AC pub

The crowned one

12-06-2012, 01:06

WE all know the rules but we have some new patrons so I will point out the sign over there...

"The pub falls under the rules of the forum and they must be followed here too. That means that posts specific to a certain forum still need to be posted within those forums, given that we do have a bit of leeway here... So don't forget about the "Get it off your Chest" thread and Reading Exchange forum and the creating threads"

Any posts that should be posted in other parts of the forum will be deleted without notice, sorry we all know the rules here, and I am too busy to send out letters every time it happen :)

No Cussing

No Seats may be used without the purchase of Alcohol OR food ;)

All are welcome here.

SO welcome all and stick to the rules of the forum :)

Who Posted?
Total Posts: 1,203
User Name Posts
Wendywu 254
Stormdancer 185
NorthernTigress 113
BlueDragonfly 91
yirabeth 73
PathWalker 71
Chiska 66
emmsma 53
TomTom 45
EllieP 43
Flaxen 34
Jesii 32
Kreative-Dragon 29
Est 20
Bat Chicken 19
Lutestring 19
desertrat 16
Queen of Disks 11
Lotus Padma 8
Rhinemaiden 7
The crowned one 6
kaleanna 5
magpie9 1

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Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 01:08

New pub.... :)

EllieP

12-06-2012, 01:16

And there was me trying to reply to emmsma and the thread was closed. Will I never learn?

emmsma - if you're there - that's a bind when you're ready to go and then find you have some time. If only peeps were considerate!

BC - that was some crown you have if it hurt that much. My two are fine but annoying in that food can get stuck. Suppose I could have invested in tooth picks ages ago, but have no desire to look like Henry VIII at table!

I keep thinking I've done with today's chores and another pops in. But hey that's how I earn!

Snack and green tea now, methinks.

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 01:23

Tea! That sounds wonderful.... Must go put on the kettle.

My crown is temporary - still waiting for the the permanent. I am told the pain is not uncommon but geez.....!

TomTom

12-06-2012, 01:29

BC - that was some crown you have if it hurt that much. My two are fine but annoying in that food can get stuck. Suppose I could have invested in tooth picks ages ago, but have no desire to look like Henry VIII at table!

Snack and green tea now, methinks.

Good evening, Ellie :).
I'm having tooth picks everywhere in the house and can't live w/o :D
I'm curious, how did Henry VIII look at the table?

Good morning to others in the pup :D

Batty, too bad that your temp. crowns are giving you so much pain. I don't think that it is right as I never had trouble with that.
I hope that you get your real ones pretty soon. ((((hugs))))

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 01:31

I am just left with some residual sinus pain in my cheek but I know that is temporary since I didn't develop an infection.

I have stomped my foot and stalked away from my game, all cross and angry because I am stuck! Stupid puzzle! I can't roll the damn ball into the damn hole by altering the height/depth of the surrounding area..... I lower the area and the effing ball overshoots!!!

I give up. Temporarily .....

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 01:32

Thanks TomTom... :love:
I think I am going to have to call the dentist... This is getting unbearable.

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 01:34

Batty - such a high level of pain doesn't sound at all right! Phone - the worst they can say is go away until your appointment time.

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 01:36

emmsma

12-06-2012, 01:38

Silly me. Sitting alone in the dark in the old pub, while everyone was hanging out here. :P

Hummus, toast and cherry tomatoes. I'm guessing there is time enough for the garlic on my breath to subside. :P

Was feeling rather queasy. Much better now.

Steak and rice for lunch!

BC, you should call and check with the dentist. Discomfort is normal. Agony is not. :(

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 01:41

Between the exposed tooth and the canker sores, I am in agony. Swishing with salt water all day long. I don't think the 4 flights in between did much to help.... (I had a connection each way so 4 ascents and for descents. Ouchie...)

Oh - BTW - Have you got O'Neill yet?

Definitely phone! They can prescribe decent painkillers if nothing else!

And no, airmail from Oz will take two to three weeks, so another week at least....

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 01:41

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 01:46

I think I'll call after lunch then... Motrin may not be enough.

Hummus sounds good. I love hummus with roasted garlic. I am sure you can smell me coming when I've had that! :laugh:

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 01:50

Mmmmmm - hummus with roasted garlic .. deeelishus!

The O'Neill will be such a surprise when it finally turns up! Mind you, I'm really looking forward to it. I plan on gulping down the first chunks until I've sort of caught up with where I am in jmd's book, and then I can proceed at a more respectable pace :laugh:

I've seen a couple of good rowing books I want come payday too, so it looks like I'll have plenty to keep me busy.

TomTom

12-06-2012, 01:53

I had a wonderful and rewarding hike yesterday, but came home sweaty and pooped - it was a long hike. Brigid got some pain killer for her hips and knees and she was pooped as well.

Last week we had met a dog, both were on the leash and they were ready to rip each others throat out. Yesterday, it was a surprise meeting. They liked each other and played - go figure.
To get to the creek way, way down, there were stairs zigzagging down. Somehow I lost Brigid and I was calling and looking around and there she was already down. She had taken the steep short-cut.
Down by the creek were 3 other dogs and I saw Brigid playing with them in the water. She looked so happy.

I took every slug that was crossing the trail and put them away from the trail. As I figure, they are on this earth for a reason. Some looked actually pretty.

Coming back to where my car was parked, I saw a little baby mole, not larger than my thumb nail. I brought Brigid to the car and went back again. There was the little mole sitting and eating away on a dried-up leave, unaware that I was watching her. Such a cutey. Anyway, when finished, she wanted to cross the hwy and I tried to make her go the other way. Could she ever run fast :D. There I was in the middle of the hwy trampling my feet to make the resulting air make her turn around, and she did and then disappeared in the bushes. I sure hoped she remained there. Cuckoo me :D, that's who I am, can't help it.

emmsma

12-06-2012, 01:55

Must learn to roast garlic some day. Make mine with raw. :D

Its pretty powerful stuff. Poor hubby won't even eat my hummus. :P

emmsma

12-06-2012, 01:56

That sounds like a wonderful day. How lovely to be visited by such creatures.

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 01:57

Oh ((((TomTom))) :heart:

I love how you are with Brigid, and the other living creatures you come across :). You brought such a smile to my face!

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 01:57

Must learn to roast garlic some day. Make mine with raw. :D

Its pretty powerful stuff. Poor hubby won't even eat my hummus. :P

Yeah but he can take comfort knowing the vampires will never get you :D

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 02:04

Oh ((((TomTom))) :heart:

I love how you are with Brigid, and the other living creatures you come across :). You brought such a smile to my face!
Me too! :)

Yeah but he can take comfort knowing the vampires will never get you :D

:laugh: If only .....

TomTom

12-06-2012, 02:12

You don't really want to, Batty :), or? You would never have pain again though :grin:

TomTom

12-06-2012, 02:15

I saw also some bear tracks, deer, human, and some barefooted human tracks in the mud :bugeyed:

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 02:17

You don't really want to, Batty :), or? You would never have pain again though :grin:

No - I was just thinking that for some vampires, garlic isn't enough... :laugh:

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 02:17

Good Morning.

My Birthday tattoo is now unwrapped. The skin is a lot less "red and angry" and now I don't have to worry about sweat-inducing black plastic on my skin. Not that it is too-too hot today, but it is humid. It is one of those "may or may not rain" type of days.

TomTom

12-06-2012, 02:18

Time for breakfast - I'm hungry.
Fried eggs on a bed of tomatoes and cucumbers. I'm out of bacon :(

See ya later.

TomTom

12-06-2012, 02:21

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 02:21

Hi NT - glad it's comfier :)

Bye TomTom - nice brekkie!

EllieP

12-06-2012, 02:23

Had snack - found I had run out of red wine (how stoopid is that!) so now I not only have a slightly raised blood sugar today (all day) but nothing to quell my snack, which I usually do with red wine. Oh well. Tomorrow can't come too soon today - if you follow!

TomTom - loved the slug/rescuer-rescuer aspect of your tramp.

BC - what they said. Go get it seen to.

Wu - been wondering what O'Neill was, then remembered the BOOK! Nearly here, then.

NT - does it hurt yet?

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 02:24

Oh, and for those who were asking about size, it is 2 inches by 1.5 inches. By comparison, my maple leaf tattoo was 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches.

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 02:31

Had snack - found I had run out of red wine (how stoopid is that!) so now I not only have a slightly raised blood sugar today (a;; day) but nothing to quell my snack, which I usually do with red wine. Oh well. Tomorrow can't come too soon today - if you follow!

Get a big bag of chicken portions and cook 'em off. Freeze them. And then just grab one and shove it in the microwave when these starvation moments occur. The worst you'll need is some dressing of some sort - max 1 or 2g of CHO.

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 02:32

Ellie, today it is telling me that it is "there", but I wouldn't call it painful, not compared to yesterday. I know it's there the same way that you know that a sunburn is there. But right now, I am wearing a bathing suit (which is what I slept in last night). We will see what happens when I put on my T-shirt for the day.

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 02:32

Oh, and for those who were asking about size, it is 2 inches by 1.5 inches. By comparison, my maple leaf tattoo was 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches.

That's a nice size - not obtrusive, but big enough to be seen for what it is :).

EllieP

12-06-2012, 02:34

I wonder if I will ever earn enough to buy a home pottery kiln? *sits daydreaming*

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 02:36

I wonder if I will ever earn enough to buy a home pottery kiln? *sits daydreaming*

So how much is a second hand cheapie on Ebay?

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 02:38

Where are the Pub parrot-mamas? Cute Overload has a baby-parrot video!

emmsma

12-06-2012, 02:45

Feeling very sluggish. Would like to take a nap, but I'll have to leave pretty soon. So I will end up at work all muzzy-headed and sleepy. :/

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 02:52

Oh dear! Do you think the fresh air outside might help at all?

Horrible way to feel at the start of the working day :(

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 02:53

Feeling very sluggish. Would like to take a nap, but I'll have to leave pretty soon. So I will end up at work all muzzy-headed and sleepy. :/

Can you stop somewhere on the way to where you are going, and pick up some "Five hour energy"? It's really useful, because it is vitamin-based, not stimulant based.

Queen of Disks

12-06-2012, 03:00

An AC pub? Does that mean the Pub has air conditioning? :D :P

How is everyone?

EllieP

12-06-2012, 03:02

Get a big bag of chicken portions and cook 'em off. Freeze them. And then just grab one and shove it in the microwave when these starvation moments occur. The worst you'll need is some dressing of some sort - max 1 or 2g of CHO.

Good idea - and I keep cold chicken pieces in the fridge anyway - but I rely on them for meals such a lot that I like to eat something different for snacks. I think the trouble today is I still don't feel well. That slight feeling of "something is wrong" that I've had since I was nearly home on Saturday. I think bs goes up when you're not okay. Certainly illness does it, but not using insulin means I can't counteract it that way. Just hope it doesn't finish my kidneys off! Luckily I very rarely have anything at all wrong with me. No colds etc. The air is so fresh here we grow lichen all over our tree branches :)

EllieP

12-06-2012, 03:03

Where are the Pub parrot-mamas? Cute Overload has a baby-parrot video!

??....???

EllieP

12-06-2012, 03:04

An AC pub? Does that mean the Pub has air conditioning? :D :P

I thought TOC should have made us AA, BB, CC etc so he could do a third round of AAA BBB etc cos Wu and Stormy are just so chatty :D

emmsma

12-06-2012, 03:04

Hey QoD! YOu are correct. Our latest pub is cool and refreshing.

I suppose in the last pub we were all sick? AB in my head is Anti-Biotics.

Before that AA, where we discussed our favorite drinks.

I start work in an hour and we are thinking up ways to get me energized for it.

EllieP

12-06-2012, 03:05

So how much is a second hand cheapie on Ebay?

Not thought of ebay, strangely. Will look. BUt in the shops they're around 1000 quid, which is more than fits in my purse.

emmsma

12-06-2012, 03:06

Going to try for fresh air. Perhaps pull a few weeds.

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 03:13

??....???

You haven't encountered cuteoverload-dot-com? Only the best funny-animals blog on earth! Way better than "I can has Cheezburger" and it's ilk.

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 04:27

An AC pub? Does that mean the Pub has air conditioning? :D :P

How is everyone?

I sure hope so!! Hot a hell here :(

Wu...Nightwish...AWESOME....I was captive in the truck and really listening...lol

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 04:29

Not really caught up...brief lunch break...

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:05

James is home, showered and has been telling me all about the festival. It sounds as if it was fantastic.

He bought me a purple top hat! Proper one - fully lined, and with a hatband to stick feathers in if I want to. I love it!! Tuomas Holopainen wears one on stage - and they were selling them in the Download village.

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:07

Wu...Nightwish...AWESOME....I was captive in the truck and really listening...lol

Yep - totally! Amazing. Both with Anette and in the old days with Tarja. Never sure which I prefer - such totally different voices :). Tarja - fully trained operatic lyric soprano. Or Anette - full on rock singer - how do you choose?

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 05:08

Pictures? :D

Thinking I might go see the Prix de West show. Pills have kicked in and not sure if I should drive. Maybe tomorrow.... I can't seem to pull it together today.

EllieP

12-06-2012, 05:08

James is home, showered and has been telling me all about the festival. It sounds as if it was fantastic.

He bought me a purple top hat! Proper one - fully lined, and with a hatband to stick feathers in if I want to. I love it!!

I'm wondering why you didn't go too. Not with him of course, that would be so uncool for him. But to the same festival and keep your distance??

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:09

I'm wondering why you didn't go too. Not with him of course, that would be so uncool for him. But to the same festival and keep your distance??

Himself would be distinctly unhappy at the idea of me that far away from him for that long! Yes, I know it's only a few days.... Yes, it's only a couple of hundred miles....

We all keep the peace sometimes :)

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:10

Pictures? :D

Oh bugger it!

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 05:12

Love it!!!! :D
Too late - I saw it.... (I am a chicken after all.... :laugh: )

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:13

I put it back :laugh:

It's a terrific hat!

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 05:15

It is! :D

I think I am going to drag my a** out. See y'all later!

Chiska

12-06-2012, 05:17

Just a quick drop in to say hello! :)

At work - the sun is shining (of course). About to head out for a lunch time walk about campus.

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:17

Bye :)

Hi Chiska - sounds like the day is going well?

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 05:24

HI all :) Having an Elaina Play Day...she's so dang cute :D

Glad you put the picture back, Wu...I woulda cried if I didn't get to see :P You look lovely as always!

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:29

(((Yira))) :heart:

It's a gorgeous hat! I have some parrot feathers from PW - I have them in a display atm but I thought that for a very special occasion I could use the small ones in the hat!

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 05:30

That would be awesome! I've been trying to save more Gracie-feathers to share around but I think Molly has caught on to that fact -- and has been beating me to them every since I decided to start saving them :rolleyes: LOL

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:33

Heh - dogs will do that every time :D

James is playing like a demon upstairs. Inspired, I guess.

How long before Krystal needs to think about nursery for Elaina? Over here they start at about 3 or a little earlier. Will Krystal need to book a place?

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 05:45

It depends...a lot of those things aren't available around here, due to the low population level, coupled with the low income level..but usually around 4'ish there's a "head start" program available.

Jack didn't do one, which bothered me at the time but we weren't eligible for the low income one, yet didn't have enough money ($300/month) for him to attend the regular one...it didn't seem to hurt him, though, because he just loved to learn at that point, and he learned with me. He was ahead of the kids that went to head start programs...lol

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 05:52

Gosh that's expensive!

James went to playgroup - which is a sort of mum's co-op that hires a hall for the mornings and we all volunteer to work two or three sessions a term. Much, much cheaper than nursery.

TomTom

12-06-2012, 05:55

Oh bugger it!

Nice hat - nice looking lady :D

TomTom

12-06-2012, 05:56

didn't you just had your birthday, yira?
think I saw something

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 05:57

Joe went to something like that -- the cost was really cheap (less than $100/month - can't remember exactly though) and the moms all took turns being aides. That way we could afford to pay a "real" teacher, by having plenty of help there to help with a larger amount of kids. (I think there was 30'ish kids in Joe's group?)

Unfortunately that stopped before Jack was the proper age (late 3's, 4's) and we weren't eligible for the state funded one.

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 05:59

Yep...I'm definitely getting OLD fast... :D

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 06:00

That's typical isn't it? Just when you need it, it ain't there :rolleyes:

Yep - Yira had a birthday - getting younger every year :)

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 06:01

Hehe, one of my coworkers, who turns 21 next week, asked how many times I've been 29 now :P

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 06:03

Well, Wonderful Boss is 80 in August. He spent Sunday digging holes in a field and planting fence posts. Then he went home and cooked Sunday lunch, and then entertained family for the day.....

That man gets younger every year! I have worked with him now for 30 years - I swear he's as active now as he was when he was 50....

he inspires me to realise that age is a figment of the imagination!

TomTom

12-06-2012, 06:08

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

:party: :love: :) :party: Happy Belated Birthday yira !!! :party: :love: :) :party:

Hope you enjoyed your Birthday!

...wishing you very happy mores year to come!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Birthday Hugs - late but from the heart :D
Now than ever we should celebrate, kicking that we are still alive :party:

:love: :)

TomTom

12-06-2012, 06:10

I'm going to leave you lovelies now. I'm owing some reply-emails.

Tata

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 06:11

There's this lady that comes in to my work every day, she buys 2 packs of cigarettes, 2 cups of coffee, and 2 beef jerky sticks (for her dog) She also chats a few minutes -- tells me about her son that lives in Seattle. She's very vibrant and active, and I just figured her face was aged beyond her age as many are here -- sun protection isn't top of the list. But no...she's 70 years old...

I want to be like her when I'm 70!

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 06:12

Aww, thank you Tomtom! ♥♥

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 06:12

James is unloading his stuff - it is all soooo muddy and wet! He's going to have to take the tent over to Nanny's and hose it down properly on her patio. She'll love to see him :)

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 06:13

I'm going to leave you lovelies now. I'm owing some reply-emails.

Tata

Bye TomTom - see ya later :)

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 06:15

I want to be like her when I'm 70!

Yes - I work out to stay flexible, energetic and healthy. I want to still be active and full of beans when I get old!

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 06:24

Took some pics of Elaina playing with her beads...trying to decide which to keep in spite of the fact that none of them have that 'glow' she usually has....lol

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 06:30

They'll all be lovely reminders :). I still treasure mine of James when he was little. Such a wealth of memories. And yet, y'know, sitting tonight and listening to him telling me all about his wonderful week - was just like listening to a very small boy telling me about the fantastic time he'd had with a friend .... :D

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 06:37

Yeah, those moments are sweet ♥

Elaina just LOVES neckets.... :P (that's what she calls necklaces LOL)

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 06:40

She is such a lovely little girl :).

Y'know, if she and you had some Femo, (soft clay that you bake in an ordinary oven), you could make some lovely bright beads. You can paint Femo.

Sculpie is slightly softer and easier to work, but they are both good :)

ETA - I think I'm going to go to bed - it seems to have been such a very long and tiring day! Mind you - I'm still so pleased to have had my tooth filled and not pulled :)

Give Elaina a hug for me! N'night :heart:

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 06:53

Sorry, got distracted - she wanted to watch fishes, gramma! Had to find WHICH fishes she meant...LOL (Finding Nemo)

I've not heard of that kind of clay, which doesn't mean it doesn't exist...it might be fun to try though, I'll have to look for some :)

Sweet dreams to you Wu ♥

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 08:02

Elaina's neckets (mardi gras necklaces) :

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=427065843994730&l=697d863f79

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=427065783994736&l=258eb7939f

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=427065880661393&l=c42e1d644f

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=427065917328056&l=e7c06a4964

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=427065963994718&l=c124226c2f

Chiska

12-06-2012, 08:10

AWWWWW!!! Elaina is so sweet looking!!

I am in for another quick peek...On break at work.

Wu - I love your hat! It looks very nice on you. :)

TomTom

12-06-2012, 08:12

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 08:13

She's kinda being a bit of a hellion today...LOL

She just thoroughly bitched Jack out. We're not sure why, but she was MAD at him.... :D About the only phrase we understood was You! Mean! :P (he didn't DO anything...lol)

Now, however, she's coloring at the coffee table, while he sits next to her and plays on his laptop. They're discussing the merits of which color to use. LOL

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 08:14

Oh gee, I'm getting 70 in Feb.
I always thought that gregory was older than I because of "granny from hell", but, she aint.
You are lovely spring chickens :D

I bet you're like the sweet lady that visits me at work -- vibrant and full of life!

TomTom

12-06-2012, 08:15

I work out to stay flexible, energetic and healthy. I want to still be active and full of beans when I get old!

That's the way to go and think.

Chiska

12-06-2012, 08:16

Kids are fun, eh?

Poor Jack - bitched out by a 2 year old!! :)

I have to go back to pretending to work. I am pooped. I have the eye doctor at 5PM and I already have tired eyes. I hope it doesn't affect the exam too much.

TomTom

12-06-2012, 08:19

Got to step outa the pup.

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 08:19

(((((Chiska)))))

We were a bit astonished...she was so angry we couldn't understand her...and he really hadn't done ANYTHING... we started laughing...which angered her even more....LOL That's when she resorted to, You! Mean! and then she stomped off in a high dudgeon...(first time I've ever been able to use that phrase and really MEAN it...haha)

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 09:10

Funny about the little one, Yira! Hope you had a nice meet up with Joe - and an awesome bday, too!

I had a great day, I got to meet NT today :) SHe is lovely! Such a nice gal...I have posted her pic in the meet ups, here is the thread link: http://tarotforum.net/showthread.php?p=3174010#post3174010 her camera was better at talking photos of both of us, so we used it for our "we two AT'ers" photo :) she will post it soon.

Fun! :D

yirabeth

12-06-2012, 09:13

How cool, you got to meet NT! Your link just tells me I'm not authorized though...weeeirrrd...LOL

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 09:18

How cool, you got to meet NT! Your link just tells me I'm not authorized though...weeeirrrd...LOL

that is weird! I will look at it again...

But it is in chat, in the meet up group at the top - should be in new posts as well :) I called it the great white north meetup lol!

ETA I checked the link, and it works on my puter - I am sorry, don't know what is wrong ;p

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 09:25

Nice!!
How's the art going, LP?

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 09:28

Nice!!
How's the art going, LP?

lol! It's not - my turn to be scrubbing floors and washing curtains ;p great houseful of guests coming next Friday, and I haven't yet finished the spring cleaning....

Nice to see you, Batty! How are you? How is *your* art? :D

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 10:09

Not much happening at the moment... :laugh: It's been a rough couple of weeks between multiple dentist visits and flights and funerals...

So I show up and everybody leaves?? :bugeyed:

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 10:23

Bat Chicken

12-06-2012, 10:26

Well - I think it's movie time here... Later folks!

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 10:44

Hi all.

So I left Lotus downtown, took the subway back south, stopped at the mall to buy "easy to cook" food for supper, then ran to the workout room. Just now fed and having time to upload photos.

I will meet R-T again tonight for another (non alcoholic this time) sleep over. Because she has a pre-surgery meeting tomorrow at the hospital at 0-my-god-it's-early. I can't say 0-dark-hundred because in June here sunrise is 5am.

wow, you have waaaay more energy than me! lol!

I am off to play with dogs - talk to you soon! can't wait till you can meet them and play with them too :D they will run you ragged! ;p

That really WAS fun today...good luck with hospital/R-T, and I hope all goes well for her!

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 10:50

Not much happening at the moment... :laugh: It's been a rough couple of weeks between multiple dentist visits and flights and funerals...

So I show up and everybody leaves?? :bugeyed:

awww, sorry, BC, I just missed you when I returned... ;p

Ok! REALLY have to let dogs out NOW! lol!

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 10:51

I wonder if I will ever earn enough to buy a home pottery kiln? *sits daydreaming*Why? Are you a potter??? Did I miss/forget something????

I thought TOC should have made us AA, BB, CC etc so he could do a third round of AAA BBB etc cos Wu and Stormy are just so chatty :DaHA...ha...hahah....:mad:

Tarja - fully trained operatic lyric soprano. Or Anette - full on rock singer - how do you choose?Dunno. Imaginarium is the only one I've heard. I WILL be exploring.

OK, speed catch of the 1st page....only I didn't SEE NT's tat...????

On to page 2....y'all talk a LOT!!! :bugeyed:

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 10:52

Why? Are you a potter??? Did I miss/forget something????

aHA...ha...hahah....:mad:

Dunno. Imaginarium is the only one I've heard. I WILL be exploring.

OK, speed catch of the 1st page....only I didn't SEE NT's tat...????

On to page 2....y'all talk a LOT!!! :bugeyed:

NT's new tat is really, really nice - saw it today! lol! :)

ETA - *ahem* "we" talk a lot...? lol!

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 11:25

Oh bugger it!
:heart: WU :heart: :D

TomTom

12-06-2012, 11:32

How cool, you got to meet NT! Your link just tells me I'm not authorized though...weeeirrrd...LOL

I had the same. Just look into top right and see if it is asked that you sign in.

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 11:39

OK, speed catch of the 1st page....only I didn't SEE NT's tat...????

On to page 2....y'all talk a LOT!!! :bugeyed:

My tattoo pics are all the way back in the previous Pub. Or you can find it in The Other Place too.

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 11:42

Well, I better get ready to leave for R-T's place, or she'll think I'm not coming.

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 11:50

ETA - *ahem* "we" talk a lot...? lol!Yes. YOU do.

'Twas nice to SEE you M'Dear!!!! :)

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 11:51

My tattoo pics are all the way back in the previous Pub. Or you can find it in The Other Place too.And that's the result of a "SPEED catch-up". I miss stuff. :(

Hiya Tomtom~~~~

Off to find the TAT pic and let some know that packages arrived. :angel:

emmsma

12-06-2012, 11:53

Oh bugger it!

Love it! *right click. save as...*

Snazzy hat. can't wait til my boy gets me one. :D

Chiska

12-06-2012, 11:58

Home from work and eye doctor. Dinner in the oven (gee thanks husband who doesn't work or do anything else during the day...sarcasm drips).

My eyes changed ALOT. Going the wrong direction and this should be a fun transition to the new glasses. I couldn't get new classes today - not enough $$, but next week! Total cost $230 and then I will get $150 from the insurance company. Not too bad, I guess.

Lovely pics of NT and LP!! :) Looks like a lot of fun was had!

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 12:01

Home from work and eye doctor. Dinner in the oven (gee thanks husband who doesn't work or do anything else during the day...sarcasm drips).
Sorry Hon....been there, done that, never more...(((Chiska)))

So, the difference is "aging" eyes, right?

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 12:06

Yay for meet-up pics! It looks like you both were thoroughly enjoying yourselves!

(((Chiska))) Good that you got your eye appt. done, boohiss to Mr. Chiska.

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 12:08

Love it! *right click. save as...*

Snazzy hat. can't wait til my boy gets me one. :D

Hi emmsma! Isn't that a great hat?

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 12:30

Yes. YOU do.

'Twas nice to SEE you M'Dear!!!! :)

HAHAHAHAHA! Ok, ya got me ;) I talk. A lot. Yes, it is cool to see each other, isn't it? I loved the pic of you with Itty Bitty Kitty, and I was very happy to meet NT today! She has such a lovely spirit, so funny and so slightly off kilter (in a fun and good way!) :D She's great! I think it is very interesting to meet people from AT...and no one is quite as you imagined, in a way - I mean, I knew what NT looked like from pics, but she wasn't quite how I imagined her - she was mo bettah ;) lol!

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 12:35

are you all talking about NT's snazzy hat? She has a GREAT hat! lol! :)

Chiska, I am very sorry to hear about your difficulty with your eyes...bummer. :( hope you don't have an overly difficult time adjusting to the new glasses...and yes, we did have fun! NT has a lovely deck of Gaian Tarot cards, she read me with them (really cool reading, too!) and I read her with my Touchstone tarot. Fun! :)

Hi Blue! :D How are you?

Hi Tomtom and Emmsma ((((TT and EMM)))) nice to see you! lol! Glad you could *see* me, too! :D

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 12:56

Chiska

12-06-2012, 13:07

My eyes are healthy - according to the doctor. That is very good! He did mention that I got "whacked" on the right side of my head - it is evident in some damage he saw. :bugeyed:

My sister threw a bowling ball at me and I got thrown against a stone fireplace - I got whacked pretty good and had to go to the hospital. Interesting that he saw evidence of that. But my right eye is pretty bad and is dim compared to the other.

I have Anisometropia and severe astigmatism. Aging is not helping, I guess! LOL

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 13:07

They are talking about Wendy's purple top hat, which I would totally cross an ocean to steal. })

ok, so I have to track back through the pages to see it! loL! A purple top hat - now, that is really cool! lol!

emmsma

12-06-2012, 13:11

Hello. Good to see you Lotus. Its been a while.

I'm lost on FB. Stupid games. :P

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 13:11

Oh bugger it!

oh oh so cooool! Lol! Wu, you look loverly! And that hat! It's great! :D I love it...

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 13:13

Hello. Good to see you Lotus. Its been a while.

I'm lost on FB. Stupid games. :P

sometimes mind-numbing is called for after a rough day, and games are good for that ;) hi Emmsma! Did you see NT and I in the meet up pages? :D we had a fab meeting...fun! I am thinking two Geminis together are better than a barrel of monkeys, heh heh!

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 13:16

My eyes are healthy - according to the doctor. That is very good! He did mention that I got "whacked" on the right side of my head - it is evident in some damage he saw. :bugeyed:

My sister threw a bowling ball at me and I got thrown against a stone fireplace - I got whacked pretty good and had to go to the hospital.
Holy Shit :mad:

Storm SLOWLY backs out of the thread.....

Chiska

12-06-2012, 13:24

Chiska

12-06-2012, 13:28

I have to do some readings for exchanges, but I am just pooped! I think I will go visit with hubby, then watch Eureka and go to bed!

Good night everybody!!

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 13:30

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 13:33

G'Night Chiska! Relax, watch your show and wind down! :)

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 13:37

It's time for me to say good night. Enjoy the rest of your evenings! :)

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 13:38

good night, Chiska, and sweet dreams!

TomTom

12-06-2012, 14:31

Sorry, this is double

TomTom

12-06-2012, 14:35

Hi Tomtom and Emmsma ((((TT and EMM)))) nice to see you! lol! Glad you could *see* me, too! :D

yes, it's always fun to see photos of other ATers. With the manner a person writes, I guess, we get a preconceived notion of how they might look and when we see a photo we are surprised.
You and NT look wonderful and have happy faces :) so CSA

Nightynight :heart:

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 16:30

Stormy - there are reasons why I don't care for my sister. And they are quite valid. :D

She also threw me down a flight of stairs, filled a tub with boiling water and threw me in it. I don't like her very much, but I don't let it consume me. All water under the bridge, so to speak.

Did you get your hotel yet for the canoe races??

Gosh - yours sounds worse than mine!! Mine locked me in a disused fridge in a quarry and left me there once. Luckily I was found, because I couldn't get out from the inside. And she did other stuff but I was too small to remember. She stopped when I got big enough to tell on her :laugh:

And then when I got big enough to hit back - life turned into a much better place because like all bullies, she's a physical coward!

The crowned one

12-06-2012, 17:11

Wendy I know it should be a while still...but I am getting excited about your package to you!

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 17:15

Won't be that long now :). Another week or two is all - I am looking forward to it too; I have a place in mind and will take a pic to show you when it's there.

How're the reno plans coming along?

The crowned one

12-06-2012, 19:36

Won't be that long now :). Another week or two is all - I am looking forward to it too; I have a place in mind and will take a pic to show you when it's there.

How're the reno plans coming along?

Amazingly :perfect . Age and the benefits that come with it are serving me well.

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 20:38

*ambles in, makes fresh coffee, sits and enjoys the early morning air*

Good Morning! After 3 days of yucky heat, the high of 70 F will feel good today! Hoping to get "stuff" done! :D

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 20:57

Wandering about today - missing my baby, got some patchwork cards to sort, going for the 'another coffee' option!

PW

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 21:00

Hi PW! Sit and have a cup with me. When's Jesii due to come home for a visit? Soon, right?

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 21:10

Still haven't got to the kettle yet! Thank you.

Yes, Friday night I hope. But today is her birthday so....

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 21:17

Still haven't got to the kettle yet! Thank you.

Yes, Friday night I hope. But today is her birthday so....

(((PW))) I know, I saw that. Just left her some good wishes.

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 21:22

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 21:32

I shall miss him dreadfully, but I know it's right that he leaves. I'm so torn - happy for him, sad for me ...

I reckon you'll still see him, and still have a strong relationship with him though (((hug)))

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 21:42

COFFEEcoffeecoffee....

***wanders off ISO a party***

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 21:42

(((Wu))) They won't be that far away will they?

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 21:46

COFFEEcoffeecoffee....

***wanders off ISO a party***

http://lancastria.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/coffee_lancastria.jpg

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 21:51

AAAAAAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Thank you from here and there :heart:

G'Morning~~~~

Blinded by the light this morning? :D

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 21:57

AAAAAAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Thank you from here and there :heart:

G'Morning~~~~

Blinded by the light this morning? :D

I Was! Not used to it. And it makes me panic, thinking I'm late! I don't know for what exactly, just late.

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 22:00

I Was! Not used to it. And it makes me panic, thinking I'm late! I don't know for what exactly, just late.OOOh, I HATE that feeling! It used to happen a LOT many MANY years ago. I worked in a restaurant 5am to 1pm. I'd nap and wake up around 5pm in a blind panic. :laugh:

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:05

Yep! I've done my share of early shifts, restaurants, newpaper delivery, and then to capture some alone-time, when I was married and had a kid to get up for school. I think that's part of the reason I get up so early now....just kind of ingrained. And I do love the early mornings....sights, sounds, smells.

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 22:07

I did the same when they were young. 4 am is a LOVELY time of day, but now it's just a "use the facilities" time for me :laugh:

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 22:15

I am not convinced that 4 am is a real time.

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:15

I guess it's just 'my time of day'. Ya know, like some people are night owls.....

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:17

I am not convinced that 4 am is a real time.

:laugh: Many would agree with you, PW! It's there, I've seen it!

So, what is your perfect time of the day?

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 22:18

I am not convinced that 4 am is a real time.It isn't. That's why it's so magical.

Hi.

:)

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 22:20

When the sun's going down, dusk, the birds are singing their evening songs, it's warm, and the moon is going to rise soon....

I'm there :heart:

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:25

When the sun's going down, dusk, the birds are singing their evening songs, it's warm, and the moon is going to rise soon....

I'm there :heart:

Ah, see, that's a really good time of day, too. You get the feeling that everything is settling into place after the busy day. I like watching the sun set, and the moon rise. :D

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 22:25

Moan groan mumblemumble. Morning!

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 22:25

When the sun's going down, dusk, the birds are singing their evening songs, it's warm, and the moon is going to rise soon....

I'm there :heart:And see? I always miss dusk for some reason. It just passes me by.

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 22:26

Moan groan mumblemumble. Morning!WOW. You're up EARLY!

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 22:27

...and I'm off to shower and contemplate my color for today.

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 22:28

Lunch, then a good long rowing session - exercise the stress of the working day away :)

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:31

And see? I always miss dusk for some reason. It just passes me by.

Is there room on your balcony for a little table and chairs? Could you go out there and just sit to experience it?

NorthernTigress

12-06-2012, 22:31

WOW. You're up EARLY!

R-T has to be at the hospital on the other side of town.

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:32

Moan groan mumblemumble. Morning!

G'Morning NT! What's got you up so early this morning?

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:33

Lunch, then a good long rowing session - exercise the stress of the working day away :)

Sounds like a good plan! How's the mouth this afternoon(for you)?

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:35

R-T has to be at the hospital on the other side of town.

Ah....posted just seconds apart! That explains it. This is just her pre-surgery appt. right?

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:37

...and I'm off to shower and contemplate my color for today.

It feels like an aqua/teal sort of day to me....something calming, but bright! :)

BlueDragonfly

12-06-2012, 22:38

The sun is shining on my screen, and it's time for breakfast, back in a bit. :)

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 22:53

Sounds like a good plan! How's the mouth this afternoon(for you)?

Absolutely fine! Except that I notice that the surface is different to what I was used to. Naturally, I guess. It won't take long to settle in and make itself at home :)

You OK?

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 23:10

It feels like an aqua/teal sort of day to me....something calming, but bright! :)Howzabout turquoise and purple? :D

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 23:12

Passes coffee for nT - I imagine it's a 'dreadful number' time there?

Just a plug for my charity giving threa in advertisments - this is what I've decided to do with my Patchwork decks. A very good cause, and a way to express thatnks for the generosity of others folks who helped me create them.

I reckon it's going to be a long-term thing, so please think about it in the future if you'd like a reading on something, not just in the short term.
And any size donation qualifies you, really, every single donation will be a step.

PW (nervous)

emmsma

12-06-2012, 23:12

When the sun's going down, dusk, the birds are singing their evening songs, it's warm, and the moon is going to rise soon....

I'm there :heart:

It would be a lovely time, if I had presence of mind to enjoy it. I don't wind down and bask. Maybe if/when I can enjoy it alone...

Morning. Soon to hop in the shower. Ride arrives at 720. Dang. Gotta run. :P

Wendywu

12-06-2012, 23:15

I reckon it's going to be a long-term thing, so please think about it in the future if you'd like a reading on something, not just in the short term.
And any size donation qualifies you, really, every single donation will be a step.

PW (nervous)

(((PW))) - Payday is the 26th - I'll be there!

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 23:23

good morning all :) Hi Wendy - saw the pic of you in your purple top hat - you look so nice, so kind and so full of secrets! lol! ;) I think the word I am looking for is "impish" :)

Happy birthday to Jessii, should she stop by... another Gemini! Woohoo! My twins sends greetings to your twins! lol... :party:

Good luck at hospital, NT - best wishes to R-T...and you are such a good friend to her, to be there with her...

Chiska

12-06-2012, 23:27

Gosh - yours sounds worse than mine!! Mine locked me in a disused fridge in a quarry and left me there once. Luckily I was found, because I couldn't get out from the inside. And she did other stuff but I was too small to remember. She stopped when I got big enough to tell on her :laugh:

And then when I got big enough to hit back - life turned into a much better place because like all bullies, she's a physical coward!

She left home when I was about 11, but came back when I was 13. I had grown a bit - both in confidence and size. I am the TALLEST!! in my family (except my father). I ma 5'4", so that isn't saying much! LOL

She tried the same stuff and I beat the crap out of her. I haven't spoken to her since around 1990? Maybe briefly in 1995. Even my mom isn't real fond of her :bugeyed:

Chiska

12-06-2012, 23:29

OH, Good Morning everybody!! It didn't rain all night (yay!) so I feel I can breathe this morning!

Good Morning NT! Today is R-T's surgery, isn't it?

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 23:31

G'Morning Emmsma~~~~

Just a plug for my charity giving threa in advertisments - this is what I've decided to do with my Patchwork decks. A very good cause, and a way to express thatnks for the generosity of others folks who helped me create them.

PW (nervous)

ME!!! First-est in line!!! :D

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 23:32

G'Morning Chiska & Lotus~~~

And I'm almost off...eGADS, where does the time go?

EllieP

12-06-2012, 23:35

James and the girls are viewing another place today, hoping to find one they can rent. James is happy with all of the ones they've seen, but the girls are a bit pickier :laugh:

Hopefully today's will suit them though!

I shall miss him dreadfully, but I know it's right that he leaves. I'm so torn - happy for him, sad for me ...

Aye, it's a relief and also painful. Aren't we enmeshed in our kids (not chronically but just as mothers).

When the sun's going down, dusk, the birds are singing their evening songs, it's warm, and the moon is going to rise soon....

I'm there :heart:

Me too - lovely time - unless it's also midge season :D

What is it that you are offering for readings? I missed something somewhere and can't find it by backtracking.

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 23:36

ME!!! First-est in line!!! :D

Thank you so much!

I'm PM-ing you, no rush to talk if you're off to work, have a good day.

PWx

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 23:37

(((PW))) - Payday is the 26th - I'll be there!

Thank you :)
I've never put myself out there like this before, so nervous but determined to do a good thing, you know?

PW x

Stormdancer

12-06-2012, 23:44

Hiya Ellie~~~

Ya know I STILL have the page up with Yuri-nome?? I WILL read it!!!

Ack...gotta go.....

Lotus Padma

12-06-2012, 23:45

you'll see, you'll be all good, PW :) I will have to drop by on payday! When I first read for others on line here I was a bit worried, but I found that it really flowed, and the readings were pretty accurate - I was reading from an oracle deck I rarely use, so I did not feel too confident! ;p

And the few Tarot readings I have done here have worked out, too :)

ETA Have an awesome day, Stormy One! :)

And, Chiska and WW, I had a horrible sister as well - and she is now having an awful life, I mean she is really untouchable, the evil, the nastiness that pours off of her - it is freaky...and she is attracting all the same energy back to herself...so...we get what we give ;p I have not spoken to her in years, but occasionally a niece will tell me what is going on, and it is so sad...

What is sadder is I can't be bothered to reach out and help her, because it is like being sucked into a black hole ;p

Ok, I don't want to talk about her! lol!

The sun is shining and it is a beautiful day, lalalalalalala......

Chiska

12-06-2012, 23:47

If Stormy is running out of here (have a great day, Stormy!!), then it must be getting close to that time for me as well.

I am going for the jeans and t-shirt today - going to be doing some shifting of equipment around the lab. Hopefully very little time on the computer. And my office is a MESS!! I hate it when you are trying to clean and reorganize, that there is a point where it looks worse than when you started!! I have stuff stacked on all my work spaces.

PathWalker

12-06-2012, 23:52

I feel bad saying this, coz it's a UK only feed so Lute won't be able to get it - but there's tennis from Queen's on the BBC computer feed!
Must be nearly time for Wimbledon then.

emmsma

12-06-2012, 23:59

Dressed ready. Leaving in 15.

Did I tell you my boss DID get the Animal Control contract. We are hopefully going over there today to brainstorm on how to improve things. :D

If we are at the planning and discussion phase - the hours must be coming soon. :D

Oh, to have just one job!

Lotus Padma

13-06-2012, 00:05

good luck with that, Emmsma - I hope you get the hours you want :)

Have a good day all, I am outta here! :D

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 00:30

I just remembered I'm on a promise to make a chocolate cake for Mr PW.........

ETA - tins in the oven......

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 02:13

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 02:15

You wear me out just reading this stuff, you know that don't you? :)

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 02:27

EllieP

13-06-2012, 02:33

Heh! But I have such fun :). It's oddly addictive; there's always a time to chase, a distance to go further than ... you can never, ever win - but you never stop trying anyway. Weird!

The place is apparently terrific - they all agree! They are waiting to hear from the landlord about deposit etc. but if everything goes well they will be taking it. Which means, I suppose, that he only has about another month here. Unless something goes wrong, which I hope it doesn't, because i think he needs this move to carry on growing.

How old is he?

Our youngest "left" home when we moved from Leeds to Northumberland. ie he didn't have much choice if he wanted to stay in Leeds and keep his friends and social life :D The other two had already flown the nest but my youngest was at uni in Leeds so had taken over the biggest bedroom and made hisself comfortable.

That was a fine row!

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 02:36

James? He's 23 - well old enough to be gone! I was talking to a friend today whose 35 year old son still lives at home. The poor parents don't know quite what to do - they don't know how to push him out of the oh-so-comfy nest, but in all honesty I think they might have left it a bit late....

I've realised for about a year now that it's time James moved on, but he wanted to have a job where he could afford more than a space in a shoebox. I can't say I blame him for that, and everything is pricey down here, which is strange because wages are terrible!

(At least, I think he's 23. He could be 22. I know he's not 21 any more. Oh dear ....)

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 03:11

Yes, as Jes moves more things away from home to Uni (bigger room coming in this last year) I wonder if she'll be back.
I'd like it, but I don't really think this is where she sees her future, whatever path she takes, and as Wendy says it's the growth that's important. Maybe we'll have to live each end of a rail or coach line though, so we still easily have lunch together.

How has your day gone Ellie?

TomTom

13-06-2012, 03:23

That was a bloody wonderful row! I did 20,000m and the final 5,000m was really pushing it. I damn near fell off when I finished. Still a tiny bit left in the tank though, which tells me that I could try harder .... which means that I will try harder! There's this fiendish fitness test that I have a bash at once a year or so. I think I'm building up to wanting another go at it :rolleyes:

I'm just curious :D. Why do you row 20.000 m. Is it in one stretch? And at what speed are you rowing? Is it for weight loss, cardio, or muscles?

Anyhow, it's a great enthusiasm you have :)

Good morning all - still not clear in my head - need coffee

TTYL

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 03:53

I row 20,000m some days, others less, others more ... depends how I feel :). Today was 15,000m at a steady, slightly out of breath pace, then 5000m pushing it so hard and fast that I was "double breathing" with deep gulps in. It's always all done in one session.

I started just doing it to get fit. After the cancer surgeries and chemo, I got very fat and unfit. Because I lost such a large portion of my pancreas I became a type 1 diabetic as well. I decided to lose weight and get fit (because I always used to be very fit and exercised a lot). I went to the gym and although I did a weights routine, and used other machines - I fell in love with the Concept 2. Eventually I bought my own.

I discovered that I like endurance events - ultra marathons. So that's what I do. I train for them - 6 days out of 7 - and this time I am working towards a 48 hour endurance event where it's two hours rowing, two hours rest for the whole 48 hours. I am looking forward to that, but know it will take some careful training. And working out of insulin and glucose needs....

I row at about 11,500m per hour. It's very slow compared to the fit young things, or the men, but it's fine for me :). Some days I try to go much faster, other days I'm happy just to enjoy myself and sing along to the music as I go.

EllieP

13-06-2012, 04:02

How has your day gone Ellie?

Very well - have arranged to stop the coaching next week and conclude the pilot project, just going back in to do evaluations. Hence, Tuesdays will become my own again for a while! I suggested this because they no longer have time to give me pupils for a 6-week stint, which is what the project requires. Next term, I can do what I like because we will not be doing this pilot project for the Youth Coaching Academy.

That was a long answer. Sorry. I am just relieved. I love what I do when I get there but sometimes just want to get up later!

I did ask - what is this reading thing you're doing for chairty? But it got lost in the thread somewhere. I'd really like to know!

EllieP

13-06-2012, 04:05

I row at about 11,500m per hour. It's very slow compared to the fit young things, or the men, but it's fine for me :). Some days I try to go much faster, other days I'm happy just to enjoy myself and sing along to the music as I go.

I like rowing on a real river at Ruswarp near Whitby!!

You have done amazingly. Most of us might have given up at the first sound of the C word.

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 04:09

I agree Wu's love of rowing is very inspirational ♥ Wish there were a sport I could feel the same about - well really there is but 1) it's waaaay too expensive for me and 2) it's not nearly as healthy as Wu's sport :D (Competitive trail riding -- horseback discipline. Is there ANY sport more expensive than keeping a horse??!! :D )

I'm just trying to settle for not totally despising. I like my exercise bike well enough, when I can actually use it (once again recovering from a severe sprain of the right ankle...*sigh*)

EllieP

13-06-2012, 04:13

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 04:21

Still the same one from a couple weeks ago -- unless you're asking about the one I had last year (same ankle) or the one before that (also same ankle) To be honest, I've been spraining the same d*** ankle for oh, 45 yrs now. DUH. :( I can't recall ever having hurt the opposite ankle. Come to think of it, when I had a broken foot..it was my right foot... :P (totally NOT my fault though. Ex-husbeast dropped a bunk bed on it.)

I grew up on horses...I did competitive trail riding with my step-aunt, while on summer vacation, and the rest of the year I did barrel racing/gymkhana. (lived about a 7 hr drive from her so couldn't compete all year round.) I thought the barrel racing/gymkhana was just okay..something to do horse-oriented..but I prefer the competitive trail riding, and english disciplines -- jumping, cross country, etc. Just none of that in my area to compete in. (and hence, no "proper" lessons to be a GOOD jump team with my horse.)

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 04:27

I did ask - what is this reading thing you're doing for chairty? But it got lost in the thread somewhere. I'd really like to know!

Glad that work is good :)

I missed your question about the charity reading, sorry, so a quick answer (I hope)

I've been making patchwork decks (you know this bit) and the first is completed, the second just 8 cards away from complete.

I've only been able to acheive this with the help of lots of lovely and generous folks, so I wanted to do something constuctive and equally generous with the decks, not just revel in my good fortune.

So I've created a justgiving charity page, which directs the donations to a charity called Facing the World, funds facial surgery for children and young people with (sometimes the most dreadful) facial disfigurements.

So I've used a thread in Advertisments to flag the page, and to offer readings to anyone who can donate any amount to the charity via the page. I've set myself quite a high total aim, but if you don't try you don't suceed do you?

I'm hoping that folks will think of it as and when they'd like a special reading, and donate and get a reading with what are, tryuly, unique decks after all.

:)

Should I stop babbling now?

ETA - Yira hello :)

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 04:30

Hi PW! Sounds like a lovely charity and worthwhile goal ♥

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 04:34

Hi PW! Sounds like a lovely charity and worthwhile goal ♥

They do amazing work - I had no idea that a child could live with some of the disfigurements I've seen on their website. I first came across them as they helped to fund the operation to part a pair of cojoined little girls, who were joined at the top of the skull, shared blood supply to the brain, very complex.

My page links you to their website if anyone wants to look.

If I win the lottery - on the subject of horses - I'd like to have a horse, and learn to care for it properly. No urge to be a great rider, but fair would do :)

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 04:36

I wonder if horseback riding is like riding a bike -- you never forget... :P At one time, my aunt said I had a "natural seat" and I was "gifted -- she can keep Soldier Boy going and THAT takes talent!" :laugh: (he was...lazy... :P ) But..well...that was 30 yrs ago...LOL

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 04:40

I don't reckon your bum( natural seat) has lost any of it's talent :D

But yes, I reckon if you loved it, and were good, then there's no reason why you should forget or feel nervous or anything.
You better win the lotttery too, okay?

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 04:50

I want to, badly!! As much for the Pub meetup as the horse, I have to admit... :)

LOL, my "natural seat" means the way I ride, not just my bum :P To me, it just felt like being part of the horse -- a startled horse couldn't throw me, because I just moved with it...I actually preferred riding bareback when not in the arena, because I could be a part of the horse that way. My aunt said it was because I started riding so young, and intuitively knew what the horse was going to do through the muscle movement underneath me..I also prefer english style saddles for this very reason -- western saddles are all wood and leather so thick you probably couldn't feel it if a bomb went off under it...LOL

If I were to get a horse again, I would probably try to borrow someone's "bomb proof" mare to practice a couple weeks on. I would hate to buy a horse that was too mild for me, just because I need to get back into practice. I would equally hate to buy a spitfire when I really needed a few weeks of mellow movement to get my seat back. LOL

EllieP

13-06-2012, 05:11

yira and PW - you know how sometimes you have an unrealistic and unattainable dream that is pure fantasy? Well I always wanted a horse. I'd lived in Malcolm Saville's books when younger (does anyone out there even know his Lone Pine series?) and I wanted to just ride across moorland visiting friends, have a friend to talk to (the horse not the person I would be visiting lol) and it was only when Est got Merrick that I realised I don't actually want to groom a horse and clean it out. That's why I say it's fantasy. But I would still love to go on a riding holiday - as in, ride from A to B over several days stopping in inns on the way. Would deffo get a sore (real) bum that way though.

Gracie2k

13-06-2012, 05:19

Just to say hi, last logged in about healing session it went really well. I started having dreams shamanic and dreamt I was in USA at a stone circle. Same morning knock at door and Quester tarot turned up...it's sealed mint to open or not? Back showed Native Imagery. (I had no idea it would be part of it)
I haven't been online as, I got into a tarot course I am taking 2. I have decided to study and put my bored energy into something,weather's awful here, whatever happened to summer? flood warnings and hoping and praying I can shift tarot decks so they don't get ruined. Terrible news.
Hoping everyone is safe also and the floods haven't hit any of you. If you're concerned please check your regions flood warnings...don't want anyone having problems with soggy tarot decks.
I need to log out again sometime get myself studying. I pushed myself to buy a large sized Thoth from a store at a sale rate it's in a blue box. I am not sure if it's a standard thing but it's better for my eyesight.
Have wondered how everyone is missing the forum lots

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 05:19

Hi Ellie (and anyone else still around),

I like the idea of one of these horse riding holidays too. I know someone who did a 5 day horse trek in Argentina - they were very saddle-sore afterwards!

Gracie2k

13-06-2012, 05:21

So, you can go on these holidays even if in the UK? I do wonder if they are very expensive though. What a fascinating holiday experience though

I have a really old step machine one form one of them Bid channels weighs a ton, but you get a great workout on it and I lost weight on my thighs and got my tummy toned, that was then now can't be bothered. Any expensive sports hmmm Ballet was expensive...:S

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:23

It's a mark of how "Horse crazy" I was that when I'd spend the summers with my aunt (well, step-aunt..but I loved her like my real aunt!) I absolutely loved getting up at 5 am with her and going to feed the horses..and I'd muck the stalls out and so on while she was at work so when she came home, we'd saddle up and RIDE til midnight or so...LOL She'd always leave instructions on which horses to bring in before she got home, which I should groom down so we could just saddle up and ride without delay... I just loved it! (I never knew her to have less than 5 horses, the barn was 12 stalls and sometimes they were full - she boarded sometimes too lol)

Usually she rode Bonnie and I rode Soldier Boy, but sometimes she'd say, Lady's owner wants us to give her a workout so she can ride tomorrow...etc. (Lady was a mean cuss. She once picked me up by the ear with her teeth!! Luckily it was raining out and I had the hood up - she actually got mostly hood. LOL Her owner could only handle her if she'd been worn out a bit in advance...LOL)

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 05:25

So, you can go on these holidays even if in the UK? I do wonder if they are very expensive though. What a fascinating holiday experience though

Last time I went on holiday to Wales (Brecon Beacons) they were advertising horse treks. I imagine that if you looked around a bit you'd find something suitable.

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 05:26

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:28

Other than getting my first horse (A gift from my grandmother) they were my most treasured moments...riding through miles of backwoods trails in the dark, only being able to see the white spots on my aunt's flannel shirt in front of me... Much fun ♥

Gracie2k

13-06-2012, 05:30

I've been to Breccon it's beautiful there the myst in early mornings too depending on time of year is quite something. I'D love to go there again, it's very intriguing

Did you go to Bwylch at all?

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 05:30

I want to try white water rafting - I have always thought I'd love to try that. Rafting seems like a sort of fun, exhilarating things to do with a spicy edge of danger. Very appealing!

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 05:33

Your aunt sounds wonderful Yira - but I'll bet she got every bit as much pleasure out of being with you and sharing your happiness, as you did from being with her :)

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 05:33

Oh I'm good with a pitchfork, my SIL used to be a stablegirl at a racing stables when I was a kid, and I loved to help. BUt Iwasn't allowed to ride expensive race horses. I've done day trecking, whihc is fun, but not a challange, you don't have to 'do' anything, just turn up, get on, get off at the other end and leave. Sad really.

Horses are wonderful - but out of my leauge. If I won enough (I had this conversation with my neighbour the other day when the eurojackpot was 97 million) I'd buy the horses, she's give up work and I'd employ her to help me care for them and teach me how to ride. Suits us both very well :)

Gracie nice to see you, I'm glad you're feeling a bit better.

Hi Flaxen :)

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 05:34

I've been to Breccon it's beautiful there the myst in early mornings too depending on time of year is quite something. I'D love to go there again, it's very intriguing

Did you go to Bwylch at all?

No, didn't go there. We were based around Abergavenny and did some walking (including to the top of Pen-y-Fan) and visiting historic places. It was quite a relaxed holiday.

I want to try white water rafting - I have always thought I'd love to try that. Rafting seems like a sort of fun, exhilarating things to do with a spicy edge of danger. Very appealing!

Yes! It would be great fun!

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 05:35

Hi Flaxen :)

Hello :)

Glad to see your patchwork project has taken off so well.

EllieP

13-06-2012, 05:36

Hi Ellie (and anyone else still around),

I like the idea of one of these horse riding holidays too. I know someone who did a 5 day horse trek in Argentina - they were very saddle-sore afterwards!

We have a date, Flaxen?? When it stops raining, that is!

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 05:38

May I come too - if they have horses for heavy women?

:)

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:38

OMG OMG OMG.

You know those "light bulb" moments where something you didn't know, perhaps have forgotten to even wonder about, suddenly the answer pops into your mind and it's all "UREKA!"

Mell's psychic friend (Joe LoBrutto) once did a psychic reading for me, I'd asked about my grandmother. She was there, but my other grandmother was too, something with an A? -- I was confused, because I really grew up with only one grandmother....

But I was forgetting my little sister's grandmother, who, we believed, really only cared for my little sister (her only real grandchild) but was still nice to my older sister and I. And, while there on summer vacations, she and I didn't really hang out...I was all about the horses...I loved her, but she seemed a background person, for me. And relations were strained enough, that my mother actually named a pig after her... :bugeyed: So yeah.... :P

Her name was Agnes... she always went by Nellie (middle name) because she hated Agnes. (both seem equally old fashioned to me...lol)

I'd been thinking it may have been my mother's mother that Mr. LoBrutto felt. But I didn't know her *at all* (I never met her - my mother and her were not on good terms.) so I wasn't sure why she'd show up in a psychic reading....

It had to have been her :)

(I mention this because the reading happened while I was hanging out here, and many pubsters know of it)

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 05:40

I remember that! How wonderful that you've made another connection - the lightbulb moments can be so - "well, duh - how did I not see this", can't they? It sounds right though, doesn't it? That it would be Agnes/Nellie?

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 05:42

We have a date, Flaxen?? When it stops raining, that is!

May I come too - if they have horses for heavy women?

:)

Yes! An AT trekking holiday would be such fun. :D

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:44

Yeah, cuz I always knew her as Nellie....and she was kind and all! But I have to be honest, I was so horse crazy and she didn't ride...well I hung out with Darlene (Don't call me aunt, please, I'm not old enough for that nonsense...LOL) I spent my days in the barn, had to be forced to go to the house to eat/sleep...sometimes I didn't go for that! I'd grab an apple from the apple tree and skip lunch...LOL

To tell the truth when I was old enough to realize her name was Nellie..I was horrified....our breeder pig's name was Nellie! How'd THAT happen??? Well..... *crickets*

:rolleyes:

I have to say I thought that was extremely tacky of my mother.

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 05:44

Her name was Agnes... she always went by Nellie (middle name) because she hated Agnes. (both seem equally old fashioned to me...lol)

I'd been thinking it may have been my mother's mother that Mr. LoBrutto felt. But I didn't know her *at all* (I never met her - my mother and her were not on good terms.) so I wasn't sure why she'd show up in a psychic reading....

It had to have been her :)

(I mention this because the reading happened while I was hanging out here, and many pubsters know of it)

Brilliant that you have made that connection! It so often happens that way. :)

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 05:49

Got himself's A1C result. 7.1 .... my last was 5.4 . He's really hit by this. He saw the nurse today and they did a quick blood glucose test (that he sees me do five or more times a day). It was 8.2 - if mine was that high I'd be correcting with insulin like a shot!

Practice Nurse has told him his priorities are to lose weight, and do a lot more exercise.

The food bit won't be hard - he's a good, clever cook.

Exercise is a bit more problematic. He has an ongoing rotator cuff problem, and associated weakness/pain in one arm and so that means rowing isn't really feasible. He already goes for walks with the dogs and there are limits to how far they can go. He's insisting that he should try rowing. I think he'd be better off with an exercise bike or one of the nordic airwalker thingies.

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:50

Wow, I feel all happy now...next time I meditate I have to send up greetings to Grandma Nellie ♥

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 05:51

I have to say I thought that was extremely tacky of my mother.

Sometimes parents just make you cringe. I wonder, sometimes, what things I've said or done that James has just curled up at .... he's been too nice to tell me but I'm pretty sure I must have managed something cringeworthy :laugh:

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:51

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:52

Sometimes parents just make you cringe. I wonder, sometimes, what things I've said or done that James has just curled up at .... he's been too nice to tell me but I'm pretty sure I must have managed something cringeworthy :laugh:

Yeah but not something so horrific like naming a PIG!!! after your mother in law... :bugeyed:

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 05:53

Finding a good cardiovascular exercise which will help him lose weight and not cause issues with his arms will be a challenge. Cycling is wonderful exercise though.

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:53

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 05:54

What's A1C, Wu?

I agree an exercise bike might be perfect...I have an issue with my arm/shoulder too, I could not row. But exercise bikes are good exercise -- and easy on the joints, like running wouldn't be!

It's an HbA1C blood test - shows the levels of sugars in your blood over a ten to twelve week period prior to the test.

Normal is between about 4.8 to 5.5mmols (US measurements are different to UK ones).

I register as "normal" with intense effort. He's always absolutely loved his food. I'm busy reassuring him that it is not the end of food as we know it. Just that different foods will have a different emphasis for him from now on .....

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 05:56

(((((Mr. Wu))))) Tell him he's gotta get it under control because you LOVE him and need him to be around!

We can cheer him on like we did you with your rowing ♥

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 05:57

Although maybe the joke's on her anyway -- Due to the long lifespan and good nature of pigs, Nellie became a treasured pet...LOL She still was bred yearly, but she was allowed to come and go as she pleased, and often came to the back door for scratches/cuddles...she even rode in the car to the pig farm to get bred every year...open the door and say, "Get in Nellie!" and she'd climb in and off she went...LOL

She sounds lovely :). I like pigs. Very comforting sort of animals to be around. There's a walk we do that goes round the edge of a pig farm where all the pigs live in the fields and have little houses (so sweet!). We always schedule a water stop so that we can sit and watch them for a while.

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 06:00

They are really nice, intelligent animals...Nellie was as treasured as any dog :) More so perhaps! She seemed to always be there... even my mom cried when she passed away. (My mom isn't the all gushy animal lover type)

Plus, they don't bark. ROFL

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 06:01

Yeah - I have pointed out that as much as he looks out for me, and worries and wants to keep me strong and well - I feel exactly the same way about him. He'll get there - it'll just take a while for it to sink in, and become part of his life. After all, we adjusted to me being a diabetic who couldn't digest meat or fat (not an easy person to cater for!) and it's only pure good fortune that I can eat chicken now. He just has to eat more of my type of food and less of the carbs (he does love his sandwiches, and toast ...).

TomTom

13-06-2012, 06:02

:cool: :thumbsup: WU :)

great admiration here for everything you have gone through and for your aspirations :heart:
rooting for success.

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 06:02

Plus, they don't bark. ROFL

That is a HUGE thing in their favour!

*eyes her dogs meaningfully*

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 06:08

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 06:14

That is a HUGE thing in their favour!

*eyes her dogs meaningfully*

I had a potbelly pig for a while! He was housebroken, and just adorable! He used to sleep with the dogs, take a bath in the tub, etc. If I sat on the floor to play a game with the kids...he'd come sit in my lap :P

My landlord found out though (I hadn't asked...I mean, it was pets allowed right?? I didn't think he'd mind!) and made me give him away :(

So he went to live on a local farm as the mascot LOL He was happy with that!

TomTom

13-06-2012, 06:17

Been nipping in and out, but now I have to go wash up (the cake I made him didn't save me from that duty) and then it's my evening soak. I reckon if I could only find the right bubble bath I could float those fat molecules right out...

:D

Goodnight if I don't get back
x

sitting here laughing, eyes tearing, imagining.

been in and out as well and did all the important computer maintenance.

Gonna have my bubble bath now.

Queen of Disks

13-06-2012, 06:22

Hello everyone!

Flaxen

13-06-2012, 06:23

Time for me to go to. OH is home and food is ready. :)

yirabeth

13-06-2012, 06:26

Hi QoD! Bye Flaxen :)

EllieP

13-06-2012, 06:32

Hi QoD and bye Flaxen and TomTom

Sorry I disappeared mid conversation. Est rang while walking Sammy dog and we got nattering. She's dead tired after travelling for two days for work.

PW - of course you can come trekking with us. Everyone is welcome!

Wu - tell him I've done it by ditching loads of carbs. I do understand about bread and toast and cake. But he doesn't have to go as mad as me, though the regime would definitely work for him too. But if he's a good cook he can surely work out something to make the OK foods taste great. The side effects of those tablets they dish out to overweight people are NOT NICE. You could try telling him that too :D Next visit, I reckon he'll be put on them if he hasn't improved. It’s a good threat!

EllieP

13-06-2012, 06:41

I'm off to bed now - or at least to sit in bed reading. I had a kip when I got in from school so I won't be sleepy for a while.

We have brown water again (after all the rain) and I'm getting cold sitting here, so bed is the best place.

Night all.

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 06:43

Night guys :)

Yira - your pig sounds gorgeous! I'm glad he found a happy home on a farm :)

emmsma

13-06-2012, 07:55

Tried catching up. Keep getting distracted. THink I need fluids. Its a hot one out there.

Our meeting ran long, then I cleaned the drain area of one of the foster dogs that my boss brought in. Then before we could get out the door, a foster kitten came in. Tiny thing. 1 pounder. 5-6 weeks old. Stopped eating 3 days ago. Gave it some fluids under the skin and got ready to make it a house to see if we could get her going over the next few days. Then foster mom showed us the bulge in her side - that was never there before.

She has a hernia and needs surgery, only our clinic there won't have a doctor til next week. So I called my other job and then brought the kitten over for I.V. fluids and surgery.

Then, since I was hitching with one of the other clinic techs from the meeting, we ran around for her errands, grabbed lunch - I got a new bag for my carry on when we fly in August - and then home.

It was a long and full morning. So much for a day off. Was worth it though. :)

TomTom

13-06-2012, 09:35

Hi, emms.

Tiny little kitten, how could it have a hernia at that age? TG she gets it looked after.

Hopefully, the rest of the day is peaceful :)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~

didn't have my bubble bath, got sidetracked with other work.
so, I'll just have a quick shower now before it's feeding time in my house.

BFN

Chiska

13-06-2012, 10:54

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 10:57

My husband has a job interview on Monday!!!!!!!

In other news, I am home from work. I am glad that there is nothing on television this evening and that my eyes are too tired for reading...that way I can go to bed very early!

I have to take a shower, eat dinner, and maybe watch something educational on television...Hiya Chiska :)

I'm elsewhere, but VERY quiet. Just tired and watching mindless tv. MOST EXCELLENT NEWS for Hubby Dude!!!!

I really haven't even caught up here. :rolleyes:

Chiska

13-06-2012, 11:09

Hi Stormy!!

I am in the mood for mindless television tonight. Very tired for some reason. I think that staring at spreadsheets all day is making my brain melt. :bugeyed:

Tomorrow, I hope to be able to get on to the cleaning of the lab! Much more enjoyable to be DOING rather than sitting and staring.

emmsma

13-06-2012, 11:11

Took a nap. Think I overheated in the truck. :bugeyed:

And we laughed that the radio would have announcements to look in the backseat before leaving the car, lest you forget your child.

Only just beginning to be hot and already we are worrying about the children/pets that will be forgotten when you "just pop out for a second" leaving them to die in the hot hot car.

So sad that it happens every year.

But about the kitty, Dr. asked if she'd been kicked or stepped on. :(

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 11:18

Very tired for some reason. I think that staring at spreadsheets all day is making my brain melt. :bugeyed:I think it's something else. It's rare for me to feel this worn out for no good reason.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 11:19

But about the kitty, Dr. asked if she'd been kicked or stepped on. :(This just sucks. :mad:

I did read about the possibility of steady increased simple hours. Fingers...er...toes crossed for ya!

emmsma

13-06-2012, 11:45

This just sucks. :mad:

I did read about the possibility of steady increased simple hours. Fingers...er...toes crossed for ya!

Thanks. We got an update today and it seems things are months off. She(boss-lady) has to submit a contract to the City/County. She got a contract that another organization used for a similar situation - shelter running the animal control. So her lawyer now has it to revise and tailor to our situation. Then it goes to their lawyer for approval. I'm sure they will require alterations as well. Things will be bouncing back and forth til at least August. :(

You were dealing with the big B recently so this should sound familiar.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 11:52

Things will be bouncing back and forth til at least August. :(
I didn't realize it was SO far off. I'm a gonna uncross my toes so I can go to bed...LOL

I DO hope it works out though!!!!

emmsma

13-06-2012, 11:57

Yeah, I'd thought we were beyond this point, myself. :(

I'm not good at waiting.

Hope you can unwind and relax. Feel better tomorrow.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 12:00

Hope you can unwind and relax. Feel better tomorrow.I'm ok, just brain dead for some reason.

Keep in mind that nothing is different....ssdd....BUT....hoping for the positive change latere in the summer.

This makes no sense, does it? ***sigh***

emmsma

13-06-2012, 12:14

No. This makes sense.

I've been there. Think we all have.

Finally starting to cool down here. A.C. has to move back into the bedroom tomorrow. ANd after collecting my check, we will be shopping for a model for the livingroom, as well.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 12:17

No. This makes sense.Really? Huh.

Yeah, ya gotta have at least one room where everyone can chill...?...I can't believe I just said that..."Chill"....anyHOOO :bugeyed:

Bacon...Ice cream sundaes....NEXT on the news....YAY!!!!

emmsma

13-06-2012, 12:26

Whats wrong with chill? :P

Mellow. Now thats odd. I remember a teacher, she'd try to be hip or whatever. Always telling us to "Mellow out". We'd laugh. :)

emmsma

13-06-2012, 12:28

Oh, and Bacon Ice Cream sundays? Too much of a good thing. I don't often mix my sweet and salty, so might not be the thing for me. :P

Chiska

13-06-2012, 12:29

I think it's something else. It's rare for me to feel this worn out for no good reason.

You stare at spreadsheets all day, too!?

It is a funk - it happens. You've been hit with all kinds of "stuff" lately and it is bound to take a toll. Just relax, and remember that there are people who love and respect you and that there is still a lot of good in the world.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 12:34

Whats wrong with chill? Absolutely nothing....just found it funny in conjunction with talk of an A/C unit.

emmsma

13-06-2012, 12:35

Sometimes I find it helps, simply knowing that it IS just a funk, and will pass. Just be kind to yourself while you wait for it to end.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 12:37

You stare at spreadsheets all day, too!?
Yeah kinda, and then enter the data......the blessing is that I dont have to understand the data....just ENTER it....:party:

Ladies, I need to be out~~~

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 12:40

OH!!! and the excessive leaking of a week or so ago??? PMS....NOW it makes sense...menopause is confusing :( It's been quite a while between...LOL

Chiska

13-06-2012, 12:52

Yeah kinda, and then enter the data......the blessing is that I dont have to understand the data....just ENTER it....:party:

Ladies, I need to be out~~~

I have to compile and enter and then interpret. But I think you work with $$ numbers - I work with statistics.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 12:57

I have to compile and enter and then interpret. But I think you work with $$ numbers - I work with statistics.My Dad :heart: was a Statistician....CO school of Mines loved him. And he provided my first data entry job....core samples...

Bat Chicken

13-06-2012, 13:46

NorthernTigress

13-06-2012, 14:28

OH, Good Morning everybody!! It didn't rain all night (yay!) so I feel I can breathe this morning!

Good Morning NT! Today is R-T's surgery, isn't it?

Still catching up, but thought it would be important to answer this first. Today was her "pre-admission consult". The actual surgery won't be until Thursday. But we won't know what time of day until Tomorrow.

Bat Chicken

13-06-2012, 14:40

Wishing R-T the best and hoping everything goes well...

Hubby is away and his phone crapped out in the middle of our conversation. I've had enough of this day. Going to bed. :(

Hope everyone has a good night...

NorthernTigress

13-06-2012, 14:51

Another long day. The hospital consult took longer than we expected. The 8:30am appt was supposed to take "a couple of hours", but we didn't leave the hosp until noon. Then we stopped at The Really Big Mall for lunch, before heading back home to her place. Errands followed, then I went to the SF Club meeting. It was Election day. I got re-elected to my position, not surprising. It just means that I need to continue to write my mandatory article for the quarterly newsletter. The next one being due in about 2 weeks.

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 15:51

(((Stormy)))
If it makes you feel any better, my life is sucking hard. There was last week which was the worst... Now this tooth is still giving me trouble and now they are saying that if the pain doesn't go away with the crown in the next few days, they undo the hours of hell I have already had and start a root canal.

To top it off, I get told my father just sold the family cottage. I am beginning to think they don't want me to come home when they keep selling off any place I have to stay. It was the only continuous place I knew. I spent time there with my grandparents and it will close before I can get back home, so I'll never see it again...

I think I am ready to be put out of my misery.... **looks for smiley with xx for eyes***
I think I could take this all in stride if I wasn't in constant excruciating pain.

Oh Batty!!! (((bat))) :heart: I am so sorry - about the cottage and the tooth!

I do so hope the dentist can get the tooth all sorted out for you without too much more pain!

Nothing I can say about the cottage - that is an absolute bummer. All you can do is treasure your memories.

Could you draw/paint "Your" vision of the cottage as you hold it in your heart? So that it is forever yours?

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 15:55

My husband has a job interview on Monday!!

Oh fantastic!!! That is such good news! We'll all help!

NorthernTigress

13-06-2012, 16:56

Oh, and I found something at the thrift shop today that I hope will make my upcoming train station more fun.

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 17:17

Well done on the thrift shop find!

I would have replied earlier but time ran away with me and we had to dash to get to the office on time......... *shakes head wearily*

Still - I'm reasonably on schedule with the work!

NorthernTigress

13-06-2012, 17:24

Lying in bed at home, trying to sleep. It's about 15c at 01:30am now. But that's not the worst. It's about 28c in our suite.

EllieP

13-06-2012, 17:38

My husband has a job interview on Monday!!!!!!!

Excellent news. Everything crossed. It will make so much difference.

(((Stormy)))

To top it off, I get told my father just sold the family cottage. I am beginning to think they don't want me to come home when they keep selling off any place I have to stay. It was the only continuous place I knew. I spent time there with my grandparents and it will close before I can get back home, so I'll never see it again...

That is awful. What a crass thing to do without giving you the final chance to be there. But yes, everything gets heightened when we're in pain. You're having a bit of a wretched time at the moment. (((BC)))

Lying in bed at home, trying to sleep. It's about 15c at 01:30am now. But that's not the worst. It's about 28c in our suite.
I'd be delighted with 15 degrees. We rarely hit it this month :( BUt i hope you're now asleep!

Just off for brekkies.

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 17:38

Ack!!! Of all things, I hate being too hot at night - it makes sleep difficult and unrefreshing. Could you find an AC unit just for the bedroom maybe?

Est

13-06-2012, 17:45

Morning all, been away with limited internet time. I'll never catch up this Pub!

(((((Batty))))) How awful :( I'm so sorry. To be in pain and then have something bad happen is really hard to take. Thinking of you and sending love.

Chiska, that's great about the job interview for your husband - good luck to him!

I'm a wee bit stressed about the rest of this week. I'm flat out on work and not sure I can fit it all in, but I have to cos it's on deadline for clients with no chance of them granting extensions :( So on that note, I'm off, and if you don't hear much from me the next few days it's because I'm chained to my desk!

See y'all later :)

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 17:51

Hope it goes well! Drink plenty of fluids, eat sensibly and you'll be fine :). The body can take short term stress and tiredness provided it's well fuelled :).

See you when you get those chains snapped!

ETA I'm gone for a while too - rather a lot in the in-tray this morning ....

BlueDragonfly

13-06-2012, 20:06

Just popping in for a quick Good Morning! I picked up an extra 4 hour last night, so had a really busy day. From noon on, I worked 3 1/2 hrs with my lake house people, the 2 hours with my evening client then the 4 hours. Got home at 1 am, straight to bed and up at 5:30 for my 13 1/2 hr day today!

Thank Goodness bro is being pro-active about the frost warning and protecting the plants in the gardens, this morning. It's 33 F this morning.

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 21:25

In a place of aggrevation today :(

I'm sure I should get all calm and rational about it, but blaming hormones as an excuse to stomp about the place muttering. There's no-one to hear me you understand, so there'll be no sympathy unless anyone here weakens, but I wouldn't advise it really, I'm just being, well, aggrevated LOL

Hello

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 21:32

There was last week which was the worst... Now this tooth is still giving me trouble and now they are saying that if the pain doesn't go away with the crown in the next few days, they undo the hours of hell I have already had and start a root canal.

To top it off, I get told my father just sold the family cottage. I am beginning to think they don't want me to come home when they keep selling off any place I have to stay. It was the only continuous place I knew. I spent time there with my grandparents and it will close before I can get back home, so I'll never see it again...

Oh (((:heart:Batty:heart:)))

I'm sure the constant pain is making it difficult to deal with stuff. That sucks about the cottage :( I do like Wu's suggestion when you're up for it.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 21:34

In a place of aggrevation today :(

Gentle (((PW))) from a safe distance...

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 21:34

I do have sympathy PW - it's worse when you're feeling stroppy and there's no justifiable reason ...

I am a little annoyed at the moment. I mentioned himself's HbA1C test result of 7.1 . Well I had my own HbA1C result in today - it was 5. Which is smack in the middle of glyco-normal and has taken rather a lot of hard work to achieve without going low. He's really not at all pleased for me :(. I do understand and I didn't crow or boast or anything, but I think just a nod in passing would have been nice. It takes such a lot of discipline, carb counting, insulin calculation ....

Ah well. I'm pleased for me!

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 21:36

Ah well. I'm pleased for me!As you SHOULD be! Well done! He's just sucking on sour grapes.

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 21:38

:). Thank you Stormy :).

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 21:39

Oh, I do have reason, but then so do you, and I'm sorry that his grumpiness prevented him from lauding your achievement.
You are a constant reminder to me of my failings with food, and I admire you, and him too for the way you controlled and improved your overall health by diet. I hope he can find the different kind of stregnth needed to do it for himself, not just for you.

x

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 21:40

Hi Stormy - got your PM - need to be in a better place than I am right now to deal with it LOL
Unless you want bile and angst of course :D

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 21:42

Yes - I feel very sorry for him because food is such a pleasure to him whereas I've always been a "shovel it down because it's there" kind of person.

I'm not at all sure he'll get to grips with the exercise - ever - but if he can get interested in the food side of things I do hope he'll manage just with that!

I do it for my health - not any great virtue. I already have numb toes and finger-tips ... I worry for my fingers, kidneys, eyes and heart .. every millimetre of creeping numbness in my fingers stresses me enormously :(. I try really hard never to mention it to him or at all, because it's my battle, but that's what spurs me on with all my endeavours... the numbness.

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 21:44

Eeek - I must rush off - gotta go home!

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 21:48

Unless you want bile and angst of course :D...er...no thanks...I've not had coffee yet :laugh:

Take your time PW...no worries :)

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 21:50

I hope he can find the different kind of stregnth needed to do it for himself, not just for you.
Exactly this.

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 21:52

... but that's what spurs me on with all my endeavours... the numbness.I forget. What causes the numbness?

Eeek - I must rush off - gotta go home!And I wonder what's on the menu for lunch :laugh:

Wendywu

13-06-2012, 22:15

Diabetic neuropathy - nerve damage. But it is what it is and could be worse.

Lunch is a grilled (broiled?) bacon and fried egg sandwich. I am rowing later but nothing that strenuous. What's called a recovery row - get everything working happily again after yesterday's hard effort :). I get to listen to music and just poddle along comfortably - a bit of sweat, a bit of effort - but nothing mega. Nice :)

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 22:27

Diabetic neuropathy - nerve damage. But it is what it is and could be worse. Ok, that's what I thought but I wasn't in the mood to try and spell it.

There was a segment on the news earlier about a cancer survivor rowing around Lake Michigan, but I can't seem to find it online. I'm not sure how far it is, but they did show her on a machine. You could come here and do that!

EllieP

13-06-2012, 22:34

As you're so good at keeping things in the normal range (and very well done on that result btw!) is this numbness caused by damage before diagnosis, or just because? It's a pretty hard payment to accept for all the care you take.

Whatever you do, don't give up. The NHS does 100 amputations of limbs EVERY week for diabetes. I don't want it to be yours. (Or mine. That's what drives me, I think!)

Have a good row, lose yourself in the music and trust the adult in himself to emerge when the shock and denial has passed. Another thought occurs to me: some men really have a hard time being told/advised what to do by their women, because it's just not, well, seen as manly. They reckon they know everything. So you may have to back off anyway. He might not see it as love!!

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 22:44

Hiya Ellie~~~~

Trying to figure out what I'm gonna wear today. How's that for excitement? :rolleyes:

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 22:56

Hiya Ellie~~~~

Trying to figure out what I'm gonna wear today. How's that for excitement? :rolleyes:

Oh I do that too - is it going to black and black, or maybe black and white?!

But I do choose crystals to carry or wear everyday - gone for calming blue today, not suprisingly :)

Hi Ellie, any warmer where you are today? We had sunshine this morning but the temp is dropping now and the forecast is more rain.
But it's dry right now at Queen's, so excuse me whilst I watch...

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 23:11

Oh I do that too - ... or maybe black and white?!After a LONG perusal in my closet, this is what I decided on :laugh:

EllieP

13-06-2012, 23:21

Hiya Ellie~~~~

Trying to figure out what I'm gonna wear today. How's that for excitement? :rolleyes:

I'm just relieved next week sees the end of school for the time being. It means I don't have to wonder what is suitable to wear when it gets hotter - it isn't going to happen for me!!

Being rural, I only have to wonder if I should change, if I decide to go out somewhere. The rabbits don't really care if I'm in black or blue!

EllieP

13-06-2012, 23:22

Hi Ellie, any warmer where you are today? We had sunshine this morning but the temp is dropping now and the forecast is more rain.
But it's dry right now at Queen's, so excuse me whilst I watch...

Probably missed you now - but my feet are cold though I can see it's brighter today. Still, I'm alternating cleaning the spare room for visitors with working so I get to move around and try to keep the blood flowing.

Enjoy the tennis! My dad'll be watching - if he's not having to tackle the flying ants that have started.

Chiska

13-06-2012, 23:42

Stormdancer

13-06-2012, 23:45

***Follows Chiska out the door***

Toodles~~~

Chiska

13-06-2012, 23:46

Byeeeee Stormy!

EllieP

13-06-2012, 23:46

Good morning!

Just throwin' this out there... (http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=268624669) You know, just in case...

Moving right along...

(Mini rant - those cookies are the equiv of 2.40 USD. In the US, they would price those at at least 5.49 US - HIGHWAY ROBBERY!!! of the Genetic Defect Coeliac in America!!)

Hope someone else catches them - you seen the 68g carbs per 100g of cookie?? They should charge more for the privilege of killing us diabetics!

EllieP

13-06-2012, 23:46

***Follows Chiska out the door***

Toodles~~~

Bye Stormy!

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 23:47

$3.11 for two packets. I could buy them, but I think they'd be in tiny pieces by the time you got them :(

Sorry.

PathWalker

13-06-2012, 23:48

Hope someone else catches them - you seen the 68g carbs per 100g of cookie?? They should charge more for the privilege of killing us diabetics!

Is that good or bad?
I've started (today) to write down everything I eat in a day, but I currently have NO IDea how many calories are in anything. One step at a time I reckoned?

Chiska

13-06-2012, 23:50

Hope someone else catches them - you seen the 68g carbs per 100g of cookie?? They should charge more for the privilege of killing us diabetics!

I am Coeliac, so HUGE TREAT - but a very sparing treat. I had ONE cookie yesterday. I will have ONE cookie today. Each cookie is about half hat, so 34g carb. But I do understand.

$3.11 for two packets. I could buy them, but I think they'd be in tiny pieces by the time you got them :(

Sorry.

Trust me, they ship fine. That and the Tesco Free From digestive biscuits... But seriously, I recently sent a box with a bag of pretzels in it - I wonder what they think of that when it goes rattling by?

I gotta scoot....my chariot awaits...

Be happy everybody!!

EllieP

14-06-2012, 00:21

Is that good or bad?
I've started (today) to write down everything I eat in a day, but I currently have NO IDea how many calories are in anything. One step at a time I reckoned?

I don't bother about calories cos I'm borderline underweight :) :)
But 68g carbs is more than I have in a day. By lowering carb intake I stay off insulin at least for the while. It's been three years so far. I can't have tablets cos they make you lose weight...

I have always found writing food down really makes me realise what I eat! So good luck. It will help.

yirabeth

14-06-2012, 00:33

Good morning all :) Had a short day at work, but watching Elaina for her momma today. She's being typically cute.... :P

PathWalker

14-06-2012, 00:34

Ok, I think I understand - but calories is my way to go to start with I'm guessing - how many overall do I consume in a day?

EllieP

14-06-2012, 00:48

Ok, I think I understand - but calories is my way to go to start with I'm guessing - how many overall do I consume in a day?

Well that's excellent to find out of course, because you have to balance calories v. exercise (input v output) - but that's because there's nowt wrong with you, no diabetes!

Hi yira - I bet it's more fun being with Elaina than at work!

PathWalker

14-06-2012, 01:16

Hi Yira! Running in between matches :)
x

yirabeth

14-06-2012, 01:18

Yep, definitely more fun than working! :D

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 01:40

Chiska - you haz pm about cookies, some decks and some change due to you .....

Hi Yira - another Elaina play day - how lovely :)

Ellie - very sadly, neuropathy is post diagnosis. The consultant has no idea why it's happening. Is just the luck of the draw. Mind you - I am hugely lucky in that it is not the sort that hurts, so things could be worse :). And no - I won't let up with the discipline. I get the regular (terrifying) emails from Diabetes UK - enough to make anyone stick to the straight and narrow with fervent passion!

yirabeth

14-06-2012, 01:50

So, this is how I babysit these days -- cuz it's just easier ya know..... :laugh:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=428034010564580&l=78814e4847

(Not really. She climbed in there on her own, I was trying to talk her out of there so I could lock the door but she wouldn't come out LOL)

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 01:51

Well I can think of days when james was small when that would have looked a very attractive option .... :D:D:D

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 01:53

'Morning everyone!

Thanks for the nice ideas and the love, Wu, Ellie, Est and Stormy! I might think about the painting at some point. It might help me get out of the slump. It's not looking good on the tooth. One more day and if the pain doesn't start to fade.... back to the dentist. I so hoping June ends on a much better foot than it began....

I need to eat something and get out for a walk today. Maybe spend some time with my Mary El. Not sure what else will happen. Would like to be pain free for a while....

PathWalker

14-06-2012, 01:56

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 01:57

(((Bat))) - At least an end is in sight - if there is still pain tomorrow and you have to go back to the dentist, he can surely to goodness do something to at least stop the pain if not complete the treatment!

yirabeth

14-06-2012, 01:58

I can think of times I wish I'd had a line of three of these, one for each boy... :D

(((((Batty)))))

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 02:00

Batchicken, you so have my sympathy. Tooth pain is awful, a root canal job feels like a blessed relief afterwards xxx

Thanks, PW. And I admit, to know that does make me feel a little better when the odds of this happening increase by the hour.... Perhaps I just ought to look forward to the relief.

Wu - I hope so!! :)

((Yira))

yirabeth

14-06-2012, 02:12

Batchicken, you so have my sympathy. Tooth pain is awful, a root canal job feels like a blessed relief afterwards xxx

Yira, do you think they make bigger cages, I sometimes think I could use one here...

1 set all...

This is a pretty large cage...supposed to be good for up to 75 lbs of dog...(yes, my 17lb dog uses it. LOL)

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 02:16

Good Morning.

I have a secret. Not sure if I feel like sharing it. I may be persuaded.

It is exciting, and not at all negative (well, except for interesting side effects).

Have I been Mysterious enough yet?

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 02:18

Spill it NT!!!! :D

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 02:21

Babble, woman! Tell us! Suspense is not at all good for my blood pressure ......

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 02:25

One other thing happened to me during my Birthday Weekend. For a while now, R-T had been promising me to help me attain my next level in Reiki. We had waited, because first she was sick, and then I was sick, etc. But last Sunday morning, she insisted on Attuning me, which was fine. But then she says to me, "I am getting the feeling that you are ready for both attunements, so I am going to do that."

Now, I love R-T to death, really I do. But I'm not sure if I see her wisdom in giving me a Double Attunement on the same day I was getting a tattoo. It was interesting to say the least. Has been even more interesting over the last few days. Attunements will always have side-effects, as the human body adjusts to new energy. And they will be randomly different for each person. I'm still patiently waiting to see what will appear next.

For those who don't know, the final two levels are Reiki Three A "Master of the Art" and Reiki Three B "Master Teacher". More training and practice will be required, but there's no going back now.

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 02:27

Speaking of practice, maybe I should be giving a bulk special on Toothache Pain...

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 02:29

For those who don't know, the final two levels are Reiki Three A "Master of the Art" and Reiki Three B "Master Teacher". More training and practice will be required, but there's no going back now.

Well done NT - I am so pleased for you. I know you've worked really hard towards this, and I know you'll carry on with the training and practice and justify RT's faith in you :).

Very well done!

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 02:30

Congrats!!!
:laugh: Yup.. There have been a lot of painful teeth here.

It gets better for me. I had to pay for the crown out of pocket 'cause my insurance doesn't kick in 'til August. Now wishing I waited for the whole thing.

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 02:37

Crikey - that must have been painful in itself, finding that sort of money! It kinds of adds insult to injury when the treatment hurts too :laugh:

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 02:38

Yeah - I am feeling pretty beaten up..... :laugh:

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 02:43

Well done NT - I am so pleased for you. I know you've worked really hard towards this, and I know you'll carry on with the training and practice and justify RT's faith in you :).

Very well done!

Thanks. That's if I survive my Attunement Period.

When I received my 1st level attunement, the inside of my mouth tasted like black pepper, I briefly lost my equilibrium (and started leaning to the left) and I got a temporary burst of energy.

When I received my 2nd level, I got a permanent craving for Ginger, and I felt physically ill when I was around people with "a bad attitude".

So far, with my double attunement, I have become more aware of/sensitive to temperature (just in time for Summer!), I get random itching sensations in my joints, I can't stop thinking about cheese, and regular pop now tastes like diet to me.

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 02:45

That's crazy! :)
I had Reiki once. It was not a good experience... I felt like all my bones had been broken. I was in full body pain for days....

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 02:46

That's crazy! :)
I had Reiki once. It was not a good experience... I felt like all my bones had been broken. I was in full body pain for days....

Hmmmm. Someone was definitely Doing It Wrong.

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 02:48

I get the feeling I am a 'hack' magnet..... :bugeyed:

What happened do you think, NT?

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 02:52

I get the feeling I am a 'hack' magnet..... :bugeyed:

What happened do you think, NT?

It almost sounds like the person was trying to "push" energy into you, instead of letting it flow to where it needed to be. There might have been an element of ego in there too, where they were thinking more about themselves than they were about you and your issue.

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 02:54

Anyway, time to get ready and go. Another busy day.

L(AT)er All!

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 02:56

Makes sense. I got a 'desperate' feeling off her that day and I was too nice to walk out. That was over 15 years ago and I've been too afraid to try it again since....

emmsma

14-06-2012, 02:58

HI guys. Woke up at 930! Woohoo. No real plans other than picking up my check. Wait. There is something hubby wanted to buy, but I've forgotten what that is for the moment.

And there is also the ever present laundry. :)

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 03:00

Hi emmsma! Sounds like a day with the cards......

emmsma

14-06-2012, 03:14

AND: Deck o' the Day is Connolly Tarot.

I don't believe we've met. :P Should be interesting.

Oh, yesterday I started a large pouch - crochet - to hold all the minis I will take to Florida. Hoping to feel inspired to take something to work on as well - and if there's something special that Mell wants to see I'll bring that too - but I can maximize carry on space by bringing the baby decks with me instead of full sized ones. Thats the plan anyway. I'm eyeballing the pouch size anyway, so We'll see what space that gives me.

EllieP

14-06-2012, 03:59

Excellent idea to take mini decks, Emmsma. Good thinking! How many will you fit in the pouch??

emmsma

14-06-2012, 04:12

Since I can't read a pattern, I always wing it. Never knowing what a bag will look like til I'm done. I have to finish and see what it will hold. I've told myself I will bring what fits in it. :P

I suppose I can make it a long pouch, and just stack them in it. :D
I guess if I knew what purse I was taking with me would help me decide how much space I have for decks.

I'm planning this kinda backwards. :P

PathWalker

14-06-2012, 04:17

Mini-decks, brilliant idea :)
Mr PW home, cooking tea, watching a bit of tennis, stroking parrots (they are being nice today) and talking to Jes on the 'phone.

EllieP

14-06-2012, 05:31

I've just had the most terrible shock. I was editing the last bit of my novel when Word turned the whole text to asterisks. All 74,000 words. And it updates to dropbox instantly because that's where it's saved and I have 5-second autosave on because the comp might die on me if the power goes. I am still shaking.

I did however try to calm down because I remembered I was sure dropbox keeps old versions but didn't know where - never needed them.

I have now found where, and restored one from 10 minutes previously. That's several pages work back undone but I can re-do that. I just don't think I could have faced reassembling and re-editing the whole thing from the first draft.

I need a stiff drink. Instead of which I have saved it under a new name, and again under another new name, and I now have to leave it for tonight and do some freelance proofreading before bed. If only my heart would calm down!

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 05:45

Oh good grief ellie - how scary!! All that work :bugeyed:

Thank heavens you could get the other copy, even if there were pages left to finish!

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 05:47

Holy crap, Ellie! :bugeyed:

I think I need to start using Dropbox....

I am experimenting with great software called Scrivener. It is designed for writers and I have my book on there.It keeps everything together and disorganized brains like mine, organized. I have been using the trial, but since I dislike Word (and now it scares me even more), I think I'll bite the $50 bullet....

emmsma

14-06-2012, 05:52

WOW! Glad you were able to salvage it, Ellie. And without too much lost.

We are ready to head out for my paycheck. See yall in a bit.

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 05:57

Have a good morning Emmsma :)

Just tried to image losing the whole of the main Trust's annual accounts while I was working on them. Fear! Nay, terror! Thankfully, backed up twice a day onto the main office servers (with a full team of bods looking after them - they serve the whole firm including those of us who work in peripheral offices).

EllieP

14-06-2012, 06:21

Batty - I write all my books on Scrivener, since the day they brought it out for Mac. It's perfect and has never lost a word. But this draft is now in Word (dratted program) because I was just tidying up some things intermittently right through it to send to an agency. And fliipin' agencies expect Word. I HATEZ the program.

Wu - the problem was in fact all the backing up!! It gets taken immediately to the cloud and all copies synced... Thank god for Dropbox Versions monitoring. I have individual comp backups every night (which includes the dropbox folder on the desktop) but this work was all done today.

Thanks for your sympathies everyone. Have now calmed down with a coffee and will get on with my other work :)

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 06:24

Can't you export a Word doc from Scrivener? I haven't tried, but I was under the impression it was possible. Besides PDFs are widely accepted.....

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 07:19

You folks want to hear the news? R-T has her surgery at 0730 which means we need to be at the Hosp across town at 0530. Joy!

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 07:27

It's better that way. Everyone is fresh and R-T will feel like there is recovery time before the day is over. It does help....

Bat Chicken

14-06-2012, 07:44

I just did a huge reorganization of my Tarot Notebooks. Everything is easy to find now and my Mary El stuff is all printed out and in a binder. I'll be able to add to it, but I wanted to have something concrete. Everything has been on a computer file for months!

I also began to realize how little I actually got done in my Thoth and Blake IDS's. Did well with the Greenwood, though.... Trouble is, I just didn't end up meshing with the deck. I think I overwhelmed myself with the first two. Need to go back and take the same approach as I did with the Mary El. Much more successful!

Trying to distract myself and hopefully the pain won't come back when the drugs wear off....

EllieP

14-06-2012, 07:55

Can't you export a Word doc from Scrivener? I haven't tried, but I was under the impression it was possible. Besides PDFs are widely accepted.....

Yes, and I did, but I then changed a particular two things all the way through so I stayed in Word to do it, and that's when disaster struck. For agencies in the UK they want a printout, which I prefer to do from Word even though I hatez it so much. Later they might ask for the electronic file.

All proofing of external work now done and I'm off to bed - got to interview someone via telephone mid morning so I need some sleep as I have little knowledge of the topic and will need my brains (plural :D ) in gear.

Night all. Good luck with your early start, NT.

Chiska

14-06-2012, 10:50

I haz a Kindle! :D

I have d/l Nicholas Nickelby. And I can make the text really big!!

Now, I am going to go find food.

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 10:51

Two hours without a message? How bizarre. I'm just peeking in the door quickly, since I will be leaving for an overnight at R-T's soon. Early morning wake up combined with keeping her from eating or drinking anything after midnight.

If anyone wants some really, really interesting reading, take a gander at the Exercise Buddies thread over in Chat. Even if you don't like exercise. You'll see.

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 10:54

I haz a Kindle! :D

I have d/l Nicholas Nickelby. And I can make the text really big!!

Now, I am going to go find food.

Ooh. eReader. Those things are soooo addictive.

BlueDragonfly

14-06-2012, 11:54

*waves* I'm just popping in for a quick hello before I go collapse into bed. Was a loonnnggg 2 days and I'm glad it's over. Even though tomorrow promises to be another long day, I'll be doing it on a full night's sleep! :D

NT, I'll send along the strand for RT in the morning. And congratulations on the attunements!

Congrats to you, too, Chiska! Enjoy your new Kindle! There's lots of free stuff out there, to "stock up" on, so you'll be able to keep in reading materials for ages!

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 11:59

Chiska. pm your email. I have a kindle blog to forward.

Chiska

14-06-2012, 12:06

Thanks everybody!! I will like it, I think, once it gets the software update that makes it possible to do landscape and the better PDF functions.

I read lots of classics (out of copyright and free) and have a great library! I am looking forward to being able to drag books around with me without having to literally drag books around!!

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 12:16

You are FAST!!! :bugeyed:

I just got home. Dinner with WF who leaves for Japan tomorrow. Kinda tipsy. Not at ALL caught up from lunchtime.

I haz a MAJOR question about how to leave proper feedback for a reading but now is NOT the time...LOL

Chiska

14-06-2012, 12:22

Tipsy Stormy!? OH, my!!

I am home alone - looking forward to quietude. Off to bed early, getting up a bit early as I have to drive the behemoth truck to work. I want to miss traffic as I am not really used to it and it is quite large. That way I can leave early and miss the shipyard traffic. The traffic from the 'yard is heavy.

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 12:31

Tipsy Stormy!? OH, my!! The mind boggles, does it not? })

I hear ya on the traffic stuff...takes a bit to be back in practice with the insanity...LOL

Chiska

14-06-2012, 12:34

And driving a huge pick up truck with a canopy. Stupid thing. I have to use a pillow on the seat. I can reach the pedals and everything, but I can't see over the steering wheel without a pillow.

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 12:36

And driving a huge pick up truck with a canopy. Stupid thing. I have to use a pillow on the seat. I can reach the pedals and everything, but I can't see over the steering wheel without a pillow.Yeah, BUT!!! You are in a BIG veHIcle...safer that way...

Chiska

14-06-2012, 13:11

But it is HUGE! LOL I don't know how much of the road I get.

I iz playing with my Kindle! It is cool.

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 13:21

Dogs. Narcolepsy......REALLY???

DAd had.........

Chiska

14-06-2012, 13:24

What are you watching on TV?

I have the baseball game on in the background. We...uhm...lemmee check...are in the 5th and the score is nothin' to nothin'

Kreative-Dragon

14-06-2012, 13:29

rawr. The dragon is in, and very very tired.
I'm also on a quest, looking for a song that frequents the pub quite often. The Video follows this boy around an Island (Looks like Iceland or Newfoundland), and he skips stones, and there's a waterfall, and it's a wonderful song... and I can't remember what it is.

How are we all here?

Chiska

14-06-2012, 13:47

Uhm - I think Stormy is tipsy. I'm playing with my new Kindle. And I don't recall the song..

How are you?? Besides tired, of course?

Kreative-Dragon

14-06-2012, 13:55

Uhm - I think Stormy is tipsy. I'm playing with my new Kindle. And I don't recall the song..

How are you?? Besides tired, of course?

sore... three restraints in the span of an hour....
BUT, I am writing, I am home, and I am happy.
Story is Tipsy??? I did read that, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around that one....

In my head, she's more like a Romanoff drinker....
I'm obsessed with Avengers right now, random references are abound because of it.

And how do you like the Kindle? I have the Kobo, it's my BFF

Chiska

14-06-2012, 14:16

I just got the Kindle today - still getting it charged up and ready to go for tomorrow. I loaded "Nicholas Nickleby" Actually, I am about to go to bed! I am looking forward to the kindle for tomorrow at lunch time!

Kreative-Dragon

14-06-2012, 14:24

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 14:49

I am cooking potato pancakes at eleven pm so R-T will have food to eat on the weekend.

Lotus Padma

14-06-2012, 15:03

I am cooking potato pancakes at eleven pm so R-T will have food to eat on the weekend.

kind of you, NT :)

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 15:06

And they all turned out perfect. (I have issues with making Impatient Pancakes)

Lotus Padma

14-06-2012, 15:08

And they all turned out perfect. (I have issues with making Impatient Pancakes)

lol! I have a hard time with pancakes, meself...not patient! :P glad yours all came right :)

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 15:33

I am going to bed. Because of, or in spite of, the fact that I need to be awake again in four and a half hours.

Queen of Disks

14-06-2012, 15:34

I am here for a little while before bed. Got my Robert Place's Vampire Tarot today! :party: Very nice so far.

I tripped over the Rudy Monster and fell tonight. Literally. Tripped. Over. The. Dog. :( She is black and blends in with the shadows. She was lying on the floor in the hallway and I didn't look down and walked right into her and went flying. :( I am ok, and she seems ok, I am more upset with myself then anything.

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 15:40

I got a Vampire Tarot (not that one). Still haven't done anything with it. Not even a New Deck Interview. Just doesn't seem right for Spring/Summer

Queen of Disks

14-06-2012, 15:58

If it was this one I wasn't very impressed with it.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/vampire/

Goodnight all!

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 16:07

G'morning guys!

Hey QoD - trust you and the Rudy Monster have both recovered!

The only vampire tarot I owned (briefly) was the Robert Place. Not really my scene in tarot at all. Which one have you got NT? Do you think you'll get on with it?

Good luck to R-T for her surgery.

I must go and do my morning reading..... back later.

PathWalker

14-06-2012, 16:41

Had to take MrPW to the station - made more worthwhile by spying a Giant Hogweed growing wild on the way home. Must get threre with a camera and notebook before someone removes it.
Nasty plant really, and non-native, and I'd have it taken out if it was growing on my land, but still a chance to photograph and look closely will be interesting for my notebook

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracleum_mantegazzianum

Now to take off my clothes - it's alright I still have long nightwear underneath - and run a nice bath.....

EllieP

14-06-2012, 17:46

OMG - I hope what we have in these parts is the common variety. Lots of it! How would I know the difference, cos I think your sort can blind me...

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 18:05

Big plants! Interesting. Is it their emitted toxins that are dangerous to you Ellie?

Biggest plant I have ever seen (aside from trees, obviously, and tropical stuff abroad) is the gunnera manicata http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunnera down in Cockington (see the pic on the Wiki page). They are huge and most impressive, but at least they aren't poisonous....

PathWalker

14-06-2012, 18:23

OMG - I hope what we have in these parts is the common variety. Lots of it! How would I know the difference, cos I think your sort can blind me...

They are very very big :)

EllieP

14-06-2012, 19:08

Oh well, these get cut down as I strim (if they're on our roadside) so they'll not grow big anyway. I just read the sap blinds, and I thought Oh Heck, I'm always splattered when I strim, though I do wear goggles. Still, things have been known to go under the bottom rim if they come from a sharp angle.

Was wondering about my chances of reaching the weekend, that's all :D

Wu - I've seen gunnera round here. amazing stuff.

I'm particularly interested to know what the stuff is that looks exactly like rhubarb but isn't. (I only cut from our rhubarb patch, of course - which reminds me, I need some...)

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 20:13

Argh!

BlueDragonfly

14-06-2012, 20:32

G'Morning!

And to you, NT! I know you're up extremely early! I hope things go well for RT today! Will keep her in my thoughts.

Me? Another busy day outlined, but I think I might move doing laundry to tomorrow morning and take a few hours to get myself re-organized. I need a day at the lake! Maybe tomorrow....maybe I should do that laundry today.....:rolleyes:

NorthernTigress

14-06-2012, 20:35

R-T is talking to her across the planet Sweetheart right now.

BlueDragonfly

14-06-2012, 20:50

R-T is talking to her across the planet Sweetheart right now.

Iz confused......

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 22:11

I iz famished!

Himself is doing me some cheesey scrambled egg on toast, so that I have some carbs for rowing, and the eggs 'cos I love eggs.

Is R-T talking to her sweetheart who lives the other side of the planet? I seem to recall something about some French person, or French speaking person?

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 22:20

UGH.

I sure hope she's having fun on the plane...LOL

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 22:30

Morning Stormy :)

Oh joy - there is to be torrential rain here today, and we have a flood alert for our area. I live up a hill, but I feel sorry for the people in flood-prone homes :(

BlueDragonfly

14-06-2012, 22:31

R-T is talking to her across the planet Sweetheart right now.

.........
Is R-T talking to her sweetheart who lives the other side of the planet? I seem to recall something about some French person, or French speaking person?
Ah, I get it now!
*waves* Hiya Wu!

UGH.

I sure hope she's having fun on the plane...LOL
G'Morning Stormy!

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 22:31

Does not bode well for doggie walking...

BlueDragonfly

14-06-2012, 22:32

Morning Stormy :)

Oh joy - there is to be torrential rain here today, and we have a flood alert for our area. I live up a hill, but I feel sorry for the people in flood-prone homes :(

Oh, I hope everyone stays safe! You don't have to go out in it, do you?

eta-shower time.

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 22:33

G'Morning Stormy!If you SAY so...

1 1/2 hr to work time. ARGH...LOL

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 22:34

eta-shower time.

OH. Good idea....

Wendywu

14-06-2012, 22:35

Yeah - welly boots a must I think, tomorrow!

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 22:48

I am SO glad I've never had to worry about a flooded home. Workguy got NAILED a couple of years ago. What a mess! :(

Chiska

14-06-2012, 23:21

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 23:24

Chiska

14-06-2012, 23:29

LOL Stormy - that is a good point! Though, it does seem that most vehicles on the road are bigger even than Truck.

I better get scooting -

Everybody be Happy!

Stormdancer

14-06-2012, 23:31

Everybody be Happy!Kinda bossy :laugh: Have a GREAT day!!!

Lutestring

14-06-2012, 23:38

hello, not caught up. been too tired, but survived going to the quilt show yesterday, though could barely walk home from the train last night. sore hip, but made it to the organic market late this arvo, with my walking stick :rolleyes: . friend gave me a lift, and drove me home too, and stayed for ages drinking tea.

roof guy came yesterday, tried to seal the leaky bit, but couldn't because it rained. he will come back and do it. kitty freaked out again, and hid for ages. poor thing.

wu, i heard about all the rain you have had there. you seem to be having our weather, except here it's winter.

yirabeth

14-06-2012, 23:38

HI all, home from work :) Short day. YAY! (tomorrow's a long one though. So I deserve today! :P )

Lutestring

14-06-2012, 23:49

hi yira, i saw you had some elaina time, yay :)

yirabeth

14-06-2012, 23:50

Hey Lute :) Yep, she spent the day with me yesterday, ALL day in fact -- I picked her up at 9:15 and her momma didn't pick her up til 6pm ♥

Lutestring

14-06-2012, 23:52

that must have been so good to have her for all day. i bet she thought so too :laugh:

yirabeth

14-06-2012, 23:55

Yeah, we have fun :) We went shopping (mini shopping -- to the store for Nestle Quik for chokkit (chocolate) milk, to the bank, and then to a bakery to buy her a donut) then came home and played in the dog cage :rolleyes: :D

Lutestring

14-06-2012, 23:57

Yeah, we have fun :) ... then came home and played in the dog cage :rolleyes: :D

lol, pictures? please?

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 00:02

You probably saw this one, I posted it yesterday but just in case not :

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=428034010564580&l=78814e4847

Notice she has her Mardi Gras beads with her. She also has a book and her Einstein music box in behind her...LOL

Lutestring

15-06-2012, 00:09

thanks, and no, i hadn't seen that pic, i've been so behind with catching up. her hair looks amazing in that pic, so curly.

i'm heading off to bed soon, so sleepy i can hardly type.

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 00:15

It really is curly...and starting to get long. Her Momma can put little pigtails in...I'm not good at that sort of thing. So I just use little clips to clip it out of her face. Which she then removes about 30 bazillion times a day...LOL

desertrat

15-06-2012, 01:19

Good morning Everybody! I had a hard time finding the pub today. "AC pub" just didn't register in my brain. :D

How's things going today?

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 01:24

That was a nice row - fast'ish, but not the sort of pace that makes you ache and cough afterwards. Sounds odd but it's a known phenomenon - erg cough. (the erg being the technical name of the rowing machine). Push the pace to absolute gasping, purple faced, near-vomiting levels and you get this hideous cough that goes on and on for ages ....

Doesn't stop us from doing it though, on a time trial :laugh:

desertrat

15-06-2012, 01:30

No offense...but it sounds most unpleasant. :( The whole rowing thing until you're purple in the face and about to puke.

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 01:37

Oh, that's only on a time trial - and usually for the shorter distances - 2k and under.

Sort of distance I prefer is anything from about 10,000m to 50,000m and all you get then is exhausted and with a very painful bum. But an incredible feeling of personal achievement when you stick to the plan you've set yourself, or beat the time you're wanting to improve.

emmsma

15-06-2012, 01:42

Hi gang. Completely behind on everything. Lovely picture of the very lovely Elaina.

I'm sorta with you on the rowing thing. Not my idea of a good time. Of course I like getting body piercings so maybe I am not one to say anything. :)

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 01:43

Heh - horses for courses, and all that :)

How's your day been?

desertrat

15-06-2012, 01:45

Oh yes, I'm down with the achieving a goal and feeling good about it aspect. You are very dedicated to it. :)

Emmsma, I have 3 piercings in each ear and that's as far as I go. :P

EllieP

15-06-2012, 01:47

I've just faced death in the face and I'm shaking so much I'm gonna have to get a snack and some hot tea. Then I'll come back and tell you about it. I might have words by then.

emmsma

15-06-2012, 01:53

(((Ellie)))

I'm good. A bit slow moving today. Found a show yesterday on Amazon and watched the whole of it. 2 seasons. I can stream shows for free since I pay for Amazon Prime.

It was very good and I am sad there wasn't more to it. BBC show called London Hospital focusing on the hospital in the 1900's. It was a docudrama based on hospital records, memoirs and newspaper articles from the time. I enjoyed it very much.

I've been crocheting away and have made good progress on my pouch to carry all my minis. NOT all of them, as my deck list says there are over 30! but a good selection will travel with me in August. :D

And I work from noon til 7 today. Its just on 9, so I've plenty of time to get myself going.

desertrat

15-06-2012, 01:56

I've just faced death in the face and I'm shaking so much I'm gonna have to get a snack and some hot tea. Then I'll come back and tell you about it. I might have words by then.

Yikes! Don't leave us hanging! We're all ears...

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 02:00

Good grief Ellie :heart:

Hey Emmsma - sounds like a really good day :). That free streaming is a really good service. We don't get that here, even if we pay for Prime (which himself does).

emmsma

15-06-2012, 02:07

I didn't avail myself of the service for awhile but now its where all my viewing is coming from. I don't miss having tv at all but its nice to get into a show again.

I wish I could learn some self control though. The whole, spending every free waking moment watching the show - it can be a bit much.

Thinking I'll re-watch Cadfael again. :)

Just looked at my schedule. I'm working these two days, then I'm off for 3!

TomTom

15-06-2012, 02:17

Good Morning Everybody!!

I iz up and ready? to drive that honking big truck to work! I am going to start at 7AM so I can get off work at 3PM if I work thru lunch. Should save me the horrendous traffic jam experience.

Always best to avoid traffic, especially when you're not used to it. Just remember, you are BIGger than them...LOL

I love trucks - really big ones :D I drove the gasoline trucks for a while and filled up the gas stations. I would like to have a big RAM truck. Bigger is better - but not the gasoline they swallow :D
hope that everything went well Chiska.

That was a nice row - fast'ish, but not the sort of pace that makes you ache and cough afterwards. Sounds odd but it's a known phenomenon - erg cough. (the erg being the technical name of the rowing machine). Push the pace to absolute gasping, purple faced, near-vomiting levels and you get this hideous cough that goes on and on for ages ....

Doesn't stop us from doing it though, on a time trial :laugh:

Is not my kinda cuppa tea even though I love rowing very much. Can't do it anyway bec I have to stay in my heart rate. But sometimes I like it to row around 80 rpm and feels very good.

Good morning all.
It's cold and I'm warming my hands on my coffee mug. Nothing really happened here.

Elly, the suspense is killing me!!! Spill it :D

EllieP

15-06-2012, 02:28

Right I've had wine too.

Between me and the village theres a straight hill down, then round a corner with a copse in the adjacent field, then a straight hill up. ie you can see the traffic before it meets the copse, whether you're going north or south.

I am just at the bend when a car passes a lorry and heads for me! I don't lie, the car was within a car's distance of me at around 50+ mph on the same side of the road - MY side. We were so close I thought I'd had it. Move left? Move right? No spare road space, only the verge. I thought I glimpsed her decide on verge so I squeezed near to the lorry and hoped I'd fit - and that I'd read her right. She ended up on the verge. I pulled over a few metres further on and sat there shaking. Then I saw in my mirror that she'd got out. So I got out and walked back to meet her. Similar age, decent looking sort. Just done something mad.

I said That was a bit daft! Are you okay? She was just so grateful I didn't yell and hurl abuse. She apologised. We hugged. We'd both nearly had it, and knew it. I said maybe she should not do it again! Well, what was the point of screaming at her? I don't always drive perfectly. But I don't overtake on corners, that's for sure. And especially not on roads where there *is* no space to manoeuvre. I checked she could drive off her verge and climbed back into my car and came home. But I was shaken. She said she'd thought the road was clear...

So here I am. I live to fight another day. But i'm still shaken. I have never never never been so close bumper to bumper with a car moving at that speed on my bit of road. That would have been carnage.

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 02:30

Yikes Ellie, sounds serious! :bugeyed:

So..I have this conundrum. I was given a gift card for $25 for my birthday, and I think I want to buy a tarot deck with it....the problem is...

WHICH tarot deck?!?! ArrrrGH!!

Any ideas/advice?? :P

TomTom

15-06-2012, 02:32

half a month gone almost and I hardly spent a penny. A month can't go by fast enough.
But yesterday I splurged. I got me Chinese food and coleslaw. Was too lazy to prepare it myself, and then I forgot to eat it :bugeyed:
Can't wait until my renter moves in; at least it will give me some breathing room.

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 02:34

Crikey Ellie - that was a very, very close call! I'm not surprised you're so shocked! Today is a day for being very, very gentle with yourself I think :heart:

Yira - so - go haunt Decks, and see what's around. Or take a look at your wishlist ....

emmsma

15-06-2012, 02:36

Yira, do you have a wishlist? Something to start with - looking at scans to see what draws you more?

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 02:36

TomTom

15-06-2012, 02:38

It wasn't your day, Ellie :party:
TG for that :D

I think I would have gotten another heart attack.

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 02:38

Oh, my wishlist is so terribly outdated, it's entirely useless... :laugh:

There's that deck Blue had...but I didn't actually LOOK at it, and I'd hate to blow my possibly-only-deck-in-a-good-long-time bit of money on a deck and then go...Bleh..... LOL

I actually considered buying another SS for backup, because then I knew I'd love the deck :D But I already have a backup :P

Then, there's a couple new lenormands out, and I really adore lenormands...

*sigh*

It's hard making decisions!

TomTom

15-06-2012, 02:39

I hope as planned on the 25th.

EllieP

15-06-2012, 02:39

That's why I stopped. I thought one was happening!
I'm not okay, so I'm gonna put on some music and have a kip till later.
Thanks all for being there. It's better said than kept shut in.
xx

desertrat

15-06-2012, 02:41

Right I've had wine too.

I bet! Maybe a whole bottle too. :P

We're very glad you are all right Ellie. :heart:

TomTom

15-06-2012, 02:42

That's why I stopped. I thought one was happening!
I'm not okay, so I'm gonna put on some music and have a kip till later.
Thanks all for being there. It's better said than kept shut in.
xx

lotsa, lotsa hugs for you, Ellie - you are safely home now - relax sweet.

emmsma

15-06-2012, 02:42

You adore them, but do you use them? Would you be sad if your only deck purchase for awhile went to a deck you don't read with, but only look through?

I don't use mine either, used to though. Hoping to get back to them.

Edmond's new one - Dia de los Muertos - is lovely.

TomTom

15-06-2012, 02:44

sneaking outa here for awhile.

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 02:45

Yeah, that's the one I'm looking at...at least in lenormands. I *don't* use them -- but I joined a lenormand group on FB and maybe I *would*...

Then again, I don't need them to start reading, as I'd use my Pixie. So that reasoning is moot.

(((((Ellie))))) It wasn't your time sweetie...you're still needed here ♥

emmsma

15-06-2012, 02:45

Glad you are home and ok, Ellie. Let the rest of the day be spent on pampering your lovely self.

emmsma

15-06-2012, 03:15

Yira, any other decks you have your sights on?

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 03:25

I don't know! WAAAAHHHHH! rofl I got through not buying anything by refusing to look at anything...LOL

Bat Chicken

15-06-2012, 03:29

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 03:37

Oh Bat!!! I am sorry :(. What an awful lot of money to have had to spend! Y'know, if it isn't a tooth that shows, I'd just have had it yanked out :laugh:

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 03:39

That sounds awful Batty :(

Bat Chicken

15-06-2012, 03:43

It was my back tooth! Trouble is, I have jaw problems due to a cleft palette and I can't just yank - I am headed for the prelim this afternoon to see what's what with the dental surgeon, and then I get some heavy drugs to keep me happy until Tuesday if there are no surprises.... This whole month has just sucked. I just don't think I can take any more. (And that is not a challenge to the Gods!!!!)

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 03:46

Phew - glad you added that last sentence there Batty!

Hang in there - not that long until it's over!

Bat Chicken

15-06-2012, 03:54

Phew - glad you added that last sentence there Batty!

Hang in there - not that long until it's over!

:laugh: I feel like Zeus has been sitting on my roof waiting with a thunder bolt for every time I stick my head out.

I am hoping this is all over by 12 noon on Tuesday. 3 weeks to the day my month from hell all started. My birthday is the week after and that had better not suck!!!

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 03:57

Well, you haz given strict instructions to the Universe; I am sure it's listening!

Gotta go ... back later :)

TomTom

15-06-2012, 04:14

Well - It is looking like I am headed for a root canal. And another $1400. I am glad my flight home last week was on points or I'd be in trouble now. But it looks like I may not get to go home for a visit this year. Nearly $3000 in two weeks because I broke a tooth - tried to get it fixed when I wasn't in pain. I should have bloody waited.....

FFS - I wouldn't know what to do.
When I broke a tooth not long ago, it was fixed by building it up again and a bit lower than the neighbouring teeth. There was talk of a crown for later.
When they wanted to check out all teeth + x-rays+scaling I categorically said no. It was too much money.

Your broken tooth still gets a root canal done, or is it another?

My birthday wish for you is that it is all over and done with by that day and all is a distant memory. The monetos though hurt.

Bat Chicken

15-06-2012, 05:47

Thanks, Tom Tom. That my wish too. And yes, the root canal is for the broken tooth that didn't need a root canal until they screwed with it....

Gotta go - appt with the dental surgeon.

Queen of Disks

15-06-2012, 07:35

Hello! Saw the Avengers movie for the second time. :D Love it!!!

Queen of Disks

15-06-2012, 08:19

Holy crap, Ellie! :bugeyed:

Yira - Sounds like a wonderful conundrum!

Well - It is looking like I am headed for a root canal. And another $1400. I am glad my flight home last week was on points or I'd be in trouble now. But it looks like I may not get to go home for a visit this year. Nearly $3000 in two weeks because I broke a tooth - tried to get it fixed when I wasn't in pain. I should have bloody waited.....

(((bat))) I am so sorry. :( Welcome to the miserable hell known as the American Health Care System (which I think is run by Vogons.) :mad:

This is why people like me don't get health care.

TomTom

15-06-2012, 10:14

Thanks, Tom Tom. That my wish too. And yes, the root canal is for the broken tooth that didn't need a root canal until they screwed with it....

Gotta go - appt with the dental surgeon.

I'm thinking, hmmmmm.
You had broken tooth
Dentist took x-rays
Dentist says you need crown, can't fix tooth
You say ok
Dentist ground down tooth for temp crown
You in pain for many days
You have infection
Dentist says you need root canal
Dentist wants $ 2000.00 for shoddy work
Me thinks dentist shall swallow the $ 2000.00 and shove it down his throat
Me thinks dentist should pay for his shoddy work $ 1000.00
Me thinks, the other $ 1000.00 is for damages of inflicted pain
Me thinks that dentist has insurance

That's how it would be if we could sue bec we have the money to do that.

Dentist must belong to an organization you could complain to???

Kreative-Dragon

15-06-2012, 10:21

Hello! Saw the Avengers movie for the second time. :D Love it!!!

Going for a third time this Weekend as my b-day present to myself. And this time I'll stay to watch the END end scene.

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:23

Hello! Saw the Avengers movie for the second time. :D Love it!!!

Ahhhhh I'm jealous! It doesn't come out here until August! Last in the world! After ridiculous countries like, I dunno, Lithuania or Cambodia, or what-have-you. 2nd to last in the world came out May 31st. Last in the world, Japan, August 14th. WTF??

emmsma

15-06-2012, 10:30

Hey zan! How goes it? Sneaking from work. Had a no-show appointment.

Forgot to bring lunch again. :(

12 to 7pm shift. HUNGRY!!

Methinks its BK on the way home.

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:31

FrogMan.

Good to see you.

:D

A friend from work is winging her way to Tokyo as I type...LOL

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:31

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:32

Hiya Emmsma, KD, and TOmtom~~~

Tosses crackers to Emmsma******

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 10:32

Hey Zan, KD, Emmsma :)

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:32

FrogMan.

Good to see you.

:D

A friend from work is winging her way to Tokyo as I type...LOL

Hiya! Ahh, I wish I'd known. I would have given you my mobile number for her in case she had any trouble or needed a translator or something!

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:33

Hey Yira! I missed you the other day (deep into my college term, so work has been mad), so a very late happy birthday! :)

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 10:35

Aww, thanks Zan ♥ I had a good birthday!

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:35

Heya! It goes pretty well. Day off today, so just playing video games until Yuya gets off work this evening. We're going to see Snow White and the Huntsman, followed, much the same, by Burger King! :D

How you been??I'm ok. Working 4 9hr shifts with Fridays off again this summer. The Yabbies still suck, DD is FINALLY done with the dumb*ss boyfriend, Midkid is growing up much faster than I'm ready for and talking about the National Guard, and after a year & a half EiE may finally have a job in Idaho.

I REALLY wanna see that movie!!! Don't tell me if it's bad. How're you and Yuya?

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:36

Aww, thanks Zan ♥ I had a good birthday!

Good! I'm very glad to hear it :) What else is new these days?

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:38

I'm ok. Working 4 9hr shifts with Fridays off again this summer. The Yabbies still suck, DD is FINALLY done with the dumb*ss boyfriend, Midkid is growing up much faster than I'm ready for and talking about the National Guard, and after a year & a half EiE may finally have a job in Idaho.

I REALLY wanna see that movie!!! Don't tell me if it's bad. How're you and Yuya?

The National Guard? Wow, a lot tougher than I! :laugh: I think most movies are bad, so you can sort of assume I'd say so either way. Yuya and I are great. We went on vacation a couple of weeks ago to a hotspring resort by Mt Fuji and had a most wonderful time, so that was nice.

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 10:40

Well, I'm working -- not a "fancy" job but one that DOES give me a paycheck -- very happy about it! :laugh:

Jack has a summer job working doing research/general gopher duties for a guy that's leading a team creating a tv show...!!!

Granddaughter is getting more beautiful each day -- and getting to be QUITE the handful! :D

That's it I think..... *ponders*

Oh. Any deck recommendations? I have a bit of birthday money to spend and am somewhat out of the loop on decks.

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:42

I've seen your pics on FB and she certainly is lovely! You must be very proud :) No deck recommendations here. I haven't bought a deck in ages. It's kind of back to me and Hermann where tarot is concerned. I do kind of want that Zombie Tarot, though, because, well, zombies. :laugh:

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:44

Hiya! Ahh, I wish I'd known. I would have given you my mobile number for her in case she had any trouble or needed a translator or something!She's going with either a church group :bugeyed: or a school group. I can never remember what all she's into, but it's a LOT for this hermit. I think most of her questions were about etiquette stuff that she'd been told...to tip/not....gifts...asking for sauce...that kinda stuff.

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:45

I do kind of want that Zombie Tarot, though, because, well, zombies. :laugh:Funny. This just came yesterday but I was too tipsy to bother.

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:46

Where did Emmsma & KD go???

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 10:46

That might be an idea...go for fun and laughs rather than trying to pick a deck to move the world...I'm afraid that would fail, since I pretty much quit using any deck except my SS... and then I'd be all down because I wasted my money. LOL

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:48

Yuya and I are great. We went on vacation a couple of weeks ago to a hotspring resort by Mt Fuji and had a most wonderful time, so that was nice.Why does this sound familiar? Did you post a link to pictures?

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:49

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:50

Why does this sound familiar? Did you post a link to pictures?

I posted a lot of pictures on FB, so you might have seen them there...

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 10:50

A dubious honor! :D

Queen of Disks

15-06-2012, 10:51

Going for a third time this Weekend as my b-day present to myself. And this time I'll stay to watch the END end scene.

The End End scene is hilarious. :D Basically it's how I look after I work a Christmas season shift. :eek:

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:53

I seem to spend all my money on taxes and video games lately, anyway. Just got my quarterly taxes for this coming year and they are higher than a college freshman at his first frat party. Tokyo just "won" the title of most expensive city in the world this year, and man is it true!!!! OUCH !!! Are these income taxes?

The End End scene is hilarious. :D Basically it's how I look after I work a Christmas season shift. :eek:Well, I wasn't before, but NOW i'm intrigued...LOL

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 10:56

Not income taxes (not that those are fun either), but local residence taxes. Tokyo is split into wards like NYC is boroughs, and my ward taxes are sky high this year. Around $1000 per quarter, just for living.

Queen of Disks

15-06-2012, 10:56

Ahhhhh I'm jealous! It doesn't come out here until August! Last in the world! After ridiculous countries like, I dunno, Lithuania or Cambodia, or what-have-you. 2nd to last in the world came out May 31st. Last in the world, Japan, August 14th. WTF??

Hi Zan!! :D So very sorry, it will be worth the wait.

(its a big deal here cause they shots parts here in Cleveland. You don't get to see Cleveland on screen very much, let alone getting blown up. :D )

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 10:56

I posted a lot of pictures on FB, so you might have seen them there...Yeah. Me. FB. oKAYYYY :rolleyes:

****rushes over to FB to see***

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:01

ok...saw a pict of a book between FEM products and laughed my *ss off...

I'm back. Zan's page is one I'll get lost on...LOL

yirabeth

15-06-2012, 11:02

Well, I suppose I best get to bed...already running on negative hours from my preferred nightly allowance...LOL

It was good seeing you again Zan♥ Don't be a stranger!

Have a good day/night, everyone :)

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:02

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:04

Hi Zan!! :D So very sorry, it will be worth the wait.

(its a big deal here cause they shots parts here in Cleveland. You don't get to see Cleveland on screen very much, let alone getting blown up. :D )I'm kinda worried about seeing it. I've not seen the commercials, and I REALLY liked the original TV show. I wanted to BE Emma!

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:05

Well, I suppose I best get to bed...already running on negative hours from my preferred nightly allowance...LOL
G'Night Yira~~~

Sleep well!!!

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:05

57517Here's a nice one from the trip. We took a cruise across a beautiful lake once thought to be inhabited by a dragon...

Queen of Disks

15-06-2012, 11:07

I'm kinda worried about seeing it. I've not seen the commercials, and I REALLY liked the original TV show. I wanted to BE Emma!

It's not the Avengers TV show, its the comic book series (Iron Man, Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, etc.)

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:08

Does that pic come up alright? I switched over to "tapatalk" on my iphone to upload easily from my phone, but that app is a bit of a hassle, really.

Kreative-Dragon

15-06-2012, 11:09

sorry, back was called to refil on useless carbs and cals.

After my cooking extravaganza, plain meals suck :(
Hi Zan, Hi Stormy, how's it going?

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:09

57517Here's a nice one from the trip. We took a cruise across a beautiful lake once thought to be inhabited by a dragon...It looks so serene :heart:

It's probably bad to admit that I was MORE amazed that you can upload via Tapatalk :rolleyes:

Kreative-Dragon

15-06-2012, 11:11

Hi Zan!! :D So very sorry, it will be worth the wait.

(its a big deal here cause they shots parts here in Cleveland. You don't get to see Cleveland on screen very much, let alone getting blown up. :D )

I was such a crazy when that scene happened. I'm yelling in the theater "MY BUDDY WORKS IN THAT TOWER!!! MY BUDDY GOT TO WATCH THIS SCENE BEING MADE!!!"

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:12

Just an FYI....Batty is having a rough time of it right now. Just back from a funeral, and a bad tooth gone worse, pain, discouraged. :(

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 11:12

Home, fed, pj'ed, tired. *sigh* I'm sooooo ready for a day off(tomorrow)!

I do have to go into town and spend a couple hours with "my lake people" lady. She wants to go check out the village's sidewalk/garage sales and then go to lunch. Then the rest of the day is mine......lake/relaxing time! :D

Yep, it's a very pretty lake, Zan!

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:13

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:15

Home, fed, pj'ed, tired. *sigh* I'm sooooo ready for a day off(tomorrow)! Welcome home Blue :heart:

I'm in PJ's too...LOL

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:16

Just an FYI....Batty is having a rough time of it right now. Just back from a funeral, and a bad tooth gone worse, pain, discouraged. :(

I saw some of it. Hope she's alright. (((((Batty)))))

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:18

57518

This place was pretty amazing. We're at the top of an active volcano called Owakudani. You can see it spewing steam that just REEKED of sulfur. The water in the ponds at the top is naturally boiling, and they use them to boil eggs whose shells turn black in the water. They were yummy, actually.Did they taste different than regular eggs? And it was just the shell that turned black, right? Was the ground hot? I'd have taken my shoes off....LOL

yes, I know, I'm odd.

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:19

Did they taste different than regular eggs? And it was just the shell that turned black, right? Was the ground hot? I'd have taken my shoes off....LOL

yes, I know, I'm odd.

Yeah, inside they looked and tasted just like regular eggs. The ground wasn't hot, I don't think, but that water sure was!

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:19

I saw some of it. Hope she's alright. (((((Batty)))))Ok, wasn't sure you'd caught any of it. I feel bad for her, and the pain just makes EVERYTHING harder to deal with.

I kinda liked Tomtom's answer to the dentist...:laugh:

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:20

57519

Some cute guy trying to peel a ridiculously hot black egg.

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:21

Ok, wasn't sure you'd caught any of it. I feel bad for her, and the pain just makes EVERYTHING harder to deal with.

I kinda liked Tomtom's answer to the dentist...:laugh:

Haha yup, I liked her reply, too. She's right, really!

Kreative-Dragon

15-06-2012, 11:22

Zan -as weird as this sounds- I was thinking about you a couple days ago. I want desperately to go back to South Korea for a visit, and was thinking about popping over to Japan and doing a quick tour.

That is... if I won a large sum of money suddenly :P
But it would be neat to meet another ATer, especially one on the other side of the world.

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:23

Hi K-D! I'd love a visitor! Always feel free! :) When/how long were you in Korea?

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:25

Yeah, inside they looked and tasted just like regular eggs. The ground wasn't hot, I don't think, but that water sure was!Boiled Frogman? :laugh: I'm really hoping WF sees one of your frogs.

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:27

57519

Some cute guy trying to peel a ridiculously hot black egg.Which begs the question, how MUCH were they charging for those eggs?

Kreative-Dragon

15-06-2012, 11:28

Hi K-D! I'd love a visitor! Always feel free! :) When/how long were you in Korea?

I was there... four going on five years ago for about three weeks. My Aunt used to live there, so she invited me over to visit and experience it. I've wanted to go back since, and I want to travel so freaking bad.
School is a priority though right now :S
Any plans to come to Canada? :P

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:28

When/how long were you in Korea?And WHY??? I did not know this.

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:29

Which begs the question, how MUCH were they charging for those eggs?

It was ¥500 for 5 eggs. So, $5ish for 5. And then you're just standing around on top of a volcano sprinkling salt on hard boiled eggs. Weird.

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 11:31

Caught up!
I've just faced death in the face and I'm shaking so much I'm gonna have to get a snack and some hot tea. Then I'll come back and tell you about it. I might have words by then.
I know you're in bed by now.....(((Ellie))) how frightening, so glad you're okay.
......
So..I have this conundrum. I was given a gift card for $25 for my birthday, and I think I want to buy a tarot deck with it....the problem is...

WHICH tarot deck?!?! ArrrrGH!!

}) ;)
......This whole month has just sucked. I just don't think I can take any more. (And that is not a challenge to the Gods!!!!)
(((Batty))) I hope the rest of the month goes much better!
Hello! Saw the Avengers movie for the second time. :D Love it!!!

You just like seeing Cleveland blown up! Now admit it! :laugh:

*waves* Hiya KD! :D

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:32

I was there... four going on five years ago for about three weeks. My Aunt used to live there, so she invited me over to visit and experience it. I've wanted to go back since, and I want to travel so freaking bad.
School is a priority though right now :S
Any plans to come to Canada? :P

I went to Pusan for a few days a few years ago, but that's all my experience in Korea. Would like to back someday, too. I'm always up for bulgogi :)

No plans to come to Canada that I can really think of. Though I've always wanted to go to Vancouver. I've been to a lot of eastern Canada, but never the west coast...

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 11:34

It was ¥500 for 5 eggs. So, $5ish for 5. And then you're just standing around on top of a volcano sprinkling salt on hard boiled eggs. Weird.

That would be a weird experience..... and those eggs do look kinda cool!

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:37

That would be a weird experience..... and those eggs do look kinda cool!

And isn't he cute?? It was hysterical watching him try to peel those eggs. They were insanely hot! We were just laughing about it again this morning :laugh:

How you been Blue? All well?

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:37

It was ¥500 for 5 eggs. So, $5ish for 5. And then you're just standing around on top of a volcano sprinkling salt on hard boiled eggs. Weird.Funny as hell, IMHO :D

Queen of Disks

15-06-2012, 11:37

I was such a crazy when that scene happened. I'm yelling in the theater "MY BUDDY WORKS IN THAT TOWER!!! MY BUDDY GOT TO WATCH THIS SCENE BEING MADE!!!"

It's most of the final street battle, and the scene where Loki goes to Germany and makes everybody kneel to him (Students from my public college got to be extras in that scene, they had a article on it in the college newspaper. :) ) One of the local female newscasters is in it (she is in the news footage of the last battle.)

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:38

I know you're in bed by now.....(((Ellie))) how frightening, so glad you're okay.Yeah, I hope she's sleeping ok. She was really shook up :(

Kreative-Dragon

15-06-2012, 11:44

And WHY??? I did not know this.
Mom wanted me to gain world experience, Aunt wanted me to come visit, and after the sh*t show that was grade nine, I needed to get out of Calgary.
And I loved it. Would go back in a heart beat.
I went to Busan for a few days a few years ago, but that's all my experience in Korea. Would like to back someday, too. I'm always up for bulgogi :)

No plans to come to Canada that I can really think of. Though I've always wanted to go to Vancouver. I've been to a lot of eastern Canada, but never the west coast...
I saw Busan from a passing train, it looked very nice :P
And hey, come out in a couple of years when I'm living in Nanaimo BC, you can crash on my floor.

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:44

Anyway, I better go make a human out of myself before the whole day slips away.

Nah, I'm lying. I'm finally going to watch the new True Blood that aired last Sunday. Woo hoo!

Catch you guys soon!

zan_chan

15-06-2012, 11:45

And thanks, K-D! I may just take you up on that someday! :)

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 11:45

And isn't he cute?? It was hysterical watching him try to peel those eggs. They were insanely hot! We were just laughing about it again this morning :laugh:

How you been Blue? All well?

He is.....what a look on his face! :laugh:

I'm doing well, busy with work and trying to squeeze in some lake time! :)

Kreative-Dragon

15-06-2012, 11:48

And thanks, K-D! I may just take you up on that someday! :)

No problem good sir. Have a good day. Come back soon?

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 11:56

He is.....what a look on his face! :laugh:Yeah, and I liked the positioning...LOL

Queen of Disks

15-06-2012, 11:59

He is.....what a look on his face! :laugh:

I'm doing well, busy with work and trying to squeeze in some lake time! :)

I'm like "You did know that was hot right????" :P

NorthernTigress

15-06-2012, 12:08

Hi Folks

R-T is not home, and neither am I yet. But I promised to check in on her cat, so now I am borrowing her laptop and I have a very worried cat sitting on me.

Surgery went well, though it took a long time for her to get to the ward. A long time for me to wait with very little information. She is doing well, says her back already hurts less. It took a long time to convince the nursing staff that there was a reason she was staying overnight for what was usually day-surgery. But after they saw her almost-fall on several transfers, and learned that I, in fact, do NOT live with her, they became very understanding.

Kreative-Dragon

15-06-2012, 12:10

gotta go guys.
Touching the Strand for R-T

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 12:12

Good news NT. I'm glad there seems to be some relief coming for RT. Now it's time for YOU to go home.

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 12:13

gotta go guys.Yeah, I'm kinda out-ish as well.

Bye KD~~~~~

And maybe to everyone else~~~~

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 12:21

G'Night KD, and maybe Stormy!

NT, good to hear that things went well, and that R-T will get a good night's care in hosp. I know a few people that have had this surgery. It does make a big difference. I hope her recuperation goes well.

NorthernTigress

15-06-2012, 12:26

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 12:38

I'm here just a little while longer, to decide if Sox (cat) needs more food. Of course HE always thinks he needs more food....

Edit: R-T is not allowed to find out that I am feeding her cat cheese. })

:laugh: I won't say a word! :laugh:

Oh I got 3 justices in a beautiful card, in the mail(Thanks!)....probably yesterday when I couldn't get to the post office.

NorthernTigress

15-06-2012, 12:40

After we (errr I) finish this plate of cheese, I will put a *little* more dry food in his bowl, and finally go home.

NorthernTigress

15-06-2012, 12:50

Oh I got 3 justices in a beautiful card, in the mail(Thanks!)....probably yesterday when I couldn't get to the post office.

You're welcome. So glad that they arrived safely.

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 12:53

After we (errr I) finish this plate of cheese, I will put a *little* more dry food in his bowl, and finally go home.
I'm sure he'll appreciate the little extra care.....;)

You're welcome. So glad that they arrived safely.
I still need to get my contributions out in the mail!

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 13:02

I still need to get my contributions out in the mail!Yeah. This. Sorry.

DD is here and she turns on what I'd call teen drama shows. I am watching... and she's surfing the net. What is WRONG with me????

What was SO funny to me was MEAN TEEN GIRLS...huh...I work with those...LOL

TomTom

15-06-2012, 13:04

Kreative-Dragon, just to remind you what BC stands for "BRING CASH"

Hi Folks

R-T is not home, and neither am I yet. But I promised to check in on her cat, so now I am borrowing her laptop and I have a very worried cat sitting on me.

Surgery went well, though it took a long time for her to get to the ward. A long time for me to wait with very little information. She is doing well, says her back already hurts less. It took a long time to convince the nursing staff that there was a reason she was staying overnight for what was usually day-surgery. But after they saw her almost-fall on several transfers, and learned that I, in fact, do NOT live with her, they became very understanding.

When you see her and talk to her please tell her all the best from me will ya?
You yourself, have a good night's sleep. It must have been a very long day.

Good night. I'm watching episode 4 of Game of Thrones.

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 13:09

Pumpkin time for me. Have a good night ladies! :D

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 13:13

Good night. I'm watching episode 4 of Game of Thrones.I am NOT asking! I am NOT watching!!!!

G'night Blue & Tomtom~~~~

I'm catching the news and.....snoooooooooooze..........

Chiska

15-06-2012, 13:59

NorthernTigress

15-06-2012, 14:02

Home now.

Time to decompress a bit.

Chiska

15-06-2012, 14:08

NT!

Welcome Home! You definitely deserve some relaxation time.

How is R-T doing?

NorthernTigress

15-06-2012, 14:11

Well, when I left her, she was still trying to find out from her nurses when she would be getting her meds. But that was about 3 hours ago.

Chiska

15-06-2012, 14:18

Oh, dear, that is not good. :(

I think I better sign off for a bit - I am really droopy and I think food might be the fix!

Relax! Put your feet up...

TomTom

15-06-2012, 14:22

Hi TomTom!!

Thank you for the card for my Sampler Deck! :)

And - I did fine with the Big Truck - it is only a Dodge Ram 2500 Long Box with a Hemi. But it is much wider than what I have been used to!

I have been playing with my Kindle - getting it ready for reading tomorrow at lunch!!

Hello Chiska.

Yep, that's what I want :D a big truck......and a camper; rent out the house, animals into the camper and off we go. What a dream it is.

It's nice to know that the card arrived.

I'm pondering about a Kobo for awhile now and always shy away. I just don't have the time for that :(

TomTom

15-06-2012, 14:26

Well, when I left her, she was still trying to find out from her nurses when she would be getting her meds. But that was about 3 hours ago.

What was done on her back?

It's 10.25 now in your neck of the woods. Take good care and get some restful sleep :)

NorthernTigress

15-06-2012, 14:29

What was done on her back?

It's 10.25 now in your neck of the woods. Take good care and get some restful sleep :)

Nothing was done to her back, but rather her front. A bilateral breast reduction will do a lot to improve your center of gravity and reduce stress and strain.

Queen of Disks

15-06-2012, 15:50

goodnight all

((RT and NT))

TomTom

15-06-2012, 15:53

Nothing was done to her back, but rather her front. A bilateral breast reduction will do a lot to improve your center of gravity and reduce stress and strain.

Oh ok, I must not have gotten it.

My mom had that done and I remember how she suffered and the very deep grooves on her shoulders.
Ever since I wanted only little ones. My sis got the heavy ones.

I find it alarming how fast hospitals send people home thinking that there will be care available.
When hubby had his triple A surgery, they slit him open from breast to bottom. After 3 days I had to pick him up, borrow a wheelchair and got him into bed w my friend's help.
When I had my tubes cut, w a little inch long cut, they kept me in Royal Alex for over a week.

Bedtime now...good night :)

EllieP

15-06-2012, 17:19

When I get here in the morning, I always have at least TEN pages to read :bugeyed: Could you guys say less? By the time I've caught up, someone else has said something. *sighs dramatically and shakes head*

Ahhhhh I'm jealous! It doesn't come out here until August! Last in the world! After ridiculous countries like, I dunno, Lithuania or Cambodia, or what-have-you. 2nd to last in the world came out May 31st. Last in the world, Japan, August 14th. WTF??

You know what, Zan? I woke up wondering where you'd taken yourself to. No I'm not besotted. never thought of you since you last posted!! But I was opening ATF and suddenly wondered. Glad you're okay and having a good day. Loved the photos.

Yeah, I hope she's sleeping ok. She was really shook up :(

Thanks, Stormy. I did and I feel loads better. Thanks. Once I felt more stable I still had proofreading to do :( But today is good.

Hi Folks

R-T is not home, and neither am I yet. But I promised to check in on her cat, so now I am borrowing her laptop and I have a very worried cat sitting on me.

Surgery went well, though it took a long time for her to get to the ward. A long time for me to wait with very little information. She is doing well, says her back already hurts less. It took a long time to convince the nursing staff that there was a reason she was staying overnight for what was usually day-surgery. But after they saw her almost-fall on several transfers, and learned that I, in fact, do NOT live with her, they became very understanding.

NT- sorry to be thick and I hope R-T is having a decent night. But I never sussed out who she is and no one ever gives a clue! Can you tell me? If you do, I won't tell about the cheese :D

And - I did fine with the Big Truck - it is only a Dodge Ram 2500 Long Box with a Hemi. But it is much wider than what I have been used to!

Knew you would cos you thought it through. Well done!

PathWalker

15-06-2012, 19:41

Wandering in - not sorted at all, hello to everyone - Zam, missed you, sorry!

Ellie - RT is "Reiki Teacher" also dear friend of Northern Tigress, who has given her the Reiki training and attunements :)

That's the extent of my brain power this morning - love to all
PW x

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 20:18

Good Morning! So, today with no clients, I need to hurry up and relax! :laugh:

I'm going to spend part of the morning/lunch with "lake people" friend. She's been working very hard to get her mom's house/belongings sorted out and needs a break. So we're going to check out the sidewalk/garage sales in town.

(((Ellie))) glad you're doing better.

*waves* (((PW)))

emmsma

15-06-2012, 21:46

Morning. Sorry to post and run yesterday. Didn't get to chat with Zan. Said hi and then had a walk in and had to go. Was famished, so we stopped and ate, so was very late when we got in. Don't think I even came here last night.

I work a full day today. Will bring food. :P

I am reception in the morning. Urgh. Its not usually bad, but I fear it til I'm there.

Wishing you all a wonderful day.

EllieP

15-06-2012, 21:50

Thanks, PW. That makes sense!!
Hope you're having a good, if wet, day.

Blue - who are your clients? Or rather, for what? (See? I'm aiming to clear up a few mysteries I haven't so far sussed out!)

Emmsma - isn't it funny how the "thought" of something is often worse than when we get there. Happens with me and school every Tuesday! Hope it's going okay.

Anyone seen Wu this morning? Worrying absence. Hope she's okay. Probably rowing round the world :rolleyes:

emmsma

15-06-2012, 21:57

Is it near lunchtime on your side of things? Maybe she was swamped at work.

Hopefully she'll check in soon.

Est

15-06-2012, 22:01

Hey everyone :) Are you all doing ok? Is Wu MIA then? Hope she's back on soon.
NT, how's the tatt healing up?
And I hope Batty's tooth is giving less grief than it has been the last few days :( (((((Batty)))))
Back to the grindstone for this afternoon... but on holiday in just one more week, yay! *hanging in there by tips of fingers*

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 22:07

*waves* (((emmsma))) packed lunch is a good thing! Hopefully the phones won't be too busy this morning!

I'm a Home Health Aide, Ellie. I take care of people in their homes, housework, errands, personal care, etc.

Est! How're you cards selling? Good, I hope!

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 22:09

Ellie, I think Wu has/had a busy office schedule this morning. She usually does on Fridays.

emmsma

15-06-2012, 22:21

I think, too, if WB is in the office she isn't able to pop in for a visit.

*waves* Hi Est. Don't think we have been here at the same time in awhile. Enjoy your holiday next week. Big plans?

EllieP

15-06-2012, 22:24

I'm a Home Health Aide, Ellie. I take care of people in their homes, housework, errands, personal care, etc.
Ellie, I think Wu has/had a busy office schedule this morning. She usually does on Fridays.

Ah, that explains you and Wu :D
It sounds a rewarding job that you. I feel like saying thank you on behalf of those you help.

Est! Hang in there, girl. Don't let them beat ya!

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 22:30

Yeah - today was as busy and rushed as it gets :rolleyes:. Still - I am (theoretically) on holiday until Thursday, subject to phone calls from Wonderful Boss, the Posh Office and needy clients .....

But yay! Cheese on toast (with a splash of Worcester sauce) on its way :)

ETA - I am knackered! But it's not physical, so rowing will bring me back in balance I think.

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 22:43

*waves* Glad your day is done, Wu! What kind of cheese?

eta-Ha! I typed and then walked away without hitting reply!

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 22:47

It was a nice strong Cheddar - melted beautifully :).

The theory goes today that I am about to put a huge file onto the MP3 player, because the CD player keeps stuttering and skipping when I use it while I am rowing. I haz a nice big amplifier coming to use with the MP3 player, that will let me use the very good wooden speakers I already have.

But in the meantime - back to earbuds!

How are we all today?

BlueDragonfly

15-06-2012, 23:04

Good luck with the amp and speakers!

I'm getting ready to dash out the door and get things done....hoping to be at the lake by 2 pm. :D

Wendywu

15-06-2012, 23:08

Have a lovely day :D

I'm gone too - *hangs out usual sign* ....

Chiska

15-06-2012, 23:19

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 23:29

And I'm up. I slept in, kinda sorta off and on, but still :D

Are ya feeling better about the drive today having survived yesterday?

EllieP

15-06-2012, 23:43

Good Morning!!

Hubby didn't make it home last nite so I have to drive again! They didn't get back to dock until after 7PM and they were pretty tired and not wanting to make the loooong drive home. But, he caught a Ling Cod and a Sea Bass. He also caught a 50 lb halibut, but it was out of season, so back it went. *sigh* Seriously - between those, that would have filled the freezer for the summer. I love fish and can eat it daily.

I read with my kindle finally - I loved that I could make the print larger!!! No squinting, no holding it up to my nose - just comfortable reading posture. :)

I love fish and Kindles too :D They just don't mix. I get rid of fishy smells asap. Glad you're happy with it. And a big sigh for the fish thrown back. A full freezer is sooo nice.

And I'm up. I slept in, kinda sorta off and on, but still
Even some sleep is better than none. What's lined up for today? I've been cleaning the house for visitors tomorrow.

Stormdancer

15-06-2012, 23:46

Even some sleep is better than none.Oh, I slept just fine. It's just that I'm so programmed to wake at a certain time, but this morning I was actually able to fall back asleep inspite of IttyBittyKitty antics...a couple of them...LOL

And YOU!!!! You ok today? What a harrowing experience. But I'm glad the 2 of you were able to converse...a shared moment like that is important.

EllieP

16-06-2012, 00:05

Oh, I slept just fine. It's just that I'm so programmed to wake at a certain time, but this morning I was actually able to fall back asleep inspite of IttyBittyKitty antics...a couple of them...LOL

And YOU!!!! You ok today? What a harrowing experience. But I'm glad the 2 of you were able to converse...a shared moment like that is important.

well *shrugs* it's not as though I don't do stoopid things sometimes...

I'm good. I did a double take on the way back from shopping this morning because a car was overtaking and on my side. Repeat scenario :bugeyed: ? - but it had enough time (I think), though I slowed down anyway. Just to be sure like!

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 00:11

I'm good. I did a double take on the way back from shopping this morning because a car was overtaking and on my side. Repeat scenario :bugeyed: ? - but it had enough time (I think), though I slowed down anyway. Just to be sure like!EEK!! It's probably gonna take a bit for the flashbacks to stop.

Est

16-06-2012, 00:28

(((((MummyP)))))

Hi everyone, sneaking on in between dealing with emails!

Est! How're you cards selling? Good, I hope!

I haven't been back in yet, and they're not the best at communicating :rolleyes: so it could be anything from 0 (how embarassing!) to 100s (scary! How would I find the time to replenish them?) Hoping for a happy medium!

*waves* Hi Est. Don't think we have been here at the same time in awhile. Enjoy your holiday next week. Big plans?

Hey :) No, we need to coincide more! Holiday is the week after next, and it looks like I'll be spending it making cards :D :D Plus the occasional dog walk and pizza/DVD evening, of course!

Anyone want to come on a craft weekend with me? :D I mean, if you ignore the cost of flights, it's really cheap! August in Oxford... 9 workshops on all sorts of things like inks and embossing and stamping and stuff. I really wanna go, but also want company if you know what I mean? Someone to share it with and practise the techniques with afterwards. None of my friends are that into crafts :(

Oops, my turn to forget to press reply!!

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 00:48

I really wanna go, but also want company if you know what I mean? Someone to share it with and practise the techniques with afterwards. None of my friends are that into crafts :(

But maybe you'll make NEW friends at the workshop!!!

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 01:10

Est

16-06-2012, 01:17

Oh, yeah, for sure! I bet they'll all be lovely :) It's just having someone local, y'know? Pop over the road and do some craft work together over a cuppa... well, I can dream... :D

Wu, that sounds like a funny way to wake up! (Not for you, of course, but amusing to read it!)

Guess what? I'm making cards :rolleyes: just for a change :rolleyes:
I'd hate to get predictable or anything LOL :D

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 01:18

Morning Stormy - see you had a little bit of a lie-in - well done :). Never seems to happen round here - Poppy comes and stands on my chest and ... huffs ... at me. Then she puts her nose up against me and sniffs hugely. By then, I've had enough of her trampling on my boobs and I'm struggling to sit up with the extra weight on my chest. It's such a restful way to wake up :rolleyes:Yeah, the animals don't really cooperate do they? :laugh: At least now my bed is big enough for all 3 of us!

I'm kinda at loose ends today, not exactly sure what to do with myself, although 2 cups of coffee and I'm buzzing :bugeyed: I think we'll go get our hair cut later, but that's about as far as I've gotten. Oh, and I have FB to provide.

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 01:25

I don't have much else planned for today. Work was incredibubbly busy and I just wanna chill on the sofa I think.

Tomorrow we are all trooping out to my in-laws. James is coming so that he can take his disgustingly muddy tent onto their patio and hose/scrub it clean. That'll be fun to watch :laugh:. Bet Grampy can't resist helping! At least we made sure the tent didn't go mouldy, and I might let James have some cleaning gubbins to squirt on it - if I can find it.....

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 01:25

Guess what? I'm making cards :rolleyes: just for a change :rolleyes:

No way. REALLY? :laugh:

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 01:30

Did James finalize his plans for moving out?

Est

16-06-2012, 01:30

I know right! SURPRISE!!!!!!! Are you having anything new done with your hair or just a trim? Mine is so overdue... it's getting to the flopping-in-my-eyes stage... grrrrrrrrr.

Wu, hope you have a good time at the in-laws tomorrow :)

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 01:33

Are you having anything new done with your hair or just a trim?Nope, although DD wants me to dye it purple...LOL. It's super short but now bits and bobs are waving up so it's time. I REALLY don't like going, especially if I get a chatty stylist. There's one that talks and doesn't cut while she talks. :rolleyes: Luckily, I haven't had her for quite a while. All of this would be solved if I'd just make an appt.

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 01:44

Did James finalize his plans for moving out?

Not yet..... I'm not pushing him, in case he feels unwanted, but I am very curious. When we talk he's all very much wanting to leave, looking forward to it - but then nothing concrete. I wonder if he's leaving it to Katy (the girl who seems the most business like and sensible out of the three of them). If so, I guess I won't hear that much until she tells him what's happening. He is so laid back he'll be perfectly OK with being told "Sign here, we move on Sunday" or something.

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 01:45

Est

16-06-2012, 01:46

Nope, although DD wants me to dye it purple...LOL. It's super short but now bits and bobs are waving up so it's time. I REALLY don't like going, especially if I get a chatty stylist. There's one that talks and doesn't cut while she talks. :rolleyes: Luckily, I haven't had her for quite a while. All of this would be solved if I'd just make an appt.

Ha ha! Me too! I always push it to 10-12 weeks in between cuts because I hate going (but then my hair starts growing out and annoys me) and I can never think of anything to say to the stylist :rolleyes: She has a dog, so I always ask after him, and then I have to rack my brains to make conversation. She's really nice, it's just hard making forced chit chat...

Purple, huh? DO IT! (You could just do tips, or weave a few strands in... more subtle :D ) I'm thinking of going red (or redder, at least) as I've been a natural shade of brown for a while now. Time for a change!

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 02:01

Purple is fun, but if your hair is naturally dark make sure they bleach it before they dye it. If they don't, the purple only last five minutes and then it's all gone. I liked blue best myself, but purple and pink were fun.Oh, I can't really do it. Work would not be happy, and I'm not into the whole bleaching thing, not to mention the time in the chair involved. Years ago there was a color mousse that DD used and it was great...fun colors that washed out eventually. They stopped making it :(

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 02:20

I have to go. I don't wanna :( DD is making me :(

bye. :(

TomTom

16-06-2012, 02:34

It was a nice strong Cheddar - melted beautifully :).

But in the meantime - back to earbuds!

How are we all today?

Good morning all :)

I love "old strong cheddar" and I can't stand earbuds.

I woke up at 7 am and was tired, so back to bed for 1 hr more - feel better.

Yay - sunshine for today and work for me - mowing the lawn. Then comes a stretch of rainy days.

TomTom

16-06-2012, 02:37

Good Morning!!

Hubby didn't make it home last nite so I have to drive again! They didn't get back to dock until after 7PM and they were pretty tired and not wanting to make the loooong drive home. But, he caught a Ling Cod and a Sea Bass. He also caught a 50 lb halibut, but it was out of season, so back it went. *sigh* Seriously - between those, that would have filled the freezer for the summer. I love fish and can eat it daily.

I read with my kindle finally - I loved that I could make the print larger!!! No squinting, no holding it up to my nose - just comfortable reading posture. :)

Good morning to you too.
I'm happy that you love your kindle :)
They always say that fish is good for us, and I love fish, and I could eat it every day. But, lately, after 1 or 2 portions, my whole spine freezes up, can't get out of bed, can't bend down, and I'm very much in pain :bugeyed:

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 02:40

I have to go. I don't wanna :( DD is making me :(

bye. :(

Chain yourself to the chair! Don't let them take you .........

Morning TomTom :). Bet that extra hour did you the world of good! Very sensible to stay in bed until you felt properly rested...

TomTom

16-06-2012, 02:50

Morning Stormy - see you had a little bit of a lie-in - well done :). Never seems to happen round here - Poppy comes and stands on my chest and ... huffs ... at me. Then she puts her nose up against me and sniffs hugely. By then, I've had enough of her trampling on my boobs and I'm struggling to sit up with the extra weight on my chest. It's such a restful way to wake up :rolleyes:

Ha, ha, ha, that's how it is with Peaches, but it goes all night long. He is so restless and his whiskers tickle. The little tiny feet can really hurt on boobs. So, he's banned from sleeping on me.
But then there is Brigid, she dreams a lot, and the whole bed shakes when she runs in her dreams, or runs against my back. When she thinks it's time for me to get up, she comes around to my face and washes it. If I move, the tail get crazy, she jumps up onto the bed and rotates on there. I have to get up in a hurry, otherwise, I'm trampled on.

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 03:06

NT- sorry to be thick and I hope R-T is having a decent night. But I never sussed out who she is and no one ever gives a clue! Can you tell me? If you do, I won't tell about the cheese :D

R-T is short for Reiki Teacher. She is my Reiki Mentor, Best Friend, Substitute Sister, former next door neighbor and general partner-in-crime.

And she's This Woman (http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t422/northtigress/Fort%20Edmonton%20Park/FortEdmontonJune2012035.jpg).

kaleanna

16-06-2012, 03:09

hi all, not on long, taking a short break before having to do more stuff.

Mom and dad will be here between 1-3pm depending on traffic and such.

Got some stuff done but would of liked to get more done, LOL.

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 03:15

Oh yeah, and she's also HOME NOW

She told me one funny story from this morning. The nurses are helping her get dressed to go home. Taking things out of her backpack, etc. Out comes the size DD bra that she came in wearing. Everyone looks at the bra, looks at each other. "Well, that's not going to work. We'll let you go home in a surgical binding, OK?" (She already has some smaller bras waiting for her at home.)

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 03:18

Chain yourself to the chair! Don't let them take you ..

Too late. :( The deed is done. Niue I'm the itchy scratchy Stormy :(

I'm rewarding myself with bacon gouda sandwich and iced mocha before heading home to shower...lol

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 03:33

Oooh, post-haircut itchiness. Go have a shower and/or bath. You'll feel a lot better.

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 03:38

Is Peaches your act TomTom?

A bacon gouda sandwich .... *files away for future lunchtime requests .....*

I'd enjoy it more after the hairwash and shower though, if I'd turned into Itchy-&-Scratchy :)

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 03:39

Is R-T going to manage at home for the first few days after her surgery? Or is her husband there?

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 03:43

Is R-T going to manage at home for the first few days after her surgery? Or is her husband there?

I don't think she'll want soon-to-be-ex-Hubby to be there. She's got a couple of friends coming over to help. Pre-cook some meals, etc. She's hoping to get home-care to help her change her bandages.

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 03:47

Okay, a line from a kid's song just wandered through my brain.

"Itchy, itchy, scratchy, scratchy, oooh I got one down my back-ie"

Now I need to google....

Flea Fly

Flea.
Flea, fly.
Flea, fly, mosquito.
Swat 'em!
Calamine, calamine, calamine lotion.
Oh, no more calamine lotion.
Itchy, itchy, scratchy, scratchy, got one on my backy, backy.
Ohy, ohy, owwy, owwy, wish he'd go away.
Quick get the bug spray, I think he went that-a-way---psssssstttt!

EllieP

16-06-2012, 03:51

R-T is short for Reiki Teacher. She is my Reiki Mentor, Best Friend, Substitute Sister, former next door neighbor and general partner-in-crime.

And she's This Woman (http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t422/northtigress/Fort%20Edmonton%20Park/FortEdmontonJune2012035.jpg).

She looks nice!

EllieP

16-06-2012, 03:52

Too late. :( The deed is done. Niue I'm the itchy scratchy Stormy :(

I'm rewarding myself with bacon gouda sandwich and iced mocha before heading home to shower...lol

Anyone uk-side know any decent bacon, non watery? I could fancy it with Gouda :)

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 03:53

"Itchy, itchy, scratchy, scratchy, oooh I got one down my back-ie"...

Exactly, only now I've showered them all down the drain. :D

Glad to hear that RT is at home...so much more comfortable to recover there.

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 03:53

I don't think she'll want soon-to-be-ex-Hubby to be there. She's got a couple of friends coming over to help. Pre-cook some meals, etc. She's hoping to get home-care to help her change her bandages.

Ah, hadn't realised he was soon-to-be-Ex Mr R-T. Quite understand that she wouldn't really want him around!

EllieP

16-06-2012, 03:54

And... *she says, wittering on* ... Would someone please invite me to dinner. I just canna be bothered to do it :D

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 03:56

Ah, hadn't realised he was soon-to-be-Ex Mr R-T. Quite understand that she wouldn't really want him around!

Actually, they are getting along fairly well, as she says "in small doses".

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 03:58

And... *she says, wittering on* ... Would someone please invite me to dinner. I just canna be bothered to do it :DI would but I don't usually cook. How do you feel about sushi? :laugh:

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 04:02

Can I join Ellie wherever she ends up? There's nothing in the kitchen right now except a can of chicken noodle soup, some instant oatmeal, or pancake mix (with no milk to finish it).

EllieP

16-06-2012, 04:10

I would but I don't usually cook. How do you feel about sushi? :laugh:

I haven't had sushi but I suppose we could heat it in NT's can of soup. Shall we go there?

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 04:11

I haven't had sushi but I suppose we could heat it in NT's can of soup. Shall we go there?

Chicken Sushi Soup? Ewwwww

EllieP

16-06-2012, 04:14

Chicken Sushi Soup? Ewwwww

Right... Rethink... Could we put the oatmeal and pancake mix in the soup? I could bring my cheese and grate it on top. There'd be enough for three.

OOOOH - we just have to invite Mr Wu and he'd turn it into something fab. He's a genius cook I gather ;)

Flaxen

16-06-2012, 04:14

Evening all,

Just sorting out my own dinner...will be popping in and out...although I like the sound of the sushi soup. :D

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 04:14

I haven't had sushi but I suppose we could heat it in NT's can of soup. Shall we go there?

Chicken Sushi Soup? EwwwwwI guess not :laugh:

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 04:16

Right... Rethink... Could we put the oatmeal and pancake mix in the soup? I could bring my cheese and grate it on top. There'd be enough for three.

OOOOH - we just have to invite Mr Wu and he'd turn it into something fab. He's a genius cook I gather ;)

Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup? Giggle.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 04:16

Hiya Flaxen~~~

Everyone is all ears waiting to hear what you're making for dinner :D

I think we should make chicken pancakes using the chicken broth. DD has made pancakes with coffee before ( and I wonder WHY she talks SO much? LOL )

Flaxen

16-06-2012, 04:20

Hiya Flaxen~~~

Everyone is all ears waiting to hear what you're making for dinner :D

Oh, it's nothing too exciting - a cheese and spinach quiche (shop bought!) with some potatoes.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 04:22

Oh, it's nothing too exciting - a cheese and spinach quiche (shop bought!) with some potatoes.It sounds WAY better than chicken pancakes!

How've you been?

Flaxen

16-06-2012, 04:26

How've you been?

Not bad, glad it's Friday!

I've got a fun weekend planned with family although it might be called off because of stormy weather heading this way...

How are you?

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 04:30

Not bad, glad it's Friday!

I've got a fun weekend planned with family although it might be called off because of stormy weather heading this way...

How are you?Not bad. So I take it the event is outdoor? Can ya move inside?

I have no plans for this weekend, except that I need to leave feedback for a reading circle. Oh, and LAUNDRY!!! I'm wearing the dregs of the underwear drawer, ya know, the ones ya just HATE to wear? LOL

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 04:35

Well, enough talking about food.

Time for my pre-work workout.

(YES, I actually have a work shift today. They called me yesterday to remind me of that little fact. :laugh: )

EllieP

16-06-2012, 04:44

Not bad, glad it's Friday!

I've got a fun weekend planned with family although it might be called off because of stormy weather heading this way...

How are you?

Didn't you have an interview? Or is it still ahead?

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 04:48

NT~~~~

Didn't you have an interview? Or is it still ahead?Yeah, what all is going on with that? Most of those conversations happen when I'm at work, and then I forget to ask later.

Flaxen

16-06-2012, 04:54

Didn't you have an interview? Or is it still ahead?

I had an interview yesterday. I'm not sure I'm quite what they are looking for although it seemed like a lovely place to work. I'll found out on Monday.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 04:56

I had an interview yesterday. I'm not sure I'm quite what they are looking for although it seemed like a lovely place to work. I'll found out on Monday.
An interview for what?

TomTom

16-06-2012, 04:57

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 05:00

Hiya Tomtom~~~

They always say that fish is good for us, and I love fish, and I could eat it every day. But, lately, after 1 or 2 portions, my whole spine freezes up, can't get out of bed, can't bend down, and I'm very much in pain :bugeyed:What's up with this??? :bugeyed:

TomTom

16-06-2012, 05:04

Is Peaches your act TomTom?

Yes and he is small and around 13 to 14 years old. He likes to hang around my neck.
Coco is my fatso cat, always hungry, always begging with Brigid in front of me. She is 12. She is very, very shy, but she is boss of Brigid :D.
I will post some pics of them later.

TomTom

16-06-2012, 05:09

Anyone uk-side know any decent bacon, non watery? I could fancy it with Gouda :)

Hiya Ellie.

Happy dance for feeling better after the shock :D

Do you have turkey bacon? It's fairly dry.

TomTom

16-06-2012, 05:17

Hiya Tomtom~~~

What's up with this??? :bugeyed:

Wish I would know. Same w fish oil supplement. I used to take 2 capsules a day and now it's over with that bec. it has the same affect.
Is it affect or effect? I always forget :D
My GF feels the same side effects.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 05:19

Wish I would know. Same w fish oil supplement. I used to take 2 capsules a day and now it's over with that bec. it has the same affect.
Is it affect or effect? I alway forget :DI think in this case it's Effect...LOL I always have to think through that too!

I'm gonna have to recline for a bit. Maybe that mocha had the opposite effect?

Flaxen

16-06-2012, 05:20

An interview for what?
A non-teaching job. :) Back into the office...

Wish I would know. Same w fish oil supplement. I used to take 2 capsules a day and now it's over with that bec. it has the same affect.
Is it affect or effect? I alway forget :D

Fish is a surprisingly common allergen/intolerance - you might want to get that checked out.

TomTom

16-06-2012, 05:23

I think in this case it's Effect...LOL I always have to think through that too!

I'm gonna have to recline for a bit. Maybe that mocha had the opposite effect?

Ja me too. I was just peeking in. All around me is the music of lawn mowers and I have to join in ..... blaaaaa .......don't like garden work, but I'm happy when all looks good.

TomTom

16-06-2012, 05:30

A non-teaching job. :) Back into the office...

Fish is a surprisingly common allergen/intolerance - you might want to get that checked out.

Hi Flaxen and good luck for the new job :D

All of a sudden an intolerance? I shouldn't be surprised for it happened to me w a lot of fruits.
I love very much salmon. Last year bought 15 whole salmons, gutted and filleted them and had all winter to eat. Then I was out of salmon. After a while my freezer got empty and I unplugged it and found the last piece of salmon. And there it was.

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 05:53

Back now. Had to backslide a little on some of the weight machines, but I made up for it with extra reps. Cardio was really intense.

Chiska

16-06-2012, 06:03

Congrats Flaxen!!!

TomTom - that is rather frightening about the fish.

I gotta go back to work!!

....>zooom

EllieP

16-06-2012, 06:05

Back now. Had to backslide a little on some of the weight machines, but I made up for it with extra reps. Cardio was really intense.

I wish I could be a gym person like you. But I just couldn't face the other people :D :D And buying stuff for the home takes cash and space. I have an air glider but can't use it any more because it makes my legs go into cramp :(

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 06:11

I wish I could be a gym person like you. But I just couldn't face the other people :D :D And buying stuff for the home takes cash and space. I have an air glider but can't use it any more because it makes my legs go into cramp :(

That's the great thing about the building's workout room. There aren't a ton of people. Usually I'm alone. Occasionally, I have to share space with one or two others.

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 06:35

Well, time to go find the summer work site. I know where it is, I know what bus to take, but I don't know where to get off the bus. Not for certain anyway.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 06:48

Good luck NT~~~

PathWalker

16-06-2012, 07:20

Jesii came home today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stormy I've pM-ed you, I need to make sure I have your current email addy?

x

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 07:22

Jesii came home today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stormy I've pM-ed you, I need to make sure I have your current email addy?

xAlready responded :angel:

Hiya Jesii~~~

DD & I are about to go out for mussels :party:

She's "getting ready"...I might wither away to dust :(

kaleanna

16-06-2012, 07:28

mom and dad will be here within the hour. Due to weather conditions this morning in Witchita, they did not get as early a start as they wanted to, so it delayed their time frame of arriving.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 07:30

mom and dad will be here within the hour. Due to weather conditions this morning in Witchita, they did not get as early a start as they wanted to, so it delayed their time frame of arriving.
SO. What's for dinner???

PathWalker

16-06-2012, 07:31

Signing off again soon - it's late here, but I hope they have a great visit Kaleanna x

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 07:42

Signing off again soon - it's late here, but I hope they have a great visit Kaleanna x
Have a great time !!!

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 07:44

Hi guys :) Home from work but had a meeting with Jack's program lady (not sure what to call her...he's considered a disadvantaged youth due to our low income and his father's absenteeism..is that a word?? So he gets a few benefits, like work outfits for the summer job - that she found for him.) and then dinner... but here now! :P

Tomorrow I go see Joe, so I get to sleep in til 5:30 am :P (It does seem like sleeping in when I get up at 4am most mornings now...hehe) So I plan on hanging out a lot tonight! Except when I do the load of laundry I have to do because I have nothing to wear to go see Joe. LOL

EllieP

16-06-2012, 08:17

EllieP

16-06-2012, 08:18

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:26

Yeah LOL! I was hoping for a 7am sleep in but...not this week...*sigh* :D (I had to go to a training thingie on my "day off" hence, NO day off...LOL)

emmsma

16-06-2012, 08:27

Hi gang. Had a good day here. Been just one gal and me for a few hours now. Doctor leaves at 130. Had a few little appointments - tech things. Blood draws, anal gland expression. Sold some food.

Mostly been playing on Facebook. Bought a pair of lovely carved wood earrings.

1 1/2 hours to go.

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:30

Hey Emmsma :)

emmsma

16-06-2012, 08:31

Yeah LOL! I was hoping for a 7am sleep in but...not this week...*sigh* :D (I had to go to a training thingie on my "day off" hence, NO day off...LOL)

My little meeting left me with no day off either. :)

I know the feeling.

How goes it? So tomorrow is visiting day?

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 08:32

Hi, all. Good on a fairly easy work day for a change, emmsma!

Yira, nice you get to see Joe. When is the last time you were there?

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:33

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:34

Mell, we go once a month, usually on the first saturday after the 15th. (It's a money thing lol) But, last month we went on the 10th because Joe wanted to see Elaina ON her birthday...so a wee bit over a month :)

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 08:38

Yep, going to see Joe...which will be a long stressful day. Bummer that I have to work Sunday...I really need a chill-out day...(okay no I don't, I really need a SLEEP IN day... ROFL) Boy, can I relate to this! It's great to get work, but I do miss the leisurely mornings over coffee and AT.

I may or may not have Monday off. I have to admit this is something that irritates me to no end about this job -- WHY don't I know if I have Monday off or not?? Would it be so hard to do up a schedule in a timely manner?? :rolleyes:
THIS would annoy me to no end, too. Why does the manager do it, do you think? Just not very sensitive to the needs of others? Or inexperienced?

emmsma

16-06-2012, 08:38

Yep, going to see Joe...which will be a long stressful day. Bummer that I have to work Sunday...I really need a chill-out day...(okay no I don't, I really need a SLEEP IN day... ROFL)

I may or may not have Monday off. I have to admit this is something that irritates me to no end about this job -- WHY don't I know if I have Monday off or not?? Would it be so hard to do up a schedule in a timely manner?? :rolleyes:

I hear you on that one too, yira. Its rough to plan a life when you don't know day to day If you are working or When.

For me, some of its my own fault cause I'm a reflexively "sure." person.

Someone asks me to cover or trade a shift - I'll say, "Sure." :P

emmsma

16-06-2012, 08:40

Hey Mell! I never know when you are here. I always think you are Ellie or Est. I think one of them has a roundish avatar. :P

Hello! :)

emmsma

16-06-2012, 08:41

OK> Scrolling back I see its not Ellie. :P Someone else here is round. I'm sure of it.

Or I just don't recognize you yet.

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 08:42

Hey Mell! I never know when you are here. I always think you are Ellie or Est. I think one of them has a roundish avatar. :P

Hello! :)
Hiya! I need to go back to one of my Ciro avvies; everyone knows me by those. Maybe I'll ask him if I can use one from the new Lenormand he's creating.

{Edit} Actually, this is one of Ciro's from the CD he sent with the Gilded Royale.

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:43

THIS would annoy me to no end, too. Why does the manager do it, do you think? Just not very sensitive to the needs of others? Or inexperienced?

A combination of both -- the head manager manages 2 stores, and ours is the smaller one so she's only there 2 days a week. She's delegated obligations to her assistant manager, and "Shift leaders" --- and one of those obligations is making the week's schedule. Technically it's supposed to be done by Wednesday for the following week...but it doesn't happen...

The girl responsible for the schedule is 20 yrs old with an entitlement attitude. She wouldn't work if she didn't have her baby -- her parents could pay for everything. :rolleyes: (yes, she actually said this) Also, when I work with her, she sits on her duff and says, "I don't feel like working today, haha..." And then does just that...

I've wondered about her even managing to hold the job since they DO have cameras everywhere, they surely must see it...but according to her, she's the manager's favorite. From what I see..she's right :P

Oh well..I'm the "until" girl....until something better comes along :D

emmsma

16-06-2012, 08:44

Lenormand is really hot again. :)

I gathered up all my decks to try them out again, but I haven't gotten around to it. I really want to. I know I got great readings from them when I used them before. Need to find my Lenormand notes.

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 08:46

Yep, you just need to keep putting out the vibration of being a calm, mature, capable worker and the universe will respond; you will attract a better position to yourself. Meanwhile it's much easier to get a job when you have one. :grin:

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:46

I've been wanting to learn Lenormand...but to be honest, I think I need to touch bases with tarot again. The last few times I actually tried, I got a whole lot of Hmm...okay sure I guess.... :rolleyes:

I go from depressed and stressed to the max, to too tired to think. I gotta change things up a bit somehow! :laugh:

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 08:48

Yira...you will make the schedule a soon as you're running the place...not long...lol

Emmsma, congrats on a new purchase!

Mel...did NOT need to know about the Lenormand!

Okokok...more food I think...

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:49

Wait..what lenormand? Did I miss something??! :D

emmsma

16-06-2012, 08:49

Thats a drag, yira, having to deal with that kind of attitude. At least here, its mostly a universal feeling. Kind of a fever that overtakes the whole office - generally on a light day like today. One person will say, sorry guys I don't feel like working - and everyone else is in the same mood.

When I said it today. Sorry, I'm shopping and playing games on FB. My manager said, who cares, we're in the back watching youtube videos. :)

Then when the afternoon gal came on and apologized for taking another smoke break I told her I was still on FB.

Then when I apologized to her for staying on FB all day, she said so what, she's been writing a letter since she got in. :)

One big happy lazy family. :D
but there are plenty of times we work our butts off, so I don't feel too bad. (And I am getting the job done - what there is of it.)

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:51

Yira...you will make the schedule a soon as you're running the place...not long...lol.

Probably won't happen here -- the three that are there are long-term employees...if the little screwups they do haven't gotten them fired yet, it won't happen :P

That's okay though...I went into it thinking until job, I don't mind that it stays one :)

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 08:51

emmsma

16-06-2012, 08:53

And, these are my new earrings.

http://steelnavel.com/showlargeimage.asp?ID=6184

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:54

Your job sounds awesome, Emmsma♥

I should switch out my phone for an android phone and be on the internet while at work, like Brandi is... :P (She's the one who wouldn't work if she didn't have a baby lol)

Except for days like today, where I ran all day and worked my butt off LOL (At least I was working with Meghan who also worked hard...lol)

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 08:54

OMG those are so awesome Emmsma! Which part goes in your ear?

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 08:54

Magnifico!!!! You'll have to wear them when I meet you; I'd like to see these IRL! So are you getting excited about your trip yet?

emmsma

16-06-2012, 09:01

The hook at the top of the wings are what goes through my ears. My ears require the pair on the left. I will definitely wear them when we meet, Mell. :D

I am a bit excited. Got a new little suitcase - carry on size. We are going to try getting everything into 2 carry on bags. Then there will be my laptop and purse with decks and Emm wll have his bag with his games in it.

I tried to start searching restaurants in the area, but haven't gotten very far. And we are not going to be in Miami Lakes. The Hotel is in Weston. Mom has a time-share so where-ever she travels she will stay at the nearest resort available. :)

But I am excited to meet you. You will have to peek at my deck list and tell me if there is anything you need me to bring to show you.

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 09:12

So...that Dia de los Muertos...can that still be ordered? Even if not the LE? Any hints on how to go about it? I think I would get this deck with my birthday money :)

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 09:13

But I am excited to meet you. You will have to peek at my deck list and tell me if there is anything you need me to bring to show you.

They say not to travel with any decks you wouldn't be afraid to lose, so Yeah, I'll take a look but you'll have to decide what you're comfortable with there.

So...does it look like you might be able to bum a ride to the Tri-Rail station from where you'll be in Weston?

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 09:16

So...that Dia de los Muertos...can that still be ordered? Even if not the LE? Any hints on how to go about it? I think I would get this deck with my birthday money :)

Yep, I just got one a week ago. It's not the LE but it is utterly charming, I really :heart: it! I will email you the details on how to contact Ed.

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 09:19

Okay thanks Mell :) I know I collect tarot..but if I tell the truth, I collect lenormand too, or I wouldn't have half a dozen decks or so...LOL

I don't *NEED* the LE... I got the LE Pixie because...well...it's PIXIE!!! :laugh: I'd be content with the normal one. I do like the artwork...I just cringed from reading the ENTIRE thread trying to find where to go to get one if there were any left LOL

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 09:19

Emmsma!! Emmsma!! Emmsma!!

DD is telling me people can tattoo their eyeballs :bugeyed:

EllieP

16-06-2012, 09:22

And, these are my new earrings.

http://steelnavel.com/showlargeimage.asp?ID=6184

Those are fantabulous. Bet you're dead pleased with them!

Not usually here in the pub at this time. Heading for bed now. *waves*

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 09:23

Sweet dreams Ellie :)

Tattoo their eyeball??? :bugeyed:

I can't do contacts, I'm guessing I could NEVER deal with tattooing there...LOL

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 09:28

Those are fantabulous. Bet you're dead pleased with them!

Not usually here in the pub at this time. Heading for bed now. *waves*
Ellie!!! Hi! And, um, bye!

Emmsma!! Emmsma!! Emmsma!!

DD is telling me people can tattoo their eyeballs :bugeyed:
WHAT???

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 09:58

Did I kill the pub with the tattooed eyeball question?

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 10:00

Did you see a picture of it?? I'm curious...in that nightmare gawking at the accident sort of way... :P

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 10:01

hi stormy :) tattooed eyeballs? eek!

oh, and hi yira :) , sorry, i'm not really awake, though i've been up for a couple of hours.

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 10:03

Ahh it's called Corneal Tattooing : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneal_tattooing

Some pics :

http://tattooideass.us/free/eyeball-tattoo

http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion-beauty/2008/12/04/eye-tattoos-good-god-scary-is-an-understatement/

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 10:06

Sorry, I went looking for some info on FB and got TOTALLY sidetracked. Hi, Lute!

Storm, I thought you already bought a copy of the Day of the Dead Lenormand? Or maybe that was Chronata's Minutes Lenormand? Yikes! I've got a sub-collection going!

I'm going to take my stuff to the Psychic Fair at Dream Angels tomorrow and practice on other readers in between readings in case it's slow...

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 10:06

Did you see a picture of it?? I'm curious...in that nightmare gawking at the accident sort of way... :PNO, she was just telling me at dinner. I figured Emmsma was best equipped to answer that question...LOL

(((Emmsma)))

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 10:07

i'm not even going to click on that.

i used to wear contacts until i went to a new optometrist and got new ones, which had a flaw in one, which scratched my cornea and caused horrible infections. my stupid optometrist insisted there was nothing wrong, and told me to keep wearing them, which i stupidly did for a few more days, causing permanent damage :( . they were the wrong size too :rolleyes: . so now i go back to my old optometrist in melbourne every few years, instead of seeing anyone locally, don't trust them.

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 10:09

Yeah it's not worth risking your eyesight for, and all those links say there's a very GOOD possibility of vision damage or blindness... :bugeyed:

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 10:10

Hm, I guess you are definitely NOT a candidate for eyeball tattoos!

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 10:11

Storm, I thought you already bought a copy of the Day of the Dead Lenormand? Or maybe that was Chronata's Minutes Lenormand? Yeah, I'm kinda confused mself about what I've bought. I don't wanna talk about it.

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 10:12

Yeah it's not worth risking your eyesight for, and all those links say there's a very GOOD possibility of vision damage or blindness... :bugeyed:

that's crazy. i can't understand anyone risking that.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 10:13

Hiya Lute~~~

Ahh it's called Corneal Tattooing : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneal_tattooing

Some pics :

http://tattooideass.us/free/eyeball-tattoo

http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion-beauty/2008/12/04/eye-tattoos-good-god-scary-is-an-understatement/URP...

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 10:13

Sometimes the disenchanted or lost do anything to stand out...that's all I can think of...

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 10:15

i don't have any lenormands :( there must be something wrong with me :laugh:

and i saw that chronata had a new one, and i totally missed the giveaway, because i've been feeling too tired the last few days, to catch up here.

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 10:19

Yeah, I'm kinda confused mself about what I've bought. I don't wanna talk about it.
LOL...OK. But we're here for you if you change your mind! :grin:

i don't have any lenormands :( there must be something wrong with me :laugh:

and i saw that chronata had a new one, and i totally missed the giveaway, because i've been feeling too tired the last few days, to catch up here.
Nope, nothing wrong with you! One obsession is enough for normal people. There are just some of us for whom obsessive behavior of any sort is, well - an obsession! Anything I like, I want MORE, MORE, MORE!!!!

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 10:28

Storm, I thought you already bought a copy of the Day of the Dead Lenormand? Or maybe that was Chronata's Minutes Lenormand?Yes, I DO have Chronata's Lenormand. I don't have Edwards. He & I made a deal for the Lilac one....I think that's the story...:bugeyed:

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 10:29

Sometimes the disenchanted or lost do anything to stand out...that's all I can think of...This and the belief that "the WORST" can't happen to ME!!! :(

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 10:31

Nope, nothing wrong with you! One obsession is enough for normal people. There are just some of us for whom obsessive behavior of any sort is, well - an obsession! Anything I like, I want MORE, MORE, MORE!!!!
oh. i'm definitely not normal, got lots of obsessions, just lacking lenormands :laugh:
i have been wanting pixie's lenormand for ages.
and i am obsessed with vintage textiles, and many other things.

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 10:34

I love when you show pics of your vintage textiles ♥

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 10:47

I love when you show pics of your vintage textiles ♥Me too, and I really like the doodads NT showed from a field trip she took....

FINALLY DD is into the kindle. Go Ask Alice :D ........ :(

I DID accomplish laundry, but forgot the "Downey ball". Has anyone used these? I HATE dryer sheets, but I need something for the static, and I always miss the rinse cycle :rolleyes:

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 10:52

i just remembered i got three little hermits from NT in the post on thursday. thankyou, NT :)

my friend was over, and we were drinking tea, so i didn't open my post till later.

now have a pain au choc warming, and coffee brewing. hope it will give me enough energy to do the laundry and clean the kitchen. i plan to cook some apples and pears, and then roast some vegies for dinner later. it's a cold wet day today.

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 10:54

I use this :

http://www.bouncefresh.com/dryer-bar/

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 10:54

Yummm pain au chocolate... ♥

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 10:56

I DID accomplish laundry, but forgot the "Downey ball". Has anyone used these? I HATE dryer sheets, but I need something for the static, and I always miss the rinse cycle :rolleyes:

i've never used anything in the dryer, don't know what a downey ball is :bugeyed:
maybe i don't get so much static, most of my things are cotton, and i mostly dry sheets and towels in the dryer, and hang up everything else to dry.

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 10:58

OK< I'm back. Was perusing the closet to see what to wear to the Psychic Fair tomorrow. I've popped on about 10 extra pounds in the past few months on top of the 20 extra I already had, so dressing is chore.

I think it's the result of Long Term Stress.

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 10:59

i've never used anything in the dryer, don't know what a downey ball is :bugeyed:
maybe i don't get so much static, most of my things are cotton, and i mostly dry sheets and towels in the dryer, and hang up everything else to dry.

That's why you don't get static! No swirling metal parts. :grin:

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 11:00

I think it's the result of Long Term Stress.

I soo hear you here! :( I'm frankly disgusted with myself...I want to lose it FAST. I'm so ugly I can't stand to look in the mirror...LOL

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 11:08

I soo hear you here! :( I'm frankly disgusted with myself...I want to lose it FAST. I'm so ugly I can't stand to look in the mirror...LOL
Well, this is how I feel about myself, too. But I think poor little me really deserves some TLC instead! We should be sending ourselves vibrations of love! :heart: Don't we deserve it?

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 11:14

Maybe...but I'm still too ugly to look in the mirror :D

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 11:16

Sorry to be lagging...watching the Exorcist...not sure I've seen it, but I DID read the book...when I was 8....LOL...Mom's fault. She left it laying around...LOL

I was intrigued by the opening scene of this movies set in Iraq. I do NOT remember that in the book, but then would I have at 8??

I use this :

http://www.bouncefresh.com/dryer-bar/huh....I don't remember seeing those....

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 11:18

They're in the same aisle as the dryer sheets. Don't bother with the refills; the tape will wear out on the main one long before the dryer bar wears out. I was sticking it back on every time I did a load, towards the end :D

It's really NICE though -- I think a bar lasts me about 6 months? Something like that.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 11:19

OK...I may be lagging but I am NOT gonna quote what I just caught up on.

STOP. THAT. RIGHT. NOW.

Do NOT make me find my HAMMER!!! Y'all are just lovely and you need to speak of your PRECIOUS selves as such!!!!

dammit. :mad:

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 11:22

Sorry :( I just really don't feel like I'm optimal right now... <---- that's me putting it diplomatically :P

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 11:22

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 11:29

Sorry :( I just really don't feel like I'm optimal right now... <---- that's me putting it diplomatically :PCloaking it as "Diplomacy" is so NOT working.

Wanting to make changes is ok, but...."too..."....UGH...can't even remember the words you used....

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 11:31

Well, this is how I feel about myself, too. But I think poor little me really deserves some TLC instead! We should be sending ourselves vibrations of love! :heart: Don't we deserve it?!!! YES !!!

dammit :mad:

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 11:32

(((((Stormy)))))

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 11:34

{Trips out lightly, tossing flower petals and singing:}

"I feel pretty! Oh so pretty! I feel pretty and witty and gay!"

:D

How's that?

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 11:34

ROFL Mell! :laugh:

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 12:00

OK - check it out...Nick Wallenda - tightroping across Niagra Falls in a little more than 10 minutes...ABC - check it out!

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 12:06

Ahhh...no tv :) But I bet it'll hit YouTube sooner or later... :D

I'm off to bed -- you all take care.

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 12:09

Good night, Yira. Enjoy your day. It will be long, but blessed...

Lutestring

16-06-2012, 12:16

goodnight yira, sweet dreams :)

is there somewhere you can watch the tightrope thing online? i see he's now going to wear a safety harness, that's good. didn't really want him to plummet into the falls.

Stormdancer

16-06-2012, 12:18

{Trips out lightly, tossing flower petals and singing:}

"I feel pretty! Oh so pretty! I feel pretty and witty and gay!"

:D

How's that?Prrrfect!!!! I'm sure you've gone, but ....YEAH!!!!!

kaleanna

16-06-2012, 12:25

SO. What's for dinner???

Chinese food :D

We are stuffed, LOL.

Mom and Dad arrived safely and we are having a great time.

emmsma

16-06-2012, 12:33

Emmsma!! Emmsma!! Emmsma!!

DD is telling me people can tattoo their eyeballs :bugeyed:

HOme now. Yes, its possible. Very specialized. Never seen it come out really well.

Not caught up.

I had too much free time on my hands and used it to butcher myself. Had been trying to get together with my friend that pierces me so I tried to have her punch my ear again. Her biopsy punches were smaller than my jewelry so we used one from the clinic.

They clean and autoclave and reuse theirs. :(

It was too dull to go all the way through my cartilage. Though we fought with it awhile. I even asked her to try to cut out the back with a scalpel.

No go.

So I am sad and have a half a hole in my ear. Actually I have a chunk thats cut but still attached. I can't get a new punch delivered til tuesday and this piece is going to start dying while connected to me.

I am so upset. Why would we need to keep and reuse dull items? They only cost $3.50. I know cause I bought one for the last one she used on me.

Waah.

emmsma

16-06-2012, 12:39

Sometimes the disenchanted or lost do anything to stand out...that's all I can think of...

Is this about the eyeball tattoo?

Can't help feeling this can apply to my ear-play today.

*looks around all shifty-eyed*

(they are all talking about me)

Queen of Disks

16-06-2012, 12:55

I have no idea what's going on so don't ask me. :confused:

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 12:56

(((emmsma)))

We all do things like that. Something that's meant to enhance who we are and how we look and then doesn't turn out so well. But hey, at least you are being true to yourself by doing something that you wanated to do!

Mellaenn

16-06-2012, 13:01

OK - I'm outta here...Good night, folks!

emmsma

16-06-2012, 13:02

Now I just have to take care of it to minimize the damage and then do it when we have the right tools. (And I will "accidentally" toss punches in future.) Nobody should have to have such things used on them. Awake or not. Its just silly.

So, since I'm not caught up, did yira find a deck to buy? Or did she change her mind?

Hows your evening going? I need to think about dinner, but now its 8pm. might not want anything this late.

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 14:02

Well, tonight was.... interesting.

I found the baseball diamond, and I found the concession stand. But things went weird from there. My "training" was.... minimal to say the least. "Go into the stand, look around, get to know the place". The big bosses didn't even arrive until an hour into the training period.

We got told the importance of "reliability", being there for your shifts, every time. Then we were warned that, even though it's an outdoor diamond, we cannot "assume" that if the weather gets bad, that the game has been cancelled. All this about attendance, and then early in my shift, one of the supervisors asked me "would you be willing to leave early?" and then, a little while later, "What about now?" The game hadn't even started yet!

The 4 am wake up I had this week was the only reason why I said yes. Otherwise I would have insisted on staying.

emmsma

16-06-2012, 14:07

Sounds like a very odd day. How often will you be working at this location?

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 14:13

Sounds like a very odd day. How often will you be working at this location?

I'm not sure. The semi-pro team isn't playing this year, so there's a "college level" team that will be using the field. But there's also the fact that there are two concession "teams" that will be alternating. I'm on "team B".

emmsma

16-06-2012, 14:28

Sorry for drifting off. Falling asleep at my computer.

Emm is reading to us from his youtube video. Its screens and screens of text aobout the game video he's watching.

He's doing great! (So great that he is still up and its 930. Way late for him, but we aren't going to stop him from reading.)

emmsma

16-06-2012, 14:30

BUT. It might be a nice change of pace now and then. Can you see/watch the games at this venue?

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 14:42

BUT. It might be a nice change of pace now and then. Can you see/watch the games at this venue?

No, the concessions face out, not in. I have I great view of the parking lot!

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 15:37

Alone! Alone in the Pub....

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 16:17

i just remembered i got three little hermits from NT in the post on thursday. thankyou, NT :)

And the farthest distance finally arrives! :D

Chiska

16-06-2012, 16:57

I am around - doing disk maintenance on my Windows Laptop...

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 17:14

I am here - slurping coffee and wondering why my eye was so intensely painful/itchy in the night. Still doesn't feel right. Very strange. Must go and have a peer at it in the mirror.

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 17:16

Dammit.

I was all excited about having a nice long bath, then thought "Can't, unhealed tatt". Then I thought that maybe I could visit the pool tomorrow, "Can't, tatt."

Hurry up, body, and heal!

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 17:19

I've sat in the bath with my foot dangling over the edge before now, when I had a fresh tatt on the top of my foot but wanted a soak (got one foot done at a time). For my arm, I wrapped it in cling film and sat the wrong way round in the bath, so that my right arm was dangling over the edge. It worked well enough :)

ETA - I have always been very flexible - product of years of karate ....

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 17:23

Chiska

16-06-2012, 17:26

I have managed to recover 10 GB of space on my hdd.

Getting rid of the huge programs I needed as a student. And all the work I did as well . Burning all to DVDs

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 17:31

Ooops.

Hubby went to bed. I thought it was Sat today, and I would need to be up to wake him up in time for "stay up all night". But it's Friday. So I guess I can go to bed then?

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 17:32

Chiska

16-06-2012, 17:37

I bought this thing for school and since I had to install LOTS of Microsoft Developer software, as well as BOTH Visual Studios 2005 AND 2008...you can imagine!!

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 17:44

Okay, sleep now.

And wow, there is nothing that I need to do tomorrow. Absolutely nothing.

NorthernTigress

16-06-2012, 17:47

Wow chiska - that's a lot of space saved :). Backed up, safe - but not clogging your drive up!

Gives you room to swing a cat in there now... (always wondered about that expression - whoinhell would want to torture a cat?)

And the expression "room enough to swing a cat" refers to the Cat o' Nine Tails, a very long whip.

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 17:51

And the expression "room enough to swing a cat" refers to the Cat o' Nine Tails, a very long whip.

Oh! I know those whips - I iz a keen reader of naval historical fiction :).

Richard Bolitho, Horatio Hornblower and Ramage have been good companions to me down the years.

Chiska

16-06-2012, 18:02

I am still up. It is after 1AM. *sigh* I shouldn't have had those 2 cups of tea this evening...

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 18:15

I have breakfasted - not wisely, but well :D

It's a form of self-defence; if we get to my in-laws without having had a large breakfast, she will decide to feed us. We know that (a) she isn't all that mobile any more and (b) they don't need the added expense of three large and hungry adults. So - large cooked breakfasts all round.... (did that sound believable, and not just an excuse for "we are horribly greedy"?)

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 18:16

I am still up. It is after 1AM. *sigh* I shouldn't have had those 2 cups of tea this evening...

Tut tut! Have you got one of those disgustingly boring books that puts you to sleep? I use "Fat is a Feminist Issue" by Susie Orbach. I have never got past the first chapter without falling asleep. It's a very useful book :laugh:. Twaddle, but useful!

EllieP

16-06-2012, 18:26

It just wouldn't be the same. A soak isn't a soak unless only my face is out of the water.....

You iz meant to be flexible by your age!

Oh! I know those whips - I iz a keen reader of naval historical fiction :).

Richard Bolitho, Horatio Hornblower and Ramage have been good companions to me down the years.

Not strictly historical in your sense, but the cat o' nine tails reminded me, you might enjoy the Hope series by David Feintuch.

Tut tut! Have you got one of those disgustingly boring books that puts you to sleep? I use "Fat is a Feminist Issue" by Susie Orbach. I have never got past the first chapter without falling asleep. It's a very useful book :laugh:. Twaddle, but useful!

I use something like Mons (Sp?) 1740-ish music on the iphone. Works a treat, also for getting back to sleep after waking at a disgusting hour every morning while windfarm parts trundle past.

Going for shower now, in honour of visitors arriving later. Am making them a cake too. Aren't I virtuous :) And a rhubarb crumble - will pick the rhubarb when it stops drizzling so much.

Happy dreams, Chiska

EllieP

16-06-2012, 18:36

I have breakfasted - not wisely, but well :D
So - large cooked breakfasts all round.... (did that sound believable, and not just an excuse for "we are horribly greedy"?)

Now, who on earth would think that of you??

BlueDragonfly

16-06-2012, 19:15

Good Morning! I find myself awake and having to work the day shift, 7 am to 7 pm, instead of the night shift(got the call at 10:30 last night). So, a quick shower, find something to pack for my lunch and snack(was going to grocery shop today) and a very "bad for me" breakfast from McD's.

I had planned to go out to the lake this morning, that'll get moved to tomorrow, I guess.

Big breakfasts are good for you, Wu. You have all day to work off all the calories! :D

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 19:20

Morning Blue :) Hope your shift is okay today -- daytime 12 hrs is better than nighttime maybe? hehe

I woke up needing to use the bathroom but had planned on being up in half an hour so, no sense in going back to bed. So I won't. LOL

Rhinemaiden

16-06-2012, 19:24

>>>>>------- :) morning, all!

I am looking at the most beautiful sight in the pre-dawn sky...

from top to bottom:

crescent moon

jupiter

venus

all lined up and pointing toward the rising sun... I wish I could capture it on film...

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 19:29

G'morning RM :)

Rhinemaiden

16-06-2012, 19:39

Hi Yira.... I know why you're up SO early today! ;) Hope you have a safe drive and a good visit...

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 19:42

Thanks RM :) I hope so too, on the visit...there's been a few visits where he's so down, I think we all feel like cutting our wrists when we leave..lol It's understandable, but really hard.

Then there's visits which are almost like he were home, just laughter and love and fun. It's hard to leave him there, but makes me feel more at ease with him being there, knowing he's doing okay.

I'm hoping for a second type of day today... :laugh:

Est

16-06-2012, 19:44

(((((yira and Jack)))))
(((((Joe)))))

Hope the visit goes really well xxx

BlueDragonfly

16-06-2012, 19:48

Rhinemaiden

16-06-2012, 19:51

RM, that sounds like a lovely astral sight to behold! It's a little cloudy here right now, so no views of the sky.

Well, I've got to add getting gas to the list of things for this morning, so I've got to get outta here. Have a great day!

your gas prices going down??? ours are... at least THIS week... have a good one, I'm getting the broom fueled to head off for a campfire breakfast....tomorrow????

Rhinemaiden

16-06-2012, 19:52

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 19:57

G'morning Est! Good to see you -- I don't see you much, any more, now that I"m working hehe. I'm sorry for that, but wouldn't want to give up working :P

Est

16-06-2012, 20:01

*waves hello to yira* :heart:

I'm so glad you have work too, though it's a shame that our jobs impact on our forum time... disgraceful in fact! What on earth are they thinking of?! We might not chat as much at the moment, but I do think of you lots and hope all is well for you :heart:

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 20:05

Ditto that one Est ♥

PathWalker

16-06-2012, 20:08

Yira, if you're still here to read this, I hope you all have a wonderful visit today :heart:

Morning to you Est :)

Hi to anyone else who's about. Here Mr PW has gone food shopping (he's the chef) and Jes and her boyfriend are in the kitchen. I'm hiding out in my workroom with the computer and a big mug of coffee.

Off to take a look around the threads, shout if you want me.......

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 20:11

G'morning PW :)

Est

16-06-2012, 20:13

Hey PW :) x
I'm hiding in my craft room too, and OH has just returned from food shopping (well, a mini shop at the local co-op) so we've had (vegan) bacon butties with ketchup for brunch :)

A friend is supposed to be coming over this afternoon for an EFT session but I'm kinda hoping she cancels. I hope that doesn't sound awful! Just so busy right now and feeling a bit tired and groggy, which isn't a great place to start a session from really...

I s'pose I'd better go wash my hair and get dressed just in case :D

PathWalker

16-06-2012, 20:25

Oh gosh, I just went in the kitchen :(
It's not that I'm really house-proud, you can write your name in the dust in some places - but I do have a relatively clean and tidy kitchen...

Have another patchwork reading to do some time soon - for someone I barely know. Will be interesting to see what she thinks of it. The deck is fun to play with, but I've no idea how accurately I'm reading it, you know? And no LWB for me LOL

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 21:17

Home again. James and I had enormous fun hosing and scrubbing his tent out on the patio :). Haven't laughed so much in ages.

The rest of the visit was happy and himself was able to have a long chat with his mum about her arthritis and physiotherapy, and his rotator cuff and physiotherapy, so they both feel reassured about each other. She'll have loved having us all there rather than just James or just himself and I (and the dogs, of course - they'd be so upset if we went without the dogs).

James has lined up a jamming session in a couple of weeks with three other musicians with a view to forming a new band together. In his existing band, the drummer has changed musical direction and the vocalist is off to uni in September and can't commit to the band after that because naturally her studies will come first. She's going as a mature student, and can't afford to muck this chance up.

What made me really jealous is that the reason the jamming session is delayed is that the bass player is going off to climb Mount Kilimanjaro tomorrow ......

yirabeth

16-06-2012, 21:43

I'm off now, everyone have a good day :)

EllieP

16-06-2012, 21:49

Est - thinking of you and the EFT session :love: You can do it!!

Wu - you can't row up Kilimanjaro, haven't they told you?
AND - when my son went to Glastonbury we just ditched the two man tent afterwards. No hosepipe could have looked at it and survived!

PW - ner ner, my house is spotless!! Haven't had home clients here for two months and that really affects how clean the house is, so it took some work :) Not that the visitors will notice

RM - that was such a glorious way to start the day. Envious I be.

Right, must do some proofreading pronto...

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 22:04

Heh - I like foot slogging too, y'know!

The tent - this was it's third Download. It's a survivor... mind you, Download was only ankle deep in mud this year, and last year there was no mud at all. The first year he went I remember he took a one man pop-up festival tent and left it behind. Second year he had a nicer tent but there was an unfortunate incident with some drunken person falling on to it (and squashing a surprised and sleeping James); sadly, tent was beyond fixing and got left behind.

This tent is a hero among tents and just keeps on rockin' :laugh:

PathWalker

16-06-2012, 22:06

Hi to everyone who's here, Yira have a great day.
I watched the Trooping of the Colour - always, in memeory of my dad- and now have the cricket commentary on.

Wendywu

16-06-2012, 22:08

Gone for a couple of hours :)

PathWalker

16-06-2012, 22:11

Gone for a couple of hours :)

Enjoy!

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 00:55

G'Morning~~~

Chiska

17-06-2012, 01:41

Goooooood Morning! :)

I finally rolled out of bed at 7:46 AM :bugeyed: that is pretty late for me. But I didn't end up in bed until 2 AM. I have done banking and bills, started the laundry, and have plans to go w/ hubby to find some trousers for his job interview (on Monday!!!).

Now - I am off to make some breakfast.

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 01:47

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 01:47

Rowed, showered, and I've gulped two huge glasses full of diet coke! - I feel quite decadent :laugh:

And now I'm thinking I ought to type up a journal entry or two for Shelley. She arrived on Thursday the 14th at lunchtime, but Thursday and Friday were both very busy work days so we couldn't go anywhere. Still, she's been rowing with me, and over to Nanny's to help scrub a tent, and tomorrow she's going for a walk round Orley Common in Ipplepen. Oh, she met my Spawn of Frankie too :). When Claudia comes out to play (she's an evening type girl) I'll introduce them to each other and see what Shelley thinks....

I think I need to just go start typing and maybe it will flow... later .....

emmsma

17-06-2012, 01:49

MOrning. Trying to get my guy to make a card for his father. It was our plan from last night. We bought new construction paper and foam stickers and googly eyes.

The plan was, dad goes out - he's been doing recordings for his next audio show - and we get crafty.

Now he is watching a show. :(

Hoping to catch him between episodes.

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 01:49

This is funny. I was just wondering where she was last night, but couldn't be bothered to dig up the threads :laugh:

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 01:51

G'Morning Emmsma~~~

How long will Emmsda be out?

emmsma

17-06-2012, 01:54

Oh he'll be out for hours. He's fallen behind in where he thought he'd be for this episode. Think he got ambitious. Doesn't want it to be so long as the last episode where he was over six months from scripting, to recording, to editing. He gets to the point after awhile that he doesn't even like the episode and just wants it done.

We are early on yet. He did sound checks - trying to get the voices set in his head - and is now up to doing the actual recordings for each character. He does a few each day. Then he compiles.

Dunno if he's found all his sound effects for the background yet. Its a big production. :P

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 01:58

Oh he'll be out for hours.Oh, good then. Plenty of time for Emm to get interested.

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 01:58

I am in a bit of a quandary with Shelley tbh. As you know, himself has this rotator cuff problem and is getting physio and painkillers for it, but it's his right arm and he is very right hand dominant. It makes driving very painful and it's bad enough for him that he has to take me to and from work every day without me asking him to take us out and about so I have interesting stories for the journal thread.

We don't really do much that others might think is interesting. I mean, how many pictures of a deck beside a rowing machine do people want to see? We walk the dogs, we go shopping, I go to work. That's my life - oh, and I read tarot a fair bit. And I read about tarot. Welcome to my life .....

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 02:04

But you know it's not about entertaining everyone else. It's about time spent together.

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 02:05

I know, but some people do such interesting journals!

Mind you, I'm off work for the first three days of next week and I'm planning on tidying out my dollshouse. That'll be fun. And I have to go to the doctor's to see my favourite nurse - she can come there too!

I think I'll have a couple of reading circles to take part in too ..... yay!!

emmsma

17-06-2012, 02:12

Thats the Spirit! Its not a competition. YOU are getting this time to be with Shelley. Do with it, what will make the better memories for you. You don't want to look back on your time and think about how much added pain you put upon Himself or how harried you were made to feel by doing out of the ordinary things for you.

You want to share Your time, in ways that are meaninful for You.

Sorry. Did I over-state? I did this with Frankie. Had a much better time with Shelley.

I just set out the things for Emm. He is working While watching his shows. :D

Got out the sharpies and glitter glue now too. :D :D

I might be doctoring up my card too.

Chiska

17-06-2012, 02:21

I'm back!

I made Pancakes!!

Oops. gotta go put the clothes in the drier...

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 02:26

I'm back!

I made Pancakes!!

Oops. gotta go put the clothes in the drier...

And STILL I've accomplished...?...??? :(

Chiska

17-06-2012, 02:30

Stormy - you are up and obviously here, so that is an accomplishment! LOL

I need to do a bunch of stuff, but I am just lacking in enthusiasm. I think the gray skies has a lot to do with that. Being solar powered I need more sunshine to get activated..

Jesii

17-06-2012, 02:30

*sneaks in and waves* hello all!

emmsma

17-06-2012, 02:31

Stormy, don't sweat it. Day off and all.

You have been relaxing. Sometimes a difficult chore! :D

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 02:33

That's true Emmsma - it can be difficult to just chill sometimes; there's always this lurking feeling that we ought to be doing things.... the fine art of relaxation is a true skill :)

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 02:35

Hiya Jesii~~~~

How's home? :love:

Ok, breakfast started before we wither away... :angel:

Chiska

17-06-2012, 02:37

Jesii

17-06-2012, 02:37

Hiya Jesii~~~~

How's home? :love:

Ok, breakfast started before we wither away... :angel:

Hello Stormy! It's good thanks, clean clothes and new tarot packs! :laugh:

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 02:41

I don't know how to relax. :(

I do feel like I should be doing something. But I am still getting used to working full time - I went from an 18 hour weekly schedule to a 40+. I am still pretty tuckered out when I get home from work.

You definitely need to rest and chill while you get used to the new routine! I remember going from part time to full-time and it was exhausting. Took me ages to get used to it. I took on afternoon work at a legal practice in a different capacity than my usual job. I stopped when I got diagnosed with the cancer, and then when I went back to work after all the kerfuffle I just went back to my original part time job. And there I have stayed, happily refusing all offers to return to the afternoon job.

But you need rest!!

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 02:43

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 02:44

Hello Stormy! It's good thanks, clean clothes and new tarot packs! :laugh:Oooh, new TArot :party: Spill...

Jesii

17-06-2012, 02:46

Oooh, new TArot :party: Spill...

I got the 'cruel thing' tarot as a birthday present, along with the Day of the Dead lemormand (the little one) :laugh:

Plus some 'horrible' decks (PW doesn't like that, things like Vampire decks and dark and creepy stuff!

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 02:48

I got the 'cruel thing' tarot as a birthday present, along with the Day of the Dead lemormand (the little one) :laugh:

Plus some 'horrible' decks (PW doesn't like that, things like Vampire decks and dark and creepy stuff!
Wow, that's quite a haul!

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 02:49

Which horrible decks? Details, woman, details!!!

Cruel Thing huh? Highly original and interesting deck :)

Jesii

17-06-2012, 02:50

Wow, that's quite a haul!

Yeah :D now i need to catalogue them all, i don't know everything i have :party:

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 02:51

Which horrible decks? Details, woman, details!!!
I'm wondering too...

Yeah :D now i need to catalogue them all, i don't know everything i have :party:I can SO relate to this :bugeyed:

emmsma

17-06-2012, 02:55

HOw fun for you, Jesii. Isn't the Day of the Dead deck wonderful. :)

And how are you liking those "horrible" ones?

Jesii

17-06-2012, 03:01

Which horrible decks? Details, woman, details!!!

Cruel Thing huh? Highly original and interesting deck :)

Right, the decks that i recived...

another copy of Dark Angel's
Gothic Tarot of Vampires
Dark Grimoire
The Vampires of the Eternal Night

(p.s. Emm, PW says so we won't be able to split these for the patchwork decks)

And yeah, the day of the dead is very interesting, and i don't think the size limits it at all!

emmsma

17-06-2012, 03:03

Glad you are happy with them. Thats a fun bunch. :)

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 03:04

(p.s. Emm, PW says so we won't be able to split these for the patchwork decks)Oh, these are THOSE. I'm glad she saved them for you!

Jesii

17-06-2012, 03:06

Glad you are happy with them. Thats a fun bunch. :)

It is, i think i'll end up with a dark and manga collection at this rate :laugh:

Oh, these are THOSE. I'm glad she saved them for you!

So am I! :D

Chiska

17-06-2012, 03:16

Yay for new decks, Jes!

I was off being distracted updating my own database as it is woefully out of date.

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 03:17

So what's on the agenda, Jesii? How long are ya staying?

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 03:18

I was off being distracted updating my own database as it is woefully out of date.I don't wanna talk about this. :(

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 03:18

Good Morning Folks!!

Today is my No-Obligations day. I slept in until almost 11. And then Hubby came into the bedroom and handed me $40. He got an unexpected bonus cheque from work, and decided to share.

Chiska

17-06-2012, 03:19

I think I am going to go practice R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N

Jesii

17-06-2012, 03:22

Yay for new decks, Jes!

I was off being distracted updating my own database as it is woefully out of date.

*enabeling* :laugh:

So what's on the agenda, Jesii? How long are ya staying?

Staying about a week, hopefully heading to Glastonbury on moday with PW and Dadii, seeing a far-away friend tuesday, and no plans yet after that, except i will do some of the cooking! I have to be back at work a week monday though, so will enjoy my time home!

I don't wanna talk about this. :(

I feel your pain.

Good Morning Folks!!

Today is my No-Obligations day. I slept in until almost 11. And then Hubby came into the bedroom and handed me $40. He got an unexpected bonus cheque from work, and decided to share.

Hiya NT! And wow, i bet that was something very nice to wake up to!

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 03:25

G'Morning NT~~~

Congrats :party:

I think I am going to go practice R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-NHow're ya gonna do that???

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 03:31

What shall I do with myself today?

There's the Saturday morning Farmers Market
The Mall (The Really Big Mall or another)
A movie. When was the last time I actually went out to a movie??

Jesii

17-06-2012, 03:34

What shall I do with myself today?

There's the Saturday morning Farmers Market
The Mall (The Really Big Mall or another)
A movie. When was the last time I actually went out to a movie??

Pass on The Mall, it'll be there another day. The Farmers market changes (at least over here) everytime, just go and enjoy, look at everything, and i'm a film student, i have to say go to the movies :D :laugh:

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 03:40

Movie.

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 03:41

Oooh. I forgot that there are 2(!) Saturday Farmers Markets. I usually only have time for one or the other.

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 03:42

I was gonna ask "Which deck ya gonna get?" but maybe actually going shopping is a good thing too?

Jesii

17-06-2012, 03:44

Oooh. I forgot that there are 2(!) Saturday Farmers Markets. I usually only have time for one or the other.

Wow, i am envious! Both equally good?

emmsma

17-06-2012, 03:44

NT: Congrats on the unexpected funds.
I always prefer a movie at home. I don't have to get dressed and I'm not overcharged for my munchies. And I can drink booze. :D

Storm: My list is up to date, but it doesn't matter since I don't know where they all are. I get annoyed when I have to look 3 places for things. :(

I really need to work on my Feline Diabetes paper. But I dont like this type of writing. And its due next month. Its for the clinic's blog.

I don't want to do it. :(

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 03:45

I was gonna ask "Which deck ya gonna get?" but maybe actually going shopping is a good thing too?Yeah, she needs veggies to add to the chicken soup :laugh:

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 03:47

All Right. I'm gone.

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 03:50

Storm: My list is up to date, but it doesn't matter since I don't know where they all are. I get annoyed when I have to look 3 places for things. :(I understand this too. :(

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 05:06

anybody here? I've got about an hour before I gotta jet to take the bro to soccer game.

came this close || to having to restrain a child in front of the uber bosses today.
Oops :bugeyed:

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 05:12

Phew!! Good job you didn't actually have to do it :)

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 05:15

Phew!! Good job you didn't actually have to do it :)

Yeah, that was a bit of a heat attack moment.

-.- as the parents sit and watch yelling "He has ODD, he has ODD"
really??? wouldn't have guessed that.
:P It's been a long day

EllieP

17-06-2012, 05:40

Yeah, that was a bit of a heat attack moment.

-.- as the parents sit and watch yelling "He has ODD, he has ODD"
really??? wouldn't have guessed that.
:P It's been a long day

I guess they think it sounds better than yelling, "We haven't bothered to teach him to behave." :D

EllieP

17-06-2012, 05:43

Just popping in - visitors having a bit of down time. Brother and I went for a short walk just now as the rain stopped and were attacked by a cloud of midges. I am itching and itching and itching.... well you get the idea.

I was hoping to find a post form Est telling us she'd survived her client this afternoon. No phone call either.

Guess what, I signed for a card this morning which was Special Delivery - for hubby on Father's day actually - and it had cost £10.80 to send :bugeyed: Irony is, he isn't here to open it - he's away sailing! It wasn't from Est, in case you're wondering :)

Might be back, might not, at least till later.

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 05:45

I guess they think it sounds better than yelling, "We haven't bothered to teach him to behave." :D

Oh I'm fine if he has ODD. I apparently specialize in behavioral issues. But why don't you come over and teach me what trigger words you've set up to get through to him.
Like the one mom who's a foster of TEN, and still came over to redirect the one girl who was swearing at me. THAT was kind of funny, because she had a couple in there that I've never heard of. I was taking notes when she left :P

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 05:52

alright, taking the bro to soccer. See you later.

Chiska

17-06-2012, 06:58

emmsma

17-06-2012, 07:25

I Relaxed. Though I am not sure I did it right. I went to read a book with Pooter on the bed. Then I woke up a few hours later!

It is unusually warm and humid here and I tried to go outside to do something and came right back in. Yucky!

Sounds like you got it just right!

I've been thinking about pulling weeds. Havne't been able to get myself dressed.

Est

17-06-2012, 07:26

Hey all :)

I'm drinking tea and eating porridge before heading to bed - been making cards frantically all evening :rolleyes:

EllieP, I'm avoiding phoning cos you've got visitors! Let me know when would be ok to call tomorrow and I will :*

My friend had forgotten about EFT (phew) so once I got to hers we just caught up on the latest bloke gossip (she is dating a hilarious man who sounds funny and genuine and really Into Her... and for the first time in her life, it's HER being the commitment phobe! Honestly!) and ate pizza. She flies to Indianopolis tomorrow for a week of work, via Philadelphia (where my aunt and cousin live) and has a few days holiday after that to sightsee. Lucky her :) She's terrified that her taxi won't turn up to take her to the airport (which is 1.5 hours away... the taxi is due at 6.30 a.m.) so I've promised to keep my phone switched on in case of an emergency transport need! Hoping very much that it won't be needed LOL!

Tomorrow: Hobbycraft :heart: and some downtime. I really need it. I don't want to spend more than an hour total on the computer as I've spent all week on it for work and then maybe 7 hours today as well :bugeyed:

Anyway, nuff rambling... hope everyone is doing okay and I'll catch up with you all tomorrow :) x

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 07:53

Back now. Had fun, bought jam at the market then remembered we have no bread. Poked my nose into the grocery store just outside the market. They had their "4 loaves for $4" special again. Problem solved.

Now, new problem - which jam to try first?

emmsma

17-06-2012, 08:09

What kind of jams do you have to choose from? What did you choose?

I'm having rice and sausage.

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 08:14

What kind of jams do you have to choose from? What did you choose?

I'm having rice and sausage.

I have "Apricot, apricot, apricot" (self explanatory), "Seduced by Strawberries" (Strawberry-cherry) and Ginger-Pear.

emmsma

17-06-2012, 08:31

So which did you try?

I'd have to go with the strawberry, personally. Maybe have one of each. :)

I just linked the silliest Kevin Spacey short ever on facebook. Must grab a link for here.

emmsma

17-06-2012, 08:32

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3 Dfn9pYtUoM20%26feature%3Dshare&h=pAQHmFCRG

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 08:32

None of the above yet. I'm munching on dry Froot Loops while I contemplate the possibilities.

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 08:43

Bwahahahaha!

That was the most awesome dentist scene since Little Shop of Horrors.

Chiska

17-06-2012, 09:26

I finally figured out that nagging feeling of having to do something --- NEWBIE'S Exchange for the second half of June. Doh!

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 09:29

What's the Newbies exchange?
And that vid was awesome.
Back from the soccer game. We lost, big time... but I now have the rest of the parents in the team convinced that I'm a newly ex-smoker and an out of the closet Lesbian.

I enjoy random acting roles })

Bat Chicken

17-06-2012, 09:30

Hi folks... just checking in briefly. Meds for the tooth are awful and I still have 'til Tuesday before it's all over. Hugs....

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 09:34

Hi folks... just checking in briefly. Meds for the tooth are awful and I still have 'til Tuesday before it's all over. Hugs....

Hugs to you. I just went through three root canals, so I can sympathies.
What do they have you on?

Bat Chicken

17-06-2012, 09:36

Chiska

17-06-2012, 09:38

K-D - the Newbie's Exchange is a reading circle that Wu & I host.

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 09:39

Three??? :bugeyed: What happened?

Hydrocodon (makes my sleepy and sick and only works for two hours) plus Amoxicillin. A few Advil in between to make me extra sick. I am having trouble eating too. Rough diet....

I'm a dink and pushed it off for over two years. By the end of it, I have nerve damage in my ears and jaw. I have never seen my dentist (friend of the family also) so freaking pissed.
They had me on codine, which is some scary stuff.
Has anything been staying down/ agreeing with you? I'm all into herbal stuff that might help a bit.

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 09:40

K-D - the Newbie's Exchange is a reading circle that Wu & I host.

oh yeah, I remember that.
I should probably go and get all my other readings done so I could do that some day.

Bat Chicken

17-06-2012, 09:47

I'm a dink and pushed it off for over two years. By the end of it, I have nerve damage in my ears and jaw. I have never seen my dentist (friend of the family also) so freaking pissed.
They had me on codine, which is some scary stuff.
Has anything been staying down/ agreeing with you? I'm all into herbal stuff that might help a bit.

I am having horrific pain in my sinuses, ear and jaw. It's taken these people 3 bloody weeks to figure it out. Everything is staying down, but after 3 weeks, the funeral, the flights, I get nauseous and I start to pass out when I am on my feet for more than 10 minutes. I haven't been off the couch for two days.

You must have been in agony KD. Nerve damage?? You must still hurt? How long were you on codine?

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 09:55

I am having horrific pain in my sinuses, ear and jaw. It's taken these people 3 bloody weeks to figure it out. Everything is staying down, but after 3 weeks, the funeral, the flights, I get nauseous and I start to pass out when I am on my feet for more than 10 minutes. I haven't been off the couch for two days.

You must have been in agony KD. Nerve damage?? You must still hurt? How long were you on codine?

a week. I never finished the prescription though. The infection had worked it's way into the ears. And i thought I had it all gone, but now I'm back on the anti-whatsit to get it down, even though It's been a month since the surgeries..
I have a stupidly high tolerance for pain. Broke-two-ribs-and-never-knew-it high tolerance.

Make sure you also go and get a check from a doctor after to see where else the infections could be. If you're nauseous. It could be deep in your ears....
Touching the strand for you.

Bat Chicken

17-06-2012, 10:00

Thank you KD. I will definitely follow up....

Kreative-Dragon

17-06-2012, 10:03

Thank you KD. I will definitely follow up....

*hugs* and get well soon.
Now I must venture forth to this thing called a "party"
apparently it's my birthday, and it's a big deal or something -.- not a fan of social events or lots of attention. But they bribed me with Avengers and pub Fries.
Adios and Allons-y mates, see you later.

Bat Chicken

17-06-2012, 10:05

Happy Birthday!!!!! :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

iamtheare

17-06-2012, 10:08

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 10:13

Hubby sent me to the grocery store for supper and snacks. I just got back with a deli roast chicken dinner, 3 bottles of pop, 3 large bags of chips, a container of dip, and a small party platter.

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 10:19

Now I must venture forth to this thing called a "party"
apparently it's my birthday, and it's a big deal or something
Ya know....it's really FRIGGIN hard to throw a party if we don't KNOW!!!!

Happy Birthday :love:

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 10:22

Hubby sent me to the grocery store for supper and snacks. I just got back with a deli roast chicken dinner, 3 bottles of pop, 3 large bags of chips, a container of dip, and a small party platter.!! YAY !!! We HAZ dinner!!!!

Did ya try the pear jelly?

<3 Really hope you feel better. This pub thing is cool, btw.Welcome to Aeclectic Tarot ( AT ) and welcome to the pub.

Bat Chicken

17-06-2012, 10:28

I find that eating anything really spicy or just drinking straight cayenne water every 3 hours when I first get any sinus issue nips it in the bud before it gets worse.

<3 Really hope you feel better. This pub thing is cool, btw.

Welcome iamthere! Yeah, Frank's Red Hot goes on everything... :laugh: I was eating it earlier in the week, but I am not getting much down now. Pain is kicking up now.... Think I'l disappear again....

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 10:28

No jelly yet. Got sent on my mission first.

emmsma

17-06-2012, 10:45

Damn. Guess it was a bad time to share the video. I forgot. :(

Well, watched a crappy sci-fi flick that had great casting but lousy script, and now hubby has put on the Happy Hour Lounge.

Cocktails anyone?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166001_4142293196716_1491002319_n.jpg

http://yourlifevents.typepad.com/.a/6a0128771e204c970c0120a81eadde970b-pi

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 10:45

This pub thing is cool, btw.

It is, isn't it? Welcome, by the way. Keep an eye out, we have a trade train coming up soon! This is just the thread(s) where we hang out and shoot the breeze in between trade train events.

Lutestring

17-06-2012, 10:47

hello :) my internet wasn't working again yesterday, i think it just was too busy in my area again, and slowed down to nothing.
have been having a couple of dizzy spells in the last few days. no idea why, maybe an ear infection, but my ears seem ok. feel slightly odd now, but the room isn't spinning. no, i haven't been drinking :laugh:

((((((Batty)))))) so sorry your tooth problems are still causing you pain. i hope it gets fixed soon.

iamtheare

17-06-2012, 10:48

Oh my, what's a trade train?!

Thanks for the warm welcomes everyone :)

emmsma

17-06-2012, 10:49

Hello, iamthere, glad you are here. :)

Anybody wanna join me at the Lounge:
http://happyhourlounge.podbean.com/

Click on any of the links and enjoy the tunes. There is a recipe in every episode, too. :)

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 10:50

(((Lute))) I do not like to think about you feeling so bad! Next time I do a Reiki session I will send you some!

yirabeth

17-06-2012, 10:50

Hi all, I'm back :) Exhausted though. Won't last long I think....

Welcome, iamthere :)

Lutestring

17-06-2012, 10:50

hello, iamthere, sorry, i didn't see you there :)

i'll leave it for someone else to explain the tradetrains.

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 10:54

Oh my, what's a trade train?!

Read the beginning post for this thread: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=177648

Then let us know if you have any questions...

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 10:57

Hi all, I'm back :) Exhausted though. Won't last long I think....

Welcome, iamthere :)

Yira! How was Joe? How are YOU?

yirabeth

17-06-2012, 11:00

Joe was pretty good. We had a good visit in spite of 'officials' trying to make it rough... I unexpectedly almost started crying at time to go. Hadn't done that in a while but somehow it all seemed so unfair again...

But I'm okay. Just exhausted. I work tomorrow; I may or may not have Monday off. LOL. I'm really hoping I do. I plan on sleeping til noon if so :P

Lutestring

17-06-2012, 11:02

(((Lute))) I do not like to think about you feeling so bad! Next time I do a Reiki session I will send you some!

hi mell, thankyou. i'm wondering if the dizziness is also why i've been feeling so tired, but i think that was just from being out all day at the quilt show and then out again the next day.

the sun is out today, and i think the rain has finally gone away for at least a few days, if the forecast can be trusted.

iamtheare

17-06-2012, 11:11

Whew!!! Trade train is really cool but I only have one deck and just started using so I'll sit back, watch and chit chat with all the riders...unless I get frisky and wanna join before 3rd station.

emmsma

17-06-2012, 11:12

Yira! Welcome home. Gald you had a good visit.

(((Yira))) Be kind to yourself. Try to unwind with yourself with the time that you have.

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 11:14

Well, all it takes is one deck you are willing to trade, but you are welcome to 'stowaway' and chat, too. It's all about the visitin'.

yirabeth

17-06-2012, 11:14

I will, emmsma ♥♥ I'm planning on bed in about 15 minutes...sleep seems very necessary right now :P I can catch up on my yammering later... :P

emmsma

17-06-2012, 11:16

I've got two more days after today, so we will catch up.

Um. Won't be up early though. Anticipating a hangover. *shrugs*

Sometimes its a good thing too. :)

Love ya gal.

Oh, saw you are getting Edmond's Lenormand. Fun deck. Some day I will try it out. :)
(havn'et looked for my notes on Lenormand yet.) :P

yirabeth

17-06-2012, 11:17

Yep, I ordered it last night. Looking forward to it coming in -- it may have skellies as a theme, but they're so bright and cheerful!!

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 11:21

We can play with Lenormands when we meet if you want! I took them to the Psychic Fair today at Dream Angels. Remember Shamoness from here on AT? She is a reader there!

We were going to do a practice Lenormand reading but (luckily) we both got clients who wanted readings, so we never got around to it.

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 11:23

Yep, I ordered it last night. Looking forward to it coming in -- it may have skellies as a theme, but they're so bright and cheerful!!
They ARE bright and cheerful. I love my little 'Day of the Dead' Lennie. :heart:

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 11:24

Gaming time. Later.

yirabeth

17-06-2012, 11:26

I think I'll still use my Pixie most (I got 2 copies when that came out -- one signed, one not) but was thinking they might be perfect for my friend's annual halloween party -- assuming I don't use a Halloween tarot....lol

emmsma

17-06-2012, 11:28

Oh, thats a date Mell. Will pack some Lenormands!

emmsma

17-06-2012, 11:34

I think I traded/sold my second copy of my Pixie Lenormand. My fave was the Mystic Lenormand. Really like the French Cartomancy but didn't have it when I was reading Lenormand.

yirabeth

17-06-2012, 11:35

I like the Mystic too, but Pixie is just the ultimate, IMO...hehe Wish I'd been in a financial position to get the 2nd edition. But, counting my blessings -- I have the first, and really I'm very fortunate in what I DO have!

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 11:38

Yes, it's been nice to be able to buy a few decks again lately.

yirabeth

17-06-2012, 11:41

On that note, I hear my pillow calling my name...very loudly, it wants me to squish it! :D See you all later, I hope you have a good day/night, depending on where you're at ♥

emmsma

17-06-2012, 11:45

Night Yira!

Squish that pillow back!

I'm getting better hours now, but for the moment am back to my other obsession, earrings.

Everyone was so jealous of my faceted crystal plugs. If only I'd been able to get the piercing that I was going to wear them in.

Soon. I will have them soon. :)

Having edamame.

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 11:52

It's funny, when I look on eBay I can see a little history of my collecting obsessions. The first one was snowglobes. I still have a ton of them, but I have stopped collecting them.

Then I got into Dept 56 Snow Village pieces. First Christmas, then Halloween, then any old holiday. Then the Hallmark stopped carrying them, then most of the Hallmarks closed down! And I got tired of putting up that much stuff every year!

Then it was tarot decks. When I first got active on here about 3 or 4 years ago I think I had about a dozen decks - and most people thought THAT was a lot (EDIT - not people here, of course; we know better!) Now I have a hundred -and that's modest! I've traded away another two dozen.

Hmmm - what will my next magnificent obsession be?

emmsma

17-06-2012, 11:55

Song from the Lounge:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NF5XU-k2Vk

Made the boy get up from his game to dance. :)

emmsma

17-06-2012, 12:01

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 12:02

Way to go, Emm! :grin:

Hokee dokee, I am tired; too. It was a long week and then a full day reading cards; I'd best get my own self to bed.

Good night!

emmsma

17-06-2012, 12:02

Night Mell!

Mellaenn

17-06-2012, 12:04

I wonder, Mell.

I just bounce back and forth between jewelry and decks. :P

I also had about a dozen when I got here, but I'd just spent about $3 grand on earrings..

Silly me. I thought tarot would be cheaper.

I've got 280 now.

Ha-ha! We like what we like!

By the way, I loved that Kevin Spacey Youtube. I didn't even know little mini-flix like that were out there! Thanks for the linkie...

ETA - OK - I'm really outta here...

Lutestring

17-06-2012, 12:12

goodnight mell, sweet dreams :)

i only had two decks when i found AT (medieval enchantment and kat black's golden), and thought that was really quite enough, but then started reading about the yet to be published touchstone deck... and had to buy a few more decks while i was waiting for that.

oh, and i remember reading about mrp decks, but felt a bit late to the party.

iamtheare

17-06-2012, 12:13

On a side note, I've had some serious number synchronicity for the last 2 weeks. It started with the time 1:11 and 11:11 each time in one day, then 3:33 with 444 and 555 video views on some of my music videos on youtube and the next day it was 4:44pm when I checked the time. Mind you I hardly ever check the time and every time I did for 3 days I would see them in threes, it was spooky awesome. Finally after I had done a trip with the great Mother, I had got the 2's through the clock, internet and games a like the next 2 days. I've only gotten 2's and one 5 ever since.

I have never had so much synchronicity in such a short time span in my life :o and my guides and angels must know the best way to get my attention is with numbers. I think it's time to open up my self even more.

BlueDragonfly

17-06-2012, 12:21

*sighs* I AM HOME! What a long day! Working on catching up!

Welcome to the Pub iamtheare. I've just got to ask about your username! What is it a reference to? You don't have to explain if you don't want to.....of course.....I just find it intriguing. :D That's pretty cool about the numbers, waht do you think is up?

My clock coincidences center around my birthdate, 1016.

emmsma

17-06-2012, 12:27

Thats wild. Have you tried to meditate on the meaning of this?

My dad, for years saw 940. It was always the time when he checked, and any other number related thing. Will have to ask about that, see if its still ongoing.

That was our house number when I was a teen. :)

So what's your deck? YOu said you have one. Which one? how long reading? what brought you to tarot and AT?

emmsma

17-06-2012, 12:31

Hi Blue! Welco e home. My typing is suffering due to the Black Velvets.

Hey, forgot to mention that I've been noticing your name for awhile now. :D

Song for y'all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsRuurcTTSk

BlueDragonfly

17-06-2012, 12:35

I think I'd make it through maybe one? Black Velvet before passing out....very tired tonight. The long shift was very boring and sitting around makes the clock.....not move very fast. I went outside for a smoke break or 5 just to get up and move around! *shakes head* Then I had a 2 hour shift from 7:30-9:30.

You've been noticing my name?

BlueDragonfly

17-06-2012, 12:57

*yawns* Time for some shut-eye.....G'Night.

emmsma

17-06-2012, 13:00

Oh. slow nights are not good.

Iamthere. I noticed her name. think she is gone. Hope she comes back.

The boys are designing a Tiki to live in our livingroom.

Hubby is very skilled in Paper Mache. :(

Pray for me.

iamtheare

17-06-2012, 13:07

I Am The Are - me and a friend used to say it back in the day. One night we were tripping shrooms and it just came onto her and I was like, "Oh my Mother in tarnation, that's it! We are the are!!!!" It also sort of coincides with my nickname Isis but not the goddess so much (although that fits somewhat) but Is is, I was always saying in one form or another, "Whatever it is, is beautiful, is meant to be, is what it is, nothing else." so yes, I am, I are, the ARE, the AM, the IS. Whatever is after is mere details or I could go so far as to say, delusions from the essence of being in general.

I think the synchronicity could be a sign that I was matching my frequency with my higher self, that I was on the right path and doing exactly what I needed to, to progress and move forward. (I haven't meditated on it quite yet but I surely will when set and setting is correct...probably tomorrow in the sun far far away from houses and roads.)

I only have a Rider-waite deck that is actually not technically mine, it belongs to my second mother whom I live with. It is a very old deck and it's brutally honest at times, we think there is a spirit in it and he/she doesn't like fire because I've tried numerous times lighting candles while doing readings and the fire always goes out. Oooooooooo. I've been reading for maybe 2 months now, or less. Always have been rather interested and intrigued by it so it felt appropriate and it was time. I googled tarot spreads and it led me here ^_^ I played around on the boards while waiting for registration to re-open (I even sent an email in to whoever the owner of the aeclectic site is) and yeah, that's my story! <3

iamtheare

17-06-2012, 13:09

emmsma

17-06-2012, 13:32

No Fire, but different LED lights for eyes and mouth.
So far he has manifested as Frog. I have't had time to research frog energy.

Also:

Loving the name story. Will not forget. Iamtheare. :)

I have my owm shrooming memories that I hold dear.

On the syncronicity, I am happy with your thoughts - for how it relates to my dad. It would like t think my dad would feel accurate for him as well.

Rider waite was also my first deck. I got mine in 1986 - '87 ish. I still have the mini version I got when I was 16, though I passed on my first regular sized rider about 6 years ago.

I'm so sorry to be meeting you when in my cups, so to speak. I look forward to meeting you properly tomorrow - or soon as you are able.

emmsma

17-06-2012, 13:40

Was feeling bad at the delay - its family night - so I posted.

Glad you have you here. Rider Waite is a fab starter deck. There is a trend now to start with the deck that speaks to you - one who's images draw you in - but there is nothing wrong with the classics.

I love that feeling I get when I see a Rider waite image. Its a visceral experience for me. :)
Other decks speak to me, but RW was the first voice and I'll never leave it behind.

Do you have plans to get a new deck? Or your own Waite?

iamtheare

17-06-2012, 13:41

Perhaps he's spending a lot of time thinking about the past times you all had when living in that house?

Don't apologize, all that is, will be and there's no reason to be sorry for that :) at least not in my opinion plus I understand the cups rather well, being the cancerian and all.

Goodness, I'm quite the youngin (and probably one of the more poor members, saw something about someone spending no more than 60 dollars on a deck?!!?!?!?????) I've never had that kind of money but nonetheless, I really like the rider-waite so far but will look forward to future decks the Universe will let me come across, hehehe!

Edit:// Yes I do plan on getting my own deck in the future...when I have money for one :) haven't really windowshopped around at other decks yet, I am still learning this one and enjoying it!
I think that's a good trend as well, do what you love/calls out to you.

emmsma

17-06-2012, 14:14

Glad the lust isn't upon you. :)

yes, fully enjoy the deck you have. The others will come if its meant to be. (you being here, that's likely a when.)

We'eve moved onto old fashions, i think. The spinning makes typing and following the thread a chore.

thinkking I'm done for the night.

Hope to see hyou tomorrow.

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 15:38

Gaming was fun and exciting. Our GM seems to be obsessed with tunnels and caves right now. Tonight it was Giant Spiders in a mine shaft.

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 16:30

Finally found some time for bread and jam. The apricot jam is amazing. The Ginger-Pear is much more ginger than pear, but doesn't have the harshness of crystalized ginger. I still haven't tried the cherry-strawberry yet.

Edit: Strawberry-cherry isn't too exciting for me. Maybe Hubby will like it more.

EllieP

17-06-2012, 17:17

Just popping in to wipe the tables, open the windows to air the room, and sweep the floor.

Hi to Iamtheare if you come back when I'm not here. (Visitors for a few days.)

Lute - hope the dizziness settles soon. Google BPPV?

Batty - really sorry this has gone so badly wrong. It's like living a nightmare. (((BC)))

yira - hope the dreams are coming thick and fast.

emmsma - sounds like you collect earrings like gregory collects cards :D Taking your lennies means your little bag is going to BULGE suspiciously now :bugeyed:

NT - stop piggin' yourself out NOW!

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 17:19

NT - stop piggin' yourself out NOW!

But, but, but... it's Farmer's Market Jam! (pouts)

Est

17-06-2012, 17:20

EllieP when can I call you today?????????

Est

17-06-2012, 17:25

Batty I'm so sorry that you're going through this terrible pain :( Thinking of you and hoping that Thursday brings you relief x

Vibes to Lute (((Lute))). I second EllieP's suggestion of BPPV. My other half had it too and it sounds as though you're experiencing something very similar. There's a weird exercise thing you can do (lying in particular positions for a slow count) to fix it - works brilliantly! Full instructions available lots of places online.

NT - jam mmmmmmmmm :) I will take the strawberry and cherry off your hands ;)

yira, glad the visit was okay, but I'm really sorry how upsetting it is for you when leaving :( Hang in there :heart: x

Hi to iamtheare - nice to meet ya! My first deck was a RWS and it's still a favourite. Speaks to me way more than some others I've had!

Sorry I missed you emmsma, and hope to catch up soon :)

EDIT: Lute! Animated instructions for the weird exercise - Epley Manouever http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/bppv/epley/first.html

NorthernTigress

17-06-2012, 17:32

Well, Hubby is awake, so it is time to Change Shifts. Nighty Night!

EllieP

17-06-2012, 17:47

EllieP when can I call you today?????????

Any time - I'll either be here or not!
Er, could I have me brekkies first please? *nips off to nosh*

Lutestring

17-06-2012, 17:53

hello :)

Vibes to Lute (((Lute))). I second EllieP's suggestion of BPPV. My other half had it too and it sounds as though you're experiencing something very similar. There's a weird exercise thing you can do (lying in particular positions for a slow count) to fix it - works brilliantly! Full instructions available lots of places online.

EDIT: Lute! Animated instructions for the weird exercise - Epley Manouever http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/bppv/epley/first.html

thankyou, i'll have a go at the weird exercise later. just now i was moving too fast when playing with kitty, and got dizzy again. i had severe labyrinthitis about fifteen years ago, for a few weeks, so i think it probably is bppv (which i hadn't heard of till now).

Est

17-06-2012, 18:02

Good luck x

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 18:36

(((Lute))) - hope you find something that works!

That was the most wonderful walk. Only took about an hour, but we went to Orley Common which is as its name suggests common land, and always has been. Part of it is a remnant of the Old Forest that once covered the whole of Britain. It was a lovely walk. And so close to home! We'll be going again :D

Next - a big breakfast for we are all ravenous! Then, rowing but only about 15km I think.

After that I want to get the vacuuming done and the bathroom cleaned.

Sounds like a good day!!

Est

17-06-2012, 18:45

*waves to Wu*

*goes to get some more breakfast* :|

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 18:52

*waves to Wu*

*goes to get some more breakfast* :|

We are having an old-fashioned full English :D. Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast and I don't know if he's found anything else he can chuck in. I am drooling ......

Est

17-06-2012, 19:07

I had another giant bowl of porridge with agave nectar for proper breakfast and now I'm heating up the oven for JusRol croissants :heart: for brunch... lunch will be a much healthier Innocent pot (Mexican chilli thingy, 3 of my 5 a day thank goodness cos otherwise I'd be struggling lol) and dinner will be... pizza! Again! Third day on end!!! Yippee! I'll shoehorn a smoothie in somewhere out of guilt, I'm sure :D

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 19:29

I find smoothies and ice cream go well ....... just sayin' :D

I think it will be cheese on toast for lunch, and then roast din-din tonight (there is a gammon joint to roast, and there will be home made onion sauce to go with).

:party: Himself lost 5lbs last week :party: - and didn't feel hungry or deprived once :).

I put 1lb on, but have started to re-define my shape again, so I take it I've lost fat and added muscle. I'm happy enough - the weight will come off when it's ready. In the meantime my jeans are a darn sight more comfortable!

BlueDragonfly

17-06-2012, 20:36

Good Morning! The scent of the earth after a rain is wafting into the windows.....okay, being pushed by a fan, but still....just lovely!

Congrats to himself on 5 lbs., Wu! It is encouraging to see results right away and helps build determination to continue on! :thumbsup:

A lb. of muscle takes up less space than a lb. of fat, so :thumbsup: to you, too!

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 22:15

It's a beautiful day :)

Going to slurp back some diet coke and then I really must write up my Shelley journal posts, although I think I need to do the vacuuming first. I can see crunchy bits on the floor thanks to the dogs' biscuits! Yuck!!

Est

17-06-2012, 22:25

Congrats to Himself! That's fantastic progress :)

Wu - OH has come back from the supermarket with Swedish Glace and 2 Free From chocolate orange bars to make me a decadent choc orange shake... yum yum! I think at this rate, I'll be gaining 5lbs this week :bugeyed:

Have returned from Hobbycraft with a set of plastic drawers, a stack of 11 with each drawer in a different colour. So cool! And now all my card and paper is stashed away neatly :party: and I've managed to reclaim my tarot reading table :party: *and* I picked up a metallic pen, a sparkle pen and a 'glaze effect' pen for crafting, plus some lovely spools of ribbon in various colours. Happy happy :D

BlueDragonfly

17-06-2012, 22:30

That sounds like a wonderful haul for card making and storage, Est! Have fun!

I'm having breakfast, a whole wheat bagel with cream cheese and cherry butter. Waiting for it to quit raining. I need to go out and cut some sticks to make supports for my snapdragon plants. They're too top-heavy for the stems.

Est

17-06-2012, 22:39

I love hearing about your gardening, Blue :) I've had some terrible failures with house plants (my neighbour took the last 6 off me - it was a bit like a social services intervention :D ) so I sort of live vicariously through your garden! I just googled snapdragons and they look lovely, really cheery :heart:

BlueDragonfly

17-06-2012, 22:43

I'm glad you're enjoying it. I love gardening! I should have gone to school for horticulture, or botany, or something like that. I'll have to take some updated pics of things. :laugh: I haven't even posted the last ones, yet.....:rolleyes:

Est

17-06-2012, 22:51

Oooh, yes please! Pics always welcome :)

Right, I haz to dash - need to sort out the drawing function on my cutting machine (it works as plotter as well as a cutter, by using special pen holders) cos I want to draw Celtic designs on the fronts of cards using my new metallic green pen :heart: and then on to the gift shop to replenish sold cards.

DVD and pizza evening tonight with Graeme (other half) :party:

See ya Blue :) x

BlueDragonfly

17-06-2012, 23:01

*waves* Enjoy your evening, Est! I'd love Celtic designs, knows, and vines! :D I'm glad your card making is going so well! :D

It sounds like the rain is done for now, time for me to go play with the plants!

Wendywu

17-06-2012, 23:03

Great haul from Hobbycraft Est :D

Pics of the garden now would be wonderful Blue!

Me, I am letting lunch settle gently before doing anything else. (I had some kind of tinned fish in tomato & basil sauce on toast - very filling and not particularly carby).

Stormdancer

17-06-2012, 23:50

G'Morning~~~

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 00:02

Uh...how come I only have one page of new posts??

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 00:18

G'Morning! What are your pages set at? 10? 50?

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 00:22

G'Morning! What are your pages set at? 10? 50?

It's normally set at 50. When I click New Posts I normally have a few pages, but this morning it says at the bottom "showing results 1 of 24". Just the last 2 hours....

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 00:28

Oh, okay, no idea then. I just come to the thread and it opens to where I left off.....*shrugs*

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 00:33

Oh, okay, no idea then. I just come to the thread and it opens to where I left off.....*shrugs*No, I'm not talking about this thread, I'm talking about the "New Posts" button at the top. Usually when I click it there are a couple of pages of threads from overnight. Today it only goes back 2 hours.

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 00:36

Mega effort and some wardrobes sorted out (himself's and mine). Three bags of stuff to donate :). And it means that one old wardrobe can be taken to the recycling centre too which will mean more space upstairs. Yay!

Now I am all hot and sweaty again, but - worth it!

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 00:36

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 00:36

No, I'm not talking about this thread, I'm talking about the "New Posts" button at the top. Usually when I click it there are a couple of pages of threads from overnight. Today it only goes back 2 hours.

I don't use that, so I don't know how to fix it. Sorry.

So other than that, how're you this morning?

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 00:42

I'm having one of those days that just flows. I'm enjoying it, and just seeing what happens next. I can't say cutting himself's hair or sorting out the wardrobes were on my list of things to do, but I don't mind at all that they muscled in on the day :).

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 00:46

That type of chore just kind of presents itself, doesn't it? I took some containers of leftovers out of the fridge and disposed of them, made some egg salad for my lunch tomorrow, am working outside in between these pesky little rain showers......

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 00:48

So other than that, how're you this morning?I'm ok. I've got a bit of a drive coming up...boring but at least I have music :D

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 01:01

What will you be listening to?

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 01:01

Whatcha listening to?

The rain has passed for now, back out to the garden! :)

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 01:04

I think Metallica & Nightwish...maybe something else, but I'm not sure yet.

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 01:08

Oh nice choices :)

Brother Firetribe would fit in that mix very well - very beat driven, great vocals and the lead guitar is Emppu from Nightwish. I love rowing to them. Also, Marco Hietala (the bass player from Nightwish) sings/plays with his brother as a band called Tarot. Heavy metal - but very good. He also plays (the man is indefatigable) with Northern Kings which is a very fun band that takes non metal hits and metallizes them. Enormous fun!

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 01:10

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 01:13

***Hastily scribbles band names***

Bye~~~~~

:laugh: I know what you mean......off to Amazon.....

It's drizzling again! Doesn't Mother Nature know I have "things to do" today?

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 01:15

One band that James came back from Download having seen and enjoyed is a young Finnish band called Reckless Love. Very summer fun! I agree with James, having listened to them; they have a young, and remarkably "pretty" lead vocalist (male) and just real fun to listen to :)

Est

18-06-2012, 01:21

Stormy - I haz same problem. Every so often the forum tells me there are only, like, two new posts since I last logged on :rolleyes: Then you have to go to "quick links" at the top (next to new posts) and click on "today's posts". Lo, many threads will appear that people have posted on since your last visit. All marked as read, mind you, so you'll have to manually click through to find where you last got to :rolleyes:

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 01:26

Brother FireTribe....:thumbsup:

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 01:28

Yep! I haz a DVD of them live at the Apollo in Helsinki, I think, and they were tremendous fun. For one number Anette from Nightwish came and sang duet with the lead vocalist :).

iamtheare

18-06-2012, 01:36

Good morning beautiful people :)

PathWalker

18-06-2012, 01:44

***Hastily scribbles band names***

Bye~~~~~
NO!!!!!!!

Feedback woman - two lines will do please god give me some feedback!!!!!!

:)

PathWalker

18-06-2012, 01:45

"calm voice"

Hello everyone - just back from sorting out all Jesii's tarot decks in the other room (on the laptop)
She has 50 decks, but apparently this is not enough?

We'll read back and see what's happening - tennis come to an abrupty and sad end, player disqualified.

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 01:56

Hi PW! I'm on a rain delay....trying to get some garden chores done....:rolleyes:

How many does she think she needs right now? Sadly, working on my deck lists is waayyy down on the list of things to do right now. It seems the more I get done, the longer the list manages to get!

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 01:59

I'm the other way :laugh:. Downsizing as fast as decks will get their bags packed and packed lunches sorted out (for their journeys, you understand).

I saw that about the tennis. Very sad ending. Feel sorry for the declared winner; not at all the way one wants to win a trophy :(

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 02:07

Good morning beautiful people :)

Hiya - we are new to each other I think- it's great to meet you :)

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 02:16

Good morning beautiful people :)

*waves* Hiya iamtheare! How's your day?

Jesii

18-06-2012, 02:19

Me here. PW gone to clean out parrot cages (i think she wanted a tiny bit of feedback) LOL

I'm getting details of all the decks i don't know everything about, and adding to my wishlist already :D

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 02:37

I see blue sky! Things to do, have a great day! :D

Bat Chicken

18-06-2012, 02:38

I think I missed your B-Day Jesii? I can't remember, but just in case... Happy Birthday!!!!(belated)

I'm the other way :laugh:. Downsizing as fast as decks will get their bags packed and packed lunches sorted out (for their journeys, you understand).

That's what's happening here too.
I collected and collected and then I found my core decks. Now some I have just because they are beautiful and might never get used. I am inclined to shrink my collection down to a single box, but I want to trim the library first... I have way too much stuff!

iamtheare

18-06-2012, 02:43

I'm doing great, about to go hang out with my Father whom I haven't seen in about 2 months!!!

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 02:44

Yes - I have my "core" decks, a few hangers on and lot that can just go. Thanks. Would tomorrow be too soon?

Same thing is happening with all our stuff - we are gradually going through it and hoofing everything we don't really want. Some is being put by to help James set up home come the day, but the rest is headed for donation or recycling :D

Bat Chicken

18-06-2012, 02:45

That is wonderful, iamthere! Have a great time. :)

I am 1400 miles from mine this year....But I will give him a call this afternoon.

Jesii

18-06-2012, 02:46

I think I missed your B-Day Jesii? I can't remember, but just in case... Happy Birthday!!!!(belated)

That's what's happening here too.
I collected and collected and then I found my core decks. Now some I have just because they are beautiful and might never get used. I am inclined to shrink my collection down to a single box, but I want to trim the library first... I have way too much stuff!

BC, thank you :D

Anyone who is downsizing, please think of me! I am upsizing, and would love to help :laugh:

I'm doing great, about to go hang out with my Father whom I haven't seen in about 2 months!!!

Hello *waves* nice to meet, and do have fun when you go see him! :D

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 02:48

James shot home to see himself and give him a card and two really good T shirts - one Beatles one (Sgt Pepper's) and one Rolling Stones (the big licking tongue one). Himself is dead chuffed :).

James couldn't stay though - he's gigging.

Gotta go - food!

iamtheare

18-06-2012, 02:48

Bat Chicken

18-06-2012, 02:54

Jesii

18-06-2012, 03:08

Aw <3 sorry you're so far from your father. I'll try to have fun...he's quite the interesting fella, sometimes too much for me to handle but I'll make it.

Think of me too, I'm totally looking to upsize ;)

What's everyone doing today?

At least i'm not the only one upsizing! :laugh: we need to start hunting all the giveaway and trade threads ;)

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:09

Happy Birthday!!!!! :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

Ya know....it's really FRIGGIN hard to throw a party if we don't KNOW!!!!

Happy Birthday :love:
Thank you guys. I'm not big on my birthday. It's a serious hit and miss with me each year. BUT, I got a message from the GreatDane/Dame... going to check that. So that was a really cool surprise.
I got a Guitar this year. Can't wait for it to actually GET here. And I'm gifting myself the Dreamstone oracle.
Whew!!! Trade train is really cool but I only have one deck and just started using so I'll sit back, watch and chit chat with all the riders...unless I get frisky and wanna join before 3rd station.
You can chill with me. Ty and I are riding stowaway car this time around. If I'm back from camp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSB74LZDNr0&feature=related song for today.

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:10

I'm down for upsizing also :P we should make a club.

emmsma

18-06-2012, 03:10

Hello people. Moving rather slow today, after last night's over-indulgence.

I still need to call my dad. Waiting til I'm not so queasy. :P

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 03:11

I'm doing great, about to go hang out with my Father whom I haven't seen in about 2 months!!!

Have a wonderful time!

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 03:15

Heya KD! Happy, happy, belated! :party:

(((emmsma))) Good Morning! Sorry you're feeling "poorly"! Is it a "hair of the dog" kind of feeling? Or a...not touching that stuff again....kind of day? ;) Hope it's short lived!

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:17

emmsma

18-06-2012, 03:19

I am squarely in the, "keep that poison away from me" camp. :)

Hubby said he isn't feeling so great, or wasn't when he got up. Water helped him greatly, but I'm not sure I would keep it down yet.

He recounted the list of alcohols imbibed last night. I'm not a teenager to carry on like that.
Ugh.

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:20

We'll read back and see what's happening - tennis come to an abrupty and sad end, player disqualified.
!!! WOW !!!

What happened?

(((PW))) The feedback will be more than a sentence or two. It was a GREAT reading :heart:

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:22

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:22

Anyone who is downsizing, please think of me! I am upsizing, and would love to help :laugh:

Ditto })

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:24

(((KD))) Happy Birthday dear :*

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:27

He recounted the list of alcohols imbibed last night. I'm not a teenager to carry on like that.
Ugh.(((Emmsma)))

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:29

(((KD))) Happy Birthday dear :*

{Stormy} thanks.

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:30

{Stormy} thanks.Pretty cool on the guitar! Acoustic or electric?

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 03:32

Good Lord!

Hubby and I need to do something about this apt in general and the bedroom in particular. I woke up this morning covered in sweat. And it's only mid-June!

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:32

Pretty cool on the guitar! Acoustic or electric?

Acoustic, Folk size, blue. I'm very excited, because folk was the only size I could play at school with my shoulder. And we have a jumbo at home, so I can only play for a couple of minutes before my shoulder literally gives out. So hopefully I can actually start playing once I have it. Supposed to be here Tuesday/Wednesday.
Barring any landslides in the mountains.

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:33

Good Lord!

Hubby and I need to do something about this apt in general and the bedroom in particular. I woke up this morning covered in sweat. And it's only mid-June!

WHAT??? It's only 14 here today, what are you guys like?
I also need to do something about my room... but that's more along the line of "Oh dear gawd, did the Hulk visit last night?"
Seriously, how have I not killed myself in here? And maybe I can find that art commish if I clean up.

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 03:37

WHAT??? It's only 14 here today, what are you guys like?
I also need to do something about my room... but that's more along the line of "Oh dear gawd, did the Hulk visit last night?"
Seriously, how have I not killed myself in here? And maybe I can find that art commish if I clean up.

I'm sure it is in the teens outside. But the temp inside the apartment is 27.5C

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:38

Good Lord!

Hubby and I need to do something about this apt in general and the bedroom in particular. I woke up this morning covered in sweat. And it's only mid-June!I thought someone suggested a window unit for your bedroom?

emmsma

18-06-2012, 03:39

Eggs does sound kinda good. S'pose I will get up and make some.

Very cool about the guitar, KD. Have fun with it!

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:39

I'm sure it is in the teens outside. But the temp inside the apartment is 27.5C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7GJcKuVGm8
Melting, MELTING!!!

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:41

Eggs does sound kinda good. S'pose I will get up and make some.

Very cool about the guitar, KD. Have fun with it!

enjoy. Glad I could help.
Eggs also add themselves to the list of reasons why I don't drink Alcohol :P
Maybe I can take requests and play for you guys. Sis already has a list of duets she want's to do with me.

Jesii

18-06-2012, 03:47

!!! WOW !!!

What happened?

(((PW))) The feedback will be more than a sentence or two. It was a GREAT reading :heart:

Mum says" good to know on the reading"

Nalbandian was disqualified, for kickign a advertising board and injuring the line judge :(

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:48

Nalbandian was disqualified, for kickign a advertising board and injuring the line judge :(

dink -.-
How are you Jesii?
Just tried Pickled Garlic. I think I died with happiness there for a moment.

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:49

Mum says" good to know on the reading"Poor (((Mum))), sorry to keep you on pins & needles. There's a LOT to digest with that one :)

Nalbandian was disqualified, for kickign a advertising board and injuring the line judge :(You're kidding! Wow. I've not heard of this guy. Was this a final of some sort?

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:50

Just tried Pickled Garlic. I think I died with happiness there for a moment.I want some!!! I LOVE garlic, but I've never had that!

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 03:54

I want some!!! I LOVE garlic, but I've never had that!

It was awesome. Needs to be aged a bit more. But for my first time, a wonderful sample.
I have some roadtrip bands for you. Fleet Foxes, City and Colour, and Radical Face

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:57

Oh, and NT, I got the HP cards...Friday maybe? Remind me to give you my correct name and new address...LOL

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 03:58

I have some roadtrip bands for you. Fleet Foxes, City and Colour, and Radical FaceAre these similar to what I've been listening too?

emmsma

18-06-2012, 03:58

Storm, when are you going? I thought you had a boring drive today. What was its purpose?

Will it be fun when you arrive?

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 04:03

Storm, when are you going? I thought you had a boring drive today. What was its purpose?Already done & back. DD spent the night with a friend that lives 45 minutes away. I had to go pick her up.

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 04:04

Are these similar to what I've been listening too?

mmmm... maybe not.
I love them though, so I shamelessly promote them whenever :P

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 04:07

I always get the giggles when I hear Americans trying to explain the War of 1812. I'm watching Pawn Stars and they have a document from 1813 signed by Andrew Jackson. Which is great. But the "story" of how the war started because of British ships conscripting US citizens? Yeah right.

The US attacked Canada because they thought we were the weakest part of the British Empire, and we beat them all the way to New Orleans.

emmsma

18-06-2012, 04:07

Ah. OK. Thought it sounded like you were about to leave awhile back, so I got confused to see you. :P

Some days I'm easily confused.

AND: eggs were good. Sadly, we are out of bread. I found english muffins in the freezer but wasn't willing to fight. They are thawing now.

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 04:09

We never learned about that war when I was a kid. It was mostly the WW's, the revolution, and the civil war.

Jesii

18-06-2012, 04:10

Poor (((Mum))), sorry to keep you on pins & needles. There's a LOT to digest with that one :)

You're kidding! Wow. I've not heard of this guy. Was this a final of some sort?

*sigh of relief*

It was the Queens Tournament final (kind of the build up to Wimbledon, also held in London, also very old and respected) Cilic (sp?) and Nalbandian, he is 10th in the world, one of those always-reaches-the-semi's kind of guys, such as shame that it happened, never the result anyone wants :(

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 04:10

Oh, and NT, I got the HP cards...Friday maybe? Remind me to give you my correct name and new address...LOL

Yes Please. I like to keep my AT Address Book up to date.

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 04:15

We never learned about that war when I was a kid. It was mostly the WW's, the revolution, and the civil war.

It was sometimes called "The French and Indian War", too.

Up here, they are already advertising the first "200 years since the War of 1812" documentary on TV. Wonder how many there will be?

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 04:16

*sigh of relief*

It was the Queens Tournament final (kind of the build up to Wimbledon, also held in London, also very old and respected) Cilic (sp?) and Nalbandian, he is 10th in the world, one of those always-reaches-the-semi's kind of guys, such as shame that it happened, never the result anyone wants :(I've not heard of either one. How far were they into the match? What was his tantrum about?

Oh. And how are YOU??? sorry.

Jesii

18-06-2012, 04:20

I've not heard of either one. How far were they into the match? What was his tantrum about?

Oh. And how are YOU??? sorry.

Nalbandian had just one first set, and gone a break down, got annopyed and... kicked the line judge. Most people who are not huge fans wont of, they aint in the top 4/5, whish is where most people's knowledge ends!

I'm brilliant thanks, loving being home, and Glastonbury tomorrow :party: you?

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 04:21

Well, I'm going out and about for a while. Mall shopping, not sure which one.

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 04:22

I would LOVE to go to Glastonbury!!! DD had a sleep over last night & there was another guest...from Cambridge...LOL Big football player I guess. He travels around a lot coaching here, and Brazil.

Anyhow, gotta take DD to her Dads....TaTa :*

Est

18-06-2012, 04:39

Bye Stormy!

Happy belated bday KD :party:

Jesii - uh! :bugeyed: Sounds like he went quite over the top there!

Hi NT and emmsma *waves*

Chiska

18-06-2012, 04:39

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 04:43

Good Morning!

I have been productive - even though I didn't want to. I forced myself to go out in the gray weather and do some garden work. I hoed, weeded, and watered the front flower beds - which took an hour. :)

Now, I am going through my decks for the Train!

last time I gardened in that weather, the moment I was done we got the beginning of a 72 hour rain.
My poor oregano :bugeyed:

Anything special in the garden this year?

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 04:46

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 04:53

Happy Belated to you KD ♥

Home from work, with two days off. I'm sooo very ready for that...LOL I worked 10 days straight, visited Joe yesterday, and then worked today. So it feels like it's been forever since I had a day off! :P

The money is nice though ROFL

>.< thank you Yira and Est.

what AT friend do I have that wished me a happy B-Day on Facebook? I want to say it's you Yira.

I completely get the time off thing. My mantra right now is "ten days, ten days, ten days"
And then I have a month and a half off.

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 04:55

Not much energy .....so I'm just going to relax here at home and hang out online, putter around in the garden, not do much of anything til my evening shift.

Chiska

18-06-2012, 04:55

last time I gardened in that weather, the moment I was done we got the beginning of a 72 hour rain.
My poor oregano :bugeyed:

Anything special in the garden this year?

Oregano? I can't get rid of oregano if I tried. It loves it here - it is like a weed. In fact, it is a weed. I just have granted it permission to grow in certain parts of the yard. All others will be composted.

Nothing special - just the usual! Lettuce, carrots, beets, ,basil, onions, pumpkins, courgettes, and peas. Year round I have rosemary, thyme, lemon thyme, tarragon, and sage. I also have an 8' tall hazelnut tree and a 6' tall acacia of some type - it has puffy yellow flowers, so maybe a Babul Tree? Dunno. It has thorns and spends most of the year looking like a prickly stick. In the summer, it looks like a prickly stick with some fronds on top. :bugeyed:

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 04:55

>.< thank you Yira and Est.

what AT friend do I have that wished me a happy B-Day on Facebook? I want to say it's you Yira.

I completely get the time off thing. My mantra right now is "ten days, ten days, ten days"
And then I have a month and a half off.

A month and half? What are your plans?

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 05:06

A month and half? What are your plans?

Respite, Writing camp, respite, house sitting, Globalfest, Parkour lessons, and lots of outside fun.
I want to be down 15% body fat by the end of the summer.
I work at a school, so it's summer break.

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 05:07

I haz Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday off :D

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 05:09

YAY 3 days off! :party:

Yep, it was me KD :) I thought a happy birthday there might make you smile too... :P

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 05:09

Oregano? I can't get rid of oregano if I tried. It loves it here - it is like a weed. In fact, it is a weed. I just have granted it permission to grow in certain parts of the yard. All others will be composted.

Nothing special - just the usual! Lettuce, carrots, beets, ,basil, onions, pumpkins, courgettes, and peas. Year round I have rosemary, thyme, lemon thyme, tarragon, and sage. I also have an 8' tall hazelnut tree and a 6' tall acacia of some type - it has puffy yellow flowers, so maybe a Babul Tree? Dunno. It has thorns and spends most of the year looking like a prickly stick. In the summer, it looks like a prickly stick with some fronds on top. :bugeyed:

My oregano was squashed and strangled by the Parsley in the pot i got, and then I had to leave it all in the pot for a week because of weather, so everything got very root bound. It's still kind of sickly looking, and took a beating from the hail, but theres some on it I might be able to use.
Parsley is the weed here, along with dandelions. But I have a small patch of dandelions I protect from my father each year.
But I have more Parsley than I could ever hope to use. Fresh and dried -.-
My friends that BBQ love me for it.

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 05:10

YAY 3 days off! :party:

Yep, it was me KD :) I thought a happy birthday there might make you smile too... :P

THOUGHT so. Yira the fox. I loved it so much, thank you.

Chiska

18-06-2012, 05:14

Most Mediterranean herbs are weeds here - we have a similar climate (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_climate) without being so warm in the winter.

All of it would take over - and in fact did! I let it get out of control and eventually I just had to go in and dig up a lot of herb plants so I could have my veggie garden back!!

I don't mind dandelions in the least! :)

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 05:14

(((((KD)))))

I wish oregano grew wild here... :P

Chiska

18-06-2012, 05:17

(((((KD)))))

I wish oregano grew wild here... :P

It would probably do okay - but would die back in the winter. But come back every spring. :)

I dump off, er GIVE and SHARE, many of my herbs with people I know. What I like is that all my herbs - with the exception of the Rosemary, are from seeds that I planted!! :D

And Yira.... ((((((( Yira )))))))) and some words from my late husband, "Life is too short to let the bastards get you down."

(((( Joe )))) on this bittersweet father's day.

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 05:21

so... would it be better if I just hacked my Oregano down and let it grow back this summer? Give it a fresh start? Or should I let it keep going?

Chiska- I like Dandelions also, but my father is a bred,born, and raised farmer, so he takes great pleasure in killing them. He begrudgingly admits he likes my bacon dandelion salad, but that's the only reason my patch is given sanctuary.

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 05:22

Est

18-06-2012, 05:29

Download = me three! I :heart: Metallica

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 05:29

(((((KD)))))

I wish oregano grew wild here... :P
It does, kinda.

It would probably do okay - but would die back in the winter. But come back every spring. :)

This...... The start I gave you was from my herb bed, comes back every year and needs cut and divided already. If you want more, I'll scoop out some more. It's blocking the sun to my two little lavendar plants.

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 05:37

(((((Chiska)))))

so... would it be better if I just hacked my Oregano down and let it grow back this summer? Give it a fresh start? Or should I let it keep going?

Chiska- I like Dandelions also, but my father is a bred,born, and raised farmer, so he takes great pleasure in killing them. He begrudgingly admits he likes my bacon dandelion salad, but that's the only reason my patch is given sanctuary.

That sounds really yummy! Is the dandelion bitter at all? I've never had it :)

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 05:38

Dandelion leaves have a sharp peppery taste. They're best in the early spring when the plants are young.....before flowering.

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 05:41

I would LOVE to go to Glastonbury!!!

Noooooooo!!!! Go to Download! Much more to y(our) musical tastes! Nighwish were there live, and Metallica did a two hour gig! And sooooo many other brilliant bands. If you came over for that, I'd go with you!!

Download = me three! I :heart: Metallica
Me four! For the whole line-up!

We'd just have to plan on staying long enough to do both!

Stormdancer

18-06-2012, 05:43

Noooooooo!!!! Go to Download! Much more to y(our) musical tastes! Nighwish were there live, and Metallica did a two hour gig! And sooooo many other brilliant bands. If you came over for that, I'd go with you!!

Is there a music fest there? I was just talking about the place.

Chiska

18-06-2012, 05:45

the weather seems to be settling into "sunny, but very windy." I can handle that. Maybe later i will go out and read. I am so happy t be reading again! The barrier was the print size and now, I just customize that!!

I so love this kindle thingie!

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 05:48

It's sunny here now, after raining all morning -- so it's humid but not TOO hot. A nice fan going keeps us cool ♥

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 05:53

That sounds really yummy! Is the dandelion bitter at all? I've never had it :)
I like the taste. Dad adds a bit of butter to mellow out the leaves and the bacon.
Dandelion leaves have a sharp peppery taste. They're best in the early spring when the plants are young.....before flowering.
Exactly. They get kind of... woody up here after they flower. The the flowers are good for baking/cooking. But you need a LOT of them to be worth it.
the weather seems to be settling into "sunny, but very windy." I can handle that. Maybe later i will go out and read. I am so happy t be reading again! The barrier was the print size and now, I just customize that!!

I so love this kindle thingie!
See, they're awesome.
And you have inspired me to set up the hammock and do my readings out there for the summer....
If I can find the thing.

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 05:54

alright, the room is starting to look less Hulkish and more Tasmanian devil ish.
IMPROVEMENT!!!
Time to reward myself with some more of that garlic.

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 05:55

I like the taste. Dad adds a bit of butter to mellow out the leaves and the bacon.

Exactly. They get kind of... woody up here after they flower. The the flowers are good for baking/cooking. But you need a LOT of them to be worth it.

See, they're awesome.
And you have inspired me to set up the hammock and do my readings out there for the summer....
If I can find the thing.

Good luck with the hammock! I want one of those fancy lounge chairs with the arms, a spot for you glass/can and a big thick cushion!

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 05:55

Geez you have all sorts of good eats there KD! :D

emmsma

18-06-2012, 05:56

We won't be seeing rain for awhile yet. Am jealous.

Didn't want to spend another sweltering summer in this house, so with my last paycheck we got a small a.c. for the livingroom. It was only $99 and its already made quite a difference.

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 06:01

I imagine a window AC would do just fine.....and in the heat you get out there, it'll feel so nice. Our big problem is the humidity. It can be tolerable at 85 if it's dry, but humid? *shudders*

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 06:03

Geez you have all sorts of good eats there KD! :D

I recently bought "Lonely Planets Street Food" cook book, and I'm in love with it. And I got a giant recipie book to write some of my favorites in. So I've been thinning my cook books and experimenting recently.
And two years ago I was capable of lighting water on fire *is proud*

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 06:03

Even 76-78 can be pretty intolerable if it's humid enough...feels like you're breathing water, and sticks to your skin like slime...LOL (Today isn't too bad though.)

emmsma

18-06-2012, 06:05

Yep, I remember humidity, and not fondly.

It actually feels humid to me now because its a whopping 15%.

Dunno what I'm going to do in Florida! In August! My poor lungs.

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 06:09

You'll search out the air conditioned places before leaving the last air conditioned place... :D

emmsma

18-06-2012, 06:15

Yeah, I remember the last time that we were in Phoenix, I wanted to do some shopping. I gave up quickly because although the stores were well air conditioned, I didn't want to have to walk from the car through the parking lots to get to them.

I could see the Old Navy, but it just wasn't worth it to me. :P

Found out afterwards it was the hottest day of the year. When its 112, the lack of humidity doesn't help much.

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 06:26

On the phone with Dad now...

Yeah, 112 is just plain hot no matter what! :P

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 06:29

I remember walking out of the Airport in South Korea in July.
I'm from Calgary, where 20% humidity is crazy. It was 38 Celsius that day and 98% humidity.
Punch in the gut. I could not breathe for a moment.

TomTom

18-06-2012, 07:11

hi all - just looking in. You people are so fast and it's hard to keep up w/ you, let alone trying to catch up :D

I listened to all your fav bands and my head and nerves couldn't stand it. I really got into a foul mood.

Felt better when I watched a bit of soccer :)

Got to go back to my work that has to be done before my renter moves in.

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 07:17

Whew! Off the phone. My dad can TALK! :D :D But I like talking to him so it's all good:)

Hi Tomtom :) I'm not much for the metal rock either :)

TomTom

18-06-2012, 07:40

Whew! Off the phone. My dad can TALK! :D :D But I like talking to him so it's all good:)

Hi Tomtom :) I'm not much for the metal rock either :)

That's why I'm offline on skype :D
It is usually the weekend when it is talk, talk, talk - one after the other.

My gf is all for it - don't understand it bec., in my mind, she's not the type. But then, what do I know?
She lives and works in Calgary in a big oil company. They have their private booth and when the execs don't go, the tickets go to their secretaries.

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 07:52

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 09:44

I'm home alone, and I'm alone in the Pub.

Good thing there's a Mythbusters marathon on TV.

emmsma

18-06-2012, 10:06

I'm wandering about. Took a nap for a couple hours.

Mythbusters is always good company, though.

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 10:11

Hi Emmsma

I got me a brand new swimsuit. lalalalala! :D

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 10:12

Am trying to come down.
Went to see my uncle in town. He a big rig driver, and I hit a sensory overload high.

very flappy right now. might be a bit sporadic on posting.
What mythbusters?

emmsma

18-06-2012, 10:13

I Saw! Congrats. I'll be taking my two ancient suits with me to Florida, not that I will wear them. I'm kinda goofy and feel completely uncomfortable when that scantily clad.

Not that these are tiny suits. One of them even has a skirt! Old lady suits are just my style. :)

But I haven't actually even worn shorts in public in over a decade, so, not sure how that will go for me.

WHere are you wearing your suit to?

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 10:21

emmsma

18-06-2012, 10:35

Where is this indoor pool? What are the hours? Do you have access whenever you want or will there be people there? :P

TomTom

18-06-2012, 10:41

I actually called my dad -- it's father's day here in the US :) Although I call him otherwise too! hehe He usually beats me to it though. We try to talk every Sunday, although sometimes we miss.

That's pretty cool about being given concert tickets like that ♥

hi, yira :)
I'm usually totally out of sync w/ holidays and such as I'm living alone and one day just follows the next. Both my parents passed away at a fairly young age.

Sunday is usually my sister who calls over skype and most of the time the call lasts 2 hrs or more. A bit later it's my niece who can't find her way to bed :) gosh, it must be 3 am.
Also, on Sunday evening, every 14 days, calls my gf from Calgary and Mondays it's my gf from Edmonton. For someone, who hardly speaks to someone except Brigid and the cats, it's a looooooot of talking :D. I'm NOT complaining.
I usually call my aunt on Sundays and those calls can easily be 3 hrs and, thanks to skype phone, it's affordable to call Germany. These calls are so long bec. my aunt lives alone and all her friends passed away, she is sickly and hardly leaves her apartment. So, these 3 hrs are well spent; but, they take a toll on me.

TomTom

18-06-2012, 10:43

Hi Emmsma

I got me a brand new swimsuit. lalalalala! :D

Got me one too....last year :D :D :D

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 10:54

Where is this indoor pool? What are the hours? Do you have access whenever you want or will there be people there? :P

It belongs to our sister complex, "The Village", and it's about half a block away. The hours are 5:00am to 10:00pm, except for maintenance. And it isn't "private", the last time I was there, there were 4 other ppl there when I arrived.

TomTom

18-06-2012, 11:00

TomTom

18-06-2012, 11:04

I'm having supper now and watch that movie :D
I like Madeleine Stowe, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Wes Studi.

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 11:06

Who wrote about the 200 year anniversery of the war 1812? Don't remember anymore. Was it you NT? If not, then it was ????? who lives in Calgary :)

Isn't the movie "The Last of The Mohicans" from that time?

I remember the books from my childhood and that I was very scared reading them.

I mentioned it this morning. The first "200 years" program on Canadian television is called "Explosion 1812".

"These groundbreaking specials are kicked off with Explosion 1812, History Television’s ambitious documentary commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Premiering on June 17th at 9PM, and repeating on Monday, June 18th at 8PM, the debut of this two-hour event marks the anniversary of the declaration of war.

Explosion 1812 explores how the outcome of the War of 1812 – and the fate of Canada – hinged on the British defenders of Toronto’s Fort York detonating their Grand Magazine, an armoury packed to the rafters with a majority of the colony’s ammunition supply. By doing so, the defenders created one of the biggest explosions ever been witnessed in North America at the time, and set into motion a series of events that would shape the outcome of the war."

Hey... that's tonight! :D

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 11:08

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 11:14

According to the IMDB review, Last of the Mohicans takes place in 1757.

TomTom

18-06-2012, 11:31

Sorry, Kreative Dragon, couldn't remember your name :D

That much earlier, NT. I probably will see the date when I watch the movie.
I don't have the History channel, just basic TV. What is shown tomorrow is it on History channel as well?

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 11:32

Sorry, Creative Dragon, couldn't remember your name :D

That much earlier, NT. I probably will see the date when I watch the movie.
I don't have the History channel, just basic TV. What is shown tomorrow is it on History channel as well?

no prob.
anyone have any advice for cold sores?

TomTom

18-06-2012, 11:38

no prob.
anyone have any advice for cold sores?

Sorry that you have one, KD :(
I can't help you as I never had one.
Isn't there Abriva? <ringing in my ears>

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 11:39

TomTom

18-06-2012, 11:39

According to the IMDB review, Last of the Mohicans takes place in 1757.

thanks for google - all clear now :D

Queen of Disks

18-06-2012, 11:39

Hello everyone!

Worked all day, we got rain (kind of had a drought here so that's good.) :party:

I liked Last of the Mohicans (before Revolutionary War.)

Nobody remembers the War of 1812 here, except maybe for the fact the redcoats torched the Presidential mansion. It got whitewashed over to cover up the scorch marks and that is why it is called the White House. ;)

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 11:39

Sorry that you have one, KD :(
I can't help you as I never had one.
Isn't there Abriva? <ringing in my ears>

correction, three.
Might be a reaction to the Amoxocilan I'm on. The ice is at least keeping them at bay, but I look like I've been sucker punched.

TomTom

18-06-2012, 11:41

Yep, looks like it's only on History. Sorry.

bummer :mad:

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 11:42

correction, three.
Might be a reaction to the Amoxocilan I'm on. The ice is at least keeping them at bay, but I look like I've been sucker punched.

All I can say is, resist the temptation to chew on it. Personal experience here....

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 11:43

All I can say is, resist the temptation to chew on it. Personal experience here....

I know, I have a scar from the last one I got. It's now my "stress chew spot".

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 11:44

TomTom

18-06-2012, 11:44

correction, three.
Might be a reaction to the Amoxocilan I'm on. The ice is at least keeping them at bay, but I look like I've been sucker punched.

Aaaahhhh - antibiotics - they can do a number on you.

Now I'm even more sorry - poor girl (((((((KD)))))))

celticnoodle

18-06-2012, 11:46

Hello all. I'm new in this pub and hope I can join in and meet some new friends and some old ones as well. :) I was 'walking' through the site and found this pub, but don't recall ever seeing it before. So, thought I'd join in.

Who wrote about the 200 year anniversery of the war 1812? Don't remember anymore. Was it you NT? If not, then it was ????? who lives in Calgary :)

Isn't the movie "The Last of The Mohicans" from that time?

I remember the books from my childhood and that I was very scared reading them.

No, it is set about the time of French and Indian Wars. A great book and a great movie too! one of our favorites. I believe the war took place primarily in the North Eastern portion of the U.S. and Eastern Canada too. We use to live near Lake George, NY and I remember that there was a major upheaval there at one of the forts, where I think the two white women were taken by the Mohicans. (its been awhile since I've seen the movie and even longer since I've read the book, so I could have some things mixed up). But, an excellent book to read and movie to watch.

anyway, I'm must now leave and head onto bed, as I'm getting tired, but before I go, let me buy a round first for everyone here. :CL

CHEERS ALL!

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 11:49

Hello all. I'm new in this pub and hope I can join in and meet some new friends and some old ones as well. :) I was 'walking' through the site and found this pub, but don't recall ever seeing it before. So, thought I'd join in.

No, it is set about the time of French and Indian Wars. A great book and a great movie too! one of our favorites. I believe the war took place primarily in the North Eastern portion of the U.S. and Eastern Canada too. We use to live near Lake George, NY and I remember that there was a major upheaval there at one of the forts, where I think the two white women were taken by the Mohicans. (its been awhile since I've seen the movie and even longer since I've read the book, so I could have some things mixed up). But, an excellent book to read and movie to watch.

anyway, I'm must now leave and head onto bed, as I'm getting tired, but before I go, let me buy a round first for everyone here. :CL

CHEERS ALL!

Góðan Celticnoodle... or is it noodle... or CN... or Vera?

EDIT: 1111 post, WOOHOO!!!

celticnoodle

18-06-2012, 11:50

no prob.
anyone have any advice for cold sores?

before I do go, KD, I know that lysine tablets are good for cold sores, as is Listerine. however, gargling with the Listerine will be painful--if you cannot do that, try dipping a q-tip in some of the Listerine a few times a day and rubbing it on the cold sores. It'll help them to heal quicker. Lysine tablets are available where ever you find vitamins and supplements. If you're prone to cold sores, you may want to take one tablet a day, and if you begin to get a cold sore, perhaps two to start then one a day. the Lysine tablets help to keep cold sores from coming on. However, I am NOT a doctor and you may want to check first with your doctor.

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 11:51

CN! Welcome to the Pub! If you're still here, that is....

I hope you'll come back and chat with us when you can stay and visit!

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 11:51

Hey celtic, I haven't heard from you in the longest time...

Welcome to our little world. We have fun here, chatting up a storm between trade trains. Which are themselves a ton of fun.

celticnoodle

18-06-2012, 11:52

Góðan Celticnoodle... or is it noodle... or CN... or Vera?

EDIT: 1111 post, WOOHOO!!!:P Celticnoodle, Noodle or CN is fine, but Vera is not my name at all. Thank you, KD for the welcome, which I think the Godan is, eh?

CN! Welcome to the Pub! If you're still here, that is....

I hope you'll come back and chat with us when you can stay and visit!

Thank you, also Bluedragonfly. I am still here....just finishing my drink! ;)

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 11:55

:P Celticnoodle, Noodle or CN is fine, but Vera is not my name at all. Thank you, KD for the welcome, which I think the Godan is, eh?

hah, Vera is my Firefly reference for today. Godan is hello in Icelandic.
Thanks for the advice. The Tablets are out, but I can try the Listerine.

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 11:56

Hi Noodle! Very good to see you :) Welcome to the Pub!♥

celticnoodle

18-06-2012, 11:57

Hey celtic, I haven't heard from you in the longest time...

Welcome to our little world. We have fun here, chatting up a storm between trade trains. Which are themselves a ton of fun.

thank you, thank you! yes, I sometimes read through a bit of the trade trains, but have never participated in them. I just enjoy watching the trains go by. :)

hah, Vera is my Firefly reference for today. Godan is hello in Icelandic.
Thanks for the advice. The Tablets are out, but I can try the Listerine.
oh, i see, okay!

just be careful if you try to gargle w/Listerine, as it will really burn those sores. but, it is a great help to getting rid of them too.

TomTom

18-06-2012, 11:57

Hiya, CN, have fun here :heart:

I have to leave now; blood sugar says so.

BFN :)

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 11:57

Re: Cold sores -- I like a medicated lip balm called HL30. It has Lycine in it...hehe

celticnoodle

18-06-2012, 11:58

Hi Noodle! Very good to see you :) Welcome to the Pub!♥

thank you, yirabeth. :D nice place here and I'll be back. now, I'm off! have a good night everyone!

didn't see you Tomtom, bye! and thanks for the welcomes all. :)

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 12:00

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 12:02

Good Night CN! Sleep Well!

We're open 24/7, stop by any time! :D

eta-and speaking of Good Night.......*waves*

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 12:13

Yay, finally an episode of Mythbusters I haven't seen before. Happy happy!

Lutestring

18-06-2012, 12:59

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 13:18

I'm concerned. My Sony Reader is frozen. The pinhole reset won't do anything either.

emmsma

18-06-2012, 13:32

Is it the kind of thing that you can pull the batteries out to reset it? I had an old laptop i had to do that with from time to time.

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 13:34

Is it the kind of thing that you can pull the batteries out to reset it? I had an old laptop i had to do that with from time to time.

No, it's one of those completely-sealed devices. The "poke a pin in it" technique is supposed to be what resets it, but it isn't doing anything.

emmsma

18-06-2012, 13:36

What about holding the power button for about 45 seocnds. Thats what I do with my media players when they get funny and lock up.

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 13:41

Tried it. Nothing. I may have to find a Sony Store. Unfortunately, quite a few of the Sony Stores closed down where I live.

emmsma

18-06-2012, 13:42

Sorry. Hope you can get it back up and running without too much hassle/expense.

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 13:51

Well, no use continuing to fret over it. Wanna hear a joke? I got it from Facebook...

emmsma

18-06-2012, 14:03

Yes please. Do share your joke.

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 14:05

hi, kd, if you are still here...for coldsores, if you can't take lysine tablets (why not? it's just an amino acid), try googling foods with high amounts of lysine/low arginine, and eat lots of the things with the most lysine (like yoghurt, fish, pears etc), and avoid the stuff with the least.
especially avoid nuts and chocolate and oranges, they are very bad for coldsores. i take occasional lysine tablets, and eat both nuts and chocolate, but if i don't take lysine sometimes, i get cold sores.

here are some lists i just googled

http://www.natural-remedies-review.com/foods-high-in-lysine.html

http://www.herpes.com/Nutrition.shtml

It can be a bit touchy with the pills because of the high dosage. If you have low Iron, you need to talk to your doc about getting that up. The Iron enrich diet I'm on is barely getting me by, and Iron supplements mess with my Hormone pills.
-.- one of these days, the right string is going to break, and I'm going to unravel.

Do Sunflower seeds count as a bad food to eat? I was eating them hoping the salt would dry the sores out.

Queen of Disks

18-06-2012, 14:11

Sorry folks, I had a TV free up and was watching Ice Road Truckers.

Queen of Disks

18-06-2012, 14:12

Hello QoD, did you get my message?

What message?

iamtheare

18-06-2012, 14:14

I really dislike completely sealed electronics, they make it so you HAVE to pay someone to fix it, instead of doing it yourself because honestly...that's what a lot of people do these days; use the internet to find solution and DIY.

Le sigh~~~

Kreative-Dragon

18-06-2012, 14:14

What message?

the message I sent....
*checks*
derp, wrong person. Sorry.

Queen of Disks

18-06-2012, 14:17

That's ok. And here goes the thunderstorms again.

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 14:29

Sorry, didn't mean to disappear. I seem to be very distracted this evening. The joke goes something like this.

I once visited an asylum. During my tour, I asked the Director how one determines if a patient needs to be institutionalized? He replied, "Take them into a room and show them a bathtub full of water. Then give them a spoon, a teacup and bucket, and I ask them to empty the tub."

"Oh I see," I answered, "a normal person would use the bucket, because it is bigger than the spoon and the teacup."

The Director turned and looked at me, "No, a normal person would reach in and pull out the drain plug. Would you prefer a room with a window, or without?"

Queen of Disks

18-06-2012, 16:31

goodnight all

Lutestring

18-06-2012, 16:45

It can be a bit touchy with the pills because of the high dosage. If you have low Iron, you need to talk to your doc about getting that up. The Iron enrich diet I'm on is barely getting me by, and Iron supplements mess with my Hormone pills.
-.- one of these days, the right string is going to break, and I'm going to unravel.

Do Sunflower seeds count as a bad food to eat? I was eating them hoping the salt would dry the sores out.

sorry kd, only just saw your reply, and i know you're not here now... stop eating the sunflower seeds, they will make your coldsores worse, as they have a high arginine/low lysine ratio, similar to nuts.
if you are not sure about a food, google it, eg. google "sunflower seeds lysine arginine ratio"

sorry you have such problems with your diet. a difficult juggling act. i hope you can find some nice things to eat that don't mess things up with your pills. have a look at a few lists of lysine rich foods. there's a better one that i can't find right now, but i'm sure you can find things even if you have to search for a while.

sunflower seeds are listed here...http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-012083000000089000000-2.html

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 16:54

Is there a music fest there? I was just talking about the place.

Oh yes - Glasto is a HUGE festival. Bit popular with the "go there to be seen" crowd, and with the ones who don't like rock/metal. Any decent metal head avoids it like the plague. They had to cancel this year because all the portaloo's have been pinched for the Olympics and you can't have a festival if the crowd don't have anywhere to go to the loo!! Damn shame because Glasto has been running every year for a long time now.

But Download is miles better :D

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 16:57

Going for a walk, and then the quack's, then shopping (yuck! - it's food shopping ....)

See ya later :)

Est

18-06-2012, 17:03

G'morning all!

Lol @ NT :D I might pinch that for my FB :)

CN in the Pub! Awesome! Hello, hello, welcome! *waves* Thanks for getting that round in - I'll get your next one :) By the way, the Pubsters talk a LOT! When you're back, don't stress about trying to fully catch up each time (unless you want to, of course!). I usually manage the last couple of pages.

KD, hope that coldsore goes quickly. I've never had one but I know they're a right nuisance from friends who do :(

I've got an hour to make 3 cards for the local printer who will display them with a sign advertising my work (because I use a lot of their cardboard/paper and so it cross-promotes their products). Better get started! See you all later! :*

NorthernTigress

18-06-2012, 17:25

Well, my eReader is working again. I thought that maybe it needed a software update, so I plugged it into my computer. Nothing happened for about a minute, and then the Reader suddenly "woke up". So then I unplugged it again (safely of course). My neverending book is back again. The only really weird thing is that it suddenly went from battery almost full to "warning, low battery". So now it's recharging at the wall (I hate recharging by usb).

Still have no idea what went wrong, but I don't know what went "right" either. (It didn't update.)

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 19:16

Good Morning! Today is one of my long days I still haven't gotten used to them being on Monday and Wednesday.

NT, glad you got your eReader working again! If it (whispers)died, would you lose all your content? Have you got it backed up somehow?

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 19:31

Good point Blue!

Well, dogs had a good walk, the quack says blood pressure is brilliant and we now have cupboards groaning with foodstuffs. I shall have brekkie (scrambled egg on toast with bacon) and then go rowing.

After that there's a bunch of furniture to re-arrange upstairs which I am looking forward to getting sorted out!

Hey Est - that's a brilliant idea with the cards and the local printer :D

BlueDragonfly

18-06-2012, 19:51

Hi Wu! I'm not exactly the Queen of back-ups, but I can remind everyone else! :laugh:

Shopping.....haven't gone, lunch and dinner selections are growing scarce, and I've only got 2 bagels left(my go-to breakfast food)! I'll have to fit that in somehow this week. The temperatures are supposed to be hot again this week, that just kills the appetite for cooked foods and the reliable stand-by of a quick bowl of soup. Must ponder my choices and make a list of sandwich ingredients.

And congrats on the good BP! I haven't checked mine in a couple months, but I can do it at my client's this morning.

Wendywu

18-06-2012, 20:05

Gosh I am exceptionally full up! I must let this lot go down a bit before I start getting all strenuous - could be disastrous :laugh:

Bowl of soup is always good. And we always always have tinned fish in sauce (sardines in tomato sauce or sild in a tomato and basil sauce) in the cupboard. Good on toast for a quick lunch, and very nutritious although I know a lot of folk don't care for them.

yirabeth

18-06-2012, 20:32

I like sardines in mustard sauce, but not tomato sauce (because I don't like tomato sauce..hehe)

G'morning all :)

Lutestring

18-06-2012, 21:24

i like sardines on toast, preferably sourdough rye toast, but not the kind in tomato sauce. i like to add lemon juice to them.

hello :)

celticnoodle

18-06-2012, 22:00

If I recall, the last time I saw Celtic, I was awake insanely early for an international remote-viewing/clairesentience experiment. Are those things still happening on a regular basis?

Dang, missed her.

was that the one started by Dancingbear? Or another one? I believe there were a few different ones over the years here. No, it's not going on anymore, darn it. I love doing things like this and have thought about re starting a thread like this again. maybe soon. :)

Good Night CN! Sleep Well!

We're open 24/7, stop by any time! :D

eta-and speaking of Good Night.......*waves* :) thnx. now awake and ready to go!

Sorry, didn't mean to disappear. I seem to be very distracted this evening. The joke goes something like this.

I once visited an asylum. During my tour, I asked the Director how one determines if a patient needs to be institutionalized? He replied, "Take them into a room and show them a bathtub full of water. Then give them a spoon, a teacup and bucket, and I ask them to empty the tub."

"Oh I see," I answered, "a normal person would use the bucket, because it is bigger than the spoon and the teacup."

The Director turned and looked at me, "No, a normal person would reach in and pull out the drain plug. Would you prefer a room with a window, or without?" :P

G'morning all!

Lol @ NT :D I might pinch that for my FB :)

CN in the Pub! Awesome! Hello, hello, welcome! *waves* Thanks for getting that round in - I'll get your next one :) By the way, the Pubsters talk a LOT! When you're back, don't stress about trying to fully catch up each time (unless you want to, of course!). I usually manage the last couple of pages.

KD, hope that coldsore goes quickly. I've never had one but I know they're a right nuisance from friends who do :(

I've got an hour to make 3 cards for the local printer who will display them with a sign advertising my work (because I use a lot of their cardboard/paper and so it cross-promotes their products). Better get started! See you all later! :*yes, that is what i did when I found this place. but this morn, I did go back to when I left last night.

I go to vista print for my business cards and can highly recommend them. however, not sure if you are doing a special thing? anyway, good luck.

well, gotta go get breakfast and strip the bed to launder. I'll pop in and out to say hi to all now and again.

Chiska

18-06-2012, 23:28

Good Morning!

I am up and ready to go back to bed!

Wendywu

19-06-2012, 00:32

So why did I just carefully type out a reply, and then click my "back" button ....

Anyway - shopping/chores done, rowing enjoyed, furniture upstairs re-arranged. Now - a while on the sofa.

The new amplifier came and is terrific. The sound it helps the speakers provide is all I wanted it to be :)

Bat Chicken

19-06-2012, 01:36

I like sardines in mustard sauce, but not tomato sauce (because I don't like tomato sauce..hehe)

G'morning all :)

Me too!!!

KD - If you're around - Amoxicillin gives me canker sores. I have a mouthful now for the same reasons as you. 24 hours and the dental work will be done. Praying the pain goes too.... Salt water has been helpful, but after three weeks of one after another, I am just swollen too.

Speaking of, must get that antibiotic in to the system....