Seeing we are oneness, I doubt it....
:ugly:
:eyebrow:
:ugly:
:hi: Trying to get the lazy Butts up so I can go find breakfast. ...
What a dork. :smirk2:
Speaking of...where is my Sethiepoo?
Music/choir practice this morning. We have a two-three hour practice one Saturday a month...today we focus on Easter songs.
It's raining. Again. Been raining for two days already. Supposed to have a bit of a break for a couple of days and then go 8 straight including Easter weekend of rain rain rain. If that happens, we will just make goodie bags with eggs and candy for the SS kids instead of our usual candy rain and egg hunt.
My brother and his family is here...well sorta. They arrived Thursday after evening service and we met and ate at IHOP. Then yesterday morning they left and went to POA for the Easter presentation of Above All. Then this morning they are coming back, and staying the night again and will be with us in services tomorrow. After lunch they will go back to Panama City.
Meanwhile I've put in a ton of applications. Online, in person and at a job fair. No calls as of yet. I do have a babysitting job this week. A new one I've never sat for before. But she's sweet to me at church so it should be a piece of cake.
Next weekend since I don't have family in town, (my aunt I normally hang with will be out of town) I'm having some people over for Easter dinner. Should be fun. I'm making Moms famous potato salad and deviled eggs. Saw a way to dye the egg whites a pretty pastel color after peeling and before filling...so I'm gonna try that. My friend Janie is bringing a ham, and Sheveka is making a homemade strawberry cake. From scratch using real strawberries. I can't wait! Gonna be amazing and fun.
I love being able to have company anytime and not have to consult with anyone about it. Mom always wanted everything to be perfect an she was so picky that nothing was ever perfect to HER standard so we rarely had anyone over. If we did, she nagged and whined until I did as much as I could to satisfy her, but then complained about it after people left. It was never good enough no matter what I tried to do for her.
But, I miss her terribly. Aggravation and all. :sadbounce:
Anyway.
That is all.
*HUGS* MelB
Finally talked to my pastor about the situation. The fact I was threatened was ignored and the worry was mostly that my non-churched husband was offended. Shouldn't be surprised. At all. Yet I am....sigh....
And because of this, my job is up in the air. Awesome.
So far I've walked nearly 3 miles today, and been dragged onto an "aerial tram". Lou has taken chey to swim and I am recooperating before a run to Walmart and around.
I found a new venture for Seth. Chel and I went to a "class" (not sure what to call it) where we toured a place that raises chickens. They showed the different coops and we toured the farm and they answered questions. We had to pay a fee to attend. There were about 20 folks there. They also sold chickens to those who wanted them. They also had turkeys, ducks and geese. @chseeads
I can't figure out which is more amazing. That they had the unmitigated audacity to charge for a tour of a fowl farm... or that you actually paid it. :p
Oh well, they pay to see a man wrestle a gator.
Did they sell eggs? Duck eggs are good.
:hi:
Slept in this morning. Jason and Elona just texted, they are minutes away :hyper:
Gonna have fun and gonna enjoy a buffet...which is good, since when I went to make a sandwich a bit ago I discovered that someone had put my lunch meat in the freezer portion of the fridge and it was a block of ice.:mad:
Well,don't everyone post at once. :smirk2:
Stayed inside most the day. Taco and the clown showed up this afternoon, and we had a terrific time...looking forward to tomorrow.
It's supposed to get down to 34 tonight. I covered the tomatoes I put out early trying to get a head start. Hope they make it.
Quote from: HeatherB on March 19, 2016, 03:16:32 PM*HUGS* MelB
Finally talked to my pastor about the situation. The fact I was threatened was ignored and the worry was mostly that my non-churched husband was offended. Shouldn't be surprised. At all. Yet I am....sigh....
And because of this, my job is up in the air. Awesome.
Sorry, Heather. I hope things work out soon.
Really didn't want to go to church today after the events of this last week. Of course those are always the times that you need to. Thankful that I have people in my corner supporting me. Also after talking to my pastor's wife, my job is currently secure.
A secure job at a bakery... man, what I would give for that!
And maybe they would let me use the floor mixer for an 8x batch of sourdough... a kitchenaid mixer doesn't even have the power to do a single batch.
Awake. It is cool up here in the mountains. We gonna meet Taco and Clown in a few at a brunch buffet, eat our heart's content, go to a pioneer village (Cade's Cove), go to a muscle car museum....gonna be a grand day..:clap:
Have fun! :)
It's chilly on campus. We have a group of anti-abortionist who are comparing the current abortion laws to the Holocaust. They probably support Trump too. But I'm just going to leave that alone....
Working on my speech for tomorrow about Jonestown. I asked if there is anyway to go last so I could go Thursday due to my long Monday schedule. Even with the promise of cupcakes, my classmates left me with spots 1-4 or 6. So I'm going first tomorrow. I hope to gross them out first thing.
*waves*
:beret:
:hi: Been a busy day. Chey even got me into a helicopter. The museum was awesome, and Cade's Cove was too. Both made even better by having Jason and Elona there. Speaking of which, there we were, touring Cade's Cove, when we stopped by a 1880's Primative Baptist church. Elona began singing Beulah land, and wound up with assistance from others..
Leaving, Lou remaked it'd have been nice if they had left a piano- next stop, the Mthodist church. With a piano. Lou and Elona double teamed it, singing a spirited rendition of I'll Fly Away. They killed it, even though the piano was out of tune. By the time they finished, probably 20 people had joined in. That Methodist church probably never felt that much soul and spirit...:lol:
I dunno, they used to be called the Shouting Methodists y'know. How old was that building?
In the words of a well known philosopher: "Post, thou varlets! Post!"
Urgh. Just got up. Fixin to check out...gonna meander in the general western direction...
I have the worst sinus pressure headache going on today. The protesters are back on campus again. This time including giant billboards with graphic images of genocide in Africa and Germany and also lynchings! I understand it's a public university and they got a permit, but their billboards are visible from the private school on campus [K-12] and I'm concerned they could cause some pretty harmful triggers for rape victims and the many military vets on campus who have had to live through conditions with mass graves, etc.
I'm prepping for my speech. I generally don't do notecards but today it's a must. Picked up my last Keva check today.
I have baby chickens... :grin:
It's been almost 24hrs w/out a post. How sad!
Post thou varlets! :demand:
Had a horrible headache last night that I woke up with still in full force today. Didn't go to any of my classes. Supposed to take my mom out for dinner. She's already cranky. I messaged her to let her know I'm ready whenever and she bit my head off because we could have done lunch instead. :roll: There is absolutely nothing to be done to make that woman happy.....
:hi: I'm just checking in. Not much happening here at the moment.
I just made plans to pop up and visit Mom in east TN on the second week of May. Help me pray for at least ONE sunny day during that time. Last time I was there I wanted to take my brother hiking up Marguerite Falls trail but it rained EVERY SINGLE DAY!
Quote from: MsJennJenn on March 23, 2016, 05:03:38 PMIt's been almost 24hrs w/out a post. How sad!
Post thou varlets! :demand:
Forgive me, oh Queen. Well, You are a Royal Pain, so "Queen" Should Work :laughhard:
I've been busy gallivanting across the country. Left Gatlinburg yesterday morning, after a wonderful time of friendship with Taco and ze Clown. I ate everything I wanted with zero thought for the diet. Weighed 222 ish when I left home....223 when I got in. One pound for the week ain't bad.
I was able to stop by the tiny mountain community my ancestors came from, Tellico Plains, Tn. and with a little driving and the help of the internet and Ancestory.com, I was able to locate my Great-great-great grandfather's grave.
It was kinda moving and surreal to stand in the country cemetery, with the mountains surrounding it and the rolling hills so green, nothing moving, and knowing that my roots were from here. Maybe because I'm a history nut, but stuff like that really means something to me.
Part of me wanted to stay and see if the courthouse would have records of where he lived and find the homeplace, but time did not allow.
We wound up driving through parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi as well before we finally made it home. Domino was an amazing road dog- he spent most of the trip on the center armrest, like he belonged there, and didn't have a single accident.
Now, I'm trying to recuperate from over a thousand miles of driving.
My right leg is trying to recuperate. I guess walking on it so much in 5 days caused it to swell, and the swelling caused it to rub a blister before I knew it. My shoes are supposed to prevent that.
We had a great time! I really enjoyed seeing Roscoe so scared that he told me where to find his insurance information if the helicopter couldn't make the take off and landing. (Basically that's all it did.) Then we argued like brothers do while the ladies got supper. I was right of course. ;) It
was great spending time family!
We got to see a hillbilly's last ride if it ever cranks, a corvette motor on a homemade frame behind a lawn chair. It has a gas pedal, but no brake pedal or steering wheel. It was an awesome visit all around, I just hate I slowed every one down.
I hope the 2nd weekend in May is good weather for you too! For purely selfish reasons though. I'm running a 5K that Saturday in Kingsport. Plus Husband and I have decided to celebrate our legal and ceremony anniversary this year and that weekend is our ceremony. :cool:
After physically seeing mom, I'm still slightly concerned but that poor woman is just tired and my dad is not helping the situation.
This evening Brandon and I are actually popping down to Gatlinburg to see some of my old friends. I got to see Paul [my old youth minister] a couple weeks ago but I haven't seen his wife Kathy is about a decade or more. I was close to her as well. Plus neither of them have gotten to meet Brandon.
:hi:
Went to town and paid Mama's nursing home bill, then went by the butcher shop. Have a whole chicken stuffed with diced apples and onions, rubbed with a dry rub, currently slow smoking. Along with four 2 inch thick slices of bologna.. :fork:
Smoked bologna? Whoa. Does it taste as good as it sounds?
The chicken sounds good.
The bologna... slices of creamed chitlin loaf.
Quote from: MelodyB on March 25, 2016, 05:48:31 AMSmoked bologna? Whoa. Does it taste as good as it sounds?
Yes. If not better.
The chicken was divine too. Moist, smoky and delish. :fork:
Bologna = gross. :ignore: :smugno:
:eyebrow:
Quote from: MsJennJenn on March 25, 2016, 02:37:08 PMBologna = gross. :ignore: :smugno:
I stand with Jenn. We were so poor when I was around 4 that all we had to eat was bologna, mayo, and cheese sandwiches and we drank a lot of orange Kool-aid. If we had a good week, dad got fudge rounds for his lunch. I just can't do bologna anymore. Especially fried.
It's still super weird to have the weekend off. I have no idea what I"m going to do with myself tomorrow.
My husband LOVES thick bologna!
We have a trivia night tonight with the 80s theme. We're all dressing up and decorating our table. Not sure how well we will do since four of the 8 members of our team were born in the 80s or 90s, haha. It will be fun tho!! This will be the 4th? trivia night I've done with them since I moved here. We have another one coming up next Saturday.
SUCH a busy month.. year.. haha. I leave in the AM for Arkansas to go to my bff's baby shower thrown by her family. I'm really excited to see them all, but I have to turn around and drive back home tomorrow night because Sunday is EASTER! We're supposed to be having a big egg hunt, but it's also supposed to storm.. We'll see who wins that battle, haha.
I'm ready for a calm week.. I think there's one on the horizon. :)
oh, did I mention that I get to see my momma & daddy?! YAY.
I have nothing to say so I just wanted to tell you guys that I have nothing to say.
Quote from: sunlight on March 25, 2016, 08:03:12 PMI have nothing to say so I just wanted to tell you guys that I have nothing to say.
We thank you for your contribution nonetheless. :hug:
My aunt Sylvia passed around 1:30 am. She never woke up. We wont be able to get to the funeral. Pray her children comeback to truth!
Brandon's friend left early this morning to go to Louisiana for his mom's funeral. If you think of it pray for Jay. Also my dear friend Ali is in the hospital. She is currently doing chemo to combat Lupus and Fibromyalgia [I know I probably butchered that spelling]. She is dearly missed at church.
Also, husband has agreed to come to church with me tomorrow. After all the events of a few weeks ago I was surprised when he said he would still come. He hasn't been in about a year.
We are now off to Wal-Mart for grocery shopping before he has to go to the other Wal-Mart in town to work at 2.
I hope everyone has an amazing weekend!
All this working every weekend sure is saving Robbie lots of money by me not being able to garage sale.... But on the other hand, he seems to be spending it just fine by himself.
I went to a few garage sales but didn't find much.
Taking a page from the playbook of the Animaniacs... Where would you put another garage if you bought it?
:hi:
Obviously Robbie is spending money on things that are important. :hypocrite:
I got up this morning and ran to the butcher shop to get some spareribs to smoke. The last ones I did, I let the temperature get too high, and they weren't great, so I wanted to try again. This time, they were terrific. Smoked 'em from 9:45 this morning until 3-ish. Perfect.
In the meantime, I ran to Russellville and got some lumber, came home and built window boxes for the front of the house, painted them, and bought potting soil and some flowers for them.
Unfortunately, we had a special service tonight. I thought it started at 7 pm. At 5:10 I get a text from my wife asking where I was. She'd been at her Mama's....Turned out service started at 5. I rushed and made it by 5:30.
I'll have to fill the boxes and plant the flowers tomorrow or Monday.
The speaker,Bro Lamar Joy, who pastors a church between me and Germ, and I had much in common. He showed up in a 2000 Corvette Convertible, bright yellow and a 6 speed. After church we went over to a local restaurant. I "happened" to be right behind him when we got on the interstate and we Corvette drivers had a spirited run to the next exit. For an old guy, he drives the wheels off that thing....I missed a gear and got spanked on the first take off, but held my own afterwards.
It's a good thing we live an hour apart. We'd both be in trouble. He's a bad influence. :lol:
Yeah that sounds about right for ribs.
My pastor was making a point about good things taking time. He said a friend at work claims he has a newfangled smoker that cooks ribs in 25 minutes. Something about deep-heat injection or something. He said no thanks, he'll pass on those ribs.
Heeey!! I went garage sale-ing with my sis today.
I got a 7.5x9.5 white shag-type rug in superb condition for $20 at an estate sale for my bedroom. Full price prob woulda cost me in the high hundreds. Best garage sale-ing day ever!!! :clap:
Sis got an almost industrial sized full roll of burlap for $1. Probably 20 yards worth. She's addicted to burlap. That's her style. lol for her house style I mean. Not her clothes. Haha
I'm regretting my decision to give my current employer two more weeks. If I'd just said no, I could be relaxing today and starting my new gig tomorrow...instead I have two more weeks of driving back and forth to Little Rock. I shall be so glad when that is behind me.
Why hasn't anyone else posted?? You slackers. I see our revival did just like our church revivals have a tendacy to do- renewed interest, then one day they miss, then again- and suddenly they backslid.
You backslidden heathens. :-P
And the reason I was posting- we had an awesome service today. My ten year old nephew got the Holy Ghost! Like, an hour of laying in the floor, snotting and speaking in tongues. No doubt...Made the entire church's day. And our tiny little church marked a milestone with today's service as well- 101 first time visitors in the past year. I just wish some of them had stayed for more than three or four services...
I'm gonna live it
Minute by minute
Minute by minute
Day by day
Walking with Jesus
Minute by minute
I can live
The Glory way
Sorry, my music collection just got through with The Hemphills and now their songs are stuck in my head.
In local news, I am concerned about my finances. See, in May I'm taking a trip up to east TN to see my mother. Between me and her is a McKay's used bookstore.
Last time I went up to visit Mom she told me that in addition to the Nashville McKay's there is also a Knoxville McKay's. So I had to stop there too. Yesterday I was talking to her about the trip and mentioned I would have to stop at McKay's for a bit. She said, "Oh there's a McKay's in Johnson City too."
I said, "No, no, NO! What did I tell you when you informed me about the Knoxville McKay's? That information is NSFW - Not Safe For Wallet."
So yeah, I'm a bit concerned about my finances right now...
:hi: nothing interesting happening here...
Johnson City is actually a Mr K's. Same concept, but much smaller inventory. I maybe come away with 10-20 bucks missing from my wallet. However, McKay's in Knoxville usually gets around 50 bucks.
Only 5 weeks of school left. 2 tests this week. Sign up for summer and fall classes next week.
Only one week left for school for me. Then the next term starts April 11.
Up next: Typography, and Advertising Copy & Design. Two separate classes. lol
Oh, that. I have been to mr. K's. Wasn't impressed.
Quote from: Lynx on March 27, 2016, 03:13:30 AMYeah that sounds about right for ribs.
My pastor was making a point about good things taking time. He said a friend at work claims he has a newfangled smoker that cooks ribs in 25 minutes. Something about deep-heat injection or something. He said no thanks, he'll pass on those ribs.
Power pressure cooker... I have one of these. I bet if I made you ribs and didn't tell you how I cooked them, you would eat them just fine.
I'm not big on ribs anyway. I was just quoting what my pastor said. I have no idea whether it is good or not.
The neighbors dogs got out & killed 10 of my 13 chickens. :(
:hi:
Made it through the day. Came home and tried something new- I am not a big fish eater, but the idea of smoked salmon appealed to me. So I bought 4 salmon steaks, mixed up a brine loosely based on a recipe I found online, let the salmon soak while I filled the flower boxes and planted flowers, then came in, dried them off and put them on the smoker on low heat-200 degrees. Left them on for a couple of hours while I mowed and rode my bicycle a mile or two.
They were awesome. But truthfully,other than the texture I would not have known it was fish. Delicious though, and according to my s health app only around 23 calories a piece. This is good. Very good indeed.
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on March 29, 2016, 01:42:04 AMThe neighbors dogs got out & killed 10 of my 13 chickens. :(
Shoot them. The dogs. Not the remaining chickens.
Shmoked shalmon!
There's an all-you-can-eat sushi place here that serves sushi made with smoked salmon. Yum!
Posts.
I should smoke some salmon.
Now that I know how to use my grill as a smoker. Oh yeah!
I love smoking food. :fork:
Back at work. Got to teach bible study tonight. No clue as to what yet, but God will supply I'm sure. Gonna take tomorrow off to get stuff together to turn in. Hard to believe that I only have like four days of work left here, then it's off to a new chapter....
:hi:
*Lynx runs off yelling, "Bobby's smoking again! Bobby's smoking again! Get out the NicoDerm!"
Quote from: Lynx on March 30, 2016, 12:05:22 PM*Lynx runs off yelling, "Bobby's smoking again! Bobby's smoking again! Get out the NicoDerm!"
Somehow, I knew someone would grab that low lying fruit. :lol:
I must admit I suspected Taco or Mini, not you, Weird Cat. Maybe Seth if he ever wandered back in, but in the words eloquently penned by Shakespeare centuries ago- "Eu tu, Brute?" :sadbounce:
Between the months of June to December, I will be taking Sociological Research, US History since 1877, German 1, Intro to Psychology, Applied Sociology, Classical Social Theory, and Intro to Women's Studies [for the 3rd time. lol. 1st time I was failed for being 1/8 of a page short on the final and the 2nd time I had to drop midway through the semester for illness.]
I'm so glad I'm not at Keva anymore. My life is so much less stressful.
Quote from: HeatherB on March 30, 2016, 03:13:29 PMIntro to Women's Studies [for the 3rd time. lol. 1st time I was failed for being 1/8 of a page short on the final
Soooooo ridiculous. Professors are SO dumb. I mean really? That's like not even a paragraph worth.... :roll:
I had an A+ in the class all the way up to the final. I was furious. The professor was online and doesn't live anywhere close and there was no way to appeal. I was peeved to say the least.
Quote from: Roscoe on March 30, 2016, 02:43:16 PMQuote from: Lynx on March 30, 2016, 12:05:22 PM*Lynx runs off yelling, "Bobby's smoking again! Bobby's smoking again! Get out the NicoDerm!"
Somehow, I knew someone would grab that low lying fruit. :lol:
I must admit I suspected Taco or Mini, not you, Weird Cat. Maybe Seth if he ever wandered back in, but in the words eloquently penned by Shakespeare centuries ago- "Eu tu, Brute?" :sadbounce:
It is french. "Et tu, Brute?" And "oui, moi aussi." Yup, me too.
I saw Chel today. I got two chickens from her.
In local news we had our end-of-the-month meet and eat at church tonight. Potato bar. Pastor had a big potato with a mountain of stuff on it. Someone asked him what he called that. He said it was a recipe for a short bible study. And to be sure, he didn't preach very long...
I made a dessert but I wasn't sure what to tell people when they asked what it was. I intended it to have a brownie crust, a chocolate pudding filling, a cream cheese and whipped cream top and chocolate drizzle over that. I baked the brownie crust before I poured in the chocolate pudding. But the brownie percolated up through the pudding and appeared on top. It didn't break up and float in chunks, it just kind of vanished from the bottom and appeared on top. So the answer to "What's in it?" is kind of a philosophical question.
But it was good. Rich, but good.
Quote from: HeatherB on March 30, 2016, 03:13:29 PMBetween the months of June to December, I will be taking Sociological Research, US History since 1877, German 1, Intro to Psychology, Applied Sociology, Classical Social Theory, and Intro to Women's Studies [for the 3rd time. lol. 1st time I was failed for being 1/8 of a page short on the final and the 2nd time I had to drop midway through the semester for illness.]
I'm so glad I'm not at Keva anymore. My life is so much less stressful.
Most of the best stuff happened before 1877! Intro to Psychology had to much reading and to many statistics when I took it.
Elona spent about 4 hours in McKay's just going through the ''scratched cd's''(Which most weren't) our first trip. That didn't count the time in the book store down stairs.
Yup, 4 hours is about what it took me to filter through the whole scratched CD area. It was wonderful!
Just don't ever tell her about the second McKay's. I won't tell if you won't. :D
In local news, the dessert played well at church. The consensus was it is good, though a couple commented that it was a bit rich. Sis. Viola in particular mentioned "It was good, but rich enough to curl your toes." *shrug* That's what happens when you use whipping cream and serve it to a generation that has grown up on cool-whip.
What do I do with a bunch of old gospel records I don't want anymore? Does anybody still have a turntable?
I can't just dump them on a thrift store - they'd never be able to sell them.
Quote from: Lynx on March 31, 2016, 11:33:11 AMWhat do I do with a bunch of old gospel records I don't want anymore? Does anybody still have a turntable?
I can't just dump them on a thrift store - they'd never be able to sell them.
Gospel like who? I need artists and titles. I might be interested.
I have a crosley. That I got on eBay for $30, in perfect working condition. Kinda of surprised that you don't. lol
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He converts everything to digital, so he's probably giving away what he's already done.
:hi:
Been an eventful day. Called in after checking with my sergeant TWICE to ensure he'd have a full crew without me, doing it so I could gather up six years worth of uniforms and assorted things issued to me to turn in.
Got a bit ticked when a coworker texted me and mentioned that the Captain was upset that I'd called in. Really? I give you nearly a MONTH'S notice, never miss, (have over 320 hours of vacation and 412 hours of sick time on the books), and you're going to get ticked because I took off ONE day?!? SMH. So glad that place is in the past, nearly.
And in other news, I got the new pump for my fountain in and got it working again.. And my precious Rusty was nearly murdered today. I had an old guy approach me while I was washing him at the car wash....Old guy was in his 60's, and obviously well off, wanted to talk about Rusty and look at him. Turns out he's building a 46 as well, but he wasn't sure about how the S10 chassis would ride and drive. After nearly an hour of talk, and discovering several mutual friends- in fact we are probably shirt tail relations- I asked him if he'd like to drive Rusty to see if that was something he wanted to do to his truck. He accepted, and down the road we went. Suddenly, the truck ahead of us, a rural trash truck (pickup with sideboards) STOPPED in the middle of the highway and began backing up!! We were doing 55 or 60!! He locked Rusty up and we slid to a stop, missing the idiot by less than a foot.
I had to keep myself from going after the moron...I did happen to notice the truck he was driving just so happened to belong to the trash service that picks up my trash- and the owner is a close friend. A phone call later, and I suspect that the driver will not be doing that again- at least not in that company's truck.
I was livid. And my friend knew it rather quickly.
Now- tomorrow I have a list of things to do. Apparently a layabout day will not be in my future ever again.
Quote from: Lynx on March 31, 2016, 11:17:57 AMYup, 4 hours is about what it took me to filter through the whole scratched CD area. It was wonderful!
Just don't ever tell her about the second McKay's. I won't tell if you won't. :D
In local news, the dessert played well at church. The consensus was it is good, though a couple commented that it was a bit rich. Sis. Viola in particular mentioned "It was good, but rich enough to curl your toes." *shrug* That's what happens when you use whipping cream and serve it to a generation that has grown up on cool-whip.
If we go to Alabama we always hit both.
I am holding out faith I can find a leather wide margin note takers KJV Bible cheap there one day. I got a parallel wide margin for $3 there but it's paperback and the print needs a microscope.
Quote from: Lynx on March 31, 2016, 11:33:11 AMWhat do I do with a bunch of old gospel records I don't want anymore? Does anybody still have a turntable?
I can't just dump them on a thrift store - they'd never be able to sell them.
I'd take them if it's Southern Gospel.
Went to the doctor and I found I had lost 26 pounds. She asked me "Where did it go?" I told her "I don't know, it didn't tell me, and I'm not forming a search party.".
I have no clue where the weight went in 2 and a half weeks. I haven't changed anything except add 10,000 units of a cinnamon vitamin.
Then we got to pick up my April meds. Kroger will soon owe me money when we use gas points.
Quote from: taco_harvell on March 31, 2016, 03:53:06 AMQuote from: HeatherB on March 30, 2016, 03:13:29 PMBetween the months of June to December, I will be taking Sociological Research, US History since 1877, German 1, Intro to Psychology, Applied Sociology, Classical Social Theory, and Intro to Women's Studies [for the 3rd time. lol. 1st time I was failed for being 1/8 of a page short on the final and the 2nd time I had to drop midway through the semester for illness.]
I'm so glad I'm not at Keva anymore. My life is so much less stressful.
Most of the best stuff happened before 1877! Intro to Psychology had to much reading and to many statistics when I took it.
I've already taken the History to 1877 class and I'm in my 2nd statistics course right now. Literally just got done taking my 2nd test of the semester in there.
Yesterday was a bad day. Every joint in my body was hurting. I stayed on the couch the entire day. Today I'm going to work study for a little while then go home and start rearranging the house. Husband has finally agreed to move the tv from the worst spot in the living room. Tonight we have a P7 rally so I think I'm going to tag along with the youth.
:hi:
Took Chey to school, did some grocery shopping, put dinner on to cook slowly, cleaned the house and am currently awaiting the arrival of a friend...
You have a Friend? Wow.
I bought some salmon the other day, but it's happily waiting in the freezer. I haven't decided when to make it yet.
Picked up another fish tank from the Facebook yard sale/swap shop group. A 10 gallon this time. So I currently have two tanks, a 1 gallon in the bedroom with a Betta in it and a 10 gallon in the livingroom with 6 goldfish in it. One day I will be getting a much bigger tank again. I once had a 30 gallon and I LOVED it. My hope is to get a 60 gallon and have a major setup.
I love aquariums!
Jenn...my goldfish...I've named them. :freaky2: Rossi, Garcia, Hotch, Reid, Emily and...my one grayish black one...MORGAN. Yes. Yes I did. ;)
Isaac, if you haven't found anyone for the rest of those vinyls, I might know someone who would buy them from you. I have a good friend who in radio stuffs, and he collects vinyl. I don't know WHAT exactly, but I do know his wife gets dragged into vinyl shops all the time. ;)
Sandra, I'm sorry about the chickens. :( Will the neighbors pay for damages/new chickens? Or are you not going to pursue that?
So someone gave me a frozen goose, and I have NO idea how to cook the crazy thing. Anyone here ever cook goose??
:beret:
No, but my goose has been cooked before.
Ba dump ching.
;)
Seriously, I can cook a duck...and it's not different than chicken...I would just roast it like a turkey or a chicken. Season it well, or brine it, and put it in a roasting pan. A couple hours in the oven and side it with some stuffing and veggies and have a nice meal. Don't forget gravy! lol
Shouldn't be too complicated.
Have you checked Pinterest for ideas?
I like those fishy names Mel!
I ended up not going to the rally because I ended up going to Knoxville to see my sister. I hadn't seen her in 2 months and hadn't been to their new house yet. Also got to meet her bf's dog and get some puppy cuddles.
Quote from: MsJennJenn on March 31, 2016, 06:29:59 PMQuote from: Lynx on March 31, 2016, 11:33:11 AMWhat do I do with a bunch of old gospel records I don't want anymore? Does anybody still have a turntable?
I can't just dump them on a thrift store - they'd never be able to sell them.
Gospel like who? I need artists and titles. I might be interested.
I have a crosley. That I got on eBay for $30, in perfect working condition. Kinda of surprised that you don't. lol
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I have a Technics direct-drive turntable. And Fuzzy is right about the records. After I get the audio off them they are just in the way as records.
Someone beat y'all to it though. A friend's husband collects records - actually has some framed and hanging on the wall. I didn't know they made frames for records... But we're talking about how to best ship them at the moment.
Quote from: HeatherB on April 01, 2016, 02:26:48 PMQuote from: taco_harvell on March 31, 2016, 03:53:06 AMQuote from: HeatherB on March 30, 2016, 03:13:29 PMBetween the months of June to December, I will be taking Sociological Research, US History since 1877, German 1, Intro to Psychology, Applied Sociology, Classical Social Theory, and Intro to Women's Studies [for the 3rd time. lol. 1st time I was failed for being 1/8 of a page short on the final and the 2nd time I had to drop midway through the semester for illness.]
I'm so glad I'm not at Keva anymore. My life is so much less stressful.
Most of the best stuff happened before 1877! Intro to Psychology had to much reading and to many statistics when I took it.
I've already taken the History to 1877 class and I'm in my 2nd statistics course right now. Literally just got done taking my 2nd test of the semester in there.
Yesterday was a bad day. Every joint in my body was hurting. I stayed on the couch the entire day. Today I'm going to work study for a little while then go home and start rearranging the house. Husband has finally agreed to move the tv from the worst spot in the living room. Tonight we have a P7 rally so I think I'm going to tag along with the youth.
That stinks except for 1877-1945 it's scandals and a lesson in how to push things to the edge and not set off a nuclear war. If I could teach a class it'd be World History from the Birth of Christ to the fall of Japan.
Probably the low pressure system that went through affected your joints, it did mine. It also had my headache up.
Quote from: Lynx on April 02, 2016, 02:54:00 AMQuote from: MsJennJenn on March 31, 2016, 06:29:59 PMQuote from: Lynx on March 31, 2016, 11:33:11 AMWhat do I do with a bunch of old gospel records I don't want anymore? Does anybody still have a turntable?
I can't just dump them on a thrift store - they'd never be able to sell them.
Gospel like who? I need artists and titles. I might be interested.
I have a crosley. That I got on eBay for $30, in perfect working condition. Kinda of surprised that you don't. lol
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I have a Technics direct-drive turntable. And Fuzzy is right about the records. After I get the audio off them they are just in the way as records.
Someone beat y'all to it though. A friend's husband collects records - actually has some framed and hanging on the wall. I didn't know they made frames for records... But we're talking about how to best ship them at the moment.
Any future Southern Gospel let me know a price. I'm trying to help my dad build a collection. He lives so far in the woods they don't have thrift stores or anything.
Quote from: SippinTea on April 01, 2016, 11:50:11 PMIsaac, if you haven't found anyone for the rest of those vinyls, I might know someone who would buy them from you. I have a good friend who in radio stuffs, and he collects vinyl. I don't know WHAT exactly, but I do know his wife gets dragged into vinyl shops all the time. ;)
Sandra, I'm sorry about the chickens. :( Will the neighbors pay for damages/new chickens? Or are you not going to pursue that?
So someone gave me a frozen goose, and I have NO idea how to cook the crazy thing. Anyone here ever cook goose??
:beret:
I've cooked a small one. I roasted it, and found it to be even more greasy than duck. Expect it to shrink and lots of fat to cook out. I didn't care for it or duck.
I slept like poo last night. Up every 1.5-2 hours. Brandon had crazy dreams and kept talking in his sleep. He kept saying 'I'll get rid of her'. I asked him this morning what was up. He said he dreamed that he brought home a lizard and I got mad about it. HAHAHA! Neither of us even like lizards. Lol.
Today is homework, house cleaning [rotating winter/summer clothes], and I need to go on another run. I'm 2 days behind on my C25K.
Quote from: taco_harvell on April 02, 2016, 05:35:17 AMI've cooked a small one. I roasted it, and found it to be even more greasy than duck. Expect it to shrink and lots of fat to cook out. I didn't care for it or duck.
That's what I keep hearing. :/
:beret:
Tell Brandon "Nice save" :lol:
Got up early this morning, went with Pastor and his son and grandson junkyard crawling. Rusty's rear end that is not the best is fixing to be replaced, probably next week with the one I bought today. That'll be the last major part in him to be replaced, and I'm taking advantage of the opportunity to replace his rear springs and get him back to a usable height. Tired of the old truck looking like it's got a diaper full...
Then I mowed the yard,cooked cowboy beans, and now I'm chillin. Thinking about turning on the ham radio a bit..
Home from church with two sick babies. Again. This winter has been rough. I'll be so thankful when EVERYONE is well again.
:beret:
Urgh. Coffee. Need More Coffee.
Back at work for my final four days. Had good church last night, with a good friend preaching for us. My baby girl really prayed, and I was proud of her....
My pet peeve came in to play though. See, as much as I love technology and sharing, I happen to feel that 1) a person's worship is private and should remain so, and 2) the Pentecostal experience doesn't translate in pictures and most the time in film. Without feeling the Power of God, what is a holy act looks to the world to be foolishness.
My friend posted a pic of Chey lying in the floor praying to my timeline...I'm definitely not ashamed, but..I don't know. As I said, just not a fan of public displays of our worship. I don't want someone to look and instantly write off the church and the relationship we have with God as being like Benny Hinn. Maybe I'm weird about that. Maybe I shouldn't be..
I saw the picture and I thought the same thing. While _I_ knew what was happening, and I could imagine what was being felt and done, I wouldn't have appreciated if a picture like that was posted of me or my loved ones, no matter how "precious" it was said to be.
Our worship IS sacred and special and recorded by God Himself, so there is no need to post for anyone else to see. If you happen to be there in the service and witness it, that's great, but don't post my special moments with God on social media. Or that of my children. (That are invisible currently...lol)
I agree with ya.
I agree, too.
I'm dragging today. In the 2 classes I've been to so far, so is everyone else. Allergies are crazy. The weather can't decide what it's going to do. The flu is going around. Sheesh.
1 more class then to the bakery. I still have an outline I need to get done for my speech class tomorrow including finding 5 sources.
Glad to know I'm not weird. At least not in that respect. I have no problem with a picture of the crowd in general, but videos and individual folks...nah.
Outline done but I've given up on sources. I just feel off. I hope I'm not getting sick. Off to work study where hopefully I won't have to kill the other 2 girls who keep showing up on my shift....
:hi: Found out when heather posted on my fb wall last night that the helicopter we rode in a couple of weeks ago crashed yesterday, killing all 5 on board. From what I've found online, I'm 90% sure it was our pilot too. Scary. He was a good guy, careful, and funny. Prayers going out to the families of those killed. Don't think we'll be taking any more helicopter rides.....
And in other sharing, only two more days.....
Quote from: Roscoe on April 05, 2016, 04:05:09 PMAnd in other sharing, only two more days.....
Until they admit you to the looney bin? It's about time.
:hypocrite:
Or he's leaving one looney bin for another. ;)
Quote from: MsJennJenn on April 06, 2016, 03:59:21 AMQuote from: Roscoe on April 05, 2016, 04:05:09 PMAnd in other sharing, only two more days.....
Until they admit you to the looney bin? It's about time.
:hypocrite:
:pound:
Fuzzy is right. Just exchanging nuthouses...:lol:
Bad day. Just an extremely bad day. I've had a headache bordering on migraine all day along with a diverticulitis flair up. On top of that my mom called me this evening. They have found a tumor in my dad's left lung that is taking up 1/4 of his lung. It's directly behind his heart and pushing into his windpipe. His lymph nodes on that side are also at least double the size they are supposed to be. Doctors are saying with aggressive treatment, maybe 5 years max. In just a week he's been told to probably go ahead and get on disability, travel, and do the things he wants to definitely do. I just don't even know what to do at this point.........it's my dad......... :sadbounce:
/me hugs Heather
Hugs and prayers Heather! :hug:
Thank you both! It's been a weird day. Thankfully everyone has understood why I've been 'off' today.
Brandon and I talked about our summer plans. I had intended to take classes, but with the news of my dad I'm going to take the summer off. I'll have to tack on an extra semester bumping my graduation date, but time with my dad will be worth it. I've also already talked to friends of mine who own a diner in Bristol and I'll be helping them with caterings and hopping on a few evenings a week to bring in some income since I won't be work studying due to not enrolling for the summer term and the bakery can't give me any more time. Also the diner is in Bristol closer to my parents so I can stop in throughout the week.
Sorry to hear, Heather...
In sharing, today was amazing. It was my last day at the Capitol. Yesterday my chief broke the news that the House of Representatives were going to do something special for me. They did- a resolution read from the House floor in session, recognizing me for my service to the Capitol, complete with a standing ovation. I couldn't hold back the tears. And so many of them commented and messaged me afterwards. It truly humbled me.
And my loving wife and daughter was there to see it, and Germ watched it live online...
Then after that, my Captain and Chief presented me with a Capitol Citation from the Secretary of State- and my Chief asked if he could pray with me. For an Assembly of God boy, he can pray....asking God for His blessings on the lives of me and my beautiful family. It was an unbelievable day.
Then Lou, Chey and I went out to eat. Unfortunately Lou got lost and took us on a tour of Little Rock before I was finally able to direct her via phone to the Capitol and had her wait on me. Bless her heart, she has all the navigational skills of a drunken goose....
Aww 5-0 - you cried like a baby didn't you. Did they serve you a donut too?
Jk hehe..... sounds like you are pretty important round them parts. Glad they honored you! You deserve it!
Been sickly for a week. Still have so much gunk in my throat. Gross!
But .... 4 weeks 4 days until my 6-day Bahama trip.
Can't.
Wait.
:clap:
I wish all you guys could come over to my house tomorrow. And help me clean up the yard. And eat brisket. And tater salad. And beans. And sausage. And hot dogs. And pineapple upside down cake. And brownies. And. And. And. :grin: any takers?
Quote from: sunlight on April 08, 2016, 02:30:53 PMI wish all you guys could come over to my house tomorrow. And help me clean up the yard. And eat brisket. And tater salad. And beans. And sausage. And hot dogs. And pineapple upside down cake. And brownies. And. And. And. :grin: any takers?
You totally should be closer to Arkansas...:pound:
Come on roscoe- you know you don't have to work this weekend...
And if you come, I could convince Robbie to clean out his ham room! Please? Lol!
LOL. No chance. Spent all day today working on Rusty. Tomorrow we'll finish up that, and move to doing other needed cleanup type stuff around here.
Rats. Wishful thinking.
:hi:
Awake. Fixing to go over and hopefully finish up Rusty...then haul a load of parts to my half acre junkyard. Then some clean up here...
Someone say brisket?
*perk*
In local news, after church today the whole family will descend on Grandma's house for a big family dinner. I have seen a lot of our family get-togethers and I've never seen one I didn't like. Should be a good day today.
And a good time was had by all. We have half a mountain of leftovers though. If anybody wants some tater salad, or some cornbread, or some really good turkey fresh-off-the-bird, come on by.
And Dan, my australian shepherd, has had a very good day. Right now he is curled up under the minivan and has no further interest in scraps, even skin and fat from the turkey.
I just have to get through 3 more weeks of school. Decided against summer classes. It'll cause me to have to tack on an extra semester at the end but worth it with not knowing what's exactly going on with Dad. Classes for fall will be Sociological Research, Intro to Psyc, Spanish 1, Classical Social Theory, and English 2. Decided to go with a fairly easy load [minus Theory] because who knows what life will be at that point.
I miss the chatroom today lol. So many friends and connections made in those days.
Trying to count calories. Fighting a wicked headache.
:hi:
Been a busy couple of days. We did finish up Rusty's rear end install, and he looks and drives great.
Yesterday was weird not being at work...this morning, I got up an hour later than normal and went to orientation at the new job.
There's gonna be a TON of paperwork, and more desk work than I'm used to, but I really think I'm going to like it. My coworkers seem to be great, although one of them confided that the office was known as the "Henhouse" because of the nearly all female staff. :lol:
It's definitely going to be awesome working ten minutes from home again though, and it looks like I shall get to take off the week of the carshow too....:clap:
Well. My kiddos that are in Mexico are heading to Cambodia next. Can't seem to convince them to stay close.
Lord. Glad they enjoy gadding about. I wouldn't mind seeing the world, but no way would I want to uproot every few months and trot off across the globe.
Morning, all. :hi: I think I'm gonna enjoy this job, especially the hours. I've been up an hour, prayed, read a couple of chapters of the Word, and am enjoying my coffee. And I still have an hour and a half before I have to be at work, ten minutes away. Such a pleasant change from getting up an hour earlier, rushing to fight traffic, and being in a negative mood all day...
Only downside seems to be less time to torment Mini via text. I must address that.
Just do it at 3am. :evilgrin:
Dad has been in the hospital since yesterday afternoon. Started as chest pain. Urgent care to ER to admission to the hospital. We found out he already has spots on his liver as well. Bad because it's his liver but good because it's easier to biopsy there. That was supposed to be done today but he got bumped to first thing tomorrow. I'm staying at the hospital most day and staying at my parents with their dog at night. I'm very thankful that my teachers are essentially letting me become an online student for the next 3 weeks. Prayers would be greatly appreciated as we move forward with care, testing, and trying to get short term disability going. We are still believing for a miracle!
Praying for y'all.
Made it through day two. Gonna be ALOT of learning paperwork. Lord, it seems like every contact with an offender, about every 30 minutes, produces 25 pages of paperwork. I do think I'm going to really enjoy it though. So far, I love my coworkers.
My thoughts exactly. Them must be some pretty good people he's working with there. Like, undercover angels or something.
They remind me of me. :hypocrite: Sweet, kind, generous- and extremely bad tempered if lied to or done wrong. :lol:
Folks, I've walked into a powder keg waiting to explode....in a good way. The people we deal with are only those who have majorly messed up, and will do their level best to pull wool over your eyes. There are the occasional ones who the mess up was one time, and those they try to help. Then you have those that are habitual criminals and that's the ones you have no pity on.
These cats know not to mess with Probation/Parole. One of my clients today is a case in point. A few years ago, I chased his sorry hide all over my town. Today, the big joker walked in to my office like a kitten, and before he left, we both were laughing. He told me, "I won't play no games with you here." He's scared of my coworker- she's 45-50 is, 5 foot 2, 200 lb lady. He's 6'5",280 with none of it fat...:lol:
Dad finally had his biopsy. They also found another tumor that's almost double the size of the 1st one. They are keeping him at least til Friday because they are waiting to get pathology back to get him a meeting with oncology.
Those days in the hospital are rough...praying for you, Heather. *HUGS*
Speaking of prayer...I am coming to you all asking for some serious ones on my behalf.
I have had pain in my back since before Easter. It's gradually getting worse. But some days it's non existent. It's hard to explain. It's in my upper right back area, behind my ribs, but it's not muscle or bone like...it feels like a huge bubble of some sort that kind of shifts. Sometimes it spasms with movement, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes OTC pills help it and sometimes not. Heating pads and hot showers may or may not lessen it either. It's frustrating! It's like it's pain but only responds sometimes to whatever treatment I give it.
Anyway. It hurts. And I don't know what it is or how to help it. It's not my usual diverticulitis flare up or a pulled muscle. And I don't want to go to the hospital and rack up another bill and get a script for mess I can't afford....
Which brings me to my next prayer request.
I can't find a job. Seriously I've tried EVERYWHERE. Online, in person, I've called places asking if they were hiring, I've talked to people who have talked to people for me and NOTHING. No calls and not so much as one rejection letter.
I have enough money for one more month rent. For May. That's not counting electric and water and gas for the truck. I have food, but that's it. May 1st when I pay the rent I will be BROKE. With nothing coming in. Without a job I will drown and be dependent on others again.
God has been so good to me. He has provided me with everything I have needed this far. After mom passed, SO
MUCH worked in my favor for me to stay here and blessings blessing blessings...so I can't think that He brought me this far and make me lack a job and watch me drown. Please pray I find THE job I'm supposed to have and that it comes in time before I start to go under. Tomorrow would be perfect. Ugh.
Number three...and I hate to even admit this...but I'm also drowning in emotional distress. Im so lonely and I'm TRYING to hold it together, but without Mom, without a job, with the pain and constant worry, I'm just so broken and Ive never felt THIS far gone before. I have no purpose it seems. I'm TRYING to trust God, and I do, but I...just don't know how to explain it.
No one around seems to see. I smile and can pretend so well I should get an award or something. But to Yall, I'm just being honest. I don't know what to do. I feel if I had a job and a routine it would help. But I don't and it's getting worse...please pray for me?
Yall know...my Mother was one of the most aggravating people in the world and I had such a hard time dealing with her. But I miss her so bad, I cry myself to sleep most nights and I have no one now. No one loves me like she did. Even with our problems, she loved me. And I'm all alone now. What am I supposed to do? What if this pain is something bad and God took her so she wouldn't see it? Is that why I can't find a job? Cause I'm about to die? God help me!
Ok. That may be the most pathetic post that has ever come from me.
And I'm sorry. But it's truth.
Please pray?
Nothing pathetic about it. Constant pain wears you down. Of course you're depressed, you don't have any leeway to regroup and recuperate. Will be praying. I'd send some money if I could (any friend of Chel's can't be all bad) but I ain't got none.
In local news, I woke up with an odd, but accurate, thought going through my head. The Bible has a Creative Commons license. Specifically a CC BY-ND license. You are free to use it, even for commercial purposes, but you're not allowed to change any words in it.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
Let me clarify just a bit. I know that no one took it this way, cause Yall know I don't beg or ask for handouts...but I have to say it anyway cause I worry about such things. My last post wasn't intended to sound like I was asking for anything BUT PRAYER. Lol
Gifts and money are nice, but unless God leads you, I wasn't asking for anything. I know God will provide, but I wasn't asking.
I worry that it came across wrong. I just need prayers. Majorly.
Thanks.
Move here. :halo: I have sent you 100 or so texts already saying why it's a perfect fit, especially with at least 3 jobs waiting on you!
Melody: I know you weren't asking for money. I was just saying, I wish I could help someway, but I can't.
Chel, only a hundred? You're slacking ma'am. All that gadding about must be interfering with more important things. :p
Praying Melbs! :hug:
But I'm with Chel....Texas!!! :hypocrite:
/me hugs Mel
The only problem with Texas is its Texas.
I agree with Mini and disagree with the Texans.
Arkansas is obviously a better fit. :hypocrite:
There is nothing wrong with Arkansas that a few hills could not fix. The place is much too flat.
On the other hand, in Arkansas you can probably see a storm cell coming 50 miles away.
Quote from: mini on April 14, 2016, 04:12:26 PMThe only problem with Texas is its Texas.
:roll:
Quote from: Lynx on April 14, 2016, 06:10:05 PMThere is nothing wrong with Arkansas that a few hills could not fix. The place is much too flat.
On the other hand, in Arkansas you can probably see a storm cell coming 50 miles away.
You're nuts. Only the eastern half of Arkansas is flat. The rest of the state is mountains- the Ozarks and the Boston Mountains.. Oklahoma- now that's flat...
I am not nuts. I'm MUSTARD, I got a promotion! And east AR is all I've seen.
Quote from: Roscoe on April 14, 2016, 11:57:47 PMQuote from: Lynx on April 14, 2016, 06:10:05 PMThere is nothing wrong with Arkansas that a few hills could not fix. The place is much too flat.
On the other hand, in Arkansas you can probably see a storm cell coming 50 miles away.
You're nuts. Only the eastern half of Arkansas is flat. The rest of the state is mountains- the Ozarks and the Boston Mountains.. Oklahoma- now that's flat...
Even part of the Eastern Arkansas is on a ridge (Crowley's Ridge).. :) It's a beautiful state with SO many different areas, suitable for so many different likes. :)
Ready for 3:30. Longest week!!
All I saw of Arkansas was flat except for Petit Jean. And compared to the surrounding landscape that hill looked like a veritable mountain.
Finally can log on with my work computer. It's been so long since I had to log in, I'd forgotten my password. :lol:
Lol! Nice.
Quote from: Roscoe on April 15, 2016, 06:35:51 PMFinally can log on with my work computer. It's been so long since I had to log in, I'd forgotten my password. :lol:
Your password is...
Uh... never mind, gotta go. :D
Tired. Chel is a slave driver. ;)
She's a slave driver and you think YOU'RE tired? Pity poor Robbie. :p
Dad got to come home yesterday. As he was leaving pathology showed up. He has the most aggressive form of cancer possible. I guess go big or go home? We are all reeling and just taking it day to day. Chemo should start within the next 2 weeks.
I'm sorry, Heather. *hugs*
Man. I'm sorry, Heather. We'll be praying.
I'm dragging today. Slept in until 9 o'clock, and haven't done much since. It's overcast and gloomy out today...I got one of those little boneless hams recently, so I'm experimenting- seasoned it well with different rubs and spices I have, then basted it with a mild three pepper sauce I had lying around, and now it's smokin' at a low heat. We will see if it's decent later. If not, I only wasted around $6...
Sometime today I need to go to town and get stuff for coleslaw, and some potatoes and carrots. I'm cheating Sunday. I found a shoulder roast on sale, and I can't resist a good pot roast. I rarely get to eat it because it's not Lou's favorite....
Quote from: Lynx on April 16, 2016, 11:47:49 AMShe's a slave driver and you think YOU'RE tired? Pity poor Robbie. :p
She even slave drives herself.
Yeah but that's self inflicted. You can say she deserves it because she does it to herself. :D
My aunt Diane is the same way. Hang around with her and you'll wind up helping her do something, but she does more than she asks others to do. And the things she does usually involve some pretty neat ideas.
:hi: I thought Sunday was a day of rest? Lord. I'm mowed my yard and spent a couple of hours getting beat up by my giant crepe myrtles that have a mind of their own. They did NOT want to be mowed around the base. But I triumphed and it looks much better. After two hours of running the weed eater I can't feel my hands due to the vibration, though. :lol:
My roast and tators are making the house smell heavenly. Another half hour or so and we shall eat that, coleslaw, and a dessert of Buttermilk pie, which is a huge hit at our house. Just a simple custard pie, so easy to make- but I can't keep one because Chey will eat the whole thing. Made two last night with Cheyenne, this morning when I got up, she had awoke- and ate TWO pieces for breakfast.
:hi:
*perk*
Did someone say buttermilk pie? I'd get up early for that too. And anybody who would eat a whole buttermilk pie is a rat after my own heart.
:hi: Morning. Another week starts, and this one promises to be a busy one for me .With God's help I shall make it through. AndKeep a close family friend of mine in your prayers please. My mama babysat her for years and she's like a sister to me. Her mama passed away last night of Dementia/Early Onset Alzhiemer's. A true Godly lady I'm going to miss terribly. She was not yet 60...
Just registered thru term 6 (August-October) for school. After that – it looks like I have 11 credits left to take.
So 2 more 3 credit hour courses for term 1 (October-December)....and then 2 more for term 2 (December-February).
So it looks like I should be done about February 2017!! EEP! :clap:
Three weeks until I go visit mom!
Okay, beside Chel I look like a certified homebody. But for me it's a big deal.
I made no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies. With cocoa straight from Honduras. They are really good. :grin:
Hmm... I would ask how cocoa from Honduras tastes, but it's hard to describe a flavor.
Is it closer to dutch, swiss, german or mexican chocolate flavor?
I want some. But I don't need them, And it's a good thing since I can't get them.
Morning all. Raining, Dreary, And I have a headache. On top of that I get to ride to Little Rock with a lady I've never met for a psych exam. Bah. I wanna go home already...
Dad gets his port today for chemo. Testing Thursday to make sure it hasn't spread further. He will get 3 days of chemo treatment next week then they will give him a 3-4 week break to see how his body responds. This will happen for 6 months according to how the cancer responds. I will keep my Monday job at the bakery but will mostly be his caretaker through the summer. He was denied disability at his work so mom has to keep working full time to keep their insurance and to keep money coming in. Hopefully he will qualify for SS disability but we've heard it's a headache. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
So last Sunday night at church I sang Chris Rice's "Love like Crazy" and it was surprisingly well received. I didn't think the elders would like it at all but some of them did.
So now I'm seriously considering making a soundtrack for Newsong's "Can't Keep a Good Man Down."
Thank you notes are really really hard for me to write... Unfortunately. I wish it wasn't so.
Quote from: sunlight on April 20, 2016, 03:07:55 PMThank you notes are really really hard for me to write... Unfortunately. I wish it wasn't so.
Writing them I can do - expressing it verbally, not so much.
Quote from: sunlight on April 20, 2016, 03:07:55 PMThank you notes are really really hard for me to write... Unfortunately. I wish it wasn't so.
I'll make you a deal. Send me some cocoa from Honduras and I will send you a good example of a thank-you note. :D
What? That's a fair trade.
Kinda annoyed 's birthday is Saturday, so I asked her mom if she could watch Chey. Mom said sure, no problem, so I called and reserved a nice Jacuzzi suite at a hotel in Eureka Springs, where we honeymooned. Tonight, we find out that Mom is going to go to Little Rock to the birthday party of another grandchild, to Playtime Pizza. She's taking about 5 kids under the age of 10. No way will she be able to watch them, and that place in Little Rock is PACKED with people. Lou and I neither one feel comfortable with Chey going there, because it would be very easy for her to get lost in the shuffle or something to happen..
So I go to see about canceling the room- no go, it's too late to cancel. So I guess our romantic,weekend in the sportscar with just us has morphed into a take the whole family in the Malibu day. Not what I wanted, especially since I really stretched the budget to make this happen in the first place....
Can't you find another babysitter?
Quote from: Roscoe on April 21, 2016, 03:28:49 AMKinda annoyed 's birthday is Saturday, so I asked her mom if she could watch Chey.
Your wife will be really annoyed to find out you named her Kinda annoyed.
Quote from: Lynx on April 20, 2016, 06:24:59 PMQuote from: sunlight on April 20, 2016, 03:07:55 PMThank you notes are really really hard for me to write... Unfortunately. I wish it wasn't so.
I'll make you a deal. Send me some cocoa from Honduras and I will send you a good example of a thank-you note. :D
What? That's a fair trade.
Not quite. You would have better luck at making this trade if you offered to write them for me. I know what I want to say- it's just the finding the time to sit down and do it when everything else has already started on the next project. :grin: but send me your address. Is it the same?
I do but jest. The chocolate would never survive mail without oxidizing. This is why I like winter better than summer - you can ship chocolate all winter long with no worries.
I don't know how that computer deleted the word "Lou" between "Kinda Annoyed" and "birthday" but it did. :lol:
Looks like crisis was adverted. turned out the birthday party in question is Saturday night, so Lou and can still go on our getaway, we'll just need to be back Saturday by 4-ish, which is doable.
And today I have range. why, I don't know, since the agency won't let me carry a gun until I'm through their academy, but there it is....
Wait... Bro. Bobby you have range today... but you're not allowed a firearm...
Gonna bring a nice book? Only thing I can think of you can do in such a situation. I can't imagine they would let you bring a pillow.
Dad has his port installed and had his MRI this morning. No results from it. Body scan couldn't be done because his insurance wouldn't approve of it. Idiots.
In non-dad related news, we need to find a new place to have church. We were renting/sharing a building with another church. The building went up for sale after the other pastor quit. A local doctor purchased it and has been closing areas to us to run his pain clinic out of. The AC units have gone out with no ETA as to when they will be fixed. Also, our rent just keeps soaring. We are currently in talks with another church [closer to me!] about renting space from them and possibly just lease to owning their building. It's a good size building but they only have about 30 people who are actually in talks of joining up with the united methodist down the road.
I don't want to do school or work study today. I feel like I could Hulk out on anyone at any time.
Quote from: Roscoe on April 19, 2016, 12:51:49 PMI want some. But I don't need them, And it's a good thing since I can't get them.
Morning all. Raining, Dreary, And I have a headache. On top of that I get to ride to Little Rock with a lady I've never met for a psych exam. Bah. I wanna go home already...
Maybe that's PART of your psych exam?!
Well. Nelle, I survived the trip, with only minor psychological scars. The Licensed Quack, aka Dr MoneyPenny, whose office is appropriately enough on the third floor of a bank building, said that I passed. He said I scored kinda high in two areas, stating that it was normal being as how I have been in Law Enforcement for so long, then astutely stated " I'd hazard a guess that you aren't a social butterfly." :lol: Sucker may be smarter than I gave him credit for. :laughhard:
And range today, I was allowed to shoot a gun that they will probably issue me, and their qualification is a breeze compared to what I'm used to. By their scoring standards, I shot a perfect target. By mine, an average day...nothing to brag about.
And the job has done what friends could not. I have been forced to partake of the Apple. They issued me an iPhone 6 for my work phone. Bah. I wanted a new Galaxy...:pound:
Bobby: Hey it's a free phone. I'd take it. Are you allowed to install your own programs or is it locked down?
Heather: I know I haven't said anything about your dad's cancer but I'm not ignoring you... I just don't have anything useful to say. I can't even say I sympathize, because I've never been through a close relative going through that. :( But I will pray for y'all. Just didn't want you to feel you were talking into the wind here.
Eat the apple...for you shall NOT surely die... The apple is gooooood.
Mel, that's what Eve told Adam. :pound:
Isaac, I'm not sure how locked down it is...I won't be dinking with it, just using it to do work stuff...
And morning,all. I am SO ready for 4:30 to get here already. Ready to put the Little Red Corvette in the wind and head for Eureka Springs with my love... and I'm talking about Lou, not the car, there. :lol:
Ike- cocoa powder should do fine.
Isaac-I always feel like I'm talking into the wind here. But I'm used to being the outsider in every aspect of my life, so it's no big deal. It just gives me somewhere to type out feelings without all the goons of FB getting gossip fodder and telling me I'm a horrible person.
I'm probably going to need bail money by the end of the day. I feel like I could throat punch the next person who looks at me wrong or pull the spine out of the next person who bad mouths Prince.
Quote from: HeatherB on April 22, 2016, 03:40:27 PMIsaac-I always feel like I'm talking into the wind here. But I'm used to being the outsider in every aspect of my life, so it's no big deal. It just gives me somewhere to type out feelings without all the goons of FB getting gossip fodder and telling me I'm a horrible person.
I'm probably going to need bail money by the end of the day. I feel like I could throat punch the next person who looks at me wrong or pull the spine out of the next person who bad mouths Prince.
I'm not good at saying things alot of times- I'm one of those awkward people that never seems to know what to say. But I do read every post, and do keep you in my prayers for what it's worth.
This place is kinda a safe place for alot of us, I think. I know it is for me...
And if you MUST commit a crime, figure out how to bring 'em to Arkansas to my county to do it. I'd get to be your probation officer. :ugly:
Quote from: Roscoe on April 22, 2016, 05:35:51 PMAnd if you MUST commit a crime, figure out how to bring 'em to Arkansas to my county to do it. I'd get to be your probation officer. :ugly:
Good friends watch you go to jail.
GREAT friends go with you to jail.
Quote from: MsJennJenn on April 22, 2016, 05:46:40 PMQuote from: Roscoe on April 22, 2016, 05:35:51 PMAnd if you MUST commit a crime, figure out how to bring 'em to Arkansas to my county to do it. I'd get to be your probation officer. :ugly:
Good friends watch you go to jail.
GREAT friends go with you to jail.
So where do I fall? I watch- I go to jail....it's just I walk out after the lock is turned. :ugly:
Chel: Ah, t'is a very different thing, cocoa powder. I haven't use cocoa powder in a long time because we can only get Nestle and Hershey powder around here. These days I just melt some Moser Roth or Schogetten chocolate when I want to make chocolate pudding or cake or something.
For the record Nestle cocoa powder is insipid and hershey powder tastes weird. Even their special dark isn't really dark... Just "special."
Or you could come pick up the whole package.
The good news is dad has gotten over his pity party of last weekend and has decided not to live his life on his couch. The bad news is he's adopted a 'be sassy like my wife and daughters' attitude. So their is a lot of sassy going on and all of us [but dad who has sleeping meds] are sleep deprived and exhausted. Thankfully my alarm didn't go off when it was set at 8 am this morning and I got to sleep until 9:30. Now off to the parents while mom is at work to keep moral up. I get tomorrow off from dad duty which means I'll get to go to church. It'll be my first Sunday in a month.
I got dressed for church then promptly fell asleep for 2 hours on the couch. I haven't slept well in 2 weeks. Jesus understands. I got a text from my bestie though and our revival services this Wednesday and Thursday evening will be our last services at our current church. We will be moved as of next Sunday. Only 2 exits closer to me but it's further away from my MIL so I don't have to hear 'why didn't you come see me since you were so close'.
:couch:
Lou and I enjoyed our little trip, even though it wasn't as long and we didn't have as much money to spend as we'd like. When we got back in Saturday evening, I grilled, and spent the evening doing what I do best- tearing things up. I finished tearing the scotty camper that I bought and took apart a few years back. Now it's bare frame and ready to build a teardrop camper on...
Then today I got up and mowed the church yard before church.
And now, it's about time to go to bed. Tomorrow starts my third week at my new job. I'm getting used to it, although some of this paperwork is still greek to me. Fortunately, I have several good friends there in the form of the ladies that have worked there forever..
And Fuzzy get out from behind that couch. :pound:
Mowing. Ugh. You had to mention mowing. The bane of my existence. I wish I could just pave the whole yard and paint it green.
I'm pretty sure I just broke my little toe on the corner of our couch.
I can't sleep. It's becoming an issue. I generally don't sleep for more than 1-2 hours at a time. Even my nap yesterday, I tossed and turned the entire time. Went to bed around 11 last night. Finally got to sleep around 12:30. Was up just about ever hour after that. Finally gave up at 6 am this morning.
I can't decide what to do about summer. Here are my option:
1) I can either not work and just help with dad. That only brings in my 1 day a week at the bakery for income to help. Dad is determined to go back to work though but we'll see after our first round of chemo this week. We can get by on just Brandon's income but I would feel like a complete slacker.
2) Take 2 classes [6 hours] this summer, go 2800 into debt to the university, but keep my work study job which will bring in 1000 over the summer. The 2800 has to be paid by the end of the year so I can register for Spring classes. Also any left over financial aid for fall would automatically go to paying the remainder.
3) Go back to Keva for the summer. Bring in money without going into debt and set my own schedule. However this comes with the possibility of misery and death threats.
I can't go find 'just a summer' job because I have no idea how dad will do. And unfortunately there is no way to know until we start walking this road. Now that I've listed all that out, no wonder I'm not sleeping with all the stress.......
Praying for ya to make the right decesions, Heather.
Morning all. Morning, incidently is fighting me. I had zero coffee and I'm dragging. The up side is I drove Rusty in,listening to the soundtrack to "O brother where art thou?" that I bought for $5 this weekend. And I'm cheating on the diet. I'm drinking a Moutain Dew Code Red for motivation. All 280 calories of it.
On the upside you shouldn't need any coffee today. Caffeine is the major reason they call it Code Red...
My decision has been made for me. I can't get any sort of loan [university, bank, etc] so school is out and Brandon's words about Keva were in the vein of 'over my dead body'. So I will be taking option 1. It'll be tight financially but I need to be available for my parents.
Made it through the day. My payroll clerk gave me my check stubb early- and I nearly had a meltdown. They did NOT take the 10% I was told they would, but left my pay the same as it has been. I called my supervisor to be upfront about it and she stated that it looked like HR had "grandfathered me in" and it was right.
If HR doesn't reverse themselves before Friday, and I doubt they will since the HR manager and I spoke about a retirement issue (they had initially made me contributory, when my status is noncontributory) and he said it all looked good, it will be a huge blessing.
Let me put it like this- I was looking at about $100 a week less than what I had been bringing home. It would be tight but doable, since I'd save close to that in gas. If they don't take the 10%, not only will I still make the same take home pay, but I will in effect get a $100 a week raise, due to not spending that in gas!
Afraid to get excited until I KNOW it's a done deal, but it looks like God has smiled on us!
I made jelly! And almost cleaned out a chicken coop. Almost done!
Uh... I really hope the making jelly and cleaning the chicken coop don't have any connection. What kind of jelly did you say that was?
I know, I know... hush Isaac.
Blackberry lemon.... But it didn't set very thick so now I'm researching to see how I can fix it, or if I just need to call it a syurp now... Lol.
Syrup works. :D
But for some reason a song from Candy Crush's new "jelly bean" game commercial keeps running through my head...
"I don't think you're ready
For this jelly
I don't think you're ready
For this jelly"
I just snort laughed that Isaac was singing a Beyonce song.
Dad's chemo has hit some snags. Like the fact he was supposed to be in and out in 3 hours. 4 hours later he is 1/3 of the way through his 1st of 2 bags. Good news is they didn't see any other locations of cancer in his MRI and CT.
I'm pretty much done with classes and just have 1 assignment and 1 final to take.
Quote from: HeatherB on April 26, 2016, 06:52:06 PMI just snort laughed that Isaac was singing a Beyonce song.
As did I.
I have no idea who sang it or what it was about. I thought it was just a commercial jingle.
I'm a nerd, I don't know this stuff. :p
Beyonce. Isaac, you sinner. :hypocrite:
:hi:
Eh, won't be the worst thing I ever did. When I was a kid I shoplifted a candy bar. Mom made me take it back. I was very upset.
Quote from: Lynx on April 27, 2016, 01:24:36 AMEh, won't be the worst thing I ever did. When I was a kid I shoplifted a candy bar. Mom made me take it back. I was very upset.
Don't guess I ever lifted a candy bar. If I had, it wouldn't have made it to be taken back. Even as a scrawny kid I had an inner fat boy that would've devoured it. :lol:
Think I've got a test today. Prayers that I pass would be appreciated...
When my bro & I were kids we used to steal grapes at the store. lol
and now my bro's wife and I are always hopping fences, and apartment balconies and stealing stuff. :hypocrite:
Hey! You leave my patio alone! If my tomatoes and cucumbers go missing this year, I'll know where to look!
They are growing quite nicely BTW. No fruit yet, but the greens are doing well. I'm pleased so far.
I am really glad that I don't have to get up at 5 something tomorrow morning... I'm gonna enjoy that extra hr of sleep!
Day #2 of chemo done. We were eating Steak N Shake while dad had his pole attached. We weren't the only ones through. Everyone says to let him eat whatever while he feels like it. I brought him a cupcake from the bakery today. He's gonna have it for dinner. Now he's going through an old camera he found and showing me all 271 pictures while I try to write a paper for public speaking, the last one I have due.
:hi:
Woo-hoo! Today is GREAT! We state employees were told today that we have been approved for Merit pay! That's a one time payment of from 1.5 %,3% or 4.5% of your yearly salary, depending on your last evaluation...And my evaluation from my last job carries over. Guess who's getting a nice bonus???
Dave Ramsey's debt reduction plan, that's who. :smirk2:
It's a beautiful day here. I was just thinking how when I was in my teens 20 seemed so old, now my hubby is turning 60. (He's older than me) It doesn't seem real. My mind doesn't feel old but my body fusses at me frequently. ;)
Psst! Just remember to not let it show.
http://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2016/04/28
Thank you Lord I don't have to go out and catch or shoot breakfast this morning. Thank you that I don't have to build a fire in the wood stove to cook it.
Just something I woke up thinking this morning.
It's raining. Bah. And my test is today. I hope I pass. I really hope that they simply ask me to do an Office Visit. That I'm comfortable with, it's just a few forms...I actually did my first REAL one this morning.
Nobody posting? Post thou varlets!
I passed my test, which was one of the more difficult tests I've taken. Starting Monday, I'll begin to get my caseload...
Now, if the rain would just go away for the weekend...
It's raining here. Very intense. Roofs torn off about 30 mikes from here. My ears feel pressure in them almost like being on an airplane.
Oh, I forgot to mention that our electricity is out. :smirk2:
Been raining all night here. No wind,though. Thankfully.
I put a brisket on to smoke about 6pm last night...Checked it around 12:30, then brought it in a few minutes ago. Everything says to plate it for an hour or so before slicing, so I have... But lord I'm ready to slice it and see if it's any good. First time to try brisket.
And.... I over cooked it. 12 hours was apparently about two hours too long. But after I cut the overcooked part off, what remained is incredibly tasty. I think, if I had cooked it for 6 to ten hours I'd have been golden. It was only 4 1/2 lbs...
There's always a next time. And this won't be wasted, it'll be eaten.
Everyone's having brisket except me these days, it seems. They don't do brisket much here in southwest TN. It's all pork here.
The things you miss out on because of where you live. Poor Ike.
Ladies and Gentlemen, and Roscoe...
:ugly:
Quote from: mini on April 30, 2016, 09:43:38 PMLadies and Gentlemen, and Roscoe...
:ugly:
:pound: You uncouth, ill-tempered buffoon.
Okay. That was NOT good. I walked out of the radio room/study just in time to meet a very surprised copperhead snake crawling down the hall. I scream like a school girl, and hope the other things coming out of my mouth were prayers but I can't swear to it. And I couldn't find ANYTHING to kill it with other than my gun, which could ricochet. Wound up taking Lou's broom to sweep the 9 inch long spawn of satan out the door, where I shot him with a .22. Twice. And smashed it's head with a pry bar, just to be sure. I'll never trust my house again...
:o
Note to self: Never go to Roscoes!
Wow. We have copperheads here, but they never come indoors.
Wonder what your blood pressure is right now...
I had been contemplating us possibly moving back to Bristol to be closer to our parents the past few months. Then dad got sick and it was something I was thinking of constantly. Hadn't really talked to Brandon about it because I had to drag him down here to JC kicking and screaming when we got married. Went to a church in Bristol this morning that I miss terribly but just felt I needed to go. One of my best friends from that church asked me if I knew anyone looking for a apartment because she has essentially a whole house tacked on the back of her house she rents out. I asked her how much she wanted for rent. Then I called Brandon and asked how much we could afford for rent. It's the same amount. Plus no deposit. We can take my cat and go get his dog with no pet deposit. Washer and Dryer, kitchen the size of our current living room/kitchen, fenced in back yard. The works. Now we just wait for his summer school money to drop then we are heading back to Bristol.
[this decision also brought to you by the fact we've had 2 armed robberies in our apartment complex in the past month.]
All things work together for good...
Aww yay Heather! That's sooo awesome. Church + Pets + new house = win!
Unless you're Roscoe - his new "pets" + old house = death by snake. :lol:
Plus Trixie [her nickname] and her husband have 3 cats and 5 dogs. As she puts it, pets are encouraged. I talked to housing today, we will be moved by the 21st of this month. [Also she has funky chandeliers in a few rooms, built ins and a fireplace in the living room, and my bathroom is purple!!! I'm gonna ask if we can paint our bedroom as well. :cool: ]
As of 845 this morning, I am done with Spring 2016!!! According to what I made on my final this morning will determine if I made the Dean's list. If I didn't, I still feel like I finished the semester strong considering what all has gone on in the last month.
Brandon is cooking lunch then it's off to the bakery, where I'm kinda sad, but I will be placing my notice due to the move. I'll start working at a friends diner the week after we move.
Well, Heather, it looks like things are working out, although I'm sure it's not the way you would necessarily have wanted. Glad to see it.
And Jenn, my "new pet" died pretty quickly. I did feel a bit bad after a friend who is into snakes identified it as a harmless water snake, not the copperhead it mimicked.
Made it through the day. Got approximately a third of my caseload assigned to me today, and saw my first two official clients. Tomorrow is gonna be rough...all day in the neighboring county's court.
Sis Lewis was extremely graceful when I told her. She knew it was coming once dad got sick.
My sister started her new job for the state today. She'll eventually be an eligibility counselor for food stamps, but today she sorted mail for the homeless of Knox County. I didn't know they could have mail sent to the health department for pick up. I thought it was awesome!
4 days post chemo, my dad is at work right now. We go in the morning for bloodwork to see what the chemo has done thus far.
Hey Bobby, heart attacks are dangerous too. Venom alone doth not a dangerous snake make.
But what would a water snake be doing in your house? Drinking out of the toilet?
Quote from: Lynx on May 03, 2016, 11:52:38 AMHey Bobby, heart attacks are dangerous too. Venom alone doth not a dangerous snake make.
But what would a water snake be doing in your house? Drinking out of the toilet?
Ironically enough- probably trying to escape the water. It's been WET here the last few days.
Morning,all. Found a new Coffee Creamer I love- it is Carnation brand I think, "Creamy Chocolate". Delish. And this cold/congestion/creeping crud needs to go away. Especially today, since I'm gonna be in court all day. Ain't nobody got time for dat.:pound:
And here I thought you had taste. A guy who smokes his own briskets... But he uses Carnation creamer. Lord help him.
Beautiful day here. That last rain storm brought cooler weather. :)
Protein powder- it's the equivalent of grown people baby formula...
Brandon is gone to try to get some boxes from Wal-Mart so we can start packing. We were going to try to move everything in a Uhaul, but those folks want 90+ dollars for a 40 mile trip. So we are taking a little bit at a time as I travel back and forth to Bristol for dad/church/work/my car has recalls/paying bills/etc.
Eminently logical. Sounds like what I would have done. :teeth:
Urgh. I did NOT sleep well last night. And in language Germ will understand, the Chinese-they have attacked and are winning..
:yawn:
In the language I understand....
You must needs to up your coffee intake. Try a dark roast.
My mom is awesome! She is supporting my turkey and dressing addiction, she sent me home with leftovers and I have totally claimed all of the dressing! Yummy! Thanks mom!
Quote from: Roscoe on May 04, 2016, 01:06:56 PMUrgh. I did NOT sleep well last night. And in language Germ will understand, the Chinese-they have attacked and are winning..
Should have eaten Mexican instead... :teeth:
I took the first load of stuff to the apartment yesterday before church. I'm incredibly thankful for how natural it felt driving there. It really felt like I was driving home.
Today for 1 year anniversary Part 1 [we were legally wed 1 year ago today, ceremony later] we are packing another load of stuff, eating at our favorite mexican place, making my car payment [adulting!], then going to the new apartment. Brandon has only seen it in pictures. Also our new neighbors cat was up a tree last night and we'll help her get it down if he's still up there.
Totally,completely ready for today to be over. Not that it's a bad day- just it's beautiful outside and after seeing my four clients so far today I am bored. And I don't have anyone else scheduled for today...
Quote from: HeatherB on May 05, 2016, 01:01:52 PMI took the first load of stuff to the apartment yesterday before church. I'm incredibly thankful for how natural it felt driving there. It really felt like I was driving home.
Today for 1 year anniversary Part 1 [we were legally wed 1 year ago today, ceremony later] we are packing another load of stuff, eating at our favorite mexican place, making my car payment [adulting!], then going to the new apartment. Brandon has only seen it in pictures. Also our new neighbors cat was up a tree last night and we'll help her get it down if he's still up there.
Yay for adulting! Sometimes it's still hard for me to believe I'm a grownup, doing adult-type things.
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/adult.png)
The cat was rescued around 8 am this morning. We ended up taking a few loads of things today. Plus our landlord/neighbor is going to let us move in early. So I'll be going to paint our bedroom tomorrow to get it prepped for move in on Tuesday.
Mom has been driving dad to and from work since he's been so tired. I'll take over pick up duties as soon as we get moved. His work has also moved him to a job with less coolant so his poor lungs can get a break from coughing.
Hmm... I might not be able to give taco those records after all. I've been trying all week to call him to set up a time/place to meet but he never answers his phone. I'm leaving for east TN Sunday morning, so time is running out. Don't wanna haul this much weight 800 miles for no reason.
:hi: Took Nyquil last night to help me sleep- this cold/crud is killing me. Woke up with a hangover. :sadbounce: Thought I had a slow easy day with no one scheduled. WRONG. Four new intakes, which take a bit more time than normal visits,All of them in the am... so much for my easy day..:lol: As long as I get my traditional ribs at lunch, though, I'll be good.
:chatter: pssst....tell everyone......Roscoes already drinking on the job and having hangovers. :chatter:
Maybe they will put him on parole. Then he can be an officer there and a client as well.
:pound: you clowns.
Looks like it's gonna be a beautiful Saturday. Fixing to go up town, buy a couple things, and put some ribs on to smoke.
Brandon picked out our paint color. It's a blue/green/gray. It's only going in the bedroom. The rest of the house will be a light gray and we are getting to paint the cabinets in the kitchen too. Our neighbor has 7 dogs, 2 of them are already following me around and 1 whines if I don't pick her up.
Today my sister is coming in and we are having a family day. My mom is even off work. Dad has been very tired this week. Please continue to keep him in your prayers during all this.
Dogs know a softy when they see one. We animal lovers have signs tattooed on our foreheads, "I will pet you!"
Leaving for east TN tomorrow. It has been too, too long since I have seen my mother. I'll be meeting Taco at 5pm to dump a lot of big black frisbees on him. Or maybe they're big black CDs.
Heather, if you and Brandon happen to be in the neighborhood, we will be meeting at the McDonald's on I-81 GreenEville exit.
I've done a lot of spring cleaning, trimming and mowing today. Cooked a rack of AWESOME ribs, and read a couple books. Then Lou came home and brought my nephew and niece with her. The boy had never ridden in a Corvette, so we went for a little ride....after a couple of particularly quick starts and curves, I think I have him hooked on Corvettes now...:lol:
Thanks to snooping on FB,I just discovered Fuzzy PLAYS THE SAX!?! Holy shades of Bill Clinton, why has she been hiding this?!?
Quote from: Lynx on May 08, 2016, 01:15:59 AMLeaving for east TN tomorrow. It has been too, too long since I have seen my mother. I'll be meeting Taco at 5pm to dump a lot of big black frisbees on him. Or maybe they're big black CDs.
Heather, if you and Brandon happen to be in the neighborhood, we will be meeting at the McDonald's on I-81 GreenEville exit.
Tomorrow afternoon I'll be painting/packing/moving/unpacking after 1 and Brandon will be at work.
Quote from: Roscoe on May 08, 2016, 02:45:45 AMThanks to snooping on FB,I just discovered Fuzzy PLAYS THE SAX!?! Holy shades of Bill Clinton, why has she been hiding this?!?
USED to play the sax. Many years ago. Lol
Sax? Why did I not know of this? I play alto sax. Or... I did, right up until I figured out I can learn to play piano/keyboard and load up virtual instruments in my computer and play them.
In the words of the jazz group, "how's your lip?"
2nd coat of paint is done. Well almost done. There is a section about the size of a 55 inch flatscreen tv that didn't get done because I ran out of paint. Of course the Walmart on that end of town's paint machine has been tore up for 3 days now. I sent a picture to Brandon and told him I thought it looked like an excellent place for a tapestry to hang. Lol.
It's only 6:30 and in my mind it's like I'm burning daylight and I should get another load of stuff and move it, but I'm plum tarred....
Arrived safely in east TN. Big black CDs delivered. And a bag of ice ensured the chocolate I was bringing didn't melt.
There are some crazy people out on the road. I was driving about 75 and a guy passed me on a crotch rocket, must have been doing about 93. He was really moving on, whipping across lanes, leaning into curves... with a little boy sitting behind him. >.> All I could do was say, "Lord, keep them safe." (in spite of themselves)
Try driving in DFW metropolis traffic - that's a daily occurrence here. :roll:
1 day 18 hours until I leave for the Bahamian waters and don't return for 7 days. :cool:
:hi: Was a busy day today. Steady stream of clients. It's definitely taking some adjusting to the desk job, but I'm finding that I actually like it. And it's kinda stormy here tonight. A tornado watch currently in effect for my area, and it may get rocky tonight. May God's hand be on us. As much as I love the south, and spring, I'm not fond of tornado weather...
And Bro Wilson wants me to teach Wednesday night. Be the first time in a month or so...I've got to get something together..
We are under a tornado watch, too. I think most of the weather went north of us.
Looks like Bro Ron- my former youth pastor-'s area, Boswell,Ok got hit. They're okay, but a couple church members lost their homes. Fortunantly no loss of life. We didn't get anything more than rain, from what I could tell this am..
In case y'all didn't see it, Barb posted in another thread that AJ/almond joy (Angie) was killed in a car wreck along with her husband. :(
:(
We are mostly moved. I say mostly because Brandon has a carload of things [and our dry goods!!!!] and took a detour to see his mom. She was jumping up and down because he didn't see her on mother's day. Nevermind the fact he has you know....a job. I'm over moving. We are never moving again. At least until Topher passes. He yowled the entire 40 minutes he was in the car and now he's been hiding in my closet for the past 6 hours.
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 10, 2016, 06:37:31 PMIn case y'all didn't see it, Barb posted in another thread that AJ/almond joy (Angie) was killed in a car wreck along with her husband. :(
!!!
How could she die? She was like family...
It's just crazy.
Man. That's terrible. :sadbounce: I snooped online and found a news article in her area that states a man and woman were killed when the truck they were in ran a stop sign and was hit by another truck. No names....I wonder if that was them? In any case, praying for the family and we will miss her here...
Here is an article that I found: http://qctimes.com/news/local/victims-in-fatal-traffic-crash-identified/article_0a93abca-b6eb-5675-8e66-fdb065bb3e6c.html
Says they were stopped in construction traffic & hit from behind.
That's even worse. No where to go, and no time to get out. I hope it was quick, at least, as cold hearted as that sounds. :sadbounce:
In sharing, Lou, chey, and I took Rusty out on a backroad cruise last night. Truly some of the best times of my life....
I'm under strict orders to rest today. I'm in full blown allergy crud. Brandon said I was terrible to sleep beside last night.
Quote from: Roscoe on May 08, 2016, 02:45:45 AMThanks to snooping on FB,I just discovered Fuzzy PLAYS THE SAX!?! Holy shades of Bill Clinton, why has she been hiding this?!?
So does Robbie...
That surprises me not one bit. I don't think there's anything he CAN'T do. In fact, I would've been surprised if he COULDN'T. :laughhard:
Quote from: sunlight on May 11, 2016, 05:09:18 PMQuote from: Roscoe on May 08, 2016, 02:45:45 AMThanks to snooping on FB,I just discovered Fuzzy PLAYS THE SAX!?! Holy shades of Bill Clinton, why has she been hiding this?!?
So does Robbie...
:laughat:
Made it to the Bahamas. So very tired, but that water and beach was so worth it.
Also tried conch. Delish.
Quote from: sunlight on May 11, 2016, 05:09:18 PMQuote from: Roscoe on May 08, 2016, 02:45:45 AMThanks to snooping on FB,I just discovered Fuzzy PLAYS THE SAX!?! Holy shades of Bill Clinton, why has she been hiding this?!?
So does Robbie...
Hmm... this is becoming an epidemic. What kind of sax does Robbie play? Bari? Tenor?
Quote from: MsJennJenn on May 12, 2016, 12:36:21 AMMade it to the Bahamas. So very tired, but that water and beach was so worth it.
Also tried conch. Delish.
I hate you. :lol:
While you're lolling around on a tropical paradise, MY morning has been, let's say, less than stellar.
It started at 4:30 am, when I awoke to an 81 degree house and a grumpy wife- grumpy over said temperature. I go out and by cellphone light, because I couldn't find my flashlight, discover that the fan blade on the outside unit slipped and locked uo the new $300 motor we replaced last summer. I managed, in the rain, to get it unlocked and re-secured where it belongs, which got us back cool, but I fear there was permenant damage to the motor- time will tell.
While that was going on one of my new wayward chilluns got drunk, and punched out his live in girlfriend while a cop watched, then lied to the cop, catching new felony charges. Moron. That'll be three days worth of paperwork. :pound:
Sounds like a real sharp fellow. :roll:
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 12, 2016, 08:52:12 PMSounds like a real sharp fellow. :roll:
Oh yeah, he's a mental Goliath- NOT. That's okay. After guzzling a cup of coffee, I did some paperwork and cruised over to the prosecutor's office, and made sure that he'll have plenty of time to think about that little decision...
My new boss, about two hours later, sent a message to my training officer asking her to check on that situation, since she had been notified like I had when they booked Goliath in. I took great pleasure in informing her that I was two steps ahead, had already checked on it, talked with the jail, completed the necessary paperwork, and was sitting in the prosecutor's office holding a signed Probation Revocation. She was surprised, laughing and telling me apparently I had it under control. Just like I want- them to think I can handle anything thrown at me efficiently and quickly. I'm really busting my hump to prove to them that they didn't make a mistake giving me the job...
Made it through the day. Counting down to tomorrow, just because it'll be nice to have a weekend again. I plan on picking up 3 sheets of plywood and starting to build the body of my teardrop camper. I mowed the yard tonight just so I'll be able to spend the weekend working on it..
By the way we did go up Margeurite Falls trail on Tuesday. I posted the pictures on another forum and I don't want to repost all those again, so here's the link to the post with the pictures.
http://christianchat.com/christian-singles-forum/61500-streams-consciousness-thoughts-2391.html#post2609726
In other news, my brother and I hit the Knoxville McKay's yesterday. I don't know how many books he got but I know I got 106 CDs. :D :D :D Gonna be busy next week figuring out which ones I like, and the local thrift store is about to get another influx of new CDs after I sort everything out.
Today I will spend more than four hours at the Nashville McKay's.
And for the record I can see the mistakes in those photos. But I didn't know the camera angle was that wide... I thought it just got what was inside the target square.
Quote from: Lynx on May 13, 2016, 08:34:11 AMBy the way we did go up Margeurite Falls trail on Tuesday. I posted the pictures on another forum and I don't want to repost all those again, so here's the link to the post with the pictures.
http://christianchat.com/christian-singles-forum/61500-streams-consciousness-thoughts-2391.html#post2609726
In other news, my brother and I hit the Knoxville McKay's yesterday. I don't know how many books he got but I know I got 106 CDs. :D :D :D Gonna be busy next week figuring out which ones I like, and the local thrift store is about to get another influx of new CDs after I sort everything out.
Today I will spend more than four hours at the Nashville McKay's.
It won't let me see the pictures... It says I don't have permission or I'm. Or not signed in.
Same here.
:hi:
It's the weekend! Mental Goliath was released from jail today around noon. He made it until 5:30 before an officer ran his name. :lol: Lord. I have around 100 people to watch and this one bonehead is the only one giving me heartburn. I'd like to install some kind of shock collar around his, um, business and be able to remotely activate it every time I get notified he's messing up...:lol:
And I have began the Teardrop/Breadloaf shaped vintage appearing camper. So far, so good...
Hmph. I guess I'll have to dig out my old Photobucket account and make sure it is still active.
And it was a little bit more than 230 CDs. And it would have been more, but I ran out of time. Stupid slow traffic on the Interstate vaporized a couple of precious hours.
I've sent husband and dad to Lowe's together. We are spending our 1st anniversary part 2 fixing the floor in his bathroom. Also dad shaved his head yesterday. The chemo finally has caused it to start falling out.
The heat pump doesn't work at our new apartment. We've been doing fans in the Windows and with it being a wooded lot it hasn't been that bad. Except for Topher trying to escape out the window. He's why I'm not having children. Lol.
Hugged a dolphin today!!!!
Cool! We need pictures!
Catering is no joke. All my joints hurt. Of course it could be the cold snap on top of that too.
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 15, 2016, 04:25:37 AMCool! We need pictures!
It'll have to be when I'm home. Trying to downsize them so they're not huge on the photo app is dumb. I tried but it didn't work. lol
I also danced with it, kissed it, rubbed it's back and is belly, touched his teeth, and fed him a fish! It was the best day ever.
Now I'm burnt to a crisp after a day at the beach. Coming home Tuesday. Boo. :sadbounce:
I saw your pic on IG. SOOO cute!!!
Today is my last day at the bakery. I'm kinda sad about it but I will NOT miss making chocolate icing. It is the bane of my existence. I have another catering tomorrow morning.
I am making crusty cream cheese pound cake!
Quote from: sunlight on May 16, 2016, 02:53:36 PMI am making crusty cream cheese pound cake!
I NEED to taste that. :sadbounce:
Been a busy morning, dealing with wayward souls. One thing this job has already taught me- Stupidity has no bounds, therefore my job is probably the most secure in the world, as long as I don't mess up..
Made it to lunch- now the last half of the day will crawl by.
And in other sharing, as I pulled to the stop sign this morning, I was reminded that a manual shift Corvette CANNOT be shifted sans clutch, like my old truck. I pressed the clutch pedal, it went to the floor NOT like it should and we cruised right through the stop sign. I'd forgotten that every Manual C4 Corvette I've driven tends to lose hydralic clutch fluid from time to time and I hadn't checked mine in a year or so. Yep- out of fluid. Had to borrow a friends ride and run over to the parts store to rectify that. :lol:
Bobby: I'm glad nobody was coming for you to run into.
Quote from: sunlight on May 16, 2016, 02:53:36 PMI am making crusty cream cheese pound cake!
Need recipe! Now! :demand:
Quote from: sunlight on May 16, 2016, 02:53:36 PMI am making crusty cream cheese pound cake!
yummy!
Just got the call EVERYONE wants to get...Bank- "Sir, your debit card has been compromised." :pound:
Fortunantly my bank was on it and locked it down with no loss of cash. Unfortunantly I am without a debit card for two weeks. I don't know how I'll survive......:sadbounce:
Did they say how it was compromised? Did they catch the guy who did it? Will it happen again?
Man, I would have so many questions to ask the person who gave me a call like that.
Last day at the bakery was bittersweet.
All of night shift was told to come in for day shift this week at dad's work. Then they laid over half of them off before first break. Dad is working on getting his disability paperwork filled out and submitted. Thankfully mom's health insurance will pick him up as of tomorrow.
Random thought: The overdriven electric guitar is the bagpipes of the modern age. Discordant, harsh, but it fits well in the music that was written for it and it has every bit as many adherents as the bagpipes used to have.
I like acoustic much better.
Quote from: Lynx on May 17, 2016, 11:19:21 AMRandom thought: The overdriven electric guitar is the bagpipes of the modern age. Discordant, harsh, but it fits well in the music that was written for it and it has every bit as many adherents as the bagpipes used to have.
I love an "overdriven electric guitar". Bagpipes- not so much.
Back at work on an overcast day that will probably rain. Bah. Had to spend $135 last night I did NOT anticipate, for a battery for Lou's car. Thankful to be able to, but really didn't want to do that, as it chips into the bill payoff budget...
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 17, 2016, 12:48:24 PMI like acoustic much better.
Bagpipes versus flute, electric versus acoustic. Same diff.
Let's not talk finances right now. Ours are spiraling right now. :roll:
Just got back from a breakfast catering. I've been up since 4:30. Time for a nap.
Quote from: Roscoe on May 16, 2016, 09:04:11 PMUnfortunantly I am without a debit card for two weeks. I don't know how I'll survive......:sadbounce:
Good grief you must use a local bank. lol most global ones will issue you a temp card now.
Quote from: Lynx on May 17, 2016, 01:14:56 PMQuote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 17, 2016, 12:48:24 PMI like acoustic much better.
Bagpipes versus flute, electric versus acoustic. Same diff.
Noooo not same difference. You of all people should know you can't compare any of those. lol :roll:
Back in the states. :cry2:
I really hope my tomorrow is really a day off. I need it to be a real off day for once.
Quote from: sunlight on May 17, 2016, 10:34:47 PMI really hope my tomorrow is really a day off. I need it to be a real off day for once.
Then stop volunteering for stuff. Don't tell me you don't, I've seen you do it. :-P
:hi:
Yeah, let's not talk finances...I got rent coming up in two weeks, power and water bills due now and less than $200 in the bank. No job and no money coming in from anywhere. If a job doesn't come thru this week, I'm sunk. I know God will provide, but it would be great if He would go ahead and show me how! I'm getting really anxious. I have plenty of groceries, and I've been approved for food stamps again, but I can't store groceries or cook without power and water. And a place to live. Lol
It is what it is and God has to provide. He promised in His Word.
Quote from: MsJennJenn on May 17, 2016, 07:09:51 PMQuote from: Roscoe on May 16, 2016, 09:04:11 PMUnfortunantly I am without a debit card for two weeks. I don't know how I'll survive......:sadbounce:
Good grief you must use a local bank. lol most global ones will issue you a temp card now.
Very much a local bank. One I have supported nearly since its founding and love. I like being able to walk in, apply for a loan and walk out with the answer in 5 minutes and the money in an hour.It's worth the inconvience of no debit card for a couple weeks to me.
It's the type bank that I called my loan officer at 730pm on a weekend on his personal cell phone and told him I was buying a harley with a hot check, and he told me he'd cover it and have the loan papers ready "in a week of so" without asking how much the check was. I actually had to remind him to write the loan papers up two weeks later. :lol:
I know what you mean Bobby. Our bank used to be like that. Then they sold out to a chain. My grandmother wanted a loan to get her roof fixed and they needed references and a credit history. We'd love to have a bank like yours again.
What really hurt is the same person who knew us by name is the one who required all that for a loan. He didn't like it much either, but he had to follow the new rules. Everyone was unhappy about it, but nothing anyone can do.
Quote from: Lynx on May 18, 2016, 01:51:12 PMI know what you mean Bobby. Our bank used to be like that. Then they sold out to a chain. My grandmother wanted a loan to get her roof fixed and they needed references and a credit history. We'd love to have a bank like yours again.
What really hurt is the same person who knew us by name is the one who required all that for a loan. He didn't like it much either, but he had to follow the new rules. Everyone was unhappy about it, but nothing anyone can do.
Alot of that is crackdowns on the banks by federal regulators too. My bank even tightened up a bit, but I've been there so long and have all the credit, references, ect that I can still get by with the handshake kinda thing. They'll tell me they have to go before the board, but it'll be no problem- especially since the "board" that makes the decision is my loan officer, the bank president I've known for ten years, and two other loan officers that I've known for even longer....having been police here helps alot, as well as growing up here. They might be just as strict as your bank on a new account....
Rain, rain, rain. And it's cool here, only 61* unusual for May in Texas.
You can NOT have our sunshine Fuzzy. The less rain we have, the slower the grass grows, the less often I have to mow.
Cooler here too, and it's been damp.... I just don't care for rainy weather.
Photos of my Bahama trip - that I did with my DSLR> If anyone is interested. lol
Lots of ocean pics. It was just so gorgeous. And turquoise. Sigh. Love it.
http://s165.photobucket.com/user/MsJennJenn/library/Bahama%20Trip
Rainy, cool and BLEH here. SUCH a droopy day. Compared to coming home from the Bahama's haha. :smirk2:
Quote from: Lynx on May 19, 2016, 09:59:25 PMYou can NOT have our sunshine Fuzzy. The less rain we have, the slower the grass grows, the less often I have to mow.
I'm just glad we're no longer in drought.
Jenn, that water is so blue and beautiful. Makes me want to run off to an island like that and stay.
Morning all. It's a pretty day today, Sunshine here. And it is finally friday. Yay. Plans for the weekend, assuming I make it through today, is to buy a few more sheets of plywood and finish putting the top on the camper. Oh, and mow the yard...
I was getting stressed about finances. Most of our bills are due the first 2 weeks of the month. Here I am sitting around not working (i start my new job officially on the 28th due to dad's chemo round next week) and the bills are just rolling in. Wednesday night I dropped my tithe in the bucket having already calculated how many boxes of noodles it would have bought so we could actually eat. Today as I was leaving our landlady/neighbor popped out the back door and asked if we wanted a job in exchange for rent for June. So we will be building her a simple covering for her front porch in exchange for the 400 our rent would of been. Jehovah Jireh, my provider. Glory!!!
*Hugs* Heather and Mel
I am so far behind on news, I can't catch up on everything. Here's hoping I caught the important stuff while skimming like mad.
Sean had his big mental health test yesterday. Now it's a waiting game until the 31st when we go back for a de-briefing. Glad it's not long to wait. I'm SO ready for him to move on/move out, whatever he needs to do. Hoping we don't just get a diagnosis for him, but get some options for him. Like, maybe group housing, or something. :/
:beret:
Heather- I don't know why folks can't get a grip on the fact that you can't outgive God. I can't turn around without evidence of that, but some of us have to learn the hard way. I've been on both sides of giving- unfaithful and nearly wound up bankrupt, and faithful and miraculously things got paid.. Doesn't mean I always have everything I want, but I can truthfully say He's ALWAYS provided my needs when I did my part...
And in sharing- I found out something I didn't really want to. F26 brand wood adhesive- it don't come off'n fingers very well. :lol:
Got a bit more done on the teardrop today. Hoping to finish the roof tomorrow, then I can start sanding, wood putty-ing, polyurethan-ing, trimming, wiring, painting...lol. Somewhere my simple weekend project exploded on me. But it's keeping me busy, teaching me things, and all in all it has been relatively cheap and it'll be something the family can enjoy cheaply when it's done.
It doesn't look very big. Where will you put the bathroom and how can you stand up? I know you are short, but that thing looks super small.
It's not very big. Teardrop campers are basically a bed with a roof on wheels. One step up from a tent Very lightweight. There are no toilets,showers or anything like that. They are designed to be pulled easily, primitive camping, that kinda thing. They came about starting in the '20s, but their heyday was after WW2. A lot of companies built them and sold plans for them in the late 40s, and you could get a tent to attach to the door to stand up and get dressed in, then get in the camper to sleep. The upscale ones have a hatch that opens in the back with a mini kitchen- ice chest, small sink, place to carry water, stove- but I didn't put all that in mine. Rusty isn't overpowered, so we need something light, and we do all of our cooking on a campfire anyway. I just wanted a place to sleep in comfort..
I'm on vacation for the next week :clap:
I hope you are adding a window unit so you can sleep in comfort. Lol
Hello, Tia...what's on the agenda for your Vay-Kay?
Melbs :hug:
Ruby darlin :hug:
We miss your posts dear friends.
I got up early this morning was out of the house by 9. Went to Dollar Tree for various things I use that are cheap. Then went to Aldi to stock back up for the next two weeks or so. Then came home, made Tacos for lunch and started on my Typography Portrait of Andrae Crouch. Only took me like 6 1/2 hours. But it's turned in....although this professor grades hard.
:pound:
Since then I've just been piddling around my crib, cleaning up and such. Love being home in my own zone again.
Fun fact: no tacos or mexican food in the Bahamas. How sad.
A friend of mine knocked on my door this morning and told me she was coming back this afternoon to take me to a movie. So I cleaned my house, cause I had company coming over for dinner and got ready and went with her to see Jungle Book in 3D. WOW! It was awesome! They didn't stray from the book, the effects were amazing, especially in 3D and it was just very very well done. The best part...we were in the theatre almost alone...only one kid in there and about 5 adults...so quiet and nice. I enjoyed myself. Then came home and my company came over and we ate and all is well.
Jenn...do you have any Pirate Ringo Salsa for your tacos yet? It's awesome...I suggest you contact my supplier if you haven't already. That goes for Isaac too...since he likes to eat, he would enjoy that.
In fact...ALL of GP should at least get one jar to support my friend. ;)
Quote from: MelodyB on May 22, 2016, 01:28:02 AMHello, Tia...what's on the agenda for your Vay-Kay?
Nothing formal planned for vacation. mostly visiting my grandparents and maybe doing some shopping and catching up on sleep. Did have to plan one not so fun thing during vacation... an ultrasound on Tuesday morning to try to find out the cause of a medical problem I'm having.
MelodyB: Please elaborate concerning pirate ringo salsa. Include descriptions of taste, price range, shipping options and who in the world is pirate ringo?
Jenn gains points (and the second n) for Dollar Tree, Aldi and Andrae Crouch. All are good in their places. Especially Aldi. :cool:
ROFL!! Nice plug, Mel. Real subtle. ;) :D
Isaac - Pirate Ringo is my hubby. We're launching a new business venture with salsa. See, he's an incredible cook (WAY better than I am - seriously) and his salsa has become rather famous among friends and family. We've been after him for years to market, but he always just laughed and shook his head. Recently he started taking us more seriously (no idea what took him so long, silly man) ;) and now he's making salsa like mad, and his business manager (AKA me) is scrambling to keep up with orders. We can't sell to anyone except friends and family until we get licensed (good grief, it's a process!!) but I'm already really struggling to keep up. I'm not even kidding. Once people found out we were selling it, I'm shipping jars all over the country. Which means that once we can go live, there's no chance of me keeping up with orders, nor him keeping up with making it. Which means I'm already researching co-packers in our state before we're even licensed! It's sheer madness, but in a good way. :) And I'm incredibly grateful to God for opening up doors like He is. :) Our Kickstarter is in edit mode, since I'm still scrambling to crunch numbers, but if you want to take a peek I could send you a preview link. I know you aren't on Facebook, so you haven't seen all the craziness on the Pirate Ringo's Salsa page lately. I actually thought of you a couple weeks ago, and almost wrote you a note to tell you what was going on since I figured you would probably really like his salsa, but since I haven't been around much lately I was afraid it would be a bit rude. :lol:
Jenn - I've been missing you, too! Struggling to keep up with everything going on right now, which means a good chunk of my down-time went bye-bye once again. Ah well. Seasons come and go. One day I'm sure I'll be wondering why the house is so quiet. :)
Both my younger siblings are graduating college in a few weeks. *sniffle sniffle* And Mr. Teddy will turn one next month! WHAT?!? How did THAT happen?!? I feel a bit old. :updown:
:beret:
https://www.facebook.com/pirateringossalsa/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Will it let you look at this page sans Facebook acct?
Oh, just realized I never answered your other questions, Isaac. The friends and family rate until we go live is $6.50 per pint jar. Comes out to $13.30, shipped. Or $25 for two jars shipped. I would rank this on the warm end of medium, perhaps. Maybe not quite that hot, depending on who you ask. It's got a bit of a smoky flavor, and the texture is really thick. As in, it will stay on your chip when you dip it.
:beret:
Quote from: Lynx on May 22, 2016, 03:49:17 AMMelodyB: Please elaborate concerning pirate ringo salsa. Include descriptions of taste, price range, shipping options and who in the world is pirate ringo?
Jenn gains points (and the second n) for Dollar Tree, Aldi and Andrae Crouch. All are good in their places. Especially Aldi. :cool:
Haha yes we want this salsa too. Yes Ruby it lets you look at it sans fb. Thanks for sharing to us non-facebookers. Lol I want some but I can't until the after rent pay day. :smirk2:
And I sureeeee do love Aldi. It's a poor single college students answer to a hungry belly. Gonna especially be more grateful for it when my rent goes up $50 here in two months. Can't really afford it and pay tithes at the same time. But I guess we'll see what happens. Sigh. Like Rosoe said, can't afford NOT to pay tithes. Something I'm mega trying to work on this year. Lawd.
Oh yay! Thanks for posting the link, Sandra. I thought it wouldn't be able to be viewed unless you had an account. :)
Rent increases stink. Ours is over double what it was when we got married. :smirk2:
:beret:
Ruby: I'm allergic to pain, so I'll wait until y'all branch out into a mild version. I don't like heat at all. But (mild) salsa is always a good thing, especially thick salsa. It can be used in so many things. Example: Tuna, mayo and salsa gives a tuna sandwich a good kick.
Jenn: Have you noticed the customers at Aldi are not like the customers at a regular grocery store? Aldi customers are as diverse as any other group, but they all look more intelligent... Maybe I'm just biased? But I guarantee you won't find any people there who would fit in a peopleofwalmart.com lineup.
Quote from: Lynx on May 22, 2016, 11:40:41 AMRuby: I'm allergic to pain, so I'll wait until y'all branch out into a mild version. I don't like heat at all. But (mild) salsa is always a good thing, especially thick salsa. It can be used in so many things. Example: Tuna, mayo and salsa gives a tuna sandwich a good kick.
Jenn: Have you noticed the customers at Aldi are not like the customers at a regular grocery store? Aldi customers are as diverse as any other group, but they all look more intelligent... Maybe I'm just biased? But I guarantee you won't find any people there who would fit in a peopleofwalmart.com lineup.
Ruby I am the opposite. I like salsa spicy! With a kick. Meant to ask you if they have jalepenos or other type of peppers in it. lol
Isaac well I live in a diverse city. I'm the minority here haha....so yes, they're all diverse. But they don't look any different than Walmart-ites unfortunately.
On a cinnamon kick this morning apparently. Having chai tea, had a white nectarine (SO JUICY) sprinkled with cinnamon, and I have cinnamon rolls in the oven.
Happy Sunday errrrbody! :sing:
Isaac, the last jar of the mild prototype he's working on is already packaged up to ship. But he's going to have to make a new batch ASAP, obviously. I'll add you to the wait list. :)
Jenn, for the original flavor/heat he uses five different dried peppers. Pretty sure dried jalapeño is one of those five. If you need specifics because of allergies or something I can have him get in touch with you. :)
Two sick babies today, so no church for me.
:beret:
Nope no allergens. Lol
Quote from: SippinTea on May 22, 2016, 04:10:20 PMIsaac, the last jar of the mild prototype he's working on is already packaged up to ship. But he's going to have to make a new batch ASAP, obviously. I'll add you to the wait list. :)
Jenn, for the original flavor/heat he uses five different dried peppers. Pretty sure dried jalapeño is one of those five. If you need specifics because of allergies or something I can have him get in touch with you. :)
Two sick babies today, so no church for me.
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(Whimper!)
Can I order a case? It costs less per jar to ship a case, yes?
I just checked with Chris, and he's planning to try to make at least one mild prototype batch this evening. If you're serious about wanting multiple jars, I can fit 4-6 jars in a large flat rate box, which would be 16.35 for me to ship. But let me know soonish if you're serious, because they're selling about as fast as he can make them and I can package them up. You were the first person who requested some from the newest batch though, so you get first dibs. :)
Anyone up for babysitting for a few hours this week? I need to make about 5 phone calls to co-packers, which could take some time, and it's pretty much impossible to make phone calls with 4 kids in the house. :updown:
Sisters Coffee Company roasts the best coffee. That's all. :D
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Um... actually I was not expecting that, so I have not the funds to finance such an action at this time. Rats. Go ahead and sell them.
Phooey.
How much will 6 jars plus the flat rate shipping be in about a week and two days?
LOL. The same price it would be today, assuming I have some jars then. $6.50 per jar, plus shipping. I'll double check and see if I can realistically fit 6 jars in a large flat rate without danger of breakage on the way.
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So a grand total of 55.35. Sounds good.
This does explain how you know so much about coffee...
Cha ching! You are welcome, Rubes. ;)
I knew Isaac would be willing to taste and help support the new venture.
And I can't wait to hear what all he eats it on! This sauce is so unique...he's gonna love it on everything! lol
So far, I've eaten it plain with crackers, and a couple of times I've made plain cheese quesadillas and spread sauce and sour cream over it. I need to branch out.
I would babysit but I have dadsitting this week due to round 2 of chemo.
Heather - Pretty sure dadsitting is more important right now. *HUGS*
Mel - you really need to try adding it to the taco soup recipe I gave you eons ago. :D Or chili. Or in the water when you're cooking rice. Or... pffft. I just need to make a tips/recipes PDF and start selling that, too. :P
Isaac - We live in an area with a TON of coffee roasters. It's both bewildering and really fun. But yes, I suppose I have a pretty significant number of reasons to be an expert. :P
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Please pray for Chel. She's at the ER & thinks she's been bitten by a snake.
And they won't let me go home. Now I'm upstairs in a room. Ugh. So much for my only day off.
Quote from: sunlight on May 23, 2016, 07:59:27 AMAnd they won't let me go home. Now I'm upstairs in a room. Ugh. So much for my only day off.
How on earth did you get bit by a snake? I mean, I know we're Pentecostal and have that reputation, but I didn't think you were on the extreme side of the belief! :lol:
Morning all. In sharing, I found Thin Mint Coffee Creamer last night. Life is grand. At least it was until my wife decided to poke the bear by stealing some of said cffee and creamer...:pound:
Quote from: SippinTea on May 23, 2016, 02:32:08 AMIsaac - We live in an area with a TON of coffee roasters. It's both bewildering and really fun. But yes, I suppose I have a pretty significant number of reasons to be an expert. :P
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Hmm... I was thinking more about your personal experience with coffee. You know, with all the rushing around, getting a salsa business going. Good thing you have so many coffee roasters around. Bet you have three of them in your phone's contacts list. If you don't, you might wanna... sounds like you'll need them. ;)
Quote from: Roscoe on May 23, 2016, 01:06:19 PMQuote from: sunlight on May 23, 2016, 07:59:27 AMAnd they won't let me go home. Now I'm upstairs in a room. Ugh. So much for my only day off.
How on earth did you get bit by a snake? I mean, I know we're Pentecostal and have that reputation, but I didn't think you were on the extreme side of the belief! :lol:
And who mistook an innocent, harmless little snake for a copperhead in his fear? :-P
I think she messed up on the tread on serpents part...
So is she ok? lol
We need the story Chel :demand:
Quote from: Lynx on May 23, 2016, 01:24:43 PMQuote from: Roscoe on May 23, 2016, 01:06:19 PMQuote from: sunlight on May 23, 2016, 07:59:27 AMAnd they won't let me go home. Now I'm upstairs in a room. Ugh. So much for my only day off.
How on earth did you get bit by a snake? I mean, I know we're Pentecostal and have that reputation, but I didn't think you were on the extreme side of the belief! :lol:
And who mistook an innocent, harmless little snake for a copperhead in his fear? :-P
Who DIDN'T get bit by said snake, regardless of status vis a vis harmless or harmful?:lol: And innocent? No. It left that designation behind when it showed itself IN MY HOUSE. :pound:
Ruby or Sandra - can ya'll check in the AWF FB page about April? I've been texting her and she's not replying. I'm starting to worry! lol
She said she'll text you now. Lol
It may be a good thing that Chel had to stay in the hospital on her only day off...its God telling her she really has to take the day off and not do anything. This way she has no choice! Haha!
Not laughing at the pain and suffering, but that she has to stay still for awhile.
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 23, 2016, 02:45:16 PMShe said she'll text you now. Lol
She did. lol thanks!
Quote from: MelodyB on May 23, 2016, 02:59:11 PMIt may be a good thing that Chel had to stay in the hospital on her only day off...its God telling her she really has to take the day off and not do anything. This way she has no choice! Haha!
Not laughing at the pain and suffering, but that she has to stay still for awhile.
haha Mebls. I think you nailed it! Sometimes God forcefully makes you take a break haha.
Good morning, everyone! Chris forgot his phone at home today, so sadly, I won't be getting any flirty text messages. *sniffles sadly* ;)
This salsa venture has me hopping. And it's been REALLY nice to have an outlet for my business experience once again. I've missed it badly since becoming a mom. My mom seemed to be perfectly content just raising kids. I'm finding that I'm a lot different from her. My family is the most important thing in my life, but if I don't have something else going on besides them... I'm not a very nice person to be around. :smirk2: It's been nice to have something at the end of day I can point to, and say "I got this done, and made these calls, and ordered these supplies" instead of looking around wondering what in the world I did all day besides wipe noses and wash dishes and stuff food in people's faces. LOL Don't get me wrong. I love taking care of my family. But it's been nice to have another outlet, too.
Speaking of family... err, both my littles are needing attention currently. One is hollering from the bathroom, and the other is trying his best to tear a book apart into shreds. ;)
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Quote from: MelodyB on May 23, 2016, 02:59:11 PMIt may be a good thing that Chel had to stay in the hospital on her only day off...its God telling her she really has to take the day off and not do anything. This way she has no choice! Haha!
Not laughing at the pain and suffering, but that she has to stay still for awhile.
They're supposed to be dismissing her. She's chomping at the bit to leave. She has to stay off foot until Thursday.
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on May 23, 2016, 03:49:05 PMQuote from: MelodyB on May 23, 2016, 02:59:11 PMIt may be a good thing that Chel had to stay in the hospital on her only day off...its God telling her she really has to take the day off and not do anything. This way she has no choice! Haha!
Not laughing at the pain and suffering, but that she has to stay still for awhile.
They're supposed to be dismissing her. She's chomping at the bit to leave. She has to stay off foot until Thursday.
haha that is gonna be torture for her.
So I'm going home with mom because she cooks food really good! Lol. And she has nice recliners and good company.
GOOD!!
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Quote from: sunlight on May 23, 2016, 04:45:33 PMSo I'm going home with mom because she cooks food really good! Lol. And she has nice recliners and good company.
Quote from: SippinTea on May 23, 2016, 05:26:31 PMGOOD!!
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We wanna come! lol
I'm making beef tips & rice tonight. Meatloaf is what Chel requested for tomorrow.
We may make a blackberry cobbler tomorrow, also.
I'm drooling.
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My mom is awesome! This is good stuff! Dad made me fried squash too!
I'm on my way!
It was so good! :halo: I promise I'm not rubbing it in...
So I have a computer desk sitting by the roadside. You can have it. But you'll have to reassemble it, because... well, it kind of fell apart. Bella MIGHT have had a hand in that. She MIGHT have found it sitting in the garage where her daddy moved it, and MIGHT have tipped the whole thing over. And it MIGHT be in quite a few pieces now.
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That tears it. Next time I take a vacation I'm going to go to a certain town in east Texas and get bit by a snake.
Quote from: SippinTea on May 24, 2016, 03:59:51 AMSo I have a computer desk sitting by the roadside. You can have it. But you'll have to reassemble it, because... well, it kind of fell apart. Bella MIGHT have had a hand in that. She MIGHT have found it sitting in the garage where her daddy moved it, and MIGHT have tipped the whole thing over. And it MIGHT be in quite a few pieces now.
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Sadly I could use the drawer slides from that. :lol: I think I have some around here. Gonna need them to built a slide out for the air conditioner in the teardrop...
And morning all. My beloved wife is headed for Jerm and Chellebelle's area tonight. She's got some kind of work training for the next two days, I'm a tad concerned that I'll have to beg Germ and Chellebelle to track her down. Bless her heart, as I've said before, she has the navigational talents of a drunken goose... and she ignores her phone GPS...:lol:
Oh the bright side, I know they'll make sure she's okay and point her back towards me. And , germ will send the hupcaps he's generously giving me for the teardrop... :freaky2:
Hmm... I think it helps that the drunken goose in question never checks the forum. ;)
I think I survived having an ultrasound. The aftermath from having to drink 32oz of water is actually worse than the ultrasound itself. :flush:
I am officially tired of just sitting.
Quote from: sunlight on May 24, 2016, 07:13:43 PMI am officially tired of just sitting.
And we are not surprised. I knew for you it wouldn't take long to get tired of doing nothing. :cool:
My beloved drunken goose managed to find her temporary nest safely. I am relieved. Now to make it until Thursday without her....
Where is everyone? Today's been hectic. I'm ready for it to be over with
When there is nothing to say, don't say it.
In other words, I have nothing to post because today has been a day like many others. The only thing I can report is a few more tracks that I listened to (to make sure they ripped clean, mostly) and transferred from "input buffer" to "main music collection."
We've been running the roads. Taking Chel to follow up appt etc.
Dad's bloodwork his first day of this round of chemo was awesome. However, he is exhausted. I never thought I'd see him like this especially this quickly. Now he has started losing his eyelashes. Tomorrow is day 3.
I love my husband, but this evening I want to strangle him.
I just got 20 day old welsummer chicks!!! :hyper: they are so cute!
I want to hold the baby chicks! Pretty sure Bella and Teddy do too. Which may or may not be great for the chicks health and well-being. ;) :D
How'd the follow-up appt go? Any idea how much longer you're gonna have to stay off that foot?
Heather, if we're going to start a strangling party, I'm bringing a particular son with me. *cough cough*
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Hmm... Bobby is still shedding teardrop (campers) Chel got a snakebite but she is still gadding about (to doctors) and multiple people are slated to be strangled.
Business as usual, I see.
At work already. Got two I have to file petitions to revoke and send back to prison,...already. One things for sure, there'll always be a need for my job. People are stupid.
I'd like to add to the list of TBS (To Be Strangled) people. Looking forward to the weekend, although it appears it shall be raining all weekend. Fortunantly Woody the teardrop is under the RV port so I can still work on it. And Chey has decided a couple of stickers will be cool on the back of the camper. Since it is a woody style, it got named Woody. So, a sticker of Toy Story character Woody sitting down will be on one side on the rear, saying "Where're we goin', Buzz?" On the other side will be a sticker of Buzz, with his line from the movie-"To infinity and beyond!"
I've found the character stickers on ebay, and I'll have the lettering cut locally. After applying the stickers, I'll polyurethane over them...
Baby chicks are fun to hold! And he said to stay off of it till Friday, and don't go back to work till Monday. Hmm.
For the moment, husband is off the strangling list.
The porch cover job is going to be bigger than anticipated due to a bad patch job on the roof by the prior owners. Bad for neighbors. Good for us because between that and other odd jobs, we probably won't have to pay rent all summer. :cool:
Quote from: Roscoe on May 26, 2016, 12:52:06 PMAt work already. Got two I have to file petitions to revoke and send back to prison,...already. One things for sure, there'll always be a need for my job. People are stupid.
I'd like to add to the list of TBS (To Be Strangled) people. Looking forward to the weekend, although it appears it shall be raining all weekend. Fortunantly Woody the teardrop is under the RV port so I can still work on it. And Chey has decided a couple of stickers will be cool on the back of the camper. Since it is a woody style, it got named Woody. So, a sticker of Toy Story character Woody sitting down will be on one side on the rear, saying "Where're we goin', Buzz?" On the other side will be a sticker of Buzz, with his line from the movie-"To infinity and beyond!"
I've found the character stickers on ebay, and I'll have the lettering cut locally. After applying the stickers, I'll polyurethane over them...
Pix plz.
Not sure on the "Buzz" sticker- I haven't found the perfect one yet, but I think this is the Woody sticker we'll get. Hopefully I can make it to Lowes before the bottom falls out tonight. I need a handful of more 1x2's to complete the trim, and another can of stain. Then we will be able to move to the polyurethane stage- and fenders, and lights. Dear lord, will I ever complete this...LOL
I love the stickers idea!! Good call, Chey!
And in the meantime...God amazes me. Truly. I got a job yesterday! A mere 4 hours after submitting my app, I landed the job! Why have I spent the last three months filling out 100+ apps (with STILL no calls, mind you) when all it took was one app and a 4 hour wait?
Starting next Saturday on the 4th, I will be working at Burger King as a drive thru cashier. Not the ideal job I wanted, but it's money...and I'll soon be going back to school and get my CNA license and I have a job waiting for me at the nursing home if I get the CNA. So.
:)
Also...even though I won't be paid till AFTER the rent is past due...once again, God provides. I have some of the best friends EVER! Several of them apparently rallied together, AGAIN, and they have already, or are sending me money towards the rent for June. I know a few of the amounts, and so far it doesn't equal my need...but I know my God and by the time the first gets here, I'll have it. ALL.
God is so faithful.
I am blessed beyond measure. In so many ways.
That's fantastic, Mel! God has His timing, and sometimes it's exasperating to have to abide by it...
I couldn't have said it better myself!
I knew God was gonna provide and I tried hard to believe...but there were I few times I worried myself sick about it.
I believe, but help my unbelief...I understand that phrase SO SO much now. Lol
Quite possibly one of my favorite bible passages, because I identify with it. I try so hard to believe. ..but help my unbelief. The humbleness in that passage the desperation. ..yeah, I see ME there. Especially the desperate part...
Oh, and Isaac, on the off chance that you meant pictures of the project- here be one.(http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/five-oh_photos/Mobile%20Uploads/20160528_151657.jpg) (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/five-oh_photos/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160528_151657.jpg.html)
The rest of us are super spiritual and have never struggled with anything along those lines.
*cough*
We never lie, either.
*cough cough*
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*deep breath* We decided to just go for it, and launched our Kickstarter tonight. Here goes!!!!......... We have 30 days to reach our goal. I'm super excited. And nervous. And super excited. Did I mention that? We'll see what God does with it. We've been praying for wisdom, watching for open doors, doing everything we know to do (which is obviously not enough for a project this huge), but in spite of our lack of knowledge or experience in the food industry, doors just keep seeming to open. So. I'm excited to see if God will make this Kickstarter attempt a success, too. We shall see!!
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Bobby: Actually what I wanted was a picture of those stickers, with the caption, when they are applied to the camper. It would be cute!
(Yes a guy said cute. Yes I expect my chest hair to fall out any minute now.)
Ruby: So when is the next batch of mild salsa being made? And do you have any extra-hot salsa for my uncle Fred? Also, can six jars fit in that flat-rate box? And can I mix and match mild and hot? And can you tell by all the questions that payday is tomorrow? :D
Chris is likely making one more mild batch this week, and he's already planning to do a hot prototype soonish - but hasn't given me a specific time frame yet. I'm guessing that's this week, too, just based on what his work schedule is looking like for the next 3 weeks. And with getting the Kickstarter going... I forgot to check on how many jars I can fit in a large flat-rate. Sorry! Today is insane, but I'll plan to do that tomorrow morning. If I forget again, remind me! :) And yes, you can mix and match. Technically, we've closed selling until our Kickstarter ends, but if you don't tell the fan club on Facebook, I won't tell. Besides, we had this order in the works before the Kickstarter launch, right?? Right. :D
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Totally NOT a bee fan right now. We had 2 o'clock/potluck service meaning we got out early. I came home and took advantage of the time to slid under Rusty and put a trailer light harness on him. I was obviously wearing old clothes, which due to my weight loss fit rather loosely. At some point, a small yellow bee, like a miniature bumble bee, went exploring. This bee apparently has size altering capabilities, because he did not feel small at all.:mad:
I slide out from under Rusty, climb into the cab to move him so that I could test the harness out, and something with a 3 foot molten lava stinger stabbed me dead center of my left rear. I bellowed and couldn't get out of Rusty quick enough due to the steering wheel. I have never made such a loud quick run to the house, shedding clothes and bellering. My rear is now swollen and too sore to sit on. I found my assailant and told his dead body that I hoped he enjoyed the last sight he saw and I hope his death was as painful for him as it was for me. Stupid thing. :pound:
^^^This story is better than the snake story!
ROFLOL
I had to share that story with my dad...LOL
Here is the link to the Pirate Ringo Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/971670998/pirate-ringos-salsa
Quote from: Roscoe on May 29, 2016, 10:52:29 PMTotally NOT a bee fan right now. We had 2 o'clock/potluck service meaning we got out early. I came home and took advantage of the time to slid under Rusty and put a trailer light harness on him. I was obviously wearing old clothes, which due to my weight loss fit rather loosely. At some point, a small yellow bee, like a miniature bumble bee, went exploring. This bee apparently has size altering capabilities, because he did not feel small at all.:mad:
I slide out from under Rusty, climb into the cab to move him so that I could test the harness out, and something with a 3 foot molten lava stinger stabbed me dead center of my left rear. I bellowed and couldn't get out of Rusty quick enough due to the steering wheel. I have never made such a loud quick run to the house, shedding clothes and bellering. My rear is now swollen and too sore to sit on. I found my assailant and told his dead body that I hoped he enjoyed the last sight he saw and I hope his death was as painful for him as it was for me. Stupid thing. :pound:
:rotfl:
Laughing my head OFF.
I had to share your bee story with Brandon. He wanted to know why I was cry-laughing this morning.
Dad's had a rough weekend but we knew it would be.
I worked a catering job Saturday evening. I was just told it was a wedding. I wasn't told that it was outside in middle of a hay field. :roll: Thankfully I start working in the store Wednesday and won't be doing so much catering. I just keep telling myself it's only for 2 months.
Day two of my job...drive thru ain't no joke...lol
Drive through and front cash are FUN! You get to meet so many people. Some cashiers complain about the rude people, but in my experience they're only less than 1% of the people you meet.
In fact it was so much fun that if Taco Bell could have guaranteed me 40 hours a week I might still be working there, even at minimum wage.
:hi:
Morning all. URgh. BAck at work. Got a ton of things to do too. Made me a fruit smoothie for breakfast- pineapple,mango,strawberry, plain yougurt, almond milk and a dash of local honey. Was totaly not the gravy and biscuits with a slice of ham that I wanted, but filling nonetheless. I've got to try to get back on the diet. Not gaining, pretty much maintaining, but I need to lose another 20-25 lbs...
In local news, my new phone came yesterday. It is the current "world's smallest smartphone" and it does 4G, a critical lack in my former "world's smallest smartphone." So far I think I'll like it - which is a really good thing because if I don't like it I have no idea how I will get the SIM card back. Even tweezers probably wouldn't help.
With a name like Posh Mobile (Micro X s240) I thought it would be a rather wimpy phone built for the masses. You know, kinda like the Great Value food brand, which is neither great nor a value. But for such a small phone it seems to run programs... er, apps... pretty well.
Hey! I take exception to the Great Value comment. We happen to buy alot of that brand, and to me, it's as good or better than the name brand. In regards to the phone- yeah, "Posh Mobile" makes me think you need a pink feather boa and a lap dog whle vacationing in Beverly Hills. :laughhard:
I should rephrase that. "World's smallest ANDROID phone." There are a lot of small smartphones, most of them running very low-rate systems.
Quote from: Roscoe on June 01, 2016, 01:22:21 PMHey! I take exception to the Great Value comment. We happen to buy alot of that brand, and to me, it's as good or better than the name brand. In regards to the phone- yeah, "Posh Mobile" makes me think you need a pink feather boa and a lap dog while vacationing in Beverly Hills. :laughhard:
I agree. You know store brands just pay the name brand to put their label on it right? :roll:
The only thing you never buy in store brand is macaroni and cheese. :nono:
Quote from: MsJennJenn on June 01, 2016, 02:42:03 PMQuote from: Roscoe on June 01, 2016, 01:22:21 PMHey! I take exception to the Great Value comment. We happen to buy alot of that brand, and to me, it's as good or better than the name brand. In regards to the phone- yeah, "Posh Mobile" makes me think you need a pink feather boa and a lap dog while vacationing in Beverly Hills. :laughhard:
I agree. You know store brands just pay the name brand to put their label on it right? :roll:
The only thing you never buy in store brand is macaroni and cheese. :nono:
:nono:
Miracle Whip. I absolutely cannot stomach store brand salad dressing/sandwich spread. There's a few things I draw the line at. And bread- if it's not homemade, I want it to be Sarah Lee (low calorie) or Sunshine brand. Store brands seem to go stale quicker. Other wise I'm all about store brand.
Both of those things cost $3+ or more for name brands. Another reason I go to Aldi. Cus I can get a loaf of 45-calorie bread for 1.49 and miracle whip for 1.59. lol
It's been raining again.
Ugh it hasn't stopped raining it feels like since I came home from the Bahamas. I think it's our penance for not having a real winter this last year.
Been looking at Masters programs at my current school. Pretty sure (pending funding) I'm gonna go for it. It'll only really take one more year. Might as well do it while I'm motivated. Plus it'll help me in the long run career wise. It will go along on the business end of my undergrad studies.
Quote from: MsJennJenn on June 01, 2016, 02:42:03 PMI agree. You know store brands just pay the name brand to put their label on it right? :roll:
The only thing you never buy in store brand is macaroni and cheese. :nono:
Hmm... depends on the product. GV peanut butter is just relabeled Jif. But GV canned veggies have a definite and distinct qualitative difference.
Ranch Dressing has to be Hidden Valley. The other stuff tastes sour to me.
Ketchup we use mostly what's on sell...except Hinez. Won't touch the stuff.
I will usually use most great value products. Except I use Hellmans mayo. NOTHING else. I'm very very picky and firm on that.
I use Hunts ketchup and Frenchs mustard, but I dont have to, it's just usually cheap enough that I can buy the brand names.
* Lynx looks over the edge of his perch and pokes Ruby on the shoulder.
You told me to remind you to check on the packing space in that flat rate box.
I am so aggravated with our Post Office!
Ruby sent me a jar of sauce last week...on Friday it went out...supposed to be two day mail. We were hoping it would be Saturday, but with the holiday, I allowed for Tuesday and didn't think much of it. Tuesday it wasn't there. Yesterday it wasn't there.
Now, normally when I get packages they will put a key to a bigger box in my small box. Or they leave a yellow pick up slip and you go to the desk and retrieve your packages. I have done this countless times with orders from Amazon and whatever... So I fully expected to find a key or a slip in my mailbox.
WRONG.
I got off work and went by to check and there, WEDGED inside my very small, regular sized PO box, was a bubble mailer. I tried pulling it out, nothing. I twisted and yanked and pulled and it was TIGHT in there. I could feel the jar of sauce inside the package and that thing was NOT moving. I pushed on it a bit and it moved, so I knew it had to come out the same way it came in, from the mail room side. UGH. So I locked the box back up and went and got IN LINE.
Really? A long line and ONE worker there today. Nice. So I finally get to her an I told her that I have a package wedged in my box and I can't get it out. So she goes back there...
TEN MINUTES LATER...I kid you not...the line is getting horrendously long and people are not liking me very well at this point...she returns with the battered package and says "I don't know how they even got that in there! They should have given you a key or a pickup notice or something! It was hard to get out!"
WELL DUH!
I got to the truck and opened it and THANKFULLY, everything was ok. The sauce was not broken or anything. I REALLY would have been livid if they busted my sauce!
What's the deal? SMH.
I've totally got to order a jar of sauce. I'm scared I'll get hooked on it, and while the salsa price is fine, the shipping together makes it unfeasible for me to eat like I would like- a jar a week. :lol:
Had a long day today. My job is heavily populated by stupid people. Not the coworkers, just the clients. If you ever want to know where the largest concentration of idiots is in a county, find the local parole/probation office. There you are...
Got one clown that I have bent over backwards to help, moving appointments and everything else trying to make it easy for this slug to do right. He no showed today. His girlfriend came in, but he didn't. I sent word that he better be in my office at 8:30 Monday or I'm getting a warrant and sending his butt back to prison. If I were a betting person, I'd lay money that the scheduled appointment will come and go without him. Job security I guess, but it makes me have tons more to do. :pound:
And I was just notified by my wife that 3 kids are coming home with her and Chey. So much for my peaceful evening. :sadbounce:
Isaac, was JUST remembering that. No joke. I'll check as soon as I can get the Ringo Circus in bed.
Roscoe, getting you addicted is the whole idea. :D Because then you'll be motivated to help us get it into a store near you. :D
I can get it into Safeway as soon as we're licensed and I can submit the proper paperwork. Already talked with a head guy here and he says they'll put it on the shelf just as fast as I can jump through the hoops. :)
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Yep. I can fit 6 jars in a large flat rate. When you know what combo you want of medium/mild, let me know. And I'm not worried about waiting until your check clears to ship them, 'cause I know you're good for it. :)
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Triple post! :updown: Mel, Chris was just shaking his head when I relayed your tale. He says when he becomes postmaster, he'll come and take care of your problems. ;)
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But how would it look for an officer like myself to be addicted?!?
Well. Look at it this way. Being addicted to salsa would mean you were unique and breaking the mold, because you wouldn't be addicted to doughnuts! :biglaugh:
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Quote from: SippinTea on June 03, 2016, 03:15:34 AMWell. Look at it this way. Being addicted to salsa would mean you were unique and breaking the mold, because you wouldn't be addicted to doughnuts! :biglaugh:
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:pound: I haven't ate a donut in MONTHS. :pound:
In fact I just finished my healthy morning meal replacement shake/smoothie. I'm rather pleased with this. They are cheap and easy to make, and very filling. And I'm seeing results. I'd creeped back up to 226 with the occasional 227 lb reading- not good. This week every morning I've made and drank one of the shakes for breakfast, and a couple of days I've made one for lunch as well. This morning- back at 222.5.
They are only a couple hundred calories and reallly make you feel full, for a long while. I drink mine around 7 am, and typically don't feel the least bit hungry until 2 pm or later.
Quote from: Roscoe on June 03, 2016, 12:44:21 PMQuote from: SippinTea on June 03, 2016, 03:15:34 AMWell. Look at it this way. Being addicted to salsa would mean you were unique and breaking the mold, because you wouldn't be addicted to doughnuts! :biglaugh:
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:pound: I haven't ate a donut in MONTHS. :pound:
In fact I just finished my healthy morning meal replacement shake/smoothie. I'm rather pleased with this. They are cheap and easy to make, and very filling. And I'm seeing results. I'd creeped back up to 226 with the occasional 227 lb reading- not good. This week every morning I've made and drank one of the shakes for breakfast, and a couple of days I've made one for lunch as well. This morning- back at 222.5.
They are only a couple hundred calories and reallly make you feel full, for a long while. I drink mine around 7 am, and typically don't feel the least bit hungry until 2 pm or later.
A jar of salsa and chips though unfortunately would send you back over. lol There are no chips low in calories or fat or carbs. I've looked.
Cus they're my weakness. :nono: :sadbounce:
I got sent home from work for having the same cough I've had all week. :roll: I already hate this job but I just have to make it to August 1st.
We went to my MIL's and picked up a dog. We want to get Whiskey aclimated to the pack here at the house without her homie being her backup. Once she's adjusted we'll go get Brandon's dog Bella.
Also I had a tooth break yesterday. Its been a rough week.
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:hi: Howdy, Roxie.
Couple of things...
Roscoe, you can order several jars at once and Ruby will send them in a flat rate box and the shipping would then be cheaper per jar.
But no matter, once you taste this stuff, you won't care what it costs, you will have to have it.
Jenn, my cousin was on a diet and she found that plain pork rinds are fat and carb free and go great with salsa as a chip alternative. Just FYI.
I finished my first week of work...and besides being called "sir" a few times and getting REALLY REALLY upset today over a lady in my window who had her BABY in the FRONT seat in a carrier which was NOT buckled into the car and the baby wasn't even buckled in the carrier. She also had the baby facing her. Meaning the carrier was sideways in the seat. I hope to God she was pulled over and caught! I prayed they didn't get into an accident before then.
Idiot!
I couldn't call the police cause my window was backed up and we had already pulled forward two cars waiting on special orders. But I got MAD.
But otherwise, I love this new job. It's fun, and fairly easy. I've made new friends and I'm happy to be out in the world working a job again.
Headed to the beach in a few cause we have our Connect Group outing tonight.
Oh! And my hours are 5am-2pm, and I have EVERY weekend off! God is GOOD!
Also in response to the brand vs generic debate. Generic except mayo and peanut butter. No compromise. Duke's and JIF. Choosy mom's choose JIF and therefore their children don't get gross things (like the giant recall of 2007 of every peanut butter but JIF).
Quote from: Roscoe on June 03, 2016, 12:44:21 PMQuote from: SippinTea on June 03, 2016, 03:15:34 AMWell. Look at it this way. Being addicted to salsa would mean you were unique and breaking the mold, because you wouldn't be addicted to doughnuts! :biglaugh:
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:pound: I haven't ate a donut in MONTHS. :pound:
In fact I just finished my healthy morning meal replacement shake/smoothie. I'm rather pleased with this. They are cheap and easy to make, and very filling. And I'm seeing results. I'd creeped back up to 226 with the occasional 227 lb reading- not good. This week every morning I've made and drank one of the shakes for breakfast, and a couple of days I've made one for lunch as well. This morning- back at 222.5.
They are only a couple hundred calories and reallly make you feel full, for a long while. I drink mine around 7 am, and typically don't feel the least bit hungry until 2 pm or later.
What's in it?
1/2 to 3/4 cup pineapple,mango,strawberry mixed frozen fruit ( Great Value brand),
2 to 3 tbsp. plain Greek yogurt,
around a cup to a cup and a half plain almond milk,
2 tsp of local honey,
and 2 tsp cocoa powder.
I've got one of those individual blenders, kinda like the Bullet, except I'm cheap and bought a Rival, I think.
Absolutly delish. I've tried this without the cocoa powder and it's good, but the cocoa makes it into a thick, creamy,chocolate goody.. In fact, I WANT one now, but can't make it without waking up Lou, which would result in my death. :sob:
Ruby, PM sent.
Had to smile at the Ringo Circus line.
Bobby, that must be a curious job. It would be BETTER to have less business because that would mean less crime.
Quote from: Roscoe on June 04, 2016, 04:48:33 AM1/2 to 3/4 cup pineapple,mango,strawberry mixed frozen fruit ( Great Value brand),
2 to 3 tbsp. plain Greek yogurt,
around a cup to a cup and a half plain almond milk,
2 tsp of local honey,
and 2 tsp cocoa powder.
I've got one of those individual blenders, kinda like the Bullet, except I'm cheap and bought a Rival, I think.
Absolutly delish. I've tried this without the cocoa powder and it's good, but the cocoa makes it into a thick, creamy,chocolate goody.. In fact, I WANT one now, but can't make it without waking up Lou, which would result in my death. :sob:
How many calories per smoothie?
Man. I've been wanting to do breakfast smoothies ANYWAY, but those sound even better than what I'd been looking at. LOL I may have to try your version, Roscoe. :)
Isaac, you've got a reply in your inbox.
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I haven't sat down and figured exactly, but somewhere in the ballpark of 200 calories a shake.
I had an older lady that appeared fit who gave me the basic recipe,while standing in the checkout line at walmart of all places . Then I added cocoa and substituted honey for sugar.
All I know is they are as tasty to me as a restaurant shake, very filling,and cheap. The weight loss that I've seen is a bonus. I'd honestly drink this if I was perfectly content with my weight, they are that good .
To make it thicker use a tad less almond milk or a tad more yogurt. All the measurements I've given are approximate, too.
1 cup of the mixed fruit is 70 calories.
1 cup of yogurt is 120 calories
1 cup almond milk is 40 calories
1 tbs of cocoa is 10 calories.
Not sure of honey, but 2 tsp could not be more than 20 calories
Those values are straight off the nutritional labels on the products I have
So I'd say 50 calores fruit
Around 60 calories yogurt, 3 tbls isn't but around 1/2 cup or so
Say 60 calories max almond milk
10 calories cocoa
20 calories honey.
Roughly 200....
Wow, y'all getting all fancy with your shakes. All I do is put oats, milk, honey and banana in a cup and blend it up.
I'm totally going to try this. Oh wait. My blender has been used for salsa, morning noon and night, for the last number of weeks. Hmmm... wonder what a salsa-flavored smoothie would be like.... Um. Let's hope the blender got cleaned adequately. :updown:
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In my experience if the sentence starts out "Let's hope" then probably what you hope happened didn't. Better at least smell it first. A chocolate/salsa smoothie doesn't sound appealing even to me.
Quote from: Lynx on June 05, 2016, 03:43:11 AMIn my experience if the sentence starts out "Let's hope" then probably what you hope happened didn't. Better at least smell it first. A chocolate/salsa smoothie doesn't sound appealing even to me.
Well, I saw Dark chocolate infused with chili pepper in the store today. Maybe she'd just be on the leading edge of a hot new trend. Pun intended...lol
That's no longer a trend. Chili chocolate has been for years. Even Moser Roth makes a chili chocolate (which is not half bad.)
Finally and completely shut the door on a toxic situation/friendship last night. For good. Then promptly sat down and cried at the peace and assurance that immediately swept over me.
For the first time in a while I'm actually looking forward to church. Sunday's are so rough now since we moved to one Sunday service.
But I'm ready for today.
Why is it rough to do one service? We have one service...well two in one long session...and I find I prefer it now rather than have two separate services.
It makes for a long day of church, but in the long run to me it's better.
We, too, do one service. Start at 5 pm, worship/sunday school, take a break around 615, come back and have worship/preaching. Usually out by 830 or 9. It's nice to have most of Sunday to have family time.
Idk if I would like such a late start to services...(music practice is at 8:30) but we start at 9:30am and go till 10:40 with Sunday school, have about 15 minute break, and start again with morning worship/church at 10:55/11:00 and it lasts till 1:30 or better.
Then we hit the restaurant, and still have plenty of time to nap, and still have time to do whatever.
Yesterday we got out at 1:45ish, I went and ate with my friends, and then they all came over and we swam in the pool for about three hours. I came in, played the PS3 for a few, cleaned the kitchen, prepared the crockpot for today's dinner, did my Bible studying, and still got in bed at 8:30.
Was an amazing day!
Lou and I were talking yesterday about what it'd be like to have morning services only. In some ways, I'd like that- get up early , and have the entire afternoon to do as you want. But we've grow used to the 5 pm start. And it's nice to get up, like we did yesterday, and leave the house around 10, spend all day exploring the back country for waterfalls and potential camp sites, and still get home in time for church.
Morning,all. Back at work. Tons to do today, getting ready for court tomorrow, which I'm dreading. I'm going to have to go deal with a judge that is known to be anti-law enforcement, and has a reputation for being a tyrant. It'll be God if I can hold my tongue and keep her from throwing ME in jail for contempt. She is, from all accounts, a power hungry jerk who tends to like and take the word of the people we deal with who are proven to lie for the most part, over officers. A deputy friend of mine told me he was fortunant to not get tossed into jail himself, and he gets along with everyone.
And as soon as work is over, I gotta go mow the church yard. Brought the BadBoy in to work with me... If I can get through this week, I get ALL next wek off. Car show time, and antiques, uncle, and maybe the rare Endangered Sasquatch, aka, Germ will be here. :clap:
Quote from: MelodyB on June 06, 2016, 01:09:04 AMWhy is it rough to do one service? We have one service...well two in one long session...and I find I prefer it now rather than have two separate services.
It makes for a long day of church, but in the long run to me it's better.
Ours are just super long. And we do ours in the middle of the day.
Music practices start between 11-12 (depending on who the keyboardist is)in our new building. Then we have to go to the old building for sound check at 1pm.
Then back to the new building at 1:30 for prayer, 2pm for Sunday School, then we travel back to the old building for church at 3:15. Goes anywhere between 5-6.
Just makes for a long day with many travels betwixt two buildings, w/out a food break in between. lol
New building doesn't have a sanctuary yet. So we had a contract for the old building for church, from the new people who bought it. But just found out that contract ended Sunday. So who knows what's going to happen soon, cus they want to charge us an arm & a leg to rent their (our old) space.
Quote from: Roscoe on June 05, 2016, 12:27:39 AM1 cup of the mixed fruit is 70 calories.
1 cup of yogurt is 120 calories
1 cup almond milk is 40 calories
1 tbs of cocoa is 10 calories.
Not sure of honey, but 2 tsp could not be more than 20 calories
Those values are straight off the nutritional labels on the products I have
So I'd say 50 calores fruit
Around 60 calories yogurt, 3 tbls isn't but around 1/2 cup or so
Say 60 calories max almond milk
10 calories cocoa
20 calories honey.
Roughly 200....
1 tsp of honey is actually 64 calories... So 2 would be 128 calories... But still not bad!
1 tsp of sugar is 15... So 2 would be 30.
Quote from: sunlight on June 06, 2016, 03:54:46 PMQuote from: Roscoe on June 05, 2016, 12:27:39 AM1 cup of the mixed fruit is 70 calories.
1 cup of yogurt is 120 calories
1 cup almond milk is 40 calories
1 tbs of cocoa is 10 calories.
Not sure of honey, but 2 tsp could not be more than 20 calories
Those values are straight off the nutritional labels on the products I have
So I'd say 50 calores fruit
Around 60 calories yogurt, 3 tbls isn't but around 1/2 cup or so
Say 60 calories max almond milk
10 calories cocoa
20 calories honey.
Roughly 200....
1 tsp of honey is actually 64 calories... So 2 would be 128 calories... But still not bad!
1 tsp of sugar is 15... So 2 would be 30.
After I wrote that I looked it up. What I found said it was 23 calories a teaspoon. Anyway, I go between a teaspoon to 2 tsps.... I'm still thinking 200-225 calories.
At any rate, if you drink one in the morning and it carries you to supper, you're good.
In local news: I tried to start my minivan and the motor went CHUNK! From the way it feels I'm guessing something connected to the serpentine belt has frozen up.
It has been parked since I got home from east TN. I've been thanking God a lot that this didn't happen while I was up there.
Hate to hear that Lynx.
Morning all.
:ugly:
Yes, Weird cat, that is terrible. It might be simple as an a/c compressor frozen, or the like.
SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT LIFE:
Ever play a video game? I don't mean Pac-Man, I mean a real game with a storyline. That's why I played video games so much back in the day - for the story. Anything from RPGs to flight sims, as long as the story was good I played it.
Funny thing though, when I was playing I would get sidetracked by stuff. I wanted to backtrack down every side trail to make sure I wasn't missing a treasure chest. You never know, I might be missing something that will come in handy later on in the game. And you can never have too much money, right? Oh and on gamefaqs there's a cool guide on how to get that really overpowered sword... Sometimes I would erase days of gameplay and start over because I realized I couldn't go back in the game to get something I missed. And always I would spend far too much time getting stuff, and always I would reach the end of the game with tons of money unspent. Funny, I thought I was playing this game for the story, not to get game-stuff.
I've noticed life is a lot like that. A lot of people complain about their jobs because they always want a better one. A lot of people complain about the things they have missed, or things they imagine they might have missed in life. There is a large and very real drive to push oneself to be more, do more, have more. And while they are trying to find everything they can in the game of life, they are missing the story they came for.
Sure we need some stuff to get through this game. But we're not here for the stuff, we're here for the story. But it is so easy to get distracted by the stuff.
But it's also possible to attain and strive for doing things and wanting things, without losing the story line. Or falling out of the story line.
I'm in a place in my life right now, where I can literally do anything I want. Just because I'm single, an adult, and not tied down.
I can apply for a job out of state, I can travel out of the country, I can attend school, and strive for even more IN school than I could if I weren't single. My motto right now is be brave, and do new things. Work for more, gain more, be more than who I am.
But amidst all of that, I'm working on going back towards some things I've let slip. It IS easy to get distracted by anything and everything, but the things above, aren't what distracted me, it's my own self. My own emotions combined with an unfulfilled need within me. This is my story combined with all the stuff! If there wasn't any stuff, there wouldn't be a "Jennifer" story line. Thankful for His grace, and His conviction that guides me through it all.
:twocents: ;)
And since I just finished my typographical portrait on Andrae Crouch, this song is in my head:
:sing: "Through it allllll, through it alllllllllllllll, I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God!!" :sing:
Yep. I agree with both of you. There's a balance there. Sometimes it's hard to find the balance, and in other seasons it just "happens". It does annoy me when I see people being completely unintentional about their life. OR, being so rigid about their plan for their life that they get completely thrown if something unexpected comes up. Flexible plan seems to be a good fit for me. I like to have an idea where I'm going, but I don't want to be so locked into that that I can't take a side-trip, or that I get completely blindsided when the plan has to be adjusted to suit circumstances.
A couple of REALLY good blogger reviews came through in the last 24 hrs. One was a mom-blogger who did a video review, and it was SO mom-like that I was pretty much howling with laughter watching it. Kids kept interrupting and they were trying SO hard to help us out with observations and descriptions about the salsa, but kept having to break to holler at misbehaving kids. Mom-life in an 8 min video. It's got a bunch of views already, and lots of hilarious comments, so I'm thinking more moms than just me identified with it. ;) The other review was a written review from a
friend who is great with words. I'm grateful for all the friends jumping on the PRS bandwagon and helping to give us some exposure. :)
Miss B has been.... umm.... very very three the last few days. She's put red ink all over her hands, poured water all over her stuffed animals instead of going to sleep, been bossing her baby brother, asking "why" constantly, and making up fantastic tall tales about her imaginary friends and what she's doing with them. LOL.
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Jenn: Yeah, I know the feeling. I also am single, adult and not locked into any particular thing in life. Ain't it great! :D If the need arose (though it would have to be a really strong need...) I could pick up and move to Montana or Arizona. Or get a different job. Or whatever.
SippinTea: I heard from someone that the "why" phase is a bid for attention. From what I heard, this one little lady's parents responded to the "why" phase by answering each "why" thoroughly, and making sure that particular "why" was understood so well that it would not be asked again. They claim that particular "why" phase was the shortest in the history of parenting.
Mind you, that's just what I heard - I'm no parent so take it with a grain of salt. Maybe a whole shaker.
Well, I am resoundingly locked in to my place in life. And I love it, although there are times it would be appealing to run away and start again where no one knows me. :-/
:hi: Made it through court without getting thrown in the caboose yesterday. The judge was too busy ripping the prosecutor and public defender apart to focus on me, who learned a long time ago that in a hostile situation, if you don't HAVE to engage, make yourself as small a target as possible.
Got home, put the other fender on the teardrop and towed it to town to check for leaks. Only leak is through the door and only with high pressure on it, so we are good. Looks real good from the sides. From some anles to the rear, though it looks crooked, and I have no clue why. The levels and all show it dead on. Irritating, but it will mainly be on a campsite or on the road and isn't that noticable there.
It would help it look level if you wouldn't tip your head on one side while viewing it.... :P
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:grin: that's awesome.
My hen hatched out 7 babies. :)
Robbie found me an incubator and hatcher pair at a garage sale for less than 1/10th of the price! :hyper:
Dude guys... Where did you disappear to?
The other sharing thread? lol
Lol, I should go find it huh...