but still get the exercise and distances done. And himself can use it too and start to get a bit fitter.

Umm - with my lifetime guarantee on the frame, and all other parts guaranteed for five years.

[NorthernTigress]

I'm not sure. Next step is Three A, Advanced Student; I don't think I'll be ready for Three B, Reiki Teacher, for a long time.

The experience was interesting, to say the least. For a while, I could feel everything. And I do mean EVERYTHING. My teacher's ear infection, Hubby's fever (from another building!), even the cat's arthritis! That, and a headache we're not sure Where it was coming from.

[Wendywu]

I'm not sure. Next step is Three A, Advanced Student; I don't think I'll be ready for Three B, Reiki Teacher, for a long time.

The experience was interesting, to say the least. For a while, I could feel everything. And I do mean EVERYTHING. My teacher's ear infection, Hubby's fever (from another building!), even the cat's arthritis! That, and a headache we're not sure Where it was coming from.


Well, let this settle into you for a few weeks, and then I guess you need to think about becoming a teaching assistant as a step towards full teacher?


ETA Gotta get to the office - back in 15 mins :). If you go to bed in the meantime, sleep well - you really deserve it!

[emmsma]

Congrats on your new machine, Wendy. So happy that you will be able to row without pain or further injury to yourself.

Hope you doing have issues in the morning with your meds.

Hey, I need to send you a new link. The Driving with Eddie show was corrupted. Hubby has uploaded it again. I can send you the working link in a moment.

http://www.info-underground.net:70/lostnbronx/fiction/driving-with-eddie

Look for the blue hyperlink for MP3 and right click, save as.

Lemme know if you have any problems.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Emmsma. (waving)

It's fun seeing the New Deck Excitement in someone else. My friend/neighbor/reiki teacher (yes, she's all three :laugh: ) just got a copy of the Russian Gypsy Cards. These ones. (http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/russian-gypsy-fortunetelling/)

[Wendywu]

Thanks Emmsma - I shall be listening over the weekend :)

Hopefully today the physio people will have my long-term fingerbraces in - the ones with comfort cushioning and the easy-on/off straps. At the moment these ones are meant for short term use and aren't the comfiest or easiest to cope with. The new ones sound great :D

I saw your sale - sorry about that :(. I remember selling Granny Jones to fund a dental bill, and the Greenwood for another essential. Himself made copies which I actually think are as good as the originals, but it still hurt. Although Lute loves that Greenwood dearly, which makes it a good thing with me for her to have it :heart:.

I've done the overspending thing sooooo often. I am actually closing all my sources of credit, and my bank account is a debit type (although I have a permitted and cheap overdraft facility) so hopefully this time - finally - I have learned the lesson I should have learned in my 30's .... :rolleyes:

[Wendywu]

My friend/neighbor/reiki teacher (yes, she's all three :laugh: ) just got a copy of the Russian Gypsy Cards. These ones. (http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/russian-gypsy-fortunetelling/)


Goodness - those look really unusual. I'm not at all sure I'd read with them but I'd love to see them IRL :)

[NorthernTigress]

Goodness - those look really unusual. I'm not at all sure I'd read with them but I'd love to see them IRL :)

It's really quite fascinating. 25 cards, and you lay them all out together. Kind of like a Lenormand that way. You look for which half-images line up to make full pictures. It's only the "pictures" that get read.

[Wendywu]

So, do you end up with many whole pictures to read, and do you choose the sequence in which to read them - or is there a specific layout/method to it?

[Rhinemaiden]

It's coming tomorrow :). Oh crumbs, oh wow!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


And what is it? An actual brand new Concept 2 Model D with PIM3




Congrats! I know how much you wanted it! Use it in good health! :)

Did you sell your other two rowers??

[NorthernTigress]

So, do you end up with many whole pictures to read, and do you choose the sequence in which to read them - or is there a specific layout/method to it?

The number of pictures depends on the reading. When she did one for me there was a surprising seven images to read. Mostly a person only gets a few. The sequence is from the top of the layout to the bottom. There's also a version of reversals, which in this case involves four directions.

The other interesting thing is that it pretty much eliminates the reader interpretation phase. In the instructions, the reader is told to write down the image numbers and directions, and then hand them over to the querant, with the companion book.

[Rhinemaiden]

I'm not sure. Next step is Three A, Advanced Student; I don't think I'll be ready for Three B, Reiki Teacher, for a long time.

The experience was interesting, to say the least. For a while, I could feel everything. And I do mean EVERYTHING. My teacher's ear infection, Hubby's fever (from another building!), even the cat's arthritis! That, and a headache we're not sure Where it was coming from.

That must have been very intense!

[Jesii]

Morning, not here for longer, but are we all okay? *waves and sips coffee hurridly*

[Wendywu]

The cheapo Dynamix broke beyond himself's ability to fix it - and he was an engineer and can usually fix anything. We took it to the tip.....

Ollie the Oxford I think will be going to my next door neighbours :). He's a big bloke and will handle that resistance with no problems at all. He's also a local bus driver and spends his entire working day sat down, and his evenings just pottering in his garden. His parents (who live with them) do the actual gardening. So Steve could really use the exercise, and knows he likes rowing machines from his days in the air force when he used the gyms on the bases.

So - all sorted :)

[Wendywu]

The other interesting thing is that it pretty much eliminates the reader interpretation phase. In the instructions, the reader is told to write down the image numbers and directions, and then hand them over to the querant, with the companion book.


Oh. That's certainly different. I think I might not get on with that - I like the interpretation bit.... but it's such a clever concept with the pictures.

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I suppose it is time for me to try to get to sleep.

[Jesii]

Bye.....-> :laugh:

[Wendywu]

Night NT - sleep well :)

Bye Jesii - run, you'll be late!!

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi Jess! How are you??? Did I read you were having house problems? Not the one for next fall?? :(

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Wendy, glad you're making room for the new rower! :D

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I preordered the new (not yet released) Alice tarot... :)


http://www.alicetarot.com/

[zan_chan]

Ever see the 1939 film "The Women"? Watched it earlier and loved every second! Now I'm attempting to watch the last Bond flick, "Quantum of Solace" (stupid title) and I'm bored to tears...

[Rhinemaiden]

Ever see the 1939 film "The Women"? Watched it earlier and loved every second! Now I'm attempting to watch the last Bond flick, "Quantum of Solace" (stupid title) and I'm bored to tears...

Zan, sweetie, where have you been??? The Women (1939) is a CLASSIC! Forget the god awful remake with June Allyson (what were they thinking?) - mega sucky. I own the last Bond on DVD but have only watched it once... must have been underwhelmed. ;)

[Rhinemaiden]

dupe1

[Rhinemaiden]

dupe 2

[Wendywu]

Hiya Zan :)

Never seen either - but I know which I'd choose now after reading your and RM's comments!

[Rhinemaiden]

Hiya Zan :)

Never seen either - but I know which I'd choose now after reading your and RM's comments!

here you go, Wendy...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032143/
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there was also a 2008 remake with Meg Ryan, Annette Benning, Candice Bergen etc... another pale copy of the original

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0430770/

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here's the 1956 remake, titled "The Opposite Sex"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049578/

[Wendywu]

Aren't they all, usually. I have found very few re-makes that even live up to the original let alone surpass it!

[zan_chan]

Seriously, where HAVE I been?? I LOVE Joan Crawford (yet probably not the gayest thing I'll utter today) and have so many of her films on DVD: Mildred Pierce, Baby Jane, Johnny Guitar, Straight Jacket, Grand Hotel, Autumn Leaves, etc, but The Women always escaped me for some reason. Loved it!

Turned off Quantum. Couldn't take any more. Too bad really. I generally like Bond, and didn't mind Casino Royale. I do miss Pierce Brosnan, though. I liked the more classy, witty Bond compared to Craig's tough guy Bond.

[Rhinemaiden]

Seriously, where HAVE I been?? I LOVE Joan Crawford (yet probably not the gayest thing I'll utter today) and have so many of her films on DVD: Mildred Pierce, Baby Jane, Johnny Guitar, Straight Jacket, Grand Hotel, Autumn Leaves, etc, but The Women always escaped me for some reason. Loved it!

Turned off Quantum. Couldn't take any more. Too bad really. I generally like Bond, and didn't mind Casino Royale. I do miss Pierce Brosnan, though. I liked the more classy, witty Bond compared to Craig's tough guy Bond.

oh, Zan, I hear you! Miss Brosnan, too... but hated Brosnan's last Bond Film (the one with Halle Berry... ) which was a remake of "never say never again" with Connery...

speaking of Mildred Pierce (Joan)... it's going to be on Turner Classic Movies this coming Sunday about noon.... did you watch the HBO with Winslet? What did you think???

[zan_chan]

I downloaded the Winslet Mildred Pierce but haven't watched it yet. It's honestly not even one of my favorite Crawford roles. I don't like her sympathetic. Joan is best when she's mean :laugh: Thus my new love of The Women. What a bitch! And of course Bette Davis is my other favorite, so you can imagine how I feel about Baby Jane :P

I hated Die Another Day, too. Madonna, really? But Goldeneye is probably my favorite of any Bond film. I went to the NY premier of it when I was a kid (long story), so my love of it might be some sort of Proustian memory thing...

[Rhinemaiden]

I downloaded the Winslet Mildred Pierce but haven't watched it yet. It's honestly not even one of my favorite Crawford roles. I don't like her sympathetic. Joan is best when she's mean :laugh: Thus my new love of The Women. What a bitch! And of course Bette Davis is my other favorite, so you can imagine how I feel about Baby Jane :P

I hated Die Another Day, too. Madonna, really? But Goldeneye is probably my favorite of any Bond film. I went to the NY premier of it when I was a kid (long story), so my love of it might be some sort of Proustian memory thing...

Yup on Goldeneye (you were at the NY premier? great memory!) best Brosnan... I liked Roger in The Spy Who Loved Me and For Your Eyes Only because of the settings (Egypt and Greece respectively)... and they were fun movies...

Bette is something else! All About Eve was on Turner recently... "fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night"... ;) what's your favorite Bette?? I saw an Eisenstadt portrait of her... on an outdoor chaise looking up from the newspaper she was reading.... Bette never looked lovlier.

[zan_chan]

Favorite Bette is a tough call. I think I know every single line from All About Eve. I could do that film as a monologue (same with my all-time fav movie, Sunset Boulevard). But I'm a sucker for camp and just love her over the top performance in Baby Jane :P Oh I do like Jezebel, too, though. Hmm... nope! Too hard to pick!

[Rhinemaiden]

going back to All about Eve... brings up one of my faves... Thelma Ritter! Love her salty style! She's wonderful in Rear Window! (again, the Hitchcock original, NOT the (gag) Christopher Reeve remake)

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nap time before I head for work.....>>>>>--------:)

[BlueDragonfly]

*walks into quiet pub, puts fresh coffee on, heads to booth by the window*

Good Morning!

[zan_chan]

Morning Blue! How you?

[Wendywu]

Morning Blue :)

I'm having a coffee break. Mad morning rush over :D

Neighbour confirms he definitely wants Ollie the Oxford, so that I will end up with just the Concept :)

[Wendywu]

This morning involved lifting a lot of heavy files all over the place. They are so hard to pick up with fingerbraces! It's been a real pain all morning :(

[zan_chan]

Sorry about the heavy lifting, Wendy :(

Nothing doing here. Drinking a bottle of Chilean Cabernet and eating a packet of custard creams from tescos. Trying to pick a movie for the evening...

[Wendywu]

I am still slurping coffee :). I have no excuses.... thank goodness nobody but you lot is here with me!

[BlueDragonfly]

Ha! Made a mad dash to the shower when the heat kicked on. Now all scrubbed and having breakfast!

I've got a full day ahead of me. 8 a.m. to 7:30ish tonight!

[BlueDragonfly]

I am still slurping coffee :). I have no excuses.... thank goodness nobody but you lot is here with me!
Why would you have to have an excuse for drinking coffee? :confused: :laugh:

That's good news about your neighbor getting the other machine, Wendy!

I can't even begin to make a movie suggestion, Zan. I just don't know that much about them.

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Hafta go get my little Princess soon... :)

One question: Where did you preorder the Alice from, RM?? LOL

[Wendywu]

Why would you have to have an excuse for drinking coffee? :confused: :laugh:


Because I am meant to be working - not chatting with you guys, drinking coffee and enjoying myself ....

[Wendywu]

G'morning all :) Hafta go get my little Princess soon... :)


Piccies again today?

[yirabeth]

Oh sure, I can do that! No hardship taking pics that's for sure :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Because I am meant to be working - not chatting with you guys, drinking coffee and enjoying myself ....
C'mon now, can't you do both things at once? No guilt allowed!

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Yira! Have fun today with the little angel!

[zan_chan]

Settled on watching "The Hurt Locker". Best Pic winner two years ago about the war in Iraq. Not a war movie guy, so have been putting it off for ages. Review later... ;)

[Stormdancer]

Morning~~~

[Wendywu]

C'mon now, can't you do both things at once? No guilt allowed!


Umm - no...... I can't. Working today involves spreadsheets and masses of concentration, or being in a different room entirely working with the archives..... (each day - different tasks)

So - I am here, and since I am told not to feel guilty about it, I obey happily :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Morning~~~
G'Morning! :) *hands over steaming cup of coffee*

[Wendywu]

Morning~~~


G'morning Stormy :)

Sorry about the house, but I think it was a wise decison - you don't need all that hassle in what should be your happy home!

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning! :) *hands over steaming cup of coffee*LOL...how did you know I need the steam? It's cold in here this morning! :)

[Stormdancer]

G'morning Stormy :)

Sorry about the house, but I think it was a wise decison - you don't need all that hassle in what should be your happy home!Hey!!! I saw a critter yesterday...CUTE...and hairy :bugeyed: He reminds me of Cyd when she was younger.

Yeah, I agree on the house thing. I just kinda felt like the issues were snow-balling. Ah well...the search will continue...sigh

[BlueDragonfly]

LOL...how did you know I need the steam? It's cold in here this morning! :)
I am that good! ;)

And it's exactly what I need first thing.....

Okay, rushing off to work, see you all tonight!

[Rhinemaiden]

G'morning all :) Hafta go get my little Princess soon... :)

One question: Where did you preorder the Alice from, RM?? LOL


Tarot Garden... search for "Alice" ;)

[Stormdancer]

Settled on watching "The Hurt Locker". Best Pic winner two years ago about the war in Iraq. Not a war movie guy, so have been putting it off for ages. Review later... ;)
G'Evening Zan~~~ I was gonna ask why you have all this time to watch movies, but...it's a week long holiday for your, right? :party:

[Stormdancer]

I am that good! ;)Yes you are!! Have a great day~~~

[Rhinemaiden]

Hey!!! I saw a critter yesterday...CUTE...and hairy :bugeyed: He reminds me of Cyd when she was younger.

Yeah, I agree on the house thing. I just kinda felt like the issues were snow-balling. Ah well...the search will continue...sigh

Since you apparently liked the location, is there anything else in/around that neighborhood for sale? (I'd avoid short sales and foreclosures...)

[Wendywu]

Well, it's time to lock up the office and go home :)

See you in about half an hour ...

[Stormdancer]

(I'd avoid short sales and foreclosures...)Yeah, I hear ya on that :joke: The only requirement I have for location is that the kids don't have to change schools. I'm looking in the same place where I live, and I know what areas to avoid...like where I am now...LOL.

[Rhinemaiden]

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!!! :party:

margaritas all around! :D :D :D

[Rhinemaiden]

Yeah, I hear ya on that :joke: The only requirement I have for location is that the kids don't have to change schools. I'm looking in the same place where I live, and I know what areas to avoid...like where I am now...LOL.

good plan, storm!! (would the kids have had to change with the "other" house?)

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone

[zan_chan]

G'Evening Zan~~~ I was gonna ask why you have all this time to watch movies, but...it's a week long holiday for your, right? :party:

Hi Storm! Yep, it's Golden Week, and also today was Yuya's dad's birthday, so I've had a lot of free time to lounge about today :)

How you?

[cardlady22]

Good morning! Airing out the house before the heat/humidity come down. I got a new filter for the A/C system too. Gearing up for a busy day.

[emmsma]

Hello everyone. Again, I was supposed to have off today, but received a wake-up call from work - at 745 - to remind me there was a meeting today at 1pm.

Really? did you need to call SOO early to tell me that, and wasn't there a meeting on Tuesday?

I didnt know about it prior so who knows when it was scheduled or what its about. She didn't want anyone to be able to say something if I'm not there.

Emmett has an appointment at the couselling center today. Not sure on the time. I told her if there is no time conflict, I'll be there. If I don't show, thats why. (At least it gives her something to tell the others.)

Post office today. Have to ship the sold decks first, I think. May be able to get a couple of trades off too.

[The crowned one]

I do not "do" meetings. Stopped doing them years ago, too much venting/hot air with no action.

[emmsma]

I'm not keen on them myself, but they are mandatory. As I'm regularly scheduled for just 2 days a week, I suppose I don't truly mind an extra hour here and there on the clock.

Course, the time on doesn't cover my gas to and from....

Whats on your agenda for the day, TCO?

[Jesii]

Hiya, finished lectures for the day. How is everyone?

[The crowned one]

Just finishing breakfast and getting ready for a few cups of coffee :)

[The crowned one]

So I was cruising one of my favorite on line "antique stores" and what came up under paintings and prints? One of my Step-moms paintings ( mom number 2 and strongest mom figure in my life)... I wonder if I should tell her they are selling her art in "antique stores" LOL!

[emmsma]

Thats pretty nifty, TCO.

If they are asking a decent price for it, I'd definitely tell her. :)

[The crowned one]

Her art sells for a lot of money. This was a 10 by 12 inch painting and he had it at 225.00 I think she would not care, but it is low.

[Rhinemaiden]

is it a flattering figure? would it boost her sales price for other works? would she want to know? if it were you, would YOU want to know? Oh, what the hell, tell her... if you're that close, she'd probably enjoy hearing about it...

[Rhinemaiden]

Her art sells for a lot of money. This was a 10 by 12 inch painting and he had it at 225.00 I think she would not care, but it is low.

hmmmm... perhaps she should buy it and resell for MORE! ;)

[The crowned one]

here is her site (http://members.shaw.ca/dorothy-mckay/gallery2.html)


When I was a kid all her art was realism, and for extra money she would paint portraits and pets for people! Her are is much more about colour and shape now. I find her art very westcoast happy :)

She is my sisters(RIP) mom and they divorced when I was about 10?? 12?? not sure. We all stayed in touch. Still do.

[Wendywu]

Y'know, I love the way your family is huge, happy and stayed in touch TCO :)

It makes me feel really good!

[Wendywu]

My new fingerbraces have comfy padding, and are flesh coloured :D. Very posh.

[Rhinemaiden]

here is her site (http://members.shaw.ca/dorothy-mckay/gallery2.html)


When I was a kid all her art was realism, and for extra money she would paint portraits and pets for people! Her are is much more about colour and shape now. I find her art very westcoast happy :)

She is my sisters(RIP) mom and they divorced when I was about 10?? 12?? not sure. We all stayed in touch. Still do.

lovely work... I especially like "free spirits"...

[emmsma]

Glad you will have more comfy fingers.

Did I see that your new machine was coming today?

[Rhinemaiden]

My new fingerbraces have comfy padding, and are flesh coloured :D. Very posh.

are these permanent apparel? Or just when you're rowing???

you have the new rower installed??

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning All.

I actually succeeded in sleeping in today. (And there was much rejoicing!)

My Reiki energy has settled down a bit overnight, although I still feel a little "too big for my body". I started thinking about which stones I could carry with me today, but realized I decided to wear a skirt today. No pockets.

[PathWalker]

Take smaller smooth ones, inside your bra.
Blessings

[NorthernTigress]

Take smaller smooth ones, inside your bra.
Blessings

Already got one there. })

[Wendywu]

No, the new rower is being delivered tomorrow :D. Himself brought Ollie the Oxford downstairs and Steve my neighbour wants that machine.

The braces sadly turn out to be a long term prospect - six or seven weeks. I get to take them off for slowly increasing periods. An hour a day free for the next week, and see how it goes from there. I can wear them and row with a Concept if I bring the resistance right down :)

[kaleanna]

I went and picked up my final check today.

Said hi to the other operators, and when I was getting ready to leave, saw mgr, and she briefly said hi and then said "well I gotta get back in there as we are shorthanded, but you know that"


But it isn't my fault they are shorthanded. I did NOT give a resignation, they are the ones that let me go (fired me).


I am still waiting for the letter of recommendation that I was told I would get.

[Wendywu]

Shame she can't be gracious to you - I mean, you know and she knows what happened. No point in her trying to lay it on you!


(((Kale)))

Let it go - not your problem any more! If they've got a problem - it's their own fault!

[kaleanna]

Shame she can't be gracious to you - I mean, you know and she knows what happened. No point in her trying to lay it on you!


(((Kale)))

Let it go - not your problem any more! If they've got a problem - it's their own fault!
(((((Wendy))))))


She wasn't really rude, but could tell that she was rushed and was not real happy but I do know that she has also had alot on her mind lately with rl stuff she has been going through, so I think it was a combination of things

Now if it would of happened the day they let me go, it would have bothered me alot more.

But I did NOT let it bother me today because as you said Wendy- it is their fault that they let me go.

[kaleanna]

I did go by the thrift store that was out that way, since I was over that side of town.

I found a lovely dk brown cosmetics case that will now house my 3 oracle decks(oracle of dragonfae, oracle of shadows and light, and wild wisdom of the faery oracle)
I also found a lovely small bag from istanbul (name on tag:deli kinzin yeri) Might be a little too big for a medicine bag(thought they are suppose to be on the small side) but is a lovely bag nonetheless.

I also got lil one some blocks with his bday money from his granny.

I did find a lovely dk blue case that will be good for the gnomes I think, til I find the perfect fabric to make one for them.

[emmsma]

Hi guys. I'm home. The work meeting was cancelled. Emm's meeting went well, I suppose. The new counsellor he is seeing now, told us after our initial meeting that she didn't think she could help him. I figure, since he is a patient at the center, [i]someone[/] has got to see him, so she is it, for now.

Emm doesn't really want to see her and wouldn't go into the room with her alone. *shrugs*

Maybe he will warm up to her.

When I got home, it was Christmas.Trade packages from Pam O and desertrat, package from GryffinSong from the I Don't Love You thread and a Mother's Day Card(check$$) from my mom. :)

The check will go into the bank tomorrow and I can ship the rest of my trade decks on Monday.

The Petit Lenormand is much nicer than I'd imagined. I've considered it many times but worried I'd find it too cluttered. I do not. There are many places I can look to glean meaning from them. Love the size and the cardstock.

Liking the look of the Celtic Oracle and all the incense that desertrat sent along are just divine. Hubby feels like he got a pressie too. :)

Next on my list is to look through the One World Tarot. Another deck I contemplated many times.

[kaleanna]

Welcome home (((((emmsma)))))))

[emmsma]

Sounds like some nice finds, Kaleanna. Glad you did something nice for yourself after having to deal with the old boss-lady.

So have you tried to work with the 3 oracles together? or thought more about how you want to do it?

[kaleanna]

Sounds like some nice finds, Kaleanna. Glad you did something nice for yourself after having to deal with the old boss-lady.

So have you tried to work with the 3 oracles together? or thought more about how you want to do it?


I have them shuffled together, but have not worked with them together. There is another oracle one coming out that will definitely be on my wish/want list. it is the oracle of the shapeshifter.


Will probably try and work with them a bit tonite.

[kaleanna]

I think the oracle decks will work nicely together (well hoping they will, LOL)


I got busy doing dishes and folding laundry, now time to put in some applications

[emmsma]

Might be sinful, but I'm going to take a nap. :P

The breezes are blowing deliciously through all our open windows. Its very quiet outside - just the occasional bird chirping, and the incense I'm burning is just dreamy.

So I'll see you all later.

Oh, anybody got a link to one of those totem animal sites? Or anyone knkow the significance of Turkey vultures. I'd never seen one before and a few days ago saw one right close up. Marvelous.

Oh, the Elk are all over. saw several on Tuesday evening right in my subdivision. Next street over. Was neat.

[Queen of Disks]

Hello! Today is my dad's birthday! :party:

Zan: Yeah, Quantum of Solace had no soul in it at all, pretty much all looks. I liked Casino Royale, it is the only other Bond movie I actually have watched start to finish. The other ones don't look good at all. I do like Daniel Craig though. :D

[kaleanna]

Oh, anybody got a link to one of those totem animal sites? Or anyone knkow the significance of Turkey vultures. I'd never seen one before and a few days ago saw one right close up. Marvelous.

Oh, the Elk are all over. saw several on Tuesday evening right in my subdivision. Next street over. Was neat.


THE VULTURE AS TOTEM

The Golden Purifier
(CATHARTES AURA)
by the Wanderling

The vulture is a very powerful totem. Its cycle of power is year-round. If you have a Vulture as a spirit guide or totem, it can show you how to use energy powerfully and efficiently. It glides effortlessly on the winds, soaring high but using little energy.



It symbolized the distribution of energy so that gravity (or cares) do not weigh it down.

The Vulture uses air currents against the pull of gravity. It does not use its own energy, but uses the energies of the Earth instead, the energies of the Earth being ONE of the mainstay sources in The Power of the Shaman. A very valuable lesson.
The scientific name for the Turkey Vulture is CATHARTES AURA which means GOLDEN PURIFIER because as it goes about it's lifetime business it purifies the landscape and environment in it's own natural way, ensuring the continued health and life of other living things.



The Vulture is a promise that all hardship was temporary and necessary for a higher purpose. Once a Vulture enters your life as a totem or guide, it will remain with you for life.

THE GOLDEN PURIFIER


In Buddhism the Golden Purifier is COMPASSION, Karuna in Sanskrit. Compassion works for us in allowing us to perceive the pain, anguish, affliction, agony, torment and distress of others clearly, through allowing it into our experience also. It is then something that has moved further out of the realm of the ignored or the unconscious into the realm of the included, the accepted, the conscious. Compassion is spacious, allowing the way things are to exist, to change, and to end. Particularly it allows pain to end.

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This means that it must be patient, not in any hurry to force pain to end or to try officiously to get rid of pain. It is the active side of wisdom and is the Buddha's supreme or GOLDEN PURIFIER. The Buddha's compassion allowed him to realize that there is still something that can be done by a fully Enlightened being. It was compassion that motivated him to teach "for the benefit of those with dust in their eyes".

Do you then approach the study of Zen - or Shamanism - with the idea that there is something to be gained by it? This question is not intended as an implicit accusation. But it is , nevertheless, a serious question. Where there is a lot of fuss about "spirituality," "Enlightenment," or just "turning on" it is often because there are vultures hovering around a corpse. This hovering, this circling, is not what is meant by the study of Zen. There is no body to be found. The birds may come and circle but they soon go elsewhere. When they are gone, the "nothing" that was there, suddenly appears.


HTH

[emmsma]

Thank you for that, K. Lots there to digest. I've saved it.

[kaleanna]

You are very welcome emmsma.


did you have a good nap?

[emmsma]

IT was good but rather short. I was overwarm.

Now doing some more research on my heart stones. I need to remember to print this off when I'm at work.

Get some apps taken care of?

Still thinking of the Vulture info you posted. So lovely and fitting.
Very appropriate for me right now. After reading it, I keep seeing a card from the Anubis oracle. glad I have it again. Must research that Vulture Goddess. Her name escapes me at the moment.

[kaleanna]

Yeah I got a couple done.


Now shuffling the gnome deck.


Gotta write to oldest later tonite.


Hopefully can find a job in the next few days.

[cardlady22]

Let's see what comes up for Vulture Goddess:
http://echoes.devin.com/watchers/nekhbet.html
http://www.egyptiandreams.co.uk/nephthys.php
http://www.thaliatook.com/OGOD/sumul.html

http://echoes.devin.com/watchers/vulture-gods.html
http://www.campearth.org/vulture_medicine.htm

[emmsma]

Let's see what comes up for Vulture Goddess:
http://echoes.devin.com/watchers/nekhbet.html
http://www.egyptiandreams.co.uk/nephthys.php
http://www.thaliatook.com/OGOD/sumul.html

http://echoes.devin.com/watchers/vulture-gods.html

Great Lady, take a bow!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/Spitzfire/GoddessWithin/28211cd88fwm3d4.gif

[cardlady22]

Today was very odd. Nothing horrible, just nothing panned out- for any of us.

:laugh: except for the good mail!

[NorthernTigress]

I'm home.

I made cabbage rolls. For the first time. And they turned out great.

[cardlady22]

NT, that's something to be in awe of (for me, anyway)
*claps with enthusiasm*

[emmsma]

SO did I see what was in your mail, CL?

[kaleanna]

I did not get anything good in mail today.


Happy with what came in yesterday though.

[cardlady22]

The Secret World of Crystals
Dreaming In Color Luman
Hezicos

a German playing card deck Gaigel Binokel ~ 48 cards: Court, Ace, 7s and 10s only; doubled
a Love talisman stone ~ it has a small air bubble in the glass that resembles a tiny teardrop on the winged heart

[kaleanna]

wonderfully Interesting items cl :D


I have to get to the post ofc tomorrow to mail off the last two packages that need to go out right now.

[cardlady22]

I'm not sure what's up . . . I expected to adore the Crystals deck (and I do), be intrigued by the Luman (and I am, but a tad less than I thought), and to be indifferent to the Hezicos. She is wheedling her way into my mind. And the Courts that people have commented on . . . I want to wear their headgear & think what they know. I think that's the strangest reaction I've ever had to a deck.

[Stormdancer]

Great Lady, take a bow!
VERY pretty!!! If I take a nap can I do that????

[Stormdancer]

I'm not sure what's up . . . I expected to adore the Crystals deck (and I do), be intrigued by the Luman (and I am, but a tad less than I thought), and to be indifferent to the Hezicos. She is wheedling her way into my mind. And the Courts that people have commented on . . . I want to wear their headgear & think what they know. I think that's the strangest reaction I've ever had to a deck.Stupid storm wonders which deck has the intriguing head wear??? Which edition of the Lumen?

[cardlady22]

storm wonders which deck has the intriguing head wear??? Which edition of the Lumen?Hezicos has the headgear Courts.

There are versions of the Dreaming In Color Luman? This one says ISBN: 0-9765226-0-8; booklet says 2004
60 cards

[emmsma]

Well, ya know, if those Hezicos don't click, and you can wait a month - :P - I can help ya make space for someone else in your home. :D

[Stormdancer]

Hezicos has the headgear Courts.

There are versions of the Dreaming In Color Luman? This one says ISBN: 0-9765226-0-8; booklet says 2004
60 cardsThat's the one I still have. I've seen newer editions and the coloring is even MORE disappointing. My key card image with this deck is the Anger card...It's so much more vibrant on the website. Is this what you find to be true? What was your box like?

[Stormdancer]

There are a couple of threads on this somewhere....

[Chiska]

I'm home.

I made cabbage rolls. For the first time. And they turned out great.

YUMMY!!!! What kind of filling?? We have mac & cheese from boxes on the slate for today. I can eat vicariously through you! LOL


Hey everybody!! Hope you all had great days?? I have to head over to the venting thread for a moment....brb....

[kaleanna]

That's the one I still have. I've seen newer editions and the coloring is even MORE disappointing. My key card image with this deck is the Anger card...It's so much more vibrant on the website. Is this what you find to be true? What was your box like?


I am not sure which luman version I have. and I think i got my luman deck from you Stormy from one of the trade trains.

[cardlady22]

That's the one I still have. I've seen newer editions and the coloring is even MORE disappointing. My key card image with this deck is the Anger card...It's so much more vibrant on the website. Is this what you find to be true? What was your box like?It's a sturdy, 2 part where the lid lifts off. Seduction is featured on it, as well as the booklet cover.

The cards that just take hold of me are

Upheaval
Blindness
Emotion
Sacrifice

[emmsma]

Oh, is it food talk?

I heated up a bowl of chicken noodle soup for the boy - I know. great mom. - but at least this, he will eat.

Made myself a salad with cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce and tuna. Blue cheese dressing.

Now whats for dinner? :P

[cardlady22]

My biggest disappointment today was the double-cherries fruit cocktail. :(
Just didn't taste like I remember . . . couldn't taste anything else but the cherry.

Thursday is our scrounge night. Everybody gets to pick whatever they want from what's left on hand.

[Stormdancer]

It's a sturdy, 2 part where the lid lifts off. Seduction is featured on it, as well as the booklet cover.I think there are many issues with this deck. Mine are in a lavender box...the isbn on the LWB is the one you llsted. The picture on the box, and on the book...kinda....the moon in the upper left is more to the left on the box. The actual card seems cropped differently from the image on the box/book....

compare the Seduction card with the box and the book.....

[Stormdancer]

OOOH.....\\KaBANG//

Small but fun.... :D

[Chiska]

emmsma - I totally miss lettuce. I love salads, but I can't eat lettuce.

cardlady - double cherry? *shudder* I don't get the appeal of cherries, but most people seem to like them! LOL My mom always said I was weird - I wouldn't eat pancakes, cherries, strawberries, or bananas, but I would eat cauliflower and radishes.

Tonite, he gets Kirkland Brand Mac&Cheese out of a box and I get Annie's Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheese out of a box. Maybe, if I rummage around in the pantry, I can find a can of chicken or tuna or something to mix in with it.

Tomorrow, I get to cook a pork roast we got from the local butcher. Super good prices and local meat.

Then he is going shrimping. I would love to invite you all over for some shrimp! I am allergic, so they never actually come into the house! :)

[NorthernTigress]

YUMMY!!!! What kind of filling?? We have mac & cheese from boxes on the slate for today. I can eat vicariously through you! LOL


Hey everybody!! Hope you all had great days?? I have to head over to the venting thread for a moment....brb....

Ground beef, onion, rice and bacon. Not quite the same as my Baba's cabbage rolls, which were just rice, onion and bacon, but still very good. Rolling them, however, is very tedious. Now I know why Ukrainian kitchens usually have 4-6 women in them. Because it's too much work for one, or even two.

[cardlady22]

I think there are many issues with this deck. Mine are in a lavender box...the isbn on the LWB is the one you llsted. The picture on the box, and on the book...kinda....the moon in the upper left is more to the left on the box. The actual card seems cropped differently from the image on the box/book....

compare the Seduction card with the box and the book.....Yes, mine too. I don't dislike them, but I might end up trimming the titles off after I've learned the cards better.

Just noticed that the bottom of the box is the Withdrawal card.

[Stormdancer]

Upheaval
Blindness
Emotion
SacrificeWhat do you see in Love v Hate? I just LOVE "Protection"

[Chiska]

Ground beef, onion, rice and bacon. Not quite the same as my Baba's cabbage rolls, which were just rice, onion and bacon, but still very good. Rolling them, however, is very tedious. Now I know why Ukrainian kitchens usually have 4-6 women in them. Because it's too much work for one, or even two.


Yummmmm....that sounds so good. I need to make some kraut ranzen one of these days. Hamburger, cabbage, onion, and sauerkraut in a bread wrapping. I gotta figure out which of my gluten free bread recipes would work for this. I used to love cold kraut ranzen & coffee for breakfast.

[NorthernTigress]

Yummmmm....that sounds so good. I need to make some kraut ranzen one of these days. Hamburger, cabbage, onion, and sauerkraut in a bread wrapping. I gotta figure out which of my gluten free bread recipes would work for this. I used to love cold kraut ranzen & coffee for breakfast.

Cool, that sounds like my mother's Grotbroke (sp?). Same thing, but without the kraut.

[cardlady22]

What do you see in Love v Hate? I just LOVE "Protection":bugeyed: They actually smell when I look at them. And I don't mean the cards. I smell the differences. Love is new and lighter. Hints of the slight dampness. Hate is robust and deep.

Protection feels like soft fleece. A good amount of weight w/o being heavy or hot.

[Stormdancer]

Yes, mine too. I don't dislike them, but I might end up trimming the titles off after I've learned the cards better.

Just noticed that the bottom of the box is the Withdrawal card.
My bottom is blank :(


Look at "love" "passion" & "hate"....interesting.....

[Stormdancer]

Protection feels like soft fleece. A good amount of weight w/o being heavy or hot.Softer....and lighter....I'd re-name this one shelter.....

[Chiska]

Cool, that sounds like my mother's Grotbroke (sp?). Same thing, but without the kraut.

I used to live in a town that was settled by Germans from Russia and this is one of their recipes. Good food. Yummy, good food. mmmm..... I miss that little town. They were nice people.

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi All. I'm here for a bit, then need to go to bed, as I have to be at my private client at 7 am.

I picked up some extra evening hours at one of my clients, 6:30-8pm, 4 nights a week for a month or so. That gives me 40 hours a week and won't interfere with my beach time too badly. :D

[kaleanna]

Hiya Blue


congrats on the extra hours, and glad that it won't interfere too much with your beach time.

[BlueDragonfly]

Mmmm....cabbage rolls! I dream of the day I can cook cabbage at home.

[emmsma]

Hey BD. Great news on the hours.

I don't think I've ever had a cabbage roll.
*wonders if anyone else would eat them*

[yirabeth]

Hey all :) Been playing with heavenly granddaughter'ness all day :) Took some pics but haven't had a chance to look at them yet - not sure any came out. Spent most the day playing with her though, which was more fun LOL!

Stormy -- I had to run to the store really quick this afternoon and guess what I saw??! A 10lb box of BACON! Quite a good deal too but I still didn't buy it. As much as I like it, we just don't eat THAT much bacon..and I still had a pound in the fridge. LOL

[cardlady22]

Sounds like a wonderful day, yira!

Hello, Chiska & BD!

[yirabeth]

It was♥ And because of that, we're doing it again tomorrow! Although not into the evening :) Momma has an appointment, and I talked Elaina into having a tantrum until her momma would let her come play with Grandma tomorrow... :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Hey BD. Great news on the hours.

I don't think I've ever had a cabbage roll.
*wonders if anyone else would eat them*
You mean at your house? I know I'm the only one that would eat them here! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

It was♥ And because of that, we're doing it again tomorrow! Although not into the evening :) Momma has an appointment, and I talked Elaina into having a tantrum until her momma would let her come play with Grandma tomorrow... :D
You really shouldn't be teaching her tricks like that! She'll use them on you, ya know......})

[yirabeth]

I love cabbage rolls, if they're what I think you mean..haven't made them in FOREVER though....hmmmm....LOL

Here's a decent picture of Elaina today (most of the pix were total failures..lol)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=618679&l=2fd1224cb8&id=100000739536373

[emmsma]

Yeah, at my house. My son wouldn't. I don't even have to think about that. He doesn't like his food to touch. I'm not sure why soup is ok. :)

I've never had cabbage since I was married - since I was adult - so I'm not sure if my hubby eats cabbage. Can't say as I recall ever making it on my own, though we had it pretty often when I was a kid.

[NorthernTigress]

Hey BD. Great news on the hours.

I don't think I've ever had a cabbage roll.
*wonders if anyone else would eat them*

A cabbage roll is filling (usually rice-based) rolled in cabbage leaves. They are very tasty, but only if you already like cabbage. I've heard rumors that some people don't like cabbage.

[yirabeth]

You really shouldn't be teaching her tricks like that! She'll use them on you, ya know......})

Hehe, she's already tried..unfortunately for her, I'm just not a very good Grandma because I laugh too hard, I can't actually do whatever it is she wanted..she has VERY funny tantrums...LOL

Tonight while I was feeding her dinner -- it was sweet potatoes at the time -- she opened her mouth, I stuck the spoon in, and she closed her mouth a bit too soon, on the middle of the spoon. And blew. Sweet potatoes flew OFF that spoon, up into her face, hair, all over me and my hands...some got in her EARS....I was laughing so hard I almost fell out of my chair for real...She looked at me like she thought I was INSANE....HAHAHA!

[BlueDragonfly]

A cabbage roll is filling (usually rice-based) rolled in cabbage leaves. They are very tasty, but only if you already like cabbage. I've heard rumors that some people don't like cabbage.
My brother calls cooked cabbage toxic waste. So, we don't cook it here.

Me? I love kraut, cabbage rolls, boiled dinner, fried cabbage.....

[BlueDragonfly]

Well, short and sweet. I've got to go to bed. G'Night (((mATes)))! :)

[yirabeth]

Me too Blue! Cabbage is yummy! I have this recipe (If I can find it....) called Polish Kluski..it's a kind of pasta with sausage and cabbage...VERY good....

[yirabeth]

Awww, sweet dreams Blue :)

[cardlady22]

There are 3 here who won't eat cabbage & 3 who will. (grandmothers included)

Guess what DD wants for her birthday meal . . . I may snag 3 soft tacos. :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Hehe! I think it's cool you don't mind cooking it/having it in your house though, especially if you don't like it...cabbage DOES have a strong odor!

[NorthernTigress]

Well, Hubby can't heal on his own, so I'm going to the drug store to get him some more meds. See you soon.

[yirabeth]

See you soon NT :)

[cardlady22]

(((NT and hubby)))

Hehe! I think it's cool you don't mind cooking it/having it in your house though, especially if you don't like it...cabbage DOES have a strong odor!It happens next door, so we get the best of both worlds! :angel:

I could really go for some buttery squash right now. *sigh*
And cornbread. And some sort of peas, just not the green.

[emmsma]

There are other peas?

[cardlady22]

There are other peas?black-eyed, conk (sp?), split

black-eyed are just awesome on top of rice!

[yirabeth]

I like split pea soup with ham...just not green peas...never had black-eyed..(do they taste anything like green peas?? LOL)

[cardlady22]

Be sure to cook them up with bits of bacon or ham to enhance the flavor!

No, texture & taste are nothing like the "normal" green peas. Those are only good with cut up mini cubes of carrot. :P

[emmsma]

Ah, always thought split and green were the same thing.

And I like black-eyed peas - always forget them - but I don't like to see them. Dunno what it is about them but they make me a bit queasy to look at.

Actually might have a can of these now.

Ya know, they don't sell canned lentils here. I've wanted to do Stormy's recipe, but have been too lazy to soak the beans from scratch.

I've checked 3 stores and no luck.

[cardlady22]

So, emmsma needs a Care Package of varied canned beans . . . :grin:

[Mellaenn]

My bottom is blank :(



???? :grin: Storm, I'm not going to ask for details!

Meantime...

Hello, everyone. Just chilling out, tonight is one of my beloved's 'weekend' nights. But the poor dear had to cool his heels til I came him from work...

[cardlady22]

???? :grin: Storm, I'm not going to ask for details!Deck box, dear! Although I debated asking if she wanted my bottom instead. })

[Mellaenn]

I've been over on the dreaded Site That Shall Not Be Named But Has Lots of Photos of your FREIND's faces...

Congrats on the cabbage rolls, NT!!!

And Cute Baby with a Dolly, Yira!

[yirabeth]

No such thing as a good (cooked) green pea. NO such thing! LOL EWWWYUCKYIKKYPOOO! hehe

Emmsma, I think split peas are MADE from green peas but treated which changes the taste/texture. Kinda like hominy. But don't quote me...LOL Anyway, I love split pea soup, but green peas are so bad for me, they make me fight to not throw up even SMELLING them...eat them? Not on your life...LOL

Hey Mell! :)

[Mellaenn]

Deck box, dear! Although I debated asking if she wanted my bottom instead. })
You know, I really should drop by more often; I'm missing stuff! LOL :D

But going to WORK takes up some of my time, now (ahem)...

[Queen of Disks]

I got lucky, my parents never made me eat peas.

[Mellaenn]

Here's a little ditty for you:

I eat my peas with honey, I've done it all my life
It makes the peas taste funny, but it keeps them on the knife!

[cardlady22]

I got lucky, my parents never made me eat peas.:laugh: I remember the one time my uncle thought he was going to make me eat beets. Ha!
I think I undermined his hard-nosed Navy doctor image . . .

[yirabeth]

Thanks Mell :) She's my little angel♥

Growing up I had to eat the miserable awful rotten disgusting poisonous things weekly. My mother's favorite meal was liver with onions, peas, and mashed potatoes. WEEKLY. Both liver and peas make me physically ill now...and I have to struggle to eat mashed potatoes at times....I prefer instant, because to be honest they're not a great deal like "real" mashed potatoes are they...LOL

[Mellaenn]

:laugh: I remember the one time my uncle thought he was going to make me eat beets. Ha!
I think I undermined his hard-nosed Navy doctor image . . .
Oh, beets!!! One of the stories in my husband's family is about how he had to sit for an hour as his father was trying to make him eat beets. It gets told at every gathering, this story. Beets, I noticed, are never served.

[cardlady22]

Imagine a tiny little tot who is about the size of a child 2 years younger. She has been a complete angel all day- sitting politely in his office, looking at books and cutting paper dolls. Neatly taking care of her trash. (She chose to come with him rather than do a day of shopping with the ladies.) Fast forward to dinner time in the mess hall. Everyone else has finished. It is getting dark. Auntie comes to take her home for bedtime. Uncle says she has to finish what's on her plate. Auntie laughs and says ____, you are not going to get that child to eat those. Look at yourself!

[yirabeth]

Polite little children can be ever so politely stubborn, and the poor unfortunate adult who crosses that often doesn't know what's happened until they look totally ridiculous! :D

[cardlady22]

It's a wonder most of us do survive . . . adult and child.

I'm hyped. What to do now?

[yirabeth]

I'm thinking on turning in because I have to be up early UGGH. LOL Jack fell asleep at about 8pm tonight, and when I tried to wake him up he was..CRANKY....lol so I'm gonna get him up a half hour early to shower in the morning. Which means *I* have to be up to get him up...dangit! LOL

[cardlady22]

Yes, it's a Special moment of motherhood to stand over them when you know they've turned their alarm off 3 times already. :rolleyes:

[yirabeth]

Yes.....LOL :) On that note, I am off! (*you certainly are....*)

Have a good 1/3 everyone :)

[NorthernTigress]

Oh, beets!!! One of the stories in my husband's family is about how he had to sit for an hour as his father was trying to make him eat beets. It gets told at every gathering, this story. Beets, I noticed, are never served.

I remember my father saying at the dinning room table, "If you don't eat your beets, your blood won't be red!"

[cardlady22]

Rotten . . . My parents were very supportive about us trying something once, but then backing us up if we told other adults, "No thank you."

[NorthernTigress]

I think that the reason I'm willing to try so many things now (with a few exceptions) is that when I was growing up my parents feed me everything. I remember hearing stories of my father walking down the babyfood aisle at the grocery store buying one jar of each flavor.

[cardlady22]

I never gave my babies anything that I hadn't tasted first. Some of that stuff has a consistency that it's no wonder they get rid of it quick!

Reminds me of the time at youth group where they filled grocery sacks with assorted food items. It worked like a relay race. You had to run up & grab something out without looking inside, eat it, and then return to the back of your line. A few people made valiant attempts, but ended in vain.

[NorthernTigress]

Speaking of food, is it shameful to buy something that your husband is allergic to, just so you won't have to share? Is is slightly less shameful if you didn't do it on purpose, but the "no sharing" thought still goes through your head afterwards?

[cardlady22]

Absolutely not! Women are notorious for giving up many food items that the rest of the family doesn't want to have around the house.

[NorthernTigress]

Shameful or not, I still got a dirty look for it. Still, I gave him some coin for a Slurpee, so I seem to be forgiven.

[Chiska]

Yeah, at my house. My son wouldn't. I don't even have to think about that. He doesn't like his food to touch. I'm not sure why soup is ok. :)

I am not the only one? I really don't like my food to touch, but I don't mind if it is pasta and sauce. But if there is anything else on the plate, I don't want it to touch the pasta & sauce. I like my food compartmentalized. I always loved TV dinners, though mom would only get them like once a year. The food was neatly tucked away in its own little section.

[cardlady22]

Another no-toucher here too.

But that's because there was so much offered at family dinners that it all ran together until you had a single taste. And if you didn't have a go at it the first time around, the men-folk polished it off before you could get back!

ETA: It's time for me to get to bed.

[NorthernTigress]

Night Night CL

[emmsma]

Shameful or not, I still got a dirty look for it. Still, I gave him some coin for a Slurpee, so I seem to be forgiven.

So what was this forbidden food?

My admission: This is why I buy BBQ and Sour Cream and Onion potato chips.
They are all mine.

My Cokes are all mine too. Hubby will ask very rarely if he can have one, but they both drink diet sodas.

Hmmm. Oh, once I got chocolate covered espresso beans. That wasn't because I don't have to share, but that was a nice side bonus. The whole pound was mine. :P

Gee. Maybe I'm a tad selfish. :P

[NorthernTigress]

So what was this forbidden food?

My admission: This is why I buy BBQ and Sour Cream and Onion potato chips.
They are all mine.

My Cokes are all mine too. Hubby will ask very rarely if he can have one, but they both drink diet sodas.

Hmmm. Oh, once I got chocolate covered espresso beans. That wasn't because I don't have to share, but that was a nice side bonus. The whole pound was mine. :P

Gee. Maybe I'm a tad selfish. :P

A Pina Colada Orange Julius (c). He can't have coconut.

[emmsma]

Interesting. Will have to look into that, NT. :)

And I should be heading off to bed. Early day coming and I don't sleep through the night anymore.

See ya later!

[NorthernTigress]

Allllll Allllllllllone Again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naPgrhX6rIk

[Chiska]

LOL I am still here...but I just came by to say good nite!

[NorthernTigress]

LOL I am still here...but I just came by to say good nite!

Sigh. Where have all the Night Owls gone?

A good night to you, anyway.

[Wendywu]

Good morning :)

A very sad himself can't have any brekkie this morning. He has a fasting blood test later on ...... he's being very brave considering that he's very fond of breakfast :D

[Queen of Disks]

I'm going to bed too, goodnight!

[Wendywu]

Goodnight :)

Feel very excited - waiting for the freight lorry :D

[NorthernTigress]

All right, I'll stay and wait with you. I found out there were pages missing from the word document version of my Reiki manual. So my teacher let me search through her notes for the information. I'm going to scan the pages, return them (and email her a copy of the scans too).

Welcome to 21 century spirituality. :D

[Wendywu]

Hey - whatever works!

When this attunement has "bedded down", will you see if you can assist in teaching/working with reiki?

[Wendywu]

Tracking says my Concept was in Plymouth (30 miles away from me) at 5.00 a.m. - I guess when it comes depends on how much stuff they load up that needs dropping off between there and here. FIngers crossed that there's hardly anything!

[NorthernTigress]

Hey - whatever works!

When this attunement has "bedded down", will you see if you can assist in teaching/working with reiki?

Not sure. I'm not even sure if I will ever do any treatments-for-pay. I just want an opportunity to help myself and others. And the distance-healing taught at level two makes that a lot easier.

[The crowned one]

Tracking says my Concept was in Plymouth (30 miles away from me) at 5.00 a.m. - I guess when it comes depends on how much stuff they load up that needs dropping off between there and here. FIngers crossed that there's hardly anything!


I have been looking at those....

[Wendywu]

Over here they sell refurbished Model C's at the Concept shop but only when they have them in stock - they take them as trade-in against new models. I thought "the hell with it" and bought a brand new model D with PIM3 ...... oops!

But I'll get many years use out of it so I think it's totally worth every penny. And delivery was free :D

[Wendywu]

Not sure. I'm not even sure if I will ever do any treatments-for-pay. I just want an opportunity to help myself and others. And the distance-healing taught at level two makes that a lot easier.


Would it help you in using it for yourself and others if you worked with a treatment-for-pay person for a while, just as a learning experience, or will you be able to heal without that? How wonderful to be able to do that!

[NorthernTigress]

Well, scanning done now. Now I just have to email it to Teacher.

[Wendywu]

The very latest Model E with PIM4 is available but on the Concept forum the guys say that it's really far more than anyone needs as a home rower - it's for the professionals and/or gyms. They tend to be very knowledgeable on the forum so I listen to their advice. Apparently the C's are fantastic if you can get a refurb - I got the D because the chap at the Concept shop said he'd not got a refurb C in stock and I didn't want to wait.....

[NorthernTigress]

Would it help you in using it for yourself and others if you worked with a treatment-for-pay person for a while, just as a learning experience, or will you be able to heal without that? How wonderful to be able to do that!

Well, Teacher had a great idea today. She has quite a few students, most of which are close friends with her. She wants to organize a monthly "reiki circle". A group get together where everyone has a chance to visit, talk, and do reiki treatments on each other.

[Wendywu]

Now that sounds a great idea - you'd get to meet a few people, practise, have fun and learn - absolute win-win :)








Tracking says it's on the truck, and en route......

[NorthernTigress]

I had one other experience today that was kind of interesting. I decided to save it for the Competition thread. Feel free to check it out.

[Wendywu]

Oh wow! Totally surreal! Did she approve of your efforts or did you get the tutting and head shaking?

[NorthernTigress]

Oh wow! Totally surreal! Did she approve of your efforts or did you get the tutting and head shaking?

Well, she disagreed with us using the meat style rather than the rice style filling. But eventually she did admit that I was a good roller.

My favorite was "this is only hard because of the lumpy hamburger. If it was just rice, like mine, it wouldn't be so difficult."

[NorthernTigress]

And on that note, time for bed.

[Wendywu]

Grandmothers are wonderful :heart:.

Sleep well :)

[Jesii]

Morning! Anyone about?

[zan_chan]

Hi Jes! How you doing?

[Jesii]

Hi Zan! I'm good, got a lie-in today which I am very happy about! :laugh: Lectures start in an hour or so, and then I have a weekend of planning essays and presenatations!

How've you been?

[zan_chan]

I'm good. Had a lazy couple of days while Yuya's been busy. Just watching movies and reading and playing Castlevania with my buddy Jon. But I'm off in a bit to meet Yuya for dinner. An they're doing 4 DVDs for ¥1000 at the rental place, so I'm seeing a lot more movies in my future :P

[Jesii]

Sounds like it's nice being lazy *trying to remember and failing* I take it 1000 (yen?) isn't that much over there? :party:

[zan_chan]

Apparently ¥1000 is, today, £7.50 :P

[Wendywu]

Good grief - it sounds like such a fortune!

So - yoou have plans for today's movies? A particular star or genre?

[Jesii]

Apparently ¥1000 is, today, £7.50 :P
Oh wow, do 3 at once :laugh:

[zan_chan]

Is it a lot? I think usually one DVD for one night is around ¥400, so 4 DVDs for two nights at ¥1000 is pretty good. For here, anyway :P Tokyo isn't the cheapest place. I mean, I spend, what - holy hell! I paused there to do the conversion, which I've never done before, and my minuscule - like, imagine a tiny apartment and then cut whatever you're imagining by 3/4 - is $1050/month!! That sounds much better when we're calling it ¥81,000 a month. Yikes. Phew. Do I spend nearly $13,000 a year on rent?? Someone get the smelling salts...

(How have I never worked that out before?? Hahaha)

But yeah, I hate renting DVDs. I always just download movies, like the terrible person I am. But Yuya needs the Japanese subtitles, so off to the video store we go...

[zan_chan]

Oh. I never actually answered the question!

Nope, no movie plans. Yuya loves corny romantic comedies, which I generally loathe, but watching him enjoy them so much has made them kind of fun for me, too :) :heart:

[Wendywu]

I think you can't compare actual prices - rent in my town bears no relation to rent in London, or rent in Paris for instance. But by my standards you pay a lot for your apartment, although if you were in London it'd be pretty average.

Shame about the corny romances.... Spencer Tracey and Kate Hepburn did some good ones together though. I loved Pat & Mike :)

[Jesii]

Ah no, it's pretty cheap for DVD's, at least here!

We have another person for our house, so we have at least 4 definites, so only one more to go! Keep your fingers and toes crossed please!

[Wendywu]

Oooh - fingies crossed!


Except for the ones in braces :laugh:

[Jesii]

Hahah thanks :laugh: wouldn't want you to mess your fingers up!!

[Jesii]

Off to lectures with my cup of coffee ->

[Wendywu]

Oh shoot. The garage phoned. There is another problem with James's car which means it's a write-off. Cheaper by far to buy another than repair it. We can just scrape up enough for a cheap "good runner" to tide him over until he saves up enough for something halfway decent. And the wonderful lovely garage man isn't going to charge anything for labour - just for the parts he bought ....

James is gutted. He's on a day off today and is over at Shakira's - they're coming home so he can go up to the garage and get his stuff out of the car. Himself is very good at finding cheap used cars. Oh lord it never rains ...

This might mean the old emergency deck sale. Thankfully there's only about ten of the decks I wouldn't really want to part with - wouldn't care a hoot if the rest left home!


ETA I wish this had happened yesterday. I'd have not got the Concept so that I could give the money to James. Too late now - paid for, and nearly here. I could cry!

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning!

I'm sorry to hear about James' car, Wendy. I keep waiting to hear the same type of news about mine, so I can imagine. Hoping for you all that himself will find a good one at a very reasonable price.

Zan, $1050 does sound like alot of money, but you have to factor in the conveniences of where you live. I pay less than half that, but I have to drive about 300 miles a week to get to work and back. So there's gas, car maintenance and insurance. There's the fact that the little town I live in(half the size of Yira's town) has a grocery store, a few gas stations, a hardware, a dollar store, a laundrymat, and a few restaurants....so more travel for buying anything besides the basics, or having to order things online. A walk to McD's is a two mile round trip.

[Wendywu]

That's a small town indeed BD - lovely in one way, but so very difficult in another!

[BlueDragonfly]

You're right, Wendy. Lovely in some ways, not so much in others. It comes down to what comforts or amenities you want in your life, there are always trade-offs, and I'm sure wage differences, as well. I'll bet a McD's worker makes more per hour in a city than they do here(for instance).

I wouldn't do well in a city environment, simply because crowds kind of freak me out. I like my Space!

[Rhinemaiden]

good morning sweeties! :D

We had an ab/fab "dawn of creation" sunrise this am... sky was shot with vibrant color. :)

Wendy, sorry to hear about the car problems... I hate car problems, feeling at the mercy of the mechanical beast. But, can't live without my car and wouldn't want to, so there you are. ;) BTW, I didn't own my first car until I was 30 - had lived in major metro areas with no parking and good public transport and lots of lovely taxis. Ah, those were the days! LOL

Perhaps James - now that he's employed - should enquire at the bank about a loan for the new (used) wheels, co-signed by you if necessary. Is there any resale/trade-in value for the one he has now??? Parts etc?

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Rhinemaiden!
Sunrise is cloudy here today. :( But yesterday, the lake was still as glass and the sunrise reflected beautifully in it! :)

[Rhinemaiden]

G'Morning Rhinemaiden!
Sunrise is cloudy here today. :( But yesterday, the lake was still as glass and the sunrise reflected beautifully in it! :)

ohhh a millpond! Perfect canoeing/kayaking/picture taking water! Did you take pix???? How close are you to the lake? Big lake? small lake??

how are you doing? you sound chipper as always! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

ohhh a millpond! Perfect canoeing/kayaking/picture taking water! Did you take pix???? How close are you to the lake? Big lake? small lake??

how are you doing? you sound chipper as always! :D
In the grand scheme of things, a small lake, but beautiful, clear. I was driving to work, so no pix. I will try this summer on a day off, for some sunrise shots. I live about 10 miles from the lake, but the road I drive 3 or 4 days a week is right next to it.

I'm doing fairly well. I've got a few more work hours a week for a while, which helps out, but less free time for fun stuff, like learning to paddle a kayak.

The lake...
aerial view
http://www.aerialgraphics.com/images/lakes.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

Off to work for another day! See you all later! :D

[yirabeth]

Good morning all :) This getting up early to get the kid in the shower is kinda sucky if you stayed up reading half the night.... :D Oh well, I don't have homework or school today!

Wendy I'm so sorry to hear about James' car :( Stupid damn cars...they seem to rule our lives at times. Talk about kicking someone when they're down huh? Just got a job and starting his way back to not being broke. I hope you all find him a really cheap car that does well for him until his finances are better. (((((James)))))

[Wendywu]

Well, the car he has now is being scrapped. The garage aren't charging for the two days labour they did trying to sort it out, so we've told them to keep the £50 scrap value as a very inadequate thank you :). If they charged for the labour - 12 hours worth - we'd be broke .... But Shaun is a mate and we've known him for years, bless him!

James and himself have driven off to look at a couple of nice cheapies. Hopefully one will be suitable - there's a rehearsal tonight and two gigs this weekend and I really don't want to have to turn out with our car to be the oldest roadies in town :laugh:

He has a loan at the moment that he pays off in September. He took it out to pay for the absolutely droolworthy Marshall valve amp and head that he bought for gigging. I'd rather he didn't have another until that one is paid, so a good runner will do it. He agreed to payme back in monthly instalments for this "new" car and I'd rather he paid me than the bank - I won't charge him interest :)

[Wendywu]

The lake...
aerial view
http://www.aerialgraphics.com/images/lakes.jpg

Beautiful :)

[yirabeth]

Definitely! And with luck, the new old car will last a good bit past his other loan being paid off, and he can take his time about getting another loan payment...some time payment free would be really good for his finances :)

[Wendywu]

Wouldn't it just. He's still looking forward to his first paypacket with this job - I really couldn't snatch most of it away from him! He gets paid monthly and that's not for a while yet, I gather.


Oh lord, and today started out full of such bright promise ...

Never mind - all will be well and all will be well :)

[yirabeth]

(((((Wendy)))))

Drop that guilt feeling on your Concept...you need that ♥ and hubby will be able to use it too, and you know he will benefit so very much for it! Being in shape will extend his life. So it was really a good decision to get it, you were investing in your future together. It's too bad about James' car...really really SUCKY...but you didn't do it you know :D And like the mother you are, you're helping him anyway!

[Wendywu]

I know you're right, really - and I guess it's good that I got the Concept. But it would have been easier if I hadn't .....

[yirabeth]

Yeah, I hear you there :) I've felt that a few times in the past year...like regretting my iPad hehe(which we must admit isn't nearly so useful as your Concept! Although it was a great tool in class etc lol)

~Yira

[Wendywu]

Yeah but you love that iPad - and I am glad I got the Concept, I know I am.

Thinking of the Concept - I wish it would damn well turn up. I've been waiting for it since 6.30 a.m. :laugh:

[yirabeth]

ROFL! Do they deliver that early??? :D

You're right, I really do adore my iPad. It was fantastic in school, I listened to audio books on it, could browse the internet while waiting in line (lol did this a few times...) it has my books on it...sure I guess a kindle would have done the job as an ebook if I got a booklight BUT this is just so much more and I think I will never regret having it, only regret paying for it :D

[Wendywu]

Well no, as it happens, they only deliver from 8.00 a.m. onwards - but I wanted to be ready :D


I love the sound of your iPad. I do love my kindle and mp3 player, and my laptop, but I guess a tablet could combine all those functions?

[Wendywu]

Ah well, the one they went to see wasn't right :(. But - they are going over to a nearby town after lunch to see one that sounds great! And we sent James to the chippie for some lunch for us all - we're famished and can't be arsed to cook anything :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Well to be honest if you're a heavy MP3 player user, maybe not. It's a tad big...however I never used my MP3 player (an iPod..Jack uses it now) and I *do* use my iPad...LOL I listen to audio books on it, headphones work as per usual, etc...

But otherwise, yes. You can browse the internet, post at the forum, check email, take notes and save those to PDF and send to your email or just download them to your computer the normal way, play a game, (not heavy stuff like 3D though) The new generation you can print from too. (mine doesn't do this. And I won't be replacing mine until 1-I get a good job and 2- they offer USB!!!)

And, you have to deal with iTunes. I despise iTunes...LOL However everything else it is, makes it worth it. That said...I'm keeping my eyes opened for an equivalent that is thin like this, and about the same size...some say it's 'big' to read on but I feel it's absolutely perfect! (especially if you ever check your email or go on the internet lol)

There's 3 things I don't like about the iPad, which aren't deal breakers but WILL cause me to change brand name if they appear in another brand:

1. No USB port
2. iTunes. 'Nuff said.
3. inability to use it as a "hard drive", no "drag and drop" functionality for adding/removing files etc. (this actually goes back to the iTunes thing I guess)

[yirabeth]

Ah well, the one they went to see wasn't right :(. But - they are going over to a nearby town after lunch to see one that sounds great! And we sent James to the chippie for some lunch for us all - we're famished and can't be arsed to cook anything :laugh:


Ahh that sounds so yummy! When I was over there with the ex-bf we went to one once, that put the fish and chips in newspaper and you carried it with you, and little wooden prong thingies to eat it with..it was SOOO GOOD! and kinda..rustic with the newspaper...and I'd never seen wooden prong fork-thingies before LOL I love new experiences like that ♥

One of the good memories :) (there weren't a ton of them, so an occasional good one doesn't destroy me lol)

[Wendywu]

iTunes would be the deal breaker for me with iPad. I'd rather wait and get the next generation of something else. Didja see how I said that as if I'm miraculously gonna have lots of money :D. I think I'm working on the "behave as if it's true and think it will be true, and it will come true". Of course, I could be wrong ..... :grin:

[Wendywu]

Yep - our lunch will come that way - wooden prong fork thingies and all :)

I didn't know other folk don't use them. What do you have instead?

[yirabeth]

Well, most food that is carried away and eaten 'on the go' is wrapped in paper (nothing so awesome as old newspaper though! and you just hold it wrapped by paper and eat from it as you go (think burger type things) BUT if you buy something that requires utensils, usually plastic ones are included -- which is not really great for the environment! I really liked those little wooden things...hehe

[kaleanna]

Morning all,

How is everyone?

[Stormdancer]

Morning all,

How is everyone?I'm all squeaky clean and I wanna see pictures of the wooden forkie things.

[yirabeth]

G'morning Stormy and Kaleanna :)

I didn't take any pictures :( Maybe Wendy will! She'll have wooden fork thingies today!

[yirabeth]

But in case not, think popsicle stick only thin and smaller, with a v-notch cut into one end of them :)

[Stormdancer]

I didn't take any pictures :( Maybe Wendy will! She'll have wooden fork thingies today!That's ok (((Yira)))...you shared a picture of Elaina :)

[yirabeth]

Hehe, like you have to ask for that one...Some might say I torture them with a steady stream of photos of my granddaughter doing incomprehensible things while gushing over how adorable she is and expecting the world to agree...ROFL!

[Wendywu]

I threw them away!! Drat. Hey - we're out tomorrow, I'll suggest a quick visit to the chippy :)

[yirabeth]

Hehe YAY! A very reasonable explanation for a trip to the chippy 2 days in a row..you have to educate us Americans on PROPER eating-out tools that don't harm the environment!

[yirabeth]

Incoming Granddaughter-heaven in 3....2....1.....

[Stormdancer]

I threw them away!! Drat. Hey - we're out tomorrow, I'll suggest a quick visit to the chippy :)Isithtereyet? Isitthereyet? ISITTHEREYET???????

[Stormdancer]

Isithtereyet? Isitthereyet? ISITTHEREYET???????HUH...maybe she's unpacking it? :D

[Rhinemaiden]

That's an all time first.... ;)

storm responded to her OWN message and QUOTED herself! ROFL

[Rhinemaiden]

Interesting discussion earlier of needs and wants... here's an article I ran across awhile back...

http://money.msn.com/saving-money/50-30-20-budget.aspx

The 50-30-20 budget... needs/wants/savings. The link takes you to a page where you can plug in your own figures...

[Wendywu]

it's here. truck pulling up now ............

[Stormdancer]

it's here. truck pulling up now ............AHA!!! Whoot!!!
storm responded to her OWN message and QUOTED herself! ROFL
Told ya so... :P

[Rhinemaiden]

AHA!!! Whoot!!!

Told ya so... :P

brat! :D LOL

[Stormdancer]

brat! :D LOLTeeHee
:D
:D:D
:D:D:D

[Wendywu]

It's in a box - huge box. With lickle air holes :D

And dammit - himself and James are out viewing that car! Far too heavy for me to even think about getting upstairs to the landing. Gonna need James I think. He's built like a brick outhouse and stronger than he could ever need to be.

Drat... don't wanna wait. Do you reckon I could open the box a little and peek?

[emmsma]

Interesting discussion earlier of needs and wants... here's an article I ran across awhile back...

http://money.msn.com/saving-money/50-30-20-budget.aspx

The 50-30-20 budget... needs/wants/savings. The link takes you to a page where you can plug in your own figures...

Whenever I try using these things, it always tells me to input more income. I never even get to wants, forget about savings!

[emmsma]

HOw exciting for you, Wendy! And what torture to have it right there and still have to wait.

[Wendywu]

Crumbs - if I went 50:30:20 with my salary - i'd go bankrupt!! I reckon it's 90 for needs (bills, mortgage etc) and 10 for everything else .....

[Stormdancer]

It's in a box - huge box. With lickle air holes :D

And dammit - himself and James are out viewing that car! Far too heavy for me to even think about getting upstairs to the landing. Gonna need James I think. He's built like a brick outhouse and stronger than he could ever need to be.

Drat... don't wanna wait. Do you reckon I could open the box a little and peek?I'm sorry, but this is just TOO funny! :laugh: (((Wendy)))

[Wendywu]

This is like being 5 years old, looking at the pressies under the tree and being told you have to wait until tomorrow to open them :D:D

[Rhinemaiden]

This is like being 5 years old, looking at the pressies under the tree and being told you have to wait until tomorrow to open them :D:D

patience is a virtue... :D

(runs fast before Wendy takes aim! ;) )

[Stormdancer]

This is like being 5 years old, looking at the pressies under the tree and being told you have to wait until tomorrow to open them :D:DAND you got up at dawn!!

[Wendywu]

The lickle air holes turn out to be places you can use to hold the box. Very sensible, if slightly less endearing!

The deliveryman turned out to be a chap I've known for about 30 years. I was so surprised - his sister used to be a very close friend. He said she'd love to hear from me so I just messaged her. I hope he wasn't pulling my leg....

[emmsma]

Crumbs - if I went 50:30:20 with my salary - i'd go bankrupt!! I reckon it's 90 for needs (bills, mortgage etc) and 10 for everything else .....

Yeah, the portion they give me for needs covers just the bills I pay - not food or gas. Guess those are Wants. :P

[Stormdancer]

Gotta scoot...~~~

I'll check in later...

[Wendywu]

AND you got up at dawn!!


I know :laugh:

Himself has a T-shirt that says "Cleverly Disguised as a Responsible Adult". I think I ought to be wearing it right now ....

[Rhinemaiden]

Wendy, open the box. You know you want to! :D

Won't it be easier to take it all upstairs in pieces rather than one BIG, HEAVY box??? ;)

[emmsma]

I'm off to work. Have fun with your new toy!

[kaleanna]

getting ready to offer some readings in the oracle readings to try out my combined decks of the oracle of dragonfae, oracle of shadows and light, and wild wisdom of the faery oracle.

Just thought I would let you all know :D

What is everyone up to today?

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning.

I think Hubby gave me his flu. Woke up this morning with a sore throat.

[kaleanna]

Good Morning.

I think Hubby gave me his flu. Woke up this morning with a sore throat.


That isn't good NT.

Hope you feel better soon


((((((NT))))))

[NorthernTigress]

Yeah. And the conversation this morning went something like this.

Him: "My headache is going away, and I think my fever is gone too."

Me: "I think I have a sore throat."

Him: "Well, I have that too."

Me: "But I DIDN'T have a sore throat yesterday."

Him: "Oh. Well, sorry 'bout that."

[Rhinemaiden]

Good Morning.

I think Hubby gave me his flu. Woke up this morning with a sore throat.

I had a sore throat earlier this week... ended up taking 1-1/2 days sick time, wasn't sure whether it would move up (head) or down (chest) from throat... seems to have gone both ways! :( I'm back at work (not breathing on anyone) but it's still with me and my bed feels very good at night. Hope YOU get over it FAST! :)

[NorthernTigress]

Well, the trouble is, whenever I get sick, i seem to have the exact same set of symptoms. Which I like to call.

Sniff / Snort / Sneeze / Cough / Choke / Die

Well, I haven't died yet, but usually I just I could.

The sniffing has started.

[Rhinemaiden]

Well, the trouble is, whenever I get sick, i seem to have the exact same set of symptoms. Which I like to call.

Sniff / Snort / Sneeze / Cough / Choke / Die

Well, I haven't died yet, but usually I just I could.

The sniffing has started.

I always say I'm too mean to die! LOL

If you're only at "sniff" you've got a ways to go! can you take sick time from work?

[jcwirish]

Um... hello.... Does anyone remember me? I've been away for a bit. Can I come back and play? :D

[Wendywu]

(((((Jo))))) Yay :heart:

Welcome back :)

[Rhinemaiden]

Um... hello.... Does anyone remember me? I've been away for a bit. Can I come back and play? :D

Jo!!!!! You have been MISSED!!!!! How ARE you???? :)

[Wendywu]

Well - I have a working (beautiful) Concept :heart:

And James has a new-to-him car :)

[NorthernTigress]

Um... hello.... Does anyone remember me? I've been away for a bit. Can I come back and play? :D

You can always come back. This place IS a pub after all. Here, you can have my seat.Gotta leave for work.

(And sure, I can get time off work, but if I do, I don't get paid. Money is kind of important right now.)

[jcwirish]

Hooray! Hi guys. I've so missed you too. I think I just needed to hibernate for a bit. I was too stressed and not dealing so good, but I'm better now.

KIRK GOT THE APPLE JOB!!!!!

It's going to be back in Vegas, but we're so happy about it. It's going to be a fantastic company for him.

How's everyone here?

[Wendywu]

WOOHOO!!!

Hurray!! Go Kirk :party:

[jcwirish]

Bye NT. Have a good day.

Thanks Wendy.

I've got a birthday boy today. Ry is six now! We are going to the toy store later.

[Chiska]

Congratulations to Kirk!! That is just awesome.

[jcwirish]

Congratulations to Kirk!! That is just awesome.

Thanks so much! We are really happy about this. He even got a little raise, which will help compensate for the higher gas prices, lol! :)

[kaleanna]

Um... hello.... Does anyone remember me? I've been away for a bit. Can I come back and play? :D


((((((Jo))))))


Welcome Home! You have been missed!



Congrats to Kirk on the Job!

Happy Birthday to Ryan!

[Wendywu]

Happy Birthday Ryan :laugh:

Have fun spending :D


A raise already for Kirkv - whoa!

[jcwirish]

((((((Jo))))))


Welcome Home! You have been missed!



Congrats to Kirk on the Job!

Happy Birthday to Ryan!

Hi Kale!! How are you? Gosh I've missed you guys.

Has there been any big news I missed?

[Wendywu]

Ukk - ummm - urrr

my mind's gone all blank....


*nothing new there then!*

[jcwirish]

Ukk - ummm - urrr

my mind's gone all blank....


*nothing new there then!*

LOL! How are the spiders?

[jcwirish]

Ooh, is anyone using any new decks that they love? I'm just shuffling my old RWS at the moment.

[kaleanna]

Hi Kale!! How are you? Gosh I've missed you guys.

Has there been any big news I missed?



Me? Well I am hanging in there even though I had been let go from my job. So doing the job search thing again. Trying to not stress.

Other than that not much new here, pretty much same ole same ole, LOL.


we have missed you too.

[jcwirish]

Me? Well I am hanging in there even though I had been let go from my job. So doing the job search thing again. Trying to not stress.

Other than that not much new here, pretty much same ole same ole, LOL.


we have missed you too.

Oh poo! I'm sorry Kale. Have you ever done the temp agency thing? I wonder if that would be a good place to start looking. I don't know much about it, but I have a friend who has found some decent jobs that way.

[kaleanna]

Ooh, is anyone using any new decks that they love? I'm just shuffling my old RWS at the moment.


I gotin the Wild wisdom of the faery oracle, and the Gnomes deck.

I have put the Wild wisdom, dragonfae and shadows and light oracle decks together to see if they work well together being that they are almost all the same size.

[Wendywu]

LOL! How are the spiders?


Bigger, much bigger :bugeyed: And beautiful :heart:

Himself has to learn how to make acrylic tanks because Spud will need a great big one when she grows up....

[kaleanna]

Oh poo! I'm sorry Kale. Have you ever done the temp agency thing? I wonder if that would be a good place to start looking. I don't know much about it, but I have a friend who has found some decent jobs that way.

Thanks Jo. Just wasn't the job that was meant for me. There is a job out therefor me, just hope that it doesnt take long for it to appear though.

[jcwirish]

I gotin the Wild wisdom of the faery oracle, and the Gnomes deck.

I have put the Wild wisdom, dragonfae and shadows and light oracle decks together to see if they work well together being that they are almost all the same size.

I want the Wild Wisdom. I didn't realize it's been released. I must make a trip to Amazon today. :D

Three decks together sounds very cool.

Hey guys, I had a clairvoyant reading here last week. It was pretty amazing. I'd recommend it if anyone is interested.

[jcwirish]

Bigger, much bigger :bugeyed: And beautiful :heart:

Himself has to learn how to make acrylic tanks because Spud will need a great big one when she grows up....

Himself is quite the multi-talent!! I don't even really know what you mean, but it sounds very cool! Can we see pics of the arachnids soon? (see, I've only been back a few minutes and I'm already demanding. Sorry :D)

[jcwirish]

here's the reading thread I was talking about. I was pretty floored by how accurate mine was.


http://www.tarotforum.net/showthrea...39&page=1&pp=10

[jcwirish]

Never mind. My link didn't work. :(

[jcwirish]

Let me try that again.

http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=156839

[Chiska]

Ooh, is anyone using any new decks that they love? I'm just shuffling my old RWS at the moment.

I used my new Wormweird for a reading in the Dark Deck Exchange. I don't know if I would use the word, "love," but it was really quite interesting to use.

[Wendywu]

This is Boris, who was fingernail sized when we got him :). And a couple of the others. Spud is getting pretty big; she'll be dinner plate sized when she's done.....

[jcwirish]

I used my new Wormweird for a reading in the Dark Deck Exchange. I don't know if I would use the word, "love," but it was really quite interesting to use.

Yeah? I have always been a bit freaked by that deck. I think I'm a bit of a prude when it comes to "dark" decks. I really only have the Bohemian Gothic, which really just makes me laugh. I really should broaden my horizons a bit.

[jcwirish]

This is Boris, who was fingernail sized when we got him :). And a couple of the others. Spud is getting pretty big; she'll be dinner plate sized when she's done.....

Dinner plate sized?!!! Wow!

Hey, these guys can't be put together can they? Would they attack each other?

[Chiska]

Yeah? I have always been a bit freaked by that deck. I think I'm a bit of a prude when it comes to "dark" decks. I really only have the Bohemian Gothic, which really just makes me laugh. I really should broaden my horizons a bit.

Oh, I don't know if it is being a "prude," the deck is really quite macabre. I mean, the Ace of Flames? With a partially decayed Lilith and a skeletal fetus in her womb? That could be a bit much for some people.

[jcwirish]

Oh, I don't know if it is being a "prude," the deck is really quite macabre. I mean, the Ace of Flames? With a partially decayed Lilith and a skeletal fetus in her womb? That could be a bit much for some people.

Good Lord!! Yep, not for me, lol!

[jcwirish]

Hey... Where'd everybody go?

I've been devouring books the last month or so. I read those "Hunger Games" books. I've also become addicted to Glee. Anyone else watching this silly show? I love it!

[Wendywu]

No - all tarantulas live alone .... even babies must leave their mothers once they can survive alone or they do fight. Just a bit terrirotial :D

[jcwirish]

No - all tarantulas live alone .... even babies must leave their mothers once they can survive alone or they do fight. Just a bit terrirotial :D

I have heard that tarantulas live underground most of the time, and only come out to mate. Is that true?

[Chiska]

Later! Husband is hollering that I gotta get going! We have to go buy dog food this morning.

[Wendywu]

Some burrow, but some are ground dwellers - a few are arboreal! We have two burrowers (Boris and Incey) and two ground dwellers (Spud and Cyd). We provide a very deep layer of peaty mix for the burrowers plus a house, and the others get a not so deep layer plus a house. That way they can choose where they live :)

[Queen of Disks]

hello! I have the day off today. :D

The Easter decorations have to come down today. :(

Congrats JC!! :party:

Um, as for decks, I was using the Quest for a while but I decided I needed to see some actual people. :P So it's the Universal Waite for now. :)


Aaannnd there goes the the sun. :(

[jcwirish]

Later! Husband is hollering that I gotta get going! We have to go buy dog food this morning.

Bye Chiska. Have fun!

Hi QofD! How are you?

[jcwirish]

Some burrow, but some are ground dwellers - a few are arboreal! We have two burrowers (Boris and Incey) and two ground dwellers (Spud and Cyd). We provide a very deep layer of peaty mix for the burrowers plus a house, and the others get a not so deep layer plus a house. That way they can choose where they live :)

We seem to have burrowers here in the California foot hills. Lesley says they burrow for 10 years! Can that be true? I don't know.

[jcwirish]

hello! I have the day off today. :D

The Easter decorations have to come down today. :(

Congrats JC!! :party:

Um, as for decks, I was using the Quest for a while but I decided I needed to see some actual people. :P So it's the Universal Waite for now. :)


Aaannnd there goes the the sun. :(

Thanks for the congrats.

I totally agree about having people on your decks. I loved my Tarot of Trees, but never used it because I missed the people.

[Queen of Disks]

Bye Chiska. Have fun!

Hi QofD! How are you?


Ok!!

It's raining. Again. :(

Anybody got a drought they want taken care of? We got plenty of extra water!! :D

Easter decorations are now down, there aren't very much. Compare that to the Christmas decorations where we have enough for three houses! :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

Um... hello.... Does anyone remember me? I've been away for a bit. Can I come back and play? :Doh...sure...I'm at work and you choose now. I see how it is...***sniff sniff *** :( :( :(

[Wendywu]

Cyd should have a life span (assuming no problems) of up to 15 years or more :). Not too sure about the others, but I think about 8 to 10.

Here is my new Concept - as yet I don't know her name....

[jcwirish]

Ok!!

It's raining. Again. :(

Anybody got a drought they want taken care of? We got plenty of extra water!! :D

Easter decorations are now down, there aren't very much. Compare that to the Christmas decorations where we have enough for three houses! :bugeyed:

We've got lots of sunshine here at the moment, but I think we have rain forecasted for Monday. You can keep yours for the time being.

Good job getting those decorations down. Being on a three month vacation means I didn't have to deal with getting mine out, but in a few weeks I'll be unpacking a whole house once again. Oh god, just writing that made me feel a little bit queasy. :bugeyed:

[jcwirish]

oh...sure...I'm at work and you choose now. I see how it is...***sniff sniff *** :( :( :(

STORMY!!! Hi there darling. I will be here this evening too. :)

[Wendywu]

Yeah but things will be a little easier this time - Kirk will be happier, so you will be. There'll be a little more money. Things will be better :heart:

[Stormdancer]

AND...you're ignoring me...humph...oh well, I might as well go back to work...

[Wendywu]

I am NOT ignoring you. In my mind and heart I am cuddling you :heart:

[Flaxen]

Hello everyone and congrats JC,

My weekend starts here - woo hoo!

What are you all up to?

[jcwirish]

Cyd should have a life span (assuming no problems) of up to 15 years or more :). Not too sure about the others, but I think about 8 to 10.

Here is my new Concept - as yet I don't know her name....

Hey that's nice Wendy!!! I can see you rowing away! But I am more intrigued by your house. It has that very British look to it. Did you know there's a "British" look to houses? Well... there is. It has been developed over time through all the British movies and TV shows we watch over here. Where's my closet? :D

[Wendywu]

I am collapsed on the sofa after a very fraught day, whilst my son cleans/vacuums/valets his new-to-him car. Fun to watch ....

[jcwirish]

Yeah but things will be a little easier this time - Kirk will be happier, so you will be. There'll be a little more money. Things will be better :heart:

Yep, we have a totally different mindset this go around. It's going to be a very happy time for us!

Stormy... who could ignore you? I don't even think that's physically possible. Kisses. :D

[Wendywu]

Hey that's nice Wendy!!! I can see you rowing away! But I am more intrigued by your house. It has that very British look to it. Did you know there's a "British" look to houses? Well... there is. It has been developed over time through all the British movies and TV shows we watch over here. Where's my closet? :D


British look. Hmm - I dunno - just looks like home to me :)

[jcwirish]

Hello everyone and congrats JC,

My weekend starts here - woo hoo!

What are you all up to?

Hi Flaxen and thanks! Hooray for the weekend, Woot Woot!!

[jcwirish]

I am collapsed on the sofa after a very fraught day, whilst my son cleans/vacuums/valets his new-to-him car. Fun to watch ....

Awesome!!! He must be thrilled.

My first car was a cute little Fiat X19 that never ran properly. it was a terrible car, but fun when it was running.

[Wendywu]

So - what does a typical American home look like? Not a posh one - someone like us - living from paycheck to paycheck, and pleased not to go under at the end of the month :)

[jcwirish]

British look. Hmm - I dunno - just looks like home to me :)

It's a very nice home. It's the cool fireplace that gives it the distinct British look. Are there any Americans here who can back up my opinion on this? You guys know what Iim talking about... right? Or is it just me?

[Flaxen]

So - what does a typical American home look like? Not a posh one - someone like us - living from paycheck to paycheck, and pleased not to go under at the end of the month :)
Sounds like me. :)

Not quite able to afford a whole house in the area I live in so have to settle for owning only part of it. :)

[Flaxen]

Does anyone here have the Tea Tarot by Marcia McCord? I've just opened mine and it's gorgeous - so many cute little images. I'm even looking at them with a cup of tea in my hand. :D

[Wendywu]

It's a very nice home. It's the cool fireplace that gives it the distinct British look. Are there any Americans here who can back up my opinion on this? You guys know what Iim talking about... right? Or is it just me?


Every room in the house has a working fireplace except the bathroom.... we have central heating though so we don't use them. Coal fires are such a lot of hard work! They look nice though :). We have plants in the sitting room fire place (which has the original Victorian tiles), and my altar in the little room - just visible in the Concept piccie.


I'm gonna go and play a computer game with himself for an hour - try and wind us down a bit after a fraught day ...

[jcwirish]

So - what does a typical American home look like? Not a posh one - someone like us - living from paycheck to paycheck, and pleased not to go under at the end of the month :)

A typical American home(at least in my neck of the woods) is not that interesting. It's a "track" home, that has very little character and is NOT made to last. They throw up a zillion of them in a matter of weeks and they are all the same. They fall apart pretty easily too. Oh, and the bedrooms are the size of postage stamps! They are truly boring, IMO. :bugeyed:

Stormy is probably in an area where they have nicer homes because they are older and were built better.

My comment about your home was meant as a compliment. I LOVE the character and feel of English homes. Sorry, if it came out wrong. :(

[Flaxen]

I love seeing how people decorate their houses and the different feel it gives them.

I think in the UK we have a variety of 'styles' of home to choose e.g. Georgian, cottage, Victorian terrace, a new-build (tends to be small) but many are becoming prohibitively expensive for the average person.

[jcwirish]

Does anyone here have the Tea Tarot by Marcia McCord? I've just opened mine and it's gorgeous - so many cute little images. I'm even looking at them with a cup of tea in my hand. :D

That sounds very cool. I haven't seen it yet. I loved her other decks though.

[Flaxen]

Are you still using Tarot of the Sidhe, JC?

I love mine - it really feels like my soul deck. :heart:

[jcwirish]

I love seeing how people decorate their houses and the different feel it gives them.

I think in the UK we have a variety of 'styles' of home to choose e.g. Georgian, cottage, Victorian terrace, a new-build (tends to be small) but many are becoming prohibitively expensive for the average person.

Yeah, we have many styles too, but there is more variety back east. There are a lot of Victorians in California, like in San Francisco and on the coast, but they are so incredibly expensive and I don't know anyone who can buy them. Most people I know live in these Mediterranean style "track" homes. Everything in Vegas is faux Mediterranean. It's obnoxious really, lol!

My first house was a cottage style built in the 1920's (that's really old for CA). I loved that house. It had good bones, but I couldn't afford it now.

I feel bad, like I accidentally insulted Wendy. I really didn't mean it that way. I really do love all things English. It's my favorite place I've never been. :)

[jcwirish]

Are you still using Tarot of the Sidhe, JC?

I love mine - it really feels like my soul deck. :heart:

Yes, I so love this deck, but I feel like I have a lot to learn about it, and I haven't been giving tarot much of my time lately. I know that will change when things calm down again, and it's my plan to get to know the Sidhe inside and out. I love everything about it. The only card that bugs me is the one with then baby with the umbilical chord attached to the tree. I don't think I get it so much. It just hasn't clicked with me yet.

[jcwirish]

Are you still using Tarot of the Sidhe, JC?

I love mine - it really feels like my soul deck. :heart:

Isn't that the very best feeling, to connect with a deck like that? I do feel the same. This deck feels like it has so much to tell me, but it deserves my full attention. I think I will work with it for a very long time.

[Flaxen]

I pulled that card in the first reading I did for someone else :D It all flowed nicely in the end. I've been experimenting with combining reading with journeying into the cards - it's really helped open my perspective on some of the cards.

[Rhinemaiden]

Does anyone here have the Tea Tarot by Marcia McCord? I've just opened mine and it's gorgeous - so many cute little images. I'm even looking at them with a cup of tea in my hand. :D

I have it... I love it. so much that I bought all Marcia's decks... :) am waiting for the last two (the new second editions) to arrive...

[jcwirish]

I pulled that card in the first reading I did for someone else :D It all flowed nicely in the end. I've been experimenting with combining reading with journeying into the cards - it's really helped open my perspective on some of the cards.

Yes, I want to spend time doing this as well. I think things have just been so frazzled and wonky that I can't concentrate as I need to. I've only done two or three readings since I've been back in CA. They worked out okay, but it was hard work. There was no natural flow. I know things are going to calm down once we get settled into our new place. It'll all come back to me I'm sure.

[jcwirish]

I have it... I love it. so much that I bought all Marcia's decks... :) am waiting for the last two (the new second editions) to arrive...

She sure has a great eye for deck creation. She's very clever. I love her picture postcard deck.

[Flaxen]

I have it... I love it. so much that I bought all Marcia's decks... :) am waiting for the last two (the new second editions) to arrive...
Yay! I've got so many favourite cards - Strength, The Hermit, Death, The Devil- and the backs are lovely.

[Rhinemaiden]

She sure has a great eye for deck creation. She's very clever. I love her picture postcard deck.

I can't keep her deck names straight other than the Tea Tarot (duh) ... let's see, I have the Art Postcard (arrived in the box with Tea Tarot)... and on order I have: Victorian Trade and Picture Postcard. There! Got 'em! I love old postcards, drawings and really love these decks just to sit and look at the pictures. Like looking through an old album. :)

Jo, I know exactly what you mean about Wendy's house.... it looks British to me, too... it's the fireplace. :) Lends a Victorian air... which makes me think of Downton Abbey etc.

[Queen of Disks]

my house is 1957 Ranch that was cheaply and badly put together like the rest of the neighborhood. The electrical wiring is bizarre, and the house is only half insulated. :( But the oven is from 1957 and still works great. :) But it's ours! Yes the houses are similar, but people find ways to make it theirs.

[Rhinemaiden]

I know things are going to calm down once we get settled into our new place.

Have you got a new place picked out? When are you moving in? (Seems we just went through the packing part... LOL)

[Rhinemaiden]

Yay! I've got so many favourite cards - Strength, The Hermit, Death, The Devil- and the backs are lovely.

and don't forget... the Happy Squirrel! I :heart: the happy squirrel! :)

[jcwirish]

I can't keep her deck names straight other than the Tea Tarot (duh) ... let's see, I have the Art Postcard (arrived in the box with Tea Tarot)... and on order I have: Victorian Trade and Picture Postcard. There! Got 'em! I love old postcards, drawings and really love these decks just to sit and look at the pictures. Like looking through an old album. :)

Jo, I know exactly what you mean about Wendy's house.... it looks British to me, too... it's the fireplace. :) Lends a Victorian air... which makes me think of Downton Abbey etc.

Oh good, I'm glad it wasn't just me. I'm such an anglophile really, but I figured it was a common association for us Americans. It is the fireplace and the Victorian feel. It also reminds me a bit of SF.

[Flaxen]

and don't forget... the Happy Squirrel! I :heart: the happy squirrel! :)
How could I forget! He is indeed very cute. :)

[jcwirish]

Have you got a new place picked out? When are you moving in? (Seems we just went through the packing part... LOL)

Kirk is driving around with a realtor as we speak. There's only a couple of homes in our old neighborhood for rent at the moment. I'm hoping he finds something that's doable. The issue is I have to be able to walk Ryan to school, so it has to be pretty close to our old place.

[Rhinemaiden]

Oh good, I'm glad it wasn't just me. I'm such an anglophile really, but I figured it was a common association for us Americans. It is the fireplace and the Victorian feel. It also reminds me a bit of SF.

You nailed it, Jo... it's the fireplace (and general ambiance) that we associate with Victorian... (rightly or wrongly)... anyway, we know what we like! :) And we want Wendy's house! LOL

[jcwirish]

my house is 1957 Ranch that was cheaply and badly put together like the rest of the neighborhood. The electrical wiring is bizarre, and the house is only half insulated. :( But the oven is from 1957 and still works great. :) But it's ours! Yes the houses are similar, but people find ways to make it theirs.

See, I love ranch style homes. I'd bet it was better built than most of what they are building now. I'd also bet that the bedrooms are a good size, and you have a proper yard. We have no yards in Vegas.

We had a house in CA that was a ranch from the 60's I LOVED that house!! We had some wiring issues too, but the house was so great! We had one of those two-sided fireplaces (a real fireplace, not those zero clearance things they use now).

[Rhinemaiden]

How could I forget! He is indeed very cute. :)

Don't you love that whole Happy Squirrel phenomenon? I love decks with Happy Squirrel cards! :D It's such a hoot! LOL

[jcwirish]

You nailed it, Jo... it's the what we associate with Victorian... (rightly or wrongly)... anyway, we know what we like! :) And we want Wendy's house! LOL

I want Wendy's town by the sea too!!! Don't you wish we had small villages like that in the US? I'm sure there are a few like that on the East coast, but not many.

You can't walk anywhere where I come from. Everything is parking lots and strip malls. What's the matter with our city planners?

[jcwirish]

One of you guys needs to post a link to this tea tarot! I must see it. :)

[Flaxen]

I know! This is my second deck with a happy squirrel. The only other one I've got is All Hallows. Is there a list of decks with happy squirrels somewhere?

[Rhinemaiden]

One of you guys needs to post a link to this tea tarot! I must see it. :)

here, sweetie:


http://marciamccordtarotreader.blogspot.com/p/tarot-decks.html

[Flaxen]

One of you guys needs to post a link to this tea tarot! I must see it. :)
http://marciamccordtarotreader.blogspot.com/p/tarot-decks.html

There you go!

[jcwirish]

I know! This is my second deck with a happy squirrel. The only other one I've got is All Hallows. Is there a list of decks with happy squirrels somewhere?

Yes, there is a list in the AT deck site. I don't have any decks with a happy squirrel. Is that bad?

[Rhinemaiden]

I know! This is my second deck with a happy squirrel. The only other one I've got is All Hallows. Is there a list of decks with happy squirrels somewhere?

try this...


http://www.tarotpedia.com/wiki/Tarot_Decks:_Non-Standard#Tarot_decks_that_include_the_Happy_Squirr el_card

Both of Kat Black's decks - Touchstone and Golden - have happy squirrel cards... and all of Marcia's...

here's an AT happy squirrel thread:

http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=24667

[jcwirish]

Thanks guys! Where does she find all these different images? it looks lovely.

[jcwirish]

Here's the list for AT

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/decks-with-a-happy-squirrel.shtml

[Flaxen]

Thanks everyone!

I wonder what esoteric symbolism will be accrued by this card in a 100 years time? :D

[jcwirish]

Thanks everyone!

I wonder what esoteric symbolism will be accrued by this card in a 100 years time? :D

Hmm... interesting question.

[Wendywu]

You totally didn't insult my home!! Please don't worry - I took the comment kindly but was curious about the differences. I am fascinated by the differences between our lifestyles - we are the same sort of people and it is interesting to see what is different in the UK from the US


(((Jo))) :heart:

[jcwirish]

You totally didn't insult my home!! Please don't worry - I took the comment kindly but was curious about the differences. I am fascinated by the differences between our lifestyles - we are the same sort of people and it is interesting to see what is different in the UK from the US


(((Jo))) :heart:

Thanks Wendy. I feel better now.

There are wonderful homes in the US, but there are also many newer homes that are just thrown up with staples and tape. Most places seem to have a combination of both. I just prefer older homes with more character and heart. I also prefer older neighborhoods because the usually have more trees and sidewalks, and people have "real" front yards with room for kids to play.

[Rhinemaiden]

You totally didn't insult my home!! Please don't worry - I took the comment kindly but was curious about the differences. I am fascinated by the differences between our lifestyles - we are the same sort of people and it is interesting to see what is different in the UK from the US


(((Jo))) :heart:

Wendy, you KNOW we're moving in! LOL

[Wendywu]

Well, the tarantulas and scorpions won't mind at all .....


And I'd love to have you all round :D

[jcwirish]

Wendy, you KNOW we're moving in! LOL

Keep in mind that I already have dibs on her couch and my own closet. Just saying...

[Rhinemaiden]

Keep in mind that I already have dibs on her couch and my own closet. Just saying...

no problem, Jo... *I* have dibs on the tarot room with the lovely fireplace! LOL

[jcwirish]

no problem, Jo... *I* have dibs on the tarot room with the lovely fireplace! LOL

What?! You get a whole room? Not fair!! :bugeyed:

[Queen of Disks]

See, I love ranch style homes. I'd bet it was better built than most of what they are building now. I'd also bet that the bedrooms are a good size, and you have a proper yard. We have no yards in Vegas.

We had a house in CA that was a ranch from the 60's I LOVED that house!! We had some wiring issues too, but the house was so great! We had one of those two-sided fireplaces (a real fireplace, not those zero clearance things they use now).


We do have a yard! Front and Back! ;)

[Flaxen]

Wendy, how long have you kept spiders for?

What sort of pets do they make? I ask because I had a massive spider phobia when I was younger. I'm much better now but still can't quite bring myself to pick up a house spider or get too close to one.

I hope that I will keep improving and will eventually lose the fear altogether. :)

[The crowned one]

Canada, I feel with the exception of Calgary ( a over night oil town) does not have typical homes but rather styles... we have west coast homes here, or where I am sort of a variation of it...but we have lots of Victorian, gingerbread, art deco, arts and crafts, in the older parts of town.... we have a almost militant housing protection society here... Vancouver still lets you tear old places down, but not in Victoria. The east coast has its style, very very beautiful too... ANd hte prarries again a certain style... Up north igloo's LOL

Now they are trying to protect the late 40' war houses! and those are ugly! protect one or two examples sure...but whole blocks? no.

That said when Iwas a kid there was no apartments or very very few high end ones only...now they are everywhere!

[Rhinemaiden]

Thanks Wendy. I feel better now.

There are wonderful homes in the US, but there are also many newer homes that are just thrown up with staples and tape. Most places seem to have a combination of both. I just prefer older homes with more character and heart. I also prefer older neighborhoods because the usually have more trees and sidewalks, and people have "real" front yards with room for kids to play.

Island homes are a little different... NO central heating, many without a/c, lots of open jalousie windows, ceiling fans, NO attics or basements... instead, we have cisterns to catch the rainwater falling on the roof, which is then pumped to sinks, showers etc.

[Rhinemaiden]

What?! You get a whole room? Not fair!! :bugeyed:

but YOU picked first! LOL

[Queen of Disks]

I want Wendy's town by the sea too!!! Don't you wish we had small villages like that in the US? I'm sure there are a few like that on the East coast, but not many.

You can't walk anywhere where I come from. Everything is parking lots and strip malls. What's the matter with our city planners?


The planners were probably planning when there was a decent tax base and people had money and cars. Now people have neither. :(

[jcwirish]

Island homes are a little different... NO central heating, many without a/c, lots of open jalousie windows, ceiling fans, NO attics or basements... instead, we have cisterns to catch the rainwater falling on the roof, which is then pumped to sinks, showers etc.

I'm confused. Where do you live?

[Rhinemaiden]

We do have a yard! Front and Back! ;)

We're moving to your place, too... summer time, great for camping out in your back yard! :)

QoD - love your new avvie! :)

[Rhinemaiden]

I'm confused. Where do you live?

on an island in the Caribbean :)

[jcwirish]

but YOU picked first! LOL

I know, but I didn't think she'd allow for a whole room. :D I was hoping she'd let me squeeze into a closet or something.

[Rhinemaiden]

I know, but I didn't think she'd allow for a whole room. :D I was hoping she'd let me squeeze into a closet or something.

it's a very small room... ;) but you have a couch AND a closet! :)

[jcwirish]

on an island in the Caribbean :)

That sounds pretty good to me. Lovely! My in laws used to live in Puerto Rico. It was beautiful where they lived, and they were lucky to have a hurricane proof place with a generator. Most of those in the surrounding areas weren't so lucky when Hugo decided to come for a visit. The place was just devastated after that one.

[Flaxen]

Popping off for the evening, my sister has just arrived together with an excitable dog. :D

See you all tomorrow!

[jcwirish]

it's a very small room... ;) but you have a couch AND a closet! :)

Can I come over for coffee in the morning? :) You can borrow the couch too.

I guess I better run and take my shower. There's a gift certificate burning a hole in Ryan's pocket. We're off to the toy store.

Bye guys! So good to chat with you all. Hiya TCO. :)

[jcwirish]

Popping off for the evening, my sister has just arrived together with an excitable dog. :D

See you all tomorrow!

Bye Flaxen. Have fun with your sister.

[Queen of Disks]

We're moving to your place, too... summer time, great for camping out in your back yard! :)

QoD - love your new avvie! :)

Thank you, I needed something brighter! :)

Bring boots or something, it's been raining alot lately and the yard is squishy! :bugeyed:

[Rhinemaiden]

That sounds pretty good to me. Lovely! My in laws used to live in Puerto Rico. It was beautiful where they lived, and they were lucky to have a hurricane proof place with a generator. Most of those in the surrounding areas weren't so lucky when Hugo decided to come for a visit. The place was just devastated after that one.

I live on an island devastated by Hugo... and lived through it... and after it, and I'm still here! LOL

[Rhinemaiden]

Can I come over for coffee in the morning? :) You can borrow the couch too.

I guess I better run and take my shower. There's a gift certificate burning a hole in Ryan's pocket. We're off to the toy store.

Bye guys! So good to chat with you all. Hiya TCO. :)

have fun spending Ryan's gift certificate! glad you're back! you were missed! :)

[jcwirish]

I live on an island devastated by Hugo... and lived through it... and after it, and I'm still here! LOL

I think the hard part for my in laws was seeing how so many suffered after Hugo. They were so fortunate because their home was owned by my father in law's company, and it was in a resort, but all around them, people were struggling to just get clean water.

I remember going to the rain forest and the whole canopy was gone. There were small purple flowers growing on the ground because they were finally getting a little sunlight. No one had seen them before.

I'm sure where you live is breathtaking. It's such a beautiful place to live. I'm glad you made it through, lol!

OMG, I really need to get in that shower. Okay, bye everyone!

[emmsma]

Hey, Jo! Good to see you. On lunch, but not really able to catch up.

Missed you Jo. Hope you are well.

[emmsma]

Hooray! Hi guys. I've so missed you too. I think I just needed to hibernate for a bit. I was too stressed and not dealing so good, but I'm better now.

KIRK GOT THE APPLE JOB!!!!!

It's going to be back in Vegas, but we're so happy about it. It's going to be a fantastic company for him.

How's everyone here?

Great news. Its not Cali, but its a good deal and nice to lose the stress of the unknown.

[Wendywu]

Hiya Emmsma :)

Got about half an hour until bed - seems weird that you're on lunch :D. The time differences are hard to accept as reality - the theory is easy. But you eating lunch while I get ready for bed just seems funny to me today!

[emmsma]

I was thinking that a few days ago, when I was getting ready for bed and you were rather early in your day. :)

Did you get the Concept set up?

[Wendywu]

Sure did :D

Have a look:

[emmsma]

Nifty! Enjoy! Did you get to have your first session on it today? or do you need to wait til morning?

Darn! Gotta get back to work.

VERY busy today.

[cardlady22]

Why am I still yawning at almost dinner-time? Strange.

I see that jcwirish dropped in. (((:heart:)))

Getting very jumpy when the phone rings. I do love to hear from my family, but sorry they are going through things right now. Just grateful that none of it is life & death.

[Jesii]

It's raining! Appartly there are storms at home, but right now I'm just watching the rain fall! :) been ages since I just sat and watched. Just Wow.

[cardlady22]

Hello, Jesii! I love the rain too. And personally I love the feel of a Big thunderstorm working itself up. But after losing a modem in one PC and then the motherboard in its replacement, I tend to get over-protective of my electronics.

[Rhinemaiden]

Sure did :D

Have a look:

looks great... but the question is:

have you gone on a maiden voyage on the Concept? :?:

and Q2 -- what kind of car (make/year etc) did James get? Is he happy with it? :?:

---------------

Emms having lunch, I just had cocktails and am thinking about dinner, and you're about to tuck in... and Lute is about to get up... ain't it grand? ;)

[Rhinemaiden]

Hello, Jesii! I love the rain too. And personally I love the feel of a Big thunderstorm working itself up. But after losing a modem in one PC and then the motherboard in its replacement, I tend to get over-protective of my electronics.

You can't be too careful! I unplug mine every day (computer/telly/cable box) before I leave the house...

[kaleanna]

HI Everyone

How is everyone?

I had a wonderful Mail day today :D

[Rhinemaiden]

HI Everyone

How is everyone?

I had a wonderful Mail day today :D

don't keep us in suspense... tell, tell!!!! :D

[cardlady22]

*waves to Rhinemaiden & kaleanna*

Dang it, I have to leave for dinner. I'll be back later . . .

[Guiding Cauldron]

Here you all are! Gosh a girl has a busy week and I practically lose you all :)

[Rhinemaiden]

*waves to Rhinemaiden & kaleanna*

Dang it, I have to leave for dinner. I'll be back later . . .


*waves back to CL* -- bon appetit! :D

[cardlady22]

Hello, GC! The thread gets Renewed about every 3-4 days.

[kaleanna]

I received :

The Jolanda Tarot (was a trade)

Hazelmoon's Hawaiian Tarot (Side trade from the Swap Meet)

And a lovely lil package from Aulruna while she was(is) at the Reader's Studio. Not sure when the Reader's Studio ends.

Sending pms to the appropriate ATers to let em know that items have arrived.

[Rhinemaiden]

I received :

The Jolanda Tarot (was a trade)

Hazelmoon's Hawaiian Tarot (Side trade from the Swap Meet)

And a lovely lil package from Aulruna while she was(is) at the Reader's Studio. Not sure when the Reader's Studio ends.

Sending pms to the appropriate ATers to let em know that items have arrived.

ohhhhh, lovely! Which one are you looking at first??? and what did Aulruna send?

[Queen of Disks]

I did some cleaning, and readied a box of things to donate. Gotta run, it's about to thunderstorm! Bye!

[Rhinemaiden]

later, snot otters! >>>>>-------:)

[kaleanna]

I briefly looked at the Jolanda,

Looked briefly at the Hawaiian Tarot


Will take a closer look in a bit.

and Aulruna sent me a lovely lil scented pillow with the cat tarot reader on it (think it is from the BBC mrp deck, but could be wrong), also sent a lil glass stone that has a frog on it (a tailsman stone), and then a lovely cat pendant that has lovely beads dangling from it.

[kaleanna]

*sigh* I have to write to the address for the HazelMoon's Deck. :( Have a few cards that have issues.

[kaleanna]

And seems I killed the thread, ROFL. I will be back, Have to get lil one ready for bed as he didn't have a nap today so he is tired!

[kaleanna]

Hmmmm, wonder where everyone went too

[Queen of Disks]

I'm back!

[kaleanna]

Hiya QoD


How are ya?

[emmsma]

Hello! I will be leaving work in just a moment. It was so busy and hectic today, but we made it through.

Home and beer for me.

[kaleanna]

Hello! I will be leaving work in just a moment. It was so busy and hectic today, but we made it through.

Home and beer for me.
Hiya emmsma,

Glad you made it through the busy day.

[Queen of Disks]

Hiya QoD


How are ya?


Ok, just relaxing now.

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm home to stay for the evening.....finally!

[BlueDragonfly]

Ok, just relaxing now.
Did I see that you had a free day today? Did you enjoy yourself?

[kaleanna]

Welcome home Blue


How are you?

[Queen of Disks]

Did I see that you had a free day today? Did you enjoy yourself?


yeah, got some housework done, and I haven't done much else. :)

[emmsma]

I'm home, in comfy clothes and Dos Equis has been opened!

How is everybody doing?

I work i the morning, but just 9 til noon.
Dr. will be in at some point to put his mom's dog to sleep. Very sad. I swear he was crying when he got off the phone with her in the afternoon. :(
(((Mert)))

[kaleanna]

I'm home, in comfy clothes and Dos Equis has been opened!

How is everybody doing?

I work i the morning, but just 9 til noon.
Dr. will be in at some point to put his mom's dog to sleep. Very sad. I swear he was crying when he got off the phone with her in the afternoon. :(
(((Mert)))

Welcome Home emmsma


Sorry to hear that the Dr has to put his mom's dog to sleep :(((((((to dr's family)))))))

[Queen of Disks]

that's terrible :(

[emmsma]

Kaleanna, did you get any takers on your oracle reading thread? I haven't come across it yet.

Having fun with them? Do you feel they work well together?

[kaleanna]

Kaleanna, did you get any takers on your oracle reading thread? I haven't come across it yet.

Having fun with them? Do you feel they work well together?


Hiya emmsma,


yes I offered 5 readings and all 5slots have been filled and have one waiting in the event that I can do another after the initial 5 :bugeye:

I am having fun with them. Seems they are working quite well together(imo).

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm home, in comfy clothes and Dos Equis has been opened!

How is everybody doing?

I work i the morning, but just 9 til noon.
Dr. will be in at some point to put his mom's dog to sleep. Very sad. I swear he was crying when he got off the phone with her in the afternoon. :(
(((Mert)))
Hi emmsma, that is so sad. (((Dr., his mom and dog))).

[kaleanna]

I still have 3readings to do yet to finish the first 5. Seems to be taking a lil bit of a toll on me, but I have not done that many readings before. I might have to split it up and do a couple tomorrow

[BlueDragonfly]

Welcome home Blue


How are you?
Hi kale, I'm pretty tired. It'll be an early night for me.

[emmsma]

The first time I opened a reading thread I didn't think to limit them - and was quickly overwhelmed.

Folk are understanding when you have to do them the next day if there are several that you have to do.

[BlueDragonfly]

yeah, got some housework done, and I haven't done much else. :)
That's the way to have a day off! Has it stopped raining, yet? My son is a bike messenger in Cleveland and I keep thinking about him when you talk about the weather.

[cardlady22]

So sorry to hear about the dog. :(

DD's kitty Hazel is not right. The grandmothers are taking her to the vet tomorrow. This is the sister of the boy cat that had to be put down last year.

[BlueDragonfly]

I still have 3readings to do yet to finish the first 5. Seems to be taking a lil bit of a toll on me, but I have not done that many readings before. I might have to split it up and do a couple tomorrow
I'm sure your sitters will understand if you need to take longer to do them.

[emmsma]

Sorry about Hazel. How old is she? Was it something infectious w/ her brother? Leukemia or AIDS?

[BlueDragonfly]

So sorry to hear about the dog. :(

DD's kitty Hazel is not right. The grandmothers are taking her to the vet tomorrow. This is the sister of the boy cat that had to be put down last year.
Aww...sorry to hear about that.

[cardlady22]

Sorry about Hazel. How old is she? 4-5 years old? I can't keep the years straight since we lost so many of the grandparents in a row those years.

Was it something infectious w/ her brother? Leukemia or AIDS?Both, actually. They were born the year my husband's grandfather passed away- within a couple of weeks. The 2nd of May was the anniversary of the grandfather's passing.

I don't want to bring anyone down, so I may not stay online tonight. God, I don't want us to have to do this again.

[emmsma]

((((CL and Family))))

[Stormdancer]

I'm here....lurking....and ready for bed.....

I surely hope none of y'all are "lawyers"........

They don't want to return my "Earnest money"....I really AM getting tired of needing to be "Bitchy Storm".

I'm tired of slamming......:(

[cardlady22]

(((Stormy)))

and the Naughty Finger to the so-called professional/legal people. :mad:

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm here....lurking....and ready for bed.....

I surely hope none of y'all are "lawyers"........

They don't want to return my "Earnest money"....I really AM getting tired of needing to be "Bitchy Storm".

I'm tired of slamming......:(
((((Stormy)))) Take some deep breaths and renew your spirit.

[Chiska]

Damn, Stormy! Are you kidding??

But then again -- since your realtor is the one that buggered this all up and put in you in the position of having paid earnest money without ensuring you had seen all the paper work, I would go after that person to reimburse you.

Go over all your paper work and see if there is any clause in there about lack of disclosure or fraud, or anything, that causes the agreement to be void.

[Stormdancer]

(((Stormy)))

and the Naughty Finger to the so-called professional/legal people. :mad:'Tis ok.....I'm slamming....but Hot digity dog, THEY're hot shots....:D

ok....fun...LOL...me being all stupid and crap...})

[BlueDragonfly]

I don't want to bring anyone down, so I may not stay online tonight. God, I don't want us to have to do this again.
((((CL and family))))

[emmsma]

(((Stormy)))

[jcwirish]

hello peeps! What's happening this evening?

[cardlady22]

Welcome back, Jo!

[jcwirish]

Oh no, I see Stormy is having a rough time, and CL as well. Crap! :( I'm sorry guys.

[BlueDragonfly]

hello peeps! What's happening this evening?
Jo! Hey honey! It's so good to see you here. I was bumming when I caught up and saw that you were here today and I'd missed you.

Congrats to Kirk on the new job! That is such wonderful news!

[jcwirish]

Welcome back, Jo!

Hiya CL. Great to see you. it sounds like you have a sick kitty? I'm so sorry about that. (((CL)))

[Stormdancer]

Damn, Stormy! Are you kidding??

But then again -- since your realtor is the one that buggered this all up and put in you in the position of having paid earnest money without ensuring you had seen all the paper work, I would go after that person to reimburse you.

Go over all your paper work and see if there is any clause in there about lack of disclosure or fraud, or anything, that causes the agreement to be void.
You're absolutelyb right, BUT....the contract allows for "upon atty decisions, alll can be null" kinda thing....I SO NOT need any more reason than that! The ATTy of for the bank is the D*CK...not kidding.....It's cut and dried, he's just trying the "Bully" card.....

I work with Y*bbies....Bullies do NOT impress...LOL

SH*T...Landlord....drum....NOT good....

[cardlady22]

I'm glad your family's news is good, Jo! I like to see some things going right for people! :grin:

[jcwirish]

Jo! Hey honey! It's so good to see you here. I was bumming when I caught up and saw that you were here today and I'd missed you.

Congrats to Kirk on the new job! That is such wonderful news!

Hiya BD! Big hugs. Thanks as well. I think Kirk is going to be mucho happy with Apple. I am so very excited for him. It sounds like a wonderful place to work (finally!!).

How are you my dear?

[emmsma]

Jo*Oh,* how *we've *missed *you!

[jcwirish]

You're absolutelyb right, BUT....the contract allows for "upon atty decisions, alll can be null" kinda thing....I SO NOT need any more reason than that! The ATTy of for the bank is the D*CK...not kidding.....It's cut and dried, he's just trying the "Bully" card.....

I work with Y*bbies....Bullies do NOT impress...LOL

SH*T...Landlord....drum....NOT good....

Hiya Storm. I'm late to the party. Have things fallen out with the house? 'm so bummed about this.

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm thinking we need to infuse the web with some much needed love and strength!



crap, I knew I should have bookmarked that page.....cardlady(mistress of the search) can you help me?

[jcwirish]

I'm glad your family's news is good, Jo! I like to see some things going right for people! :grin:

Thanks CL. I just wish you weren't sad right now.

[jcwirish]

Jo*Oh,* how *we've *missed *you!

Hi Emm!!!!! Great to see you. :)

[cardlady22]

I'm thinking we need to infuse the web with some much needed love and strength!
(((:heart:))) Reach out and Lift your Spirits! I choose to channel a different wave! So let it be.

crap, I knew I should have bookmarked that page.....cardlady(mistress of the search) can you help me?
Go here & choose the Rainbow option on the left:
http://www.tektek.org/color/

[BlueDragonfly]

Hiya BD! Big hugs. Thanks as well. I think Kirk is going to be mucho happy with Apple. I am so very excited for him. It sounds like a wonderful place to work (finally!!).

How are you my dear?
I'm hanging in there....working a lot right now, so I don't get to be here enough....but the extra money is a good thing.

Oh, I had a good mail day, today! I got Waking the Wild Spirit! Love it! It came in one of those plastic index card cases, those are cool! I think I need to get a few more of those!

[emmsma]

Excellent. Hope you enjoy it BD!

[jcwirish]

I'm hanging in there....working a lot right now, so I don't get to be here enough....but the extra money is a good thing.

Oh, I had a good mail day, today! I got Waking the Wild Spirit! Love it! It came in one of those plastic index card cases, those are cool! I think I need to get a few more of those!

Yay for new decks and bigger paychecks!

I am hoping to get a new case from Dark Nature Cases for my old RWS. I'm saving my pennies for one.

[jcwirish]

Emm, what have you been up to? How's the babe?

[Stormdancer]

I'm thinking we need to infuse the web with some much needed love and strength!
crap, I knew I should have bookmarked that page.....cardlady(mistress of the search) can you help me?
"Find the strand...
Sense the need...
Send the power....
Watch it breed...

Is that what you're wanting?

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Storm. I'm late to the party. Have things fallen out with the house? 'm so bummed about this.Me too, but now it's a battle.....with UBER smart types that try to bully wee peeps like me...LOL...

DUMBASS....})

[Stormdancer]

CRAP....Landlord guy....drum...caffeine???? sh*t....

sigh...............................

on a side note...LOVELY looking drum.....

[cardlady22]

:* Stormy! :heart:
It came in one of those plastic index card cases, those are cool! I think I need to get a few more of those!Is it something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Filexec-Closure-Dividers-Assorted-50095-2022/dp/B0036W89UW/ref=pd_sim_dbs_op_4

[emmsma]

Emm, what have you been up to? How's the babe?

Just workin'. I have been having a very busy week, followed by a very slow one. Scheduled for 5 or 6 days one week, then 2 on the next.

Tiring. :P

BOy is good. Decreasing meds and trying a more behavioral approach. Works but takes great effort at times. (again. Tiring. :P )

Still not really able to read but I've been crocheting alot of bags for my decks and I do look at them. I'm wanting to trim a few decks but need a new corner rounder so I don't want to start until I have it.

I would finish the gilting on that playing card deck - if I could find them. :D
I've got the stamp pad, but the deck is more than likely in the great pile under my desk. Purses, packing materials, packed decks for shipping and various zippy bags of yarn.

Its a mess.

I never catch up, so whatcha been up to? When does Kirk start? When do you head back to Nevada?

[jcwirish]

Me too, but now it's a battle.....with UBER smart types that try to bully wee peeps like me...LOL...

DUMBASS....})

Storm, I'm so sorry it fell through. That sucks! Give em hell though!! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

"Find the strand...
Sense the need...
Send the power....
Watch it breed...

Is that what you're wanting?
That's it! Thanks!

I wish I could stick around longer, but I'm yawning so much I can hardly see the screen. So, I'll say Good Night :heart:(((PubmATes))):heart:

[emmsma]

Night BD!

[Stormdancer]

Storm, I'm so sorry it fell through. That sucks! Give em hell though!! :DLOL...count on it....})

Ya missed....3...count em "3" Y*bbies slammed in 30 days. I "caused" tears to stream down the QUEEN yabbie's face.....

I'm kinda struggling ethically, but ya know????? I'm honest..do NOT call me when you're drunk....LOL })

I have SO missed you.....and when are all of ya gonna be back together?????

[Stormdancer]

That's it! Thanks!

I wish I could stick around longer, but I'm yawning so much I can hardly see the screen. So, I'll say Good Night :heart:(((PubmATes))):heart:I didn't even say "HI" :(

[jcwirish]

Just workin'. I have been having a very busy week, followed by a very slow one. Scheduled for 5 or 6 days one week, then 2 on the next.

Tiring. :P

BOy is good. Decreasing meds and trying a more behavioral approach. Works but takes great effort at times. (again. Tiring. :P )

Still not really able to read but I've been crocheting alot of bags for my decks and I do look at them. I'm wanting to trim a few decks but need a new corner rounder so I don't want to start until I have it.

I would finish the gilting on that playing card deck - if I could find them. :D
I've got the stamp pad, but the deck is more than likely in the great pile under my desk. Purses, packing materials, packed decks for shipping and various zippy bags of yarn.

Its a mess.

I never catch up, so whatcha been up to? When does Kirk start? When do you head back to Nevada?

You've got a lot going on. I'm so glad Emm is responding to behavior modification. I know it must be very exhausting for you though.

Kirk is now scheduled to start on the 16th. He'll be working out of the Forum shops at Caesar's. He was out this morning looking for houses to rent. He, of course, wants the much more expensive one! He doesn't have a frugal bone in his body. It's very annoying.

I guess I'll be heading back as soon as we find the right place. Could be next week sometime.

[jcwirish]

Night BD. Sleep well.

[jcwirish]

LOL...count on it....})

Ya missed....3...count em "3" Y*bbies slammed in 30 days. I "caused" tears to stream down the QUEEN yabbie's face.....

I'm kinda struggling ethically, but ya know????? I'm honest..do NOT call me when you're drunk....LOL })

I have SO missed you.....and when are all of ya gonna be back together?????

OMG, what happened with the yabbies? Did you just reach the end of your rope? Dang, I wish I could've been a fly on the wall!!

Kirk has upped his start date, so I'm sort of rushed now to get out of here. We just need an actual address, and if I leave it up to Kirk, we'll be spending twice as much as we should be. Ugh! He frustrates me to no end.

[jcwirish]

Have any of you read the Hunger Games series or the Morganville Vampire books?

[kaleanna]

I gotta go for abit. Hope to be back a bit later.

[jcwirish]

I gotta go for abit. Hope to be back a bit later.

Hi Kale... Bye Kale... :bugeyed:

[emmsma]

Later, K.

[Stormdancer]

OMG, what happened with the yabbies? It was an unplanned event...spanning weeks...MUCHO fun.....

Basically, Storm is growing a backbone and snapping back....hard time...LOL })

Kirk has upped his start date, so I'm sort of rushed now to get out of here. We just need an actual address, and if I leave it up to Kirk, we'll be spending twice as much as we should be. Ugh! He frustrates me to no end.AND you have missed him so......(((((Kirk&JO))))) sitting in a tree.....lalalala.....LOL

[jcwirish]

It was an unplanned event...spanning weeks...MUCHO fun.....

Basically, Storm is growing a backbone and snapping back....hard time...LOL })

AND you have missed him so......(((((Kirk&JO))))) sitting in a tree.....lalalala.....LOL

Good for you! The tormentors need to be tormented every once in a while. They usually run away with their tails between their legs once someone calls them on their crap.

Oh... Kirk! Why do you vex me so?

[Stormdancer]

Good for you! The tormentors need to be tormented every once in a while. They usually run away with their tails between their legs once someone calls them on their crap.

Oh... Kirk! Why do you vex me so?I have missed you.....a LOT....

I can't even describe the office,,............
THE house......we wont go there........

[jcwirish]

I have missed you.....a LOT....

I can't even describe the office,,............
THE house......we wont go there........

I've missed you too!!

I won't ask about the house, but I am bummed.
The office... well... that just sucks. :bugeyed:

[Aulruna]

and Aulruna sent me a lovely lil scented pillow with the cat tarot reader on it (think it is from the BBC mrp deck, but could be wrong), also sent a lil glass stone that has a frog on it (a tailsman stone), and then a lovely cat pendant that has lovely beads dangling from it.

Oooh, excited it's already there!! Yes, the pillow is one of the new lavender sachets baba-prague is selling. I really fell in love with them.
The Frog stone is one of Chronata's!

Readers Studio is already over (still missing the company!), but I'm travelling with hubby around Canada. Just arrived in Ottawa today and was able to catch Alta for dinner!!! Narrowly missed gregory though ... still, the AT meet and greet trip is coming along nicely :-)

[The crowned one]

Aulruna, you need to come to the untamed west coast!

[Aulruna]

Aulruna, you need to come to the untamed west coast!

I WISH!!! It's a bit heavy on the metropolitan areas over here. Yep, I need to go to the other side next time for some serious ale sampling ... maybe I can arrange it after the next Readers Studio.

(Though I had some really nice ale tonight called Black Sheep. Just ordered it for the name :D )

[Wendywu]

Oooooh - you had dinner with Alta!! I am sooooo envious!!

*Very much wants to meet Alta one day :)*


Apparently I have to go shopping at the crack of dawn :bugeyed:. Why??????? - faint wail .....

[Rhinemaiden]

morning, all! :D

I am looking at the most wondrous sight in the pre-dawn sky...

Venus, Mercury, Jupiter.... all bright as can be! Mars should be below Jupiter, but there are clouds... :(

what a fab start to the day! :)

how's everyone here???

[Jesii]

I've only just woken up! Think it's so late cause I was sat up watching the Rain :laugh:

[Wendywu]

So far we have: taken the dogs out, been to the supermarket, been to the post office to tax James's car (he's at work all day and needs the car tonight), been to the pet shop for dog food and visited the "stuff" shop for a new throw.....

Then we came home and had breakfast, and now I'm having the after brekkie mug of tea.

I'm knackered!

But gonna row later :D. Had a go y/day and it's a dream-machine!

[Jesii]

Wendy, you make me feel SO lazy! All I've done is woken up and gotten breakfast!! My day is pretty much to plan 2 essays. Properly.

And that is about it! Plus seeing if the next episode of my favourite TV show has been uploaded. Busy day :laugh:

[Wendywu]

Well all I'm gonna do later is row, and chill - we like to get the chores done asap so that the rest of the day is playtime :)

[Jesii]

It's a good way of doing it, means a nice free day!!!!! I'd do it, it's just the rain was so engrossing I didn't go to bed till rather late! And essay planning doesn't seen to be worth waking up for :P

[Wendywu]

Yes, but I don't love getting up early..... himself is an early bird so I make an effort because I do agree that it makes sense to get it all out of the way. Every now and then I refuse to get up and loll in bed for an extra hour but all I get for it is back-ache and the dogs coming up to check on me every five minutes. It's hardly worth it, but there's a principal at stake here :D

[Wendywu]

Ah - quali has just started for the Turkish Grand Prix. I can't go row straightaway because I've just eaten; I need to let it go down a bit.

[Jesii]

Ah - quali has just started for the Turkish Grand Prix. I can't go row straightaway because I've just eaten; I need to let it go down a bit.
Yep, it has :D Guess the essays can wait... LOL

I understand your principle, I just happen to be a morning person who likes early mornings :laugh:

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning!
RM, I'm jealous of your planet veiwing, another cloudy morning here. Maybe tomorrow will be clear enough.

Wendy, enjoy the rest of your day(that was quite a busy morning) and the row on the new Concept!
I'm an early bird, myself, once I wake up there's no point in laying there and trying to go back to sleep. I wake up all achy and stiff, too.

Jesii, you've got a lifetime's worth of early mornings, sleep in while you're young! *advice from the sofa* ;)

[Jesii]

Jesii, you've got a lifetime's worth of early mornings, sleep in while you're young! *advice from the sofa* ;)
Morning BD *waves* :D

I definitaley like your advice :laugh: :party:

[Rhinemaiden]

Good Morning!
RM, I'm jealous of your planet veiwing, another cloudy morning here. Maybe tomorrow will be clear enough.

Wendy, enjoy the rest of your day(that was quite a busy morning) and the row on the new Concept!
I'm an early bird, myself, once I wake up there's no point in laying there and trying to go back to sleep. I wake up all achy and stiff, too.

Jesii, you've got a lifetime's worth of early mornings, sleep in while you're young! *advice from the sofa* ;)

Hi Blue, Jess and Wendy! :)

Greetings from the tropics where it's 76F, mostly sunny, breeze from the NE... choppy seas (which is why I'm typing here and NOT in my kayak ;) )

Oh, I LOVE early mornings... I feel like the world is all mine... I love star gazing, sitting on my balcony listening to the birdies... ahhhhh.... :)

wendy, glad to hear you've finally got the rower you wanted!!! brava! :party:

---------------------

I've cleaned the pub, put out the trash, made fresh coffee/tea/hot chocolate, there are muffins on the bar... and... I've scared everyone away! LOL (ps there's a pitcher of Bloody Mary's in the fridge, and Mimosas, too...)

off I go... it's a shopping Saturday morning.... >>>>>-------:)

[BlueDragonfly]

Not scared away, just getting ready for work. Which I'm leaving for now.......
Have a great day!

[Jesii]

I'm still here!!!! :D

[Jesii]

I've just found I have a tutorial for my film essay in 2 weeks, which saves me having to organise one.... And I am organising my English one now.... :D

[Stormdancer]

I'm still here!!!! :DI'm not.... :)
Himself has a T-shirt that says "Cleverly Disguised as a Responsible Adult".I NEED one o these! :D

[Jesii]

Morning Stormy..... who isn't here... :laugh:

I love essay tutorials, kind of focuses my head, and means I stress less! however, it doesn't mean I can't really write my essay's till after the tutorial, which means (as I've aleady planned them roughly) all I can do is perfect the plan and do research :)

[cardlady22]

It's morning. I don't have a spark of energy, so I'm just going to be lazy for a bit.

:( My cup of Coke doesn't even taste good . . .

[Jesii]

Hiya cardlady (((hugs))) on the coke-un-lovely-ness

[cardlady22]

:laugh: Just goes to illustrate how much of taste is wrapped up in smell.

At least the caffeine is working properly because my mood is lifting and my brain is gearing up!

[Stormdancer]

I love essay tutorials, kind of focuses my head, and means I stress less! however, it doesn't mean I can't really write my essay's till after the tutorial, which means (as I've aleady planned them roughly) all I can do is perfect the plan and do research :)LOL...the only part of this that registered was the last part about a perfecting a plan. I guess I don't understand what an essay tutorial is...give me an hour or two to wake up...LOL

[Jesii]

:laugh: Just goes to illustrate how much of taste is wrapped up in smell.

At least the caffeine is working properly because my mood is lifting and my brain is gearing up!
Yeah, energy is great! :party:

Yeah, like all those tests where wine tasters can't tell the difference between tea and coffee becasue they can't smell it!

[Stormdancer]

:( My cup of Coke doesn't even taste good . . .Oh (((Sweetie)))...allergies?

[Stormdancer]

At least the caffeine is working properly because my mood is lifting and my brain is gearing up!I can hear the wheels turning from here...LOL

[Jesii]

LOL...the only part of this that registered was the last part about a perfecting a plan. I guess I don't understand what an essay tutorial is...give me an hour or two to wake up...LOL
Awwww (((Stormy)))
You make the plan, do all the research and stuff, go to your tutor, and explain it, out loud with no notes, to him/her, and then they tell you what they think of it, and focus the bits your fuzzy about. I find them really useful, especially because normally very few of my class-mates have the same film taste as me, so you can't do in-depth discusion with them, if they have never even heard of the films your writing about!!!!

That's the problem with liking old/foriegn films! :laugh:

[cardlady22]

Oh (((Sweetie)))...allergies?It's that sinus infection lingering. DD got set off yesterday and was running like a faucet. I'm crossing my fingers that we'll perk up enough to be able to go see Thor this weekend.

[Stormdancer]

Awwww (((Stormy)))
You make the plan, do all the research and stuff, go to your tutor, and explain it, out loud with no notes, to him/her, and then they tell you what they think of it, and focus the bits your fuzzy about. I find them really useful, especially because normally very few of my class-mates have the same film taste as me, so you can't do in-depth discusion with them, if they have never even heard of the films your writing about!!!!

That's the problem with liking old/foriegn films! :laugh:Ya know? I actually understand this! Caffeine is a wonderful thing :D

[Stormdancer]

I'm crossing my fingers that we'll perk up enough to be able to go see Thor this weekend.Oh I hope so!!! You've really been looking forward to it!!

[Jesii]

Ya know? I actually understand this! Caffeine is a wonderful thing :D
LOL :laugh:

[emmsma]

I suspect you've all got off to start your days. Thats what usually happens. I catch up on the thread, to find myself alone. :P

NOT a morning person. Since I insist on remaining perpetually dehydrated, I wake with a headache each day. And I don't sleep through the night any longer, so I do lay there rolling around half the night. SOmetimes I do actually get back to sleep. :P

Last night I just kept waking. *roll around* Fall back asleep. *roll around some more*

It was still dark out when it began. I gave up when it was light out. Only an hour til I had to be up, by that point.

Short day at work, but seemed to be busy. Happily on the desk today. I don't like Tech Days. No doctor in.

I do hope you are all enjoying your day.

[Wendywu]

Well that was bloody wonderful :). Absolutely fantastic :party:. 90 minutes (near enough), one tiny blister (under a brace - spit!!) and a LOT of sweat. But I so enjoyed it. Shakira is in the shower but she'll be done soon.

I did enjoy that :)

[emmsma]

Wendy! I'm so happy for you that you have your new machine.

[Jesii]

Morning emmsma, I'm still about :)

[cardlady22]

Hello, emmsma & Wendywu!

[emmsma]

People!!! :D

CardLady, I'm envious of you this morning - even though you didnt enjoy your coke. I'm fresh out!

Not sure I want to risk an instant coffee today. Tummy has not been happy with me lately.

Just trying to see if there is anything of interest on the rest fo the purple pages.

Lately I've been thinking alot of Marseille decks, so I've pulled a couple to see if maybe a reading phase is upon me.

What I'd really like to do is pull them all out and compare. *sighs*

Always end up with a non-reading activity.

Still fun though. :D

[Wendywu]

Morning CL & Emmsma - hope your days go well :)

Your tummy still not right Emmsma?

CL - is it your sinuses or your allergies that are playing up, or are they linked?

[cardlady22]

CL - is it your sinuses or your allergies that are playing up, or are they linked?It's all linked. The sinus infection comes around when we've been in a state of constant irritation. But taking the allergy meds continuously brings its own set of side effects & problems. You get by each day the best that you can.

But, it feels like I'm clearing up a bit. So grateful for menthol cough drops!

[emmsma]

I don't think my tummy will ever be right again. I've got colitis, which I ignored for several years. Its more insistent now and I've got to start learning how to eat with respect.

Just that I love coffee and Cokes. Its taught me to not love tomato based products and I've sworn off canned soups. I need to start cooking, and don't really have the will or know how.

And there is a med that I've run out of - my big order was only for things to help me breathe. I can order it through work, but I owe one job $95 already for the long acting steroid for my allergies. I don't want to add to that, til I can pay it off some.

[cardlady22]

(((emmsma)))
I'm going to have to get moving with my day now. Not sure when I'll be back online since it's the holiday weekend.

[emmsma]

Bye! And Happy Mother's Day!

[Wendywu]

((((Emmsma))))

Every time I hear about one of my US friends having to go without an essential medication I get so upset! You guys have taught me to be very thankful for the blessing that is the National Health Service, and I really wish with all my heart that you had something like it!!

[cardlady22]

I can't decide if I'm in the mood for a Mother's Day cake (http://media.cakecentral.com/gallery/783/Holiday-mdcake.jpg) or a cookie (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Mother%27s_Day_cake.jpg). :laugh:

Sending my wishes to all of you too!

[emmsma]

I'd vote for the Cookie!

[Wendywu]

I can't think what I'd like to eat right now, so I guess I'm not really hungry. I wouldn't mind a huge pot of tea though :)

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) I slept in today! (although I've been up for a bit - you all talk a lot! :D) It felt nice although I have a bit of a headache. Ahh well, some caffeine and some motrin and I'll be set to rights I'm sure :)

(((Emmsma))) I live in perpetual fear that I'll need a doctor or some meds... I'm sorry you don't have that fear, it's a reality for you :(

YAY Wendy for the workout! Has the new Concept been named yet? hehe

JO!!!!! I missed you, WOE IS ME!! *Dramatic Sob*

But I'm sure we'll catch up soon, I'm glad you're back♥

[yirabeth]

Hehe, cool cookie Cardlady :) I've been making something like that for Jack's birthday cake for the last 2 years -- his request, a cookie-cake.. only it's in my largest sheet pan. chocolate chip, with fudge frosting, sprinkles, and silly sugary happy birthday things you buy from the store...LOL I spent years avoiding those things, getting the kids a "REAL" birthday cake from a bakery...and now I find this silly stuff is what they prefer...LOL

[Wendywu]

Every time I settle down for 10 minutes, I have to leap up and do something. I am getting thoroughly fed up with it!

And now I am starting to get peckish. I blame CL and her cakes!

[Lutestring]

Hello Emmsma, Wendy, cardlady, Jesii, Yira, I hope I haven't left out anyone.
I haven't felt very chatty the last couple of days, but I got a lovely parcel yesterday with a kaleanna pendant :heart: ,and my celtic tree oracle, and info on astro card stuff from cardlady,
which is currently as clear as mud :joke: , but I'm hoping it will make sense if I study it :)

I see Wendy's new Concept has arrived, yay! And Jo is back, yay! and I'm about to go to sleep...

[yirabeth]

Hey Lutestring :) Sounds like a Good Mail Day! hehe Hope you have sweet dreams!

[Wendywu]

Yummy new arrivals there Lute :). Sleep well!

After work today James is going to drive his new car and get used to it because later on tonight he had to get his concert amp & his guitars to a gig in it... Last night he and Shakira were going over it and discovered that she fits in the boot (trunk) very comfortably :D

[Stormdancer]

... Last night he and Shakira were going over it and discovered that she fits in the boot (trunk) very comfortably :D
:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

..............ROTFLMAO!!! So if worst comes to worst they can just pack her into the boot....HAHAHA!!

She sounds like an awesome girlfriend :D

Did you ever say what kind of car it was? And, like Stormy asked me...what color??! hehe

[Wendywu]

It's a Vauxhall Vectra 1.6v (16 valve) and it's a sort of deep fuschia colour. Much bigger than his old car which was his first from passing his driving test, so we had made sure he didn't have too powerful a car, both for safety and for the cost of insurance (which is horrendous in the UK for young men).

[yirabeth]

Cool, so like this? : http://is03.thegumtree.com/image/big/60144511.jpg

We don't have this type of car here. So exotic! :D

Fuschia's a great color...LOL

[Wendywu]

Yes that's right :). No sun roof though, but it does have air con which his last car didn't. Oh, and the windows wind down, and the front passenger one didn't in that car. All in all, it's a good change although the speed of it was a surprise to all of us :D.

[emmsma]

Shakira sounds like a fun gal!

I'm dressed and ready for the road. Since the mother money and paypal transfers have cleared, we are going to do a little shopping after work.

I've packed a change of clothes.

[yirabeth]

I'm glad this is working out for him/you all :) Frustrating when a monkey wrench is thrown into the works like that...James is very lucky for having you as his mother ♥

[yirabeth]

Cool on the shopping Emmsma. How many hours do you have to work today?

[emmsma]

Just 9-12. We are hoping to get into game stop to pick up something new for the boy. We've got a few games to return, and he's still got a little store credit left too.

Might be able to get something without putting in much - or maybe anything! So far we are bringing back 2 Wii games, but they still have to go back through the DS and PSP stuff. Might get enough credit for a whole game. :)

[Wendywu]

Hey I'm so happy with the Concept I'd have cheerfully handed over anything he wanted :D

[yirabeth]

LOL Wendy!

Emmsma that's cool about having store credit etc...letting you get something when you really need without worry ♥

I'm planning a fairly leisurely day today, much to Krystal's consternation...LOL She wanted to take my car home last night, "bring it back today since I'm spending tomorrow night here anyway"...Well, sorry no that won't work for me, I want to sleep til I want to get up, take a shower when I want, and go to the store when I'm ready...

I just want to do things on MY time table today. Have been on the go for school for 2 yrs, plus trying to fit everything I need into that time as well so the kids can have the car...and even though I don't have school now Krystal has kept me on her time table, so today it's mine -- which means very slowly and casually, not setting my alarm clock or worrying about when someone else will have my car back, or wants to come over, or anything at ALL...

I told her I'd come get her when I got done. LOL

[kaleanna]

MOrning everyone,


How is everyone?????


I slept in a bit though it doesn't feel like it.

[yirabeth]

G'morning Kaleanna :)

[emmsma]

Yira, are you good with resizing? I'm trying to make an avatar of the cardback of the Greencraft. I've tried three times now and though it looked to me to be too small to use, Its still telling me its too large. :(

Help?!

[Stormdancer]

Morning Kaleanna~~~

I'm on my way out for a bit, but wanted to ask what problems you had with the Hawaiian? Which cards? I've not opened mine yet :eek:

[Wendywu]

I told her I'd come get her when I got done. LOL


Good for you :)

Really - well done!

Ack - my hour is up - I gotta have my braces on again... :(

[emmsma]

MOrning K.

Glad you are taking charge of your life and car, yira. :heart:

[yirabeth]

Emmsma send me the picture and I'll see what I can do :) A lot of the time it's HOW you save it more than the actual pixel size...

[yirabeth]

Ack - my hour is up - I gotta have my braces on again... :(

(((((Wendy))))) They'll get better soon, and you won't have to wear braces at all again!

[emmsma]

Here it is.

[kaleanna]

Morning Kaleanna~~~

I'm on my way out for a bit, but wanted to ask what problems you had with the Hawaiian? Which cards? I've not opened mine yet :eek:

Morning Stormy


I had some lamination issues on 5 cards, and then on the tower had some deep scratches.

the other 5 cards were XV -The Evil; XIII - Death; XVIII-The moon; XVII- The Star; IX-nine of lava stones.


I did contact the creator and she is very sweet person to deal with and we are working out a solution.

[yirabeth]

So, do you want the whole back or is it possible to cut out the border or ? Let me know just what you want done with it :)

[yirabeth]

Oh, and we're talking avatar picture, right?

[emmsma]

Get rid of the border if you need to. I'd like to keep both trees if its doable. Cut to one if it makes it clearer.

[emmsma]

Oh, and we're talking avatar picture, right?

Yep. :D

Thanks for your help.

[yirabeth]

Well 1 tree *WILL* be clearer, no doubt about that at ALL. Because the pictures have to be so small. So that's a choice thing, there.....

[emmsma]

Off to work. Have a great day. See yall this afternoon.

[yirabeth]

Oh, have a good day :) I'll post a couple trials you can choose from when you get back! ♥

[kaleanna]

I have to go to the store so will be back soonish

[Wendywu]

Started to rain again. We had thunder and rainstorms last night - when James walked down to meet Shakira's bus he took an umbrella for her but they still got soaked coming up from the bus stop.

[Wendywu]

Here's an odd thing. Years ago I was close friends with Anne but we lost touch. I had been thinking about her, and then heard through the office that her dad had died, and they (being her attorneys) asked if they could pass me her phone number. She said yes, so I texted her yesterday.

Then the bloke came to deliver my Concept - and it was Anne's brother, who asked if she'd got in touch with me yet! This evening she texted me to say she is just about to go to France but will phone me when she gets back and we can sort out about meeting up for a coffee. I am very pleased about this. I know her from before I was married to my first husband - we first met about 30 years ago :)

[Stormdancer]

Here's an odd thing. Years ago I was close friends with Anne but we lost touch. I had been thinking about her, and then heard through the office that her dad had died, and they (being her attorneys) asked if they could pass me her phone number. She said yes, so I texted her yesterday.

Then the bloke came to deliver my Concept - and it was Anne's brother, who asked if she'd got in touch with me yet! This evening she texted me to say she is just about to go to France but will phone me when she gets back and we can sort out about meeting up for a coffee. I am very pleased about this. I know her from before I was married to my first husband - we first met about 30 years ago :)I read about that yesterday with the delivery guy. What and interesting series of events!

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning and Happy Saturday.

I'm so tired. Yesterday I was awake for about 19 hours. I woke up at 8am, went to work, then after work went to my Reiki Teacher's house for some additional training. I was there at 6pm, and we were waiting for two other students. While we were waiting, I did some more work trying to understand the new "distance healing" symbol, and I did a Full Body Treatment on Teacher to prove that I knew how. Then we continued to wait. And wait. And wait. The other two students finally arrived at 9pm!!

So after that, there was a Level One Attunement, some question-and-answer, and a DVD to watch. It wasn't until midnight until the other two students were able to do THEIR test treatments. I didn't get home until 2:45 am.

[Mellaenn]

Wow, NT. Midnight Reiki - sounds kinda cool, but I'm sure you are tired!

Hello, gang. Just hanging out on a Saturday. Funny how just working two short little three-hour shifts earlier this week makes this afternoon SO much more enjoyable! I am scheduled to do readings this afternoon at Pearl's, but it's just going to be one or two and hey, it's reading tarot! What's not to like?

[kaleanna]

Back from the store

[NorthernTigress]

It was pretty cool. But having students come in late was still annoying. Especially the "we're hungry, and stopping off for food along the way." We have food! Get over here!

[Wendywu]

I'd be absolutely shattered, and saying something before the next time if there's a chance of a repeat! It's not fair of those other students to do that....

[Stormdancer]

OH MY GAWD

This HUNK a HUNK o Man (http://www.seriesblog.es/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/the-rock.jpg) just took his shirt off!! :bugeyed:

I'm in :heart:LOVE:heart:

...and in need of a bigger drool bucket. I think I may be skipping my nap...LOL

[Wendywu]

Goodness - where?????

[Stormdancer]

Goodness - where?????A movie where said Hunk a Hunk o Man does some SERIOUS *ss kicking...LOL :party:

I wish it'd been in my living room! })

[NorthernTigress]

So Hubby is almost well, and I'm getting sicker. The joys of marriage, I suppose.

[Stormdancer]

So Hubby is almost well, and I'm getting sicker. The joys of marriage, I suppose.OH, I saw that the two of you were swapping germies. :( I suppose your late night didn't help matters. Will you be able to rest today, or do you have to work?

[Wendywu]

Yes - that late night won't have helped at all! Make sure you get plenty of fluids, and rest :heart:

[NorthernTigress]

OH, I saw that the two of you were swapping germies. :( I suppose your late night didn't help matters. Will you be able to rest today, or do you have to work?

I work the night shift tonight. 5-11. Tomorrow I have the day off.

[Wendywu]

Well, hang in there and try not to do too much more than you have to...

[Mellaenn]

NT, maybe the fellow reiki students could send you a little long-distance Reiki (well, from from their home to yours anyway) to stop your cold in its tracks? That ought to even out the Karma nicely! :)

[Mellaenn]

So, I saw that our darling Jo is back online - yay!!!

[NorthernTigress]

Maybe. I'm doing my best to self-treat as well.

[Stormdancer]

Maybe. I'm doing my best to self-treat as well.If I were there I'd make you some chicken soup! :angel:

ok, maybe I'd just go to the store for ya...:joke:

[NorthernTigress]

I have better than chicken soup. I have herb broth. I just have to get off my butt and heat some up.

[Stormdancer]

I have better than chicken soup. I have herb broth. I just have to get off my butt and heat some up.Now see??? If I were there, I'd heat it for you! Maybe toss in some garlic?

[Wendywu]

Ha! I have pix of the kidz!!

[Mellaenn]

Ooh, nice! Thanks for sharing, Wendy.

[Stormdancer]

Ha! I have pix of the kidz!!Oh Wendy!!! How good to finally meet them, so to speak. I have tears in my eyes...

I was expecting spiders...LOL

[NorthernTigress]

Post number alert. Looks around nervously for a wrecking ball.

[Wendywu]

Ooooh - any time now!!!


Shakira asks me to point out she was drinking water ..... :D

[Stormdancer]

Post number alert. Looks around nervously for a wrecking ball.:eek: ***quivers***

[Stormdancer]

Shakira asks me to point out she was drinking water ..... :DThat's probably good. If that were liquor, well, there's quite a bit in that glass! :bugeyed:

[Wendywu]

I daresay she'll drink a fair bit of that tonight too - there's a big party after the gig :). Mind you, she can't hold her booze at all - she'll spend all day tomorrow feeling wretched. I'll dig out the headache pills and put them in their room, I think.

[Stormdancer]

I daresay she'll drink a fair bit of that tonight too - there's a big party after the gig :). Mind you, she can't hold her booze at all - she'll spend all day tomorrow feeling wretched. I'll dig out the headache pills and put them in their room, I think.SO...when do we get invitations to the show???

[NorthernTigress]

I think there's probably something horribly wrong about microwaving an herbal remedy. But I'm lazy.

[Wendywu]

Anytime you want to come over I'll be sure and take you to a gig - they're not playing international dates quite yet. Give them time ...... :D

[Wendywu]

I think there's probably something horribly wrong about microwaving an herbal remedy. But I'm lazy.


Sounds good to me - mixing of the traditional and the modern - nothing wrong with that :)

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi all, how's tricks? ;)

[Wendywu]

Hello lovely - all is well here - how 'bout there?

[Stormdancer]

I think there's probably something horribly wrong about microwaving an herbal remedy. But I'm lazy.You're not lazy, you're SICK!!! Just drink it!!!

***stumbles off soapbox***

[Stormdancer]

Hi all, how's tricks? ;)I'm still waiting for treats :joke:
how 'bout there?Wendy, I read 'bout as boat...I wonder why? LOL

[Wendywu]

*puts out arms to catch stumbling Stormy*

[Wendywu]

Wendy, I read 'bout as boat...I wonder why? LOL

Can't think of a good reason ....... :D:D

[NorthernTigress]

You're not lazy, you're SICK!!! Just drink it!!!

***stumbles off soapbox***

This just made me giggle.

[yirabeth]

OOOoooooOOO!! Hi James and Shakira! You are lovely both of you ♥

Thanks for sharing Wendy -- I was expecting spiderly pictures also...haha! So very awesome to see family members of adopted family members LOL.

Back to the store to pick up pics I'm getting printed for Joe, and then pick Krystal up to spend the night here (She's meeting someone to go see Joe tomorrow - my visiting application STILL hasn't been approved *sigh*) I may have been having Elaina-withdrawals but I'm making up for that these past few days...LOL Maybe I'll get more pics of Elaina tonight.. :D

[Stormdancer]

*puts out arms to catch stumbling Stormy*Many Thankies :*

[Wendywu]

Why hasn't your application been approved? I mean - it's been ages!!

[Rhinemaiden]

Hello lovely - all is well here - how 'bout there?

Hi sweet Wendy... I'm so-o-o-o-o-o-o glad you're happy with your new rower! Third time a charm! :D Use it in the best of health! Love the pix of the kids, handsome James, lovely Shakira. :heart:

I shopped this am - it's a bi-weekly thing with me and I do NOT venture into a supermarket inbetween, when you live alone you can get away with it! :D Came home and got the groceries/diet coke from car to my condo -- that was my exercise for the weekend LOL. Also stopped at the hardware store and bought a couple of pots/potting soil and my next venture in container gardening is: Renee's Garden Container Cucumber Bush Slicer. We shall see!

http://www.reneesgarden.com/seeds/seeds-hm/vegCh.htm#cuke

ah yes, a stop at the flea market... a couple of paperback books, a mini puzzle of a lionfish (newly invading our waters... NOT GOOD), and a great, unopened deck of playing cards with a water color beach scene back. Perfect for summer solitaire on the balcony. all that fun for $1.50 total HCIN?

but ENOUGH about me!!!! ROFL

[Stormdancer]

my visiting application STILL hasn't been approved *sigh*)
What is the problem??? You're his MOM!!!

[Rhinemaiden]

I'm watching The King's Speech (finally got it from Netflix)... what an incredible movie... I can't imagine the terror felt by a stutterer and what hell the king must have endured... it would have been a travesty if Colin Firth had not won the Oscar for his performance...

[Rhinemaiden]

What is the problem??? You're his MOM!!!

storm, I love how you always cut to the chase! LOL

[NorthernTigress]

Yesterday I was out shopping for a few minutes, and I saw a deck that might be a fun tongue in cheek oracle. It's "Ninja Wisdom Cards" from the creators of Ask a Ninja dot com. There's only one sample card shown on the bottom of the box. "Never borrow the sword of a man with no arms".

[Stormdancer]

OK...I want a cuppa tea. I have a variety pack but I don't know which one to choose.

English Breakfast, only it's afternoon here...LOL
Earl Grey
Lady Grey
Irish Breakfast...see #1 above...

[NorthernTigress]

OK...I want a cuppa tea. I have a variety pack but I don't know which one to choose.

English Breakfast, only it's afternoon here...LOL
Earl Grey
Lady Grey
Irish Breakfast...see #1 above...

I love Lady Grey myself.

[Stormdancer]

I'm watching The King's Speech (finally got it from Netflix)... what an incredible movie... I can't imagine the terror felt by a stutterer and what hell the king must have endured... it would have been a travesty if Colin Firth had not won the Oscar for his performance...Gee, I'm feeling kinda shallow watching Walking Tall...LOL

Oh, who am I kidding? I AM shallow, especially when it comes to movies!

[Rhinemaiden]

Yesterday I was out shopping for a few minutes, and I saw a deck that might be a fun tongue in cheek oracle. It's "Ninja Wisdom Cards" from the creators of Ask a Ninja dot com. There's only one sample card shown on the bottom of the box. "Never borrow the sword of a man with no arms".

ROFL!!!!

[Stormdancer]

Yesterday I was out shopping for a few minutes, and I saw a deck that might be a fun tongue in cheek oracle. It's "Ninja Wisdom Cards" from the creators of Ask a Ninja dot com. There's only one sample card shown on the bottom of the box. "Never borrow the sword of a man with no arms".ROTFLMAO...I wanna see I wanna see ***bounces up & down***

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, I'm leaving now. Stopping at the post office on the way to work.

[NorthernTigress]

ROTFLMAO...I wanna see I wanna see ***bounces up & down***

Giggle. I said I saw it. Didn't say I bought it.

[Stormdancer]

Giggle. I said I saw it. Didn't say I bought it.They show three of them here. I might just have to...

I mean here>>>> http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?p=2725441&posted=1#post2725441

[Rhinemaiden]

I love Lady Grey myself.

how is Lady Grey different from Earl Grey? (serious question... I love Earl Grey)

BTW... I'm still sick... similar crud to you, woke myself coughing in the night, I swear I haven't been anywhere NEAR your husband! LOL I'm drinking lots of iced tea...

[Mellaenn]

Rhinemaiden, I see you posted earlier that you live in the Caribbean. I used to work for a shipping company and I did a fair bit of island-hopping since I was a company trainer. You don't have to divulge the actual island, but wave if you've ever seen a Tropical Shipping container! :)

[Rhinemaiden]

They show three of them here. I might just have to...

I mean here>>>> http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?p=2725441&posted=1#post2725441


go HERE storm...

http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Wisdom-Deck-Meditations-Non-Ninja/dp/0307587452

[jcwirish]

What up sistas?

I feel a bit sick from eating birthday cake last night, in case you were wondering.

I'm also somewhat bored.

[NorthernTigress]

how is Lady Grey different from Earl Grey? (serious question... I love Earl Grey)

BTW... I'm still sick... similar crud to you, woke myself coughing in the night, I swear I haven't been anywhere NEAR your husband! LOL I'm drinking lots of iced tea...

From Wikipedia:

Twinings has a proprietary branded tea variety called "Lady Grey" made with lemon and Seville orange in addition to bergamot. Twinings' Earl Grey and Lady Grey packaging bears the official endorsement and signature of Richard Grey, 6th Earl Grey.

Now I'm REALLY leaving.

[Stormdancer]

how is Lady Grey different from Earl Grey? (serious question... I love Earl Grey) The box says..."Earl grey is black tea with bergamot flavoring, and Lady grey is black tea with orange peel, lemon peel, and citrus flavoring..."

BTW... I'm still sick... similar crud to you, woke myself coughing in the night, I swear I haven't been anywhere NEAR your husband! LOL I'm drinking lots of iced tea...Rut Roh :bugeyed: The Pub is contagious!!!! Now would be an EXCELLENT time TCO...just sayin...

[Rhinemaiden]

Rhinemaiden, I see you posted earlier that you live in the Caribbean. I used to work for a shipping company and I did a fair bit of island-hopping since I was a company trainer. You don't have to divulge the actual island, but wave if you've ever seen a Tropical Shipping container! :)

Mel... you worked for Tropical???? We use Tropical for all our shipping to the marina... how long ago were you with Tropical???

[jcwirish]

I'll take Irish or English breakfast thanks. Not an Earl Grey fan, my apologies to the Earl of Grey.

[Rhinemaiden]

What up sistas?

I feel a bit sick from eating birthday cake last night, in case you were wondering.

I'm also somewhat bored.

Jo honey, you've come to the right place for merriment!!! :party:

[jcwirish]

Jo honey, you've come to the right place for merriment!!! :party:

Now I'm imagining all of you dancing around a room with bottles in your hands and paper crowns on your heads. I think Stormy is doing cartwheels across the dance floor. :D

[Stormdancer]

I think Stormy is doing cartwheels across the dance floor. :DNot yet. I'm in need of the caffeine, hence the tea. I skipped my nap to watch a movie :D

[Rhinemaiden]

Now I'm imagining all of you dancing around a room with bottles in your hands and paper crowns on your heads. I think Stormy is doing cartwheels across the dance floor. :D

and YOU are leading the parade!!! :royal:

any news about a house for you???

[kaleanna]

*quietly slips in*

[jcwirish]

Not yet. I'm in need of the caffeine, hence the tea. I skipped my nap to watch a movie :D

Dude! Don't mess with imaginary celebration. You're doing cartwheels, and there's Wendy in the corner rowing on her rowing machine festooned with glittering Christmas lights.

TCO is strumming a guitar and shamelessly flirting with all the ladies. RM has a drink in a coconut shell and a hat made from a pineapple (hey, it's tropical, right?)

CL has created a fabulous spread made from a montage of all the different dishes she's posted pics of here.

I see Emm, Yira and NT doing the hustle under a disco ball. Mell is doing readings at a table covered in shimmering candles.

This can go on and on you know...

[jcwirish]

and YOU are leading the parade!!! :royal:

any news about a house for you???

Sort of. Kirk is busy with that today. He has two he thinks are acceptable options. He's looking at another one later this afternoon.

[Rhinemaiden]

*quietly slips in*

glad you're here! grab a bottle and join the parade! :D

[Stormdancer]

Has anyone seen the de-enabling thread this afternoon? They're de-enabling the Dairy of a Broken Soul, and Sacredashes is right in there...LOL

[Rhinemaiden]

Sort of. Kirk is busy with that today. He has two he thinks are acceptable options. He's looking at another one later this afternoon.

are they acceptable to YOU??? reasonable rent???

[jcwirish]

*quietly slips in*

And there you are! Hi Kale. See how you are? K has slipped into the party quietly as well. She's scanning the room eying an open bottle of wine on Mell's table. :D

[Stormdancer]

Dude! Don't mess with imaginary celebration. You're doing cartwheels, and there's Wendy in the corner rowing on her rowing machine festooned with glittering Christmas lights.

TCO is strumming a guitar and shamelessly flirting with all the ladies. RM has a drink in a coconut shell and a hat made from a pineapple (hey, it's tropical, right?)

CL has created a fabulous spread made from a montage of all the different dishes she's posted pics of here.

I see Emm, Yira and NT doing the hustle under a disco ball. Mell is doing readings at a table covered in shimmering candles.

This can go on and on you know...And you're doing what...exactly???

[Chiska]

Gee, I'm feeling kinda shallow watching Walking Tall...LOL

Oh, who am I kidding? I AM shallow, especially when it comes to movies!

I love watching the one with Rock - it is set where I live, but is filmed up in Canada. :/ Beautiful views of Whistler? Around here we get beautiful views of Rainier (http://www.flickr.com/photos/liz/26717022/lightbox/). But most people wouldn't know the difference. Except that Rainier is a volcano - I don't think that Whistler is, though.

And yes, thank you for asking, we are the meth capitol of the northwest. :D <----imagine that with meth-mouth

Yup - our claim to fame....we were the setting in a Rock film, though Squamish, BC stood in for us. And I live in the town that is the setting for the Debbie Macomber books.

[jcwirish]

are they acceptable to YOU??? reasonable rent???

Well, I'm pretty interested in the one he's looking at later today. It's within walking distance to Ryan's school and it's affordable. I'll know more soon. He's also looking at a couple more on Monday morning with a realtor, but that will just about tap what's available where we need to be, so we have to make a decision from a rather small pool of options.

[jcwirish]

And you're doing what...exactly???

Probably really bad karaoke after several martinis. You're all too nice to stop me.

[kaleanna]

And there you are! Hi Kale. See how you are? K has slipped into the party quietly as well. She's scanning the room eying an open bottle of wine on Mell's table. :D

Hiya Jo


ROFL

[kaleanna]

glad you're here! grab a bottle and join the parade! :D

Hiya Rhine,

How are ya?

[Mellaenn]

Mel... you worked for Tropical???? We use Tropical for all our shipping to the marina... how long ago were you with Tropical???
I got laid off in 2008, but I was there for 24 years before that!

[Stormdancer]

I love watching the one with Rock - it is set where I live, but is filmed up in Canada. :/ Beautiful views of Whistler? Around here we get beautiful views of Rainier (http://www.flickr.com/photos/liz/26717022/lightbox/). But most people wouldn't know the difference. Except that Rainier is a volcano - I don't think that Whistler is, though.Beautiful country!!!

I like this movie, but I like The Rundown even better!

[Mellaenn]

Mell is doing readings at a table covered in shimmering candles.

This can go on and on you know...
Not quite yet but will be in about 15 minutes.

Jo!!! :heart: so good to see you, we really, really missed you around here!

[jcwirish]

I love watching the one with Rock - it is set where I live, but is filmed up in Canada. :/ Beautiful views of Whistler? Around here we get beautiful views of Rainier (http://www.flickr.com/photos/liz/26717022/lightbox/). But most people wouldn't know the difference. Except that Rainier is a volcano - I don't think that Whistler is, though.

And yes, thank you for asking, we are the meth capitol of the northwest. :D <----imagine that with meth-mouth

Yup - our claim to fame....we were the setting in a Rock film, though Squamish, BC stood in for us. And I live in the town that is the setting for the Debbie Macomber books.

Hi Chiska!
First of all, what's Walking Tall? I thought that was a Clint Eastwood movie.

I love the Pacific Northwest. It's the most beautiful country around, IMO. Rainier is so amazing!

[Rhinemaiden]

Well, I'm pretty interested in the one he's looking at later today. It's within walking distance to Ryan's school and it's affordable. I'll know more soon. He's also looking at a couple more on Monday morning with a realtor, but that will just about tap what's available where we need to be, so we have to make a decision from a rather small pool of options.

If you find something that's perfect for you, you don't need a lot of options. :) Go with the best of the lot... and love it. :D

[Chiska]

Tea!! I drink PG Tips w/ a bit of milk and 1 sugar, thank you.

:D

[Stormdancer]

Probably really bad karaoke after several martinis. You're all too nice to stop me.Me..."nice"...Are you NEW???? Maybe you've just been gone too long to remember...

***Hides the Gin just in case***

[Chiska]

Hi Chiska!
First of all, what's Walking Tall? I thought that was a Clint Eastwood movie.

I love the Pacific Northwest. It's the most beautiful country around, IMO. Rainier is so amazing!

Originally, the movie was about the real life Buford Prosser over in Georgia. Some tough guy cop taking on the system or something.

Then they made a remake in 2004 with The Much Sexier Rock as the star. They moved it out of the stereotypical police brutality South and into the Pacific Northwest where Pot and Meth hangs from the trees.

:D

[Stormdancer]

Tea!! I drink PG Tips w/ a bit of milk and 1 sugar, thank you.

:DThis is usually how I drink tea...but a Wee bit of sugar...This lady grey just went right down without any additions. Maybe another cup???

What is PG Tips? The only thing that comes to mind is Pregnant tips...I am NOT interested in that!!!

[Mellaenn]

OK - I must go perform as Madame Mellaenn...be back soon, not even turning the green light off!

[jcwirish]

Not quite yet but will be in about 15 minutes.

Jo!!! :heart: so good to see you, we really, really missed you around here!

Hiya Mell!!! I've missed you guys too, lots and lots.

Hey, good news, sort of. I have all my ideas for re-writes and changes for the book. I'm going to start as soon as I get back to Vegas. Thing is, I think I'll be doing more than I originally planned. At least I'm excited about getting back to work.

[Stormdancer]

...Pacific Northwest where Pot and Meth hangs from the trees.

:D:bugeyed: ROTFLMAO....

[jcwirish]

Me..."nice"...Are you NEW???? Maybe you've just been gone too long to remember...

***Hides the Gin just in case***

Yeah, but the thing is, you can't really say anything about my singing because you're too busy with your tumbling routine (which, by the way, is being recorded for future potential bribes). :D

[yirabeth]

Hey all, back from paying entirely too much for the lousiest prints of photos from my camera I've ever seen..I'm extremely disgusted. And I'll have to use them because Joe will be upset if I send him a letter without pictures :( I know it's not my camera because I've printed from my camera before...it takes VERY nice photos.

My application is delayed because when I got Jack back from his father, he didn't return his birth certificate (well why would he...he didn't actually return Jack but kicked him out....) And I never bothered to replace it..always something else needed the money more...

So I had to get a new one for him. I opted to not send mine in until I could send Jack's in, because Krystal was selfishly recommending I just leave Jack home alone while I took her up there....!!

I realize she misses him, but I'm not about to go for a visit to Joe without Jack. That would be a real slap in his face...he misses Joe so much I would rather drink battery acid than say, oh, I'm going to see Joe, too bad your app isn't in yet, hopefully soon..... Nope, that's not happening. (Plus it's a early morning to late night thing and I really don't like leaving Jack that long -- he's getting there, BUT not quite old enough to take care of himself for all meals of the day lol)

The reason it takes so long (3-4 weeks) is because they do a complete background check and make sure 1- you aren't in trouble with the law and 2-you aren't involved in the incident that put your family member where they are. Plus on Jack's part, with him being under 18 they make sure I have a right to bring him there AND that he's a "close blood relative" of the inmate. (or he wouldn't be allowed in at all.)

[Stormdancer]

OK - I must go perform as Madame Mellaenn...be back soon, not even turning the green light off!I never turn my greenlight off. How do I do that?

[jcwirish]

Originally, the movie was about the real life Buford Prosser over in Georgia. Some tough guy cop taking on the system or something.

Then they made a remake in 2004 with The Much Sexier Rock as the star. They moved it out of the stereotypical police brutality South and into the Pacific Northwest where Pot and Meth hangs from the trees.

:D

I see, so this is really just about having a venue where you can be engrossed in The Rock and all his glory.

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Mell!!! I've missed you guys too, lots and lots.

Hey, good news, sort of. I have all my ideas for re-writes and changes for the book. I'm going to start as soon as I get back to Vegas. Thing is, I think I'll be doing more than I originally planned. At least I'm excited about getting back to work.Oh YAY!!! You're gonna start up again! Loved the camping scene BTW...the tent made me laugh out loud!! Been there, done that...

[Chiska]

What is PG Tips? The only thing that comes to mind is Pregnant tips...I am NOT interested in that!!!

PG Tips (http://www.pgtips.co.uk/)

It is a nice strong tea that makes your teeth squeak. Tastes awesome and has some kick.

[jcwirish]

Hey all, back from paying entirely too much for the lousiest prints of photos from my camera I've ever seen..I'm extremely disgusted. And I'll have to use them because Joe will be upset if I send him a letter without pictures :( I know it's not my camera because I've printed from my camera before...it takes VERY nice photos.

My application is delayed because when I got Jack back from his father, he didn't return his birth certificate (well why would he...he didn't actually return Jack but kicked him out....) And I never bothered to replace it..always something else needed the money more...

So I had to get a new one for him. I opted to not send mine in until I could send Jack's in, because Krystal was selfishly recommending I just leave Jack home alone while I took her up there....!!

I realize she misses him, but I'm not about to go for a visit to Joe without Jack. That would be a real slap in his face...he misses Joe so much I would rather drink battery acid than say, oh, I'm going to see Joe, too bad your app isn't in yet, hopefully soon..... Nope, that's not happening. (Plus it's a early morning to late night thing and I really don't like leaving Jack that long -- he's getting there, BUT not quite old enough to take care of himself for all meals of the day lol)

The reason it takes so long (3-4 weeks) is because they do a complete background check and make sure 1- you aren't in trouble with the law and 2-you aren't involved in the incident that put your family member where they are. Plus on Jack's part, with him being under 18 they make sure I have a right to bring him there AND that he's a "close blood relative" of the inmate. (or he wouldn't be allowed in at all.)

Hi Yira. Great to see you sweets!

We had to get Kirk's BC recently and they said it would take that long, but it really only took a week or so. Maybe you'll get them faster than you think. :)

[Stormdancer]

I see, so this is really just about having a venue where you can be engrossed in The Rock and all his glory. This ( http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2725317&postcount=991) was in the first 5 min...I was hooked })

[Stormdancer]

PG Tips (http://www.pgtips.co.uk/)

It is a nice strong tea that makes your teeth squeak. Tastes awesome and has some kick.Do I WANT squeaky teeth? I enjoyed the commercial though!

[Rhinemaiden]

I never turn my greenlight off. How do I do that?
go to your profile and put on your invisibility cloak ;)

[Wendywu]

Ummm, Jo?? How did you know about the Christmas lights?



(((Yira and Jack))) - I shall be praying your approvals come in very quickly!!


Now I'm gonna go to bed - party on dudes :party:

[jcwirish]

Oh YAY!!! You're gonna start up again! Loved the camping scene BTW...the tent made me laugh out loud!! Been there, done that...

Aw, thanks Storm. Yira was right when she mentioned a few spots that seemed to jump too abruptly, so I'm going to sort that out, and I want to develop the relationships a bit more and make it scarier. I'll just flesh it out more, especially the end scene in the cave.

[Stormdancer]

go to your profile and put on your invisibility cloak ;)I HAZ one o those??? !!! YAY !!!

[jcwirish]

This ( http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2725317&postcount=991) was in the first 5 min...I was hooked })

ROFL!!! YUM!

[Stormdancer]

Now I'm gonna go to bed - party on dudes :party:
Sweet Dreams ~~~~~

[Chiska]

I see, so this is really just about having a venue where you can be engrossed in The Rock and all his glory.

Basically, yes.

Gotta scoot - forgot the one basic item in grocery shopping yesterday....ONIONS. Off to the market.

[jcwirish]

Ummm, Jo?? How did you know about the Christmas lights?



(((Yira and Jack))) - I shall be praying your approvals come in very quickly!!


Now I'm gonna go to bed - party on dudes :party:

Night Wendy. :)

[Stormdancer]

ROFL!!! YUM!My point EXACTLY !!!

AND he's smart, funny, and just an all around nice guy!

[jcwirish]

My point EXACTLY !!!

AND he's smart, funny, and just an all around nice guy!

Yes... he has many nice "qualities". :D

[kaleanna]

So Stormy, Have you opened your Hawaiian tarot deck yet?

[Stormdancer]

So Stormy, Have you opened your Hawaiian tarot deck yet?I did and didn't notice any problems. I'll give them a more thorough looking over tomorrow. Was yours new?

[yirabeth]

I always meant to go through it more and do a 'full edit' sorta thing..always ran out of time. Thinking I may not run out of time now... *ponders* lol

I do think its a fantastic story Jo!

OH -- you know what I got in the mail today..I got a package from Aulruna♥ There were a few bits and bobs in it..a sachet, a necklace charm of Temperance....and a mini Fairy Tarots...!! How appropriate! I'm very pleased, I kinda missed my Fairy Tarots LOL

I gotta drop Aulruna a PM now ♥

[jcwirish]

I have no new decks... :(

[Stormdancer]

I have no new decks... :(
Get these!! Then we can be the Siamese Ninja twins...:D

[jcwirish]

I always meant to go through it more and do a 'full edit' sorta thing..always ran out of time. Thinking I may not run out of time now... *ponders* lol

I do think its a fantastic story Jo!

OH -- you know what I got in the mail today..I got a package from Aulruna♥ There were a few bits and bobs in it..a sachet, a necklace charm of Temperance....and a mini Fairy Tarots...!! How appropriate! I'm very pleased, I kinda missed my Fairy Tarots LOL

I gotta drop Aulruna a PM now ♥

That's so nice!

Your insights were really helpful Yira. I so appreciate your thoughts on the story.

[Rhinemaiden]

I always meant to go through it more and do a 'full edit' sorta thing..always ran out of time. Thinking I may not run out of time now... *ponders* lol

I do think its a fantastic story Jo!

OH -- you know what I got in the mail today..I got a package from Aulruna♥ There were a few bits and bobs in it..a sachet, a necklace charm of Temperance....and a mini Fairy Tarots...!! How appropriate! I'm very pleased, I kinda missed my Fairy Tarots LOL

I gotta drop Aulruna a PM now ♥

is that the LoS Fairy mini??? I got that one a couple of weeks ago...

[kaleanna]

I did and didn't notice any problems. I'll give them a more thorough looking over tomorrow. Was yours new?
yes mine was new.

[tarotlyn]

:heart:Stormy, thanks for mailing my swap meet trade (New vision deck set) today!!! YAY :party:

I can hardly wait till it gets here!!! It is to replace the one I gave away long ago!

Isn't it funny how, a lot of times, the very decks we give away are the very decks
we miss so much and end up replacing again! :bugeyed:

:heart: BIG HUGS to Stormy!
tarotlyn

[jcwirish]

Get these!! Then we can be the Siamese Ninja twins...:D

I thought we already were. :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

:heart:Stormy, thanks for mailing my swap meet trade (New vision deck set) today!!! YAY :party:
Isn't it funny how, a lot of times, the very decks we give away are the very decks
we miss so much and end up replacing again! :bugeyed:

:heart: BIG HUGS to Stormy!
tarotlynYep...I do that a lot!!!

(((Tarotlyn)))

[Stormdancer]

I thought we already were. :bugeyed:The NINJA part, silly Woman!!! You are NOT paying attention...LOL

[Stormdancer]

yes mine was new.Well I'm glad the creatrix is so helpful...makes the whole experience so much smoother!

[jcwirish]

The NINJA part, silly Woman!!! You are NOT paying attention...LOL

I was! I really did think you were my ninja twin. :(

Do ya'll suppose Apple gives their employees any FREE stuff? Is that wishing for too much?

[Stormdancer]

I was! I really did think you were my ninja twin. :(

Do ya'll suppose Apple gives their employees any FREE stuff? Is that wishing for too much?Were we already ninjas too??? HUH...

I hope so on the Apple thing, seeing as how we're connected and all. :D I'd think at the least you'd get a good discount.

[jcwirish]

I really want the Wildwood deck, but I can't order it until I have a permanent address. Wahhhhh........

[jcwirish]

Were we already ninjas too??? HUH...

I hope so on the Apple thing, seeing as how we're connected and all. :D I'd think at the least you'd get a good discount.

I think they give him a 4G phone, but I don't know if that's just for at work or all the time. I definitely need some stuff!! (which I will gladly share with you when you come visit me in Vegas) :D

[jcwirish]

So, I have never heard of this Hawaiian Tarot. Is it a new thing? I saw some pics somewhere. Was it just released?

[yirabeth]

is that the LoS Fairy mini??? I got that one a couple of weeks ago...

Yep that's the one :) I probably won't read with it, any more than I did the fullsized one, but I'll use it in my nightly meditations like I did before♥

My fullsized one went to someone who reads with it - I don't regret passing it on :)

[Stormdancer]

OK mATes...I'm off for Sushi~~~

Save me a spot in the new Pub!

[jcwirish]

OK mATes...I'm off for Sushi~~~

Save me a spot in the new Pub!

Man, sushi sounds good! Bye Storm.

[yirabeth]

Enjoy, Stormy :)

[kaleanna]

So, I have never heard of this Hawaiian Tarot. Is it a new thing? I saw some pics somewhere. Was it just released?


Hiya Jo,

Here is the link: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/hazelmoon-hawaiian/

The creator is very nice and helpful in wanting to make sure that her customers are happy with the deck and if there are issues she is quick to try and rectify the situation.

[BlueDragonfly]

Just popping in for a quick hello before my 2 hour evening shift. At least it's the client that lives close by.

It looks like I have the house to myself this evening. :D The boys have gone trout fishing at Kneff Lake.

[cardlady22]

Thor was fabulous!

Stormy, the Green Light goes out when you hit User CP
Edit Options
Use Invisible Mode
*she's left us?

(((Jo))) New decks will find you . . .

[kaleanna]

Hiya cardlady


Glad that you all were able to see it.

[yirabeth]

Hey Blue :) YAY for a house to yourself! Even better if they come back with fish...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Just popping in for a quick hello before my 2 hour evening shift. At least it's the client that lives close by.

It looks like I have the house to myself this evening. :D The boys have gone trout fishing at Kneff Lake.Hiya Blue!!! Great news being alone in the house!! When do they get back?

[cardlady22]

I would so love to create a tornado and fly up in the middle of it.
And make lightning.
And knock the crap out of people.
And laugh when they knock me on my rear.

ROFL :laugh:

[kaleanna]

I really want the Wildwood deck, but I can't order it until I have a permanent address. Wahhhhh........


With all that has been going on here and because of what happened a week ago, I have been trying to be good and NOT look at decks, LOL. Have not looked at the Wildwood deck.

[Stormdancer]

Thor was fabulous!

Stormy, the Green Light goes out when you hit User CP
Edit Options
Use Invisible Mode
*she's left us?

(((Jo))) New decks will find you . . .
I'm SO glad you enjoyed it!! Food!!! Bye

[BlueDragonfly]

Who knows when they'll get back, whether they'll catch anything or not, and if it's for cooking and eating immediately or for the freezer(which is pretty full of fish already).

My brother likes to make a big deal out of having a fish fry.....that's happened once in the past 6 months.....*shakes head*

[kaleanna]

fixing to get my Gnomes deck out and shuffle them a bit.

[emmsma]

I'm home! Boy has 4 new games. Ended up with $90+ in store credit after the returns. We also had a coupon for buy two get one free. :D

Hope they occupy him.

Oh, new footwear for him also.

I am so nauseous. :(
We bought our prilosec so I should be better tomorrow. I'm hoping, anyway.

How are things here?

[BlueDragonfly]

I pre-ordered the Wildwood and still have to wait another month before it's released at Amazon. The one I'm impatiently waiting for is Ciro's Oracle of Visions! That should be the last part of this month....last I knew.

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm home! Boy has 4 new games. Ended up with $90+ in store credit after the returns. We also had a coupon for buy two get one free. :D

Hope they occupy him.

Oh, new footwear for him also.

I am so nauseous. :(
We bought our prilosec so I should be better tomorrow. I'm hoping, anyway.

How are things here?
Hi emmsma! WooHoo for new games!

Boo on the nausea. :( I hope the Prilosec works quickly.

[emmsma]

I've got the Wildwood on preorder as well. I'm looking forward to meeting it.

Got out the Greencraft today. Did a little reading this morning about the coming week. Interesting. It reminds me that I meant to buy the book. They've got it at amazon. Guess I'll have to wing it for awhile.

[yirabeth]

I'm waiting SOOOO impatiently for the Wildwood...it'll be out right around my birthday, so I'm considering it my birthday present to myself. I can't wait to hold it in my hands!

I hope you're feeling better soon Emmsma...nausea isn't fun by any stretch of the imagination :(

[emmsma]

You did get to save that comparison page before it got removed right?
The Wildwood vs Greenwood one.

[yirabeth]

Me? Yep I have it saved -- although in retrospect not sure why, since I'm pretty much not interested in the Greenwood and plan on working with it on its own merits..(yeah I think this one is gonna be a reader)

[cardlady22]

}) I pounced to save that lickety-split!

[emmsma]

I just liked that it confirmed for me that the Wildwood is the deck for me.

[yirabeth]

Oh, yep I got the same warm glow from it ♥ It was nice to be able to see the pictures and know that there's not some hidden secret that's gonna totally 'destroy' it for me...LOL

[yirabeth]

Oh Oh Emmsma -- Here's the crops of the card scan you sent me!

[Stormdancer]

That was a FB page wasn't it? I'm gonna want that link. I have a LOT of food :bugeyed: but I have pictures...lol....I am SO odd...

[yirabeth]

It was a photobucket link Stormy - I can email if you need?

[emmsma]

Whaddya think?

And THANKS!

[BlueDragonfly]

Me? Yep I have it saved -- although in retrospect not sure why, since I'm pretty much not interested in the Greenwood and plan on working with it on its own merits..(yeah I think this one is gonna be a reader)
I didn't see it, and don't really want to compare them. I'm not familiar with the Greewood, and know I'll never be able to afford one, so.....it's kind of a moot point for me. I want the Wildwood to speak to me in it's own way.

Okay, I'm off to my evening shift. I'll be back about 8. :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Whaddya think?

And THANKS!
OH, I likes! Very Much!

[yirabeth]

Cool, I'm glad you like it :) It's lovely!

Yeah, I'm not actually interested in the Greenwood. But the scans reinforced why NOT - no cohesiveness..several different art styles mashed into one deck. And not fond of those several art styles anyway. LOL

[emmsma]

thanks BD. Have a good day. See ya tonight.

Yeah, there were some cards that I did like from the Greenwood, but I agree that its a disjointed deck. Differing art styles is a definite no-no for me.

And some of the cards that I did like, I like even better in the Wildwood.

[kaleanna]

Whaddya think?

And THANKS!


Lovely emmsma!

[emmsma]

Thank you K. How are you this afternoon?

I've been making a bag for my Angel Tarot, the TdM. Almost done.

I really need to find a nice source of cotton yarns. I'm enjoying them so much. I think I'm almost through the ones they have in Walmart. S'pose I'll have to start using solids.

[kaleanna]

Hiya emmsma

I am doing okies, still a bit tired.

[Chiska]

emmsma - the new avatar is beautiful! Yira made that?

I just got back from the store - I bought 10 (TEN!!) vidalia onions, and 2 bunches of green onions. That should put an end to the onion shortage. I swear, how can I cook without onions??? Husband wanted something for dinner last nite, and I was like, "Dude, we have NO onions! I can't cook without ONIONS!!" So he got mashed potatoes - all you need is a potato and a smushing device!

I got a package from A. Nonny Mouse and then spent much time crying over it.

You guys have turned me into such a sap! LOL (and I mean that in a good way)

[yirabeth]

Emmsma sent me the card scan, I just chopped it up into a little avatar hehe :)

YAY for your Nonny Mouse package! This place has turned quite a few of us into saps... :D

[Chiska]

Emmsma sent me the card scan, I just chopped it up into a little avatar hehe :)

Your chopping skills are great!

YAY for your Nonny Mouse package! This place has turned quite a few of us into saps... :D

Honestly, I have really learned more than just about tarot here. I have learned that people can be really awesome and that life it isn't a continual beat down. I pray that my son will someday feel that. It is an amazing feeling - releasing the past and taking on hope for the future.

[yirabeth]

So have I Chiska...for instance trust is a HUGE issue for me, and thanks to the people here, in particular the Pub, I've come to trust quite a few people I never would have before...it's amazing, this place...

(Still working on releasing the past. LOL We can't be perfect now can we?? :D )

[kaleanna]

Hides from rl grumpy attitudes


UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[kaleanna]

Sorry everyone.

I told someone that he was in a mood, and was told that it was a funny statement coming from me. Seems that he(hubby) thought I was mad at my 13 yr old when I was asking my 13yr old about getting his dad up.

So I apologized to 13 yr old about if it sounded like I was mad, cause I wasn't and I wasn't yelling either but just to be on the "safe " side, I apologized.

[Chiska]

Oh, No! kale!

I'll share my dairy milk fruit & nut bar with you. That always makes other people's grumpies seem less obnoxious...

[emmsma]

Congrats on your onions and your Nonny Package.

[yirabeth]

I have a few Dove minis left....LOL Jack found my easter candy stash and ate it :( Including my Cadbury's egg! So much for saving it til I really needed it...GRRR!

But I could share some Dove minis :)

[emmsma]

Oh no Yira. Thats crummy! Need to save up for that mini fridge for your bedroom.

I discovered today that my box of Nilla wafers is half gone. With my stomach issues I hadn't wanted them. In this house, you snooze you lose. :(

Kaleanna, sorry the menfolk are giving you a hard time.

[yirabeth]

Hehe, Nilla wafers are one of the things I can buy for myself and have them left alone..those, graham crackers....anything that's whole grain...LOL

[cardlady22]

yira, tell Jack the Dragon Lords will be peeved if he snags mom's candies again.

[yirabeth]

LOL does he know these Dragon Lords? Maybe I should introduce them!

[Stormdancer]

yira, tell Jack the Dragon Lords will be peeved if he snags mom's candies again.The H*LL with Dragon Lords, the mATes will be mad!!! :mad:

Your room!
Your stuff!
End of discussion!!!!!!

[yirabeth]

I was pretty peeved...LOL Although I guess it was no longer a worry of it going bad :rolleyes: But I really coulda enjoyed that Orange creme Cadburys... that one upset me a bit!

[cardlady22]

LOL does he know these Dragon Lords? Maybe I should introduce them!These are the Ones who speak to me and ask me to do things for Jack. I am their Emissary. ;)
So far, they have been benevolent.

[Stormdancer]

Whaddya think?
Lovely!!! But the change of color tones will confuse me for a bit...LOL

[yirabeth]

These are the Ones who speak to me and ask me to do things for Jack. I am their Emissary. ;)
So far, they have been benevolent.

Oooh...I think I shall tell Jack about these guys...he may be very interested! :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

Yeah, there were some cards that I did like from the Greenwood, but I agree that its a disjointed deck. Differing art styles is a definite no-no for me.DITTO!!! There were MANY cards that just left me cold in the Greenwood, although I am LOVING the Celtic Shamans pack!!! (((Cardlady))) I still want the link though.

ETA....never mind...I already HAVE the link...LOL...(((Cardlady)))

ETA #2...AND (((Yira)))

[yirabeth]

Emailed ya Stormy :)

[emmsma]

Was this the stash you tried to hide in the fridge?

[yirabeth]

No I decided that was a poor choice because I have glass shelves...so I left it in a box under my bed. He found it anyway :rolleyes:

[cardlady22]

Yes, I much prefer Chesca's art in the Oracle and Will's for the Tarot.

[emmsma]

LOL! Storm. I think I will be confused myself. BIg change in tone. I think this might be more me right now.

The energy in the previous avatar was purely for show and does not reflect the energy of its user.

Or perhaps all my energy was leached away into my avatar, leaving none for me.

Hmm.

Need a nap. :P

[Stormdancer]

No I decided that was a poor choice because I have glass shelves...so I left it in a box under my bed. He found it anyway :rolleyes:And WHY is he under YOUR bed???

[emmsma]

Oh. That IS bad. He needs punishment. No internet AND more chores til he's paid off the debt for the STOLEN merchandise.

:(

[cardlady22]

And WHY is he under YOUR bed???Agreed. Time to go under his bed. Turn about is fair play, you know.

Yardstick. Swooooosh.

[yirabeth]

Now THAT is the good question...the one that had me angry with him! I....wasn't pleased. To put it mildly.

[Stormdancer]

Oh. That IS bad. He needs punishment. No internet AND more chores til he's paid off the debt for the STOLEN merchandise.

:(The worst-est of it all....

:royal:THE CADBERRY EGG :royal:

...only available at Easter, right?

[yirabeth]

Yep...only at Easter..the only reason to HAVE Easter as far as I'm concerned...ROFL!

I found a recipe for making homemade ones. I'm considering trying it! hehe

[cardlady22]

(((yira))) Orange sherbet with Magic Shell?

[Stormdancer]

Now THAT is the good question...the one that had me angry with him! I....wasn't pleased. To put it mildly.That really is a breach of "Boundaries" imho...

My problem is that DD and I share a room...so it's essentially "Hers" :(

And the following thought my be TMI for some, so STOP reading...............

You've been warned................................







Maybe some strategically placed **gasp** Sex toys **gasp**...just to incur the "EEEEEWWWWWWWWW" from kidlets....ROTFLMAO })

[Stormdancer]

(((yira))) Orange sherbet with Magic Shell?OH...YUM....hmmmmmm

[cardlady22]

I think Stormy's mind came off the same rack as mine . . .

[Stormdancer]

I think Stormy's mind came off the same rack as mine . . .
***Giggle fit***

[yirabeth]

Maybe some strategically placed **gasp** Sex toys **gasp**...just to incur the "EEEEEWWWWWWWWW" from kidlets....ROTFLMAO })

*choke* *cough* *splutter* Mwahahahahahaha!! Oh that would be so very funny.... :D :D :D

(((yira))) Orange sherbet with Magic Shell?

Now that sounds really GOOD.... I actually love sherbet more than ice cream LOL! Ice cream I can pretty much leave it most of the time...

[emmsma]

LOL. Though not fair right now as it would be very difficult for Jack to get any advice or assistance after finding said toys. That would not be a fun letter to send to Joe right now.

"Um, I found ma's toys. What do I do now?"

[Stormdancer]

*choke* *cough* *splutter*

***smacks Yira on the back*** Raise your arms up Hon...it helps....:angel:

[Stormdancer]

"Um, I found ma's toys. What do I do now?"ROTFLMAO...literally...:joke:

[yirabeth]

ROTFLMAO! I can just see it...hahaha!

You guys are making me laugh aloud at odd times...hehe (usually doesn't matter, Krystal thinks I'm insane now...LOL)

[Stormdancer]

I just walked in from the porch :smoker: and heard...

"Humans have approx 3000 thoughts a day"....:bugeyed: and my first thought (#2549/3000) was....REALLY??? that seems low...:rolleyes:

[Mellaenn]

I just walked in from the porch :smoker: and heard...

"Humans have approx 3000 thoughts a day"....:bugeyed: and my first thought (#2549/3000) was....REALLY??? that seems low...:rolleyes:
I've heard that we have around 60000 - and the next day we have another 60000 of which about 59000 are roughly exactly the same! :grin:

[cardlady22]

Alright now, ya'll are makin' my head hurt . . .
How in heck am I supposed to count my thoughts as I'm thinking them?

[Mellaenn]

strategically placed **gasp** Sex toys **gasp**.
My question is, are not these items inherently by their nature 'strategically placed'?

[yirabeth]

My question is, are not these items inherently by their nature 'strategically placed'?


.........


*falls to floor laughing uncontrollably*

[Stormdancer]

I've heard that we have around 60000 - and the next day we have another 60000 of which about 59000 are roughly exactly the same! :grin:This makes more sense...kinda...but that means only 1000 new each day??? Maybe not.........

[Mellaenn]

Alright now, ya'll are makin' my head hurt . . .
How in heck am I supposed to count my thoughts as I'm thinking them?
Cardlady gets credit for 60001 thoughts today! Wouldn't that sort of be a 'meta-thought' - thinking a thought about yourself thinking thoughts?

[Stormdancer]

My question is, are not these items inherently by their nature 'strategically placed'?Who the H*LL started this line of thought?

[Stormdancer]

Cardlady gets credit for 60001 thoughts today! Wouldn't that sort of be a 'meta-thought' - thinking a thought about yourself thinking thoughts?Now really...can you picture us all in real life??? What a HOOT!!

[yirabeth]

It was Emmsma! ROFL

Correction, it was the Stormy One -- Emmsma talked sense to us...LOL

[Stormdancer]

HUH...massive hoodlums running...

Time to turn on the scanner...

[cardlady22]

Cardlady gets credit for 60001 thoughts today! Wouldn't that sort of be a 'meta-thought' - thinking a thought about yourself thinking thoughts?Yes. Like my own Multi-Mind-verse.

*pop*

[Stormdancer]

*pop***gasp** Are you OK???

[emmsma]

It was Emmsma! ROFL

Nuh uh! It was STORMY!

[yirabeth]

Hehe, I edited my post but too late...LOL

You were the one that talked sense to us!♥

[Mellaenn]

Hey!!!! That's not the real Cardlady, that's a (ahem) cardboard cutout!!!

Anyhoo - here's a post from my google re: 60000 thought per day!

According to Charlie Greer "the National Science Foundation put out
some very interesting statistics (...) the average person thinks about
twelve thousand thoughts per day. A deeper thinker (...) puts forth
fifty thousand thoughts daily."

So, it really depends on how deeply you think. Or maybe it depends on how long you can stay off the internet! :grin:

[cardlady22]

Need . . . my . . . cure-all . . . sip (http://www.adbranch.com/wp-content/uploads/coca-cola_cures_headache_relieves_exhaustion_1890s.jpg)
and now it's all good. :grin:

[Stormdancer]

Nuh uh! It was STORMY!Nuh uh!! 'Twas JO....

We're connected in a brain kinda way...I was channeling HER....:angel:

[yirabeth]

My only question is, how do they measure these things???

[BlueDragonfly]

Hey!!!! That's not the real Cardlady, that's a (ahem) cardboard cutout!!!

Anyhoo - here's a post from my google re: 60000 thought per day!

According to Charlie Greer "the National Science Foundation put out
some very interesting statistics (...) the average person thinks about
twelve thousand thoughts per day. A deeper thinker (...) puts forth
fifty thousand thoughts daily."

So, it really depends on how deeply you think. Or maybe it depends on how long you can stay off the internet! :grin:
They have obviously never encountered the thinkers/members of The Pub! :D

[emmsma]

My only question is, how do they measure these things???

I'm imagining poor college students, signing up for Psych experiments for extra cash. Hooked up to many electrodes which measure electrical impulses.

*shrugs*

OK. I made that up. :P

[yirabeth]

You're probably right though Emmsma :P

[BlueDragonfly]

No I decided that was a poor choice because I have glass shelves...so I left it in a box under my bed. He found it anyway :rolleyes:
Tell Jack I said..... ":( I'm disappointed."

[kaleanna]

*sigh*

I am going to go, so not good company right now. Feeling really really not in a good mood and don't want to bring everyone down.

*slips out *

[cardlady22]

(((kaleanna))) Don't stay away too long! :*

[BlueDragonfly]

*sigh*

I am going to go, so not good company right now. Feeling really really not in a good mood and don't want to bring everyone down.

*slips out *
:( ((((kaleanna)))) Give yourself a break, hon.

[Mellaenn]

I'm imagining poor college students, signing up for Psych experiments for extra cash. Hooked up to many electrodes which measure electrical impulses.

*shrugs*

OK. I made that up. :P
No, that's what I see, too! And I want to know whether or not they did it on a day after half-price drinks night at the local college watering holes. :)

[Stormdancer]

They have obviously never encountered the thinkers/members of The Pub! :DI know, RIGHT??? Geesh...

[Stormdancer]

OK. I made that up. :PYeah, but i had the same kinda idea...

SO...we all agree...

[BlueDragonfly]

No, that's what I see, too! And I want to know whether or not they did it on a day after half-price drinks night at the local college watering holes. :)
I wonder how many times "OMG, my head" was counted? :laugh:

[yirabeth]

You're not bringing us down Kaleanna.... (((((Kaleanna)))))

[emmsma]

Glad I'm not alone in my thinking.

We :heart: you K. Come back soon.

[cardlady22]

Frankie's new owner knows that he belongs with her now!

Which means that Shelley will be itching for her own Debut Party! ;)

[yirabeth]

When is that scheduled to happen Cardlady?

[Stormdancer]

Frankie's new owner knows that he belongs with her now!Just now??? Geez that took a while!!!

[cardlady22]

Just now??? Geez that took a while!!!Read through her post- she's had a heck of a time while she was away. :angel:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2725670&postcount=51

[BlueDragonfly]

When is that scheduled to happen Cardlady?
When Blue gets a chance to finish the bag and gets it and the Empress mailed....:( It's been difficult to find the time when I'm not soooo tired.

[cardlady22]

(((BD))) We need to send Rest Vibes and Free Time Vibes . . .

[Stormdancer]

(((BD))) We need to send Rest Vibes and Free Time Vibes . . .
"Find the thread"...etc...

[yirabeth]

Aww Blue, I wasn't trying to be mean or anything...I'd just kinda lost track of progress lately and was wondering is all. You definitely would need more free time before being able to complete something so intensive as that bag!♥

[Stormdancer]

Read through her post- she's had a heck of a time while she was away. :angel:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2725670&postcount=51Oh MY....***speechless***

[Mellaenn]

Read through her post- she's had a heck of a time while she was away. :angel:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2725670&postcount=51
This is so cool! Thanks for sharing this. :)

[cardlady22]

"Find the thread"...etc...Touch the strand
Sense the need
Offer the power
Feel it breed

Or did you mean the Round 2: Patchwork thread for Shelley? It's in Deck Creation and was recently bumped.

I'm going to sign off early tonight. See you all later!
TCO's rather late, isn't he?

[Stormdancer]

Touch the strand
Sense the need
Offer the power
Feel it breed
I just LOVE this, and it's perfect for mATes, but....

There are others I don't know as well...their strands aren't in my scope so to speak ....???
"Find the thread"...etc...

Maybe "Touch the strand" and "Find the strand" need to interchange for me...

[Stormdancer]

I just LOVE this, and it's perfect for mATes, but....

There are others I don't know as well...their strands aren't in my scope so to speak ....???


Maybe "Touch the strand" and "Find the strand" need to interchange for me...Totally disregard this...

These would be numerous thoughts that really did not need to be...LOL

[Stormdancer]

I'm going to sign off early tonight. See you all later!G'Night Sweets~~~

Sending healthy family vibes for you're MOM day}}}}}}}}}}

[emmsma]

I was just at FB talking to the kid brother. Seems his young daughter might have some talents.

I mentioned that we don't talk and haven't for many many years. I did call him last december for his birthday. He was turning 40 and I felt the need. *shrugs*

His daughter had, out of nowhere started talking aobut me, or was saying she was talking to me or something - a couple days before I called.

He says she is spooky. She's 4. How old before I can send her a deck? :P

[Mellaenn]

He says she is spooky. She's 4. How old before I can send her a deck? :P
I'd pop a gummy bear tarot in the post Monday if I were you! :grin: Just kidding, but it would be good to stay in touch if only for this little one's sake.

OK...gonna log out and read for a bit. Nice to see everyone!

[emmsma]

Bye Mell.

[Stormdancer]

I'd pop a gummy bear tarot in the post Monday if I were you! :grin: ROTF...this was my thought as well before reading me'ls response....OR...the Halloween next fall...
I'd suggest Punks but its HTF-ish AND adorable....

[emmsma]

Gummy bears and that cute purple deck that has been talked about recently. With lots of Children in them.

[yirabeth]

Elaina just got out of the bath...her hair is AMAZINGLY curly right after it's washed. Here's a pic:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=623223&l=586730bad4&id=100000739536373

She's kinda cranky..overtired. And I think she's starting to have her daddy's (and the rest of us in my family) atopic dermatitis :(

Here she is yesterday pre-bath (no rashy face) and SMILING...lol

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=623222&l=815a7be28f&id=100000739536373

[yirabeth]

His daughter had, out of nowhere started talking aobut me, or was saying she was talking to me or something - a couple days before I called.

She sounds pretty awesome!

[BlueDragonfly]

Sorry, I kind of flaked off there and got lost. That means it's time for me to call it a day.

G'Night All! (((mATes)))

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue :)

[emmsma]

Heading out for the night.

Catch ya'll later!

[NorthernTigress]

Peeks her head in the door. Is it safe to come inside?

[Jesii]

Anyone about?

[Jesii]

Off to the market... ->

[Rhinemaiden]

morning, all! :D

blueberry muffins, with added lemon zest, in the oven... coffee, tea, diet coke ready and waiting...

all paper hats, streamers, debris from last night's frolic swept and loaded into a metal trash can... would a morning marshmellow roast be appropriate????? LOL

and Happy Mother's Day to all pubmates who celebrate it... may you have a day of ease, loaded with :heart: from your adoring children!

(BTW...not MY holiday, no kids therefore no prezzies, so I treat myself! :) )

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[Wendywu]

We had our Mother's Day back in March, but :heart: to all who celebrate it today :)


A joyful 18,000m this morning :). Sticky tape over the blisters helped a lot. Now I have an hour without braces, just relaxing.

[Mellaenn]

(BTW...not MY holiday, no kids therefore no prezzies, so I treat myself! :) )


I'm not a Mom either, but my hat's off to everyone who is. My own mother passed away 20 years ago (can it really be that long?) but I do have my wonderful and precious mother-in-law who lives right here in town. We will go over there for a brunch this morning as soon as Himself gets a bit more sleep logged. :)

Happy Mother's Day to the all of the Moms in the U.S.! :heart: (Well wishes to Moms everywhere else, too, though I know it's not necessarily Mother's Day for all of you.

Oh, and I'm surprised this Pub is still open! TCO, wherefore art thou? :grin:

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi Wendy, Hi Mell!

Happy day! I say we drop a match in the metal trash container... that'll rouse TCO! LOL

Wendy... great going on the new rower! You sound so-o-o-o-o happy with it!

Mel... you never told me how long you worked for Tropical...

[Wendywu]

He's away for a couple of days with limited access :D. We can play })



Had to race out, but home again now. Cheese and crackers for lunch, then fruit :)

I always feel as if I cheated slightly as a mum, because James was so damn easy. It felt like he'd read the textbook of child development and was very reassuring. Also, he's always been the most laid back person I know, which helps a lot :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning! I expected to see a new pub open this morning, too.

I've been watching a small ?flock? of 5 wild turkeys strolling back and forth through the yard, searching for breakfast. The one tom is trying really hard to impress his ladies, who are more interested in eating than his fantail! :laugh:

[BlueDragonfly]

He's away for a couple of days with limited access :D. We can play })



Had to race out, but home again now. Cheese and crackers for lunch, then fruit :)

I always feel as if I cheated slightly as a mum, because James was so damn easy. It felt like he'd read the textbook of child development and was very reassuring. Also, he's always been the most laid back person I know, which helps a lot :)
I saw the pic you posted of James and Shakira yesterday, but you were gone by the time I got here. Beautiful young people! :D

[Rhinemaiden]

He's away for a couple of days with limited access :D. We can play })



Had to race out, but home again now. Cheese and crackers for lunch, then fruit :)

I always feel as if I cheated slightly as a mum, because James was so damn easy. It felt like he'd read the textbook of child development and was very reassuring. Also, he's always been the most laid back person I know, which helps a lot :)

I love cheese and crackers for lunch... I know you love good cheese... what's on the plate? what kind of crackers? Lately I've been having Wasa Rosemary Crispbread (or is it Flatbread)... anyway, it's good support for the cheese which to me is more important than the cracker.

Wendy, you raised a good kid! Take some credit! :) how's his new vehicle working out?

[Rhinemaiden]

Good Morning! I expected to see a new pub open this morning, too.

I've been watching a small ?flock? of 5 wild turkeys strolling back and forth through the yard, searching for breakfast. The one tom is trying really hard to impress his ladies, who are more interested in eating than his fantail! :laugh:


hi Blue! Where's your camera??? take PIX!!!!!!!

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Krystal has gone to see Joe..gotta admit I'm a wee bit jealous...lol My fault for not getting Jack's replacement birth certificate a few years ago... Maybe next weekend, or the weekend after :)

Nothing much planned here today - playing with my flowers a bit, etc! They're looking kinda shabby because I neglected them the last month of school. So wild and woolly looking...thinking today's a good day to groom them back into shape :D

[Stormdancer]

UGH...G'Morning~~~~

Many thanks to whoever it was that cleaned up!

LOL at the turkeys :laugh:

[Wendywu]

These crackers:-

http://www.foodbev.com/innovations/jacobs-flatbreads

And the cheese is a tasty cheddar, but there is also a ripe Stilton.


Ha - that good kid has just staggered in after a good night out, and gone upstairs where I confidently expect him to sleep until dinner time!

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Yira, Stormy!

They've(turkeys) moved on across the street, now. Tom got tired of being ignored and is now head down & eating.

[Rhinemaiden]

those crackers look good... I've had Jacobs cream crackers and really liked them! I'm a cheddar fan, too...

----------------

Hi Storm, Hi Yira! :)

[Stormdancer]

And the cheese is a tasty cheddar, but there is also a ripe Stilton.
What's Stilton?

[yirabeth]

Agree with RM - cracker just has to be not totally offensive and be strong enough to hold the cheese...cheese is GOOD!

[Rhinemaiden]

What's Stilton?

Wendy will tell you... but it's English blue cheese... nummy! :D

[yirabeth]

Stilton = a type of blue cheese. SPECIAL though :) hehe

[cardlady22]

Hello there! I'm going to have to make a run for Forgotten Items:
cough drops
Krispy Kreme doughnuts

God, that sounds horrible when considered together . . .

[Stormdancer]

Agree with RM - cracker just has to be not totally offensive and be strong enough to hold the cheese...cheese is GOOD!LOL @ Yira..How is it I'm just waking up, and FOOD is the topic?

[Stormdancer]

Hello there! I'm going to have to make a run for Forgotten Items:
cough drops
Krispy Kreme doughnuts

God, that sounds horrible when considered together . . .Not to be eaten together...

G'Morning~~~~

[Rhinemaiden]

Hello there! I'm going to have to make a run for Forgotten Items:
cough drops
Krispy Kreme doughnuts

God, that sounds horrible when considered together . . .

true, but I need both... please get extras! ;)

[yirabeth]

Wendy's fault this time -- she brought up yummy cheeses! And when cheese is announced it must be discussed in full -- it's the LAW :bugeyed: :D

[cardlady22]

I have a curiosity . . . about cheese. The in-laws are convinced that I eat weird. Fair enough. Yet apple pie can get a slice of cheese melted over it? Ice cream, I understand.

What is the oddest thing you eat along with your cheese?

[Stormdancer]

Wendy will tell you... but it's English blue cheese... nummy! :DHUH...I like crumbles of blue cheese in a salad, and I like blue cheese dressing, but alone? On a cracker? I dunno...

ETA...and I'm guessing "ripe" means it's especially...um...aromatic?

[yirabeth]

Ummm...I eat cheese on EVERYTHING... this is why I need to lose weight I'm sure. I can take a perfectly low-fat pork loin, chicken breast, or veggie etc, add a slice of cheese and voila, there's my extra weight... I like cheese on my eggs, my toast, just everything! What's really good is toasted cheese. Ya know, just the cheese, lightly toasted til it bubbles up then allowed to cool...LOL It gets all crackly and still has delicious cheese taste!

I don't eat cheese on apple pie though. But this is because I don't like apple pie.... :D

[Stormdancer]

I just opened my Mother's day card from Eldest in Exile. On the front is a picture of a Mommy insect in a chair and her 3 young ones are just going nuts...

"A Mother's Day Poem...

Kids can make Moms VERY stressed,
And very highly strung.
It Kind of helps you understand.......

**open the card and see the Mom sitting and NO young ones**

...Why insects eat their young." :joke:

ROTFLMAO!!! (((EE))):love:

[yirabeth]

OMG.....HAHAHA! Great card...LOL :D

[Stormdancer]

I've never understood the cheese on apple pie either, but then I've never tried it.

Not my favorite kinda pie...

[Rhinemaiden]

Every night before dinner, I have a salad topped with grated Parmesan... yummy! :) salad dressing is fresh squeezed lemon and olive oil...salad ingredients are romaine, celery, radishes, spring onion, green pepper, parsley, and fresh basil from my garden...

[Stormdancer]

OMG.....HAHAHA! Great card...LOL :DYeah, and I liked that there were 3 young ones...just like mine...were...**urp** })

[Stormdancer]

Every night before dinner, I have a salad topped with grated Parmesan... yummy! :) salad dressing is fresh squeezed lemon and olive oil...salad ingredients are romaine, celery, radishes, spring onion, green pepper, parsley, and fresh basil from my garden...Is it wrong to be craving a salad at breakfast? Maybe if I crumble bacon on it?

[Rhinemaiden]

great card Storm... easy to see where eldest gets his sense of humor! :D

[Wendywu]

Stilton - http://www.stiltoncheese.com/ - Queen of Cheeses......


I like cheese with apple - they go beautifully. ALso, cheese goes very well with traditional Christmas plum pudding, and with Christmas cake (take the yucky frosting off - eat the yummy fruity cake innards with cheese).

[yirabeth]

LOL, even two boys and a girl?? :D

If it was 3 boys that would be my family :shifty:

[Rhinemaiden]

Is it wrong to be craving a salad at breakfast? Maybe if I crumble bacon on it?

salad... it's not just for lunch/dinner any more... and BACON would be perfect!!! add some chopped hardboiled egg and it's breakfast on greens! ;)

[Wendywu]

Grilled cheese goes well with bacon in a sandwich :)


Can you tell I'm in full Cheese Mode here .....

[Stormdancer]

I have a curiosity . . . about cheese. The in-laws are convinced that I eat weird. Fair enough. Yet apple pie can get a slice of cheese melted over it? Ice cream, I understand.

What is the oddest thing you eat along with your cheese?You eat cheese and ice cream? Oh, wait....with the pie...never mind!

Where's the d*mn coffee? LOL

I can't think of any odd way that I eat cheese...I'm normal :angel:

[Stormdancer]

Grilled cheese goes well with bacon in a sandwich :)


Can you tell I'm in full Cheese Mode here .....One o my favorites if ya add an egg fried "over medium" so the yolk is still kinda runny. YUMMERZ!!!

[yirabeth]

I can't think of any odd way that I eat cheese...I'm normal :angel:

ROTFLMAO!!!

[Wendywu]

One o my favorites if ya add an egg fried "over medium" so the yolk is still kinda runny. YUMMERZ!!!


Yep - I had a fried egg with grilled bacon sandwich (with tomato salsa) for breakfast :). (I get fake bacon but it tastes just fine).

[BlueDragonfly]

..........Where's the d*mn coffee? LOL............

Here 'tis
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ASgJTWT-zpA/TDKSiu6vc6I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/tvi3B21zpOE/s1600/coffee2.jpg

[Rhinemaiden]

One o my favorites if ya add an egg fried "over medium" so the yolk is still kinda runny. YUMMERZ!!!

fried egg sandwich on rye with bacon and cheese..... swoon...

[Stormdancer]

Here 'tis
Oh thanks M'Dear...I am SO in need...

[Stormdancer]

salad... it's not just for lunch/dinner any more... and BACON would be perfect!!! add some chopped hardboiled egg and it's breakfast on greens! ;)I could DO this....IF I had veggie stuff.

Oh, there's a Farmers Market this morning...I wonder if I'll be up and moving? Sometimes they have chocolate croissants...YUM!

Salad vs chocolate croissant??? Hmmmmm

[Wendywu]

Hey - I got weighed today - I didn't bother for a couple of weeks because we had a while of being "naughty" - no gym, very limited rowing (fingers and waiting for Concept) and I ate far too much. But - I lost 2lbs and now I have lost 70lbs altogether. I wish I could see that as a householdy thing, so I could try and pick it up or just stare at it.

[Stormdancer]

fried egg sandwich on rye with bacon and cheese..... swoon...Yeah...dipped in mustard!!

[Mellaenn]

Mel... you never told me how long you worked for Tropical...
Sorry, when my hubby wakes up it's usually time to have some coffee together and catch up, which I just did, so missed this.

I started at Tropical in 1984 and was downsized in 2008. So I worked there for 24 years. I did customer service/ account coordinating for the first 10 years and then became a training facilitator. I had just been transferred to HR and was recruiting when all new jobs were put on freeze and they let about 100 people go, including me. :( My life hasn't been the same since, but that's good in some ways. I do miss all of the island-hopping, though. My job as a trainer was to teach people who to do ocean documentation. Need a shipping clerk at the marina? I've got experience and I'm unemployed!

[cardlady22]

}) I prefer my flaky crescent roll dough wrapped around a hot dog with strips of cheese! And applesauce on the side to dip the bite through. Yes, I eat hot dogs and pizza with a knife & fork.

Even regular hot dogs get sliced cheese laid inside the bun.

[Stormdancer]

I wish I could see that as a householdy thing, so I could try and pick it up or just stare at it.You need a BIG rock...stone...get it??? :joke:

[BlueDragonfly]

Hey - I got weighed today - I didn't bother for a couple of weeks because we had a while of being "naughty" - no gym, very limited rowing (fingers and waiting for Concept) and I ate far too much. But - I lost 2lbs and now I have lost 70lbs altogether. I wish I could see that as a householdy thing, so I could try and pick it up or just stare at it.
:thumbsup: That's great, Wendy!

[cardlady22]

Wendywu, isn't that the weight of a 7 or 8 year old child?

[Wendywu]

You need a BIG rock...stone...get it??? :joke:



:D:D:D

[Mellaenn]

All of this talk of cheese is getting me hungry; I do adore cheese!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/joam2/cheesehead.gif

[Stormdancer]

All of this talk of cheese is getting me hungry; I do adore cheese!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/joam2/cheesehead.gifHUH...a cheesehead...who was it that was gonna have to wear that hat? I don't remember now...

[Mellaenn]

OK, hubs is in the shower...time to shake my tail feather and get ready to go over to the condo for a Mother's Day brunch, which the poor dear thing will insist on making herself. (They used to drive here in the old days but Father-In-Law can't manage the 1/2 hour trip any more.) :(

Later, gators!

[Rhinemaiden]

Hey - I got weighed today - I didn't bother for a couple of weeks because we had a while of being "naughty" - no gym, very limited rowing (fingers and waiting for Concept) and I ate far too much. But - I lost 2lbs and now I have lost 70lbs altogether. I wish I could see that as a householdy thing, so I could try and pick it up or just stare at it.

WOW!!! Wendy, luv, THAT's an achievement of which you must be very proud! BRAVA!!!! :royal:

[Wendywu]

Wendywu, isn't that the weight of a 7 or 8 year old child?


Oh! I never thought of that. Or a big dog - not that I'd actually want to pick up a big dog I don't know.....


Bye Mell - have fun :)

RM: It's not so much proud of having lost the weight, as being very cross with myself for putting it all on in the first place!

[Rhinemaiden]

Sorry, when my hubby wakes up it's usually time to have some coffee together and catch up, which I just did, so missed this.

I started at Tropical in 1984 and was downsized in 2008. So I worked there for 24 years. I did customer service/ account coordinating for the first 10 years and then became a training facilitator. I had just been transferred to HR and was recruiting when all new jobs were put on freeze and they let about 100 people go, including me. :( My life hasn't been the same since, but that's good in some ways. I do miss all of the island-hopping, though. My job as a trainer was to teach people who to do ocean documentation. Need a shipping clerk at the marina? I've got experience and I'm unemployed!

I bet you are missed at Tropical! Silly company to lose you! :(

[yirabeth]

That is totally awesome Wendy! As for having put it on, hell you're HUMAN girl, like it or not...and sometimes life gets in the way...you should be proud of having the strength to take it back off♥

[Rhinemaiden]

Oh! I never thought of that. Or a big dog - not that I'd actually want to pick up a big dog I don't know.....


Bye Mell - have fun :)

RM: It's not so much proud of having lost the weight, as being very cross with myself for putting it all on in the first place!

As Billy Crystal said to Julia Roberts in the movie "America's Sweethearts" about Julia's characters weightloss... "that's a Backstreet Boy!"

Wendy, ok you put it on, BUT you took it off!!!! That's an achievement!!!! Pat yourself on the back for it!

[cardlady22]

HUH...a cheesehead...who was it that was gonna have to wear that hat? I don't remember now...I'm still awaiting its arrival in the mail. :P Guess my Supplier forgot?

[Stormdancer]

I'm still awaiting its arrival in the mail. :P Guess my Supplier forgot?Yes, she did, and now it's out of season...next year My Pretty! })

[cardlady22]

Yes, she did, and now it's out of season...next year My Pretty! })I think I shall wear my Pinky and the Brain T-shirt for the photo . . . if I can find it.

[Wendywu]

Oooh I :heart: Pinky & the Brain! I can remember James and I singing along to the song when we settled down to watch.

Ah well, I guess I'd better go put in a few hours on Frankie's Big Posh Book or it'll never get finished.

later :)

[kaleanna]

*slips in quietly*


Happy Mother's Day to All the Moms



*slips out just as quietly*

[Flaxen]

Oooh I :heart: Pinky & the Brain!
Me too! A very catchy theme tune.

Just been out for a long walk with my sister's dog as we are dog-sitting this weekend. Ready for an afternoon nap now. :D

[Stormdancer]

*slips in quietly*


Happy Mother's Day to All the Moms



*slips out just as quietly*

Happy Mother's Day to you as well!

[Stormdancer]

Ready for an afternoon nap now. :DLOL...You or the dog?

[Flaxen]

LOL...You or the dog?
Both! Probably more me though if I'm completely honest. The dog is still young and has bundles of energy!

[cardlady22]

Hopping off now. Hugs to those whose day will not fit some stereotypical, festive event. (((:heart:)))
And those who are missing their own (or regretting not having the desired relationship)

[Wendywu]

Look what I found - 70lbs of fat!! That is mind-boggling. Only 14lbs left to go .....

[Shalyn]

*looks at post count*

I can't believe we're not on train #35 yet...

Hi, everyone!

[Flaxen]

Look what I found - 70lbs of fat!! That is mind-boggling. Only 14lbs left to go .....
Wow! That is incredible... you must be looking at that and be pleased you're not carrying it around any more. :)

[Wendywu]

Shalyn - TCO is away a couple of days with limited net access ....


Hi Flaxen - yes, I am - you wouldn't believe the immense differences it has made to my life, getting rid of all that. I mean - I don't believe I'd be an endurance rower if I was still that overweight :D

[Wendywu]

Yira - check your email :)

[Flaxen]

It's fantastic that you've found a sport you really enjoy and which is keeping you motivated. I think that's what many people hope for when they start to exercise. I love to dance but I'm not sure that it really counts.:)

[Wendywu]

It most certainly does count!

We are ardent Strictly fans - those guys are seriously fit - the energy they use and the body movement :bugeyed:

My sensei used to say that as far as he is concerned, the fittest people you could come across would be a combination of martial artist and ballet dancer.

[Flaxen]

My sensei used to say that as far as he is concerned, the fittest people you could come across would be a combination of martial artist and ballet dancer.
So true - have you seen the bodies of male ballet dancers?! Just incredible!

[Wendywu]

I have to say that in the flesh I've seen more martial artists than ballet dancers, but the karateka I've seen were pretty damn impressive!!

[Flaxen]

See you all later, heading off to pick my sis up from the station.

[emmsma]

Morning. Tried to sleep in, so I suppose I've missed you all. :(

Yira, how did Krystal get over to see Joe today? Not your wheels, right? Sorry you didn't get to go too.

Wendy, saw your pic yesterday too. Lovely pair of kids. :)

NO plans for today. :D

But I feel a nap in my future.

[yirabeth]

Hey Emmsma :) I'm kinda here -- I was writing to Joe :D

No, she didn't use my car to get to see Joe :D She's probably gonna find it a bit of hardship when she doesn't have my car full time 'except when I absolutely must have it' because 1 - I can't get a job if I don't have a car to get around with and 2- she's not the one paying for maintenance on it. (Unless suddenly she wants to start doing that - she won't. LOL) ETA - this isn't really being selfish (I think?) it's just that the more a vehicle is driven the more often it needs regular maintenance ie, oil changes, brakes, tires, etc etc)

I brought this on myself; I basically have been carless unless I had school for most of a year now. I should have said earlier, guys, I need my car sometimes too...but I didn't feel like I had a good excuse so didn't. (Umm. My car. What excuse needed?? LOL)

I'm an idiot :rolleyes: But I'll remedy it :)

[emmsma]

Good for you! Borrowing someone's car should never be seen as a Right. Its a gift and a privilege. To expect more is just taking advantage.

[emmsma]

I never click links but this one was too sweet.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42920393/ns/today-good_news/

[yirabeth]

I wish I had the money I'd just buy her her own and say good luck with it...LOL But I don't, am barely keeping myself together I can't do for them too :(

Maybe this will motivate her to get a job though...I don't blame her for wanting to stay home with Elaina, but sometimes it's necessary.

Wow, that's an awesome story Emmsma!

[Stormdancer]

HUH...just back from the Farmer's Market. Did you know they make a chocolate cheese??

[jcwirish]

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in the pub!!

How is everyone this morning? I'm getting ready to go and take a walk soon, but wanted to pop in and say hi.

Emm- I love your new avvie!! It's so pretty.

[emmsma]

Howdy folks!

Nope didn't know about chocolate cheese. Though I've had chocolate cheese cake. :)

How was it?

chocolate cheese and bacon! MMmmm.

Thanks Jo. Yira helped me with it. :D

[Wendywu]

Maybe this will motivate her to get a job though...I don't blame her for wanting to stay home with Elaina, but sometimes it's necessary.



Be great if we could all only do what we wanted to ......

Sometimes the sheer necessities of life mean that only a portion of life is spent pleasing ourselves! Maybe it's time she took that on board :)

[yirabeth]

Happy Mother's Day to you all :)

Chocolate cheese sounds kinda unappealing to me...LOL! Although, maybe it would be not so sweet, and have that sharp tang that I like in a lot of cheeses...okay I'd try it...LOL

[Stormdancer]

How was it?

chocolate cheese and bacon! MMmmm.
I didn't try it...but you're idea opens up some possibilities. Maybe I'll go back next week.

Morning Jo~~~~

[Stormdancer]

Happy Mother's Day to you all :)

Chocolate cheese sounds kinda unappealing to me...LOL! Although, maybe it would be not so sweet, and have that sharp tang that I like in a lot of cheeses...okay I'd try it...LOLThe lady said you can melt it and coat strawberries and such...

[jcwirish]

Chocolate anything sounds good to me. You really can't go wrong with chocolate can you?

[Chiska]

I have a curiosity . . . about cheese. The in-laws are convinced that I eat weird. Fair enough. Yet apple pie can get a slice of cheese melted over it? Ice cream, I understand.

What is the oddest thing you eat along with your cheese?

Apple Pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze.

I like cheese with my cheese. Yes, I have put other cheese on top of cheese. I love cheese.

[Chiska]

Chocolate cheese sounds kinda unappealing to me...LOL! Although, maybe it would be not so sweet, and have that sharp tang that I like in a lot of cheeses...okay I'd try it...LOL

A couple of weeks ago, I tasted some goat cheese that had been coated in cocoa powder. It was really good. The tart of the goat cheese with the bitterness of the cocoa really went well together.

CHEESE!!!

[jcwirish]

Apple Pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze.

I like cheese with my cheese. Yes, I have put other cheese on top of cheese. I love cheese.

So... are you saying you like cheese? I'm confused... :D

[yirabeth]

I like cheese too! :D Anything you eat, can be made better with cheese. And cheese with a cheese topping sounds lovely to me!

[jcwirish]

We should have a cheese, bacon and chocolate party!

[Chiska]

Grilled cheese goes well with bacon in a sandwich :)


Can you tell I'm in full Cheese Mode here .....

I like grilled cheese & pickle sandwiches.

Truly, the British make damned good cheese. I want to go and visit and nibble cheese from one end to the other. I am lucky to be near a market who sells alot of British cheese AND who has free samples!!

[Chiska]

So... are you saying you like cheese? I'm confused... :D

It is partly because I can't have the crackers - unless I win the lottery and can go buy gluten free crackers that don't suck. So, take a square of sharp cheddar, a piece of tart apple, then put a bit of chevre on top.

mmmm....I have at least 5 different cheeses in the house right now. :D

[Stormdancer]

So... are you saying you like cheese? I'm confused... :DI'm not real clear on this point either :confused:

[emmsma]

I love cheese too. This morning I had a cinnamon raisin bagel with provolone.

OK. I had 2. :P

I made a mother's day request. Later we will have bacon. and papa is trying to figure out how to get me some chocolate covered espresso beans.

Since coffee itself isn't working for me these days, I need alternate methods of caffeine intake. The espresso beans have never bothered me,b ut the last time I ordered beans I got a big bag of melted chocolate.

It chilled fine and then hubby went at it with a hammer. :) LAsted about 2 years,b ut I'm finally in need again.

Am I rambling?

[jcwirish]

It is partly because I can't have the crackers - unless I win the lottery and can go buy gluten free crackers that don't suck. So, take a square of sharp cheddar, a piece of tart apple, then put a bit of chevre on top.

mmmm....I have at least 5 different cheeses in the house right now. :D

Well, I'm totally off carbs, so cheese and bacon sound yummy to me! I can't do gluten either, but no one should really.

[jcwirish]

I'm not real clear on this point either :confused:

HA! We're so easily confused. It's okay Stormy just think about bacon and all will be well. :D

[Stormdancer]

I made a mother's day request. Later we will have bacon. and papa is trying to figure out how to get me some chocolate covered espresso beans.

Since coffee itself isn't working for me these days, I need alternate methods of caffeine intake. The espresso beans have never bothered me,b ut the last time I ordered beans I got a big bag of melted chocolate.

It chilled fine and then hubby went at it with a hammer. :) LAsted about 2 years,b ut I'm finally in need again.

Am I rambling?LOL...I remember that! I've still not tried those.

[emmsma]

I'm rather excited about bacon, later. Its been far too long.

I rarely make it cause I never know what to do about all the grease in the pan.
OH! I need to check out that microwave fast bacon. :P

[Stormdancer]

OH! I need to check out that microwave fast bacon. :PYep...solves numerous problems...LOL

[jcwirish]

Shock! Horror! Dismay!
My power cord finally died and my battery has no juice, so I am without my computer for a bit. This is terrible!!!
I'm going to the Apple store TODAY!

See you guys when I get back

[Stormdancer]

Shock! Horror! Dismay!
My power cord finally died and my battery has no juice, so I am without my computer for a bit. This is terrible!!!
I'm going to the Apple store TODAY!

See you guys when I get backPower cords DIE??? :(

[jcwirish]

Power cords DIE??? :(

they do when you accidentally slam them in the sliding glass door 4 or 5 times. It's a long story... Never mind. :(

[Stormdancer]

they do when you accidentally slam them in the sliding glass door 4 or 5 times. It's a long story... Never mind. :(ROTFLMAO...AH...I see!

[Wendywu]

I always found guinea pig nibbling killed a lot of power cords .....

[Stormdancer]

I always found guinea pig nibbling killed a lot of power cords .....You had them running around the house? How did the pups like that?

[Wendywu]

At the time of the Free Range Colony we didn't have any dogs - just a couple of house rabbits.

After the house rabbits went to the great hutch in the sky, and the colony shrank right down, we gave them a fenced off (8" high fence :D) area with little houses. Then, when we got the dog he was a tiny baby and Roger the Dodger (Chief Pig) attacked him and bit him between the eyes. From that day on the dog never went near the giggly-pigs again. Roger was very caring towards his ladyfriends :heart:. By the time Poppy turned up, the last of the by now ancient Colony had died .....

[Stormdancer]

You have a VERY interesting array of extended family...LOL

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning All. (Well, Afternoon for me, but just barely)

Did I miss the cheese conversation, or is it still in progress?

[Stormdancer]

Good Morning All. (Well, Afternoon for me, but just barely)

Did I miss the cheese conversation, or is it still in progress?G'Morning~~~ How are you feeling today? Any better? Ya know, I'm still thinking about those cards...I still have the windows up! :bugeyed:

[Wendywu]

So - Canada has interesting cheeses?

(I can always talk/think cheese ...)

[Wendywu]

You have a VERY interesting array of extended family...LOL


For ages himself walked round the house with a slow sliding type of step, because he didn't want to accidentally play football with a guinea pig :D. He's only just stopped, and got back to walking normally!

[NorthernTigress]

So - Canada has interesting cheeses?

(I can always talk/think cheese ...)

Well, I think that EVERYWHERE has interesting cheeses. But one of the nearby grocery stores has a deli cheese section, which I visit very rarely because they are always too expensive. My most recent treat to myself from there was a maple-infused cheddar. Very nice.

I grew up in the 70s/80s as a cheddar person, but I try to branch out when I can. Every few months, I get a strong craving for Ementhal (aka "Swiss Cheese").

[NorthernTigress]

G'Morning~~~ How are you feeling today? Any better? Ya know, I'm still thinking about those cards...I still have the windows up! :bugeyed:

I'm not sure if I'm getting better or not. This morning I woke up with a horribly stuffed nose, so I decided to have a hot (really really hot) bath. I was lying in the bath thinking, "This is not helping" when I got a Guide message, "Stick your head in the water". So I did, the way I usually do, just up to my ears. Then "someone" splashed me; another message, basically "all the way in, silly". So I did, and came up splashing and sputtering and blowing water out my nose. But I'm not stuffed up anymore.

And although those Ninja cards are cute, I'm not really confident they could be oracular.

[emmsma]

Ah. Those cards! :P Not for me, but might be fun.

[Wendywu]

Maple infused - yum! We had apricot Stilton last week - real pieces of apricot in the Stilton. That was lovely, but a bit too sweet for me and I couldn't eat very much of it at all. But it was a very different flavour.


Glad you aren't bunged up any more :)

[Rhinemaiden]

I'm not sure if I'm getting better or not. This morning I woke up with a horribly stuffed nose, so I decided to have a hot (really really hot) bath. I was lying in the bath thinking, "This is not helping" when I got a Guide message, "Stick your head in the water". So I did, the way I usually do, just up to my ears. Then "someone" splashed me; another message, basically "all the way in, silly". So I did, and came up splashing and sputtering and blowing water out my nose. But I'm not stuffed up anymore.

And although those Ninja cards are cute, I'm not really confident they could be oracular.

hi all!

NT... a salt water gargle helps, too! I woke myself coughing a couple of times last night, but overall am feeling better. I always say I'm too mean to die! LOL

here's a recipe for cheese fudge:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/chocolate-cheese-candy/Detail.aspx

I think Storm needs the ninja cards! LOL

[Mellaenn]

Wow - we went away for Mother's Day brunch and came back and you guys are still talking about cheese! :)

I can add to the convo; my mother-in-law makes excellent cheese grits, so that was part of the brunch. Eggs, bacon (another of our favorites!) bagels for them, a muffin for me (they're New Yorkers, I'm a Midwesterner) and fresh fruit - plus the cheeses grits. Yum!

Oh, and the chocolate was in the big Happy Mother's Day chocolate chip cookie that we brought for her. So yeah, we got some of the pub faves covered there. :grin:

[emmsma]

Sounds like a yummy gathering. :D

[NorthernTigress]

Oh, and I can't forget Babybel (http://www.babybel.ca/en/). Those tiny little cheeses in their little wax shells.

They are made by The same company that makes cheeses with the best name ever "The Laughing Cow."

[emmsma]

I've got a few of those baby belles in the fridge right now. Should I melt chocolate and the cheese to dip my bacon in?

[Rhinemaiden]

I've got a few of those baby belles in the fridge right now. Should I melt chocolate and the cheese to dip my bacon in?

how about bacon wrapped cheese??? slice those baby belles in half, wrap each half in BACON! Save the chocolate for dessert... :)

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I'm going out for a while. Even sick, I can't waste a perfectly good day off work.

Talk to you later!

[Wendywu]

Can't believe that no-one has drooled over Brie yet ......

And Danish Blue :heart:

[Stormdancer]

Can't believe that no-one has drooled over Brie yet ......

And Danish Blue :heart:I LOVE Brie!!! But NOT the crust!

[emmsma]

Gah. Got my Mother's Day phone call out of the way. Gotta love how she always brings up that I need to get help for my son - how we don't even know what we are giving him or if he needs to be on meds. *sigh*

And she wonders why I don't call.

[Stormdancer]

Gah. Got my Mother's Day phone call out of the way. Gotta love how she always brings up that I need to get help for my son - how we don't even know what we are giving him or if he needs to be on meds. *sigh*

And she wonders why I don't call.So nice to have support, right? (((Emmsma)))

[Mellaenn]

Oh, brie - yummm!!!

But like NT, I like my cheddar. When I was in college I used to work summers at a very popular restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks; I worked in the bar where people waited for their tables. We had a huge wheel of excellent cheddar that we cut slices from and served with the wine; it was to die for!

[Wendywu]

Yep - I love a Cheddar that has a good strong flavour :)

And I eat my Brie crust but I prefer the innards......

[emmsma]

So nice to have support, right? (((Emmsma)))

Yep. Thats why I love you guys!

:heart:

[emmsma]

Zee bacon, she is not crusty. :(

I must to wait.

[Stormdancer]

And I eat my Brie crust but I prefer the innards......This (http://www.alouettecheese.com/cheese/creme-de-brie.aspx) is what I buy so I don't feel guilty about not eating the rind.

[Stormdancer]

Zee bacon, she is not crusty. :(
!!! Emmsma !!! Quick !!! Look over there >>>>>>>>>>






***snatch-n-grab***
:D
:D:D
:D:D:D

[emmsma]

Ya Missed it!

http://www.mindspring.com/~boycekb/images/Smilies/BaconDance.gif http://www.mindspring.com/~boycekb/images/Smilies/BaconDance.gif http://www.mindspring.com/~boycekb/images/Smilies/BaconDance.gif

[emmsma]

http://www.lapsura.com/drawings/archives/images/pancakes-vs-bacon.gif

[Stormdancer]

Ya Missed it!
Yeah, those little buggers are FAST & Slippery! :(

[emmsma]

My bacons got burned. :(

[Wendywu]

This (http://www.alouettecheese.com/cheese/creme-de-brie.aspx) is what I buy so I don't feel guilty about not eating the rind.


Good idea!! I have not seen that in the supermarkets or deli we go in. I have seen/eaten some delicious roulade cheeses, crusted with nuts....


ETA On that hungry note - g'night :)

[Chiska]

Okay - ate breakfast (eggs, GF toast, bacon), transplanted 2 Lenten Roses, 3 baby Heathers, weeded & aerated the Tall Oregon Grape along the fence (20 plants), weeded around the High-Bush Cranberries, the calla Lilies, and the Hollyhocks. Then did laundry, refitted the bed w/ clean sheets, and cleaned 2 full baths.

NOW I can relax and talk about CHEESE again!! :)


ETA: Good Nite Wendy!!

[Stormdancer]

G'Night Wendy~~~

!!! WOW !!! :shhh:

[cardlady22]

I think I'm back. I'm not ready for tomorrow to be Monday . . .

[Stormdancer]

I think I'm back. I'm not ready for tomorrow to be Monday . . .Yeah, I'm not overly fond of Sundays for just that reason. :(

Have you been well fed and pampered today?

[cardlady22]

Actually, both days were good for me. I'm not much for the pampering since most "lady" things set off my allergies. ;)

[Stormdancer]

Actually, both days were good for me. I'm not much for the pampering since most "lady" things set off my allergies. ;)For me "pampering" is more along the lines of "servitude". })

[cardlady22]

It was a great weekend with only the bare minimum of "mother-referee" needed, so that counts as Perfect for me. :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

It was a great weekend with only the bare minimum of "mother-referee" needed, so that counts as Perfect for me. :laugh:I know what ya mean...I've had some lovely ones, and some not so lovely ones...LOL

[cardlady22]

I think my most vexing one was back in 2000. My son was pretty much newborn and we knew we weren't going to buy the house we had been renting. Hubby had injured his back and then lost his job. So, I was facing having to move out at the end of the month and be in my MIL's house with 2 kids under three. I had no idea that it was about to get Harder when they held up approval of our home for 4 months (after the 3-4 we spent mulling options) :rolleyes:

We've come a Long Way, baby! :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

We've come a Long Way, baby! :laugh:Yeah!!! No more diapers...LOL

[cardlady22]

Yeah!!! No more diapers...LOLOMG! I had such a sudden burst of giggles that I almost thought I'd need one myself!
Be back in a couple of minutes . . .

[Stormdancer]

OMG! I had such a sudden burst of giggles that I almost thought I'd need one myself!
Be back in a couple of minutes . . .I'm sorry :(


Not...:joke:

[Chiska]

I hope everybody had a nice Mother's Day!!

I cleaned house, did yard work, and now am cooking our "sale ham." (I buy them after Easter - the price goes down sharply!) A fancy spiral cut ham with artichokes! Yummmy!!

On a plus, I noticed that the Star Gazer Lilly my son gave me about 4 years ago is growing! Didn't see hide nor hair of it last year. So, I am taking that as some sort of symbol.

[cardlady22]

(((Chiska))) What color are they?

[Stormdancer]

(((Chiska))) What color are they?I got stuck on "Artichokes" and thought you were asking.

I get it now...duh?

OH...I LOVE artichokes...which explains the "stuck-ness"...LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

I've never had artichokes. Do you have to cook them before you eat them?

I'm just having some leftover chicken, half a tomato and cottage cheese with french dressing.

[Stormdancer]

I've never had artichokes. Do you have to cook them before you eat them?**Note to self....Dinner with Blue will iinvolve artichokes***

Yeah, cooked....ya kinda need to see the process in action IMHO.

[Stormdancer]

OH...M'bad....


Welcome home & Happy Mother's day!!!!!

[jcwirish]

I've never had artichokes. Do you have to cook them before you eat them?

I'm just having some leftover chicken, half a tomato and cottage cheese with french dressing.

This is a crime! I LOVE artichokes!! You have to clean them and cut the pointy ends off, and then you boil them until they get soft enough to eat. You only eat the underside of the leaves. We always dip ours in mayonnaise.

[Stormdancer]

This is a crime! I LOVE artichokes!! You have to clean them and cut the pointy ends off, and then you boil them until they get soft enough to eat. You only eat the underside of the leaves. We always dip ours in mayonnaise.OR...butter, the REAL stuff, or BOTH! })

So...ya got power???? ROTF })

[jcwirish]

OR...butter, the REAL stuff, or BOTH! })

So...ya got power???? ROTF })

yes!!! I have a new cord and my battery is so happy to be charging properly. I will stay far away from sliding glass doors.

Crud... Kirk needs me. I'll be back later. He keeps texting me!

[BlueDragonfly]

This is a crime! I LOVE artichokes!! You have to clean them and cut the pointy ends off, and then you boil them until they get soft enough to eat. You only eat the underside of the leaves. We always dip ours in mayonnaise.
This all sounds rather complex, and you only eat the underside of the leaf?

[Stormdancer]

Crud... Kirk needs me. I'll be back later. He keeps texting me!Young Loves...SO sweet! :love: :*

[BlueDragonfly]

**Note to self....Dinner with Blue will iinvolve artichokes***

Yeah, cooked....ya kinda need to see the process in action IMHO.
*note to self, check and see if the local grocery store carries artichokes* :laugh: No, seriously, I'll have to look. :laugh:

[Chiska]

(((Chiska))) What color are they?

They are are white on the edges with pink on the insides. And they have speckles. The plant is coming up through the snowdrops - very pretty.


I've never had artichokes. Do you have to cook them before you eat them?



You do have to cook them - but I don't boil them. Rather, I roast them in the oven wrapped in foil. Less fuss.

[Stormdancer]

*note to self, check and see if the local grocery store carries artichokes* :laugh: No, seriously, I'll have to look. :laugh:Ya need to do this this with someone experienced...

[BlueDragonfly]

OH...M'bad....


Welcome home & Happy Mother's day!!!!!
Thank you, it's good to be home.

I talked to my son on the phone, he's got a ladyfriend.....named Amanda.....he's already had a half-sister and an ex-girlfriend by that name....:bugeyed:

[BlueDragonfly]

Ya need to do this this with someone experienced...
I'm just going to see if they have them....they might not carry them....we are that small of a town. I'll wait till you come up to cook one for me, before I buy it! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Happy Mother's day!!!!!
Happy Mother's Day to you, too. I saw the cute card E-in-E sent you! Very funny!

[coyoteblack]

Happy mothers day! Single men who have to be moms and latina Mami's

[cardlady22]

Hello, CB! What have you been up to? I succumbed to another deck . . . Tarot of Transformation.

[Chiska]

Dinner Time!! And we are going to watch "Sorcerer's Apprentice" on tv. That should be fun.

[BlueDragonfly]

For me, it's bedtime.....technically, put away the clean clothes on the bed, then bedtime. :D

G'Night (((PubmATes)))

[zan_chan]

Just popping in to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all my surrogate tarot moms! Hope you've all had a great day!!

And check it out - I'm not a mod anymore! I feel like doing something naughty just to get it out of my system entirely :laugh: I was just too busy to give modding the attention it needs, so I'm regular member Zan again :)

First day back at university today. My first class went well enough. Seem like a lively group. Freshmen up next after lunch...

[Stormdancer]

Happy mothers day! Single men who have to be moms and latina Mami'sum...huh??? to the "Latina Mam'si" comment? what am I not understanding? And "Single men who 'have to be moms' "? Being a mom is just that....being a Mom, but kudos to ALL parental units....

[Stormdancer]

And check it out - I'm not a mod anymore! I feel like doing something naughtyLOL...I saw that and share your desire to misbehave.....but I'm bad at that...:angel:

[Queen of Disks]

hello..

I missed the family Mother's Day gathering because I had to work and I am perfectly happy with that. :) But then I had to help my other grandmother (on my dad's side.) Her fridge died and we had to bring ice and our cooler over.

And I love cheese. :D

[Stormdancer]

And I love cheese. :DLOL...we just need to rename the thread....

Cheese Lovers Unite....:D

[Queen of Disks]

Oooh I :heart: Pinky & the Brain! I can remember James and I singing along to the song when we settled down to watch.

Ah well, I guess I'd better go put in a few hours on Frankie's Big Posh Book or it'll never get finished.

later :)


Did someone say Pinkie and the Brain?? :D }) :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCpdDS3L2xs

[Stormdancer]

Did someone say Pinkie and the Brain?? :D }) :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCpdDS3L2xsum...SOME did, one is asleep. I am too old to get this....

ok...i'm a gonna click....

[Stormdancer]

"One is a genius, the other is insane..."

anyone else see Jo and I in this?? And yes, I clicked...twice...

I was thinking of something else entirely....

[emmsma]

Pinkie and the Brain ROCK!!!

[Queen of Disks]

That was the My Little Pony FiM (Friendship is Magic) mashup, here is the original!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJPFSNu_QNs&feature=related

[Stormdancer]

That was the My Little Pony FiM (Friendship is Magic) mashup, here is the original!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJPFSNu_QNs&feature=relatedOH!!!! THIS I recognize....i thought marbles were rolling loose...LOL

[Stormdancer]

ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............... ..

[NorthernTigress]

Peeks in

This Pub could be a record-breaker. Unless Fun and Games has a back-up mod?

[Wendywu]

No, it doesn't but I've checked and this one can remain until TCO is around again - only another day or so...

I have to charge out to WB's home today to gt a cheque signed. I mis-calculated on the stuff for James and am going to go into an unauthorised overdraft unless I get an advance on my wages.

Luckily Wonderful Boss has been in this position and for the exact same reason several times down the years, and has sympathy. He says I can go see him, get the cheque signed and then take it to my bank. Book the time taken off my leave allowance. Phew :).

[Wendywu]

Yuck, gross, spit!!


And I did - spit, I mean. First time I've spat food out in I don't know how long. That lettuce was soooo bitter I just couldn't keep chewing. And the prospect of several leaves of the stuff - no way!!

[Rhinemaiden]

No, it doesn't but I've checked and this one can remain until TCO is around again - only another day or so...

I have to charge out to WB's home today to gt a cheque signed. I mis-calculated on the stuff for James and am going to go into an unauthorised overdraft unless I get an advance on my wages.

Luckily Wonderful Boss has been in this position and for the exact same reason several times down the years, and has sympathy. He says I can go see him, get the cheque signed and then take it to my bank. Book the time taken off my leave allowance. Phew :).

morning, Wendy! :)

oh bummer on a rude financial surprise... don't you HATE those? :( I'm glad that you have WB and a solution to the immediate problem.

you refinanced your mortgage? that closes tomorrow? or did I misread your posts last week... hope you got a better rate than you were paying. ;)

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>>>>>-------:) (later!)

[BlueDragonfly]

*walks into quiet pub, sets up coffee and tea trays, heads to table with fresh coffee in hand*

Good Morning! Another busy week begins.

[linnie]

Hello BD... surely is a quiet pub... and this week has been so busy I cannot park myself on a barstool! Hmmph... Off to unpack, and be home...

[BlueDragonfly]

:) Hi and Bye, linnie! It's good to see you, even if you're just poking your head in to say Hi! Hope you have a good night and restful sleep!

[Wendywu]

Yay - home again, lunch munched and just slurping the mug of tea.

Later on - rowing. And I am hoping to find out my Concept's name today :)

[yirabeth]

G'morning pub :) Watching the grand this morning, so probably be out most the time again...lol

[Wendywu]

Suffer bravely there Yira :laugh:

[yirabeth]

I know, such a hardship to have to play with her alllllll day..... :D

[Stormdancer]

Suffer bravely there Yira :laugh:Rotflmao....

G'Morning~~~

[Stormdancer]

*walks into quiet pub, sets up coffee and tea trays, heads to table with fresh coffee in hand****slurp***

[Wendywu]

Morning Stormy :)

Yep - play all day with your adored grandchild - hardship...... :D:D:D

[yirabeth]

G'morning Stormy :)

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Stormy, Yira!

Yira, how did Krystal's visit with Joe go?

[yirabeth]

I guess it went REALLY well, and Elaina hadn't forgotten her Daddy... (which he was scared was happening.) Krystal kinda fell apart when she got back here last night....when they took him in March, THEY took him...but yesterday SHE is the one that had to walk away... :(

Just plain rough times right now I guess..

[Wendywu]

Hard for her... she's still so very young herself.....

All you can do is be there Yira - she has to get through it herself, and she will because there's Elaina.

[BlueDragonfly]

Yeah, that's got to be hard on her, as well as Joe. I'm glad it went so well, though, and of course Elaina isn't going to forget her daddy! :heart:

[yirabeth]

Yes, she really is very strong although she didn't feel it last night...but sometimes you just gotta cry, and pick yourself up after and keep on...

[Wendywu]

Yep - the crying helps with the hurting, that's for sure.

[Stormdancer]

Just plain rough times right now I guess..Massive (((((((((Yira & Famiily)))))))))))

[BlueDragonfly]

Massive (((((((((Yira & Famiily)))))))))))
Ditto from me!

[yirabeth]

We're gonna make it :) Thanks to you all..don't know that I would without all the support you all have given...

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh, Yira! I forgot to tell you, all the AV's at my client's are in bloom and gorgeous! They really love that south-facing window! :D

[yirabeth]

Oh that's cool :) I'm glad they're doing so well! Yep, south facing windows are nice....hehe

[cardlady22]

Good morning! I feel much better about it being Monday today than I did when I was dreading it yesterday. :grin:
Probably due to a good night's sleep and an awesome adventurous dream! I can't recall dreaming a "good story" in ages.

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning cardlady!

And now it's time for me to head out. Have a great day!

[Stormdancer]

Holy Crap! It's already 8???? Geesh

Bye Blue~~~

Hi Cardlady~~~

[yirabeth]

G'morning Cardlady, and have a good day Blue!

[Stormdancer]

OK...peeps...I'm out!

Hellooooo Egg McMuffin :*

[yirabeth]

Have a good day Stormy :)

[NorthernTigress]

Joy! Another day of going to work while sick.

[Wendywu]

(((NT))) - are you getting any better?

[emmsma]

Morning! I've had several hits on my sale overnight. Hoping they will truly become sales.

I see there are hugs in order this morning.
Here's one more for you, Yira:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/Spitzfire/Smilies/hug2.gif

Post office today before work at noon.

[Wendywu]

Love that hug!!

Fingers crossed for some more sales :)

[NorthernTigress]

(((NT))) - are you getting any better?

Hard to tell. Nose is back to being stuffy again. Had a few explosive sneezes yesterday.

[Wendywu]

Well hopefully if you're sneezing it is slowly running its course and you'll get better before too long!

[NorthernTigress]

Well, the good news is, my mail-order pendulum is here, and working well. And over the weekend, I went to a beading shop and made myself a personalized Chakra Bracelet. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. All glass beads, chosen by me.

[Wendywu]

Well, the good news is, my mail-order pendulum is here, and working well. And over the weekend, I went to a beading shop and made myself a personalized Chakra Bracelet. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. All glass beads, chosen by me.


Oh that sounds lovely - can we see?

[emmsma]

That sounds lovely, NT.

[NorthernTigress]

Here you go!

[Wendywu]

That is a lovely bracelet NT - really gorgeous beads. And how much better because you chose the beads yourself :)

Also the pendulum - very yummy!

[NorthernTigress]

Well, It's time for me to drag my sick-a$$ed self to work.

[emmsma]

Love the bracelet, NT. Have a good day at work.

Need to start getting myself together as well.

[Wendywu]

Have as good a day as you can :heart:

[Wendywu]

My brief hour of freedom is over - fingerbraces back on :(

[emmsma]

Loving FB today. Just found two of my best friends from HS yesterday. Both contacted me today.

God, but it was wonderful to see those faces again. :heart:

[Wendywu]

Oh Emmsma - that's great!! Always good to get in touch with loved friends again :)

[Jesii]

Internet has been down (stupid Uni IT people), I miss much??

[Rhinemaiden]

are there sun spots today? :?: this is one strange day... either that or the mother ship is lurking and all the aliens are gathering to be whisked away ... :(

[Wendywu]

I hate this browser. (IE9 for the curious). I may have to risk an argument and switch to Firefox or something because this is driving me nuts. (Not that it takes much....)

No Jesii - it's been sooo quiet round here - we've all managed a snooze on the pool table I think :D

[Rhinemaiden]

I hate this browser. (IE9 for the curious). I may have to risk an argument and switch to Firefox or something because this is driving me nuts. (Not that it takes much....)

No Jesii - it's been sooo quiet round here - we've all managed a snooze on the pool table I think :D

Wendy, I haven't tried IE9, but I really hated IE8 and have stuck with IE7 at home and office... if you don't want to go back to IE7, you might want to look at Safari (Apple, but works on PC's)...

[emmsma]

Firefox is awesome. Once you try it, you'll never look back.

[Wendywu]

I am married to a Microsoft Certified Professional Systems Engineer..... he is soooo not fond of us using things that are Not Microsoft *gasp*. I had Linux running on a desktop once - he hated it :D

I shall mutter, and grumble, and whinge and then one day I will come home and he will have installed Firefox and because it was all his idea *cough*, it will be fine :)

Sometimes I think doing the Microsoft thing was a mistake. He was a BBC engineer (transmissions) and loved it - when he left the Beeb he re-trained in computers. I think he was happier as a Beeb person!

[Rhinemaiden]

I am married to a Microsoft Certified Professional Systems Engineer..... he is soooo not fond of us using things that are Not Microsoft *gasp*. I had Linux running on a desktop once - he hated it :D

I shall mutter, and grumble, and whinge and then one day I will come home and he will have installed Firefox and because it was all his idea *cough*, it will be fine :)

Sometimes I think doing the Microsoft thing was a mistake. He was a BBC engineer (transmissions) and loved it - when he left the Beeb he re-trained in computers. I think he was happier as a Beeb person!

you two share a computer?

[Wendywu]

Oh no!!!! I have a laptop here at home and a spare I keep at the office. He has two desktops here at home, a spare laptop and a ton of spare parts in the attic. We used to have a working example of every computer from the original BBC insert program disks type machines right through past DX286, DX 386, DX486 - and then all through the Pentiums....... but we had a clear out.

[Rhinemaiden]

Oh no!!!! I have a laptop here at home and a spare I keep at the office. He has two desktops here at home, a spare laptop and a ton of spare parts in the attic. We used to have a working example of every computer from the original BBC insert program disks type machines right through past DX286, DX 386, DX486 - and then all through the Pentiums....... but we had a clear out.

then why don't you install a new browser on your laptop?

[Jesii]

No Jesii - it's been sooo quiet round here - we've all managed a snooze on the pool table I think :D
Great! Didn't want to miss a marraige or anything :party:

[Rhinemaiden]

Great! Didn't want to miss a marraige or anything :party:

you just didn't want to miss a party! LOL :D

how's PW??? I seem to keep missing her... :(

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Jess... is tomorrow "T" day????? ;)

[Jesii]

you just didn't want to miss a party! LOL :D

how's PW??? I seem to keep missing her... :(

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Jess... is tomorrow "T" day????? ;)
Party would be good!

She is good. It was her birthday, daddy was off for a week, and it is their anniversary of meeting tomorrow so I doubt she will be about much, but she is good! :)

Nope, wednesday, 10:30 in the morning, my time!

[Rhinemaiden]

Party would be good!

She is good. It was her birthday, daddy was off for a week, and it is their anniversary of meeting tomorrow so I doubt she will be about much, but she is good! :)

Nope, wednesday, 10:30 in the morning, my time!

Glad tidings to PW! Hope she's having a lovely time! :)

Are YOU excited about Wednesday? Got a camera to take a pix for us? :?:

[Jesii]

Glad tidings to PW! Hope she's having a lovely time! :)

Are YOU excited about Wednesday? Got a camera to take a pix for us? :?:
I don't have a camera where you can upload photo's onto the web, but my friend might, so I will give it a shot! There will be pictures at some point! promise :)

[Rhinemaiden]

I don't have a camera where you can upload photo's onto the web, but my friend might, so I will give it a shot! There will be pictures at some point! promise :)

As long as YOU are happy with the tattoo, that's all that matters! :)

[Wendywu]

then why don't you install a new browser on your laptop?


Tact and diplomacy in action ...... (yep - me - tactful and diplomatic!!)

Himself is the computer bod. He does the hardware upgrades, deals with my ever increasing needs for more memory etc.

I don't mind - he doesn't query how I run our finances at all; I am better at that so it is mine to deal with. He is better at maintaining computers so that is his to do.

[Jesii]

As long as YOU are happy with the tattoo, that's all that matters! :)
Oh, I will be! But it'd be fun to show you all too! :party: Can we have a tattoo party...? LOL

[Rhinemaiden]

Tact and diplomacy in action ...... (yep - me - tactful and diplomatic!!)

Himself is the computer bod. He does the hardware upgrades, deals with my ever increasing needs for more memory etc.

I don't mind - he doesn't query how I run our finances at all; I am better at that so it is mine to deal with. He is better at maintaining computers so that is his to do.

sounds like it works for you! :)

[Wendywu]

I'm looking hearing about yours :). Mine didn't hurt much - the arm was easy, the tops of my feet were a bit more hurty. I remember that the day after one of them there was a kicking course at karate. Sensei wouldn't excuse me and I had to put a leg/foot pad on over the fresh tatt and kick a bag for a couple of hours. Now that did hurt :laugh:. But the tatt was fine!

[Rhinemaiden]

Oh, I will be! But it'd be fun to show you all too! :party: Can we have a tattoo party...? LOL

absolutely!!! We need something to celebrate -- aside from very long discussions about cheese! LOL

Party for Jess, Party for Jess! :party: :party: :party:

[Jesii]

I'm looking hearing about yours :). Mine didn't hurt much - the arm was easy, the tops of my feet were a bit more hurty. I remember that the day after one of them there was a kicking course at karate. Sensei wouldn't excuse me and I had to put a leg/foot pad on over the fresh tatt and kick a bag for a couple of hours. Now that did hurt :laugh:. But the tatt was fine!
Some people keep telling me it will really hurt, some say it won't. I thinking it's different for each person. And it's not like you can get halfway througha nd then say no! (well, you can but i won't!) I'm just gonna listen to music, talk to the tattooist and have fun!!!!!
And not whack my wrist against anything hopefully!

[Jesii]

absolutely!!! We need something to celebrate -- aside from very long discussions about cheese! LOL

Party for Jess, Party for Jess! :party: :party: :party:
Cheese..? Glad I missed that bit! LOL

Tattoo party it is! I will bring the wine (all colours) :royal: and the martini, someone will have to bring cinamon rolls though! :party:

[Wendywu]

I will bring savoury stuff because that is all we have in the house at the moment. Unless James has chocolate or something stashed in his room.

[Rhinemaiden]

Cheese..? Glad I missed that bit! LOL

Tattoo party it is! I will bring the wine (all colours) :royal: and the martini, someone will have to bring cinamon rolls though! :party:

sweetie, wine/martini and cinnamon rolls do NOT mix! At least in my tum, they don't LOL I'll bring quiche... some with BACON, some with sausage, some veg... there WILL be food! :D

since I am tattoo free (and deathly afraid of needles)... I can't tell you anything about the process... Emms (and Wendy) have practical first hand experience and would be the ones to hold your hand thru the process... ;)

[cardlady22]

My brother & sister have had many done. They have high pain thresholds and extremely focused minds. I don't listen to their encouragement that if I ever want one, it doesn't hurt bad though. I have the focused mind, but I don't want even a "slight discomfort" :P

**Proud Wimp Banner**

[Wendywu]

Well done CL - there's no particular virtue in being able to sit there and get stuck by needles! I do think it can get addictive though, and I'm glad I didn't carry on and more done.

[Jesii]

We will have food! :party: :royal: :party:

And I don't want to here any more about how painful it is! i have no pain threshold either! Oh well! LOL

[Wendywu]

Don't worry about it Jes - go - enjoy the new experience :laugh:

And then you can find some way of getting a pic to us!

[Rhinemaiden]

We will have food! :party: :royal: :party:

And I don't want to here any more about how painful it is! i have no pain threshold either! Oh well! LOL

have you considered a stick-on???? ROFL

[Jesii]

have you considered a stick-on???? ROFL
Are you laughing at me! :P

[Jesii]

Don't worry about it Jes - go - enjoy the new experience :laugh:

And then you can find some way of getting a pic to us!
I will, and I will :) It's gonna be great!!!!!

[Wendywu]

Are you laughing at me! :P


What??? Laughing at you??? Go wash your fingers this minute, typing things like that.....


:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Rhinemaiden]

Are you laughing at me! :P

yesyesyes!!! ROFLMAO

(I personally would go for the stick on! LOL)

[Jesii]

What??? Laughing at you??? Go wash your fingers this minute, typing things like that.....


:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

yesyesyes!!! ROFLMAO

(I personally would go for the stick on! LOL)

You know this is why I love you both right? :laugh:

*washing fingers in Lush's Nutty Soap*

[Wendywu]

What - smells nutty? How, what nuts? Has it got gritty bit in? *hates gritty bits in the soap*

[Rhinemaiden]

What - smells nutty? How, what nuts? Has it got gritty bit in? *hates gritty bits in the soap*

dumb comment deleted -- it's real soap!

[Jesii]

What - smells nutty? How, what nuts? Has it got gritty bit in? *hates gritty bits in the soap*
Smells Nutty, and has little bits of nuts in it! It's not my normal stuff, but after about a year of sweet, sugar-y soap, it was/is a nice change!

[Rhinemaiden]

Smells Nutty, and has little bits of nuts in it! It's not my normal stuff, but after about a year of sweet, sugar-y soap, it was/is a nice change!

oh, it's REAL soap... I thought you were teasing! :)

[Jesii]

oh, it's REAL soap... I thought you were teasing! :)
Nope! it's real soap!

http://www.lush.co.uk/shop/product/category/path/143_181/handmade-soaps

I do belive I has been discontinued, but Mum used to work for them, so it was all half price :D

[Wendywu]

I thought it would be real because Jes said it was a Lush soap - that's their kind of trick. I lurve Lush products. James got me some last year - I was so pleased. We don't have a Lush shop in my town but he was in a big town about 20 miles away and picked me some up :)

[Jesii]

I thought it would be real because Jes said it was a Lush soap - that's their kind of trick. I lurve Lush products. James got me some last year - I was so pleased. We don't have a Lush shop in my town but he was in a big town about 20 miles away and picked me some up :)
Oh, nice! I can't really afford to buy it any more, but my stockpile should last me a month of everything, and some stuff for a while longer!! :laugh:

[Chiska]

Hello all!!

What a day. Worked on a 30 year old stereo receiver at work - then had a deep philosophical discussion with a student. Got one of those "thank you for your application, and even though you weren't selected for this position, .... " letters. Bah. Whatever. Didn't want to work for them anyway. Really. Not just saying that. Tomorrow is job search day, so maybe I will find another lead or two.

I am ready for a nap.

[Mellaenn]

Hello all!!

What a day. Worked on a 30 year old stereo receiver at work - then had a deep philosophical discussion with a student. Got one of those "thank you for your application, and even though you weren't selected for this position, .... " letters. Bah. Whatever. Didn't want to work for them anyway. Really. Not just saying that. Tomorrow is job search day, so maybe I will find another lead or two.

I am ready for a nap.
Good luck on the job hunt, Chiska! I am in the same boat, but I am having better luck doing little dibs and dabs of things that seem to come my way. This is my schedule for today and it's rather typical:

8 - 10 am - Edit a piece for a psychic medium's newsletter
1- 3 pm - Help set up displays at the New Age Shop where I have been helping out
Randomly throughout the day - pick up phone calls and take bookings for Joe, the psychic medium I've been working with for several years now. We had 3 calls today but I think they were all Looky-Lous. :)

7 - 9 pm -South Florida Tarot Association meeting. This is where we get together and play with our tarot cards. This is for fun, for ME!!!

[Chiska]

Mell, that sounds like fun. The meeting afterwards, anyway!

I had fun working on the receiver - I have more to do tomorrow and then it should be finished and ready to go. It is a nice distraction from my regular work. Nice to get my hands in, now and again.

[BlueDragonfly]

(((Chiska))) Does the job search mean your job has been eliminated? Or are you just looking for summer work? Best job search vibes to you!

Mell, that sounds like a nice "work day"! :) Especially the tarot meeting tonight! Have fun!

I've got one more 2 hour shift tonight 6-8pm.

[Mellaenn]

Mell, that sounds like fun. The meeting afterwards, anyway!

I had fun working on the receiver - I have more to do tomorrow and then it should be finished and ready to go. It is a nice distraction from my regular work. Nice to get my hands in, now and again.
I would have no idea where to start on a stereo receiver, but I know how something like that can be fun if it's your thing. :)

Ok - better have a bite to eat and I'm off to the tarot group. Nice chatting with you!

[Chiska]

(((Chiska))) Does the job search mean your job has been eliminated? Or are you just looking for summer work? Best job search vibes to you!

I've got one more 2 hour shift tonight 6-8pm.

My job is not funded after June 30 - BUT they are still trying to find money. There is so much going on and nobody will know anything until nearly the last minute. But I am just trying be proactive. I don't WANT to work somewhere else, but I might have to.

I do NOT miss the days of working in multiple shifts over the day! I used to work early mornings, then come back in the evening. It was strange having time in the middle of the day!

[BlueDragonfly]

These evening shifts are only temporary, a month or so, then I'll go back to 3 late afternoons a week. I'd much rather work and then be done! :D

It does, at least, give me time to stop at the lakefor an hour or so on my way back into town! I took my shoes off and went wading along the shoreline....brrrr....way too cold for that, yet. :laugh: I had a pair of geese following me for awhile, looking for snacks.....sorry guys, no goodies! :D

6:00, time to go! :D

[Queen of Disks]

hello, waiting for dinner to cook.

I had the day off, so I went out and got some errands done. It's a really nice day outside too! :)

[Stormdancer]

Oh My....this is bad...very VERY BAAAAD....:eek:






This morning I got a package...I have NO idea what's in it. I recognize WHO it's from, but WHY??? It sat there ALL day...mocking me...laughing at me...


I am OUT OF CONTROL....AND I cleaned out my pm box this weekend...LOL

[cardlady22]

So open it and put yourself out of your suspenseful misery, sweet little goose!

[Stormdancer]

So open it and put yourself out of your suspenseful misery, sweet little goose!I'm kinda enjoying the pain...})

[cardlady22]

I thought you might . . . and drawing Others along on your Ride?
I'm in Prague today.

[Stormdancer]

I thought you might . . . and drawing Others along on your Ride?
I'm in Prague today.I would LOVE to go there!!! Are you liking it? It's not one that ever appealed to me.

[cardlady22]

I would LOVE to go there!!! Are you liking it? It's not one that ever appealed to me.This is a Project! I compared the 2 editions and I'm going through the companion book reading about all the things Karen used. Love all of her companion books. Heck, I think they should be made available as e-Books even if they never print the decks again.

I have great-grandparents who immigrated as young teens from 2 of those countries. Amazing stories that make you very aware of the Luck of Place/Time of birth. I'm thinking my grandmother put me up to this . . . }) posthumously :angel:

[Stormdancer]

This is a Project! I compared the 2 editions and I'm going through the companion book reading about all the things Karen used. Love all of her companion books. Heck, I think they should be made available as e-Books even if they never print the decks again.

I have great-grandparents who immigrated as young teens from 2 of those countries. Amazing stories that make you very aware of the Luck of Place/Time of birth. I'm thinking my grandmother put me up to this . . . }) posthumously :angel:OH, how FUN!!!

But I'm confused...2 of those countries? (((Grandmother))) :)

[Shalyn]

*sneaks in and snickers*


Oh, Stormy, I saw the post you made about the chocolate cheese. A place in Ohio's Amish Country - Grandpa's Cheese Barn - has maple cheese. I tried some, it was OK, but nothing I'd buy.

I am, however, addicted to their Horseradish Cheddar. Oh, man that is good stuff.

[cardlady22]

OH, how FUN!!!

But I'm confused...2 of those countries? (((Grandmother))) :)I meant from those areas that went back & forth during and after the Wars. The great-grandfather was from one; the great-grandmother was from another. (never can recall which was which) Neither spoke English and could only communicate with each other in Russian. Their son married my grandmother, a small town American girl who longed for the worlds she'd only read about- and got her wish to travel.

[Stormdancer]

*sneaks in and snickers*You have a pm....:bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

I meant from those areas that went back & forth during and after the Wars. The great-grandfather was from one; the great-grandmother was from another. (never can recall which was which) Neither spoke English and could only communicate with each other in Russian. Their son married my grandmother, a small town American girl who longed for the worlds she'd only read about- and got her wish to travel.I kinda understood that after I posted, but I'm having issues...I opened the package and I'm STILL confused!!!

[Stormdancer]

I am, however, addicted to their Horseradish Cheddar. Oh, man that is good stuff.This sounds YUMMY!!!

[cardlady22]

Hungry Howie's Butter Crust Extra Cheese (Ground Beef on my portion)

[Stormdancer]

Hungry Howie's Butter Crust Extra Cheese (Ground Beef on my portion)Ya know?? I should just go to bed! I'm am SO stOOpid today....what are you talking about?

***Searches the Pub for the "Dunce" corner ( http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l4Bp4eNNVk8/TOHnshrPc_I/AAAAAAAAG2M/cseOx9LNREg/s1600/dunce-cap.jpg)***

[Stormdancer]

CR*P!!!!! COUNT Stormy, COUNT!!!!

**sigh**

[cardlady22]

(((Stormy))) I saw the word Yummy and my brain just took off. But, yes, it is our dinner tonight.

[Stormdancer]

(((Stormy))) I saw the word Yummy and my brain just took off. But, yes, it is our dinner tonight.Pizza?? What's butter crust? I LIKE butter :D

[cardlady22]

They have all sorts of flavored crust options at no extra charge:
http://www.hungryhowies.com/menu

[BlueDragonfly]

Hungry Howie's Butter Crust Extra Cheese (Ground Beef on my portion)
Mmmm......Hungry Howie's! I used to love their pizza! The nearest one is 20 miles away. :( And my very favorite? Papa John's. The closest is in Traverse City. Even further away. :( :(

[Stormdancer]

They have all sorts of flavored crust options at no extra charge:
http://www.hungryhowies.com/menuOH MY....YUMMERZ!!!!!!!! I had to plug in YOUR zip to actually see the menu. Which ones have you tried?

I want one o those HERE!!!

[Stormdancer]

Mmmm......Hungry Howie's! I used to love their pizza! The nearest one is 20 miles away. :( And my very favorite? Papa John's. The closest is in Traverse City. Even further away. :( :(I thought you went to work? GAWD I'm so out of it!

[BlueDragonfly]

*sneaks in and snickers*


Oh, Stormy, I saw the post you made about the chocolate cheese. A place in Ohio's Amish Country - Grandpa's Cheese Barn - has maple cheese. I tried some, it was OK, but nothing I'd buy.

I am, however, addicted to their Horseradish Cheddar. Oh, man that is good stuff.
I've never had Grandpa's Cheese Barn cheese, but horseradish cheddar is good cheese!

[Stormdancer]

OK...I'm being ignored! Time to saddle up and head South!

***note to Self...NEVER clean out the PM box***

[cardlady22]

Oh yes, Papa John's was a staple until hubby left their employ. Their garlic butter . . .

[BlueDragonfly]

CR*P!!!!! COUNT Stormy, COUNT!!!!

**sigh**
((((Stormy)))) Deep breaths, honey! ;)

[Stormdancer]

I'm not sure but I THINK...rut roh :(...that RoadHouse is on. Patrick Swayze AND Sam Elliot...***swoon***

[BlueDragonfly]

I thought you went to work? GAWD I'm so out of it!
I did and I'm back now! :D

I mailed a package for my client's neighbor today and he gave me a bareroot rosebush! What a sweetie! I just hope it'll grow, I've never had much luck with roses. But that was in Ohio.

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm not sure but I THINK...rut roh :(...that RoadHouse is on. Patrick Swayze AND Sam Elliot...***swoon***
Ohhhh......hot flashes.....fans self! :P

[Stormdancer]

I'm not sure but I THINK...rut roh :(...that RoadHouse is on. Patrick Swayze AND Sam Elliot...***swoon***

Or not... :( I could cry ***sniff***

SO, OBVIOUSLY thinking is NOT at option tonight :joke: Now what?

[cardlady22]

Anything with Patrick Swayze in it is fair game to me.

Red Dawn
Next of Kin
Ghost
Dirty Dancing

[cardlady22]

I mailed a package for my client's neighbor today and he gave me a bareroot rosebush! What a sweetie! I just hope it'll grow, I've never had much luck with roses.Have the boys take an occasional leak on them. Seriously.

[Stormdancer]

Anything with Patrick Swayze in it is fair game to me.

Red Dawn :eek:
Next of KinHUH...I've not seen that one...

[Stormdancer]

Have the boys take an occasional leak on them. Seriously.:bugeyed:


Okay....I'm trotting off to astrodienst...or whatEVER...What the hell is going on in my stars???

[BlueDragonfly]

Have the boys take an occasional leak on them. Seriously.
Phffttt....they won't. Last year the deer kept eating the hostas and I told bro to go out and pee on 'em. :bugeyed: "No way" The hostas didn't come up this year.

I'll pee in a cup and take it out there, myself.

[yirabeth]

Hey, everyone :)

The things we'll do to grow beautiful plants....!! :bugeyed:

[BlueDragonfly]

Actually, it makes sense. Roses like acidic soil and urine is usually acidic, so you're ammending the soil's acidity! :D We have acidic soil here anyway, so maybe it'll do well. *fingers crossed*

[cardlady22]

I didn't spoil dinner, did I?

[yirabeth]

Hehe, not mine, we ate a couple hours ago ♥

[Stormdancer]

I didn't spoil dinner, did I?You never answered...how many of those crusts have you tried and what's your fav???

[cardlady22]

Any baby pics or stories, yira?

Stormy, I'm boring. Butter Crust is the only one I'll order.

[Stormdancer]

The things we'll do to grow beautiful plants....!! :bugeyed:I'm not even paying attention anymore! What is the point???

How was your VISIT today??? :love:

[yirabeth]

It was lovely as usual...she's a great kid :) She's really into the piercing scream though...although she doesn't get the desired reaction out of me so then stops...LOL Her mom gets VERY frustrated..I break out into giggles and that confuses her. You should see the look on her face when I just laugh...definitely confusion...LOL

I totally forgot about my camera today :( I've had a headache since I got up this morning so being a bit dull I guess...I just sat on the floor and played with her most of the day. Or maybe I should say she played ON me... hehe

She'll be back Wednesday though! I'll be babysitting her 2 days a week until I get a job ♥

[Stormdancer]

Picture of DeX look-alike (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/19/madonna.horse/index.html) I think :bugeyed:....rut roh...never mind....

DeX is more buff })

ETA....the Bald guy...just sayin'...

[yirabeth]

Cool Stormy :)

[BlueDragonfly]

ETA....the Bald guy...just sayin'...
I would hope so! :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

I would hope so! :laugh:LOL...hey, it's Madonna, Ya never know...:joke:

OK...I AM sane-er than I was earlier....:angel:

[NorthernTigress]

Home.

I'm sick and tired and grouchy. I'm even grouchier because I stayed a half hour late at work. That's because the 5pm guy came in at 5:05, said that he forgot to give something to someone, and disappeared for another 20 minutes or so. So instead of finishing my ice cream making, I was serving customers. Which means I was still making ice cream two minutes before the end of my shift. And I still had to clean the machine.

So, I'm sick, and tired, and grouchy.

[Stormdancer]

OK...mATes...I'm not contagious....LOL

Where'd everybody go??

[Stormdancer]

Home.

I'm sick and tired and grouchy. I'm even grouchier because I stayed a half hour late at work. That's because the 5pm guy came in at 5:05, said that he forgot to give something to someone, and disappeared for another 20 minutes or so. So instead of finishing my ice cream making, I was serving customers. Which means I was still making ice cream two minutes before the end of my shift. And I still had to clean the machine.

So, I'm sick, and tired, and grouchy.And he still has a job, WHY???? But I'm a bitch.

[BlueDragonfly]

((((NT)))) That's so irresponsible of that guy.
You should have sneezed on him! })

[Stormdancer]

You should have sneezed on him! })ROTF....yeppers....})

[yirabeth]

(((((NT))))) Yeah, agreed....sneezed on him. A lot!

[NorthernTigress]

((((NT)))) That's so irresponsible of that guy.
You should have sneezed on him! })

Tempting. Very Tempting.

But right now, I can't sneeze on command. In fact, I've been having that stupid "waiting for a sneeze" effect all day.

[Stormdancer]

Tempting. Very Tempting.

But right now, I can't sneeze on command. In fact, I've been having that stupid "waiting for a sneeze" effect all day.Blow your nose....the sneeze will happen to equalize your ears....LOL

[yirabeth]

Does that work? Awesome..I'll have to give it a try. I really hate that 'need to sneeze but it's just not gonna happen' thing...LOL

[emmsma]

Hello. I am home again. Looks like you guys were having some fun while I've been away.

I did send off most of the decks this morning. I have to wait til the end of the week for Guiding Cauldron. Package is kinda big.

Received Tarot of the 78 Doors today. Thanks CL.

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Emmsma :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi emmsma! How was your day?

[emmsma]

Aww. NT. Can't you get that dude axed for that?

Or couldn't you leave it to him to finish teh ice cream and clean up, since you had to take care of customers for him.

I'm good. Work was very slow, early on and then busy right at the end.

Oh, before work I got a call from Spay/Neuter. They want me to stay late at the clinics now, to assist with the appointments they have scheduled for when surgery ends. They will pay me an extra $25 a day to do this.

And I'll be working the next wellness clinic as well.

I so could use the extra income this month. :D

[Stormdancer]

Hello. I am home again. Looks like you guys were having some fun while I've been away.

I did send off most of the decks this morning. I have to wait til the end of the week for Guiding Cauldron. Package is kinda big.

Received Tarot of the 78 Doors today. Thanks CL.
Heya Toots~~~ :love:

Did ya see a big jump in postal costs, or was the guy I dealt with just an idiot?

[emmsma]

Yep. Postal costs are CRAZY.

Guessing no more medium flat rate international packages at all.
Ridiculous.

Actually gotta repack GC's package.

[yirabeth]

I so could use the extra income this month. :D

Just don't kill yourself..we don't like it when you kill yourself...lol♥

[BlueDragonfly]

Heya Toots~~~ :love:

Did ya see a big jump in postal costs, or was the guy I dealt with just an idiot?
It went up to $.20 for every ounce after the first one. It was $.17

[Stormdancer]

It went up to $.20 for every ounce after the first one. It was $.17I paid almost $10 to mail a book/deck in a bubble envelope...ABSURD!!!!

[Stormdancer]

D*MN!!!!
COUNT, can we????? Geesh....

[NorthernTigress]

Aww. NT. Can't you get that dude axed for that?

Or couldn't you leave it to him to finish the ice cream and clean up, since you had to take care of customers for him.



There are currently only two people who know how to use the ice cream machine. I'm one, and the other person only works Fridays. I suppose I could have made him wash the parts. But I would still have to be there to put them back together again.

[BlueDragonfly]

D*MN!!!!
COUNT, can we????? Geesh....
That one wasn't so bad...

[Stormdancer]

There are currently only two people who know how to use the ice cream machine. I'm one, and the other person only works Fridays. I suppose I could have made him wash the parts. But I would still have to be there to put them back together again.
Two words....

Cross training......just sayin'

[BlueDragonfly]

10:00pm......time to turn off the green light.

G'Night (((PubmATes)))!

[Stormdancer]

That one wasn't so bad...You're right, but still...I've done SO well....

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue :)

[emmsma]

Oh no! thats a drag, NT. The bosses should be happy to have more employees able to do ALL the different jobs.

The rates for international flat rate - medium packages went up a great deal.

$27.95 (Canada and Mexico) $45.50 (everywhere else)

[NorthernTigress]

Two words....

Cross training......just sayin'

You have to at least be a supervisor to work the ice cream machine. I think it might be a "company secrets" type of thing. Recipes and such.

[cardlady22]

I'm quite concerned how this (postage increases) is going to affect many of our fun activities here on AT. I know that gas prices are up, which trickles down to everything, but it really does seem like governments are discouraging non-commercial international shipping. :mad:

[NorthernTigress]

I'm quite concerned how this (postage increases) is going to affect many of our fun activities here on AT. I know that gas prices are up, which trickles down to everything, but it really does seem like governments are discouraging non-commercial international shipping. :mad:

I know. We're seeing more and more "USA Only" over in the trading section. How long before it spreads into the Trains, the giveaway contests or, Heaven Forbid, the Mouse.

[yirabeth]

I have to admit postage costs will keep me off the Trains for now... EVERYTHING (except my disability/child support) has gone up since the gas prices.

[cardlady22]

Budgeting fun and help . . . leaves a yucky feeling in my tummy.

(((:heart:))) to all my AT friends!

[emmsma]

I think thats really crummy. I love all the postal activities we do here. I'm always willing to pay, but now I'm having to dole out which things I can afford to send now and what has to wait. I feel awful that I've still got that one package to ship.

But it will go out as soon as I can. Will have to find something special to tuck with it, to make up for the delay. Its all I can do.

I do hope that folk will try to find ways to make things work, even with the added expense.

[yirabeth]

I'm hoping it's very temporary :) All I gotta do is get a job!

[cardlady22]

With the Trains, it will mean that I won't be doing Side Trades at all.

GiveAways aren't that bad because it is only one mail-out and if the Hosts rotate who's doing one, it can continue at a goodly number.

Nonny Mouse is the one that will need Tender Care via donations of items, as well as postage. I wonder when the post office will release a new Priority stamp that reflects the price change.

[emmsma]

430am wake up tomorrow. I'm turning in early.

Tis the LOONG days coming.

Have a good night, dear ones.

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams to you Emmsma :)

Turning in here also - not quite as early a wakeup as Emmsma, but not been sleeping all that well and feel like I could use some extra Z's :) hehe

[NorthernTigress]

I'm losing all the East Coasters. It's barely after 9 here. Mind you, I feel barely alive.

[cardlady22]

It's going to be a while before my brain swirls settle enough to sleep. I'll pay for it tomorrow. :rolleyes:
Wish I could zap you into wellness, NT!

[NorthernTigress]

I can't even do self Reiki because I don't think I could concentrate enough.

Edit: I'm getting whiny again. Just smack me.

[cardlady22]

I don't know much about reiki, but I have read about people catching/coming down with things after an attunement. Is there a way to program/charge something before you hit a bad period that could be worn later when a person needs it? Or does the flow need to be able to cycle out of wherever it is w/o tampering?

(((NT)))

[Stormdancer]

Damn...google is ODD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbhnRuJBHLs

I was looking for the Lou Reed thing...***shrugs and wanders off to bed***

[Stormdancer]

TCO???? I think I'm missing you.........

[NorthernTigress]

I don't know much about reiki, but I have read about people catching/coming down with things after an attunement. Is there a way to program/charge something before you hit a bad period that could be worn later when a person needs it? Or does the flow need to be able to cycle out of wherever it is w/o tampering?

(((NT)))

Well at my current level I should be able to (in theory) send energy anywhere, including into the future. Or I could try to put my own name into my "reiki box", which focuses energy.

[Stormdancer]

ROTFLMAO...so...if I had the patience, I would have heard what I wanted to hear....G'night Ladies....'

ZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[cardlady22]

Sleep well, Stormy!

[Lutestring]

Hello. goodnight Stormy :)

That's awful about the postage costs. It looks like the US costs are now similar to what we have here for sending packages to the US. I'm thinking that i will only do exchanges within Australia, though i tried that with the last five of pentacles exchange, which meant I didn't get to play, as I was the only Aussie that time.

I can send tarot bags pretty cheaply, as they can go letter rates, unless registered, then they cost $$$.

Is someone looking after Nonnymouse in Australia? I think it used to be Rhombchick.

[cardlady22]

Hello, Lutestring! If you have a question related to Nonny Mouse you should send a PM to Grizabella.

[Lutestring]

Hello, Lutestring! If you have a question related to Nonny Mouse you should send a PM to Grizabella.

Yes, I think I'll do that, I just thought someone here might know.

[cardlady22]

I'm afraid I have to go get some rest now. Take care!

[NorthernTigress]

I'm still here. Drowning my sorrows in my own company's ice cream.

[Lutestring]

Goodnight cardlady, sweet dreams. Hi NT, I was reading that you said only two people can clean the icecream machines, and it reminded me of my days working in icecream shops.
I so hated cleaning the soft serve machines, erk. I hope the icecream makes you feel better. I stopped eating icecream for years after working in shops, and I still won't eat the soft serve stuff.

[NorthernTigress]

The ice cream was good, but I'm still hungry for food-food.

[Lutestring]

I'm in need of food, or even food-food, myself :) I'll go and forage in the kitchen, back soon.

back again...I had some marinated goat's cheese on sourdough toast, with chili sauce. Am I too late for the pub cheese festival ? :D

[Jesii]

Morning! Anyone about?

[NorthernTigress]

I had some perogies and sour cream. It was Cheemo, the best local brand of pre-made perogy.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Jesii!

I'm awake for a little while longer. What's new with you?

[Jesii]

Hi Jesii!

I'm awake for a little while longer. What's new with you?
Hiya NT! Not that much! My early night yesterday failed, ended up sat on my best mate's bed while she had an argument with her ex-boyfriend over Skype. And I am counting the hours to my tattoo now LOL

you?

[NorthernTigress]

Hiya NT! Not that much! My early night yesterday failed, ended up sat on my best mate's bed while she had an argument with her ex-boyfriend over Skype. And I am counting the hours to my tattoo now LOL

you?

I'm enjoying a brief break in my flu symptoms and trying to practice some distance reiki techniques on my hubby (who is at work).

There's a tattoo parlor here (one I've never been to) that will be doing a Friday the 13th promotion. $13 tattoos. Pre-chosen designs only, walk ins only. But I doubt my immune system with be back at full by then.

[Jesii]

I'm enjoying a brief break in my flu symptoms and trying to practice some distance reiki techniques on my hubby (who is at work).

There's a tattoo parlor here (one I've never been to) that will be doing a Friday the 13th promotion. $13 tattoos. Pre-chosen designs only, walk ins only. But I doubt my immune system with be back at full by then.
Aww (((NT vs. Flu)))

That sounds like a great idea! Tattoo's arn't cheap! :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Aww (((NT vs. Flu)))

That sounds like a great idea! Tattoo's arn't cheap! :laugh:

Of course, even if I was healthy, traditional "tattoo flash" isn't really my style. I'd hate to stand in line and then not find an image I like.

[Wendywu]

No it won't be NT - I doubt it would be a good idea..... this is being quite a nasty bout and will need a while to fully cover from!


Morning Jes - you OK?

[Jesii]

Of course, even if I was healthy, traditional "tattoo flash" isn't really my style. I'd hate to stand in line and then not find an image I like.
Yeah, I wouldn't want to get just anything tattoo'd, not my thing.

Hi Wendy *waves* All good here :)

[Guiding Cauldron]

Goodness everyone I know I'm terribly late with this and I greatly apologized to everyone personally already. I have posted Mell, PW, Desert R, and Emmsma swapmeet trades this morning. Be on teh lookout ladies theyre winging your way to you and thank you so much for all your grace :)

GC

[Jesii]

Hiya GC :) I will pass it on to PW if she is not online today :D

[NorthernTigress]

Well, the infomercials are telling me to go to bed. Hopefully I "disconnected" from Hubby correctly, or else my sleep tonight might be interesting to say the least.

[Guiding Cauldron]

Thank you Jessi, I do appreciate it xx Must dash ready for school run.

[Wendywu]

Night NT - hope you feel better in your morning :)

[Jesii]

Night NT and bye GC, both have a great day/night :D

[Wendywu]

Lord this is frustrating. I am trying to log in to the work computer servers which are at a different office; I have a distance connection. The login page keeps closing.....

*tears hair out*

[Jesii]

Wendy, tell the computer off, it might work?

Bye, off to lectures!

[Lutestring]

I'm back again, hi/bye Jesii, GC :) goodnight NT, hi Wendy.

I thought I'd killed the thread earlier, so i went away to clean out the fridge, and to weigh up some meat for my cat, into little bags to put in the freezer. Two of the jobs I hate most, now I just have to do the washing up. I'm having a cup of tea first, and then it will be time to cook dinner.

[Wendywu]

I'm going to have to wait for the IT bods to get in and answer their phone lines. I hope something gets done soon - I am very limited in the work I can do if I can't save anything to computer!!

[Wendywu]

Yay!! A sneaky back-door approach got me in and working happily :D

[Lutestring]

Yay, clever Wendy! I nearly fell asleep while drinking my tea :bugeyed: I didn't sleep well last night, stupid sore shoulder again, and got woken early this morning by the sound of earth moving machinery somewhere nearby, then had to get up to rescue a lizard that my cat was chasing.

I've got some chickpeas cooking for dinner, which I'm going to have with spinach.

[Wendywu]

Oooh I love chickpeas. Chickpea curry is particularly scrummy!

Lute - could you get different pain medication? You suffer so much from the pain of the arthritis... there must be something?

[PathWalker]

I met my beloved 36 years ago.
Well, the 'scientist' in us both likes to be presice, so...

36 years ago tomorrow, around 10.30 in the morning UK time :)

http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEplot/SEplot1951/SE1975May11P.GIF

(the link is for the astronomy-minded)

He'll take a day off work, we'll go somewhere and rink coffee together - I stole his coffee on that first occassion, he remembers!

The place we were standing (a building roof) doesn't exist anymore.


This is always an odd time of year for me - first couple of weeks of May - has some good anniverssaris, and some bad :( Hence I tend to hide away a bit, feeling my way around the oddness.

But I'm waving
\ll/

[Wendywu]

(((PW and beloved)))

Good to hear from you! We all have quiet times - but good to know that you're OK :)

[Lutestring]

Hi PathWalker, happy anniversary for tomorrow :) Did you meet watching the eclipse? How wonderful.
I hope the tarot bag arrives soon, the post is taking ages. I blame the royal wedding :D

Tomorrow is my mum's birthday. I miss her, she died a little more than five years ago :(

Thanks Wendy, I'm taking some stronger painkillers now, so feel ok and then do too much, which makes it hurt more, later. I'm waiting for the paperwork to get approved for my free physiotherapy, it should be soon. It got held up by all the public holidays.

[PathWalker]

Hi Wendy \ll/

Hi Lute, I hope tomorrow is filled with good memories for you, which bring a smile even through sadness x
Not sure how far the bag has got, haven't looked at the tracking or anything - it will get here in the end I'm sure :)

[Guiding Cauldron]

DR and Mell, thank you ladies for the lovely arrivals, just recieved today in the post and they are fabulous! xx

GC

[Rhinemaiden]

morning, all! :)

PW... YOU have been missed! Glad to "see" you again... and happy anniversary! have a lovely time! :D (ah... the lightbulb went on about Jess, the tattoo, the timing... ;) )

and how is everyone else this fine day?

Wendy, you have a new browser yet? ;)

Lute! Sorry to hear your shoulder is so bothersome! (((:heart:)))

[Wendywu]

Crumbs no - I need another few days of the Chinese water torture, dripping at him .... })

[Rhinemaiden]

Crumbs no - I need another few days of the Chinese water torture, dripping at him .... })

ROFL... you go, girl! LOL :D

(I still say, faster to do it yourself... but that's single lady talk... from someone who does it ALL myself LOL )

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning! It's a soggy day here. Had a thunderstorm overnight. One lightning strike(3:36am) sounded like it was right outside my window!

(((PW))), *waves back* Good to see you! Happy Anniversary!

Wendy, patience is a virtue, keep dropping those hints....;)

[Rhinemaiden]

(later!) >>>>>-------:)

[BlueDragonfly]

:) Have a great day RM!

I hear thunder in the distance, must check the weather website.

[Shalyn]

Well, we have a 20% chance of thunderstorms today. And I'm pretty distant...

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Thunderstorming here now...

[cardlady22]

(((PathWalker))) and (((Lutestring)))

Good to see Shalyn & Guiding Cauldron!

Odd bit of news: have you seen that Microsoft is looking to buy Skype?
Thoughts? I think I'm glad I didn't get into it.

[yirabeth]

Yeah I heard that on the radio this morning when I took Jack to the bus (heavy rain, otherwise I think the walk is good for him..hehe) My instant thought was, I wonder what they'll do to ruin it... or if they'll try to combine it with their Windows Live -- which wasn't nearly as good a quality as Skype...

I used to use Skype very heavily when I was with the ex-bf from England. I believe Zan uses this a lot to talk with his mom etc...

[cardlady22]

I just don't have any faith in this Cloud Computing line of thinking either. I understand the issues, but I'd still rather have my own USB drive in my own little pocket. :laugh:
And a printout in a 3-ring binder at home.

[yirabeth]

Oh, and then my second thought was, I hope they (DoJ I believe it is? could be wrong) block this purchase like they do other sales to prevent Microsoft from getting a monopoly...LOL

[yirabeth]

Regarding Cloud computing, that's all fine and good, (and you'd still want your own backup...IMO...) but it's a constant cost, and me being poor for 45 of the 45 yrs of my life(LOL) says that having a USB stick that I pay for ONCE is my best option.... It was handy for Wendy to share her library though, for instance.

At this point I think Cloud computing is for businesses so they can be global at a minimum of cost, and perhaps computer geeks that just like that sorta thing *g* ...maybe it'll be more in the long run. (I'm kind of a computer geek but it wars against my cheapskate nature and at this point the cheapskate has won lol)

[OctavaSpera]

Good morning! What's new? Too much for me to catch up :(

[PathWalker]

Good Morning!
I've been absent too - tough times - but I think everyone is fairly well and happy in the grand scheme of things. How are you :)

[OctavaSpera]

I'm doing well, thanks :) Leaving for a two-week trip to Idaho next week to visit friends. How are you doing?

[Stormdancer]

UGH!!!

Hi OS~~~ How are ya???

(((:heart:PW:heart:)))

I wish it were storming here. We're looking at close to 80f...ewwwww....

[OctavaSpera]

My days of being lazy are coming to an end :( :( School starts in a month.

[PathWalker]

Trying to write a difficult letter - sorry for the popping in and out :(

What are you studying OS? And how much longer will it take? Jes is enjoying her course, do you like it really? Just the end of holiday blues...

[NorthernTigress]

Moan, groan. Sniff, snort. Groooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan.

Morning. I'm amazed that the human body somehow knows to "plug up" only one nostril at a time. Otherwise we'd all suffocate every time we had a cold/flu.

This bit of philosophy is brought to you by fever, dehydration and medication.

[Jesii]

Hi *waves* anyone about?

[NorthernTigress]

Moan.

Over here, under the pile of Kleenex(TM).

[Jesii]

Um.... (((NT))) so not feeling terribly better yet? <sending good health vibes>

[NorthernTigress]

Um.... (((NT))) so not feeling terribly better yet? <sending good health vibes>

It does seem to be related to time of day. I have half an hour to become semi-alive for work.

Drugs! I need drugs.

[Jesii]

It does seem to be related to time of day. I have half an hour to become semi-alive for work.

Drugs! I need drugs.
coffee????? :D

[NorthernTigress]

coffee????? :D

No, this stuff, mostly.

http://www.benylin.ca/eng/images/mucous-phlegm.gif

[Jesii]

No, this stuff, mostly.

http://www.benylin.ca/eng/images/mucous-phlegm.gif
Hope it works soon. Feeling ill is so unfair.

[PathWalker]

Hello Babe how are you? :)

NT - drink lots, steam your head? Gently!!!!!

[NorthernTigress]

Personally I think that the cough syrup industry is responsible for so many people hating the flavor cherry. It seems to me that 90% of cough syrups are "cherry flavored", 9% are "Mint" (really Menthol) and the other one percent is something else (like grape for children).

Did I mention I get philosophical when I'm sick?

[Jesii]

Hello Babe how are you? :)
I'm all good here, you? (scrap that, i'm really really good :D )

dare I ask if the 'difficult letter' is to who i think it is to, or chall i forget i read that?

[PathWalker]

Yeah, wierd sister :)
Pages of awful diatribe, but it's mostly edited now.
Shall I post it here for comments LOL?
I think I may have had too much coffee and chocolate, and am now punch-drunk! :D

[PathWalker]

Did I mention I get philosophical when I'm sick?
Philosophical COULD BE good - but I'm guessing it's not really helping?
So sorry for you, would make you endless cups of tea if you were here; and a blanket, and read out loud to you, you ask Jes if that's not so. x

[NorthernTigress]

Well, Time to drag myself to work.

Drag.....drag....drag.... drag....

[Wendywu]

((((PW)))) Gather your own version of my Vampire is making herself felt....


don't forget the mirrors + visualisation! Really works :)

[yirabeth]

Sorry you're feeling so poorly NT! I hope your shift is quick and painless AND that you have a couple days off now to recuperate?? (((((NT)))))

(((((PW))))) Vampires SUCK....

I have to go shopping -- my precious little Princess is One Year Old today!! Silly me, I knew it was coming, have money set aside to shop for it...and just didn't realize it was this SOON I guess...and today is the DAY....

How weird it all is :D Me all gaga over someone else's baby..which I've never ever done in my LIFE...loved my own, avoided everyone else's....LOL

I'm thinking one of those ride-on scooter type toys that go by leg-power. She's just the right amount of mobility to get use from that, and would LOVE it I think... :) It would be cool if I could find one of those old-fashioned wooden ones that are so sturdy too...probably not though. Modern crap just doesn't say CARE like the old stuff did...

[Rhinemaiden]

Well, Time to drag myself to work.

Drag.....drag....drag.... drag....

perhaps a sick day is in order? :(

[Jesii]

Hiya Mum! Got hungry, sorry, back now. Yep, put it up, comments are always good! I'm just organising tutorials for my next wave of essays! So much work LOL I'm loving it :laugh:

Hiya Wendy, RM and yira~

[Wendywu]

I'm thinking one of those ride-on scooter type toys that go by leg-power. She's just the right amount of mobility to get use from that, and would LOVE it I think... :) It would be cool if I could find one of those old-fashioned wooden ones that are so sturdy too...probably not though. Modern crap just doesn't say CARE like the old stuff did...


Oh James loved his one of those! I think all kids do. Get one of the ones where the seat lifts up and there's a hidey-hole for toys or sweeties :)

[PathWalker]

For ....

This card and letter is to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
May you have a wonderful summer and a health filled year!

Great news about the garden. I don’t really understand about your health, or why longer days “make you stronger” so I can’t comment except to say I hope you get all the help you need.

Things go along here quietly as usual. Flowers in the garden, some baby birds, rain at last.

I couldn’t work out from your letter whether the invitation to your birthday included (beloved) as well. As I wasn’t sure, and don’t have my own transport anyway, I shall pass, thank you, but I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you for your call on my birthday.


I probably won’t write again until next summer. We haven’t managed the kind of correspondence I’d continued to hope for, which would have enabled us to be any closer or more honest, so I feel it best to let it be.
I seem to recall we have tried before, and had hoped we would get past what you described as “neutral” responses and letters. I gave you a very open view of my feelings in my last letter, but I can see it is not possible for you to reciprocate with anything like equal frankness towards me. I am sorry if my honesty makes you uncomfortable.

This is a sadness, but our paths have diverged and that’s how it is, it’s been a long time since we were close.

I truly wish you a wonderful year, and you are of course very welcome to send me any news about yourself that you feel you’d like to share in that time.

My blessings to you always

[yirabeth]

Yeah, that's a good plan...she likes to carry her sippy cup around (with water or juice, she doesn't care which...lol) She goes from play spot to play spot, stopping to grab her sippy cup before she moves on...LOL

If Krystal decides to keep it where she's living I'll have to get a second for here LOL.

Okay, I'm off -- back later!

[Rhinemaiden]

PW... well said!

[yirabeth]

Awww (((((PW))))) So hard to do I know...but the letter is full of love as well as honesty...if whoever it is can't see that....well I guess that's why you're writing it in the first place.

Much love to you♥

[Wendywu]

Honest, open and must have been difficult first to accept, and then write. Not going to be easy for her to read either, going by my own experience of writing honest letters when the other side isn't good at emotional honesty.

((PW)) :heart:

[PathWalker]

Thank you all for your kindness.
The last time, well, there was a lot of stuff back about how it wasn't her fault, how she tried to be neutral so as not to create division, how I didn't understand her. All true perhaps.

But the solution never manifested, even with a commitment (on my part genuine) to be more honest and open, we end up in the same place. And I have run out of whatever it is, energy, to keep going.

She'll be 30 this month. Haven't seen her since Aug 2007.

Damn.

[Jesii]

Yeah, that pretty much covers it, and better wording than I can do! (((mum))) :heart:

[PathWalker]

Yeah, that pretty much covers it, and better wording than I can do! (((mum))) :heart:
(((Jes ))) :heart:

[Wendywu]

It's a hard thing to accept that there never will be the relationship with someone that you'd like, and have tried so hard to have. Although I knew that I had done right, it has taken me several weeks to accept that emotionally and be able to let it go. Be gentle with yourself :heart:

[Chiska]

Happy Birthday to Elaina!!!

Poor NT!!! I was hoping that I'd read this morning that you were feeling much better.

Pathwalker - that letter was quite poignant. And beautifully written.

I am working from home today - which means I am sitting in the pub (at AT), sipping a nice cuppa. I have ANGEL Learning opened in another window as well as my Outlook Web Access in another window. :D

Actually, the plan is to work outside today, then do my online work duties this evening. And keep cell phone handy if boss calls.

The Shadowscapes deck only is supposed to be here today. I checked Amazon to make sure I didn't have any other preorders sitting out there waiting to take my bank account by surprise! LOL

[Wendywu]

Our new toaster just came. It is one of those that does variable width AND variable length. We get so fed up with toast where one bit of the slice doesn't fit in the damn toaster but this one will be great. All of us munch lots of toast, and like toasted crumpets and teacakes and things - a toaster is an essential :).

[Jesii]

Just ran down the hill to grab a gig ticket! I've wanted to hear these guys for ages and they are plahying at the pub at the bottem of the hill. SO not gonna miss it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4YpG4K97zc

Back now....!

[yirabeth]

Back :) They didn't have a 'girl' ride-on and her mom would probably kill me if I got her a boyish fire truck style...LOL! So I settled for a pushing 'lawn mower' that was in bright primary colors that will make lots of noise with popping balls etc...ROFL (I seriously can't understand why some people get so annoyed by toys that make noise, but luckily Krystal isn't one of them. I used to seriously PISS my ex off when I'd buy the boys things like xylophones etc...hehe My theory is happy noise is good!)

I'll keep my eyes open for a riding toy that isn't too boyish and pick it up and either give it to her or store it for the next 'holiday' I can get away with gifting for...hehe

[Chiska]

I loved musical toys for my son. He was so musical! And he loved to draw so he was getting art supplies from a very early age. Especially an easel w/ paper as he decorated the walls of his bedroom with crayon when he was 3. Beautiful mural. Really hard to clean. Not for me. For HIM.

It was hard to be mad at him as I wanted him to explore his creativity, but he learned that the walls of a rental house were not the place to do the exploring!

[yirabeth]

Oh, yep been there done that one Chiska...LOL! I ended up hanging their walls with strips of butcher paper for them to draw and color on. When that got full, replace them with more strips of butcher paper...LOL (plastic back prevented markers from leaking through, and made it sturdier for wild scribbles)

[Rhinemaiden]

Our new toaster just came. It is one of those that does variable width AND variable length. We get so fed up with toast where one bit of the slice doesn't fit in the damn toaster but this one will be great. All of us munch lots of toast, and like toasted crumpets and teacakes and things - a toaster is an essential :).


Enjoy! Last year I treated myself to a large Cuisinart toaster oven... and adore it! Heats quickly, cooks efficiently, and is perfect for what I want to do... roasting Cornish hens, baking muffins and/or cheese biscuits... so much easier (and much cheaper) than heating my BIG oven... and doesn't heat up my kitchen as much either. SO, I know where you're coming from on the essential kitchen appliance! Go toast something! :D

[Chiska]

Oh, yep been there done that one Chiska...LOL! I ended up hanging their walls with strips of butcher paper for them to draw and color on. When that got full, replace them with more strips of butcher paper...LOL (plastic back prevented markers from leaking through, and made it sturdier for wild scribbles)

That is a great idea!! I never thought of doing that!

Of course, his last venture was doing art on other people. He is quite good - just needed an apprenticeship.

*sigh* now I am all teary again. Damn it. why did he have to bugger it all up?? ARRRGHHHH!!!

Okay, enough of that. I am done pretending to be working from home. I am going to head outside and do some clean up in our little "camp ground." We have a stand of trees w/ a fire pit and a grassy area that we use for "camping." We sleep in our nice warm bed - but we can go out there and sit and roast marshmallows and what not. Camping for the under-enthused!

[yirabeth]

(((((Chiska))))) It's not over yet...give him time. The little boy you loved is still in there...

[Flaxen]

Hi,

Is anyone still around? I'm in the pub for the next hour or so while playing with my new cards. :)

[Wendywu]

Hiya - what new cards???

[Flaxen]

A couple of decks courtesy of Mr Somerville:

Charta Bellica playing cards and Oracle Ge.

Love the Charta Bellica - now I just have to figure out how to read with it. :D

The oracle Ge is quite intriguing too.

How are your fingers now?

[Wendywu]

Still braced :(. I get an hour a day without the braces, and I have figured out how to row with them on :D. Just have to wrap stuff round the handle and make the handle "fatter" - that way the fingers don't have to bend at all. Yay!!

[Wendywu]

I got a set of the German Renaissance playing cards the other day - based on the art of Josse Amman (I think). Truly lovely cards :)

[Flaxen]

I got a set of the German Renaissance playing cards the other day - based on the art of Josse Amman (I think). Truly lovely cards :)
I'm very tempted by those. I saw them on the same website and loved the cards so shown. The art is so expressive!

Good news about the rowing with the strapped up fingers. I hate that feeling of not being able to exercise when you really want to.

[Wendywu]

Yeah they are braced on splints and so can't bend at all - I can either row with no splints and risk the pain, or wind socks round the handle. The socks win :D

I can't not row. I'm in training for a marathon and I refuse to put the date back. I'm psyched up for it and can't change it now!

[Flaxen]

Wow! Training for a marathon...

I'm just about to start a running programme with a friend with the aim to be able to complete a 5k run. :D

[Wendywu]

What - the C25k program? I want to have a go at that when I'm not training two (and sometimes three or more) hours a day on the rowing machine :). I worry about my knees though. Rowing has the advantage of not stressing any joints - important consideration of my advanced old age :D

[Flaxen]

It's a podcast one that a few people at work have recommended. Two of us have buddied up to run together. It's called 'couch to 5k'.

[Wendywu]

yeah - C (couch) 2 (to) 5k :D. Maybe one day. I love swimming, cycling, karate, rowing and a few other sports but at the moment - rowing has my heart :laugh:

How are you getting on with the running? Are you enjoying it?

[Flaxen]

We haven't started yet. :D

I started a similar running programme in spring last year. I ran 3 x per week, gradually building up and I noticed a difference in my fitness really quickly. Unfortunately, I live in an area with very little street lighting so when the nights began to draw in, I couldn't run after work. I consequently lost all the fitness gains I made. I hope running with someone else straight after work will help.

[Wendywu]

Yes - and this time of year it's staying light that bit longer. I understand about not wanting to run without street-lighting - it's asking for trouble in one way or another really. You were very sensible to stop for a while - it won't take long to get the fitness back :)

[Flaxen]

I hope so - I feel very unfit at the moment!

[Wendywu]

No worries - in six months you'll feel very different indeed! You'll look different too!

[Flaxen]

That is the aim. I don't have too much weight to lose - I just seem to have put on a few extra pounds over winter.

[Stormdancer]

OMG...I'm living in a SAUNA!!! :mad:

[cardlady22]

OMG...I'm living in a SAUNA!!! :mad:Will this help?
http://www.simplescrapper.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sprinkler.jpg

My AC has been running quite a lot more today too!

[Stormdancer]

Will this help?Yes!!! As long as it's COLD and does NOT contribute to the general humidity in the air. The dew pt is only 65f :rolleyes:

[cardlady22]

Well, in that case . . . I suggest looking at this:
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/jmontescardona/icy3.jpg
Maybe set up a similar pic on your Desktop background.

[Stormdancer]

Oh my, that is LOVELY!!! I'm keeping that one. I usually just use snow trees, but that's perfect!!! Part of the problem is that I didn't believe the weather...and I didn't turn the AC on when I left. I just closed up the windows...idiot!!!

***sigh*** I am SO not ready for summer...at ALL!!!

[Chiska]

There were some questions about the new deck-only Shadowscapes. I received mine this afternoon and posted pictures (http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?p=2728447#post2728447) of the box and whatnot.

The size of the cards: a hair over 2-3/4" x 4-5/8" So they are essentially the same size. The box is nice. The LWB is very cute with many little illustrations through out.

[cardlady22]

I was just clicking through them! :thumbsup: Thank you, Chiska!

I have to hop offline for a bit, but I'll be back.

[Stormdancer]

There were some questions about the new deck-only Shadowscapes. I received mine this afternoon and posted pictures (http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?p=2728447#post2728447) of the box and whatnot.

The size of the cards: a hair over 2-3/4" x 4-5/8" So they are essentially the same size. The box is nice. The LWB is very cute with many little illustrations through out.!!! WOW !!! Your desk is so...CLEAN!! When I grow up I wanna be JUST like you!! :*

[Chiska]

!!! WOW !!! Your desk is so...CLEAN!! When I grow up I wanna be JUST like you!! :*

It isn't clean, really. Okay, well, it is. But there is some clutter over to the left that you can't see. No, wait. I just cleaned it up. Sigh. I have a coaster for my water, too. I really am not *that* neat. I just like my work area tidy.

It is a beautiful oak table that my husband got from somebody else's trash. He sanded it down and refinished it for me. :)

[kaleanna]

*slips in quietly*

*grabs a blanket and finds a comfy chair*


*waves hi to whomever is here*


*Hates this sinus cr*p that is messing with me for the past couple days now :(*

[Chiska]

Oh, kale! Are you still sick, too!?

How about a nice cup of fresh ginger tea w/raw honey??

[kaleanna]

Oh, kale! Are you still sick, too!?

How about a nice cup of fresh ginger tea w/raw honey??


Sinuses are messing with me big time, and when that happens it messes with my throat :(

[Stormdancer]

How about a nice cup of fresh ginger tea w/raw honey??Perfect...keep some on hand for days like this! (((Kaleanna)))

[kaleanna]

Perfect...keep some on hand for days like this! (((Kaleanna)))
((((Stormy))))

[kaleanna]

*thinks it sure is quiet in here*

I got a bit sidetracked with getting food for hubby and trying to not talk alot :/

[Stormdancer]

*thinks it sure is quiet in here*

I got a bit sidetracked with getting food for hubby and trying to not talk alot :/LOL...nobody else is talking either....

AC has been on since I got home almost 2 hrs ago and I am STILL sweating in unmentionable places. I may need a tepid shower....

[yirabeth]

Hi all, back from Elaina's birthday :) I had to man Krystal's camera for the cake/pictures, but I did get some pictures of her first time playing outside on my camera...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=629115&l=4c6b650f5e&id=100000739536373

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=629116&l=08b8ef7631&id=100000739536373

She likes balls :)

[kaleanna]

cute pix Yira

[yirabeth]

Thanks, Kaleanna :)

[emmsma]

She's getting so big!

[yirabeth]

She really is...she's hard to hold in the lap now, she hangs over on all the edges...LOL

[kaleanna]

Sorry guys

I am going to have to go, Still not feeling all that well, and hard to concentrate on the puter screen.


(((((((AT family)))))))))

[yirabeth]

(((Kaleanna))) Hope you feel better soon!

[cardlady22]

Brain is fried. Too many wrenches thrown into plans tonight.
*plops down along the seat of the booth*

[yirabeth]

Hey Cardlady :) Have a cuppa, that'll refresh your fried brain...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DBz7W5TWbkk/Sf31WLsOlYI/AAAAAAAAI0o/iE3ianG7ZTo/s400/bug+cup.JPG

[cardlady22]

Ohhhhhhhhhh, thank you, yirabeth! :angel: That is the most comforting teacup I've ever seen. And with these (http://blog.toiletpaperworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kleenex.jpg), I'm going to be okay.

[yirabeth]

(((((Cardlady))))) Sorry things are being rough right now. I hope things smooth out for you very soon!

[cardlady22]

I don't know why it's hit me like this. Stupid, really. Nothing earth-shattering. Just a series of small "nope, won't work like that" things in a row. The day had been quite peaceful beforehand.

[yirabeth]

Sometimes they just get ya that way though...one too many little things pile up and feel like a giant thing :)

[cardlady22]

Elaina looks like she was having a Grand Time!

[yirabeth]

Yeah she had a pretty good day :) She really liked being outside! She wandered around the yard (sometimes with ball sometimes without) while we tagged along to take leaves etc away that she would pick up...she finds that fun too because we say "thank you!" and that makes her giggle. She likes picking up....LOL

[cardlady22]

That will change all too soon. :P
Has she gotten to the "throw it down and watch the lady-people get it for me"? I loved the look on mine's face when I started saying, "Nope, I can't get it for you now."

[yirabeth]

Oh yes, that's a favorite game...LOL I started using her to pick it up. Hang her upside down just over it and say, There it is! Get it Elaina! and she grabs it up laughing and I swing her back upright...LOL

[cardlady22]

My son loved upside-down, but too high or upside down made my daughter crazy. Our friends learned the hard way when they swung and she screamed/cried all terrified.

Well, I missed out on the Tarot of Transformation, but I've got a replacement Flower Speaks deck/book coming. Things from emmsma, OctoberGwen & kaleanna (when she feels better :*)

Oh, and Frankie scans! haven't even popped those in the PC yet. :bugeyed:

[emmsma]

Frazzled this evening. I'm tired but today was kinda fun at the clinic.

Guess the dr. has complained that we are working too late so they booked less surgeries and more appointments for after.

My boss - the one thats leaving in a few months - will leave when surgery is over, and I stay for the appointments. Well, surgery ended very early so appointments ended early too.

And to cross-train, I got to trade places with the other tech. I got to do recovery. I never get to do that. And I got to sedate the cats today.

It was great fun. I think I get to play with kitties again tomorrow.

[yirabeth]

Cool, it's always best for as many to know as much as possible...Sounds like you had a busy day! Although shorter hehe

[cardlady22]

Hello, emmsma! Are the animals like we are- different reactions and time needed to come out of it?

[emmsma]

Yes, they do vary a bit. As a rule, the first dog - the largest female - of the day, always takes longer to wake up.

SOmetimes we think its cause the folk watching over them for recovery, brush and pat them. They enjoy it so much, the massages and heating pads, that they don't want to get up.

And kitties wake faster because they are given an injection after surgery, to reverse some of the drugs they are given.

We had one kitty today have a seizure post op. SHe'd done fine and was even sitting up enough to go back into the cat room. We went in the room to sedate the last few cats and she just started bouncing away. :(

Just had the one, 45 seconds long. then she seemed to be ok. Her parents were told - in case she has to go under anesthesia at some point in her life.

[yirabeth]

Scary job :bugeyed: Not sure how we'll I'd do... Good that there's people like you to do this necessary job!

[cardlady22]

(((little kitty)))

Any suggestions on snacky junk food when I shop tomorrow? I'm bored of just about everything lately. Even Nutter Butter items failed to move me. :laugh:

[emmsma]

Are you in a sweet mood or salty? amybe you are off sweets right now.

Time for chips - potato chips, fritos, doritos, pringles, munchos, bugles

any of that work for ya?

Pretzels, popcorn

[yirabeth]

Hmm, I'm not very good at snacky type things...I usually do graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or popcorn...LOL

I think I'm headed for bed..can't seem to keep my eyes open tonight. Have a good 1/3, everyone!

[cardlady22]

plain potato chips with Mild Cheddar dip sounds good . . .

cashews, I always adore those

maybe bananas?

Rice or noodles . . . smothered with beef & vegetable soup!

Vanilla Wafers and tapioca pudding! :thumbsup: Sleep tight, yira!

[emmsma]

NIght Yira.

Funny. Rice or noodles count as food in my house. :P

But I've been wanting egg rolls for forever. I just have to wait til Saturday to afford anyting. I'm hoping we can swing an eating out, but I'd settle for a swing by and grab a few egg rolls. :)

[cardlady22]

No one else will eat the rice or noodles, so I have to buy single-serve packages. Makes 'em snacks in my Strange Brain.

They'll do mac & cheese or spaghetti, but that is most definitely a Meal.

[emmsma]

Ah, I get it. Sometimes scrambled eggs is a snacky thing at my place.

When I was single, mashed potatoes or mac and cheese. :)

ETA: Running away now. Tiredness is upon me.

[zan_chan]

Has everyone gone? Oh well. Just stopping in to say hi :) University is back in swing so I'm super busy again. But all good here. Nice to be back at it. Catch ya soon, all!

[NorthernTigress]

Zan! Was that Zan?

Dammit, I missed him!

[Wendywu]

I see the US Postal Service has posted a net loss of $2.2 billion and has said it expects to be insolvent in September of 2011 ......

Surely it will be supported or what happens about sending stuff anywhere to or from the USA?



And yeah, missed Zan :(

How your flu NT?

[NorthernTigress]

I was almost losing my voice at work. I was generally presentable at the supper meeting I went to, but my symptoms came back when I got home. It's like was performing, and I subconsciously knew when I needed to be "on".

[Wendywu]

I still think you need a couple of days off sick but I know it's difficult when you work for a skinflint who won't pay you if you don't work - even for such a valid reason!

[NorthernTigress]

Well, that's the good thing. I do have two days off. Otherwise, I never would have gone to the dinner meeting.

[Wendywu]

Oh thank goodness for that - now you can rest and recover a bit :)

[NorthernTigress]

My pendulum was not very supportive. It said that I would be feeling somewhat better by Monday, but still wouldn't be fully healthy by the end of May. Might be healthy by my birthday (June 9).

[Jesii]

Hello *waves* tattoo is in three hours.... *scampers off to get coffee*

[NorthernTigress]

Dammit. Here I am, sick, tired, herbed and medicated... and on Facebook. I really need someone to keep me from doing something foolish in the face of this:

The fact is, Jesus wiped my past clean,God holds my future secure, and everyday I live is another gift from a merciful God, just remember, out of a 100 feet, God is willing to go 99 as long as your willing to go 1. God bless.

I don't think I can hold my metaphorical tongue on this one. It's just so over the top.

[Jesii]

Dammit. Here I am, sick, tired, herbed and medicated... and on Facebook. I really need someone to keep me from doing something foolish in the face of this:



I don't think I can hold my metaphorical tongue on this one. It's just so over the top.
Um...... alll I can think is what I have as my 'religious views':
'all paths to the divine (or lack of it) are equally valid, this is just the one I walk'

And yes, I put it up so I try not to get all annoyed by over-the-top Christians :)

(((NT)))

[NorthernTigress]

The only thing that is stopping me from commenting is that it is one of those "status shuffle" statuses. So it may not even be an original thought.

[Jesii]

The only thing that is stopping me from commenting is that it is one of those "status shuffle" statuses. So it may not even be an original thought.
Ah true!

So, is it your evening or morning over there? Day/ sleep plans? :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Ah true!

So, is it your evening or morning over there? Day/ sleep plans? :laugh:

It's late-night right now. Just seeing if I can give my herbal-remedy a little while to work before I crawl into bed.

[Wendywu]

I don't know why, but the well-washed lettuce I am eating right now is gritty. As if it's on the inside of the lettuce leaf... they look perfectly clean and healthy lettuce leaves... most odd.


June 9th - goodness that's ages away NT!! I definitely hope you're better before then :bugeyed:

(((Jesii)) - add "for now" onto the end of your "religious" quote and I'm with you :)

[Jesii]

I like it Wendy! Off to add it!!! :D

[Jesii]

It's late-night right now. Just seeing if I can give my herbal-remedy a little while to work before I crawl into bed.
Awww (((NT))) hope you sleep well when you get to the sleeping bit!

[Wendywu]

I hate that stage of a cold where your nose runs constantly - I always worry that I'll "dribble" all over the pillow, but it never seems to happen. I still worry though. :D

[NorthernTigress]

It's getting so bad that the commercials for that weird product that squirts salt-water up your nose is starting to look good.

[NorthernTigress]

Anyway, I guess I should *try* to sleep. Later, folks!

[Jesii]

Night NT ~ sleep well! it'll do you good!

[Wendywu]

Now I've read about those on here down in chat I think. Could have been a different thread but definitely on AT - those things are good! Is it CL that has tried them? Or was it Jo....

I know someone has/does and they are effective and helpful.

[Jesii]

Now I've read about those on here down in chat I think. Could have been a different thread but definitely on AT - those things are good! Is it CL that has tried them? Or was it Jo....

I know someone has/does and they are effective and helpful.
Squirting things up your nose? Count me out... :laugh:

[Wendywu]

Well I didn't say I've done it .....

We do the "menthol crystals in boiling water, then towel over the head and inhale the steam" thing. Works wonderfully :). And if we have run out of menthol crystals there's always a blob of Vicks.

[Jesii]

Well I didn't say I've done it .....

We do the "menthol crystals in boiling water, then towel over the head and inhale the steam" thing. Works wonderfully :). And if we have run out of menthol crystals there's always a blob of Vicks.
Yep, learnt that off Mum. I just use salt at Uni... but it seems to work!!!!

[Wendywu]

I think it's the steam that clears the passages, but the menthol makes it seem more medicinal. I've never tried with salt - I'll give it a go next time. I do like the menthol though. Or the Vicks - don't think my mum ever had any crystals but there was always a jar of Vics for chests and backs under a nice warm vest. By golly you breathed properly until you fell asleep :D

[Jesii]

I think it's the steam that clears the passages, but the menthol makes it seem more medicinal. I've never tried with salt - I'll give it a go next time. I do like the menthol though. Or the Vicks - don't think my mum ever had any crystals but there was always a jar of Vics for chests and backs under a nice warm vest. By golly you breathed properly until you fell asleep :D
I only use salt cause I don't have anything else to be honest! But it works for me! :)

tattoo..... ekkkk :laugh:

[jcwirish]

Hey guys.

I definitely recommend squirting things up your nose if you have sinus issues, lol! I swear you will get rid of those nasty sinus headaches!! I wouldn't kid about such things. :)

Just wanted to let you know that we are heading back to Vegas early tomorrow morning and I won't have internet for a couple of days (which causes me great distress, by the way), but after that, I'll be in my new house, much calmer and pretty much back to my old self. Phew, it's been a wild ride these past couple of months. I am really looking forward to things calming down for a bit.

How's things here?

[Wendywu]

Courage!! It's worth it - and you may well be one the ones for whom it is a mere buzz and then over :)

[Jesii]

Hiya Jo!!!!!! *waves* :heart:

Long time, no see!

Good luck with your new house!!!!

All good here, for me at least..! :laugh:

[Wendywu]

Hey guys.

I definitely recommend squirting things up your nose if you have sinus issues, lol! I swear you will get rid of those nasty sinus headaches!! I wouldn't kid about such things. :)

Just wanted to let you know that we are heading back to Vegas early tomorrow morning and I won't have internet for a couple of days (which causes me great distress, by the way), but after that, I'll be in my new house, much calmer and pretty much back to my old self. Phew, it's been a wild ride these past couple of months. I am really looking forward to things calming down for a bit.

How's things here?


Ah - I was right about the squirting :D

Which house/apartment did you get? Are you happy with it?

Yeah - be nice to have you back - I missed you :heart:

[Jesii]

Courage!! It's worth it - and you may well be one the ones for whom it is a mere buzz and then over :)
Thanks, I will be brave! :royal: And I have painkillers just in case!!!!!!! :D :party:

[Wendywu]

Jes - take 2 paracetemol before you go in .... it does make a difference :)

[Jesii]

Jes - take 2 paracetemol before you go in .... it does make a difference :)
Will do :D merci :D

[jcwirish]

Ah - I was right about the squirting :D

Which house/apartment did you get? Are you happy with it?

Yeah - be nice to have you back - I missed you :heart:

Hiya Wendy!! Great to see you too. Hi Jes. Sounds like you are feeling cruddy. Sorry for that. Hope you're better soon.

Kirk found us a two story house very close to where we were before. Ryan can still go to his same school. The house is really nice. It has two master bedrooms. One is upstairs and one is downstairs. I'm planning to turn one of them into a yummy guest suite for anyone who wants to come for a visit!! (come on, I know you wanna) :D

It's a little more than I want to spend, but I know there was a lot out there for much more. I think we'll really like it.

[jcwirish]

:( I think I caught you guys heading out. It's almost 2 AM, so I had better try and get some sleep. See you guys later today.

[Jesii]

Night Jo - I was just finding some painkillers to take before my tattoo, and trying to find my wallet... went out last night, not expecting to, so my stuff to messy LOL

[Wendywu]

Kirk found us a two story house very close to where we were before. Ryan can still go to his same school. The house is really nice. It has two master bedrooms. One is upstairs and one is downstairs. I'm planning to turn one of them into a yummy guest suite for anyone who wants to come for a visit!! (come on, I know you wanna) :D.


It sounds great - and living in a nice place really helps with the"life satisfaction" thing. And how lovely that Ryan gets to go to his own school!

this is gonna be good!

And now, I better go - got to do something sooner or later :D

[Jesii]

Bye Wendy!

And I'm off ->

*leaves cake and coffee on the bar for the next people in, closes the door on leaving*

[Jesii]

The pub is now transformed for Jes's Tattoo party!!!!!!
http://www.goodwilltraining.co.uk/balloons2.jpg

[Wendywu]

:party: :royal: :laugh:



How did it go?

[Wendywu]

I only have five minutes then I gotta dash to meet himself who is giving me a lift home :). Then I'll be back, so I won't be gone very long if I do suddenly vanish ...

[yirabeth]

YAY Jesii!! I too am on my way out the door to go get my granddaughter -- I babysit today. But I will be back also!

[Jesii]

:party: :royal: :laugh:



How did it go?
It went well :royal: didn't hurt that much (though that may be the painkillers talking) and it is perfect! I will put photo's up on Facebook (and work out how to put the up here) when I take the cling film off later!

YAY :party:

[Jesii]

Hi and Bye Yira~ and thanks :D

[yirabeth]

To get the public link, you gotta go in the album, right click the 'preview' and "open link in new tab/window" (your choice) to get it to open the picture not in theater view. Then scroll to the bottom of that new window, and there'll be a public viewing link. Copy/paste that here and Voila! hehe :)

[Rhinemaiden]

The pub is now transformed for Jes's Tattoo party!!!!!!
http://www.goodwilltraining.co.uk/balloons2.jpg

Brava Jess!!!!!!!

[Jesii]

Brava Jess!!!!!!!
Thanks! Mega-happy!!!! Will take me a while to get photo's up though, should be up this evening!

Thanks Yira! The image in this foulder which ISN'T a famous movie start is the original drawing! :D
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1479508592367.67093.1373341702&l=5d45fc4f0a

[Rhinemaiden]

Thanks! Mega-happy!!!! Will take me a while to get photo's up though, should be up this evening!

Thanks Yira! The image in this foulder which ISN'T a famous movie start is the original drawing! :D
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1479508592367.67093.1373341702&l=5d45fc4f0a

that's sweet, Jess... now tell us ALL about the tattoo process! was it what you expected? better? worse? :?:

[Jesii]

that's sweet, Jess... now tell us ALL about the tattoo process! was it what you expected? better? worse? :?:
It wasn't as bad as i thought it would be... but then I had hyped it up to be terrible. It's kinda painful when she does it, like very very fast vibrartions and a scratch, and then there is a dull ache for a while, and then it's okay (i'm on painkillers though, took them before I went in) unless you jerk it about loads, and as long as you dont clench your fist too fast!!!! So, better!

[Rhinemaiden]

It wasn't as bad as i thought it would be... but then I had hyped it up to be terrible. It's kinda painful when she does it, like very very fast vibrartions and a scratch, and then there is a dull ache for a while, and then it's okay (i'm on painkillers though, took them before I went in) unless you jerk it about loads, and as long as you dont clench your fist too fast!!!! So, better!

better is GOOD! The only thing I can equate the tattoo process to is getting my ears pierced... done by a friend with a sewing needle and dental floss who numbed my ears with ice... sure hurt the next morning (but then I had a raging hangover, too, and I don't know which was worse LOL)...

brava to you for having a dream and following through to make it happen! :royal:

[Jesii]

better is GOOD! The only thing I can equate the tattoo process to is getting my ears pierced... done by a friend with a sewing needle and dental floss who numbed my ears with ice... sure hurt the next morning (but then I had a raging hangover, too, and I don't know which was worse LOL)...

brava to you for having a dream and following through to make it happen! :royal:
That may not have been the best way to peirce ears.... but i bet it was fun!

Thanks :party: I'm glad i had the guts to do it!!!!

[Rhinemaiden]

That may not have been the best way to peirce ears.... but i bet it was fun!

Thanks :party: I'm glad i had the guts to do it!!!!

Jess... the ear piercing was done by a friend on my first trip to the island where I live... she said "people give you the greatest earrings as presents when you have pierced ears"... and proceeded to get me drunk on duty free booze while she sterlized the needle in a candle flame... it WAS an evening! But I went home with small gold hoops in my ears! LOL

It takes guts to do a lot of things in life... proud of you! (((((:heart:)))))

[Wendywu]

Home again - that's such a pretty design Jesii :)

[Jesii]

Jess... the ear piercing was done by a friend on my first trip to the island where I live... she said "people give you the greatest earrings as presents when you have pierced ears"... and proceeded to get me drunk on duty free booze while she sterlized the needle in a candle flame... it WAS an evening! But I went home with small gold hoops in my ears! LOL

It takes guts to do a lot of things in life... proud of you! (((((:heart:)))))
I like your friend already! :laugh:

:D merci :D

[Jesii]

Home again - that's such a pretty design Jesii :)
Thank you :)

[kaleanna]

*slips in* *grabs a blanket and finds a comfy chair* Wish these sinuses would go away :/

ETA: pic of comfy chair : http://www.redroom.com/files/images/comfy%20chair.full%20width.JPG

Oh.... Hi everyone


How is everyone?

[Jesii]

Hi Kale, I'm good, trying to type with just one hand after my tattoo is hard LOL

[kaleanna]

Congrats on the tat Jesii,

I have thought about getting one over the years, but never got up the courage or the nerve to get one. I hate needles, LOL

[Wendywu]

I love peanut butter :heart:. On toast :heart:. With a large mug of just bog standard English tea....

[Jesii]

Congrats on the tat Jesii,

I have thought about getting one over the years, but never got up the courage or the nerve to get one. I hate needles, LOL
Thanks :)

I hate needles, but it's kinda okay if you don't look! and mine didn't hurt too bad :D

[kaleanna]

Thanks :)

I hate needles, but it's kinda okay if you don't look! and mine didn't hurt too bad :D


Hehehhehe, Jesii,

But see I am one of those that will look away at first and then turn to look, sad isn't it, ROFL.


But the funny thing is that when the kiddos are getting their shots, I can not look at all, I have to look away.

[Jesii]

Hehehhehe, Jesii,

But see I am one of those that will look away at first and then turn to look, sad isn't it, ROFL.


But the funny thing is that when the kiddos are getting their shots, I can not look at all, I have to look away.
Not bad, i guess it's human nature (i took a peek too)

I guess it's cause even though you can see what's hurting you, hurting them is real bad?

[emmsma]

COngrats on the tatt, Jesi.

I want that chair, Kaleanna.

SO sorry so many are suffering with sinus issues. Makes me very grateful for my steroid injection.

Leaving in half hour for work, but I'm off tomorrow.

[yirabeth]

getting my ears pierced... done by a friend with a sewing needle and dental floss who numbed my ears with ice...

That's how my mom did my ears, when I was 10 (had to be 10 to have pierced ears in my family - no I don't know why lol) Although I wasn't drunk. ROFL

[Jesii]

Hi emmsma (you look different) *waves*

Hiya again Yira ~

[kaleanna]

Not bad, i guess it's human nature (i took a peek too)

I guess it's cause even though you can see what's hurting you, hurting them is real bad?

Yes a parent never wants to see their child in pain. It pains your heart to see them in pain, and you would give your all to shield them from being in pain. Even though sometimes the pain (vaccinations for instance) is a necessary pain, so you do your best to comfort them.

[kaleanna]

I want that chair, Kaleanna.
Leaving in half hour for work, but I'm off tomorrow.


Hiya emmsma,


I know, right! Would so love that chair! It looks so comfy and cozy, could just curl up on it with a good book, though it would not be long before I fell asleep reading (what usually happens when I try to read a book in the evening after kiddos go to sleep, LOL)


Hope you have a good work day.

[emmsma]

Oh my! When I'm getting shots - or getting a tattoo, I have to watch!

It always made me so angry when the nurse tried to distract me or get me to look away. It fine if I was afraid, but I was sitting there saying I NEED to watch.

[yirabeth]

I guess I was a weird mom....I was all "Oh, it's done now, you're okay!" Then "oh, wanna go get an ice cream?" Then they'd forget because ya know, ice cream...LOL

But I also gave them tylenol before taking them in for shots so they didn't really get affected as bad hehe

[emmsma]

At 5, Emmett was walking into the office yelling, "I'm needle PHOBIC!"

Poor dear. We had to kinda hold him down when he was younger. :(

Nowadays its the blood draws that we are going in for, so its talk of what do you want for breakfast when we get out of here. It helps some. Once they gave us a Valium to give him before the appt.

He is so odd with meds. We gave it when we were told to, but it didnt' take effect til hours later in the day.

[yirabeth]

Poor kid...he's had more than the normal share of jabs in his young life...that makes it a bit tougher than just the casual vaccination shots :(

[emmsma]

Thats why we are so glad the phlebotomists have been so great. They are patient and never seem angry that we sometimes need some time to get him settled in the room. They are also great at what they do. He's not yet had to experience anyone fishing in his arm trying to find the vein.

At work, we call this "Swiss Cheesing it".
My boy is not swiss cheese. One hole/one poke is sufficient. :)

And I've got get out the door. WIll be my second morning looking through the 78 Doors. Think they get shuffled today for a proper talk.

Unfortunately, we've been listening to shows in the car, so I haven't had the peace to read. Must get the website for you guys. don't know if you like old time radio shows, but the one we are listening to is a superhero type show, The Red Panda. Its great fun.

Oh, its decoder ring dot com

[cardlady22]

This is a quick Good morning since I will be eye doctor appt. chauffeur today. I'm a bit at a loss as to which book to take along. Haven't read fiction in a couple of months.

Make a good day! :heart:

[yirabeth]

HIBYE Cardlady!

I'm interested, Emmsma, when you have time you know :) And talk to ya later too!

[kaleanna]

Have a good day cardlady and emmsma



What do you have planned for today Yira?

[yirabeth]

Well I'm babysitting the munchkin...and probably some light housework that I can do while having a tagalong LOL. She likes being in the middle of everything...hehe

[Wendywu]

Yay!! I set up my page for the donations thing and my chosen charity have been in touch to say they will send stuff like posters, collection tins, pin badges etc. I need sponsor forms as well so I've emailed to ask if they have a pro forma I can download.

So far - so good :D

[yirabeth]

Wendy, what page? What event are you getting sponsors for?

[kaleanna]

Well I'm babysitting the munchkin...and probably some light housework that I can do while having a tagalong LOL. She likes being in the middle of everything...hehe


LOL Yira, I know how it is having a tagalong. My 3 yr old likes to be in the middle of everything too, and so independent that he wants to do things on his own. LOL

[Wendywu]

On June 24th I am rowing a marathon as a personal challenge to raise funds for a bowel cancer charity. This weekend I should get as far as 35,000m but the actual marathon is 42000 ish.


Either my old gym or the Posh Office will play host :). I don't mind either - the Posh Office has a bunch of serious Dragon boat racers, but the gym is where I'd really prefer. They had said they would host so I need to check with them. Waiting on an email back.

[kaleanna]

Congrats on getting it set up Wendy.

[yirabeth]

Oh that's really cool Wendy -- I knew you were training for a marathon I just somehow missed it was for charity. Totally awesome!

[Wendywu]

I don't know where I got the idea from... I just knew I needed to keep some very real motivation, and that this would suit me and the charity. And my dad died of secondaries resulting from late diagnosed bowel cancer. Me - such progress as has been made meant that I survived.... I'd like the next generation not to have to fear cancer as much as ours does ....

[yirabeth]

A very worthy goal...cancer is scary, like the bogey monster come to life. A cure for cancers would be so amazing(especially if the cure didn't end up being almost as bad as what it's curing...)

[Wendywu]

Yep, and even better - with doing all this exercise I can eat almost anything at the moment.

I am sure there's some chocolate round here somewhere :D:D:D

[yirabeth]

Definite plus! :D Dieting is NO fun...much better to work off the stuff you want to eat :)

[kaleanna]

Well, I gotta run,

Gotta go to the post office, think I am feeling at least better enough to get that done. Plus need to get lil one out of the house for a bit so that maybe he will take a nap today and I can get some housework done. I also need to get a resume made up :/ which I definitely not good at.


((((((AT family))))))

[kaleanna]

Can someone help me. I need cardlady's addy. I can NOT find my address book.

Please pm me, Thanks

[Wendywu]

You have pm :)

[kaleanna]

Thankies Wendy


Now I am off to the post office.

[Jesii]

Just got voted in as Tango Society Chairman... that was... unexpected...

[Wendywu]

It's your enthusiasm - it's very infectious :D. And I don't doubt for one second that your dancing has something to do with it too!!

[Jesii]

It's your enthusiasm - it's very infectious :D. And I don't doubt for one second that your dancing has something to do with it too!!
I think it has to do with my slightly obssesive-compulsive organisation :P But I am gonna love this job!!

:royal: HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY :party: HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY :royal:

[Jesii]

There are pictures up :D
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1479508592367.67093.1373341702&l=5d45fc4f0a

[cardlady22]

Well done, Jesii's tat artist! I love the effect of stippling.

[Jesii]

Well done, Jesii's tat artist! I love the effect of stippling.
I love it! Now I just need to save for the other one!

[cardlady22]

On the other wrist? What will the 2nd one be?

ETA: is Wendywu still around? I got the CD and the email! :heart:

[Jesii]

On the other wrist? What will the 2nd one be?

On the other wrist, it's a styalised sun and cloud, red and black again :)

[cardlady22]

One more question: which got the moon & which will get the sun? Did you go by your projecting/receiving sides?

[Jesii]

One more question: which got the moon & which will get the sun? Did you go by your projecting/receiving sides?
The moon is on the left.... projecting/reciving sides? It's started out as the moon was always goona be what I wanted (loads of meanings) and then i realised if I put the sun on the other wrist, it would have even more meanings, bith astroological and personal!

[cardlady22]

Since I am Right-handed, it is my Projecting/sending hand for energy/healing. My left would be the Receiving/absorbing hand.
ETA: I choose the type of stones for my jewelry this way whenever possible too.

[Jesii]

Since I am Right-handed, it is my Projecting/sending hand for energy/healing. My left would be the Receiving/absorbing hand.
ETA: I choose the type of stones for my jewelry this way whenever possible too.
Oh right, so would you use the sun or moon as the projecting?

[Wendywu]

Glad you got them CL :)

Nice tatt Jesii - in a few weeks it will "soften" and not look so new, but more like a part of you. And in a while, when you think of your wrist, it will be always be with the tatt there :)

[Jesii]

Glad you got them CL :)

Nice tatt Jesii - in a few weeks it will "soften" and not look so new, but more like a part of you. And in a while, when you think of your wrist, it will be always be with the tatt there :)
Yeah, I'm waiting for it to feel like part of me!

[PathWalker]

Hello Sweetheart - and everyone else in the pub :)

Nice pictures, showed them to Dad too, he went "um, yes" LOL

I'm emailing you...

For our day out together OH and I went to Ludlow, drank coffee together, most symbolic, and wandered round loads of charity shops. A small armful of books, knitting needles, cardi, silk scarf, all the usual really, came home with us. The sun shone - mostly. And we were all romantic, held hands, all that sort of thing :)

[Wendywu]

Lovely :). Nothing nicer than wandering around together, hand in hand, with plenty of time for each other :heart:

Glad it was that sort of a day for you :)

[Jesii]

Hello Sweetheart - and everyone else in the pub :)

Nice pictures, showed the to Dad too, he went "um, yes" LOL

I'm emailing you...
Hiya Mum *waves*

Yeah, at least he isn't disowning me as we speak...! LOL

[PathWalker]

Yeah, at least he isn't disowning me as we speak...! LOL
No, he's cool, I just don't think he gets it :)

[Jesii]

No, he's cool, I just don't think he gets it :)
Oh.. right.. yeah..well... as long as he is cool, and still gives me hugs, I'm good! :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Folks, Hi Jesii!

Feeling all New and Improved are you? :D

I don't know about everyone, but I'm pretty sure that my tattoo artists would have been rather upset to know that I'd pre-medicated. A lot of people automatically think "asprin" when they grab painkillers and asprin thins the blood. Very much a no-no when you are getting stabbed with a needle hundreds of times. Too late now, but try to remember that for Tattoo #2.

BTW, did you end up with the Endorphin High? After my Tiger Tattoo, I was buzzing like a bumblebee. I remember I was hungry, and stopped for lunch, but could hardly make myself sit down long enough to eat.

Edit: Apologies for sounding all naggy and such.

[Jesii]

Hi Folks, Hi Jesii!

Feeling all New and Improved are you? :D

I don't know about everyone, but I'm pretty sure that my tattoo artists would have been rather upset to know that I'd pre-medicated. A lot of people automatically think "asprin" when they grab painkillers and asprin thins the blood. Very much a no-no when you are getting stabbed with a needle hundreds of times. Too late now, but try to remember that for Tattoo #2.

BTW, did you end up with the Endorphin High? After my Tiger Tattoo, I was buzzing like a bumblebee. I remember I was hungry, and stopped for lunch, but could hardly make myself sit down long enough to eat.
Hiya NT!

Very new and mega-improved :laugh:

I took iberprofen? Does that do the samething? It wasn't for the needle pain, but it killed the dull ache that came afters!

Not really had a high. Hyper for a bit, but somewhere along the way i thought i'd be really 'high', but that didn't happen. Kinda got killed by the stress/shock of the tango socirty council vote (they ganged up on me and voted me chairwoman), and i think i missed the high.

[Rhinemaiden]

oh-oh-oh... check this out! :D

Photopic 360 degree sky survey....

http://media.skysurvey.org/interactive360/index.html

[PathWalker]

I took iberprofen? Does that do the samething? .
No babe, there's no asprin in ibuprofen. . xx

[NorthernTigress]

Hiya NT!

Very new and mega-improved :laugh:

I took iberprofen? Does that do the samething? It wasn't for the needle pain, but it killed the dull ache that came afters!

Not really had a high. Hyper for a bit, but somewhere along the way i thought i'd be really 'high', but that didn't happen. Kinda got killed by the stress/shock of the tango socirty council vote (they ganged up on me and voted me chairwoman), and i think i missed the high.

Here's what I found online:

-Don't take any aspirin or painkillers that contain aspirin, these also thin the blood and promote excess bleeding, it also decreases the clotting of your blood, which means a longer healing period.

-Don't take illegal drugs before getting a tattoo, these could also promote the excessive bleeding.

-If you want to take a painkiller before going in make sure that is doesn't contain aspirin, ibuprofen or any NSAID'S.

(Oh, and absolutely, positively no alcohol. I had an artist make me reschedule because of that.)

[Jesii]

Here's what I found online:

-Don't take any aspirin or painkillers that contain aspirin, these also thin the blood and promote excess bleeding, it also decreases the clotting of your blood, which means a longer healing period.

-Don't take illegal drugs before getting a tattoo, these could also promote the excessive bleeding.

-If you want to take a painkiller before going in make sure that is doesn't contain aspirin, ibuprofen or any NSAID'S.

(Oh, and absolutely, positively no alcohol. I had an artist make me reschedule because of that.)
Oh <sits in the naughty corner>

[Jesii]

No babe, there's no asprin in ibuprofen. . xx
That's what i thought, they are acctually seperate things! :D

[NorthernTigress]

Oh <sits in the naughty corner>

Don't worry. It's all about learning. But you are going to have to keep an eye out during healing. If it takes longer than usual, or anything like that, contact your artist for advice.

And if the studio offers free/discount touch-ups, take advantage of it. It's yours, you want it to be perfect!

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

I am back from my errands, got the post office trip (cardlady and shalyn's items are shipped) done, then had to take something to hubby, and then had to go pick up an item.


How is everyone????

[Jesii]

Don't worry. It's all about learning. But you are going to have to keep an eye out during healing. If it takes longer than usual, or anything like that, contact your artist for advice.

And if the studio offers free/discount touch-ups, take advantage of it. It's yours, you want it to be perfect!
Yeah, but I'm guessing it will be okay!

Hummm... not sure they do, but i will keep an eye out for it!

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Kale

I'm still sick, but I have two days off work, so I'm hoping this will help. I'm contemplating going to a nearby tea shoppe, that has this wonderfully evil hot drink called the Ginger 'Gizer. It's almost 100% ginger, barely drinkable, but it will put the fear of Gaia into any virus or bacteria.

[kaleanna]

Hiya NT,

Hope you get to feeling better. Good that you have a couple days off to recuperate.

My throat is still acting up but I don't feel as bad as I did the past couple days.
Which is why I was able to go run the errands I had to finally.

[PathWalker]

Hi Kaleanna :)

NT, do you like ginger? I was recommended grated raw ginger as a tea - but I really didn't like it. But it would be easy to do at home as and when, if you liked it?

I like a hot bath and some chocolate :)

[kaleanna]

hiya PW

[PathWalker]

:)
It's getting on towards 9 at night here, and so I'm going to grab a bath soon. I'll leave the computer on, and catch a few more messages before I sleep I should think, but big hugs all round for now
PW x

P.S. Sorry to hug and run Kaleanna, crossed "time wires" today huh x

[NorthernTigress]

NT, do you like ginger? I was recommended grated raw ginger as a tea - but I really didn't like it. But it would be easy to do at home as and when, if you liked it?

I like a hot bath and some chocolate :)

I like ginger in baking, but not necessarily in itself. But since my latest Reiki Attunement, I can't stop thinking about ginger. I'm eating ginger cookies right now. I'm not sure if it's a genuine change in preferences, or just being more aware of my body. "Your immune system is under attack. Eat this!"

[kaleanna]

:)
It's getting on towards 9 at night here, and so I'm going to grab a bath soon. I'll leave the computer on, and catch a few more messages before I sleep I should think, but big hugs all round for now
PW x

P.S. Sorry to hug and run Kaleanna, crossed "time wires" today huh x


((((PW)))))) no worries :) I am getting ready to work on housework :/

[kaleanna]

How is your new pendulum working out NT? Do you like it?

[NorthernTigress]

How is your new pendulum working out NT? Do you like it?

Well, I did a few practice readings with it in Divination, and it seems to be pretty accurate. Bloodstone is supposed to aid in decision making, so it seemed appropriate. It has good energy, and I don't have to coax it to answer like I did with my home-made pendulum.

I also seem to get better results if I pause long enough to give the stone some Reiki energy before I begin.

[kaleanna]

Well, I did a few practice readings with it in Divination, and it seems to be pretty accurate. Bloodstone is supposed to aid in decision making, so it seemed appropriate. It has good energy, and I don't have to coax it to answer like I did with my home-made pendulum.

I also seem to get better results if I pause long enough to give the stone some Reiki energy before I begin.


Awesome. I need to practice with mine. I have several to choose from, just not sure how well I will do with the pendulums and haven't really had time to learn them yet, so I haven't done any readings with them yet.

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I'm going out to find that ginger drink. If I can get that far. If not, there are a couple of smoothie places along the way.

[kaleanna]

Okies NT,be careful

[cardlady22]

Good afternoon!

I've not had much luck with pendulums. I'm seriously considering customizing a child's game spinner instead. :P

[kaleanna]

Good afternoon!

I've not had much luck with pendulums. I'm seriously considering customizing a child's game spinner instead. :P
Hiya cardlady

Got your item mailed out today :D

I think that would be awesome, hehehehe.


I had a lil rainbow moonstone pendulum that Zach(my lil one) has decided is his, LOL. His first stone and first pendulum all in one, LOL.

[yirabeth]

Hey all :) Done babysitting for the day!

You all would be proud of me :D Finally had to say, enough with my car, I can't afford the accelerated maintenance costs of your running around any more...if it's an emergency, I'm there, but if not, I have to park the car and that's that..(plus I want to be able to go see Joe -- and running my car into the ground because I can't afford maintenance isn't really WISE...hehe)

I'm slow, but I get there eventually....:rolleyes: :D

[yirabeth]

And Jesii, if you're still around, that tattoo is gorgeous!! ♥

[cardlady22]

Way to go, yira!

We're heading over for dinner. Be back later.

[yirabeth]

Enjoy, Cardlady :)

[kaleanna]

hiya Yira,


Way to go on putting your foot down.

[kaleanna]

enjoy dinner cardlady

[kaleanna]

*settles back into my comfy chair* *seems like I scared everyone away(J/K)

[yirabeth]

Sorry Kaleanna♥ Cooking dinner etc...hehe

Posted on Facebook: amazon.com says Wildwood Tarot is #1 on best seller list.

How?? We can't even GET it yet...LOL

ETA: clarification

[kaleanna]

Sorry Kaleanna♥ Cooking dinner etc...hehe

Posted on Facebook: amazon.com says Wildwood Tarot is #1 on best seller list.

How?? We can't even GET it yet...LOL

ETA: clarification



Totally understands Yira ....hehehehe


interesting...... I haven't looked at it, cause I am trying to be a good girl, LOL especially since I am back to searching for a job :/

[NorthernTigress]

I'm back and breathing deeply. Maybe my Reiki 2 has changed my sense of taste. Because I remember the last time I had the ginger drink, I had to basically force myself. This time, even though I still couldn't drink it quickly, I rather enjoyed it.

The only thing that stopped me from getting another one to take home is the fact that they were $4 each. So instead I got a 99¢ can of ginseng iced tea.

[yirabeth]

Luckily I preordered it looong ago, so I consider it not a splurge NOW...which I have forbidden myself :D I really want this deck...It has the aura of being a Reader for me....one I have been looking for, in fact.

I hope.

:D

[kaleanna]

wb NT

[kaleanna]

Luckily I preordered it looong ago, so I consider it not a splurge NOW...which I have forbidden myself :D I really want this deck...It has the aura of being a Reader for me....one I have been looking for, in fact.

I hope.

:D


Sounds kewl Yira

[The crowned one]

Fair warning ( I am back on the Island) :) and this thread is done...